Chapter 58
Chapter 58
Prince Jing assigned his followers and came over.
With the remaining people as shelter, they could enter the mountain path in half an hour. He didn't need to lead anyone else, and all the troops were left to Xie Shao.
Seeing someone coming, Xie Shao let go of the young lady. He didn't have time to say more. She must have understood what he said in just a few words. She bowed to Prince Jing and said, "Your Highness, please take care of my wife."
Prince Jing nodded, climbed onto his horse first, bent over and handed his hand to Wen Shuse, "Madam Wen, hurry up."
When her husband just mentioned the Third Madam of the Xie family, Wen Shuse had no room to resist. She turned around in a daze, grabbed Prince Jing's hand, stepped on the pedal, and got on the horse.
Prince Jing pulled the reins and turned back to instruct the young man under the horse: "Thank you, Third Young Master, take care and make sure you return to Dongdu alive, otherwise I won't be able to explain to your father."
Prince Jing witnessed his intelligence and talent along the way and believed that he could find a way to escape.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty."
The horse turned its head, and the young lady behind it looked back.
The firelight illuminated the red face of the man behind him, and the sound of horse hooves that shook the mountains swept over, as if they were going to drown him in this land tonight.
The figure became smaller and smaller, as if he had been abandoned by himself. The night wind cut his eyes, and his heart suddenly felt empty, making him feel uneasy.
As soon as the young lady left, Xie Shao no longer cared about anything else. He turned around to gather his men and horses, hid behind the carriage, and waited for the pursuers from behind to come forward.
A moment later, a large group of horses came charging in, and a team of more than a hundred soldiers appeared in sight.
"Whoa~" The chaotic sounds of horse hooves stopped one after another, and the torches in the soldiers' hands shone down from above, illuminating the figures behind the carriage clearly.
The leader sat on the horseback, glanced at the figure hidden behind the carriage, and smiled, "Your Highness has rashly visited Dongzhou, I don't know why, but His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is hospitable, so he ordered me to come and meet Your Highness and go to Dongzhou Mansion for a visit."
After he finished speaking, he waved his hand and the soldiers under him immediately moved forward and surrounded the carriages.
Hearing that familiar voice, Pei Qing, who was sitting behind the carriage, showed a hint of surprise on his face. The prince was demoted, so it was no wonder that he was also sent to Dongzhou.
Well, let's fight to the death today so that we don't have to worry about each other in the future.
His hand reached for the sword at his waist, and Xie Shao beside him suddenly kicked him on the butt, kicking him out from the back of the carriage.
Pei Qing:......
Looking at the figure that suddenly appeared in the firelight, the leader's expression suddenly froze before he could even feel happy.
Xie Shao followed him out, looked up at the man on horseback, smiled, and greeted him, "Master Pei, we meet again."
The person who came was Pei Yuanqiu.
Just now, after blocking the vegetable farmer and the cook at the city gate, Pei Yuanqiu immediately realized that something was wrong and soon suspected the team of Luoan soldiers who had just entered the city.
With the intelligence of Prince Jing and the third son of the Xie family, they would definitely not go to the main gate to die.
If you don't go through the main gate, then you will reach the mountain path.
The prince had set up a tight net so that not a single bird could escape and fly through his southern city. Not only his group of people, but soldiers were also chasing them on several roads leading up the mountain. He was lucky enough to have caught someone, but he didn't expect that his son was among them.
In the past, I knew that he was close to the Zhou Shizi and the third son of the Xie family, but they were just a few like-minded young people who got together to eat, drink and have fun, and they were not a big deal. Thinking of the debt I owed him in my early years, in order to make him happy, I let it go.
But I didn't expect him to be so stupid.
The situation in the court is serious now, and Prince Jing's Mansion is in trouble. I have sounded the alarm for him more than once, asking him to leave Fengcheng and even sending people to Fengcheng to pick him up. If he had any brains, he would know that he should come to Dongdu early.
But he didn't.
He actually mixed up with this group of people.
Pei Yuanqiu stared at his stupid son with a very unhappy expression. When he saw Xie Shao coming out, he looked away. His eyes were cold and he no longer had the warm and polite manner as before. "Third Young Master, what a pity. After we parted last time, things have really changed."
