Seeing Dongzi sitting next to Rong Zhi, Qian Ling got up and wanted to leave, "Jiu'er, let's go." ”

"Wait a minute." Hu Niu and Ping'an both took Ling Ling's hand, and the two little guys raised their heads and looked at her with blinking eyes, "We're going to be separated soon, don't you want to play more with us?" Please, come play with us for a while. This game is less crowded, and it's not fun at all. ”

Ling Ling frowned slightly, a little hesitant in her heart, she also wanted to play with them, but she didn't want to get along with Dongzi.

The tiger girl struck while the iron was hot, and deliberately excited, "Don't you dare to play, afraid of losing?" ”

"I'm not afraid." Sure enough, Ling Ling immediately retorted, and then said: "I just don't want to play with such a young ......" looked down at the tiger girl's somewhat injured eyes, and Ling Ling's words couldn't be said anymore.

Ling Ling sighed, pulled the tiger girl and sat down peacefully, "Just play, you lose the game, don't cry your nose." ”

"Who is crying, maybe you are losing?" Tiger Girl laughs and argues with her.

Xia Xiaoyu saw that everyone was sitting down, so he said, "Hu Niu, this game is organized by you, so let you start." ”

Hu Niu nodded, tilted her head and thought about it, then turned her head to Ping An on the side and asked, "Kitten, kitten." ”

"Meow, meow, meow." Ping An immediately took it.

Tiger Niu applauded, "That's right. Sister Ping'an, you go on. ”

Ping An received her hint, so he turned his head to look at the Ling Ling on the side and said, "Little tiger." ”

"Huh?" Ling Ling looked at Ping An in a daze.

The tiger girl laughed, "You answered wrong, the little tiger's cry is not 'ah'." should be punished, you have to answer Sister Ping'an's question seriously, you can't lie, but your nose will become longer if you lie. ”

The spirit frowned, and suddenly had a sense of foreboding.

These two little guys can't be trying to trick her, are they?

As she expected, Ping'an's first question stumped her.

"Of all these people here, who do you hate the most? Why? ”

"Isn't it just one question?" You asked two questions, I don't know which one to answer? ”

"Huh?" Ping An was stunned for a moment, and then said, "The first one." ”

Without the first question, the second question would be meaningless.

Hu Niu was afraid that she would be perfunctory, so she didn't forget to remind her, "You can't lie." ”

Qian Ling glanced at her, and at this time, she could already be sure of the thoughts of these two little guys. Don't you want to ask what happened to her and Dongzi? They're too thoughtful, too.

"I hate Dongzi the most."

Everyone was stunned and looked at Dongzi in unison.

Dongzi didn't dodge either, and gave a thumbs up to the Lingling.

Qian Ling smiled and said with a strong choking taste: "I'm in a good mood today, so let's get one for one." I replied to Ping'an's second question by the way, the person I hate the most is Dongzi, there is no reason, I just hate him when I see him. ”

Dongzi got up, looked at everyone, and said, "No matter what she says, she is also a princess, I don't dare to upset Her Royal Highness the princess, so I'll go and get busy first, and you continue to play." ”

"This ......" Tiger Niu and Ping'an looked at each other in a daze.

How did things come to this?

Dongzi had just taken a few steps, and suddenly, he stopped again, he stared at the audience for a moment, and immediately shouted, "Be careful! There were assassins. ”

As soon as his words fell, a group of men in black rushed out of the woods.

Xia Xiaoyu hurriedly pulled Hu Niu and Ping'an to his side, and Rong Zhi and Rushuang protected the three of them in front of them. The men in black were menacing, and the number of people was about the same as that of Baili Huaqing's guards, but fortunately they had some more soul-pouring guards.

The two sides fell into a fierce battle.

Xia Xiaoyu looked around nervously, trying to find the familiar figure in the night. What about Baili Huaqing? Where did he go?

"Xiaoyu, be careful-" Suddenly, Ling Ling exclaimed, Xia Xiaoyu turned her head to look, and saw a man in black holding a sword and stabbing at her. His mind was blank, Xia Xiaoyu protected Ping'an and Huniu behind him, but he forgot to dodge.

An unknown object struck the man in black on the wrist, and the man in black screamed in pain, and the sword in his hand fell to the ground. Xia Xiaoyu looked at her in shock, only to see Qian Ling running to her side, and asked anxiously, "Xiaoyu, am I okay?" ”

"It's okay! He didn't stab me, thank you, Soul. ”

Ling Ling shook his head, "What are you polite to me?" We are friends. ”

When the spirit came to Xia Xiaoyu's side, her guards all rushed over and firmly surrounded them in the middle.

