last time

Chapter 159
The temperature in Yongzhou has dropped sharply recently, Li Yuchuan went out to find Xiong Zhenghao, and when he came back, his hands were cold.Zhuo Ran changed into thicker clothes in the inner room. Li Xunchuan was tall and could see Zhuo Ran through the screen.

Li Xunchuan took a sip of the hot water, warmed his hands against the temperature of the water cup, and then set off and turned into the screen.He stretched out his fingers to take the tie from Zhuo Ran's hand, and tied it around her waist. Zhuo Ran turned to face Li Yuchuan, saw him frowning and asked a question.

"It's just a little cold outside, it looks like it's going to snow." Li Yanchuan stretched out his arms and took his coat, put Zhuo Ran's arms into the sleeves, and said with downcast eyes, "Beili's snow scene is very beautiful, I want to take you to see it .”

Zhuo Ran pressed Li Yanchuan's wrist, and said: "Actually, you don't need to accompany me to see Uncle Zhou. Since you are worried about Beili, you should go back and check the situation first. This time when I met Zhe Shicuo at the border, I thought about it." Li Chengru must have some secrets that I don't know about the battle between the ten tribes of Gu Qiang and Beili, if he had contacted Gu Qiang earlier, then we would be in great danger now."

"I know." Li Yuchuan fastened Zhuo Ran's belt behind Zhuo Ran's back while hugging her, "But I don't worry about you, Yongzhou is also close to Dingbei Pass, if I want to go back, it will only take a few days, don't worry. "

"No," Zhuo Ran shook his head, "What I'm worried about is not the consequences of your late return to Beili. After all, I believe in the prestige of the champion Hou in Beili. But after all, my family has been waiting for you for so long. If you stay in Yongzhou for one more day, they will be more worried. They don't know what happened to us in Gaodu, and they will definitely worry about you. You should go back and report that you are safe."

Li Xunchuan said: "I asked Gu Zhao and Xiyu to come back from Yidong, and they will bypass Luzhou and send a letter back. Xiaqiu, since you have made up your mind to continue to investigate the previous things, you also want to seize the throne. Come back, and I will always help you."

Zhuo Ran raised his eyes and looked at Li Yuchuan, he said: "You want to make a deal with Nie Hanshan and ask him to take Yongzhou for you, which is too dangerous. But I can help you, and I will go back after you take Yongzhou for you. "

She didn't tell Li Yuchuan about this plan, nor did she tell anyone.Zhuo Ran blinked her eyes, Li Yanchuan smiled, pointed at the tip of her nose and said softly, "What's wrong, am I wrong?"

Zhuo Ran lowered her eyelashes: "With you by my side, I am indeed transparent, and you can guess everything."

"Xiaqiu." Li Yanchuan lifted her chin in his hands, and the two got very close. He said, "I can guess what you want to do because I don't want to put you in danger. I will definitely help you with what you want to do." You made it, this is not an exchange of benefits. Were you angry just now?"

"There's nothing to be angry about." Zhuo Ran rubbed his palm, "Now that Li Chengru is dead, Yuanlu can't say anything. Wei Xun said that Nie Hanshan is a shrewd person, and he has relatively powerful power. He's going to know something about that year, but we've got to meet this guy first."

Li Yuchuan smiled slightly: "I just said that you are very smart. You and Wei Xun came to the border to chase Li Chengru. Zhou Yu and Chang Yinyu helped you establish a relationship in Yongzhou. You can figure out how to do it directly when you go back. It's no effort at all. Should have guessed."

"It's a pity that you didn't stay in Yongzhou for a while. Now that you realize it later, don't you feel that you are a bit at a loss?" Zhuo Ran tilted his head, and Li Xunchuan held the waist of the person in his arms.

"Speaking of this matter, I have to fight with you," Li Yanchuan said solemnly, "I refused to give in to anything that day, obviously you drugged me and pushed me out, why did I do it the other way around? Desperate to save you?"

Zhuo Ran pinched his waist: "I'm just that bad, only you can coax me, there's no reason for me to show weakness."

Li Xunchuan raised his eyebrows, Zhuo Ran stood on tiptoe and kissed Li Xunchuan, he bent down slightly to let Zhuo Ran stand still, pushed her shoulders back, and pushed her against the wall.Zhuo Ran hugged Li Xunchuan's neck, and smiled in the deeper and deeper kiss, Li Xunchuan licked her lower lip, Zhuo Ran frowned.