"Master Pei, I don't understand what you are saying. I'm new to South City and it's rare for me to meet a fellow countryman. If Master Pei is willing to do me the honor, I would like to have a drink with you now."
Pei Yuanqiu sneered, not wanting to argue with him, and glanced behind the two of them.
Xie Shao knew who he was looking for. "Lord Pei wants to find the prince, but he may have gone in the wrong direction." He raised his head and glanced at the dark moon in the sky. "The prince should be leaving the city soon."
Pei Yuanqiu's expression changed slightly, but he soon calmed down and said with a smile, "That's because I am ignorant. Prince Jing also has the ability to fly into the sky and hide underground."
Xie Shao was not to be outdone and said sarcastically, "We have gone through mountains of swords and seas of fire, but we have finally reached South City."
Pei Yuanqiu's eyes turned cold. Dividing the troops into two groups was not a bad strategy, but the fact that Xie San fell into his hands tonight was also a considerable gain.
He turned around and said to the person next to him, "Mr. Xie wants to drink tea with me, why don't you invite me?"
As soon as the words fell, the surrounding soldiers swarmed forward. Pei Qing immediately held the sword in his hand across his chest and protected Xie Shao behind him, "Brother Xie, hurry up."
Pei Yuanqiu knows better than anyone what he cares about most now. Isn't it his only descendant?
It's really ironic.
Pei Yuanqiu's expression really changed, "Pei Qing, come here!"
Pei Qing turned his head and looked at the majestic man on horseback, showing no mercy at all, "Master Pei, you are helping the tyrant, aren't you afraid of retribution?"
Pei Yuanqiu snorted coldly: "I would like to know what retribution you want me to suffer."
"No more descendants."
Pei Yuanqiu's temples jumped twice, and he was so angry that he had a heart attack. He couldn't speak for a long time. The patrolman beside him was waiting for his instructions and urged, "Master Pei."
Pei Yuanqiu finally gritted his teeth and said, "Get it."
Pei Qing used his knife to deflect the spear that was thrusting at him, and said to the person beside him in a hurry, "Brother Xie, go first. He won't do anything to me."
The prince had obviously made a fatal move. The soldiers who came were all ready to fight and kill the enemy. Xie Shao dodged a long sword blow to his head, and slashed with his scimitar, cutting the opponent's wrist. He took the opportunity to step back two steps and pressed his back against Pei Qing. "Not necessarily. Pei Yuanqiu may not be able to make the decision."
Pei Qing naturally knew that if he wanted to die, no one could save him, including him, Pei Yuanqiu.
But meeting Pei Yuanqiu tonight was already the greatest luck. Pei Qing cut off the opponent's spear with a knife and kicked away the soldier who rushed over. "It's better to live than to be buried here together."
Xie Shao had indeed not expected to run into Pei Yuanqiu. He scanned the terrain and whispered, "Retreat to the left, towards the cliff."
With Pei Qing around, Pei Yuanqiu would not shoot. As long as the other party did not kill them, they would have a chance to survive.
Pei Qing understood and cooperated in attacking to the left.
No matter how capable two dandy young men with only mediocre kung fu are, they cannot defeat hundreds of elite soldiers. It is just like an egg hitting a rock. They will die here sooner or later.
Pei Yuanqiu, sitting on horseback, stared at Pei Qing intently, his heart hanging in his throat. It was like a torture as the swords and spears in the hands of the soldiers went up and down.
He was filled with anger and hatred. If only Wang Shi could have fought back and left a legacy for his Pei family, he would not have counted on such a fool.
The encirclement became smaller and smaller, and several people were forced together.
Xie Shao was still retreating to the left. Seeing his intention, the palace guards and Min Zhang followed him and attacked to the left.
Min Zhang defended himself with a knife in one hand and grabbed the soldier's spear in the other hand, pushing the other party back with all his strength. The guard next to him chopped the soldier's sword with a knife, breaking a gap in the blade, but he did not let go at all. He roared and pushed the blade down along the sword, creating tiny sparks.
Those who can follow Prince Jing through thick and thin are not ordinary people. They must remember Prince Jing's instructions before he left and make sure to save Master Xie's life.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, one guard crouched on the ground, while another guard suddenly jumped up, stepped on his shoulder, and pounced towards the soldiers behind.
