Seeing Jia Nanfeng and Ning Kai chasing them out of the palace, Gao Shou, who was slightly relieved, looked at the roof that was beaten to tatters by Yuan Xi, and smacked hard, fuck it!

Gao Shou is now in his forties and has been the commander of the royal guard for five years.

He was born in a poor family, and his father and mother were just honest farmers.

Gao Shou has been taller than children of the same age since he was a child, and when he plays with his friends, he has always been the one who takes the lead.

Since he was a child, he has loved this feeling of taking the lead.

As he grew older, there were fewer and fewer partners who played with him, and one by one they all picked up the hoe with his father and mother, and began to learn to shoulder the responsibility of being a member of the family with his immature shoulders.

But Gao Shou didn't like this, he didn't want to be his own father, and then his son, and then become him again.

But he just didn't like it.

Because they are old in the Gao family, they have been farming for generations.

His father and mother are very fond of him, but this kind of pampering, in this home with little surplus food, is at most to give him an extra bite of the only good food in the family.

Lao Gao's family name is Gao, except for his high guard, there has never been a tall person on his ancestors.

At least that's what everyone in Zhuangzi says.

Gao Shou's father is about the same height as his mother.

Fortunately, Gao Shou looks like his father.

When he was young, his mother often liked to say to the neighbors that looking at our family's sea pillars, there will definitely be a future in the future.

The sea pillar is the nickname of Takamori.

And the name "Shou" was begged for by his father from the patriarch.

Gao Shou's father didn't know what the name meant, and he was embarrassed to ask the patriarch, so he took the patriarch's written words and went home.

The people on the Zhuangzi, except for the patriarch's family, others also know their own names.

Hearing what Gao's mother said, the women who sat under the tree together and took the soles of their shoes smiled, who didn't see that their babies were promising.

A woman pinched the needle and rubbed it twice on the side of her hair, stopped what she was doing, looked at Gao's mother and said with a smile, that is, if you have any chance, you can still go out of our Zhuangzi? Who will not have to take turns to farm with hoes in the future? I think your Haizhu baby is too wild, and it may not be a good crop in the future.

Someone took over the conversation, to say that this Haizhu baby is indeed tall and big, more than half a head taller than my cow baby, and they all grew up eating rice in this field, why is your old Gao's rice so supportive?

Gao's mother looked at her son who was running around with a group of children, and her eyes were full of happiness.

When Gao Shou was sixteen or seventeen years old, he was dragged into forced labor because of his strong body, and it didn't work to let his mother cry.

There are only two men in the family, and if Gao Shou can't go, he has to go to his father.

Gao Shou, who was not good at planting the land, volunteered, regardless of the mother who cried into tears, and left Zhuangzi.

It may really be that he came to operate, and the army needed to replenish the strong men, and select people from their batch of conscriptions, and Gao Shou entered the army so easily.

After more than 20 years of hard work, he relied on his own hard work and luck to finally become the commander of the palace's guards.

In a peaceful and prosperous era, it is not difficult to be the commander of the royal palace.

Gao Shou's parents had already been taken by him to Ziyang City to enjoy the blessings.

Before leaving, the old woman's mother pretended not to see the envious gaze under the big tree, chattering, there was nothing good to go to the city.

But the smile between the eyebrows and eyes can't be hidden.

When her son was arrested and sent to work as a conscription, she didn't hear a lot of cool words.

What's the use of being so big? Aren't you going to be caught and used as a coolie?

With such a lot of strength, it is better to have a few more, so as to save the lack of labor at home.

What's more, she said that her man was no longer good.

Ladies and men can't do it, you know a fart!

Gao's mother really wants to tell them that the old lady's son is promising, and the old lady's man is also powerful.

But she didn't say anything.

Now she is the general's mother, and she has nothing to say to this group of country women.

See, the patriarch has come to personally send my man.

The patriarch did hold Gao Shou's father's hand there, and chanted vigorously, when I named it back then, I knew that our Haizhu would definitely have a future, and it was the one who could achieve great things.

Father Gao just grinned.

Gao's mother looked displeased when she heard it, our Haizhu is the leader of the guards, don't talk nonsense if you don't understand, besides, Haizhu baby is also what you can call?

After entering Ziyang City, the second elder was pleasantly surprised to find that his son had given birth to a white and pure fat grandson.

