The bitter cold is about to pass, the last of the snow is melting, and the first rays of the morning sun are shining on the earth, waking up the sleepers.

Xian Ge woke up early, and went downstairs after a simple freshening up. Seeing that Gu Chi was waiting for her, he said, "Is there any food?"

Gu Chi shook his head, "It's a long way to go, I'm afraid it's too late, so I prepared dry food, and we'll leave immediately." ”

"Where?"

"Dingcheng."

"Imperial City?"

Xian Ge was a little surprised, she heard Yu Yan mention, Dingcheng economy is prosperous, fortifications are solid, since the founding of the former dynasty, all generations of emperors have chosen to build the capital in Dingcheng, so Dingcheng is also known as the imperial city, and the only one that can compete with Dingcheng is the capital of the Jin Dynasty in the north - Mocheng.

Gu Chi chuckled and said, "Have you been there?"

"No, I've heard Yu Yan mention it." There was a little loss in Xiange's eyes.

"Oh? What else did he say?" Gu Chi looked at Xian Ge, and there was a sense of exploration in his tone.

"He said he would take me to see it, but he broke his promise."

Xian Ge recalled that day when she drank with Yu Yan, saying that she would take her to the imperial city next time, but it turned out to be a luxury, she wanted time to stay in the past, but unfortunately, it was difficult to disobey the will of God.

Seeing that Xiange's eyes were full of sadness, Gu Chi was inconvenient to ask any more, and hurriedly diverted the topic, "Quickly clean up, let's go to the ferry." ”

About half an hour later, the group came to the ferry, ready to board the boat.

Xian Ge stood at the ferry, looking at the direction of the burial of Yu Yan, and there was another sting in his heart.

"Let's go." Gu Chi patted Xian Ge's shoulder.

Suppressing the grief in his heart, Xian Ge boarded the boat and went away with the waves, the ferry became more and more blurred, and Xian Ge's heart became heavier and heavier.

The cold river breeze blew towards Xian Ge, freezing her tears, and Xian Ge at this time was thinking carefully about the details of those killers.

She and Yu Yan rarely go down the mountain, and they have no enmity with anyone, it is unlikely that the enemy will chase and kill, and as for the robbery, it is even more nonsense, so what is the motive of the killer? Could it be that the killer is looking for Gu Chi, and he is involved with Yu Yan?

"You're not well, don't catch a cold again." Gu Chi put the cloak on the string song.

"Thank you." Xian Ge turned around, looked at Gu Chi, and asked, "Those killers are here to find you?"

Gu Chi was not annoyed, and explained, "The group of people who killed me have already returned to Huangquan, and I am investigating this matter, and I will know the truth in a few days." ”

Seeing Gu Chi's frank face, it was inconvenient for Xian Ge to say anything, so he thought about his heart and didn't say more.

Seeing this, Gu Chi also sat quietly on the side, thinking in his heart that Qian Xing should come back tonight.

All the way forward, the sunset is gone, and you will arrive at the imperial city in a blink of an eye.

Before I landed, I heard the cries of the vendors, one after another, so lively.

Wait for the ship to dock, only to see the whole picture of the city, the towering city gate is located in the center of the city, the soldiers guarding the three floors, the houses in the city are lined up one after another, the shops on both sides of the street are lined up, and the end of the street is a splendid palace, the palace is carved with flying dragons in the sky and white cranes shining wings, thousands of ancient trees are lined up in turn, shade the whole building complex, the afterglow falls on the red wall and green tiles, adding a bit of magnificence.

Gu Chi helped Xian Ge to the shore, "You are sick and inconvenient to walk, so I arranged a sedan chair." ”

Sure enough, there was a soft sedan car parked in front of it, and there were already people waiting.

"Bothered."

Regarding Gu Chi, Xian Ge has always felt that he is a humble gentleman, but he didn't expect to be very careful in his work, so he couldn't help but secretly praise him in his heart.

"Let's go."

Xian Ge entered the sedan chair, and Gu Chi turned over and walked in front of him.

After about half an hour, the sedan chair stopped, probably arrived.

"It's here, come down." Gu Chi's voice came.

Xian Ge opened the sedan curtain and saw that Gu Chi was already standing beside the sedan chair, and when he looked around, there was a high wall in front of him, and a small door had opened under the wall, which seemed to be guarded.

"Here?" Xian Ge asked.

"The side entrance of the palace."

