The more Chang Yan thought about it, the more wrong it became, he went into the city this time, his original intention was to solve the trouble for his son, but he brought back a trouble - he didn't need to know too much about the inside story, just looked at the way the county lord of Fangde went out of the city, and he knew that it was a big trouble.

"The road ahead is not easy to walk, the county lord should be careful, don't fall off the horse......"

Zhang Shiqing jumped off the horse, "Isn't the front where Xu Ji carries water every day?" I know the way, I can go by myself, and ask General Chang to ride back to the front, so as not to make people suspicious. ”

"The county lord is thoughtful." Chang Yanzhi also felt that this should be the case, at least let the officers and soldiers of the outpost see him.

"Does General Chang want to watch me go up the mountain? Rest assured, I've walked this road many times. Zhang Shiqing said with a smile.

Chang Yanzhi laughed dryly, "Please forgive me for being rude, I have to say some things: Gongzi is not as powerful as before, no power, no soldiers and no generals, and he can't even afford to provoke a captain in Jizhou, let alone the barbarian king of He Rongbu." The county lord is faithful to his original husband and does not want to marry someone else, I admire it very much, but ......"

"I don't want to marry the barbarian king, but it's not because Xu Ji, first, I don't like Saiwai, and second, I can't stand the schadenfreude of the little barbarian girl, she will definitely let her family take revenge on me!"

"The county lord was born in the royal family, representing the marriage between the two countries, not a barbarian girl can slander, she is treated preferentially in Yecheng, and the county lord will be able to get the same status outside the Saiwai."

Zhang Shiqing frowned slightly, "Are you persuading me to marry the Barbarian King?" ”

"I mean...... The county lord can decide who he wants to marry, but Siguo Valley is not the best place to hide, and Tian Jiang and Madam Feng are quite inappropriate to do this......"

Zhang Shiqing understood, and said with a smile: "General Chang is afraid that I will bring danger to Siguogu?" ”

"The county lord should also see it these days, the prince is determined not to ask about the world, he really can't help, even if he wants to help, he is powerless."

Zhang Shiqing was poured a basin of cold water, his smile on his face was a little stiff, and he said proudly: "I understand what General Chang means, don't worry, I'm not here to beg for help, let alone involve others, stay in the valley for a day or two, and I will find another place to go, so that Yecheng will not know." ”

Chang Yanzhi felt that his words were a little heavy, and he stepped back and arched his hand: "I am in a panic, and I have no intention of chasing customers." ”

"There is nothing wrong with General Chang's loyal protection of the Lord. Go ahead, I'll take the rest of the way myself. ”

"Please be careful." Chang Yanzhi led the horse back to the avenue, and entered the valley from the main gate, although he sympathized with the county lord's suffering, but did not regret what he said, the truth is so, someone must be open and honest.

At the other end, Zhang Shiqing took off his shoes, walked through the stream, and when he reached the opposite bank, he looked up at the winding mountain path, and his heart was happy, and he returned to the stream barefoot, looking at the wilderness, but he couldn't even make out the way he came.

Unable to advance or retreat, Zhang Shiqing had a headache when he thought about it, but he simply didn't want to, put his shoes on the stones on the bank, walked against the stream, and was soon attracted by the small fish in the water, turning over the stones everywhere, and his mood gradually improved, leaving all his troubles behind.

It took half an hour, Zhang Shiqing splashed all over the water stains, finally caught a few small fish, and put them back in the water, slowly walked back, and finally had to face those things that annoyed her.

From a distance, she saw Xu Ji.

Xu Ji was standing on the shore, guarding two wooden barrels and a flat pole, and was also watching her.

Zhang Shiqing felt aggrieved, but he didn't want to show it, so he walked slowly, looking around, as if he was still looking for a small fish in the water.

"How long have you been back?" Xu Ji asked loudly.

"For a moment." Zhang Shiqing bent down to lift a stone, and replied without raising his head.

"Why don't you go into the valley?"

Zhang Shiqing walked closer and finally looked up, "I'm just passing by." ”

"Passing by? Where are you going? ”

"Isn't that thinking? Jiangdong is good, although there is Ning Baoguan to make trouble, at least there is an emperor there. You lend me a horse, and I'll go at once. ”

Xu Ji held two embroidered shoes in his hands, "Let's go ashore first." ”

Zhang Shiqing reluctantly went ashore, sat on the stone commonly used by the two, raised his feet to dry, and glanced at the bucket, "There is no water in the bucket." ”

"Well, the stream is all muddy."

Zhang Shiqing's eyes were red, tears almost burst out of his eyes, he forcibly held back, and said coldly: "You also blame me for causing trouble?" Then send me back to the city. ”

"Who else blames you?"

"Nope." Zhang Shiqing turned his head.

Xu Ji sighed lightly, and didn't ask her how she came here, took out the silk handkerchief from his arms, squatted down with his legs, carefully wiped the water marks on her feet, and waited for a while to put shoes on her.

Zhang Shiqing didn't hide, and he didn't say thank you.

"Let's go." Xu Ji got up and said, took the empty bucket, and didn't plan to carry water back today.

"All I need is a horse."

"If you want to go to Jiangdong, you need not only a horse, but also enough coils, and a guide, don't say that now the war is in chaos, it is a peaceful and prosperous era, and you can't go that far alone."

"You lend me a little money, and I will pay you back later, Lu ...... I asked myself as I walked. ”

Xu Ji smiled, "The palace has sent the polo equipment, and we haven't competed yet." ”

Zhang Shiqing thought that life in the valley was boring, so he asked people to send several sets of polo equipment from the city, but before the things arrived, she was called back to the palace.

