Today's update is short because I don't have time. I don't have time because I got a notice yesterday that I was asked to write a year-end work summary before I would be given a red envelope... I am obviously just a non-staff freelancer, not a regular employee.

Ah... It took me two hours to write 200 words. It was so painful. But I really couldn't bear to take the big red envelope of 50,000 yuan... so I have to continue writing today...

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The motorcade of Prince Mu's Mansion rolled away, and soon there was only a trace of smoke and dust left, which gradually became lighter and heavier in the cold and hard winter air.

As soon as they left the sheltered rock wall, the cold wind accelerated by the valley ahead wiped the ground and blew Mei Changsu's full head of black hair flying and curling in the air.

The middle-aged guard who was accompanying him immediately came over and wanted to put the hood of his cloak on for him, but was gently pushed away by the cold hands. In front of him was a gentle slope, and the grass marks had long been covered.

Under the snow, a few sparse trees were planted here and there, and their branches were also rustling, making them extremely desolate. Mei Changsu looked at the faintly exposed corner of her dress on the other side of the slope, and stretched out her hand to smooth it away, which was blown by the wind and stuck to her face.

With strands of hair, he walked quickly up the slope until he reached the highest point, and then slowly stopped.

Under the cold branches and snow, Princess Nihuang stood facing the wind, wearing a jade-colored cloak that made a sound, which further showed the majestic temperament of this handsome lady from the southern border who was not afraid of the wind and cold.

Mei Changsu didn't expect the princess to come, but now that she was here, he didn't think about avoiding her.

That little girl who was once his, no matter how majestic she is now, no matter where her love has gone, it cannot change the most simple and innocent friendship back then, nor can it change the guilt and pity he feels for her.

Hearing Mei Changsu's footsteps, Princess Nihuang turned her pretty face to the side and showed him a soft smile.

Since they broke up outside Wuying Palace that day, the two of them have not seen each other again. However, what should be said has already been passed on to Xia Dong. With Nihuang's arrogant temperament, either the two of them will be resolved, or they will wait silently.

Like sons and daughters, they are suspicious and worried, and they pester and question.

Therefore, Mei Changsu couldn't figure out why Nihuang took this opportunity to come out of the city to meet him.

"Mr. Su, long time no see. How are you doing lately?" The first sentence is always polite and polite, which is a courtesy that makes people feel alienated.

"Thanks to the princess, everything is fine. Su moved to a new home not long ago and received a generous gift from your house, but he has never been able to come to express his gratitude. Please don't be surprised."

"You're welcome, sir." Nihuang stepped closer, Qiu Yun's deerskin boots and green cloud armor tied around her waist. She looked energetic and heroic, as if none of the worries and grievances she had suffered since coming to Beijing had bothered her at all.

Heart.

Mei Changsu couldn't help but smile and praised: "It's so grand and majestic, and the moonlight breeze makes the princess worthy of this character."

"How can you be as deep as the sea compared to Mr. De?" Nihuang smiled brightly, "Even Mr. Zhou moved for you. The strength of the Jiangzuo Alliance is really unfathomable."

"It's just that they are just people from the world who met by chance and formed this alliance." Mei Changsu glanced at the princess and couldn't bear to let her speak first. He directly brought the topic to the point, "Our alliance is based on righteousness."

First of all, I don’t overly supervise my subordinates, so...he can’t come to the capital, not because there is a ban, but because there is a reason..."

"I don't want to ask this," Nihuang looked into his eyes calmly, her eyes as bright as morning stars, "I know why he can't come."

"You know?" Mei Changsu was slightly surprised, "You mean..."

"He went to Yunnan to help me and worked hard to save the crisis. Everyone in the southern border admired him inexplicably, so even though we quickly saw that he had changed his appearance, no one tried to find out his true appearance."

Mei Changsu lowered his eyes, already vaguely guessing what she was going to say next.

"...Later on, we gradually fell in love, but he always wanted to escape and refuse. I asked him many times, but he refused to say why. It was not until finally, he was forced to ask me hard, that he let me look at him.

's true appearance."

"Well..." Mei Changsu looked calmly and put his fingers into his sleeves, "What happens after reading it?"

"At first, I just thought he looked familiar. After looking at it a few more times and thinking about it for a while, I figured out who he was..." Although Princess Nihuang kept a smile on her lips, there was an aura of pain in her eyes.

"He is from your Jiang Zuo Alliance. You should also know his real name, right?"

Mei Changsu nodded expressionlessly, "Yes, I know."

