Zhao Yan actually wanted to ask why Yelu Si was waiting for him in his place where he lived? Unfortunately, he had never had the chance. Now he finally fell from the air, so he naturally had to ask about this matter clearly.

"What else can it be? Of course it is the thing we didn't finish last time." Yelu Si sighed, and the expression on his face became a little strange. After a moment, he spoke again, "But it's useless to say these things now. Let's find a way to return to Shangjing safely before talking about it."

Zhao Yan didn't ask again after hearing this, because if he continued, he would definitely mention that Zhang Renxian was plotting to get sick by himself. This matter should not be known to Su Shi, so it would be better to talk to her privately. However, according to Zhao Yan's guess, Yelu Si did not want to seek justice for Zhang Renxian, but wanted to use this matter to exchange for her own benefits, but he just didn't know what the other party wanted. Although Yelu Si was not valued, he could give her very few things.

Zhao Yan didn't say anything, and Yelu Si was thinking about his own thoughts. As for Su Shi, he took out the painting that Xiao Guanyin gave him before leaving, and looked at the portrait with a look of infatuation. It seemed that although he had said that he was passionate and only polite, he probably had a time too short. If he was allowed to stay in Liao Kingdom for a while, he might have caused some palace scandal with Xiao Guanyin.

Speaking of the original history, Xiao Guanyin died in the "Ten Xiang Ci Unjust Case". The cause of this incident was that Xiao Guanyin played a good pipa and was called the number one in the world. The palace musician Zhao Wei played a good flute, so the two often played in the palace. Originally, this was just a musical exchange, but Yelu Yixin took advantage of the topic and fabricated ten very erotic poems to falsely accused Xiao Guanyin of having an affair with Zhao Wei. As a result, Yelu Hongji was blinded by anger and directly sentenced Xiao Guanyin to death. She also angrily stripped her body naked and sent her back to the Xiao family to humiliate Xiao Guanyin. This incident was not rehabilitated until Xiao Guanyin's grandson ascended the throne.

Although Shixiang Ci is Yelu Yixin who framed Xiao Guanyin. However, due to the musical harmony between Xiao Guanyin and Zhao Wei, the relationship between the two must not be very simple, otherwise Yelu Hongji would not be so angry. It is only now that because of Zhao Yan's influence, Su Shi has become a modern person in advance to replace Zhao Wei. As for Xiao Guanyin's fate in the future, it is hard to say.

In this way, the three of them sat by the fire until dawn. Although the three of them were a little tired, they didn't sleep. When the first ray of sunshine appeared in the east, Zhao Yan and the others finally saw the surrounding environment clearly. They saw that there were many tall trees growing in the forest where they were. Through the gaps between the trees, the three of them could see the rolling mountains outside, which made them feel sank in their hearts, because looking at the surrounding forest, it was probably a forest here, which means that they actually landed on the mountain.

"It's bad. If we are really in Huanglong Mansion, there are many tigers, wolfs and beasts in the forest here, and the three of us do not have any self-protection. If we encounter any beast, it may be difficult to escape. In addition, the forest we are in is so dense, and it is not easy to go out. What should we do now?" Yelu Si immediately asked anxiously when he saw the surrounding environment. No wonder she felt very cold at night. She felt better only by sitting by the fire. It turned out that it was located on the mountain.

Zhao Yan also felt a little regretful at this time. If he had known it, he would have replaced Su Shi and Zhou Tong. With Zhou Tong as a master, he would not be afraid even if he encountered any beast. However, although the three of them now have two young men, he is a prince who is pampered and noble, and Su Shi is a scholar who is powerless, not to mention Yelu Si, a weak woman, has no ability to protect herself at all.

However, if you don’t have the ability to protect yourself, you have to be hard-working. Zhao Yan searched everywhere for things that fell from the hot air balloon, and finally asked him to find a helmet and a knife. The helmet was used to use as a safety helmet before, and the knife was used to cut off the ropes, but unexpectedly they all came in handy now.

Zhao Yan put his helmet directly on his head, then cut two thick wooden sticks with a knife for Su Shi and Yelu Si, asking them to take them to defend themselves, but he himself took the knife to open the way in front. Obviously no one came to this forest. There were weeds half a person tall under the trees, and there was not even a road. Someone had to open the way in front. In comparison, Zhao Yan's physical strength was stronger than Su Shi.

When the three of them identified the direction and then went southwest, because if they were really in Huanglong Mansion, it would be safer to go southwest, because the more they went east or north, the more likely they would encounter the Jurchens or Xi people. These ethnic minorities in the Liao Kingdom were barbaric. God knows what they would do?

