The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 104 Protecting one's own wife

Seeing that things had been temporarily settled, everyone left, leaving only Qi Yuxuan in the room to guard Qi Yushuang.

The night was as dark as ink, and the moonlight was hazy.

Qiu Ziyue, Lu Yuanchangming, Liu Xu and her three senior brothers, along with her little golden fox "Xueying", walked out of Luming Tower, preparing to mount their horses and set off for Chang'an.

Just as they stepped out the door, a familiar figure appeared in their sight—Liu Qingluo.

Qiu Ziyue stopped and asked in confusion, "Liu Qingluo, what are you doing here?"

Liu Qingluo's expression was complicated, and she sighed helplessly: "Miss Qiu, I'm here to accompany you to Chang'an."

Qiu Ziyue frowned: "Come with us to Chang'an? Why?"

Liu Qingluo bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "It was Young Master Qi who instructed me. He guessed that you would set off tonight and asked me to wait here and go to Chang'an with you."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ziyue felt a surge of inexplicable emotions.

So Qiu Ziyue said to Liu Qingluo, "Go back and tell your young master that I don't need your care. Besides, he's not anyone to me. I've already made things clear with him. Tell him to take good care of Miss Yushuang."

Liu Qingluo said with difficulty, "My young master said that he has something to deal with here, but 'one must protect one's own wife.' If I do not carry out this order, he will expel me from the Valley of Heartbreak. I hope Miss Qiu will not make things difficult for me."

Qiu Ziyue said, "Has this Qi Yuxuan gone mad? Who's his wife?"

Lu Yuanchangming and the other senior brothers also heard Liu Qingluo's words and all showed surprised expressions.

Lu Yuanchangming couldn't help but say, "Brother Yuxuan is too domineering, isn't he?"

The three senior brothers also said, "What kind of situation is this?"

Qiu Ziyue took a deep breath, calmed down, and said to Liu Qingluo, "Qingluo, I'm really helpless about this kind of nonsensical protection, but I don't want to put you in a difficult position. Time is tight, and I don't want to go back and argue with him again. Fine, if you want to come along, then go ahead."

Liu Qingluo nodded firmly: "Miss Qiu, I am willing."

Qiu Ziyue nodded and turned to the others: "In that case, let's go together. Be careful on the road."

Everyone agreed, mounted their horses, and silently set off.

Liu Qingluo rode a white horse, closely following Qiu Ziyue.

Qiu Ziyue asked softly, "Qingluo, if you don't want to come with us, you can go home for now, and we'll send you a message when we return. Then you can come back with us."

Liu Qingluo smiled and said, "I have no father or mother and grew up in the Valley of Heartbreak. Not everyone in the Qi family can go to the Valley of Heartbreak. It was the Valley Master who thought I had good talent and brought me to the Valley of Heartbreak to learn skills. I have already regarded the Qi family as my home."

Qiu Ziyue was silent for a moment, then said, "You must be careful. We will protect you. If anything happens to you, I won't be able to face your Young Master Qi."

Liu Qingluo felt a warmth in her heart and nodded, "Thank you."

After speaking, the group spurred their horses and headed towards Chang'an.

As night falls, the summer breeze is cool, yet it feels as bleak as the autumn wind, for the road is desolate, broken, and dreary.

After several days of trekking, they finally arrived in Chang'an.

Qiu Ziyue informed the guards at the city gate: "Gentlemen, we have come from Yangzhou and have important matters to discuss with Lord Li Keyong."

The guard sized them up and, seeing that they meant no harm, asked, "Who are you? Why do you want to see Lord Li Keyong?"

Just as Qiu Ziyue was about to answer, Lu Yuanchang stepped forward on his horse.

Lu Yuanchangming, wearing a bamboo hat and a white long robe, and holding a black iron token, rode his horse to the gatekeeper general.

"General, this is our proof of entry for this trip."

Lu Yuanchangming respectfully handed over the black iron token.

The gatekeeper general took the token and examined it carefully.

The gatekeeper nodded and returned the token to Lu Yuanchangming: "Please come in, everyone. You must be tired from your journey."

"Let them pass immediately, Commander Li. Take them to see Prince Jin immediately," said one of the guards, the gatekeeper.

A commander stepped forward and said to Qiu Ziyue and the others, "Please follow me."

However, what greeted them was not the former prosperity and glory, but a scene of devastation and ruin.

