After the hustle and bustle of the farewell ceremony gradually dissipated, Tai Hao came to the relics pagoda of Prince Xuanbao alone. He stood silently in front of the solemn and solemn tower, praying in a low voice for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He told His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that he was about to embark on his way home and return to the Eastern Empire, hoping that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would be able to rest there in peace.

With the blessing over, Taihao turned and left, leading the soldiers on a journey back to the Eastern Empire. Their figures faded into the distant horizon, leaving a trail of silence and longing.

Princess Diaotang was concerned about Taihao's safety, and she didn't want him to encounter any danger on the way back. So, she resolutely decided to send a guard to escort Taihao and other soldiers. This decision coincides with Zhuoer Beizan's thoughts, and they are both well aware of the importance of Taihao and cannot afford to lose.

Zhuoer Beizan sent Prandorjee to lead his own soldiers to escort Taihao and other Eastern Empire soldiers away. Pralan Duoji smiled and said to Tai Hao: "I didn't receive Lord Taihao when I came to Luo Some City, but I didn't expect that I could escort Lord Taihao when I left, what a divine arrangement!" His laughter was full of boldness and open-mindedness, as if he had left all difficulties behind.

Tai Hao responded with a smile: "General Prarandorjee has won the award. With a warrior like you escorting, we can return home with peace of mind. His words reveal appreciation and gratitude for Prandohji.

So, they set out on their way home together. They have crossed the vast desert, crossed the lofty mountains, and gone through countless hardships, but they have always moved forward firmly. They knew that only by arriving safely in the Eastern Empire could Princess Diaotang and Zhuoer Beizan be relieved.

Finally, when the walls of the Eastern Empire stood majestically in their field of vision, Taihao's heart swelled with an indescribable joy. He knew that he was about to embark on his journey home, to return to his homeland, to be reunited with the people of the Eastern Empire whom he knew and loved.

When Taihao stepped into the territory of the Eastern Empire, he resolutely ordered Pulan Duoji to lead the army and guards back to Tibet. And he himself continued with the five fire captains and the dozens of soldiers.

A month passed in a hurry, and Taihao and his team finally arrived at the gates of Thousand Winds City. However, when they were about to enter the city, they were blocked by a group of guards. Tai Hao's heart couldn't help but tighten, he knew that his identity and purpose should be enough for them to enter the city smoothly. However, the guards did not seem to be friendly to him, and there was a hint of wariness and defensiveness in their eyes.

Tai Hao said: "I am Tai Hao, I was ordered by the emperor to send an envoy to Tibet, and I was able to return today, why did you block my way." ”

An official who looked like a general clutched the portrait of Tai Hao, staring at him sharply, and his voice revealed a trace of unquestionable determination: "You are the legendary Lord Taihao, there is no doubt that you are the target we have been looking for." We have already received orders from our superiors that we will not allow you to set foot in the City of Thousand Winds. ”

Tai Hao was shocked in his heart, and couldn't help asking, "Dare to ask this lord, which official gave such an order?" ”

The official said in a firm tone: "Of course, it is the emperor's holy decree, and I have already sent my subordinates to the city lord's mansion to report." Now, just wait patiently for the news. ”

Tai Hao suddenly fell into a daze, and he couldn't help but have a doubt in his heart: why did the emperor order not to let him enter Thousand Winds City? Could it be that all this is inextricably linked to the death of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? Perhaps, as Princess Diaotang said, he will be severely punished by the emperor.

Taihao waited silently for two long hours, but no official showed up to deal with the matter. He began to think about it, since he was the only one who was forbidden to enter the city, and the other fire chiefs were not restricted, he decided to instruct Lei Shi: "Brother Lei Shi, please change into civilian clothes, quietly enter the city, go to Mr. Yan Fang's mansion, and find Mr. Yan Fang." Even though Tai Hao had come to the gate of Thousand Winds Castle and was turned away, I wanted to know the reason for this and see if he would be willing to come out to meet me. ”

NVC agreed, quickly took off his armor, changed into ordinary civilian clothes, and quietly blended into the Thousand Winds City.

Then, Taihao turned to Wushuang and said, "Brother Wushuang, you also change into civilian clothes, enter the city, go to Taihao's mansion, and look for the baby jade girl." Tell her that Taihao has returned from Tibet, but is prevented from entering the city gate, and ask her to go to the palace to find Princess Sangya and ask why she will not let me enter the city. ”

Wushuang agreed without hesitation, quickly took off his armor, changed into a simple civilian clothes, and quietly entered the Thousand Winds City.

