Chapter 137 Chapter Five

The fifth part of the vertical and horizontal struggle, the fifth chapter of grace and love At that time, Ying was imprisoned for treason, and escaped without being imprisoned. The general ordered the arrest, and Ying committed suicide. The general was still angry and buried in the northern suburb of Qinzhou. In the twenty-fifth year of Rongsheng, the Northern Han Dynasty fell, and King Da Yong Qi made it known to the world, and the feeling of Ying innocent being killed is known to the world. ——"History of the Northern Han Dynasty.Quartz Biography Qiu Yufei stood on the corridor, listening to the sound of the pipa in the pavilion like flowing clouds and flowing water, he just felt refreshed.

After Miss Qingdai was brought into the General's Mansion, when Xiao Tong interrogated her, Qiu Yufei hid in the dark. He cherished Qing Dai's talent and appearance, especially her good pipa. maintain.No matter how Xiao Tong acted hard and softly, Qing Dai just responded coldly, and even Qiu Yufei could see this woman's hatred for the Northern Han court.To Xiao Tong, she is indifferent and alienated, when it comes to Duan Wudi, she has hatred, but when it comes to quartz, her expression is melancholy and apologetic. Qiu Yufei can understand her thoughts, she may not be interested in quartz. There is no deep affection, but Quartz's infatuation moved her very much.Such a woman would be too incompetent to be a Da Yong secret spy, and she is not suitable to be a spy just because of her temperament.

After Xiao Tong preliminarily affirmed that the girl was innocent, he did not release her. First, he wanted to find out the past of the girl carefully. In addition, Long Tingfei also hinted that he would keep Qingdai. Duan Wudi has been busy with military affairs for many years and has not married. He was in a hurry yesterday, so he knew that he did not forget Qing Dai, if they could get back together, it would be a good story.However, for the past few days, Duan Wudi has been busy with military affairs. After the death of Shishi, appeasing his old department and dealing with the aftermath of the smuggling case are not easy things. It is impossible for people, because Qing Dai has been in a daze for several days except for playing the pipa, and has never asked to meet Duan Wudi. If Duan Wudi is in the way, Qiu Yufei would like to discuss with Qing Dai on rhythm. some.

There were low footsteps behind him. Qiu Yufei knew that Ling Duan was coming just by listening to the steps, and he didn't look back. Ling Duan's voice came from his ear and said: "Si Ye, the wine is here, Si Ye listen to the music." If you are fascinated, don't you want to meet Miss Qingdai?" Qiu Yufei turned her head and gave Ling Duan a blank look. Seeing the weird smile on his face, she stretched out her hand and gave him a shudder. Ling Duan made a sad face. Ever since Shi Shi died, Ling Duan felt that General Tan and Li Hu His hatred has been avenged, and there is no more worry in his heart, and he has returned to his former cheerfulness.Seeing his strange expression, Qiu Yufei reprimanded him softly: "Nonsense, a gentleman does not take people's love. General Duan and Miss Qingdai had a marriage agreement. Although they parted ways halfway, I don't think they have forgotten their love. Besides, I admire Qingdai. The girl's character and talent are not due to her desire to seek a phoenix."

At this time, Ling Duan saw Duan Wudi walking slowly from a distance, and quickly pulled Qiu Yufei's skirt. Qiu Yufei thought it would be inconvenient for him to see, so he quickly pulled Ling Duan to hide behind the rockery.I saw Duan Wudi standing in front of the door hesitating, reaching out his hand several times to push the door, but he put down his hand.At this time, a cold voice came from the door: "Is this General Duan, please come in." Qiu Yufei smiled slightly, turned around and left, he didn't want to get involved in other people's affair, but Ling Duan was curious, he was young and didn't have so many scruples, seeing that Qiu Yufei had gone away, he hid it Eavesdropping on the conversation inside the window.If it was in the past, his actions would naturally be hidden from Duan Wudi and Qing Dai inside, but now the two reunited after a long absence are both agitated in their hearts, and they didn't pay attention to the eavesdropping outside.

