Kong You glanced at the body of the man in black at his feet, and then looked up at the Huaqiong Tower in flames.
When Zhou Jun finally landed safely on the ground, Kong You stepped forward, glanced at Xie Qin first, and then said: "The master's family has been laying out the plan for many years, and now it is time to close the net... I have traveled a long way to Chang'an, and I should act as I should
It is better to be cautious, it is not a wise move to put yourself in danger today."
Zhou Jun glanced at Song Ruo'e and Xie Qin, who were behind him, and said with a smile: "I'm afraid Bohong knows. Since I received the letter, in order to avoid disturbing the situation, I only brought 300 soldiers with me, and we traveled day and night... to do what I wanted to do.
, this is just taking a risk, and it’s no worse than what happened to Hua Qionglou.”
Hearing this, Kong You shook his head helplessly.
Song Ruo'e looked at Zhou Jun and asked impatiently: "I heard that Erlang has been staying in Liangzhou, why did he suddenly come to Chang'an?"
Zhou Jun looked at the disgraced Song Ruo'e, first wiped her face with his sleeve, and then said: "If I said that I had expected the defeat of Tongguan and the chaos in Chang'an, would you believe it?"
Song Ruo'e didn't think about it, grabbed Zhou Jun's sleeve, nodded directly and replied: "I believe it. I believe whatever Erlang says."
At this time, Xie Qin had slowly recovered from the shock just now.
She walked to Zhou Jun's side and said softly: "Your Majesty may have to leave Chang'an tonight."
Zhou Jun asked deliberately: "Your Majesty leaves the city, where are you going?"
Xie Qin: "This morning, there was an edict in the palace, and your majesty went out to the city tonight. Apart from the prince, he was probably the only one with the Yang family. The Yang family was prosperous in Shu, and Yang Guozhong also served as the military envoy to Jiannan.
Judging from this, Your Majesty must have gone to Shu."
Zhou Jun nodded slightly, turned to Kong You and said, "Where is my family in Chang'an City? Have they been settled?"
Kong You cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Master, everything has been settled properly."
Zhou Jun pointed at Jie Qin and Song Ruo'e and said, "Send some people to send them to the princess."
Kong You raised his hand and said yes.
Song Ruo'e tugged on Zhou Jun's sleeve and asked anxiously: "Won't Erlang come with us?"
Zhou Jun: "Besides you, there is another person staying in Bachuan Villa. I must go and see him."
Song Ruo'e: "Another person...?"
Jie Qin pulled Song Ruo'e away without leaving any trace, indicating that the latter didn't need to say anything more.
Kong You reminded Zhou Jun at this time: "Master, if you want to achieve something, you only have one chance. If you miss it, you will never get it again."
Zhou Jun: "I know... Bo Hong, bring a team of elite soldiers and follow His Majesty's motorcade quickly, but be careful not to be discovered."
Kong You agreed.
After Zhou Jun arranged everything, he said: "Okay, let's set off as soon as possible."
Taking Sun Aying and a group of soldiers with him, Zhou Jun rode quickly through the market.
When we arrived at Bachuan Villa, there was no sound around, and debris was scattered everywhere. Compared with the liveliness and prosperity of the past, the current scene was completely opposite.
After tying the horse in the outer garden, Zhou Jun asked Sun Aying and others to wait where they were before he followed the corridor and entered the central garden.
Still vaguely familiar with the path and the lush flower field, Zhou Jun walked to the door of a small courtyard and knocked lightly on the door.
An old servant girl heard the noise and walked out of the wing. The moment she saw Zhou Jun, she couldn't help but open her eyes wide. She was excited for a long time before shouting: "Zhou Jun is here!"
Not long after he finished speaking, a voice came from the side room: "Are you really Mr. Zhou?"
Zhou Jun looked at Po Ping, smiled slightly, and then stepped into the side room.
Pang Zhonghe was sitting in a wheelchair with the music score beside him. The moment he saw Zhou Jun, his originally cloudy eyes seemed to light up.
Zhou Jun walked up to him, bowed and saluted, and called Pang Gong again.
