Hidden Sky Light

"A Nian." Chen Ling called from the courtyard.

A Nianben was playing with Aunt Fang in the garden, and when she heard Chen Ling calling him, A Nian stepped forward quickly.

A pair of eyes were bright and clear, and the little man looked up at her with a smile on his face, and his clear voice carried curiosity, "What's wrong?"

Chen Ling said solemnly, "We're leaving, let's say goodbye to grandma."

A Nian blinked in surprise, "Going?"

Didn't you just come?

Mother Fang also looked at Chen Ling in surprise...

Although I knew for a long time that I wouldn't stay in Zhoucheng for too long, I didn't expect to leave after just a few words. Fang Cai is here, General Shi, could it be...

Something happened?

Mommy Fang's heart tightened.

Chen Ling also looked at Mommy Fang, and she really saw the worried look on Mommy Fang's face.

"Master, but something happened?" Mother Fang hurried forward to meet her.

This is different from other places, what Fang mama calls is the main family.

Chen Ling didn't answer directly. Just as Fang Mama was talking, she suddenly remembered the book she had seen in the morning—the southeast of Fuyang County was flooded, the refugees flocked to Yucheng, and Fuyang County mobilized a large number of garrison troops to go there. knot city.

It takes three days from Zhoucheng to Jiecheng…

Chen Ling said to Mother Fang, "Tell Huaiyuan, let's go to Jiecheng."

Fang mama nodded and followed the emperor's wishes.

Chen Ling took A Nian back to the house.

When the father found her, he didn't want her life experience to be unrelated, so only Shi Huaiyuan and Shen Ci, who came to Zhoucheng to pick her up, knew that she lived in Zhoucheng with her aunt.

Shi Huaiyuan is her confidant, and Shen Ci is far away in Licheng. Except for the two of them, no one knows that her aunt is in Zhoucheng...

Tan Jin is like a wicked wolf. Once he moves Huaicheng, he never thinks of leaving a retreat for himself. He will definitely send his minions to frantically search for her and Anian's whereabouts.

Tan Jin will never give up if he can't find her.

My aunt has been ill for a long time, and her body can't stand the toss. It's ups and downs with her. It's better to stay in Zhoucheng and stay safe...

In her thoughts, Madam Zhu coughed several times behind the screen. Coughing too fast, frowning lightly between his brows, he covered his heart with his palm and slowly eased.

Seeing Chen Ling and A Nian entering, she quickly retracted her hand covering her heart, and looked away from her sick face. With a smile in her eyes, she looked at A Nian who was running towards her, "Grandma~"

Mrs. Zhu reached out and stroked his head gently.

A Nian said to her with a serious face, "Grandma! Grandma! We're leaving~"

Mrs. Zhu was slightly startled, and when she raised her eyes to look at Chen Ling, Chen Ling happened to be sitting beside her and wrote lightly, "Auntie, something happened, and Anian and I may have to leave first."

Chen Ling didn't show a side expression, because she didn't want her aunt to worry.

But there is still a sadness in his eyes.

Mrs. Zhu nodded quickly. In fact, she knew from the beginning that they would not stay for too long. Right now, although it was in a hurry, it was reasonable.

Only after this side, there may not be a chance to see you again...

Mrs. Zhu stretched out her hand to embrace her, her throat choked up slightly, "A Ling, take care of yourself and A Nian, I'm fine here, don't worry about it."

Chen Ling also reached out to hug her and gently placed her chin on her shoulder.

Because the back is facing, the tip of the nose can be flushed red, the eyelashes are even misty, and the trembling can't stop, and the throat seems to be speechless...

After a while, Madam Zhu let go, "Go."

Chen Ling hugged her tightly.

"The main house~" Madam Fang urged from behind the screen.

Chen Ling called out, "A Nian."

A Nian stepped forward, Madam Zhu reached out and touched A Nian's head, and said gently, "You have to listen to your father's words, and you can't be picky eaters..."

A Nian nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, "Got it, grandma, I'm not picky eaters~"

Madam Zhu finally hugged him before looking at Chen Ling again, "A Ling, let's go."

Chen Ling looked at Madam Zhu, Madam Zhu stretched out her hand and wiped away the smudges from the corners of her eyes, Chen Ling's heart seemed to be covered with sinking stones.

Chen Ling took A Nian and turned around, daring not to look back.

A Nian turned around as he walked, and waved at Madam Zhu with a smile.

