Ten days later, on May 15, it was another year of the Lotus Lantern Festival, and this year's Lotus Lantern Festival was very different from the past for Zhang Xun and Shuangdi, because this day was a good day for the two of them to get married.

The rooster crows three times, the sky is shimmering, and the morning glow shines through the window, sprinkling a touch of pink mist, hazy purple gauze drapery in the boudoir.

On the dressing table, the candle flame is swaying gently, and in the bronze mirror, the beautiful woman is dressing up.

In the mirror, Shuang Di looked a little nervous, she gently sipped the rouge paper, dyed her lips red, the corners of her mouth were light, her smile bloomed like a flower, her face was clear and delicate, only a little tenderness appeared between the crimson, which was the most beautiful scenery in the world.

As soon as the sun came out of the mountain, the sound of firecrackers crackled outside the door of the General's Mansion, and the red clothes were spread all over the place, just like a red carpet, which complemented the General's Mansion with lights, showing a festive and joyful atmosphere.

Zhang Xun wore a purple and gold crown, wore a red brocade of Xianglong, and stepped on the Xuanwen cloud shoes, surrounded by everyone, he jumped onto a high-headed horse, led a team of personal soldiers, pulled 16 carts of dowry, and went to the county governor's mansion.

Along the way, the people celebrated and congratulated the general on welcoming the beautiful woman.

Before walking to the county governor's mansion, Wei Suming, Yan Heyu, Ji Wu and others were already waiting outside the door, Zhang Xun jumped off the horse and saluted deeply to Yu Su Ming: "The son-in-law visits his father-in-law." ”

Su Ming hurriedly helped Zhang Xun up, and replied: "Among the heroes, it is really a great fortune to be able to marry a little girl." ”

"Father-in-law has won the prize!"

"Please!"

"Please!"

Juan Suming pulled Zhang Xun and was about to enter the county governor's mansion, but at this moment, a large group of Praetorian Guards suddenly turned out from the corner of the street, they were heavily armored and holding swords and soldiers, and they were murderous.

"Where is Su Ming?!" The leader shouted.

Seeing this, Zhang Xun pointed his finger and scolded the soldiers: "Bold fanatics, dare to be presumptuous in front of this general!" ”

Who knew that the leading soldier didn't care, and held up the edict and shouted: "By the king's order, arrest Su Ming's family!" If you don't tie your hands, you won't be killed! ”

After saying this, the leader immediately drew his sword, and the other Praetorian Guards also showed their swords, and the onlookers saw this, panicked, fled in all directions, and the scene was out of control for a while.

Zhang Xun pulled out the blazing sword and led his own soldiers to block in front of Su Ming, Ji Wu also led the soldiers of the county governor's mansion to stand beside him, the two sides confronted each other with swords, Zhang Xun scolded loudly: "Let me read the edict!" ”

The leader of the army unfolded the edict and faced Zhang Xun and others.

Zhang Xun took a closer look and found that this edict was indeed true, it only said that Wu Zixu and Yu Suming's family were arrested on the charge of rebellion, and there was no details about the rest.

Zhang Xun asked: "The edict only says rebellion, but is there a conclusive crime?" ”

The leader replied: "Then I don't care, I just take people by order!" I hope the general will not protect the traitor! ”

"Humph! Today is the day I get married to the little daughter of the county captain's family, if you want to arrest the county captain's family, I don't know if you want to arrest this general as well!? ”

"If the general has already married the daughter of the traitor, he will naturally be arrested together!"

"You're so bold!"

As soon as the words fell, Zhang Xun suddenly rushed forward, instantly slashed off the short sword in the leader's hand, and then turned over and strangled the leader's throat, putting the blazing sword on his neck.

The other Praetorian Guards were so shocked that they had to quickly surround Zhang Xun.

