Dongyin

?The heavy snow fell until midnight, and it was already enough to bury the ground in the early morning of the second day.Lifting the curtain and looking, there is only a piece of white snow, and the surrounding tents have been put away.Duan Hong put down the curtain, and after a while, Ruyi came up with a tray, "Your Majesty, princess, it's time for breakfast." After finishing speaking, he put the food on the table, nothing more than a few stacks of cakes and a pot of hot tea.

Marching outside, there is nothing to pay attention to.Duan Hong casually picked up a jujube cake and was about to eat it when he saw a woman in a veil and light fur sitting next to her with her head down, trembling all over her body, "What are you afraid of?"

The woman trembled and was even more frightened and at a loss.If you see this, you have no choice but to say, "Your Majesty..."

Duan Hong snorted, looked at the woman coldly, picked up another cake and got out of the car.

At that time Yang Zhen was feeding the horses outside, Duan Hong saw that he was so focused that he didn't even realize that he was approaching, so he coughed dryly twice.

Yang Zhen regained his senses fiercely, and said, "Your Majesty, the guards are all ready and can leave at any time."

Duan Hong didn't answer, just fed the jujube cake into the horse's mouth without hesitation, the horse ate happily and couldn't help raising its hooves, "I see that this horse looks familiar, but have you been with you for several years?"

Yang Zhen responded.

"That's good, I want this one." After finishing speaking, Duan Hong patted the horse's back and got on the horse, "Let's go."

"Your Majesty!" Yang Zhen wanted to stop him. Unexpectedly, Duan Hong had already rode away on his horse. He hurriedly ordered him to set off and chase after him on horseback. "Your Majesty, those people may be secretly watching and waiting for an opportunity to strike. You..."

"Heh..." Duan Hong didn't take it seriously, and slowed down a little, "Yang Zhen, why are you getting more timid as you get older? If they intend to deal with me, I would have gone to the west as early as yesterday."

"But……"

"That's all." Duan Hong sighed, and said in a low voice, "Is Mingyan's affairs settled?"

Yang Zhen nodded, and Duan Hong said, "Yesterday's plot failed, they will definitely be more careful, and find another opportunity to attack."

"The enemy is dark and we are clear. The snowy road is rough. Even if they are lured to come, they may not be able to catch them all. Once the news leaks, the princess may be killed."

"It's good if it can be delayed for five days." Duan Hong pondered for a moment, looking at the hoof prints under his body and thought, "It's only half a day's journey from Zhangjiang, so we can take a few days' waterway instead. It doesn't hurt to make a detour."

Yang Zhen's eyes lit up, and he ordered people to turn around and go to Zhangjiang.

We arrived at Zhangjiang that afternoon, but the group walked along the river bank for two or three hours without seeing any boats.Seeing that it was getting dark, Duan Hong thought it was hopeless to find a boat, so he ordered people to camp on the spot and went to rest in the car by himself.Unexpectedly, just after Xu time, Yang Zhen said happily outside the car, "Your Majesty, there was a sudden light on the river just now. The guards made a bamboo raft to ask about it. It happened that the ship merchant just unloaded the cargo. It's just, it's just that The boat seems to be taken by a woman..."

The person who can charter the boat is either rich or noble, and must be reasonable, so Duan Hong called someone to negotiate, and sure enough, the boat docked within a moment.

When Duan Hong led his men to get on the boat, he saw a woman standing on the railing of the boat. Could this be the one the boatman mentioned?In the twelfth lunar month of winter, how could such a young boudoir miss enjoy the full moon alone?Duan Hong had doubts in his heart, although he should thank this place, he should not disturb each other, he just took two steps, and suddenly felt something was wrong, because he stopped, he said tentatively, "Girl..."

Hearing the sound, the woman seemed to be startled, and then slowly turned around.

With a frosty face and starry eyes, this man... Duan Hong couldn't help but take a step forward, "...it's really you."

The woman didn't answer, she glanced at the woman wearing a veil next to Duan Hong, then turned her head and went to the cabin.

"Your Majesty" watched her leave Ruyi, then looked at Duan Hong hesitantly and asked, "Is she Miss Biao?"

Duan Hong nodded, as if he didn't want to say more, "Take 'princess' in."