"Then tell me."

"Nie Duo, one of the generals of the Red Flame rebels. If anyone finds him alive, he will be a prisoner of the imperial court."

"So," Nihuang looked at him deeply, her eyes fierce, "by recruiting such a person into the Jiangzuo League, do you really want to take him in and protect him, or do you plan to use him in the future?"

Mei Changsu slowly took a few steps forward, held on to a half-dry old tree, and smiled miserably: "Of course I want to use him. I'm afraid the Jiangzuo Alliance took such a big risk to take in the imperial prisoners, not just to gain control of the imperial court."

To accumulate merit?"

Princess Nihuang raised her eyebrows, and a sinister look flashed across her pink face: "Are you serious about what you say?"

Mei Changsu turned his head, his dark pupils as bright as gems, fixed firmly on the princess's face, "So what if you are serious?"

"If you are serious, I will definitely take Nie Duo away. Even if I use all the strength of Prince Mu's Palace, I will protect him. This is not only because of my own affection for him, but also to repay him for stabilizing the crisis in our southern border.

The kindness of saving my thousands of soldiers.”

A smile that was mixed with sadness, emotion, relief, and melancholy appeared on Mei Changsu's lips. He locked Nihuang's gaze and shook his head gently, "You are the princess, and he is the traitor general. How can we be justified?

How could His Majesty the Emperor agree to your marriage to a prodigal son of unknown origin? What's more, since you recognize him, others will recognize him. Are you going to let him change his appearance or even ruin his appearance like this for the rest of his life?

Stay with you?"

Nihuang bit her lower lip fiercely and turned her face to one side, stubbornly refusing to let anyone see her fragile expression: "What if I don't do this? Ever since I knew he was Nie Duo, I understood

Our future will not be smooth. I once hoped that he could fake an identity to participate in this son-in-law competition, and hope that he would come to me step by step, but until the end, he did not appear... How many times did I watch

I was looking at you and wanted to ask you what he was thinking, but I was afraid that he was just hiding in the Jiangzuo League, and you didn't know who he was. It wasn't until later that you asked Sister Xia Dong to send a letter that I confirmed that you were

If you know his identity, since he even told you what happened between us, he should have nothing to hide from you."

"You are right," Mei Changsu's tone was extremely steady, as if it had a soothing magic power, "Nie Duo trusts me very much. He has no secrets from me, and I have the same with him. I am now

I hope you can also trust me. I will do my best so that you can stand together upright and hold your wedding on the Yingfeng Tower. No mask or disguise. Use your real name and accept it calmly.

Blessings to anyone…”

"How is this possible?" Nihuang opened his eyes in disbelief, "Unless the Red Flame Army can be rehabilitated, this is definitely just an unrealized dream."

"It all depends on human nature," Mei Changsu said coldly, "Do you believe that the Red Flame Army is really a rebel?"

Nihuang took a step back, her shoulders trembling slightly, "I don't know... I was still young at the time... I only know that the few people I know will never betray the emperor and the country... But now it makes sense.

Is it? The case has been decided, and neither the Crown Prince nor Prince Yu will vindicate the Red Flame Army, because this old case was originally their most proud masterpiece!"

"Yes, neither the Crown Prince nor Prince Yu will rehabilitate the Red Flame Army," Mei Changsu's eyes were fixedly cast forward, and a slight chill seemed to seep out of his skin, "But no one thought of counting on them.

...In order to achieve this goal, there is actually only one way to go."

Nihuang's cherry lips trembled violently, her face turned pale and then flushed suddenly. Some things that were originally vague gradually emerged from the fog, and the conclusion was ready to be drawn.

"Prince Jing... you... the one you want to support is Prince Jing..."

Facing Mei Changsu's silence, Nihuang's mind went blank for a moment. But after all, she was a female general who had experienced battlefields. She only took a few deep breaths and quickly stabilized her emotions and calmed down.

.

"You are right, indeed only Prince Jing can..." Princess Nihuang pursed her lips and paced a few steps, "But it is too difficult... It is too difficult. If you are not careful, you will step into death.

There’s no turning back.”

"Who would want to look back?" Mei Changsu said calmly, "Maybe you can ask Nie Duo in the future if he ever thought about turning back for a moment?"

"Nie Duo is different. He is Chi Yan's old man, and he wants to wash away his grievances, but you..." Nihuang hesitated for a moment, as if he suddenly realized something, "You... who are you? You

Why take such a big risk for the old case of the Red Flame Army?"

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Chapter completed!