I fulfilled the female supporting role's wish and I succeeded

Chapter 314: Mo Yu Yun Tian (18)

In the court, those old foxes who have been immersed in officialdom for many years have keenly sensed the change in the wind direction.

They began to communicate secretly, exchange glances, and understand each other tacitly.

Some people began to vaguely mention the achievements of Duke Suguo in their memorials, but their words contained implicit provocation.

A crisis against the Duke Su's Mansion is quietly brewing like a dark cloud.

Whether or not they can survive this crisis depends on the luck of the Duke of Su's Mansion, and... whether someone is willing to help secretly.

At the border, the sky is filled with yellow sand and the setting sun is blood-red.

A fast horse came galloping, and the sound of horse hooves broke the silence at the edge of the battlefield.

The messenger on horseback was covered in dust, his face filled with anxiety and grief. He dismounted, not even bothering to brush off the dust on his body, and stumbled towards the general's tent.

"Report—" The messenger's voice was hoarse and trembling, with a strong cry, "Report…Report Your Majesty, General Xiao… General Xiao… he… he…"

The messenger fell to his knees with a thud, sobbing and unable to utter a complete sentence.

Inside the commander's tent, the generals who were discussing military affairs suddenly fell silent, and all their eyes were focused on the messenger.

An ominous premonition hung over everyone's heart like a dark cloud.

"What happened to General Xiao?" The emperor stood up suddenly, his hands clenched into fists under his dragon robe, and his voice trembled slightly.

He couldn't believe that anything would happen to the invincible General Xiao, his most trusted and trusted minister.

"General Xiao...he...died his life for the country!" The messenger finally roared out these words with all his strength.

boom!

These words were like a bolt from the blue, making everyone present dizzy.

The emperor even swayed and almost fell, but fortunately the eunuch beside him was quick-witted and caught him.

"Impossible! This is impossible!" The emperor muttered to himself, his eyes filled with disbelief. "General Xiao is a master of military strategy. How could... How could it be..."

He could not accept this fact. He would rather believe that it was a trick of the enemy, a rumor, or an illusion.

However, the messenger's grief-stricken expression and the blood-stained battle report all reminded him that this was true.

The entire general's tent fell into dead silence.

Sadness, anger, fear...all kinds of emotions surged in the hearts of the generals.

They lost their backbone and their god of war, and the future of Daliang was cast into a shadow.

Capital city, Duke Su’s Mansion.

The mansion, which was originally decorated with lights and full of joy, was now shrouded in a gloomy atmosphere.

The servants were silent as a mouse, not daring to make a sound, for fear that they would accidentally anger their angry master.

"What did you say? My husband...he died in battle?"

Mrs. Xiao was struck by lightning, and the teacup in her hand fell to the ground with a "bang" and shattered into pieces.

Her face was pale, her lips were trembling, and her eyes were full of disbelief.

"Madam...you...please accept my condolences!" The housekeeper who came to report the news knelt on the ground, his voice choked with sobs.

"Impossible... This is impossible..." Madam Xiao muttered to herself, her body swaying. "My husband is an unparalleled martial artist. How could... How could..."

She couldn't believe that the man who had made a vow to her, the hero who had once dominated the battlefield, would leave her so easily.

"Madam, this is my husband's legacy..." The butler held up a blood-stained package with trembling hands.

Madam Xiao took the package with trembling hands and slowly opened it.

Inside was a jade pendant, which she had personally put on General Xiao, symbolizing peace and good fortune.

Now, the jade pendant is still there, but the person is gone.

"Husband..." Madam Xiao could no longer hold back, hugging the jade pendant and bursting into tears.

Her cry was so heart-wrenching and heartbreaking that everyone who heard it shed tears.

The entire Duke Su's Mansion was immersed in grief.

After Su Luo heard the news, he felt uneasy.

She didn't know whether General Xiao had taken the fake death pill as she had planned.

If General Xiao really died, then everything she had done before would be in vain.

She anxiously waited for news from Cang Zhou, and each day felt like a year.

A few days later, a secret letter was quietly delivered to Su Luo.

Su Luo couldn't wait to open the letter, and saw only four short words on it: safe and smooth.

Seeing these four words, Su Luo's heart finally settled down.

She let out a long sigh and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

"Great, General Xiao is fine!" Su Luo said excitedly, "Cang Zhou really didn't let me down!"

"Song Lan, go call Xing Hen." Su Luo ordered.

"Yes, Princess." Song Lan took the order and left.

After a while, Xinghen came in front of Su Luo.

"Greetings, Princess." Xinghen bowed.

"Xinghen, you are a master of martial arts, and your Qinggong is even more amazing." Su Luo said straight to the point, "Tonight, I want you to accompany me to a place."

"Where are we going?" Xinghen asked.

"Duke Su's Mansion." Su Luo said slowly, "I want to see Madam Xiao."

Xing Hen was slightly stunned. He didn't expect Su Luo to go see Madam Xiao.

"Princess, this is an extraordinary period. If you go to Duke Su's Mansion, I'm afraid..." Xing Hen said with some concern.

After all, General Xiao had just "died in battle" and the Duke Su's Mansion was at the center of controversy. Going there at this time would easily arouse suspicion.

"I know." Su Luo nodded, "That's why I want you to go with me, and we have to do it in secret, without letting anyone find out."

"I understand." Xinghen nodded, "I will do my best to protect the princess's safety."

As night fell, Su Luo and Xing Hen changed into night clothes and quietly left the palace.

They avoided the patrolling guards, climbed over rooftops and walls, and soon arrived near the Duke Su's Mansion.

Su Luo observed the surrounding environment and found that although the Duke Su's Mansion was heavily guarded, it was not invulnerable.

"Xinghen, you sneak in from the east and attract the guards' attention." Su Luo whispered, "I'll go in from the west, and we'll act separately."

"Yes, Princess." Xinghen nodded, and his figure flashed and disappeared into the night.

Su Luo took a deep breath and quietly sneaked towards the west of Duke Su's Mansion.

Duke Su's Mansion, Madam Xiao's room.

Ever since learning the news that General Xiao had "died in battle", Mrs. Xiao has been immersed in grief, losing her appetite and unable to sleep at night.

She cried all day long, and in just a few days, she looked much more haggard.

At this moment, she was sitting by the bed, holding General Xiao's relics in her hands, crying silently.

Suddenly, there was a slight noise outside the window.

Madam Xiao was startled and raised her head vigilantly.

"Who?" she shouted sharply.

Who would come to see her so late?

Could it be...