After breakfast, Hu Xiaotian and Huo Shengnan cleaned up the dishes and food boxes and put them back to their original places. They tidied up the hut where they had lived, then closed the door and led Xiao Hui away quietly. In fact, Hu Xiaotian still had some feelings in his heart. I want to ask Master Yuanmu face to face, but since he doesn’t want to meet me, I certainly can’t force myself. ︾乐︾文︾小︾说 | You must know that the more worldly masters you are, the weirder your temper and personality are. Some things It's better not to force yourself.
Lingyin Temple can be said to be the turning point on their journey. Compared with the gloom and gloom when they left, the mood of the two of them had become sunny and joyful. Although the one on horseback became Huo Shengnan and the one on foot became Hu Xiaotian, but There is a sense of rebirth in their hearts. Hu Xiaotian is in high spirits because he has regained his freedom, but Huo Shengnan has also swept away the gloom in his heart because of this experience. She has been framed and left home. Put it behind you, what can you do no matter how bad you are? How could you know that your life would not be more exciting after leaving Dayong? With Hu Xiaotian, a living treasure, by your side, every day seems to be different from the past.
The two of them left Grizzly Bear Valley and took Shaoyuan. Because Huo Shengnan's human skin mask had been destroyed and Hu Xiaotian had no extra ones to use, Huo Shengnan had to dress up in men's clothing. After all, they were still in the territory of Dayong, and Huo Shengnan's sea traps were everywhere. Official document, the two of them did not dare to be too ostentatious, and decided to give up their original plan of adjusting and resting in Shaoyuan for a while, bypassing Shaoyuan and heading east, via Dongliang County, where they took a boat down the Yongjiang River. Wuxing County.
There was no danger on this journey. There was neither a search by Dayong's army nor an obstruction from the Sword Palace. The two people's luck began to improve after Lingyin Temple. Hu Xiaotian deliberately slowed down his marching speed. In order for Huo Shengnan to recover. When they came to Dongliang County, both of them had fully recovered from their injuries. Although they still bickered with each other along the way, they were by no means incompatible with each other. Later, they became more and more at odds with each other. It means flirting.
The two reached a merchant ship from Dakang at Xiasha Port in the south of Dongliang County. They took the merchant ship south along the river and arrived at Wuxing County at noon tomorrow, which is under the jurisdiction of Dakang.
Hu Xiaotian stored the horses in the stable in the bottom cabin, then walked up to the deck and saw Huo Shengnan leaning on the railing alone and staring in the direction of due north. The two countries of Dayong and Dakang are bounded by the Yongjiang River, and the ship has left the center of the Yongjiang River when it passes by. It's Dayong. Although Huo Shengnan is no longer as sad as he was a few days ago, when it's time to leave, he will inevitably feel melancholy in his heart. After this separation, I don't know when I can return to the land of Dayong.
Hu Xiaotian came to her side and smiled: "Are you homesick?"
Huo Shengnan sighed quietly and said: "I have been homeless for a long time, but I suddenly had some feelings. This is still Dayong, and in a while we will be in Dakang."
Hu Xiaotian narrowed his eyes and looked at Dongliang County Road not far away: "Actually, this is already Dakang's territory?"
Huo Shengnan said in shock: "What?"
Before Hu Xiaotian arrived, Emperor Xue Shengkang of Dayong specially summoned him to the palace and gave a large gift to Dakang, returning Dongliang County to Dakang as his apology for the death of Princess Anping.
Huo Shengnan frowned. Unexpectedly, His Majesty was willing to give away Dongliang County, which he had just sacrificed the lives of countless soldiers. This Dongliang County is one of the fortresses along the Yong River. Giving it to Dakang is not equivalent to giving away the gateway to his own country.
Opened up to the other party? But when Huo Shengnan thought about it carefully, it was not that simple. With Xue Shengkang's wisdom, he would never do such a stupid thing, there must be his intention in this.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I have to say that your Majesty has a good plan."
Huo Shengnan smiled and said: "I don't understand what you are saying. It seems that you are still a little dissatisfied with him?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "On the surface, I gave a city to Dakang, but in fact it was a secret move. If my emperor takes over this city, do you think he will send troops to garrison it?"
Huo Shengnan said: "Which city does not have a defender? Of course we will send troops to take over."
Hu Xiaotian said: "Dakang is nominally taking over. But a lonely city is left on the north bank of the Yongjiang River. Emperor Dayong can take it back whenever he wants. It would be fine if my Majesty can see through his intentions. If he takes it seriously.
I thought I was getting a bargain by increasing the defense in Dongliang County, but I am sure that the meat buns will never come back."
Huo Shengnan had actually noticed Xue Shengkang's intention a long time ago, but he just couldn't say it out loud. After listening to Hu Xiaotian's succinct analysis, he couldn't help but sigh and said: "It seems that your Majesty's thoughts have been completely figured out by you. This Dongliang County is very likely to be a liar."
Baozi beats the dog and there is no return.”
The two looked at each other and couldn't help laughing together.
At this time, many people boarded the merchant ship. Among them, there was a man and woman who were quite eye-catching. Both of them looked very noble in their clothes. The man was handsome and tall, and the woman was charming and handsome. They were indeed a beautiful couple, but the woman
She still showed a little fear, and after boarding the deck, she kept looking back. The man put his arm around her waist and whispered a few words to her.