Another hour passed, and NVC was the first to return, and Tai Hao asked eagerly, "What instructions does Mr. Yanfang have?" ”

NVC said in a deep voice: "Mr. Yanfang asked you to wait patiently outside the city gate, and he personally went to the palace to meet the saint. ”

Tai Hao asked: "Didn't Mr. Yanfang reveal the reason?" ”

NVC shook his head: "He just told me this sentence and didn't say anything else." ”

Tai Hao whispered to himself: "I see, the crime I committed must be so serious, even Mr. Yan Fang can't save me directly, I must go to meet the saint first." ”

After another half an hour, Ying Yu and Wushuang each hurried in on horseback.

When Tai Hao saw Ying Yu's figure, his heartbeat was like a war drum. His eyes shimmered with a fiery glow, as if he could burn the whole world. His breath was short, and his excitement was churning in his heart, like a storm that could not be quelled.

Yingyu felt Taihao's excitement, she hurriedly dismounted, and walked in front of Taihao gracefully. Her eyes were full of tenderness and joy, as if she had seen a long-lost relative. She gently stretched out her hand and hugged Taihao tightly.

Taihao felt the warmth of the baby jade, and his heartbeat became even more intense. He hugged Yingyu hard, as if to merge her into his body. His breath sounded in Ying Yu's ears, with deep longing and anticipation.

"Youyu, have you gone to find Princess Sanya?" Tai Hao's voice trembled, and his eyes were full of anticipation and nervousness.

Ying Yu's voice was low and sad, and there was a hint of worry and uneasiness in her eyes. She shook her head slightly, as if to tell Tai Hao the seriousness of the news.

"Princess Sangya is no longer in the palace now, she has returned to the Horse Mansion, but I have not found her." Ying Yu's voice carried a hint of regret, "Taihao, something big happened in the palace." ”

"What's going on?" Tai Hao's voice carried a hint of anxiety, and he desperately wanted to know what was going on in the palace.

Ying Yu said in a low voice: "The emperor has been ill since he learned that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince died in Tubo. ”

Tai Hao's mind was struck by five thunderbolts, and his shock and awakening were surging like a frenzy. He finally understood why the familiar and distant Thousand Winds City had closed its doors to him, and why he had been excluded from returning. It turned out that the reason for everything was just because the emperor blamed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his death.

What a desolation and self-reproach it was, like a heavy mountain, weighing on his heart. In his eyes, tears rolled in his sockets, but he stubbornly refused to fall. His heart felt as if it had been cut by a sharp blade, and the pain spread so hard that he could barely breathe.

Ying Yu's voice trembled slightly, and her eyes revealed a trace of sadness and regret. She sighed softly, as if recalling an experience from a few months ago.

"Taihao, I almost forgot to tell you that a few months ago, you asked me to go to Jichuan City." Yingyu's voice carried a hint of apology, she knew that this news could be an important clue for Taihao.

Taihao couldn't help but tremble in his heart when he heard Yingyu's words. His eyes became solemn, and he knew the importance of the news.

"When I got there, I stayed for a month, and I didn't find a place called Jiming Village." Yingyu's voice carried a hint of loss, she knew that this news could be a heavy blow to Taihao.

But after many inquiries, I learned from an old man that the Jiming Village was demolished by the government. The third brother and sister-in-law had an accident two years ago and died a long time ago. ”

Taihao's brows furrowed slightly, and there was a hint of surprise and confusion in his voice. His eyes deepened, as if he were contemplating a complex puzzle.

"How so, and where did the child they adopted go?" Tai Hao asked.

"The child is also missing." There was a hint of heaviness in Yingyu's voice, and she knew that this news might be an unbearable blow for Taihao.

The search for Aiko's whereabouts once again came to naught, and Taihao's heart was full of doubts. Why was this village destroyed? Why did the government of Jichuan City take such an action? He was immersed in the question, pondering the secrets of the village and why its disappearance seemed to be an unsolvable mystery.

Just as he was meditating, the city lord of Thousand Winds City, Qi Guang, suddenly appeared outside the city gate, with a serious and cold look on his face. He gave an order to the soldiers beside him, and his voice was cold and firm: "Arrest the anti-thief Taihao!" As this order sounded, Taihao was even more puzzled about why he had become a thief again, he had always been loyal to the emperor, why he wanted to arrest himself as a thief.

Ying Yu and several fire chiefs around him tried to stop them, but they were stopped by Taihao waving his hand. Several soldiers, rushing up, arrested him. Tai Hao was not afraid, and raised his head to Qi Guang and asked, "City Lord Qi Guang, who gave you the order to arrest me?" ”

"Lord Taihao, this matter is a long story, can you not know what you did yourself? Just let me go. Qi Guangdao, his voice was like a long sword in autumn water, cutting through the air clearly, so that Taihao couldn't help but pay attention to it.

After Qi Guang left with Taihao, Ying Yu hurriedly jumped on his horse and returned to the city like a swallow. A strong determination ignited in her heart, determined to embark on the journey to find Princess Sangya again, so that she could save Taihao from the dire situation.