Chapter 6 Walking Together
When Yu Wenhan returned to the room, a long-lost warmth surged into his heart. He was born in a illegitimate state and his mother died early. He was never valued in the palace where he was a child. Yang Qingying studied with him since he was a child and was a brother who worked together. His cousin Yu Wenxi was his warmest company. This time he traveled thousands of miles to the desert, and was ordered by others. Last year, he learned that Yu Wenxi might still be in the world, so he kept thinking about going out to the palace to search.
Yang Qingqian went out to take a look and got off the horse. He returned to the room and looked at Yu Wen Han who was standing at the window, saying, "King Ping, these two people should be both women. Judging from their words and deeds, they should be in the desert with some background."
Yu Wenhan was a little surprised, but when he thought about it carefully, he found that it made sense: "It is safer for a woman to disguise herself when she goes out, so we should not expose it. Qingban, do you think they have seen Xier?"
"King Ping, we all hope Xier will be alive, but do you know what it means if they let them know that Xier is still alive?" Yang Qingyan replied with a rare excitement.
"It means that your father, the current chief minister of the court, Mr. Yang Deshou, is about to open up another case of rebellion eight years ago?" Yuwen Han retorted.
Qing Ying said lightly: "My father was only in his position and was ordered by the current emperor, so he had to do it."
Yuwen Han's eyes dimmed, turned his head to look at the sky outside the window, and said slowly: "What is the meaning of living? Is it the loneliness and loneliness that is separated by the sky, or the dark sun that is breathless? I have never forgotten the oath we made to Xier for a moment. Why can't we do it with our will?"
"I believe Xier knows the meaning of life. She is so smart. She must know that she must live well. You and I have tasks to go to the desert this time. Although it has been carefully arranged, the court has many eyes and ears. I don't want her to fall into danger again because we go to find Xier." Qing Yan paused for a moment and then said, "Eight years have passed, and we know that she is still alive. Isn't this the best news? Isn't it better to let her live well? Those vows, I hope to be born in an ordinary family in the next life, and I will fulfill them one by one."
"I just want to see her, even if she doesn't know. Qingying, do you want to see it too?" Yuwen Han said firmly at Qingying.
Yang Qingying understood King Ping's good intentions. He didn't want to see Yuwen Xi, but his father's warning to him was still vivid in his mind. Qingying said, "King Ping, I want to protect your safety at this moment. I promised Xier to protect you. I can't do anything!" Qingying's voice was even more swallowed, and she sighed and said, "King Ping, you have a rest, we have to rush to the road in the afternoon. We will rest at the Desert Station for one night, and we will probably be able to reach the Yuezhi tribe tomorrow night. If Xier is still alive, I hope she will never be discovered. But I will accompany you wherever you want to go."
Yang Qingchang lay on the bed, took out a round "Yuntu" jade pendant from his arms, caressed his fingers, and felt a sour mood. This jade pendant was given to him by Yu Wenxi, and he promised to give her a gift. Unfortunately, before he could fulfill it, Yu Wenxi became a fugitive in the traitor and jumped off the cliff when he was captured. His father Yang Deshou was the chief trialist of the case and warned Yang Qingchang: "Don't inquire, the farther away, the better. If Yu Wenxi is still alive, she will live worse than death."
Last year, Yu Wenhan was given the opportunity to secretly explore Yu Wenhua, and Yu Wenhua told him that "Xi'er is still alive". Since then, Yu Wenhan has been secretly exploring Xi'er's place. And he was clearly in love with him, but when he remembered his father's warning, he woke up from his dream several times.
In another room, the two of them took a nap. Yunchuan suddenly sat up from the bed and said, "No, no, the more I think about it, the more I am, the more I am not right. Isn't the saying of treasures of the Yunshi Conference nonsense? Why did people die and the tokens of elite cavalry emerge? Do we have to rush back and take a look?"
Yun Xi had actually woken up and sat up and nodded, "I also think we should go back. I think this matter is a lot of doubts. Moreover, my two brothers are also preparing to go now, so I am very worried."
Yunchuan held Yun Xi's hand and said, "Then we will go back with your brothers later. After the temptation just now, I can see clearly that they are very concerned about you, but considering your safety, they dare not look for you rashly. So don't be disappointed. If you think about it from another perspective, we can be good friends, and maybe we can go to the capital to find them in the future. This is safe and free for you, wouldn't it be better?"
Yun Xi smiled and said, "Yunchuan, thank you. It is my greatest luck in my life to meet you. Don't worry, with your guidance in the past eight years, I have no longer been so persistent in many things. I am already very grateful to meet them this time. I am no longer so important to me."
When Yunchuan heard this, a bright smile appeared on his face and said happily: "Then we will go to them later. Do you think we want to regain the girl's dress?"
"Well, don't do it for now. It would be too dangerous if someone recognizes your princess' identity along the way." Yun Xi said.
Yunchuan smiled playfully, and suddenly a thought passed through his heart, pulling the corner of Wenxi's clothes, and asked in a low voice: "Yang Qingchang, he is different from what you said before. He is serious and has a stern face all day long."