The soldiers outside were caught off guard and were pushed back, and the circle was finally torn open.
The guard held down the soldier tightly and turned around to shout, "Master Xie, go first!"
If he hesitated for a moment, the wound would close quickly as the soldiers would react. Xie Shao did not dare to delay and rushed out with Pei Qing and Min Zhang holding his sword.
The duck in his mouth couldn't escape right under his nose. The police shouted angrily: "Draw the bow!"
After pulling the bow, is there still anyone left alive?
Pei Yuanqiu's eyelids jumped, and he spoke out in time to stop him: "Wait, catch him alive."
Being stopped by Lord Pei, the archer hesitated for a moment. The person in front of him had already entered the woods, and he missed the best opportunity. The patrol officer was so angry that he rode his horse to chase after him personally.
With Xie Shao covering the rear, Prince Jing's horse galloped unimpeded towards the hill leading to the Eastern Capital.
At first, Wen Shuse could still see the fire when he looked back, but later the fire disappeared and he could only hear the sound of fighting with swords and guns. Even though the person was not in front of him and he could not see it with his own eyes, he could clearly feel the panic of being forced into a desperate situation.
She didn't dare to think about his current situation.
I've never been so panicked.
When her mother passed away, she didn't understand why life cannot be brought back to life. She thought she had gone to a faraway place for treatment and would come back one day.
Later I realized that she would never come back, and I had already survived the saddest time and had not experienced the pain of gradual loss.
Now she truly felt that the lover who had been sitting and chatting with her in the carriage just a moment ago was now moving away from her.
Just like his mother, he might never appear in front of him again in this life.
Thinking back to the wedding night, her husband saw her shocked look and angrily threatened to carry her back to the Wen family, but he gave his house to her the next day.
She had squandered all his money, and he was furious, but he did not take his anger out on her. He even went hungry and bought her sweet and sour pork.
On the one hand, he scolded her for being a spendthrift, but on the other hand, he could give her all his salary and said, "Young lady, spend sparingly."
Thinking back to the first time he held her hand, he threatened her, "I think you're pretty good... From now on, I'll have to wrong you and you'll have to share the good and bad times with me..."
He is not talking nonsense.
He carried her over half a mountain, held her hand in times of danger and let her walk beside him, and gave her a shoulder to lean on when she was tired.
The name "little lady" had been engraved in her mind unconsciously.
After this departure, she might never hear the word "little lady" again in this life.
The further the horse went, the more panicked I became. I couldn't help but look back again. The mountain on the opposite side had been left behind. The two mountain ranges were connected and could still be seen.
Suddenly, he saw thick smoke rising from the valley. His heart suddenly dropped, his hands and feet became cold, and he called out in a trembling voice, "My Lord!"
Hearing her voice, Prince Jing glanced sideways and saw it as well. His expression froze and the horse he was riding gradually slowed down.
I never expected that the prince would be so crazy as to set fire to the mountain.
Her heart started beating wildly and could no longer calm down. Even if she arrived in Dongdu, what would it matter? If her husband died here, would she ever be able to rest in peace in her life?
She has always been a person who cannot tolerate any troubles, so how could she be willing to live in torment and pain all her life?
The Xie family is innocent, and God will always do justice.
She couldn't think that far ahead. She only knew that her husband might die now and she couldn't abandon him. Even if she had to do it alone, she had to go back and give it a try.
When that thought came to my mind, I suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.
Unable to move forward, she rolled over and slid off the horse. Not caring about her embarrassment, she climbed up from the ground and looked up at Prince Jing on horseback and said, "I beg you, Your Majesty, to allow me to go back."
Once a wildfire starts, the chances of people surviving are even smaller. Prince Jing is also hesitant, but going back at this time would only mean losing another life.
The only solution is to meet His Majesty as soon as possible, "Madam Wen, come up quickly. I promised Master Xie that I would take you to the Eastern Capital..."
Wen Shu had made up his mind, shook his head, knelt down and said: "Please help me, my lord. I made a vow with my husband that I would share the joys and sorrows with him in this life. I cannot break my promise."
