The sky is prosperous in the western realm, and the sky is prosperous in the city.
The western border is a land of loess, close to the desert, with little water and mountains, and is barren and difficult.
Kongsheng City is the last city on the edge of Tiansheng. Under the leadership of the Shi family, it has lived in harmony with its neighboring country, Yuexia Kingdom, for nearly 20 years. The people are recuperating and prospering.
The city gate is open to trade outside the territory, and the streets and markets are very lively with people coming and going.
Shi Qinghuan sat at the window on the second floor of the restaurant, looking at the city that was no longer what it once was, feeling a little emotional in his heart.
In less than seven days, Shi Qinghuan traveled day and night and finally arrived at Kongsheng City.
She once stayed here for several months, hanging out with her eldest brother in the military camp, touring the city, and even quelling many minor commotions around Kongsheng City.
But in the blink of an eye, ten years later, the city was no longer what it once was.
There are no more people as there used to be.
After finishing the tea in the cup and looking at the time, Shi Qinghuan stood up and left.
Then we arrived at an empty house.
The house was an empty house that her eldest brother once bought for her. Although it was not big, it was remote and quiet, just so that she could come and play there from time to time.
Nowadays, the house is still empty, but it is very clean. Although there is no one there, someone should come to clean it from time to time.
Shi Qinghuan had a deep look on his face, and after making up his mind, he sent out a letter.
After that, they waited in the restaurant far away in the courtyard.
She needs to know the details, the details of her eldest brother's escape.
And probably only one person knows these details best.
The lieutenant general who has followed his eldest brother since he was a child is now the general of Kongsheng City, Wu Wei.
When Shi Qinghuan came to the border town, Wu Shao and Wu Wei mingled together.
The eldest brother was busy with official duties, so he always asked Wu Wei to accompany Shi Qinghuan around.
At that time, Wuwei was only in his prime. He was young and energetic, and he and Shi Qinghuan had similar personalities. After getting along with each other, they could be regarded as close friends.
Shi Qinghuan was trustworthy as a person, but if a lot of things would change in ten years, Shi Qinghuan would not doubt it. After all, he had seen too many betrayals.
Therefore, she sent the letter first, directly in the name of Shi Qinghuan.
After that, he would stay in the restaurant. If it was not the same as before in the afternoon, he would come alone.
If she betrays her, she will bring people to arrest her.
She was in a restaurant, her identity and appearance were not the same as before, and she was not afraid of his actions.
Everything was in order, Shi Qinghuan sat by the window, waiting for the results.
As night fell, a fast horse galloped over and finally stopped in front of the house.
It's noon.
Wu Wei looked around cautiously and then entered the courtyard.
Shi Qinghuan waited for a long time, and after confirming that only Wu Wei was alone, he detoured through the back door and entered the courtyard.
From a distance, Shi Qinghuan saw Wu Wei waiting anxiously in the front hall. He was already thirty years old and much more mature than before.
"Qinghefang is no longer here. I wonder if the five-spice pure brew can still be drunk?"
As soon as these words came out, Wu Wei paused and turned around excitedly.
Qinghefang's five-spice pure brew was Shi Qinghuan's and his favorite drink ten years ago.
This wine is not outstanding among the public, but they all like it.
Wu Wei looked at the figure walking slowly not far away, dressed in men's clothing and wearing a veil, but the atmosphere and feeling were the same as before.
"Miss Shi Er?"
Shi Qinghuan did not respond, but continued, "Five-spice pure brew mixed with some clove powder is a masterpiece."
This is their unique way of drinking, and probably only the two of them know it in this world.
Therefore, after hearing this, Wu Wei immediately confirmed Shi Qinghuan's identity.
He walked forward quickly, his eyes full of excitement, "Are you still alive?"
Shi Qinghuan took a step back and stood in the shadows.
"General Wu, please don't come forward again. I am a dead sinner. I don't want to implicate you."
"What are you talking about? We all know in our hearts that the Protectorate has been wronged for ten years. It's a pity that General Shi made us swear a death oath to protect the border town and never interfere in the affairs of the court. Otherwise, we will definitely I want to go to Beijing to seek an explanation from the Protectorate, and also..."
Wu Wei's eyes were red, "We all thought that there were no survivors in the Duke Protector's Mansion... I didn't expect that you are still alive, but it has been ten years. Since you are still alive, why did you come to me now?"
Wu Wei spoke sincerely, and Shi Qinghuan felt the long-lost warmth.
The entire Shi Jiajun was like family to her.
She drank wine and danced with them at the bonfire under the moon, and also fought side by side in the turmoil.
All these are her indelible memories.
During the Zhengyang Rebellion, Xu Cheng Yangfeng was still concerned about the safety of the border towns and disposed of the Protectorate Palace, but left Shi Jiajun behind.
Shi Qinghuan felt sad in his heart, "Are you... all okay?"
"We are all fine, how about you? How did you get here alone for so many years?"
Wu Wei wanted to step forward, but after hesitating for a moment, he stepped back and looked at her eagerly, "Don't worry, since you are still alive, you can stay here with peace of mind. This time, it doesn't matter whether he is Cheng Yangfeng or the Holy Emperor, no one else." I want to hurt you even more, otherwise, our whole Shi family army will not be able to serve as Tiansheng soldiers."
"Wu Wei, it doesn't have to be like this, I'm fine."
Wu Wei's words instantly brought tears to Wu Wei's eyes.
This was the name she used to call him. It seemed casual, but now it sounded extremely warm and familiar.
Shi Qinghuan didn't have time to reminisce about the past and went straight to the topic.
"Wu Wei, I'm here because I want to ask you something."
"Do you want to ask about the general?"
"Yes, I got news that my eldest brother was not beheaded, but escaped?"
"How did you learn about this? Does anyone else know?"
It seems true.
Wu Wei was so nervous, which confirmed what Shi Qinghuan was thinking.
Shi Qinghuan quickly explained, "It's Wei Qi, but don't worry, he is dead, and I am the only one who knows about this."
"That's good."
"Do you know where brother is?"
Wu Wei sighed, "I don't know."
"What was the situation back then? Since my eldest brother is still alive, why has he not been seen for ten years?"
"This incident was also an accident. We in the army worked together to rescue the general and sent him out of the military camp. He was not discovered by others, so we only sent two people to escort him. Everything was going well, but we never expected that a natural disaster would happen."
"A natural disaster?"
Shi Qinghuan suddenly remembered the files he had read before, "The sandstorm ten years ago?"
"Yes, that sandstorm was the largest in recent decades. Our entire Kongsheng City was almost destroyed, and many people died, not to mention the villages and towns outside the city. At that time, the general was there Outside, we haven’t heard from the general since then.”
Hearing this, Shi Qinghuan's figure swayed, and the tree trunk supported on one side was able to stabilize.
My heart was beating fast.
Could it be that eldest brother...
Shi Qinghuan couldn't believe it, and Wu Wei quickly said, "Don't worry now. Over the years afterwards, I have been sending people out to search, but they have never been able to find the general's body. I think he may still be alive, but I don't know where he went." There may have been some changes, so there has been no news.”
Shi Qinghuan took a deep breath, his eyes determined.
No matter what, she was going to find it.
Whether dead or alive, she must find it.
"You just said, outside the city, where is the route you will take to send your eldest brother away?"
"Everyone in Tiansheng is Cheng Yangfeng's spy, and the general can't escape at all, so we sent him out of the border town."
"Beyond the border town, could it be..."
"That's right, it's Sifang City."