The daughter-in-law is also very polite, always calling "father-in-law" and "mother-in-law".

It's a pity that the dialogue between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, in addition to these titles, is no more than three and a half sentences.

Gao Shou felt that his life was already quite perfect, not to mention that he had just taken on a concubine half a month ago.

This was not taken by him, but brought by the patriarch when he returned to his hometown to worship his ancestors during the Qingming Festival.

The girl is the niece of the patriarch's daughter-in-law's mother's family, she is twenty-eight years old, and she looks very smart, Gao Shou feels that the old Gao family is soaring, and it is not enough to have a son, so he brought this girl back.

With one hand on his waist and the other on the hilt of his sword, Gao Shou frowned.

Why do you carry it so much?

No one dared to come in and commit murder for decades, how could such a thing happen when he was the commander?

Lao Tzu, who is this recruiting, who is provoking?

When Jia Nanfeng and Ning Kai came to the palace, Gao Shou was still a little dissatisfied in his heart, feeling that the king of Shu couldn't trust him, nor could he trust his brothers.

After today's incident, Gao Shou shook his head and sighed secretly, no wonder the king would invite Mr. Jia into the mansion, these people in the rivers and lakes are indeed very difficult.

Look at the kid who escaped, he is only seventeen or eighteen years old, why is he so powerful?

Gao Shou only knew that there was an assassin in the palace, and he didn't know what this assassin had done.

Ye Bei paced small steps through a group of people with knives and guns, and finally saw Gao Shou with a sad face, stepped forward quickly, and called out loudly: "Commander Gao, has the assassin been caught?"

In fact, seeing this situation, Ye Bei had also guessed that Yuan Xi should have escaped from the palace.

He didn't think much about it, knowing that Yuan Xi was still alive, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

When Gao Shou saw that it was a little eunuch, he said angrily: "Don't you have long eyes? If someone catches it, won't I tie it up?"

Ye Bei had long been accustomed to Gao Shou's tone of speech, and he didn't care in his heart, so he waved at him and said in a low voice: "Commander Gao, the king was secretly injured by the assassin, and now he is still unconscious, it was His Royal Highness who called me to ask the general, have you ever arrested the culprit." ”

Gao Shou's eyes were dark, and the person suddenly fell backwards, and the soldiers standing next to him hurriedly stretched out their arms to hug him, and several people called out urgently.

was pinched, Gao Shou opened his eyes, pressed his hand on his chest and said to Ye Bei: "Gonggong Ye, with Mr. Jia and Mr. Ning here, can that person still succeed?"

Without waiting for Ye Bei to answer, he said to himself: "No wonder I laid a net to let him run, it turned out to be a first-class master." ”

Covering his chest, he coughed violently, and then said to Ye Bei: "I'm ashamed to say that the general also stepped forward and fought with the thief for several rounds, but it was not my forte to fight alone, and I was hit in the chest by him with a palm, and it is still a little difficult to breathe." ”

Ye Bei glanced at Gao Shou strangely, he didn't believe that this Gao Commander could make a few moves in Yuan Xi's hands.

What was a slap, and he opened his eyes and said nonsense, if he Gao Shouzhen received a slap from Yuan Xi, he was afraid that he would have gone to see Lord Yama at this moment.

At that time, Yuan Xi was out of the hall, but Ye Bei could see it clearly.

Ye Bei couldn't help but ask, "Commander Gao, since the thief has run away, why don't you hurry up and chase after him?"

Gao Shou glanced at Ye Bei, and when he thought that he was sent by His Second Highness, he changed his face again, and said with a wry smile: "Chasing, how to chase? Do you know how high the courtyard wall of our palace is, people jump casually, and they turn over, and when General Ben leads people out of the gate, it has long been gone, how can you chase it?"

Gao Shou thought that the assassin would run away, he went to get a penalty, and it was a big deal to send more people to guard the mansion in the future, after all, even Mr. Jia couldn't catch the person, what could he do?

The overwhelming arrows failed to shoot him, such a character is not something he can grasp.

Knowing that the King of Shu was injured, Gao Shou didn't pretend to faint.

This is not something that can be done by admitting punishment, not to mention losing one's official position and demotion, if you don't do it, you will lose your head.