Dongzi, who was not far away, breathed a sigh of relief, just now when he saw the spirit rushing over, his heart was beating, and because he lost his mind, his arm was slashed by the man in black.

Luckily, she's fine!

"Mother, where is my father?" Tiger Girl asked worriedly.

Xia Xiaoyu shook her head, looking for Baili Huaqing's figure through the gap in the crowd, and finally, she saw Baili Huaqing and several black-clothed people entangled together, and just came out of the bushes.

"Your father is on the edge of the forest, he's fine, don't worry." Xia Xiaoyu was so nervous that she was sweating, this was the first time she was in this kind of bloody fighting scene.

Saying not to be nervous, not to be afraid, these are all false.

Holding the hands of Tiger Niu and Ping'an tightly, the two little guys were scratched by her, and they didn't say anything. The four of them were close together, and they were afraid that a sharp weapon would suddenly stab them.

Baili Huaqing saw that the people in black were all surrounding Xia Xiaoyu, just now those people didn't seem to kill him, they had been leading him to the forest, and for Xia Xiaoyu, they were very murderous.

"Dongzi, withdraw to protect Xiaoyu and them."

The goal of these men in black is light rain.

When everyone heard this, they all leaned towards Xia Xiaoyu's group of people, and the man in black gradually got the upper hand, one of them whistled and made a gesture of withdrawal, and the man in black quickly jumped into the forest.

Dongzi led people to chase after him.

"Don't chase!" Baili Huaqing shouted to them, "Clean up here and strengthen patrols at night." ”

"Yes, sir."

Dongzi led people to clean up, while Rong Zhi and Xiao Wu were busy helping the wounded bandage.

The fire was still there, the milky rabbit broth was tumbling, and the roasted hares and pheasants on the fire were also smelling tempting, but they could no longer arouse everyone's appetite, because the smell of blood still smelled in the air.

The two little guys trembled, and Xia Xiaoyu was very distressed.

"Rufrost, Lingling, let's take the tiger girl and Xiaoyu back to the carriage."

"Yes, sister." Rushuang escorted them into the carriage, lit a lantern and hung it outside the carriage, and an octagonal palace lamp was also lit in the carriage.

Xia Xiaoyu hugged Hu Niu and Ping'an, lowered her head and asked softly, "Are you all right?" ”

"It's fine!" The two little ones shook their heads in unison.

Nothing is fake! Xia Xiaoyu will be scared in the face of such a scene, let alone a child?

Rushuang went outside to get hot water, wrung a wet cotton cloth and handed it in, "Sister, wash your face." ”

Gently bowing his head, Xia Xiaoyu took the wet cotton cloth, "Ping'an, aunt will help you wash your face." ”

Ping An shook his head, pointed to the tiger girl on the side, and said, "Auntie, wash the tiger girl first, I'll come by myself later." ”

"Good! Peace is so good! ”

Everyone washed their hands and faces and drank hot water, and no one felt hungry at this time. Xia Xiaoyu kept hugging the two children, and in order to adjust the atmosphere, she told the story. I don't know if I was tired along the way, and before I finished telling the second story, Tiger Niu and Ping An fell asleep.

Rushuang took two thin quilts from the carriage behind and handed them to Xia Xiaoyu and Ling Ling respectively.

"Sister, the temperature is low at night on the mountain."

Xia Xiaoyu took the thin quilt and carefully tucked it for the two children.

"Rushuang, why don't you remove this little table? Let's just make a bunk, and everyone will squeeze in tonight. ”

Ling Ling hesitated, "I'd better go back to my carriage." Stay for a hundred miles Huaqing is here, where is he going? ”

"It's okay! Let them figure it out for themselves tonight, and our women will rest here. Xia Xiaoyu knew that everyone was scared, and it might be psychologically better to huddle together.

At this time, Baili Huaqing's voice came from outside the carriage, "Light rain." ”

As soon as Ling Ling heard this, he went over to take Xia Xiaoyu's place and hugged the two children, "I'm here, you can go and have a look." ”

"Hmm." Xia Xiaoyu nodded, bent down and went out, "Rushuang, remove the things and spread the quilt underneath." ”

"Okay, sister."

