After sunset that day, the city gate was barely closed. Sheng Weiqiao and Xuan Yufeng, disguised as servants, took advantage of the cover of twilight to leave the Governor's Mansion through the corner gate. Under the leadership of Gongsun Xi, they walked around the city in a small circle. After confirming that there is no tail, go straight to the south gate.
The guards here have already prepared bamboo baskets that can be lifted up and down for the three of them to leave the city.
There is a small forest under the city wall. Although it is not very dense and most of the leaves have fallen this season, it is still very difficult for Sheng Weiqiao and Xuan Yufeng to walk in the dark night.
Gongsun Xi had no choice but to say "I'm sorry" and helped them go, one with each hand.
Fortunately, we didn't go far and arrived at the official road. We saw a carriage parked quietly by the roadside. Several masked men in black were sitting on their horses, standing silently around the carriage. All the mounts, including the carriage All the horses have their hooves wrapped in their hooves, trying not to make any sound.
In this strange silence, Gongsun Xi exchanged signals with them, invited Sheng Weiqiao and Xuan Yufeng to get on the car, and he also got on the empty saddle horse that he had prepared long ago. The group of people walked forward in silence. Go to the Northern Xinjiang Army camp under the command of Lu Shiyu.
The aunt and nephew only met Lu Shiyu in the afternoon of the next day.
It wasn't that the camp was so far away, or that Lu Shiyu was deliberately trying to make things difficult, but it was because they fell asleep in the carriage and when they woke up, they had traveled dozens of miles under the protection of the army.
"Didn't it mean that we set off just last night when we arrived at the camp?" Sheng Weiqiao was a little surprised when he heard this. While washing himself with the water that Yishan brought into the carriage, he asked in a low voice, "They just came from Northern Xinjiang. Isn’t it too hard to run here and run again without even taking a break?”
If Rong Suihe's direct lineage is not enough, people can still think that this is to take care of the mistress and the future young master.
But whether it was Lu Shiyu or the lieutenant Rong Suihe had revealed in private, there was a layer of separation between him and Rong Suihe. It would be troublesome for others... Sheng Weiqiao frowned and said to Yishan: "You will go and invite Lu later." The general came and said that my aunt and I wanted to thank him in person for his escort."
Next to him, Xuanyu Feng was also cleaning up. Hearing this, he whispered: "Don't feel too wronged. Even if I don't understand military affairs, I also know that the next time will be the most difficult time in Western Xinjiang, and if Western Xinjiang If there is a change, it cannot be solved in two days. It will have to last for a period of time. When General Lu sends us to a safe place, there is no chance that we will go back and make meritorious deeds... You can give him a hint later and we will turn around. I won’t treat him badly.”
"That's what I said. After all, it was borrowed. After all, it's not strange to pay homage to so many people." Sheng Weiqiao reached over, squeezed her gently, and whispered, "Aunt, there were only three of us out last night. We are used to it. I didn’t even take the old maid with me. If Mi Zhen hadn’t asked Yi Shan to come to Xijiang in advance, there wouldn’t even be anyone to help her. It’s better not to say some things, and be careful to avoid misunderstandings!”
Although it was said that because outsiders knew that their aunt and nephew had woken up, they deliberately slowed down and stayed away from the carriage so that they could pack up with peace of mind. Sheng Weiqiao had seen Rong Suihe's eyes and ears far beyond ordinary people, and was worried. Lu Shiyu and others have been guarding the northern border for many years, and their skills are extraordinary. Don't listen clearly to their conversation in the carriage.
If you are too frank, people may not be happy even if they know it is the truth.
Xuanyu Feng was about to answer when she suddenly heard horse hooves outside, followed by Gongsun Xi's lukewarm voice: "Mother, old lady, this is breakfast for you two. Just now, the cook heard that you two have woken up." Later, we specially made it on the roadside temporarily. If it doesn’t suit your taste in a hurry, I’ll ask you to forgive me!”