Palace? Xian Ge had a spirit in her brain, it was actually the palace, she heard Yu Yan mention it, Gu surname is the imperial surname, and then in connection with the scene in front of her, Xian Ge already understood, "You are the royal family?"

Gu Chi chuckled, "Exactly." ”

"The Prince? Or the emperor?" Xian Ge was a little cautious.

Gu Chi noticed the strangeness of the string song, not fear, not awe, but cautious, which made him playful, "How is the prince?" What about the Emperor?"

"If it is a prince, call Chitose, and if it is an emperor, call Banzai." The string song pondered his own words.

Gu Chi raised his eyebrows, and a shallow smile rose at the corner of his mouth, "Then do you think you should call me a thousand years old or long live." ”

Xian Ge has lived a life close to escapism with Yu Yan since he was a child, although he doesn't know these worldly rules, but he also knows the harshness of imperial power, such a question, answering it wrong is like facing the abyss.

"If the Kingdom of Jin comes to surrender, can you sign an alliance between the two countries?"

Since I don't know my identity, I will try to sign a contract and surrender the letter, and I can't do it if I am not the emperor.

"Yes, yes."

Gu Chi obviously didn't expect Xian Ge to answer like this, so he didn't embarrass her anymore.

Although it was shocking, it was also reasonable, a token can command the people who defend the city, how can the status be low, Xian Ge secretly calculated in his heart: 'Everything must be careful in the future'

"It's not good to live in the palace."

If it were other mansions, Xian Ge wouldn't care too much, but this palace was not allowed by ordinary people.

"What's wrong, it's my place, you can live."

Gu Chi understood Xiange's concerns, and he didn't want to be tongue-in-cheek, so he chose to enter through the side door when it was dark. Seeing that Xian Ge was hesitating and then spoke: "Besides, in addition to the palace, those killers are afraid that they will find you." ”

Xian Ge thought about it carefully, and felt that what Gu Chi said was not unreasonable, only by living could he find out the killer and avenge Yu Yan.

"Let's go." Xian Ge made up his mind.

Gu Chi led Xian Ge all the way forward, avoiding the guards, and arrived at a quiet courtyard.

"You live first." Gu Chi brought Xian Ge to the house, lit the candles, and said, "There will be maidservants to serve tomorrow morning." ”

Xian Ge looked around, there were very few furnishings in the house, some old, but fortunately, it was cleaned up and looked very comfortable. It looks a little like the house on the hill, but after all, this is the palace.

"What are the rules of this palace?"

Although Xian Ge knows that she has to salute when she meets, but if she doesn't know the other rules, she is afraid that she will get into trouble.

Gu Chi motioned for Xian Ge to sit down, and said, "There are a lot of rules, but you don't have to be afraid, no one will come to trouble you, if there is really ......" Speaking of this, Gu Chi took out a gold medal from his arms and handed it to Xian Ge, "You don't have to be afraid." ”

This gold medal is engraved with a dragon pattern, which is very different from the wooden card last time, and Xian Ge did not shirk it, and took it by the way, "Very beautiful, thank you." ”

Gu Chi couldn't laugh or cry, the meaning of this gold medal has become 'beautiful' among string singers, you know, this is a life and death order, a line of life, a line of death, all in the hands of the card holder. Many people wanted to get it, but they didn't have a chance, so they gave it to Xian Ge, Gu Chi also hesitated for a moment, but he still gave it to her, which was considered to comfort himself and make up for it.

"Take care of it, you rest early, I'll come to see you tomorrow."

Gu Chi didn't wait for the string song to speak, and left in a hurry.

Xian Ge lay on the bed, unable to sleep for a long time, she was a little scared, although Gu Chi was very gentle and took care of her, but after all, it was not a family member, and she couldn't rely on it.

Gu Chi returned to the dormitory, and Qian Xing was already waiting here.

"Peace be upon us, Lord."

"Found the painting?"

"The minister is incompetent, and the painting has not been found." Qian Xing knelt on the ground, buried his head very low, and looked like he was at the disposal of you.

Gu Chi was so angry that he threw a cup and smashed it in front of Qian Xing, with a 'clang', the cup shattered in response, and the splashed tea wet Qian Xing's clothes, which really made Qian Xing shiver.

Gu Chi looked at Qian Xing, his anger went straight to his head, he was really upset, he raised his hand and scolded: "Get out!"

"Thank you, master." As if he had been pardoned, Qian Xing withdrew in three or two steps.

After the money walked, Gu Chi sat on the couch, rubbing his eyebrows, very upset, he must get the painting.