Chapter Twenty-Eight: A Thousand Miles to the Old Man 7
Leaving the inn, Bai Jinyu and Wumu blended into the flow of people, and only ran for a short while, then tacitly put down their steps and walked towards the quiet place as if nothing had happened.
Their clothes were stained at this time, but because it was a crescent moon in the sky, the light was faint, and no one even saw anything unusual along the way.
They walked to a dense forest on the bank of a river, and confirmed that there was no one around, and then they really let their hearts go.
Although they haven't seen each other for almost three months, the two have gotten along for many years, and it is not an ordinary tacit understanding. So at first sight, he didn't have to think about how to start, and he didn't have to dwell on the details, Bai Jinyu asked directly: "Where did those people come from, how did you know so many people who wanted to kill you when you came to Chang'an?" ”
Umu sat on a stone, leaned back slightly, and said with a mocking smile: "Haha, who knows? ”
Bai Jinyu's heart sank, with her understanding of Wumu, the more careless he was, the less optimistic things often were.
Umu bent his two straight long legs and said leisurely: "I always thought that everyone in the world liked me very much, but I really didn't expect that there were so many people who wanted to kill me!" ”
When Bai Jinyu heard what he said, he was angry and funny, and said: "Although I appreciate your mentality of feeling good about yourself at any time, but I have to advise you in today's battle, it is really not safe here, you should think about going back to Duoyue earlier." ”
Bai Jinyu said sincerely, but Wumu didn't agree, shook his head and said, "I'm not leaving, I still want to know who wants my life so much!" ”
Wumu's tone was casual, but Bai Jinyu knew that he was not joking, so he said, "What is there to check here?" Do you know that you have been missing for so long, the Great Khan and Anya are in a hurry, and it is only right for you to return safely? You and Anya have just been married for more than half a year, you let her save some snacks, don't let people say that she has to be widowed at a young age. ”
"Ouch, ouch, ouch," Umu replied, "I find it really hard for you to talk to me now." Don't worry, how can we say that we are widows in Duoyue, even if I die, my brothers will succeed her, how can I be as lonely as you Central Plains women! ”
Hearing this poor words, Bai Jinyu's hands were really itchy, she resisted the urge to slap him, and turned her head, but saw that Wumu had changed her thoughtful look. His figure is trapped in the endless night net, especially lonely.
A gust of wind blew, the leaves rattled, and the river cast a shadow in the moonlight, with some faint waves crashing against the shore in a hollow noise.
Umu straightened up, looked at the black eyes, sighed and said, "I can explain to Father Khan and Anya in the future." But if I don't find out who will kill me, they will always be in the shadows. If they can kill me today, they can kill me anywhere tomorrow, and I don't want to live in fear. ”
"Besides, in the realm of the Dynasty, these people will definitely let go when they see that I am alone, and it will be much easier for me to investigate."
Bai Jinyu was silent, feeling that what he said made some sense, and he also knew that he generally didn't listen to other people's opinions on what he decided, so he no longer persuaded him, and instead said: "Then where do you stay, I can keep in touch with you, and we will deal with things together." ”
Umu waved his hand when he heard this: "No, I don't even know my whereabouts, how can I tell you?" However, I can tell you that I live a good life every day, eat a lot and sleep soundly, and I don't look like an outlaw hiding everywhere, so you can rest assured! ”
In fact, these are not enough to say, Bai Jinyu looked at his rather elegant outfit, and said, "I can see it." ”
"Thank you for your hard work, you have come all the way to find me, but it is too dangerous at the moment, you don't have to worry about my affairs anymore, you can stay by Fengchen's side with peace of mind, and I can rest assured that I am by his side." Umu suddenly became serious.
Bai Jinyu looked stunned, suddenly thought of something, and hurriedly said: "By the way, I still want to ask you, how could you have predicted that I would be there in Fengchen before you disappeared?" You are also bold, and you also taught Wu Guifei's children to draw and pass on messages to me! ”
Umu smiled innocently: "I expected? I don't have that skills. To tell you honestly, it was your sister Su Lihua who told me. I'm really convinced, you two are too similar! If I hadn't known the ins and outs of your twin sister in advance, I would have thought that you had been killed and resurrected. ”
When Bai Jinyu heard her mention Su Lihua, her heart tightened, and she asked anxiously: "No, have you seen Su Lihua yet?" Where is she?! ”
Bai Jinyu was surprised, Su Lihua didn't play tricks, she said that she really had the news of Wumu!