"You said Brother Yang, he was not like this when he was a child, and I almost didn't recognize him. My uncle said that he is now the deputy general of the escort in the capital. When he was a child, his wish was to be a general. With his family background and cultivation, it should not be difficult to achieve. Don't worry, he is not that difficult to get along with." Yun Xi's eyes appeared again with Yang Qing's face and smile on his face eight years ago, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.
"Oh! Your elder brother, although he looks thin and has no desires, he is polite and modest and polite to others. Although he is not so warm, he is also quite close. Yang Qingyan is too cold and looks like he is keeping people thousands of miles away." Yunchuan quickly commented on the two of them casually, for fear that Yun Xi would know his little thoughts. Before Yun Xi could answer, he immediately yawned and said, "It's still early now, I'll sleep for a while, and I'll have to hurry on my way. Oh, my play plan has been ruined again. Do you think this place is in conflict with my horoscope?!" After that, he fell down and closed his eyes.
At noon, Yunchuan and Yunxi had already gotten up and packed their luggage and ordered good wine and food in the inn. Seeing Yuwen Han and Yang Qingyan go downstairs, Yunchuan stood up and greeted: "Here!"
Yuwen Han and Yang Qingyan walked over and salute and sat down. Yuwen Han said, "Are you going to practice it for us?"
"What's the point of practicing? It's time to go together after dinner." Yun Chuan said with a blink of an eye.
Yuwen Han and Yang Qing looked at them in confusion, and Yun Xi smiled and said, "We have changed our minds and plan to go back to the Yunshi Conference today to join in the fun."
"To be honest, we are Tusang people. It wasn't because you were unreasonable before. Hey, I won't mention those things. We just lead the way, you are in charge of food and a companion, how about it?" Yunchuan continued.
"This will not delay your affairs, right?" Yu Wen Han was a little surprised.
"We actually want to play here for a few more days, but I think we can come here at any time. Besides, we have met you, and it will not be more convenient to go to the Central Plains in the future." Yunchuan explained with a giggle.
"Well, this is OK, welcome at any time." Yuwen Han nodded.
"But you need to have an invitation plaque to attend the Marble Conference. Can you get it?" Yang Qingying still looked the same, with a handsome face as white orchid, but without the function of laughing. Yunchuan could not imagine what he used to laugh like, was he as beautiful as a magnolia flower?
Yunchuan couldn't help but feel funny. She was so arrogant that she could walk in with great integrity even if she didn't have a plaque.
Yun Xi asked: "We don't have one, then do you have one?"
Yang Qingying snatched and said, "We don't have one, we are going to find a way to the Yuezhi tribe."
"Then let's go first. I know the desert terrain and the desert's human nature. I will be the guide for you. You really make a profit." Yunchuan said proudly as he looked at them.
Yu Wenhan signaled Qing Yan to pick up the teacup and said, "Then let's use tea instead of wine to express our gratitude."
Yunchuan smiled and looked at Yun Xi and said, "We treat you as friends, don't be so polite. In the future, we both go to your territory and remember to have delicious food and drinks."
"This is inevitable!" Yu Wenhan looked at the girl in front of him who looked like Yu Wenxi, and his heart felt like a breeze blowing in his heart, refreshing and pleasant.
Yang Qingying thought to himself that the two desert girls in front of him were really simple, and he didn't know that he was still on guard against them. After all, whether to enter the territory of the desert, it would be better to be careful.
The Marbles Conference of the Yuezhi Tribe is held four days later. If the normal speed is at the same time, it will take three and a half days to get from here to the Yuezhi Tribe. Yunchuan talked about his plan and set off in a while. He will rest at the roadside station tonight for a few hours, and leave tomorrow at dawn and arrive day and night for two days.
"Get out of the way, give up the way!" A large carriage came out from the side door of the inn, followed by nearly half a hundred good horses.
"This is not the formation of that little bully again!" Yun Chuan said contemptuously.
"Well, look, it was Wang Chengyu. I didn't expect that a team would be brought out in just one night." Yun Xi said.
"Abuse personal rights and domineering." Yunchuan said angrily.
Yunchuan came over to watch the fun and heard the servants leading the horse say, "Did you say it's a coincidence that the person sent by the general to lead the way yesterday died?"
"So many lives have been taken before the Yuezhi tribe!?" said another servant.
"You are stupid. We represent the court. We clearly don't want the court to interfere in the treasure matter!"
"This was invited by Tusang Khan himself, who dares to stop it?"
"I think Tusang wants to take over the treasure himself! This stone fell on Tusang. If you were Tusang Khan, would you like it?"
"You said Tusang Khan? Why did you invite the imperial court to participate?"
"Is it so big that I can hide it? I had threatened to the public that strange stones had nothing to do with treasures. Now you see, assassination and hijacking, is it obvious that there is no silver here?"
When Yunchuan heard the two of them talking about their father, Weidun Khan, cursed in his heart: These villains are indeed Wang Chengyu's bad legs! His father has always been in charge of fighting with others and loves the people as much as his son. How could he do such a trick of shooting himself in the foot?
