After Zhao Yingluo, Zongze and others reached an agreement, on the one hand, they sent a letter to Han Shizhong, ordering him to retreat thirty miles and re-camp. On the other hand, they sent a messenger to bring Zhao Ji's personal letter and her words from the Supreme Emperor Zhao Ji. After Zhao Yingluo's messenger arrived in Lin'an, he was stopped outside the palace by the guards. At this time, it was getting late, and Lin'an City was immersed in silence. The sound of drums could be heard in the distance, accompanied by the faint river breeze, which made people feel a little uneasy. The messenger looked up in the direction of the palace, feeling uneasy. Suddenly, a group of guards walked out of the palace and walked towards the messenger. Their armor gleamed in the moonlight, and they looked majestic. The messenger's heart raced, knowing that this might be his only chance to deliver his order. The leader of the guards was a tall and mighty general. He walked up to the messenger and asked in a deep voice: "Are you the messenger from Shouzhou?" "Yes, Lord Commander." The messenger replied, feeling a little nervous. "Give it to me." The general stretched out his hand and ordered.
The messenger's heart tightened, but he had no choice but to hand Zhao Yingluo's letter to the general. The general took the letter, looked at the messenger carefully, then turned and walked towards the palace. The messenger watched the general's back disappear into the night, and couldn't help but feel worried. At this time, in the palace, Zhao Gou was sitting in the study, his face gloomy. He looked at the letter in his hand and frowned. This was a letter written by his father Zhao Ji. Every word was like a sharp blade, which made his heart ache. "The officials..." Wei Chaoxian lowered his head and said, "The messenger wants to see you." Zhao Gou snorted heavily, "No!" He was angry, why did he have to see Zhao Yingluo's messenger?
Wei Chaoxian hesitated for a moment, "Guan Jia, he said he has a warrant from Her Royal Highness the Princess." "Warrant?" Zhao Gou raised his eyebrows, "Then bring it over and let me take a look." After Wei Chaoxian stepped back for a moment, he walked in with a sealed envelope. Zhao Gou opened the envelope and found a piece of white paper inside. He didn't see the expected warrant, his face darkened, and he was about to get angry when he found a few lines written in red letters on the white paper. That was Zhao Yingluo's handwriting, delicate and powerful. Zhao Gou looked at those words, each one seemed to be beating his heart. The content of the letter is very simple, with only a few sentences: "Brother Emperor, if you still have the slightest thought for the sake of the Song Dynasty, you should know what to do. If not, the Song Dynasty will not be yours for a moment." Zhao Gou's hand holding the letter trembled slightly. He knew what his sister meant. This was her threat and her warning. He knew he didn't have much choice, either listen to her and release the imprisoned generals, or fight her to the end. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
He knew in his heart that this decision might change his destiny. But he also understood that no matter which path he chose, he could never look back and show weakness to Zhao Yingluo. That would make him even more unable to control the people of the world. It would be better to fight her head-on!
"Come here!" Zhao Gou suddenly opened his eyes and shouted loudly, "Bring me the messenger in!" Soon after, the messenger was brought into the study. He knelt in front of Zhao Gou and lowered his head. "Do you know where you come from and what you do?" Zhao Gou asked coldly. "Go back to the official house, little man. I'm here to deliver the message as ordered by...Her Royal Highness the Princess." The messenger's voice was trembling. Zhao Gou angrily rebuked, "Go back and tell her to let her do what she wants. If she insists on having her own way and covets my world, don't blame me for being ruthless." The messenger's head lowered, "The villain must bring back the official's words." "Give this messenger twenty sticks and then drive him out of Lin'an." Zhao Gou ordered coldly, "Tell Zhao Yingluo that if you want to save Han Shizhong, If you have a wife and a child, retreat your troops quickly." After the guards took the order to take the messenger out, Zhao Gou sat in front of the desk with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that his decision might make him regret it, but he believed that if this sister was allowed to continue to be arrogant, the world would belong to her sooner or later. On the other side of Lin'an City, the messenger who was expelled from the city dragged his tired body on the road. The pain in his back was excruciating, and every step he took felt like torture. But he didn't stop, knowing that his mission was not yet complete. After the messenger returned to Shouzhou, he told Zhao Yingluo exactly what happened. Seeing that this ignorant brother actually took out his anger on her own messenger, she couldn't help but laugh and said, "This royal brother of mine always shows weakness to the Jin people, but he is quite tough towards me." Veteran Zongze sighed, "Now that the officials are uncompromising, what should you do if Your Highness lets you take it easy?" Zhao Yingluo raised her eyebrows, "Since he refuses to give in, then keep fighting! Until he gives in." Li Gang frowned slightly, raised his head and said, "Now that Han Shizhong is unable to continue the attack because his wife is a hostage, we alone may not be able to put enough pressure on the court." "Indeed! Since Han Shizhong is controlled by others, can't we remove the factors that restrict him?" Zongze was a little curious, "What do you mean, Your Highness?" "I will go to Yangzhou, and I will leave all military affairs in Shouzhou to General Zong." Veteran general Zongze's eyes flickered, as if he understood something, and he didn't ask why the army was given to him. He just nodded silently and took the command seal, "I will definitely live up to His Highness's trust." After handing over the army to Zongze, Zhao Yingluo hurried on the starry night and finally arrived outside Yangzhou City ten days later. Han Shizhong's camp outside Yangzhou City looked particularly quiet under the moonlight. Zhao Yingluo took a deep breath and stepped into the camp. Han Shizhong was shocked and touched when he saw Zhao Yingluo coming in person. He stepped forward to welcome her, cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, the Princess, is here to welcome you. You will be welcomed from afar."
Zhao Yingluo smiled slightly and said, "General, you're welcome. I came here to discuss the next war with the general." The two sat opposite each other, the candlelight flickering, reflecting Zhao Yingluo's firm eyes. "I intend to take Wen Boyuan and more than ten people to Yangzhou. If there is a chance, I will wait for an opportunity to rescue your wife." After hearing this, Han Shizhong was silent for a long time, and then said: "It must be extremely dangerous for your Majesty to go to Yangzhou. I am willing to go with you." Zhao Yingluo shook her head slightly and said: "No need, you stay here and continue to command the army. I have my own plan." After that, she turned and left, leaving only a determined figure behind. Han Shizhong looked at her back with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that it would be extremely dangerous for Zhao Yingluo to go to Yangzhou! I couldn't help but feel more gratitude and admiration in my heart. Because of the war, people in Yangzhou City were already in panic. Zhao Yingluo, Wen Boyuan and others went through many twists and turns before finally deceiving the city gate guards and entering Yangzhou City. She looked at the frightened expressions of the people on the street and couldn't help but feel unbearable, but the thought passed away in a flash. She took Wen Boyuan and more than ten people into a small shop and ordered a few side dishes. Seeing her extraordinary demeanor, the shop owner asked, "Is the girl from out of town?" Zhao Yingluo nodded and said, "I came to Yangzhou for business." The shopkeeper sighed and said, "Nowadays, people in Yangzhou City are in panic, so it's better for the girl to be careful." Zhao Yingluo smiled softly and said, "Thank you for the reminder." She ate her food again and again, thinking about how to rescue Liang Hongyu safely.