Chapter 44: The Prisoners
Ami's body was already a little chilly, but this time she fell into the water and was disturbed by the cold, and the disease dragged on for several days before she got better.
Today's weather is warmer, and Ami's body is much more comfortable, so she plans to go out to see the woman's riding clothes and other items.
A few days ago, the palace sent someone to spread the word to inform her to participate in the annual spring hunt in the palace soon.
Spring hunting was originally the home of men, and women followed to join in the fun.
However, this whole cold winter, rain and snow all day long, the surrounding scenery is also lifeless, and the mood will indeed be a little gloomy after watching it for a long time.
In addition, she is sick, and she has indeed not gone out for a long time.
Spring hunting is still quite new to Ami, I have only seen it on TV before, and I am really a little excited when it is my turn.
So when she decided to go, she thought about buying something that might be useful and prepared first.
When Ami took Xiaolian out, it was still early, and it was a lively time.
The two walked along and walked into a ready-to-wear store.
This store is not too big, but the variety is quite complete, and there are customers who are choosing from threes and twos.
Ami walked in and glanced at it, and a guy came forward, very eager, "What does this young lady want?" ”
Ami stepped forward, reached out and gently touched the fabric of the clothes, feeling that the hand felt good, then turned her head and smiled, "Is there a kind of riding and shooting clothing in the store?" ”
The shopkeeper smiled and pointed to the other side, "Naturally, there are, all the styles are over there, just pick the girl!" ”
Ami smiled and nodded, and walked over there, "I'll just take a look at it myself, you go and get busy with yours." ”
The shopkeeper was about to come forward to recommend it, but when he heard this, he answered and turned around to do something else.
At this time, several more women walked into the store, discussing something as they walked.
"I've heard that this started a few years ago."
"So, the charges have been confirmed?"
"Not really! Don't you see so many officers and soldiers on the street today, all of them are heading for the Hanlin Mansion! ”
"Such a big crime, no one in the house can escape it."
"Hey~ Don't talk about this, it has nothing to do with us anyway...... Look at this cloth, is it beautiful? ”
When the shopkeeper saw the two of them coming in, he went up enthusiastically to say hello, "Madame is really a good eye, this cloth is especially skin-friendly......
Ami had overheard the conversation between the two, and she didn't care much about it.
She chose a red one from the many riding and archery suits, with a black lining, and beckoned to the shopkeeper not far away, "Just this one, help me wrap it." ”
The shopkeeper looked happy, and he was even more enthusiastic, "Okay, the little one is coming!" ”
When the two of them bought their clothes and came out of the store, it was time for lunch.
After going out for so long, I was really hungry, so I thought about eating something first.
I was walking on the road when I suddenly heard a commotion behind me.
When the two of them turned around, they saw the people around them retreating to the sides, whispering something, and glancing at the other side of the road, intentionally or unintentionally.
Ami followed everyone's gaze and looked over, and saw a group of officers and soldiers coming over, and at the front was a middle-aged man with a beard.
Thinking of the conversation of the woman in the ready-to-wear store, she probably guessed that this might be someone from Hanlin Mansion.
It's just that I don't know what crime I committed, and I actually implicated the whole house.
Ami followed and watched for a while, and was about to leave, when suddenly a man in black flew down from behind and rushed straight to the middle-aged man at the front.
Before the officers and soldiers guarding the guards on both sides could react, they were stabbed by swords and fell down, and the officers and soldiers behind reacted, drew their sabers one after another, and rushed towards the man in black.
"It must be the same party of the Wen Mansion, and we must not let it go!"
The crowd on both sides of the road who were watching the bustle also screamed and scattered around, lest they hurt themselves, and Ami and the two were also flustered when they saw this, but there was no hiding place on both sides, so they had to run forward for a short distance and get into a small alley.
Xiaolian gasped, leaned against the wall, frowned and glanced out, "Who, the prisoners of the imperial court are going to rob ......"
Ami hadn't slowed down yet, she leaned against the wall, took a deep breath, and didn't care, "Speaking of which, it's just those things in officialdom." ”
As he spoke, he turned around and walked into the alley, Xiaolian poked her head out, and followed.
