: Wise out of desperation

After the convoy entered the border gate, it still had to travel several miles to reach the border gate garrison.

Shen Yuexi took advantage of this gap to do her homework with a small piece of paper in her hand.

"...Zhao Mu was the commander-in-chief of the Yan Dynasty border pass. He liked drinking... He had an army of 100,000 and was responsible for defending against foreign invasions by Xirong, Beidi and other foreign countries in the north. He had a very good relationship with Qi King Xiao Ming. When the capital was besieged , Zhao Mu stood still, which shows that in his heart, the importance of King Qi is even equal to that of the emperor. The most important task of this trip is to figure out Zhao Mu's thoughts. If Zhao Mu can make Zhao Mu agree not to help King Qi, it will be a great achievement. pieces.”

These words were said by Xiao Zhuo. She was afraid that she would forget them, so she took a piece of paper and wrote them down. She also drew two wavy lines under the words "A great achievement" to express the key points.

Xiao Zhuo did not ask her to do her best, as long as she could understand Zhao Mu's thoughts.

If they meet, should she give Xiao Zhuo's letter to Zhao Mu first, or should she exchange greetings first and have a chat? It would be too direct to write a letter directly. She and Zhao Mu have not formally dealt with each other and are not familiar with each other. It's better to chat...

While I was thinking, my arm suddenly hurt, as if it had been bitten by a puppy.

Shen Yuexi turned around and realized that Xia Lan's hands were holding her upper arms. It was almost June and the clothes were not that heavy. She could feel Xia Lan's nails digging in through the clothes. .

"Xia Lan, don't grab me so hard."

Shen Yuexi put down the note and patted Xia Lan on the shoulder. However, Xia Lan stared blankly at the gap in the car window, her whole body seemed to have turned into wood, and she didn't even react at all.

Shen Yuexi looked sideways out of the car window with some curiosity: "What's wrong?"

The convoy has arrived at the gate of the Border Guard House. The wheels make a crunching sound as they run over the moss-covered and uneven stone floors. A group of patrolling Yan Army soldiers have just passed by. Apart from that, they are at the gate of the Guard House. The large flag that stood upright was pulled straight by the strong wind. There was a carriage parked next to the flag base, which was quite luxuriously decorated. There were a few sergeants standing in front of the carriage, and nothing else.

"He...he's here."

Xia Lan stared at the carriage at the gate, her voice was so low that it was almost like a mosquito humming. After saying these words, her teeth chattered.

"Who?" Shen Yuexi asked.

Before Xia Lan could answer, Shen Yuexi felt a cold air rush up from her back. She knew who Xia Lan was talking about.

There can only be one person who can scare Xia Lan like this.

This person is also the person she is extremely afraid of.

Xiao Beiheng.

"No...no way," Shen Yuexi also grabbed Xia Lan's arm, "Are you sure?"

"That's his car, I will never mistake it."

Xia Lan turned around and looked at Shen Yuexi with horror on her face: "Quickly...quickly...leave quickly. Ask the driver to turn around..."

Her teeth kept chattering and she even stammered when speaking.

Shen Yuexi also had the idea of ​​running away immediately.

Having experienced being placed under house arrest by Xiao Beiheng, her fear of Xiao Beiheng was no less than that of Xia Lan, who had been working as a maid in front of Xiao Beiheng.

Although she was protected by fifty secret guards led by Qiang Lin this time, it was probably all in vain in front of Xiao Beiheng who owned the Yanque Sword. Xiao Zhuo was the only person who could give her a sense of security in front of Xiao Beiheng. But he wanted to command the whole world. The army cannot leave.

It's not impossible to turn around and run away now. Wei Liang has a good relationship with her, so he won't stop her. But what about the mission assigned by Xiao Zhuo?

In her mind, this matter was more than just a few words with Zhao Mu.

Zhao Mu's decision involves the victory or defeat of both parties.

