Qi Yun Yuexuan took out the dagger from his bosom and rode lightning in the direction of the inn. Murong Zhining shouted softly behind him, "Be careful, stay safe." ”

Murong Zhining looked at the direction of the inn in the distance, listening to the noise of people and horses, she felt faintly uneasy in her heart.

After a while, the direction of the inn was blazing. The blazing fire reflected half of the sky, and there were bursts of fighting, accompanied by the long roar of lightning. Murong Zhi hugged her shoulders and shrunk into a ball in fear. The sound of the fight lasted for a long time, and it was quiet for half a pillar of incense, and Murong Zhining heard the sound of more than a dozen horses leaving, and the surroundings returned to peace. Murong Zhining sat alone in the field and spent a long and frightening night.

Until dawn, Qi Yun Yuexuan did not come back. Murong Zhining stood up in despair and walked in the direction of the inn, she wanted to see what was going on?

The inn was burned to the ground, and the walls were ruined. There were several bodies of people in black at the scene, and the shopkeeper was also killed on the spot. There was a dead silence at the scene, no one was alive at all, and no one could tell Murong Zhining what happened last night.

The lightning roared and ran towards Murong Zhining, who touched the lightning head in surprise and asked, "Where is General Qiyun?" The lightning only let out a low hissing sound, constantly digging the dirt on the ground with its feet, as if to tell Murong Zhining that its owner would never come back.

Murong Zhi's feet softened, and she fell to the ground, her mind blank. She didn't want to think about Qi Yun Yuexuan's whereabouts, so she only lied to herself in her heart: Qi Yun Yuexuan might have an urgent matter to go back to Huayan, and he didn't have time to say goodbye to her. After some struggle, Murong Zhining got up and wiped away her tears, led the lightning and slowly walked towards the official road, she decided to return to Nanjin alone. Lightning's body was too tall, and without the help of Qi Yun Yuexuan, Murong Zhining couldn't ride it at all. She was reluctant to drop the lightning, so she led it slowly on the official road, all the way to the direction of Nanjin. At night, she took lightning into the field by the roadside and found a place to rest. Lightning was always grazing not far from her, and from time to time she was irritable and gouged a few hooves, Murong Zhi's eyes were hot, and she knew that Lightning was missing its master.

Murong Zhining hurried during the day and rested in the fields at night. She firmly told herself that she must return to her father and queen mother to understand this series of things.

When Murong Zhining reached the third day on the official road, she was already very embarrassed and weak. She staggered and pulled the reins, and walked forward with a deep foot and a shallow foot. She hadn't eaten well for a few days, and her steps were so vain that she let go of her hand holding the lightning and fell headlong on the side of the road. Lightning whispered uneasily beside her, hot breath squirting straight into her face.

On the official road behind him, a team of people appeared in the distance. Murong Zhining panicked and wanted to stand up and flee to the field, but she didn't have the strength to get up. She sadly whispered to the lightning, "Run, don't follow me." Lightning excitedly shaved the ground with his hooves, and without leaving, Murong Zhining gradually lost consciousness.

Murong Zhining felt a chill on her face, and she suddenly woke up, with Tuoba Lan's worried gaze in front of her. Tuobazhi's deep voice also echoed in her ears: "Miss Murong, you have finally woken up. Tuoba Lan took a wet cloth and wiped her face for Murong Zhining: "Sister Murong, why did you fall on the road alone?" Tuoba Zhi tugged at Tuoba Lan's sleeve: "Miss Murong is very weak now, don't ask so many questions, wait for her to get better." Tuoba Blue let out a low "um".

Murong Zhining looked around, she was lying in the carriage of Tuoba Zhi's family, Tuoba Lan patiently fed warm water into her mouth. Tuoba Lan let out a long sigh of relief: "Fortunately, my sister met us, if we meet bad people, the consequences will be unimaginable." My brother asked someone to make porridge for you, and you should rest and recuperate. ”

The carriage walked slowly, and after a while, someone rode a fast horse and brought a pot of millet porridge. Murong Zhi calmed down for a moment, and asked anxiously, "What about the lightning?" Tuoba Lan blew hot porridge with his mouth: "Do you mean that black horse?" She lifted the curtain of the carriage with one hand, and Lightning followed it unhurriedly. Murong Zhining was filled with joy and sorrow, she knew that after leaving the lightning of Qiyun Yuexuan and taking her as the master, Murong Zhining silently shed a few lines of tears.

