After thinking about it, I added, "Avoid the town in the north towards Kyoto." "If Masarua finds out that we have fled, he may send troops to chase us back to Kyoto. Either way, avoid the town due north first.

And they did what they said. Taking advantage of the thick night, accompanied by a fuzzy crescent moon in the inky black sky, he ran southwest along the hill.

In the cold winter, the grass and trees on the hillside are barren, and the loess is exposed, except for the dark green pine trees on the side of the road. The wind is separated by pine needles into countless wisps, and blows on people's faces like many silver needles pricking them. Fortunately, the pine needles that fall on the ground are very soft to step on, which relieves the pain of rubble on the soles of the feet.

However, after most of the hour's rush in the inner house, Cui Nong and I were exhausted, and the worst thing was that the soles of the embroidered shoes had worn out.

The clothes, shoes and socks on my body and Cuinong were sent by Changruo after being captured by Xie Jiajun. Changed out of clothes that had been messed up since the sunset.

The material is fine and gorgeous, but it is only suitable for quiet in the boudoir, rather than running away in the mountains.

I smiled wryly.

But at this time, I was worried about the pursuers, and I couldn't take care of it. Although it was difficult to walk, he and Cuinong still supported each other and moved forward. After barely holding on for another hour, the soles of his feet were already on fire. Liu Xiaohe noticed that we were faltering, so we had to stop and rest under the tree for a while.

However, it was almost early at this time, and the faint sound of roosters and human voices could be heard faintly in the faintly visible village at the foot of the mountain.

Liu Xiaohe said: "It can't go on like this. Liangyuan and Cuinong are so eye-catching. After dawn, the pedestrians and farmers along the road must look at it with envy. If Xie Jiajun came all the way, he only needed to ask the villagers for a brief inquiry, and he would know our whereabouts. We must get to town before dawn and find the wagon. But how are you going to get there?"

I stroked my heart, a little out of breath, and relieved for a long time before saying, "I can already see people here, and it shouldn't be far from the town." Send one of you to the town to buy a wagon, and we will wait here. ”

Liu Xiaohe patted his head, bowed down and said, "Subordinates, go and come back quickly! Liangyuan is here for a while." ”

I bowed my head slightly, Liu Xiaohe whispered a few words to the black armor guard, and then ran towards the village under the hill.

However, when it was close to noon, Liu Xiaohe turned back dejectedly. "Liangyuan, my subordinates have run all over the place, but they haven't found the carriage. The village and the nearby town were so barren. ”

I didn't have an idea for a while, so I asked Cuinong to take out the fine points that I secretly hid the day before yesterday and share them with everyone. I plan to let Liu Xiaohe go on another trip to see if he can buy some ordinary people's clothes, shoes and socks and come back. At least the clothes weren't so eye-catching, so Cinon and I would go up to the bigger town and have a better look.

Liu Xiaohe didn't have much experience in running errands out of the house, Cuinong saw me taking a small bite and biting a little bite, but it was a little difficult to swallow because of the dryness, and said with a little displeasure: "It would be nice if Guard Liu could bring back some hot water." ”

Liu Xiaohe would come over, and he was immediately embarrassed: "My subordinates are just thinking about finding a carriage." People in the village can indeed buy some food and hot water. ”

Cuinong felt a little hated that iron could not become steel, and wanted to count a sentence, but another black-armored guard interrupted: "There is the sound of horses' hooves on the official road." ”

Cui Nong became nervous: "Isn't it a chaser?"

Liu Xiaohe listened attentively and said happily: "It's not the voice of the cavalry mount." The subordinates listened to a carriage at the head, and there were about three horses behind it! As he spoke, he ran down the hill and said, "Whether you buy or rob, your subordinates will bring the carriage." Liang Yuan waited. ”

I withdrew my hand to stop him, and he was right, for there was a real need for a carriage right now. I hope that the people who come can talk better.

Soon, a carriage with a navy blue canopy turned around the corner of the official road and came into our sight. Sure enough, he was followed by three human-looking men, all on horseback.

It's just that in the loess sky, there are emblems on the galloping carriages.

Then these three entourages are only afraid that they will not get along. I glanced at the black-armored guard who hadn't spoken much, and he immediately understood, and pulled out his saber to assist Liu Xiaohe.

The three entourages of the carriage were really not weak, and they could block the offensive of Liu Xiaohe and the others. When the scuffle was in the middle of the scuffle, the curtain of the carriage was lifted from the inside, and a moment later a man got down from the carriage and shouted: "It's all my own people, stop it! I'm Fan Yuru, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple." Are you His Royal Highness the Prince's personal guard?"

Liu Xiaohe and Heijiawei put away the knives, and Shi Li said, "Exactly." Lord Fan, can I borrow your carriage?"

Fan Yuru looked at Liu Xiaohe and the two, and said in surprise: "The two of you want to hurry up, even so, I will order the two horses to be given to you, why do you have to ask for a carriage?"

Liu Xiaohe scratched his head embarrassedly, "My lord, thank you for your kindness." It doesn't matter to the two of us, the main thing is that there are palace dependents. Although it is faster to ride a horse, there is no reason for the palace family to show their heads on the official road. Or a horse-drawn carriage is more convenient. ”

Fan Yuru's expression froze slightly, and he immediately asked, "Who is it?

Liu Xiaohe looked back at the hill where I was hidden from Cuinong, and I nodded slightly. Liu Xiaohe said: "If you go back to the adult, it is Qu Liangyuan of the East Palace." ”

Fan Yuru followed his line of sight, immediately approached and saluted, and said: "The lower official is handling a case outside, and when he heard that Kyoto had fallen, he was anxious to rush back. On the way, I heard that the prince had brought troops back to help, and he had repelled the rebels and recaptured Kyoto. Just a little relieved, who knew that I received news that the rebels had captured a concubine from the East Palace-" He glanced up at my expression, bowed and said, "Fortunately, it's just a rumor." It's just that I don't know why Liangyuan is here?"

I saw that he deliberately left the servants near the carriage, so I said softly: "Don't hide it, my lord, before the city of Kyoto was broken, the four of us were held hostage by the rebels in Diexiu Mountain. I just escaped from the rebel camp last night, and now I'm in a hurry to get back to Kyoto. ”

Fan Yuru thought for a moment and said, "Liangyuan, the lower official advises Liangyuan not to be so frank with everyone. Liangyuan has a clear heart and feels that there is nothing to say to others. But there are those people who have a villain's heart. He loves to attack others and harm others and himself. What's more, the lower officials heard that the crown princess had embarrassed Liangyuan many times. ”

I hesitated.

Fan Yuru said again: "If you make such a mistake, don't you give someone a handle? It is advisable to declare to the outside world that the rebels have taken another person, not a good woman, but just a false rumor. Liangyuan actually hid in Zhuangzi near Diexiu Mountain for a few days. ”

"Thank you, sir, for your consideration. Just ......"

"Liangyuan rest assured, everything will be arranged by the lower officials. Coincidentally, Xiaguan has a clan brother, and there is a small Zhuangzi not far from the south of Diexiu Mountain. ”