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Xianyang, West Gate.

The sunlight poured down on the ancient and heavy city walls, giving them a faint golden glow.

Two rows of guards stood like sculptures, their postures erect and straight. The long spears tightly grasped in their hands gleamed coldly in the sunlight, exuding an aura of majesty.

"Hear carefully, Lord Li has raised the reward. Whoever finds the man and woman in the painting will receive an additional reward of ten gold coins and a promotion to a higher rank in addition to the original reward!"

A guard handed out the portraits to the soldiers and said loudly, "Open your eyes and be smarter. Do you understand?"

"Keep your head up!"

“Next one, next one!!”

The people passing by had different expressions as they lined up to be inspected. There was a slight sense of tension in the air.

"Tuk-tuk~"

A gorgeously decorated carriage slowly drove over, with four horses pulling it with shiny coats and steady steps. The sound of the wheels rolling could be heard clearly in this slightly noisy environment. The body of the carriage was carved with exquisite patterns, which were the Meng family emblem.

When the carriage approached the city gate, the guards blocked its way without hesitation. The leading guard raised his spear slightly, signaling the carriage to stop.

The carriage stopped, the door curtain opened, and Meng Tian's majestic face was revealed. He frowned slightly, his face darkened, his eyes revealed a hint of dissatisfaction, and his whole body exuded a kind of imposing aura without anger. His eyes were as sharp as a hawk, scanning the guards in front of him.

"How dare you! You are blind!"

Meng Tian angrily rebuked the guards. His voice echoed in the air like a huge bell, and the people looked at him with awe in their eyes.

The leading guard felt nervous. Although he knew that Meng Tian was of noble status, he still had to do his duty and said:

"General, this is a routine inspection. Please cooperate."

Meng Tian snorted coldly, his eyes full of anger: "I am Meng Tian, ​​acting on the king's orders. How can I allow you to stop me and inspect me? Get out of the way!"

The guards looked at each other, not knowing what to do. They knew Meng Tian's reputation and did not dare to offend him easily. But if they let him go without checking, they were worried that they would be punished.

Meng Tian became even more angry when he saw the guards were hesitant:
"Why don't you retreat? Are you able to bear the consequences of delaying the king's orders?"

The sound exploded like thunder, causing the guards' hearts to tremble.

The guards were afraid and finally stepped aside to let the carriage pass.

Watching the carriage slowly drive away from the west gate, leaving a group of guards standing there, feeling uneasy. The leading soldier's eyes flashed with hesitation, and whispered to the subordinate beside him. The subordinate understood and immediately trotted towards the Prime Minister's Mansion.

………………

The carriage stopped ten miles outside the city gate.

There is a peaceful wilderness all around, with the breeze blowing and the grass swaying.

The secret door in the carriage slowly opened, and Yi Xiaochuan, Xiaoyue, and Liu Bang climbed out one after another.

The three men stood beside the carriage with solemn expressions and bowed respectfully to Meng Tian.

Yi Xiaochuan bowed his head slightly and clasped his hands together: "Brother! I will never forget your kindness in saving my life. If I have the future, I will definitely do my best to repay you."

Meng Tian nodded slightly, looking at Yi Xiaochuan with gentle eyes. All the words in his heart seemed to be stuck in his throat at this moment, and finally turned into a long sigh: "You are so polite to me! You and I are brothers, why should we be so formal. The road ahead is difficult, you must be careful. Don't take it lightly, so as not to fall into danger."

Yi Xiaochuan clasped his fists again and said softly: "Brother! You must be well. You are in a high position with great responsibilities, so you must take care of yourself. I believe that no matter what the future holds, we brothers will be reunited one day."

Xiaoyue, who was standing by, watched them quietly, tears flashing in her eyes. She walked forward gently, bowed to Meng Tian, ​​and said softly:

"General Meng, thank you for saving my life. Xiaoyue will always remember your kindness. I hope you are well."

Liu Bang then cupped his hands and said, "I will always remember your great kindness!"

Meng Tian looked at them, feeling deeply moved. He raised his lips slightly and showed an encouraging smile: "Okay! You can go without worry. I'm waiting for the day when we brothers will meet again!"

As he spoke, he untied the reins of the horses and handed them to the three men.

Leading the horses, Yi Xiaochuan and the other two saluted to Meng Tian again, resolutely mounted their horses, let out a light sigh, and their figures riding the horses gradually went away, as if they had merged into the vast world.

Meng Tian stood there, looking at the direction they left, and remained silent for a long time. He didn't get on his horse until the two men disappeared from his sight.

...............

Half an hour later.

On a small path, three people were walking with their horses.

