Yunchuan didn't sleep all night.

Thinking back to the snow lotus in Wei Xu's room, there seem to be a few petals missing in the flower, if you compare the petals picked by Yang Qingyun, you can see it, Huang Bei is likely to use this method to hide from the world, but this is no longer important, the most important thing at present is to find the real hundred-year-old snow lotus.

Yun Chuan took out a black pearl from his waist, this black pearl has a deep luster, which is rare in the world. This is something she just accidentally discovered under the carpet of Wei Xu's yurt, she took a closer look at Mingcheng's outfit, although she later changed into simple clothes, but one of the earrings was obviously missing this black pearl, it was very likely that she fell when she was alone with Wei Xu tonight. The incident of Huayue that was overheard made Yun Chuan feel depressed in her heart, if she hadn't heard it with her own ears, she couldn't believe that this was Sister Mingcheng who had grown up with her since childhood.

Ming Cheng was the daughter of Bai Heng, a former general of Xia Yi, and grew up with Sheng Ze and Yun Chuan. Although he was only three years older than them, Ming Cheng was precocious by nature, and at the age of 12, he followed his father Bai Heng to fight on the battlefield, sending orders to various tribes, and he was able to take charge of the complex ethnic battles for a long time. In addition, her appearance is quite amorous, and she is also a well-known "Iron Lady" on the grassland.

In that time when they grew up together, Ming Chengcheng was the big sister in Yunchuan's heart, who was reasonable, generous and decent. Every time Ming Cheng came back from a mission, he would always bring them interesting things and novel stories; When he quarrels with Sheng Ze, Mingcheng can always protect himself. But all of this has changed abruptly after Bai Heng's rebellion a year ago.

A year ago, Bai Heng was cut off by Hada Khan due to a tribal civil strife ineffectively, deprived of his palm print, and beaten with a rod for thirty by military law. A month later, I heard that Bai Heng became the general of Huangbei, and Ming Cheng would marry Shangdu Khan, who was over the age of six, and become the only princess.

Yun Chuan was sure that Ming Cheng was not a person who coveted the powerful, and he must have been coerced by Bai Heng to marry an old khan who was more than forty years older than him. And she knew that Mingcheng's feelings for Sheng Ze were not as simple as sisters and brothers, and when she became an adult, Sheng Ze was always messing with flowers and grass outside, and Mingcheng was often secretly angry and uncomfortable alone. Although I don't know if Sheng Ze has a child's affection for Mingcheng, the friendship of childhood sweethearts is very real. The night before Ming Chengcheng's wedding, Sheng Ze and Yun Chuan infiltrated Huangbei to prepare to rescue Ming Cheng.

When I saw Ming Cheng that night, she was crying at the candle, a pair of phoenix tears were shining, and when she saw the sudden two, her eyes were full of surprise and excitement, and she choked up holding the hands of the two.

That night, Yun Chuan and Sheng Ze learned that Hada Khan and Bai Heng had a disagreement with each other, and this time the civil strife was just an excuse to get rid of Bai Heng. Shangdu Khan has long admired Bai Heng's talents, and he also has a good impression of Ming Cheng, in order to gain a firm foothold in Huangbei, Bai Heng took the initiative to offer his daughter who he has always been proud of.

This undoubtedly aroused the anger of Yun Chuan and Sheng Ze even more, if it wasn't for Ming Cheng holding them back, they would have rushed out to ask Bai Heng and Shang Du for an explanation.

Yun Chuan remembers that night vividly.

