On August 11 of the 150th year of the Chinese calendar, Huaguo won the pass and Dingyancheng.

Today is the day when Gu Jiajun set off, but the weather is not very good, and the sky is gloomy.

In the early morning, the coolness in the air has not yet dissipated. In front of the pass, the soldiers of the Gu family army who were about to march stood solemnly, and everyone's iron armor still had the moisture brought by the morning dew.

It was clearly a sparsely populated time, but when the Gu family army marched out of the city, there were still many people who went out to see each other off, stuffing hard-boiled eggs and dry food into the arms of the soldiers. Perhaps even the people felt that the sudden withdrawal of the Gu family army was not a happy event of victory and triumph, and the atmosphere at the farewell was also extremely solemn.

Sending away Ye Ziqi, who led the officials in the city to see him off, and instructed the generals to count the things that they failed to return to the people, Chen Yi rode his horse to the city gate, holding his breath and waiting for the "result".

"The silver tickets, scattered silver and copper coins here add up to a total of two hundred taels, which are specially redeemed for the teacher to facilitate your use on the road." Mr. Fu handed me a beautifully decorated wallet embroidered with my favorite osmanthus flowers.

"Master, that's too much." It was the first time I had seen so much money "I couldn't ask for it." ”

Fu Lao smiled and said, "Take it with peace of mind, this money is not mine, it is someone who paid you." This is not all, but also afraid that you will carry too much money on the road inconvenient, the capital is not more than a small village and a small town, there are many places to spend money. ”

"This ...... Well, thank you, Master. ”

"Also, don't rush forward in case of trouble, although there are many people who have the ability, but if you can't take care of you, you have to protect yourself."

"I understand." I knelt down and gave a big bow to the master, "Master, say goodbye." ”

"Let's go, let's go, I'll come back to see the teacher in the future, don't look like it's hard to see each other again." Fu Lao turned around and quietly wiped the corners of his eyes, "Miss Chu is left alone, I will help you take care of her." ”

I watched Master's back fade away, and in addition to gratitude, I was still grateful.

When the time was up, I turned and ran towards the city gate.

At the second moment of the first month, Lin Qian flew and said to Gu Chenyi, "General, the time has come." ”

Gu Chenyi said in a deep voice, "Let the army set off first, I'll ...... Wait a few more moments to catch up. ”

"General, don't force it." Lin Qian looked at the loss that slowly floated in Gu Chenyi's eyes, and sighed lightly.

"I ...... Ming," Gu Chenyi was about to speak, but was interrupted by the woman breathlessly, "Chenyi...... I'm late...... Don't you pull your legs and walk away......"

Gu Chenyi looked at the girl who was running towards him with her head buried in him, and only felt that her heart was lit up in an instant.

Bingran ran up to his horse and raised a smile at him. At the same time, the heavy clouds in the sky suddenly dissipated, and the sunlight erupted from them, coating the girl's whole body with a layer of pale gold.

He sat on the horse, she stood under the horse, and the two looked at each other and smiled, and the scene was stunning.

Lin Qian came back to his senses first, "You are alone, what about the others?" ”

I said, "They have their own things to do, so they don't do the same." Don't wait. ”

Lin Qian couldn't hide the loss in his heart, and returned to his horse and left, "General, I'll arrange it first, you come to the front quickly." ”

I took a few steps closer and looked up at him, "So do I ride a horse or a car or walk with everyone?" ”

Chen Yi smiled: "Do you know how to ride a horse?" ”

"I ...... I'll sit on the horse. ”

Chen Yi shook his head and smiled dotingly, "Okay, then my horse will sit on Ran'er." ”

Before he could finish speaking, I only saw his figure flash, and the next second, I was already carried on horseback by him.

Although we had ridden horses before, it was definitely a psychologically shady thing for the four of us to encounter the "horseback" of the Tartars every time. And Chenyi's mount was much taller and more majestic than the horses I had ridden before, and I couldn't help but get nervous again. But Chen Yi was right behind me, his arms gently wrapped around me, and I unexpectedly felt reassured.

I trembled towards Chenyi and leaned in, "Chenyi, if you see that I am going to fall, you must catch me, a few of us rode horses and just came out of Feixia Pass before we encountered a tartar, and almost fell off the horse." ”

Chen Yi wrapped his arms around me and tightened, "Don't worry, you won't fall." ”

"That's right, yes, and our previous riding legs have been worn out, so will we have to grind them again this time?"

"You can only get bruised if you ride a horse for too long or if you don't have the right posture." Chen Yi looked at me distressedly, "Everything has me, don't worry." ”

"Yes, we have to rush to the front of the army now, and hold on to it." Chen Yi suddenly became serious.