Yi Xiaochuan's eyes fell on Xiaoyue, with concern in his eyes: "Where do you want to go after leaving Xianyang?"

Xiaoyue bit her lower lip slightly, her pink lips looked particularly attractive in the sun. She raised her head and met Yi Xiaochuan's gaze, with a little confusion and expectation in her eyes: "Except for Xianyang, I know nothing about any place. Xiaochuan...where do you want to go?"

"I'm going to Kuaiji to find my master and Brother Yu!"

Yi Xiaochuan raised his chin slightly, thought for a moment, and then turned his gaze to Liu Bang: "Brother, do you want to go with me?"

Liu Bang frowned, a hint of hesitation on his face. He rode for a while and felt severe friction on his thighs. The pain was unbearable, and he couldn't help but grimace:
"I don't mind, but your brother Yu doesn't seem to like me."

As Liu Bang spoke, he rubbed his thigh. "What's more, he abandoned us and escaped alone before! I always feel that he is unreliable!"

“I don’t know what happened!”

Yi Xiaochuan clenched his teeth tightly, with a trace of anger on his face: "Brother Yu is not this kind of character, it must be that bastard Zhao Gao who is causing trouble. As long as the misunderstanding is explained clearly, everything will be fine!"

"Huiji?" Xiaoyue's eyes flashed with confusion as she listened to Xiaochuan's words. She murmured softly, "That is my most unfamiliar hometown. It is the place where my parents and ancestors have returned to."

As he spoke, he touched the bracelet on his wrist and whispered, "I suddenly feel like my soul will go there too! Let's go there!"

"Then let's go together. By the way, we can also reminisce about our childhood with Xiaoyue."

Yi Xiaochuan nodded and looked at Liu Bang again: "Brother, now all the talents in Pei County have been recruited by Zhao Gao, and you are wanted. Let's go find Brother Yu first. I believe that if we brothers work together, we will definitely be able to overthrow the tyrannical Qin!"

"it is good!!"

Liu Bang thought about it and realized that he had no idea what to do. He suddenly felt a little depressed. It seemed that he didn't need to escape with Yi Xiaochuan.

This guy Zhao Gao has already promised to release himself, his parents, his brothers, his wife, and his son.

Why did I run away? Now I'm wanted again!
Thinking of his son, Liu Bang spat fiercely on the ground, his face blue and red, his heart full of anger. This ungrateful man would rather follow the cruel Lu Zhi than recognize him. Isn't it just that he has no money and has been castrated? After all, he is his father, how dare he not recognize him? !
This is really unreasonable!

If possible, Liu Bang really wanted to put him back.

"Brother!" Yi Xiaochuan looked at the unpredictable expression on Liu Bang's face and couldn't help but push his shoulder: "What do you think?"

Liu Bang came back to his senses, looked at Yi Xiaochuan and Xiaoyue's expectant eyes, and sighed helplessly: "Forget it, I'll go with you. Anyway, I have nowhere to go now."

Looking deeply in the direction of Xianyang City, Yi Xiaochuan secretly swore in his heart that he would definitely come back, overthrow the tyrannical Qin Dynasty, and rescue Yu Shu.

Yu Shu...you must wait for me to come back!!
.........

The horses' hooves raised clouds of dust, and just as the three were galloping along, suddenly, the three horses neighed at the same time and stopped abruptly.

I saw a man on horseback blocking the road in the middle of the road ahead. He was standing tall and his armor shone with a cold light in the sun. Who else could it be but Li You?
Li You sat quietly on the horse's back, his eyes first fell on Xiaoyue, with indescribable complex emotions in his eyes, with attachment, helplessness, and a hint of pain. Looking at Xiaoyue, it seemed as if time had stopped at this moment. Xiaoyue was stared at by his eyes, lowered her head slightly, and a trace of embarrassment and uneasiness appeared on her face.

Li You slowly turned his head and looked at Yi Xiaochuan. There was a hint of reproach in his eyes, but also a deep sense of helplessness: "I have been waiting for you for a long time."

Li You looked at Yi Xiaochuan, his heart full of bitterness. He had always liked Xiaoyue, and from the first time he saw her, he was attracted by her beauty. He had also tried every way to get close to her, hoping to win her heart. However, Xiaoyue only had Yi Xiaochuan in her heart. Looking at Yi Xiaochuan, Li You's eyes flashed with jealousy, but more of helplessness.

Yi Xiaochuan looked at Li You, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. They were sworn brothers and had experienced many ups and downs together. But now, they stood on different positions. Yi Xiaochuan knew Li You's feelings for Xiaoyue, and he also understood that Xiaoyue only had him in her heart, while his heart had long been given to Yu Shu. This complex emotional entanglement made him feel extremely heavy.