Yun Chuan said indignantly: "I will go back and ask my father to raise troops to attack Huang Bei and ask them to hand over Sister Mingcheng." This Shangdu Khan is still shameless, don't you know how old you are?! ”

Ming Cheng covered Yun Chuan's mouth in a panic and said, "Yun Chuan, make a small voice, this is Huang Bei, let them know that you are insulting their Khan so much behind your back, they can do anything." ”

Yun Chuan sneered: "Sister, don't be afraid! You come back to Tusang with me, we can protect you! ”

Ming Cheng wiped away his tears, sighed and said: "In today's situation, my father betrayed Xia Yi, how can the relationship between Tusang and Xia Yi be tolerated with me?" ”

Yun Chuan looked stubborn: "What does Uncle Bai Heng's matter have to do with you?" Tell me, I will go and speak to my father. ”

Ming Cheng stroked Yun Chuan's hand and said, "With my current identity, I'm afraid that there are few people in the grassland who are willing to take me in." Who would be the enemy of the whole Huangbei for the sake of an insignificant person? ”

Yun Chuan looked at Sheng Ze, who was sad, and said anxiously: "Sheng Ze, think about what other good way is there?" ”

Ming Cheng raised his eyes to look at Sheng Ze, his heart was mixed, he wanted to speak and stopped, and lowered his eyebrows. Sheng Ze said slowly: "Sister Mingcheng, is it true that Uncle Bai Heng can't turn back?" ”

Ming Cheng Sheng Ze brushed the miscellaneous hair on his sideburns and said: "The rebellious tribes this time have been subordinated to the Shu Dynasty, and my father not only failed to quell the civil strife, but also suffered heavy losses. Hada Khan removed my father's official position and demoted him to the rank of chief of the guard, and ordered that he should not lead troops for the rest of his life. Although my father was at fault, how could most of this Xia Yi not be bought back by my father with blood? How can my father turn back after being humiliated by this? ”

Sheng Ze pondered for a moment and asked, "What if my brother can take back his will?" ”

Ming Cheng sneered: "Do you think it's possible?" Will your brother let go of this military power? Besides, your brother has long felt that my father was valued by others for saving the old khan by relying on himself, and my father's temper is also a bit unforgiving, and it is only a matter of time before your brother does it. Ming Cheng sighed, and then said: "Your brother is ten years older than me, although he belongs to the same generation according to his generation, I never dare to regard him as an elder brother, the king is the king, and he is not emotional." I can't be by your side in the future, you must put away your royal temperament, stay away from the royal power, and keep your life safe, more important than anything else. ”

Yun Chuan pounded the table and said, "Then what should I do?" I can't go back to Xiayi, and I can't go to Tusang, my sister has long been famous in the grassland, where else can I go? ”

Ming Cheng looked at Yun Chuan and Sheng Ze who were full of anxiety, but comforted them instead, and said: "Everyone has their own fate, you don't have to worry about your sister, I can't take care of you from time to time in the future, you must not let me worry." ”

"Sister, I'll take you to the Chao. When you get to Dahu, no one knows you. In desperation, Sheng Ze's cold words broke the silence, and Ming Cheng and Yun Chuan looked at Sheng Ze in surprise. Yun Chuan thought for a moment and clapped his hands: "Sheng Ze is right, sister, you will go to Da Xun." I've heard that it's a nice place with a lot of land and a pleasant climate. ”

"Da Shu?" Ming Cheng raised his head, the tears in his eyes flashed with crystal light, his cheeks twitched a little, and he whispered these two words. Ming Cheng thought for a moment, shook his head, pursed his lips and lowered his head, and whispered: "My father will definitely not go, I left my hometown alone, what is the difference between marrying someone I don't like, after all, I will die alone." ”

"Sister, how can you think so. Even if Uncle Bai Heng doesn't go with you, he won't blame you, and besides, the marriage he arranged for you didn't have your consent. When you arrive in Dahu, stay incognito, and when you settle down, I'll send you silver, and you can also find someone you like, and you will be able to live a happy life... Yun Chuan took a step closer and took Ming Cheng's hands and comforted.

