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On the one hand, the Nanchen King's army is indeed strong, at least in the Northern Chen, it is a unique royal army. But on the other hand, it also shows how mixed the Northern Chen is today. Not only is the military strength poor, but the princes in various places are independent of each other, with no intention of helping each other. They simply regard themselves as small kings, just like the princes of the former Zhou Dynasty.

In other words, the Nanchen Royal Army is a miserable bunch, playing the role of firefighters all day long. Without the Nanchen Royal Army, the Northern Chen would have fallen apart sooner or later.

On this day, Zhou Chen was dealing with the aftermath of Yongcheng. This rebellion turned the originally prosperous Yongcheng into a war-torn place, and many civilians were killed. Although the rebels were defeated, it would take a while to restore the former prosperity.

The most important thing is that a lot of officials in Yongcheng suffered losses, and everything needs to be restored slowly.

As the Little King of Nanchen, Zhou Chen is the person with the highest status here. Even if he doesn't want to be in charge, many things still require his personal attention.

Hong Xiaoyu suddenly ran over in a hurry: "Master, Yang Shao has rebelled and held my sister hostage. He is threatening us to prepare a carriage for him and is heading out of the city."

Zhou Chen raised his eyebrows and stood up.

"Go and have a look."

However, halfway through the walk, he suddenly remembered something and turned back to get something. When Hong Xiaoyu saw Zhou Chen's actions, his expression was very surprised.

Zhou Chen saw Li Shiyi being held hostage by Yang Shao in front of the city gate, and then watched him walk out of the city step by step. A carriage had been prepared for them outside the city.

A large group of people surrounded Yang Shao, but no one dared to take action, because he was holding Miss Shiyi hostage. Everyone in the Nanchen King's army knew that Miss Shiyi was the young Nanchen King's most beloved disciple. Yang Shao's death was not a pity, but Miss Shiyi could not be harmed in the slightest.

When they arrived in front of the carriage, Yang Shao asked Liu Changshan, whom he had rescued, to drive the carriage, while he held Li Shiyi hostage and confronted Zhou Chen and others.

"Your Highness, I will not hurt her. You can follow me. Once we arrive safely in Nanxiao, I will release her."

Zhou Chen said coldly: "Yang Shao, if you dare to hurt her in the slightest, I will definitely kill you myself, from heaven to hell."

Although he knew that Yang Shao would not harm Shiyi, he still felt very uncomfortable when he saw this scene.

Yang Shao said in a deep voice: "Yang Shao had no choice, Your Highness, I am sorry."

Zhou Chen shouted, "Bring the horse here."

Yang Shao and his companions got on the carriage, and Zhou Chen followed on horseback.

One was in front and the other was behind. In order to get to Nanxiao as quickly as possible, Yang Shao and his companions were riding at full speed. Zhou Chen was not too anxious and followed behind them leisurely.

Anyway, he knew that Shi Yi would be fine. In that case, they might as well enjoy this trip to Nanxiao and spend some time alone together. This was an opportunity they had never had before.

In the blink of an eye, a day passed and Yang Shao and his companions finally couldn't bear it anymore and stopped in a remote place to rest.

"Yang Shao."

Yang Shao took out food from the carriage and was about to give it to Shi Yi when Zhou Chen, who was not far away, suddenly shouted. He reflexively looked at Zhou Chen.

The next moment, Zhou Chen took out a small package from his arms, said "catch it" in a low voice, and then threw it over.

Yang Shao was nervous at first, but when he saw that Zhou Chen was just throwing a package to him, he took it.

"what is this?"

Zhou Chen said coldly: "Untie Shiyi's rope, this is her favorite pastry."

Yang Shao took the pastry thrown by Zhou Chen with a look of astonishment and sat down next to Li Shiyi.

"He actually brought your favorite cakes with him. He didn't even want to eat them all along the way, but kept them for you. Miss, he really has you in his heart."

Shi Yi was also surprised, and his eyes involuntarily looked at Zhou Chen who was sitting dozens of steps away. He was not sure what Yang Shao said.

"He is my master."

Yang Shao emphasized again with great certainty: "No matter what, he has you in his heart. Otherwise, why would he, a high and mighty king, take the risk alone to go to Nanxiao with you, and bring your favorite cakes with him?"

As he spoke, he untied the rope in Xi Shiyi's hand: "I can help you untie the rope, but I don't want you to do anything reckless, Miss Xi, you understand what I mean."

