In the western tribes of Udan.

"Mother, you are determined to go to Da Yi in person this time. Do you really no longer believe in your son?"

In the Huzhu Hall, Lu Qiange knelt at the feet of Princess Anhe, the side imperial concubine of King Solo, holding his mother's knees. His look and tone were anxious.

Smiling softly, Princess Anhe covered the back of her son's hand with her hand, and spoke lightly,

"Your father finally agreed with me. He understands me better than you. If I don't go there this time, I'm afraid I will leave some regrets in my life."

"Mother..."

Lu Qiange frowned with anxiety,

"Hua'er, you don't need to persuade me anymore. It's summer and the big day is around the corner. We must hurry up. This time, I, dressed in ordinary clothes, take a trip and feel at ease with your protection all the way, but..."

The woman paused and looked away,

"I just don't know where your master Wenren is now?"

Lu Qiange sighed,

"After I was sent by him to explore the Palace for a second time, I lost track of him. I guess that he might be by Huanan Xin's side, and nothing will happen to him."

—

On July 10, Emperor Jingxiao of Da Yi made a secret order.

When the summer came, a tornado would appear in Wei Sea. The Eastern Depot sent a team to Kunhuang Island from Jing City with some officials of Observatory Director to check the progress of Wangxian Rise's construction.

In Jingyang Palace,

Gu Yunxi sat beside the sandalwood table, silently watching Gu Yunyao on the opposite carefully embroidering a sachet.

The nannies got together with Zhao An and Song Qin, coaxing the Seventh Prince to play while talking about the customs of Southern Jiang, such as hills and the Ancient Tea Horse Road.

Gu Yunxi held her cheek thoughtfully with one hand and looked over the half-opened window frame to look outside at the pavilions, streams, and the colorful and blooming flowers.

Gu Yunxi deliberately went to the Palace to visit her sister today, but she did not mention that she would be separated from her temporarily.

Yesterday, she heard that the imperial edict was secretly sent to the Eastern Depot. Chiliarch Cheng had selected the first and second tribes as the advance team and set off for the Jinmen Ferry tomorrow afternoon.

Gu Yunyao cut the silk thread after embroidering the last stitch and raised her eyes to look at the girl opposite. She smiled lightly,

"What are you thinking about? You're out of your mind."

Gu Yunxi faintly came back to earth and looked dumbfounded,

"Elder sister, tell me... When will the battle in Southern Jiang end?"

Gu Yunyao gazed at her younger sister's seemingly awake expression, and tried to smile,

"Dear, you really can't leave him for a moment. He has been away for only two months until now."

Gu Yunxi flushed, and waved her hand to defend,

"What? I don't..."

Gu Yunyao got up from the treasure chair, put some dried flower petals and fragrant pills into the embroidered bag, and threw it into the girl's hand, showing an unhappy appearance,

"Hey, my efforts are in vain. I've been busy embroidering a heatstroke prevention sachet all day to make someone happy. Even though she is in Jingyang Palace, her heart is wandering outside the Palace."

Gu Yunxi held the sachet, lowered her head, and smelled it. Then she laughed and hugged Gu Yunyao in a pettishly charming manner,

"Good elder sister, I never regard you as an outsider. I bear your kindness in my mind."

"Don't try to trick me with your sweet words!"

Gu Yunyao smiled and pushed the girl away, pressing her to sit on the chair. Her face was somewhat solemn,

"Yunxi, do you come here today to tell me something?"

"No, no."

Looking at the woman's graceful face for a few moments, the girl was a little struggling and hesitant. She deliberately held the other person's hand with a bright smile,

"Sister, it will get hotter in the future, so you have to pay more attention to your health."

Gu Yunyao frowned. Her eyes suddenly became deep, seeming to have unlimited penetrating power,

"Yunxi, you can't keep secrets from me anymore."

"No, what secret can I have?"

Panic flashed across Gu Yunxi's eyes, but she smiled,

"I miss you. Wouldn't it be better if I come to the Palace to see you more?"

"It's great. Of course..."

Gu Yunyao smiled and responded casually, but she felt uneasy in her heart.

As the sky gradually darkened, lights in and out of Jingyang Palace were illuminated.

