Princess Mansion.

After seeing Xiao Qi off, Hu Fei stopped for a long time, then turned around and returned to the mansion.

In the main hall.

"Have you met Commander Xiao?"

Princess Anqing asked slowly while pouring a cup of tea for Hu Fei.

"I've seen it before."

Hu Fei nodded and said lightly.

"What's the matter? Did the emperor tell you something?"

Princess Anqing asked curiously.

"Nothing, just some trivial matters."

Hu Fei smiled and answered casually.

He didn't want Princess Anqing to know too much, firstly because she couldn't help him, and secondly because he didn't want Princess Anqing to be caught between several parties.

Some things are destined to be faced by him alone.

Princess Anqing nodded and asked no more questions.

Hu Fei recalled the four words Xiao Qi left before leaving and couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

Although it was just four seemingly simple words, he could tell from these four words that Zhu Biao already knew Zhu Di's intention.

Moreover, these four words also have a warning meaning, which is Zhu Biao's warning to him.

Finally, Hu Fei made a conclusion.

These two brothers, like their father, are not fuel efficient.

…

Under night.

In the study room in the backyard, Hu Fei sat quietly on a chair, thoughtfully.

A figure shrouded in a black robe stood quietly in the shadows in the corner.

Xiao An.

"No one discovered it?"

After Hu Fei thought for a long time, he picked up the wine glass on the table, took a sip, and asked lightly.

"As long as I don't want to be discovered, no one can discover me."

Xiao An didn't move and answered in a deep voice.

After listening to Xiao An's words, Hu Fei nodded subconsciously. He had seen this with his own eyes. Xiao An had followed him into the palace many times without anyone noticing.

However, since Hu Fei warned Ye Qing during the day, Jin Qi has withdrawn from the backyard and will not come in easily.

"Have you seen those thirteen golden knights? What do you think of them? How strong are they?"

Hu Fei hesitated for a moment and asked calmly.

"It should not be underestimated, especially that Ye Qing's skill is not inferior to that of Pei Jie and Chun Die."

Xiao An said straightforwardly without any hesitation.

After hearing Xiao An's answer, Hu Fei couldn't help but be stunned for a moment and frowned.

He had seen the skills of Pei Jie and Chun Die, and they were definitely considered masters. He didn't expect Ye Qing to have such strength, and judging from Xiao An's answer, the remaining twelve were not weak either.

"If thirteen of them join forces to kill me one day, will I die?"

Immediately afterwards, Hu Fei suddenly changed the subject and asked with interest.

"As long as I'm here, no one can kill you!"

Xiao An raised his eyes to look at Hu Fei and said decisively.

After hearing Xiao An's affirmative answer, Hu Fei couldn't help but reveal a relieved smile.

With Xiao An's words, his heart instantly relaxed a lot.

Although he is wary of the Thirteen Golden Cavalry Guards, he is relieved. Now that the matter has come to this, it seems that he can only take them with him for the time being.

Not only do you have to carry it with you, but you also have to carry it with you wherever you go.

…

Royal Palace.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

"Your Majesty, the inspector has found out clearly that the thirteen golden knights were left by His Highness King Yan to Marquis Jiu'an as his personal bodyguards. They were a parting gift from His Highness King Yan to Marquis Jiu'an."

Pang Yuhai stood respectfully in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, arched his hands and said.

"He is very generous. I gave him sixty-six masters, and he gave Hu Fei thirteen in a blink of an eye!"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said slightly dissatisfied.

"Your Majesty, calm down."

"It seems that His Highness Prince Yan and Marquis Jiu'an have an unusual relationship. They even gave him such a big gift before leaving."

Pang Yuhai smiled and said slowly.

"What do you know?!"

"Do you think he really wants those thirteen people to protect Hu Fei's Zhou Quan?"

Zhu Yuanzhang snorted coldly and said with a straight face.

"Does His Highness Prince Yan have other deep meanings?"

Pang Yuhai hesitated for a moment and couldn't help but ask.

Zhu Yuanzhang curled his lips and did not answer.

Seeing that Zhu Yuanzhang ignored him, Pang Yuhai hurriedly closed his mouth and did not dare to say anything more.

"His thoughts cannot be hidden from me."

"This is also the most important reason why I asked him to leave the capital. I hope he will not disappoint me. After all, there can only be one candidate in my heart, and only one."

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated and murmured to himself.

Pang Yuhai stood aside and pretended not to hear anything, but deep down he understood everything.

In the next period of time, the capital city went through another period of lull. In the blink of an eye, February passed and March arrived.

However, as a piece of news reached the Governor's Mansion, the brief tranquility was finally broken.

…

The Governor's Mansion.

Governor's office.

A deputy general rushed in hastily, alerting Li Wenzhong who was handling military affairs.

"Why are you in such a panic?! How dignified is it?!"

Li Wenzhong raised his head and asked dissatisfiedly, his face showing dissatisfaction.

"Commander, the city guard sent news that Bei Yuan spies were found in the Jiming Mountain area. The two sides fought, and the city guard suffered dozens of casualties!"

The deputy general bowed his hands and said loudly.

"What?!"

Hearing his subordinate's words, Li Wenzhong was stunned for a moment and stood up suddenly.

"The commander of the city defense army, Xiong Lin, has led his troops to encircle and suppress the enemy. He has specially ordered one of his subordinates to report to the Governor's Mansion!"

The lieutenant continued, his face solemn.

"Jiming Mountain is the place where the Temple of Meritorious Officials was built. Could it be that..."

Li Wenzhong frowned, and his expression changed drastically mid-sentence.

"Commander, do you want to report to His Majesty immediately?"

The deputy general said with a fearful look.

At the beginning of the founding of the Ming Dynasty, a temple of meritorious officials was built in Jiming Mountain, where all the people who had made great contributions to the Ming Dynasty were enshrined.

If the Temple of Heroes is destroyed, the consequences will be disastrous, and His Majesty will definitely be furious!

"Don't alarm your Majesty first, follow this governor to Jiming Mountain immediately!"

Li Wenzhong hesitated for a moment, then said in a deep voice, and then strode out.

Soon, Li Wenzhong led his troops straight to Jiming Mountain!
To be continued...