In the darkness, Duan Yi explained in a low voice, "The princess is on the top of the mountain, and she is not a lowly leak. He didn't want to reveal the whereabouts of the princess, so he left."

Hearing his explanation, the coolness in Han Youning's heart instantly dissipated. She was still willing to believe in Duan Yi, even if Duan Yi had secrets behind her that she didn't know, and even the people behind him wanted to hurt her.

Because Duan Yi never lied to her.

Han Youning regained his closeness as he spoke, "It turns out that you left because of this. Would you just whisper no to me in private? Why bother going around such a big circle. Now that you have betrayed them, what punishment will you receive?"

Duan Yi said, "I don't know."

He has always been expressionless, and there is little emotion when he speaks, although his voice at this time is unwavering, but it reveals a little depression that cannot be hidden.

Han Youning suddenly realized that people who had experienced the pain of destroying the country must do things to the extreme, and Duan Yi betrayed them, perhaps the consequences she could not imagine.

She was originally sad because of Duan Yi's betrayal, but at this time, she began to hope that he chose to betray her, so as not to fall into a dilemma.

Han Youning asked, "Will it be serious?"

Duan Yi replied after a long time, "No."

But how can there be a betrayal without any cost? If there is no price, how can the other party rest assured that the thirteen-year-old Duan Yi will be placed next to the Dingguo Mansion, their enemy.

Han Youning said, "Otherwise, you can hand me over. I didn't mean to hurt me when I looked at them, I negotiated with them, maybe it was settled? No matter how bad it is, there is still the prince, and the prince will go to save me."

He'd already died once to save her, and she didn't want to hurt him once.

On the other hand, if the other party is a descendant of the nobles of Southern Chu, he will inevitably fight with his father. They laid down such a chess piece as Duan Yi many years ago, so they must have a big plot. If she doesn't go into the tiger's den, how can she know what they are up to?

Duan Yi said, "The princess should not think about this. When they are far away, they will send you back to Xiangping Mansion."

He was silent, and then said, "The one beside you is not the prince."

Han Youning's expression tightened, he still saw it after all?

Duan Yi continued, "The prince will not let you go out repeatedly without accompanying you, especially when you go to a dangerous place like the top of the mountain. The easiest place to ambush the enemy in the mountains and wilderness, the prince will not be unclear when he is thoughtful. Also, he doesn't have that kind of majesty that comes from within, Ye Chang lacks reverence for him, and you have less affection for him."

Han Youning listened, a layer of sweat on his forehead.

If Su Bai was right, Duan Yi was as careful as a hair, and it was easy to find the clues.

"That...... The people behind you know about it?"

Duan Yi said, "I didn't say anything. If they had said it, they would have done it to you, Princess, long ago."

Han Youning let out a long breath.

But he heard Duan Yi say, "The prince is going to the northwest."

He was in an affirmative tone, not an inquiry, not a temptation.

Han Youning was shocked again, and his heart rose again.

"Duan Yi, what else do you know, or do you say it in one go......

Duan Yi nervously covered her mouth and said in a low voice, "Princess, keep your voice quiet, they won't find it."

Han Youning blocked his hand and leaned against the mountain wall weakly, afraid for a while. She couldn't imagine how much danger Zhao Chengyuan would have encountered if Duan Yi hadn't betrayed his people. ….

His clansmen didn't even have to do it themselves, just telling Emperor Qingming this secret was enough to make Zhao Chengyuan doomed.

The two waited until the second half of the night, and when they saw that there was no movement outside, they left the cave.

Instead of choosing the path they had come, they spent the whole day climbing another hill opposite and walking east along the valley, in the direction of Xiangping Province.

Duan Yi has always adhered to the duties and proportions of a guard, only protecting Han Youning, but maintaining a humble distance from her. He seldom speaks, and he speaks by honorific titles. Han Youning reminded him several times that he didn't have to do this anymore, he just responded, but nothing changed.

He was born in the nobility of Southern Chu, and if he talked about his background, he would definitely not be lower than her.

Now if you are not really a master and servant, why should you do that?

But Han Youning couldn't convince him.

They hurried until it was dark, and then they found a dry place to rest.

Duan Yi hunted a pheasant rack and roasted it on the fire, and picked some mushrooms and put them in the pheasant's belly. When it is cooked, it is full of aroma.

He removed the best chicken thighs and gave them to Han Youning, "Princess, you will just take a moment, if you feel tired, eat mushrooms and wild fruits." We don't have cooking utensils, we can't cook vegetables, so let's try to make a mud pot and mud bowl tonight."

Han Youning took the chicken leg, "This is already excellent, there is nothing to do, you don't have to bother making cooking utensils, there is not so much attention to escaping."

Duan Yi didn't say anything, and tore some meat from the pheasant's belly and ate it.

Han Youning tore off another chicken leg and handed it to him, "You have to eat more, we have to rely on you to escape." If they come after me, you will have the strength to turn your back on me."

Duan Yi hesitated for a moment, then took the chicken leg and lowered his head to eat, the fiery bonfire jumping, and a thin blush was baked on his low cheeks.

After a whole day of mountain travel, Han Youning was exhausted. After eating, she curled up by the fire and fell asleep.

The nights in the mountains are quite wet and cold, and the night wind is chilly. But in her sleep, she felt the warm fire, warm and dry.

When I woke up, it was already dark.

The fire was burning vigorously, and inside the fire was a clay jar and two bowls, and two spoons.

Han Youning sat up, and Fang found that he was covered with Duan Yi's clothes, a navy blue short-cut coat. Duan Yi, on the other hand, sat on the other side of the fire in his middle coat, leaning against the mountain wall and sleeping with his arms crossed.

Presumably he didn't sleep all night last night, right?

Han Youning got up, crept over to him, and unfolded his clothes to help him cover them.

Duan Yi suddenly opened his eyes and jumped up, and at the same time, his hand was like lightning and grabbed Han Youning's wrist at once, and there was a cold murderous aura in his eyes.

When he saw that it was Han Youning, he quickly let go, took a step back, and bowed, "Princess, your humble position is abrupt."

Han Youning rubbed his wrist, which was almost broken, and handed him back his clothes, "I originally wanted you to sleep a little longer, but it disturbed your dreams."

Duan Yi put on his coat and said, "I woke up from my humble sleep. It's getting dark, and it's time to get ready to go."

He took the jars and bowls out of the fire and washed them, and they were all quite successful, rustic and natural.

There were already some wild vegetables and fruits next to them, presumably prepared by Duan Yi last night, they cooked and ate them, and then continued to hurry.

Han Youning wanted to do what he could, but Duan Yi didn't give her any chance to interfere at all, and took care of everything neatly.

The traces of the fire had been buried with earth, and they avoided leaving traces along the way.

Duan Yi seemed to have a natural sensitivity to these things, and was extremely alert and meticulous.

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