The leader was choked by Zhang Xun, his face was pale, and he said with difficulty: "General...... I hope you don't embarrass me...... The king did not say that he wanted to take down the general! ”

"Humph! With me today, don't you think! ”

"I ...... It's not a pity to die, General...... You're killing yourself! ”

Seeing that the situation could not be calmed down, Zhang Xun dragged the troops back into the mansion, and ordered everyone to retreat into the county governor's mansion and lock the gate.

The rest of the Praetorian Guards were shouting outside the door, and at the same time banging on the gate, seeing that the gate kept shaking, and it seemed that it might be broken at any time, Ji Wu hurriedly mobilized the family and brought all kinds of sundries to block the gate from the inside.

Zhang Xun asked the leader a few words, and found that the leader didn't know anything about anything except arresting people, so Zhang Xun had to order someone to tie up the leader and take him down. Hearing the increasing turmoil outside, in a hurry, Zhang Xun said to Yan Suming: "The incident happened suddenly, the reason is not clear, we must not act blindly!" ”

Yu Suming cursed: "The husband really didn't believe his words! ”

"The king is not a trustworthy person, since he said that he will not pursue it again, he will not turn his face and deny it, I don't think things are so simple, there must be something else hidden."

"Humph! I should have raised an army to kill my husband! ”

"In any case, the first priority at the moment is to protect ourselves, staying here will not help, we must find a way to escape quickly! There was no indication before, which means that the incident happened suddenly, and it is likely that the city gate guards have not received the news yet, and it should be too late to leave the city at this time; In addition, I will immediately send people around to find out the cause of the incident and then try to solve it. ”

He Yu agreed with Zhang Xun's statement very much, nodded and said: "Fortunately, grandparents returned to Yiyang Village last year to care for the elderly, and it is more convenient for a few of us to run out." There is a side gate on the west wall of the inner courtyard that leads to the back street, which is deserted and much safer to walk from. ”

"Okay, let's go immediately!"

He Yuyi raised his hand, pointed to the splendid clothes on each other's bodies, and said with a wry smile: "This dress is too eye-catching, you have to change it into a market dress." ”

"Okay, bring your own short blades in case you need them."

Zhang Xun and He Yu were about to leave, but seeing that Su Ming was indifferent, He Yu was puzzled and asked, "Father, why don't you move?" ”

Juan Suming didn't answer, but said to Zhang Xun: "General, please lend me these brothers in your hands, I must take people to kill them!" ”

"Why?! There are so many people outside, killing them is tantamount to sending them to death! ”

"If I just run away from the city, what will Wu Xiangguo do? I have to go and save Wu Sangkook! ”

He Yu grabbed Su Ming, "Father! Not to mention that we can't kill people at all, even if we do, what can we do, we have no ability to rescue Wu Xiangguo at all! ”

Zhang Xun also said: "That's right! Since there are so many people here, Wu Xiangguo must be indispensable there! For now, it's best to get out of the city first, and stay in the green mountains without fear of running out of firewood, and when we figure out the situation, it's not too late to make plans later, I think things will definitely turn around! ”

Yan Suming gritted his teeth fiercely, shook his head and said, "There won't be any turnaround!" Xiangguo shouldn't have given up in the first place! Damn it! I should have insisted on it in the first place! ”

The noise outside the door was getting louder and louder, the door was crumbling, Zhang Xun was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, and he had no time to persuade Su Ming, Zhang Xun grabbed He Yu and said: "He Yu, take my father away!" I'm going to find Frost! ”

"Good!"

After that, He Yuqiang dragged Su Ming away, and Zhang Xun went straight to the deep boudoir.

Frost heard some noisy sounds outside, at first she thought it was a guest coming, or set off firecrackers, but the more she listened, the more she felt that something was wrong, she pushed open the door, and wanted to go out to see what was going on, but who knew that she had just opened the door, but was bumped into by Zhang Xun, who came in a hurry.

The two of them were unsteady and almost fell, and in a panic, Zhang Xun hurriedly held Shuang Tu in his arms, but fortunately, he held on to the door frame in time to stabilize his body and not fall.

Although the situation is crisis, looking at the frost in his arms wearing a wedding dress, Zhang Xun can't help but admire the beauty of the frost.

