red wheel

Chapter 369 There are only three

In the evening, in the north, on a mountain road.

The carriage stopped next to the big tree. Xiao Jinxi sat on a stone nearby and looked into the distance, while Luo'er played with the stones on the ground and glanced at the twelve people in the distance from time to time.

Not far away, there were secret guards all around. Ruiqi and Yunluo were also guarding a position. Not far ahead, there were the imperial guards led by Duan Lei.

As for the twelve maids sent by Emperor Mingxi, they were being led by An Xue and others to light a fire and cook not far away. From time to time, there would always be maids looking at Xiao Jinxi's side, and all of this fell on An Xue's side. In the eyes of others, An Xue and the others smiled in their hearts and shouted:

"Girl, help me pick these green vegetables."

"Girl, hurry up and cut this carrot into flower shapes. Miss likes it best."

"No, girl, your flower cutting is too ugly. The lady doesn't like it. Quickly, cut it again."

"Girl, this rice needs to be washed three times. Remember, it must be washed clean. The lady won't like it if it's not washed clean."

"Girl, hurry up, chop off this bone. I have to make soup for the lady today."

"No, girl, your mutton is cut into too big pieces. The lady doesn't like it. Quickly cut it again. Remember, don't cut it into too small pieces. The lady doesn't like it either."...

This has been the case these days. Three meals a day, the dishes are as complicated as they can be, and they are as exquisite as the dishes can be.

Every time, An Xue and the others did it in person together with twelve people, and no one of the twelve people could be missing. To put it bluntly, there were not enough people, so all twelve people had to help. Xiao Jinxi said that those who don't help can't eat. Of course, not far away, the Royal Forest Army was also preparing meals. If you didn’t want to help, you could go there to find food.

Xiao Jinxi has spoken, and the twelve maids naturally have to follow them to cook. It usually takes more than an hour from preparing the dishes to finishing the dishes. Not long after the last meal is finished, the next meal must be prepared soon. meal.

We agreed to catch the Gu refining people, but the rhythm turned out to be more like an outing.

Duan Lei was confused for a moment, but Xiao Jinxi had just asked him before, so she just followed him and answered him. But what the emperor said was to let him help Xiao Jinxi capture the Gu refining thief. Now that the protagonist of this matter is no longer in a hurry, what can he do. And he sent letters to the emperor every day, reporting Xiao Jinxi's whereabouts, and he felt uneasy in his heart, fearing that the emperor was already angry.

Duan Lei was naturally not the only one who was anxious. The twelve maids were also even more anxious because they couldn't figure out what Xiao Jinxi was going to do.

An Xue and the others, however, were very happy. Now that their young ladies didn't have to do anything with them, they had to spend time and manpower watching these twelve people, but it was very boring. They might as well cook together. In the past, They have to guard the young lady, and naturally there are not enough manpower. They can only cook small portions of dishes for the young lady and Luoer every day, and they can eat whatever they want. Now, they can have three delicious meals every day, and they can watch these together. People can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

Of course, with Xia Han here, there is no fear of them poisoning. The most important thing is that after each dish is prepared, Xia Han will personally inspect it and take out a portion to send to his lady.

But when it comes to meal time, it's just the opposite. It seems like the meal starts at the same time, but in fact An Xue and the others take these people to eat first. They say they take them to eat first, but in fact, An Xue and the others sit down every time. Then he diligently put vegetables into the bowls of the twelve people opposite, saying euphemistically, they are new here, the lady said, they should take care of them!

Then, eagerly urging people to eat quickly, the twelve people opposite had to pick up their chopsticks to eat in embarrassment. Seeing the people opposite eating the dishes, An Xue and the others just smiled happily and started eating together. , watching An Xue and the others also move their chopsticks, Xiao Jinxi moved her chopsticks.

In other words, if these people really had poison that even Xia Han couldn't detect, they would have to suffer along with them.

As for the secret guards, they naturally still provide for their own meals, because they are not afraid of ten thousand, but just in case, and they have to preserve their combat effectiveness.

Luo'er was playing with the pebbles in his hand. He turned to look over there and happened to meet the eyes of a maid. The maid hurriedly turned her head back and lowered her head to continue chopping vegetables.

Luo Er rolled his eyes and cursed in a low voice: "These bullshit! Miss, what on earth did he send these people to do?"

Xiao Jinxi also looked at the maids thoughtfully, smiled and said: "Of course I will keep us for emergencies, so I can threaten father or Mo Yi."

Luo Er cursed in a low voice: "Asshole! Miss, how long do we have to spend time with them?"

Xiao Jinxi smiled and comforted: "We will leave tomorrow."

