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Chapter 131 Hidden
Zhuo Ran knew that she would be puzzled, so she simply admitted and said, "Yes. But I came to Gaodu to be with the governor when I was very young, and I haven't been back for a long time."

Ji Yuyan nodded: "That's it."

The memory of Ji Yuyan in Yongzhou still stays in the time of the Battle of Luxi, she also heard about it in Luzhou, and looking at Zhuo Ran's eyes at this time, she knows that she misses her hometown very much.But she couldn't comfort her, it was a scar.

Zhuo Ran looked down at the first few lines of the poem, this person surnamed Fan, perhaps Han Congzhong wanted to tell her that this person knew everything, and the truth would be revealed if she found him.

But what is this man's name, Fanqiu?Or Tian Xin?Zhuo Ran couldn't help but support her forehead, Ji Yuyan smiled and said, "It's really hard to guess."

Zhuo Ran sighed, and said, "I'm too stupid to figure out what it means. But the name Nanxiang is really strange, but when I pronounce it, I feel very familiar."

"Miss Li, you might as well think about it in a few days." Ji Yuyan said: "Many times, some things are remembered by accident."

Zhuo Ran nodded and folded the paper, Ji Yuyan naturally knew that she didn't want anyone else to see it, so she helped throw it into the discarded bamboo tube beside her.

"Miss." Hanyu called out from outside the study: "Miss Li's medicine is ready, and she can't find anyone to warm it on the stove. Do you want to bring it here now?"

Ji Yuyan glanced at Zhuo Ran and said, "Take it to Miss Li's room first."

"Yes."

Zhuo Ran stood up and nodded slightly, and said, "Thank you, Miss."

When the two of them came out of the study and stepped over the bluestone slab to go around to Zhuo Ran's house, they saw an eagle perched on the eaves.Zhuo Ran raised her eyes, and when she saw Ruofei, she stretched out her hand to signal it to come down.

If Fei spread his wings, he didn't dare to rush down, but found a slow way to jump down, just landing on Zhuo Ran's arm.Ji Yuyan knew that Li Xunchuan had raised an eagle, and it was rumored that it was ferocious and terrifying, and almost wanted to tear it apart when it saw anyone, but seeing it treat Zhuo Ran now, it can be said to be extremely gentle.

Zhuo Ran didn't have much strength at all, Ruofei stepped on her arm to his shoulder, and rubbed Zhuo Ran's face with a feather affectionately, but its paws were a bit dirty, leaving a string of black marks, until it stood The place.

"Why haven't you seen it before?" Ji Yuyan didn't dare to reach out to touch it, but took a step back silently.

Zhuo Ran stroked its feathers and said, "The governor wants it to go to Los Angeles to see the situation, and it should come back someday."

Ruofei looked at Zhuo Ran with round eyes, Zhuo Ran frowned slightly, and asked tentatively, "What happened to Luocheng?"

Ruofei yelled immediately, Zhuo Ran squeezed her fingers tightly, it was true.Peng Ge said that these people were either in Luzhou or Yidong, and they simply used these two places as a cover to go around Los Angeles quietly.Because there is Li Chengru in Los Angeles, their chances of winning will be great.

It's just that Jiang Rulan rushed to Los Angeles with his people. It is reasonable to say that it is not difficult to seal the city and investigate the matter, unless Li Chengru is really cunning enough that they can't even catch them, and he still has the power to break them up.

"Master Jiang, are they in danger?" Zhuo Ran asked again, Ruo Fei moved a little impatiently, causing Zhuo Ran's shoulder to hurt.

Ji Yuyan couldn't understand what Ruofei said, but just from Zhuo Ran's words, she knew that something happened in Luocheng. The bandits in Luocheng that Li Yanchuan was worried about didn't come to Luzhou, but turned back Los Angeles.

There has been no news from Los Angeles for a few days, which means that it is really urgent and it is impossible to send a message.Li Chengru is not a fuel-efficient lamp. Since he dared to lie dormant in Luocheng, he must have a way to destroy Luocheng and escape safely.

Zhuo Ran wanted Ruofei to fly up, but he didn't have the nerve to say it. It seemed that Ruofei felt something, so he left Zhuo Ran's shoulder and headed towards the gate of the mansion.

Just as Li Xunchuan and Da Xiye walked in, Ruofei let out a cry. Li Xunchuan frowned, and raised his arms to support Ruofei.

Zhuo Ran and Ji Yuyan ran to the front of the mansion, Li Yunchuan smiled when he saw Zhuo Ran, but the smile disappeared soon.Ji Yuyan led people to the main hall, but if Ruofei didn't come in, Li Xunchuan put him on a tree in the courtyard to play.

