Chapter 332 The giant python lurking in the darkness
The first snow this year came particularly early.
Only a few days after the beginning of winter, the occasional scattered snowflakes turned into heavy snow, covering the entire Shengjing city in white overnight.
After experiencing the snow disaster of the previous year, everyone from the imperial court to the common people developed a fear of snow. Everyone was busy buying supplies to prepare for the winter, and the market became the busiest place.
But the rich young men and women were not so prepared. The first snow was a good time to go out and enjoy the snow, but because of the snow disaster, they were afraid of offending others and being punished by their fathers, so they dared not go to the city and ran to the mountains or the suburbs.
The wolf cub insisted that Su Rui, who came to visit him at home, accompany him to enjoy the snow outside the city. Unable to persuade him, he prepared two carts of things and joined the team leaving the city.
Everyone knew that the man was an idler from a noble family who had gone out to enjoy the snow, so the city guards did not conduct a thorough search. They just took a quick look and let him go.
Although there was a long line of carriages inside the city gate, they scattered in all directions after leaving the city and soon disappeared in the vast snow scene. The place the wolf cub chose to go was relatively remote, and no vehicles were seen along the way.
"Don't worry, the path I chose is both deserted and reasonable, no one will doubt it." The wolf cub raised his chin proudly, with a hint of expectation in his eyes, waiting for Su Rui to praise him.
Su Rui opened the curtains and looked outside and asked, "What happens next?"
The wolf cub curled his lips in displeasure, but when he thought that he had already left the city and just had to get on the boat, the bad woman Su Rui would be under his control, and his displeasure disappeared.
"We'll get off the car at the foot of the mountain and hike normally. There'll be a 'snowstorm' and we'll both be buried. There's a tunnel in the mountain that leads directly to the north. Go down from the north and all the way to the canal dock. There's a boat waiting there. You can pretend to be a boatman and get on board. Then, blow up the tunnel. I'll come back and be rescued from the snow, but you'll be missing."
The wolf cub's plan is very good.
Cats have their own ways, dogs have their own ways, and bandits have their own ways.
There must be a reason why Lin Chuan has not been caught for so many years, and the wolf cub has inherited his skills. Besides, no one knows the mountains and forests better than the bandits.
but……
The carriage suddenly stopped.
The wolf cub who was about to speak was nearly thrown out of the car. He angrily lifted the curtain and was about to scold the driver, but he saw a conspicuous black shadow in the white snow in front of him.
It was a group of horsemen, rapidly approaching them.
Soon, I saw clearly who was coming, it was Pei Yan.
The wolf cub frowned, turned his head to look at Su Rui, and asked in a low voice: "Why did this mad dog Pei Yan come here?"
Before Su Rui could answer, Pei Yan had already ridden his horse up to her. He leaned forward, peeked at Su Rui sitting in the carriage, and asked with a smile, "Where are Concubine Su and Marquis Longfeng going?"
"We don't need to report to Deputy Commander Pei where we are going, right? I remember there are no secret sentries in the Yulin Guard." Su Rui said calmly, but his words were still very sharp.
Being accused of meddling in other people's business in a roundabout way, Pei Yan's mouth twitched and he almost drew the sword at his waist when the shadow of a carriage appeared behind him.
Hearing the sound of the wheels rolling towards him, Pei Yan knew it was not the right time yet. He suppressed his killing intent and said, "I just saw the servant accompanying the carriage from afar and thought he looked familiar, so I came to check on him. I didn't expect it to be Concubine Su. It just so happens that Princess Dongyue was looking for you."
The wolf cub's brow furrowed even more.
Why is there Princess Dongyue?
But the carriage had already driven over, and it was indeed the group of Dongyue people, but today there were no people from the Honglu Temple following them, only the Yulin Guards were guarding them.
As the car stopped, the curtain opened.
Rong Huan was sitting inside wearing a black dress. The carriage windows were small and the lack of sunlight made the carriage even darker. In addition, the dress was wrapped tightly around her, so only her eyes could be seen at first.
Like a giant python lurking in the darkness, spitting out its tongue.
"Concubine Su is also here to enjoy the snow?"
Their eyes met, and Su Ruitong asked, "Is the eldest princess also here to enjoy the snow?"
"Yes, I originally wanted to invite you, Concubine Su, to join me. But the person who went came back and told me that you had left the city, so I randomly picked a place. I didn't expect to meet you like this. It's really inseparable fate. How about we just enjoy the snow together?"
The words were inquiries, but in reality, the Imperial Guards had already silently surrounded Su Rui and Wolf Cub's carriage, leaving them no room for refusal.
"It is my honor to be invited by the Princess."
Su Rui agreed, and Rong Huan lowered the curtain with satisfaction. The carriage drove in front of Su Rui and Wolf Cub's carriage and began to lead the way.
Under the "protection" of the Yulin Army, Su Rui and Wolf Cub could only lower the curtains and follow behind.
The wolf cub didn't say anything, but his eyes were full of depression.
Everything was clearly arranged properly, but how come Rong Huan, like Cheng Yaojin, suddenly showed up, bringing with her that mad dog Pei Yan? With Pei Yan and the Yulin Army around, his men couldn't show up at all, and it was even more difficult for them to break through the encirclement.
As for Su Rui, her expression remained unchanged, and it was unclear whether she had to accept it or had no other choice.
After walking silently for a while, the carriage stopped again.
This time, we arrived at our destination.
The wolf cub jumped off the carriage first, followed by Su Rui. When they landed and looked ahead, they saw a not-so-high mountain connected to two mountains on the left and right. The peak was the shortest and seemed to be sunken in the middle.
The mountain trails have been cleared of snow, so carriages are not allowed and the only way up is on foot.
Rong Huan stood in front of the steps, obviously waiting for Su Rui.
Su Rui had no choice but to step forward, followed closely by the wolf cub, and Pei Yan followed as well.
"The mountains here are gentle and easy to climb, and you can see the snowy scenery above and below. What do you think, Concubine Su?"
Su Rui looked carefully. This place was quite remote, and she felt a little uneasy. However, facing Rong Huan, she could only say, "The place chosen by the princess must be a perfect location for enjoying the scenery."
"Concubine Su is so good at talking. I hope the scenery on the mountain won't disappoint Concubine Su in her opinion of this princess."
As she spoke, Rong Huan stepped onto the first step.
Along the way, he occasionally saw the scenery and talked a few words. It seemed that he really came to climb the mountain to enjoy the scenery. However, the higher he went up the mountain, the more anxious Su Rui became.
The kind of panic that can't be suppressed no matter what.
Maybe it was because she was nervous or because she hadn't climbed a mountain in a long time, but Su Rui's breathing began to become difficult. The others were the same, even the wolf cub...
"There's something wrong with you!" Realizing that something was wrong, when they reached a flat and wide area halfway up the mountain, the wolf cub grabbed Su Rui and quickly slipped inside, exchanging glances with Rong Huan and Pei Yan.
"Problem?" Rong Huan was puzzled. "What's wrong with us?"
The wolf cub didn't answer, but just stared at them vigilantly.
He grew up in the mountains and forests. Even after arriving in Shengjing City, he would occasionally go hiking in the mountains. He had already explored all the hills on the outskirts of the city, but had never been here.
Even if he had never been here before, he wouldn't be out of breath halfway up the mountain.
Even if their people were no match for the other side, if they waited any longer, they would probably have no chance to resist.
"Since you've been discovered, there's no need to pretend." Pei Yan drew the long sword from his waist, and the Yulin Army all pointed their sharp blades at Su Rui.
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