Hidden Sky Light

After leaving the city gate, Zhu Ma's carriage was not far outside the city.

The refugees outside Yucheng all gathered outside the east gate. They went out of the city this time through the north gate. Except for the garrison who had followed Tan Jin earlier, there was no crowded scene of the east gate refugees gathering around the north gate.

However, because of the fear of refugees causing trouble, there are still a large number of troops stationed at the north gate, so it is not appropriate to stay longer.

Shen Ci and Chen Ling got into Zhu Ma's carriage.

Before leaving the city, Shen Ci and Chen Ling mentioned that they would go out of the city in the name of Zihua Embroidery Workshop; just now, Zhu Ma also told the soldiers guarding the city that the silk and satin in their hands were urgently needed by the embroidery workshop.

After waiting for Zhu Ma's carriage, Chen Ling saw that the carriage was really packed with various colors of cloth and satin.

This is really a carriage that transports cloth and satin to the embroidery workshop.

No leaks, no clues.

It was also due to the fact that the carriage was full of goods, and she and Shen Ci could barely be squeezed into it. Zhu Ma did not follow him, but rode together with the driver.

When the curtain was lowered, Mother Zhu said to Shen Ci in a low voice, "Mother Yun is waiting in the town, Second Master is relieved."

Shen Ci nodded, "Thank you, Mother Zhu."

Zhu Ma smiled and didn't dare to say loudly, "Second Master's business is not someone else's business, Yunniang has already explained it, Second Master can rest assured."

Chen Ling looked at Shen Ci, and the Yunniang in Zhu Ma's mouth should be familiar to Shen Ci.

Yun Niang had confessed that she was the second master's distinguished guest, but Zhu Ma didn't look at Chen Ling in the carriage. After Zhu Ma said that, she put down the curtain and told the driver to leave quickly.

The carriage slowly drove away from the North City Gate, and the wind pouring into the carriage blew the curtain.

Yucheng is getting far away in front of his eyes, and Chen Ling's face is still in shock...

She didn't expect to meet Tan Jin so closely at the end of leaving Yucheng, but if Tan Jin recognizes her, I'm afraid she won't be able to get out of Yucheng...

She had never seen Tan Jin in the past.

Tan Jin is a territorial official with a heavy hand in his hands. He is proud of his talents and has a mature strategy, but he has always been respectful and restrained in front of her.

Today, I met Tan Jin at such a close distance, and at the gate of the city, Chen Ling realized that Tan Jin, who was on the horse just now, is probably the most real side of Tan Jin...

If it weren't for Shen Ci's human skin mask...

Chen Ling felt terrified.

Right now, the carriage is gradually getting farther away from Yucheng. Looking at Yucheng outside the curtain, Chen Ling's face is still pale, and it is not very conspicuous hidden under the mask, but Shen Ci obviously sees that she is relieved...

"It's alright." He reassured.

Chen Ling nodded.

The two have not been in the same carriage for a long time, and they are not used to it for a while.

This carriage was different from all the carriages Chen Ling had been in before. The carriage was not big and was used by merchants to transport goods. So there are no windows, only curtains at the doors.

The whole carriage was very crowded, and it was enough to accommodate the two of them after the cloth and satin, so the two sat very close side by side, and their backs were also leaning on the cloth and satin.

Soft, as if the bottom of my heart is soft...

Chen Ling listened to Shen Ci and said, "Mother Fang has already made people think of a way."

Shen Ci knew that Mama Fang had been following Chen Ling and taking care of Chen Ling over the years. For Chen Ling, Mama Fang was a very important person.

Mother Fang is in Yucheng, and Chen Ling will not feel at ease.

After Shen Ci finished speaking, Chen Ling said in a deep voice, "But your people don't know Fang mama..."

Chen Ling was worried that Shen Ci had never even seen Mother Fang's face, so I'm afraid he won't be able to find it.

Shen Ci said warmly, "My people don't know Fang mama, and the garrison under Tan Jin and Qu Guangtong also don't know Fang mama, since they don't know each other, if their people can find them, so can my people. ; If their people can't be found, and my people can't be found, then Mammy Fang will be more secure..."

Chen Ling: "…"

Chen Ling was powerless to refute.

The wheels rolled forward, and the road was a little bumpy. Chen Ling, like a slowly slackening string, leaned against the pile of satin behind him, staring blankly at the roof of the car with his eyes open.

Even if they haven't seen each other for a long time, the familiarity between Shen Ci's words seems to have not changed at all.

The car was quiet, and Chen Ling asked, "You brought someone back from Licheng?"

Shen Ci is not like her.

She leaned on the soft silk pile behind her, and he sat on his knees, "A few brothers who followed me through life and death at Licheng Border Pass, this time come back with me to see."

Chen Ling looked at him.

