Xi Yu's eyes were cold. He looked at Zhao Qiang on the ground and said to the secret guard behind him in a low voice: "Ask him carefully and ask where Liu Long is."
The secret guard nodded slightly.
Xi Yu turned around, gently supported Wu Guotai, and said gently: "Mother, let's leave here first."
Wu Guotai showed a hint of worry on her face, but she nodded and walked out of the room with Xi Yu.
Outside the door, the sun was shining, but Xi Yu's heart was filled with haze.
He held Wu Guotai's hand tightly, as if the other party would be lost soon.
After entering the inn, Xi Yu told Wu Guotai that everything was fine and that Sun Shangxiang would rest assured.
Xi Yu whispered: "Mother, please drink a glass of water first to suppress your shock."
He handed a bowl of steaming tea to Wu Guotai.
Wu Guotai took it, looked at Xi Yu with gratitude, and then took a sip.
The warm tea relieved her tension a little.
Xi Yu's eyes became sharper: "Liu Long is my enemy, he has been against me. I must find him and solve this problem."
Wu Guotai frowned: "Prime Minister must be careful."
In the ruined temple.
Zhao Qiang's face was filled with fear and stubbornness.
The Secret Guard's eyes were cold, as if there was no slight pity.
The secret guard spoke coldly: "Zhao Qiang, you'd better tell me where Liu Long's nest is. This is your only chance."
Zhao Qiang gritted his teeth and replied with a stingy bullet: "I don't know! Even if I know, I won't tell you!"
The secret guard walked forward, slapped Zhao Qiang hard, and shouted angrily: "Don't toast or not eat the punishment! Do you think he can escape?"
Blood was oozing from the corner of Zhao Qiang's mouth, but he was still harsh.
"Hmph, don't waste your energy! I won't say it!"
The secret guards began to beat Zhao Qiang, and their fists fell on him like raindrops.
Zhao Qiang moaned in pain, but he closed his mouth tightly and refused to reveal any information about Liu Long.
The secret guard squatted down, leaned close to Zhao Qiang's face, and said viciously: "If you don't say it again, we will cause you torture more. Think about it, is it because of the pain now, or is it always suffering?"
Zhao Qiang's breathing became rapid.
The secret guard continued to beat Zhao Qiang, his methods became more and more cruel, and Zhao Qiang's body gradually became scarred.
Zhao Qiang lay on the ground, his physical pain and inner torture made him unable to move.
Zhao Qiang's eyes revealed determination and despair.
He gritted his teeth, and a trace of blood filled his mouth.
"No!" the secret guard screamed, trying to stop his behavior.
It turns out that this guy wants to gossip himself.
However, it was too late. Zhao Qiang's body fell softly, and a wisp of blood spilled out of the corner of his mouth.
The darkguard's face turned pale, and he widened his eyes and looked at the scene in disbelief.
His voice trembled with a hint of trembling: "How could this happen..."
"What a tough guy..."
In the inn.
Wu Guotai was lying quietly on the bed, her breathing was steady, her face was peaceful, and she had fallen asleep.
The past few days of running around and fatigue made her exhausted, and she finally got a moment of peace.
Xi Yu sat quietly aside, his eyes gently falling on Wu Guotai's face, with concern in his eyes.
He sighed softly and silently guarded her.
Suddenly, a slight sound came from outside the door. Xi Yu raised his head and saw the secret guard walking in quietly.
His face was solemn, and a hint of sadness appeared in his eyes.
"Zhao Qiang committed suicide...we didn't ask anything." The secret guard's voice was low and frustrated.
Xi Yu waved his hand and signaled the secret guard to retreat.
"Go down, thank you for your hard work."
The secret guard nodded silently, turned around and left, and the room returned to tranquility.
Xi Yu's eyes fell on Wu Guotai again, and his heart was filled with complex emotions.
On the other side, Liu Long sat on the stone bench in the yard, looking at the sunset in the sky, silently calculating the day in his heart.
He thought that Liu Long must have met Liu Bei, and hoped that this meeting would bring them good news.
The breeze gently brushed across Liu Long's face, bringing a hint of coolness.