Tuoba Lan could vaguely guess Murong Zhining's situation, and she comforted her while feeding Murong Zhining millet porridge: "General Qiyun has his own natural appearance, and he will be fine, my sister can take care of her body with peace of mind." ”

In the evening, the convoy stopped in front of a large inn with wine flags, and Tuoba Zhi came over to personally carry Murong Zhining out of the carriage, and Murong Zhining blushed writhingly: "I...... I can do it myself, just let Princess Tuoba help me. Tuoba Lan pushed her: "Let my brother hold you, you are too weak to do it." Tuoba Zhi held Murong Zhining in his hand, carried her into the upstairs room of the inn, and carefully placed her on the bed.

Murong Zhining looked at Tuoba Zhi gratefully: "Thank you for helping Master Tuoba several times, this time I will cause trouble to Master Tuoba again." Tuoba Zhi looked back at her gently: "Miss Murong is serious, it is my blessing to be able to take care of Miss Murong, I will definitely send Miss to Nanjin safely, and Miss will follow us with peace of mind." Murong Zhining lowered her head and asked in a low voice, "How long will it take to get to Nanjin here?" Tuoba Zhi's gaze never moved away from Murong Zhining: "At the current rate, it will take about half a month." Miss Murong's body is weak and not suitable for walking too fast. If Miss Murong needs to bring a letter to her family to report her safety, I can send a fast horse to deliver it for you. Murong Zhining said softly: "No need, I'm just afraid of disturbing Tuoba Gongzi for too long." Tuoba Zhi smiled sincerely: "I said it, it is my blessing to be able to take care of Miss Murong." If Miss Murong trusts me, she can tell me what is in her heart, and if she doesn't want to say it, I won't ask. Murong Zhining glanced at him apologetically: "When I get to Nanjin, I will tell Gongzi one by one." Tuoba smiled gracefully, "Okay." ”

Tuoba Lan tiptoed into the room and patted Tuoba Zhi on the shoulder, and Tuoba Zhi's gaze moved from Murong Zhining to her in a panic: "Lan'er, you are naughty again." If your future husband is not brave enough, I am afraid that he will not live long. Murong Zhi covered her mouth and smiled. Tuoba Lan pouted: "I'm just here to hear what my brother and Sister Murong are whispering." My future husband must be a hero like General Qiyun, how can he be cowardly. She stuck out her tongue in embarrassment. Tuoba Zhi and Murong Zhining looked at her together, and nodded thoughtfully: "Oh......." Tuoba Blue's little face was flushed with shame.

Tuoba Zhi had a moment of surprise in his heart, and he could see from Murong Zhining's expression that she had no special feelings for Qi Yun Yuexuan. When he was in the manor before, he suspected that they were a couple, but later found that Murong Zhining had an unusually cold attitude towards Qiyun Yuexuan. Tuoba Zhi had also guessed Murong Zhining's identity, and in his heart, he didn't want Murong Zhining to be an unattainable princess.

Tuoba Blue playfully pushed Tuoba Zhi out of the room: "Hurry up, let's go, I want to bathe and change clothes for Sister Murong first." Tuoba Zhi reluctantly exited the room.

Tuoba Lan asked the maid to pour hot water into the large bathtub in the room, and she untied the belt around Murong Zhining's waist: "Lan'er personally bathed and changed clothes for Sister Murong." Murong Zhi blushed and excused herself: "How dare you do this, you are also a big lady, how can you let you serve me?" Tuoba said unabashedly: "Brother said that Sister Murong is a princess...... The princess ......" She knew that she was speechless, and covered her mouth: "Sister Murong, please rest assured, my brother and I are not bent to please because of my sister's identity, whether my sister is a princess or not, I like my sister the same." Murong Zhining was secretly taken aback, she really underestimated Tuoba Zhi's observational power. Murong Zhining touched Tuoba Lan's little face with some baby fat: "My sister knows that you are good people, and my sister didn't tell the truth because she had hardships, I'm sorry." Tuoba Lan smiled obediently: "It is Lan'er's blessing to be able to serve my sister." ”

