Chapter 25: Escape
Zhou Huwei hugged Chen Xiaoyi tightly with his left hand, and with a war knife in his right hand, he quickly disappeared into the dark night.
At this time, Chen Xiaoyi wanted to struggle, but found that no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't do it. He settled down to perceive the internal organs, but found that the power of the seven emotions in his body could not be mobilized at all, and a sense of powerlessness suddenly surged in his heart.
Zhou escort took him and got into a carriage, and the two fled from the palace quickly. It was pitch black outside the car, but Chen Xiaoyi knew in his heart that he was getting farther and farther away from the palace. That moment of warmth has left an eternal imprint in his heart.
At this time, his mind was clear, but he couldn't tell whether all this was true or false. The carriage was still galloping, very bumpy, and his heart was beating wildly.
I don't know how long it took, a glimmer of light penetrated through the curtain into the car. Chen Xiaoyi lifted the curtain and saw the scenery outside the car window receding rapidly. At this time, he had already arrived in the wild, and Zhou Huwei still had no intention of stopping. Chen Xiaoyi hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Zhou Huwei, where are we going?"
Zhou Huwei said without looking back: "Little master, don't panic, we have left the royal city, and we will soon be able to arrive at the place arranged by the prince, and when the prince calms down the chaos, we will go back." ”
Chen Xiaoyi was silent and looked at Guard Zhou from behind. Seeing that he was covered with blood, and the robe on his body had been cut open by sharp weapons, he looked very embarrassed.
The carriage went along the not very wide road, leaving behind the mountains and rivers. The road is getting farther and farther away, and it is becoming more and more remote, and in the depths of the jungle, there is a stream that winds through it, and the water is crystal clear and full of activity.
Everything around is incredibly peaceful, natural, comfortable and relaxing. Chen Xiaoyi's spirit gradually relaxed, and he watched the scenery outside the car all the way until the carriage stopped.
Jumping out of the carriage, the two came to a secluded valley. As far as the eye can see, the mountain flowers are blooming all over the place, and many unknown colorful butterflies are flying freely among the flowers. Birds and insects chirp, spring water dingdong, a good natural weather.
Among the thousands of flowers, there are three thatched houses. When Chen Xiaoyi saw this thatched house, a familiar feeling suddenly came to his heart, as if he had come here at some point in the past. The two came to the front of the house together, and Chen Xiaoyi saw a plaque hanging under the eaves, engraved with the three big characters "Wanhualu". Wanhua Valley, Wanhualu, is indeed worthy of its name.
After settling Chen Xiaoyi, Zhou Huwei didn't stay any longer, he wanted to return to the royal capital to find out the news. The vast valley suddenly became extremely empty and silent. Chen Xiaoyi brought a stool and sat outside the door, looking into the distance, in a jungle, a group of unknown birds appeared and disappeared, they flocked, flying wantonly in the mountains and forests. In the whole mountain forest, they are the noisiest, and the chirping sound has never stopped.
Compared to them, the butterflies in front of the house and behind the house are like silent elves. They covet flowers, but they refuse to stay long, perhaps they have already understood that the beauty of this world is not eternal. Withered is a cruel law, and no one wants to face such ruthlessness.
Chen Xiaoyi's heart is not quiet, and the anxiety in his heart lingers. Whether it is the righteous and awe-inspiring prince, or the gentle and loving princess, or the loyal guardian Zhou, they are all hidden worries in his heart. Their safety has become an indelible concern in his heart, and there is still a connection between the broken roots, and the people are far away, but they are affectionate.
When you're alone, the wait seems even longer. For several days, Zhou Escort still did not return, and Chen Xiaoyi couldn't stand it anymore. Day after day, like years. Some bad speculations have begun to arise in his heart, if the prince dies, the princess dies, and Zhou Huwei can't see him again, where should he go?
Chen Xiaoyi didn't know where he got the courage to leave the valley and return to the royal capital. There should be an answer to everything. He didn't want to wait like this anymore, life was impermanent, how could he spend time waiting, this might have missed many opportunities that he should have.
The moment he walked out of the valley, he was a little dazed, not knowing where the road was. But since he has come out, he will never return. Chen Xiaoyi went away along the stream, thinking that he would always meet someone, and it would not be too late to inquire when the time came.
Finally saw a farmer, Chen Xiaoyi hesitated a little and stepped forward to ask, but unfortunately the man didn't know anything, and he didn't even know where Wang Du was. Fortunately, Chen Xiaoyi learned the way to the village from him. As long as he finds the village, he can find another town, and then a larger city, and one day, he can return to the royal capital with his own strength.