The city walls of Chang'an were already dilapidated, the city gates were severely damaged, and there were few guards, making it seem particularly deserted.

Most of the houses on both sides of the street are abandoned, and many buildings have collapsed, leaving only ruins.

The once bustling market is now deserted, with almost no pedestrians. Occasionally, a few figures hurry by, their faces filled with sorrow.

Qiu Ziyue stood at the city gate, looking around, her heart filled with indescribable shock.

She had heard Gongsun Da Niang tell her about the prosperity of Chang'an, and she had imagined the city's splendor, but the scene before her eyes made her feel extremely sad and sighing.

"Is this Chang'an? Is this the once glorious capital?"

Qiu Ziyue asked softly, her voice trembling slightly.

Lu Yuan sighed, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes: "Yes, this is Chang'an. With regional warlords vying for power, Li Maozhen and other forces repeatedly led their troops into Chang'an, burning, killing, looting, and committing all sorts of atrocities. Wherever their troops went, the people suffered and cries of despair filled the land."

Qiu Ziyue's three senior brothers also shook their heads, their voices heavy: "It's truly heartbreaking. Chang'an was once so prosperous and thriving, but now it has become like this."

Qiu Ziyue took a deep breath, turned to look at Lu Yuanchangming and her three senior brothers, her eyes shining with hope: "Now that we have come here, we cannot let down this land and its people. Let's go see our godfather immediately."

After a while, they arrived at the residence where Li Keyong was temporarily staying.

The commander led them to a spacious hall, where Li Keyong was already waiting.

When Li Keyong, the one-eyed Prince of Jin, saw Qiu Yatou arrive, he was overjoyed and said, "Girl, you've finally come. You've gone through so much hardship on your journey. You've worked so hard."

Li Keyong then ordered tea to be prepared, exchanged a few pleasantries with the group, and began to explain in detail the current situation in Chang'an and the distribution of various factions.

As Li Keyong explained, Qiu Ziyue and the others gradually understood the complex situation in Chang'an.

Li Keyong said, "My godfather has come here not only to request an imperial decree for your marriage with the Qi family boy, but also to support His Majesty Emperor Zhaozong."

"As stated in the previous letter, Emperor Zhaozong and I both supported my son-in-law Wang Ke's appointment as military governor. Military governors Li Maozhen, Wang Xingyu, and Han Jian led troops into the capital, coerced the emperor to change the military governors, killed prime ministers Wei Zhaodu and Li Xi, and launched an attack on Hezhong."

"So what does Godfather want to do?" Qiu Ziyue asked.

"I want to write to the court, citing Li Maozhen, Wang Xingyu, and Han Jian's rebellion and killing of ministers as grounds for requesting military action. I also want to send a declaration of war to the three towns. Girl, I was just about to ask you if you think this is feasible."

Qiu Ziyue, Lu Yuanchangming, and the three senior brothers exchanged glances and nodded.

Qiu Ziyue said, "Prince Jin, this plan is feasible."

“In that case, we should act as soon as possible without delay,” Li Keyong said.

"Furthermore, girl, young master Lu, I will inform the Emperor that you have been appointed as generals, with the three senior brothers and the two young ladies as deputy generals. You will have the authority to deploy soldiers."

“Ah, godfather, as I said before, I am only here to help you temporarily and will not be involved in the current situation. But this time is an exception. I don’t want Li Maozhen to ruin Chang’an and harm innocent people.”

“I know, girl. After the battle, you can go home after you hand over the military tally,” Li Keyong said.

A few days later, Li Maozhen, Wang Xingyu and others heard that Li Keyong was heading south. Knowing that their strength was inferior to that of the Hedong army, they left Li Maozhen's adopted son, Li Jipeng, in the capital to guard the city, and returned to their respective towns.

Subsequently, Li Keyong led his Han troops south in a large-scale campaign, and his Shatuo cavalry moved swiftly.

Qiu Ziyue arrived in Jiangzhou and launched an attack, capturing the city in just ten days. Then, with unstoppable momentum, she set her sights on Tongzhou (present-day Dali County, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province).

Tongzhou was the base of Wang Xingyu's younger brother, Wang Xingshi, and its strategic location was extremely important.

At this time, Wang Xingshi's army was already stationed outside Tongzhou City, ready for battle.

Tongzhou city is impregnable, and it would be extremely difficult to conquer it.

How do we conquer Tongzhou?

To be continued in the next chapter.