When Yu Wenhan returned to the room, a long-lost warmth filled his heart. He was born a concubine, and his mother and concubine died young. In a palace that pays attention to one's origin and background, he has always been ignored. Yang Qingyuan has been reading with him since he was a child, and he is a brother who helps each other hand in hand; his cousin Yu Wenxi is his warmest companion. This trip of thousands of miles to the desert was partly because of someone else's orders, and because last year I learned that Yu Wenxi might still be alive, so I had been leaving the palace to look for him.
Yang Qingyuan went out and dismounted, returned to the room, looked at Yu Wenhan standing at the window, and said: "Prince Ping, these two people should be both women. Judging from their speech and behavior, they should have some background in the desert."
Yu Wenhan was a little surprised, but after thinking about it carefully, it made sense: "It's safer for women to disguise themselves when going out, so let's not expose it. Qingyun, do you think they have seen Xi'er?"
"Prince Ping, we all hope that Xi'er is alive, but do you know what it means if they also know that Xi'er is still alive?" Yang Qingyuan replied with rare excitement.
"Does it mean that your father, Mr. Yang Deshou, the current chief minister of the imperial court, is going to uncover the conspiracy case from eight years ago?" Yu Wenhan retorted.
Qingyun said calmly: "My father is only in his position and has no choice but to do so under the orders of the current emperor."
Yu Wenhan's eyes dimmed, he turned to look at the sky a foot outside the window, and said slowly: "Then what is the meaning of living? Is it the loneliness on opposite sides of the world, or the lingering darkness? The oath we once made to Xi'er, I don't have it for a moment. Forgot. Why can’t we just do what we want?”
"I believe that Xi'er knows the meaning of life. She is so smart. She must know how to live well. You and I have a mission to go to the desert this time. Although the arrangements have been carefully made, the court has many eyes and ears. I don't want to go looking for it because of us. Xi'er, let her be in danger again." Qingyun paused, and then said: "Eight years have passed, and we know that she is still alive. Isn't this the best news? Let her live well, wouldn't it be better? ? Those vows, I hope to be born in an ordinary family in the next life, I will fulfill them one by one. "
"I just want to see her, even if she doesn't know it. Qingyuan, you want to see her too, right?" Yu Wenhan looked at Qingyuan firmly and said.
Yang Qingyun understood Prince Ping's good intentions. Why didn't he want to meet Yu Wenxi? But his father's warning to him was still vivid in his mind. Qingyun said: "Prince Ping, I want to protect your safety now. I promised to Xi." I want to protect you. I can't do everything!" Qingyun's voice was choked and she sighed, "Prince Ping, you have to rest for a while, we have to be on our way in the afternoon. We will rest one night at the Desert Station, tomorrow night It is estimated that we can reach the Yuezhi tribe. If Xi'er is still alive, I hope she will never be discovered. But wherever you go and whatever you do, I will accompany you."
Yang Qingyuan was lying on the bed, taking out a round "Cloud Pattern" jade pendant from her arms, stroking it with her fingers, feeling sour. This jade pendant was given to him by Yu Wenxi, and he had promised to give her a gift. Unfortunately, before he could cash it in, Yu Wenxi became a fugitive and jumped off a cliff when he was captured. His father, Yang Deshou, was the presiding judge of the case and warned Yang Qingyuan: "Don't pry, stay as far away as possible. If Yu Wenxi is still alive, she will be worse off than dead."
Last year, Yu Wenhan had the opportunity to secretly visit Yu Wenhua, and Yu Wenhua told him that "Xie'er is still alive." Since then, Yu Wenhan has been secretly inquiring about Xi'er's whereabouts. As for myself, I clearly miss her dearly, but remembering my father's warnings, I woke up from my dreams several times.
In another room, the two of them took a nap. Yun Chuan suddenly sat up from the bed and said, "No, no, the more I think about it, the more something is wrong. Isn't the talk of treasures at the Yunshi Conference nonsense? Why are you still making such a fuss? A man's life was lost, and a badge of elite cavalry appeared, do we have to go back and take a look?"