By the candlelight, Zhou Jun looked at the old man in front of him.
We haven't seen him for a long time. Pang Zhonghe has aged a lot. His face has age spots and his body is far less strong than before.
The only thing that pleased Zhou Jun was that Pang Zhonghe must have lived a comfortable life these years, and his expression was full of calmness and joy.
Pang Zhonghe looked at Zhou Jun and said with a smile: "Sit down quickly."
Zhou Jun sat down as he was told, and just as he was about to speak, Pang Zhonghe said directly: "Does Erlang want to persuade me to leave?"
Zhou Jun was stunned for a moment, then asked: "Does Mr. Pang know what is happening outside?"
Pang Zhonghe: "Tongguan was lost and the bandit army was approaching. The saint pretended to be the imperial commander to fight in person, but in fact he had already escaped from the city."
Zhou Jun was a little surprised that Pang Zhonghe knew this without leaving home.
Pang Zhonghe looked at Zhou Jun's expression and said with a smile: "Our family has served in the palace for so long, and we still know the saint's temper. If it were during the Kaiyuan period, the saint might really be able to lead the expedition in person, but now...
…I had already guessed everything when the princess ordered everyone to leave Chang'an."
Zhou Jun let out a long sigh and said to Pang Zhonghe: "Pang Gong, the building is about to collapse, why do you need to stay? Why don't you leave here with me instead of watching the rebels enter the city."
Pang Zhonghe smiled: "Our family has lived for so long, and if we talk about the happiest days, it was after meeting Erlang... Especially when Xiaoer was born, and being able to watch him grow up slowly, our family really felt like they were three lives apart.
The blessings gained through cultivation in three lifetimes.”
When Zhou Jun heard this, he felt bitter in his heart and couldn't help but persuade him: "As long as Pang Gong likes it, you can stay with Xiao'er from now on..."
Pang Zhonghe waved his hand: "Erlang, this Bachuan Garden and Chang'an are not only a residence or a city for our family, they are also my destination. Leave here and live in other places.
Our family may be able to live a good life, but there will always be an emptiness left in our hearts."
Zhou Jun showed helplessness on his face, but he vaguely understood in his heart that although Pang Gong was talking about Bieyuan and Chang'an, in fact, he was actually referring to the Tang Dynasty.
Pang Zhonghe: "I remember when I first met Erlang, you were just a new teeth dentist. At that time, our family just thought that this child was very smart and would definitely become a great talent in the future. But Erlang came step by step.
Our family has discovered that we have underestimated you time and time again. Erlang's ambition does not lie within the courtyard walls, let alone the city, but in the common people and the prosperous world."
Pang Zhonghe paused for a moment, looked at Zhou Jun, and said slowly with a smile: "Our family is old and faltering, and we can no longer keep up with Erlang. The journey is over here, but Erlang still has a long way to go.
The journey has not yet been completed. If Erlang realizes his ambition one day, don't forget to tell our family during the family ceremony..."
Zhou Jun lowered his head, choked slightly on his words, and responded softly.
Pang Zhonghe looked at Zhou Jun, smiled and said, "Go."
Zhou Jun stood up, bowed to Pang Zhonghe, and then strode out of the room.
Po Ping waited outside the door with a smile, handed a bag to Zhou Jun, and said: "These are the bottoms and shirts that I sewed in a hurry. Don't be dissatisfied, Erlang, take them with you and wear them on the road."
Zhou Jun took the luggage and looked at Ping Po, but stopped talking.
Ping Po: "Don't try to persuade me, Erlang. It's my blessing to be by Pang Gong's side for the rest of my life."
Zhou Jun nodded slightly, bowed his hands to Po Ping in ceremony, then left the Zhongyuan and returned to the gate.
After getting on his horse, Zhou Jun took one last look at Bachuan Villa.
It was empty and dark, with only two old men leaning against each other, lighting up the last light in the courtyard.
Sun Aying turned his head to look at Zhou Jun and asked, "Master, where are you going next?"
Zhou Jun took the reins of the horse, lightly kicked the horse's belly with his legs, and whispered: "Maweipo."