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Chapter 219 Capture
Qin Island in Northeast China.

When the Turks sued for peace, the entire Yu state rejoiced. Prince An, with a wave of his hand, slaughtered all fifty sheep and one hundred pigs sent from Luoyang to celebrate his victory.

The cleaned lamb leg hung over the campfire, sizzling with oil, and the aroma of barbecue wafted out, making everyone's mouths water.

Of course, this also includes the gyrfalcon.

Black Spear squatted by the campfire, his eyes fixed on the medium-rare lamb leg.

Tang Zhao pulled out a dagger and cut off a large piece of meat to feed it.

Black Spear opened its sharp beak, swallowed a few mouthfuls, and continued to stare intently at the lamb leg.

Tang Zhao had just finished serving this ancestor most of a lamb leg and was about to ask Gu Ci to take over when Black Spear suddenly pricked up its ears, let out a shriek, spread its wings, and took flight, disappearing into the night in an instant.

"So, you've gone to digest your food?" Tang Zhao asked, holding half a piece of lamb leg, looking confused.

"Don't worry about it," Gu Ci said, showing a complete lack of responsibility as the owner. "It'll come back on its own when it gets hungry."

As she spoke, Gu Ci handed the sliced ​​lamb leg to Tang Zhao and carefully sprinkled it with Tang Zhao's favorite seasonings.

Tang Zhao put down the dagger, took the plate, and began to eat heartily.

Gu Ci ate while keeping an eye on Tang Zhao, and when the plate was empty, he quickly started slicing more meat.

"Coo-coo!" "Coo-coo!"

Two falcon cries came from the horizon.

Tang Zhao asked suspiciously, "Why does it sound like the black spear fired on its own?"

Gu Ci looked up at the horizon, "Bai Ying is here."

Tang Zhao followed his gaze and vaguely saw two dark figures flying rapidly toward them.

Tang Zhao was shocked, "You can see that clearly?"

Gu Ci replied, "Eat more carrots, don't be picky about food."

snort!
Tang Zhao was indignant and turned to look at the two gyrfalcons circling and flying in mid-air.

Bai Ying noticed Tang Zhao's gaze, let out a cry, and flew down to stop beside Tang Zhao, affectionately nuzzling his arm with its big head.

"My darling, what brings you here?" Tang Zhao rubbed its head. "Did you send me news from the Northwest?"

Bai Ying cooed and raised its right paw.

Tang Zhao looked down by the firelight and saw that Bai Ying had a bamboo tube tied to her right paw, inside which was a secret letter sent by Wu Shiyi.

The short sentence in the letter, "Bai Rouyin picked up an injured stranger and took him back to her courtyard," sent shivers down Tang Zhao's spine.

It's here! We've finally waited for it!

The male and female protagonists from the original book have finally met!

She can finally find out the other culprits who caused the downfall of the Song family!
Tang Zhao suppressed his inner turmoil and personally cut the freshly roasted mutton to feed Bai Ying.

Bai Ying hadn't enjoyed being fed by its master in a long time, so it was very pleased. After eating and drinking its fill with its eyes half-closed, it followed its master back to the house for a good night's sleep. The next day, it got up refreshed, carrying its master's reply, and flew proudly and high into the sky once again.

Black Spear watched enviously as his good partner carried out another mission.

Three days later, the Northwest Army packed their bags and left the Northeast to return to their garrison in the Northwest.

Tang Zhao and Gu Ci bid farewell to Prince An.

"Are you really not going back to Luoyang?" Prince An probed. "Your Majesty should reward those who have rendered meritorious service." Although the Northwest Army did not engage in battle with the Turks during the defense of the northeastern city, it was precisely because of the Northwest Army's arrival that the Turks dared not invade rashly.

In this kind of matter, it's fine to give credit or not; it all depends on whether you ask for credit or not.

"Since we did not fight on the battlefield this time, what merits do you have to offer?" Gu declined, "We did not spend the New Year in the Northwest this year. The soldiers only want to go home as soon as possible and reunite with their families."

