The imperial guards of Yindu have a long history. On the second day after the establishment of the capital of Yindu, Emperor Da Feng Taizu established the imperial guards to protect the capital.

The Imperial Guard has now grown to 50,000 people, and they directly take orders from the emperor. Like the imperial guards, they are not dispatched by the Ministry of War and only obey orders from the emperor.

At that time, the commander of the imperial guard was Qin Feng, the general who protected the country. Of the 50,000-strong army, only three or four thousand people stayed in Yindu City on weekdays. The remaining army was stationed outside the city, scattered around Yindu.

to cope with emergencies.

Qin Feng, who had returned from Tongyang City without success, walked into the military camp with a very ugly face. The guards behind him were a little angry when they saw Qin Feng's appearance, "General, this Dong Pingsheng is too ungrateful. As long as you say

With your order, I will take people to kidnap him and bring him to you."

"No need." Qin Feng frowned and said, "Dong Pingsheng is a rare general. Now that Ning Xiaochuan has left, it is not cost-effective to hire another general."

"But general, if he hadn't blocked us at the city gate today, we would have entered Tongyang City and brought Ning Xiaochuan back." The guard next to him said angrily.

"Dong Pingsheng is wearing armor and holding a gun today. It can be seen that he is determined to let Ning Xiaochuan leave. Although I don't know why he did this, I think there must be a reason behind it." Qin Feng said thoughtfully, "Go and check the relationship between the Ning family and Dong Pingsheng.

What’s the relationship?”

"Yes, my subordinates will go and investigate right away. Where is General Dong?"

"Don't worry about him for now, let's find out more about it." Qin Feng rubbed his temples and slowly closed his eyes, "Ning Xiaochuan's life should not be cut off."

…

Yindu.

In the East Palace, State Counselor Qin Wanzhong was playing chess with His Highness the Crown Prince. Judging from the chess game, His Highness the Crown Prince was at a disadvantage and the situation was very bad. Qin Wanzhong had many ways to end the chess game.

The prince stared at the chess game from a distance, repeatedly holding the chess pieces in his right hand, not knowing where to move. Qin Wanzhong, who was sitting opposite him, seemed calm and unfazed.

"Your Highness, it is not okay to be indecisive. As the future king of Dafeng, the most taboo thing is to be indecisive and hesitant." Qin Wanzhong said slowly.

When Gao Yuan heard this, he stopped moving in his hands instantly, looked up at Qin Wanzhong who was watching him, a strange look flashed in his eyes, and then he placed the chess pieces on the chessboard.

Qin Wanzhong smiled calmly, "Ning Xiaochuan has left Tongyang. It will be difficult to catch him again now."

"Why did grandpa tell me this?" Gao Yuan asked knowingly.

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Wanzhong dropped the white piece in his hand heavily on the center of the chessboard. The sound of the chess pieces falling was extremely clear and echoed in the hall. Even the maids and maids outside were startled by the sound.

Qin Wanzhong's face was gloomy, and he immediately said: "Your Highness, you lose."

Gao Yuan raised his hand to Qin Wanzhong and said, "Grandpa's chess skills are superb, and I am ashamed of myself."

"Your Highness, the Ning family is backed by a hundred thousand Xiangzhou troops. These troops are a force that cannot be ignored at any time. Now the second prince is backed by the Gongsun family, and you are backed by your grandfather.

Old Bones?"

Qin Wanzhong continued with a stern expression: "At that time, I asked you to capture Ning Xiaochuan as soon as possible, but you were too slow to move. Now that you are better, you have no chance at all."

Gao Yuan had no choice but to take a deep breath and said slowly: "Grandpa, I understand the hard work you and your uncle have put into, but who of the allies who came through coercion and inducement can be relied on? Then Ning Xiaochuan is not as simple as you think."

"Okay, Your Highness, you have indeed grown up and you dare not listen to grandpa anymore." After Qin Wanzhong heard this, he shook his head slightly and smiled.

Gao Yuan quickly stood up and held his hands, "Grandpa, forgive me, I never meant it."

"Okay, I'll nag you about this matter again. You have to pay more attention to Ning Xiaochuan's affairs. Moreover, you should be ruthless when it's time to be ruthless. You must never hesitate again. You will regret missing a good opportunity.

A lifetime..." Qin Wanzhong stared at Gao Yuan and said.

Gao Yuan held a chess piece tightly and nodded dully, "Grandpa said, thank you for your teaching."

…

At this time, Gao Zhen was sitting in the pavilion of the Imperial Garden enjoying the cool air. It was hot in summer, especially in the Imperial Palace. It was a little cooler where there was a pool of water.

Han Zhongxuan rushed over and raised his hand to Gao Zhen, "Your Majesty, news from Tongyang, Ning Xiaochuan blew up his whereabouts, Qin Feng returned without success; and now Ning Xiaochuan has left Tongyang and headed for Luzhou."

Gao Zhen laughed, threw all the fish food in his hand into the pool, and said slowly: "Ning Xiaochuan, this kid has some abilities, but this self-destruction requires courage and strength."

"Your Majesty, in your opinion, do we still sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers?" Han Zhongxuan asked sarcastically next to him.

"Just wait, the Gongsun family is more anxious than us." Gao Zhen curled his lips, "By the way, how is Kong Zhenqing?"

Han Zhongxuan slightly cupped his hands and said, "Master has also left Yindu."

"Okay, I understand." Gao Zhen nodded, standing in the pavilion and looking down, looking at the fish where he had just fed, "I'm tired, you can go down."

"yes."

