It’s actually him?

It seems that Emperor Jingxuan was really wary of them, and he was more worried about letting them go to southern Xinjiang alone than letting them go to the border to collect herbs.

Yes, it was she and Prince Liang who went to the border, and Wei Ting issued a military order to kill Helian Ye. Emperor Jingxuan did not think that such an arrangement could pose any threat at the time.

Who would have thought that she was recruiting soldiers at the border, Wei Ting was also fighting in the battlefield and making great achievements, and even Qin Canglan, who was sent to serve as a facade, was reinstated as marshal with the approval of King Liang.

Emperor Jingxuan began to feel uneasy.

"Go secretly or openly?" Su Xiaoxiao asked.

Wei Ting said: "It is neither sneaky nor ostentatious, and it has nothing to do with the court. I just go to southern Xinjiang in the name of traveling."

There are not many restrictions for outsiders in southern Xinjiang. Once you arrive at the border, you go to the government office to pay a deposit, fill out a few official documents, and press your fingerprints before you can enter.

Su Xiaoxiao asked: "When do we set off?"

Wei Ting said: "Early tomorrow morning."

Su Xiaoxiao asked curiously, "Are you in such a hurry?"

Wei Ting said calmly, "The one in the Golden Palace is afraid of the long night and wants to know my father's whereabouts as soon as possible."

Su Xiaoxiao took another bite of Tremella soup and said, "I don't know what his intention is."

Wei Ting paused and said, "After you finish eating, go to sleep first. I'll go see dad and my aunt and the others."

He had met the old marquis and Su Yuan today, but he had not yet met Su Cheng, Old Madam Su, and Mrs. Tao.

In fact, the matter happened suddenly, so it was understandable that she didn't go. Her father, aunt and grandmother would not blame Wei Ting, but Wei Ting insisted on going, which in some ways also represented her importance to her family.

"I can't sleep. I'll go with you." It just so happened that she also had something to ask Su Xuan.

The two went to the Duke of Huguo's Mansion.

Su Ergou fell asleep, but Su Cheng was still practicing martial arts.

He used to live in a muddle-headed state in the countryside, but after coming to the capital, especially after his daughter got married, Su Cheng felt the burden on his shoulders.

He wanted to take charge of the Duke of Protectorate's Mansion and no longer let his father and daughter suffer.

"father."

Wei Ting and Su Xiaoxiao walked over.

Su Cheng collected the red tassel spear and looked at the two of them in surprise: "Why are you here in the middle of the night?"

Su Xiaoxiao smiled and said, "Come and see dad."

Su Cheng said in a reproachful tone: "Come tomorrow morning, it's so late and you're still not asleep, your son-in-law is still injured!"

Although he said this, he couldn't hide his happiness at seeing his daughter and son-in-law.

Wei Ting said gently: "I'm fine. We are here tonight to say goodbye to Dad."

Su Cheng's face froze: "Are you leaving again?"

Wei Ting told about his trip to southern Xinjiang.

Su Cheng had heard his colleagues talk about the morning court during the day. He guessed that they would go to southern Xinjiang, but he didn't expect it to happen so soon.

"This..." He had thousands of words in his mind, but suddenly he couldn't say a word.

"Dad, let me get it." Wei Ting took the heavy red tasseled spear for him and placed it on the weapon rack beside him.

The three of them sat down around the stone table.

Su Cheng said nothing.

Su Xiaoxiao gently pulled his sleeve: "Dad."

Su Cheng said sadly: "It's all Dad's fault. If Dad had worked harder in his earlier years and not neglected his martial arts, maybe it would be of some use now..."

Su Xiaoxiao said softly, "Dad, it's not easy for you to raise Ergou and me. Besides, you haven't neglected your martial arts. You often practice martial arts secretly in the woods behind our house. I know that you can break rocks with your chest and split bricks with your bare hands."

Su Cheng choked.

Oh, how embarrassing.

To Su Xiaoxiao, her father was the best father in the world. Even though his hand was crippled, he never gave up his martial arts. Without a master, he relied on learning by himself. It was only after he came to the capital that he began to practice martial arts seriously with his grandfather and great-uncle.

It’s already amazing to have achieved what we have today.

The two of them talked to Su Cheng for a while.

Su Cheng was so worried about her, so Su Xiaoxiao decided to tell him about her pregnancy after she came back to prevent him from being even more worried.

The two went to see Su Ergou who was sleeping, and Wei Ting left a letter.

Then the two of them went to the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.

Old Madam Su went to bed, Su Yuan, Mrs. Tao and several cousins ​​also went to sleep. The old marquis called Wei Ting to the study, and Su Xiaoxiao went to Su Xuan's yard.

