Early the next morning, the heavy sound of armor woke up the sleeping people, and people were jumping up and down the Zuiyue Tower. Fang Zilan casually put on a fox cloak and walked out, leaning against the railing, looking coldly at the soldiers below who were surrounding the guys - they were from the Jiangnan Camp.
There were many people leaning around upstairs, most of them watching the excitement at a loss. It wasn't until the strong-armed commander downstairs yelled "Search" that they got a clue and began to discuss in a low voice.
Fang Zilan yawned while listening. Some people guessed that the dignitaries in Zuiyue Tower had lost some rare objects, others guessed that the daughter of a certain family had gone missing, but in short, no one guessed that the emperor of the day was lost.
It seems that the news was blocked very well, and not even a bit of news was leaked. However, in this case, Li Shengxuan's guess may not be tenable. If there was something detailed in the Jiangnan Camp, the news would have spread a lot.
Or is it that Sezuo's rank is not high enough to know the news of Takako's disappearance that day?
No, if you can collude with mountain bandits, betray military intelligence, and cause the capital to retreat steadily, your rank will never be low...
"Why can't you go up?" Awan's voice suddenly sounded. Fang Zilan looked over and saw that she and Mingxiang were stopped by the soldiers guarding the stairs.
"We are conducting a search under military orders, and the rest are retreating." The sound of the soldiers was like a loud bell, which caused silence and silence all around.
However, Awan has been following Fang Zilan in the army since the northern border. He is not afraid at all. "Master, you have your military orders, and I also have my master. Please make it convenient for you. I just need to take a look to confirm my master." …”
"The military order is like a mountain, how can I allow you to mess around?" The soldier glared angrily, and when he saw this, Fang Zilan came quickly, "Awan, Mingxiang, I'm fine."
Hearing the sound, the soldier looked back at Fang Zilan and said in a formal manner: "Are you the master? Have you registered at Zuiyue Tower? How many servants are there in total?"
Fang Zilan nodded slightly and said, "Yes, I am the master. I am registered in Zuiyue Tower and have four servants in total."
"Four people?" the soldier frowned, "Where are the other two?"
"Well..." Fang Zilan looked around, and then asked Awan and Mingxiang: "Where did Ah Da and Ah Er go? Why didn't they come with you?"
Ah Da Ah Er refers to Li Shengxuan and Xia Houzhang. When they changed their names while concealing their identities, they were not satisfied with the choices they made. Fang Zilan thought they were too picky and deliberately chose the two most ordinary names. On a corresponding document.
At this point, there was no room for regret. Li Shengxuan and Xia Houzhang could only accept it. However, the name and their easy-going appearance had indeed become the best protection. No one paid attention to it along the way, and no one became suspicious.
However, if it were placed under the sharp eyes of the soldiers in the Jiangnan camp, I'm afraid they might not be able to get away with it.
Awan and Mingxiang also knew this, so they hesitated and answered questions incorrectly. Fang Zilan frowned and pretended to be surprised: "What are you talking about? Ada and Aer are not in the building. Could it be that they went to buy sesame cakes?"
"It's not sesame cakes, it's some kind of flower cake." Awan cooperated with a distressed look, "They spoke too fast, I didn't even hear clearly, what kind of flower cake is it..."
"Why don't you buy flower cakes in Zuiyue Tower? Do you have to go out to buy them?" Fang Zilan deliberately raised her voice. Ah Shi downstairs understood. He waited at the door for Li Shengxuan and Xia Houzhang who were hurried back upstairs and gave them one. Flower cake.
Li Shengxuan didn't understand why at first, but he still let Xia Houzhang take over the steaming flower cake. It wasn't until the two of them came to the stalemate in front of Fang Zilan and the soldiers that he completely understood, "Master..."
Fang Zilan said coldly: "You still know how to come back?"
Fang Zilan protected Zhou Lang. She was sweating profusely and her face was stained with blood. She was half-kneeling on the ground. Her elbow was so weak that she could hardly hold the sword, but she still used her last bit of strength to hold the sword in front of her. .
"Sister, if you surrender now, I will spare your life." Mu Chuji's joking voice came from afar, as cynical as ever.
"That's not necessary." Fang Zilan gritted her teeth and suddenly separated the sword in front of her, but she fell to the ground involuntarily. Zhou Lang dragged her to avoid one knife attack, but more swords hit her head and face, heading straight towards the two of them.
Fang Zilan looked up, and the dazzling silver light became more and more dazzling in the sun. She narrowed her eyes slightly and thought, is this really going to kill her?
The next moment, a strong wind overturned the knife closest to her. When she looked closely, she realized that the knife holder had been shot through by an arrow and nailed to the ground.
The other Miluo soldiers who were besieging Fang Zilan were stunned when they saw this, but in the blink of an eye, several of them were killed on the ground, and the remaining people quickly dispersed.
Fang Zilan took the opportunity to stand up, swung the plum sword in his hand, and stabbed to death the Miluo soldier closest to Zhou Lang.
Seeing that Zhou Lang was still alive, Fang Zilan breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and saw a man riding a tall horse, waving a scimitar in his hand, and said casually: "Master Fang, it's rare to see you. So embarrassed." There was no hint of ridicule in his tone, but a hint of concern.
It's Wei Subaru! Fang Zilan let out a long sigh of relief, being saved.
"Master Wei, thank you." Fang Zilan pointed her sword at the ground, and she and Zhou Lang helped each other stand up.
Wei Subaru stood in front of them, chuckled and said, "If Mr. Fang wants to express his gratitude, you might as well say it to Your Majesty personally."
Hearing this, Fang Zilan was stunned for a moment, and then he saw the soldiers not far away holding the dragon flag high. Behind him, among the thousands of troops, the leader of the man was wearing a black gold armor, as cold and dazzling as when he first saw him.
For the rest of his life, Fang Zilan felt that everything in front of him seemed like an unreal illusion. She never thought that Li Shengxuan would lead the expedition in person.
"Master Fang, why are you so stunned?" Wei Subaru casually killed a Miluo soldier in front of Fang Zilan and asked, "Do you still have the strength?"
Fang Zilan didn't dare to exaggerate, and immediately touched the powder in her sleeve calmly. Fortunately, there was still some left, and she should be able to last for a while, so she said to Wei Subaru: "It's okay to protect yourself, Sir Wei, don't worry."
Wei Subaru nodded slightly, then turned his horse to the other side, heading straight in the direction of Mu Chuji.
Seeing Murong Xun's order to withdraw his troops, Mu Chuji was unwilling to do so, but he did not dare to disobey the military order due to the general trend, so he had to retreat quickly under the protection of everyone.
Fang Zilan sheathed her sword, and suddenly a heartbreaking pain surged over her. She was confused and screamed secretly, it was the poison that had taken hold.
"Master Fang!" Zhou Lang supported her body, but saw her vomiting a mouthful of blood and fainting.