Shen Ci has a lot to do, and will not take people away from the border for no reason.

Shen Ci lightly closed his eyes, "It's Lao Qi..."

Chen Ling was stunned.

Lao Qi was the guard of the Shen family, and he followed Shen Ci all the time, and later went to Licheng Border Pass with Shen Ci...

Shen Ci suddenly mentioned Lao Qi, and with this look again, Chen Ling had a bad feeling in his heart.

Shen Ci lowered his voice, but his voice was soft, "Lao Qi is dead..."

Chen Ling turned to look at him.

He didn't speak again.

This was also the first time that Chen Ling looked at him seriously after this meeting.

Outside the curtain, the wheels clucked, and inside the carriage, Shen Ci had a bleak look, with delicate facial features and deep outlines, not much different from when he was young, but the gentle complexion from earlier was a little more fortitude after the baptism of the wind and sand at the border. with calm.

It's the previous Shen Ci, and it has more complicated things than the previous Shen Ci...

Shen Ci seemed to sense that she was looking at him, and changed the subject softly, "The prince is in Lizhen."

Chen Ling came back to her senses. He said before that Anian was in a safe place. She didn't know where Lizhen was. She just said, "How far is it to Lizhen?"

He also said at about the same time, "About an hour."

She wanted to ask, he knew she wanted to ask so he answered first...

The two had an inexplicable tacit understanding, and at the moment the slightly crowded carriage was a little embarrassed, Chen Ling let out a light hum.

Shen Ci looked outside the carriage curtain and said softly, "It will be here soon, don't worry, Zixiao and Han Guan will stay in the city, they will leave clues in the city, and take Tan Jin and Qu Guangtong around in circles. , we have time to go to Lizhen safely, there will be no danger, sleep for a while, I will call you when it arrives..."

He deliberately avoided her gaze, but listened to Chen Ling and said, "I've been thinking for the past two days that Tan Jin must not have acted rashly, and Qu Guangtong and Fu Menci must not have suddenly joined Tan Jin. Tan Jin must have It has been planned for a long time, and even... Tan Jin should have already begun to lay out the layout in the court when the father was in power, so either Qu Guangtong or Fu Menci, from the very beginning, it was Tan Jin's chess piece, look. It seems to have nothing to do with it, but it is actually a secret piece of music. Tan Jin is a very deep city, and he has calmed down for more than ten years or decades. "

Chen Ling lowered his eyes, "In addition to Qu Guangtong and Fu Menci, Tan Jin must have other trump cards in his hand. But Tan Jin can dormant in the court for so long, and he is also a person he is afraid of. The trump card, so he has been waiting, and when this trump card passes away, it is safe for him, and he has no fear..."

Chen Ling said solemnly, "Grandpa passed away, even though the Jingping Palace is still there, for Tan Jin, there is no one who makes him fearful anymore. There will be other things, this court, there must be more than Qu Guangtong and Fu Menci, Shen Ci, you can't make trouble with me..."

After Chen Ling finished speaking, she kept silent.

Shen Ci replied, "The Shen family is loyal to the Son of Heaven, and loyalty to the monarch is a matter of their own, and there is no fear in the mountains and seas of fire. What is a trip to muddy waters?"

Chen Ling said in a low voice, "Yuecheng is already in Tan Jin's hands, and Zhencheng can't go there. There is nowhere to go now."

Shen Ci turned to look at her.

Her eyes were fixed in one place, her expression was normal, there was no depression in her plain tone, but there was no other emotion, like an ancient well without waves.

Earlier Chen Ling was rarely like this.

In the past, Chen Ling would panic, be anxious, and be at a loss, but now Chen Ling is used to hiding his emotions in the ancient well without being spied on by others. Chen Ling with red eyes...

Shen Ci was heartbroken, "Who said that? Go north, bypass Fuyang County, and go from Yunzhou to Pingnan."

"Bypassing Fuyang County, the road to Pingnan via Yunzhou is too long. Tan Jin has planned for so long, and he will not take it lightly. This is too far, and there are people from Tan Jin who are chasing and blocking it, and it is difficult to reach it safely..."

Chen Ling didn't think about it, but Shen Ci suddenly said, "I'll accompany you, what are you afraid of?"

After Shen Ci finished speaking, he got up and lifted the curtain and got out of the carriage, without looking back.

Chen Ling froze.

Soon, Zhu Ma entered, and it was Shen Ci who changed places with Zhu Ma.

Zhu Ma knew that the person in the car was the second master's guest, and Zhu Ma said, "Second Master went outside the carriage to ride with the coachman. Take a break, and the slave family will watch?"

Chen Ling returned to the mountain and nodded to Zhu Ma.

Zhu Ma smiled.