"Fourth cousin, are you asleep?"

"Come in."

Su Xuan said.

Su Xiaoxiao looked at his neatly dressed body and couldn't help but ask, "You didn't sleep?"

Sitting in the dark room, what kind of hobby? The two sat down at the table.

Su Xuan poured a glass of warm water for Su Xiaoxiao: "It's so late, do you have something to talk to me about?"

Su Xiaoxiao took it and took a sip: "Nanjiang came to Da Zhou to propose marriage. He wants to marry a princess of Da Zhou. I wonder if you have heard of this?"

Su Xuan said, "Dad mentioned it a few times during dinner."

Su Xiaoxiao looked at him deeply and said, "How come it is such a coincidence that the storyteller's prediction came true?"

Su Xuan smiled quietly: "Yes, what a coincidence."

Su Xiaoxiao couldn't see any flaws. Well, trying to find flaws on the spy chief's face was like trying to find water in a frying pan.

Su Xiaoxiao gave up the idea of ​​testing him and said bluntly: "I am going to southern Xinjiang. Before I leave, I want to ask my fourth cousin for a favor."

"you say."

"Protect someone for me."

"who?"

"Princess Hui'an."

Su Xuan poured himself a glass of warm water, took a sip and said, "I am just a scholar. How can I protect a princess from the royal family? I am afraid I can't even beat one of his guards."

Su Xiaoxiao looked at him and said, "Cousin, do you just say yes or no?"

Su Xuan said calmly: "What if I don't agree?"

Su Xiaoxiao shouted at the door: "Uncle! Fourth cousin, please escape!"

Su Xuan covered her mouth with his backhand, closed his eyes, and said, "Don't shout, I agree."

Su Xiaoxiao took his hand away and smiled, "Don't let her lose a hair."

Su Xuan held his forehead helplessly: "I know."

Su Xiaoxiao walked out of Su Xuan's yard in a heroic manner.

Suddenly, a nonchalant voice came from above my head: "If you want to find someone to protect your friend, why don't you find me?"

Su Xiaoxiao looked up and saw Su Li lying on a tree branch, with his hands crossed behind his head, his legs crossed, and a dogtail grass in his mouth.

It turns out this guy has been eavesdropping. The distance from here to the yard is quite long. The boy has pretty good hearing.

Su Xiaoxiao smiled faintly: "Are you very powerful?"

Su Li snorted, "Among the brothers in my family, except for my eldest brother, I am the best at martial arts! Why did you choose my fourth brother when you can find someone else? He doesn't know martial arts at all!"

But that guy is rich and can hire an expert.

Thinking of this, Su Li felt a little resentful.

Su Xiaoxiao wondered, "Why doesn't Fourth Cousin practice martial arts?"

Su Li said, "He couldn't learn it. When he was five years old, he fell seriously ill and had a high fever for three days and three nights. When he woke up, his bones were damaged and he could no longer practice martial arts. Even though he could barely learn some moves, he couldn't develop any internal strength. In order to treat his illness, his family visited many famous doctors and sent him to live with his grandparents in the south for several years, but he was only barely able to save his life."

Su Xiaoxiao thought for a moment: "Is that so."

Su Li turned sideways, supported her head with one hand and looked at Su Xiaoxiao: "Now you understand why my fourth brother is so focused on studying. He only has one path to pursue, which is to become a civil servant."

Su Xiaoxiao touched her chin. It was such a pity that the spy chief didn't know martial arts.

Su Li raised her eyebrows and said, "So would you consider letting me protect your friend? As we are siblings, I will charge you one thousand taels!"

It was a dark and windy night.

Su Xuan put on his cloak, turned off the lights and left the house.

He came to the small pond at the back of the mansion.

There was a thick layer of ice on the surface of the pond, reflecting the cold moonlight.

Suddenly, a flying dove landed on his arm.

He took down the note and released the pigeon.

After reading the contents of the note, a cold light suddenly flashed in his quiet and gentle eyes: "Southern Xinjiang!"

He waved his hand and clapped.

The night is as dark as water, and everything is silent.

He turned around and disappeared into the night with an expressionless face.

Behind him, a crack appeared in the ice of the pond.

Bang! Bang! Bang! The thick ice layer broke apart continuously, and in an instant the cracks stretched across the entire ice surface.

With a final bang, the entire ice layer exploded, and the water in the pond suddenly rushed into the sky, forming a terrifying water curtain like a waterfall.

Can you ask for a ticket for my fourth cousin? 　　 　 (End of this chapter)