After two days of preparation, Prince Hayat and his entourage finally set off in a hurry. Anlong sent people back to Ito in advance to report the news, and the northern fortress sent a fleet, including a large four, four small and five boats, and nearly a hundred soldiers, intending to let Prince Heyat first take the waterway, from the mouth of Lake Merton to the south of the Bebe River, to the port of Haber Town on the way, and then turn overland to Ito.

Such a route can give Hayt a little more time to recuperate, and it is faster and safer to take the water route than the land route.

Heyat originally planned to travel by carriage, but Lurd of the Northern Intelligence Department personally came to persuade him for a long time, and Anlong said that the waterway was more convenient, so he agreed to the plan.

Anlong took people to the mouth of the lake to see off in person, and also brought a guard of honor, the scene was very loud, and everyone in Meiton knew that His Royal Highness the eldest prince was going to return to Ito after recuperating in the city for more than half a month, and thousands of people came to the dock to watch the excitement, among which there were many outsiders who came to the market, and the private discussion was buzzing, and they pointed to the largest boat.

Heyat was not used to this kind of scene, and when he was in Ito, people never looked at him in such a big way and judged him. An Long whispered beside him: "Your Highness, please try to go outside the cabin and greet the people with a smile, so that everyone knows that your injuries are not serious, and that you are taking this path." ”

Hayt was stunned for a moment, and Herbie spoke first: "Your Excellency! This is not the same as telling the truth about His Highness's fineness and the route of the return journey to those who are plotting against him, and there is even more reason to be unfavorable to His Highness! ”

An Long glanced at him: "Even if they don't know, it will be unfavorable to His Highness, and the so-called people with bad intentions can only plan attacks in secret, if His Highness is under the noses of the people all the way, how can they find the opportunity to plot?" More importantly, let the public know that His Highness is not lame and not disfigured! ”

Herbie choked. Heyat thanked Anlong with some joy, then threw away his crutches, reluctantly walked to the hatch, and smiled and waved to the crowd on the shore. The crowd was silent for a moment, and then burst into a thunderous cry and saluted Hayat. Heyat paused his hand and raised his voice: "Thank you for coming to see me, Merton is such a wonderful place, and I will remember this place for the rest of my life." With the simple warmth of the people, thank you for taking care of me, thank you! ”

The cheers of the people were louder, and they kept chanting the name of Heat, picking wild flowers or green grass from the shore and throwing them into the water, and some of them were very strong, and they threw a wreath onto the deck of the ship, which was less than two meters away from Heat. Herbie was about to step forward to stop him, but was stopped by An Long: "Don't go." That's the custom here. Herbie was stunned, and before he could figure out what he meant, Hayt had already picked up the wreath, kissed the only red flower on it, and smiled and waved it at the crowd. Now the people were even more excited, and the shouts were deafening, and the soldiers finally stopped the people who wanted to rush up and beckoned the sailors to start the boat. Paddle slowly away from the dock, but keep going. People chased along the way, and more and more people gathered on the docks. Anlong had to shout orders to the soldiers of the patrol to maintain order to avoid accidents, and repeatedly scolded those who wanted to follow the boat. He had great authority in Mayton, and it didn't take long for the people to calm down, but their eyes still glowed with a blazing light as they looked at the fleets that had gone away.

Anlong turned back to find his wife, who was watching the fleet away in amazement. He gently hugged her: "The child will take care of himself, and Winnie is here." Don't worry. Dora smiled and nodded, leaning gently on her husband's shoulder, silently praying for her daughter in her heart.

An Long looked at the shadow of the ship in the distance. But there is another thing in his heart: he has already done this for the eldest prince, I hope he can seize the opportunity. As the king's preferred heir, it's time for him to show his boldness.