Chen Ling leaned sideways on the pile of silk and satin behind her. The pressure and tension of the past few days made her sleepy to the extreme, but she didn't see Ah Nian. She was always thinking about it and couldn't sleep. Just now Shen Ci said that sentence, and he didn't close his eyes for a long time.

…

Outside the carriage, Shen Ci's arms were leaning against the carriage, closing his eyes to hide the bloodshot eyes.

He blurted out what he said earlier, but after speaking, he didn't know how to stay in the carriage, so he came out and changed to Zhu Ma.

These few days I have been traveling without sleep, and I finally saw Chen Ling safely...

He breathed a sigh of relief.

But soon, he frowned again and opened his eyes again.

—Tan Jin has been dormant in the court for so long, because he is afraid of the trump card held by the father and the emperor... Grandpa passed away, even if the palace of Jingping is still there, but as far as Tan Jin is concerned, there is no one to be afraid of anymore...

Chen Ling was used to being smart.

These are hidden behind the scenes, inextricably linked, and they may not be able to be thought through by others.

Chen Ling's remarks made Shen Ci have to believe that Tan Jin had been planning for many years, from the late emperor to Chen Ling, it was a fluke that they could escape from Yucheng and should not be taken lightly.

Lizhen may not be safe, so leave as soon as possible...

Shen Ci slowly narrowed his eyes.

***

Soon, the carriage slowly stopped.

It is to Pear Town.

She didn't know when Chen Ling fell asleep leaning on the pile of silk satin, but she maintained a guarded posture, and Zhu Ma did not approach.

Finally arrived safely.

The carriage is a cargo carriage for picking up goods. The wheels and frame are high, which is convenient for transportation, but it is not convenient for people to get on and off. Chen Ling learned from Zhu Ma and jumped down from the rear of the carriage.

Such a carriage would not have pedals, so Shen Ci looked at Chen Ling, but Chen Ling imitated Zhu Ma's posture and got off the carriage.

Shen Ci retracted his gaze.

Concern is chaos, he always thinks he is the old Chen Ling...

It just so happened that Chen Ling also looked at him, and Shen Ci looked away.

The town of Lizhen before and after dusk is calm and peaceful. After several days of thrilling, it seems like a pure paradise.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of Yuanluo, and the words "Zihua Embroidery Square" were written on the plaque at the entrance—they used the name of Zihua Embroidery Square to come out of the city today.

It turns out that Zihua Embroidery Workshop is located in Lizhen.

Chen Ling quickly recovered.

Seeing that someone was already waiting at the entrance of Xiufang, and seeing them getting off the carriage from a distance, they hurried up to greet them.

Is a gentle and beautiful woman.

It is to greet Shen Ci.

Chen Ling also heard Zhu Ma call out kindly, "Mother Yun."

Chen Ling remembered that when they were at the gate of the city, Zhu Ma sighed with the soldiers guarding the city.

Chen Ling understood - this is the Yunniang in Zhu Ma's mouth.

Yun Niang walked straight to Shen Ci, the worry in her eyes slowly disappeared, and she called softly, "Second brother..."

Chen Ling was stunned.

Second brother?

Such a name was called from the woman's mouth, and it was inexplicably close...

She couldn't help remembering the "Brother Zi'an" she called in the past.

Chen Ling's eyes were slightly stagnant, and he did not continue to listen to what the two of them said. When he slowly retracted his gaze, he caught a glimpse of the small figure at the gate of the embroidery workshop.

Chen Ling paused, Ah Nian?

"Father~" The glutinous rice **** couldn't help rushing towards her immediately.

She was chased by Tan Jin's minions along the way, and she was in danger several times. No matter how difficult it was, she never cried, but now, when A Nian suddenly plunged into her arms, Chen Ling couldn't help but her nose turned red.

"A Nian~" It seemed that there was the rest of his life in his throat. He was glad when he saw that he was safe.

A Nian also hugged her neck tightly, "Nian Nian misses you!"

Chen Ling hugged him tightly, touched his head, and choked, "It's alright, A Nian~"

When Shen Ci looked at the two of her, his eyes were stunned.

Yun Niang smiled softly, "The child is very sensible. The second brother told him to be obedient in Yuanzhong. He has always been quiet and obedient, neither noisy nor noisy."

There are many children in the town, and Anian is very sensible.

Shen Ci looked at Yunniang, "Thank you, Yunniang."

The breeze blew across the temples, and Yunniang smiled, "It's really a shame to say thank you, it's just a little effort, let's go back to the embroidery workshop first."

Shen Ci nodded.

***

Entering the house, Chen Ling was with A Nian, mother and son.

Anian said seriously, "Father, I have always been sensible and obedient, and I have not caused any trouble to Uncle Shen and Aunt Yun."

Aunt Yun in his mouth is Yun Niang.

