I winked briefly, and my subordinates understood and naturally stepped up their guard. I escorted Miss Ning Xi back to her room. She walked very quickly without saying a word. When she reached the door, she suddenly turned around and said to me with wide eyes: "You are very majestic today. I have never seen such a royal guard. It's great! But I'm very angry. Let's see how I deal with you!"
I hurriedly bowed my hands and saluted, but before I could say anything, Ning Xi closed the door with a bang.
I returned to my room boredly, and Ning Boyang followed me and asked, "What are you talking about? I think Eunuch Lin is a little drunk?" I didn't answer directly. I sat down and said, "Have Eunuch Lin and the others returned to the room? ?”
Ning Boyang nodded and said, "I sent someone over a long time ago. Eunuch Lin and his two men are holding the door. It should be fine. What did you say? You all looked happy." His interest was actually in what we were talking about. if.
I was surprised, raised my eyes to look at him, and said: "It's not just about the old rotten millet. Eunuch Lin met a friend of his from many years ago. The two chatted for a long time, reminiscing about old times. Hey, let's rest here for a day tomorrow. Let's go!" Ning Boyang was stunned and said: "Aren't you going to Tumubao?" I rolled my eyes at him and said: "The snow outside is too thick, cars and horses can't run fast, the weather is cold, and many people are here tonight. If you drink too much, you may not be able to get up tomorrow morning, so let’s put it this way, you settle down with the brothers, and take turns guarding the outside with your third brother, I’m a little tired, so I’ll go to bed first!”
Ning Boyang left in disappointment, and I didn’t think too much. I blew out the candles and lay on the earthen kang, recalling the earthen fortress that Lin Sheng talked about. Having been in Beijing for more than half a year, I knew some of the allusions of the previous dynasty. Most people secretly said that it was Wang Zhen's autocratic power that led to the capture of Emperor Yingzong. But what Lin Sheng said today revealed something else. It felt like it was the courtiers and the king. The momentum was inconsistent, and I simply did nothing to save it. But I didn't understand it. I will definitely find an opportunity to understand it again in the future.
I can't understand it, but I feel that the water here is too deep! Some of these people who are chatting and laughing tonight may not be alive tomorrow night. I thought of Li Duan Duan. He is very capable. He has never fought against Batu and the others. I don’t know what will happen tomorrow?
Then I thought about Ning Xi, why did she come here? Is it just out of curiosity? And that Yin Hua, I always feel like I've seen her somewhere before. Her voice is pleasant to the ear, and the heroic spirit between her brows is unforgettable. I must have seen her, where could she be? I thought hard and carefully thought about my experiences since I became a Jinyiwei. Suddenly, I remembered who she was. She was the one who rescued Yu Qi from the Jinyiwei Prison that night!
I sat up suddenly and felt sweat all over my body! Who are they?
At this time, it was quiet outside, only the cold wind made the window lattice creak. I didn't feel sleepy for a moment, thinking that Yin Hua was the one who robbed the prison, and his skills were definitely not inferior to mine. There were so many of them, and Li Duanhua was also a master. How could we be their opponents? And this Lin Sheng only has two followers, including me, there are only four people. What's even more frightening is that since they dare to rob the imperial prison, it means that they are the enemies of our Jinyiwei. They must be on guard. And I want to rob and kill them. Isn't this an obvious way to commit suicide?
The more I thought about the matter, the more serious it became. After thinking about it, I felt that I couldn't be so passive. This place was two hours away from the capital, and it was necessary for someone to go back and inform Liao Jianzhong. It's just that it's freezing cold, so it's not easy to go back. In addition, the wolves in the wild are constantly howling, so it's too dangerous to go back at night. I'll rest for now and wait until tomorrow to send someone back to Beijing.
Maybe I was too tired today. Although I had something on my mind, I tossed and turned for a long time before I fell asleep. I didn't want me to wake up very late after falling asleep. I got up in a hurry, the whole Yehu Ridge was quiet, and hurriedly looked for Hardy. It was freezing cold outside and the sun was shining brightly. Several brothers were spinning in the snow, including Hardy. When he saw me coming, he came up to me and said, "Second brother, those Mongolian merchants have left." Then he added, "The father-in-laws from Dongchang have also left!" I was startled and asked quickly, "When did they leave?" Hardy said: "We just left, about half an hour later." I felt a little relieved and said: "They are not afraid of the cold if they are traveling so early."
