Chapter 20 Mutual benefit
Two months have passed in the blink of an eye. Pen ~ fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info the second valley lord Mengben, the third valley lord Ning Yan and the eight valley lord Xu'er have returned to the valley, and the five grain lord Yuan Qian and the seven valley lord Tian Qianli have something to go out.
After the fifteenth of May, new news came from the city of Night Country.
"Girl, we've heard one thing from the people in the valley. Xue Feng and Yu Jie, who came to see Chan'er, said.
"What is the matter?" asked Chan'er.
"Someone in your palace came to the Night Kingdom, and when they passed through the city, they were besieged by Di Qiu and Qi Rui several times, and now their whereabouts are unknown. ”
"People in the palace, but clouds?"
"It's the person next to His Royal Highness King Gong. Xue Feng said, "There are four people, including Shen Xiao and Gong Fox. ”
"They're coming for me. Brother Xiao has a deep grudge with the Star Altar, Mo said that Qi Rui will not show mercy to his subordinates, if the people of the Star Altar come out, it will only be more dangerous. Chan'er said worriedly.
"Since Qi Rui has the intention of killing the killer, it seems that he wants to repay the favor of the Star Altar. Xue Feng said.
"Besides, the previous night country division failed to seize the territory of the Yi country, and the captain of the shooting voice played a lot of roles in it, how could Emperor Luo let go of the opportunity to vent his anger. Yu Dai then said.
"They are always in danger for me, and I fear for their safety. ”
The second valley lord specially told everyone in the valley that this matter should not be revealed to the princess, perhaps because he was afraid that the princess would not be upset about this, and the valley lord would not be able to explain it after he returned. Yu Dai said again.
"The second valley master really understands the situation. Chan'er said.
"If the girl wants to go out of the valley to find someone, Yujie and I can stay to distract everyone. But how are you going to find the four of them?" Xue Feng asked.
"Even Shibuya's location is secret, and it is difficult for outsiders to find their way into the valley, so I guess they must have been to Mokaku before they set off, and they have the worms in their hands. As long as I can get as close as I can to where they might be, the bugs will lure them to me. ”
"But the princess travels alone, which is really uneasy. Yu Jie's couldn't help but say.
"Sister Chan'er's skills are above you, I'm not worried about this. Xue Feng paused and said, "I think that being in Shibuya is only full of dangers, so it's not bad to leave before the valley master returns." ”
"Then, please ask the princess to agree on a place with us, and then Brother Xue and I can meet with the princess. ”
"Between the city and the city, there is a city. Just be there. Chan'er pondered.
"We have a half-month period. Xue Feng nodded and said, "Be careful. ”
"Good. ”
In the early morning of the second day, Chan'er packed her bags and traveled lightly, and followed the path she walked when entering the valley to explore the road out of the valley. Being in it, Fang knew that there were many formations around the valley, and the fantasy of the scene and the intricacy of the roads were no less than the Hidden Dust Xuan Hidden Fog Forest, the craggy walls of the Demon Palace and the Desert Pavilion Stone Forest.
Chan'er shuttles between the mountain roads, but sees the sunlight refracted in all directions, the direction is difficult to distinguish, and the shape of the plants on the side of the road is similar, as if in a confused land. Two hours later, at noon, there was still no exit from the valley.
Chan'er spun around in place, suddenly feeling dazed, so she closed her eyes and quietly felt the direction of the wind in the valley. When I opened my eyes again, I suddenly had a judgment in my heart, and then I walked forward again.
This time, Chan'er seemed to be in the right direction, and after traveling along the road for more than an hour, it suddenly opened up. Chan'er remembered that she had clearly walked through here on the day she entered the valley, and it was only a third of the way to the outskirts of the valley.
Looking at the sky, if you want to leave Shibuya before sunset, there is only one hour left, and it is inevitable to go the wrong way during this time, Chan'er can't help but speed up her pace.