Seeing Duan Wudi walk in, Qing Dai didn't stand up to greet him, she still stroked the pipa and plucked the strings lightly from time to time.Duan Wudi stood at the door, looking at Qingdai, filled with emotion in his heart, Qingdai at that time was not as cold and glamorous as it is now, if she is now like a winter plum blossoming in full bloom in the snow, then she was like a pear blossom after rain Generally lonely and moving. Qingdai's eyes fell on Duan Wudi. It has been seven years. The young general at that time is now a mature and stable middle-aged man. The things that made her fall in love with him still exist, but the distance between the two has become like a sea of ​​chasms. Seven years ago, I was just a dazed girl who couldn't even think of revenge except for the deep hatred for the Northern Han court.When she met Duan Wudi that day, she really wanted to share his white head with him, but after all, this man only had one word of loyalty in his heart, and the two parted ways like this. He became his loyal minister of the Northern Han Dynasty, but he walked on another path. the way.Qingdai, originally Su Qing, a famous girl from the Northern Han Dynasty, is now the chief sentry of the Northern Han Spy Network of the North County Division under the jurisdiction of Wencao, the Secretary of the Military Department of Dayong. There may be some personal relationship with Duan Wudi, the iron wall general of the Northern Han Dynasty.

Seeing that Qing Dai remained silent, Duan Wudi finally said: "Qing Dai, I haven't seen you for many years, you have suffered, don't tell me you haven't met someone you love in all these years, with your talent and appearance, you should choose a good son-in-law early." Qing Dai turned her head away, said coldly: "General Shi is interested in Qing Dai, isn't he already forced to death by you?" Duan Wudi hurriedly said: "Qingdai, listen to my explanation. When I saw Shishi fell in love with you that day, I deliberately avoided it. I know you will never forgive me. Shishi has a straightforward personality. If you marry him, you will definitely be able to marry him." Happiness, but I didn't expect him to commit treason to the enemy, let alone commit suicide."

Qingdai plucked the pipa coldly, and said: "You don't need to say much, General Shi's favor for me doesn't mean I'm going to marry him, but he's a man of great affection and nature, much better than someone like you gone." Duan Wudi sighed, "Are you still blaming me?" Qingdai said indifferently: "I used to blame you. After I left you that day, I just felt that life was boring, so I broke into the deep mountains, just wanting to die silently. If I hadn't been rescued by my mentor, Qingdai would have died in the mouth of wild animals. Later Qingdai figured out Yes, I hate Beihan, you are loyal to Beihan, this is an irreconcilable contradiction, it's not your fault, it's not my fault, it's just that we ignored the differences between the two."

Duan Wudi shook his head and said: "It's not your fault, it's my fault. You told me your heart very early that day, and I also agreed to live in seclusion with you, but I backed down and hurt you. You haven't married yet, so I feel extremely sad. Guilt, it’s just Qing Dai, it’s been so many years now, do you still resent Bei Han so much, it’s a state matter, not personal enmity, why should you be so obsessed with it.” Qing Dai showed a sneering smile on her face and said: "National affairs, personal enmity, I only know that my clan members died or scattered because of the decree of the king, my mother died of poverty and illness, I was forced to sing in a brothel It’s because of the Northern Han Dynasty. I still stay in the Northern Han Dynasty and refuse to leave, just wanting to see the day when the Northern Han Dynasty falls, and this is my wish.”

"Slap" sounded a clear slap in the face, after Duan Wudi shot, he saw the redness and swelling on Qingdai's plain face, and couldn't help but say guiltily: "Qingdai, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done anything to you, you shouldn't have said these words, if others hear, You'll be taken for a spy. And you shouldn't—" Qing Dai stopped his words, and said: "And I shouldn't say such depressing words in front of your Northern Han general, right? Over the years, the people have been suffering, except for a few wealthy and powerful families who are still well-clothed and well-fed, and the common people have not received What are the benefits, let alone living and working in peace and contentment, even if the Northern Han Dynasty is dead, what a big deal.”