The sound of footsteps gradually faded away, leaning on the railing alone, the moon was gradually covered by clouds, and the entire river was plunged into darkness of varying shades.Duan Hong closed his eyes, and finally couldn't help but sneered, it's really ridiculous, but a few months ago she was saying that she wouldn't let her sleep alone, but now... clenched her fists, why, why didn't she have anything Got it, as if owed everyone?Chu Xiying, Shan Junxiang, Jiangshan Sheji, the people of the world... One day, they will come to collect debts from themselves.

But, she hasn't got anything yet...

On the afternoon of the second day, a wind blew up on the river, which seemed to be a sign of a change in the sky.Duan Hong went out to check, not wanting to just step out of the hatch, he saw a woman sitting in front of the chess table outside with her back facing her, it was Chu Xiying.Duan Hong couldn't help but stop. Chu Xiying has been avoiding her for a whole day, why now... is he waiting for her?

"Your Majesty" was contemplating, when Yang Zhen's voice came from behind him, Duan Hong came back to his senses, and heard him whisper, "They are coming."

Duan Hong turned around and looked at him questioningly.

"But the two fishing boats, I'm afraid one is for surveillance, and the other is for reporting. The manpower should not exceed five."

If these people can be captured and the contact with them is severed, Bai Yan should be able to return to the palace safely.Thinking of this, Duan Hong said, "Princess please come out."

Yang Zhen left at the sound, and after a while, the veiled woman came out timidly.Duan Hong glanced at her before reaching out his hand, but the woman hesitantly reached out.

Duan Hong took her two steps away, saw Chu Xiying's figure, suddenly turned around and said to Yang Zhen, "If something changes, protect Miss Biao."

A trace of surprise flashed in Yang Zhen's eyes, and he lowered his eyes, "Yes."

Chu Xiying sat in front of the chess table, seemingly looking at the river, but when Duan Hong passed by her, her body trembled visibly.Many things are self-evident, no matter how you cover it up, the scars are already branded on your heart.

Duan Hong still sat across from her, Chu Xiying's eyes swept over her, and paused for a while on the veiled woman, feeling a bit of bitterness in his heart.Although it is different from the dream, this day has come.Maybe she should also thank Duan Hong for giving her such a long time, so long that even the initial pain and fear were numb.Chu Xiying lowered his head and took a deep breath, picking up the pieces and dropping the chess pieces.

Duan Hong was speechless, his gaze went from slightly apologetic to surprised, and finally relieved in just a moment.Forget it, she didn't ask why she came here, why should she ask where she was going.After a while, when Duan Hong raised his eyes to look at Chu Xiying again, the scene of parting from that day came to mind again. Now that feeling seems like a world away, is it love after a long time?Or she will really fall in love over time, but now she has more important people to protect, and it's just resentment in vain.

The two have their own concerns, and the chessboard is half full.Chu Xiying thought about this for a long time, before he was about to fall, Duan Hong suddenly saw Yang Zhen holding the handle of the knife behind him, she subconsciously grabbed Chu Xiying's hand, and said in a low voice, "Be careful!"

There was a whistle, followed by the sound of several splashes into the water. When Duan Hong turned around and looked around, he could only see a few splashes of water that were about to fall, and two fishing boats that were within three feet of him at some point.

Alert lifted.Duan Hong let go, the atmosphere was already awkward, he was silent for a moment, and then ordered the woman sitting beside him to "lift the veil."

A strange face appeared in front of his eyes, and Chu Xiying was taken aback for a moment. Then he noticed the arrow holes in Duan Hong's clothes. He understood it, and finally couldn't help but smirked, "So, so..." Duan Hong ah It's always like this, if she is happy one second, she will be disappointed in the next second.

"I won't let her fall into danger." But Duan Hong didn't seem to know what she was thinking, and was still making up for it.

"Heh..." Chu Xiying didn't know whether she was laughing at Duan Hong or herself, she raised her head to look at Jiang An, and called out, "Ying'er."

But after a while, Ying'er came out, carrying a big burden, still staring at Duan Hong full of resentment.Duan Hong was taken aback for a moment, only then did he see a ferry not far away, and the boat was already heading there.

"There will be a period later"

"Wait" Chu Xiying turned around, Duan Hong was silent for a moment, and said, "In my heart, you will never be more important than her. But you are already more important than me."

What nonsense is this talking about?Chu Xiying wanted to laugh, but she felt sad for a while. She paused for a while, but was finally speechless, and turned to leave.

Duan Hong stood where he was, watching her until she disappeared.

"His Majesty!"

