Although your method can temporarily protect Yu Xiujun, it is not a long-term solution after all. When Yu Xiuqi secures his throne in the future, he will not have to worry about the opinions of the ministers and can kill him on any crime."
"I know, but for now, that's all we can do." Ye Fuxun thought: "However, when Yu Xiuqi is firmly established, he no longer has to worry about an idle prince, and maybe he won't kill him again.
Woolen cloth?"
Bai Yuxian shook his head, not agreeing with this statement.
The next day, Yu Xiujun moved back to the palace from the princess. As expected, Yu Xiuqi sent a group of imperial guards over and surrounded the palace tightly.
Now Ye Fuxun can finally return to Dongchen in peace and contentment.
However, as if this journey back to Dongchen would never be possible, just the day before departure, Bai Yuxian received news from the border:
The army of the Western Kingdom made a sneak attack on Jinyuguan last night, successfully captured the pass and broke into the boundary of Dongchen.
Dongchen lost more than half of the 60,000 troops guarding the pass. Guard general Sima Wei led the remaining soldiers to retreat to Qingma Pass, 800 miles away, and is now requesting support from the imperial court.
This incident happened without any warning. Before this, there was no movement of troops at all. The sudden sneak attack caught the guards of Dongchen Kingdom by surprise.
This can only be an order issued by Yu Xiuqi!
Bai Yuxian originally thought that Yu Xiuqi would not easily send troops until he was firmly on the throne, but he never expected that he would actually send troops to march eastward at this time. Therefore, when he received the news, he was both angry and shocked.
Bai Yuxian must rush back to Dongchen Border Pass immediately, but Yu Xiuqi will definitely not let him go back. The only way is to escape.
After discussing with Ye Fuxun, the two decided to escape that night.
At midnight, Ye Fuxun and Bai Yuxian quietly left the princess mansion through the back door and went straight to the west gate.
Bai Yuxian and Ye Fuxun walked in front, while Xiaobin and dozens of guards walked behind. They walked in such a deep dark night without making a sound.
Half an hour later, we finally arrived at the west gate.
There were more than a dozen soldiers guarding the city gate. When they saw someone rushing towards them, they immediately stopped them: "Who are you? Don't you know the rules of not entering or exiting the city after the city gate is closed?"
Before the soldier could finish his words, his throat was sealed by Xiaobin's sword.
Then everyone rushed forward and started fighting.
At this moment, the sound of horse hooves and chaotic footsteps came from not far away. It was the people from the patrol camp who heard the noise and came over.
Gong Yun and another guard opened the city gate, and then shouted: "My lord, you and the princess go first, your highness will take the rear!"
Xiao Bin also said to Bai Yuxian: "Your Majesty, the people from the patrol camp are here. I will escort you and the princess out of the city first!"
Bai Yuxian knew that there were too many people on the other side and could not fight them forcefully, so he led Ye Fuxun and quickly walked out of the city gate.
Xiao Bin and six other guards escorted the two masters away first, while Gong Yun and the remaining guards stayed here to deal with the patrol battalion to buy time for them to escape.
There is only one official road outside the city, which goes straight through the mountains and stretches for thousands of miles.
If they took the official road, it would be easy to be discovered and then caught up by Yu Xiuqi's people. Therefore, Bai Yuxian and others chose to take the small road. However, it was night and the surroundings were dark. It was difficult to move forward and the speed suddenly slowed down.
Come down.
After all, Ye Fuxun was a woman, and her physical strength was not as good as that of Bai Yuxian and the others. After walking for about half an hour, she started to feel a little tired, but in order not to hold back, she gritted her teeth and persisted.
Until her legs became weak and she couldn't bear it any longer. Her foot buckled on a stone. She leaned forward and almost fell down. Fortunately, Bai Yuxian beside her caught her in time.
"Ye'er, how are you?" Bai Yuxian's concerned voice came from the darkness.
Ye Fuxun calmed down and said, "I'm fine, just keep walking."
But Bai Yuxian took her hand and said, "No, let's rest where you are first and wait until daybreak before leaving. Come, find a place to sit down and rest."
Ye Fuxun knew that he was caring about her, so she said she would wait until dawn before leaving. She felt guilty in her heart. With Bai Yuxian's ability, she could escape from the Western Kingdom alone even if there was no one to escort her.
But he still had her as a burden beside him, just like a flying eagle whose wings were restrained, making it difficult for him to move forward.
"My lord, if I follow you, I will only be a burden to you and will be very detrimental to your escape. Anyway, Yu Xiuqi's target is you, not me. Why don't you leave first and leave me alone."
Bai Yuxian held Ye Fuxun's hand tightly and said anxiously: "What are you talking about? How could I leave you?"
"I'm not asking you to leave me behind, I'm just asking you to take the first step."
For Bai Yuxian, there is no difference at all. If he only cares about escaping for his own life at this time and leaves her here, what kind of man is he?
"No, I won't let you stay alone."
"Listen to me first..."
"Needless to say, I will never do this. Unless I die, I will not abandon you." Bai Yuxian said firmly.
Ye Fuxun knew that he could not persuade him anymore, so he could only give up.
An hour later, the sky gradually became brighter, and the group continued walking forward.
After passing through the mountains, we came to a small town near the capital. We originally planned to eat something in the town first, then buy dry food and horses, and then head east back to Dongchen.
Unexpectedly, the entire town was covered with wanted posters for Bai Yuxian and Ye Fuxun, and many people were watching.
Ye Fuxun and Bai Yuxian could only leave the town immediately and go to a remote place.
Ye Fuxun thought to himself that Yu Xiuqi had already issued a wanted order, and their portraits must be everywhere on the way back to Dongchen. He had to be extremely cautious and return to Dongchen as quickly as possible.
When they arrived at Mingcheng, which is adjacent to the capital, when the group was preparing to leave the city, they found that there were officers and soldiers everywhere in the city. They were searching the crowd with portraits.
There were heavy guards at the gate of the city, and everyone leaving the city had to undergo strict inspection before being allowed out.
Ye Fuxun knew that the only way to leave was to forcefully break through the city gate, but in that case, his whereabouts would be exposed.
Originally, with the abilities of Bai Yuxian, Xiao Bin and Qing Yu, it was not difficult to escape the pursuers, but with her as a burden, the escape suddenly became difficult.
Ye Fuxun thought for a long time and silently made a decision.
She then called Qingyu over and said a few words in her ear.
Qingyu looked at her in shock and whispered: "Princess, do you really want to do this? Your Majesty..."
"We can't let the prince know, there is no other way now, I have to do this, otherwise none of us can escape!" Ye Fuxun said softly: "Yu Xiuqi's purpose is to kill the prince, do you want to watch him?