Traitor

Chapter 224 What Murong Left Behind

There was a change in the forest, and when Suxi arrived, it was as quiet as before.He lowered his eyebrows to look at the traces in the woods, there were some messy footprints.It's a pity that it was washed away by the rain, and the traces became blurred, making it difficult to continue tracking.

The heavy rain was pouring down, Su Xi's brows turned cold.Looking back at the camp behind him, there must be something wrong here.It's just that it's not known whether it's Jian Yan's problem, or whether there are many other people's eyes and ears mixed into the army.

In a word, be careful sailing for thousands of years.

When Suxi came back, Zhao Wuyou fell into a drowsy sleep.Wen Gu put some calming things in the medicine, so Zhao Wuyou, who was in a light sleep, could sleep for a while, otherwise, according to her suspicious temperament, she would not be able to sleep well during the journey.

The night was very quiet, and the rain did not end until dawn, ushering in the dawn of the morning.

"How do you feel?" Su Xi asked.

Zhao Wuyou looked sleepy, his face pale, "I'm used to it."

"The fever has subsided." Wen Gu looked at Zhao Wuyou worriedly, and closed the pulse pillow, "It's just that your body is not suitable for starting the journey, so why don't you take a rest and wait until you feel better before leaving."

"No need." Zhao Wuyou tried his best to support himself.

After a high fever, the bones of the body are always sore and painful, as if they have been dismantled and recast.She propped her hands on her left and right sides, and sat on the edge of the bed for a while before she finally recovered.

"You don't want to die?" Wen Gu was anxious, "With such a body, what can I do even if I get to Huanglan?"

"Before you showed up, I was in such a body, why didn't I still go to Jinling City and cured the plague in Pinglin City?" She retorted.

Wen Gu was dumb, he couldn't tell her, but he was still anxious.

As for people, caring makes chaos.

"I'm fine, this situation is much better than before." Zhao Wuyou glanced at Suxi, who quickly took the clothes.

Wen Gu turned around helplessly, and walked quickly outside, "Then I'll fry the medicine and keep it ready at any time. If you don't feel well, just warm up the medicine and drink it at any time."

Su Xi smiled and said, "He's just hard-spoken and soft-hearted."

"People who are hard-spoken and soft-hearted are often the most vulnerable in their hearts." Zhao Wuyou stared at the direction where Wen Gu disappeared, "They long for approval, long for love, and long for someone to understand. The appearance of being strong is just to cover up The inner fear and uneasiness is an expression of extreme lack of self-confidence."

Su Xi quickly changed clothes with Zhao Wuyou, "Young Master said, it seems that you know Wen Gu very well."

"It's not that I understand Wen Gu, I just think this is what a father should have in mind." Zhao Wuyou whispered.

Su Xi was taken aback, "What did you say?"

Zhao Wuyou sighed lightly, "It's nothing, was everything okay last night? Nothing happened, right? I slept a little deeply."

"Young Master fell asleep last night, so I failed to report it in time. It's not a big deal, after all, I didn't find out why. Outside the forest, I found traces of people gathering, but the heavy rain washed away the traces." Su Xi truthfully Report, fasten the belt for Zhao Wuyou, "Other than that, there is no major abnormality."

Zhao Wuyou narrowed his eyes, "You mean, we are always in the sight of others? In other words, someone has been following us."

"As long as it's not the gangsters from Wuji Palace, everything else is easy to talk about." Suxi twisted a towel and handed it over.

Gently wiping his cheeks, Zhao Wuyou felt choked up, it's been a long time since anyone mentioned Wuji Palace, right?Ever since Zhao Songqing wiped out the houses, the Wuji Palace has completely evaporated from the world, without even the slightest sign.

Zhao Wuyou frowned slightly, "Who knows? Everything in the world has variables, and it's impossible to do everything. Be careful and be prepared, and it's better to be caught off guard when the time comes."