Duan Wudi said with a heavy expression, "Qing Dai, this is the General's Mansion." Qing Dai snorted coldly, turned her face away.Duan Wudi said: "Today I just pretend I didn't hear you. You should know a thing or two. Now, from the royal family to the common people, except for a few dignitaries, no one is fighting to the death. No one knows the tragedy of the subjugated slaves. Dayong and the Northern Han have deep grievances. If the Northern Han Dynasty falls, our people may not be able to recover for several generations. This war must continue. Even if we lose in the end, Dayong will suffer heavy losses. By then Even if Dayong destroyed the Northern Han Dynasty, he did not dare to persecute our people too much. He would always be worried that our people would rise up. Qingdai, I only tell you these words. The situation in the Northern Han Dynasty is indeed critical. Death, war may also be death, but we have to fight. It is best if we can win, and if we cannot win, let Dayong always remember the horror of the warriors of the Northern Han Dynasty. Only in this way can we keep our people from being Humiliation, you are also familiar with classics and history, don’t you remember that when the Eastern Jin Dynasty was established, after Daizhou, Jinyang, and Qinzhou surrendered, for more than a hundred years, our tax here was 30% higher than that of other places, barbarians invaded from time to time, and the Eastern Jin sent Officials exploited it deliberately, and the situation did not improve until a hundred years later, Qing Dai, do you want our fellow villagers to suffer like this?" Qing Dai did not argue that if the Northern Han Dynasty was defeated, how Dayong would treat the subjugated people of the Northern Han Dynasty in the future is not something she can decide, and even if Dayong treats the people of the Northern Han Dynasty kindly, the royal family of the Northern Han Dynasty, civil servants and military generals will also suffer a worrisome end. At this point, the Northern Han Dynasty would not give up fighting easily.What's more, with the current situation, Dayong may not be able to secure a chance of winning.But what she is most interested in is whether Duan Wudi is really so pessimistic. If all the generals of the Northern Han Dynasty are in this mood, then Dayong's chances of winning will be better.Thinking of this, Qing Dai couldn't help but smile wryly in her heart. Years of experience kept her calm all the time. Even the "gaffe" just now only deepened her impression of aloofness in Duan Wudi's eyes. Duan Wudi never thought of the possibility that he was a spy. Seeing that she stopped talking, Duan Wudi said apologetically: "Qingdai, I know you won't forgive me. I will ask the general to release you in a few days. You should take a good rest in the next few days." Qing Dai was startled, it was not her wish to be stranded here, she knew that Xiao Tong still did not give up on tracking herself down, although she had been cautious for many years, there were still some unclear whereabouts, for safety, she should leave as soon as possible Row.Thinking of this, she said coldly, "Is General Shi buried?" Duan Wudi hesitated for a moment and said: "General Shi was buried in the northern suburbs. The general was very angry, so he ordered someone to bury him hastily." Qing Dai bowed her head and said: "General Shi treated me with great affection and affection, I want to pay homage to him, I don't know if it is possible." Duan Wudi felt sore, although he didn't dare to have the extravagant hope of being reunited with Qing Dai, but seeing Qing Dai's affection for Shi Shi still made him feel a little unhappy, but after all, he had already let go of this matter, thought for a while and said: " That's fine, I should be fine tomorrow, so let me accompany you to pay homage to General Shi." Qing Dai nodded slightly, it would be best to be accompanied by Duan Wudi, she picked up the pipa again, caressed with ten fingers, and the sad music sounded, Duan Wudi knew that Qing Dai no longer wanted to talk to him, he took a deep look at Qing Dai, wanting to He engraved this woman's face in his heart, then turned around and walked out. It is impossible to fill the gap between the two of them. He only hoped that the general would not blame Qing Dai. After all, under the current situation, killing a No one can object to a hated singer. Looking at Duan Wudi's back, Qingdai sighed softly, if the two hadn't separated at the beginning, maybe there wouldn't be the hostile situation today, how could she say she had no hatred, if it wasn't for revenge, why would she change her plan without authorization.Originally, the order from above was to arrange for himself to plant evidence of Quartz’s defection to the enemy, and then to release Duan Wudi’s rumors of smuggling military supplies, treason and defection to the enemy, and finally carefully arranged to lead the clues to Quartz. Although this task is difficult, Dayong’s military The forces hidden in Qinzhou are enough to do it.However, when Qing Dai came to arrange the matter in person, an accident happened. Quartz actually fell in love with her at first sight, and after meeting Duan Wudi in Feiyan Tower, her resentment was aroused even more, so she chose a strategy that she could not control , deliberately provoking Quartz's jealousy towards Duan Wudi, and then arranged for Quartz to