Walking through the woods, Chan'er was not paying attention, and suddenly tripped over a tree root, and before she could stand firmly, she saw the vines spreading and stretching out, obviously by mistake in the woods.
Chan'er's steps were light, dodging left and right, and she could avoid the tree vines coming from four directions, and at this moment, another ring-shaped vine quietly attacked from behind Chan'er, and instantly wrapped around Chan'er's waist, and then the vines contracted tightly, dragging Chan'er's body and flying in the air, and Chan'er's back hit the trunk of a century-old tree. Immediately afterwards, the vine branches around the old tree suddenly expanded, tightly rolled up Chan'er's wrists, and with the power of the vine branches, Chan'er was held in the air.
The vines were struggling, and the wooden thorns on the branches immediately pierced Chan'er's skin, and after a while, Chan'er only felt dizzy and weak, and soon lost consciousness.
When he returned to the valley in the evening, he saw Chan'er's sleeping face hidden in the woods, and he couldn't help but feel slightly surprised in his heart. Immediately, Qu Hanyan had guessed the ins and outs of the matter, and Chan'er's identity naturally had no doubt at all.
The first time we met, it turned out to be such a scene. Qu Hanyan seemed to be smiling, staring at Chan'er for a moment, and suddenly picked up a thin piece of stone, poured his internal force and threw it out, cutting off the vines around Chan'er's body, and at the same time, his person jumped up in the air, took Chan'er's fallen body into his arms, and landed firmly on the ground.
Qu Hanyan carefully inspected the injury on Chan'er's wrist and made sure that the injury was within a controllable range, before he sighed lightly, and his brows immediately relaxed. Qu Hanyan forced out the wooden thorn to heal Chan'er's injuries with internal force, and then looked up at the darkening sky, estimating that Chan'er couldn't wake up for a while, so he picked up Chan'er by the waist and performed light skills to walk towards the valley.
When Chan'er opened her eyes that night, she was already in her room. Chan'er was confused, looked sideways, and saw a strange man sitting in the room.
"You're awake. Qu Hanyan's gaze turned to Chan'er, his gaze fell on Chan'er's wrists, and said, "If it's half a minute later, your hands will be abolished." ”
"You saved me. Chan'er's wrist was cold, and it was obvious that someone had medicated her wound.
"Being able to go halfway, Princess Chanyuan is indeed quite courageous. But then there's a lot of trapping, and you're triggering just the usual one. I advise you, don't play with your life. Qu Hanyan did not answer, but said.
"Thank you for coming to the rescue, but I also have people I want to save. ”
"Not all the people you need to worry about are out of the valley. ”
Chan'er heard Qu Han's off-string sound, and couldn't help but say eagerly:
"What happened to my eldest brother and Yujie?"
"No matter how carefully they cover it up, someone will still find out that the princess has disappeared. If you don't come back tonight, there is no guarantee of their life or death. Qu Hanyan said with threat, "This is the first time, there is no next time." ”
"I'm already here, please let them go. Chan'er was almost sure of the man's identity in her heart, but she didn't make it clear.
"I need the princess's promise. ”
Chan'er bit her lower lip and was forced to whisper:
Chan Yuan made a promise today that she would not leave the valley without permission in the future. ”
When Qu Hanyan heard this, he finally showed a smile and said:
With the princess's words, Qu was relieved. ”
As soon as the words came out, Qu Hanyan's identity was confirmed. Chan'er then spoke again:
"It's just...... I want to ask the Lord of Qugu for one thing. ”
"The princess is a guest in Shibuya, and I can help anyone I can. ”
"I have a few friends who came to the Night Nation and were hunted down by the enemy. The valley owner must have a way to rescue him. ”
"It's not hard. Within a month, I brought the man to the princess in good condition. Qu Hanyan nodded, and then said, "However, the princess must also do something that is beneficial to me." ”
"What did the valley lord say?"
"It's up to the princess to decide, but anything that's good for me or even Shibuya. ”
"Okay, I promise you. Chan'er responded.