"Let's go, these are all nonsense and there is nothing to hear." Yun Xi pulled Yunchuan and signaled to the three of them.
The four of them were about to ride on the road when suddenly one person stepped forward and stopped them and asked, "Do you know the direction of the Yuezhi tribe? Our master said that those who can lead us will be rewarded."
Yunchuan ignored it and stepped on his horse. Yun Xi said to the man: "Sorry, we have never been to the Yuezhi tribe. We are going to the inn to inquire. You can ask other people again, or you can also go to the inn to find a guide."
"If you don't know, you won't know. Why do you talk so much nonsense?" The servant muttered. Yunchuan was about to help Yun Xi stand up when he saw this, but was stopped by Yun Xi.
After saying that, Wang Chengyu led a large group of people to walk out of the inn surrounded by Master Jieji. Master Jieji was still twisting Buddhist beads like yesterday, and was not afraid of honor and disgrace. Just as the servant came over and said a few words, Wang Chengyu looked up and down at the four of Yunchuan, said, "Then go to the inn ahead to inquire again", and then got on the carriage disdainfully.
"I don't even have the word "Thank you!" Yun Chuan said angrily.
"We didn't help at first!" Yang Qing replied.
Yunchuan said angrily: "You can only see through it. If you want me to point out a road that leads to the dark!" After saying that, he said "drive" and left, and the other three people quickly rode their horses to chase them.
"Hey, Yun Xi has been in poor health since she was a child. Forget it, just ride a horse slowly. Why are you two big men so slow? It's really a waste of two good horses." Yun Chuan stood under the tree and mocked him from afar.
Yang Qingqi arrived at Yunchuan for a while, without saying a word, and looked back at Yuwen Han and Yun Xi riding over.
"The Yunchuan brothers are so good at equestrianism, how can we achieve?" Yuwen Han said.
"We dare not compare with you. You grew up on horseback. I didn't dare to ride a horse before. I haven't learned it for a few years. I can't catch up with it in one go." Yun Xi said with a smile.
"But I was able to ride so fast when I was a child. Yunxi, how many times have I told you that riding a horse is not a matter of time, but communication. You have to trust each other before it is willing to run for you." Yunchuan said.
"How to communicate?" Yu Wenhan asked curiously.
"She will tell you that only the meaning is not to be expressed in words!" Yun Xi quipped.
"Of course, I can only understand the communication matters, and the horse cannot speak human language. Look, I usually chat with the horse whenever I have time. I have put a lot of effort into cultivating this relationship." Yun Chuan raised his eyebrows and replied with a smile.
"This is true. We are really not as energetic as her, so she can only talk to the horse." Yun Xi laughed.
"Okay, brother, you actually laughed at me. I'm still stopping to wait for you," Yunchuan said pretending to be angry.
Yuwen Han also had a smile on his face. Yun Xi looked at his cousin's melancholy eyes faded a lot, and he was very happy. He could never have imagined how to get along with them again in this way.
"Why do we compete?" Yang Qingying, who was standing beside him, said slowly.
Everyone looked at Yang Qingying in surprise. He, who had always been silent, took the initiative to challenge, which was unpredictable. "Okay, I can't find it. How do you want to compare?" Yun Chuan heard someone challenged riding and suddenly became energetic.
"How can I be better than you? I learned riding a horse without any convention. I just had this opportunity and wanted to learn Tusang's riding skills." Yang Qingying explained.
"If you actually challenge, don't be so humble, otherwise I won't be comfortable if I win later, right? That's it, I lose, and when I arrive at Tusang, I will treat you to three days; if you lose, well, you have a stern face all the way, and if you lose, just smile! How about it?"
I knew this girl was weird, but I didn't expect to make such a request. Yang Qingying remembered that Yuwen Xi used to like to make things difficult for him, and he always spoiled her helplessly. Now, he was helpless, but his love was already sealed in the past.
"Okay, that's it!" Seeing that Yang Qing was silent, Yuwen Han replied for him.
"Let's start! There are about ten miles ahead to the woods, so let's ride there!" Yunchuan set the route.
The two were ready, Yun Xi and Yu Wen Han shouted "Start" from the side, and the two horses shot out like arrows off the string.
"Life in the desert really makes people open-minded. I'm really lucky to meet you and become friends." Yuwen Han said.
"Well, life here is indeed open-minded. You eat roasted lamb, drink horse milk wine, sing sheep songs, and look at the stars in the sky. Sometimes you don't know what time is, and you don't know whether the years are true or not." Yun Xi wants to tell him the story of his past few years at this moment.
"Sand is like snow, the moon is like a hook, and you don't ask about the road ahead or look at the past. Brother Qing and I also yearn for the desert very much. A pure land is far away from the troubles, drinking with the sun and the moon, and accompanying the heaven and the earth." Yuwen Han said.
"Some people say that there is no one here, but you say that it is a pure land. This is always the case in the world, and you always feel that other people's things are good." Yun Xi looked at Yuwen Han and felt a little distressed.
"Yes, there are helpless people everywhere. The so-called Pure Land and Prosperity may be their own imagination." Yuwen Han said slowly.
Chapter completed!