Suxi nodded, "I understand. I will continue to watch this matter. I hope it is an external force, not someone inside us."

His eyes darkened slightly, Zhao Wuyou remained silent.

Today's weather is good, Zhao Wuyou's complexion is pale and lifeless after his serious illness.Still feeling cold, she stood in the sun and wrapped her shawl tightly.In the summer weather, it should be hot and sweaty when the sun comes out, but for her, it is winter all year round.

The cold hands, the cold body, and even the fresh blood in the veins are extremely cold.

"Are you okay?" Jian Yan stepped forward, looking at Zhao Wuyou who was haggard standing in the wind.

"As long as Mrs. Jane doesn't make trouble, what was bad before will be fine in the future." Zhao Wuyou gave him a meaningful look, turned around and got into the carriage, "Let's go!"

Jian Yan stood there, his body slightly stiff.

Sure enough, all fantasies are just his wishful thinking.Zhao Wuyou is no longer the original Zhao Wuyou. Ever since he almost took her as his own in his wishful thinking, the relationship between them has gone in an irreversible direction, gone forever.

Taking a deep breath, Jian Yan got on the horse.

The convoy continued to move forward, Suxi gave Wen Gu a look, and carefully retreated to the back of the team.The sharp eyes quickly looked around, if those people still followed, they would definitely notice.

If she didn't find those people, then there was a serious problem.This proves that those people have already mixed into the army and are probably by their side.If so, the risk factor is immeasurable.

In fact, the problem is really serious.

Around the front, back, left, and right sides of the team, Su Xi had ordered the shadow guards lurking in the army to observe carefully, and when it was time to rest at noon, the reports they got were the same: no suspicious person was found!
Su Xi's heart was mostly cold, and she hurriedly went to find Zhao Wuyou.

Seeing Su Xi's expression, Zhao Wuyou already guessed it.

"Master, you have to be mentally prepared." Su Xi lowered her voice and quickly looked around.

Wen Gu looked around knowingly, keeping watch for the two of them so that no one else would approach them.

"Already mixed into the army?" Zhao Wuyou asked.

Su Xi nodded, "Hizhi deliberately turned around to investigate. There are only traces left by us along the way, and the surrounding area is very clean. So we can generally be sure that those people are by our side. Whether it is an enemy or a friend is hard to say, but It’s always a hazard.”

Zhao Wuyou let out a long breath, "Is it an enemy or a friend? I'm afraid it's an enemy or not a friend. If we were really friends along the way, they should have appeared long ago instead of sneaking around. I believe that if Dongchang wants to help I will definitely not say hello. Shen Yan is still credible in handling affairs. "

"So, we are very dangerous." Su Xi pursed her lips.

Zhao Wuyou drank the water from the kettle, without any emotion on his pale face, "Go forward without stopping for a moment, as long as they don't stop, they have little chance of succeeding."

Zhao Wuyou who left the capital is like a tiger falling into the sun and a dragon trapped in the shallows.

Su Xi nodded, "Yes!"

The time that followed was a day and night journey.

Zhao Wuyou's body was not good, so Wen Gu stayed with her in the carriage to guard against her sudden fainting or other symptoms.The carriage stopped to rest if it was really unbearable, but the timing was extremely accurate.

She didn't want to give anyone a chance, so she could only head towards Jinling without stopping.As long as they arrive at Jinling City, Mu Baili's people will definitely respond, and then everything will be fine.

Jian Yan rode along with the convoy, and had already seen Zhao Wuyou's anxiety.It must be that Zhao Wuyou discovered something, that's why he didn't stop.There is no big problem with the marching team, once it stops, it will cause trouble.

Looking around the convoy, there were Jin Yiwei and soldiers from the Chinese Army, it was a mixed bag of dragons and snakes.

But what's the use of going faster?What should happen will happen.It was as if there was a sudden loud noise, and the shaft of the car broke.When the carriage turned over, Wen Gu immediately flew out of the carriage with Zhao Wuyou in his arms.

