Chapter 490
Unexpectedly, the final news came as a surprise. Xie Xuanchen fought his way back to Zhongshan, refused to hand over the city and even killed two Beirong envoys. Hejian heard of that and earned it very quickly. Taiyuan, who was far away on the other side, made exactly the same choice without speaking to anyone.
The ruler of the land might give way, but the appropriate officers would not blindly obey.
Xie Xuanchenâs actions caused an uproar since what he did was actually considered a taboo. Unexpectedly, a few days later, an even more explosive news was heard. Xie Xuanchen took 800 light cavalry with no backup or spare food and went deep into Beirong territory alone. He broke into the camp of 20,000 people and kidnapped Ye Luji from the main tent.
800 people had rushed into the camp of 20,000, which was an act that was simply audacious and unbelievable. Whatâs even more incredible was the fact that they actually succeeded.Gett your favorite novels at
And what could Mu Mingtang do? She could only use this reason to comfort herself. But the inner house was still in a gloomy mood. When everyone thought about their husband and sonsâ life and death outside the residence, they suddenly didnât even think about eating. No one touched much of their dinner as it ended after a few bites from everyone.
After dinner, 5th Madam Xu came to invite Mu Mingtang, âYour Highness, are you afraid of sleeping alone? If so, why donât you come to my place at night?â
Mu Mingtang thanked 5th Madam Xu for her kindness and was about to decline politely when there was a sudden noise outside. Mu Mingtang and 5th Madam Xu looked at each other and ran out.
Sure enough, one after another, men jumped off their horses at the door. Although they were saying slightly boisterous things, their eyebrows were full of pride, âHahaha, King Dongdan will never dare to enter the border again. 100,000 people were killed by 8,000 and they were suppressed and beaten. Then, 20,000 people escaped before he was brought back only a few days of sound sleep later. If I were him, I would kill myself to save me from the shame of staying alive.â