Hu Xiaotian had a sharp ear and eyesight, and immediately heard what the man said, don't be afraid, they would never be able to catch up after the boat left. He felt a little strange in his heart, and followed the woman's figure with his eyes, and saw that the man had taken a ingot.
He threw the gold to the captain, who immediately bowed his head and led him to the first-class cabin.
When Huo Shengnan saw Hu Xiaotian staring at the woman's back, he glared at him and said, "You're a lecher!"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, "Are you jealous?"
Huo Shengnan said: "It's just you? Haha!"
Hu Xiaotian said: "I am much better than that pretty boy!"
The merchant ship finally weighed anchor, and the deck was filled with people waving goodbye. Although they were walking together, Hu Xiaotian and Huo Shengnan had completely different moods. One of them was returning to his hometown, and the other was leaving home. Hu Xiaotian knew that it was better to let Huo Shengnan rest at this moment.
Once it was quiet, he stopped disturbing her and searched everywhere. After looking for a while, he couldn't find the young man and woman just now.
The merchant ship was sailing far away. After leaving the dock, most people returned to their cabins. There were also a few people who were still watching the scenery on the deck. They couldn't help chatting about the situation in the world. One person's voice caught Hu Xiaotian's attention. The speaker was a man.
A middle-aged Confucian scholar, he waved a folding fan and shook his head and said: "I heard that the emperor of Dakang went crazy. Have you heard about it? Now the eldest prince is in charge of the government, and Queen Jian listens behind the curtain."
Hu Xiaotian couldn't help but chuckle to himself, it was already Old Huang Li's business, but this Confucian scholar still took it as news and preached it everywhere.
However, the words of the middle-aged Confucian scholar attracted a group of people to marvel. Today is far from the information age, and what happened in Kangdu a month ago is already news here. A group of people discussed it non-stop, then
The captain came over and said, "You should not talk about state affairs, so as not to get into trouble."
The crowd said: "Don't be afraid here. The center of Yongjiang River is neither Dayong nor Dakang. No one can control us." A group of Confucian scholars laughed.
The boat owner shook his head and didn't bother to pay attention to the idle chatter of these scholars. At this moment, a man in ragged clothes was lying on the side of the boat and said with a smile: "Bai Wuyi is a scholar. He has been talking for a long time and is just talking nonsense."
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When the scholars heard him talking like this, they were all filled with indignation. They all surrounded the man and said, "I'm waiting here to talk, but you are eavesdropping. You just eavesdropped and still spoke harshly to others. Why is this?"
The man had big ears, a purple face, slightly red hair and beard, and a fierce look. He looked at the scholars coldly and said, "Have you heard that the recent Emperor Kangdu
Another change has occurred in the city."
A group of scholars laughed and said: "What's the change? It's been changing, but Ji Feihua is still the master." It seems that Ji Feihua's name has been spread all over the world.
The man shook his head and said: "Let's just say that you guys, apart from studying hard, you heard some old news from somewhere and spread it as big news. Ji Feihua committed suicide after trying to murder the emperor. Now,
His body was hung outside the Meridian Gate with his head displayed to the public."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this, and Hu Xiaotian was especially shocked. However, he immediately denied the man's words in his heart. How could it be possible? Ji Feihua's martial arts has reached the advanced level and has always firmly controlled the power of the Dakang royal family. What's more?
He also has the Imperial City's 100,000 Yulin Army as his backing. He has a deep scheming mind and extraordinary wisdom. Who can defeat him?
The group of scholars also had the same idea. The Confucian scholar who spoke first said: "It's just grandstanding, deliberately releasing some false news to attract everyone's attention. Who is Ji Feihua? He is the biggest celebrity in front of the emperor today, how could he possibly assassinate him?"
emperor?"
A group of scholars nodded and said, "It's just nonsense. The rumors should be made up to be more realistic."
They didn't believe what the man said at all.
The man didn't bother to argue with the group of scholars and continued to turn around and look at the scenery on the river.
However, Hu Xiaotian was aroused by what he said just now. He walked over to the man and said, "Brother, did you just say that Ji Feihua is dead?"
The man glanced at him and said unfriendly: "Am I familiar with you?"
Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "We are all brothers in the four seas!"
The man sneered and said: "I don't have brothers like you. I'm young and don't learn well. I kidnap women from good families, so be careful. There will be retribution."
Hu Xiaotian was slightly startled. The man glanced at Huo Shengnan in the distance. He had obviously figured out that Huo Shengnan was a woman disguised as a man.
Hu Xiaozhen couldn't laugh or cry. She didn't expect to be regarded as a trapper who abducted a decent woman and ran away with her. The man didn't want to say anything more to him, so he turned around and walked towards the bottom of the cabin.
The bottom cabins were populated by ordinary people, and the really wealthy benefactors were all accommodated in the six first-class cabins on the ship.
Hu Xiaotian was not short of gold, so he naturally chose a cabin with the best conditions. Seeing that the weather began to become gloomy again, he took out his jade brave and deduced that a storm was coming, so he called Huo Shengnan and the two back to the cabin.
