klisemfg Chapter 176 I Will Give You Freedom
Chapter 176 I Will Give You Freedom
And at this moment, the outside world seemed to be ignited, and the raging fire instantly swept across the entire camp.
The curtain was swaying in the strong wind. When it was about to close, Ling Mohui caught a glimpse of Fu Yansheng running around Ling Zhiyun and rushing towards her. She was shocked. He actually chose her?
There was a deafening explosion, the air in the tent shook violently, and light and fire intertwined to create a melody of death.
Fu Yansheng's figure went against the scorching light, firmly hugging Ling Mohui who was about to be knocked over by the explosion.
"There's an ambush!"
His deep and powerful voice penetrated the chaos and reached Ling Mohui's ears clearly.
Then, there were vicious curses from the enemy overhead and continuous explosions. The camp collapsed in the raging flames and eventually turned into scorched earth and ruins.
"Husband! Husband!"
In this hopeless ruin, Ling Zhiyun's heart-wrenching cry seemed so insignificant.
"Madam, I am sorry to inform you that the Prime Minister has died in the fire. Please accept my condolences."
The guard's words were like an icy blade, cutting through Ling Mohui's only remaining hope.
On the edge of her fuzzy consciousness, she felt something moving gently above her head, and then fell into a deeper coma.
When he opened his eyes again, the sun was shining brightly. Fu Yansheng pushed away the heavy iron plate pressing on him. His face was covered in dust and his eyes revealed complex emotions. He stared at Ling Mohui solemnly.
"Ling Mohui, this trap was set by you so that you could fake your death and escape, right?"
There was unquestionable certainty in his voice.
"If I hadn't jumped down with you, you would have already run away!"
There was a hint of helplessness and sarcasm in Fu Yansheng's tone.
Ling Mohui smiled bitterly and slowly sat up, a complicated light flashing in her eyes: "You saw through everything! It's a pity that I was still soft-hearted and shouldn't have dragged you into this danger. You should have disappeared in that fire with those Yanzhou people."
Facing her words, Fu Yansheng sneered, and gently pinched her chin with his fingers, but a barely perceptible pain flashed in his eyes: "So, should I thank you for your 'kindness'?"
Ling Mohui raised her head weakly, but there was silence in her eyes. There were no words, only deep and complex emotions flowing.
Fu Yansheng's eyes flickered, revealing the struggle and pain deep in his heart: "Are you so eager to escape that you don't hesitate to use such a decisive method? Have you ever thought about what would happen if you really lost your life?"
"I have thought about it, but compared to that, I can't stand being imprisoned by your side forever!"
Ling Mohui looked at him directly without hesitation, her eyes burning with unprecedented determination and indomitable spirit.
"Ling Mohui, staying by my side actually makes you feel so disgusted?"
There was a hint of incredible bitterness in Fu Yansheng's voice.
"Yes, if the price of living is losing my freedom, then I would rather choose death!"
Ling Mo's answer was decisive and firm, and every word seemed to hammer into his heart.
Fu Yansheng's hands fell down weakly, with an indescribable loss and frustration in his eyes: "Really... do you want to leave me so much?"
Facing his question, Ling Mohui just remained silent. All the answers no longer required words.
"Okay, I see."
Fu Yansheng's voice was steady and firm, and every word seemed to carry an unquestionable weight.
He stood up slowly, his ink-black robe swaying gently with his movements, his eyes flickering with complex emotions, his indifference concealing a subtle tenderness and determination.
"Ling Mohui, give me some time, I will give you the freedom you want."
This promise seemed to penetrate the heavy fog in front of her and reach Ling Mohui's heart.
"really?"
A smile appeared on Ling Mohui's face. That smile was like a flower blooming in spring, bright and warm, illuminating everything around her.
Her eyes were full of expectation and trust, as if she had seen the dawn of freedom in the future.
Fu Yansheng looked at her deeply. The light in her eyes made his heart inexplicably tighten, and an indescribable emotion surged in his chest.
"That's right!"
His voice was a little more resolute. "But you have to promise me that you won't take any more risks before then."
This care, hidden beneath the command, is a deep and subtle tenderness.
"Of course, who doesn't want to live a peaceful life?"
Ling Mohui chuckled, her words filled with longing and relief for a stable life in the future.
At this moment, the two were escaping from a dangerous situation, but unexpectedly Wei Ruoming came hurriedly with a team of soldiers. The slight collision sound of armor seemed particularly clear in this tense atmosphere.
"Sorry, I was out just now."
Although Wei Ruoming was speaking to Ling Mo, his eyes quickly swept over the two of them, and he was obviously surprised and relieved that they were safe and sound.
He did not expect that the situation would change so drastically in just a moment, and he did not expect that the captives in Yanzhou would be able to escape successfully.
"It's in the past."
Ling Mohui's gentle words were like a spring breeze, blowing away the haze in Wei Ruoming's heart.
"Husband!"
At the same time, Ling Zhiyun hurried over with shouts, and almost instantly threw herself into Fu Yansheng's arms.
"I was so scared. I thought I would never see you again in this life."
Her words were filled with relief and excitement for surviving the disaster, and she hugged Fu Yansheng tightly, as if he was her only support.
The battle in the north lasted for a month, and finally, Yanzhou chose to withdraw its troops.
In this war, Yanzhou sought a quick victory, knowing full well that if it got stuck in a protracted war, facing the more resource-rich Empire Da Qi, it would be an unbearable burden.
As the war in the northern border came to a temporary end, Ling Mohui, Fu Yansheng and his party embarked on a journey back to the capital.
Also traveling with them were Xia Yunfeng, who was awarded a title for his outstanding military achievements, and his family member Xia Ranran. The Xia family seemed to have deep connections in the capital. As soon as the battle was over, Xia Yunfeng was recalled to the capital by the emperor and entrusted with an important task, taking up the important post of Minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
The position of Minister of Revenue has been vacant since Zeng Mao's death, and many government affairs have been handled by Fu Yansheng with his best efforts. Now that Xia Yunfeng has taken office, he has undoubtedly relieved him of a lot of the burden.
The wind in the capital is softer and less rough than that in the frontier areas.
After returning to the capital, Ling Mohui took a few days' rest at home to relieve the fatigue of traveling in the frontier.
It was not until the third day that she gradually regained her strength and decided to go out to inspect her own shop and start to restore the order of her daily life.
However, as soon as she stepped out of the courtyard, Ling Mohui met Ling Zhiyun and Xia Ranran who were admiring the flowers in Yayuan.
As her father's status improved, Xia Ranran became even more arrogant than when she was in Shanchuan City. When she saw Ling Mohui, she didn't even bother to observe the most basic etiquette.