"If parents in the world were generally loving, there wouldn't be so many distant marriages and relatives, right?" Ming Cheng interrupted Yun Chuan, looked at Sheng Ze, and said, "Yun Chuan, I can't help myself with this kind of identity, and in the future, hey, I hope you can grasp your own happiness." ”

"Sister, I know that we are in the family of princes and generals, and we have too many missions on our shoulders. You used to say to us, 'Wang Yuxingshi, repair my armor, and walk with your son', if in order to protect the family and defend the country, we also admit to giving up our own happiness, but we can force you to marry an old khan in the age of sixtieth, which family and which country is this for? Yun Chuan said indignantly.

"I..." Ming Cheng wanted to speak and stopped, turned his back, "Let's go, you just treat me as a greedy and vain woman, it is not a good thing to be the princess of Huangbei, and it can also save yourself and your father's life glory." ”

"Sister!" Yun Chuan shouted, knowing that this was not a clear intention.

"Sister, let's go to the Dynasty together, go incognito together, and wander the world!" Sheng Ze stood behind Yun Chuan and Ming Cheng, looked at the backs of the two and said.

Yun Chuan and Ming Cheng turned their heads in shock and looked at Sheng Ze with an indifferent face. Ming Cheng's originally tangled heart "knocked and knocked", tears filled his eyes again, and his heart was happy and uncomfortable: it turned out that he had always understood his heart, but did he really want to betray the grace of childbirth like this?

Yun Chuan looked at the expressions of the two of them, and was a little dazed in his heart. The relationship between Ming Cheng and Sheng Ze has always been confusing. Although they often joke about them, they never admit each other's emotions positively. Especially Sheng Ze, who is not very old, but has a rich love history, and many women come to the door to settle affairs with him. If Sheng Ze really has this heart for Ming Cheng, Yun Chuan only hopes that Sheng Ze will never let down Ming Cheng in the future.

"Sheng Ze, what did you say?" Ming Cheng still couldn't believe his ears.

"Sister, I said I'll go with you. I Sheng Ze can do what he says, you hurry up and pack your things, and we'll set off now. I've long wanted to wander the world without asking about mundane things. After Sheng Ze finished speaking calmly, he couldn't help but glance at Yun Chuan with his spare eyes.

Yun Chuan looked at Sheng Ze with a calm face, and thought, "This is not a good ending." immediately pulled Mingcheng to the side of the couch and urged her to quickly pack her things and set off now. He told Sheng Ze again: "After you settle down there, you must give me news, and I will go to see you."

"Okay." Sheng Ze replied lightly.

Ming Cheng looked back at Sheng Ze, hesitated in his heart, and stopped talking, and couldn't help but slow down to pack his clothes. "Sister, what are you still hesitating about? We'll have to hurry up before dawn. Yun Chuan urged again, "By the way, don't bring these clothes, you can bring some coils." Tell me what you lack when you settle down, and I'll send it to you later. Fortunately, we have been learning the Central Plains language since we were children, which can be regarded as handy. ”

"Oh, then, don't bring any of these clothes?" Ming Cheng looked at Sheng Ze, remembering what he had just said, "Let's go together", his heart was "knocking", and he suddenly gave birth to the shyness of a little girl, a little overwhelmed, and asked with concern, "Sheng Ze, what about your luggage?" ”

"I don't want luggage, this pearl on my head can buy a big yard in the Central Plains." Sheng Ze said freely.

"Okay, then..." Mingcheng's heart swelled with infinite sweetness and yearning, and she had a big courtyard with him, isn't this the scene she often appears in her dreams? I didn't expect it to come true! Incognito, wandering the world, there will be no more Nagus in this world in the future. Ming Cheng, what filial piety, what family protection, all have nothing to do with her. But at this time, why is there still a faint pain in her heart? Mingcheng secretly said to himself: Can you be selfish, brave once, and chase the happiness that you are about to get!

