Chapter 206 Sneaking into Dazu

"What did you say!?" Zhu Lan was shocked when he heard that.

Murong Jing immediately asked him what was going on. The person was clearly in the Northern Frontier Camp, so how could he be abducted by the Great Purification?

The soldier reported that in the evening, Ding Xiaoqiu and Master Xie were riding horses and taking a walk near the Northern Frontier Camp. The two were invited by Murong Jing, so they were naturally treated as guests of honor and were always accompanied by guards.

"I was originally holding the reins for Master Ding, but Master Ding's horse suddenly went crazy and ran away, and the old man's horse also ran after it. I couldn't catch up, and when I rushed back to the camp and rode my horse to chase them, I could no longer find them."

"He ran away, how can you say he was abducted by the exorcist soldiers?" Murong Jing said angrily.

"I followed the direction they ran away from and chased them for half an hour. I saw their horse hoof prints nearby, but when I continued to chase them, I found another set of equally new horse hoof prints. Judging from the style of the horseshoes, a large exorcist had just passed by here."

Hearing this, Murong Jing and Zhu Qingyan looked at Zhu Lan at the same time.

Zhu Lan clenched his fists and said in a deep voice:

"Ding Xiaoqiu is my good friend, and Master Xie is my mentor. If it weren't for me, they wouldn't have come to the Northern Frontier Camp, and wouldn't have encountered the danger today. I can't let anything happen to them.

It seems that this is the only solution left.”

She looked at Murong Jing steadily, her eyes firm.

"I will find a way to sneak into the Great Purification Temple and work with you from inside and outside to capture these bandits in one fell swoop!"

"I'll go with you." Zhu Qingyan stepped forward and said.

Zhu Lan said to her: "This is my decision, you don't have to get involved."

Zhu Qingyan sneered and looked at Zhu Lan from head to toe. "You can't lift anything with your shoulders or hands. Don't let yourself get involved when you can't save the people."

Seeing that Zhu Lan didn't say anything, Zhu Qingyan turned his face away somewhat unnaturally.

"I came from Jiangzhou with you. When the time comes, I will go back alone. How can I explain this to the prince and Madam Pei?"

Zhu Lan looked at her deeply for a moment and said softly, "Qingyan, thank you."

Although Murong Jing was still reluctant to let the two of them take such a dangerous risk, seeing that they had made up their minds, she knew that it was useless to persuade them. What she had to do now was to discuss how to ensure their safety to the greatest extent possible.

Zhu Lan asked Cheng Hu: "If I am successfully captured and taken to the Great Purification, how can I contact your sister?"

Cheng Hu thought for a long time and asked Zhu Lan if he could whistle.

Zhu Lan shook his head.

Zhu Qingyan reached into his arms and picked out a half-dried leaf with his fingers.

"This... is it okay?" She put the leaf to her lips and blew out a few short notes.

She learned this from other children in the countryside when she was a child.

"Okay, okay!" Then Cheng Hu began to whistle a tuneless tune, which made everyone frown.

After Cheng Hu finished playing the flute, he asked Zhu Qingyan to try playing it again.

Zhu Qingyan tried hard to distinguish the original melody from Cheng Hu's unbearable tune and tried to blow a few notes. Cheng Hu clapped his hands excitedly.

"Yes, that's it. Oh my, you are so amazing!"

Then Cheng Hu talked about his godsister named Azhu, and it was she who taught him this tune.

"After you are arrested, find a chance to brag about this. When she hears it, she will definitely try to find a way to see you."

Zhu Qingyan then memorized this melody firmly.

Murong Jing then said: "The main force of the Great Purification is erratic, we can't send news in from the outside, but it should not be difficult to send news out from the inside.

When you see Ah Zhu, you must ask her to send us a message with the location on the day of the sacrifice, and I will personally lead the troops to rescue you then."

The few of them then discussed and worked out a more detailed and thorough plan. When Zhu Lan and Zhu Qingyan came out of Murong Jing's tent, it was already late at night.

Before the two returned to their residence, Zhu Qingyan saw that Zhu Lan didn't say a word on the way, so he asked her what she was thinking about.

Zhu Lan first raised his eyes to look at Zhu Qingyan, then thought for a moment before speaking softly:

"Do you believe in that Cheng Hu and the little princess?"

Zhu Qingyan was stunned by the question, "Cheng Hu? Maybe... but I definitely believe in A Jing."

Then he asked Zhu Lan, with obvious resistance in his tone: "Don't you even believe in A Jing?"

Zhu Lan didn't say anything. He thought for a moment, then turned and walked in another direction.

"Where are you going?"

Zhu Lan waved his hand and asked Zhu Qingyan to go back first.

Zhu Qingyan could trust the little princess unconditionally, and she herself had to find someone she could trust 100%.

…

early morning.

In the capital city, on top of the Golden Palace, all the ministers shouted "Long live the emperor!"

Emperor Liang sat on the dragon throne, holding a heating stove in his hands. He coughed twice, and his slow and slightly hoarse voice echoed in the golden palace.

"I have already read the report on the transfer of officials in the Ministry of Revenue. There is no need to report this matter again. Let the Ministry of Personnel handle it."

Ahem... do you have anything else to say?"

Yan Changwen, wearing a navy blue court robe, walked slowly from the queue to the center of the Golden Palace. Although he had a plump figure, his manners were very upright and he was quite dignified.

"I, your son, congratulate your father. Zhu Ertai has signed an alliance with Daliang on behalf of Wuzi. This will be a blessing for the people!

The peace on the border is a gift from my father's kindness and generosity, and the dedication of the King of Zhenbei in guarding the border. That is why we have today's peace."

Crown Prince Yan Xiuyun, who was standing at the side of the dragon throne, said with a smile:

"It's really hard for Prince Qi. In order to ask for credit for Prince Zhenbei, he actually made it seem like nothing happened at the border."

Yan Xiuyun turned to Emperor Liang and saluted:

"Father, those bandits roaming around the border between the two countries have been active again recently, disturbing many villages and towns. These forces have existed for many years and have never been completely eliminated. Could this be what King Qi said about the diligence of the King of Zhenbei?"

Yan Changwen raised his eyes slowly, "Could it be that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince meant that the King of Zhenbei deceived the court and betrayed the emperor's grace?"

As soon as these words were spoken, many of the generals behind Yan Changwen turned their eyes to Yan Xiuyun, and there was obvious dissatisfaction in their eyes.

"Cough." Emperor Liang coughed lightly and glanced at Yan Xiuyun with some displeasure.

Yan Xiuyun originally wanted to continue arguing with Yan Changwen, but was startled by the look in Emperor Liang's eyes. He immediately lowered his head and stopped talking.

At this time, a clear voice with a hint of teasing sounded in the hall, which was out of tune with the solemnity around it.

Yan Yuze rarely replaced his folding fan with a tablet. He bowed calmly to Emperor Liang with a smile in his tone.

"Your Majesty, let's get this one thing to one. I think that those who have made contributions to the signing of the treaty should be rewarded, but those who have not yet cleared the border should be punished.

I dare not interfere with the rewards and punishments of the King of Zhenbei. However, the signing of this alliance is because Daliang returned Zhu Ertai's long-lost daughter. "

Yan Yuze smiled and looked at the ministers behind him.

"My Lords, do you think that the person who found Zhu Ertai's daughter and escorted her all the way to the northern border has done merit or not?"