"No... no," she took two deep breaths, "we can't leave."

Since Xiao Beiheng is here, he must have come to Zhao Mu to persuade Zhao Mu to help them attack Xiao Zhuo. Zhao Mu now has an army of 100,000 people. If Zhao Mu agrees, then Xiao Zhuo will be attacked by 200,000 troops. Dangerous situation.

King Qi is not Xiao Kai, and Xiao Beiheng is not Lin Kui. Xiao Zhuo can defeat Xiao Kai's army of 200,000, but facing these three people, the chance of winning is definitely much lower.

Once Xiao Zhuo fails, the city at Langya Pass will be lost, which is her hard work.

Whether it was for Xiao Zhuo or for her city, she could not leave.

"He will kill us," Xia Lan said with a pale face. "Let's run away quickly. The Lord will never blame us."

Shen Yuexi turned around, picked up a handkerchief, quickly folded it into several layers, put it to Xia Lan's mouth and said, "Bite it."

Xia Lan opened her mouth and bit the veil firmly. Sure enough, the sound of her teeth chattering disappeared.

"Hide in the car and don't make any noise," Shen Yuexi hugged Xia Lan's trembling shoulders, "I'm going to see Zhao Mu and Xiao Beiheng."

Xia Lan nodded vigorously first, then shook her head vigorously, pulled the veil out of her mouth and said: "Mother, aren't you afraid?"

"Afraid, but I have to go."

Shen Yuexi closed her eyes, took a few more deep breaths, and then beat her shaking legs.

Xiao Beiheng is arrogant and would not attack a woman like her in front of Zhao Mu. Besides, Zhao Mu is the master and she is a guest. Zhao Mu will definitely not agree to this happening. This way she can get the matter done.

After leaving the border, if he comes to attack, let the big bear destroy the Yanque Sword. If everyone fights with bare hands, the fifty secret guards are also elite Xirong sergeants, so they will not be defeated so easily. She took the opportunity to let the coachman drive The carriage escapes.

After she had everything figured out, she became much calmer.

The carriage stopped, and Wei Liang's voice sounded outside the carriage: "Princess Zhao will wait here for a moment. I will go in first to report to Commander Zhao."

"Thank you, General Wei."

Shen Yuexi replied to Wei Liang, turned to Xia Lan and said, "Xia Lan, see if there is anything inappropriate about me."

She is going to see Zhao Mu soon. She is here on behalf of Xiao Zhuo, so she must dress appropriately.

"Mistress is fine everywhere, but... she just looks pale." Xia Lan finished speaking in a low voice and bit the veil again.

Shen Yuexi didn't believe it, so she took a mirror and looked at it. It was exactly what Xia Lan said. She knew that she was frightened, and it was not possible to see Zhao Mu like this. Her aura had dropped first. She didn't come here. This is where errands are taken care of.

She rummaged around in the cabinet of the carriage, found a bottle of wine, pulled out the cork, and smelled it at the mouth of the bottle. A spicy and choking smell came to her nostrils, which was not pleasant at all.

There was no time to hesitate, she frowned, raised her head, put the bottle to her mouth, and drank the wine in one go.

After drinking, she only felt that her throat was extremely hot, as if she had drank a ball of fire. Her throat and stomach were all burning. She covered her mouth and coughed several times. Almost instantly, her face turned red. .

Xia Lan looked at her dumbfounded, and the handkerchief fell out of her mouth: "Mother, you..."

"Okay, your face looks normal now," Shen Yuexi turned back and smiled at Xia Lan, "I'm getting off the car."

Xia Lan opened her mouth wide as she watched Shen Yuexi get out of the car, forgetting to pick up the handkerchief that fell on her lap.

She has served Xiao Beiheng for many years and knows very well about drinking. It seems that the mistress is a person who doesn't know how to drink. How can she drink a bottle of wine directly?

Drinking in such a hurry and not having anything to eat would make any other man drunk.
Chapter completed!