131 In distress
Xue Baobao and his entourage did not have the peace that Lin Daiyu thought, since they found the marks left by Beiqi and Yu Xin, they followed the direction of Beiqi all the way to the west.
Beiqi was very careful, leaving marks along the way, and they even found the small fishing island where Yu Xin temporarily stayed to recuperate after falling into the sea, and got the exact news of Yu Xin.
Qian Biao, the leader of the Imperial Forest Army sent by the emperor, received the instructions of the treasure building and opened his mouth to persuade, "Miss Xue, since we have determined that Lord Yu is safe, there is no need to track it down.
Otherwise, it will lead the way for those who are hiding in the shadows and forcing Lord Yu to jump into the sea.
Moreover, with Lord Yu's kung fu, and the Beiqi guard who was more powerful than him as Nanxing said, if they can't escape the pursuit of the people behind them, there is nothing we can do.
For now, we should return to Beijing as soon as possible and wait for the Emperor to send a thorough investigation of the matter."
Xue Baobao knew that he had a point, although he was still not at ease, but he nodded in the end, and the group turned around and headed towards the capital.
However, as soon as they left Chuting County, things began to change.
First of all, when he left the city, he encountered very strict inspections, and the books that Xue Baobao bought from Chu Ting were even opened by those guards guarding the door, turning page by page!
The guards in armor and spears were thin and fair-skinned, not like the city gates, but like the bookkeeper who never saw the sun.
Page by page, she turned through the books she bought, but also twisted them by hand, roasted them over the fire, and soaked them in the books, as if she wanted to find a flower in the books she bought.
Seeing that half an hour had passed, they had only checked less than ten books, and Xue Baobao had bought at least a thousand books!
Nanxing couldn't help but want to cut off those dirty hands with a knife several times, but Xue Baobao stopped him and said coldly, "Cousin, you go and talk to those people."
The book was put here for them, and let them check it slowly, and return it to us when they were done.
Not only the books, but all our luggage are left here for them to check, and they can check as much as they want.
We don't have to wait here for a while, leave a steward to come down, and be responsible for sending the things back to the capital after they check them, especially those medical books, which must be sent back in good condition."
Yu Xiu stepped forward to negotiate with those "guards", and the group left their luggage and went out of the city smoothly.
However, one night a few days later, they were attacked while sleeping in the wilderness because they couldn't find a town to stay in.
The other party was obviously prepared, and the people brought with him were all armed with bows and crossbows, and the number was overwhelming.
They surrounded Xue Baobao and his party, and in less than half an hour, they shot all the guards invited by Xue Fu and more than a dozen royal forest soldiers, leaving only Qian Biao, Nanxing, and Ah Wei to guard Xue Baobao and Yu Xiu.
It was the first time that Xue Baobao had seen the large-scale bloody fighting in the Cold Weapon Era, and he was so frightened that his face turned white, and he clutched Ah Wei's arm so that he didn't scream out of shape.
At this time, the dense and rapid arrow rain attack had stopped, and the enemy with bows and crossbows approached step by step, and the leader of the group grinned triumphantly.
"Miss Xue, Young Master Yu, don't be afraid, the head of the family just asked the two of them to hand over the things that shouldn't be taken, and then asked the two of them to come over to talk about it.
It is better for the two of them to tell their guards to lay down their weapons, otherwise it will not be beautiful if they hurt the two of them."
Xue Baobao and Yu Xiu, who don't know martial arts, have been protected by everyone in the center, and Nanxing and Ah Wei are by their side, and they are not injured.
But it is true that as the leader said, if they continue to fight, I am afraid that Nanxing and Awei will not be able to guarantee their safety.
Qian Biao is not as good as Nanxing and Ah Wei, he was hit by an arrow in the shoulder and thigh, if it wasn't for his subordinates desperately protecting him, he might have died.
At this time, he stared at the leader fiercely, and said viciously, "I am the lieutenant general of the Royal Forest Army, and I am ordered to escort Miss Xue and Young Master Yu here, are you really not afraid of the great crime of raiding the family and exterminating the clan?" β
In fact, he shouted these words at the beginning of the sneak attack, but the bandits did not react at all.
Although he knew that it was useless, he couldn't help but say it again at this critical juncture.
"Divine command? Are you talking about that poor worm who still listens to his parents at his age? β
The leader laughed, and the bandits behind him laughed too.
"Ouch, that's a holy order, a holy order! We're so scared! I'm so scared that I surrender directly! β
Qian Biao's face turned blue with anger, and the person in charge raised his hand, and the ridicule behind him stopped abruptly.
"Miss Xue, can you have an idea? Will they obediently follow us, or will they be dragged away by us half-dead? β
"Amitabha, good, good!"
The compassionate and melodious Buddha horn suddenly sounded in this cold night, and the person at the head exploded with sweat and hair, and looked vigilantly at the place where the sound came from.