"Xiaqiu..." Li Yanchuan separated for a moment to let Zhuo Ran take a breath, and said softly, "I don't care what plans you have, or what dangerous things you are going to do, you have to remember what I said, take your medicine well Take care of your body and don't let yourself get hurt again, no matter if you win or lose, understand."

Zhuo Ran nodded.

Zhou Yu learned that Zhuo Ran and others had returned, and hurriedly wanted to go out to see, but Chang Yinyu stopped him.Wei Xun and Xiong Zhenghao entered the room, and Chang Yinyu knew that Li Xunchuan was there when he saw Xiong Zhenghao, so he didn't need to stop Zhou Yu.

Li Xunchuan and Zhuo Ran stepped into the house together, and Zhou Yu was about to burst into tears.Zhuo Ran and Wei Xun didn't mention it to Zhou Yu when they left, but just briefly explained something to Chang Yinyu. Chang Yinyu was also afraid that Zhou Yu would be too worried, so he didn't mention a word, but diverted Zhou Yu's attention. Ri Cai finally got Nie Hanshan to notice them, and made some progress.

Zhou Yuzai took a careful look at Zhuo Ran, and was completely relieved when he saw that he was fine.Zhuo Ran smiled: "Uncle Zhou, Wei Xun and I went out to deal with some things, but we didn't tell you because we were in a hurry, didn't Chang Yinyu know?"

Chang Yinyu's eyes widened, and he looked at Zhuo Ran in confusion: "You, why should I..."

"Okay," Chang Yinyu compromised, "Uncle Zhou, I'm sorry, I don't know how to tell you that I got sidetracked, my fault."

Only then was Zhou Yu completely relieved, Zhuo Ran said in a low voice: "We met Li Chengru at the border, thanks to the help of Lord Hou, we were able to get rid of Li Chengru completely."

"Li Chengru is dead?" Zhou Yu frowned.

Zhuo Ran nodded and said, "Yes."

"Hou Ye Yu Ran'er is very kind, I thank you in advance." Zhou Yu was about to stand up and salute after speaking, Li Yuchuan stepped forward and pressed his hand.Zhou Yu knew that Zhuo Ran could not use force easily, so he must have Li Yanchuan's help when he went to the border this time, but he didn't want Zhuo Ran to have anything to do with him, so he wanted to find a way to return the favor.Li Xunchuan naturally understood what he meant, but he didn't want to expose it now.

"Senior Zhou is serious." Li Yanchuan said in a deep voice, "Actually, Xiaqiu also helped me this time. I have something to do when I come to Yongzhou, so I will send Xiaqiu back by the way."

Zhou Yu looked up at him.Li Xunchuan frowned slightly. He tried hard to recall where there was any flaw in his words, but he was even more puzzled when he saw Zhuo Ran pursing his lips and sniggering.

"Master Hou... sit down." Zhou Yu pushed away Xiong Zhenghao's hand that was reaching out to help him, and sat down at the table to look at Li Yuchuan.

Zhuo Ran sat across from Li Xunchuan, seeing Li Xunchuan's expression, he couldn't hold back his smile.Seeing that Zhuo Ran had no intention of letting Li Yanchuan leave, Zhou Yu knew that Li Yanchuan might also want to know about Nie Hanshan, so he said bluntly: "In the past few days, Yike and I have used many methods to make the people left behind by Wei Xun Also help, to spread the rumor that Ran'er is the Princess of Nanxiang, although Nie Hanshan didn't believe it at first, he has secretly sent people to this inn to inquire about it in the past few days."

"Does he want seeing is believing?" Zhuo Ran said with a smile, "It's not difficult, if he comes tonight, it won't be a bad thing to see."

"It's definitely not a bad thing for you," Chang Yinyu put his arm on Zhuo Ran's shoulder, "But those people are cheaper, my little junior sister is so beautiful, how can she be peeped?"

Li Xunchuan looked up at Chang Yinyu.Zhou Yu said in a deep voice, "I'm worried about Ran'er's safety. After all, that Nie Hanshan is not a kind person. If we want to lure the snake out of the hole, we have to use other methods."

Chang Yinyu stared sideways at Zhuo Ran.Li Xunchuan covered his lips and coughed lightly, Chang Yinyu looked at Li Xunchuan: "Your Majesty has a sore throat, drink more water."

"I don't want to hide and seek with them either," Zhuo Ran said. "It's good if they don't come tonight. If they come, then I'll arrest them and meet them. It's worth running for them."

Zhou Yu nodded: "Let Wei Xun and Yike stay outside your door tonight, there's nothing wrong with it."