With her hands untied, Xian Shiyi took the package handed to her by Yang Shao, opened it and saw that there were indeed some of her favorite pastries inside. This shocked her and her eyes turned red.

Liu Changshan, who was pointing a knife at Shiyi, saw this scene and immediately understood.

"Oh, Zhou Shengchen, ah Zhou Shengchen, so there is such a thing. Your crime is not much different from my crime of treason."

Everyone in the world knows that in order to dispel the royal family's fear, Prince Nanchen swore a vow not to marry or have children. If he breaks his promise and the emperor finds out, he will definitely suspect that he has ulterior motives and will definitely be feared.

After all, the hundreds of thousands of Nanchen King’s troops are a hundred times more dangerous than Liu Changshan.

Shiyi didn't listen to what he said at all. She just stared at the pastries blankly. With red eyes, she picked up a piece, put it in her mouth, and ate it with tears.

Yang Shao watched this scene and said, "It seems that not only he has you in his heart, but you also have him in your heart."

Shiyi emphasized again: "We are just master and apprentice."

"Whatever you say."

"You still have food, right? My master hasn't eaten for the whole day. You still have some food, right? Give some to my master."

"What a deep bond between master and disciple."

After eating, Yang Shao took Shiyi on the road again, and Zhou Chen still followed slowly behind.

After running for another day, they finally reached the river. Yang Shao used two small boats, one in front and one behind, to cross the river.

When they arrived at Jiangling on the border of Nanxiao, Yang Shao immediately released Li Shiyi and ran away with Liu Changshan.

Zhou Chen walked quickly to Xi Shiyi's side and pulled Xi Shiyi up and down to look him over.

"Is everything okay?"

Shi Yi shook his head and said, "It's okay."

Zhou Chen whispered, "This is Nanxiao's important military town. Speak carefully and naturally. Follow me."

After they walked for a distance together, Shiyi said with an apologetic look on his face: "It is my fault that I have caused trouble for Master."

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "You are wrong. In fact, if I wanted to, I had many ways to kill Yang Shao and save you on the way here, but I didn't do that."

Shi Yi was stunned and looked at Zhou Chen in confusion.

"Master..."

"I'm telling the truth. I thought about it for a while. I've been fighting for Northern Chen and the people these years. I hardly have time to relax. This is a rare opportunity to come to Nanxiao, and I'm coming with you. For me, this may be a good trip."

"what?"

Shiyi was really confused. From what Zhou Chen said, he was not forced to do so. Instead, he came here intentionally with the help of Yang Shao?

Zhou Chen smiled and did not explain in detail on the street.

"The news of our presence here will probably be known to the people of Nan Xiao soon, but you don't have to worry about our safety. I have an old friend here, and we will stay with him for a few days. It happens that we haven't seen him for many years."

Shiyi was worried at first, but when she saw that Zhou Chen didn't care at all, she realized that she was also infected.

"Master, do you have friends in Nanxiao?"

"Well, let's go."

Zhou Chen took Shiyi to Longkang Academy. The gentleman at Longkang Academy was really a very interesting person.

Longkang Academy is located in the remote back mountains of Jiangling City. Zhou Chen and Shiyi walked for more than half an hour before they arrived at the foot of the mountain.

Just as they were about to enter the mountain, a student coming down from the mountain saw them and greeted them politely, "Sir, are you going up the mountain?"

"Yes." Zhou Chen nodded.

"Then you better hurry up, sir. The teachers in this academy have bad tempers and won't allow anyone to come in after sunset. It's okay for you to sleep on the mountain, but your wife will suffer with you."

Hearing this, Xi Shiyi was stunned. He lowered his head, his face slightly red, but he couldn't help but smile.

Zhou Chen thanked her, looked at Shiyi who was secretly delighted, smiled freely, and then continued to take her into the mountains.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1336: Ending and Returning

Zhou Chen and Shiyi climbed the mountain slowly and soon arrived at the Longkang Academy on the mountain. Led by a servant boy from the academy, they came to the piano room where the teacher taught piano.

In the piano room, a handsome and elegant man was playing the piano and teaching several students.

After the servant brought Zhou Chen and the other two in, they immediately saluted him.

"gentlemen!"

Huan Yu, who was playing the piano, heard the sound and looked up. When he saw Zhou Chen standing in the room, his expression changed instantly. He stood up and walked towards Zhou Chen with a look of surprise.

"it turns out"

Then he pointed at Zhou Chen and introduced him to his students: "This is the world-famous..."