…

Outside the mansion, Shi Huaiyuan was ready, and Mommy Fang hugged A Nian and got on the carriage.

The carriage traveled very fast, surrounded by more than a dozen horses, and galloped away from the city. Madam Fang embraced the prince with one hand and clenched the carriage with the other, for fear of bumps on the way.

When the carriage drove out of Zhoucheng, Mama Fang asked.

Chen Ling looked down at the map in his hand, frowned lightly, and replied calmly, "Tan Jin rebelled and led the garrison to capture Huaicheng. Now we should send people to look for A Nian and me."

Conspiracy? ! Mommy Fang was shocked!

This! how to do this...

Mother Fang only guessed that something was wrong, but she didn't expect it to be a rebellion, and even Huaicheng was captured...

Mommy Fang's lips and teeth trembled, and she forced herself to calm down. Right now, only General Shi is there, but if she can join the Imperial Army, it should be much safer.

Madam Fang asked nervously, "Then find a way to join the Imperial Army?"

Chen Ling didn't look up, and said solemnly, "Huaicheng has been captured, and there are no banned troops..."

Mother Fang suddenly reacted, her heart suddenly seemed to sink into the bottom of the abyss, and her face turned blue. The panic in his eyes didn't even know what to do, and subconsciously, he couldn't help hugging the prince in his arms.

Zhoucheng is on the edge of Huaicheng!

Where can they go? !

Fang Mammy suddenly remembered that the emperor had just said that he was going to Yucheng, Fang Mama was just about to ask, but A Nian just turned to look at her and gently tugged at her sleeve, "Fang Mammy, is there any danger? ?"

A Nian listened to the conversation between Chen Ling and Mama Fang just now.

Although he is young, he is vaguely aware of it, but he can't say it, and he doesn't understand much...

A Nian suddenly asked, Madam Fang herself was in a panic, and she didn't know how to respond. Chen Ling looked up at A Nian and said peacefully, "You are the prince, so there will be times when you will be in danger."

Chen Ling said again, "As I said earlier, what if I encounter danger?"

A Nian immediately sat up straight from Mother Fang's arms, and replied in a milky voice, "I can't say that my name is Chen Nian, I'm not afraid, I don't cry, I have to follow the people around me closely, don't run around, and when you get separated, Throw away the token on your body."

Fang mama looked at the prince in her arms in surprise...

Even remembered.

Prince is so small...

Chen Ling nodded, his eyes were obviously relieved, and his tone softened, "A Nian, come to me."

A Nian stepped forward, Chen Ling held the glutinous rice ball in his arms, and said softly, "Don't be afraid."

A Nian nodded, "Nian Nian is not afraid!"

Chen Ling's chin rested lightly on top of his head, and there was a hint of tenderness in his eyes, which only Momo Fang could see.

…

The carriage galloped towards Yucheng, raising dust.

In the carriage, A Nian's episode passed, and Mommy Fang slowly calmed down.

As soon as he calms down, he is not as panicked as before, and he can calm down and weigh the pros and cons. "Although Zhoucheng and Jiecheng belong to Fuyang County, Zhoucheng is three days away from Jiecheng, but only two days away from Zhencheng in Pingnan County. The journey. The army of Pingnan County is strong and strong, and the Marquis of Pingnan is also close to Tian’s family. Why is this trip all going to Zhencheng to be safe, why did Your Majesty abandon Zhencheng and take the city of Jie?”

Although Mama Fang was a servant in the palace, she had been following Chen Ling since the Eastern Palace, and Mama Fang knew everything about the court.

"The Marquis of Pingnan is surnamed Lu, and the surname of Tian's family is Chen. Let's not talk about the number of years ago, the descendants of the Lu family and the Chen family are placed in the same order. It is said that at that time, the Pingnan County was also the great-grandfather of His Majesty who was the Marquis of Jingping. It was given to the Lu family from time to time. If the Lu family has what it is today, if not all, it is mostly because of the heavenly family."

After Mama Fang finished speaking, she stared at Chen Ling again, "If King Tan rebels, the Marquis of Pingnan will not stand by and watch. Wouldn't it be safer for His Majesty to flee to Pingnan County than to Yucheng?"

When Mama Fang spoke, A Nian kept listening.

There are many things Ah Nian still doesn't understand right now, but he's grinding his ears if he doesn't understand.

Quiet and silent when rubbing ears.

After Mama Fang finished speaking, Chen Ling said in a low voice, "Mother Fang, what can you think of that Tan Jin and his advisors can't think of?"

