The general went out again at night

On the next day of worship, everyone got up early, busy, kowtow kowtow, and didn't have time to rest until the afternoon.

The empress dowager was old, and her body was not as good as that of a young man. Ji Qianyao was afraid that she would not be able to hold on, so he personally served by her side.Fortunately, after most of the day, she was not feeling ill and was full of energy.

After the vegetarian meal, all the bowls and chopsticks were taken away, and everyone sat at the table and chatted.While chatting, Concubine De suddenly picked up a handkerchief to cover her mouth and nose and sneezed.

The voice came together, and the Empress Dowager noticed it, and immediately asked with concern: "Concubine De is sick?"

Concubine De put down her veil, and said weakly: "If you go back to the Empress Dowager, this concubine got some cold last night, it's fine."

Concubine De was pampered and spoiled since she was a child. After entering the palace, she was favored by the emperor and lived a luxurious life. The mountains were poor and simple, how could she adapt.

The Empress Dowager said: "It's hard for you to keep doing this and that all morning. If you are sick, you can take a good rest in your room."

"No, no, thank you, the Empress Dowager, for your concern. This concubine wants to do her part for Great Yan Jiangshan, so I can hold on." Concubine De quickly shook her head.

Hearing what she said, the Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction, turned her head, looked at Ji Qianyao, her eyes showed love, and said slowly: "It's really cold in the mountains, and I was too cold in the room last night. Later, thanks to the eldest princess who sent me a stove and some charcoal fire, the night was easier. She is considerate of my old man, and her filial piety is commendable. Also, living in the mountains is simple, everyone can overcome any difficulties.”

The people present nodded and answered: "Yes."

"Speaking of the charcoal fire, His Royal Highness Princess Chang also sent some to my room last night, I haven't thanked Her Highness enough yet," Princess Ning said.

"Oh? I remember that Leyang sent a lot of charcoal last night, and now I sent some to Princess Ning. Leyang, how did you survive the night? Could it be that you were frozen all night? "The Empress Dowager frowned and said worriedly.

Ji Qianyao responded with a smile: "It's not cold, there is still a lot of charcoal left in Leyang."

The Empress Dowager asked puzzledly: "The amount of charcoal provided by each courtyard and each room is a fixed number, why do you have so much more?"

Xia Qingshu who was standing at the back raised her proud little head when she heard the words, the extra charcoal was given by her!While she was happy, she was also a little worried. When she delivered the charcoal, no one noticed. Her Royal Highness the eldest princess didn't know about it. How should she explain it at this time?

Xia Qingshu concentrated and listened with bated breath, Ji Qianyao replied: "Master Wei brought the charcoal from his room last night."

What? ! !Xia Qingshu was startled, and turned to look at Wei Linsong who was standing beside him.Everyone in the hall also turned their attention to him.

"It turns out that Master Wei is sending charcoal in the snow." The Empress Dowager laughed from ear to ear.

Princess Ning was also overjoyed: "Lord Wei is so considerate."

Xia Qingshu's face gradually turned dark as the hall was full of jokes, and no forced smile could be squeezed out from his mouth.

When everyone was laughing, Ji Qianyao glanced at Xia Qingshu's face, and turned his gaze away without leaving a trace.

Xia Qingshu was furious.

Wei Linsong, a despicable villain, actually took her heart, if His Royal Highness is moved by his affection, then I will regret it all!

***

It was snowing heavily outside, and the inside of Fu'an Temple was completely white. The monks took brooms and shovels to remove the snow on the road.

Xia Qingshu walked across the snow and walked towards the inner courtyard.

"Have you heard? Last night, Lord Wei sent charcoal to Her Royal Highness, and Her Royal Highness returned a quilt to Lord Wei. The two of them are caring for each other." The two maids bowed their heads side by side, facing each other. Follow Xia Qingshu to come.It's just that they were too fascinated to talk about it, and they didn't notice Xia Qingshu at the front.

"The two men are talented and beautiful, and they really match each other." The servant girl on the left covered her mouth and smiled. When she raised her head, she caught a glimpse of Xia Qingshu who was nearby from the corner of her eye. She hurriedly pulled the other servant girl's wrist to stop: "I have seen General Xia."

The chill on Xia Qingshu's face permeated people: "Whose maids are you?"

"General, the servants are from the laundry bureau in the palace." The two servants answered truthfully.

Xia Qingshu's voice was so cold that icicles fell: "Remember, slaves don't talk about masters behind their backs."

"I know I'm wrong, general, please forgive me." The two servant girls looked panic-stricken, and hurriedly bent down to plead guilty.

"There won't be a next time." Xia Qingshu walked past with her hands behind her back.

"Yes!"

Seeing her walking away, the two servant girls looked at each other, raised their hands to wipe the snowflakes on their heads, and let out a long sigh of relief.

The two got closer, their eyes turned around, they were much more cautious now than before.Seeing that there was no one around, the servant girl on the right lowered her voice and said, "I heard that General Xia didn't like Her Highness the Eldest Princess before. Really. General Xia's face just now is really scary!"

"Seeing is believing. I didn't believe it at first, but now I believe it."

"Then let's be more careful in the future, don't mention Her Highness the Princess in front of General Xia."

"it is good."

