Or is it that Gu Xuebin has already started to solve this matter, and there is no need for Seventeen to go back to the capital to report?

Thinking of this, the chopsticks in Su Jinyao's hand slowly put down, she raised her head to look at Gu Xuebin, with a question in her eyes, but she didn't open her mouth to ask directly.

Gu Xuebin also stopped his chopsticks and looked at Su Jinyao, and when the eyes of the two met, they already understood what the other party wanted to ask.

Gu Xuebin pursed his lips, put vegetables in Su Jinyao's bowl, and then said: "Jinyao, don't get me wrong, I said before that I was leaving the capital, and I didn't ask if things in the DPRK and China were true. Only this time...... The situation is exceptional. ”

"Che, I'll go with you." Su Jinyao directly interrupted Gu Xuebin's words and did not let him continue.

Gu Xuebin's eyes flashed, looking at Su Jinyao with a little hesitation, and then said: "Jinyao, I may have to pay a secret visit and stay in Tianze Kingdom for a while." ”

"Then you should take me with you. Do you want to lurk alone in the kingdom of Tianze and let me stay here by myself? After Su Jinyao finished speaking, she pushed Gu Xuebin's bowl and said, "Let's eat." After dinner, we packed up our things and it was time to leave. ”

"Jinyao, it's the end of the year." Gu Xuebin put down the dishes and chopsticks, directly held Su Jinyao's hand, and said, "It's so lively here, it's rare for you to get together with your family and friends once." You'd better stay. ”

Su Jinyao said: "Relatives are always relatives, and true friends don't care about getting together less this time, but shouldn't you and I be husband and wife?" ”

Gu Xuebin wanted to say something, but Su Jinyao shook his head and said, "No matter how long you have to go to Tianze Kingdom, in short, I will be where you are." You also once said that after leaving the capital, you will never be separated from me again, and you will live a peaceful and happy life with me. Isn't it just time to go to Tianze Kingdom to live in seclusion? No one knew us there, but we could be at ease for a while. ”

Gu Xuebin knew Su Jinyao's stubbornness, and knew that she would definitely not listen to whatever she said, so he had to nod and agree with a smile.

After thinking about it, Gu Xuebin said again: "Jinyao, I was wrong just now, I shouldn't leave you alone anywhere anymore." Even if you go to the ends of the earth, I should have asked you what you mean first, if you are willing to follow me, even if it is a sea of swords and fires, I will protect you thoroughly. As a husband, it is my sole responsibility to protect my wife, and only my side is the safest place. ”

Su Jinyao smiled when she heard this and said, "That's right. I don't blame you for still caring about the country and the things in the court, in fact, I have always been responsible for this matter, and I also facilitated the pairing of Princess Miyina and the third prince. So this time I went to Tianze Kingdom, I must solve this problem. ”

Gu Xuebin gently stroked Su Jinyao's cheek with his big hand and said, "Then let's eat." After the meal, we packed up our things and we set off as soon as possible. I think the sooner you get to Tianze Country, the better, because I'm afraid of change. ”

When Su Jinyao heard this, she immediately poured a large mouthful of porridge into her mouth, and nodded and said, "Okay, let's travel lightly, and we won't bring any entourage and maids." ”

Gu Xuebin looked at Su Jinyao eating porridge, and the astringent guilt in his heart was incomparable.

He felt that he owed Jinyao too much, and obviously said that he would let go of all his power and responsibilities and only accompany Su Jinyao to live a comfortable and ordinary life.

But in the blink of an eye, he had to deal with the big trouble left by Tianze Kingdom, so that Su Jinyao could stay here for the New Year with peace of mind, and she had to work hard all the way, day and night.

All the way north

Although it is said that it is necessary to travel lightly and set off quickly. But Su Jinyao still decided to go to Ma Liu's house to say goodbye before leaving.

I had already been to Miss Ming yesterday, if Gu Xuebin hadn't suddenly become ill, Ma Liujia would have been there.

It's just that Su Jinyao went to Ma Liu's house, and Gu Xuebin didn't plan to go together.

Because Gu Xuebin's identity is still a prince after all, no matter how simple he is, a greeting is indispensable, so he will delay time even more when he goes.

Gu Xuebin stayed in Jasmine Garden to pack up his things, and also sent a message to A Ning and Mo, who were on vacation, and asked them to follow them all the way to Tianze Country when they came back.