It seems that Prince Xuan really has no intention of participating in the struggle for the throne. Prince An felt relieved and smiled from the bottom of his heart. "Please give my regards to your father and mother on behalf of your uncle. Nephew and niece-in-law, take care on your journey!"

"Take care!" Gu Ci and Tang Zhao spurred their horses and rushed to the front of the Northwest Army to lead the troops back. They traveled with many stops along the way and finally arrived in Wuwei in April.

Gu Ci led his troops back to the Northwest military camp to report, while Tang Zhao returned to the Protectorate General's Mansion, taking with him twenty elite guards to the courtyard where Bai Rouyin lived.

"Miss!" Wu Shiyi and the others bowed.

Tang Zhao asked impatiently, "How is it? Is the person still alive?"

"Yes! Your subordinates have been keeping a close watch on him day and night," Wu Shiyi reported. "Your subordinates have already sent people to inquire, and that person is indeed Ashina Bolu, the eighth prince of the Turks. During this period, many Turks have sneaked into Dayu to look for him, but they have all been captured by your subordinates!"

"Good! You've done a good job!" Tang Zhao was overjoyed. "Martial Armor Level One!"

"My subordinate is here!"

"Capture the eighth prince of the Turks, and remember, I want him alive!"

"Yes!" Wu Jia ordered his men to surround the courtyard, while he personally led his men to storm the courtyard. The courtyard was immediately thrown into chaos, with chickens and dogs running around and shouting everywhere.

Ashina Bolu immediately realized he had been exposed and was about to take hostages and escape when he was shot in the right leg by an arrow that came from nowhere, thus missing his chance to escape.

Wu Yier gathered the Bai family members who were screaming and running around, ordered them to be guarded so as not to hinder their capture, and then rushed forward to capture the Eighth Prince together with Wu Jiayi.

Although Ashina Bolu's injuries had healed, his martial arts skills were far inferior to those of the top-tier warriors. In addition, his right leg was injured, and he was dislocated and pinned to the ground in less than a hundred moves.

"How dare you! Who are you people, trespassing into my courtyard and arbitrarily arresting my people!" Bai Rouyin, still in shock, rushed forward to stop Ashina Bolu as he was being taken away, moving so fast that even Lian Qiao couldn't hold him back.

Wu Jia's face darkened. "I have come in the name of Princess Zhaoshan to arrest the Turkic traitor. All bystanders, get out of the way!"

Tang Zhao, it's Tang Zhao again! Bai Rouyin's face turned pale with anger. "You say he's a Turkic traitor, then he's a Turkic traitor. Open your eyes and look carefully!" Bai Rouyin pointed at Ashina Bolu. "Does he look like a Turk?"

"Miss Bai, are you unaware that some Turks marry Dayu people, and there is a 50% chance that their children will resemble Dayu people?"

Tang Zhao strolled over, saying, "This is the one."

"If you want to find fault, you'll always find a reason! Tang Zhao, no matter what you say, you just can't stand to see me doing well!"

"Miss Bai, what do you mean? I captured the Turkic traitor and protected the safety of everyone in your courtyard, so why don't you seem to be doing well?"

Tang Zhao leaned forward and whispered in her ear, "Could it be that after spending this time together, Miss Bai has developed feelings for someone?"

Bai Rouyin, her thoughts exposed, was both embarrassed and angry. "Shut up!"

"Take her away!" Tang Zhao, unwilling to linger with Bai Rouyin, led his men away.

"Tang Zhao, you're not allowed to leave! You're not allowed to leave until you explain yourself!" Bai Rouyin had just chased out of the courtyard when she was stopped by the guards watching over it.

Bai Rouyin questioned, "What are you doing?"

"The princess has decreed that from this day forward, Miss Bai and her family are not to step out of the courtyard," the guard hesitated for a moment before adding, "and no one is allowed to enter the courtyard either!"

"I'm going out, and I'd like to see who dares to stop me!" Bai Rouyin said, trying to force her way out.

The guard drew his sword, "Miss Bai, please reconsider!"