Zhou Quan recognized this man as Li Tuo, who was sent by the prince to Centipede Ridge to protect the princess. "Brother Li Tuo, are you okay on this mountain?"
Li Tuo sighed slightly, "Captain Zhou, I also received news from Wannian City just now and I know there is a war ahead."
"Originally, I thought this matter might have been reported incorrectly, but when I saw you appearing, I knew it was correct."
Zhou Quan nodded slightly, "Yes, the matter is urgent. His Highness the Crown Prince has already gone to the front line. Alas, I really want to persuade Her Highness the Princess to return to Wannian City, but I really can't say these words."
Li Tuo nodded, "I just want to tell you this. In fact, Her Royal Highness is still anxious."
"Originally, the princess was going to open a restaurant and shop in Xiaojia Town, but after you went to see the princess yesterday, she came back in a hurry and ordered people to pack their bags and get ready for departure."
This was a bit unexpected for Zhou Quan, and his eyes were full of surprise, "Oh, really? Your Highness the Princess really has this idea?"
After saying that, Zhou Quan smiled. He suddenly understood why the princess asked him to use some means to clear Liu Rumei. It turned out that the princess was actually thinking about the front line.
Thinking of this, Zhou Quan sighed, "I thought the princess was still a child, but now it seems that she has indeed grown up a lot after staying outside for a while."
After speaking, he turned to Li Tuo and said, "You must take good care of the princess. If you have anything to do, send a message to Wannian City in a timely manner and someone will forward it to His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Captain Zhou, I think the princess will go to the front line in a few days, but I'm afraid you have to hurry up. If you can't persuade Liu Rumei, have you thought about what to do next?"
After hearing Li Tuo's question, Zhou Quan fell silent for a moment. Yes, if he couldn't persuade Liu Rumei, he would not be able to complete the task assigned by the prince.
When he thought of this, Zhou Quan immediately frowned.
"Oh, don't mention it. I don't know what to do. If you really can't ask for help, then I have no choice but to go back and resume my life. One more person on the front line always adds more strength."
Li Tuo also let out a long sigh after hearing this, "Hey, if I had known today, why would I do it in the first place?"
"I'm afraid that people have already turned against them..."
Zhou Quan waved his hand, "Okay, these things are not for you and me to worry about. Just protect the princess and I'll leave."
After speaking, he turned around and walked away. Looking at Zhou Quan's retreating figure, Li Tuo shook his head helplessly and sighed.
But what's the use of sighing?
Little people like them can't change the fate of the country. They can only do their best.
Zhou Quan left Centipede Ridge, thinking as he walked. Finally, he gritted his teeth and led people to Hetou Village again.
Princess Zhaoning's words gave Zhou Quan a revelation. Since it couldn't be done during the day, then go and block Liu Rumei at night to see if she had anything else to say.
There were still five miles away from Hetou Village. Zhou Quan dismounted his horse, hid the horse in the woods and left two people to guard it. He took the other two people and quietly walked towards Hetou Village.
At this time, in Hetou Village, Chen Xiaobei was having dinner with the villagers. The weather was getting colder and colder. There is no room for sitting in the courtyard at night, and it is no longer practical to eat in the courtyard, so they have begun to move to the east and west wings to eat.
Chen Xiaobei and the others arrived at the North Room.
It's a bit crowded with many people, but it makes it look lively.
When Fang Jun saw that there was still no Liu Rumei on the table, he couldn't help but ask, "Brother Xiaobei, why don't you ask Miss Liu to come over and eat together?"
Chen Xiaobei waved his hand, "The people all know that he is sick. If he comes over for dinner again, then his secret will be revealed. If he wants to act, then he should act to the end!"
Fang Jun gave a thumbs up.
At this time, Zhou Quan and others from outside the village had arrived at the entrance of the village. Looking at the village guards in the distance, Zhou Quan knew that he could not take the main road, so he had to take a small road.
He led the people around and started walking upstream along the river. As he walked, he walked around to the back of Chen Xiaobei's old house. Seeing that there was no one on duty, Zhou Quan smiled. Hetou Village, which seemed to be well-defended, was full of loopholes.
Zhou Quan and his men quietly entered Hetou Village from here. In the old house, two dogs barked crazily when they heard footsteps outside.
However, when Zhou Quan and the others walked far away, the barking of the dogs naturally stopped.
There were people patrolling the village guard, and they heard dogs barking here, but they stopped before they heard the barking, so they didn't pay much attention.
Zhou Quan successfully blended into Hetou Village.
He first took people outside Chen Xiaobei's new home and listened there for a long time. The yard was in a mess and the voices were very mixed, but because they were all in the house. Therefore, since the voice sounds low, it is difficult to understand what the villagers are saying.
But I listened carefully for a long time. He didn't hear any movement from Liu Rumei.
Soon some villagers got up and left after eating. Zhou Quan, they all looked in the dark for a long time, but found no trace of Liu Rumei, and the yard gradually became quiet.
After waiting for a while, Chen Xiaobei came out and walked south while talking to Fang Jun.
Seeing this, Zhou Quan thought for a moment and quietly followed him up. Chen Xiaobei was completely unaware of this.
Chen Xiaobei and Fang Jun were talking and laughing as they entered Liu Rumei's residence. When he saw Chen Xiaobei entering the courtyard, Zhou Quan was secretly happy and immediately motioned to his subordinates to wait in the dark.
He himself moved up to the roof, carefully took a few steps toward the light, and then lay down and listened.
Chen Xiaobei and Fang Jun entered the room, and Liu Rumei greeted them from the back room with a smile.
"Rumei, how was your dinner?" Chen Xiaobei asked with a smile, and Liu Rumei nodded slightly.
"Very good. By the way, did he say anything after Hu Fan left today?" Liu Rumei was obviously still more concerned about important matters.
Chen Xiaobei smiled calmly, "Of course I feel very wronged, but I guess he will definitely bring him, but it's hard to say who will come."
"Don't worry, no matter who comes to see my disastrous condition, they will never have the heart to let me go out." Liu Rumei said confidently.
Fang Jun next to him also smiled and said, "Yes, Miss Liu, if you want to pretend, you have to pretend to the end. I'm afraid I will have to wrong you these days."
"Don't worry, I'll be fine. Anyway, you will notify me in advance of anyone coming. I usually do whatever I should do, as long as I don't leave this yard and don't let the people see me."
The three of them looked at each other and smiled, and Chen Xiaobei said with emotion, "Oh, if you feel a little wronged, Captain Zhou, you have worked so hard to come here."
Zhou Quan was moved when he heard this. After all, Chen Xiaobei was still a kind and righteous person. For this reason, he really couldn't bear to expose their lies, but then he thought about it, if he didn't expose himself, He couldn't fulfill the prince's instructions.
At this time, Liu Rumei spoke again, "Yes, I have wronged Brother Zhou. I will have to apologize to him face to face when I have the opportunity in the future."
When Zhou Quan heard this, his thoughts suddenly changed and he jumped down.