Even if you don't bring an entourage, you can't do without the shadow guard.

A-Ning and Mo are highly compatible with their masters in terms of loyalty and martial arts. In case of any special circumstances, the two of them are also a barrier that can protect Su Jinyao's safety, so Gu Xuebin still decided to call the two back in advance.

Su Jinyao directly changed into a riding outfit, and asked Gu Xuebin to pack up her things and go out of the city directly, and she also went out of the city to have a round with Gu Xuebin when she came out of Ma Liu's house.

At this time, the street was already the sound of firecrackers, and every household was busy hanging lanterns and pasting couplets. Some children are in a hurry to put on new clothes and play on the street with hydrangeas or flower baskets.

When Su Jinyao came to Ma Liu's house, she saw that a row of red lanterns had been hung under the porch of their house, with the word "Fu" on the lanterns, and the sound of children's laughter came from the yard.

Su Jinyao stepped forward and knocked on the door, and it was a maid who answered the door. This maid should be new, and she doesn't know Su Jinyao, so she put on a look of concern.

Su Jinyao smiled and said generously: "I'm here to pay a visit to Brother Ma Liu's early years." My name is Su Jinyao. ”

The maid was stunned for a moment, and then shouted in surprise: "It turns out that the big boss!" ”

Su Jinyao nodded, looked inside, and asked, "Brother Ma and sister-in-law Xiaoying are not there?" ”

With that girl's voice, if Ma Liu and the two of them were there, they would definitely come out to greet each other when they heard it.

Su Jinyao didn't want to put up a shelf and hope that Ma Liu and his family would come out to greet them, but she felt that she was unfortunate to come and catch up with them when they were not at home.

The maid said, "The lord and the lady went to the temple early in the morning to offer incense and make a vow, and they will not come back until after noon." Only the little master is at home. ”

Su Jinyao thought for a while, and then asked, "Aren't those two old men here?" ”

"The old lady and the old lady didn't come back, saying that the countryside was more leisurely and comfortable, and that it was too noisy to set off firecrackers in the city all day long." When the maid said this, she remembered that she wanted to let Su Jinyao into the house, and hurriedly said, "Big Boss, please come in and sit down." My name is Qingmiao, I have just been working for more than a month, I don't know the rules, and I neglect the owner. ”

Su Jinyao shook her head with a smile and said, "Don't go in, I still have something to do, just come and say goodbye to Brother Ma and set off." Then you will tell Brother Ma Liu, saying that I went to Mobei, and let him find Qiu Ying to pass on the message to me. ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao also took out a piece of silver and handed it to Qingmiao, saying, "It's the New Year, I'll reward you." To do things well at Ma Liuge's house, you must be diligent and careful. ”

"Yes, thank you." Qingmiao immediately blessed herself and said "thank you" and agreed again and again.

Su Jinyao nodded, and didn't want to stay longer, so she turned around and left.

Since she can't see it, forget it, she has to come back anyway. I just don't know how long I will stay in Tianze Country this time, and whether it will be when I come back

Will it already be spring?

Su Jinyao thought as she walked directly out of the city. Out of the city, Gu Xuebin hadn't arrived yet, so Su Jinyao directly asked the little guy at the gate of the city to prepare the horse for her.

When Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin's horses were brought in, the saddles were also tightened, and Gu Xuebin also arrived.

"Jinyao, why are you so early? Ma Liu is not at home? Gu Xuebin walked over and asked while hanging the burden on the saddle.

Su Jinyao nodded and said, "Brother Ma and his family went to the temple to offer incense." Let's go first, we can only celebrate the New Year together next year. ”

Gu Xuebin sighed and wanted to say a few words of apology. But looking at Su Jinyao's crystal eyes and the smile on the corner of her mouth, she immediately understood.

How can there be so many apologies between husbands and gentlemen, as long as two people can be together lovingly, it is a reunion.

It's good to be able to spend the New Year with family and friends. If they can only wander outside, then the two of them can feel infinite joy when they look at each other, and they are enthusiastic and joyful wherever they go.

Su Jinyao's Gu Xuebin's horses are all good horses, and the horses are kept in the carriage and horse dealership, and they have even changed their horseshoe, and they run even more briskly and steadily.

