Xie Yutang endured the little discomfort in his heart, held her hand, and said gently, "I also believe in his personality, he may have a last resort." ”

"He helped us so much, but when he had a problem, we couldn't help at all." Ji Wan let out a long sigh, her eyes full of sadness.

The next day, Xie Yutang entered the palace to report to the monarch on the recent situation of military training, and overheard them talking about how to pay tribute to the Eastern Xuan Kingdom, and suddenly had an idea in his heart.

"Your Majesty, the minister wants to disguise himself and follow the tribute team into the capital."

The monarch was very puzzled by his proposal, and at the same time had a trace of suspicion, did Xie Yutang want to take the opportunity to get out of his control?

"The risk is too great, and if you are discovered, your life will be at risk, and I can't watch you take risks."

But Xie Yutang had already made up his mind, "When the minister left, he once buried the military deployment map in a secret place in my family courtyard, and this time he followed the tribute procession, and he also wanted to take it out and dedicate it to you, the monarch." ”

As soon as the monarch heard the words of the military deployment map, his eyes lit up all of a sudden, if there was such a map, then ......

It's just that he is still a little uneasy in his heart, but his face has eased a lot.

"You only need to tell Yu Zhen the place where the military deployment map is buried, and I will naturally send someone to get it back, so as not to let you take risks."

Xie Yutang smiled helplessly but resolutely on his face, "This military deployment map is very important, there are many local organs hidden by the minister, others have gone, I am afraid that there will be no way, and there are many secrets about the Xie family hidden there, and the minister must go in person." ”

The monarch was very angry at his stubbornness, but he was reluctant to make the defense map.

"You've been away for so long, are you sure that the border defense hasn't changed?"

Xie Yutang smiled confidently, "In the past hundred years, the deployment of border passes has been controlled by the Xie family, even if it is a change, it is only a subtle change, and the soup is not changed." ”

This was true, and the king finally agreed, allowing him to go with the tribute.

At that time, a few more people will be sent to watch him, and once they find that he has moved, they will immediately arrest him and bring him back.

Thinking of this, a cold light flashed in the monarch's eyes.

When Xie Yutang came back, Ji Wan was sitting by the window, staring at the fallen leaves outside, not knowing what she was thinking. He walked over quietly and hugged her from behind.

Chi Wan didn't look back, but when she smelled the familiar Qinglie, she knew who it was, and the corners of her mouth were slightly hooked. "Why did you come back so early today?"

"I missed you, so I came back." Xie Yutang said softly.

Although she knew that he was mostly coaxing herself to be happy, Chi Wan still felt very sweet.

Xie Yutang told Chi Wan that he planned to quietly return to Dongxuanguo with the tribute team.

After hearing this, Chi Wan immediately indicated that she would also go back with her, "What is the situation in Dongxuanguo now, none of us knows, once you go, what will happen to you, what will you let me do?" Besides, it's good for two people to take care of each other together. After she finished saying her thoughts, Xie Yutang remained silent and did not speak.

"Will you promise me? I promise I won't trouble you. Ji Wan anxiously tugged at his sleeve and shook it gently.

With a doting smile on the corner of his mouth, Xie Yutang gently touched her hair.

"I didn't disagree with taking you with me, but I was thinking about how to get through the tricks, after all, when the envoy entered the city, he needed that inspection, and I might as well say, I'm afraid you won't be able to hide."

Chi Wan was very surprised, "What you said is true, don't lie to me." ”

"Of course it's true, after so many ups and downs, I can't bear to leave you here alone." Only if Ji Wan stayed by his side could he feel at ease.

Chi Wan was very happy to be able to return to Dongxuanguo, and immediately began to pack her luggage, and when she was halfway through, she suddenly remembered that they had become wanted criminals over there, and they had to disguise themselves, so she put her packed luggage back.

The time soon came to pay tribute.

The carriage swayed forward, and Chi Wan carefully opened the curtains and looked at the bustling streets outside.

After such a long time, returning to a familiar place again, Chi Wan and Xie Yutang's moods were very complicated.

"Everything here is obviously the same as before, but now it seems to be strange everywhere." Chi Wan kept holding Xie Yutang's hand, knowing that he must be more upset than herself.

"You don't have to worry about me, I've been mentally prepared for a long time." Xie Yutang also shook her hand and patted it soothingly.

Chi Wan especially wanted to see the shop she had left behind, and she didn't know if the shop was still operating normally after she had been gone for so long, although she was anxious in her heart, but she was worried about revealing her identity, so she had to resist the desire to go on patrol.