Thinking of this, Gao Shou hurriedly said: "Seeing that the thief escaped, I have asked Mr. Jia and Mr. Ning to chase after them, they are all martial arts masters, much more powerful than us ordinary people, in addition, I have sent someone to inform the city guards that they must guard the city gate." ”

Hearing Gao Shou mention that Jia Nanfeng and Ning Kai went to chase Yuan Xi, Ye Bei was a little distracted, not just worried about Yuan Xi's safety.

Because he was very sure that it was Jia Nanfeng who shot the king.

So after Jia Nanfeng returns, what should he Ye Bei do?

A trace of remorse flashed in Ye Bei's heart.

It's your own impulse, even if you want to tell the truth, you should choose the right time.

If Lord Yuan died, what was the use of saying it himself or not?

"Grandpa Ye?"

Seeing that Ye Bei didn't talk, Gao Shou called softly.

Ye Bei came back to his senses, saluted Gao Shou and said, "Commander Gao, let's go together to report to His Second Highness!"

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In the palace of the king of Shu.

Fan Liye looked at Wei Tiangang and Lu Yiping, and there was some hesitation between his words, "Is it really the only way to do it?"

Lu Yiping smiled bitterly: "Second Highness, if you don't transfer the king's body to the ice cellar as soon as possible, I'm afraid you won't be able to survive the return of His Highness." ”

Princess Shu sighed, looked at Fan Liye and said, "Ye'er, General Lu is right, you should do what the two adults say." If your father's corpse rotted before his death, then he would really be sorry for your father's spirit in the sky. ”

Hearing what the concubine said, Fan Liye, who is still the head of the palace, nodded, took a deep breath and said, "Okay, then follow what the two adults said." ”

After speaking, he ordered Hou Mink Temple to arrange this matter.

At this time, Gao Shou had already hurried with Ye Bei to return to his life.

After hearing what Gao Shou said, Fan Liye was so angry that he slammed the teacup, got up and pointed at Gao Shou and scolded: "What are you all doing to eat? So many people plus two Qingyun Sect masters, can you still let him run away? Why did the palace raise such a bunch of waste as you?"

Gao Shou was promoted by Wei Tiangang.

Wei Tiangang's face moved slightly, and after thinking about it, he still opened his mouth, "Your Highness, you and I know Yuan Xi's ability, according to the old man, it's not that Gao Shou is unfavorable, but that Yuan Xi is too powerful, against such a master of the rivers and lakes, the people in our army may be able to keep him out by virtue of their numbers, but if you want to capture or shoot alive, it is still very difficult." ”

Listening to Wei Tiangang speak for himself, Gao Shou said in a loud voice: "Your Highness, this is indeed the case, I have laid a net of heaven and earth, hundreds of arrows shot at that person, and he was able to dodge it, didn't you see it, he just split two palms like that, and used the glazed tiles on the roof to block those arrows sparsely, and the roof of a room was broken with a hole. ”

After a burst of anger, Fan Liye also calmed down, there was this person kneeling in front of him, but the commander of the guards of the palace, in a few days, maybe he would become the person of the eldest brother Fan Jiangong.

In that case, what is he Fan Liye bothering to do?

drama, it's almost enough.

He snorted lightly and said, "Get up, my father is seriously injured, and I am also angry, Commander Gao should not take it to heart." ”

Gao Shou hurriedly said: "Your Highness has taught you that the last general will dare to hold a grudge. ”

After saying that, he got up and stood aside and waited.

Lu Yiping, who hadn't spoken for a long time, opened his mouth and muttered: "Your Highness, Wei Shuai, it is said that with the skills of Jia Nanfeng and Ning Kai, coupled with the guards of the palace, it is unlikely that Yuan Xi will be able to escape." ”

Wei Tiangang asked, "Could it be that Yuan Xi is clumsy?"

Lu Yiping shook his head and said: "Wei Shuai, let's not say that at Yuan Xi's age, a martial arts can really reach such a height, let's just say that when Yuan Xi came to the palace last time, Jia Nanfeng personally tested his skills, Jia Nanfeng said that Yuan Xi's skills are not as good as him." ”

Fan Liye looked at Lu Yiping and asked, "General Lu, what do you mean, something is wrong?"

An idea suddenly popped up in his mind, and he blurted out: "Could it be that Yuan Xi and Jia Nanfeng are doing a play together?"

When Wei Tiangang heard this, he also looked at Lu Yiping and said: "Yiping, you are from the Qingyun Sect, and Yuan Xi is from your Zhennan army, can you tell me, is there such a possibility that His Highness said?"

