1,000 soldiers of the vassal kings, leaving half to guard the palace of the king of Shu. The other half, with Sheng Hong and his wife, set off together. The garrison of 5,000 feudal domains followed, led by Lian Fuzi, and rushed to the capital together.

The 50,000 private soldiers raised privately could not be exposed in front of others, and they were all left in Shu. These 5,000 elite soldiers that can be placed on the bright side are all the power that Sheng Hong can use.

Xie Mingxi also brought most of the secret guards he raised.

This rush is completely different from the pleasure and leisure when you come to Shu to take up the domain.

I was in a good mood when I came, and I spent more than two months on the road.

This time I returned to Beijing, I was anxious, and the sooner the better. They slept only three hours a day, and the rest of the time they spent on horseback, except for food and water.

For several days, even the able-bodied soldiers felt tired. However, His Royal Highness the King of Shu is not half tired.

Princess Shu, who rarely shows her skills, is really impressive this time. Riding horses and galloping every day, the seven-foot-tall men were a little unable to stand up, looking at the beautiful and delicate Princess Shu, who was not left behind.

Sheng Hong was distressed, and when it was time to rest at night, he took the best ointment and carefully applied a layer to Xie Mingxi's red and swollen inner thighs.

Men have thick skin and thick meat, and it is just a matter of suffering a little sin. Xie Mingxi's skin is delicate, and no matter how good his physical strength and perseverance are, he can't help tossing like this.

In front of Sheng Hong, Xie Mingxi also lost his mind, frowning and shouting: "Pain!" ”

It really hurts!

The side of the delicate leg was ground red, and after a few days, it was already red and swollen. During the day, he held his face without changing his color, and at night, when he was alone with Sheng Hong, he was doubly aggrieved and self-pitying......

It can be seen that in her previous life, her invincible indifference and strength were all because no one felt sorry for her, and she was forced out.

Someone loved her with all his heart and loved her, and she became extremely delicate.

Sheng Hong's eyes were full of pity, he leaned over and kissed Xie Mingxi lightly on the cheek: "It's really hard to travel." Otherwise, I'll go first, and you can take a carriage and get to the capital a few days later. ”

Xie Mingxi's frowning brows calmed down: "No need, let's go back to the capital together." ”

"But ......"

"I can hold it."

Xie Mingxi interrupted Sheng Hong softly: "The news we know is all collected by secret agents in Beijing. Or there are many omissions. We don't know exactly what the situation will be at this point. The queen mother specially summoned me to return to Beijing with me, and I don't know what my intentions were. It is not appropriate for the two of us to be separated. ”

It is indeed not appropriate for them to be separated.

Sheng Hong didn't say anything more, only squeezed Xie Mingxi's hand hard.

His hands, strong and warm, were reassuring.

Xie Mingxi pursed the corners of his mouth and held Sheng Hong's hand back.

No matter what the road ahead is, the husband and wife will work together to be fearless of wind and rain.

……

A few days later, Sheng Hong Xie Mingxi and his entourage finally arrived in the capital.

The 5,000 Shu garrisons marched a little slower because they carried grain, grass and weapons. It will take another five or six days to reach the capital. Sheng Hong Xie Mingxi would not stop waiting for people, and led a group of personal soldiers back to the Shu Palace.

The two had just stepped into the mansion where they had been separated for more than two years, and before they sat down to drink hot tea, someone had already come to the palace.

It was Zhilan who came to the Shu Palace.

Zhilan, who is in her thirties, is still beautiful and moving. There are a few more fine lines at the corners of the eyes.

Time is urgent, and there is no time to say more than the polite words of greetings. Zhilan hurriedly saluted, opened her mouth and said: "The Queen Mother ordered the slave maid to come and pass on the message, and invite His Royal Highness the King of Shu and the Princess of Shu to enter the palace to meet together." ”

Sheng Hong and Xie Mingxi glanced at each other and nodded together.

The two entered the palace in a carriage.

As usual, the carriage was parked outside the Donghua Gate.

Standing outside the Donghua Gate, Xie Mingxi was stunned for a moment.

More than two years have passed inadvertently. Now that he has returned, standing outside the palace gate again, the memories of the past instantly hit his heart.

The moment the vermilion palace door slowly opened, Xie Mingxi had an extremely subtle premonition in his heart. There seemed to be an invisible cloud hanging overhead.

It seems that this time when he returns, it will be difficult to break free from this cage......

"Mingxi, what's wrong?" Sheng Hong asked in a low voice.

Xie Mingxi settled his mind and pulled the corners of his mouth casually: "It's nothing." The queen mother is anxious to see us, let's move quickly, don't let the queen mother wait. ”

Sheng Hong looked at her deeply and held her hand tightly.

The two joined hands and entered the Jiaofang Hall together.

At this time, the sun was high, and the blazing sun was shining on the majestic Jiaofang Palace. It can be seen that in Xie Mingxi's eyes, the Jiaofang Hall has revealed the desolation of the old sunset on the West Mountain.

Just like Empress Dowager Yu.

I haven't seen her for more than two years, and Empress Dowager Yu is full of white hair and wrinkles. Those deep eyes are no longer as sharp and indestructible as before, revealing weakness and exhaustion.

"The son-in-law (daughter-in-law) has seen the queen mother."

Sheng Hong and Xie Mingxi knelt down together and performed the full salute.

Empress Dowager Yu tugged at the corners of her mouth, and her voice was a little dry: "You guys are finally back." Get up, sit down and talk! ”

The two got up and sat down next to each other.

Sitting opposite them was the emaciated and haggard Xiao Yuhan, as well as the equally pale and haggard Zhao Changqing, Li Xiangru Yin Xiaoxiao.

The Son of Heaven and the vassal kings all fell into the hands of the traitors, Xiao Yuhan and others were worried and anxious, they couldn't eat and sleep day and night these days, and there was no reason not to be haggard. is Yin Xiaoxiao, who is the most healthy, and has also lost a lot of weight.

In comparison, Xie Mingxi's fatigue caused by hurrying is not worth mentioning at all.

"Seventh brother, it's good for you to come back."

Xiao Yuhan's voice was hoarse and obscure, and he didn't know how many times he had cried these days: "The emperor and several vassal kings have been captured, and now there is not even a backbone in the central palace. It's good if you come back. ”

Empress Dowager Yu didn't care about the offensive words of "there is no backbone in the palace", and took over the conversation: "You two husband and wife, just live in the palace." Do your best to save the emperor and bring them back. ”

Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed slightly, and he looked over quietly.

Empress Dowager Yu is really old.

Not because of wrinkles, not because of gray hair. But the Empress Dowager Yu, who has been smooth sailing for many years, panicked when faced with earth-shattering changes beyond her control.

It has been nearly a month since the incident. Empress Dowager Yu has not yet come up with a solution. put this burden on Sheng Hong's body.

Of course, the concubines who are safe and sound now, except for King An, who is young and inappropriate, is only Sheng Hong. Empress Dowager Yu recalled Sheng Hong back to the capital to take charge, which was a matter of course.

Sheng Hong didn't shirk it at all, his eyes were resolute, and his voice was cold: "Don't worry, the queen mother, the sons will definitely save the imperial brothers." After a pause, he said: "The queen mother must know the most about this matter." I implore the queen mother to tell her son all about the matter. ”

What the next sentence was, everyone understood.

There can be no concealment.