He was quietly immersed in his thoughts, as if he was the only one in the whole world.
"Zhao Qiang, you must come back soon..." Liu Long murmured in a low voice, his eyes flashing with a light of expectation.
He believed that Zhao Qiang would definitely return with good news, which would make all of them feel relieved and joyful.
Late at night, Wu Guotai slowly opened his eyes.
She saw Xi Yu sitting quietly aside, with a hint of fatigue in her eyes, but she was still firmly protecting her.
"Prime Minister, have you been guarding me here?" Wu Guotai's voice was filled with a hint of surprise.
Xi Yu nodded with a smile: "Mother, please rest with peace of mind. I will always be there for you. In addition, you should not call me Prime Minister, just call me my name."
"How can that be? Isn't it true that there is no distinction between superiority and inferiority?" Wu Guotai insisted on opposing.
Xi Yu thought to himself that ancient people paid special attention to this.
Since that's the case, then just do whatever you want.
A feeling of emotion surged in Wu Guotai's heart, and she sighed softly: "We are going to set off for Youzhou tomorrow. I am still a little worried about Sun Ce. We should find a way to pass the news to Jiangnan and let him know my situation."
Xi Yu understood Wu Guotai's concerns, and he whispered: "Mother, don't worry. I will arrange everything and will definitely pass the news to Sun Ce."
The candlelight in the room swayed, reflecting the figures of the two.
Xi Yu's promise made Wu Guotai feel a little relieved. She nodded slightly, closed her eyes again, and gradually fell asleep.
The next day, the morning sun shone on the ground, Xi Yu was riding a horse, and behind him was Wu Guotai.
He carefully protected Wu Guotai, hoping that the journey would go smoothly.
The sky was blue, and the breeze gently blew on their faces, bringing a refreshing breath.
Xi Yu focused on driving the horse, and his eyes revealed firmness and confidence.
Wu Guotai sat on the horse, and her heart was filled with awe of the gods.
She prayed silently: "God bless us, let us be safe all the way."
Xi Yu felt Wu Guotai’s concerns and whispered: “Mother, you don’t have to worry too much. We will arrive in Youzhou safely.”
Wu Guota nodded, but her eyes were still staring at the sky.
The sunshine warmly spreads on them, and seems to be blessing them.
They walked along the official road, and the trees on both sides were lush, as if they were seeing them off.
Xi Yu focused on the road conditions to ensure the safety of Wu Guotai.
Two days later, Xi Yu and Wu Guotai arrived at the city gate of Youzhou.
Wu Guotai looked at the bustling city eagerly, and his eyes were filled with excitement.
The streets of Youzhou are bustling with people coming and going, and various sounds are intertwined to form a lively scene.
Wu Guotai felt the prosperity here and his heart was filled with joy.
Xi Yu noticed that Wu Guotai was covered in dust and haggard all the way, and a feeling of distress surged in his heart.
He decided to buy Wu Guotai a well-fitting set of clothes to express his filial piety.
"Mother, you have worked hard all the way. I want to buy you a set of clothes, so you can also change your mood." Xi Yu said softly.
Wu Guotai waved his hand quickly: "No need, Prime Minister, I will receive your wish."
Xi Yu insisted: "This is what I should do. You agree and let me do my best to be filial."
Wu Guotai looked at Xi Yu's sincere eyes and was moved. Finally, he nodded: "Okay, thank you."
Wu Guotai remembered that when he first met Xi Yu, he hated Xi Yu a little.
But now I am full of joy.
Xi Yu smiled and took Wu Guotai into a clothing store.
A waiter came out soon.
"Customer, come here to choose clothes."
"Find a more suitable one for your mother, please recommend it." Xi Yu said.
The waiter began to guide them.
Xi Yu carefully selected clothes suitable for Wu Guotai and asked her for her opinions from time to time.
Wu Guotai's face was filled with a happy smile, and she felt Xi Yu's concern and love.
After a while, he finally saw a fitting one.
Wu Guotai changed into brand new clothes, and his whole body shone with a different kind of brilliance.
She walked out of the store and walked side by side with Xi Yu.