"Well, okay, okay." Luo'er was overjoyed and smiled: "Looking at them every day, all the delicacies are no longer delicious. At this moment, I suddenly felt that today's meal was more delicious. "

Xiao Jinxi smiled and agreed in a cooperative manner: "Well, Luo'er needs to eat more today. There are so many dishes left in every meal, and An Xue and the others have wasted their efforts."

Luo'er smiled: "Okay, I'll finish them all today."

While the two were talking, Wei Mo came over and whispered back: "Master, the news just came, in two days, Ye Qing should be able to arrive at Yunfeng Mountain."

Seeing Wei Mo go to find Xiao Jinxi, the maids all suppressed curiosity and glanced at him with many eyes, including Duan Lei.

It's a pity that I can't see or hear anything! Because in the past few days, Xiao Jinxi stayed there with his back to them. Even when Wei Mo and An Xue went to Xiao Jinxi to report, their backs were turned to them. They could not see the shape of their mouths when they spoke. The voice is very low and can't be heard at all!

Hearing this, Xiao Jinxi smiled with satisfaction: "Very good, just come. It's so slow. It seems that Ye Qing is really old. He has been running back and forth a few times, and now he is tired. Just stick to the original arrangement."

"Yes, Master." Wei Mo responded, then took out a letter from his body and said, "By the way, Master, this is a message from Prince Gong to Young Master Yi. Young Master Yi had someone send it to you. .”

"Oh, Brother Ten." Xiao Jinxi took the letter in confusion, opened it, and her expression changed: "Nangong Chu! Eunuch Cao is actually from Nangong Chu. Ha... Nangong Chu, you really can't stop! Nangong Chu Haven’t found it yet?”

Wei Mo responded: "No, the prince has been looking for it these past few days, but still can't find it."

Xiao Jinxi's eyes darkened: "Now that the Battle of Tianqi and Dai Viet has just ended, and Dai Viet has been defeated miserably, what refugees dare to disturb the situation at this time!"

"Nangong Chu knew that it was impossible to hide this from his father, but he still chose to do it. He was competing with his father for time! Because his father received the news and rushed there, no matter how fast it was, it would take time. Nangong Chu was taking advantage of this It will take some time to cross the border. It seems that he is confident that his father will not be able to find him in a short time."

Wei Mo was confused: "Master, what exactly does Nangong Chu want to do when he comes here this time? Now, Dai Viet has no chance to make a comeback."

Xiao Jinxi's eyes darkened, yes, Nangong Chu, what is the purpose of your coming here this time? The last time you asked Mo Yi to go to an appointment, Mo Yi didn't go, but now you show up again. What exactly is it that you want to discuss with Mo Yi? Now that everyone is here, they still don't show up and don't contact Mo Yi, so what are they thinking about.

For a moment, Xiao Jinxi smiled and said: "Wei Mo, you can go and tell Duan Lei and the others in a moment that the Miao traitor Ye Qing will arrive at Yunfeng Mountain in two days and let them prepare. Since Nangong Chu hasn't found him yet, Let’s, let’s talk about something that interests him.”

Wei Mo was stunned: "Master, you are saying that Nangong Chu has been keeping an eye on our whereabouts." Xiao Jinxi smiled and said: "The battle of Apocalypse and Dayue has ended. Dayue has been depleted and there is not much left, but my father is Still guarding the northern border, the 300,000-strong army is also guarding the northern border. At this moment, Nangong Chu is not thinking about how to overturn this game of chess with an egg against a stone."

"Then Nangong Chu has three purposes for coming to Tianqi."

"The first is Mo Yi. After all, he had an appointment with Mo Yi before, but Mo Yi didn't keep the appointment."

"The second is Emperor Mingxi. After all, these two people have cooperated for so long, and now they are defeated. They always want to meet and have a good fight. After all, Dai Viet has suffered heavy losses, and I think that Emperor Mingxi promised to Nangong Chu. The things should have not all been given. Because if Nangong Chu’s main goal was achieved, he would not take the risk of coming to Tianqi at this time.”

"The third one is me, Xiao Jinxi. As for the reason, you will naturally know it by then. And if you find me, you have found Mo Yi."

I saw Xiao Jinxi looking around at the grass and mountains, saying: "Wei Mo, don't underestimate Nangong Chu. In the past few days, he can avoid the search of his father and brother, which is enough to show the strength he has in the north. . Although these strengths cannot save 200,000 Dai Viet soldiers, it is more than enough to save him. That’s why he dared to come here so unscrupulously.”

Then he chuckled and said: "Emperor Mingxi must have never imagined that our real bargaining chip is in the imperial capital, so we did not rush back to the imperial capital and spent all our time in the north. Now that the overall situation in the imperial capital has been decided, we are waiting for the news to reach the north. .Now, we can deal with these people with peace of mind."

Then he said in a cold voice: "Wei Mo, tell Brother Ten that I helped with this. I will definitely find a way to make them tell them what happened back then."