Hearing Wei Tiangang say that Yuan Xi was a person in Lu Yiping's army, Princess Shu, who had not spoken, looked up at Lu Yiping.

Not noticing Princess Shu's gaze, Lu Yiping pondered: "Your Highness's idea is also a possibility, but as far as I can see, this possibility is not very likely, according to my understanding of Yuan Xi, he did not know Qingyun Sect before. ”

"General Lu, but what if you were deceived by him before? Anyway, from the current point of view, I don't believe anyone in this world. ”

Fan Liye interrupted Lu Yiping's words and said directly.

Lu Yiping glanced at Fan Liye and did not continue.

Fan Liye is right, in this situation, anything may happen.

Gao Shou seemed to hear a little eyebrows, feeling that this assassin was not a thief who suddenly appeared, but a person in the army, thinking of this, he felt a lot less apprehension in his heart.

The thieves didn't let them in by themselves, and if this could also rely on their palace guards, it would be impossible to say.

When His Highness returned, he knew what to say.

Wei Tiangang glanced at Gao Shou and said lightly: "Commander Gao, there is nothing for you here, you go and continue to patrol, remember to add more manpower, so as not to have any more thieves break in." ”

Gao Shou arched his hand and turned to leave.

He's not fit to be here.

Before going out, Gao Shou quietly glanced into the house, and saw the "sleeping" king in a daze.

After Gao Shou left, Wei Tiangang looked at Lu Yiping and said: "Yiping, what the Second Highness said is not aimed at you, the most passive at the moment is us, although Jia Nanfeng and Ning Kai chased out of the palace, but in the palace, neither of them could take Yuan Xi, even if they chased him out, they would definitely return in vain." ”

Fan Liye turned his head to look at Wei Tiangang and asked, "Wei Shuai, why don't we send heavy troops to search the whole city?"

Wei Tiangang thought for a while and said: "Since Gao Shou has notified the city guards, the search outside should have begun, but even if we conduct a city-wide search, in the face of a master like Yuan Xi, it will be useless, and it will make a lot of noise, and the whole city will know it, in my opinion, everything will be as usual!"

Fan Liye frowned and said, "Did you just let him run away like this?"

Wei Tiangang sighed and said, "Your Highness, this can only be the case for now, but even if he runs away on Yuan Xi, Jia Nanfeng and Ning Kaike will still return to the palace." ”

Fan Liye looked at Wei Tiangang and said suspiciously: "What does Wei Shuai mean ~ arrest the two of them?"

Wei Tiangang also frowned, then looked at Lu Yiping and said, "Yiping, your martial arts are stronger than my old man, what do you think?"

Lu Yiping thought for a while and said: "Your Highness, Wei Shuai, let's wait and see, if Jia Nanfeng and Ning Kai have a problem, we shouldn't startle the snake, otherwise the two of them will be forced to rush and fight in the palace, and the consequences will be unimaginable." ”

Wei Tiangang nodded and said, "What's more, if we catch the wrong person, the relationship between Qingyun Sect and our royal mansion will not be so good-looking in the future." ”

Fan Liye rubbed his forehead and sighed.

Three days later, the throne of the King of Shu is the eldest brother, what kind of god is he still bothering here, with this time, it is better to think about himself.

At this time, Wei Tiangang looked at Lu Yiping and said, "Yiping, if Yuan Xi leaves Ziyang City, will he return to Pingnan City directly?"

Lu Yiping stood up in shock and said, "I forgot about this stubble, without further ado, I have to hurry back to Pingnan City." ”

Wei Tiangang waved his hand and said: "Yiping, don't worry, Yuan Xi's martial arts are strong, but he alone can do what he can do with your city." ”

Lu Yiping sighed and said, "He can't do anything about Pingnan City, but he can take action against my family!"

Although he said so, Lu Yiping actually wanted to go back earlier, if Yuan Xi was wronged, he would definitely wait for him in Pingnan City.

He believed in Yuan Xi.

Trust your own judgment as well.

Hearing Lu Yiping say this, Fan Liye was also so shocked that he stood up and looked at Lu Yiping and said, "Uncle Lu, isn't it very dangerous to pass on Sister Guan?"

At this time, Ye Bei knocked on the door outside and said, "Your Highness, Mr. Jia and Mr. Ning are back!"