Lifting the curtains, the night breeze blew, and there was still a faint smell of blood in the air. Xia Xiaoyu frowned, Baili Huaqing grabbed her with his long arms, easily hugged her, and asked affectionately against her forehead: "Xiaoyu, are you frightened?" ”

"It's scared." Xia Xiaoyu replied honestly.

"I'm sorry! I didn't protect you. ”

"Aren't I fine now? How's it going on our end? Are the casualties strict? Xia Xiaoyu asked with concern.

Speaking of this, Baili Huaqing's face became heavy, "It's just that I was injured, but a few people died on the other side." These people are not from the Eagle Gang, and I don't know, why did these people come here? ”

These people are here for Xia Xiaoyu, but Baili Huaqing will not sue Xia Xiaoyu.

Save her from worrying.

"Maybe it's some bandits, who want to rob money."

"Possibly." Xia Xiaoyu glanced at the carriage and said lightly: "I asked Rushuang to move the small table out, and we women will squeeze in it for one night tonight, you and Rong Zhi can figure it out by themselves." ”

"Good! I will watch you outside, and you will sleep in peace. Baili Huaqing nodded in agreement, hugged her tightly, and let go of her for a long time before he let go of her and carried her into the carriage, "Go in and rest." I'm going to arrange it again, don't worry! At night, I'm just outside, if there's anything going on, just call me. ”

"Hmm. Be careful. ”

"I know." Baili Huaqing waved her hand and urged her, "Go in, it's windy outside." ”

"Okay."

The night was calm and uneventful, and no more attackers appeared. In the later part of the journey, Baili Huaqing secretly arranged manpower along the way, but no suspicious people were found.

Afraid of long nights and dreams, this time, Baili Huaqing did not stop and go, but tried to rush during the day and stay and rest at night.

Seven days later.

They finally arrived at Feng'an City, the capital of the Hundred Miles Kingdom.

The emperor and the empress dowager were already at the gate of the city, and when they received them, they led the team to the palace.

Hu Niu and Ping'an were excitedly lying in front of the window looking at the new things outside, while Xia Xiaoyu leaned on Baili Huaqing's shoulder and fell asleep. I don't know how long it took, Dongzi, who was driving outside, reminded in a low voice, "Master, the palace has arrived." Xia Xiaoyu slowly opened her eyes and seemed to hear a low chatter. Baili Huaqing lifted the curtain, Rushuang and Dongzi hugged the tiger girl and Ping'an.

"Xiaoyu, it's here, let's go down."

Baili Huaqing jumped out of the carriage, reached out to lead Xia Xiaoyu, and whispered, "Be careful." ”

The discussion outside seemed to be louder, Xia Xiaoyu bent down and got out of the carriage, and when he looked up, he saw that there were already many officials and women wearing court clothes at the gate of the palace at this time, and everyone was standing in rows, waiting for the arrival of Baili Huaqing with different expressions.

When those women saw Xia Xiaoyu, their eyes widened, as if they had seen a ghost, and they immediately exchanged heads and ears with the people next to them regardless of the occasion, as if they were all surprised.

"Mother (aunt), we're here." The two little guys surrounded and held Xia Xiaoyu's hand affectionately.

These people at the gate of the palace were all taken aback when they heard the tiger girl calling her mother.

"Who is this woman? Why does she look exactly like Princess Qian'an? ”

"yes, what's going on?"

"The Empress Dowager announced that we should bring our daughters into the palace, isn't it ......?"

"Shhhh Be quiet, the Empress Dowager's thoughts, we can't guess. ”

"Yes, yes, yes! Just wait and see. ”

"Don't let your mouth get into trouble."

“……”

Xia Xiaoyu glanced at the crowd lightly, and saw many women dressed in makeup blushing and secretly looking at Baili Huaqing, and suddenly understood something in her heart. Could it be that the empress dowager knew that they were going home, so she asked these officials to bring the ladies of the palace into the palace, openly and secretly wanting to find a daughter-in-law for Baili Huaqing?

"Xiaoyu, let's go in." Baili Huaqing took her hand tightly, not caring about the sound of inhalations one after another in the crowd.

Qian Ling also walked over and asked with concern, "Xiaoyu, are you okay?" ”

Xia Xiaoyu smiled, "How can I be so weak?" It's okay! ”

Ling Ling nodded, glanced up at the crowd, lowered his voice, and said: "There are many officials and ladies among these people, look at them dressed up in fancy ways, you have to watch your family Baili Huaqing." ”

"There's no hurry." Xia Xiaoyu shook her head lightly.

