Marry Donggong

Chapter 9 Distress on the Road
When Shen Yi saw Xiao Jing looking at her, the corner of her lips smiled, just like the smile of a willow flower.

The color of Xiao Jing's danfeng eyes darkened a few degrees, curling up with indescribable lingering.

His throat was slightly hot, rolling up and down.

Cui Huajin kept staring at Xiao Jing and noticed his emotional changes. There was a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

Who on earth has such a great ability to make the unstoppable ice peaks melt?
She followed his line of sight, Mingyan's face turned cold, and her heart was full of astonishment.

How could it be Shen Yi, a boring puppet with no beauty?
Shen Yi's lips moved.

She said, Ah Jing, please come back safely.

Xiao Jing's heart was agitated, and the soft and graceful Shen Yi was clearly reflected in his eyes.

From the long, black and elegant hair, to the dimples that retain their beauty even though they are not painted with powder, and finally to the graceful and graceful little man, they are being eroded inch by inch.

Suddenly he seemed to remember something, licked his thin pink lips, and nodded restrainedly.

After a while, his long and beautiful hand raised the riding whip, and his voice was cold and slightly hoarse: "Let's set off."

After saying this, the horse galloped away, its black robes fluttering in the wind against the sky, rustling solemnly.

The Imperial Guards of the Shenji Battalion followed closely behind, the sound of horse hooves beating in a uniform and urgent manner.

The crowd at the city tower watched Xiao Jing and the Imperial Guards of Shenji Camp go away.

The heart of the woman who threw the silk flowers at Xiao Jing was still beating hard. She said infatuatedly: "His Royal Highness, the appearance of heaven and man, is really mesmerizing."

A close friend of her who was traveling with her bumped her shoulder and teased: "Yu Niang, are you attracted to His Highness the Crown Prince?"

The face of the woman who threw the silk flower suddenly turned red. Although she was shy, she still said firmly and bravely: "The prince is unparalleled in his elegance. It is not unusual to be impressed by him."

"What's more, His Highness the Crown Prince was ordered to go to Lun City to control the floods when he was in danger. When His Highness controls the floods and returns to Chang'an City, he will be respected by thousands of people, and I am just one of them."

Shen Yi walked down from the Star Building, just in time to catch their conversation.

Her heart skipped a beat and she walked towards Shen Hou's Mansion.

Yes, Ah Jing is the dazzling sun in the sky and should not fall from the altar.

The flood control this time should be a success. The mountains will stand tall and the scenery will stop.

Cui Huajin stayed where he was, his scrutinizing eyes almost piercing Shen Yi's back.

She thought about it over and over again from that day of punishment to this day.

Shen Yi is not as good-looking as her, and she is not as good at understanding men's thoughts. Why does Shen Yi win Xiao Jing's favor?The only explanation is that he was once raised in the Queen Mother's palace, and he took care of Shen Yi because of the Queen Mother's kindness.

A strange gleam gradually appeared in her eyes.

But what about this?
She was with Xiao Linshe, Shen Yi's childhood sweetheart, and she managed to get him to abandon Shen Yi and break off their engagement with her.

As for Xiao Jing, she was also sure that she was used to being among all the men, and he was just one of the more difficult to conquer among them. With her charm and beauty, he would definitely become distraught over time.

After half an hour.

The study room of Shenhou Mansion.

The new willows outside the window are swaying with the gentle breeze.

The hot tea placed on the desk has turned cold.

Shen Zishan broke the long silence and said in a deep voice: "Yiniang, the water situation in Luncheng is dangerous, there are breaches in many places, and there are many victims going north to Chang'an City, there will be no peace along the way."

Shen Yi's eyes were calm and calm, and he said in a clear tone: "Dad, Mother Yi knows."

Shen Zishan was filled with emotions. After Xiao Linshe and Yi Niang broke off their engagement, Yi Niang seemed to have grown up overnight, making decisions about right and wrong, and being crisp and clear-cut.

And Yiniang has always acted in a measured way, and if she insists on going to Luncheng, she has a reason to go.

He said: "Yiniang, since you have made up your mind, dad has no choice but to agree. Your eldest brother has practiced martial arts for many years, and then selected a dozen guards with superb martial arts skills in the Marquis Mansion to accompany you to Luncheng."

"Yiniang, you and Ce'er should be more careful along the way."

Shen Yi's eyes narrowed and he was slightly surprised.Her father never asked her why she went to Luncheng. She prepared many words to persuade her father in her mind, but it was of no use.

Shen Zishan was used to seeing Shen Yi's confident look in the past few days. Although he was relieved, his heart felt empty. The little girl who was babbling in his arms no longer relied on him.

Now that he saw Yi Niang's surprised look, his love for his daughter became stronger. He smiled heartily and a little proudly: "There is no better daughter than a father. Since dad knows that you want to go to Luncheng, is it possible that dad will still stop you?"

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An inconspicuous carriage drove out from the Marquis Shen's Mansion, followed closely by a dozen well-trained guards.

After traveling for several hours, we arrived at the junction of Chang'an City and Lun City.

The sky was as dark as splashed ink, the rain was pouring, and the leaves on the tree trunks were broken by the strong wind and rustled down.

The number of victims heading north gradually increased, dragging heavy steps and walking on the muddy horse paths with expressions that were either in a trance, sad, or numb.

Shen Yi lifted up the curtain of the carriage and looked at the people heading there in the violent wind and rain, feeling a little pain in her heart.