"The princess is full of words, I will invite Xue Yi and Yu Jie, and the princess can rest at ease when she sees them. Qu Hanyan calculated accurately every step of the way, and then he said goodbye and left.
Chan'er exhaled, and she felt exhausted after coping. But as long as you can save people, it's worth it.
After three days, Chan'er's body was basically fine, and her wrist strength was able to withstand her daily diet. Qu Yuehuai came to see Chan'er, and accompanied Chan'er to Yinyin's residence to visit Yuan Han. As the two walked along, they chatted and said:
"The princess was injured a few days ago, and Yuehuai was unable to visit. Today, when I saw that the princess was healthy, I was very relieved. ”
Chan Yuan acted recklessly, which made the valley owner angry, how could the four valley owners come to visit with the anger of the valley owner. ”
"Even Shibuya has eight valley masters, but only the eldest brother and the second brother set up this signboard, and the eldest brother silently bears many hardships during this period. The eldest brother has always been indifferent, and the reason why his words are cold is because he has borne too much pain in the past. If there is any rudeness, I will make amends for the eldest brother and the princess. ”
"I didn't blame the valley master, the four valley owners don't have to mind. ”
"On the way back to the valley, the eldest brother learned that the captain of the shooting sound was chased and killed by Jiang Lingyin's people, and knew that they were from Prince Gong's mansion, so he secretly helped. But when he saw the princess, the eldest brother didn't say a word about it. In fact, we are bent on keeping the princess, and we also feel guilty in our hearts, and the eldest brother is repaying the princess in his way. ”
"This time, the valley lord came forward to help the kindness, Chanyuan kept it in mind. Since I have promised to stay, I will not say goodbye again. ”
Qu Yuehuai thought in her heart: What is happening today has been foreshadowed many years ago, and no matter what happens in the end, it is now going along the established direction. Qu Yuehuai was concerned about Helian Jialu, and hesitated whether she should give Chan'er a little reminder, but the Qu family's revenge was not avenged, and the ancestors could not live up to it.
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In late May, the lonely country Yinchen Xuan came to see Princess Chanyuan. Meng Ben, the lord of the second valley, walked into the courtyard where Chan'er lived, and bowed to Chan'er:
"There is a messenger in the valley today from the Hidden Dust Xuan, asking to see the princess. ”
"Ask the Lord of the Second Valley to bring people to meet. Chan'er was a little surprised in her heart and said immediately.
After a short time, Meng Ben led Pei Qi into the courtyard, and then turned to leave.
Pei Qi saluted Chan'er respectfully, and said with a bit of sincerity:
"The slave has seen the princess, is the princess all right in Shibuya?"
"I'm fine. Are you from Yinchen Xuan?" "In the Night Country, Chan'er saw Peiqi, just like seeing a father and son who blocked the view and blocked the ruts, and suddenly felt cordial.
"Yes. ”
"Uncle and brother are good, are sister-in-law and children safe?"
"Lord Xuan's body is healthy, and Lord Xuan, the young lady and the little boy are all healthy and safe. Lord Xiao Xuan wanted to come in person to take the princess back to Yinchen Xuan, but Lord Xuan was worried that the princess would be difficult to deal with because of King Fu, so he persuaded Lord Xiao Xuan and ordered the slave maid to come to see the princess first. The slave maid has the letterhead of the lord and forwards it to the princess. While Pei Qi was talking, she took out a letter and presented it to Chan'er, seeing that Chan'er took the letter and was about to open it to read, she continued, "Lord Xiaoxuan also wrote a letter and put it in." ”
Chan'er's heart warmed, smiled, and then took out two pages of stationery from the envelope and unfolded them in turn.
The page stacked on the top is the handwriting of the main blockage of the Hidden Dust Xuanxuan:
Chan'er knew that her uncle was worried when she saw the letter, but she didn't hear from Shibuya, so it was not appropriate for her uncle and Zhe'er to cooperate. Be sure to cherish it, and hope to reply to the letter to inform me that I will think about it in the future, and my uncle can do his best for it.