After hearing what Zhuo Ran had said, Li Xunchuan felt a chill in his heart.It's not that he hasn't thought about this possibility, but if Li Chengru stays in Luocheng all the time, how can he make trouble in Luzhou.Besides, the bandits in Luocheng were not in Luzhou, so the affairs here had nothing to do with them, but who tied Wang Cheng and sent him back to Yidong?What's with the ledger here?Who is the so-called insider?
Questions popped up one after another, but the clues were broken one after another. I thought that in Luzhou, the bandits in Luocheng could be lured out, and at least Li Chengru could be weakened, but I didn't expect them to go to Luocheng long ago, so Yi Dong Those blindfolds are very clear, they are deliberately confusing the public, the purpose is to hold back Li Xunchuan and Gaodu.

As long as no reinforcements arrive, Luocheng can be easily taken into Li Chengru's pocket. If Ruofei hadn't gone to investigate the situation, the news of Luocheng's complete fall may not be spread.

"Actually, it's not that pessimistic." Da Xiye said, "We don't know the real situation inside yet. Lord Jiang and Lord Tan must have something to do. I heard that they brought a lot of forbidden troops there."

"Even if the Forbidden Army is good at fighting, they can't afford such exhaustion." Li Yanchuan frowned, and said in a deep voice: "The bandits in Luocheng are in Luocheng. If they want to leave no one behind, they can only seal the city and fight, and they will also trap themselves in Luocheng. Over time, Los Angeles will naturally..."

Zhuo Ran thought for a while and said, "I don't know how the investigation is done here in Luzhou?"

Da Xiye said: "The governor and I took a closer look at Han Cheng's residence and work place, and found nothing unusual. We suspected that there was a rebellious party in Luzhou before, but now the rebellious party is not in Luzhou."

His meaning is very clear, since he is not in Luzhou, there is no need to investigate further.But Li Xunchuan shook his head, if he didn't intensify the investigation at this time, then there would be no further work on the account books and internal affairs, and it would be too late when the Dongchuang incident happened.

Ji Yuyan pressed Da Xiye's shoulder, and he nodded in a daze.

"There is no news from Luocheng, it must be to prevent the bandits from Luocheng from reporting the news." Zhuo Ran said: "It is too late to send the letter back to Gaodu at this moment, it is better...the governor..."

"That's what I'm planning." Li Yuchuan said, "Actually, I did the same with Yi Dong, leaving a few people behind to assist Jin Peng in investigating the matter. I want to go to Los Angeles, and Xia Qiu will stay at the mansion temporarily. "

Zhuo Ran heard the words and stood up.

Li Xunchuan was sitting across from her, seeing Zhuo Ran stand up, he got up and walked to her, pinching her fingers for comfort.

"Xiaqiu has been with me for a long time, and she agrees with me on this matter. What she means is what I mean." Li Yuchuan looked into Zhuo Ran's eyes and said, "She is not in good health and cannot run around with me, so please ask me Take care of one or two."

"I..." Zhuo Ran's eyes widened, but Li Yuchuan smiled slightly, and stretched out his fingers to touch her cheek.

Da Xiye frowned: "How about I let the garrison here go with the Governor, so as to ensure the Governor's safety."

Li Xunchuan shook his head and said, "No way. We don't know who is in Luzhou, and we can't let the garrison leave Luzhou. Besides, no one will doubt me when I go out alone. It might be easier to sneak in when I arrive in Luocheng. It's very inconvenient for people."

"But the governor will be very dangerous." Ji Yuyan frowned, and said, "It's better to bring one or two people with you."

Li Xunchuan said: "It's really not necessary. There are forbidden soldiers in Luo City. They can feel at ease when I go there. Besides, going there without purpose is a crime. I will come back as soon as possible after I go. Don't worry."

Zhuo Ran's hand held by Li Yanchuan was getting colder, Li Yanchuan could only rub it twice, hoping to wipe some warmth from her fingers, but it was useless, Zhuo Ran's eyes were filled with grievance and puzzlement, like a knife blade It was drawn on the tip of his heart, so that he just wanted to avoid it, and didn't dare to look at Zhuo Ran again.

"Lord Hou," Li Xunchuan let go of Zhuo Ran's hand, turned to Da Xiye and said, "Actually, we met another group of people in Gaodu, the leader of which was a scarred face, and they wore purple sand on their bodies. , it’s not difficult to identify. It’s just that we haven’t found out whether these people have anything to do with Li Chengru, and if they appear, we must be extremely careful.”