Zhao Wuyou's eyes went dark, and his already tired body was almost limp on the ground at this moment.Fortunately, being supported by Wen Gu quickly, he managed to stand still.Looking at the overturned carriage with a dying breath, Jin Yiwei quickly stepped forward to defend, surrounded Zhao Wuyou in the circle, fully on guard.

"My lord?" Wen Gu was terrified.

Zhao Wuyou shook his head, "I, I'm fine, I'm just a little tired."

Wen Gu quickly sat her on the rock beside him. It was already sunset, but something like this happened. It will probably be night when the carriage is repaired.It's not safe at night, especially in this wilderness.

Because he was in a hurry, Zhao Wuyou took a shortcut, so he didn't take the official route.Who knows, it's still a bit of a loss.The shaft was inspected before the trip, but the person who did it was extra careful and only cut a little bit on the shaft.

It may seem like a small opening, but over time it becomes a hidden danger.

Those who did it didn't know when the shaft would break, so they were also waiting for the opportunity.Such randomness is the root of all danger.Without definite numbers, it is full of variables.

Zhao Wuyou stared fixedly at the broken shaft, there was no village or shop behind this place, if the other party wanted to do something, no one would know if they all died here.If the imperial court pursues her in the future, there will only be news of one disappearance.

Suddenly, Zhao Wuyou frowned in shock, and she stood up tremblingly.

This place... the whole heart was seized quickly, Zhao Wuyou stared straight ahead in disbelief, "Su Xi! Su Xi!"

She called Su Xi twice, Su Xi was so shocked that Su Xi also froze, "My lord, what's the matter?"

"Is it, is it... that mansion in front?" Zhao Wuyou trembled slightly.

When Su Xi saw the corner of the eaves not far away, she realized that she had come to this place again.Like a curse, this place might become the source of Zhao Wuyou's nightmare.

Even Wen Gu was stunned for a while, he just found out, but he didn't mention it on purpose, so as not to worry Zhao Wuyou.But he didn't expect Zhao Wuyou to recognize it.

In front is the uninhabited village, the deserted house.

All in all, the fate with this house is really not shallow.Walking around and wandering around this house all my life is like a strange circle, and I can't get out no matter what.

"My lord?" Su Xi pursed her lips, "We can leave after the carriage is repaired. You don't like that place, so let's just pass this house and go further. Last time we brought few people, that's why we were rejected." Design, now that the Promise Palace has been destroyed, you don't have to worry too much."

Zhao Wuyou knew that Suxi was trying to ease her heart, but for some reason, the last time she saw this house, she had an urge to escape.But this time, she couldn't move.

The indescribable change in her heart made her body tremble uncontrollably, and she really didn't know how to express her feelings.

Zhao Wuyou stood there steadfastly, his expression slightly troubled.

Suxi saw that something was wrong with Zhao Wuyou, and hurriedly said, "Young master, if you don't feel well, we can set up camp here instead of going there. Let's continue walking after the carriage is repaired."

"It's time to see it too." Zhao Wuyou whispered.

She didn't know what state of mind she was in. Standing in front of that deserted house, she felt her whole heart trembling.Turning his head to look at Wen Gu, Zhao Wuyou took a deep breath, "Do you think it's scary? I have never been afraid of anything in my whole life, only here..."

"It's not that it's scary." Wen Gu walked in first, "I've cleaned up the place roughly, so let's live here tonight!"

Su Xi was taken aback, "You don't think you want to live here forever, do you?"

"When I retire and my gray hair is old, I'll come back here to be with her." Wen Gu looked a little gloomy, "I started where I ended. I never want to be separated from her in my life."

Zhao Wuyou smiled bitterly, but didn't say anything.

Tonight, everyone lived in the desolate house, and the guards surrounded the desolate house. Zhao Wuyou stood in the yard, as if he was looking for something.