Gu Yunyao prepared dinner and invited Yunxi for dinner. The girl didn't have much appetite, so she got up absent-mindedly and left.

Watching the girl who led guards turn around the palace wall, Gu Yunyao leaned in front of the door and sighed. She asked without looking back,

"Zhao An, I'm really worried about that girl."

The man behind her bowed slightly,

"Yesterday I got the news from an informant. You have asked Chiliarch Cheng to keep close to the little master. I see that she is followed by guards in and out, so there should be no trouble."

Gu Yunyao turned around, pacing non-stop in the palace,

"I know Yunxi's temperament best. She will never change her mind easily. At this point, however, the only person who can control her has gone to Southern Jiang."

—

On the northern route of Bo Ku in Southern Jiang, Da Yi,

Leng Qingtang sat in the camp with the generals, Lang Mucha, and Ji Yaoguang while Lang Army was preparing an antidote to overcome the poison of Kylin Smoke.

"We can go through the Moro Mountains."

Lang Mucha pointed at a location on the map and said to everyone,

"Two thousand miles east of the military camp and across the hills, it is the origin of the Moro Mountains. This mountain stretches for more than a thousand miles, and looks like a machete overlapping in the north and south of Bo Ku, running through the two cities of Xuede and Qingche in the middle. There is the Amber River at the foothills near the southern end of the Moro Mountains. The other side of the river is the southeastern route of Bo Ku. "

After hearing this, Ji Yaoguang nodded in agreement with the light shining in the exposed one eye,

"I have also heard of the Amber River. It is said that this river will eventually flow to the Andaman Sea. My fleet is hidden in the Qianmao Bay in that sea area, and there were more than 20 dancers who were robbed in Persia not long ago. I think we can take advantage of those dancers in this sneak attack on Qingche City."

"Fortunately, the fierce fighting on the northern route of Bo Ku has not affected the trade between the southeastern route and the sea. Now that the army wants to break through Qingche City, it is best to use the Amber River."

"As long as I make an appointment about the place to meet with the fleet in the Qianmao Bay in advance, take my brothers across the Amber River, and embark on the southeastern trade road like businessmen, we can successfully enter Qingche City. "

Lang Mucha slammed her fist on the table and said with great interest,

"This is a great idea! Lang Army is most familiar with the terrain of the Moro Mountains. There is an unknown cliff in the mountain. Under the cliff is the closest location to Qingche City. If we send Lang Army to lie in ambush around the dangerous cliff, Lang Army can collaborate from inside with Mrs. Yaoguang from outside when the gate of Qingche City opens. "

Leng Qingtang narrowed his eyes, with a sly smile on the corners of his lips,

"Now the enemy's force of 250,000 is deployed in Xuede City, and only 50,000 guards are in Qingche. With the fighting strength of Lang Army, 10,000 soldiers will be enough if we want to wipe out the enemy overnight. However, in case of an accident, I will send another 2,000 Imperial Guards to go with Mrs. Lang."

Lang Mucha looked at Leng Qingtang and nodded.

Wei Zhao, the Hussar General of Northwest Army, kept his eyes on the map and frowned slightly,

"I don't know the topography of the Moro Mountains. Is it suitable for climbing?"

Lang Mucha shook her head and explained,

"The Moro Mountain is one of the top ten natural barriers in Southern Jiang, which is steep and severe. The extension is too long and the mountainside is covered with snow. Because of its difficult and dangerous terrain, little attention has been paid to its guard. However, you don't need to worry too much. Lang Army has traveled a lot over the mountains, so this won't baffle us. It will take at most one day for ten thousand Lang armies to cross the dangerous road and hide outside Qingche City. Since I still have to stay in the base camp to deal with Bo Ku Army, this time I’ll send my son Lang Huan to lead the armies to assist Mrs. Yaoguang. "

Leng Qingtang put his hand on the map and made the final decision,

"That's it. This action depends a lot on the two ladies. When you two work together to win Qingche City, please immediately send messages to the base camp. At that time, I will go all out to give the enemy a fatal blow to take down Xuede City, and force the remnants of Bo Ku into Qingche City. "

Ji Yaoguang laughed heartily with her hands on hips,

"At that time, we who wait for the enemies in Qingche will be able to go after an easy prey."