The moonlight is bright, the color is like jade, and the noble son with a jewel hanging on his head is like a Buddha who is smiling with a flower and approaching unhurriedly, standing at a good distance not far from the person who is the leader, and saluting the bandits elevenly, "Ladies and gentlemen, it is better to listen to the advice of the poor monks."
As long as the donors put down the butcher's knife and repent sincerely, the poor monks will definitely recite the "Mantra of Death" for the donors, so that the donors can ascend to reincarnation as soon as possible and not suffer from hell."
Afterlife Curse?
The magic brought by extreme beauty and temperament disappeared, and the person who led it was furious.
Only he saw that the treasure building was richly dressed and ornamented, and his appearance and bearing were even better, so he was afraid of provoking people who should not be provoked, so he said vigilantly, "This son, we are dealing with personal grievances, and we have nothing to do with the son, and I ask the son to leave quickly."
Bao Yuan smiled slightly, "You have misunderstood this benefactor, how can your personal grudges have nothing to do with the poor monks?"
After all, what you want to kidnap is the sister of the poor monk, and it is the royal brother of the poor monk who is scolded! β
The person at the head was stunned and suddenly woke up.
This year, because the Seven Princes returned to Beijing, the Emperor Taishang and the Empress Dowager Yang deliberately extended the Lantern Festival lantern festival to three days.
The news of erecting the tallest lighthouse in the history of the Great Xiao to celebrate has long spread throughout the corners of the Great Xiao, and they have heard about it in Chuting.
It seems that the Seven Princes were indeed sent out of the capital by the Emperor Taishang and the Empress Dowager Yang because he was weak since he was a child, and often accompanied the Buddha in order to seek protection.
The person at the head was shocked and frightened, if this was really the Seventh Prince, and he had to protect Yu Xin's sister and cousin, it would not be easy to do.
It doesn't matter how many Imperial Forest Soldiers you kill, if the Seventh Prince also dies here, I'm afraid that the head of the family won't be able to withstand the wrath of the Emperor Taishang and the Empress Dowager Yang!
As he was in doubt, the treasure archaise smiled again, "It seems that the benefactors are unwilling to repent.
Anyway, the poor monk will not recite the "Mantra of Death" to you, and may you find repentance and goodness in a hell."
He said and walked unhurriedly in the direction of Xue Baobao and the others, exposing his back to the bandits behind him with a big stab.
The bandits were photographed by his complexion and bearing, and by his identity, but none of them dared to move.
The person at the head watched the treasure building walk to Xue Baobao's side, gritted his teeth and spoke, "He can't be the Seventh Prince!" How could the Seventh Prince call Miss Xue what kind of sister! β
As soon as his words fell, Bao Bao said lightly, "Nanxing, kill them all."
Ever since he appeared, Nanxing had been in a strange state of excitement, and at this time, listening to him speak, he suddenly pulled up and rushed towards the group of bandits.
Ah Wei shouted anxiously, "Nanxing is back, and protecting the girl is the most important thing!" β
Nan Xingli ignored it, and rushed to the leader with a loud shout, and the leader was busy raising the bow and crossbow, but he was unable to hang his hand, and the bow and crossbow fell to the ground with a bang.
He looked up at Nanxing in disbelief, "You, what did you doβ"
Before he finished his words, Nanxing's blade had already arrived, and his last glimpse in the world was that Nanxing's raised knife reflected the edge of the moonlight.
Nanxing killed the bandit leader with one sword, and the bandits who were still menacing just now were also the same as the bandit leader, one by one they didn't know what evil they had fallen into, and they didn't even symbolically raise their bows and crossbows to resist, and in the blink of an eye, they were cut off by Nanxing like watermelons, and their heads were cut off one by one.
Qian Biao and Ah Wei's eyes widened in disbelief, and they suddenly came back to their senses and looked at the treasure building.
Bao Bao stood beside Xue Baobao, holding Xue Baobao's wrist tightly through his sleeve with one hand, covering her eyes with the other, and watching Nanxing show his might with a smile, while saying to Xue Baobao in a warm voice, "Sister, don't look, there will be nightmares at night, we just need to know that the bad guys who want to catch my sister are dead."
The tone was relaxed and soft, as if the whole thing had nothing to do with him.
But if Nanxing is really so powerful, he will never endure it until now to "show his might", it must be what the prince has done!
Qian Biao thought about it, and suddenly knelt down, he was already injured, and at this time, Xu is crisis passed, he only felt that he had no strength in his body, and he couldn't even stand steadily.
"Master, there are two alive, and the others are dead."
Nanxing's excited voice sounded, the night wind blew, and the bloody breath filled the tips of everyone's noses and throats.
"Ask who the Lord has served."
