Just as Xiaoqing led people to the Dragon King River, Tian Wen also led people to search near the Dragon King River.
After inspecting it carefully, Mahan pointed to the path next to him and said, "Look, there are traces of walking along the river here."
Tian Wen nodded, "If that's the case, it means there are people on the other side of the river and they can't get across."
Ma Han also agreed with Tian Wen's inference.
"Then let's follow this trail and see if we can find anything."
Tian Wen shook his head, "You see, this trail only goes and never comes back. With Master Lianhua's skills, crossing such a river is not difficult as long as there are no ambushes."
Mahan's eyes immediately lit up, "Brother Tian, you mean that they may have escaped danger."
Tian Wen nodded, "Yes, he should be out of danger."
"Then what should we do? Should we go back? Or go forward?"
Tian Wen chose a slightly higher place and stood up to look around.
"If it takes at least three days to go back, why don't we go forward along the river."
The sun was setting in the west, and the transportation of supplies to the mountain came to an end. After their unremitting efforts to transport them, the remaining supplies were not too much.
Chen Xiaobei asked Chen Dayong, Chen Daqiang, Chen Sanliang and other six people to stay, and called Chen Xiaobo, Chen Xiaowen and others to him, "Xiaobo Xiaowen, you two take the villagers and these remaining supplies to Centipede Ridge with Hong Kong." Yu and the others will join together."
"Remember, if you don't come out, don't send people to find out the news. I will send people to tell you if there are any developments."
Later, people from Cuijiazhuang gathered around and asked for wages. Chen Xiaobei directly handed a two hundred tael silver note to his father-in-law.
Cui Fugui grinned to the back of his head when he saw the banknote, "That's enough, that's enough. I'll buy the rest two chickens to replenish my health."
Chen Xiaobei shook his head, pulled him aside and whispered, "When you go back, take the villagers out to hide. The army will be here soon."
Cui Fugui waved his hand disapprovingly, "Hey, that's your business. I'm a farmer doing my duty. What can they do to me?"
Well, since he couldn't move, Chen Xiaobei had no choice but to give up.
At this time, Cui San from Cuijiazhuang was squinting his eyes and drinking a small drink, listening to the report of his servant.
"Seriously giving fifty bucks a day?"
The man nodded again and again, "Yes, yes, I took a trip to the mountain, only fifty people. After passing the mountain temple, and going on for more than ten miles, hey, the supplies were piled up like a hill. "
Cui San frowned, "Suddenly moving so many supplies to the mountain, the Liu family is still busy. What does this mean?"
"Third Master, that's not all. Ah Ling said that all the people in Hetou Village have fled to who knows where. All the children, elderly and women in the village have disappeared."
Cui San stood up and walked back and forth for a few steps. Suddenly he seemed to remember something, "By the way, I heard someone in Xiaojia Town yesterday saying that the imperial court will soon send a large army to our Qingniu County."
"Isn't he here for the Liu family?"
Hearing this, the man was dumbfounded, "Third Master, aren't the Liu family also high-ranking officials in the imperial court? Why did they send the army to find him?"
"Does it still need to be said? He must have committed a heinous crime. Maybe, the army will behead him when they come." When he said this, Cui San became excited, "Okay, great. , you go find a few reliable people, make sure they tell me the truth, and say that this matter has a lot to do with Chen Xiaobei, and then let the government and army take care of Chen Xiaobei."
Upon hearing this, the servant gave a thumbs up, "Third Master, you are using a knife to kill people with this move, so high, so high."
Cui Sanyi glared, "It's full of nonsense. Where did I borrow the sword? It's just that we told the officers and soldiers the truth."
At this time in Qingniu County.
Princess Zhaoning and Master Lotus Master finally met each other.
Seeing that her master was safe and sound, Princess Zhaoning was so excited that she almost shed tears.
"Master, it's good that you're fine, and my disciple can rest assured."
The Lotus Leader nodded, "Why did you come here when you weren't staying in the capital?"
"I asked Tian Wen to take people into the mountains to look for you, but there was no news, so I came here in a hurry." Princess Zhaoning said with a smile.
After the Lotus Master smiled, he looked at her seriously, "Okay, stop talking around in circles with me, tell me what exactly you are doing here."
Princess Zhaoning chuckled, "I knew I couldn't hide it from Master."
Princess Zhaoning roughly told the story about how she and the old prime minister planned to attack her brother, Prince Xiao Jingyun, and what happened in the following days.
After listening to these words, the Lotus Cult Master relaxed his frown and said, "No wonder they are busy rushing to transport supplies to the mountain. It turns out to be like this."
"Yes, Master, my brother also wrote me a letter, asking me to go up the mountain with him, saying that Zhu Meng came for us."
The Lotus Leader nodded, "I think it's also for you two. You two gave him a good excuse and opportunity."
"As a teacher, we are also responsible for this matter. We acted too hastily and should not have killed Liu Yuanwu."
"If we don't kill Liu Yuanwu, we will keep watching them fight in the dark. Now as soon as we come in, Sun Yuliang escapes."
"Master, the matter has come to an end. It's useless to talk about this. Do you think we should go into the mountains to join my brother?" Princess Zhaoning was still hesitant.
The Lotus Leader nodded without hesitation, "Of course I have to go."
“Two people working together are better than working alone.”
"In addition, the prince has been the crown prince for many years. After all, there will be some ministers following him. When he ascends to the top, he will always attract some troops."
"You can also take the opportunity to win over these officers and soldiers and use them to your advantage."
After hearing the analysis of the Lotus Leader, Princess Zhaoning showed a smile on her face.
"Okay, everything goes as you said, then we will rush to Hetou Village overnight."
At this time in Hetou Village, Liu Rumei looked anxious, but Xiao Jingyun, who was sitting in front of him, was very calm.
"Your Highness, you'd better go up the mountain first. I'll stay and deal with Zhu Meng to find out the truth first."
Xiao Jingyun waved his hand, "No hurry, no rush, they won't be able to arrive at Qingniu County until noon tomorrow, and they won't be able to get to Qingniu Mountain until dark at the earliest, so why are we leaving in a hurry."
Liu Rumei bowed here and said, "Your Highness, he is here for you. You can't go. If anything goes wrong, we have no room for recovery."
At this time, Liu Kai, who was next to him, also bowed and said, "Yes, Your Highness, you are the hope of our country, so we must not be impulsive."
Hearing this, Jamel Xiao let out a long sigh, "Okay, then everything will be done."
Liu Rumei breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Zhou Quan, "You will escort His Royal Highness into the mountain early tomorrow morning."
After the discussion, Liu Rumei walked out of the yard and turned to look at Liu Kai beside her.