Turning the second page, it is a matter of concern:
Sister Chan'er, how are you doing? Wen Mei was taken by Lian Shibuya, and I don't know what his intentions are. No matter what happens in the world, it is not as good as the safety of my sister, remember to take care and look forward to getting together.
"Would you like a reply, princess?" asked Pei Qi duly.
"Hmm. Chan'er nodded, walked to the bookcase, and sharpened the pen. However, Qu Hanyan's thoughts Chan'er didn't know yet, and she really didn't know how to reply to the letter.
Seeing this, Pei Qi thought a few times and said:
The slave maid heard him say that because His Royal Highness King Fu and the princess were trapped in Shibuya for more than two months, the government and the opposition could not hide it, and the emperor intended to tell the world that it was the prince who escorted the princess to Lian Shibuya to betroth the princess and the lord of Lian Shibuya. ”
When Chan'er heard this, she was secretly shocked. Qihong has always been loyal to the emperor, and what Pei Qi said is not groundless. If this marriage is approved by Emperor Xuan, there will be no room for repentance. It's just that this incident has been foreshadowed for a long time, and the emperor's uncle has also said hello clearly, after he gives up the choice of a lonely country and a constant country, this is an inevitable path. But why, do you feel sad in your heart......
Pei Qi saw the melancholy between Chan'er's eyebrows, and said again:
"The emperor's holy will has come down, and the news has only been in the night country for three or five days, how is the princess going to deal with it?"
Chan'er heard the words and stared at Peiqi. Pei Qi didn't dare to look at Chan'er, so she lowered her eyes and made a look of waiting for Chan'er's instructions. After a while, I only heard Chan'er say softly:
"If the family matter is really settled, there is no need to reply in a hurry. Now I only have the eldest brother and Yujie by my side, it's rare for you to come, so it's better to stay for a few more days to talk to me. ”
"The slave obeys. ”
"You're tired all the way, you can retire and rest first. ”
"Yes. ”
Then, Chan'er went to Xue Feng's residence and relayed the news from the lonely country.
In this way, Lord Xuan and Gongzi don't know about this yet. Xue Feng thought and said.
"Yes, if Brother Zhe learns the news, Uncle will definitely not be able to stop him from coming to the Night Country. Chan'er said.
"When Pei Qi heard the news, he had not yet left the lonely country, even if he entered the territory of Hengguo, he could also inform Jinsha of the news, and asked Lord Xuan to make a decision as soon as possible. Xue Feng said with a look of dissatisfaction.
Qihong regarded Pei Qi as a close relative, so he revealed the thoughts of the emperor's uncle, and of course Pei Qi couldn't do anything that failed Qihong's trust. Chan'er shook her head, she had seen this thoroughly.
"She is from Yinchen Xuan, and she should have taken Xuanzhong's affairs as the first thought, but now she only cares about Qihong's trust, and she ignores the princess's situation. ”
"I'm not her master after all, she inevitably has her own selfishness, don't blame her, big brother. ”
"And what are you going to do now?"
"Since the matter is irreparable, it is better to take the lead in proposing this family affair, and return the favor of the valley owner. No matter what his purpose is, being engaged to Princess Chanyuan can be regarded as beneficial to Renshibuya. ”
"In this way, you and the Zhan Palace Lord ......" Xue Feng consciously lost his words and suddenly stopped his mouth.
Chan'er just smiled indifferently, and in turn comforted Xue Feng and said:
"Don't worry, big brother, I'm prepared. Once this marriage spreads, everyone in the Demon Palace can rest assured that they will no longer worry that I will drag him down. ”
"The mind of the lord of Qugu is unpredictable, and he is not a good person who can support Shibuya's current status in the rivers and lakes. This can be a covenant of mutual benefit, but it may not necessarily be kept to the end. ”
"I see what you mean. And with this opportunity as an opportunity, it's time for the Lord of Qugu to tell me. ”