Snowy Chang'an Road

Chapter 42 The Fog of Lu’an
  Many games between people often lie in psychology.

This matter was entrusted by His Majesty to Ban Zhuo, but it caused Yun Zheng to escape overnight. Whether it was related to what he said or the plate of meat sauce he brought, it could not be separated from him.

Although Ban Zhuo has no great talent, he has been working under Wei Yuan for so many years, and he has a good understanding of Wei Yuan's person and method of doing things.

"King Peiping, you really can't blame me for this. I acted in full compliance with His Majesty's orders. Who would have thought that Yun Zheng would abandon the city and flee? If I had known that he would do this, I would not have provoked him even if I killed him. After all, It’s all this plate of meat sauce that’s to blame.”

After hearing what he said, Wei Shao asked: "What? Is it possible that Marquis Guangxin is complaining about His Majesty's decision?"

"King of Peiping, don't talk nonsense. How dare I blame His Majesty? This is going to be beheaded. Don't accuse me unjustly."

Ban Zhuo's brain was instantly confused. After struggling, he could only blame himself.

Thousands of mistakes are all the fault of his classmate.

"King Peiping, what should we do now?"

Wei Shao picked up the teacup in front of him, took a sip of tea and said, "His Majesty's decree is for us to attack Liu'an Kingdom. He is waiting for our good news in Chang'an, right?"

"Exactly."

"Then we will arrive at Liu'an Kingdom first, and then send a messenger to deliver the letter back to Chang'an."

"But your Majesty means to kill Yun Zheng."

"I know, but Yun Zheng fled to Changsha Kingdom. If we attack rashly, wouldn't we be forcing him and Han Zhu to join forces. If they really join forces to fight against us, what do you think our chances of winning are?"

Ban Zhuo thought about his words carefully and found that Wei Shao's worries were actually correct. The originally simple problem became complicated because another king with a different surname was involved.

He was not familiar with Han Zhu. He only knew that this person was very close to Pang Yue, the king of Nancang. In addition, the two countries had been very respectful to the Emperor of Wei for many years, so Wei Yuan could not fault him. .

"Then let's go to the city first?"

Wei Shao nodded.

After Ban Zhuo left, Pei Ying walked out from behind the curtain.

"Wei Shao, let Ban Zhuo handle the matter of delivering the letter back to Chang'an."

"Why? He is the Queen's man."

"I know, but he messed up this matter, so naturally he has to end it."

"It's easy for us to let him go back to Chang'an, but what if he talks nonsense in front of His Majesty?"

"Does he dare to talk nonsense? Now I am afraid that he is full of words and has nothing to do with this matter. If you let him go back, he will only try his best to cover up the wrong things he has done and put all the blame on King Lujiang." Zheng is a coward, he was so frightened that he pissed his pants and ran away even before he was beaten. Even if you lend him a hundred courage, he would not dare to repeat what he said to His Majesty in front of Yun Zheng."

"Ban Zhuo is already frightened. If we send someone back to report the news, and His Majesty knows that Yun Zheng has escaped and gets angry, and blames him, he may think that we are the one causing the obstruction."

"This is the fire pit that he jumped into by himself. You must not save him until he dies."

Wei Shao listened to Pei Ying's words, poured a cup of tea and handed it to her.

"Pei Ying, I suddenly realized today that you are so similar to your father."

"Well, why are you mentioning him?"

"Nothing, I think you are right."

"Then let's go to Lu'an Country first, and you can arrange this later."

"it is good."

Three days later, an army of 200,000 troops marched outside the city of Liu'an.

Originally there were still twenty miles to go, but Wei Shao decided to travel overnight.

It was already night, and everything was silent, except for the thundering sound of soldiers and horses moving forward.

Pei Ying couldn't help but yawn while riding the horse. Riding a horse is really laborious work, and whoever rides it knows it.

Liu'an Kingdom was wrapped in thick fog, and the army was walking in it, unable to see the road ahead at all. Wei Shao called spies to go ahead and explore the way ahead.

After burning incense, the spies came to report that the city gate of Liu'an Kingdom was three miles ahead. However, the city gate was still wide open at this moment, and there were no soldiers guarding the city on the wall.

Hearing this, Ban Zhuo's heart, which had been frightened one after another in recent days, became even more panicked. He couldn't help but wonder: "King of Peking, do you think Yun Zheng didn't run away? Is he setting a trap for us? This is all What time is it? How come the city gate is not closed and no one is guarding it? Could it be that there is a ghost in this city?"

Zhong Yang couldn't help but said: "Marquis Guangxin, please don't talk nonsense. How can there be ghosts in this world?"

In the mist, Wei Shao stared ahead and said: "Give me the order to let the soldiers light torches. I want to see what ghosts are in this Liu'an country."

Wei Shao took the lead, followed by others. Seeing this, Ban Zhuo hurriedly followed on horseback. At this time, he could not fall behind.

After entering the city, Wei Shao only felt strange. Although it was getting late, there was no one in Lu'an City and the doors and windows of every house were closed. This was a bit too strange.

But it was already late, and they had been traveling continuously for the past few days, so they arrived at Lujiang Prince's Mansion to stay.

"Xiao Shen, go and arrange soldiers to guard the city gate."

"Yes."

"Bai Zheng, this palace is empty. You should send some soldiers to guard the gates and patrol at night."

"Yes."

"It's getting late. Let's all rest first. If anything happens, we'll discuss it after we wake up tomorrow morning."

After everyone left, only Pei Ying and Ban Zhuo were left.

Wei Shao glanced at Ban Zhuo and asked, "Marquis Guangxin, what else do you want?"

Ban Zhuo wanted to say something, but he hesitated, but his face showed reluctance. It was very exciting for a while.

"I have nothing to do. King Peiping, please rest first. I will come back to you tomorrow morning."

Ban Zhuo respectfully withdrew.

"Wei Shao, can we sleep in the same room tonight?"

"sleep."

"What about your bed?"

"Ah."

"Okay, then I'll go back to my room first."

"it is good."

Seeing Pei Ying leaving, Wei Shao wanted to kill him.

You must know that during this period, as long as they were marching outside, they would always lie on the same bed. If they had known that they would not be on the road tonight.

When Wei Shao returned to the room, Pei Ying had already helped him put the bedding on the couch. Wei Shao stepped forward and arranged it silently.

Hearing his voice, Pei Ying became nervous, fearing that he would suddenly rush to the bed like he did last time on the boat. Pei Ying kept listening to his voice until she heard him lying down, and she breathed a sigh of relief. However, there was a slight hint of strange feelings in her heart, and she chose to ignore it.

However, neither of them slept well during the night they slept in the same bed. They woke up three or four times during the night.

The next morning, Bai Zheng discovered for the first time that the prince did not get up in the morning to box and dance with his sword.

The knock on the door woke Wei Shao and Pei Ying.

Wei Shao sat up suddenly and realized that he had missed the time.

"My lord, are you awake? I'll bring you face wash."

Soon after, Wei Shao picked up the pillow and quilt and rushed to the bed.

(End of this chapter)