Chen Xiaobei looked at Cui Hongyu and said seriously, "Hongyu, I've told you before. Brother Yang Zhi is fine, but I'd better stay at home with you."
After leaving Hetou Village and turning onto Guandao Road, Laldo turned to look at Feng Xiaoyue.
"Miss Xiaoyue, you will be a little wronged next."
Feng Xiaoyue nodded, "Everything depends on the gang leader's arrangement."
Raldo nodded, and then said loudly to everyone, "Everyone, please work harder and move forward at full speed. We won't be able to stop and rest until at least the third watch."
For these people, traveling thousands of miles a day and eight hundred miles at night is a normal thing, so traveling to the middle of the night is not a big problem.
Hetou Village quickly returned to calm. Liu Ce still arranged for people to carry materials down the mountain, Chen Xiaobei led people to build houses, and Chen Dayong led people to burn charcoal.
Cui Hongyu led the people and prepared the meals. Everything looked harmonious and beautiful.
But at this time in Wannian City, Fang Zheng was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.
When they met with the emperor, not only did they fail to rescue Liu Xiangnan, they even made a request to find out the source of the rumors, which was not approved.
Back in the study, Fang Zheng sat down and started sighing.
His grandson Fang Jun couldn't help but comfort him, "Grandpa, everything is destined to happen. Maybe Mr. Liu Hou will suffer this disaster."
Fang Zheng waved his hand, "Well, things are not that simple. I think the emperor actually understands very well. He must know that none of this is true."
After hearing what he said, Fang Jun was also stunned, "No way, grandpa, you said the emperor knew it was a rumor, but why did he still lock up Mr. Liu?"
Fang Zheng's eyes became a little complicated, "When I went to see the emperor, I could see that his movements were slow, his eyes were dull, and his energy was not as good as before."
"It seems that the incident involving Imperial Master Sun Yuliang has had a great impact on him. I guess the emperor is probably going to abdicate the throne."
Fang Jun was even more surprised when he heard this, "But as the prince ascends the throne, doesn't he need the assistance of Lord Liu Hou more? With veterans like you here..."
Fang Zheng waved his hand, "No, you said it the other way around. On the contrary, Liu Xiangnan has a very high prestige in the army. Anyone else would be worried. It was just right to take this opportunity to capture Liu Xiangnan. This is reasonable and also for The crown prince’s accession to the throne has cleared the way.”
Having said this, he looked at his grandson and said, "After Liu Xiangnan is captured, I'm afraid it will be our turn next."
"I hope the emperor can be lenient and let me wait until the person who deserves it can fulfill my wish."
Fang Jun looked at his grandfather, his eyes even more surprised.
"Grandpa, can your wish still come true? Whether Lord Feng's daughter can survive or not is unknown."
Fang Zheng raised his hand, shook it slightly, and said firmly, "Ji Ren Tianxiang, I believe Xiaoyue must still be alive, but I'm just worried that Feng Xiaoyue won't receive a letter from his father."
After saying this, he slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked outside.
There is a tree outside the window, the leaves have almost fallen, the sun shines through, and mottled shadows fall on the window.
A gust of wind blew by, the branches trembled slightly, and the shadows, bright or dark, dangled in front of the old prime minister's eyes.
After pondering for a long time, he slowly turned to look at Fang Jun again, "No matter how many people you send out to inquire, I think if Xiaoyue can receive the letter, she should come to the capital in the next few days."
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Time flies, two days pass in the blink of an eye, this evening.
Laldo Yang Zhi and others had already led Feng Xiaoyue into Wannian City. Everyone became excited looking at the majestic capital city in the dusk.
"Brothers, Wannian City is just ahead of us. Hurry there and have a good rest tonight, where you can drink wine and eat meat."
While shouting, Lardo waved the riding crop twice again.
Seeing the capital city right in front of her, Feng Xiaoyue had mixed feelings in her heart. She burst into tears and secretly prayed, "Dad, you must hold on. Your daughter will be able to see the Prime Minister tomorrow."
The horses raced faster, and soon everyone rushed into Wannian City.
After entering the city, under the leadership of Laldo, everyone went straight to the big market.
It was getting dark, so all the stalls in the market were naturally gone. Even the shops along the street, except for a few wine shops with people coming and going in front of them, were very lively, and most of them had begun to close.
Laldo led everyone through the market and headed straight to the horse market in the southwest corner.
In the innermost part of the Cow Horse Market is a spacious courtyard.
There is a big flag hanging at the door with only one word on it, "Pull"
This is the business that Raldo said his brother Ramu opened.
At the entrance of the courtyard, a man in brocade clothes was pacing back and forth anxiously.
Hearing the sound of horse hooves, the man's eyes flashed with hope.
After looking carefully, he saw that it was Laldo who was coming. The man ran forward, waving and shouting, "Brother, big brother."
Laldo jumped off his horse at the shout. He opened his arms and said, "Lamu, I can see you."
The two brothers hugged each other tightly and patted each other's shoulders affectionately.
After a long time, the two looked at each other and laughed. After laughing enough, Raldo pointed to Yang Zhi and others behind him, "This is Yang Zhi, and there are others. You haven't seen them for many years, right?" .”
Lamu waved his hand and called for the man guarding the gate of the courtyard to come over and help lead the horse. Then he stepped forward to greet everyone one by one, but when he saw Feng Xiaoyue, he was stunned.
While looking at Feng Xiaoyue, he turned to look at Lardo, who is this?
Only then did Raldo come back to his senses and laughed loudly, "Ah, this is Miss Xiaoyue. I came to the city to do some business, so I followed you here."
"By the way, go to the inn in front and book a room for Miss Xiaoyue to stay."
Feng Xiaoyue stepped forward slightly and said, "Gang Leader, actually I can just do it for one night."
Er Er smiled and waved his hand, "How can that be done? Brother Xiaobei specifically told you that if I don't take good care of you, he will blame me later."
Then he turned to look at his brother, "By the way, I have a good brother in Hetou Village named Chen Xiaobei. If he comes to the capital in the future, you can't wait any longer."
Lamu nodded cheerfully, "Don't worry, brother, your brother is my brother. I will entertain you with good wine and good food."
As he spoke, he turned to the people next to him and told the people next to him to help Feng Xiaoyue find a suitable place to live.
At this time, Prince Xiao Jingyun also arrived at a place only forty or fifty miles away from Wannian City. Liu Rumei was eager to go home and rushed ahead of the team.
Seeing his anxious look, Prince Xiao Jingyun was naturally reluctant to suggest taking a rest and told everyone that he must go back before dark.
At this time, in the palace, Xiao An was sitting behind the desk, worried and worried.
Bai Han came forward and reminded carefully, "Your Majesty, it's already dark, so you'd better go and have your meal first."
