I took over after the heroine of the abusive novel ran away

Chapter 154: Women’s Love for the Country (7)

At that time, Murong Cheng was not the only candidate for the new emperor in the court. The reason why Murong Cheng was able to become emperor was because Shu'er, who held the military power at the border, fully supported him.

Even now, Murong Cheng's confidence in confronting the court officials still relies on Shu'er's authority at the border.

Shu'er didn't have to be the queen, but Murong Cheng had clearly promised it in advance, but in the end he went back on his word, leaving Shu'er completely humiliated.

To put it bluntly, Murong Cheng is a villain who would destroy the bridge after crossing it.

"If your uncle, father, and brother were still alive..."

Speaking of these things, Madam Liu recalled the past, and when she thought of the battle in the border town, tears gleamed in her eyes.

In fact, Liu Shu did not grow up in the border area. Before she was ten years old, she lived with her mother in the capital.

At that time, Liu's father was still a famous general guarding the border. Her aunt, Madam Pei, often took Liu Shu to stay at the Duke's Mansion. When she was a child, she had a very good relationship with Pei Xuan.

Later, her mother died and she was taken to the border town by Madam Liu.

Because her father and brother were busy with the war, she was raised by Madam Liu in the border town.

Madam Liu was not born into a family of officials. Her family ran an escort agency. Madam Liu had been practicing martial arts since she was a child and had great skills.

Liu Shu learned all these kung fu skills from Madam Liu.

Five years ago, the Hu people had been accumulating strength for many years and were ready to march south. However, there were traitors in the court who colluded with the Hu people and sold intelligence. The border town was in danger on all sides. The court delayed sending military pay and food, and there was no response to the letters sent out for help.

In that battle, in order to defend the border town, the entire Liu family, including Liu Shu's uncle, father, eldest cousin, second cousin, her eldest brother, and second brother, all died on the battlefield.

Madam Liu was also seriously injured in her heart and lungs while trying to protect Liu Shu that time, and her health has been poor ever since.

After the long journey, Madam Liu felt a little exhausted. Liu Shu asked her to have a good rest and then went to the front yard.

"Thank you, senior brother."

When Liu Shu stepped into the yard, she saw Xie Yunxi wearing a crescent-shaped white robe, standing under the pear tree in the yard with his hands behind his back and his head slightly raised.

"Sister Shu."

Hearing Liu Shu's voice, Xie Yunxi turned around and a gentle smile appeared on his face.

"Thank you for your hard work in taking care of my aunt along the way." Liu Shu said with a faint smile.

Xie Yunxi is Madam Liu's nephew, four years older than Liu Shu. When Liu Shu went to the border town, he also followed Madam Liu to practice martial arts in the border town. The two can be considered childhood sweethearts.

Later, Murong Cheng came to the border. Madam Liu was already in very poor health at that time. For her health, Liu Shu asked Madam Liu to return to her parents' home in Jiangning to recuperate. Xie Yunxi accompanied Madam Liu at that time.

It has been two years since the two of them last saw each other.

"No way, do Ah Shu and I need to be so polite?"

Listening to Liu Shu's polite words, Xie Yunxi looked a little disappointed.

Liu Shu smiled and said, "Well, I won't be polite to you. By the way, you must have been exhausted on this journey. I have arranged a yard for you. Go and have a rest first! We can talk about other things later."

Xie Yunxi nodded, "Okay."

Liu Shu personally brought him to the guest house.

"Brother, I still have some things to deal with. You guys should rest first. I will host a banquet for you tonight. If you need anything, you can look for Qingli first."

Xie Yunxi looked at the smile on Liu Shu's face, and suddenly felt a little depressed.

The fingers at his side moved, as if to touch her head like he did when they were children, but in the end he did not reach out his hand.

"Senior Brother, if there's nothing else, I'll leave first." Liu Shu said.

Seeing Liu Shu turning around and leaving, Xie Yunxi finally couldn't help but call her.

"Ah Shu."

Liu Shu paused, then turned around and looked at Xie Yunxi. "Brother, what's wrong?"

"Ah Shu... I heard about what happened in Beijing. If... when things in Beijing are resolved, are you willing to go to Jiangning with me?"

Xie Yunxi clenched his fists nervously and looked at Liu Shu expectantly, with deep affection in his eyes that could not be concealed.

Three years ago, he missed Ah Shu, and this time, he didn't want to regret it again.

Looking at the deep affection in Xie Yunxi's eyes, Liu Shu lowered her eyes and sighed softly.

"Brother, I know you mean well, but since I have returned to Beijing, I have entered this game. Escape will not solve the problem. Only by holding power in my own hands can I protect myself and the people around me who care about me."

The original owner's blood and tears experience only proves one truth.

If you gamble with a man's conscience, you will lose nine times out of ten.

In the plot, the original owner faked his death and escaped from the palace, then followed Xie Yunxi to Jiangning.

She hid under a false name for two years and found that Murong Cheng did not take any action. She thought Murong Cheng had completely forgotten about her, so she married Xie Yunxi with peace of mind.

But on the day she and Xie Yunxi got married, Murong Cheng led his troops to surround Xie's mansion.

She wore a red wedding dress, knelt at Murong Cheng's feet, begging him without dignity to let Xie Fu go. She was willing to pay any price.

Murong Cheng remained indifferent. He coldly and cruelly held her in his arms, forcing her to watch the entire Xie family being slaughtered.

She just watched helplessly as her aunt who had happily covered her veil in the morning, Xie Yunxi in red, and everyone in the Xie family who had been so kind to her, fell in a pool of blood one by one.

Her eyes were bloodshot, her heart was torn in pain, her blood seemed to be frozen, and she opened her mouth but no sound came out.

The red silk in the mansion and the big red wedding characters were splattered with blood, and it was hard to tell whether it was color or blood.

During the years when she lost her memory due to a curse cast by Murong Cheng, she often had nightmares, dreaming of the Xie family being massacred. However, her memory had been forgotten, and no matter how hard she tried, she could not see the faces of those people in her dreams. She could only feel the despair and pain.

Later, she regained her memory under the stimulation of the deposed Queen Pei Xuan and completely collapsed.

She hated Murong Cheng, and even more so, she could not forgive herself for having lived in love with Murong Cheng for so many years.

Although Liu Shu will not follow the original owner's old path in this life, she has never thought of being with Xie Yunxi.

Xie Yunxi is a good person, but they are not suitable.

During dinner, Madam Liu looked at the absent-minded Xie Yunxi and the nonchalant Liu Shu, and secretly sighed in her heart that it was a pity.

Xie Yunxi knew about her friendship with Liu Shu, and she naturally hoped that the two of them could have a good ending.

Compared to Murong Cheng, Xie Yunxi was raised by her since childhood. She knows her character and personality best. If Liu Shu can be with Xie Yunxi, she will be relieved.

Unfortunately... Three years ago, Liu Shu fell in love with Murong Cheng, and now...

Never mind. There is no logic in matters of the heart. Liu Shu and Xie Yunxi grew up together, but Liu Shu only regards Xie Yunxi as a brother. All that can be said is that they are not destined to be together.