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The night was dark, the moonlight was barely visible, and a thin mist hung in the air.A black figure flashed and jumped in the hazy moonlight.After a while, I came to a remote alley and stood still.

After a few moments of effort, another person flashed out of the shadows at the entrance of the alley, holding a long sword in both hands, and knelt on one knee: "My subordinates see the Princess!" He kept his posture, waiting to speak.

"Xiaohan!" With his back turned away, without saying a word, he turned around slowly after a while, and finally opened his mouth: "Why did you get here?"

As she turned around, the dim moonlight met her face, which was faintly discernible.If Wen Cheng and Wen Yi were present, they would definitely be able to recognize them at a glance, but in the next second, they would fall into a daze of surprise and astonishment.It turned out that this person was their long-standing friend—Qing Luo.

"Princess, how are you after a five-year farewell?" For some reason, there was some choking in her tone, "A man does not shed tears lightly."But I saw him raise his face upwards, as if he was trying to push back the mist in his eyes.Just at this moment, I can see his appearance clearly. Isn't this... the newly hired helper in Wencheng's store——Ji Han?

"Xiaohan! In name, you are my personal bodyguard!" Qing Luo gently helped Ji Han who was kneeling on the ground, her tone was calm, but she could hear the slightest concern: "Actually, I have always regarded you as my bodyguard." As a younger sister. I have said it countless times, no more politeness, but I never listen!" In the end, it seemed to be a reproach, but it was actually a concern.Unexpectedly, this Ji Han turned out to be a woman, and also Qing Luo's personal bodyguard.

Standing up slowly, I was moved indescribably: "Princess, I know you treat me well, but there is a difference between master and servant." Reunion is always exciting, but Ji Han has never forgotten the important task she shoulders: "Princess , come here this time, I really have something important to report."

Yes, Ji Han is her personal bodyguard, but since she ran away from home five years ago, she no longer has any contact with him.It's not that Ji Han can't keep up with her, it's that Qing Luo has given her a special order: guard Prince Xi's mansion, and never allow her to leave to look for her unless there is an unavoidable reason.Qing Luo doesn't want to really cut off all ties with Prince Xi's Mansion.

The owner of Prince Xi's Mansion, Prince Xi——Qingyuan, is one of the three princes and kings with different surnames in Qi State.Enjoying the glory of the ancestors and inheriting the title, Qingyuan is the fourth generation.In the later Tang Dynasty, the three princely and royal families with different surnames were the Qing family, the Li family and the Hua family.The ancestors of the three families were the founding fathers of Qi State, and they were friends of eight worshippers, and they were born and died together.After the Qi State was established, it was able to be awarded the honor and protect the descendants of future generations.

The prosperity of the three kings with different surnames has not declined. In addition to the merits of the ancestors, there is another important reason for the talents of the present descendants.That is, the Qi family, the monarch of Qi State, has very little inheritance, and almost every generation is almost an only son.If the descendants cannot be expanded, it is impossible to replace the status of the king with a different surname.

Up to this generation, it has finally improved, with five princes and two princesses.The monarch intends to slowly take back the huge power in the hands of the three kings with different surnames, but he is old and wants to focus on the next generation.The three major families are aware of the king's actions and intentions, and cannot sit still.The best way, in addition to strengthening the power in his hands, is also to focus on the cultivation of offspring.

However, Prince Xi's Mansion happened to go wrong on this issue.King Xi Qingyuan and Princess Xi were childhood sweethearts and had a deep relationship. After they got married together, they gave birth to two babies, both of whom were girls.With anticipation, the two continued to welcome the third child, but unexpectedly, it was still a baby girl.The concubine was born frail, and she barely gave birth to three children, fearing that it would be difficult for her to have another child.

In order to "succeed someone" and avoid the king's eyeing, let Xi Wang's mansion be the first to bear the brunt.King Xi categorically rejected Princess Xi's suggestion of taking a concubine, and had to change the status of "third daughter" to "first son".And among them, the central figure is the one in front of Ji Han, who has changed from a princess to a county king.

Apart from Xi Wang and his wife, her real identity is known only to her bodyguard - Ji Han.The contest between the three major families and the game with the emperor put Qingluo under tremendous pressure and danger all the time.Day after day, accompanied by only boring studies, piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, martial arts and art of war, to bear the growth that a county king should accept.

In order to better protect Qingluo personally, King Xi arranged for an adopted orphan who also disguised as a woman to accompany Qingluo and grow up together.Both of them are unfortunate, they sacrificed their original identities for the sake of ethereal power.Fortunately, we can comfort each other.

At this moment, it is obviously not a good time to talk about the relationship between master and servant or sisters.Controlling his emotions, Ji Han decided to make a long story short: "Princess, since you left, the palace has undergone many changes."

"I've heard a little bit about this." Not being able to let go of family affection, but not being able to look back, is the price of freedom.Close contact is impossible, but it is still possible to take a look at it from a distance.Occasionally return to Beijing to stay for a few days, inquire about the current situation of the father, mother, concubine and two sisters.