…

As night falls, the moon and stars are few and far between.

On the small road in Xiangshan, two carriages passed by slowly. Ning Xiaochuan was riding on the horse, and Nie Hongyi beside him was holding a torch to explore the road.

Ning Xiaochuan stretched and said, "This Fragrant Mountain is quite big. We haven't reached Sandang Pass yet. It seems we can only spend the night in the woods tonight."

"Ouch." Song Jing rubbed her waist and said, "Five boys, why don't you take a rest? My old arms and legs are a little tired."

"You've slept for so long and you're tired again." Ning Xiaochuan said speechlessly.

Song Jing did not respond angrily, "I don't call that sleeping, that calls recuperation."

Ning Xiaochuan shook his head helplessly, reined in his horse and stopped, looking at the small thatched hut in front of him, "There is a thatched hut in front of us. Let's rest there tonight."

"Okay, I'm going to investigate the situation." Nie Hongyi nodded and went to investigate.

Song Jing also stepped out of the carriage, stretched his body for a while, and said, "Fifth boy, do you know why Fragrant Mountain got its name?"

"How do I know this? In my mind, he has always been called Xiangshan." Ning Xiaochuan shook his head and said.

Song Jing smiled, "That's because on the Fragrant Mountain, there is a kind of spice called Dinghun Incense. Ordinary people will have hallucinations, confusion, and drowsiness after smelling this spice.

But if a warrior uses this incense to practice, it will be an excellent training material. It has the effect of calming the mind and calming the soul, and accelerating the movement of the true energy. It is precisely because of the incense that calms the soul that this place is called Xiangshan."

"Soul-fixing incense? This incense has been extinct for hundreds of years. I heard my elder brother mention it, but this is the first time I have heard that this fragrant mountain is rich in this thing." Ning Xiaochuan said coquettishly, "But,

It’s a pity. If Xiangshan still has the soul-fixing incense, it would have been destroyed long ago. How could it be as beautiful as it is now? Alas..."

"Bad boy, that's what I said." Song Jing smiled and shook her head. She was about to pick up the wine gourd on hand and pour wine into her mouth, but found that not a drop could be poured out. "It's gone so quickly."

"Sir, this thatched house has been abandoned for many years. There is nothing wrong with it." Nie Hongyi rode over and said with her hands raised.

Ning Xiaochuan nodded, "Then let's rest here tonight. I just heard the crow of pheasants when I went up the mountain. Go look around and see if you can catch some game or something to give everyone a bite."

"Okay." Nie Hongyi cupped her hands and walked away.

Su Su and Su Min got off the carriage. After a bumpy ride, the two girls were almost knocked apart. Su Min took the quilt and walked to the house swaying, while Su Su went to clean the house first.

Su Min walked to Ning Xiaochuan, and Ning Xiaochuan took the quilt away. There was a sudden lightness on her body, and Su Min almost fell to the ground without paying attention.

"Master, do you have anything else to do?" Su Min lowered his head and said.

"Go and clean the house with Susu. I am tired and want to rest." Ning Xiaochuan said pretending to be serious.

Su Min nodded, "Okay, I'll go right away."

After Su Min left, Song Jing smiled and said, "You brat, you just bullied that little girl, but this girl is really good. It's been a bumpy road, and even an old man like me can't stand it. The little girl is stunned.

Not saying a word, good."

Ning Xiaochuan looked at Song Jing speechlessly, then at Su Min, "Children from poor families are used to hardship."

I have to say that this thatched roof is really good. There is a lot of humidity in the mountains, and the thatched roof can just block the moisture. Living in it in the summer, it is not cold at night and not hot during the day. It is a good place.

After lighting the fire, Song Jing fell on the side and fell asleep, snoring one after another, like thunder.

Ning Xiaochuan couldn't help but sigh, Old Songtou was so heartless, he could fall asleep anywhere, and he fell asleep so quickly.

Su Min was also exhausted and fell into a deep sleep in Su Su's arms. Kong Zhenxuan was meditating outside the house, and Ning Xiaochuan was meditating inside the house, running the Little Zhoutian, refining the true energy and improving his cultivation.

Susu seemed to have something on her mind. She stared at the fire without saying a word. Looking at the flames, the scene from that day seemed to reappear in her mind.

…

"Susu, Susu..." Susu, who was sleeping soundly, was suddenly awakened by her mother's urgent voice. Susu opened her eyes in a daze and called out "Mother."

"Susu, you will follow the housekeeper in these clothes later. No matter what happens, don't shout. Do you hear me?" Mrs. Shan put Susu into a maid's clothes and shouted anxiously as she changed.

It's full of tears.

Susu looked at Mrs. Shan in confusion, "Mom, did something happen?"

"It's okay, don't ask so many questions, let's go quickly." Madam Shan forced a smile and pulled Su Su towards the outer door. When she pushed the door open, Su Su realized that there was chaos outside, and all the servants and maids ran away in panic.

They were running back and forth, but at the corner of the corridor, the old housekeeper had been waiting for a long time.

"Miss, madam." The old housekeeper frowned and said.

"Uncle Wu, I leave Susu to you." Mrs. Shan looked at Susu with tears in her eyes.

The old housekeeper nodded heavily, took Su Su's hand, "Don't worry, as long as I breathe, I will never let anything happen to the lady."

"Mother..." Susu rushed directly to Mrs. Shan and hugged Mrs. Shan while crying. Although Mrs. Shan was extremely reluctant to let go, she still pushed Susu away for Susu's sake, then turned around with tears in her eyes and disappeared around the corner.


Chapter completed!