Hearing this, Yi Shan quickly confessed her crime and went out to pick her up at the carriage shaft. After a while, she came in with a food box, turned over the mechanism on the carriage, opened the small table, opened the lid of the box, and saw a bowl of Bi inside. Rice porridge, a few plates of side dishes, and four kinds of pastries: Thousand Layer Steamed Cake, Glutinous Rice Cold Cake, Jade Bean Cake, and Golden Silk Shaomai.
"These pastries are made by the governor's office." Yishan explained softly, "I had someone specially deliver them to the camp last evening. The cook just heated them up. Although the taste is definitely not the same as when they were freshly baked, they The army rations are really rough, and the prince is worried that you two won't be able to eat them, so he asked the cook to prepare some while it's cold."
"You left in such a hurry, why do you care about these details?" Sheng Weiqiao actually didn't have much appetite at the moment. First of all, he was worried about the people in Yizhou City, not only her husband Rong Suihe, but also the people who followed her. confidants for many years, such as Juli, Jinli and others, as well as Chu Wu and Twelve Niang.
Previously, because Rong Suihe said that he would leave on the same day and packed lightly, Sheng Weiqiao thought that it could not be simpler for Jane to pack some clothes and bring chrysanthemums, hibiscus, tung, moon, silkworms and mother.
As a result, before Rong Suihe could speak, Xuan Yu Feng had already said: "The reason why Mi Zhen wants us to set off immediately is because the outside world thinks that we have just hosted the flowing water banquet, and even if we want to leave, we have to rest for two days. That's it." , how can you take away your left and right maids? Otherwise, if you don't show up, you can still say that you have to concentrate on the pregnancy and not see outsiders. The maids are not allowed to be seen, and even a fool can guess that something is wrong. "
As for Chuwu and Twelfth Mother, they were even rejected, "The Chuwu is so big, you have to bring an extra carriage to bring it, and you have to prepare meat for it every day! The Northern Xinjiang Army came all the way, and they were not even angry. You have to catch your breath and continue to run for us, so it would be better for you to take me, an old woman, with you, but you also have to lead the leopard! Even if their coach is kind and doesn't say anything, what will the people below think?"
"What about Twelfth Mother?" Sheng Weiqiao asked unwillingly, "It's just a lion cat, just hold it in your hands! Can we just feed it some of the leftover food?"
"No, it's not good, and it's not very popular in Western Xinjiang to raise cats." Xuanyu Feng continued to shake his head, "I'm afraid there's only one like this in Yizhou! And you're not particularly affectionate to it, either. So much so that it has become so wild that it will run here or there all day long! If you don’t watch carefully on the road, if you let it run out and reveal its whereabouts in front of others, won’t it betray you?”
So at the insistence of her aunt and her husband, Sheng Weiqiao only had time to bring a few pieces of jewelry with special meanings, hairpins, and the birth control prescriptions and pills that the doctor had previously prescribed. She didn't even have time to formally say goodbye to all her close friends, and was taken away. Urged to leave the Governor's Mansion in a hurry!
Last night they were saying goodbye and leaving the city. Not to mention her, even Xuanyu Feng was in a sad mood. Even though she couldn't bear it, she didn't have time to think too much; at this time, she was already in the army, and there were all kinds of things. All the thoughts came flooding back.
Secondly, I have been used to living a life of meticulous care for many years, and suddenly I feel like I am on the run, which is inevitably a bit uncomfortable.
But even though it was hard to swallow the vegetable porridge and pastries in front of her, she still forced herself to eat as much as possible, and finally said: "These pastries... have you given some to General Lu and the others?"
Yishan said: "When the county king sent people to deliver cakes, he also prepared a batch of laborers' cakes. In fact, these cakes were mixed with the laborers' food and sent to the military camp together."
Xuan Yu Feng said: "Do you still have to worry about Mi Zhen's work? You should take more care of yourself!"
