Tai Hao was suspicious and said, "However, I don't know how to get to Jiutu City. ”

The corners of Jin Liang's mouth raised slightly, and he said, "The emperor has issued an order and ordered us to accompany Lord Taihao." Under the forbidden army, named Jin Liang, he held the position of captain. Lord Taihao can directly call out the name below. ”

Tai Hao muttered: "Captain Jin Liang, our horses don't know where they are now, I'm afraid there is a long way between Nine Earth City and Thousand Winds City, how can we get there?" ”

Jin Liang said in a deep voice: "Lord Taihao doesn't need to worry about this matter, the carriage has been prepared outside the city, waiting for the Lord to go." The emperor also specially ordered that these entourages of Lord Taihao do not need to accompany them. ”

Tai Hao glanced at a few fire chiefs, then turned his gaze to Jin Liang, and asked in a calm tone, "Captain, there is something I have to ask." These retinues of mine were not brought out of the Imperial Palace, but carefully selected soldiers from the camp of Qichuan Castle. If they don't go with me, I don't know what will happen? ”

Jin Liang comforted: "Lord Taihao, you can relax at this moment. The emperor said that if he had something to ask them, he would definitely arrange it for them. ”

Tai Hao said to the five fire chiefs in a low and serious voice: "Brothers, the emperor has summoned you, and this must be related to the murder of the crown prince. You just need to report all the details to the emperor truthfully, and there is no need to hide anything. ”

The five fire masters said in unison: "Subordinates receive orders!" ”

Tai Hao clasped his hands into fists and said: "I will go to Jiutu City to take office, brothers, I look forward to seeing him again one day!" ”

Subsequently, five fire commanders and dozens of soldiers, led by a general, steadily moved in the direction of the palace.

Tai Hao followed the forbidden army led by Jin Liang and stepped out of the gate of Thousand Winds City. In front of them, a magnificent carriage and a herd of horses were already quietly waiting for them. Jin Liang motioned for Tai Hao to board the carriage, and a forbidden soldier immediately jumped into the driver's position and held the reins firmly. Jin Liang led the rest of the forbidden army, each jumping on a majestic war horse.

The team was about to set off, but Mr. Yan Fang hurried in.

Jin Liang asked, "Mr. Yanfang, what else do you need to order?" ”

Mr. Yan Fang replied with a smile: "The old man has a few important words that he wants to communicate with Lord Taihao, and he also asks Captain Jin Liang to make it convenient." ”

Jin Liang responded politely: "Mr. Yanfang, please feel free." ”

Tai Hao gracefully stepped down from the carriage and walked side by side with Mr. Yan Fang to the bottom of a majestic tree.

Tai Hao said with emotion: "The emperor was able to release me from prison, and I know that this must be the result of Mr. Yanfang's great help. Here, Taihao would like to express my most sincere gratitude to you! ”

Mr. Yan Fang said softly, "Lord Taihao, you don't need to be so humble. The old man knew that Lord Taihao was innocently wronged this time. The death of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was not accidental, and many forces wanted to take his life. However, when the news of the murder of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince reached the capital, Qi Guang took the opportunity to secretly report to the emperor that Lord Taihao had broken into the harem without permission, and it was confirmed by the father-in-law of Yangxuan. This is a great sin. ”

Tai Hao said softly: "In this way, the emperor has not put me to death, which is the greatest mercy." However, I heard that the emperor is sick, is this true? ”

Mr. Yan Fang bowed slightly, and said in a low voice: "It is rumored in the court that the emperor's illness was caused by the misfortune of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but this is not the case. The emperor has recently been obsessed with the way of elixir, which is caused by excessive drug abuse. ”

Tai Hao asked curiously: "Could it be that the Wuwei Heavenly Master you personally looked for is refining the pill for the emperor?" ”

Mr. Yan Fang smiled slightly and said, "Yes, it is that Wuwei Heavenly Master. Lord Taihao, the emperor's dispatch of you to Jiutu City this time is a well-thought-out arrangement. He had been expecting you to return from Tibet and complete a great mission for him. Then, I'll give you another big thing to do. However, events have turned out beyond his expectations, and leaving you in the capital will only bring you more danger. Therefore, he has no choice but to send you elsewhere. ”

Tai Hao continued to ask: "On the occasion of my mission to Tibet, the emperor personally told me that he would only need to stay in Tibet for a month, and then he would return to the City of Thousand Winds and give me a major task. However, he did not disclose the specifics of the mission. What is so important? ”

Mr. Yanfang replied, "This matter has been handed over to other officials. As for the specifics, it is inconvenient for the old man to disclose too much. ”

Tai Hao continued to ask: "I heard that the emperor relegated the noble concubine to the cold palace?" ”

Mr. Yan Fang replied, "The past between you and the noble concubine has been widely circulated in the palace. As the emperor of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, face is very important. Despite this, he would never believe that the dragon seed that the concubine was carrying was yours. Because when the concubine was pregnant, you were still in Yichuan City. In any case, it is inevitable to send the concubine Niangniang into the cold palace. Don't worry too much, things haven't gotten to the worst yet. ”

Tai Hao then asked, "Mr. Yan Fang, you have always been known for your clever calculations, can you please calculate for me when my next return to Thousand Winds City will be?" ”

Mr. Yan Fang smiled slightly and said, "Lord Taihao, you must be cautious when you go to Jiutu City this time. Jiutu City has always been one of the most difficult cities in the Eastern Empire, where the mountains and rivers are dangerous, and the people are fierce and brutal. For the sake of turf, there were often fierce battles between the people. As for when you said you would return to Thousand Winds City next time, the old man thinks it will be at least three years away......"