***

The snow increased, and everyone did not expect it. Heavy snow accumulated on the winding mountain roads, making it difficult for vehicles and horses to travel. The original plan to return to the palace in the afternoon of the 27th had to be postponed by one day.

On the other side of the palace, Qin Lu sent a letter with a flying pigeon to report.What he said was to postpone it for one day, but it also depends on whether the heavy snow will stop tonight.Only when the heavy snow stopped and he sent people to clean up overnight, would there be a road during the day.If it doesn't stop, it will be futile to remove it at night and cover it again.

The weather is unpredictable, but people cannot be idle.After discussing with Xia Qingshu and Wei Linsong, Qin Lu dispatched some troops to shovel the snow, and the deployment of the temple also changed accordingly.

The sky gradually darkened, and the atmosphere in Fu'an Temple became solemn.The mountain was blocked by heavy snow, not only the royal officers and soldiers could not go down the mountain, but also the monks in the temple could not go down the mountain.When there are many people, the food and drink will wear out quickly, and they can't go down the mountain to buy, so they can only live in poverty.It will be New Year's Eve in three days. If the snow doesn't stop, they might have to watch the new year in this mountain.

Everyone was unhappy and anxious, looking forward to returning to the palace as soon as possible.But at this time, the more you can't be in a hurry, there will be trouble if you are in a hurry, Xia Qingshu stepped forward to calm everyone's emotions.

On the way home at night, an eunuch came walking on the snow and shouted loudly: "General Xia, I have something to report!"

Xia Qingshu and his group stopped, waiting for the eunuch to approach.

"What's the matter?" Xia Qingshu asked.

The eunuch knelt down and said: "Just now, the servant's cohabitant went out to relieve himself, but it has been more than an hour now, and he has not returned yet. The Empress Dowager ordered that after dark, everyone who has nothing to do should stay in the room. Going out for a stroll. The servant sensed something was wrong, so he went out to search around, and found many strange footprints behind our room."

"Footprints?" Xia Qingshu frowned, feeling something bad in her heart.

The eunuch said in a trembling voice: "General Xia, there is still a long mark on the snow, which seems to be left by dragging a human body. General, hurry up and follow the slaves to have a look."

The eunuch spoke eagerly, and there was panic on his face, it didn't seem fake.It's just that Xia Qingshu is almost at the inner courtyard, she wants to take a look at His Royal Highness the Eldest Princess...

Xia Qingshu asked: "Where are Governor Qin and Lord Wei?"

Liu Yan replied: "Qin Dudu is still presiding over the snow shoveling on the mountain road, Lord Wei was called away by His Royal Highness the Eldest Princess."

It seemed that neither of them had time to spare.Xia Qingshu turned her head, looked in the direction of the inner courtyard, gritted her teeth, suppressed the personal feelings in her heart, and said to the eunuch: "You lead the way ahead, let's go and have a look."

For three days and two nights, there was no difference, but the road was blocked by snow, and when everyone couldn't go down the mountain, one person was lost.Xia Qingshu had a vague premonition.

After walking outside for a while, looking at the white snow, Xia Qingshu's bad feeling became stronger and stronger.

"Liu Yan, you go back quickly and tell Master Wei what happened here, so that he can be more vigilant." Xia Qingshu had never had contact with Wei Linsong before, so he didn't know how capable he was in martial arts and whether he was careful, so he thought it would be better to ask him.

"Okay." Liu Yan led the order and left.

The eunuch led the way with a torch, and arrived at the accident site after two sticks of incense.

"General, look at these footprints." The eunuch pointed at the ground, "There is no road here, it used to be a vegetable garden. When we travel, we always walk on the road, no one will go here, but there are so many more here. footprints."

"Where is that?" Xia Qingshu asked solemnly, pointing to the dark front.

"It's Lin Zi." The eunuch replied.

"Where is that long track you speak of?"

"Here."

Xia Qingshu squatted down, took a photo with the torch close to the snow, and really found traces of dragging the human body.

"I'm going to search the forest." Xia Qingshu looked up at the pitch-black jungle, and gave orders: "Divide into three teams, the first team enters from the left, the second team enters from the right, and the third team follows me from here. If suspicious people are found, firework bombs will be used as a signal."

"Yes!"

The guards entered the forest in groups of three or five, and the torchlight illuminated the silent forest. The further they went in, the more disturbed Xia Qingshu felt.

***

Liu Yan got Xia Qingshu's order and hurried back.

After dinner, Wei Linsong sent Ji Qianyao back, and has been patrolling around the inner courtyard ever since.After Liu Yan found him, he reported the eunuch's disappearance for no reason.

"General Xia said that if something happens to this side of the inner courtyard, she will rush back in time if a signal flare is set off." Liu Yan said Xia Qingshu's confession one by one.

"Lieutenant General Liu Yan, don't worry, I'm here, and nothing will happen. General Xia needs to pay more attention to finding people on the other side." Wei Linsong's face was serious.

Liu Yan looked at this person carefully, she was the same as Xia Qingshu, she didn't know how capable this person was, but now that her own general and Qin Dudu were at their wits' end, she could only trust him.

"Master Wei has worked hard, this subordinate will take his leave first." Liu Yan bowed and saluted.

"Lieutenant Liu Yan is also working hard." Wei Linsong watched Liu Yan leave, and when he saw her walking away, he lowered his head and winked at the person beside him.

That person understood, left the team, and walked to the west side of the forest.