The other nine corpses were found ten li ahead. The same method was used to bury them, with a sign erected and a bow.
When Xuan Tianming's group began to advance once more, Feng Yu Heng faced the wind, and tears began to flow.
Xuan Tianming rode beside her on his horse. Reaching out, he wiped away her tears and loudly said: "Don't cry! Remember this hatred. People that offend me will be returned many times over! "
After another day and night, they passed through a village and a town, yet all of the horses had been cleared out. Xuan Tianming was so angry that he began to laugh. Sitting in front of a tea stall, he chewed on some biscuits and said: "I thought that they had some great ability, but it's just a matter of slowing us down."
Feng Yu Heng's expression sank. After eating the last bite of biscuit, she began to clean her bow. That bow had been placed inside her space the entire time. It was not the Hou Yi bow, but it was something that Xuan Tianming had given her at the military camp. It was quite durable and was of moderate weight.
The matter of Zirui being captured had been weighing on her heart the entire time. It was so stifling that she would occasionally feel suffocated. The hand that was cleaning the bow was completely subconsciously moving. The final scene of those hidden guards dying repeatedly appeared before her eyes. Although she did not personally see it, she understood the art of tracking arrows too well. She knew that aside from the pain of death, the fear and despair of being tracked was the most fatal. Those men clearly had the best Qing Gong, but the arrows behind them were getting closer and closer. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't shake them off. She could empathize with them because she had received the relevant psychological training when she was learning the art of tracking arrows.
Feng Yu Heng stared straight at the horses that were eating grass. Some of the horses' hooves were about to fall off, and some of the horses were a little lame, but they did not have any other horses to switch to. They could only grit their teeth and continue riding until the horses collapsed and could no longer move forward. She only hated that she did not know about the transmigration beforehand; otherwise, she definitely would have brought an off-road vehicle to the pharmacy to prepare.
Unfortunately, how could there be so many "should have known!" She poured some more tea for Xuan Tianming and sighed, quietly saying: "I keep feeling that this matter is not so simple. Why would Qian Zhou kidnap Zirui? Just to deal with me? Delay the progress of steel production? But there's no need for me to watch over the production of new steel every day. Even without me, Dashun can already have steel equipment now. "
Xuan Tianming furrowed his brows and said, "National enmity is one thing, but family enmity is also included. The debt with Ru Jia and the debt with the people from Qian Zhou, they are determined to settle it with us. It's just that the other party has such a precise grasp of Zirui's whereabouts and was able to clear out all the horses along the way. It shouldn't be just a group of divine archers who can do it. There must be a helper. "
She thought for a bit then said: "Feng Jin Yuan has hidden guards from Qian Zhou at his side, but there should not be many. Now, it seems that there are quite a few people from Qian Zhou hidden within Dashun's borders."
Xuan Tianming coldly snorted and said: "It's also possible that they aren't from Qian Zhou. After all, Dashun has been keeping a tight watch on the border for the past 100 years. It would not be easy for them to sneak in."
"Hm?" She was startled then immediately reacted, "You mean … the North? Is it the Duan Mu family? "
Xuan Tianming nodded and was about to continue speaking. At this time, a horse suddenly rushed over from the North side of the road. The horse's hooves kicked up a cloud of dust, which startled the birds in the forest and caused them to fly away.
Huang Quan's eyes were sharp and immediately recognized the person riding the horse. She could not help but point at that person and anxiously say: "It's an official! That person is an official from the relay station! "
With her shouting, Ban Zou did not say another word. His figure flashed and rushed forward, stopping the person and the horse.
The official riding the horse was given a fright and rushed to say: "Impudent! I am a messenger from the court. I am rushing to the capital from 800 li away. Nobody is allowed to stop me! " This person had a bit of courage. Ban Zou's martial arts were good, and he was able to easily stop a speeding car from 800 li on his own. If it was a normal person, they would have been given quite a fright, but he still consciously reported his name. He also turned his head and looked in the direction of the tea stall where Xuan Tian Ming's group was.
The couple that ran the tea stall had already hidden to the side in fear. That person looked around then very quickly returned. In the end, his gaze landed on Xuan Tianming.
"You are …" He was clearly startled then said in surprise: "His Ninth Highness?"
"Oh!" Huang Quan asked him: "You recognize our Imperial Highness?"
The official struggled to free himself from Ban Zou's grasp, but he did not succeed. He helplessly said: "Since you are with His Ninth Highness, then there is no need to hold onto me. I am truly a messenger from the court. I have never seen His Ninth Highness before, but that mask and the purple lotus on his forehead are things that I am familiar with."
Xuan Tianming waved his hand at Ban Zou, indicating for him to release the person. Only then did Ban Zou release his grip. Just as he released his grip, the official immediately threw himself in front of Xuan Tianming. Without another word, he knelt with a plop. Then, he stared at Xuan Tianming's face and carefully examined it.
Wang Chuan looked at this person's cautious appearance and knew that there was definitely something important. If it wasn't an extremely urgent matter, it was impossible to use such a method. When she thought of this, she opened her mouth and said to the official: "Don't worry. The person in front of you is without a doubt Dashun's Ninth Prince. At His Imperial Highness' side is Princess Ji 'an."
When she mentioned Princess Ji 'an, that person immediately let out an "ah" sound. Then, he turned his head to look at Feng Yu Heng. With one look, he couldn't help but be overjoyed: "That's right, that's right! Although I have known about His Ninth Highness' mask and purple lotus on his forehead a long time ago, it is only a legend. This lowly official has never seen it with my own eyes. However, this lowly official knows Imperial Princess. At that time, Imperial Princess was still a county princess. During the Winter Disaster in the capital, you served warm tea at the entrance of Hundred Herb Hall. This lowly official even asked for a bowl. "
Wang Chuan then said: "Since our identities have been confirmed, then quickly tell me. What is this urgent message all about?"
