It was not too hot in May, but the north was dry, and there were several pots of water in the house, and the windows were open to let in the air.

Zhao Zhen didn't come back until late.

Ceremony? Sleepy-eyed looked at him and said lazily, "What did the prince do?" ”

Zhao Zhen sat down on the edge of the bed, his fingers gently slid over her face, and said, "I asked Hu Zhixian to check the spices you usually use, as well as your diet. ”

Ceremony? was originally sleepy, but when he said this, he suddenly woke up and looked at him in amazement: "Why? ”

Zhao Zhen stroked her hair and said gently: "I'm afraid that someone will secretly harm you." In the future, drink a bowl of medicine every day, don't be bitter, it's good for you. ”

Ceremony? I have already guessed what kind of medicine - to dispel cold. She wanted to tell Zhao Zhen that this was all Hu Qingyun's demon. But held back.

She promised Princess Duan, but she couldn't say it.

"I see." She pursed her lips aggrievedly, and her lowered eyes were like a feather fan, casting a shadow. In the colorful lights, the skin has the color of jade.

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but bow his head and kiss her, hugged her in his arms, and said in a low voice, "Don't be afraid." It's not a serious illness, just rest for a few days. If you find the medicine bitter, use some preserves. ”

Ceremony? I felt that my cheeks were itchy, I giggled, and I nestled in the man's arms and said, "I'm not upset." Your Highness, rest quickly. I'll have to hurry tomorrow. ”

Zhao Zhen hugged her and slept all night. As soon as it was dawn the next day, he quietly got up and went out to reorganize the army. Wait until everything is over, and then call the ceremony in person? Get up.

Zhao Zhen divided the army into three groups, the front army was fast horses and light horses, the fastest speed, and traveled day and night, and arrived in Ningxiawei in two days.

Ningxia's guard forces were not as sufficient as Datong, and the thieves were arrogant, and many of them sneaked into the city. The news of King Yu's return was thoroughly walked, and he was robbed and killed by thieves halfway through.

It's a wilderness, and there's no vegetation. Ceremony? Hearing the shouts ahead, the carriage also stopped, and couldn't help but poke his head out in a panic and ask, "What's wrong?" ”

"When we encounter an enemy ahead, the prince ordered us to protect the son!" A sergeant who had just arrived replied.

Ceremony? Hearing this, he was surprised, "How is the prince?" ”

"The prince is leading 500 troops to fight against the enemy. The opposing side has a large number of troops. The exact circumstances are not yet known. ”

The total number of former troops was only 1,000! He actually left 500 people for her, and he only led 500 people to fight! Ceremony? In a hurry, he couldn't take any more of it, so he hurriedly got out of the carriage and said to the sergeant, "You take four hundred people back." It is enough to leave a hundred men for me. I'll go find a place to hide, and I won't cause trouble to the prince! ”

"Childe......" the sergeant hesitated. If he takes someone back, it will be disobeying military orders!

"The prince blames, you just have to come to me! I'll protect you! If we are defeated, we will all die! ”

The sergeant clenched his fists, "Yes!" That subordinate brought people back, take care! ”

Ceremony? Seeing the sergeant rushing away with the soldiers, the hanging heart calmed down. Hurriedly turned around and ordered the remaining 100 sergeants: "You come with me!" ”

She couldn't trouble Zhao Zhen. Only by protecting himself can he have no worries.

Ceremony? Remembering that there were mountains to the east, he hurried eastward. Leave the wagons where they are. When I climbed the mountain, I was covered in mud, and my hands were scratched by sharp stones and plants, and I bled a little. But she only wiped her clothes silently and did not complain.

The sergeants surrounded her and hid in the cave. Ceremony? Asked: "Did the prince send someone to report to the Ningxia General Army?" ”

"It's gone."

Ceremony? nodded and said, "It will take time for the Ningxia general army to come." Go round to the front, hide yourselves, and fire arrows at the thieves. ”

"Yes."

The 100th army ambushed to the top of the hill in front, and at the foot of the hill was the place where the two armies fought. Bow and arrow aimed at the thief's horse, Yi? At the sound of an order, the stray arrows swooped towards the enemy. The enemy did not have time to dodge and threw themselves to the ground.

