Nima Sanji continued, "The only son of Lord Naren Xide, he died heroically in the battle against Nanzhao many years ago. He only has such a child, and the people of Tibet all express their pity for him. But in fact, his son would not have had to go to war. In contrast, the prime minister of Zhuoer Beizan has five sons, all of whom are now in high positions in the court. ”

Taihao said: "I understand what Sanji means. ”

They continued to talk for a long time, until the sun had sunset, and Taihao left Nima Sanji's mansion. At that time, the sky had been dyed golden red by the twilight, like a colorful picture. Their words, like strings of amber memories, hang in the depths of consciousness and shine brightly. It wasn't until that last twilight that their conversation was lifted.

After Tai Hao left with his entourage, Xian Jing was on the way home, and stated to Tai Hao with some anxiety: "I caught a glimpse of several men from the Eastern Empire, wandering outside like ghosts, and I couldn't figure out their purpose. ”

Tai Hao said curiously: "Is it my merchant from the Eastern Empire in Tibet?" ”

Xian Jing said: "It doesn't look like it, if it's a businessman, why do they show a sneaky look." ”

Tai Hao continued to ask, "How long have they been lingering outside the door?" ”

Xian Jing said: "It's not outside the door, but not far from the mansion of Prime Minister Sanchi, and it took about a stick of incense to wander. Although it is not long, it is absolutely suspicious. ”

Taihao's heart did not make the slightest wave because of this news, he even glanced at the anxious face lightly, just like watching the peach blossoms in early spring, and smiled lightly. For him, this kind of news is just a white horse passing through a gap, and the clouds are gathering and scattering, and it is fleeting.

In the land of Tibet, meeting the people from the Eastern Empire is very common for Taihao. His country is vast, stretching from hot rainforests in the south to snowy fields in the north, and there are all kinds of cat people living here. Although they may have slight differences in language, customs, and beliefs, in this multicultural country, it is normal for them to mingle and coexist with each other.

But they had not gone far when they saw a row of men on horses in front of them. Xian Jing excitedly shouted: "My lord, it's them, it's them, it's them......"

Before the words fell, I saw the group of men riding horses and rushing towards Tai Hao, who immediately noticed that the comer was not good, and hurriedly shouted: "Prepare for battle!" ”

Tai Hao's figure flashed, galloping out like a cheetah, and a group of followers behind him also followed him, putting on a battle posture at the fastest speed. The group of men they faced, without any extra words, rushed up directly and started a fierce confrontation with the Taihao crowd.

The men's attack was fierce and fierce like a storm. Tai Hao and his entourage, with superb martial arts and unparalleled tacit understanding, fought the enemy for more than a dozen rounds. But the group of men did not fall behind because of this, but slowly withdrew as if planned, and finally turned into shadows and disappeared into the darkness.

Taihao stood in the moonlight and did not give the order to pursue. His eyes were full of doubts, those men looked no different from the people of the Eastern Empire, but why would they attack without saying a word? Their goal seems clear, but who sent them? What is their purpose? This series of questions echoed in Taihao's mind, and he felt that his surroundings were full of doubts, and the truth seemed to be in the dark, waiting to be revealed.

After returning to Niandong Hall, the night was dark, and a few dim lights had been lit in the hall. Taihao tiredly motioned for the soldiers to disarm and rest, and the air was filled with the aroma of food. He knew that these soldiers were made of iron, and they could withstand the arrows of the enemy, but they could not withstand hunger and exhaustion.

Taihao himself stepped into the bedroom of Prince Xuanbao. Prince Xuanbao was sitting under the lamp, flipping through a yellowed ancient book, and when he saw Tai Hao coming in, a smile appeared on his slightly tired face.

"Lord Taihao, you're back." Xuan Bao said, with obvious concern and greeting in his tone.

"Yes, His Highness the Prince." Tai Hao bowed his head and said in a gentle tone, "The soldiers have been arranged to rest." ”

Xuan Bao nodded slightly, and turned his gaze to the ancient books, "Have you encountered any danger today?" ”

Tai Hao gave a general account of the situation when he left the Nima Sanji Mansion and encountered a group of warriors fighting with him, although he tried his best to be concise, but in the end, he still couldn't help but show a little heaviness. Xuan Bao listened quietly, without any expression on his face, but the light in his eyes flickered in the darkness, and his heart was obviously fluctuating.

"Overall, we have the upper hand." Tai Hao finally concluded.

Xuan Bao nodded slightly, "That's good." Go and rest, for you have worked hard these days. ”

Tai Hao bowed, exited the prince's bedroom, and walked to his room.

Another quiet night passed, and the next morning a torrential rain fell from the canopy of the city. The rain roared down like a thousand horses, washing every inch of the city. Tai Hao sat in the house, looking at the rain outside the window, and secretly glad that he could temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of the world today and enjoy a breakfast with peace of mind.

As he was enjoying his breakfast slowly, the silence was suddenly shattered by the noise outside the house. The sound was like a storm, rapid and violent, and it was impossible to ignore. Tai Hao frowned, and in a deep voice ordered a soldier to go and check.

