Empress Mi Benji

Chapter 168 Come back again

The man dressed as a general bowed his head and bowed. Because the distance was too far, Zhuang Xun couldn't hear what was said, but the general guarding the pass looked serious and ordered the pass to be opened.

After a while, Zhuang Xun and the others were led out of the pass. Li Rusi, He Jung and others were in a daze all the way, looking at the wide open gate and walking away from the pass.

"Okay, the Nu family will send you here. Your Highness is going to Chengguo. Please disguise yourself first. After all, the southwest is the territory of King Qinghe. Remember to be extremely careful and continue to the northeast and enter the sphere of influence of the Li family."

Mrs. Jiang said goodbye, her eyes no longer parted from Yiyi, but became more determined and told Zhuang Xun what he should pay attention to.

There was no other way. It would be too difficult to send Zhuang Xun directly to leave from the eastern border. Moreover, Mrs. Jiang was also traveling on the eastern front this time. If her identity was exposed, it would be over.

That's why she took great pains to set up such a trap, bypassing the east and heading northeast in a romantic way of chasing blue geese.

Fortunately, Empress Dowager Jiang traveled secretly, and this chariot general was also recommended by Empress Dowager Jiang before. This route was also the one she thought of as the best way to avoid the sphere of influence of Zhao State and the sphere of King Qinghe of Cheng State.

Although Zhuang Xun was a little confused, he still nodded. It was different from the plan. There was no need to make a big detour, but there were more risks, just like what Mrs. Jiang said about King Qinghe.

But this has been settled, and we have successfully escaped from the Zhao Kingdom. We can't turn around and go back to implement plans with an unknown future. That would be a bit serious.

Unfortunately, the preparations King Bian Cheng had to make were in short supply. Zhuang Xun did not need to go to Yongzhou, and turned directly north to leave Zhao.

"Mrs. Jiang, won't you go back with us?"

After listening to Mrs. Jiang's explanation, Zhuang Xun immediately realized that something was wrong. How could Mrs. Jiang stay here?

Mrs. Jiang helped her escape. How could she explain why she stayed in Zhao? After all, she had followed him all the way and saw her dismissing the informants who followed her, so she reached the border safely.

"This is the country of the slave family. Where can the slave family go?" Mrs. Jiang or Lan Qiu smiled bitterly. Does escaping like this still conform to her so-called loyalty?
In Lan Qiu's understanding, by letting Zhuang Xun run away, she had already failed Empress Dowager Jiang's kindness in rescuing, raising and teaching her. If she ran away again, she would no longer be an adult, but a villain among villains. The generosity of others.

This is also the responsibility and obligation that she must shoulder. Since she allowed Zhuang Xun to leave against Queen Mother Jiang's wishes, she is ready to accept Madam Jiang's punishment.

"You can come to my country, I like you, and you can be my concubine, a noble concubine, and I can give you status and many things."

Zhuang Xun moved forward and hugged Lan Qiu, and said excitedly that Mrs. Jiang's appearance made him feel distressed, and he promised to give her a home.

"I know, but I am not the Mrs. Jiang you like. The Mrs. Jiang you like is not here."

Pushing Zhuang Xun, she left his arms and shook her head. The beautiful woman smiled gently. To be honest, in her opinion, Zhuang Xun liked Mrs. Jiang who had always helped him, not a fake like her. .

"I also know that you should leave with me. There will be no good results if you stay in the Zhao Kingdom. You are already regarded as a traitor by them. Come with me. You are no longer from the Zhao Kingdom. You are my wife and Xia The princess of the country.”

Zhuang Xun tried to grab Mrs. Jiang's hand. Zhuang Xun thought that what Lan Qiu said was not what Mrs. Jiang said. Mrs. Jiang was not here to say that her heart was not in her mind and her position was not in her. She was no longer the person she was before who could support him at will with money, talent, and food. Mrs. Jiang of the resource.

"That's impossible. You don't have to think too much. I'm already satisfied that I can rescue you. Next, it's my responsibility to bear the consequences. I accepted the task. That's it. Since I have such selfish motives , you shouldn’t accept this kind of task, it’s up to you, Your Highness.”

Lan Qiu said frankly, taking out the hand held by Zhuang Xun, her eyes were firm and fearless, she had thought about it countless times, Zhuang Xun's words could not convince her.

