At this time …
The sound of galloping horses could be heard from afar.
All the soldiers stood up and looked cautiously in the direction of the sound.
They gripped their swords tightly, ready for battle.
The sound of galloping horses could be heard from afar.
More than a dozen horses and people.
A person rode at the front, looking majestic. His armor made him look even more dignified. Even under the illumination of the firelight, his face looked exceptionally cold.
His eyes were like an eagle's as he scanned the soldiers in front of him.
This …
The person was none other than Ji Huan.
When the soldiers saw him, they relaxed their vigilance.
He sheathed his sword once again.
"General Ji?" Someone stepped forward.
Ji Huan dismounted his horse with an expressionless face and walked towards Jing Rong, who was standing by the riverside. Inadvertently, his gaze fell on Ji Yunshu, who was standing at the side, but he quickly retracted it.
He cupped his hands in salute. "Your Highness."
His tone was fierce.
It had been a long time since they last met, but Ji Huan's handsome face was much more robust than before. His eyes didn't reveal the slightest hint of emotion.
This was clearly not the same person as the drunkard who spent his days in the temple hall, drunk and drunk!
Jing Rong looked him up and down. He was somewhat suspicious, but more than that, he was speculating. Ji Huan should have regarded him as an enemy, and the two of them would definitely draw their swords whenever they met. So why was he so calm now?
"General Ji? Didn't this Prince order someone to inform you to wait at the Three Moons Pavilion? "
"This general has been waiting there for several days, but Your Highness has yet to arrive. I was worried that something might have happened to Your Highness on the road, so I urged my horse to come here."
Jing Rong glanced at the one thousand soldiers he had brought. With so many soldiers, who would dare to touch them? Moreover, they were Great Lin's soldiers. Bandits would avoid them as soon as they saw their flags. What could possibly happen? Ji Huan clearly had misgivings! After all, the Ji family's treason was all because of Jing Rong. Jing Rong must be worried that Ji Huan would harbor hatred and cause trouble on the way to Houliao. In addition, the late Emperor had decreed that Ji Huan's title of General of Changlin was removed. Given Jing Rong's temperament, it was highly likely that he wouldn't go.
He had this in mind when they met at the Three Moons Pavilion, which was why he urged his horse to hurry over.
But if he didn't say it out loud, Jing Rong would pretend that he was an idiot!
He replied, "General Ji is thinking too much. It was raining two days ago and the road was not easy to travel, so we were delayed for a few hours."
"As long as Your Highness is fine."
"But since General Ji is already here, there's no need to take a detour to the Three Moon Pavilion. We can go straight to Houliao."
Ji Huan bowed his head.
"But we'll have to rest here for the night. We'll set off tomorrow morning."
"Yes!"
Jing Rong pulled Ji Yunshu's hand and walked to the carriage.
After taking two steps, she stopped and whispered, "Give me some time."
He glanced at Ji Huan, hesitated for a moment, then nodded and walked away.
Ji Yunshu turned to look at Ji Huan. After being separated for so long, she felt that the Ji Huan standing in front of her now was a completely different person. In his eyes, she could see traces of Ji Li's shadow.
Cunning and ruthless.
In her heart, Ji Huan was a great general, majestic and awe-inspiring. He only cared about winning wars. Although he was hot-tempered and impulsive, he didn't like scheming and scheming. He didn't do petty things. This was the difference between him and Ji Li.
But …
The current Ji Huan was so similar to Ji Li!
Ji Huan coldly looked at her. "What do you want to say to me?"
His tone was flat.
It was hard to hear the fluctuations in his heart.
Ji Yunshu frowned and said in a low voice, "I heard that ever since you returned to Jinjiang, you've been drinking wine for a living."
He put on a straight face. "It seems like you've met Wanxin."
"Yes, I've met her. His Majesty summoned her to the palace and she entered the brocade office."
"The Emperor's benevolence is vast and mighty. Allowing Wanxin to serve in the palace is her fortune. This time, His Majesty has given me a chance to redeem myself. I will do everything I can to help Prince Rong make Houliao submit to our Great Lin. I also hope to clear my Ji family's name. "
"It's good that you think like this."
Ji Huan sneered and walked closer to her. He revealed a malicious look in his eyes. "However, you are no longer a member of the Ji family. The Ji family's honor and disgrace have nothing to do with you. So, the feeling of being cursed by others … you won't understand. You won't understand the feeling of fighting until your head bleeds just to grasp a sliver of an opportunity."
A deep and resounding voice entered Ji Yunshu's ears.
Ji Yunshu froze.
Her pupils dilated slightly.
Ji Huan was very satisfied with the slight change in her expression. He snorted lightly and strode away from her.
"Ji Huan!"
Ji Yunshu called out to him.
Ji Huan stopped and turned his back to her. Ji Yunshu stared at his back and sternly said, "I hope you can understand that when Eldest Brother and Prince Yi rebelled, they only had themselves to blame. The consequences should have been borne by the Ji family. At the very least, the late Emperor couldn't bear it and didn't order the execution of nine generations of the Ji family. He only allowed the Ji family to leave the capital.
Whether you have hatred or unwillingness in your heart, no matter what, you must not repeat the same mistakes. "
"…"
"Second Brother, you are different from Eldest Brother. You are not him!"
Ji Huan frowned and shifted his gaze to look at her. He curled his lips and said, "There are some things that you don't need to remind me of. I know what to do and what to do. If you think that I have ulterior motives, then you can have Prince Rong kill me right now to avoid any future worries."
"Uh …"
Before she could regain her composure, Ji Huan had already walked far away.
She could only see the silhouette of his back.
For the next few days, Ji Huan didn't speak to her. He didn't even look at her. He treated her as if she was invisible.
"What do you think that brat is thinking?" Shi Ziran approached Lang Po on horseback. He narrowed his eyes and pointed at Ji Huan.
Lang Po pondered, "I don't know. In any case, it's always good to guard against him."
"I'm afraid it's hard to guard against a treacherous official."
"But what can he do? His Majesty sent him to Houliao with Prince Rong. He doesn't have any authority or the status of a general. What can he do? "Lang Po was puzzled.
The two discussed in low voices.
It was already ten days later when they arrived at Houliao. The journey was very peaceful. Nothing that they were worried about happened.
One thousand soldiers arrived at the Gorge Gate Pass. General Chu Chengyu, who was stationed there, personally opened the gates to welcome them.
That night, a small banquet was held.
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