The official let out a long sigh before saying: "This lowly official is a messenger stationed in Yuzhou. This urgent message came from the northern border and arrived in Yuzhou. The letter was sent by the people at the posthouse who risked their lives to deliver it. The message was that if the contents of this urgent message couldn't be personally reported to His Imperial Majesty, then he had to find a way to find His Ninth Highness or His Imperial Highness the Seventh Highness. If there was no other way, then he had to find Princess Ji 'an. Your Imperial Highness — — "The person stared at Xuan Tianming with a bitter expression:" The three northern provinces … … have rebelled. "
"What?" Feng Yu Heng subconsciously blurted out. Then, she looked towards Xuan Tianming, "So fast?"
Xuan Tianming furrowed his brow tightly. It was very clear that this news was very unexpected to him. The official continued to say: "The three northern provinces have submitted to Qian Zhou under the leadership of leader Duan Mu An Guo. Qian Zhou has allowed the three provinces to become vassals, and the Duan Mu family will rule over them. At the same time, Qian Zhou has stopped paying tribute to the Dashun court. Instead, they have begun to station troops. The people at the posthouse said that the North submitted to Qian Zhou at least two months ago, but the news has been sealed. However, quite a few people from Qian Zhou have been allowed in. They have sent a few letters to the capital, but they have all been killed along the way. " As he spoke, he wiped the sweat from his forehead and continued: "It is this lowly official's luck that is good. To be able to meet his Highness and county princess here, it can be considered fortunate that I did not fail my mission." As he spoke, he pulled out a sealed letter from his bosom and handed it over to Tian Ming.
Xuan Tianming received the letter and opened it to read. He then handed it to Feng Yu Heng. After the two read it, they fell into deep thought.
The contents of the letter were exactly the same as what the official had said. The Duan Mu family had rebelled and did their best to seal the news. At present, who knew how many spies from Qian Zhou had been allowed into Dashun. Since submitting to Qian Zhou had happened a few months ago, that meant that this plan had already begun before the accident with the third son, Xuan Tian Ye. The Duan Mu family really had wild ambitions.
"Continue toward the capital." Xuan Tianming ordered the official. At the same time, he removed a jade pendant, "Take this and enter the palace. Just tell his Majesty that you have already met with I. I will now be heading North. Tell his Majesty that there is no need to worry."
The official knew that the matter was urgent and did not delay. After quickly drinking some tea, he mounted his horse and continued on his way. Feng Yu Heng also stood up. Looking at the tired horses that were still eating grass, she was a little worried.
"How much further can we ride?" She asked Xuan Tianming, "When the time comes and there are no more horses, what will we do?"
Xuan Tianming calculated the distance and said to her: "From here to Xiao Zhou, it will take at most one more day. Those people can clear the horses in the small villages, but it is impossible for them to clear the entire Xiao Zhou. As long as we can reach Xiao Zhou, we will still have hope. "
Ban Zou also nodded and said: "We will ride as far as we can. If the horses truly cannot continue, we will ride on our own. Master, don't worry. With so many brothers, each person will be enough to carry you. "
"Good." Feng Yu Heng did not continue to argue, frankly saying: "Then let's quickly get moving. We will go as far as we can."
That night, the 17 horses all collapsed to the ground, unable to get up. Looking at the horses that had painstakingly carried them the entire way, Feng Yu Heng's nose began to sour again. Xuan Tianming immediately carried her on his back and told everyone: "Abandon the horses!" Then he took the lead and used his qinggong to continue on their way.
Feng Yu Heng's ease was still not enough. Although she had already improved a lot compared to when she first arrived last year and could jump onto a roof or jump onto a beam, she still could not use qinggong to carry her. She could only resign herself to Xuan Tianming's back and allow him to carry her. Feeling the wind blowing past her ears, the hatred in her heart once again soared to the heavens.
She leaned against Xuan Tianming's ear and quietly said: "I must save Zirui and bring him back. I must ensure his safety. Xuan Tianming, if I lose Zirui again, mother will never forgive me. "
Xuan Tianming's body was startled. He wanted to ask, what exactly did you do wrong that you need to be forgiven? But when the words reached his lips, he swallowed them back down. He could see the love Feng Yu Heng had for Yao shi. Although that mother was not very likable, Feng Yu Heng still had to call her mother. Forget it, if she liked it, he would just fulfill her wish.
"Don't worry." Xuan Tianming said, "Wherever they are taken, we will chase them. Even if it is deep in the heart of Qian Zhou or a dragon's lair or a tiger's den, husband will charge in with you!"
When the sun came up, the group of 17 people finally arrived outside Xiao Zhou City. This was the first large province that they had passed through heading North from the capital. Although Xiao Zhou was not as prosperous as the capital, it was not as tightly controlled. Thus it looked a little more lively than the capital.
After Xuan Tianming's group entered the city, they immediately searched for a horse farm. As expected, the enemies ahead did not dare take action against a large province. Xiao Zhou City had plenty of horses, and they were very good. It was enough for them to choose from.
But just as everyone was focused on choosing horses, the owner of the horse farm stared at Feng Yu Heng for a long time. Finally, he mustered the courage to walk over and ask: "Young miss, may I ask if your surname is Feng?"
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