Speaking of which, Zhao Yan and the others were lucky. From the morning to the afternoon, they did not encounter many of the legendary beasts, rabbits, squirrels, pheasants and other small animals. Unfortunately, the three of them were not able to catch these preys, so even though they felt their chest was pressed against the back of their hunger that day, they could only endure it.

"County... Prince, should we stop and rest and find something to eat?" In the afternoon, Su Shi couldn't walk anymore, so he stepped forward to hold Zhao Yan and said breathlessly. He and Zhao Yan had something to eat at the birthday party at noon yesterday, and in the afternoon they went to paint a portrait of Yelu Hongji, and then ran away in a panic. Now they have not eaten for a whole day and night.

Zhao Yan felt hungry and thirsty at this time. He looked back at Yelu Si and found that the princess of Liao was also in a very embarrassing state. Her dress had been hung by branches, her forehead was covered with sweat and stains, and her face was a little pale. However, it might be because she was not showing weakness in front of Zhao Yan and the others, so she kept gritting her teeth and holding on, and never screamed bitterly from beginning to end.

"There are many wild fruits in this forest, but this thing is a bit poisonous. Who knows which ones can be eaten?" Zhao Yan looked up at the wild fruits on some trees around him and asked. He had never learned to survive in the wild in his later generations, and he did not know how to distinguish plants, so he knew nothing about the wild fruits in front of him.

"I don't know this either. If I were in my hometown, I would know some wild fruits, but the wild fruits here are completely different from those in my hometown, and I wouldn't know them either." Su Shi also smiled bitterly at this time.

After hearing Su Shi's words, Zhao Yan immediately gave no hope for the wild fruit. Yelu Si is a woman and a princess of the Liao Kingdom. She definitely doesn't know how to find food in the wild. In addition, survival in the wild is not as simple as most people imagine. Just looking for food is a big problem. When you are not sure whether a food can be eaten, it is best not to try it randomly. Maybe this food will not kill people, but if it causes diarrhea or something, it will definitely be unbearable.

However, what Zhao Yan never expected was that Yelu Si walked quickly to a cluster of low plants, then picked many purple-black small fruits from it, which were only bigger than soybeans, and then turned to Zhao Yan and Su Shi and said, "I'm not sure about other wild fruits, but this small fruit is called purple eggplant, and it tastes sour and sweet. When my father took us to hunt, I saw that many animals like to eat this small fruit, and people can eat it. I have eaten a lot before."

Zhao Yan did not expect that Yelu Si, who was the least hopeful, was more useful than the two of them. He was also very surprised at the moment. He immediately searched for this small fruit called purple eggplant with Su Shi. However, although there were many such plants, they did not grow many of them and were too small. In the end, Zhao Yan and the others found not much, and they could only temporarily suppress their hunger when they ate them.

"When you walk, you pay attention to the surrounding situation. It is best to find a place with water. If there is water, there will be animals. Maybe we can catch some prey." Zhao Yan said again at this time. People can last for more than ten days without eating, but if they don't drink water, they may not be able to persist for three or four days. So it is best to find a water source now. Although there may be beasts appearing at the water source, they are more likely to encounter some prey, and it is easier to capture some by relying on the terrain by the water.

However, Zhao Yan and the others were obviously not lucky. The three of them walked in the forest until dark until they were not able to find a source of water. At this time, the three of them were tired, hungry and thirsty. Fortunately, Yelu Si collected some edible wild fruits along the way. Although they could not eat enough and the taste was not very good, they could finally replenish some physical strength.

That night, Zhao Yan and his friends found a small leeward slope to raise a fire, and then the three of them took turns to watch. On the one hand, they kept the fire uninterrupted, and on the other hand, there were many animals in this forest, and there were probably some beasts. Zhao Yan didn't want to be taken away by some beasts while sleeping.

Zhao Yan was in front today, so he consumed the most physical strength. Therefore, Yelu Si and Su Shi took the initiative to guard the two posts behind, so that Zhao Yan could have a good rest after guarding the first shift. Zhao Yan did not object to this. So after eating wild fruits, Su Shi and Yelu Si lie on both sides of the fire and sleep, while Zhao Yan sat by the fire and guarded.

However, just as Su Shi's snoring sounded, Yelu Si suddenly opened her eyes, turned her head and looked at Zhao Yan motionlessly.

Zhao Yan also found that Yelu Si was not asleep at this time, and immediately smiled and said, "Why, can't you sleep?"

"Well, I have something I want to tell you!" Yelu Si sat up at this time, and looked at Zhao Yan sincerely and said.

Zhao Yan immediately guessed something when he heard this, and said with a headache: "You don't want to talk about Zhang Renxian's incident, right? That's just a side statement from Zhang Renxian, and there is no evidence..."

Before Zhao Yan could finish his words, Yelu Si shook his head gently and said, "What I want to say is not this matter, but something I want to ask the prince!" (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!

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