Rumor Has It That I’m Pregnant with His Highness’ Child

  Chapter 649 Menacing

  After the autumn harvest, the common people entered a rare leisure time.

  Seeing that the weather was getting colder day by day, Yu Niao asked people to re-hang the sign on the thatched shed in front of the General's Mansion, and began to buy winter clothes for the soldiers of the Eastern Expedition Army.

  People are just bored, making winter clothes can not only pass the time, but also take the opportunity to earn some money to subsidize the family. It kills two birds with one stone, and many people actively participate.

  After more than half a year of recuperation, the city gradually regained its vitality. The shops on both sides of the street reopened one after another, and there will be a market on the first and fifteenth day of every month.

  Compared with the prosperity and revival in Hengcheng, other places in Liaodong County are much more miserable.

  A large number of young and strong people were injured, countless people left their homes, and no one cultivated them, resulting in all the fields being abandoned.

  At first, the Chen army could rely on looting houses to obtain food and grass, but as time went on, the things they could grab became less and less.

   Winter is coming soon, and the environment they will face next will become more severe.

   Marshal Chen Jun looked at the topographical map of the march in front of him with an extremely solemn expression.

  They originally thought they could trap the Eastern Expeditionary Army to death in Hengcheng, but after waiting for more than half a year, they did not see any sign of the Eastern Expeditionary Army surrendering.

   On the other hand, the Chen army, they spent a lot of time and food here, but they got nothing.

  Emperor Chen Kingdom has sent several secret letters over, urging him why he hasn't taken Hengcheng yet?

   There was a hint of dissatisfaction in the secret letter.

   Can't go on like this anymore.

   Marshal Chen slapped his palm on the map: "Send the order, the whole army will line up! Hengcheng must be captured at all costs!"

  On the day before Lidong, the Chen army suddenly launched a large-scale attack on Hengcheng!

  Xiao Juan and Tang Guixi had expected such a day.

  They methodically prevented the soldiers and horses from counterattacking.

  Different from the previous attack, this time the Chen army obviously went all out. They used all their troops and horses to attack fiercely, and the battle was extremely fierce.

  The people in the city continued to live as usual.

  They gathered in groups of three or four, making winter clothes and arrows while gossiping.

   It can be seen that they are very confident in the strength of the Dongzheng Army. They believe that as long as the Dongzheng Army and General Tang are present, the Chen Army will not be able to attack.

  Yu Niaoyou's stomach is getting big now.

  Because the due date is approaching, her body is getting heavier and heavier, and she hasn't gotten out of bed much these days.

  Nurse Xiuyan and her two maidservants stood by her side day and night, taking care of her daily life with all her heart.

  Yu Niao looked at the blue sky outside the window, and if he listened carefully, he could faintly hear the sound of fighting outside the city.

  She believed in the strength of the Eastern Expedition Army, but swords had no eyes on the battlefield, so she couldn't help but worry about Xiao Juan and Tang Guixi, and hoped that they would not be injured.

  Nurse Xiuyan walked in with a pile of clothes in her arms, and said with a smile.

   "Madam, look quickly, these are children's clothes sent by the people in the city."

  She unfolded those little clothes one by one for Yu Niaoyou to see.

  The colors and styles of the clothes are different, and they all look old. Fortunately, the texture is very soft and very comfortable to the touch.

Mother Xiuyan: "Although these clothes are old clothes worn by other children, they are softer because they are worn. They are very suitable for newborn babies. They carry everyone's blessings for the little baby. Babies will grow up healthy and healthy wearing them."

  Yu Niaoyou stroked those little clothes gently: "Everyone is interested, please thank them for me."

  Nurse Xiuyan: "I've already had people send them gifts in return. I'll boil these clothes in boiling water, wash them carefully, and then put them on for the baby."

   Speaking of this, she couldn't help but look at Yu Youyou's swollen belly, her eyes were full of expectation and kindness.

   "Mother and child must be safe."

  Yu Niao gently stroked her belly, wondering if Xiao Juan would come back to accompany her when she gave birth?

   I really hope the war will end soon!

  …

   Another ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

  Chen Army exhausted all methods and still failed to capture Hengcheng.

  Those earth walls look rough, but they are made of composite soil, which is extremely strong.

  Winter is coming, and the temperature is getting lower every day.

   Even though he was wearing a thick jacket under the armor, Marshal Chen still felt a little cold.

  He is still like this, not to mention those soldiers who charge and fight at the front line, their hands and feet are shivering from the cold, and it is even more difficult to fight.

   Marshal Chen Jun gritted his teeth. In this situation, he can only use some special methods.

  The next day, the Chen Army suddenly suspended its attack on Hengcheng.

  The Eastern Expeditionary Army hiding behind the earthen wall did not let down their vigilance because of this.

  Xiao Juan and Tang Guixi stood on the high sentry tower, looking at the Chen army below from a distance, thinking in their hearts what bad idea they were planning?

   Immediately afterwards, they saw Chen Jun leading a group of people appearing in front of the earthen wall.

   Taking a closer look, they are all ordinary people who are powerless.

  They were **** and looked terrified.

  Chen soldiers stood behind them holding scimitars.

  Seeing this scene, Xiao Juan and Tang Guixi's hearts sank to the bottom of the valley.

   A Chen Bing who can speak Dayan Mandarin shouted at the top of his voice.

   "Listen up, you **** of the Eastern Expeditionary Army, I'll give you one day. If you don't open the door to surrender before the sun goes down, we will kill all these people!"

  Behind the earthen wall, the soldiers of the Eastern Expeditionary Army were pale with anger.

  These **** of Chen Kingdom are too despicable!

On the sentry tower, Tang Guixi looked at the people who were kneeling down and wanted to rush down to save them, but reason told her no, she was the commander of the Eastern Expedition Army, and she not only had to be responsible for the Eastern Expedition Army, but also The people living in Hengcheng should be responsible.

  It is absolutely impossible for her to open the city gate and let the Chen army come in.

   Time passed by little by little.

  The sun is gradually setting in the west.

  Those people who were taken as hostages were able to cry for help at first, but then they shouted until their voices became hoarse and their strength was exhausted. At the moment when the sun went down, the last hope in their hearts was shattered.

  The Chen soldiers had a cruel sneer on their faces.

  They raised their scimitars high and slashed down on the people kneeling in front of them.

  The hand raised the knife and fell, and the head fell to the ground.

  In an instant, blood flowed into rivers.

  The Eastern Expeditionary Army behind the earthen wall were all trembling with anger when they saw this scene.

  Tang Guixi clasped his hands against the wall, with strong hatred bursting out of his eyes.

   Sooner or later, she will cut these beasts into pieces!

  Xiao Juan silently closed his eyes, unable to bear to look any further.

  It was getting dark, and the Chen soldiers dragged the corpses away, leaving only blood on the ground.

  Things come to an end here.

   But Xiao Juan knew that this was just the beginning.

  It turns out that he guessed right.

  The next day, the Chen army repeated their tricks, and they captured another group of civilians.

  This time they were all old and weak women and children, the oldest of which was already gray-haired, and the youngest was only four or five years old.

  (end of this chapter)