Umu raised his eyebrows and shrugged, and said, "Your girl is ruthless at first glance, how can she let me know where she is?" It's too late for me to hide from her, so how can I care about her whereabouts. But then again, I'm alive and well until now, and I'm really grateful to her! ”
Bai Jinyu wrinkled her eyes: "Thank you?" I'm really confused, how do you say that? ”
Umulio thought for a moment and said, "In short, someone is trying to kill me, and your sister is going to arrest me." Compared with the two, I think it's safer to be caught by your sister, at least she won't kill me, so I threw myself into her net! ”
Bai Jinyu was stunned: "She wants to arrest you?!" Why did she arrest you? ”
Umu was still, looked her up and down with two eyes, and asked rhetorically, "What do you say?" ”
Bai Jinyu was stunned, paused for a while, and asked three times in disbelief: "Me?" Is it because of me? She's trying to lure me back?! ”
Umu gave a thumbs up and praised: "Clever! ”
Bai Jinyu held his forehead, shocked in his heart, he didn't understand what Su Lihua was planning at all.
However, if Su Lihua went to great lengths just to get her back, then it would be over, and there must be a bigger game waiting for her behind this!
"So you're not much better off than I am. You better stay by Fengchen's side in peace! Although I don't really like him personally, I still agree that he is a person who will take care of you. As he spoke, Umu raised his hand to untie the wrist sleeve on his right arm and handed it to Bai Jinyu.
"What is this?" Bai Jinyu took the pair of wrist sleeves, touched them with his fingers, and found that there were several hidden pockets sewn under the cloth surface of the wrist sleeves, which were stuffed with things.
Umu flipped his wrist sleeve to show her, and said, "Hey, this is called a sleeve arrow, press here!" Immediately, with a "swoop" sound, the short arrow flew out sharply, and pierced directly into the tree opposite the two.
Bai Jinyu stepped forward to take a look, only to see that the sharp arrow had sunk into the trunk of the tree more than an inch long, and she pulled it out with both hands.
Bai Jinyu praised: "Good thing, very powerful!" ”
Umu stepped forward and said, "There are three short arrows in here, you keep them for defense." There's one more thing you recognize. He pulled open his wrist sleeve and pulled out a wooden pipe the thickness of a finger.
"Signal flame." Bai Jinyu said, this thing has been used by the two of them a few times.
Umu nodded: "Although I think you may not need it by Fengchen's side, but ...... You'd better take one! He's not as strong as I thought, and if you're in danger, you can send me a message. I'm in Chang'an, so I should be able to see it. ”
Bai Jinyu looked at Wumu and felt that his words were a little unpleasant for no reason, but he didn't think there was anything wrong, so he didn't refute or speak.
Wumu jumped away from the stone, moved his legs and feet twice, turned his head and commanded Bai Jinyu: "You hurry back to the Jin Palace, don't come out alone." When it's over, I'll come to you and take you back to Duoyue. ”
Bai Jinyu was stunned for a moment, and a little indescribable feeling passed through her heart. But she still said, "Okay." ”
Yes, do you still say "no"?
After the end of the day, even if the bustle and hustle and bustle of Beijing Shi, at this moment it is as quiet as a pool of water.
The night is like ink, but the two lanterns in the Jin Palace's mansion are still bright and open, illuminating the place ten meters in front of the door, which can be seen from a distance.
Bai Jinyu stood at the gate of the Jin Palace, wanting to close the door. But she had her hands up and down several times, and she always felt that there were some worries in her chest and she couldn't knock them down.
Fengchen probably slept, so he should be unaware when he comes back at this time, right?
If he hadn't slept, he wouldn't have been disturbed by walking back to his room later, right?
But wouldn't it be awkward to meet tomorrow morning? Do you have to explain it then?
It would be the worst if you bumped into it as soon as you entered the door now......
After pacing at the door for a long time, Bai Jinyu was almost annoyed by himself, and he didn't understand how he could come up with so many questions to embarrass himself! This "Su Lihua" is really not good!