I smiled happily and touched the long mane of the white horse, "Shine on the night jade lion, you must not throw me down." You see I'm so cute, are you willing to let me fall in pain? ”

Chen Yi was amused in his heart, and then quipped, "In this case, shine the night, do me a favor and let this good-looking girl sit on your back well." ”

The jade lion hissed softly, as if in response to its master.

"Drive!" Chen Yi snorted, and the jade lion immediately raised his hooves and left the dust.

As I said before, I managed to be frightened by the wind that came at the gallop of the horse, and even had the urge to jump on the spot.

"Ran'er, don't be afraid, relax!" Chen Yi felt my whole body stiffen with fright, and his voice came from behind, cut and broken in the wind, and it sounded like a world away.

I unconsciously leaned close to him, and the fear in my heart subsided slightly, only to realize that although the horse was fast and steady, it did not have the bad experience of grinding the inside of the leg from time to time before.

The two of us rode past the rows and rows of soldiers, and I could feel the amazement and stares of the men looking around because they were in a bad queue. If they were allowed to talk on the march, I must have become a center of gossip by now.

After a while, Chen Yi had reached the front of the line, and the horse slowed down. His brothers, I had seen a few of them, were as draped as he was, and they were all smiling as they watched our intimacy.

Chen Yi hugged me tighter disappreciatively, and said to the British Duke Gu Ye who was walking at the front of the team, "Marshal, the last general has received someone, and I ask the marshal to forgive me for the crime of being late." ”

The British Duke glanced back at us, and immediately taught his son, "Act so flamboyantly, a general of an army, and not afraid of the jokes of his subordinates!" ”

Chen Yi nodded faintly, "The last general understands." As he spoke, he pulled his horse and walked away side by side with his second brother Gu Chenxiao.

The Gu family's army has strict military discipline, and it is not allowed to exchange heads and ears at will during the march, from the generals to the small soldiers. I actually had a lot to say to him, but I couldn't be too noisy in the team, so I decided to keep quiet after thinking about it. The monotonous sound of horses' hooves, footsteps, and the clash of iron armor made me sleepy unconsciously.

Chen Yi looked at the sleepy woman in his arms and couldn't cry or laugh, thanks to his ability to drive a horse, so that she would not fall off the horse crookedly.

"You said you overslept, and they left so you stayed?" Ye Ziqi looked at the girl playing with his fingers in front of him, with a serious expression, "It's too dangerous for you to stay here, I'll send someone to send you to catch up with them." ”

"No need," Achu saw that he was about to shout, and stepped forward and grabbed his sleeve, "I think it's good here, it's a big deal to pick me up when you go back." ”

"It's not peaceful in the city right now, and I'll have to take care of it before I can go back."

"I know, I can stay and help you, just like before."

"It's different, there was still Gu Jiajun in the city before, and there was no wind and waves. Now that they have withdrawn their troops, in the event of an accident, I have no skills, how can I protect you? ”

"Once something happens, how can you protect yourself as a scholar?" Achu said, "I can pretend to be your retinue and stay by your side, wrap the long sword in cloth and carry it on my body, so that others won't notice me." ”

Ye Ziqi looked at her, his expression did not change in the slightest. Ah Chu was a little flustered, and his tone softened a little, "You let me stay for a few days first, if you think I'm a burden or think I've caused you trouble, it's not too late to catch me up." ”

Ye Ziqi's expression moved, and finally said, "Remember to follow me closely, don't run around." ”

"Okay, then I'll go back and find men's clothes now!" Achu was relieved when he heard him, and he was about to leave happily, but was stopped by Ye Ziqi.

"Wait a minute." A smile finally appeared in Ye Ziqi's eyes, "How many sizes of men's clothes are you wearing in the ready-to-wear store, I have a few sets for you here, you can try the size." ”

He waved his hand, and the man dressed as a servant who had been following him stepped forward with a tray of clothes.

"This man is my retinue, you can call him Ye Xin. When I can't leave, let him follow you, and if anything, just look for him. Ye Ziqi said, "Ye Xin, take Miss Chen down to try whether the clothes are suitable." ”

"Yes, Childe. Miss Chan, please. "The attitude of the attendant was very respectful. Achu was not used to being followed by his subordinates, but he couldn't brush off Ye Ziqi's kindness, so he could only thank him and leave with Ye Xin.

Ye Ziqi watched Achu leave, and the hand hidden in his sleeve gradually clenched.

He understands that now he should not be obsessed with his children's private affairs. Even if he can return to the capital safely from the north, it is definitely not a good choice for a simple character like Chen Anchu to face the intrigue of the Ye family.

There is also the "secret" about Achu that Gu Chenyi told him before leaving, even if he Ye Ziqi is not completely sure that he can protect her from retreating.

But emotionally, he has always hoped that she can stay by his side, and the men's clothes secretly prepared for her are the "ironclad evidence" of his idea.

He felt that this idea was too selfish, but God gave him what he wanted.

Isn't this a test for him?

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