Chapter 187 Hiding
The back mountain is the cliff that overlooks Linhai City today.
"I've thought about it," Yin Wen said. "They've already searched the guesthouse where the princess was staying, so they probably won't search again. Later, I'll rush out and lure them away, and the princess will go back to her original guesthouse and hide. Once they're far away, I'll come back to look for her."
It's a way.
However, if they look back again, they will be cutting off their own retreat.
Sun Wei gritted her teeth and said, "No need, just follow me."
After Sun Wei finished speaking, he led Yin Wen out of the backyard and headed towards the back mountain.
She remembered Li Mo saying that the road turned right toward the cliff and turned left up the mountain.
The light in the mountains had dimmed, but she still found the way up the mountain.
Yin Wen noticed her intention.
Just now, when Sun Wei and Li Mo were talking, he was beside them. Li Mo had said that there were many caves on the mountain left by monks who practiced Buddhism and could be used for hiding.
Yin Wen frowned and said, "Princess, do you believe what Li Mo said? He is Wang Zhi's man!"
"I've checked. There are indeed many caves on that mountain. Let's hide first. Even if Xiang Yun looks for us, it will take him a while." Sun Wei said, "Captain Yin, now the only strategy we have is to delay."
"Until how long?"
"Drag it until the prince comes to find us."
The stone steps leading up the mountain are quite steep.
After walking a few steps, Sun Wei was exhausted and out of breath.
There was a faint sound of shouting behind me.
Sun Wei knew that Xiang Yun couldn't find any trace of them and would find them here sooner or later.
She quickened her pace and searched several caves, all of which were suitable for shelter, but not for hiding. The cave entrances were bright, and with a torch, everything could be seen clearly.
Yin Wen could no longer remain calm.
The mountain road was getting steeper and steeper. If they continued like this, they would be caught up sooner or later.
Sun Wei noticed his panic and asked, "Captain Yin, do you have good eyesight? Did you spot a pine tree?"
Yin Wen looked around and said, "About twenty steps ahead, there is indeed one."
"Captain Yin, please go ahead and see if there is a small cave behind that tree?"
Yin Wen climbed up quickly, groping behind the pine for a while. Then he turned back and said to Sun Wei, "There is indeed a small cave, but it's hidden by the giant pine and difficult to detect. Is this the place Mr. Li mentioned?"
"Exactly."
Yin Wen hesitated for a moment and asked, "Princess, do you still want to believe him?"
Sun Wei didn't believe it.
However, the footsteps behind her became clearer and clearer. If she continued walking on the mountain path, she would soon be discovered.
The only option is to take a gamble.
"Take me there first."
The cave was really small. I guess it was a cellar used by monks to store things.
Sun Wei held onto the thick tree trunk and entered the narrow cave. The cave was quite spacious, so it was not a problem for her to stay inside alone.
"Princess, don't worry about me." Yin Wen said, handing a short knife to Sun Wei, "I am good at hiding. As long as the princess is fine, it will be easy for me to hide alone."
Sun Wei nodded.
She knew very well that she was a burden at this moment, so she asked him to leave quickly and she quickly retreated into the cave.
Just as Yin Wen's footsteps faded away, the footsteps of Xiang Yun and others were getting closer and closer.
"She must be hiding nearby, search carefully!" Xiang Yunling said.
Sun Wei held the dagger tightly in his hand, not daring to breathe.
She could hear Xiang Yun's men moving in and out of the caverns around her. If she looked toward the cave entrance, she could even make out the smattering of human figures.
The cramped cave and the tension in her body made it almost impossible for her to breathe.
Suddenly, a pair of hands patted the pine tree at the entrance of the cave, as if they were about to reach the front of the cave.
"Who? Come out!" Xiang Yun suddenly shouted.
Sun Wei almost thought that she had been discovered.
"Commander Xiang?" a voice floated from afar. "It's already dark. What are you all doing here?"
Xiang Yun said to the distance, "So it's Mr. Li. We're looking for someone here. I wonder what you're doing here?"
"I was looking for a cave to meditate. I heard people coming and going here, and it seemed restless, so I came down to take a look."
After hearing this, Xiang Yun quickly asked, "I wonder if you have seen anyone else?"
"Someone else? An incense stick ago, I did hear footsteps going forward, but I don't know who it was. Who are you looking for, Commander?"
Sun Wei heard that Xiang Yun did not explain, just thanked him and was about to leave.
"Commander Xiang," Li Mo suddenly called out to him, "When it got dark, I saw thick smoke rising from Linhai City below the mountain. The military inspector should have taken Kong Qi to the scene. The military inspector said at the time that everything would be handled by the commander. I wonder what the commander plans to do with the princess?"
"Sir, you don't have to worry about the rest."
Li Mo said, "That's great. Please inform the commander and the military supervisor later. I'm going back to Ruoye Mountain first. See you later."
Xiang Yun agreed, and soon the chaotic footsteps faded away.
Sun Wei finally let go of the worry in her heart.
But after a while, she found Li Mo's figure standing in front of the green pine. The two of them were only half a step away from each other, separated by tall grass and short trees that shaded the cave entrance.
Just when Sun Wei thought she was about to be discovered, Li Mo turned and left, and soon there was no more sound.
Sun Wei breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the person had gone far away, she didn't dare to go out. She could only wait for Yin Wen to come back, or wait until dawn.
She shifted her body and sat in a comfortable position.
Thinking back on what had just happened, it seemed like Li Mo had saved her. But as Wang's aide, why did he help her? Was it really because he didn't want to kill?
She was exhausted both physically and mentally and closed her eyes to rest.
Just as she was thinking about how to escape, footsteps were suddenly heard outside.
She suddenly opened her eyes.
Judging from the chaotic footsteps, it is most likely that Xiang Yun and others have returned again.
This time, Xiang Yun didn't seem to hesitate for a moment and rushed straight into the cave where she was.
The light from the torch completely illuminated the cave entrance.
Sun Wei hurriedly drew out his dagger and pointed it at the cave entrance, ready to stab the first person who broke in.
"lady."
This sound appeared at the same time as the oncoming light.
Sun Wei opened her eyes wide, suspecting that she was dreaming.
Sima Jun couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when he saw Sun Wei.
He stuck the torch at the entrance of the cave and extended his hand to Sun Wei.
"It's okay, come out."
His voice was gentle, as if to soothe the anxious heart in an instant.
Sun Wei hurriedly stretched out her hand.
Sima Jun grabbed her and then pulled her out of the cave steadily.
His hands were always warm and strong.
As soon as he went out, Sun Wei quickly let go.
"Why is the prince here?" she asked impatiently.
"That's what Yin Wen said."
Sun Wei hurriedly asked, "How is Captain Yin? Where is he now?"
"He was slightly injured and is now resting at the foot of the mountain. According to him, he led Xiang Yun and others up the mountain and found another way down. When he was going down the mountain, Xiang Yun caught up with him. Fortunately, I arrived in time and saved his life."
I see.
"Where's Aru?"
"She ran all the way to Linhai to give me the news, and luckily she met me halfway. Seeing that she was extremely tired, I sent someone to take her back to the city first."
Knowing that everyone was fine, Sun Wei felt relieved.
"Go back to the city." Sima Jun ordered his followers.
Everyone agreed.
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