If she had to make a rational decision, she would not be able to let Zhuang Xun leave. She had said many times that letting Zhuang Xun leave was a wrong decision, which was already irrational.

Similarly, not following Zhuang Xun and staying in the Zhao Kingdom is also an irrational choice. In a more serious case, it would mean death. Even if you don't die, the punishment will be extremely severe, and you may even end your own path. Although she has not chosen to support Zhao as a dragon.

So she made a rational choice. She should choose this path and go all the way to the dark side. She directly chooses to support Zhuang Xun and go to Xia with Zhuang Xun. Even if she is not the real Mrs. Jiang and her identity is revealed, Zhuang Xun will still value her and thank her. she.

She still made such an irrational choice, just like her previous decision to save Zhuang Xun. Cultivation is about cultivating the mind. Some people can convince themselves that their actions are righteous, while others cannot.

"It's not necessary. Don't go back. We can compensate Zhao Guo for anything in the future. Don't go back. There will definitely be no happy ending if you go back."

Just after being rescued, Zhuang Xun was excited. Seeing Mrs. Jiang's thoughts of sacrifice, his worry turned into resistance. He tried to grab Mrs. Jiang's hand and wanted to forcefully keep Mrs. Jiang.

Mrs. Jiang avoided Zhuang Xun. Her posture was flexible and strong. Zhuang Xun caught an opportunity and watched her take two steps back.

Mrs. Jiang still had a charming smile, her movements were light and gentle, mature and gentle. She raised her hand and said softly:
"I have already made my decision, and there is no need for your Highness to persuade you. If you are grateful to me, then please treat your people as you told me, so that everyone has clothes and food to eat."

"I like you and I want you to stay with me. Just promise me that you will stay for a few years and escort me back to Xia Kingdom."

Zhuang Xun begged and said that Mrs. Jiang looked like she was parting from life and death, and Zhuang Xun had a hunch that if he let her go, he might really go to the underworld to look for her.

"But I haven't fallen in love with Your Highness yet. Your Highness, it's time for me to go. Thank you for your kindness." Mrs. Jiang smiled, waved her hand, and the clouds rose up and disappeared under the thick smoke.

I'm not completely in love, just a little bit, and my good feelings are already satisfied, otherwise I wouldn't have any resistance to the marriage, and I wouldn't have such an irrational plan to let Zhuang Xun escape from Zhao.

Arriving in the clouds and flying in the direction of Zhao State, Mrs. Jiang or Lan Qiu frowned.

"Little girl, what are you thinking about?" A chuckle made Lan Qiu so shocked that she almost fell from the clouds. A woman in black gauze appeared next to her, it was Bi Yuewu.

"God? Which god? The gods of the Zhao Kingdom have obviously been separated!" Lan Qiu said in shock.

"I'm not your god. I'm great. I use the name of Empress Xuannv to drive away the gods. You're not afraid that Empress Xuannv will kill you to atone for your sins."

"Since you have done such a thing, how can you be afraid of death? You are already prepared to die."

Lan Qiu calmed down after a brief panic. Now that she was ready to die, there was nothing to be afraid of.

"You are not Mrs. Jiang, right? You are Lan Qiu." Bi Yuewu saw through Lan Qiu's identity.

"How did you know?" Lan Qiu covered her mouth and let it slip. Whether the other party really knew or was deceiving her, she was sure now.

"Because the hairpin on your head was given to you by Zhuang Xun. That ungrateful man didn't even notice it for more than ten days."

Bi Yuewu looked at Zhuang Xun and said pity to Lan Qiu, with very caring eyes.

"How did you know?" Lan Qiu was wary.

"Because I am the god who supports Zhuang Xun. I was watching you all the time when you were playing. Why don't you tell Zhuang Xun with your true face that you helped him."

Bi Yuewu didn't care about Lan Qiu's vigilance and asked curiously. Lan Qiu obviously had a good impression of Zhuang Xun, so why would he make wedding clothes for others.

Hearing that Bi Yuewu was the god who supported Zhuang Xun, Lan Qiu breathed a sigh of relief and thought about Bi Yuewu's inquiry.

"Because I'm sorry, madam. It was she who saved me and taught me magic. Although I am just her maid, she is also my teacher and mother. There is no chance for me to survive this time. Empress Xuannv or Madam, she will kill me. I don’t want Madam and King Xia You to hate each other, it’s a bit funny, right? Even if this happens, I don’t want them to hate each other.”