Many places in Luncheng were breached, many villages were submerged, and their houses and crops were destroyed. They had to leave their homes and go north to Chang'an City to find a shelter.

Small breaches have caused so many people to suffer. If it were a major breach, she could not imagine how many casualties there would be.

Her eyes turned cold. In order to frame A Jing, the man behind the big breach in the Luncheng embankment really had a terrible intention and committed a heinous crime!
"Brother, how many miles are there to the city protection embankment?" Shen Yi collected her thoughts, and her cool voice sounded through the wind and rain.

Shen Ce drove the carriage and replied in a loud voice: "There are still dozens of miles, we can arrive in an hour."

Bean-sized raindrops hit his strong face and slid down his strong chin. He stared straight ahead.

At first, his father asked him to escort Yi Niang to Luncheng for disaster relief. He was extremely puzzled and even disagreed. Luncheng officials were responsible for disaster relief.Yiniang is the apple of the Shenhou Mansion, so why risk her own life?But when he saw the people suffering from the disaster, his confusion and disapproval suddenly disappeared. Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world.It is also appropriate to do your best.

After walking another ten miles, we have entered the land of Luncheng.The rain is getting heavier.

Dark clouds rolled and thunder thundered, and heavy rain and strong winds were about to come.

Suddenly, the horse seemed to be frightened. The horse's hooves were raised high, then fell heavily, and stopped motionless.

Shen Ce quickly pulled the riding crop and said in an urgent voice, "Yiniang, are you injured?"

In the carriage, Shen Yi's slender hands were clinging to the crossbar. The sharp thorns scratched a scar in the palm of her hand. Blood slowly dripped out, revealing a colorful flower bone.

She calmly retracted her hand and said in a slow tone: "Brother, Yi Niang is fine, don't worry."

Shen Ce's anxious heart relaxed and he raised his riding whip, but the horse still refused to move forward.

The same goes for the horses riding behind the guards.

Shen Yi raised the curtain and asked, "Brother, what happened?"

She looked around with clear eyes, and with green-white fingertips, they had arrived at Luncheng. Logically speaking, there should be more victims here, but no one came.

The thought in my mind was so fast that I couldn't catch it.

Shen Ce frowned and said in confusion: "Yi Niang, these horses suddenly stopped and refused to move forward."

Shen Yi's black fan-like eyelashes drooped slightly, and there was a layer of cold mist in her eyes.

Her thoughts were turning over and over again, and suddenly she said in a serious tone: "Brother, let's abandon our horses and hide in the mountains on both sides."

When Shen Ce saw Shen Yi's expression, he knew there must be something strange.

He said to the guard behind him: "Quick, dismount."

The guards jumped off their horses one after another.

"Yiniang, come here." Shen Ce opened the curtain for Shen Yi and stretched out his generous hand towards her.

Shen Yi took Shen Ce's hand and got out of the carriage.

She pondered for a moment and said to the guard: "Drive the horse in the opposite direction."

"Yes, miss." The guard turned the horse around, raised the whip and lowered it. The horse galloped away towards them, as if there was a savage beast ahead.

There is something fishy about this situation.

Shen Ce looked solemn: "Yiniang, you stay close to my elder brother, and he will protect you."

"Okay, big brother." Shen Yi had a faint smile on her lips, and warmth flowed in her heart.

They quickly climbed up the mountain forest and hid themselves, looking at the horse path with bated breath.

Sure enough, it was only half a cup of tea.

A team of dozens of people rushed over, holding cold spears in their hands and filled with evil spirits.

The leading man in black clothes had a ferocious and long scar on his face, which made his face look terrifying.

His voice was gloomy: "I clearly heard the sound of a horse neighing, but why was there no sign of anyone?"

"The Lord has an order not to allow anyone to enter Lun City. They must not have gone far yet. Search them out within a few miles!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the team dispersed in all directions.

The guards and others looked at the figure in amazement, still dignified and calm in the rain.

The young lady was thoughtful and strategizing, and she knew in advance that the danger was coming.

The Crown Prince of Chu regards fish eyes as pearls and is fascinated by the woman in the Cui Mansion who only knows how to tease her head.

Abandoning the jade like worn shoes, he lost the lady. It would be absolutely impossible for him to beg the lady to change his mind in the future.

Shen Ce is proud of her, but her father praises Yi Niang as the best among women, whose talent and knowledge are not inferior to those of men.

Shen Yi's misfortune was not complicated at all. It was just a result of her being imprisoned in the Prince of Chu's palace in her previous life and reading a few more history books.

Her eyes fell on the horse road. Are these people related to the case of framing A Jing?
The man in black robes and his entourage walked away. Only one of them dropped the silver whistle, but when he turned around to pick it up, he was left hundreds behind by his companions.

"Brother, bring that person over." Shen Yi whispered to Shen Ce.

Shen Ce understood, he stretched out his hand to break the branch and threw it to the ground.

The attendant heard the movement in the forest and shouted: "Who is it!"

He walked up quickly.

A dozen guards from the Clinker Shen Hou Mansion were waiting for him, drawing their swords and pointing at the entourage.

The followers' eyes were shocked and angry. It turned out that these young people were hiding in the mountains and forests.

He smiled evilly and said: "If you don't take the road to heaven, there will be no way to hell and you will surrender!"

After saying that, he put the silver whistle in his palm into his mouth.

Shen Yi stood behind him, holding the hairpin in his throat.

Her voice was extremely calm: "If you blow the silver whistle to attract your companions, you will die here today."

(End of this chapter)