Da Xi Ye nodded and said, "Don't worry, Governor."

"When is the Governor going to leave?" Ji Yuyan sneaked a glance at Zhuo Ran, and found that Zhuo Ran didn't show much, just stood there blankly, but she could tell that Zhuo Ran was very unhappy.

Li Xunchuan was ruthless, gritted his teeth and said, "It's not too late, I'll go right away."

Zhuo Ran looked at Li Yuchuan suddenly, his face paled instantly.

"Xiaqiu..." Li Yanchuan called out softly, Zhuo Ran seemed to be staring at him and hadn't recovered, so Li Yanchuan could only call out again.

"Miss Li hasn't taken the medicine yet," Ji Yuyan suddenly remembered, and said, "Use the medicine first, and the governor will also clean up."

Li Xunchuan nodded slightly, and led Zhuo Ran into the house.Da Xi Ye looked at Ji Yuyan and sighed deeply.

"I thought the governor wanted to bring Miss Li with me." Ji Yuyan sat down and said, "I didn't expect the governor to go alone."

Da Xiye lowered his eyes and said: "It's too dangerous in Luocheng, the governor went there alone only for the cronies there, the governor values ​​love and righteousness, and will definitely not leave the people in Luocheng alone, Gaodu hasn't heard anything yet, Why not give it a try, maybe he can really save those people."

"But the governor is only one person..." Ji Yuyan frowned.

"Have you forgotten that he is the champion?" Da Xiye looked towards the direction where the two of them disappeared, something deep flashed in his eyes, and said, "Before he forgot, he only wanted to save as many people as he could. He has compassion." Heart."

Ji Yuyan raised her lips and smiled, and said, "Didn't you see that Miss Li's face has changed? I think Miss Li will definitely not stay in Luzhou obediently, and the governor will definitely take her with her."

"So sure?" Da Xiye looked at her sideways.

Ji Yuyan smiled and said, "You don't understand a daughter's heart."

Da Xiye frowned.

Li Xunchuan didn't say anything, just handed the medicine bowl in front of Zhuo Ran, seeing her take it obediently, he drank it expressionlessly.There seemed to be something wrong with this, so Li Yuchuan moved closer and looked at her.

"Xiaqiu..." Li Yanchuan put down the medicine bowl, put his four fingers on her chin, pressed his thumb on her chin, and touched Zhuo Ran's with the tip of his nose, but she didn't respond.

"Angry?" Li Xunchuan asked in a low voice.

Zhuo Ran lowered her eyes, with a bitter taste in her mouth, she didn't want to talk, especially at this time.

Li Xunchuan was most afraid of Zhuo Ran's appearance like this, so he bent down and kissed Zhuo Ran by the back of her neck. The bitter taste flooded her. Li Xunchuan frowned slightly, and Zhuo Ran stretched out his arms to hook his neck.

"Take me..." Zhuo Ran pressed between his teeth, not like a request but like an order, Li Xunchuan opened his mouth and let Zhuo Ran bite.

Zhuo Ran didn't get a response, so he bit his lips hard, Li Yanchuan frowned, blood was mixed with pain, he was bitten in pain, he could only grab Zhuo Ran's shoulders and separate them slightly.

"Listen to Xiaqiu," Li Yanchuan pursed his lips, and said, "Luocheng is very dangerous, I don't want you to go."

"I'm not afraid..." Zhuo Ran touched the place where she bit her, and said softly, "I just want to be with you. I'm alone in Luzhou, and I will only be heartbroken. I promise, you will be happy when you come back." Can't see me anymore."

Li Xunchuan couldn't help laughing, rubbed her shoulder, and said in a muffled voice, "You'd better just threaten me like this for the rest of your life."

"Then..." Zhuo Ran stroked his hair and said, "Will you take me there?"

Li Xunchuan patted her on the back and said, "Okay, I'll take you there."

Zhuo Ran hugged his waist tightly, Li Yanchuan sighed helplessly, but smiled again.Zhuo Ran will not become his burden, it will only make him more courageous to do these things.

Seeing the two getting on the horse together, Da Xiye looked at Ji Yuyan in shock.Sure enough, he still didn't quite understand what Ji Yuyan said about daughter's heart, and he immediately felt admiration for her.

Li Xunchuan wrapped Zhuo Ran in his arms, and he seemed to have grown a lot taller, and it became easier to cover Zhuo Ran, but although the person in his arms was also growing taller, he became thinner and thinner. Li Xunchuan sighed silently, turned back After bidding farewell to the two, he lightly waved the reins, and Zhushi flew out.