"Uncle Zhou," Zhuo Ran said, "Wei Xun can't show up for the time being, let Yike guard you. This Lord Hou...should be staying at the inn too, so you can let Lord Hou's room be closer to me, maybe you can still stay in the hotel." I'll take advantage of Master Hou to hide for a while."

Zhou Yu looked at Li Yuchuan: "Will you bother Lord Hou?"

"No." Li Yanchuan glanced at Zhuo Ran secretly, "Senior, I happen to have something to discuss with Xiaqiu, and it is my duty to protect her."

"What?" Zhou Yu couldn't help frowning slightly, and Zhuo Ran said softly when he saw this, "Uncle Zhou, Lord Hou just came to help, we had some friendship in Gaodu because of Liu Jijiu, but we never had a chance to talk to Uncle Zhou. "

"Friendship? What kind of friendship can you have?" Zhou Yu looked at Zhuo Ran, "Ran'er, you..."

"I'll talk to Uncle Zhou later," Zhuo Ran blinked, "Master Hou still has things to attend to, so let him leave first."

Li Xunchuan stood up, saluted Zhou Yu, and left with an excuse.Zhuo Ran looked at Li Xunchuan's back and sighed deeply, Xiong Zhenghao followed Li Xunchuan out, and Wei Xun closed the door and stood beside Zhou Yu.

Chang Yinyu raised his eyebrows, Zhuo Ran's shoulders hurt from his sudden weight, she moved her hands unnaturally, and pushed Chang Yinyu out.Zhou Yu said: "Ran'er, Li Yuchuan must have some kind of plan when he is with you, don't be careless, don't trust him easily until you figure out his purpose."

Zhuo Ran nodded: "I know Uncle Zhou. Li Xunchuan has nothing to do with me, so if I use his wings to block it, nothing will go wrong."

"It's good for you to be modest." Zhou Yu nodded, "Also, if he asks you something out of line, don't tell him."

"Uncle Zhou, don't worry, Junior Sister is smart, she will definitely not hand over her... secrets casually." Chang Yinyu curled his lips and looked down at Zhuo Ran, "Really, Junior Sister? "

Zhuo Ran didn't want to gossip with him at all, so she would naturally be measured in what Zhou Yu explained.Zhuo Ran was silent for a moment, and said: "By the way, Uncle Zhou, the ancient Qiang people seem to have a plan with Li Chengru. When we were at the border, we saw that Zhonglang Jiang was fighting with Zhe Shicuo. He was the leader of the ancient Qiang's Fengyang tribe. Logically speaking, Zhonglang should have the upper hand, but I heard from Lord Hou that the weapons used by Zhe Shicuo are all new, and the supply of food and grass is also sufficient, as if it has taken root around the border."

Although it is said that the soldiers and horses have not moved, the food and grass go first.But after all, Gu Qiang was a little far away from the border, so it was impossible to deliver the grain and grass in such a timely manner. Besides, Agamula and Baier hadn't left the mountain, so it would not be so easy to find a way to seek help.Zhuo Ran was very worried, whether Nie Hanshan had something to do with Gu Qiang and Li Chengru.

She's a bit of a loser now.Although Zhuo Ran felt that many things were impossible, he couldn't help but think of them together.These are all speculations, and many things have to be seen by Nie Hanshan in person to know whether it is true or not.

Zhou Yu looked at Zhuo Ran and shook his head: "Ran'er, didn't you catch that man named Yuan Lu? You can ask him."

"Uncle Zhou, Yuan Lu is just a little eunuch. Lord Hou also went to ask him before, but he didn't know anything, as if he had nothing to do with him." Zhuo Ran frowned, "I thought he was just pretending. , but Lord Hou said that maybe Li Chengru doesn't believe anyone, even Yuanlu is not qualified to know, so no one knows his plan."

Chang Yinyu tilted his head and said, "Then what are you keeping that person for?"

"I was thinking, if Nie Hanshan is found out, if he really has something to do with Li Chengru, Yuanlu will be the best shield. In short, he is useful." Zhuo Ran said, "Furthermore, if Nie Hanshan is just a Paper tiger, with Yuanlu, we can also find the person who truly monopolizes power."

Zhou Yu nodded: "That's right. Ran'er, I see that your complexion is not good. Are you tired from running around these days? Why don't you go back and rest first?"

Zhuo Ran nodded: "Okay."

Wei Xun followed Zhuo Ran out.Zhuo Ran looked at him sideways: "Wei Xun, I need you to do me a favor."

Wei Xun looked at Zhuo Ran: "The girl wants me to catch the person who came to investigate?"