Su Xi was puzzled, "What are you doing, young master? Is there something wrong with this yard?" Thinking of this, Su Xi put her whole body on alert and quickly looked around.In her eyes, the son's thoughtfulness is more important than anything else.

Zhao Wuyou shook his head, "I'm looking for a pear tree."

"Pear trees?" Su Xi looked around, there were no pear trees around here, there were quite a few maple trees in the yard, and some stumps left by unknown trees, "There are no pear trees here!"

"No, there must be." Zhao Wuyou was sure that the gradually clear pear tree in the dream was in this yard.But she couldn't determine the location, after all, it was a dream, with a certain degree of ambiguity.

Wen Gu stepped forward, "What's wrong?"

"Young master said there are pear trees here." Suxi looked at Wen Gu helplessly, "Look for yourself, where is there any pear tree here? It's a maple tree, and this looks like a peach stump."

Hearing this, Wen Gu gave Zhao Wuyou a thoughtful look, and stepped forward to search without saying a word.The yard is huge, so you should be able to find it if you look for it a little bit.The night was dark, and Wen Gu, carrying a lantern, helped Zhao Wuyou search for the pear tree all over the yard.

Su Xi suddenly felt that the two were really similar.As stubborn as a cow, one or two hit the south wall without looking back.You see, these two people who are looking for pear trees with lanterns, one old and one young, are so similar in their bowed looking postures and eyes in the dim light.

"Is this the pear tree you mentioned?" Wen Gu leaned over and squatted down.

It's just a tree stump. It has been broken for too long, and the tree stump has been dead for a long time.After being exposed to the sun and rain, what is left now is only a dry piece, which will be shattered at any time.

This tree stump is next to the rockery in the corner of the yard. It can be imagined that if the pear blossoms are in full bloom, sitting under the rockery to enjoy the flowers is a very good choice.Unfortunately, the scenery is no longer what it used to be.

The rockery was covered with vines and moss, and the pear trees were destroyed.

Taking a deep breath, Zhao Wuyou leaned over and squatted down, gently stroking the stump with his fingertips, "It's a pear tree." She has a pear orchard, so naturally she knows what a pear tree looks like better than anyone else.

"You are fine, why are you looking for a pear tree? How do you know there is a pear tree here?" Wen Gu's voice trembled slightly.

In fact, he should have guessed it, but he still wanted to ask.

"The Murong in my dream has been guarding the pear garden, standing under that pear tree." Zhao Wuyou's eyes darkened, "She is so attached to this pear tree, there must be something here that she can't bear to leave."

After finishing speaking, Zhao Wuyou took a look at Su Xi, "Look carefully to see if there is anything nearby."

If not, it doesn't matter, it's right to think about it, and at any rate, it's a matter of concern.If there is really something here, maybe it is what Murong left behind.

Wen Gu didn't ask any more questions, and just rummaged around the pear tree stump. He and Su Xi almost started digging three feet into the ground.

Zhao Wuyou thought for a while, and slowly sat down beside the tree stump, slightly closing his brows and eyes.She had to think, if Murong was sitting here at that time and was seriously injured, what would she do?

When a person is injured, the mind becomes blurred and the mind becomes unclear.At this time, what people can think of is the only thing they can do.

If you want to leave a message to a living person before you die, but you can't be noticed by others, what should you do?

Zhao Wuyou's hand slowly touched the root of the tree stump, and suddenly, she froze.As if he touched something with his fingertips, Zhao Wuyou got up quickly, "Suxi?"

Hearing this, Suxi hurriedly took the lantern to illuminate it.

Wen Gu was very careful and concentrated on digging down.No one knows what is inside, the only thing is clear: Murong being able to keep things here at the end of her life must be her top priority in this life.

"What is this?" Su Xi was puzzled.

The muddy thing was lifted out, and it could be seen that the outermost layer should be a layer of cloth.Because it had been buried in the soil for too long, when it was dug out, the pieces of cloth could no longer be formed into pieces, showing a shattered posture.

