At night, the wind whistled, and the noise of the market seemed far and near. The dilapidated old temple is burning with a red fire, and a wooden branch on the fire is wearing a chicken, which has been roasted to a shiny oil, and the fragrance permeates this dilapidated temple, which is mouth-watering.

A low groan, a groan came from not far from the fire, and the man who was roasting the chicken turned to look at the person who woke up slowly: "Are you awake?" ”

Zhou Qingqing opened his eyes, subconsciously sat up slowly, looked around the unfamiliar surroundings, and didn't know what day it was for a while, until his eyes fell on Feng Xiao's face under the firelight, he reacted slightly, frowned slightly, and asked in disbelief: "General Feng, am I still alive?" ”

Feng Xiao chuckled: "You haven't eaten since you ate at noon, and now it's almost past the second watch, presumably you're already hungry?" With that, he brought the fragrant roast chicken to her.

Zhou Qingqing didn't take it right away, only frowned and looked at him, and asked inexplicably, "You saved me?" Or did the prince ask you to save me? ”

Feng Xiao was slightly stunned, and said with a smile: "You eat first, and I'll tell you slowly." ”

Zhou Qingqing took the roast chicken and ate it slowly.

Feng Xiao sat down opposite her: "The prince doesn't know that I have replaced you, and your coffin is still parked at the gate of the palace." ”

Zhou Qingqing was stunned: "So you saved me?" Why? ”

Feng Xiao's expression was faint, he didn't look at her, he only turned his head to stare at the jumping flames, and said lightly: "Although Western Qin lost 50,000 troops, this has nothing to do with you, I don't want to see you die innocently because of this, so I thought of a way to save you." ”

Zhou Qingqing was silent for a moment, and said in a low voice: "The prince said that you are kind-hearted, and this is true. You saved my life, but I couldn't repay it. After a pause, he asked, "The heavenly prison is heavily guarded, how did you manage to steal the dragon and turn the phoenix?" ”

Feng Xiao smiled: "I often go in and out of the prison, and those guards are very familiar. The cup of poisoned wine you drank was changed by me, and after drinking, it will be in a state of suspended animation for a short time, and when you are in the coffin and transported to the Wuwang Mansion, I will take advantage of the unpreparedness and replace you with a disfigured female death row prisoner's corpse. ”

Zhou Qingqing laughed: "What you said seems to be very simple, but I know that it must not be easy." Anyway, I'm grateful. If it weren't for you, I would have gone to see Hades by now. After that, she looked around the broken temple again, "Are we still in Xijing?" ”

Feng Xiao nodded: "I wanted to send you out of the city directly, but these days are heavily guarded, I am afraid that you will not wake up, it will not be convenient, so I will hide you here first, so as not to be discovered." He picked up a bag from the side, "This is the outfit I have prepared for you, you can change it tomorrow, and then change it a little, and I will send you out of the city." ”

The hunger in Zhou Qingqing's belly had disappeared, but suddenly thinking of Qin Zhen's appearance, his face was sad: "I didn't expect that I had only been in Xiqin for half a year, and I had to go back, it was the creation of people." ”

Feng Xiao looked at her: "Are you worried that you will be treated harshly when you return to Jinling?" ”

Zhou Qingqing shook his head: "That's not it, since the peace treaty between the two countries of Qin and Zhou has been torn up now, our emperor of the Southern Zhou Dynasty will be somewhat happy to see me flee back." She was silent for a while, and then continued, "I just don't know that the situation is chaotic now, it's a long road, I'm alone, and whether I can go back safely is another matter." ”

Feng Xiao smiled: "You don't have to worry about this, after leaving the city tomorrow, I will send you to Shangluo, where I will arrange someone to pick you up, and they will send you back." ”

Zhou Qingqing was stunned: "General Feng ......"

Feng Xiao waved his hand: "You don't have to call me a general, from today onwards you will not be the princess of Western Qin, just call me by my name." He turned to the fire, looked at her no more, saved up a little of the flame, and said, "I can do this with my hands, you don't have to take it to heart." ”

Zhou Qingqing sighed faintly: "Feng Xiao, what can I do if I take it to heart?" In the troubled times, it is a blessing to be able to survive, and I have no power to do anything to repay it, so I can only keep this gratitude in my heart. ”

Feng Xiao hooked her lips and chuckled: "The princess really doesn't have to think about it, you are so rested, we will go out of the city early tomorrow." ”

Zhou Qingqing smiled and shook his head: "I slept for most of the day, where can I still sleep." She paused and asked, "Do you have a flute?" Why don't you play a tune and let me listen to it. ”

Feng Xiao smiled and took out the bamboo flute from her waist, turned her head to look at it, didn't speak, put it directly to her lips, and began to play.

It is still the homesick tune that Zhou Qingqing has heard, and it is also appropriate at this time, after tomorrow, she will leave Xijing and return to her hometown Jinling.

For most of the year, I only had a dream, and after waking up, there was no Wuwang Mansion, no Qin Zhen, only the declining Dingxi Palace, with younger brothers, sisters and aunts.

It's just that...... She suddenly thought of Nie Jin. If he really betrayed Xi Qin, it would be fine, at least she would be able to see her again this time. But she knew that Nie Jin would definitely not do that, and there was only one possibility for him to appear again, that is, he had already encountered an accident.

She seemed to have a sudden realization, and a flash of inspiration struck.