Outside, the man in black was fighting with those officers and soldiers, and suddenly from the other side, another man in black appeared, also heading straight towards the middle-aged man in the head.
The middle-aged man seemed to have expected it, and even looked at the man in black with some anxiety.
The man in black landed and stood in front of the middle-aged man, but he did not take him away.
The middle-aged man whispered something, then secretly took out something from his sleeve and handed it to the man in black.
At this time, a man was prostrate on the ground, and when he saw the man in black coming, he thought he was going to rescue the person, so he got up and raised his knife and waved it.
The attention of both of them was on the small object, and they didn't notice that there were officers and soldiers around, and when they came back to their senses, they couldn't dodge.
The knife slashed at the arm of the man in black, and blood gushed out instantly.
The man in black looked at the officer and soldier, kicked the man away, and left without staying long.
Seeing that the matter had been done, the other man in black no longer fell in love with the war, jumped lightly, and disappeared.
Meanwhile, Ami and Xiaolian weave their way through the alley, finally finding another exit to the street.
She walked towards the mouth of the alley, and was about to get out of the alley, but saw that the prince and some officers and soldiers were confronting someone, and immediately shrank back.
The man had his back in her direction, and there was a small stall in the way, and she couldn't see who it was.
The people who came and went around didn't dare to look at the bustle, and they took a detour.
The prince paced two steps forward, and his smile did not reach the bottom of his eyes, "I heard that someone had kidnapped the prisoner, so I rushed over immediately, I don't know if the fifth brother knows the whereabouts of these people." ”
Fifth brother? Isn't that the King of Wisdom?
Ami frowned and continued to pay attention to the people in front of her.
"Never."
"Really? The people under him all said that they were coming in this direction, and you came from this side, and you didn't meet any suspicious people? ”
"I've only been here for a short time, and I haven't seen the person the emperor is looking for."
"I heard...... His right arm was scratched, and he probably wouldn't be able to escape far. ”
As he spoke, he took a slow step towards Changli, poking his head behind him as if trying to find some flaw.
Ami noticed that Changli's right hand was behind his back.
Seeing the prince getting closer and closer, Ami was also inexplicably nervous.
She frowned and thought for a moment and walked out.
"Hey~ What a coincidence, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is also here."
Everyone heard this voice, and subconsciously looked over.
I saw the county lord of Jiahe walking over with a smile, and naturally put his hand on Changli's right arm, looking very intimate.
Changli looked at Ami who suddenly appeared, and was a little surprised.
The prince obviously didn't expect to meet Ami, he was stunned for a moment, looked at the two, and said with a smile, "I didn't expect the fifth brother to come out with the county lord, but I was rude." ”
Ami smiled lightly, "Where, isn't this about to be a spring hunt, my daughter's family doesn't understand anything, so I have to ask Ah Li to accompany her out to buy something that can be used when the time comes." ”
She said and pointed to the package that Xiaolian was carrying.
The prince glanced at it, and smiled even more, "Everyone said that the fifth brother is not close to women, but I didn't expect it, but I just didn't meet someone I liked, so I won't disturb the two Yaxing." ”
As he spoke, he looked at Changli meaningfully.
Changli bowed his head slightly in response.
"Let's go!"
The prince waved his hand, turned around and left with the crowd.
Ami watched the prince disappear around the corner before she put down the hand holding her long arm.
Changli looked at her with a hint of inquiry, "Aren't you afraid of getting into trouble?" ”
"I'm afraid."
"Then why do you want to help me?"
Ami looked at him, not caring about it, "You have saved me many times, I should help you." ”
"You know, we just take what we need."
"You didn't have to block that arrow for me, even if I died there that day, you would have a way to find the murderer, wouldn't you?"
Changli looked at her, his eyes moved slightly, and he was a little surprised in his heart.
Ami remembered something, walked around behind him, bent down and looked at his right arm, and sure enough, he saw some blood oozing out, but fortunately, it was dark clothes, and it took a closer look to find out.
She stood up, frowned, and asked, "What's going on?" ”
Changli glanced at her, raised his leg and left, "It's okay." ”
Ami pursed her lips and followed, "If you don't say it, forget it, as if who wants to know." ”