Zhongnan, Chilian Mountain.

The Chu family's army is stuck here.

Chu Rongzhi ordered to camp on the spot, the whole army was on guard, and each soldier only had two steamed buns and a pot of cold water every day to satisfy his hunger. Including herself, she is no exception. I was afraid that I would make a fire and cook food, and eat too comfortably, distracting the soldiers and soldiers, and being attacked by the enemy.

At this time, Chu Peiyuan also hid in the camp tent, and accompanied him to look at the topographic map sent back by the sentinels.

"The mountains on both sides are high and steep, but the road through them is narrow and winding, and there is no place to hide." Chu Peiyuan frowned and said: "And there is no need to ambush archers in the valleys on both sides, as long as the rocks are pushed down, our soldiers will have nowhere to hide, I am afraid that the casualties will be countless." Even if a small number of people break through after the lucky loss, the dense forest in front of them is also full of dangers. This time, in this battle, the enemy took advantage of the terrain, and he was afraid that it would be difficult to attack. In addition, our food and grass are limited, and the confidence of the soldiers is insufficient. Father, the only way is to outwit. Let Pei Yuan try to climb the cliff to the enemy camp, forcibly strangle the enemy leader, and force him to surrender. ”

After Chu Rongzhi heard what he said, he didn't make a sound, just looked at the topographic map silently. The map found by the sentinel did not have the slightest hint of cliffs. It shows that it is really dangerous and difficult to walk over there, even if his son is extraordinary, he can get lucky enough to get around the enemy camp, and his physical strength is probably exhausted, not to mention strangling the leader, it is already very good to be able to protect himself.

After all the hardships, but he died in vain, how did he nod and agree. "Peiyuan, do you know that this cliff road is likely to go and never return. The people of Central South China have always settled in such a wild place, and they are full of tricks, so I don't know that they have not set traps on the cliffs. You're new to the city, and you're completely unfamiliar with the terrain, so it's hard to make sure it goes as smoothly as you say. Something went wrong ......."

"Father." Chu Peiyuan knew his worries, but his tone was very resolute: "My son has already died once." is also the most disobedient and unfilial sinner in the Chu family, even if he pays for it, his son has no regrets. But if he doesn't even have the opportunity to try, how can his son be willing and how can he forgive his sins. Father, let Pei Yuan go! In any case, Pei Yuan wanted to give it his best. ”

Chu Rongzhi was silent again.

"Father, if we continue to consume it, it will only become more and more unfavorable to us. Once the food and grass are exhausted, the morale of the soldiers is weakened, and it is impossible to attack again. Father, let the son try it. Chu Peiyuan knelt down for him and said earnestly: "You treat your son as if he is dead, and now in front of you, he is just a soldier who wants to serve the court, general, please." ”

"That's good." Chu Rongzhi clenched his fists: "For my father, I have to stick to the camp tent and be the commander of the Liu army, and I can't walk side by side with you." You can choose the toughest and brightest soldiers in the battalion and complete the mission with you. ”

"Thank you, father." Chu Peiyuan said a little stubbornly: "This mission is difficult, if there are many people accompanying it, it will definitely attract attention." The son just wants to go on the road alone, with a smoke whistle as a number. Whether it is successful or not, within five days, a smoke whistle will inevitably be released. If...... The father couldn't wait for his son's whistle, so he asked another good general to do something else. ”

Chu Rongzhi nodded sullenly: "You go eat something, sleep again, and set off at night." ”

"Yes, General." Chu Peiyuan nodded neatly: "Peiyuan obeys." ”

About twenty miles away, Zhuang Chenchen and Yin Li were also waiting for news ahead. An hour later, the news reached them.

"Master, can Chu Rongzhi's cronies take this dangerous road?" Yin Li was a little uneasy.

"Maybe." Zhuang Chenchen felt a little strange: "But if you can, this person is definitely not Chu Rongzhi's cronies." ”

"The master means ......" Yin Li was puzzled.

"Do you feel familiar with the assassin who assassinated the queen that night, but did not make a ruthless move, and escaped without leaving a trace?" Zhuang Chenchen can also be regarded as an afterthought, and only then did he come back to his senses.

"The master is saying...... Chu Peiyuan is still alive? Yin Li was a little surprised, but soon regained his usual calm: "Then he is also a fortune teller." ”

"Is it his fate, or is someone hiding what I did, it's too early to say." Zhuang Chenchen suspected in his heart that this matter had nothing to do with Cen Muning. But I don't know why, I doubted her, but I didn't get angry with her. It seems that even if it is really her plan, there is nothing to blame.

"Master, my subordinates think that the most important thing at the moment is to take the Red Refining Mountain." Yin Li intended to excuse the queen, and felt that when they met, the master really asked the queen, and it was too late to think about it. There's no need to start getting suspicious so early.

"Nature." Zhuang Xianchen narrowed his eyes slightly, and said: "Chu Peiyuan is alone, it is difficult to guarantee that there is no mistake." Since it is my wish to take down Zhongnan, Yin Li, you will go with him. ”

"It's not going to work." Yin Li hurriedly knelt down: "My subordinates are willing to accompany him, but right now, your safety is the most important thing, master." You can't take the risk yourself. Moreover, the army is still encamped fifty miles away, and if you are not there, it will not be worth the loss if the army is attacked by men. ”

"Didn't someone take my place in the camp and control it?" Zhuang Chenrao smiled: "The stand-in is not a random choice. Over the years of Ruiming Palace, I have worked hard to cover my face. ”

"Master, my subordinates still think it's too risky. If you insist on doing this, if something goes wrong, even if your subordinates jump off the cliff a hundred times, it will be difficult to atone for their sins. Please, let's take back your fate! ”

"Less nonsense, it's not the first day to serve me." Zhuang Chenchen has made up his mind. "You go and get ready. Within three or five days, the battle could be regarded as a result. ”

"Yes." Yin Li knew that he couldn't persuade him, and he didn't dare to say more. But he asked cautiously: "Master, do you want to send a letter to the queen?" ”

"No need." Zhuang Chenchen didn't want her to worry, and he didn't want things to go wrong. "It's a good thing that there's no news."

