Chapter 130: New Year's Eve
d look after you. These days, I've been in just as much pain as you, unable to eat properly or sleep soundly. I spend every night lost in thought, even neglecting my cultivation. I returned to Yang Gu...Today is the last day of the lunar year 3918, also known as "Suì Chú" - the day when the old year ends and a new one begins.
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It was still morning, and the entire Cloud City was already decorated with lights and festive decorations.
Although Lingxiao Pavilion is an extraordinary sect, it couldn't escape the festivities. The Lingxiao secret realm was decorated with vibrant reds and banners, lacking some of its usual ethereal air but brimming with a lively atmosphere.
"Bro, what are you thinking about" Jiang An'an waved her hand in front of his face: "It's your turn!"
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For the past few days, Jiang Wang hasn't gone anywhere. All her free time outside of cultivation has been spent playing with Xiao Anan.
Before them stood a chessboard, the black and white pieces clearly separated.
The two siblings sat facing each other, looking quite proper.
It's just...
Jiang Wang thought about it for a while and finally made up his mind. He put down the black ink and connected the last stroke of the "Jiang" character.
"Brother," Jiang An'an said with concern as she arranged her "An" character with white stones, "You've been thinking for so long, is this character unfamiliar to you"
Some things are not suitable to talk about with Xiao An'an, so Jiang Wang casually replied: "Sometimes I inevitably get my words stuck."
Ginger quickly took out a stack of calligraphy sheets from her squirrel box, beaming with joy: "I'm not familiar with it yet. I have calligraphy sheets here, take them and practice! You're welcome!"
"Hehe," Jiang Wang smiled and patted her little head. "Don't worry, brother bought a lot, enough to practice writing. I'll give you some back later!"
The siblings were getting along swimmingly, pushing and shoving each other playfully.
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Ye Qingyu walked in at this moment.
“Playing chess again” she smiled, glancing at the “chessboard”: “You two are really evenly matched.”
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Jiang An'an seized the opportunity to slip past the topic of calligraphy scrolls and climbed up to hug Ye Qingyu: "Qingyu sister, come play with us"
"That's right," Ye Qingyu softly replied, "Isn't it New Year's Eve Your junior sister, Xiao Wang, is preparing the phoenix flower lanterns for tonight! Would you like to go see them first"
"Alright!" Jiang Anan responded decisively, with a swift and decisive air. She let go of Ye Qingyu and dashed out, covering her head.
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“Stop!” Jiang Wang hurriedly shouted.
Jiang Annan reluctantly stopped and turned back, "What's wrong"
Jiang Wang reached down and picked up the stack of character sheets from under the chessboard, handing them to Xiao An'an. She put on a kind smile: "How could you be so careless You forgot your character sheets."
"Oh…" Jiang An'an shuffled over, took the stack of character pages back into the squirrel box, and then ran away with her mouth pouted.
Ye Qingyu chuckled at the scene, thinking both her brother and sister were very amusing.
Having casually poured a cup of tea, Jiang Wang made an inviting gesture and directly asked, "Daoist Ye, is there something you want to tell me"
Since their journey together in Chiling Mountain, the two of them grew much closer. Their conversations became more natural and effortless.
She purposely moved Xiao AnAn aside, there must be a reason for that.
Ye Qingyu's expression became somewhat serious: "I just received news that the conflict between the two countries of Zhuang Yong has suddenly escalated, and a war broke out early this morning. Now the Zhuang army has crossed the Qichang Mountains and defeated the Yong country border troops stationed north of the Qichang Mountains in one fell swoop, marching into the Yong country's territory and advancing to Lingbei Prefecture!"
Though Jiang Wang's face showed no emotion, the ripples suddenly appearing in his teacup betrayed the turmoil within him.
"This came as a surprise." He said, holding his teacup.
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Time came suddenly, tonight was the eve of the Lunar New Year, everyone was preparing to welcome the new year, and festive atmosphere was everywhere. However, on this day, Zhuang Guo launched a war.
The goal was sudden. The weak faced the strong, something that everyone could see. Even though Yong Nation was declining, it was still a formidable opponent. As for Zhuang Nation, despite its rapid progress, its foundation was ultimately insufficient.