Ling Ling looked at her in surprise, "Not in a hurry? "Doesn't she know how popular Baili Huaqing is? Look at these so-called high-ranking celebrities, staring at Baili Huaqing without blinking, and they are not afraid of Hara flowing all over the ground.

Which one also has what image?

But think about it, didn't he just look at the portrait of Baili Huaqing and heard his deep affection for his deceased wife, so he put down his body and rushed to Ancheng regardless of it?

Xia Xiaoyu glanced at Baili Huaqing, who was also looking at her, and curled her lips and smiled, "I can't beat it away, and I can't snatch it away, if it's not mine, I will leave." Why should I be so tired? ”

"If you beat me, I won't leave, and if someone else robs me, you don't have to worry about it, I promise not to leave." Baili Huaqing immediately guaranteed.

Qian Ling smiled lowly, and said with ulterior motives: "Look, our Prince An is really an infatuated person, and he really loves his daughter-in-law." "The voice is not loud or small, just enough for the people at the palace gate to hear.

As soon as these words came out, those daughters all glared at Xia Xiaoyu with hatred, eager to tear her to pieces.

The officials greeted them with smiles and saluted one after another, "Lord Wang, I have worked hard all the way. ”

Baili Huaqing smiled and bowed his head shallowly, and after saluting all the officials one by one, he took Xia Xiaoyu's hand and said, "Xiaoyu, let's go in." I will take you to the Empress Mother's [Yining Palace], and the Empress Mother will be very happy to see you. ”

Glad?

Xia Xiaoyu thought to herself, not necessarily, right?

If her old man really agreed, shouldn't she have been married a long time ago? How can there be such a large number of women standing here to greet Baili Huaqing?

"Okay." The elegant posture is led by him, the other hand is holding the tiger girl, and Baili Huaqing is holding Ping'an.

The two big and two small ones held hands, ignoring the side glances and criticism of others, and followed the eunuch on the soft sedan chair with a smile, and went straight to [Yining Palace].

After they left, the pot exploded at the entrance of the palace.

"Who the hell is this woman? She was dressed so shabby, but she dared to stand beside Prince An. "A beautiful woman standing at the front has a straight back and an elegant posture, but her words are very mean.

Everyone looked at her with a smile, and many people went along with her against their will.

At this time, the palace people shouted: "The Empress Dowager decrees that all the adults and the ladies of the house will go in to participate in the dust washing banquet of Prince An." ”

Everyone thanked them one after another, and followed the palace people in a mighty manner.

【Yining Palace】.

"Lord Wang, little county lord." The palace maids and eunuchs saw Baili Huaqing coming in, and hurriedly saluted, they were all startled by Xia Xiaoyu's face that resembled Zheng Jingchu, but after all, they lived in the harem, and they quickly gathered out the overflowing expression and saluted calmly.

Bailihua waved his hand lightly, turned his head and smiled at Xia Xiaoyu, "Xiaoyu, don't be afraid!" The queen mother is a very kind person. ”

"Hmm." Xia Xiaoyu smiled back.

On the main seat, the Empress Dowager quietly looked at the four people who came holding hands, although she was very excited, she still tried her best to suppress her feelings, and looked at them lightly. His eyes fell sharply on Xia Xiaoyu's body, and his eyes couldn't help but be a little dignified.

This woman really has a face exactly the same as Jing Chu.

However, she has lived in the harem for most of her life, and she is used to seeing intrigues and tricks, and she doesn't believe that there can be such a coincidence in the world. Regarding Xia Xiaoyu's matter, she had already ordered someone to investigate, but she couldn't find any origin, which was what made her most suspicious.

Baili Huaqing is her son, and she loves him very much.

She did not allow anyone who had intentions against him, lived by his side, and even deceived his feelings.

His own son, he knows. He is a man who, once emotional, turns into a moth to a fire. Over the years, watching Baili Huaqing often live in the [Jingchu Valley] in Ancheng, guarding Zheng Jingchu's grave, she just woke up from a nap, and her heart was painful.

Xia Xiaoyu's appearance did not make her breathe a sigh of relief, let alone gratification, but made her open the 'thorns' around her body, wanting to protect Baili Huaqing and Hu Niu.