Sheng Weiqiao didn't want to argue with his aunt at the moment. After breakfast, he took the tea handed to him by Yishan and rinsed his mouth. He took out the small target scope and straightened his appearance, and said, "Go and see if General Lu has any If you have time, please ask him to come over and talk!”
Yishan went out to the shaft of the carriage and called the nearby soldiers to come over and say a few words. Not long after, she heard several horses galloping towards them, and a man in his thirties spoke respectfully outside the carriage: "Last General Lu Shiyu , I have met the Princess of the County and Mrs. Feng! Please forgive me of the Princess of the County and Mrs. Feng for wearing armor and not being able to exert your full strength!"
"General Lu, there is no need to be polite!" Sheng Weiqiao said quickly, "Thank you for the general's generous help this time. I am very grateful! Please ask the general to get in the car and talk to me!"
Although the folk customs are open at this time, it is generally aimed at women who have not yet left the court. For those who have already left the court, it is not appropriate to be alone in a car with a strange man.
However, it was announced that Feng was in the car, which meant that there were elders present, but it didn't matter.
After hearing this, Lu Shiyu readily agreed, straightened his armor, dismounted and got into the carriage, and once again held his hands as a gift. Sheng Weiqiao was polite while sizing him up: This Lu Shiyu looks about thirty-seven or eighteen years old, with a strong waist and a strong back, and a burly figure. He has the appearance of a very typical military commander.
His appearance is not outstanding, he is just average-looking, but his eyes are bright and bright, making him look very smart and capable.
"The princess and the old lady are too polite. The general, under the order of General Huaihua, came to Western Xinjiang to be driven by the prince. Without meeting the prince in person, he was entrusted to escort the princess and the old lady. This is the relationship between the prince and the county. The princess and the old lady have their trust in the general." This man was very good at talking, and without a few words of greeting, he said, "The general is going to pieces, but he must fulfill the orders of the county king to the letter!"
Since Lu Shiyu expressed his position in this way, Sheng Weiqiao and Xuan Yufeng thanked him profusely. Naturally, the two sides had a very congenial conversation.
After Sheng Weiqiao hinted that after Lu Shiyu and the others arrived in Chang'an, whether they continued to return to Western Xinjiang or returned to Northern Xinjiang, the Sheng family and the Xuan Yu family would provide them with generous supplies, Lu Shiyu became more and more enthusiastic, and was simply gentle and considerate. Direct lineage is direct lineage.
After a while, a messenger came over and said that there were some trivial matters that needed to be handled by him, so the man apologized and left.
When he had gone far, Xuanyu Feng said to Sheng Weiqiao: "Mi Zhen said that General Huaihua was good at dancing with long sleeves. He must have learned something from him?" I saw that he was a sharp talker. Even the civil servants in Chang'an might not be able to speak better than him even if they were perfunctory. . "
Sheng Weiqiao looked at her angrily: "Aunt, we agreed not to talk about people behind their backs!"
"But that's okay." Xuan Yu Feng said, "I'm just afraid of meeting a stupid youngster whose nose is not his nose and his eyes are not his eyes all day long."
"For such a person, it is impossible for General Huaihua to send him to Western Xinjiang!" Sheng Weiqiao said, "Otherwise, how can we still show kindness? Isn't this a mess?"
Xuanyu Feng said "hmm" and said: "Anyway, with such a well-spoken and well-behaved coach, even if we have some requests in the future, we can feel free to make them boldly."
"Don't go too far, otherwise people won't say it, but if it delays the trip, we will be the ones taking the risk in the end." Sheng Weiqiao said quickly, "Although the Western Border is vast, we basically have no burden at the moment. Hurry up. If you do, you can leave in a few days! Even if you can't say you'll be safe immediately after leaving Western Xinjiang, at least you won't be able to encounter large groups of enemies."
Xuanyu Feng was about to speak when there was the sound of horse hooves approaching, followed by Gongsun Xi's voice, saying: "I just received a pigeon letter from Chang'an. Can the Princess of Unknown County take care of the matter?"