The path into the mountain was very smooth and the slope was very gentle. Pang Xiao held Qin Yining's hand and walked in front. The group of people behind them chatted and laughed as they followed, enjoying the scenery along the way.
When they were in a good mood, no one cared even if the path was muddy and their shoes got dirty. They only had eyes for the scenery and the people around them.
Qin Yining whispered to Pang Xiao about the trivial matters of life. It was rare for them to put aside political affairs and devote themselves to nature. Qin Yining felt particularly relaxed and happy.
However, after walking for about an hour, the mountain path became even steeper.
"This path is too difficult to walk on." Bing Tang put her hands on her waist. Her small face was red from tiredness. Her forehead and temples were full of sweat, and her hair was stuck to her face.
Huzi stood beside Bing Tang and fanned her with a large leaf. "Are you tired? Shall I carry you? "His tone was eager to try.
Bing Tang rolled her big eyes and pushed Huzi away. She stepped on the slightly thick mud on the side of the road and walked two steps. However, the mud under her feet was too slippery, and she almost slipped and fell flat on her face.
"Ouch!"
Huzi quickly picked her up and laughed. "You are a potato spirit. If you fall and lose your front teeth, you will be even more unsightly in the future!"
Qin Yining panted and looked back at them. He shook his head in amusement.
Looking around, the group of people on the road they came from had already distanced themselves. Xie Yue, Xu Weizhi, and Jinghu Wei had already been left far behind. They could barely see their figures.
She and Pang Xiao walked in the front, followed by Jing Zhe and the other three. Huzi and Bing Tang were behind them. Ji Yun walked behind Bing Tang. Tang Xiu followed Ji Yun carefully. She didn't dare to be more than three steps away from Ji Yun.
"It has been raining for two months. The mountain path is definitely difficult to walk on. Fortunately, the slope can't hold water and there are plants to hold it in place. Moreover, there are many cliffs and precipitous walls on this Juhuang Mountain. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to bring you up here. " Pang Xiao wiped Qin Yining's sweat with his sleeve. "After such heavy rain, ordinary mountains can't be climbed. It is easy to encounter landslides and mudslides."
Qin Yining smiled and nodded. "You're right. I know that you arranged everything properly before coming to climb the mountain with you. But Bing Tang is right. This wet road is too difficult to walk on. There is a thick layer of mud on the soles of my shoes."
Qin Yining held Pang Xiao's hand and carefully moved to the side of the road. He rubbed the soles of his shoes against a big tree.
Pang Xiao smiled and said, "It's nothing if there is mud. The most important thing is to have fun. Your body used to be so healthy. Ever since you followed me, your body has been deteriorating. If it were in the past, you wouldn't be so tired even if I asked you to run up the mountain, let alone walk up the mountain like this. "
Qin Yining smiled and shook his head. She didn't want Pang Xiao to recall the unhappy past.
"Your body is weak. Take good care of yourself and move more. You'll get better slowly." Qin Yining looked back. "Mr. Xie and the others haven't caught up yet. Should we wait for them for a while?"
"It's okay. I've arranged for people to follow them. They can walk up slowly. Let's continue walking slowly. "Pang Xiao wiped Qin Yining's sweat again.
He loved Qin Yining's rosy face and sweaty hair. She seemed to have lost the calmness and maturity forced by the world. She was like a carefree little girl.
However, his Sister Yi was born with a rough life. She was already busy with life when she should have been carefree. It was rare for her to have such a pure and relaxed time. Just taking her out for a walk could make her so happy.
Pang Xiao held her slightly cold little hand with his big hand and cooperated with her footsteps. Every time she slipped or showed a masculine look on her face, he would give her a hand.
"When everything is over in the future, I'll take you out to play more often." Pang Xiao smiled. "At that time, you won't have to be bothered by these trivial matters, and you won't have to worry about when we will be targeted again. You just have to care about what new flowers look like and what good rouge and face powder there are. You just have to worry about the children. "
Qin Yining smiled faintly. The life that Pang Xiao imagined was too beautiful, and she didn't dare to think about it.
How could Li Qitian let them go? The situation was so complicated. The treasure had not been owned yet, and Tatan had done something behind their backs. Since they were already in this circle, it would not be easy for them to get out.
However, Qin Yining couldn't bear to make Pang Xiao feel even more upset.
"Okay. Didn't we agree earlier that I will only take care of the children and not care about anything else? "
Pang Xiao felt guilty and his smile was tinged with disappointment.
Listening to the two of them talking, Mu Jinghu, who was walking with Jing Zhe and the others, also thought of Qiu Feishan, who was far away in the south. Although the two of them exchanged letters, it was not as reassuring as seeing her in front of him.
He didn't know if his son would recognize him as his father the next time he saw him.
Mu Jinghu thought of this and couldn't help but sigh softly.
Pang Xiao's five senses were sharp, and he looked back. "What's wrong? Are you tired? "
"Of course not." Mu Jinghu walked very easily. "Such a small mountain road is not difficult for me. I just feel that … this kind of time is hard to come by. It's better to end this chaotic world as soon as possible. "
Pang Xiao pursed his lips and smiled, looking up at the lush green leaves covering the top of his head. The precious sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves, drawing mottled shadows on their faces and bodies.