Xiaoyue stood aside, with mixed feelings in her heart. She knew that Li You was good to her, but her heart was always with Yi Xiaochuan. She didn't want to hurt Li You, but she couldn't respond to his feelings. Looking at Li You, her eyes were full of apology.

The three of them didn't speak. The air seemed frozen, and a depressing atmosphere enveloped this small space. The sunlight shone on them, but it couldn't dispel the heavy silence.

"Hey! You thief, get out of the way!"

Liu Bang looked at the three people. Although he didn't know Li You, he could tell from the exquisite armor on Li You that he should be a general of the Qin army. Liu Bang was nervous, but he pretended to be fierce and shouted: "You are one, and we are three. If you know what's good for you, get out of the way!"

Liu Bang's voice seemed particularly abrupt in the silent wilderness, but it also carried a barely perceptible tremor.

Li You glanced at Liu Bang calmly, as if he was looking at an insignificant ant. He waved his hand slightly. A slight rustling sound suddenly came from the bushes on both sides, and then hundreds of armored guards holding long spears rushed out like a tide, instantly surrounding the three people.

"do not move!!"

The armored guards shouted in unison, the halberds in their hands flashing coldly in the sunlight.

"Don't move!" another wave of armored guards also shouted, with an intimidating momentum.

Liu Bang's face turned pale instantly, his body trembled slightly, and his eyes were full of fear. He never thought that this Qin general had so many subordinates. He subconsciously took a step back, but found that he was surrounded by the armored guards and had nowhere to escape.

Yi Xiaochuan tightly grasped the hilt of his sword, and looked around the armored guards vigilantly. He was thinking about countermeasures quickly, but facing so many enemies, he also felt a huge pressure. Xiaoyue was frightened and pale. She tightly grasped the corner of Yi Xiaochuan's clothes, as if only in this way could she find a sense of security.

"I have prepared a banquet and would like to invite you two to have a couple of drinks!"

Li You looked at Yi Xiaochuan again, his eyes full of mixed emotions. He knew that the brotherhood between him and Yi Xiaochuan might have been completely broken at this moment, but as a general of the Qin Dynasty, he had his own duties and missions. He couldn't let Yi Xiaochuan and others leave like this, especially Xiaoyue. He couldn't let her follow Yi Xiaochuan on the road of anti-Qin.

Yi Xiaochuan narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Li You. After a moment, he nodded: “Please!”

After a while, everyone came to a thatched pavilion.

Around the thatched pavilion, hundreds of armored guards were like silent sculptures, surrounding the pavilion. In the pavilion, Li You sat opposite Yi Xiaochuan and Xiaoyue. With a hint of sadness on his face, Li You looked at Yi Xiaochuan and Xiaoyue quietly, with a myriad of thoughts in his mind.

Xiaoyue's eyes kept glancing at Liu Bang, who was tied up and held not far away. Liu Bang was tied up with a piece of rag stuffed in his mouth, and could only make a whimpering sound. His face was full of anger and helplessness, and he kept struggling, but couldn't break free.

Li You spoke softly, breaking the heavy silence: "Brother, this is the first time we have met since we last parted two years ago! I have been traveling outside, leading a military career, but I have always missed you! Today, I see that you look good, so I am relieved."

Yi Xiaochuan nodded slightly, his expression somewhat touched: "I left in a hurry this time without informing you, brother. It is indeed my fault. It was just because it happened suddenly, I hope you won't blame me."

As he spoke, he raised his wine cup and gestured to Li You.

Li You held the cup with both hands, his movements solemn and respectful. He gently touched Yi Xiaochuan's cup, making a crisp sound. Then, he drank it all in one gulp.

Putting down the wine cup, Li You's eyes flashed with doubt, and he said, "Where are you going, brother?"

Yi Xiaochuan smiled calmly, "The whole world belongs to the Qin Dynasty, so where can't we go?"

Li You did not give up and asked: "Which county is it?"

Looking at the silent Yi Xiaochuan, Xiaoyue was filled with anger. She couldn't help but say, "Li You, you did save Brother Yi! But you are not qualified to ask about the matter, right?! Well, since you want to know, I will tell you that this time Brother Yi will accompany me to Kuaiji! To see my hometown that I have never been to!"

Li You sighed in his heart and said slowly: "Miss Xiaoyue, don't be angry! Li You knows it very well! Big brother left Xianyang quietly, he must have some plan. Publicly, as a general of the Qin Dynasty, how can I not stop him? Personally, I am Big Brother Yi's sworn brother, how can I watch him go to his death!"

After a pause, Li You looked at Yi Xiaochuan deeply and said, "Brother, is that right?"

(End of this chapter)