Chapter 0377: Refugees

The night is vast, with scattered clouds and stars.

In a manor garden on the outskirts of Luoyang, under the moonlight, the shadows of the trees sway, and Diaochan, dressed only in single clothes, is refining herself to the moonlight.

She is in the underground body and has already practiced four layers of Qi.

The moonlight lay in the garden, covered in silver frost. The night breeze was cool, gently brushing against silk and every inch of skin. Spiritual energy rushed into her body, refreshing but not cold, making her happy with a hint of intoxication, intoxicated with a hint of clarity, strictly following the Little Martial Arts Sutra.

The atmosphere was peaceful and tranquil.

Then, footsteps could be heard, but Diao Chan didn't open her eyes. This was an outer mansion under the name of a certain sect, and men were strictly prohibited from entering the inner mansion. Only female soldiers and maidservants trained by her could enter.

The maid who has accompanied her for many years came over to greet her and complained softly, "The night is very cold, and Miss is so casual

She said, putting on a windproof coat for her.

Diaochan only smiled faintly and said, "There's no one else

It's not that there's no one around, Miss is still a noblewoman. You should pay attention to your manners. It's really... two years ago, it wasn't like this, "the maid complained, but her gaze was admiring.

The young lady is already eighteen years old, at the peak of her beauty, with a radiant appearance that is more attractive than moonlight. Even the maidservants who serve her are often captured by her beauty.

This kind of stunning city and country is the dream of many women, how can we not cherish it?

And the young lady's recognized lord, leaving such a peerless beauty outside, wouldn't even come and take a look, really

Diaochan turned a deaf ear and practiced with her eyes closed.

Having been to the ground, she has seen a lot. Her delicate and beautiful appearance sets her apart. Cao Baijing is a true jade beauty at night, and Diaochan knows that she is not looked upon by the protagonist because of her beauty.

Do you think so, Zinan? "She joked in her heart, her phoenix winged snake pattern flashing slightly on her forehead.

Diaochan listened to the answer and gradually fell in love with such private conversations. She appeared to be gradually reticent on the outside, but in fact, after experiencing the wonders of the earth and understanding the truth of the underworld, she had no intention of engaging in this little bit of romantic relationship.

The burden of the clan's fortune, N ü wa's mission, the great tribulation on the ground... Under various pressures, influenced by the Lord's subtle influence, Diaochan became increasingly eager to gain strength.

Returning to the lower earth body, Diaochan found that her cultivation speed under the moon was several times faster than usual. In the past two years, her body had reached the perfection of the four layers of Qi cultivation, far exceeding the three layers on the ground, which made her secretly strange.

Is it due to one's own body? When the moonlight enters one's body, one cannot feel the coldness, which may be due to internal reasons

Diaochan had heard of the lord's admiration for her body, calling her a celestial bell, spirit, moon, and beauty. Seeing her blush, she jokingly asked, "Does cicada really like to worship the moon

Goodbye... Moon? No, I just like to walk under the moon at night. Is there anything wrong

Two years ago, she didn't know much about spiritual cultivation and couldn't respond. Now she feels a hint of something: "When the spiritual energy is at its lowest, it's just weeds. That day, when Lingzhi and Jiahe were born, was it just for people to see

What the lord praised at that time was not beauty, but my own qualifications

Perhaps one can seek a breakthrough in their true form here, transform into a spiritual pool, and then return to the earth... "Diaochan's intentions have always been clear. Without strength, how can she grasp her fate?

Previously, being like a floating duckweed or a phoenix lock in a golden cage was impossible.

For this girl, the experience on the ground is almost like 'entering the fairy realm by mistake'.

For many days and nights, she silently read books on the ground, reciting various martial arts scriptures and Taoist methods, especially the Xiaoyi martial arts scripture. These thousand tempered methods may not be considered precious by the people on the ground, but she knows that they are a priceless truth, and each one can change her own destiny.

Whenever she has time, she silently thinks and practices.

Miss, look at this red light, what is it? "The maid exclaimed.

Diaochan woke up and at first glance, she saw a red light passing by, its color as bright as blood, staining the entire sky red.

Upon seeing it, Diaochan's expression couldn't help but change. She pondered silently, "The red light has multiple meanings, one of which is to lead the killing campaign... The red light is rising at this moment, and I don't know what omen it will bring

Thinking about it, I couldn't help but turn my head and gaze at Luoyang... What happened on that side?

Ying'er, please have the people from the outer mansion contact the palace to inquire

Yes, Miss

Quickly, the secret messages were connected in several places in Luoyang - over the course of two years, Lady Xiaomu and Lady Gan had conducted research and had already made a message disk. Luoyang was one of the first to apply it, which was the trust of the lord.

But may Southwest have something to do with the lord? "Diaochan thought to herself and shook her head again." I've been overthinking things. There's no such coincidence

She had some expectations in her heart that it was time to return to the side of the lord after completing the Luoyang mission.

Luoyang

Li Ru rushed straight to the garden and arrived at his residence, saying, "I want to see the lord

Sir, the lord has fallen asleep! "An official saluted, a familiar person, and exclaimed in surprise," If you don't have any major matters, you may have to wait until tomorrow

Li Ru said coldly, "This is a big deal. Just now, the imperial arsenal caught fire, and the red light rose into the sky, disappearing in the southwest direction, which many people saw

That's enough. The arsenal commander hurriedly led people to put out the fire, counted the imperial treasures, and didn't burn anything, but found that the central sword on the altar was missing

Upon hearing these words, a thin sweat immediately broke out on the official's forehead, dripping with cold sweat: "That's the Chixiao Sword... the Sword of Zhenyun

So I want to see the lord, this matter concerns our fortune, honor, and disgrace! "Li Ru said, pausing for a moment and staring at the lonely night sky in silence.