Inside is a bone hairpin and a piece of stone.

"I put this bone hairpin on her on the day we got married, and she has never taken it off for so many years." Wen Gu choked up, and gently stroked the muddy bone hairpin with his fingertips, "Wu Clan people Instead of worshiping gold and silver, we love bone products."

"This bone hairpin was the first time I went hunting with my father that year. I killed a leopard with a dagger and made a bone awl out of the leopard's bone. Later, when I met Murong, I made the bone awl It became a bone hairpin, and on the day of marriage, it was like my own life handed over to her."

This reminded Zhao Wuyou of the bone flute in his sleeve, all Tilan people like bones?No wonder this Mu Baili was so strange and gave her a bone flute.Fortunately, she is very courageous, if she were an ordinary woman, she would walk around with bones all day long, wouldn't she be scared to death?
"This stone seems to be engraved with words, you have to wash it to see it clearly." Su Xi frowned.

This piece of stone is covered with mud, and it is impossible to see what is engraved on it, but when you touch it, you can feel some scratches.

"I'll go wash it!" Wen Gu clenched the bone hairpin in his hand.

"It's Murong's stuff, and it's also yours." Zhao Wuyou got up.

Su Xi handed the stone back to Wen Gu, "I don't know what is written on it, is there a secret about the butterfly Gu?"

Zhao Wuyou didn't speak, Wen Gu didn't answer, these two people had a tacit understanding.

Wen Gu took the things away, and Suxi helped Zhao Wuyou back to the room.

"Don't be afraid, my lord, when Wen Gu comes..." Su Xi paused, then looked back at Zhao Wuyou who was sitting in front of the table in a daze.The young master's expression became more and more strange, especially after coming to this house.The last time I was panicked, this time I was full of worries.

Zhao Wuyou didn't seem to be listening to Su Xi's words, his fingertips gently brushed the bone flute in his hand.

There was a sound from outside, "My lord, the governor please see me." Ever since the tent was established, Zhao Wuyou gave an order that no matter who, even Jian Yan, if they want to get close to her, they must pass through and not let them go without permission.

When he came back to his senses, Zhao Wuyou put away the bone flute, "No see!"

"Master Jane said that there is something important to report." Jin Yiwei outside said.

Zhao Wuyou glanced at Suxi, "Go and see, I don't want to see anyone." After saying that, she walked directly towards the bed.

Su Xi nodded and walked out quickly.

Outside the courtyard gate, Jian Yan stood there expressionless, seeing Su Xi coming out, he already understood Zhao Wuyou's intentions.She didn't want to see him, even if he did everything for her, he couldn't restore the original relationship.

"Master Jane, why bother to entangle so hard." Su Xi's face was cold, "Now you and my son only have business affairs, there is no need for personal relationship, so I hope Mr. Jane can distinguish between public and private in the future. After all, there is a difference between superiority and inferiority, so don't mess around established the rules."

Jian Yan took a cold look at Suxi, "I just want to remind her to be careful. Along the way, I discovered some strange things."

Su Xi was startled, "What strange thing?"

"Since the rules come first, I hope Miss Suxi can report on her behalf, saying that the official has noticed something about the tails behind us." Jian Yan bowed.

Su Xi took a deep breath, it seemed that Jian Yan had to see Zhao Wuyou, otherwise she would not give up.

However, Zhao Wuyou really didn't want to see Jian Yan.

Looking at the empty courtyard, there is always an unconcealable eerie feeling in the depths of the dense forest, and the chirping of birds and insects is in my ears, which should be very pleasant, but at this moment, there is only anxiety.

"Wait!" Su Xi walked back.

Jian Yan waited in place, his eyes slightly cold.

Su Xi is also undecided, let's wait for Zhao Wuyou to make his own decision!

"No see!" Zhao Wuyou still had these two words.

"Young master, don't you want to hear it?" Su Xi was puzzled.

