Time passed little by little, and the sun moved inch by inch towards the center of the sky, but Xia Xun was still nowhere to be seen. Su Ying lingered on the shore, her heart gradually lifted, and sweat began to form on her forehead...
"Miss Su, we should start our journey. Time is urgent. Once the imperial court orders the river to be sealed off ahead of others, the barriers Yang Baihu gave us will no longer work!"
Zhu Gaoxu couldn't help it, looked at the sun rising higher and higher, stood on the bow of the boat and shouted to Su Ying.
Su Ying stopped, turned around, and said stiffly: "No, Yang Xu hasn't arrived yet!"
Zhu Gaosui also stepped out, holding on to the side of the ship and said: "It's already this hour, and Yang Baihu hasn't arrived yet, so I'm afraid the situation is in danger. Miss Su, let's set sail immediately. As long as you send us out safely,
I, Prince Yan, will never break the terms I promised you!"
Su Ying's face turned cold and she said in a cold voice: "No way! The ship can't sail without Yang Xu!"
"you……"
After being fed two pots of tea, Zhu Gaochi finally regained his composure and was helped out by someone: "Gao Xu! Gao Sui! Stop talking!"
Although Zhu Gaochi is fat, when he becomes serious, his eyes are bright and he has a sense of majesty: "The three of us brothers can escape from danger, thanks to Master Yang's help. Now that we are out of danger, Master Yang is still uncertain about his life or death. If we set sail like this,
Doesn’t it cut off Mr. Yang’s only escape route? I, a member of the Yan family, have always had a clear distinction between grudges and grudges! We have never been greedy for life and afraid of death! As for love and righteousness, we all have to wait!"
Zhu Gaoxu explained helplessly: "Brother, it's not that we are greedy for life and afraid of death. It's because he hasn't come yet at this moment. It's obvious that he can't escape or even be killed. Let's leave, stay here and be useful, and we can avenge him."
Aren't you going to waste all his hard work and just stay here, waiting for the imperial troops to chase us and capture us in one fell swoop?"
Zhu Xiaopang had a serious look on his face and said in a deep voice: "There are things a man should do and things he shouldn't do! Let's wait, get off, and go!"
After continuing to wait for a long time, Xia Xun was still nowhere to be seen in the distance. The experienced old man noticed that there were fewer and fewer boats coming down from the upper reaches. Obviously, the imperial court had noticed that Prince Yan had escaped, and began to attack all the water and land routes.
Carry out comprehensive patrols and arrests on major transportation routes. Soon, people from the Inspection Department and even soldiers from the imperial court will arrive to raid all ports and ban all ships.
"Third sister, I'm afraid that Mr. Yang is really in danger. We can't wait any longer. If we wait any longer, our ship will not be able to leave, and everyone must be accounted for here!"
The person playing the role of Old Shao Gong was a veteran of Shuangyu Island’s mission. He was an old subordinate brought out by Su Ying’s father. Seeing that Xia Xun was not coming, everyone on the ship was like ants on a hot pot. Old Shao Gong was really
Unable to bear it any longer, he stepped out of the boat and said to Su Ying, whose forehead was dripping with sweat.
Su Ying bit her lip tightly and looked into the distance again, but Xia Xun was still nowhere to be seen. She took a long breath and said, "Uncle Feng, set sail immediately. You take them away, and I'll stay.
Welcome Yang Xu."
Old Shaogong said in surprise: "Third Sister, you..."
Su Ying suddenly looked back with a very stern look: "If he wants to save the person, I will help him rescue him. Uncle Feng, you take the boat away, I will leave this matter to you."
"Third sister..."
"This is a military order!"
"I...I..., obey!"
The old man stamped his feet heavily, turned back and got on the boat, shouting: "Pull the sails, lift the anchor, and set sail immediately!"
Su Ying glanced at the bow of the ship, then ran towards the vast mountains in the distance...
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Su Ying ran faster and faster, and she didn't know how far she ran under the scorching sun. She just felt that every time she took a breath, there was a burning sensation in her chest. The suffocating feeling could no longer be eliminated by breathing.
What was dancing in her mind was the image of Xia Xun's bloody corpse. After so long, Xia Xun never appeared. She also knew that the possibility of Xia Xun's survival was slim. The result of her search was that in the end,
The good ending is probably Xia Xun's corpse being abandoned in the wilderness.
Tears couldn't help but flow down. Su Ying ran all the way, tears streaming down her face. Tears and sweat blurred her face. Her face, which was originally very charming, could no longer see the charm of a beautiful young woman. She was a woodcutter.
I was passing by the path carrying firewood, and I was surprised to see this crazy woman running past me without looking back.
She was wearing a pair of straw sandals, and the soles of her feet seemed to have been worn out, with blood marks all along the way. She was used to sailing on boats and water, how had she ever traveled such a long distance on land?
She was about to run to the foot of the mountain. Su Ying didn't even know where to find Yang Xu. She stood down blankly, looking at the vast mountains and dense forests. Her eyes slowly lowered, then widened, slowly widened, a pair of
The eyes are wide open.
She suddenly shook her head and wiped the sweat and tears from the corners of her eyes. This time she could see clearly that it was him. He was riding a horse and was galloping towards her. Although he was still far away, he could not see clearly.
Although he looked like a man, Su Ying recognized him after just one glance. It was him!
Xia Xun knew that he had been delayed on the mountain for too long. He was afraid that he would not be able to catch the boat. As soon as he got on the horse, he immediately galloped over. Just after leaving the mountain col, he suddenly found a figure in front of him. Looking carefully, he saw a figure in front of him.
Only then did I realize that it was Su Ying. She had traveled such a long distance by herself just because I hadn’t gone yet!