"Xiaoshuang, you are so beautiful."

Shuang Di was very shy, she grabbed Zhang Xun and said softly, "Brother Xiao Xun, why did you suddenly appear here?" ”

Zhang Xun briefly described the current situation, and said regretfully: "Hey, I didn't expect this kind of thing to happen suddenly, I'm sorry that you and I have suffered." ”

Shuang Di hugged Zhang Xun tightly, stuck to Zhang Xun's chest, shook his head and said: "Brother Xiao Xun, everything will be fine, as long as I am with my brother, I am not afraid of anything." ”

Zhang Xun was very moved, and hurriedly said: "We must go out of the city immediately, you go and change your clothes." ”

"Hmm."

Shuang Di took off the gold ornaments and wiped off her makeup, although she lost her grace and luxury, she left the purest beauty, she was as pure and flawless as a lotus flower out of the water, which calmed Zhang Xun's originally restless heart at once.

Zhang Xun leaned on the door frame and looked at Frost Blossom quietly, he really hoped that none of this had happened, he really hoped that when night fell, Frost Bloom would be able to embrace Frost Blossom into the cave room and spend his life together from then on.

"Brother Xiao Xun......" Shuang Tu said softly with a hint of shyness.

Zhang Xun came to his senses at this time, hurriedly turned around, and closed the door.

A moment later, Frosty opened the door, and by this time Frosty had changed into her normal clothes, just like the little girl next door.

"Brother Xiaoxun, let's go."

"Good!"

The two found Su Ming and his son, Zhang Xun also changed into ordinary clothes, and just as the four of them were about to leave, they suddenly heard a loud noise outside, and the gate of the mansion was broken by the Praetorian Guards. Ji Wu led people to fight hard, but the Praetorian Guards were endless, and Ji Wu was outnumbered, and he was about to be overwhelmed.

Seeing this, Zhang Xun pulled out the blazing sword, jumped forward, and fought against the enemy with Ji Wu.

Ji Wu hurriedly said: "General! Take the county lieutenant with you! Here I'm here to resist! ”

"How can I throw you down!"

"General! Come on! If you don't leave, you really can't hold it off! ”

There were more and more Praetorian Guards, and the two were powerless to resist at all, Zhang Xun had no choice but to say to Ji Wu: "General Ji! Please! ”

Ji Wu laughed while fighting: "Haha! For the sake of the Captain! I die without regrets! ”

Although he was unwilling, Zhang Xun knew that there was only a dead end if he didn't take it again. So, Zhang Xun turned around ruthlessly and fled quickly to the side door, and when he finally looked back, Ji Wu had already been beheaded......

The four of them escaped from the side gate of the county governor's mansion, and sure enough, they came to a sparsely populated side street, Zhang Xun asked, "How far is this from the nearest city gate?" ”

He Yu replied: "One mile to the west." ”

"Okay, let's go."

Coming to the end of the side street, where the front intersected with a main street in the west of the city, and there were many people on the street, Zhang Xun looked around and found that martial law was already in the city, and the Praetorian Guards were patrolling everywhere, and the situation had deteriorated far beyond his imagination.

Zhang Xun lowered his voice and said, "It may be very dangerous to go out like this. ”

He Yu was also anxious, "But we must get out as soon as possible, they will find this place soon." ”

"Alright! We're going to have to venture out! Zhang Xun carefully observed the direction of the Praetorian Guards, intending to wait for an opportunity to blend in with the crowd.

Just then, a convoy of horses and carts came from behind.

"Someone's coming!" Zhang Xun lowered his voice and warned.

The four of them hurriedly lowered their heads, pretending to stroll casually, and when the carriage and horses passed through the intersection to completely block the small street, a horseman suddenly ran in front of Zhang Xun, grabbed Zhang Xun, and whispered: "General! Come with me! ”

Zhang Xun was surprised, but after looking at it, he realized that the groom turned out to be Yu Xianyao.

didn't have time to explain, Yu Xianyao immediately arranged for the four people to blend into the convoy, and then, there was no danger along the way, and the four of them were taken to a safe courtyard several times.