"Yes." Yin Li bowed to him and immediately stepped back to prepare.

At this time, I don't know if the palace is too peaceful.

Zhuang Xianchen thought to himself, if something really happened to him, a few of the women in the harem who wore heavy makeup on weekdays were crying for him. I'm afraid that those who are crying are ruining their own futures.

What about her? Will it hurt for him?

"Ahem—"

Cen Mooning covered her nose with a roll, frowned and rubbed it.

"Niangniang, is this a cold?" Bingling hurriedly brought hot tea to her: "Take a sip to warm up, don't embroider."

"It's raining outside again......" Cen Muning listened to the sound of the rain outside the window, always feeling a little bored.

"It's rare to have a cool rain in summer, but this autumn day, it rains all day every three or five days, and it's always endless." Qingli has to nag two sentences.

"Who's to say it isn't." Cen Muning put down the needle and thread in her hand, and was not interested in continuing to embroider. "When I was young, I didn't like embroidery, I always felt that sitting in a place where I didn't move for a day, my neck hurt, and I would prick my fingers if I wasn't careful. I like to read, I like to learn about medicinal herbs from my mother, and I like to smell the strong or light smell of medicine. Even now, this embroidery is also torture for me, and I can't practice good craftsmanship in the end. ”

"There are always people in the world who are good at it and those who are not good at it. Like or dislike. Qingli smiled and said: "Niangniang can use anything, everything is good, as long as the life is comfortable." The slave maid thinks that this embroidery work can be done from time to time. Or the palace will feed so many embroiderers. ”

"Isn't it?" Bingling said with a smile: "Besides, the embroidery of this silk is also beautiful, and the butterflies are vivid." ”

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard a string of hurried footsteps outside.

"Poor concubine, you can't go in, you can't go in...... The queen has not been summoned, aren't you embarrassed to be a slave? Ming Qing's voice was full of dissatisfaction, but he still couldn't stop Cang Lian.

"What's going on with some people, they have been learning the rules for a month, and they are still so reckless and rude." Qingli strode to the door and opened the door.

At that moment, Cang Lian just kicked the door with her foot, who knew that the door suddenly opened, and she fell in embarrassment.

"Haha." Qing Li couldn't help laughing: "Poor concubine Niangniang, what's wrong with you?" Such a big gift, huh? If you work harder, you will lose face if you choke on. ”

"What nonsense are you talking about." Cang Pian stood up angrily, and a delicate smiling face turned red. "Is this how the queen mother is controlled? What vulgar words can be said outside? ”

"Her words are not to be listened to, but if you talk about controlling this matter...... Cen Muning couldn't help but sigh: "This palace also teaches you, aren't you also so reckless and willful, acting recklessly?" And what position do you have to teach the people around this palace a lesson? ”

Cang Lian gritted her teeth and stepped forward, her eyes full of tears: "The concubine doesn't have the time to fight with the queen's mother, is the mother really confused or pretending to be confused?" Your Chu family, you really refuse to let go of the emperor, do you know, the news just came from outside, the emperor was ambushed in the Red Refining Mountain, and fell from the bottomless cliff, and there is still no news. ”

"Nonsense." Qing Li's angry eyes were about to burst out: "You don't talk nonsense here, it's just nothing." ”

"If the queen doesn't believe it, just ask your people to inquire. Let's see if the concubine has made a single mistake. Cang Lian choked up and said: "If anything happens to the emperor, I don't want to live anymore." The queen wants my life, so she can take it. In short, I am going to leave the palace now, and I must get the emperor back no matter what. I just wanted to tell you this time, don't stop me. ”

With that, she turned and walked away, as fast as a gust of wind.

Cen Muning's heart was beating suddenly, at this time, where was there any strength to stop her. "Bingling, is there any news from outside? You hurry up and find out. ”

"Mother, let the slave go." Qingli was worried: "The slave can only rest assured if she sees her master safe and sound." The Queen's ......"

"Nope." Cen Muning took Qingli's hand: "We haven't heard any rumors, something like this happened ahead." But when the poor concubine got the news, she broke out of the palace regardless of it. If you leave with her, nothing good will happen. If nothing happens, calming down the turmoil in the harem is the best consideration for your master. ”

"Queen Mother...... Qingli still insisted on leaving the palace with tears in her eyes: "The slave knows that this may be a trap, but the slave and maid really can't sit still." ”

"Don't worry." Cen Mooning took her hand: "Let Bingling go to find out the news first." The emperor is sharp and alert, and never does anything that he is not sure of, and I am sure that he will come back safe and sound. ”

Qingli nodded his head: "The master instructed the slave and maid to serve the maid, and the maid is the master of the slave." What you say, the slave and maid must listen. ”

"Slave and maid, let's go and investigate." Bingling saluted and quickly left.

Cen Muning and Qingli looked at her figure and couldn't calm down for a long time.

It was another uproar, but she didn't know why, she always felt that this time it was for mercy. It was as if there was a net, waiting for the mercy to crash into it.