The three of them glanced at each other, Fan Liye got up and said to Princess Shu who was sitting on the side: "Mother, you should go to the bed of your father and take shelter for a while, in case something happens." ”

Princess Shu nodded, got up and walked to the house, came to the bed of King Shu, sat down gently, looked at the pillow person, and sighed.

In this palace, in addition to her princess, the king of Shu also has two side concubines.

At this point, she has no complaints, if she has complaints, she is afraid that the position of princess will not be able to sit steadily.

As a woman behind the king, how can she have the idea of possessing the king alone?

Moreover, in addition to her own two sons, the other two side concubines did not give birth to any children.

It's the king of Shu who doesn't want to.

Princess Shu knew that there was musk in the rooms of the two side concubines.

The door opened, and seeing Jia Nanfeng and Ning Kai walking in, Fan Liye and the three of them stood up together and looked at the two.

Among them, Lu Yiping and Wei Tiangang are secretly wary of Jia Nanfeng and Ning Kai.

Fan Liye hurriedly asked, "Mr. Jia, what about Yuan Xi?"

Jia Nanfeng showed regret on his face, and hugged Fan Liye and said, "Your Highness, I was incompetent and let him run away?"

Fan Liye glanced at Wei Tiangang without leaving a trace, and sure enough.

With a look of surprise on his face, Fan Liye said: "What? Yuan Xi ran away? With Mr. Jia's profound skills, and Ning Kai by his side, how could he let him run?"

Jia Nanfeng coughed lightly, rubbed his chest and said: "Your Highness doesn't know, when I was in the main hall, I saw that Yuan Xi was about to make a move, and I hurriedly waved my sleeves to block it, but unfortunately it was still a failure, and I failed to stop the cloud, and then that Yuan Xi popped out again, right in my chest, I hurriedly took the son, but I still suffered some internal injuries, resulting in qi and blood not being smooth. ”

Speaking of this, he knelt down on one knee and said: "Your Highness, it is Jia Nanfeng who is not good for escorting, and please punish Your Highness!"

Ning Kai also knelt down.

On the way back, Jia Nanfeng analyzed the powerful relationship with Ning Kai, his plan seemed to be perfect, but in fact there were many loopholes, but now everyone's eyes were focused on Yuan Xi, as long as Yuan Xi was not captured alive, they would be safe.

If Yuan Xi dies, there is no proof of death, the best result.

It's just that after seeing Ye Bei outside the door, Jia Nanfeng was slightly shocked in his heart, and when he made a move, the person guarding the opposite door seemed to be this little eunuch.

As everyone knows, after seeing Jia Nanfeng return, Ye Bei's heart was even more nervous.

Jia Nanfeng wasn't sure if this little eunuch was talking nonsense, before entering the door, he was ready to die and the net was broken, anyway, with him and Ning Kai, in this palace, he could still get out of the palace.

But that's the worst-case scenario.

Fortunately, after entering the door, His Royal Highness the Prince had no doubts about him, and he didn't see anything even if the little eunuch thought about it.

Although Jia Nanfeng said that he had practiced hidden weapons, if he wanted to kill the King of Shu with one blow, in addition to the strength, he also had to find the angle, although the movements in his hands were fast, but the amplitude was clearly seen by Ye Bei.

Fan Liye picked up Jia Nanfeng, his eyes were slightly red, and said: "Mr. Jia, it happened suddenly, it was not your fault, so what happened later? Where did Yuan Xi flee?"

Jia Nanfeng stood up, arched his hand to Fan Liye and said: "Originally, in the palace, with the assistance of the high commander, I had a plan with Kai'er to capture him, so that His Royal Highness knew who assigned this Yuan Xi, but this son has profound skills, coupled with his fast body, he actually escaped from the net laid by the high commander, and I and Kai'er hurriedly chased out of the palace." If it weren't for the injury, with the strength of my feet, I would definitely be able to catch up with Yuan Xi, and Ji'er was much worse than that Yuan Xi after all, and after chasing less than half a pillar of incense, I lost the trace of this son, but I'm sure that others are in this Ziyang City. ”

After Jia Nanfeng finished speaking, Ning Kai arched his hand and said, "Your Highness, if you don't send heavy troops to search the whole city, I will capture him." ”

Fan Liye glanced at Ning Kai and asked, "Can you beat him?"