"I sold it to you, I brought everything from the Eastern Capital, and it is said to be very valuable."

"Then you can take the money with me."

Xu Ji walked in front with an empty bucket, Zhang Shiqing hesitated for a moment, got up to follow, not far away, not close, and refused to speak along the way.

Chang Yanzhi had already entered the valley, and he had never seen the county lord of Fangde, so he was very surprised, standing at the foot of the mountain and watching, and seeing the figure of the county lord, he was relieved, and he was embarrassed to come forward to say hello, turned around and ran away first, reminding the others in the valley to keep it a secret.

Xu Ji put down his burden, went straight into the study, and looked through the accumulated military newspapers.

Zhang Shiqing followed into the house and waited for a while, "I want to ...... a hundred taels of silver. ”

Xu Ji stopped and said with a smile: "You want to take a hundred taels of silver to Jiangdong?" ”

"Is it more or less?"

"In the past, it should have been more than enough, but today, I am afraid it is far from enough."

"Actually, you don't know, like me, you haven't been out much, have you?"

Xu Ji sat down and motioned for Zhang Shiqing to sit down as well, "Let's talk about why you want to go first." ”

"Why...... Isn't that clear? I'm either going to run away or I'm ...... Marry the barbarian king and go with him to the outside of the Saiwai. ”

"It's easier to go to Saiwai than to Jiangdong."

Instead of being comforted, Zhang Shiqing became stronger, "It's my business where to go, you just need to give me horses and coils." ”

Xu Ji didn't answer and fell into deep thought.

"I helped you escape from the Eastern Capital at the beginning, but now as long as you do me a little favor, do you have to 'wait'?" Zhang Shiqing said angrily.

"I'm wondering if there's another 'or.'"

"You're saying you have a way to stop my father and brother from marrying me off?"

"Perhaps."

Zhang Shiqing suddenly burst into tears, he was inexplicable, and he laughed while crying, "I knew you had a way, I knew that coming here was not to cause trouble, I knew that you wouldn't let me marry the barbarian king, I knew ......"

She wiped away her tears and put away her smile, "There's a way not to say it sooner, and I'm worried all the way." ”

"I said 'maybe,' but I don't have a clear plan yet."

Zhang Shiqing let out a sigh, "Anyway, you will definitely have a way, you think slowly, I have to rest for a while." As he spoke, he got up and stretched, and did not go to his room, but took off his shoes and walked to the mat to lie down, "If you have an idea, you must wake me up and let me be the first to ......"

She actually fell asleep.

Xu Ji took out a thin blanket and put it on her, then returned to the table and continued to read the military newspaper.

Recently, it was hot, the window was open, and the old servant peeked outside, glanced at the people on the table, and whispered: "The little lord is really pitiful, you are a princess, and you are not free." ”

Xu Ji nodded, his gaze still on the paper.

The old servant continued: "Childe, rest assured, the news has not leaked out. Someone came to the city just now, inquired at the outpost, and left again, without the intention of going into the valley to search, presumably the palace felt embarrassed, and did not want people to know the news of the disappearance of the county lord. ”

"Hmm." Xu Ji responded casually.

The old servant waited for a while, and then said: "But this is not a long-term solution, the palace can't find anyone around, and it will still come here, and ...... when the time comes."

Xu Ji raised his head and said with a smile: "When the time comes, you will have your own way." ”

"Childe is not in a hurry, that is, there must be a way, forgive me for talking too much, there is a word to remind Childe."

"You say."

"To be honest, I haven't understood Childe's mind, but I understand a truth: retirement is retirement, entry into the WTO is accession, no one can have both, Childe has to think clearly, what he wants."

"What does Mr. Fan want, what do I want, otherwise, how can I be worthy of being his disciple?"

The old servant looked confused, "Then what does Mr. Fan want?" ”

"He wants to enter the world with this body, and this heart retreats. This body entered the WTO in order to make this heart peaceful, but it can be retreated again and again; This retreat is to quietly observe the world and help this body to advance again and again. ”

The old servant was stunned for a while, and then said, "I'm going to cook, and the prince and the county lord are dining here?" ”

"Right here."

The old servant left, found Chang Yanzhi, and complained: "As far as you have a lot of trouble, you have to go into the city to find a field craftsman, and secretly bring back the little county lord." It's okay now, what should everyone do, Childe has his own ideas. ”

"Childe told you everything?" Changyan's heart is wide.

"Uh...... I didn't understand what Childe said, but I have served Childe for many years, and I can see that he is not worried at all now. He doesn't worry, we don't have to worry. ”

Chang Yanzhi nodded, "Then I'll go drink, and I won't be nosy in the future." ”

The old servant waved his hand, went to the kitchen to cook a few drinks and dishes, and sent them to the study alone.

At sunset, Zhang Shiqing on the mat was awakened by the burst of aroma, got up blankly, rubbed his eyes, and asked, "When is it?" ”

"It's going to be dark." Xu Ji replied.

"The food and drinks were just delivered?"

"Hmm."

Zhang Shiqing walked with his shoes on, sat down and ate, he was really hungry, he ate a big bite of every dish, and then asked vaguely: "Have you come up with a way?" ”

"I haven't figured out a solution, but the situation is a little more clear."

"In short, if I am forcibly taken away, I don't blame the Empress Dowager and Huanyan, I don't blame my parents and brothers, I only blame you alone."

Zhang Shiqing took a sip of wine, used chopsticks to draw a boundary between each dish from the middle, and only ate the side that belonged to him.