Zhao Zhen was a little stunned, and looked up at the mountain. I vaguely saw a figure, and then disappeared again.

The thieves were very angry that they had lost their horses, and their group hurried up the hill. Ceremony? Seeing this, he calmly said: "Set this piece of grass and trees on fire and withdraw!" ”

The 100th army and the thieves will definitely be defeated. Ignited the grass and trees, blocked the way of the thieves, and there was smoke and dust to cover them, and when the enemy caught up, she would have fled without a trace.

Zhao Zhen saw the thieves rushing to the mountain, he was very anxious, and he had no intention of entanglement with the enemy in front of him, so he rode his horse and hurried. As a result, the left arm was stabbed by the enemy, the knife was not deep, but the blood did not stop.

Zhao Zhen was furious and swung his sword to kill the enemy.

"Don't worry! You see that there is a fire on the mountain, it must be the son who set fire to stop the thieves! ”

Sure enough, the thieves came down from the mountain with a curse.

A different color flashed in Zhao Zhen's eyes. He didn't expect that, Yi? It's so strategic. He felt pain in his left arm and tore off the strip of cloth to bandage himself.

So in one go, they slaughtered all the thieves and left a few prisoners.

Ceremony? Anxiously waiting in the cave. I heard footsteps outside, and nervously asked people to investigate. The man came back and said happily, "It's the prince! The prince is here! ”

"Really?" Ceremony? Hurriedly stood up and ran outside, and sure enough, he saw Zhao Zhen holding a long sword in his hand and brushing aside the branches. His face was slightly pale, his sword eyebrows were slightly frowned, and his thin lips were pursed.

"Yi?." When Zhao Zhen saw her, his eyes instantly softened, and the corners of his lips hooked.

Ceremony? Throw herself into his arms.

Zhao Zhen snorted, as if he was enduring the pain. Ceremony? Only then did he realize that his arm was wrapped in strips of cloth, and blood was gushing out.

"Lord Wang!" She lost color.

Zhao Zhen stroked her head and said with a smile: "It's okay, it's just a little injury." How are you? ”

Ceremony? Shaking his head, "I'm fine." ”

Zhao Zhen wiped the dust off her face for her, and held her hand again. Instinctively retracted. Zhao Zhen frowned, and saw that there were many slender scars on her jade-white little hands.

"Does it hurt?" He asked.

"It doesn't hurt. Not even the blood was shed. "Yi? Tilted his face and smiled at him, "It's you, why was someone cut it?" ”

A subordinate said: "The prince saw the thief rushing up the mountain, afraid that something would happen to you......"

"Who allowed you to speak?" Zhao Zhen couldn't bear to look back at the subordinate.

Ceremony? But I heard it. Zhao Zhen is for her...... couldn't help but feel sour, but he couldn't hold back his tears, just wrapped his hands around his waist, hugged him, and blamed himself softly: "It's me who is bad, I shouldn't distract you." ”

"Nope. You're doing a great job. Zhao Zhen lowered his head and kissed her forehead, "If you hadn't killed the thief's horse with an arrow, I wouldn't have been sure to win." ”

The generals turned their faces away one after another, their expressions wonderful.

"Lord Wang——, Lord Wang——, where are you? Weichen is late, please forgive the prince! ”

Someone shouted at the foot of the mountain, apparently the Ningxia general army was coming. Zhao Zhen's face sank, and he sneered: "It's late enough." ”

The thieves were all dead, and he arrived.

Ceremony? Supporting him, he sighed and said: "Li Xian is timid and cowardly, it is difficult to take on a big responsibility, so the prince should replace him." ”

Zhao Zhen looked at her strangely: "How do you know that Li Xian is cowardly?" ”

Of course she does. She not only knew that Li Xian was cowardly, but also knew that Li Xian was Concubine Li's brother.

"I heard from Uncle Changbai." Ceremony? Laugh and laugh.

