Early in the morning, the camp was pulled.

On the official road from Chang'an, the flag is hunting, and the carriages and horses are busy.

It was the people from the patrol battalion who came to welcome the prince back to Chang'an.

As soon as Xiao Yin came out of the tent, he saw Liu Ke standing a few steps away with his back, and only Lu Dingfu was alone, hanging his head to the side.

Liu Ke heard the movement and turned around slowly, with a slight smile on the corner of his mouth between his eyebrows, as if he had some deep meaning.

"Pick apples, go and see if those packages are in order." Xiao Yin commanded, stepped forward and saluted.

"I'll send it here," Liu Ke said, looking at Xiao Yin but still lowering his head, "Along the way, there is one thing I have always wanted to ask you." ”

"If Your Highness has anything to ask, Qinghe will definitely say everything."

Liu Ke was a little hesitant. He chuckled suddenly. "That's it, I don't even ask," he said, took out a black jade token from his wide sleeve, shook it in his hand, and handed it to Xiao Yin, "This jade card, I don't know if it will come in handy." You must take it and you don't have to let them know. ”

Xiao Yin picked up the jade plate in his hand, which was a rare piece of black jade, delicate and warm, engraved with a delicate unicorn pattern. I wonder if it will come in handy? Xiao Yin was a little confused, and he didn't understand what Liu Ke meant.

Liu Ke turned around and prepared to leave. took two steps, but stopped again, and said loudly: "This palace still hopes, and it is not good to use it." Even if it's for Lord Qinghe, let's keep it as a souvenir. ”

……

Liu Ke walked to the side of the returning carriage and horses, and suddenly stopped, frowning slightly, as if he was a little hesitant. In his eyes, there was a bit of anger that is rare on weekdays, and there was a little unbearable color.

The person who welcomed Liu Ke's return was already waiting on the road. Among the carriages and horses of the patrol battalion, there was a beautiful carriage decorated with gold and jade and five-colored tassels. The horse stood neighing, and Xue Yu got out of the car.

"Someone! Passing on, the convoy did not return to Chang'an first, followed the team that sent the princess Ling, traveled to the territory of Cheshire, and then made a U-turn. Liu Ke commanded.

"Master, can ......" Lu Dingfu looked embarrassed, but he didn't dare to say anything more while speculating on Liu Ke's expression.

Liu Ke's expression was abnormal, and he was timid for a while, and he didn't dare to step forward.

During the stalemate, Xue Yu walked over, picked up the corner of his clothes that were mopping the floor, and looked at the dust raised on the ground with disgust: "Alas, although you left me alone at Chunming Gate that day, my little brother is still very worried about my eldest brother." ”

After saying that, Xue Yu turned his head to Lu Dingfu, who was sincerely bowing his head, and said, "You don't have to go to Cheshire, but it's still okay to walk another fifty miles." Annoying Director Lu to arrange it. ”

Liu Ke raised his eyes and stared at Xue Yu's beautiful eyes for a long time. Liu Ke's eyes still had a slight anger, and he couldn't help but retreat when he stared at the merry Xue Gongzi.

Until Liu Ke boarded the carriage, Xue Yu couldn't help but look at the carriage and complain. "Compete with such a hundred and ten miles. You people are really, not only suffering yourself, but also affecting relatives and friends," he raised his eyebrows, and then sighed, "Well, you probably understand that no matter whether you win or lose this game, I am afraid that the end will be either far away or the war will be raging, and it will be difficult to see each other again." It's only me, the little brother, who has been wronged and let you go this time. ”

……

Liu Ke returned to Chang'an, and Xiao Yin seemed to really feel that he had left Chang'an and was on the path that his brother expected.

Xiao Yin lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked at the back of Deng Yao riding a horse not far away.

When they reached the edge of Luoshui, the carriages and horses rested for a while.

Xiao Yin watched Deng Yao ride to the edge of Luoshui. The river water is clear, the green willows are still clinging, the horse bows his head to drink water, he picks up the Xun, opens his lips, and the sound is tactful.

The sky is high and the water is far away, clear and thorough. That's probably what I like. Xiao Yin thought to himself.

"Qingyin is tactful, if I can hear the voice of Du Hu every day in the future, it will be a good thing."

Deng Yao turned around, saw that it was Xiao Yin, and bowed and said, "Lord Weng said that he was laughing." Weng likes music, whether it is in Chang'an or Zhicheng, there will be first-class musicians. The humble position is just a rough person, and he can't afford the reputation of Qingyin. ”

"I know you understand what I mean," Xiao Yin was a little disappointed by Deng Yao's answer, but he was still unwilling to give up, "I may not be the best time to say this now." But this time I went south, maybe I won't go back to Chang'an, and if I don't talk about it now, I'm afraid I won't have a chance to ......."

"Big brother, look who's coming!" The little black-armored guard named Thirteen next to Deng Yao ran over, and several people beside him were very familiar. It was Zhuo Gang from Tianxiangfang and a few guys.

"Brother Zhuo!" Deng Yao said with a smile, "I didn't see you when I went to Tianxiangfang before, and I heard that Brother Zhuo went to visit his relatives in other places, but I didn't expect to meet here." ”

Since Huyan made trouble that day, Xiao Yin has also been to Tianxiangfang a few times, but he didn't expect Deng Yao and Zhuo Gang to be so familiar.

"Protect it." Zhuo Gang bowed and said with a smile, "Zhuo also thinks it's really a coincidence. What's more coincidental is that Zhuo came from Jiaozhou, and met an old man from Du Hu on the way, and Tuo Zhuo brought a letter. ”

"Lord Weng, before the humble post, I ran an errand in Jiaozhou, and left an unfinished public case, and now I am afraid that I have to do a settlement." After reading the letter, Deng Yao's expression moved slightly, and he turned his head to Zhuo Gang and said, "Brother Zhuo escorts the crown princess Ling and Lord Weng to live in Luoyang temporarily. This place is not far from Luoyang, and the fast horse is only half a day, so this matter is important. Within three days, the younger brother will go to Luoyang to welcome back. ”

"Wait, I'll go with you to Jiaozhou." Xiao Yin's tone was quite firm, and while he said, he actually grabbed Deng Yao's sleeve. Deng Yao looked strange, she felt that something must have happened.

It seemed that this was the pull, Deng Yao's face seemed to have a lot of softness and warmth, and he said softly: "If Lord Weng still believes in Yao, after three days, Yao will definitely give Lord Weng an answer." It's just that Yao hopes that in the past three days, no matter what happens, Lord Weng will not leave Luoyang. ”

"......"

Thirteen was anxious, and couldn't help but interject: "The eldest brother didn't let Lord Weng go, it was for the good of Lord Weng." Lord Weng should go to Luoyang with Brother Zhuo, Luoyang is safe ......"

"Thirteen, shut up!" Deng Yao scolded, and then only said two words to Xiao Yin: "Believe me." ”

It's like that day in the West Pavilion of Zhiyuan.

Xiao Yin was in a trance. Seeing that in a hurry, Deng Yao turned over and got on his horse, nodded to Zhuo Gang, and then walked over and gathered the convoy: "The team should not enter Luoyang rashly, so they will go to Jiaozhou with me temporarily." ”

Men and horses stepped on, raising a cloud of dust.

It's cold. They don't look like they're going to do some business, but like ...... It's like preparing to go to the battlefield to fight. When these words popped up in his heart, Xiao Yin couldn't help but shudder.

It swept over, leaving only a carriage, a few people, and a few horses by the Luoshui River.

Hurriedly packed up and ran towards Luoyang.

It's like an escape.