It's getting dark very quickly.
Although he knew it would get dark soon, so he rode at high speed, and the snow that was blown onto his face by the wind was like a knife cutting through it, but Shang Ruyi still didn't expect that it would get dark so fast.
The dark clouds that had not dispersed all day seemed to have been summoned by something at this time. They all accumulated above their heads, completely covering the entire sky. Soon, the surroundings were so dark that they could not see their fingers. Jiang Kesheng could only A few people were able to light torches to light up the road ahead and around them, but in this way, their forward speed had to slow down a bit.
It's already the beginning of time.
They passed through their own Zhuangzi an hour ago, and based on the distance, it would take more than an hour to reach Luoyang.
The closer they got to Luoyang, the heavier everyone's mood became, and the expressions on their faces became more solemn.
Finally, at a corner, Jiang Kesheng rode up to Shang Ruyi's side and said in a deep voice, "Young lady, we can't go any further."
Shang Ruyi frowned and looked at him, but the horse still sat down without stopping.
"Why?"
"According to our previous estimates, today is the day when Liang Shide attacks Luoyang. Although we are taking a small road and can avoid their route, the closer we get to Luoyang, the greater our chance of encountering them."
Countless people were holding torches high and walking in the wind and snow, but just like before, the flames were blown by the wind and almost shrunk into a cluster. They could only illuminate a square inch of distance, so they couldn't see clearly who the other party was. Who could only vaguely recognize that it was at least a team of nearly a thousand people, with rolling horses' hooves and a sound like thunder, galloping towards them.
Shang Ruyi raised his head again and looked ahead.
"ah?"
I saw a lot of fire ahead.
Shang Ruyi's heart twitched and he subconsciously tightened the reins.
She hesitated for a moment and said, "But Fengchen is still in front."
Her vision was blurred by the wind, snow and tears, and she gradually became unclear. She could only squint her eyes slightly. But at this moment, Jiang Kesheng, who was following her, gasped and said in a deep voice: "That's not right. , not the Second Young Master!"
After thinking for a long time, she finally said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
"..."
"Hurry, lead the horse!"
Shang Ruyi agreed, so they led the people forward. Soon they reached the foot of the slope. After tying the horse, Jiang Kesheng immediately asked someone to light a fire to keep her warm.
"Who are they?"
Seeing that everyone around her was in chaos, Shang Ruyi calmed down. She grabbed Tusheer who was hugging her in panic with one hand, and held Jiang Kesheng's arm with the other hand. She looked up at the people surrounding them. , these people are all strong, wearing uniform brown clothes with yellow collars, but no armor, but their movements are very uniform, they are obviously soldiers who have undergone strict training.
The galloping speed of the horse immediately slowed down, and the people and horses behind them also slowed down. The surrounding torches illuminated the expressions on the faces of the two people, and also illuminated the solemnity in Shang Ruyi's eyes.
Jiang Kesheng said: "But madam, if we really collide, our few troops will not be able to help the second young master."
….
Liang Shide's men and horses have such a shape?
Shang Ruyi felt flustered and sober for a moment, as if she had noticed something, but the rolling horseshoes around her and the loud shouts from those people kept interrupting her thoughts.
Shang Ruyi frowned and said, "But I... I'm worried about him. He doesn't have many soldiers, but Liang Shide has led an army of 100,000 to come. If we bump into him, I'm afraid he will be in danger."
"Based on my subordinates' understanding of the Second Young Master, he is not a reckless person, and he will never do anything useless. As long as he wants to leave, Liang Shide's people will not be able to stop him. But if he comes, If the young lady is in danger, then it will be really troublesome."
Jiang Kesheng nodded, took another look around, and then pointed to a dirt slope in front: "Let's go there, it's leeward and the view is wider.
. "
Hearing what he said, Shang Ruyi finally reined in the reins and stopped the horse beneath him.
Those people are getting closer and closer.
These people had swords in their hands, but they did not rush to attack them immediately. Instead, they were looking at them, as if they were identifying them.
Jiang Kesheng said: "Since the second young master has made an agreement with the young lady, as long as we wait here, we should be able to wait until he comes."
Jiang Kesheng hurriedly raised his arms and waved to the people behind him, and everyone stopped. Shang Ruyi heard clearly, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Of course, Dongdu cannot be seen from this place. Even the violent storm and snow made it impossible for her to see the scenery ten steps away. The more her sight was blocked, the deeper the shadow in her heart became, almost making her breathless. .
The people in front had obviously discovered their presence, and immediately shouted and rushed towards them. The sound of wind and horse hooves were mixed with the sharp sound of swords being unsheathed. In an instant, those people had rushed around them and swept them away. This team of people is surrounded!
"Young lady, be careful!"
Shang Ruyi felt happy and hurriedly ran up the slope and looked forward.
Liang Shide’s army! ?
Shang Ruyi couldn't believe it. If they hadn't avoided Liang Shide's men, how could they-
"Miss!"
"Don't create any complications, we just--"
Shang Ruyi was startled. Jiang Kesheng frowned and looked ahead. Suddenly, his eyes widened.
Is it Yu Wenye?
Shang Ruyi's heart jumped involuntarily and she opened her eyes wide. Even the cold snowflakes blew into her eyes and stung her to the point of tears, but she still opened her eyes expectantly.
Obviously, they all had lingering fears about returning to the Eastern Capital, which might have been caught in the flames of war.
"We don't have enough manpower. Once we get caught up in the war, everyone here will die!"
"That, it seems - is Liang Shide's person!"
After a while, someone said: "It seems not."
She could only say in a deep voice: "Don't move yet, let's see what they want to do!"
Just behind them, on the other side of the slope, there was a heavy and rapid sound of horse hooves in the wind and snow. It was obvious that a large group of people were galloping towards them. The hurricane stirred up by these people swept up the flying snow in the air. Everything became more messy.
But while those people were still collecting firewood, they suddenly felt a slight tremor on the ground.
"..."
"Hurry and report!"
Then, they saw someone turning their horses and running back. The sound of horse hooves gradually faded away in the wind and snow, but after a while, the sound of horse hooves sounded again, and more people were brought, surrounding them. The team was divided into two columns, and a horseman came out from the middle and looked down at them.
Shang Ruyi also raised his head in the snow and looked at the person who was leaning towards them.
The moment their eyes met, Shang Ruyi almost choked.
(End of chapter)
Leng Qingshan