Tuoba Lan gently scrubbed the creamy skin on Murong Zhining's back, her gaze fell on the brand on Murong Zhining's back, and the word "Qiyun" on the scar was clear and recognizable, which was shocking. The towel in Tuoba Lan's hand paused, she didn't dare to ask random questions. Murong Zhining felt her hesitation: "Do you want to ask about that brand? It was left by a time when I fell down and happened to hit a red-hot soldering iron." She didn't want to ruin the image of Qiyun Yuexuan in Tuoba Lan's mind, and it was more like she didn't want to uncover the scar on her heart. Tuoba Lan stroked the brand distressedly: "Why is it so careless? How much does it hurt?" A layer of mist spread in Murong Zhi's eyes, and her heart hurt more than the physical pain.

After Murong Zhining finished bathing, Tuoba Lan changed into a brand-new, tender yellow fragrant rue dress for her, she looked delicate and cute. The texture of this silk material is light and semi-transparent, and the production process is cumbersome and complex, which is a rare and good product, and it is absolutely impossible to wear it if it is not a rich and noble family. The maid had also set the meal on the table in the room, and Tuoba Zhi gracefully walked into the room, and he came to Murong Zhining's room to accompany her to dinner.

Tuoba Zhi personally coerced the dishes for Murong Zhi, as always courteous. Murong Zhining looked at him gratefully: "Thank you for the hospitality of Tuoba Gongzi, Ning Er has nothing to reciprocate, and she is very frightened." Tuoba Lan quipped: "My sister can report if she wants to, but my brother has not yet married." Tuoba Zhi gently tapped her head with chopsticks: "Sister Murong is of noble birth, how can your brother be worthy of her?" Murong Zhi blushed: "Tuoba Gongzi is serious, there is no incompatibility in this world, only fate is enough!" Tuoba Lan nodded stupidly: "Well, Sister Murong is right." ”

When it was time to go to bed at night, Tuoba Lan still refused to leave: "I'll stay with my sister, it's good to have someone to talk to my sister at night, anyway, the bed in this room is also big." Murong Zhining smiled: "I can't ask for it." ”

Although Tuoba Lan is only one year younger than Murong Zhining, she has a child's personality, and she pesters Murong Zhining at night to ask this and that: "Is General Qiyun my sister's sweetheart?" Lan'er thinks that although General Qiyun is cold, he is really a good match with his sister. By the way, it is impossible for General Qiyun to leave his sister for no reason, where did he go?" Murong Zhining held back tears: "I and General Qiyun are not what you think, General Qiyun is ...... I don't have a relationship with my sister. He lost news with his sister a few days ago, and his sister is now ...... It is not known whether he is dead or alive. Tuoba Lan's face was heavy: "General Qiyun, he will be fine." He is the most manly and handsome general Lan Er has ever seen. She paused: "By the way, how did you and General Qiyun meet? Tell me how you met, Lan'er really wants to know." Tuoba Lan looked innocent. Murong Zhining scratched her nose helplessly: "Sister is so tired today, I'll tell you another day." Murong Zhining turned around, already in tears.

Tuoba Zhi arranged a sumptuous breakfast early in the morning, and Tuoba Lan happily pulled Murong Zhining downstairs and sat down at the table. Tuoba Zhi watched the two of them eat with great interest, his eyes full of smiles: "Today we will pass by a friend's Zhuangzi, and I have decided to take you to stay there for two days. Tuoba Lan pouted: "Is that Lian Gongzi again? That's a gentleman, who will bring you bad." Tuoba Zhi glared at him: "Lan'er, you are becoming more and more unruly, you are so boring and the road, and you don't have to worry about anything after playing for two days." When Sister Murong recovers a little better, the carriage will go faster and will not delay the trip. ”

In the afternoon, the horse team came to a small county town, and Tuoba Lan excitedly introduced to Murong Zhining: "This is Xingzhou County, the oranges here are the most delicious, and they are famous all over the country. Tuoba Zhi rode a horse and walked beside the carriage: "Lan'er, you know how to eat, this time is the right time." ”

As soon as he entered the city gate, a handsome boy dressed in a plum-red brocade robe and wearing a jade crown greeted him with a team of family members. The son was born tall and handsome, and when he looked at the dress, he was a romantic and amorous lord.