The eldest sister got married two years before he left home, and the second sister got married half a year after he left home. Both of them were married by the order of their parents and the words of the matchmaker.How else can we say that everyone has his own life?After the eldest sister got married, she went smoothly and the husband and wife lived in harmony. In the second year, she gave birth to a fat boy who was treated preferentially in her husband's family.The second sister is not good at meeting people. Her husband is gentle on the surface, elegant in conversation, and rich in family background, but in reality he is a bad guy who likes to drink and beat people.After returning to her natal home with injuries several times, King Xi couldn't bear the humiliation of his daughter. In a rage, he took his daughter to her husband's house and forced her to reconcile on the spot.The second sister has been living at home so far.

"How is the concubine mother?" Before Ji Han could speak, Qing Luo took a step closer and asked urgently.Her departure triggered the anger of her father and the worry of her mother and concubine.Among them, what makes Qingluo feel ashamed the most is that the concubine mother is often depressed because she misses her too much, causing depression in her heart, and her body has not been well.

When mentioning this matter, Ji Han hesitated: "This..." There seemed to be something unspeakable, and his expression was tangled.

Every mid-autumn festival, Qing Luo will return to Beijing once, since the last time he left Beijing, it has been more than half a year, could something have changed?Qing Luo grabbed Ji Han's arm: "Tell me quickly!"

With a sigh, Ji Han said cautiously: "In the past half a year, there have been internal and external troubles in the palace, and the concubine's heart knot has become more and more serious, and she has been sick for more than three months." Slowing down, looking at Qing Luo's sad expression, he thought about his words: "Princess, you also know about Prince Xi's mansion...the prince has planned to send people to find you back to the mansion many times, but the concubine insists on stopping her, saying that she doesn't want to delay your happiness..."

Ji Han couldn't continue, she saw the teardrops streaming down Qing Luo's face.

Qingluo's departure was due to her love of freedom and unrestrained love in her nature.Falling in love with Li Zhixiu is the key to her true desire to leave the palace and find herself.Due to her status, she was taught to keep a distance from outsiders since she was a child.In fact, she likes the buzz, the crowds, and the company of people, but she has to refrain.An accident made her get acquainted with Li Zhixiu, and after getting along with each other, it was also a period of turbulent and entangled days, until the final heart-to-heart.

Finally won the beauty's heart, naively fantasized that the two could be together happily.Excitedly went back to the mansion, and explained everything to his parents, hoping to be fulfilled.Needless to say, the only response to her was a big slap and an angry humiliation, which can only be said to be young and ignorant.

She was given the status of "unable to stand up", but she could not be treated with corresponding tolerance.Let the resentment in Qing Luo's heart slowly take root and germinate until one day, she can no longer bear the pain of lovesickness with her lover and the difficulty of bondage at home.Escaped together with Li Zhixiu, roamed the world, enjoying the peace of the years.Whether you say she is selfish or brave, Qing Luo has no regrets about her decision.It's just that sometimes, I feel a little guilty, and my heart is churning, and I can't make a big wave, but it's always hot.After all, it was the place that gave her life and name.

"It's all my fault!" Qing Luo took two steps back, her eyes lost focus: "I failed my father and mother, and put the entire Prince Xi's mansion in danger." body, but she walked away.

However, Ji Han seemed to have said something just now, and Qing Luo suddenly became nervous, wiped away her tears, and said with a serious expression: "Xiao Han, you said that the father and mother have never sent anyone out to find me?" same answer.

"Yes! It's absolutely true! Don't you know the prince about the concubine, the princess?" Ji Han replied seriously, she didn't know why the panic in the princess's eyes came from: "Even in private, it has never happened before!"

The cold wind at night pulled a cloud, blocking the moonlight and catering to the dark night.She shivered, this was something that had never happened before, that sentence was the source of Qing Luo's nervousness.

Qing Luo said to himself, word by word, but made Ji Han startled: "Then who is the 'Soldier of Prince Xi's Mansion' who has inquired about my whereabouts all these years?"

I originally thought that under the banner of Prince Xi's Mansion, holding his own "man" portrait, cautiously and secretly inquiring, it was none other than the father.Unexpectedly, there was someone else.Moreover, these people have been chasing him for five years.Can't help but let Qingluo's hair stand on end, it turns out that she and Xiu'er have been in great danger all along.They have always held a relaxed attitude and "passed by" these people. Thinking about it now, they feel scared.It seems that someone has long wanted to take action against the "Junwang" of Prince Xi's mansion to wipe out the roots.It's just that she didn't know the fact that Qing Luo "disguised herself as a man", and she was in the wrong direction, so she missed it countless times.

It can't be blamed for their lack of vision. Qingluo's men's clothes and women's clothes are too different in style, which is definitely not something ordinary people can see through.Now if someone jumps out and points to Qing Luo, a beautiful and beautiful woman who is elegant and vulgar, and calls her the little county king in Prince Xi's mansion who has always been serious and sarcastic, he will definitely laugh out loud.Only those who are very close to her, or those who have seen her in both appearances, can recognize her.Identity is a mask, a mask that conceals her true emotions.

This unexpected discovery made Qing Luo and Ji Han fall into deep worry and contemplation, without saying a word.

"Crack!" There was a sound from the corner of the alley.

"Who?" "Who?" Qing Luo and Ji Han looked at each other, and they both let out a low voice, moving like the wind...