"Prime Minister, don't tell Sun Shangxiang what I suffered along the way. She will definitely feel heartbroken if she knows." Wu Guotai's tone was a hint of pleading.
Xi Yu understood Wu Guotai’s concerns and comforted him: “Mother, don’t worry. Even if you don’t explain, I won’t tell Sun Shangxiang. I know her concern for you and don’t want her to worry.”
A hint of gratitude flashed in Wu Guotai's eyes.
"Thank you, Prime Minister."
They continued to move forward, and the people on the streets were busy and fulfilling.
The opera house.
Sun Shangxiang was in the room, and her uneasiness became stronger and stronger.
She always felt that something might happen to her mother Wu Guotai, so she decided to go to Ouyang Linlin to discuss it again.
She walked in the yard in a hurry. When she passed the rockery, she suddenly met Zhuge Jin.
Sun Shangxiang looked surprised and asked quickly: "Zhuge Jin, why are you here?"
Zhuge Jin bowed to Sun Shangxiang, and then slowly said, "Miss, I came for the matter of Wu Guotai."
Sun Shangxiang frowned even more: "What's wrong with my mother? Tell me quickly!"
Zhuge Jin looked at Sun Shangxiang's anxious expression and whispered: "Wu Guotai met a robber on the road, but the Prime Minister has already gone to pick him up, so there will definitely be no problem."
When Sun Shangxiang heard this, she was shocked and almost fainted.
Her face turned pale and her eyes were filled with worry.
"How could this happen... How is my mother doing now?" Sun Shangxiang's voice trembled.
Zhuge Jin hurriedly comforted: "Miss Sun Shangxiang, you don't have to worry too much. The Prime Minister has a secret guard in his hand and is very skilled in martial arts. He will definitely protect Wu Guotai. They will definitely return safely."
Sun Shangxiang's mood calmed down a little, but her eyes were still full of anxiety.
After hearing Zhuge Jin's words, Sun Shangxiang was anxious and immediately went to find Ouyang Linlin.
"Linlin, something happened to my mother!" Sun Shangxiang's voice was filled with a hint of panic.
Ouyang Linlin sighed, and she said helplessly: "My husband told you not to tell you when she was leaving, but I didn't expect you to know."
A hint of surprise flashed in Sun Shangxiang's eyes: "Why did he hide it from me?"
Ouyang Linlin shook her head: "My husband must be worried about you."
Sun Shangxiang's mood became heavier and she bit her lip.
"I don't understand why this happens... I'm so worried about my mother."
"Don't worry too much. Don't you understand the secret guard's skills? He will definitely protect Wu Guotai, and they will definitely return safely."
Sun Shangxiang nodded, but her heart was still full of worries.
Sun Shangxiang came to the gate of the opera house anxiously.
Her eyes were locked in the distance, looking forward to the appearance of Xi Yu and Wu Guotai.
Time passed minute by minute, and an hour later, finally, Xi Yu took Wu Guotai gradually approaching.
Sun Shangxiang couldn't wait to run to the horse, and tears poured out like a flood that broke the dam.
Her crying was filled with joy again.
Xi Yu carefully supported Wu Guotai to dismount.
Sun Shangxiang quickly came forward and hugged Wu Guotai tightly.
"Mother, you are finally here! I'm so worried about you!" Sun Shangxiang's voice trembled a little.
Wu Guotai patted Sun Shangxiang on the back: "Good boy, stop crying, isn't mother coming back safely?"
Sun Shangxiang wiped her tears: "I already know everything, Mother, you are suffering."
A hint of emotion flashed in Wu Guotai's eyes: "With the Prime Minister here, I'm fine."
Xi Yu was relieved when he saw this scene.
Xi Yu whispered: "Let's go home quickly." A hint of concern was revealed in his tone.
He also understood that it was probably what Zhuge Jin and Sun Shangxiang said.
I had arranged for Ouyang Linlin to not tell Sun Shangxiang, but I forgot to tell Zhuge Jin.
If you know, you will know, you have returned safely anyway.
Sun Shangxiang and Wu Guotai nodded and followed Xi Yu into the yard.