Gu Xuebin was worried that it would get colder and colder all the way north, so he let Su Jinyao run behind him, which could more or less help her resist some cold winds.

But Su Jinyao said: "Che, I walk side by side with you to be able to feel your heart." Having to be protected by you all the time will make me feel like I'm dragging you down. ”

Gu Xuebin smiled and didn't say anything. Su Jinyao has always been a woman with personality and opinions, and he has never asked for anything, even if she is protected, it depends on whether she is willing or not.

After galloping all the way for three days, Mo and A-Ning caught up.

Su Jinyao wanted to ask them where they had been going to play in the past two days, but seeing that A-Ning's expression was always evasive, she held back, feeling that it was always the privacy of the two of them, so she didn't ask in detail.

After walking for another two days, we were about to reach the headquarters of General Tuoba Gao. Gu Xuebin discussed with Su Jinyao whether to bypass and enter the realm of Tianze Kingdom directly, or to get together with his uncle.

Su Jinyao said: "Although the year has passed, my uncle has been alone in Mobei for many years, since we have passed by, we can't just go around." But it's best to give him a message and let him meet quietly. ”

Gu Xuebin nodded and said: "That's right, we also went to Tianze Kingdom to act secretly, and the fewer people who know, the better." ”

After speaking, Gu Xuebin looked up at the sky around him and said, "Jin Yao, maybe see if you can summon a bird to communicate." ”

The royal bird is the ability of Gu Xuebin's family, but in this cold season, even the goshawk does not come out much, and the small birds are even rarer, and it is really not easy to find a bird that can be controlled at will.

Su Jinyao took out the jade flute whistle and blew it twice without success, and then handed the whistle to Gu Xuebin and said, "It's better for you to come, I can't get home yet." ”

Gu Xuebin smiled when he heard this, and said: "Jin Yao has already played very well, it's not a matter of ability, it is estimated that there are no birds around here at all." Let's go, look for it while walking, if it really doesn't work, let Mo go to the barracks and find his uncle directly. ”

After walking three miles further, and then they were about to touch the sentinels on the periphery of the barracks, Gu Xuebin and Su Jinyao both stopped, preparing to send Mo to sneak into the barracks to deliver the letter.

The truth of rabbit dead dog cooking

When Gu Xuebin and Su Jinyao stopped to prepare to call Mo to deliver the message, a loud and high-pitched birdsong suddenly came from the sky!

The voice was similar to that of the white feather golden eagle raised by Gu Xuebin, but it sounded a little deeper.

Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin looked up into the sky and saw a huge snow owl in the barracks rising into the air, crying and spreading its wings and circling, as if looking for something.

Gu Xuebin's eyes lit up, and he immediately played the jade flute whistle. The clear whistle quickly attracted the attention of the snow owl, and it let out a cry and flew towards Gu Xuebin.

Gu Xuebin blew two more times, and the tone was tactful and swirling, expressing another message.

The snow owl slowed down as well, flapped its wings and chirped again, then turned around and flew back.

Mo and A Ning had not been by Gu Xuebin's side for a long time, and they were a little puzzled when they saw this situation at this time, but they didn't dare to ask why the bird flew away again, so they had to look at the sky with blank eyes.

Su Jinyao said with a smile: "Your master, the bird, has reached the highest state, you don't need to summon the bird, just let it go back to deliver the message." He ordered the snow owl to bring its owner here. ”

There should be no doubt that the only one who can control birds in this barracks and raise such a big snow owl should be his uncle General Tuoba.

So in order not to delay time, Gu Xuebin didn't have to call the snow owl over and stuff any notes into its ankle ring. Wouldn't it be good to just tell it to go back to the owner and come out to meet him?

Ah Ning and Mo realized at this time, and they both showed surprised and approving eyes.

Su Jinyao also looked quite proud, and said, "I didn't expect it, Che, you still have a hand." I can only summon and drive them away at the current stage of the birds, and there is no way to pass on any instructions to them. ”

Gu Xuebin said with a smile: "The Royal Bird is nothing more than communication, and there is no special tune and instruction. As long as you understand the meaning of the bird's call, so that the sound wave of your whistle is similar to the bird's call, they will probably be able to understand what you are trying to say. ”

Su Jinyao couldn't help but be stunned when she heard this, it seems that this is no longer a technology, but a skill.