Xia Xun's heart felt as if it had been hit hard by a heavy hammer, making his heart feel dull and heavy, as if something had been suddenly broken.
Su Ying was so excited that she wanted to run up, but once she saw Xia Xun's figure clearly, she suddenly realized that her legs were so limp that she could no longer exert any strength, as if a mermaid in the water suddenly came ashore, although she
She had a pair of legs just like human beings, slender, straight, round and toned, but she didn’t know how to step or use force at all. She only took one step and then fell limply to the ground. She could only support the ground with her hands and try to raise her head.
From the top of the knee-high weeds, I watched the man and horse galloping towards me with tears streaming down my face.
"Xi Yuyu..."
The strong horse neighed, and the man stood up. Before his front hooves touched the ground, Xia Xun flew to the ground, held Su Ying in his arms and said, "Ying'er, why are you here?"
"I...I came to find you..."
Su Ying held his arm tightly, her body trembling. After running all the way and suffering endless fear in her heart, she was afraid that this was just a dream and that as soon as she stretched out her hand, he would disappear from her eyes.
"You woman..., why don't you ride a horse?"
Looking at her swollen cheeks and sweat on her head, Xia Xun said half angrily before turning into a soft question.
Su Ying was laughing, smiling happily: "There is no horse, and I can't ride a horse."
"Come!"
Xia Xun pulled Su Ying. Su Ying wanted to stand up, but she had been running for too long. Once she stopped, her legs were sore and weak, and she couldn't exert any strength at all. When Xia Xun saw her, she simply
She picked her up from the waist, lifted her onto the horse's back and sat her down. Xia Xun pressed the horse's back, jumped up, put his feet on the stirrups, held the rein in his hand, and said, "Hold my waist."
"good!"
Su Ying was not shy, she put her hands around his waist, and pressed her hot cheek against his generous back. When she listened to the strong "boom" heartbeat of her heart coming from his body, she felt extremely at ease.
, peace, happiness, just like the feeling that her whole body is immersed in the gentle sea water.
"Ying'er, where's the boat?"
"The boats have already sailed away, and the number of boats upriver has gradually become scarce. It won't be long before the news of the imperial court locking the river will come. By then, the defense you have worked so hard to obtain will be useless. There is no other way, so I have to let them go first.
I’ll take Prince Yan and leave first.”
"Well, you're right. We should make a decisive decision. Otherwise, everyone will be intercepted. Now it's just you and me, so it's easy to escape."
Xia Xun reined in the reins and turned the horse's head. Since the boat was no longer on the riverside, if he rushed there at this time, he would be throwing himself into a trap. He had to find a place to hide first, and then find a way to get to the beach.
Su Ying didn't ask anything about Xia Xun's actions. The feeling of losing him just now made her whole body collapse. Now that she had regained it, she hugged his waist and really felt him.
Ying's heart was full of satisfaction. Whether he took her to wander to the ends of the earth or the sea, or took her to brave mountains and seas of swords and fire, she didn't bother to care about it now.
Men are trees and women are vines, as long as you are with him, you will be fine.
Xia Xun is walking to the south. There are many mountains and forests in the south, making it easy to hide. Moreover, once the Crown Prince of Yan escapes, his target must be Peiping. The imperial court will concentrate all its efforts on attacking the road to the north. Going south is currently the safest.
The reason why we didn't go east immediately was because this place was under the direct jurisdiction of Yingtian Mansion. All towns, streets and alleys were under the strict control of the imperial court. It would be more appropriate to take a roundabout way.
"Why did you come just now? I thought... I would never see you again."
Su Ying lay on Xia Xun's back and said quietly, while Xia Xun galloped lightly and said: "Something went wrong and we almost didn't escape the pursuers, but... we finally got away with it."
Xia Xun remembered Luo Kedi's stunning knife again. As soon as Luo Kedi made a move, he knew that he could not catch the knife. He had another option: retreat! But he was unable to move in the forest, so he could dodge the knife.
, can you escape the continuous attacks of the enemy like a sudden rain? If you want to survive, you can only fight to attack the enemy's weaknesses and attack the enemy's vital points.
What is the key to defeating the enemy?
"How can Jinyiwei recover?"
With just these words, the sharp blade stopped abruptly on Xia Xun's neck. If he slowed down for even a moment, his body and head would be separated.
Xia Xun broke out in a cold sweat, but did not dare to hesitate at all, and immediately continued: "Now that I have joined the Jinyi Guards, this mark will never be removed for the rest of my life. Your Excellency, you should know that my military status in the Ming Dynasty is inherited from my father's legacy from generation to generation.
It can’t be changed. Why don’t you give me a chance and give yourself a chance?”
"What do you mean?" Luo Kedi's eyes were as cold as the knife he held on Xia Xun's neck.
"If King Yan is defeated, I will still die. Why should you be anxious for a moment? If King Yan succeeds, will your saving my life be considered as leaving some firepower for Jinyiwei?"
The sun was scorching in the sky, it was already noon, the shadow was under him, and the wind blowing was warm, but when Xia Xun recalled the scene at that time, he still felt a thrilling shiver all over his body. This was the most thrilling situation he had ever experienced.
, life and death are completely controlled by others. The only thing he can do is to persuade the other person to change his mind. If he fails, he will immediately lose his head and body.
Now his head is still growing on his neck, and he succeeded, because in Luo Kedi's heart, an obsession has formed: he just wants Jin Yiwei to rise, and this has become the only meaning of his existence.
"I let you go just because I was curious about why you were so determined. This time, I was wrong! I let you go because I wanted to hear that when you were a prisoner of the imperial court, you were dragged to be beheaded.
, when I wipe out your whole family and destroy your entire clan, you will tell me that you are wrong!" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to ***(***.***
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