Lan Qiu was laughing at her own joke, and there was a bit of sadness in her smile, as if she had someone to talk to and her last words.

"Both of them are people I respect and like, no matter how false they are. I want King Xia You to have a good impression of Madam. If the Xia Kingdom can unify the world and let Madam go, so will Madam. If I apologize to her this time, I will It means I forced King Xiayou to go back. King Xiayou was actually lost in playing with things, and he didn’t mean to go against her, so Madam would be merciful to him."

"It's stupid, it's so stupid, you have such a bullshit meaning." Bi Yuewu cursed a few words, what idiot, how could you be so stupid. "Perhaps you are just stupid. I won't ask your name, Lord, because I will tell my wife that you should go back and protect His Highness King Xiayou. He should be safer with you here."

She admitted Bi Yuewu's curse words, but she didn't argue and tried to persuade Bi Yuewu sternly.

"What can I do about mortal affairs? I can only care about you." Bi Yuewu sneered.

"Ugh?"

"You're here and you want to leave? Come on, you."

On the other side, Zhuang Xun looked at the dissipated smoke, stretched out his hand feebly, and scratched, but there was nothing. Mrs. Jiang did not accept his use of emotions at all.

Because the wrong object was used, and the image of Queen Mother Jiang was borrowed, how could Lan Qiu agree? Zhuang Xun liked Mrs. Jiang, not hers.

Mrs. Jiang left, leaving several people looking at each other. They just watched the conversation between Zhuang Xun and Mrs. Jiang. Now that Mrs. Jiang left, they gathered around again.

"I never expected that Mrs. Jiang would actually send your husband back." What was unbelievable was Li Rusi, because she was a little bit jealous. Now that she thinks about it, she is really narrow-minded.

"Mrs. Jiang understands the righteousness well. For your Highness's wish, I will take the risk to send you out." Huang Xi also sighed. He had already planned it.

After chasing the prey for several days, everyone thought whether this would affect King Zhao's judgment. After all, they had been out for too long. Would they take strict precautions when they returned and put an end to Zhuang Xun's idea of ​​​​escape? Secondly, too much time was wasted. Oh my god, if you miss the current situation in Yu State, there is no need to go back.

Why go back when it's a foregone conclusion? There's no hope. The carp leaps over the dragon's gate. There's no hurdle that can't be missed. If Zhao Guo's vision is really followed, there will be no peace in Jizhou.The Xia Kingdom that Zhuang Xun was waiting for was really not as good as leaning against a big tree to enjoy the shade.

Now the time has not been delayed, but has been advanced. Zhuang Xun has enough time to intervene in the conflict between Yu State.

"The saying goes that many people get help when they are in good ways, but few help when they are unjust. It is also because His Highness has good moral character and has great ambitions, so everyone is willing to help His Highness."

He Jung also added that he doubted whether things like the Imperial Vein had potential magical power, which would allow Zhuang Xun to escape.

Although Zhuang Xun's original probability of escaping was quite high, there would still be difficulties in leaving the border checkpoint. There was no more difficulties. The prey he had been chasing for more than ten days had returned to Chengguo.

"Yes, His Highness is a virtuous person, so he has noble people to help him." Huang Xi agreed, saying that he was Zhuang Xun's loyal subordinate.

"It's a pity that it will hurt her instead. It will be very bad for her to go back this time." Zhuang Xun couldn't help but said, feeling quite uncomfortable because the other party suffered because of him.

"Husband, don't be sad. Since it was Mrs. Jiang's choice, she also thought of this and sacrificed her life for charity. Husband, please don't let down Mrs. Jiang's good intentions."

In this situation, only Zhuang Xun's wife was suitable to stand up and persuade, and Li Rusi did her duty. At the same time, the regret was also real. Zhuang Xun and Mrs. Jiang got along too little. There should be more of that kind of affection, and she should encourage her. If Zhuang Xun were bolder, he might have a chance to keep Mrs. Jiang.

"Of course I won't live up to it. I couldn't figure it out before. I thought that I just need to manage the land of Xiayou well. Now I understand. I want all Jiuzhou to be like this, so that I can be worthy of everyone who supports me for this idea and approach. people."

Zhuang Xun took a deep breath, not allowing him to step back or shirk the blame. Just like what King Yu once told him, only by showing his ambition can people know whether he can help.