Yun Xi had actually woken up a long time ago. She also sat up and nodded: "I also think we should go back. This matter is very suspicious. And my two brothers are also planning to go now, so I am also very worried."
Yun Chuan held Yun Xi's hand and said, "Then we will go back with your brothers in a moment. After the test just now, I can see clearly that they care about you very much, but considering your safety, they I dare not look for you rashly and openly. So don’t be disappointed. If you think about it from another perspective, we can be very good friends, and maybe we can go to the capital to find them in the future. This will be safe and free for you, isn’t it? Isn’t it better?”
Yun Xi smiled and said: "Yunchuan, thank you. Meeting you is the greatest luck in my life. Don't worry, in the past eight years, with your guidance, I have become less persistent in many things. This time I can follow you I am already very grateful that they met, and my identity is no longer that important to me."
After hearing this, Yun Chuan showed a bright smile on his face and said happily: "Then we will go find them soon. Do you think we should resume dressing up as girls?"
"Well, don't do it yet. It would be too dangerous if someone recognizes your identity as the princess along the way." Yun Xi said.
Yun Chuan smiled playfully, and suddenly a thought crossed his mind. He tugged on Wen Xi's clothes and asked in an embarrassed whisper: "That Yang Qingyuan, he is different from what you said before. He is stern and straight-laced. With a face."
"Brother Yang, he was really not like this when he was a child. I almost didn't recognize him. I heard from my uncle that he is now the deputy guard of the capital. When he was a child, his wish was to be a general. With his family background It shouldn't be difficult to achieve the same level of cultivation. Don't worry, he's not that difficult to get along with." Yun Xi's eyes flashed back to the smiling face of Yang Qingxuan eight years ago, and the corners of her mouth could not help but rise.
"Oh! As for your imperial brother, although he looks thin and stoic, he treats others politely, modestly and courteously. Although he is not so warm, he is still close. That Yang Qingyuan is too cold and indifferent. It's like rejecting people from thousands of miles away." Yun Chuan quickly commented on the two of them casually, fearing that Yun Xi would know his little thoughts. Without waiting for Yun Xi to answer, he immediately yawned and said, "It's still early now. I'll sleep for a while, and I have to rush on my way soon. Oops, my play plan has been ruined again. Do you think this place is different from me?" Offended?!" After saying that, he fell down and closed his eyes.
At noon, Yun Chuan and Yun Xi had already gotten up, packed their luggage, and ordered food and drinks at the inn. When they saw Yu Wenhan and Yang Qingyu coming downstairs, Yun Chuan stood up and said hello: "Here!"
Yu Wenhan and Yang Qingyuan walked over and bowed and sat down. Yu Wenhan said: "Are you going to practice it for us?"
"What's the point of doing this? I just want to finish eating so we can go on the road together." Yun Chuan said with a wink.
Yu Wenhan and Yang Qingyuan looked at them in confusion. Yun Xi smiled and said, "We have changed our minds and plan to go back to the Yunshi Conference today to join in the fun."
"To be honest, we are Tusang people. Wasn't it because you were unreasonable before? Hey, let's not mention those things. We just happen to lead the way, and you take care of the food and have a companion. How about it?" Yunchuan continued.
"This won't delay your business, right?" Yu Wenhan was a little surprised.
"We actually just want to stay here for a few more days, but thinking about it, we can come here at any time. Besides, after we get to know you, it will be more convenient to go to the Central Plains in the future." Yunchuan explained happily.
"Well, that's no problem. You're always welcome." Yu Wenhan nodded.
"But to participate in the Yunshi Conference, you need an invitation plaque. Can you get it?" Yang Qingyuan still looked the same as before, with a face as handsome as white orchid, but without the ability to laugh. Yun Chuan could not imagine him laughing in the past. What does it look like? Is it as beautiful as the magnolia flower in bloom?
Yun Chuan couldn't help but feel funny in his heart. He was a majestic Princess Tusang. Even if there was no plaque, she could walk in openly and openly.