get the information she provided, allowing him to attack Duan Wudi.Originally, the request above was to make Shishi suspicious, and Duan Wudi’s reputation could be damaged a little. But what he did, Duan Wudi was almost accused, and Shishi also died tragically in Feiyan Tower. As mentioned above, I was afraid that my move would inevitably fail. Fortunately, I succeeded in the end, but I was also put under house arrest. Now I think about it, I still feel terrified. Qing Dai didn't know if she had gone too far, she was afraid that she would be blamed and punished after returning home.But being able to see Duan Wudi's predicament made her even more happy.But this is all passing. After the two met today, Qingdai knew that she really had to stop hating Duan Wudi. The differences in ideas cannot be covered up by love. Even if Duan Wudi lived in seclusion with her back then, they would eventually part ways. day. Sighing faintly, Qing Dai recalled Shi Shi's voice and smile, and remembered that when she went to Zezhou Camp to report to Mr. Jiang, the gentle and indifferent young man made a sharp comment: "Although Shi Shi is a famous general, he is Less setbacks, he was appreciated by Long Tingfei shortly after he joined the army, and since then it has been almost smooth sailing. Under the protection of Long Tingfei, there are many dark things that he doesn't understand very well. Don't be wronged, especially you can't tolerate someone who doubts or distrusts him. As long as Long Tingfei suspects that he has the possibility of surrendering to the enemy, this person will definitely be resentful. As long as he is guided a little bit, he will do something uncontrollable. Even if Long Tingfei wants to doubt him, it’s impossible.” That Mr. Jiang is really good at seeing people, if it is not for Quartz’s temperament, if he expresses his feelings to Long Tingfei, I am afraid that he will die. .But even with my current heart of stone, I can't help but feel pity for him. Although this time it's an excuse for me to escape, but I really want to worship him. Such a person, even I can't help being tempted . The cold wind was blowing, and the world was vast. Standing in front of the simple quartz tomb, Qing Dai felt an unspeakable sadness in her heart. After burning the paper money, Duan Wudi said softly: "Qing Dai, go back. If you come to see General Shi today, he will die in peace if he knows it under the spring." Qingdai smiled wryly, fearing that Yingshiying’s soul is still alive, and knowing how she framed and deceived him, it would be difficult for her to rest in peace. She poured the spirits from the wine pot she specially brought on the grave, and prayed silently in her heart: "General Shi, Qingdai has no choice but to tarnish your reputation. When Dayong rules the world, Qingdai will try to clear up your grievances." After praying, Qingdai took off the pipa on her back and played it in the cold wind Played the last twist of "House of Flying Daggers", which is almost never played - "Return to Camp". Duan Wudi didn't find it strange either. After seeing Qing Dai again, he found that Qing Dai seemed to have an almost crazy love for the pipa, and almost refused to leave her body, and it was only natural for her to play the pipa in front of the quartz grave.But when the music came to an abrupt end, Duan Wudi suddenly heard a whistling sound, and he subconsciously turned his head to see that the two guards behind him had already fallen to the ground with black arrows sticking out of their throats.Thirty feet away, more than a dozen black-clothed knights were all masked in black scarves, with carved bows on their backs, looking at him coldly.Duan Wudi was startled, how could there be an assassin attack, could it be that someone under Quartz held a grudge, and couldn't help but regret that he only brought two personal guards out.He pulled out his waist knife, protected it in front of Qing Dai, and said in a low voice: "Get on the horse, let's rush out." Unexpectedly, Qing Dai sighed softly, and Duan Wudi only felt a ray of true energy penetrate his body, and the strong numbness made him come back again. Unable to stand up, he fell limply to the ground.Then a pair of bare hands lifted him up and let him sit up leaning against the quartz tomb, Qing Dai's icy and clear face fell into his eyes. Duan Wudi suddenly understood a lot of things, why Shishi would be so resentful to him, why he died in Feiyan Tower, he said sharply: "Qing Dai, have you already taken refuge in Dayong?" A cold light flashed in Qingdai's eyes. At this moment, a knight in black came off the horse with a package and said, "Miss, please change quickly. We can't stay for long. We must leave Qinzhou City before anyone finds out." He said His voice was clear and sweet, and looking at his figure, he could tell it was a woman.Qing Dai handed the pipa to her, took the package and walked to the stele, changed into black men's riding clothes after a while, and took the black cloak handed over by another man in black.At this moment, Qingdai is wearing men's clothes, with a long sword hanging from her waist, and her expression is awe-inspiring. She is no longer a singing girl in a brothel, but the chief sentinel of the Northern Han intelligence network who leads more than a thousand secret spies—Su Qing in the crescent eyebrow and green shirt. She walked up to Duan Wudi, and said