After a long time, just when Qin Yining thought that Pang Xiao would not answer Mu Jinghu, he heard Pang Xiao say, "Okay."
Ending this chaotic world and ending a period of rule were two completely different things.
Pang Xiao might have to pay more to make this promise, perhaps not only his life, but even a lifetime of time.
The group walked up for about the time it took to burn two sticks of incense.
At this time, their group was already very long, and the people were scattered because of their physical strength.
Fortunately, there was only one way up the mountain. They walked in front and didn't have to worry that the people behind them couldn't find the way to Wanfo Temple. However, Qin Yining's long hair was already wet with sweat.
Looking up, it was difficult to see how far they were from the top of the mountain with the trees blocking them. It was as if this rugged mountain road would never end.
"Come." Qin Yining looked down and saw Pang Xiao squatting in front of him with his back facing him.
"Come up, I'll carry you."
Qin Yining shook his head and gently patted Pang Xiao's back. "No need. Although I'm a little tired, it's not hard for me to persevere. It won't be too late for you to carry me when I can't walk anymore. "
Pang Xiao was a little disappointed. He turned back and looked down the mountain. He could vaguely see Huzi's figure carrying Bing Tang through the branches and leaves of the trees. Ji Yun and Tang Xiu had already fallen further away.
"Okay." Pang Xiao sighed. He pulled Qin Yining's hand and walked up a relatively clean slope. "It's a pity that your physical strength is so good."
Qin Yining was stunned for a moment before he understood what Pang Xiao was trying to say. His face couldn't help but heat up. He secretly pinched Pang Xiao's arm, causing Pang Xiao to laugh heartily.
The mountain was silent. Their group had spread out again, so Pang Xiao's laughter could be heard far away.
"Are you Prince Zhongshun?"
Suddenly, a woman's voice could be heard from afar.
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao stopped in their tracks when they heard the voice.
The voice was very familiar, but Qin Yining couldn't remember where he had heard it before.
Pang Xiao leaned closer to Qin Yining and whispered in his ear, "It sounds like the Empress to me."
"The Empress?" Qin Yining stared in astonishment.
Pang Xiao turned around and gestured to Mu Jinghu.
Mu Jinghu was shocked and immediately nodded. He quietly left the path up the mountain through a bush that wasn't easily detected. Jing Zhe and the others quickly walked behind Qin Yining, their eyes wary.
Pang Xiao saw that Mu Jinghu had hidden in the shadows as they had agreed. Only then did he raise his voice and ask in confusion, "May I ask who is here?"
"It really is Prince Zhongshun? This servant is one of the Empress's people. The Empress's imperial carriage is here! "
Qin Yining paled when he heard this. Why was the Empress here?
Pang Xiao held Qin Yining's hand and led Jing Zhe and the others towards the source of the voice.
After walking for a while, a gentle slope of about two zhang appeared in front of them. On the platform, the Empress was resting in the shade of a tree by the side of the road with Sun momo and a bodyguard.
Pang Xiao hurriedly held Qin Yining's hand and quickly walked forward to bow, "This servant Pang Xiao greets the Empress."
"No need for formalities." The Empress wiped the sweat from her forehead and asked curiously, "Why are you here?"
Qin Yining sensed that the Empress's tone was different from her usual high and mighty tone. When she spoke to Pang Xiao, her tone and expression were like that of a normal family's matriarch, dignified and intimate.
Pang Xiao smiled and said, "Replying to Your Highness, this servant saw that the weather was improving and was very happy. Thus, I brought my wife out for a stroll. I heard that there is a Wanfo Temple on Juhuang Mountain that is very efficacious, so we came to take a look. "
Without leaving a trace, Pang Xiao had already scouted the surroundings. He thought for a while and said, "The Empress also came to play?"
The Empress shook her head tiredly, "This Empress came to Wanfo Temple to pray for the peace of Da Zhou. However, this Empress came at a bad time. Not to mention that the mountain path is difficult to walk on, this Empress had originally prepared a sedan chair to send this Empress up the mountain. However, the sedan chair suddenly fell and this Empress almost fell off the cliff. In order to save this Empress, this Empress's capable bodyguard broke his leg. This Empress could only order the bodyguard to go down the mountain for treatment. That bodyguard can't walk, so four servants took turns to carry him. I don't know how he is now. "
Pang Xiao respectfully said, "The Empress' sincerity in praying for the people is truly touching."
When Pang Xiao wanted to speak to the Empress, he bowed his head according to etiquette. His respectful attitude was clearly visible. However, his hand was still holding Qin Yining's hand behind his back. It was as if Qin Yining was his most precious treasure that he could not let go of for a moment.
The Empress saw how tightly Pang Xiao protected Qin Yining, and an indescribable bitterness spread in her heart.
Look at how Pang Xiao treated Qin Yining?
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