Prince Jing was stunned for a moment, looking at the pale young lady below, and recalled a scene with Madam Zhou when he was young.
Understanding her feelings at the moment, Prince Jing did not force her and solemnly instructed: "Go down the mountain road, be careful on the road, avoid the fire, and do not confront the pursuers head-on. If you see the scene after the fight, don't rush to find people, be careful not to fall into the enemy's trap. Master Xie has always been resourceful, and I believe he can find a way to escape temporarily. The prince's men will not recognize you. After you go down the mountain, don't stay, and immediately go out of the city to find the hidden people to rescue you."
Wen Shuse nodded, "I'll remember it. Thank you, Your Majesty."
He stood up, untied the bag on his shoulder, lifted it up and handed it to Prince Jing, "Please keep this for me, Your Majesty. If I can come back, I will definitely ask you for it. If I can't come back, please give it to my father, Wen Zhongjing."
"Okay, take care, Madam Wen."
It would take the fast horse two incense sticks to run, but it would take more than half an hour to go back.
The sky was still dark and the moonlight was faint. Wen Shuse ran down the woods. The insects in the woods kept chirping. The night could easily bring people unknown fear.
She could catch chickens with her bare hands when she was three years old, and climb up the roof and remove tiles when she was ten years old. She was not an ordinary girl and was not afraid at all.
I tripped over a branch and just wandered down the hillside.
As we approached the valley, raindrops suddenly began to drip from the trees above our heads. The smell of thick smoke was getting closer and closer, and we could vaguely see a fire ahead.
He tore off a piece of wide sleeve with his teeth, covered his mouth and nose with the rain-soaked sleeve, then tied the cuffs tightly with rattan straw. He avoided the bright light of the fire and continued to move forward around the woods.
The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and soon the sound of rumbling rain could be heard in the woods.
The fire on the top of the mountain seemed to be out. When there was no longer any smell of smoke, Wen Shuse returned to the original mountain road. He did not dare to take the main road, so he hid in the jungle next to him and climbed forward carefully.
It was raining heavily and dark. She didn't know where she was or how long she had been walking. Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from the front through the rain and fog, "Search for me. If you can't find anyone, don't even think about surviving..."
His heart skipped a beat, and Wen Shuse held his breath and lay there motionless.
After hearing no sound for a long while, he slowly raised his head. It was too dark and he could not see anything until a bolt of lightning struck overhead and he finally saw the carriage of the opposite caravan.
One was split in half and the other overturned on its side.
There were a bunch of people lying on the ground in a mess, and the lightning was so fast that she couldn't see who they were.
Realizing that he had returned to the place where he had separated from Xie Shao, he could no longer control his panic and fear.
He lowered his head and covered his mouth tightly, took a few deep breaths, closed his eyes, and forced himself to calm down.
Since there are still people left here to search the mountain, Xie Shao must still be alive. He silently recited Prince Jing's instructions in his heart: "Go down the mountain, leave the city, and look for someone..."
I slowly retreated from the slope, not knowing where the road was. I climbed out from the back of the mountain and entered the city. It was already dark.
Because of the rain, the shops on the street were not open yet and there were very few pedestrians.
The yellow soil stuck to her face had been washed away by the rain, and her clothes stuck to her body, revealing her delicate lines.
Prince Jing was right. No one in this city knew her. As long as she disguised herself as an ordinary citizen and stayed calm, she would be able to leave the city smoothly.
The young lady's identity was somewhat conspicuous. She hid in a dark alley, wrung out the water from her body, re-tied her hair crown, tore off the cloth from her cuffs, and wrapped it around her chest a few times before walking out of the alley.
Just after walking a few steps, I met several soldiers in armor.
Wen Shuse did not hide, but stepped slightly to the side, lowered his head slightly, and remained calm.
South City is close to East Capital and has a large population. Even at night, it is not surprising to see pedestrians passing by on the streets. Moreover, it is already light at this hour, and there are many vegetable farmers and civilians out and about.
The people around her didn't look at her.
After walking past, I suddenly heard one of them say: "Supervisor Wei has made a great contribution this time..."
"It's just running a few steps, how can it be credited?"
The voice sounded strangely familiar. Wen Shu was startled and turned around quickly.
My dears, here we come~
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