Taihao said with emotion: "Three years? Then we can only hope to see each other again in three years' time. Fortunately, I am only a lieutenant general of the city guard, and there are two officials above the city lord and the city guard general, if there is no war, I am just an idle post with nothing to do. ”

Tai Hao said: "Three years? Then we'll only see each other again in three years. Fortunately, I am only a deputy general defending the city, and there are two officials above me, the city lord and the general defending the city, and if there is no war, I will only be an idle position. ”

Mr. Yan Fang chuckled lightly and said, "If this is the case, then you are not being belittled, the emperor is just letting you go to the mountains and rivers." ”

At this moment, Jin Liang walked up to them and said softly: "Lord Taihao, I don't think it's too early, it's time for us to set off!" ”

Mr. Yan Fang said: "In this case, the old man will leave, and Lord Taihao will go all the way!" With that, he turned and left.

Just as Taihao's pace merged into the carriage, an urgent shout broke the silence, "Wait, wait!" Taihao turned around and caught a figure speeding in. It was Ying Yu, his speed was as fast as the wind, and he came to Taihao's front in a breath.

Tai Hao stepped forward to greet him with joy on his face, and Ying Yu jumped off the horse, and a heavy burden was handed to Tai Hao by him steadily. Ying Yu's tone was full of concern and concern: "Taihao, this is some food I prepared for you, and some change of clothes, you must bring it." ”

Taihao felt a warm current surging in his heart, he took the burden and glanced at Yingyu deeply: "Yingyu, the emperor sent me to ......"

"I know it all." Ying Yu interrupted him, his eyes were firm and warm, "Taihao, you must take care of yourself, I'll wait for you to come back." ”

Tai Hao's heart was deeply touched, and he affectionately promised: "I will take good care of myself as if I were a rare treasure." But at the same time, I also want you to take care of yourself equally. ”

Then, Yingyu nimbly turned on her horse, like a swallow skimming the water, and rushed towards the city gate.

Tai Hao boarded the carriage steadily, and with Jin Liang's crisp command, the entire team began to move slowly, like a winding dragon, gradually leaving the embrace of Thousand Winds City. The sound of the wheels of the carriage, the clatter of the horses' hooves, and the neighing of the wind all echoed in the tranquility of the early morning, with a kind of parting sorrow and distant anticipation.

During the long journey between Thousand Winds City and Nine Earth City, they strolled all the way, sometimes stopping, sometimes moving forward. The numbers on the calendar change slowly like falling autumn leaves, and the time of the month passes quietly as they stop and walk. Finally, after all the arduous trek, they stepped on the ancient stone steps of Jiutu City, and their destination was in sight.

During the long journey, Jin Liang and the forbidden army team consistently guarded Taihao's side. Their pace is as steady as a mountain, no matter the wind or rain, they never give up. When the distant Nine Earth City finally came into view, Jin Liang decided to say goodbye to Taihao. He took all the forbidden troops with him, solemnly paid his highest respect to Tai Hao, and then slowly left Jiutu City.

Jiutu City used to be the most important place for the nine major sects to gather on the rivers and lakes, and its name "Jiutu" came from here. It is located on the northeastern border of the Eastern Empire and has always been known for its poverty and backwardness. It is very close to Kunwu Mountain, the nest of the "Four Great Demons" on the rivers and lakes, and has been shrouded in shadows for a long time, like a huge dark city, which seems to never be able to escape the fate of poverty and sin.

However, in this seemingly hopeless place, there is also a group of resilient people. Although they are poor, they are full of hope and courage in life, and with their own hands and wisdom, they strive to change the fate of this city.

Here, you can see dilapidated houses and abandoned streets, as well as busy markets and thriving artisanal workshops. Despite the hardships of life, the people seem to be holding on to their beliefs and dreams, and are constantly striving for a life tomorrow.

In addition, due to its special geographical location, Jiutu City is also an important passage for many knights to travel between rivers and lakes. In the corners of this city, there are many hidden secrets and legends, waiting to be explored and discovered.

Tai Hao, a deputy general guarding the city, his identity is not prominent. When he stepped into the land, he was not warmly received by the officials. Instead, he was led through the bustling streets by a pawn to the Adjutant General's Mansion at the corner of the city.

This vice-general's mansion is dilapidated, as if it has undergone countless baptisms of wind and rain. Its walls are mottled and moss crawls all over every corner. The stone lion in front of the door also lost its former majesty, leaving only a pair of empty eyes, staring into the distance. Taihao couldn't help but sigh that it seemed that there had been no officials living here for a long time.

Seeing Taihao stop and watch, the pawn stepped forward and explained, "Lord Adjutant General, there have been no officials living here for ten years. The former lieutenant has been living in an inn in the city. You see, if you are going to live here, the little one should report to the lord of the castle and ask him to send a craftsman to repair it. If you don't live here, go to an inn in the center of the city, where the environment is better. ”