Only by understanding a lot of birds, can we clarify the calls of their respective birds, and we must carefully figure out the meaning of bird calls and meticulous imitation, so as to achieve the effect of Gu Xuebin's bird at this time.

Su Jinyao can't do such a thing, she is good at figuring out people's hearts, and she doesn't know anything about birds and beasts.

Thinking of this, Su Jinyao couldn't help asking, "Che, are you very loving and like birds?" It's so thoroughly researched. ”

Gu Xuebin was stunned when he heard this, and his expression was a little weird. Then he pulled the horse to Su Jinyao's side, leaned down and leaned into Su Jinyao's ear, and said seriously and quietly: "I think it's better for birds to be bigger." Jinyao, what do you think? ”

"Poof! cough cough ...... "Su Jinyao understood in seconds, and almost made him so angry that he vomited blood.

What could she say? She can reply that she likes big birds, and there is nothing wrong with it.

Gu Xuebin's teasing Su Jinyao blushed and couldn't answer for a long time, and she didn't smile kindly.

Su Jinyao raised the horse whip and made a gesture to beat, but if the whip was shaken, it would not touch Gu Xuebin's body. She was really reluctant.

After waiting a little longer, there was movement on the side of the barracks, and a team of horses ran out of it.

However, the horse team ran some distance and divided into two teams, and ran away in the direction of each side of the barracks.

After a while, another team of horses came out, and then also split in two and went in two directions. However, this time, a small team came towards Gu Xuebin.

Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin looked over intently, and saw that it was their uncle Tuoba Gao who was running in front, followed by a few relatives.

This should be a trick to hide people's eyes, and several teams ran out of the front and back and walked in different directions, looking like they were patrolling the camp, but in fact, only the uncle team came to see Gu Xuebin and them.

When they got closer, Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin dismounted and walked towards General Tuoba.

Su Jinyao raised her hands and shouted, "Uncle, we're here to see you." ”

"Good boy, why don't you go in?" General Tuoba Gao pulled the horse to stop, jumped off the horse and walked briskly to this side, and asked, "Is it because of the Tianze Kingdom?" ”

Gu Xuebin took Tuoba Gao's hand, saw the deeper wrinkles on his uncle's face, and his eyes were a little hot.

Su Jinyao also saw her uncle's hands that had frostbite, and her heart was full of pity.

The two glanced at each other, knelt down at the same time, and kowtowed to General Tuoba together. Su Jinyao said: "It's the New Year, Jinyao and Che'er will pay a New Year's greeting to their uncle." I didn't come earlier, uncle, don't blame. ”

"Silly boy, how can my uncle blame him. Hurry up, it's cool. Tuoba Gao helped Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin up, and asked, "Since you let the snow owl pass the message and don't enter the barracks, it seems that you are in a hurry to stay for long, right?" ”

Gu Xuebin nodded, and told Tuoba Gao about the situation that might be on the Tianze Kingdom's side.

General Tuoba also said: "Although there has been no movement in the border of Tianze Kingdom during this time, I also feel that such a calm is just an appearance. And the matter of the plague before suddenly came to an end, it may be that Tianze Kingdom has disdained to use such a small means to harass us, but is ready to offend directly. ”

The so-called "biting dog does not show its teeth", not afraid of the dog barking, afraid that the dog will bite directly without making a sound, and will not let go.

Feng Shusheng and Seventeen sent Princess Miyina of Tianze Kingdom back, plus a third prince, the original intention was to push the three princes in this pit of Tianze Kingdom, let the three princes stay in Tianze Kingdom, and save him from returning to the capital to make trouble.

Now it seems that the third prince doesn't care whether the queen has fallen, he wants to directly take the line of Princess Miyina and lead foreign enemies to directly invade the territory. It is more likely that Tianze Kingdom's support for the Three Princes is fake, and it is true to take the opportunity to attack the Cloud Dome Kingdom.

It's just a pity that the third prince is a straw bag, and he can't see clearly that he only has the value of being used, so he should still be complacent that someone is supporting him.

But the third prince didn't know the truth of "rabbit dead dog cooking".

If Tianze Kingdom really hits the Cloud Dome Kingdom in his name, he will no longer support the three princes to ascend the throne as emperors, at most support a puppet emperor, and may even directly occupy the entire Cloud Dome Kingdom.