The soldier hurried out and returned a few moments later. He wiped the rain from his face and reported to Tai Hao: "My lord, there is a beggar outside the door, the rainstorm has made him soaked, he wants to come in to avoid the rain, but the soldiers guarding the door will not let him in. ”

Taihao was slightly stunned, and his eyes fell into the rain through the window. He could imagine the beggar shivering in the cold wind and rain, and he couldn't help but feel a little pity in his heart. With a wave of his hand, he motioned for the soldier to open the door again and let the beggar in.

However, when the beggar stepped through the door, he rushed to the front hall like a wild horse on the loose. Seeing this, the two guards immediately stepped forward to intercept him and threw him to the ground. Although the beggar was suppressed, he still struggled and shouted: "I am Zaoxiong, the envoy of the Eastern Empire, and I want to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!" ”

When Tai Hao heard the sound, he immediately walked out of the inner room, with a look of surprise and confusion. He hurriedly ordered the soldiers to let go of Zaoxiong and personally led him to his seat. Tai Hao asked suspiciously, "You said you are Zaoxiong?" The tone was full of disbelief.

Zao Xiong nodded, looking tired but determined. His gaze was resolute, and despite his ragged clothes, he could not hide his noble temperament. He spoke: "Yes, I am Zaoxiong, the envoy of the Eastern Empire. ”

Tai Hao stared at Zao Xiong, and the doubt in his eyes gradually turned into consternation. He motioned for the soldiers to stand back and let Zaoxiong rest for a while. Then he slowly spoke: "What are you doing here?" As you are, you shouldn't be so down. ”

Zao Xiong took a deep breath, and then said solemnly: "I am here to ask His Royal Highness the Prince, please save my life. ”

Tai Hao frowned and looked deeply at Zao Xiong in front of him, his heart was full of doubts. He asked, "Who wants to put you to death?" Why are you accused of collaborating with the enemy and treason? Where have you been all these years? ”

A trace of deep grief and helplessness flashed in Zao Xiong's eyes, and he shouted in a hoarse voice: "I am wronged! I was really wronged! ”

Taihao raised his eyebrows, looked at him deeply, and said, "You said that you were wronged, then, who can prove it for you?" What evidence do you have to clear your name? ”

Zao Xiong's eyes flashed with a hint of determination, and he whispered: "I want to explain everything to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, only His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can save me." ”

Tai Hao nodded, waved his hand lightly to the maid standing aside, and said, "You go and invite His Royal Highness the Prince." Let him personally listen to Zaoxiong's explanation. ”

The servant girl replied respectfully, and quickly turned away.

After a while, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince walked slowly and asked in a soft voice, "Lord Taihao, what are you doing?" ”

Then his gaze fell on a beggar, and he continued to ask, "Who is this sacred?" ”

Seeing this, Zao Xiong's knees suddenly weakened, and he fell to the ground, and his voice resounded in the sky: "Sinner Zao Xiong, respectfully ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to give him a meeting!" ”

Xuan Bao was overwhelmed by this sudden scene, and he hurriedly asked, "Who are you?" Why are you looking for me? ”

Zao Xiong bowed his head and lowered his eyebrows, and said with a trembling voice: "I beg His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to help me and save my life!" ”

Xuan Bao's brows furrowed slightly, and there was a hint of doubt in his tone: "You stand up and reply, you don't have to kneel." Tell me who is going to kill you. ”

Tai Hao introduced to Xuanbao: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, this is the previous envoy of the Eastern Empire stationed in Luoqicheng, because he committed the crime of collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country, he was dismissed and investigated, and then his whereabouts in Tubo are unknown......

Zaoxiong shouted loudly again: "I am wronged, I am wronged, I have not collaborated with the enemy, let alone betrayed the country!" ”

Xuan Bao smiled and said, "This is Lord Taihao, and he came to Tibet for a friendly visit on behalf of my father. If you have any grievances, you may wish to confide in us and let us judge whether you have really been wronged. ”

Zao Xiong said in his deep voice, "All this is a plot of Slippery Confucianism. He is the one behind everything in the shadows and putting me in prison. ”

When Taihao heard the name of Huaru, his brows couldn't help but furrow, full of deep doubts. He asked, "Zao Xiong, can you tell me in detail what you said?" Since the conclusion of the peace treaty between the Eastern Empire and the Tibetan Kingdom, diplomatic envoys between the two countries have maintained smooth exchanges. You are the second envoy, and Slippery is the third, and you have never worked together. Why do you say that Slippery framed you? ”

Zao Xiong frowned slightly, and said in a low and rhythmic voice: "My lord, do you know that this slippery is not the real slippery, and the real slippery is probably still hiding in an unknown corner." ”

When Tai Hao heard this, he couldn't help but be surprised, and doubts came out of the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, he raised his sword eyebrows lightly, and said to Zao Xiong: "What do you mean by this?" Who is this slippery now? ”

Zaoxiong sighed lightly and said, "This matter has to start from the moment I first entered the mysterious land of Tubo......