Zhao Zhen did not doubt it. The two went down the mountain together, Li Xian arrived with the men and horses, rolled off the horse, and knelt down to kowtow to Zhao Zhen: "Lord Wang, are you okay?" As soon as the minister received the news, he came over! Who knows that the prince is mighty and has eliminated all the thieves! Ask the prince for forgiveness! ”

Zhao Zhen glanced at him and continued to walk forward, "You are indeed late." ”

Li Xian broke out in a cold sweat, and followed with anxiety, "Lord Wang, you can get on the horse." I'll lead your horse. ”

Ceremony? I think this Li Xian is simply ridiculous, "Lord Li can't see the injury on the prince's arm?" How to ride a horse? ”

Only then did Li Xian discover the blood marks on Zhao Zhen's arm, his face turned pale, and he trembled: "Lord Wang, your injury ...... Find the carriage! ”

Zhao Zhen's subordinates have already brought the carriage here, Yi? sat down with Zhao Zhen and ignored Li Xian at all. Li Xian was ashamed and annoyed, and asked the people around him: "Who is that kid?" ”

"It is said that ...... is the prince's favorite prostitute. ”

Catamite? It's just a plaything, and you dare to throw your face at him?

Li Xian sneered twice, spat on the ground, and scolded in a low voice: "What a thing! Lao Tzu abolished him! ”

The army returned to Ningxia to rest and recuperate.

Li Xian is powerful and blessed in Ningxia, the mansion occupies a huge area, and the mansion is also a water diversion canal, surrounded by rockeries.

Zhao Zhen frowned to show dissatisfaction, but he didn't really reprimand him.

Li Xian invited four doctors to see Zhao Zhen's injuries. Zhao Zhen annoyed him and said, "You go out." It's enough to keep Hu Zhixian. ”

Hu Zhixian got up with a smile and waved at Li, "Don't worry, Lord Li, Hu doesn't dare to boast, but this little injury still can't bother me." ”

Li Xian sneered, "Then the prince has a good rest, just call me if you need anything." ”

"Go ahead."

Ceremony? looked at Li Xian's back and smiled. Zhao Zhen looked at her sideways and asked, "What are you laughing at?" ”

Ceremony? Holding his head with his hand, he pursed his lips and said, "I was just thinking, how can such a person be worthy of being the chief soldier of Ningxia." ”

Hu Zhixian was treating Zhao Zhen's wounds, and he smiled when he heard this: "The princess doesn't know, he is Concubine Li's elder brother." ”

Zhao Zhen was silent.

Ceremony? Looking at his expression, he sighed secretly in his heart, and he was not ready to talk about it: "Presumably Li Xian himself has some skills. The concubine should not talk about political affairs, and the prince is not to blame. ”

She looked dazed and bent down, "The concubine is covered in mud and dirt, and it is not suitable to serve in front of the prince, so I will go to bathe first." ”

After that, he took Shuang'er's hand and walked out.

Zhao Zhen was puzzled for a long time, pointing to the instrument? The direction of departure asked, "Is she angry?" ”

Hu Zhixian nodded, "Yes, the princess is angry." ”

"Why?"

"The prince can't see it?" Hu Zhixian smacked his lips and said, "It is Li Xian's responsibility that you and the princess were attacked today. He did not take good care of Ningxia, mixed in with the Tatars, and deliberately delayed, and did not immediately rush to the rescue. You didn't cure Li Xian's crime, didn't you give Concubine Li face? Of course, the princess was not happy. ”

After listening to this, Zhao Zhen smiled helplessly: "She is really in a child's state of mind." When did I say that I would not cure Li Xian's sin? The time has not yet come. ”

"What the prince said is not right." Hu Zhixian stared at a dancing candle flame, "The princess is a wise and brave person, and her courage is not inferior to that of Queen Jiarou. ”

Ordinary boudoir women, when they meet fierce thieves, they have long been frightened. The princess was able to send back 400 soldiers, and she was the master of firing arrows at the thieves, and even set fire to prevent the enemy from chasing. He really wondered.

Zhao Zhen smiled softly and bowed his head: "Indeed, this time it's thanks to her." ”