Zhuo Ran curled her lips slightly, and Wei Xun knew what he said was right, so he nodded, "I understand, but girl, Master Hou..."

"I'll go over and have a look." Zhuo Ran said softly, "When you do it, remember to be safe and don't get hurt."

Wei Xun nodded slightly: "Understood."

***
Taking advantage of Wu Lianyi and Wu Xiuting's going to court, Fu Sisi arrived at the gate of Wu Xiuting's mansion, but was blocked outside as expected.Fu Sisi frowned, wandering back and forth thinking about something, when she raised her eyes, she saw Yan Zhi walking over quickly.

Fu Sisi's face was stained with a smile.Yanzhi propped herself up, and said to the guards in a deep voice, "You can also stop the prisoner?"

"Master Shi Lang has an order that Miss Rouge cannot see anyone." The guard lowered his head and replied.

Fu Sisi smiled and said: "Your lord servant is just afraid that Miss Yanzhi will go to other places. If I go in, you will naturally be punished. But don't worry, I won't do anything, you can let people follow me. "

Fu Sisi handed Yan Shuihan to the guard's hand, and said softly: "Take it, I don't bring anything, can I do it now?"

The guard held Yan Shuihan in his hand, and lowered his head slightly: "Master Minister, I dare not be careless, I can only offend the jailer. Lord jailer can go in, but we have to come out as soon as possible, otherwise we can't explain."

Fu Sisi smiled lightly: "Thank you."

Yanzhi didn't show any expression, Fu Sisi took a step forward, supported Yanzhi and walked into the house.Fu Sisi frowned: "What's the matter, now he treats you so strictly?"

"Just get used to it." Rouge lowered her voice, "By the way, is there any news from your side?"

Fu Sisi pushed Yanzhi into the door, closed the door tightly and listened for a long time before walking to Yanzhi's side.Fu Sisi said: "The spies came to report that General Peng Ge and Zhong Lang are now at the border, and Li Chengru is dead."

"Dead?" Rouge raised her eyes, "Didn't General Peng kill him?"

"How do you know?" Fu Sisi was a little surprised, and she continued, "Actually, it's not difficult to guess. Since Li Chengru escaped from Los Angeles, he will definitely go to Tuzhou to join other Los Angeles bandits. Qi went around and happened to go to the border as well."

Yan Zhi nodded: "The governor is not the kind of person who wants to be kind and enmity, Zhuo Siye presumably did it."

"Yes." Fu Sisi said, "Princess Nanxiang is Xiaqiu, it has been confirmed now."

Yanzhi sneered: "Li Chengru has been looking for it for so long, but he was killed before he could do anything. Under Huangquan, he may not be able to rest in peace."

Fu Sisi said: "A person like him shouldn't live in this world. He is blinded by profit, and he has already done whatever he can. Rouge, now that he is dead, you should also forget the unhappy things before. Now Xiaqiu is our hope. , after I get in touch with her, I should be able to know her next plan."

"Fu Siyu." Rouge looked up at her, "Let me say that Zhuo Siye and I were involved in these matters not voluntarily. I naturally understand that feeling. If Zhuo Siye really wants to seize the throne, I will definitely help with all my strength, but if Zhuo Siye is not willing, we can't be too reluctant."

"I understand." Fu Sisi held her hand, "Rouzhi, I know you really want to escape, you believe me, I will find a way to take you out and escape from Wuxiu Pavilion."

Rouge looked at her face and shook her head slightly.Fu Sisi thought she was going back on her word, so she said: "You...Wu Lianyi and Wu Xiuting are not your lovers, you should go out and have a look, this mansion should not be your destination."

"Prisoner." Rouge said softly, "Do you still remember what I said when we first met?"

After Yan Chengxuan occupied the palace, Fu Sisi pondered for a long time, and found out among the crowd that Wu Lianyi should be a clean stream among them.She sneaked in once when Wu Xiuting was not at the house, and accidentally discovered that Wu Lianyi and Ye Lanyi also had some relationship, and the relationship was not shallow.

When Fu Sisi came in through the window, Wu Lianyi had just delivered the letter to Ye Lanyi.Fu Sisi got straight to the point and told them her thoughts, but found that she almost coincided with them. Fu Sisi did not expect that under such circumstances, she would be able to find a fellow traveler.

At that time, she still didn't trust Yanzhi a little bit, and felt that she had a close relationship with Li Chengru, even though Li Chengru had given up on her.But at that time Rouge said a word to her.

No one is willing to accept the status quo, because this fate is not in their own hands at all.

(End of this chapter)