It was a fragrant day in April, but Yecheng was not only hot but cold all year round, and it was always impossible to keep a long spring day, and this year's sun was even more scorching, and as soon as the morning fog dispersed, it would immediately sprinkle the heat. The golden sword and war drum shined brightly, and at first glance, he felt that the power was extraordinary.

The soldiers in the Chu camp were not used to this foreign land, and they were sweating profusely from the heat one by one, but they were still loyal to their duties, staring at the sun and training the soldiers.

Especially today, they are all working very hard, and the shouts of the soldiers are uniform, loud and powerful, and every shout, the sand and soil mountains next to the barracks will tremble. With such concerted efforts, Zuo just wanted to demonstrate to Yagqi, the crown prince of Zephani, who was sitting in the tent.

But Ye Geqi was not affected at all, sitting on the top seat, holding the tea cup without moving, Wen Yuan, who was sitting together, wiped his sweat, and spoke dryly, but he didn't know how to persuade him.

Chu Zikai didn't let people spread it, and came to the tent quietly all the way, Feng Yun stepped forward and opened the curtain, and then took the opportunity to whisper to the people inside: "Your Majesty has arrived." ”

Wen Yuan and Ye Geqi hurriedly got up, knelt down to greet them, Chu Zikai went straight inside, scraped Ye Geqi with sharp eyes as he walked, and said coldly:

"Again and again to resist the decree and disrespect, it seems that the disobedience of the West is clearly revealed, and the crown prince is not even willing to perfunctory disguise."

These days, it is not like Chu Zikai and Yu Zhao are distressed and carefully maintained, after Ye Geqi went back, he had no intention of recuperating his injuries, and there were still a few scars on his face that had not disappeared, and at this moment his face was still blue and red, and there were a few scars that had just healed, hanging on it brightly, and it matched the frustration and haggard on his face very well.

Chu Zikai was a little lucky, fortunately she didn't let Yu Zhao come, she was so smart, if she was allowed to see Ye Geqi's face, the key to making raw rice cooked would be exposed.

Ye Geqi's face was full of exhaustion and depression, and he replied in a low voice, "Xifan has always been loyal to Da Chu, whether there is any disobedience, Your Majesty himself knows in his heart. ”

"Don't talk nonsense with me!" Chu Zikai threw off his robe and sat down, waved his hand to signal Wenyuan Feng Yun to withdraw, and then asked straight to the point: "What is the secret letter, take it out directly." ”

Ye Geqi took out the letter from his bosom and presented it, and replied: "It's just a Pingzun edict given by the first emperor, saying that one day, if something happens, Yun Xifan will propose to His Majesty the conditions of no price, but now looking at His Majesty's style, this is the holy decree of the Great Chu State Seal, and it can only be regarded as a piece of waste paper." ”

"You're self-aware." Chu Zikai did not deny his sarcasm, and he didn't want to bother to put any light on his face, so he stepped forward to take the letter, didn't even look at it, and tore it up directly.

"It is wise for you to know your mistakes and repent, remember not to do it again, after He Ning returned to Chu with me, all the protection given by Da Chu to Xifan will remain the same, and the army of Yanling should not be afraid."

Ye Geqi didn't seem to care about this, and said, "But I'm still not at ease." He Ning was involved in the death of the first emperor, and His Majesty brought her back on a whim, and he had to wonder if His Majesty's father would be angry in the future, how to assure Xifan that she would be safe in her life? ”

Recently, the things that have been evased have been frequently revealed, Chu Zikai is extremely powerless, Ye Geqi's words that are not salty and indifferent just poke him in the heart, he was really speechless by these words, stood in place with his fists clenched, gritted his teeth and said: "The matter has not been clarified, I will not let her have anything." ”

"What does Your Majesty mean by that?" Yagqi asked rhetorically, "If that's the case, will she be doomed?" ”

Grief has been entangled in his heart for a long time, and Chu Zikai has not been able to muster up the courage to ask Yu Zhao in person about this matter, but listening to Ye Geqi's determined tone, he panicked for no reason, and asked tentatively: "What did she say to you?" ”

Yu Zhao didn't say anything to Ye Geqi, Ye Geqi's so-called knowledge is just from the one-sided words of Emperor Yuan in the letter as the source, the above is indeed the knife that Yu Zhao personally stabbed, he doesn't know whether it is true or not, but in this situation, he hopes it is true.

Because he is also a person who dedicates his affection, Ye Geqi knows that Chu Zikai has affection for Yu Zhao, and even if he hates her, he will never bear to order her to be executed.

But after all, the poison knife involved Emperor Yuan's life, and Ye Geqi just wanted to arouse Chu Zikai's guilt, so that he could choose to turn a blind eye to escape, so that Yu Zhao could stay, as for the future, no matter how much punishment she endured, as long as she accompanied her, it didn't matter.

Ye Geqi then replied: "Yes, she said that she hated it so much, and for a while she was blindfolded, and stabbed the first emperor with a shallow knife, but she never thought that the consequences would be so serious. ”

As everyone described, a foreigner could know in such detail, if it wasn't for Yu Zhao telling him personally, Chu Zikai wouldn't have been able to figure out what the reason was. Immediately, I felt ashamed and cold, and I didn't know how to relieve this suffocating pain.

"I don't need you to tell her, I'll ask her personally!" Although he was very uncomfortable, Chu Zikai still spoke firmly: "If this is the case, I will only punish her, and I will never hurt her." ”

Even so, he was still reluctant to let go, but fortunately, this result was also expected by Ye Geqi, who was silent, as if waiting for something.

Seeing that Ye Geqi stopped talking, Chu Zikai didn't want to deal with him more, his mood was a little low, and he turned around and wanted to go back to find Yu Zhao. Before he could take a step, Wen Yuan rushed in in a hurry, and even accidentally knocked over the incense burner at the door.

Seeing Wen Yuan so panicked, Chu Zikai knew that something was wrong when he saw it, his heart tightened for a moment, and he frowned and asked, "What's the urgency?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty," Wen Yuan trembled in his voice, and said eagerly: "General Ning Yuan's subordinates were injured and came back to report that the carriage and horses of the county lord of Hening were held hostage by bandits on the way to Baishan Temple, and only the owner of Yu Minhong'er escaped by luck, and General Ning Yuan and the county lord of Hening were nowhere to be found. ”

"Bandits?" Hearing this, Chu Zikai's face instantly turned like earth, and he quickly stepped forward and pulled up Wen Yuan's collar, and asked sharply: "Recently, the surrounding area of Yecheng has been under the jurisdiction of Great Chu, where are the bandits?" Why did they leave the city?! ”

Wen Yuan hurriedly replied: "The person guarding the city gate said that it was because Mrs. Yu Lu's things were not taken in Baishan Temple, and she had to go and get them in person, so she ......."

"Impossible!" Chu Zikai immediately interrupted and denied: "Wen Luo is definitely not such an unvigilant person. ”

"The most urgent task now is to find out where He Ning is." Ye Geqi was also very anxious, knelt down and pleaded: "I beg Your Majesty to allow me to lead troops with me and thoroughly investigate the whereabouts of the bandits!" ”

Chu Zikai was as anxious as fire, the corners of his forehead were jumping, he forced himself to calm down, gritted his teeth and ordered: "Wen Yuan, immediately seal the surrounding roads, mobilize troops and horses in Yecheng, investigate thoroughly, and not let go of every inch of digging three feet!" ”