Feng Xiao finished the song. She said to him suddenly: "Feng Xiao, you must tell the prince when you arrive, and let him be careful of Guo Huai." ”

Feng Xiao frowned slightly: "Why?" ”

Zhou Qingqing said: "I have known Ah Jin since I was a child, and I know his personality very well. She would never do anything that would discare my life or death. Guo Huai said that after Ah Jin learned of the alliance between the Northern Zhou Dynasty, he did not return to report to Western Qin, but plotted against him and handed over the marching route and strategic map of Western Qin to the Southern Zhou court, which was obviously not something Nie Jin would do. So I'm sure Guo Huai lied, if I guessed correctly, it should be Guo Huai plotting against Ah Jin. I suspect that Guo Huai is from Northern Zhao. ”

Feng Xiao pondered for a moment: "It's not impossible for you to say this, I will talk to the prince about this matter." He paused, squinted slightly, and looked at her as if he was slightly inquiring, "You don't blame the prince?" ”

Zhou Qingqing didn't know why: "What do you blame him?" ”

Feng Xiao said: "Blame him for not saving you." ”

Zhou Qingqing was stunned, and then laughed: "If you say that there is no disappointment, you must be deceiving yourself." But I understand him, and if it were me in his place, I would do the same. In front of Jiangshan Sheji, my chess piece is not so important. I have been in love with him for a few months, but I haven't made him do so much for me. ”

Feng Xiao nodded: "It's good if you can figure it out." "To be honest, I've never seen such an open-minded woman as you, princess." ”

Zhou Qingqing hurriedly waved his hand: "Don't call me a princess again, I was just a down-and-out county lord in Southern Zhou, and I was given a flashy princess title because of my relatives." Now that I've been beaten back to my original form, it's good if you call me Qingqing. ”

Feng Xiao smiled: "Okay, Qingqing." ”

His voice was slightly low, and the salutation seemed indescribably subtle. Zhou Qingqing was slightly stunned, then raised his eyebrows disapprenosingly, stood up and moved his muscles, and said casually: "I hope that tomorrow when I leave the city, it will be smooth." ”

Feng Xiao said: "Don't worry, there are many people out of the city during the day, we are disguised and disguised, and no one will pay attention to us." ”

Zhou Qingqing nodded: "I hope so." ”

Because she slept for too long, she didn't feel sleepy at all, and when she saw Feng Xiao sitting by the fire guarding the fire, she said, "You sleep, I'll just watch the fire." ”

Now that it has entered the twilight of autumn, the night in Xijing is getting cooler, and in this broken temple, if there is no fire, it must be very cold.

Feng Xiao was not polite, smiled gently at her, moved to the side or lay down.

At this time, it has entered the third watch, except for the howling of the west wind outside the house, there is only the occasional sound of the fire jumping. Feng Xiao quickly entered Heitian Township on the side.

A handsome face, under the light of the fire, handsome and slightly frowned, thin lips pursed lightly, like indifference, and as if hiding a trace of sorrow. Zhou Qingqing actually didn't see him much, even during the first few months of the journey from Jinling to Xijing, she rarely met him.

But she remembered that the little throbbing in her heart at the beginning was because of this person.

And it was this person who saved his life three times and twice.

The original throbbing may have disappeared long ago because of Qin Zhen's strong invasion, but his kindness for saving her could not be dissipated.

It's just that she can't repay her in this life, I hope he can survive the next troubled times.

The night was getting darker and darker, and when it was time for the twilight and morning light, Zhou Qingqing was a little sleepy in the end, and he fell asleep by the fire unconsciously.

When she woke up, it was already dark, and Feng Xiao, who had changed her clothes, was sitting by the fire to make a fire, she rubbed her eyes and sighed: "When did you wake up?" ”

Feng Xiao said: "I just woke up. He smiled and looked at her, "Change your clothes, we're ready to go." ”

Zhou Qingqing snorted, took the burden of the clothes, and saw that he had automatically turned his back, and carefully changed into the men's clothes behind her back.

"Alright."

Feng Xiao turned his head to look at her, and took out a human skin mask: "I'll help you get this." ”

Zhou Qingqing didn't know much about disguise techniques, so he had to fake his hands. The two of them were close to each other, Feng Xiao's movements were very gentle, and the warm breathing was wrapped around her in front of her, making her a little stunned and didn't dare to move.

Her mind was slightly sudden, remembering the days before Qin Zhen left, they were also watching night and night. She thought the two of them would live like that for the rest of their lives. However, no one knows what kind of joke fate will play on you.

The love between men and women is too insignificant in front of Jiangshan Sheji.

After Feng Xiao's hand moved, Zhou Qingqing subconsciously touched his stiff face with his hand, and he didn't know what he looked like. When he looked up again, he found that Feng Xiao had also changed his appearance, a very ordinary appearance, but extremely realistic.

She smiled: "So you're so good at disguise!" If you don't speak, I won't recognize you. ”

Feng Xiao also smiled: "It's just that I learned a little trick carving." He stood up, "Let's go." ”

Zhou Qingqing followed behind him, the sun was already high outside, and the two crossed two streets to the main street of Xijing. The street was a little more lively than usual, crowded with people on both sides, but empty in the middle of the road.

The two walked into the crowd on the side of the street and looked at the sound of horses' hooves. I saw two soldiers riding tall horses, leading a team of men and horses behind them to slowly come over.

There were two flags floating in the procession, and on the flags were big martial characters.