Bao Bao's voice was as gentle and pleasant as ever, and his hand was still firmly blocked in front of Xue Baobao's eyes, "Sister, the smell here is too pungent, let's change places to rest."
Xue Baobao hummed low and lowered his eyes.
As she moved, her long eyelashes crossed the palm of her hand, itching slightly.
Bao Bao's heart jumped inexplicably, and even the slightly itchy palm was hot.
He didn't know what was wrong with him, but he subconsciously hid it and urged again, "Let's go."
Xue Baobao obediently followed his support and turned around, and Bao Bao put down the hand covering her eyes, but the hand he held her wrist did not let go.
Xue Baobao took unhurried steps, feeling the sudden weakness of his body.
My brother once told her that after he saw the treasure building, he didn't know why, and suddenly he was so weak that he even gasped for breath when he walked to the entrance of the courtyard.
And she, obviously not as good as her brother, let alone walking to the entrance of the courtyard, is not supported by the treasure building, she is only afraid that she will be paralyzed on the ground at this time.
Qian Biao had already fallen, and Ah Wei also shouted in shock.
Xue Baobao didn't look back, and Baobao's helpless laughter sounded in his ears, "Sister, forgive me, I really didn't bring much manpower."
I'm afraid that you are in danger, and the medicine you use is heavier, and you are not like me and Nanxing are invincible."
Xue Baobao snorted, Bao Gong looked at her look, and said cautiously, "Ah Wei is afraid that he won't be able to ride a horse now, I'll take you?" β
Xue Baobao hummed again, usually she could get on the horse by holding the saddle, but at this time, she had to support the arm of the treasure building, and it took half a day to climb up.
"My sister is sitting tight".
The next moment, Xue Baobao felt a sinking behind her, and the next moment, she was wrapped in a thin but warm embrace.
"Nanxing follows, the rest stay, sweep the tail and then follow."
After the treasure tower finished speaking, he pulled the reins of the horse, and the horse neighed, and ran with four hooves.
Xu is horse is too bumpy, and maybe the effect of the medicine has begun to attack in full force, Xue Baobao only felt more and more weak, and collapsed in the arms of the treasure building.
And Bao Bao is obviously not suitable for being so close to others, and his body has been subconsciously leaning back, Xue Baobao is really afraid that if there is a bump, he will be able to break his waist directly.
It's just that Xu is so uncomfortable when he sees the treasure building, Xue Baobao is a lot more comfortable, and said, "If the prince is not used to it, ask Nanxing to take me."
The treasure tower, whose body was almost leaning back at a 130-degree angle, immediately sat up straight, pursed his lips and said, "I'm used to it."
Xue Baobao, "...... Then the prince will change when he is tiredβ"
Bao Bao interrupted her, "I'm not tired."
Xue Baobao tried to change the subject, "Why did the prince suddenly come?" β
Seeing that Xue Baobao was no longer staring at the replacement, Bao Bao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "I've been following you, I'm afraid that you won't dare to follow too closely if you find out."
Xue Baobao, "...... Then why does the prince keep secretly following me? β
Bao Yu was silent and spoke, "I, I'm afraid you won't let me follow."
Afraid that Xue Baobao would not allow it was a reason, but more importantly, he was afraid that he would watch Xue Baobao work hard to find Yu Xin, and even give up his life, and he was so jealous that he lost his mind so that Xue Baobao could see it, making her suspicious and even disgusted.
The queen mother was right, he shouldn't have to deal with a courtier, but he couldn't help it, he couldn't help being jealous, and he couldn't help being sad.
I'm even more afraid that I can't help but slander Yu Xin in front of Sister Xue, making Sister Xue disgusted!
Xue Baobao exhaled and smiled bitterly, "Fortunately, you're here."
Otherwise, she is a fish on the chopping board, and Yu Xin has just escaped from danger, and she has to go back to save her.
In the moonlight, the corners of the treasure tower's tense lips were quietly curled up again because of the "little" lie.
My sister praised him!
Xue Baobao sighed silently, "My cousin brought ten guards from the Xue family, as well as more than thirty dart masters of the dart game, and more than a dozen soldiers of the Royal Forest Army, all of whom are dead-"
The movement of the treasure building riding the horse paused, exhaled, and lowered the voice to the softest, "It's the greed of people's hearts, and it has nothing to do with you."
Don't worry, I will recite the Sutra of Past Lives for them, and they will soon enter reincarnation."
Xue Baobao smiled bitterly and didn't say anything more.
Bao Yu pursed his lips, although he was uncomfortable, he still adjusted his posture quietly, and tried to make his arms closer to Xue Baobao as naturally as possible.
As my sister said, he has a sandalwood fragrance that has accumulated over the years, which makes people feel peaceful, so he should get closer.
Why did those damned sins make his sister sad?
Sooner or later, he's going to find the culprit and throw him into snake mint to raise a foot of the sky!