Walking all the way through the village and town, Chen Xiaoyi came to a small city called "Yanghe County". At this time, he was already ragged and embarrassed, like a beggar again. Chen Xiaoyi endured the pain and limped towards the city, these days, his feet were rotten, and his flesh and blood were blurred.
When I finally came to the city gate, I saw a group of people gathered on the side, and there was a lot of discussion. Chen Xiaoyi had an ominous premonition in his heart, and he quietly approached. When the people saw him, they covered their noses and cursed the wild child where it had come from, and then retreated. On the city walls, two wanted notices were pasted with portraits of fugitives.
Chen Xiaoyi was shocked, the portrait on the left was him, and there was another one on the right, Chen Xiaoyi glanced at it, like Zhou Guard. He quickly withdrew from the crowd and walked away. He stood at the gate of the city, looking at the endless stream of people, as well as the soldiers who were checking with portraits, and he already had a plan in his heart.
The prince was defeated after all, although there was no notice posted at this time, he must be waiting for Chen Xiaoyi to be captured, and in the end it must be the end of the whole house. At this moment, Chen Xiaoyi's mood is very complicated. That short but extremely warm scene turned back in his heart again and again, and although it is now a thing of the past, the warmth has been buried deep in his memory.
Whether he wants to avenge them or not, he can only find a place to hide himself at the moment. Chen Xiaoyi turned around and walked back, he was going back to Wanhua Valley, and maybe he could see Zhou Guard. What's more critical is that he can't mobilize the power of the seven emotions now, and he must find a quiet place to find a way to solve this matter. Whether it is self-preservation or revenge, the premise is to have strength.
Tap ...... Tap ......
A hurried sound of horses' hooves came from behind him, from far and near, at a very fast speed. Chen Xiaoyi endured the pain in his feet and hurriedly flashed to the side. At this moment, a burst of shouts exploded in his ears: "Wild bastard, die!"
Airplanes...... Syllable!
Chen Xiaoyi had already heard the sound of whips flicking behind him, but the pain in his feet was unbearable, and he didn't have time to dodge. In an instant, his back hurt sharply, and the whole person was knocked away by a huge force.
Syllable!
Chen Xiaoyi rolled down a foot away, and suddenly felt numb all over his body, leaving only the pain in his back and heart. A stream of sweat gushed out, instantly wetting the whole body, and the sharp pain exploded in his back, Chen Xiaoyi gritted his teeth and was stunned. He turned his head and saw a bearded man looking at him, his face full of hideousness, and the expression of the sinister smile was really disgusting!
When Chen Xiaoyi saw the man's expression, he was instantly furious, there are such unreasonable people in this world, relying on their own advantages in one aspect, they do whatever they want, and they don't care about the feelings of others at all.
The bearded man was followed by seven or eight men, also riding tall horses, and the group erupted into a burst of wild laughter, and soon departed like a whirlwind.
Chen Xiaoyi lay on the ground and couldn't move, there was only pain left in his body, as long as he exerted a little force, the pain in his back was like a demon with teeth and claws, pulling the flesh and blood all over his body, and tearing a hole in his back.
Time is especially slow at this moment, and the process of waiting for the pain to relieve becomes indefinite. After some time, a rush of footsteps approached him. Chen Xiaoyi turned his head with difficulty and saw a peasant woman trotting towards where he was.
This aunt is getting closer and closer, and Chen Xiaoyi sees that her slightly sallow face is full of doubts and worries. When she finally came closer, the aunt squatted down and glanced at him, then looked at the clothes on his back, and immediately exclaimed: "Oh my God, which god is this, how did you beat the child like this, poor child, where is your family?"
Family?
When Chen Xiaoyi heard her aunt ask like this, the appearance of three people immediately appeared in her mind. But at the moment, none of them are around. The Acropolis is far away in Guxian Town, and the other two don't know life and death, and they don't know where they are.
Suddenly, Chen Xiaoyi's heart was gloomy, and the tears in his eyes couldn't stop slipping down anymore. He looked at his aunt and choked up, "They...... are not in ......". The aunt frowned, as if talking to herself, and asked: "Are you separated, how did this happen, you are like this, if no one takes care of you, no one will know if you die here, look at your clothes, you don't look like a child from a poor family, how can they ...... Alas...... What can I do?"
The aunt stood up, looked around, and then stared down at Chen Xiaoyi on the ground for a long time. Finally, she seemed to have made up her mind, looked at Chen Xiaoyi and said: "If you don't see it, it's okay, I don't care about you now, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep well at night, you go back with your aunt first, and then go to your family when you are better." ”
After the aunt said that, she picked up Chen Xiaoyi and walked in the direction away from the county seat.