"We're done, let's go." Yun Chuan picked up the package, blew out the candlelight, and pulled the two out of the yurt without allowing Mingcheng to hesitate. The three of them came to the stable, stole three fast horses, and ran all the way south. No one spoke on the road, only the sound of horses' hooves of "da-da-da", and the three of them passed by Tusang, and Yunchuan separated from the two.

Sheng Ze whispered to Yun Chuan: "Yun Chuan, take care of yourself in the future." Sheng Ze's always unruly eyes became indifferent and melancholy.

"I know, so do you." Yun Chuan has a lot of reluctance in his heart, overnight, he will be separated from two close friends, and he doesn't know when and where he will see each other again in this life. Yun Chuan bowed his head and replied, "After you settle down, you must find a way to inform me." And Sheng Ze, you can't rely on your own temperament anymore, you have to take care of Sister Mingcheng and stop making her angry. ”

"Well, don't worry, I'll take care of myself and take care of Sheng Ze." Ming Cheng looked at Sheng Ze, Sheng Ze's eyes were full of tears, he raised his head slightly and looked at the night sky, pursing his lips without making a sound. Ming Cheng thought that Sheng Ze might be reluctant to give up on this grassland, but she didn't want to delve into this, she would be able to grow old hand in hand with Sheng Ze soon, and it might be impossible to miss this opportunity.

Two days after the three separated, Yun Chuan kept trying his best to inquire about Huang Bei and Xia Yi. I heard that after dawn, Huang Bei sent a lot of horses to chase after Ming Cheng, but Xia Yi didn't make any move. But this is not surprising, Sheng Ze has always liked to travel in the mountains and rivers, and it is normal to be absent for ten days and half a month. In the past two days, Yun Chuan has been worried, praying that Changshengtian will bless Sheng Ze and Ming Cheng to arrive safely in the territory of Da Shu, as long as they enter the Central Plains and dress up in disguise and incognito, unless Huang Bei asks Da Shu to help collect, it is basically difficult to find people in the Central Plains with their own strength.

However, on the third day, Sheng Ze and Ming Cheng were still arrested.

By the time Yunchuan got the news, Sheng Ze had already been sent back to Xia Yi. Yunchuan hurriedly rushed to Xia Yi, Sheng Ze was scolded by Hada Khan, and bluntly said that Sheng Ze's approach made the entire Xia Yi lose face on the grassland.

Yun Chuan walked up to Hada Khan and said, "Khan, we just did this to save Sister Mingcheng, her father betrayed Xia Yi, but she was not wrong. You watched us grow up, and I don't think you want Sister Mingcheng to fall into the mouth of the tiger. ”

"Sheep in the mouth of a tiger? I think you are the little sheep, and Mingcheng is the mouth of the tiger. Hada Khan said.

"What's wrong with us?" Yun Chuan asked puzzled.

"We were naïve and stupid, we were bitten by a tiger!" Sheng Ze said angrily.

Yun Chuan looked at the two of them suspiciously, completely confused. Hada Khan sighed and said, "Usually let the two of you not just care about having fun, read more history books, and learn more to deal with ethnic affairs, but none of you can listen to it." Tricked this time, right? also ran to Huangbei overnight to rob relatives, what do you think in your brains! Ming Cheng has always been higher than the sky, sharp and decisive, and has the opportunity to become the phoenix among people, will she give up easily? Hada Khan pointed at Sheng Ze and said angrily: "You, you, you usually like to provoke little girls, I also turn a blind eye, what are you going to provoke our Xia Yi traitors?" Isn't there a shame? ”

"Hada Khan, Sheng Ze is completely to save Sister Mingcheng, I can testify to this. But I still don't understand, if Ming Cheng doesn't want to give up the position of princess, there is no need for her to go with us! She came with us of her own free will! And Sister Mingcheng doesn't want to do anything at all, Princess Huangbei! Yun Chuan pulled down Hada Khan's hand and pointed at Sheng Ze, calming his angry emotions.