Duan Hong came back to his senses and looked at Yang Zhen "I caught someone"

"..." Yang Zhen said, "Those people jumped into the water and disappeared."

"What?" Duan Hong's tone changed, and he endured for a long time before suppressing his anger, "Go back to the palace immediately."

Besides, Duan Hong rushed back to Qi Palace non-stop, nine days later.In fact, as early as halfway, she learned that Bai Yan was safe and sound, and just stepped into Wensi Hall, Lian'er couldn't wait to greet her and said, "Your Majesty, the princess is awake."

Duan Hong didn't notice anything, he only responded and hurried into the house.Although it was afternoon, the light in the room was not enough, a candle lamp was lit on the table, and Bai Yan was embroidering in front of the table.Duan Hong was taken aback by that skillful appearance, and she finally realized that the word "wake up" in Lian'er's mouth did not just refer to Bai Yan waking up from a coma.It was as if a heavy weight suddenly came over her body, making it difficult for her to walk "...Yan'er"

Bai Yan was startled when she heard the words, and slowly raised her head to meet Duan Hong's gaze.It seems like a century has passed, and the entanglement of love and hate is in front of us again.Duan Hong didn't know what to say, whether to be happy or sad, she stared blankly at Bai Yan for a long time, then turned around and said, "I... come see you later."

"Hong'er!" A long-lost call came from behind, Duan Hongsheng stopped in his tracks, but did not turn around.Immediately afterwards, a soft body came up and hugged her tightly, and a soft trembling voice came from beside her ears, "All that you have done for me...I am very touched."

This sentence was like a hot spring in Duan Hong's heart, and her eye sockets gradually became hot and humid.Although in the eyes of outsiders, Duan Hong was dazzled by Bai Yan's illness, but she knew whether it was right or wrong, she really just wanted Bai Yan to get better.Turning around, Duan Hong's voice was a bit strange, "You don't blame me?"

Bai Yan shook her head and approached her arms, tears falling down uncontrollably.How could she blame her, no matter how heinous Duan Hong was, she had no right to blame her, because she was the one who dragged Duan Hong to hell.

The two didn't speak any more, they just hugged each other tightly, for a long time, so long that the hug seemed to heal all the pain in their hearts.

When the candle was burned out, Duan Hong finally spoke, his voice no longer hesitating before, and he said with a hint of joy, "Yan'er, I have already planned it. When Yu'er comes back, I will give him the throne. It's all written, when the time comes we..."

Although Duan Hong was talking, Bai Yan just listened quietly, and it took a long time.Bai Yan suddenly remembered something, interrupted, "Hong'er, I have something to ask."

"what's up?"

Bai Yan said, "Brother Huang is brave and resourceful, but he lost to the army of Qi State. I hope you can let him live."

"You..." Duan Hong was startled, and stared at Bai Yan suspiciously. Could it be that she came to her because of this matter?

"Forget it, just pretend I didn't say anything." Bai Yan's eyes darkened, it turned out that the trust between them was already so weak, but then she raised her eyes to Duan Hong and said, "Hong'er, you know that you are the most charming person." What do you envy? When you were nine years old, you were still held in the arms of King Wu. There were thousands of people looking for the things you liked. There were people vying to make up for the mistakes you made. Brother Huang couldn’t, He must plan and plan all the time, and if there is a slight mistake, he will never recover. Huaxu is corrupt and subjugated. He hates more than anyone else, but he has to depend on him. He is calm and calm in his life. The only time he acted emotionally was She Huaxu made great use of Feihong, but it became a failure. It is up to people to plan things, and it is up to God to make things happen, he has done everything he can do."

"So..." Duan Hong looked at her calmly, "This is the reason why you betrayed me again and again. He treats you like that, and you still help him. What a good brother and sister."

"..." Faced with Duan Hong's suspicion, Bai Yan could only explain helplessly, "Brother Huang has really treated me very well... When I left Chen Guo, he also told me that even though I am no longer Wei The princess of the Chu family, but she will always be his sister. Hong'er, why don't I want to be with you wholeheartedly like Miss Chu, reciting poems, painting pictures, laughing and talking about romance. But I can't, I can stand here, it must be because someone else I shoulder my responsibilities, do you understand?"

"..." Duan Hong was speechless, before replying after a while, "This is just a trivial matter, I promise you."

The stone in Bai Yan's heart finally fell to the ground. Before she could speak, Duan Hong said again, "I promise you not because of your words, but because I believe that if the situation is against you, you will try your best to protect me."