At this moment, Zhuge Jin also walked out of the house in a hurry.
When Zhuge Jin saw that Wu State returned safely, the joy on his face was beyond words.
He kneeled down with a plop, his voice with a little bit of self-blame.
"God-Master, it's all my fault, which scares you."
Wu Guotai quickly helped Zhuge Jin up and comforted gently: "This matter has nothing to do with you, don't blame yourself."
At this moment, the breeze in the yard gently blew over and blew the corners of their clothes.
Wu Guotai walked into Sun Shangxiang's room, and the mother and daughter sat together and chatted affectionately.
They talk about their recent lives and share their joys, sorrows, and happiness.
At the same time, Ouyang Linlin also learned about Xi Yu's return. She hurried to Xi Yu and asked anxiously: "Xi Yu, what happened?"
Xi Yu frowned slightly and told Ouyang Linlin about the general story.
When he heard that Wu Guotai also returned safely, a big stone in Ouyang Linlin's heart finally landed on the ground.
She breathed a long sigh of relief.
Xi Yu suddenly realized that Sun Ce might still be worried about Wu Guotai's safety.
He quickly stood up, called a soldier, and ordered: "You go to Sun Ce immediately and tell him the news of Wu's return from peace and peace, so that he can rest assured."
The soldiers took the order and left, and Xi Yu's heart calmed down a little.
County Magistrate Wang Liang sat in the county yamen and listened to the yamen runners rushing to report: "Sir, the Prime Minister is back!"
He stood up suddenly, with a happy smile on his face.
It turned out that Wang Liang had been sending people to guard the door of Xi Mansion. Once there was news about Xi Yu, he would immediately convey it to him.
At this moment, his heart was full of expectations.
Wang Liang couldn't wait to walk out of the county government.
The sun shines on him, and on the streets, people come and go, making it very lively.
He decided to go to the opera house to ask about it.
However, when he was about to arrive at the Xi Mansion, he suddenly hesitated.
Will Xi Yu meet him?
After all, I am just a small county magistrate, and I am the prime minister.
Even if I meet, what should I say?
So when he was walking on the road, he suddenly became shaken.
He didn't know if it was right to persevere like this?
Should he turn a blind eye?
When he was the county magistrate, he was really confident.
But now, why is that kind of energy gone?
He felt very confused, so he didn't pay attention when walking.
I almost knocked down the stall in a door-head room.
There was an old man operating there, so he started to scold him.
"Are you blind?"
He quickly apologized. If the old man knew that he was the county magistrate, he would naturally not dare to say that.
The key is that Wang Liangnai is wearing ordinary clothes.
Wang Liang finally decided to go to the opera house.
When he arrived at the gate of the opera house, he stopped again.
He began to hesitate again, so he just looked around.
At this time, it successfully attracted the attention of the two guards.
The two of them looked at each other, how could the person in front of them be sneaky?
Finally, a guard came to Wang Liang.
"Who are you? Why are you sneaking here? This is the Prime Minister's Mansion. You can't cause trouble here casually."
Wang Liang had no choice but to tell him his identity.
"I am the county magistrate, and I hope to see the Prime Minister."
"You said you were the county magistrate, what certificates do you have?"
Wang Liang did not bring any official seal either.
So the two of them even more suspected that he was a liar.
"I can't take out anything, and I'm still talking nonsense here. Get out of here."
Wang Liang wanted to defend himself, but there was really no evidence. He had no choice but to go home and get the official seal.
The two soldiers were particularly proud.
They thought they had done something big. This person must have had bad intentions just now.
After Wang Liang returned to the county government office, he was about to ask his master to get the official seal, but he remembered that his master had been put into prison by himself.
In the days without a master, he felt that he was unable to do anything.
He also remembered what the master did.
Although it is for my own good, I did something wrong after all.
He found the official seal, put it in his cuff, and left again.
When he came to the gate of the Xi Mansion again, the two soldiers were unhappy.
"What's wrong with you? Why are you so shameless and come back again?"
Wang Liang smiled slightly, not angry, because the two of them were also loyal to their duties.
Chapter completed!