12dz Chapter 208 Kneel down and swear
Chapter 208 Kneel down and swear
"These guys, if they have the guts, they should just go fight the government troops head-on. What kind of heroes are they to bully us, the weak, the old, the weak, the women and the children who are powerless?"
Princess Duan was so angry that she kept cursing.
Her anger was not groundless; it was simply that the smoke was too choking.
At first, the smoke was bearable, but as time went on, it became thicker and thicker and unbearable.
However, not long ago, a new wave of refugees arrived at the foot of the mountain. These newly arrived refugees also joined the crowd in making fires, making the smoke on the mountain even thicker, as if the entire mountain was shrouded in fog.
The situation was still acceptable in this cave, but the smoke outside was so thick that it was difficult to open your eyes.
Fortunately, due to their previous experience of suffering, these refugees did not dare to launch a rash attack. They just set fire to the periphery to create thick smoke, trying to force them out of the cave.
Zheng Huiyi rubbed her bloodshot eyes and couldn't help complaining, "What on earth is my brother busy with? Why did he delay for so long and not climb the mountain to pick us up? Doesn't he worry about our safety? No wonder my sister-in-law is dissatisfied with him. Which woman would be willing to marry such an irresponsible man?"
When Princess Duan heard this, she immediately opened her eyes wide and scolded, "This girl, you are really talking about something else!"
Ever since she learned that Zheng Dinglian had returned with his troops, her heart had been hanging in the air, fearing that her daughter-in-law would bring up the past again.
However, before the daughter-in-law could complain, her own daughter started complaining first.
Just as she was racking her brains to figure out how to resolve this awkward situation, Gu Qinlan spoke up to help.
"Your brother is the commander of the army and has a heavy responsibility. How can he leave his post so easily? We are not in danger at the moment. Even if refugees break in, they dare not cause any real harm to us. If you feel uncomfortable, you can first drop some drops of medicine to moisten your eyes and relieve it a little."
Princess Duan quickly agreed: "That's right, your sister-in-law is right, stop talking nonsense."
As she spoke, she pulled Zheng Huiyi aside and said, “Don’t say this in front of your sister-in-law. Are you afraid that she has no complaints against your brother?”
Zheng Huiyi grumbled in dissatisfaction: "He deserves it! He has a heavy responsibility, but how easy is it for my sister-in-law? Others may not know how difficult it was for us to get through these few months, but don't you know? Don't be too partial and only speak for your son."
Princess Duan was furious: "When did I speak up for your brother? You silly girl, do you really want your sister-in-law to divorce him?"
Zheng Huiyi suddenly realized: "Oh! I forgot about this! Mom, my sister-in-law is not resentful, right?"
"Hmm? The smoke seems to be getting lighter."
The servants guarding the entrance of the valley rubbed their stinging eyes and looked up with some confusion.
After a while, Sang Qian said, "The smoke has indeed faded. Everyone should be alert. There may be movement down the mountain. Be careful of the refugees who may launch an attack."
The servants immediately perked up after hearing this, and a few of them were already picking up stones and preparing to throw stones at anyone who appeared in the smoke.
Sure enough, not long after, a figure gradually approached in the smoke.
A servant was quick-witted and threw the stone in his hand over.
Just as the stone was about to hit the target, the opponent dodged it easily.
Another servant also quickly raised a stone and called on those around him to throw together.
Sang Qian felt that the figure in the smoke looked familiar, and hurriedly shouted: "Stop, that could be the prince!"
The servants were stunned for a moment: "Prince?"
"it's me."
Zheng Dinglian's voice came from the smoke.
"It's really the prince! The prince is here to take us down the mountain!"
"Quick, go inform the Madam and the Old Madam that the Prince is here!"
The servants cheered excitedly.
Sang Qian strode forward, knelt on one knee, clasped his fists and saluted: "This subordinate greets the prince."
Zheng Dinglian reached out and helped him up, his tone gentle and full of gratitude: "During this period of time, you have really worked hard and made great contributions."
Sang Qian's eyes flashed with excitement, and he said in a trembling voice: "I am lucky to have lived up to your trust."
Zheng Dinglian patted his shoulder gently and said firmly: "I will remember your great contribution. If you have any wishes in the future, please feel free to tell me."
Sang Qian raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a brilliant smile: "I will certainly not be polite. Prince, please go and pay your respects to the Madam and the Old Madam. They have been worried and tortured during this period of time."
Zheng Dinglian nodded slightly and took firm steps towards the depths of the valley.
Inside the valley, Gu Qinlan and others had already received the news.
Princess Duan was so excited that she almost slapped her thighs and said, "He finally remembered us. This unfilial son, I will teach him a lesson!"
"Huiyi, no, please step aside. Qinlan, my son, come and support me."
Princess Duan instinctively wanted to call Zheng Huiyi to come and support her to see Zheng Dinglian, but suddenly she reacted and pushed Zheng Huiyi away with dissatisfaction, and instead handed her hand to Gu Qinlan.
Zheng Huiyi: ...I never imagined in my dreams that there would be a day when I would be disliked by my own biological mother.
However, a hint of joy welled up in her heart.
So she happily cooperated.
Gu Qinlan took a step forward and steadily supported Princess Duan as they walked out.
As soon as I reached the entrance of the cave, a tall figure came into view.
Princess Duan burst into tears immediately: "Ding Lian, my son, you are finally here."
Zheng Dinglian took two steps forward, waved his robe sleeves, and knelt down in front of Princess Duan: "Mother, I am an unfilial son and I frightened you."
Princess Duan, who was originally angry and wanted to punish him, now helped him up with a look of distress in her eyes: "Are you hurt? Let me take a closer look."
Zheng Dinglian could hardly bear her concern.
In the past, when he returned from the battlefield, his mother would always greet him briefly and had never shown such obvious concern.
This concern that was expressed beyond words made him feel a little uncomfortable, but he felt warm inside.
"Mom, I'm fine, how are you?"
Princess Duan cried with joy: "It's good that nothing happened, it's good that nothing happened. I'm fine too, thanks to Qin Lan's extraordinary wit, otherwise I, your mother, would have been dead long ago."
As she spoke, she pushed Gu Qinlan forward with force, held Gu Qinlan's hand tightly, and handed it to Zheng Dinglian.
Gu Qinlan was shocked. She had never expected Princess Duan to do such a thing.
She subconsciously wanted to pull her hand back, but she didn't expect Zheng Dinglian to hold her hand tightly.
Princess Duan immediately noticed something was going on.
Her unfilial son is very fond of his daughter-in-law.
This is such a pleasant surprise!
Princess Duan smiled from ear to ear: "You two are finally reunited."
"Ding Lian, you must kneel down and swear to me right now."
Zheng Dinglian was confused for a moment. Kneel down and swear? Swear what?
Seeing that he was hesitant, Princess Duan kicked him anxiously: "Kneel down quickly if I tell you to."
Zheng Huiyi also urged: "Brother, kneel down quickly!"
"Father, kneel down!"
Three urgent voices urging came from the side. They were the voices of Zheng Huaiyu and his two siblings.
Although Zheng Dinglian still didn't understand what was going on, he knelt down as he was told.
Gu Qinlan immediately realized Princess Duan's intention and hurried forward to stop her: "My Lord, please get up quickly. Mother is just joking."