Hada Khan shook off Yun Chuan's hand, and his anger was hard to dissipate: "You let Sheng Ze say it himself!" Is Ming Cheng willing to be a princess! Thou hast united traitors, and there is no distinction between friend or foe; robbing relatives and absconding, there is no distinction between right and wrong; being used by others, there is no distinction between good and evil; Implicate ethnic groups, regardless of priority. If your father is alive, he will definitely beat you according to the law! ”

"Then my brother will beat me with a hundred boards according to the law!" Sheng Ze turned his head and said uninhibitedly.

"You!" Hada Khan's lips trembled with rage, and he was about to raise his hand to slap him.

Seeing the situation, Yun Chuan hurriedly grabbed Hada Khan's raised hand, helped him to the side and sat down, poured a glass of water and handed it to him to dissipate his anger. I thought that this hundred boards is not a trivial matter, don't even think about getting up for a few months, a hero doesn't suffer losses in front of him, not to mention facing his own brother. hurriedly pretended to reprimand and said to Sheng Ze: "Sheng Ze, what are you doing here?" Hada Khan is also for our good. What happened to you? Didn't you say it was good before leaving, how did it get like this! ”

Sheng Ze still looked arrogant and didn't give any explanation. Hada Khan looked at his brother's arrogant appearance, he really hated that iron could not be made of steel, put down the teacup violently, and said angrily: "You thought you were saving people from fire and water, but you didn't expect to make wedding clothes for her." Ming Cheng said that Sheng Ze had admired her since he was a child, and when he learned that she was going to marry Shang Du, he threatened Ming Cheng with the seizure of Bai Heng's head, forcing Ming Cheng to elope with him. Ming Cheng took care of the overall situation and had to commit himself to obeying Sheng Ze first, but later left a mark along the road and left a letter before leaving, attracting Huang Bei to rescue Ming Cheng. ”

"Impossible! I was there, and she was obviously volunteering. For her sake, Sheng Ze didn't even want the identity of the prince, and was willing to accompany her to wander the world, how could she bite back like this! I don't believe that Sister Mingcheng will be like this, so I'll go to Huangbei to ask for clarification! Yun Chuan couldn't believe that Ming Cheng would do this.

"You don't have to ask! It is indeed what Ming Cheng said. In fact, the next day she changed her mind and did not want to move forward, which was originally my proposal, so I really forced her to go to Da Shu together. Do you remember that before we left, she turned back and said that she had something important to pick up, and she probably left a letter at that time. She used this trick to completely gain Huang Bei's trust, and I heard that Bai Heng was promoted to deputy marshal today. Sheng Ze stopped Yun Chuan and said lightly.

"You two!! I thought I was smart and ran to Huangbei to rob my relatives, how much do you know about Mingcheng? She has led the army since she was a child, and she has been involved in the affairs of various ethnic groups. Now that Bai Heng has successfully entered Huangbei and Ming Cheng has ascended to the position of princess, do you think it is just a coincidence? They have been working together for a few years! Hada Khan looked at Sheng Ze as if he was not doing the same thing, and it was even more difficult to suppress his anger.

"Although we are inferior to Sister Mingcheng in dealing with ethnic affairs, her affection for us for so many years will not be fake. She treats Sheng Ze like a younger brother, why does she want to damage Sheng Ze's reputation and sincerity so much? I'll have to find out. Yun Chuan broke free from Sheng Ze's hand and was about to leave.

"Stop, you want to involve several major ethnic groups in the grassland to find it lively and fun, don't you?" Hada Khan said sharply, "This is originally a grudge between our Xia Yi and Huang Bei, you usually ignore affairs and have fun by yourself, now don't add any more trouble." Now that the emperor of the Shu Dynasty is old, and the court is vying for power and profit, it is a good time for the development of our grassland peoples, do you think that the current situation is really as 'polite and harmonious' as you have seen? Do you know how many people want you to stir up trouble so that you can take advantage of it? ”

"That Sister Mingcheng... Yun Chuan knew that Hada Khan always felt that the second generation of the grassland like her was naïve and naïve, and she was greedy for pleasure in her eyes, and she didn't want to argue about these at the moment, but for Ming Cheng, who grew up together, Yun Chuan couldn't believe that Ming Cheng would blame Sheng Ze like this.