Yun Xi asked: "We don't have it, so do you have it?"
Yang Qingyuan said quickly: "We don't have it either. We are going to the Yuezhi tribe to find a solution."
"Then let's all go there first. I know the terrain of the desert well and the people in the desert. You will really make a profit by letting me be your guide." Yunchuan said proudly as he looked at the two of them.
Yu Wenhan signaled Qingyuan to pick up the tea cup and said, "Then let's have tea instead of wine to express our gratitude."
Yun Chuan smiled, looked at Yun Xi and said, "We treat you as friends, so there's no need to be so polite. When we go to your territory from now on, just remember to entertain us with good food and drinks."
"This is inevitable!" Yu Wenhan looked at the girl in front of him who had a personality similar to Yu Wenxi's, and felt as if a gentle breeze was blowing into his heart, refreshing and pleasant.
Yang Qingyuan thought to herself that the two desert girls in front of her were so innocent, and she didn't know that she was still wary of them. After all, if she was going to enter the territory of the desert, it was better to be careful.
The Yuezhi Tribe's Yunshi Conference will be held in four days. If we follow the normal speed, it will take three and a half days to get to the Yuezhi tribe from here. Yunchuan talked about his plan and set off soon. He would rest for a few hours at a roadside inn tonight and leave at dawn tomorrow. He would travel day and night to get there.
"Get out of the way, get out of the way!" A large carriage came out of the side door of the inn, followed by nearly half a hundred horses.
"Isn't this the little bully's battle again?" Yun Chuan said contemptuously from the side.
"Well, look, it's Wang Chengyu. I didn't expect that a team would come out in just one night." Yun Xi said.
"Abuse of private power and domineering." Yunchuan said angrily.
Yun Chuan went over to watch the fun and heard the boys leading the horses say, "Are you talking about a coincidence? The man sent by the general to lead the way died yesterday?"
"So many lives have been lost before we even reach the Yuezhi tribe!?" said another boy.
"You're stupid, we represent the imperial court. We obviously don't want the imperial court to interfere with the treasure!"
"This is a personal invitation from Tusang Khan, who dares to stop it?"
"I think Tusang wants to take the treasure to himself! This stone fell to Tusang. If you were the Khan of Tusang, would you want it?"
"You mean Tusang Khan? Then why did you invite the imperial court to participate?"
"It's such a big deal, can you hide it? Before, you claimed that the strange stone has nothing to do with the treasure. Now you see, assassination and kidnapping, don't you know that there is no 300 taels of silver in this place?"
When Yun Chuan heard these two people talking about his father, Weedon Khan, behind his back, he cursed in his heart: These villains are indeed Wang Chengyu's lackeys! My father has always advocated peace and not war, and loved his people as his own son. How could he do such a trick of shooting himself in the foot?
"Let's go. These are all nonsense and have nothing to listen to." Yun Xi pulled Yun Chuan and gestured to the three of them.
The four of them were about to ride on their horses, when suddenly a man stepped forward to stop them and asked, "Do you know the direction of the Yuezhi tribe? Our master said that anyone who can guide us will be rewarded."
Yunchuan ignored it and mounted his horse. Yunxi said to the man: "Sorry, we haven't been to the Yuezhi tribe either. We are going to ask at the inn. You can ask other people, or you can go to the inn ahead. Find a guide again.”
"If you don't know, you don't know why there is so much nonsense." The boy muttered. Upon seeing this, Yun Chuan was about to help Yun Xi, but was stopped by Yun Xi.
After saying that, Wang Chengyu led a large group of people and walked out of the inn surrounded by the master of precepts. The master of precepts was still twisting the beads as he did yesterday, unfazed by the honor and disgrace. The boy just came over and said a few words. Wang Chengyu looked at the four people in Yunchuan and said, "Then go to the inn ahead and ask more." Then he got on the carriage with disdain.
"Not even a word of thanks!" Yunchuan said angrily.
"We didn't help much in the first place!" Yang Qingyuan replied.