When she returned to the inn, Chi Wan found that there was a familiar meal on the table in her room, and after entering her mouth, she couldn't help but widen her eyes, it was actually the food from the restaurant she used to love the most.

She looked up at Xie Yutang in surprise, "Is this what you prepared for me?" ”

"Hmm." He deliberately went around to buy it just now, although it was a little troublesome, but seeing the surprised expression on Chi Wan's face, he felt that everything was worth it.

Chi Wan was very moved in her heart, but she complained in her mouth and said, "Why are you asking for trouble, what if you are discovered?" The shopkeepers there all know you. ”

Xie Yutang didn't continue the topic, but just silently sandwiched a piece of meat for her.

The two rested in the post house, and in the middle of the night, when Chi Wan was sleeping in a daze, she subconsciously touched her side, and the already cold quilt made her can't help but feel a spirit, and most of the sleepiness dissipated in an instant.

Why is Xie Yutang gone? After realizing this, she immediately sat up and anxiously looked around, only to find that the other party was standing in the yard.

Chi Wan took out a coat and put it on him, "Be careful of getting cold, you've been in a bad mood since you came back here." ”

"I'm sorry to worry you." Xie Yutang had an apologetic look on his face, he had already hidden it very carefully, but he didn't expect to let Chi Wan find out.

"Why do you have to say this between you and me? Can you tell me why you're not happy? ”

"I sometimes wonder if the King of Chu has successfully controlled the entire court situation, should I let go of the grievances between me and him, so that it may be better for the people."

Chi Wan lifted her toes and wiped the wrinkles between his eyebrows distressedly, how could this man in front of him be so kind?

"I used to wish you could go with me to live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, and live a life like idle clouds and wild cranes, but now after I come back, I don't want to, do you know why?"

Xie Yutang shook his head slightly, with puzzlement on his face.

"You've had a lot of things on your mind along the way, and you certainly haven't carefully observed the people on the side of the road." Chi Wan had a hint of heaviness and anger on her face, "I found that almost all the pedestrians on the road were sad, and they even spoke carefully, which shows that they are not doing well now, and the King of Chu is not a good emperor." ”

Hearing this, Xie Yutang sighed faintly, "That's it, since we have come this far, there is no turning back." The only thing I'm worried about now is the Nine Princes. ”

They are now in the Eastern Xuan Kingdom, and the only people they can rely on are the Nine Princes, if the Nine Princes and the King of Chu come together, it is equivalent to saying that they have no helpers in the Eastern Xuan Kingdom.

However, Xie Yutang was not worried about this, but with the temperament of the Nine Princes, it was impossible to surrender to the King of Chu, he was the kind of person who would rather bend than bend, unless, what strategy did the King of Chu use to coerce him.

It's just that this is just his speculation, after all, people change.

Hearing this, Ji Wan also frowned. Her friendship with the Nine Princes is much deeper than that between Xie Yutang and the Ninth Prince, so she is naturally worried about the Nine Princes.

"No, I know the person of the Nine Princes, he will not be in the same league as the King of Chu." Ji Wan is sure of authenticity.

Xie Yutang glanced at her, his eyes were a little meaningless.

Chi Wan didn't understand it at first, but it took a while to react, Xie Yutang was jealous. Immediately crying and laughing, he hurriedly said, "After all, we have experienced some things together before, and I know his temperament." ”

"Oh." Xie Yutang said sullenly, "What about me?" ”

"You," Chi Wan deliberately pondered for a while, and only when Xie Yutang was about to change his face did he say jokingly, "You are very powerful, you are an invincible and invincible general." ”

Xie Yutang coughed lightly, saying "what nonsense" in his mouth, but there was a hint of a smile on his face.

Chi Wan was secretly funny, Xie Yutang actually had this side.

Because this journey is enough time, when they arrived in the capital, there was still plenty of time, so Xie Yutang and Chi Wan decided to walk around the capital to see what their homeland, which had not been back for so long, had become.

They found a restaurant nearby, and at this time, there were already many guests eating in the lobby.

Ji Wan found a place to sit down and asked for a few dishes, and suddenly, a group of people poured into the store, everyone with a sad face and wearing filial piety clothes.

Chi Wan paid a little more attention, and after seeing a black coffin, she suddenly had a hint of clarity in her heart.

The people at the table were behind Chi Wan and them, so they could hear their voices very clearly, and they only listened to a woman in the middle of the house educating the child, "Grandpa is gone, and our house has also been raided, so Bao'er can't spend as much money as before in the future." ”

The child named Bao'er said with an ignorant face, "Mother, Bao'er wants to eat beef, and she wants to eat beef." ”