The generals in the audience were excited,

Once this plan was successful, the great victory of the imperial court would soon be in sight. Therefore, everyone asked,

"Master, tell us, when will we start?"

"Yes, as long as you give an order, we will all follow you."

Leng Qingtang smiled unhurriedly,

"Don't worry. We still have some time. Let's plan carefully. The caravan just robbed Wutoucao from the enemy, so the immediate departure of the team will be arresting. At nightfall, everything will be entrusted to you two ladies."

"Report—"

A soldier hurriedly entered the tent and reported after saluting,

"Report to the Master and generals, spies reported that the enemy army was abnormal. One hour ago, a team of elephants suddenly appeared in Xuede City. "

—

In the Eastern Depot of the capital, Da Yi.

In Southern Residence, there were countless guards.

Just like the previous night, there was a rattan chair on the porch of Gu Yunxi's room. The man assigned for night duty today was the third captain, Zhao Wuji.

Suddenly, the door of the room was opened, and Gu Yunxi leaned out.

Zhao Wuji immediately greeted her with a serious expression,

"Madam Yun, what do you want to do?"

Gu Yunxi looked around the yard with a wise look, and managed to smile with an effort. She flattered Captain Zhao and said,

"Uncle Three, don't be so exaggerated. You and the guards have been watching me for two nights in turn. I can't sleep well when you're watching over me. I'm not used to being watched..."

"Hey, how can you say that?"

Zhao Wuji was dissatisfied and glanced at her,

"We are not watching you. Right now your enemy is coming to you again. Shouldn't we protect you? Don't say that. Uncle Three will follow you wherever you go."

"...I, I want to go to the toilet."

Gu Yunxi was aggrieved, and pouted at Zhao Wuji.

"Eh ... "

Zhao Wuji stiffened and shook his head like a rattle,

"This, this is not proper. OK, it's not a good way to treat you, girl, but please answer a call of nature in the room."

"Humph!"

Stomping angrily, Gu Yunxi turned around and closed the door.

The lights flickered, and the girl lowered her head to ponder in the room.

It was Cheng Wanli's idea to send people to guard Southern Residence, but his motive should not be as simple as fearing that she would suffer revenge from the masked man.

Tomorrow, the Eastern Depot would leave Jing City with Observatory Director. Chiliarch was afraid that she would follow, so he deliberately imprisoned her in the Eastern Depot.

Did you think only you were smart?

Gu Yunxi walked back and forth two times. Looking at the door, she smiled leisurely.

Turning to hide behind the Nanmu three-legged flower shelf on the side of the door trellis, the girl suddenly yelled with a stern and frightened voice,

"Let go of me! Help! Don't...don't!"

"Madam Yun—"

The door was kicked open, and Zhao Wuji jumped into the room with a cast steel ball in his hand. His eyes were scarlet and horrible, as if he was ready to fight with someone at any time.

At this moment, Gu Yunxi strode behind him, and slammed her two fingers on the back of his neck.

The man snorted, and his burly body immediately fell.

Gu Yunxi looked at the fainted Zhao Wuji with an innocent expression, and repeatedly bowed to him,

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry, Uncle Three. I have no intent to hurt you. The Master did not take me to Southern Jiang, and Uncle Cheng won’t take me to Kunhuang Island. I can only find a way by myself. I must personally avenge Lanxin. When I see you and Uncle Cheng in the future, I will apologize to both of you."

Just as the girl tried to plot against Zhao Wuji, the sound of heavy objects falling to the ground continued outside the courtyard. After a moment, it quieted down, and Qinger and Xiao Xiaoshen stepped into the threshold one after another.

Taking off the veil on her face, Qinger fiddled with the short bamboo tube, and smiled,

"Miss, the guards outside the courtyard have all fainted. Wait a moment before going out. The medicine hasn't dissipated yet."

Showing his handsome face, Xiao Xiaoshen took out the jade flute from his arms and gave it to Gu Yunxi with a worried expression,

"Dear sister, I stole it out of the master for you. This really offends him..."

Qinger raised her eyebrows and her chest, asking,

"Then do you want your wife or your master?"

"Hehe, of course, I want my wife." Xiao Xiaoshen grinned.

Gu Yunxi put the flute away and said to them,

"Don't waste time. I'm ready. Let's hurry on with our journey overnight."