In a small boat. Minna looked at the people on both sides of the strait who had not dispersed. Stuck out his tongue. Turning back to Alex and smiling, "I didn't expect His Highness to be so popular." All the people of Merton had come to see him off. ”

Alex smiled. Curiously asked, "Those people threw garlands at him just now." What is the meaning? Why saw him kissing the garland. People are even more excited. Present fresh flowers and plants to the respectful people. If the other party accepts it. It means that he has accepted this love. If he kisses the wreath on the ground saffron. It means that he is the same person who sent flowers. Minna tilted her head. Odd. How does His Highness know the land? All of Mayton. My dad is the only one who receives a gift once a year on May Day. Just kissing the flowers made me faint. It was a whole month. He wouldn't allow my mother and I to put flowers in our house. I said I got dizzy when I smelled the fragrance. ”

Alex raised an eyebrow: "Maybe it's your dad who taught the land." Then this highness is really a caring person. Just a little bit of it. Just know what to do

It turns out. Hayt doesn't just know what to do. And well done. He sailed all the way to the northern fortress. Repeat the work in Mayton again. It has also gained the support of the local people. Even the inhabitants of the land of Qitun came to see him off. In private, there are still many people talking to each other: "Your Highness's ground injury has healed." Who said he became lame? "I think His Highness looks quite handsome. It's just that the face is a little pale. It's not disfigured. ”

I heard a faint voice from the shore. Heyat sighed in his heart. I always thought that I was taught by my father. He also dealt with political affairs for several years. It's already very se. I didn't expect for politics. I still have a lot to learn. Maybe. He shouldn't just focus on meeting his father's expectations. and enlisting the support of the noble council on these things. in this country. To be able to be his real backing. And a lot of people...

The ship left the northern fortress. Turn into the main river channel of the Babi River. Just turned a corner. Prince Hayat was already in Herbie and more into another small boat. The two guards disguised themselves as them and remained in the ship.

Minna had already checked on the ship, changed Hayat's clothes, and planned to go back to her own ship. Hebby was a little stunned: "Miss Minna, you don't live here, how can you take care of Your Highness's injuries?" Although there is a physician here, Your Highness has been drinking the ground from you! ”

Minna gave him a strange look, "Is there something wrong?" Where can this small boat accommodate so many people? I'm fine over there, and when it's time to drink and change the land, I'll just come over again, huh? ”

Herbie wanted to say something more, but saw Minna easily jump onto the deck of another boat three meters away. Just froze

Hayt coughed lightly and lowered his voice to call him, "Come in with me!" Then he turned and went into the cabin on crutches, and Herbie followed, and when he came out, his head hanging lower, and he no longer questioned Minna's words.

Spring in April is coming to an end, and although the river is still breezy and the smell of summer is gradually getting stronger on the land on both sides. The mountains are green and verdant, and the meadows are verdant. The wildflowers gradually bloomed, but the fruits began to take shape. The villages and towns on the shore are bustling with people, and the atmosphere of the May Festival is getting stronger and stronger, and laughter and laughter are heard on the boats from time to time.

Again and again Hayt put down his book and went to see what was going on ashore, and if he was not in a hurry, he really wanted to see it, and he always stayed in the palace in these places during the May Festival. Participated in the celebrations and commemoration ceremonies held by the royal family, but never saw the celebrations of ordinary people. He suddenly remembered that his brother had described to him that he was dragged by a man to the outskirts of Ito Castle to see the May Festival parade of the villagers, and he wondered what Selig had seen, how was it different from this?

The closer he got to Ito, the more scared he became. How far has it got? Will the father give up on him? Will the younger brother go to his opposite? And Beryl, what will she do for him? Will those nobles who originally supported him believe that rumor and no longer support him?

He genuinely expects it. It's still too late.

"Oops! It's too late! There was an exclamation from the boat next to him, and his heart tightened, and he turned his head to see that it was Minna.