indifferently: "Seven years ago, you were so heartless that I almost committed suicide in the valley, but I finally survived. Since you are so loyal to Beihan, I have nothing to say, I can only choose this path." Lu, the Northern Han Dynasty is not dead, I can't rest my eyes in this life, invincible, now you and I are enemies of strangers, even though I know it's impossible, I still want to ask you, are you willing to surrender to Dayong?" Duan Wudi sneered and said: "Since you know that I am loyal, how can you do treason and defection to the enemy? Qingdai, I was blinded by personal feelings. Now I want to come, but you provoke Shishi to attack me. Is that what you mean? Is General Shi true? You were still framed for your betrayal." Qingdai sighed softly, she knew that Duan Wudi would not surrender, since this person can't be killed, then she can only continue to frame Shishi, her expression showed anger, and said: "Shishi is much more knowledgeable than you, if it wasn't because of him I provoke you without permission, and I, Dayong, will not lose such an excellent internal response." Duan Wudi sighed in his heart, he has become a prisoner, Shi Shi has committed suicide, since Qing Dai said so, Shi Shi is indeed a traitor, he raised his head and said: "Qing Dai, I don't blame you for taking refuge in Dayong, You have hatred in your heart, so it's only natural that you act like this, but I, Duan Wudi, will never bow down and surrender, if you see the old love, please give me a good time." Qing Dai said coldly: "Don't worry, I didn't intend to capture you to Dayong, I know your temperament, both left and right are dead, why let you suffer more humiliation?" Duan Wudi felt relieved, and said: "That's fine, since that's the case, I can use my life to repay what I owed you in the past, and from now on, both you and I will have no grudges." After saying that, he closed his eyes, and only waited for Qingdai to do it. Touching the hilt of the sword, Qing Dai felt a pain in her heart, and murmured: "It's okay if you don't love me, it's okay, there will be a day." After saying that, she raised her sword and stabbed at Duan Wudi.At this time, the masked woman in black suddenly drew her sword out of its sheath, blocking Qing Dai's long sword.Duan Wudi heard something strange in his voice, and opened his eyes. Seeing such a scene, he felt a little strange in his heart, but his expression was still calm.Seeing his expression, Qing Dai's heart softened, her old deep feelings welled up in her heart, she thought, even if there is no one to stop her, can I really stab this sword? The woman who stopped Qingdai said: "Miss, you killed General Shi because of selfishness, if you can bring General Duan back, or you can make amends, if you kill him, it would be a pity." Qing Dai's heart moved. Although she could only spread the news by relying on the tune of the pipa and start the plan agreed in advance, so her trusted assistant only knew that she wanted to save Duan Wudi's life, but the reason she said was not false. Changing the plan without authorization, although the result is more satisfactory, I am afraid that the higher-ups will blame it, but it is a pity that I can only bear it.Deliberately looking at Duan Wudi, he saw that there was a faint uneasiness in his expression, knowing that he was afraid that he would really take him away.She smiled wryly in her heart, she was really a fan of the authorities, she was incapable of bringing a prisoner back to Dayong.But the play still has to be over.She deliberately kept her sword silent, and finally sighed after a while: "I have made a big mistake, and I don't expect to make amends. After all, this person treats me sincerely. Without his help, I'm afraid I will be trapped in Qinzhou. I can't do it." Survival, that’s all, I’d rather risk my life to repay his kindness, keep him here, let’s go.” Another man in black rode out and said: "Miss, this person is a general of the Northern Han Dynasty. If you don't kill him, I am afraid that this person will kill countless soldiers of mine in the future. Miss, how can you indulge him because of personal affection." Qing Dai raised her eyebrows and said: "It's not up to you to decide what's going on here, I've already decided on this matter, the higher-ups will blame me, and I will bear it alone." At this time, a man in black came running on horseback and said loudly: "Miss, it's not good, Xiao Tong and Qiuyu are coming here quickly, miss, let's go." Qing Dai took the reins from her subordinates , got on the horse, and said coldly to Duan Wudi: "You and I will have nothing to do with each other from now on. If Qingdai survives by luck in the future and meets you on the battlefield, you don't have to show mercy." The man in black whom Qingdai reprimanded gave Duan Wudi a resentful look, and rode his horse to follow.But the masked woman in black was the last to leave, her murderous eyes turned around Duan Wudi's face, and finally left. Before she left, her right hand popped out a double-pointed needle behind her, and shot it into Duan Wudi's body .Duan Wudi smiled bitterly, and heard the sound of horseshoes gradually receding, and then he heard the sound of horseshoes rushing from the direction of Qinzhou City, a strange itching appeared at the place where the needle was inserted, and a feeling of dizziness came, Duan Wudi gradually Lost consciousness.