When the side door of the Marquis of Weiyuan's mansion opened, it was already two minutes later.

Dozens of Pei Jiajun, who rode with helmets and armor, carried iron swords, and long knives at their waists, galloped out of the mansion in the wind, and the center of the cavalry guards was Chen Ying and He Tingzheng.

"Where is Madame going?" He Tingzheng leaned over slightly, manipulated the reins in his hand, and asked in a deep voice.

A moment ago, Chen Ying suddenly appeared and ordered him to select half of the good players to set off immediately, but he did not say where to go.

At that time, He Ting was busy selecting men, preparing horses and weapons, and it was only at this time that he had time to ask.

"Out of town." Chen Ying replied briefly, his eyes scanned left and right, as if he was enjoying the scenery, and his expression was not urgent.

The streets are full of pedestrians, most of whom are women holding palm-sized lanterns in their hands and playing along the street.

On the river surface in the distance, countless river lamps flow with the water, looking from afar, it seems like a galaxy hanging upside down, beautiful.

Today is the seventh day of the fourth month, which is the annual "Flower Festival". ”

This is the oldest festival in Dachu, every festival, the people will burn incense in front of the flowers, put lamps in the river, send the spring god back, and pray for the next year's spring morning, wind and rain.

Because of this, the curfew in Shengjing City was postponed for an hour tonight, and the city gates were opened, so there were many pedestrians on the street who went out to enjoy the lanterns, and their speed was somewhat affected.

At this time, He Tingzheng was extremely grateful to these many pedestrians.

The slower he went out of the city, the better he could get out of his efforts and ask for details.

Even if he had to ask a tough question.

"The subordinates dare to ask, what is the lady doing when she goes out of the city?" He looked at Chen Ying tightly, not letting go of any expression on her face.

According to common sense, Chen Ying can fully allocate manpower with a token in his hand, and He Tingzheng, as a subordinate, should not ask more.

However, he had to ask.

Before leaving, Pei Shu only asked Lang Tingyu to explain one sentence: Don't let your wife be in danger.

Leaving the city at night and the purpose was unknown, He Tingzheng was worried that there would be an accident, so he had to ask

"Go out of the east gate."

The answer to him was a quiet phrase, but it was not the answer to the question.

He Tingzheng was bitter in his heart.

He knew he couldn't ask why.

Unexpectedly, the calm voice suddenly sounded again: "Don't worry, it's not a big deal, just send you off." ”

While speaking, Chen Ying's face was flat and there was no emotion.

He Tingzheng looked at her suspiciously.

At this moment, Chen Ying suddenly turned her head, like a watery eye reflecting the lights of the street, so bright that people didn't dare to force their eyes.

"Today's festival is over, the curfew has been postponed, and General He doesn't have to worry about how to get out of the city, just show the name of the Pei family's army." She smiled.

The smile was not as good as the bottom of her eyes, and the corners of her curved lips were at a strange angle.

This smile can stop children crying at night.

He Tingzheng glanced at it, and this thought was inexplicably born in his heart, and he quickly retracted his gaze, and said in a deep voice: "It's easy to get out of the city, only the Hou Ye ......."

"With Pei Jiajun here, are you afraid that you won't be able to protect me?" Chen Ying interrupted him, his calm eyes smoothed through the market, and the corners of his lips smiled lightly: "Besides, I'm not a delicate girl." ”

She patted the saddle, and the iron bow and quiver hanging from the saddle shook a few times with her movements.

He Ting's face was strange, and he turned his head to look ahead.

Somehow, Chen Ying's smile made him feel like he had been seen through.

He subconsciously moved his fingers, as if he wanted to wave away this feeling, but in his heart, he felt that every action and thought of his could not escape those watery eyes.

Shen Sheng answered "yes", He Tingzheng stopped asking and pulled the reins without a trace.

The horse's speed immediately slowed down, and it soon trailed Chen Ying by half a horse.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, he quickly gestured to the side.

One of the soldiers nodded, and with a rein, the horse quietly withdrew from the group.

The Pei family army around him turned a blind eye, skillfully filled the vacated space he vacated, and several horses staggered intentionally or unintentionally, and the angle was extremely ingenious, if it could block Chen Ying's sight.

He Tingzheng stared at Chen Ying intently, for fear that she would turn back.

However, Chen Ying didn't seem to notice the situation at all, and only looked at the river on the other side, as if watching the lanterns.

He Tingzheng was slightly relieved, but he did not accelerate, but always remained half a horse behind Chen Ying.

In a way, it's also a form of etiquette.

Chen Ying looked at the starry river, and her heart was indifferent.

Pei Jiajun has always been surnamed Pei, and she knows this very well.

In addition, these more than 60 rides are just icing on the cake for her.

Even if there is no Pei Jiajun, her actions tonight will not be hindered.

She also has her own staff, Ye Qing's friends, she has never cut off contact.

However, in comparison, she still believes that the well-trained Pei Jiajun is far better than the high-rollers.

Pei's Mansion is not far from Dongcheng, even if the speed is not fast, it is only a moment away.

He Tingzheng stepped forward to negotiate with the city gate guard, and did not use the name of Pei Jiajun, but showed the token of the Hou Mansion.

Seeing that it was the guards of the Marquis of Weiyuan who went out of the city, the city gate guards didn't even ask, and let them go immediately.

The black-pressed horse team rushed out of the city gate with light and speed.

Contrary to the direction they were heading in, many villagers who were helping the old and the young were rushing to the city one after another, and the small lanterns held by the girls were flickering all the way, like starlight, decorating the official road on this early summer night with extra brightness.

After leaving the city, the speed of the horse team immediately increased. As the city faded away, the mottled and flowing starlight gradually thinned out, and in the end, only the sky bent the moon, projecting a pale white moonlight, reflecting the outline of the distant mountains and short roads.

The riders moved forward in silence, and after making an appointment for tea, several lights faintly appeared on the official road ahead.

The lantern, which seemed to hang over a carriage, swayed in the wind and flickered in light and shadow, was moving forward at a slow pace.

Not far from here, there is a ten-mile long pavilion. Outside the pavilion, the smoke and willows are in rows, and the grass is everywhere, although there is still some distance, the fragrance of the grass leaves brought by the wind is still pleasant.

This is really a beautiful summer night, it is advisable to travel far and slowly.

However, He Tingzheng's heart sank downward in one breath.

"Lean in, slow down." In the night, the voice is loud, low and cold, like a cold sword, shattering the beauty of this good night, and also making everything in front of you become sluggish.

He Tingzheng had already marched to the front team at this time, and when he heard this, he immediately restrained the riders.

At that moment, his face was extremely ugly, and there was even a hint of anger in his eyes.

It's just that no one can see this look.

Only Chen Ying, staring at his back, twisted the corners of his mouth.

The night was deep, the wind was surging gradually, and the sound of the horses' hooves wrapped in cloth was hidden by the strong wind that swept through the four fields, and almost silently, gradually approaching the front.

After a while, the two sides gradually approached, and the lights in front of them gradually became clear, and it was not for the blurred light and shadow of the few clouds, Chen Ying saw clearly that there were five lanterns.

To be sure, it is five plain yarn lights, one car and one lamp, exactly five cars.