Feeling confused for a while, he looked back at Xiao Zi, who was still following him silently. He saw the obvious fatigue on her face, and a trace of worry could not help but flash in her eyes.
After shaking the still heavy luggage on her shoulders, Xiao Zi came out with some silver. However, Ah Mei's plan came suddenly and she learned about it at the last minute. At that time, she only thought of taking it to her usual private room.
The money is about one or twelve taels of silver.
Although it was not enough to cover the expenses for the two of them to go to Beijing, it was enough for the two of them to find a better hotel to stay overnight.
But as soon as this thought came to him, he remembered that he was still on the run. If Zhao Changyuan learned that he and Xiao Zi were missing after waking up, he would definitely use all his strength to search for them.
It's okay if it's not sweet...
If he is still obsessed with tracking, what is the difference between the two of them and the escaped slaves here?
Thinking of such a scene, Gong Yueyue felt horrified and had to give up the idea. She reluctantly cheered up with Xiao Zi and walked on the deserted streets all night.
Even though the prosperity is far less than that of the Central Plains, in the end, no matter what, this place is still a main city. According to the strength of their feet, their shoes may be worn out and they will not be able to get out of here. The most terrible thing is that she is the second one.
No one knows the way. Even though she has lived here for a long time, Xiao Zi is only familiar with the surrounding areas of Zhao Mansion and only knows a few more road names than she does. She doesn't know how to get there.
Gong Yueyue had no choice but to ask pedestrians on the road how to get to the border on the grounds that she was a Xiongnu branch who had just arrived here to find relatives.
But although the lie was perfectly crafted, their facial features were much softer than those of the Huns. In addition, they were still girls, so if the other party had intentions, they would see through them at a glance.
Fortunately, the people they met along the way were all kind-hearted people, especially an uncle who had just chased back a stray goat. Seeing how pitiful the two frail teenagers were after traveling all night, he was kind-hearted.
He gave them a lift.
Even when they first got on the donkey cart, they were vaguely worried about whether the overly kind uncle had other plans. But along the way, he saw that their eyes were timid, as if they were afraid of strangers, and they did not talk to them.
They communicated more and even didn't take any money after sending them safely to the city gate, which convinced them that there was true love in the world. They gratefully asked their uncle's name and kept it in their hearts.
Stepping onto the East City Gate, which is the closest to the Central Plains, I didn't feel like I could see the moonlight when the clouds cleared, but I discovered something more serious -
Someone has been following them.
"Who are you and why are you blocking our way?" Forced to a blind corner, Gong Yueyue turned around helplessly and looked at the tight brick wall, looking at the extra ghostly figures.
Even though she had forced herself not to panic and take the road after noticing something strange, and deliberately went to the street with a wide view, it was just dawn and there were no pedestrians on the road. Even if she shouted loudly, no one would come to save them.
Knowing that this was going to be a disaster, he could only protect Xiao Zi as much as possible. Gong Yueyue was so nervous that her palms were sweating, but she glared at the people in front of her with unusual stubbornness.
If they could let Xiao Zi go, she would finally feel less regretful, but if they dared to hurt Xiao Zi... then she would take one of them away even if she risked her life.
The person who responded to her was a man in his thirties, with a gloomy face that showed the vicissitudes of life, and a scar as wide as a thumb on the end of his eyebrows: "No reason, I just want to take a step to talk to you."
I saw that the imposing man was still talking, and the companions behind him gathered around him.
It seemed that he had experienced this kind of scene a lot, and it seemed that all he had left was worry and some chills towards Xiao Zi, without any fear. Gong Yueyue held the luggage in her hands tightly and stared at them warily.
In the blink of an eye, the atmosphere of this damp alley, which is hardly illuminated by sunlight, became very subtle.
People on both sides, each with their own thoughts, looked at each other, completely in a deadlock.
...
On the deserted street with almost no one around, a steady sound of footsteps unexpectedly sounded, but it was a young man with a heroic appearance.
In this quiet morning with only the chirping of birds, he was in good spirits and neatly dressed. It seemed that he had been out for a long time. His dark hair was meticulously tied back and spread to his waist. He was the Xiongnu
The most standard hair, a brown mole in the corner of his eye, as if speaking, he is wearing a wild tunic of linen and fur, and his waist is tightly tied with a fiery red hemp rope, which outlines his almost perfect waist
, adding a bohemian feeling to him.
His not-so-pure black eyes sparkled like gold in the sunlight, but there was a naughty smile on his lips that was completely inconsistent with his handsome appearance. He kept playing with the fine mahogany sword hilt tied to his waist, striding like a star.
of walking forward.
After a moment, he disappeared at the entrance of the alley.
Why do I encounter so many things every time I meet this kid?
When he got closer and took a closer look, he realized that there were more people on the other side than he had just scanned. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, and the man shrugged with emotion and helplessness.
Hearing the movement, the two parties in a stalemate immediately looked towards the man at the same time.
When she saw the righteous figure that appeared in the alley, Gong Yueyue's panicked expression was full of hope for a moment, but gradually became confused again, as if she was thinking about who this person was?
Seeing her look like this, the man felt an inexplicable sense of joy in his heart and suddenly raised the corners of his mouth in an evil manner.
"What happened?" the man asked jokingly, but his eyes were pointed at the leader.
Suddenly disturbed, the group surrounding Gong Yueyue naturally turned their heads and glanced at the man who seemed very familiar to them.
Especially the leader, when he saw his malicious eyes on Gong Yueyue, he said lightly:
"This is a personal grudge between us and this guy. If you don't want to meddle in other people's business, you should leave quickly."
"oh?"
Looking at the man in the distance who was as cold as ice and with a look of keeping strangers away, the man unconsciously raised his eyebrows.
What a coincidence...
He just likes to meddle in other people's business...especially this kid's.
Her eyes unconsciously stuck to the petite figure in the distance again. The man's smiling eyes turned narrowly in a circle, looking at her evilly, as if he had already made up his mind.
.
The evil intention that appeared on the man's face for a moment was just a flash in the pan. In addition, the distance was so far and Gong Yueyue was surrounded by so many people. It was impossible to know what the serious-looking man in the distance was thinking.
What.
But...
Looking around at the people around him warily, Gong Yueyue was even more confused about what they were going to do. (To be continued)