At the same time, after experiencing the bets of gods like King Yama, and the help of people like Mrs. Jiang, Zhuang Xun understood even more that his opinions and aspirations must be expressed and let others hear them.

"Your Highness is wise and will definitely be able to unify the nine states and build great achievements for all generations. Madam Jiang will definitely be happy to see this."

He Jung handed over his hand and watched Zhuang Xun's growth. From hesitation at the beginning, to determination later, to fearlessness and determination at this time, Zhuang Xun, the lord, was doing better and better.

"Okay, stop talking, stay away from Zhao State first, let's change clothes and other things, it's not completely safe yet, didn't we say that? Zhao State and King Qinghe are in collusion."

Since the beauty was irredeemable, Zhuang Xun gathered his mood and prepared to run away. There was no time to feel sad. He was still in danger, but he was not as depressed as he was in Zhao Kingdom.

"What His Highness said is to get on the carriage first and let's discuss it slowly." He Jung thought the same thing. He didn't know how long Mrs. Jiang could delay it. The sooner she left, the safer it would be.

"We just happened to come to Chengguo. We can also ask for a title of surrender and obtain the protection of Chengguo's national destiny. Although Zhaoguo heard from the great god that there is only one top great god, others do not dare to arrest orphans at will, but just in case. , we still have to take precautionary measures.”

Zhuang Xun said it first, and then several people nodded in agreement. Once bitten by a snake, he was afraid of well ropes for ten years, but now he still feels that the protection of the national destiny is reliable.

"So are we going to the capital of Chengguo?" Huang Xi nodded and said clearly. He was familiar with Jidu, the capital of Chengguo.

"Well, I'm going to Jidu, but Gu doesn't know the routes. Do you know?" Zhuang Xun studied the roads from Zhao to Xia and Jingzheng, but he never thought of leaving from Zhao to Cheng.

"This concubine knows that there are currently two roads, one is a straight road leading to Jidu, and the other needs to go a little further, which is the northeast direction that Madam Jiang said, first entering the sphere of influence of my natal family."

Li Rusi clearly remembered the route, Chengguo's map was firmly in her mind, and she even understood the passes.

"Then follow the path Mrs. Jiang said." Since he was very convinced by Mrs. Jiang at this moment, Zhuang Xun had no hesitation.

"I suggest that we go in two ways, one for light and the other for darkness. The bright way will attract the attention and movements of King Qinghe, and the dark way will lead His Highness to Jidu secretly."

Since there are two ways, He Jung suggested, because this can better protect Zhuang Xun and increase the probability of Zhuang Xun leaving King Qinghe's sphere of influence.

"It makes sense, how to divide it?" Zhuang Xun took more than a dozen people on this safari. The target was indeed too big and could be easily discovered.

"I will lead the troops with General Huang. General Huang is slim and tall, so he can go straight to Jidu. Your Highness can go northeast with Princess Li and enter the Li family's sphere of influence."

When He Jung proposed such a strategy, he naturally had to rush in front, which was equivalent to using himself as bait.

"Yes, yes, your Majesty is highly recognisable. With our attention drawn to you, His Highness made some disguise and left."

Huang Xi agreed quickly, fearing that Zhuang Xun would disagree if he agreed too late, because Zhuang Xun didn't like to sacrifice his friends.

"Ru Si, what do you think?" Zhuang Xun turned to Li Ru Si and asked if she had any new ideas.

"When it comes to discernment, it is only right for me to have discernment. I suggest that I and General Huang go to the west, while my husband, you and Governor He go to the northeast."

Li Rusi made a bold suggestion, holding down Zhuang Xun's hand to prevent him from getting excited, and giving several reasons for his disagreement.

"First, although I have force, I cannot protect you, my husband. Second, your husband is the most important thing to you. As long as you are not held hostage, everything will be fine. Third, as long as your husband is fine, we will be killed by King Qinghe. So what if I catch her? It can even be said, does King Qinghe dare to catch my concubine?"

Zhuang Xun was silent for a while, and Li Rusi continued, as if to help him make up his mind: "Don't let down Mrs. Jiang's hard work."

"it is good."

The troops were divided into two groups, one group consisted of two people, Zhuang Xun and He Jung, and the other group was led by Li Rusi.

The idea was good, Li Rusi did attract attention, but in a hurry and using force, he finally crossed the river and returned to Xia Kingdom.

However, Zhuang Xun arrived at Jidu successfully, but was detained instead.

(End of this chapter)