I saw her hurriedly remove the crucible from the stove (why didn't the stove have a fire?). He pulled out a slender stirring rod, carefully stirred the contents of the pot, and said to the person opposite with a frustrated face: "Failed... This is the third time

Alex's head was peeking out of the window to the right of the window, and he glanced into the cauldron a few times, sniffed it again, and sighed, "Your idea is good." But the magic furnace is not a magic furnace after all, the magic array is a very delicate subject, you should study it for a few years first. Let's think about innovation again. ”

Minna glared at him: "I want you to teach me, not for you to hit me!" ”

"Good, good. The tone of the teaching was not very sincere, "Then you should memorize these twenty ancient characters first." I'll teach you the simplest grammar. ”

Minna pursed her lips and hurriedly cleaned up the cauldron. After putting away the cooking table, he sat down on a chair by the window, picked up a book, and looked through it with a troubled face. Alex sat across from her for a long time reading a book, and after a while, he approached her and whispered a few words to read and explain the common combinations. Minna gradually relaxed, and the two sat intimately together, studying seriously.

Seeing this scene across the boat, Heyat was somehow a little envious. Herbie found it next to him, and he stopped talking, scratching his head, and seemed to hesitate.

Hayt glanced at him: "If you have something to say, just say it." ”

Herbie smirked twice and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, do you like Miss Minna?" ”

"Huh?!" Hayt was surprised

Herbie said a little reluctantly: "Your Highness, although Miss Minna is very beautiful, there are many young ladies who are more beautiful than her, you... Ahem, don't you think she's too fierce? "How can such a gentle highness be ruined by such a fierce woman?!

Only then did Hayat come to his senses, and he couldn't help but feel funny: "There's no such thing, I don't mean that to Minna, I just think..." A tough girl like Miss Minna also has times when she is coquettish. And I like to have that look on his face in front of him.

Herbie straightened his expression: "Your Highness, one day, you will meet a woman who is truly worthy of you, really!" "As for that Beryl, and this fierce Miss Diminna, even if it

Heyt smiled, looked at the book in his hand in silence, and suddenly felt a little lonely.

Minna and Alex didn't know what was happening on the boat opposite, they were just learning useful things from each other when they were free from the trip. Minna taught Alex to make more complex magic spells, while Alex taught Minna the basics of ancient writing and magic arrays. Time passed quickly, and three days later, they arrived at the town of Haber and officially switched to the overland.

After Haber Town, the central region, the fleet of ships and soldiers of the northern fortress cannot leave the precinct due to the restrictions of the regulations, so they must return. Almost immediately, the Central Intelligence Division sent a team of sixty knights to meet them, along with a huge carriage.

The carriage was like a small moving room, pulled by eight horses, with beds, tables and chairs, and a stove for heating, and a cabinet full of all kinds of household items, from cutlery to pen and paper, from chessboard to wine. The bottom of the carriage was covered with a thick carpet, the compartment panels were made of stainless steel, and even the glass on the windows was a fortified variety produced by the dwarves, and special curtains hung on it, so that from the inside you could clearly see the outside world, but from the outside you could not see clearly that the carriage was a carriage sent from Ito overnight. Heyat recognized it at a glance that it was one of his father's favorite cars, and he couldn't help but be a little moved.

Minna inspected the carriage as usual, not even the axles on the wheels and the horses pulling the cart. The people of the knights looked puzzled, but Herbie was so ashamed that his face was flushed, and he hurriedly negotiated with the knights and temporarily took command. It's getting late, and they have to get to the next town before dark. Herbie had his subordinates fly the prince's banner and the knights scattered around the carriage on horseback to escort Heyt to the depart.

A group of people ran mightily on the road, startling pedestrians to scatter and avoid, discussing which noble person was traveling. Someone recognized the flag, remembered the rumors of the past few days, and hurriedly ran around to tell each other, and in less than half a day, countless people knew the news that the eldest prince got off the ship from Haber Town and went to Ito in a huge carriage.

Minna sat in an ordinary carriage, and finally calmed the excited Winnie, and used a pinch of powder to let her rest, before smiling at Alex opposite: "Did you find it?" ”

Alex raised an eyebrow: "You mean those guys who are following behind."

"They've been watching from the neighborhood since we disembarked, and now they're following us closely, it's so suspicious!"

"Especially when they are dressed in pauper's clothes and have a pair of boots of ten gold coins on their feet."

Minna leaned to the window and lifted a corner curtain for a few glances, then turned back to Alex and smiled, "Are you interested in accompanying me to be a thief at night?" ”

(Last canvassing of the month.)