"Yun Chuan, you don't have to go to verify. What Mingcheng wants, we can't give. She wanted to sit firmly on the throne of Princess Huangbei in the future, so she pushed the boat down the river and played such a good show with me. First, to show my loyalty to Huang Bei, and second, to make me lose someone, kill Xia Yi's sharpness, and relieve the resentment in her father's heart. She knew that Xia Yi would not send troops for my affair, and I, maybe she thought it would be okay for me. There is no harm in all the benefits, so why not do it? Sheng Ze stopped the excited Yun Chuan and said lightly.

Hada Khan said to Yun Chuan: "You should believe what Sheng Ze said, don't look at Ming Cheng as you are the same age, but she has more opinions than you and knows what is best for her." If she really ran to Da Shu Yonglu with Sheng Ze for the rest of her life, it was really not Mingcheng's character! ”

Although Yunchuan Shengze is also quite famous in this generation, handsome men and beautiful women, with a hearty personality, and his elders and brothers are favored, he has always been the image of a gentleman in the eyes of Hada Khan. Hada Khan sneered and said: "I finally put down Bai Heng's defection and regained control of Xia Yi's military power. It's good for you now, if I send troops at the moment, I will definitely be rumored that our little prince will not be annoyed and ashamed to rob his relatives, but my dignified Xia Yi will bear such a nonsense name, how can you let me be right? ”

Yun Chuan suddenly realized, it turned out that Ming Cheng was so clear in his calculations, this move was not a dangerous move, but it hit the nail on the head, not only making Xia Yi unable to pursue Bai Heng, but also using Sheng Ze to show his heart. Ming Cheng can play with all emotions in applause, and turn all factors into favorable conditions for himself, maybe he has never really understood Ming Cheng. She who has never been soft on the expedition tribe since she was a child, and she who is gentle and considerate in front of Yunchuan and Sheng Ze, which one is true and which one is false?

"Sheng Ze, for the sake of the overall situation, you can't do this board, those soldiers who follow us, we have to have laws to follow and laws to remember, but I will let them behave." Hada Khan walked into Shengze, patted him on the shoulder, and whispered.

"If you want to fight, don't pretend, not only is no one believe me, but I can't remember it." Sheng Ze still said arrogantly.

"Well, you just know that. Someone came, Sheng Ze's little prince was lawless, hit a hundred boards, and took it to the top of the snowy mountain to think about it for a month. Hada Khan snapped, really ruthless.

"Brother Hada!" Yun Chuan on the side immediately pleaded, but Sheng Ze grabbed Yun Chuan and did not have the slightest intention of pleading and retreating.

Just three days after Sheng Ze was beaten, Ming Cheng married Shangdu Khan of Huangbei and became the only princess of Shangdu, and she was one step away from the queen's position. I heard that the wedding scene was unusually grand, and Mingcheng was also glamorous.

On the same day, Yun Chuan packed all the gifts that Ming Cheng gave them since childhood, what hats, clothing, weapons and daggers, all into a box, and sent them to the wedding banquet scene, and ordered someone to read a meaningful letter of renunciation on the spot: "On the banks of the Central Plains River, Si people want to move; The bright moon and the sea swear, with great enthusiasm; climbed the branch and stumbled; The phoenix crown is still safe? The elopement between Princess Huangbei and the little prince of Sheng Ze before marriage has been added to the ambiguity of this "best friend" letter, since Ming Cheng's accession to the throne, the rumors about her and Sheng Ze, whether it is talking after dinner, or being sarcastic, have never been broken.