The bamboo stone was kept in a family for a few days, and was taken into his own stable by Da Xiye later. After raising it for several days, he ran vigorously and moved forward happily.

Ruofei looked down at Zhushi, spread his wings disdainfully and flew forward, it was really too slow.

"Are you afraid?" Li Yanchuan whispered in her ear, "If you are afraid, I will slow down."

Zhuo Ran shook her head, she huddled tightly in Li Xunchuan's arms, completely wrapped by his cloak, she gradually got used to it after running many times, Li Xunchuan saw that she could adapt, so he didn't say anything more.

"Ruofei's paws are so dirty?" Li Yuchuan just wanted Zhuo Ran to change clothes before leaving, but the time was too tight.Zhuo Ran smiled and said, "Very good, very unique."

Zhuo Ran exposed her head, raised her head and kissed him, and said, "You can bite it back next time."

Li Xunchuan lowered his eyes and smiled.

Zhushi can travel thousands of miles a day, and he can reach Los Angeles in at most two days.There was nothing unusual about Zhuo Ran, so Li Yanchuan quickened his pace. There were not only the Imperial Army in Luo City, but also Wu Song and Xiong Zhenghao, as well as those who could be called friends in Gaodu.

Zhuo Ran raised her head and said, "Ah Yu, do you know which person surnamed Fan was in the palace at that time?"

Li Xunchuan frowned, thought for a while and said, "I don't know."

Zhuo Ran nodded.

"what happened?"

"It's because I dismantled the poem left by Master," Zhuo Ran said, "I don't quite understand the first four sentences. I vaguely know that Master wants to tell me that person's surname is Fan."

Li Xunchuan didn't know, so Zhuo Ran continued: "The following characters are the four characters of Yongzhou Nanxiang. Nanxiang is not a place name, but it should be a person's name. I think it is very familiar but it feels very strange."

He couldn't help Zhuo Ran with this matter, Li Yuchuan gasped a little, Zhuo Ran didn't bother him anymore, so he shrank back and closed his eyes.

Li Xunchuan reached out his hand to touch the top of her hair, and said in a low voice, "Go to sleep."

***
Xiong Zhenghao was really annoyed. He stared at Tan Zhen and said in a deep voice, "Every city has at least a few alleys. Why is Los Angeles different from other people? There is only one!"

It was also blocked.

Tan Zhen lowered his head and muttered, "Then no one told me that Los Angeles would be targeted by bandits, or that they would blow up the lanes and block them so we wouldn't be allowed to go out..."

This also makes sense.

Wu Song watched from the side, not daring to interrupt.Jiang Rulan was exhausted after running all day, so she rested on Liu Yulin's back. Liu Yulin drank water and spoke a few words from time to time.

"If that's really the case," Xiong Zheng said, frowning, "then there is only one way."

Tan Zhen looked at Xiong Zhenghao, and saw that he was clenching his hands tightly, and his bones creaked.He said: "We spread the news and said that we were going out of the city to find rescuers. The city gate was the only way out. If Li Cheng wanted to escape, he had to come to the city gate. We lay in ambush at the city gate and waited for him to come."

"But this method is a little risky." Liu Yulin said, "They have gunpowder in their hands. If they start to blow up the city gate, we will only suffer heavy losses. It will be easier for them to escape."

Xiong Zhenghao looked at him and said, "If they are sure, they can blow up the city gate and escape now."

"But why aren't they sure?" Tan Zhen said, "With so much gunpowder, they can definitely..."

Jiang Rulan shook her head and said, "It's impossible...Xiong Zhenghao and I told them that the imperial guards also had firearms in their hands, and they put them all on the city gate."

"Really?" Tan Zhen's eyes lit up and said, "We really have?"

"There's a fart!" Xiong Zhenghao stared at Tan Zhen and said, "In order to prevent them from going to the city gate, I can only pretend to have it."

"Do they really believe it?"

"It's better to believe it than to believe it." Xiong Zhenghao sighed and said, "The governor had thought about it, but it has been delayed and there has been no progress. It would be great if the governor was here."

Wu Song lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Ruofei doesn't know if he has found the master."

Xiong Zhenghao patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Don't worry, the governor is definitely fine. Maybe you really came just thinking about the governor."

Liu Yulin frowned and said, "Shall we go out now and say that the city gate can escape?"

"No..." Xiong Zhenghao said, "It's not enough now, it can only be true if the subordinates say it."

Tan Zhen nodded and said, "Then I'll arrange it, and make sure it's true."

Xiong Zhengwei narrowed his eyes slightly.

(End of this chapter)