The four of them were shocked, Yu Xianyao beckoned the four of them to sit down and rest, and then said regretfully: "Hey, I didn't expect this kind of thing to happen, it's a pity that the general has a good day!" ”

Zhang Xun sighed lightly and asked, "How does Old Yu know that we are there?" ”

"Originally, I was rushing to the General's Mansion with Lord Gonghui to congratulate him, but who knows, the Praetorian Guards suddenly dispatched, the whole city was under martial law, and the city was in chaos. He immediately led me to the county governor's mansion, and when I arrived, I found that the gate was surrounded by the Praetorian Guards. The Lord immediately assumed that the general would escape through the back door, so he ordered me to keep an eye on all the places behind the county governor's mansion, and as soon as I saw the general, I immediately led someone to rescue him. Oops, fortunately, there were no dangers along the way. ”

Zhang Xun had palpitations in his heart and sighed: "At a critical time, we still have to rely on Brother Gonghui, by the way, where is Brother Gonghui now?" ”

"My lord went to Dazai-sama to inquire about the news as soon as possible!"

"Well, Brother Gonghui is the most rational to do this, I was in a mess at the time, and I haven't figured out what to do even now."

"Hey, you can't blame the general, it happened too suddenly, and it's strange to say, why did you suddenly give an order to arrest people? There was no sign at all. ”

"Did Yu Lao hear about what happened?"

"I haven't heard a little bit of news, I don't know what happened to Lord Lieutenant?"

Yu Suming sneered: "I believed in people who shouldn't have believing, and didn't do what I should have done." ”

Yu Xianyao was taken aback by Su Ming's expression, so he stopped asking.

Everyone was silent for a moment, and then He Yu said, "We have to get out of the city first." ”

"Yes, yes! That's what Lord Gong Hui said. Yu Xianyao hurriedly said.

Zhang Xun shook his head and said: "But now that the whole city is under martial law, it is not easy to go out." ”

"At night, it will be easier to get out of the city at night, and besides, the southern city garrison is one of my nephews, and he will help."

"Well, then please Yu Lao!" Zhang Xun saluted Yu Xianyao.

"Please!" He Yu and Shuang Tu also saluted Yu Xianyao.

"That's what an old man should do!" Yu Xianyao hurriedly replied.

Then, Zhang Xun said: "Okay, since I can't make any moves until the evening, then I'll go into the palace now to find out." ”

"Oh, no! General, Lord Gonghui has told me a thousand times, the most important thing is to let me watch you! ”

"What do you mean?"

"Lord Gonghui said that since the general helped the county lieutenant escape, he has already become an accomplice, so no matter what, you must not show your face at this time, and you must go out of the city first to avoid the limelight!"

Zhang Xun thought about it calmly, and felt that what Gong Wanran told was indeed reasonable, the situation was not clear at this time, as the son-in-law of Yu Suming, even if he did not come to the rescue, he was very likely to be implicated, rather than showing up and taking risks at this time, it was better to avoid the edge for the time being.

So Zhang Xun nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go out of the city together first, and then figure out a way when the situation is clear." ”

"That's right, that's right!" Yu Xianyao suddenly thought of something again, so he frowned and said: "It's just that at night, it's not easy to get out of the city, this time the king has a lot of rewards, and those guards all want to take the opportunity to make a fortune." So, although my nephew will find a way to help us, none of his subordinates are fuel-efficient lamps, they guard the city gate every day, and you dignitaries, they all know each other! If I recognize you, it's dangerous! ”

Zhang Xun nodded and said, "It would be great if there was any way to hide people's eyes." ”

At this time, Shuang Di suddenly said: "Brother Xiaoxun, the cabinet we bought hasn't been delivered yet, right?" ”

Zhang Xun was startled, looked at Shuang Di with wide eyes, and asked, "You mean hiding in the cabinet?" ”