Yun Chuan said angrily: "As far as you can see, if you want me to point out a road leading to the dark side!" After saying "drive", he walked away, and the other three people quickly chased after him.
"Hey, Yun Xi has been in poor health since she was a child. Even if she is slow to ride a horse, why are you two grown men so slow? What a waste of two good horses." Yun Chuan stood on horseback under the tree, far away mocked.
Yang Qingyuan arrived at Yunchuan's place after a while. Without saying a word, he looked back at Yu Wenhan and Yun Xi riding over.
"Brother Yunchuan's equestrian skills are so good, what's beyond our reach?" Yu Wenhan said.
"We don't dare to compete with you. You grew up on a horse. I didn't dare to ride a horse before. It's only been a few years since I learned how to ride. How can I catch up in a short time?" Yun Xi said with a smile. .
"But I was able to ride so fast when I was a child. Yunxi, how many times have I told you that riding a horse is not a matter of time, but of communication. You have to trust each other, and then it will be willing to run hard for you." Yunchuan said .
"How to communicate?" Yu Wenhan asked curiously.
"She will tell you that words can't be expressed in words!" Yun Xi joked.
"Of course communication can only be done through perception, and horses cannot speak human words. You see, I usually chat with horses whenever I have time. I have put a lot of effort into cultivating this relationship." Yunchuan raised his eyebrows. , replied with a smile.
"It's true. We really don't have as much energy as her, so she has no choice but to talk to Maer." Yun Xi laughed.
"Okay, brother, you actually laughed at me and asked me to stop and wait for you," Yunchuan said, pretending to be angry.
Yu Wenhan was also smiling, and Yun Xi was very happy to see that her cousin's melancholy eyes had become lighter. It was beyond my wildest dreams to be able to get along with them like this again.
"How about we compete?" Yang Qingyuan said slowly at the side.
Everyone looked at Yang Qingyu in surprise. He who had always been silent actually took the initiative to challenge, which was simply unpredictable. "Okay, that's what I asked for. How do you want to compete?" Yun Chuan suddenly became energetic when he heard someone challenging his riding skills.
"How can I decide it compared to you? I am not very good at riding horses. I just have this opportunity and want to learn Tu Sang's riding skills." Yang Qingyuan explained.
"You have launched a challenge, so don't be so humble, otherwise I won't feel comfortable winning, right? Well, if I lose, I will treat you to a feast for three days when we get to Tusang; if you lose, well, you are You keep a straight face the whole time, just smile when you lose! How about it?"
I knew this girl was weird, but I didn't expect to make such a request. Yang Qingyuan remembered that Yu Wenxi also liked to make things difficult for him and Prince Ping in the past, and he had no choice but to pamper her. Now, I feel helpless, but my love has long been sealed in the past.
"Okay, it's settled!" Seeing that Yang Qingyun was silent, Yu Wenhan replied for him.
"Then let's get started! The road ahead is about ten miles to the woods, so let's try riding there!" Yunchuan decided on the route.
The two of them were ready. Yun Xi and Yu Wenhan shouted "start" from the side, and the two horses shot out like arrows from the string.
"Life in the desert really makes people open-minded. I'm really lucky to meet you and become friends." Yu Wenhan said.
"Well, the life here is indeed open-minded. We eat roasted whole lamb, drink kumis, sing shepherd's songs, and look at the stars. Sometimes we don't know what time is, and we don't know whether the years are real or fake." Yun Xi was thinking too much at the moment. Tell him your story over the past few years.
"The sand is like snow and the moon is like a hook. We don't care about the way forward or the past. Brother Qingyun and I also yearn for the desert, a pure land far away from the chaos, drinking with the sun and moon, and being with the heaven and earth." Yu Wenhan said.
"Some people say this place is deserted, but you say it's a pure land. It's always like this in the world. You always think other people's things are good." Yun Xi looked at Yu Wenhan with some distress.
"Yes, there are helpless people everywhere. The so-called pure land of happiness may be just my imagination." Yu Wenhan said slowly.