After two more turns, she suddenly froze and said to herself: "By the way, he said that I don't have to force what I don't want to say, then I don't have to explain!" Ha, I'm so stupid, I won't explain what he can do with me?! ”
After saying that, she immediately snapped the knocker three times.
There were a few footsteps behind the door, and after a while, the door creaked open. A person flashed out of it, not the expected duty, but a well-dressed Zhang Meng.
"Mother?"
"Escort Zhang?"
The two of them were surprised by each other when they saw each other.
Bai Jinyu's accident makes sense, after all, it should be on duty and not him Zhang Meng who appeared here at this time.
But Zhang Meng's surprise made her strange, and besides, Zhang Meng's accident seemed to be faintly mixed with a little disappointment.
Just as he was surprised, Zhang Meng put away his slight expression, and said, "Niangniang, please come in" and let Bai Jinyu into the door.
Bai Jinyu asked, "Escort Zhang, why don't you rest so late and stay here?" ”
Zhang Meng said with a worried face: "His Royal Highness has not returned to the house yet, and his subordinates are waiting for him here." ”
Bai Jinyu was stunned and glanced out of the door: "Won't it?" His Highness hasn't come back yet?! It's so late, where did he go? ”
Only then did she feel that the question was inappropriate, and she herself didn't come back so late, so what position did she have to shock others to return late.
Fortunately, Zhang Meng didn't think much about it, and lowered his voice and told her truthfully: "Your Highness has received a holy decree to raid the house of Wang Chong, the servant of the household department." ”
"Oh." Bai Jinyu nodded, this Wang Chong caught Naier the day before yesterday and tried to buy the question, and Feng Chen handed over the plan to the saint. His fate was already expected, but Bai Jinyu said: "I copied it so quickly!" ”
"Actually, His Highness's order is for him to go tomorrow, but for some reason, His Highness didn't seem to be in a very good mood this afternoon, and after sitting in the mansion for a while, he suddenly decided to go immediately."
"Huh?" Bai Jinyu stuck. If you're in a bad mood, you're going to raid someone else's home?!
It's true...... It's so special.
Just as he was amazed, he heard the sound of a carriage and horses outside the door, and in a short time the wheels and hooves of the horses stopped in front of the door.
Zhang Mengxi said: "It should be that His Royal Highness is back!" ”
Bai Jinyu followed Zhang Meng across the threshold and walked out of the door.
There was a carriage with golden vermilion paint parked outside the quiet palace, and several guards were driving, Xie Yao was standing next to the car, stretching out his hand to help Feng Chen bow down and get out of the car.
Feng Chen and Xie Yao didn't deliberately make any gestures, but in this dark night, the posture of the two of them was like a pearl, and there was a kind of silent demeanor out of the dust.
Feng Chen landed, and the two of them wanted to walk side by side, and as soon as their eyes fell towards the door, they all froze for a moment.
Bai Jinyu stood in front of the vermilion mansion, and the two lanterns with "Jin Wang's Mansion" written on them were sprinkled with light, illuminating her brightly in the dark night.
This brightness made Fengchen and Xie Yao both look at Bai Jinyu tightly, their eyes scorching.
Their eyes are all-encompassing, like surprise, like disbelief, like discernment, like confirmation...... The two of them were full of tension, which Bai Jinyu had never seen before.
Seeing this, Bai Jinyu walked over to them hesitantly, and casually called: "Your Highness......"
Maybe it was an illusion, she felt that as she got closer, Fengchen seemed to be tighter, staring at her, such a Fengchen made Bai Jinyu feel as if he was ...... Afraid.
Maybe it's wrong, what can Feng Chen be afraid of?
Although she thought so, she did not dare to go any further, and stopped less than two feet away from them.
The air seemed to be stagnant, Feng Chen and Xie Yao stood for a long time, and in the darkness around them, the three of them stood opposite each other, as if no one dared to speak easily.
Bai Jinyu was a little overwhelmed by the two of them, and felt weird all over, and after a while, she really couldn't do it anymore, swallowed her throat, and decided to say something first.
So, she cautiously asked, "Your Highness, are you ...... Have you had dinner? ”
The air suddenly relaxed.
Feng Chen didn't answer, went straight to Bai Jinyu, stretched out his hand and hugged her into his arms!
Overjoyed.