After a moment, he let out a long sigh and walked in.

Road

The army returned home with few wounded soldiers, and the soldiers were in a light and cheerful mood. As they entered Yingchuan County in Yuzhou, the scenery along the way gradually changed.

Mountains, primitive forests, rivers... gradually became roads, villages, canals, and fields. In the morning, smoke rose from cooking, and farmers went to the fields to tidy up their crops. Farmers' women brought them for breakfast - this was a two meal system, as breakfast was later.

The empress dowager took the morning food from the car and felt surprised.

Then, in the bumpy carriage, she gazed at the window with a hazy gaze and said, "Too many things have happened in the past two years. The grieving family has been afraid to leave the palace for a long time. I don't want this situation to happen once they leave the palace

At this moment, only Qianqian was accompanying in the carriage. She didn't know that leaving the palace was to prevent assassins. As for too many things... Qianqian thought for a moment and whispered, "The Empress Dowager can go back

Are you going back? "The Empress Dowager pondered, leaving Luoyang for only a month, as if it had been a long time, too long to think of another day to go back... She shook her head and stopped saying these things.

Actually, I have lived in Nanyang County since I was young, and it's just a strip of water away from Yingchuan County, "said the Empress Dowager. She was a real woman and paid more attention to the current situation." When did Lady Xiaomu get married

Her tone of inquiry was very gentle, with the concern of an elder, which easily won the favor of a young girl of this age.

Reporting back to the Empress, it was two years ago, "Qianqian replied with a smile, knowing the reason behind this gentleness. She was introduced to her official position by Ye Qing, and although the Empress Dowager was surprised, she seemed to have heard of her.

In fact, many civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty had heard of Liu Bei's marriage to Lady Xiaomu... The Mi family had deep roots in Xuzhou and had a great influence on the governor Tao Qian. Two years ago, a cross state marriage alliance was not worth paying attention to.

Han customs do not prohibit women from appearing in public. The Empress Dowager was only surprised by women's participation in military affairs and speculated that this young girl was skilled in Taoism, so her demeanor became more gentle.

Two years have passed... "The Empress Dowager recalled with a hint of melancholy," Do I remember that the current county city of Yingchuan County is Xuchang

The Empress Dowager's memory is correct, "Qianqian replied," My real name is Xu County. My husband suggested changing my name to Xu Chang, which was personally agreed upon by you

A pun.

Xu Chang, Xu Chang, Xu Zhi Yi Chang... "The Empress Dowager chuckled lightly, and when her horse suddenly stopped, she heard a commotion outside.

Just as Ye Qing was holding the little princess Ning Ji, she lifted the curtain and got on the car, saying, "I pay my respects to the Empress Dowager

The Empress Dowager glanced at him and said, "Get up... Your wife is very good at speaking - what's going on outside

After thinking for a moment, Ye Qing lifted the curtain and pointed it out to her, "It was some refugees from Chen Liuguo who came to stop and seek help. They have been ordered by the officials to be led to Xuchang

Some ragged refugees with their families and children kowtowed by the roadside, expressing gratitude and unable to hide their bitterness.

The Empress Dowager's face remained unchanged, but her breathing was slightly rapid. After a long time, she said, "I really don't mind this scene if I don't leave the palace

In a daze, I recalled my childhood folk life. Jingzhou was rich, Nanyang County was beautified time and time again in my memory, and there may have been refugees. The butcher family was relatively prosperous in the agricultural society, and the little girl may not have paid attention to it. At this moment, I had some emotions, but more memories.

If there were no large army of refugees in the world, or if there were no two emperors involved

Princess Ning Ji still couldn't understand these things. She looked up innocently and said in a gentle voice, "Empress Dowager, your journey is difficult. Don't worry too much. When you arrive in Xuchang, you can rest for a while

At this moment, he could tell that her sadness was genuine, at least for the moment... For those in power, they couldn't expect anything more.

The basic qualities are much better than those of the emperor. This may have grown up in the folk and been influenced by the honest and sincere folk customs

Ye Qing pondered for a moment, withdrew his scrutinizing gaze, and calmly said, "This happened during the reigns of Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling. It's hard to turn back the burden, and it's not the responsibility of the Empress Dowager

Although that's the case... "The Empress Dowager smiled bitterly, picked up Ning Ji, and remembered something:" What did Xuande just say about Chen Liuguo? Isn't that Yanzhou

As the Empress Dowager, she recorded her geography, especially the provinces of Jizhou, Yanzhou, Yuzhou, Jingzhou, Yongzhou, Liangzhou, and Bingzhou surrounding the Sili region. They were arranged in the order of southeast, northwest, and southeast, and she remembered the local forces firmly and bestowed many favors upon them.

When Dong Zhuo finally showed her butcher's knife, only Liu Bei from Yuzhou came to save her.

Cao Cao of Yanzhou, who had once hoped for it, did not exist. Sun Jian, who claimed to be loyal, did not exist, and even further away, the Liu clan did not. Let alone Han bandits like Yuan Shao, who were ungrateful

Ye Qing glanced at her expression and had a clear idea of what she was thinking: "The Empress Dowager's record is accurate. In the past two years, Cao Gong has united the various powerful clans in Yanzhou, and many old clans have been raided, giving rise to many refugees