He was about to reveal Zhou Chen's identity, but suddenly realized that something was wrong and quickly changed his words: "Young Master Zhou of the Zhou family of the Western Zhou Dynasty."

Although the students did not understand, they all saluted Zhou Chen out of respect, and then they were signaled by Huan Yu to leave.

After everyone left, Huan Yu spoke again with a complicated expression: "I thought I would never have the chance to meet you again in this life, but I didn't expect..."

Zhou Chen just smiled slightly, and Huan Yu turned his gaze away from Zhou Chen and looked at Li Shiyi.

"I guess this is Princess Nanchen?"

Xi Shiyi was stunned immediately. Although she also liked this title, she really couldn't accept it in front of Zhou Chen. She stammered and couldn't utter a word.

Zhou Chen said calmly: "She is Shiyi from the Northern Chen clan. She is only my eleventh disciple now."

"Apprentice? Now? Just?"

Huan Yu asked three questions in a row, and then stared at Zhou Chen with a teasing smile on his face.

But soon, his expression straightened up, and he bowed to Xi Shiyi and said, "The Xi family is the most prominent family of counselors in the Northern Chen Dynasty. Nice to meet you."

Zhou Chen introduced to Shi Yi: "This is Long Kang Huan, Huan Yu."

Shi Yi was surprised: "My family often said that the Longkang Huan family had three generations of imperial teachers and five emperors' teachers. I never thought that..."

Huan Yu didn't care at all and laughed heartily: "I never thought I would see the descendants of Longkang Huan family again?"

Xi Shiyi said apologetically: "Sorry."

Huan Yu's expression remained unchanged as he slowly said, "Back then, the Longkang Huan family was confiscated and their heirs were exterminated..."

Next, Huan Yu talked about his own Huan family's past, and also told about how Zhou Shengchen had saved him in the past, and he made jokes from time to time during the conversation.

Faced with his teasing, Zhou Chen remained unmoved, while Li Shiyi felt both shy and happy.

Finally, when he finished speaking, Zhou Chen said, "Are you done? If you are, please go and cook for us. We have been running around for several days and have no time to have a good meal. You are my only friend here, so I have no choice but to come to you."

Huan Yu immediately smiled and said, "No problem, I'll arrange it now."

Soon, Huan Yu prepared a simple yet hearty meal for them. In the evening, he used the excuse that there was only one room left and arranged Zhou Chen and Li Shiyi together.

This made Xi Shiyi very shy and surprised, but after Huan Yu finished the arrangements, he ran away without giving Zhou Chen and Xi Shiyi any room to refuse, and even closed the door when he left.

After Huan Yu left, Zhou Chen and Li Shiyi were the only ones left in the room.

Shi Yi was very embarrassed: "Master, there is only one bed in this room, how can I sleep?"

Zhou Chen said softly: "Don't be in a hurry to rest. Before that, I have something to tell you. Come and sit down."

Shi Yi obediently followed Zhou Chen to the table and sat down opposite him.

As soon as Xi Shiyi sat down, she heard Zhou Chen ask a question that made her panic.

"Why didn't you explain when Huan Yu talked about our relationship before?"

Shi Yi replied in a panic, "He is Master's friend. Master didn't say anything, so I didn't dare to speak."

Zhou Chen nodded and didn't ask any more questions. Instead, he started talking about what happened during the day.

"Remember what I told you during the day?"

"what?"

“I say it’s been a good ride.”

"Oh, I remember."

Zhou Chen looked at Shi Yi tenderly and said slowly, "Some things are hard to say or do in Bei Chen or Xi Zhou, so this time you were abducted by Yang Shao to come to Nan Xiao, which is a very good opportunity for me. That's why I said that to you during the day. In fact, I came here on purpose through Yang Shao's hand."

Shi Yi asked cautiously and nervously, "Then what do you want to do, Master?"

"I want to tell you that Yang Shao, the boatman, and Huan Yu are all right. I have you in my heart."

Shiyi couldn't believe her ears. She looked at Zhou Chen in disbelief and stammered, "Master, you, you said, what?"

"You heard me right. I have you in my heart. I don't just treat you as my apprentice. I want you to be my wife, my princess. This is not easy to say in Xizhou or Nanchen Palace, but here, I can tell you seriously, Shi Yi, I have you in my heart. Are you willing to be my wife?"

Zhou Chen's expression was very serious and solemn, especially at the end, he was full of anticipation and tenderness in his eyes.

Shiyi was stunned, really stunned. She stared at Zhou Chen in a daze. Her heart was in turmoil and her brain was unable to function properly.