kingnovel Chapter 2058 Excited!
Chapter 2058 Excited!
The dragon banner fluttered in the wind, and the golden dragon embroidered on it seemed as if it were about to take off and soar into the sky at any moment.
As Feng Anguo watched the procession gradually disappear into the distance, tears streamed down his face.
He understood that Chu Ning's trip was not only to save his daughter, but also to boost the morale of the entire army and break the stalemate on the battlefield.
This battle will determine the fate of the Great Chu.
Chu Ning took the lead and charged at the very front of the group.
The wind blew his cloak, and also dispelled the last trace of hesitation in his heart.
He recalled his first meeting with Mulan, when she was still a naive and arrogant young girl who gave him a hard time.
He recalled the day he conferred upon her the title of imperial concubine. She was dressed in her finest attire when she accepted the investiture and declared that she would dedicate herself to the country.
He remembered the night before he set off for the war, when she adjusted his armor under the moonlight and said she would wait for his triumphant return.
"Mulan, hold on, I'm coming."
He silently chanted in his heart, cracking his whip even faster.
The sounds of fighting ahead grew clearer, and the horrific scene of the battlefield gradually unfolded before our eyes.
Broken halberds and tattered flags were everywhere, the bodies of fallen soldiers lay scattered across the wilderness, and the earth was stained red with blood.
Chu Ning's gaze grew increasingly cold. He knew that this battle would be the most difficult one he had faced since ascending the throne, and it would also be the battle that would determine the fate of the Great Chu Kingdom.
"Soldiers!"
Chu Ning reined in his horse and shouted, "Follow me to kill the enemy!"
The three thousand guards responded in unison, their voices booming like thunder.
They followed the dragon banner like a sharp sword, piercing straight into the heart of the battlefield.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, the soldiers of the Vermilion Bird Legion, who were struggling to hold on, spotted that familiar banner in the distance and erupted in thunderous cheers:
"Your Majesty! It is His Majesty himself who has come!"
At this moment, the tide of battle began to subtly turn.
Chu Ning's personal involvement in the battle not only brought fresh troops but also unparalleled morale.
On that dark night, the emperor of Great Chu personally led his personal guards on a journey to change his destiny, for the sake of his beloved and for the survival of his country.
At this moment, Chu Ning had only one thought in his mind.
No matter the cost, he was determined to bring that stubborn yet brave woman home safely.
Because to her, he was the emperor.
But to him, she was everything he was willing to protect with his life.
Warhorses neighed, swords clashed—a decisive battle that would determine the fate of the world was unfolding fiercely on this blood-stained land.
Chu Ning's arrival is destined to write a brand new chapter in this battle.
The crimson flames painted the sky with a desolate hue, contrasting sharply with the mottled bloodstains on the ground, creating a tragic and horrific scene.
The deafening sounds of battle, the clashing of weapons, and the wails of the dying mingled together, as if to tear the sky apart.
The Vermilion Bird Legion's positions have been transformed into a giant meat grinder, where the struggle for every inch of land requires the sacrifice of countless lives.
Just when the battle was at its most intense, and the soldiers of the Vermilion Bird Legion were on the verge of exhaustion and exhaustion.
The dragon banner, symbolizing the presence of the Emperor of Great Chu, suddenly appeared at the edge of the battlefield like a bolt of lightning piercing through the gloom!
"Your Majesty! It is His Majesty himself who has come!"
It was unclear which sharp-eyed soldier was the first to let out a heart-wrenching yet ecstatic shout, a sound that was like a spark thrown into boiling oil, instantly igniting the morale of the entire remaining Vermilion Bird Legion.
The exhausted soldiers seemed to be infused with new strength. Their previously somewhat scattered formation became solid again, and their faces, stained with blood and sweat, were once again filled with a fighting spirit to the death.
The emperor's personal presence at the front lines, sharing life and death with them, is the greatest encouragement in itself, an honor that no reward can match.
Chu Ning took the lead, followed closely by three thousand personal guards who were like unsheathed blades.
With unstoppable force, they tore a gap in the chaotic battlefield and plunged straight into the core defensive position of the Vermilion Bird Legion.
Chu Ning, clad in silver armor and riding a white horse, his sword flashing like a bolt of lightning, caused the Tang army to retreat wherever he went. His valiant bearing was deeply imprinted in the eyes of every soldier.
It was under the command flag of this core position that Chu Ning finally saw the figure who had been on his mind day and night, and who had risked his life for him.
Feng Mulan stood with her sword at the ready. Her once bright phoenix armor was now covered in dark red bloodstains, making it almost impossible to see its original color.
Her hair was disheveled, with a few strands of black hair clinging to her sweaty cheeks, and her breathing was slightly rapid.
Those eyes, which usually shone like stars, now burned with an even more intense flame of battle, like a phoenix rising from the ashes in a desperate situation, possessing a breathtaking, broken yet resilient beauty.
Seeing her covered in blood, Chu Ning's heart tightened, as if gripped by an invisible hand.
He immediately spurred his horse forward, not even bothering to maintain his imperial dignity, and asked urgently, his voice trembling slightly:
"Mulan! Where are you injured? Let me see!"
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Feng Mulan turned her head abruptly.
When she saw that it really was Chu Ning standing in front of her, her eyes first flashed with great shock, and then that shock turned into an even more complicated expression.
She didn't answer his question; instead, her eyebrows furrowed, and her tone carried obvious reproach and lingering fear.
"Your Majesty! How could you come here in person! You are the ruler of the country, and the safety of the nation rests on your shoulders. How could you put yourself in such danger!"
"If...if even the slightest mishap occurs, what will become of Great Chu?"
Her voice was a little hoarse from excitement, but her concern and anxiety were evident.
Chu Ning was not angered by her rebuke. He looked at her intently, his gaze sweeping over the shocking bloodstains on her body. Only after confirming that she was not the one who was injured did he breathe a slight sigh of relief.
He spurred his horse a few steps closer, until the two could almost feel each other's breath.
His expression was solemn, and although his voice was not loud, it carried an undeniable power, clearly reaching the ears of Feng Mulan and all the soldiers around him who were listening intently:
"My beloved concubine is fighting a bloody battle here, her life hanging by a thread. How can I sit behind these high walls and not come to her rescue?"
This statement was made without the slightest hesitation or deliberation; it was direct and frank.
It is not only an emperor's care for his concubine, but also a man's responsibility to the woman he loves.
The soldiers around who heard these words were all deeply moved, and their morale soared once again.
Upon hearing this, Feng Mulan was taken aback.
Immediately, a brilliant smile bloomed on his blood-stained face, like sunlight breaking through the gloom, carrying a carefree and untamed spirit tempered by blood and fire.
She grinned, revealing her white teeth, which contrasted sharply with the bloodstains on her face.
She didn't say anything more about love and romance; at this moment, the battlefield was their only language.
And she will prove herself with her actions!