Wei Mo understood instantly and replied: "Yes, Master, I understand."

Then, he took out another letter from his body and said, "Master, there is one more thing. This is a message from Uncle Zhong. Uncle Zhong thinks I should tell you."

Xiao Jinxi took the letter in confusion: "What's wrong? What happened in the house?"

"No, everything is fine in the mansion." Wei Mo responded: "It was Dugu Ziyan who sent Dugu Yan's child to the Marquis of Wu'an Mansion. Dugu Ziyan said that after the imperial capital was settled, he would come to the north, fearing that It's not safe for the child to stay in the Wending Marquis Mansion. But Duguyan didn't go, Qiaoer, Sikong and Uncle Ming took him with him."

Hearing this, Xiao Jinxi's heart softened inexplicably: "The child is in the Marquis Wu'an Mansion!"

Xiao Jinxi looked at the letter with doubts and murmured: "Dugu Yan didn't go. Then where did she go?"

Wei Mo responded: "Uncle Zhong doesn't know either. Duguzi didn't say anything, so it's hard for him to ask."

After a moment, Xiao Jinxi said: "That's all, let's forget about it for now. Just let the child be alone."

"Yes, Master." Wei Mo responded, then turned around to find Duan Lei and the others to satisfy those curious eyes.

Suddenly, a figure hurriedly walked from a distance. After a closer look, it was Yun Rui. Wei Mo was confused: "Yun Rui, why are you here at this time?"

Yun Rui responded in a low voice: "Qing Feng just sent news that something happened, I have to tell the master quickly."

"What!" Yun Rui has always been calm, rarely like this. Wei Mo responded hurriedly: "Okay, follow me."

The two hurriedly went back to find Xiao Jinxi. Beside the carriage, the four people were talking in low voices, still facing the imperial guards. The maids also aroused their curiosity. What happened again?

At this moment, Xiao Jinxi's face turned dark, and she asked angrily in a low voice: "Why are you missing?"

Yun Rui looked troubled and said: "Master, Xiaogu and the secret guards followed the second young lady closely along the way to prevent the second young lady from coming into contact with people outside. Especially Xiaogu, they followed them every step of the way. .”

"But that day, they were dining in a tavern. While they were eating, there was a loud shouting and cursing in the lobby. They vaguely heard people shouting outside in the room, and they dared to assassinate Marquis Wu'an!"

"The second young lady rushed out of the room without saying anything after hearing this. Xiaogu and the others were unable to stop them. Later they found out that there was a storyteller in the lobby, telling a story. What he was talking about was the deposed emperor, but the second young lady had already heard it. Xiaogu and the others can’t stop him anymore.”

"Later I heard that the second lady was dead. The second lady was crying while listening. Xiaogu couldn't persuade her to go back. The second lady just stood there and listened the whole time."

"I heard that the second lady cried all night that night, but the next morning, she got up early and set off with everyone."

"During dinner the next night, Xiaogu suddenly felt sick and ran to the hut. Then the second lady said that she didn't want to eat and wanted to go back to her room to sleep. The brothers thought that the second lady was in a bad mood, so they understood. At that time, Xiaogu Not back yet, the brothers could only guard the door of the room. But when Xiao Gu came back from going to the latrine, he entered the room and found that the second lady had actually ran away from the window. "

"Master, after the second lady learned about the second lady that day, the brothers also told the second lady what you said, saying that the master had a way to make her kill her enemies. The second lady also agreed at that time. The brothers did not expect that the second lady would still do it. run."

Hearing this, Xiao Jinxi's eyes turned red and she whispered, "Xuan'er, you must be well."

What she was most worried about along the way was that Xuan'er would hear the news about the second lady, so she asked the secret guards not to let outsiders come into contact with Xuan'er, but it happened after all.

Xiao Jinxi asked: "There's no news from Xiaogu yet?"

Yun Rui shook his head and responded: "I haven't received it yet. But Xiaogu said that she taught the second young lady all those survival skills in the world. She can use these traces to find the second young lady. After all, the second young lady wants to take revenge on Murong Xuan, then She's bound to go in that direction."

"Master, the brothers are also looking in that direction. As long as there is news from Xiaogu, they will rush there immediately."

"Moreover, Xiaogu took a lot of self-defense items when she left Hanjian Villa. As long as she finds the second young lady, I believe she will be able to protect the second young lady."

"Alas..." Xiao Jinxi sighed helplessly: "I knew it would be like this. Suddenly I heard that my mother died tragically. Xuan'er's temperament will definitely not be obedient."

"Yun Rui, tell the brothers to send a message back as soon as there is any trace of Xuan'er."

"Yes, Master." Yun Rui hurriedly accepted the order and left.

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(End of this chapter)