Shen resigned from Yucheng to look for her, saying that A Nian was in a safe place and someone took care of her, which meant Yunniang was here.

A Nian seemed to have endless things to say to Chen Ling, and was excited to tell Chen Ling how he met Uncle Shen, how Uncle Shen rescued him when he was in danger, and also said Uncle Shen Let him wrap his arms around his neck and count out loud with his eyes closed.

A Nian is only three years old, and many expressions can only be expressed in words, and there are few coherent and clear sentences, but Chen Ling is familiar with him and can understand the meaning behind his expressions to be clearly conveyed. Dangerous scenes, and when Shen Ci appeared in front of A Nian, A Nian liked, admired and stabilized.

When he talked about Shen Ci, there was light in his eyes...

"Royal father, I like Uncle Shen so much! Uncle Shen told me that he will bring you back safely, really!" A Nian couldn't hide a smile.

Chen Ling reached out his hand again and stroked the top of his head affectionately.

A Nian blinked and asked seriously, "Will Uncle Shen be with us?"

With hope written on his childish face, he was looking forward to Chen Ling's affirmation.

Chen Ling nodded lightly.

"Great!" A Nian cheered.

But soon, A Nian seemed to remember something, "Royal father, where is Momma Fang?"

Chen Ling's fingertips trembled slightly. Although A Nian was still young, Chen Ling was not going to hide it from him, and said truthfully, "A Nian, Mother Fang and I have temporarily separated, she is still in the city of Yucheng. People will help take care of Mama Fang."

Ah Nian seems to understand.

Just as the door slammed, Chen Ling didn't ask, when Shen Ci's voice came, "It's me."

A Nian responded first, "Uncle Shen!"

Chen Ling opened the door.

A Nian also rushed towards Shen Ci, and Chen Ling was surprised.

Although I just heard Ah Nian talk about how he likes Shen Ci, hearing it and seeing it are two different things...

For example, A Nian rushed towards Shen Ci and looked up to him for a hug.

Chen Ling had a panoramic view.

Shen Ci did not enter outside the house, A Nian rushed up to ask him to hug, he hugged A Nian with one hand, and handed the clothes in his hand to Chen Ling with the other hand, "People are preparing, leave Lizhen early tomorrow morning, Your Majesty Rest early."

She took it, humming softly.

Shen Ci was about to let go of A Nian, but Chen Ling said, "Help me take care of A Nian..."

Shen Ci was surprised, it should be fine.

Chen Ling went to the penthouse. Fang Fang was not there, and A Nian was by her side. She couldn't take a shower.

When A Nian is here in Shen Ci, she has time to spare.

These few days of tossing and turning, the skin is soaked in warm water, the whole person seems to be relaxed, tension and pressure are briefly relieved in the warm water waves...

Chen Ling leaned her head against the edge of the bathtub, her eyes staring at the ceiling, except for the thrilling twists and turns of the past few days that rippled in her heart, she also remembered that when she was in Yucheng, Shen Ci dragged her to the alley to hide behind a bamboo basket. , Shen Ci changed clothes and came out from behind the screen, she saw the scar on his neck at a glance, and he wanted to confirm whether the mask fit, the breath in front of her was so familiar that she was in a trance...

She also remembered how Anian danced and talked about how Shen Ci saved him, how much he liked Uncle Shen, and the joy that he just rushed towards Shen Ci.

And, the "Second Brother" that Yun Niang called today...

If he is not a relative or an old friend, how can others help him to go to the city and get involved in danger?

Chen Ling's fingertips were slightly stagnant, and she curled up gently. She took the bath towel on one side and got up. She slowly wiped her hair in front of the bronze mirror. She inexplicably remembered what her aunt asked her when she was in Zhoucheng—Where is Ah Nian's father?

Chen Ling's eyes drooped slightly.

When he raised his eyes again, he looked at the figure of the beautiful woman reflected in the bronze mirror. The blue silk was slanted and her face was like Wodan, charming and moving.

Chen Ling slowly stretched out her hand and tied her hair high with a wooden hairpin.

Behind the screen, Chen Ling **** his chest and put on his clothes carefully before pushing the door out of the house.

When I arrived at the embroidery workshop, it was around dusk, and it was already night, and the garden began to light up.

Chen Ling saw from a distance under the eaves lamp on one side, A Nian was sitting high on Shen Ci's shoulder, both father and son looked up at the night sky, and counted the stars in the night sky in a gentle and soft voice.

Earlier, Ah Nian could only count from one to ten.

But now, I have counted to twenty-four together with Shen Ci...

Although the number is wrong, it will come again, but I did not give up, but I am happy to come again.

Shen said patience.

Ah Nian likes it too.

The light of the eaves lamp reflected on the side cheeks of the father and son, silhouetted one large and one small, two gentle and close silhouettes, which made it difficult to look away on a summer night.