As I said that, I called Hardy aside and told him the general story of the matter in a low voice. He opened his eyes wide and said, "I heard several Mongolians reminding each other to be careful on the road." I nodded and said, "As soon as you Just leave as soon as you meet, don't say hello to anyone, and go back to Zhenfusi quickly to find Mr. Liao." Hardy nodded and said, "Second brother, don't worry, I'm familiar with this place. I used to come to Beijing from Mongolia and walked here, so I don't need two seconds. In an hour, I can arrive there in an hour on a fast horse, second brother, you have to take care of yourself!"
After seeing Hardy off, I was about to go back when I saw Ning Xi coming out. I went over and saluted, but she rolled her eyes at me and ignored me. Instead, she opened her arms, took a deep breath, and said, "It's really nice here." !”
I originally thought that she would not be able to sleep soundly so that I could leave by myself, but I didn’t want her to wake up so early, so I had no choice but to step forward and continue to salute: “Miss Ning Xi, can you rest last night?”
Ning Xi didn't look at me anymore and walked slowly for a few steps. I just saw a girl whiter than snow standing there in the vast white snowfield, like a fairy.
"You were very beautiful last night, but you didn't give me any face at all!" Ning Xi turned to look at me. I was thinking about the meaning of her words, thinking that she has always been cunning and weird, so I couldn't be careful, so I quickly replied: " I have official duties, so I have to be wary of outsiders! But I really don’t have any ill intentions, and I don’t have the guts to offend the lady. I just can’t say it at this time, and I will definitely make it clear to the lady in the future!”
Ning Xi sneered and said: "You are so courageous, do you think you are lawless after you saved me? The laws of the Ming Dynasty are strong, the hierarchy is orderly, and no villain is allowed to cause trouble. What will you tell me in the future? Do you know your guilt?" It's obvious that I am a villain causing trouble.
I was startled and quickly said, "I don't dare, I don't mean any offense!"
Ning Xi came over and I smelled her fragrance, but I didn't dare to raise my head. She seemed to stare at me and said for a long time: "Although you don't dare to say it, you have already done it. Those Mongolian merchants have left. , you were originally going to take me to the desert, what do you think we should do?"
I was surprised, knowing that I was going to help Lin Sheng deal with those Mongolians today. I mustered up the courage to raise my head and said, "Miss Ning Xi, there is really nothing I can do. It's too cold here and the situation is complicated. , you can’t go anywhere today, you can only stay here!”
Ning Xi seemed stunned for a moment, then chuckled and said, "You are indeed a stubborn person. I want to go there, but you can stop me! No one in your Jinyi Guards dares to stop me!"
Then, without any doubt, he said: "I'll leave in a moment, and I'll go with you, alone!"
Before I could speak again, Ning Xi turned around and left. I looked around helplessly and found that the brothers around me were all looking at me with gloating eyes.
God knows what this wealthy lady is thinking. Although I didn't see her weird and elf behavior, her thoughts are indeed a bit unbelievable. what to do? Ning Xi is going, can I stop her?
When I was hesitating, Ning Boyang came over, and my eyes lit up. Yes, let Ning Boyang entangle Ning Xi, and I will arrange a few more people to intercept him midway. Even if Ning Xi is blamed, it is expected that the situation will be clear by then, and I will naturally not need to explain it further. Having made up his mind, Ning Boyang came closer and said, "Second brother, what did the lady tell you?"
I smiled and said: "In a moment, you accompany Miss Ning Xi on the trip. Remember, after I leave, you can't leave for half an hour." Ning Boyang was overjoyed and said with bright eyes: "Sure enough, ? That's great. Where will she and I go?" I shook my head and said, "You just follow the instructions and you can't bring other people with you, but it's not safe here. I'll arrange for a few brothers to go ahead to explore the way first, and then Arrange a few people to follow you from a distance."
Ning Boyang suddenly asked: "Where is Hardy going? Why can't I see him?" I regained my normal expression and said: "The third child is going to do official business. Boss, you also go and get ready. This place is in the wilderness, so don't be careless. "
Ning Boyang looked at me suspiciously and nodded. Although we only got along for a few months, Ning Boyang is indeed smart and well-rounded. Although we are sworn brothers, I always feel that talking to him is like a bottomless pit, unlike Hardy, who is a sincere person.
The arrangements are well made and the red sun is in the sky. I got on my mount, put my sword on my back, put my dagger in my boots, and walked straight out of Yehuling. Above the wilderness, it was completely white, and no one could be seen at all. But there were ruts and horse hoof prints on the ground, which must have been where Batu and the others walked, so I followed them on horseback. Lin Sheng told me last night that everyone would meet at Tumubao, but the road was getting increasingly difficult. I took a deep breath and had to go on.