Ning Kai was speechless for a while, originally wanted to find a chance for himself to lead the troops, but His Highness's words didn't seem to give him a chance.

If you don't give it, you won't give it, anyway, this palace won't be his Fan Liye.

Ning Kai made up his mind to follow the highness well.

Jia Nanfeng sighed and said, "Your Highness, the old man is not seriously injured, and when I breathe for an hour, I will go with Kai'er to catch this son." ”

Wei Tiangang looked at Jia Nanfeng and asked, "Mr. Jia, let me ask you, the city wall of our Ziyang City may be able to stop you?"

Jia Nanfeng shook his head and said: "With the height of the city wall of Ziyang City, don't say it's an old man, even a child can easily climb it." ”

After finishing speaking, he looked at Wei Tiangang and said, "Wei Shuai means ......"

Wei Tiangang nodded and said, "I'm afraid that Yuan Xi has escaped from the city." ”

At this time, Lu Yiping said: "Your Highness, Wei Shuai, I should leave the palace immediately and return to Pingnan City, just in case." ”

Wei Tiangang nodded and said, "It's okay, Yiping, remember, Pingnan City can't be messed up." ”

Lu Yiping arched his hand and said, "Don't worry, Wei Shuai, I know that the overall situation is important." ”

Fan Liye also said: "General Lu, take care, after the eldest brother returns, I will go to Pingnan City in person, this matter must be investigated, otherwise I will not be able to sleep well." ”

seemed to guess Fan Liye's thoughts, Lu Yiping glanced at him and nodded.

Jia Nanfeng said: "Yiping, this Yuan Xi when I kill the king in front of me, Uncle Shi, I have no face, I don't catch this son with my own hands, I am ashamed of the world, so let's go to Pingnan City with you, I must be able to capture this son with the strength of you and me." ”

Lu Yiping thought for a while and said, "Uncle Shi is really willing to go?"

Jia Nanfeng nodded, saluted Fan Liye and said, "I hope His Highness will agree." ”

Fan Liye couldn't wait for Jia Nanfeng to leave the palace, nodded and said, "Then it's hard for Mr. Jia." ”

At this time, Wei Tiangang said: "Since this is the case, then the old man will transfer more people to the palace to prevent Yuan Xi from killing the horse pistol." ”

After speaking, he looked at Ning Kai and said, "Ning Kai, after Mr. Jia leaves the palace, there will be you here." ”

Ning Kai hurriedly bowed and said: "Wei Shuai's words are serious, Ning Kai must do his best to protect the peace of the palace." ”

A quarter of an hour later, Lu Yiping and Jia Nanfeng quickly left Ziyang City.

According to Wei Tiangang's meaning, Yuan Xi, who left Ziyang City, could be safer than him who stayed in Ziyang City.

Therefore, the city gate of Ziyang City is still open as usual, and it is not even strictly investigated.

For a master like Yuan Xi, what can he do if he sees him at the city gate?

Gao Shou, who is not a master, sent a personal guard to deliver a letter at home.

He will not return home for a few days.

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After going around Ziyang City for a small half circle, seeing that there was no major movement in the city, Yuan Xi frowned, found a secluded alley, and jumped off the roof.

There is no doubt that Jia Nanfeng wants to take him as a blame.

There is nothing Yuan Xi can't understand about this, what he can't understand is how Jia Nanfeng can lead him into this trap step by step.

Obviously, his coming to the palace this time was already in Jia Nanfeng's plan.

Yuan Xi was a little worried about Lu Yiping.

He couldn't forget the last look in his eyes.

When he finally stopped being chased, he thought of Lu Guanju in his heart.

He wanted to return to Pingnan City as soon as possible, and tell Lu Guanju the truth before Lu Yiping went back.

Yuan Xi knew that only Lu Guanju could believe him.

Because he believed in her.

Paying attention to the movements around him, Yuan Xi walked towards the city gate.

There was a rush of horses' hooves.

Yuan Xi stopped next to a shop selling meat buns, asked for a few steamed buns, and glanced in the direction where the sound of horses' hooves came.

With his eyes shrinking, Yuan Xi took out a few pennies and handed it to the boss, grabbed a bun and put it in his mouth, held the bun in both hands, and walked slowly towards the front.

After walking more than a dozen zhang away, he turned left and walked in the direction where the two horses had left.

In this way, Yuan Xi ate steamed buns and swaggered out of Ziyang City.