Moreover, in the early days, within the territory of Bu Xucheng, the three nations of Zhuang, Luo, and Yong had already established a pact of non-aggression.
Yet this time, it was torn apart suddenly by the seemingly weaker nation of Zhuang!
Based on what Ye Qingyu knows.
The whole incident stemmed from a dispute between hunters from the two countries in the Qichang Mountains.
The Hunters' fight in the Liúhù territory triggered a ten-day standoff between the border armies of the two countries. The Yong Nation’s border army refused to hand over the murderer of the hunters from Shānyáng City, enraging the Zhuāng Nation’s border army, who nearly erupted into major conflict several times.
The Yong army was hardened, and the Zhuang army side gradually rose in confidence. The border armies of the two countries each refused to yield.
To prevent a larger-scale conflict from occurring, the Zhuang court ordered its border troops to retreat. It is said that the border troops left in tears, compelled by the order while shedding tears along the way.
The incident began with a soldier named Chen Shikai who disobeyed orders and deserted during the evacuation, leaving only a letter behind.
A lone man, armed with a single sword, returned to the Qichang Mountains. He sought vengeance against those who had murdered hunters from Zhuang Nation. When his plea for justice was denied, he charged into the Yong Nation border army alone...and ultimately died in battle at the frontier.
His last will and testament contained only a single, crooked line of writing:
The people of the state of Zhuang cannot die in vain!
After Chen Shikai's suicide note was discovered, the entire border army halted their advance and refused to retreat another step. The troops were in an uproar, all clamoring for battle.
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The military leader on the border, even with his whip, could not urge his soldiers forward. Finally, he himself burst into tears and wrote a tearful letter pleading for battle. The letter read, "I wish to be at the forefront of the army, the first to die between the two armies."
The entire army numbered three hundred and fifty-seven men, all seeking death!
It is said that Zhuang Gaoqian, upon hearing this news, smashed the dragon throne in the court and declared, “The hearts of the people can be relied upon, and the army can be used. The centuries-old feud will be avenged day by day!”
Thus, he raised an army to attack Yong, waging a war that mobilized the entire nation!
By the time the news reached Lingxiao Pavilion, the Zhuang Nation's army had already crossed the Qichang Mountains and invaded Yong Nation's Lubei Prefecture.
"It came too suddenly!" Jiang Wang repeated, as if repeating it repeatedly could suppress his agitated mood.
The animosity between the State of Zhuang and the State of Yong had its roots in their founding periods. The entire process of establishing the State of Zhuang was a process of resisting the State of Yong.
The hatred between the two countries may never be erased.
But this national war came too suddenly.
Ye Qingyu looked at him with some concern: "You just stay here with An'an to celebrate the New Year. The war between Zhuang Yong and Yun Guo won't affect you."
The Cloud Nation is a nation in the clouds, built entirely atop mountain peaks. Its geographical location inherently minimizes friction with other nations. The Cloud Nation has always maintained neutrality and never expanded its territory. Cloud Nation merchant caravans travel throughout the world, maintaining good relations with many countries.
No matter how much Zhuang and Yong fight, it won't affect Yun. Besides, Ye Lingxiao has already achieved the realm of Dongzhen. Neither Zhuang nor Yong would be foolish enough to make an enemy of a contemporary master outside of their war.
Ye Qingyu knew Jiang Wang's experiences best, and she worried that if Jiang Wang learned the news, he would get involved in the war between Zhuang Yong. Although a powerful inner mansion was formidable, even Divine Manifestation cultivators risked falling in such a national war, let alone those of the inner mansion. Recklessly getting involved could very well lead to disaster.
I know.
Jiang Wang subconsciously rubbed the teacup, the texture of the porcelain against his skin, bringing a complex feeling.
He repeated, "I know."was impossible for him to have no complaints about Ji Shaocheng.Jiang Wang turned her head and looked at Ji Shaoqing's face, asking only, "Name""I am Ji Shaoqing." Ji Shaoqing showed no fear, instead...