Zhao Wuyou got into bed, "If he really cares about me and treats me well, he won't use it as a threat, but always think of me and put me first. Suxi, you can't help but feel emotional. Having experienced it, you still don’t know what to pay and what to ask for?”

"These are just his excuses. He wants to see me but uses excuses to lie to me. Do you think I will meet him? He still plays these tricks in front of me, looking at my court salary all these years for nothing?"

Su Xi smiled, "Young Master's words are very true, but the humble position also has some worries, if he really knows something..."

"Then he is an accomplice." Zhao Wuyou lay on the bed and turned his back.

Su Xi frowned, "Master?"

"You can answer him whatever I say. Don't worry about face. He is the son-in-law now, so he shouldn't have any thoughts. I can tolerate it to the point where I am now, and I am already my childhood sweetheart from the past. If you are aggressive again, don't blame me for not remembering the old love." This is Zhao Wuyou's mind.

She doesn't like to be sloppy or ambiguous.The answer she gave, although hurtful, has a clear conscience.

Su Xi nodded and stepped back, seeing Jian Yan, she explained Zhao Wuyou's original words in detail.

There was still no expression on Jian Yan's face, only the coldness in those gloomy eyes.He didn't speak, and after listening to Su Xi's report, he turned and left immediately.

The darkness of the night makes the moon look colder.

Walking in the dark corridor, Jian Yan looked up at the bright moon in the sky, and there was no scene of admiring the moon and pear blossom night with candles.When he stopped his steps and stood with his hands behind his back, all kinds of emotions rushed into his heart.

Why doesn't she understand how to follow along this way?

Isn't that wedding what she hoped for?He did what she wished, so why was she dissatisfied?
I have done what you wished, why did you change your appearance in the end?I made a mistake, but why don't you even give me a chance to reform?
The five fingers in the sleeve curled slightly into a fist and never let go.

Because he was born with no sense of security, Zhao Wuyou tossed and turned, unable to sleep all night.Even with Suxi guarding outside, Zhao Wuyou still felt that someone was watching him from the dark.

Maybe it's just a psychological effect, but...she just can't sleep without Mu Baili by her side, let alone in this wilderness.

Zhao Wuyou wasn't the only one who didn't dare to sleep, Mu Baili, who was far away in the camp at the border, couldn't close his eyes either.The moon at the border is extremely beautiful, rising and setting slowly on the horizon.

Lu Guoan frowned, "Master, you have been staring at the moon all night, if you are really worried, go and have a look! Master Zhao is not in good health, and he suffered a lot when he came to Jinling earlier. ..."

Suddenly, Lu Guoan shut his mouth, our family's Qiantui Lord's face became more and more ugly, it's better to change the topic.

Thinking of this, Lu Guoan hurriedly said, "Now our documents have been submitted to the envoys of Huanglan, and the handover between the two countries can only be carried out if a good date is chosen. We, Daye, came to this barren land with dignity, and we were originally We have already bowed down, and now all the initiative is in the hands of Huanglan Nation, we can only wait for the news."

"The Huanglan side will definitely have to let us hang out for a while before letting us go. Anyway, we are waiting, so why not..."

Before Lu Guoan could finish speaking, a certain wife and slave had already turned around.

"Master?" Lu Guoan shouted.

This speed is too fast, at least I have to explain it, right?It is necessary to arrange it properly, otherwise, how can the soldiers of the three armies get into this mess?Lu Guoan asked himself, he did not have such a great ability to control military power, handle such major national affairs and border decision-making.

But what about our grandpa?
Well, this party has already rode away from the secluded place of the tent, but fortunately, that area is full of people from Dongchang, so even if they knew that Lord Chitose had left, no one dared to speak up.

Lu Guoan was left with a helpless face, how should he support such a big stall?Desperate, looking at the idea I gave, this is the end!I hope that Huang Lan is a slow doctor, if he is impatient, he probably...

(End of this chapter)