Mommy Fang: "..."

With a word from the Son of Heaven, Mother Fang is like a dick.

She is confused...

Chen Ling continued, "If you can't go to Zhencheng, going to Zhencheng is like throwing yourself into the net. If we don't get to Zhencheng, we will become fish under the knife and hit Tan Jin's arms."

Madam Fang sighed in her heart.

If it wasn't for the Son of Heaven, life and death would really be a matter of one thought.

Mommy Fang's face was pale.

***

At night, the carriage stopped in a secluded place in the woods. It takes three days from Zhoucheng to go to Jiecheng, day and night, and the horses can't carry it at all.

Right now is a sensitive time, and the movements of the horses are the most noticeable. It is better to find a safe place in the woods at night, and take a short break for an hour or two before starting the road.

Mother Fang took A Nian to sleep in the carriage, the guards around were also dispersing their guards, and the surroundings were safe, but there were beasts in the forest at night, and a fire had to be made.

The fire in front of him was beeping, and Shi Huaiyuan looked at the topographic map and said solemnly, "The road to Zhencheng will not work, at least, it will not work now... But Tan Jin has a garrison in his hand, and wants to be truly safe, I am afraid that it is the fastest and safest to join the Pingnan garrison. But if your majesty wants to go to Yucheng, it will be completely different from the Pingnan garrison..."

Chen Ling said in a low voice, "Remember that on the way to Zhoucheng, I asked you to pay attention to whether there are refugees?"

Shi Huaiyuan nodded, he remembered. He also thought about it at the time, the emperor was worried that there would be refugees causing trouble along the way, and the road to Zhoucheng was not stable.

There were indeed sporadic refugees on the road. The emperor heard him talk about it at the time, and he just responded with a hello and didn't say much.

But now, suddenly the issue of refugees is brought up...

Chen Ling looked at the jumping flames in front of his eyes and said, "The southeast of Fuyang County was hit by floods, and many refugees flocked to Yucheng. Fuyang County mobilized a large number of troops to maintain stability in the city. I asked you to pay attention to the refugees along the road to confirm. Whether this is true or not, I am afraid that the garrison will be moved abnormally, and there are tricks in it. But I didn’t expect that the current Yucheng is the only one nearby. There should not be a garrison, but there is a city guarded by a garrison. day…"

Shi Huaiyuan suddenly understood.

Chen Ling looked back, "Yucheng is the only way out."

***

After a short rest, the carriage continued on its way.

When Chen Ling returned to the carriage, Anian was already sound asleep.

It was also a little hot at night, and only when the veil was wrapped around his waist would he not kick the quilt.

Chen Ling stepped forward, and Mother Fang gave way to her side.

Chen Ling looked at A Nian quietly, her clear eyes hid her thoughts.

Chen Ling and Tan Jin are scheming and have many advisers. He must be able to guess that she went to Yucheng, and it is only a matter of whether it is too late or not. They have to arrive at Yucheng before Tan Jin can return to his senses. But Tan Jin has been conspiring for a long time, and he is well-prepared. Even if he doesn't return to his senses, they will not be safe on the way to Yucheng...

Seeing that she had been in a trance, Momo Fang was a little worried, "Your Majesty, take a rest for a while all day."

This whole day, although there is no danger, there is not a moment of peace. It was almost dawn, and when she saw Chen Ling's tired face and bloodshot eyes, she was afraid that she would not be able to carry it...

Chen Ling looked at Mama Fang and lay down obediently, while Mama Fang also leaned against the corner of the carriage.

Chen Ling embraced A Nian in his arms, and suddenly said, "Mother Fang."

Madam Fang opened her eyes, "Your Majesty called the slave family?"

Chen Ling didn't get up, and said softly, "Mother Fang, the road to Yucheng may not be safe, if there is an accident..."

Madam Fang was startled and interrupted, "Your Majesty, don't talk nonsense, Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven..."

"Mother Fang, listen to me first and finish my words."

Madam Fang had to keep silent.

Chen Ling said in a low voice, "The road to Yucheng will definitely not be safe. If there is an accident on the way, please take care of Anian first and take Anian to Licheng for me. Shen Ci will protect him comprehensively..."

Fang Momo choked up in her throat, "Your Majesty..."

Chen Ling comforted softly, "I just said that if it is, it may not be the case. Always measure it in advance so that you won't have time to take care of it."

Mama Fang should be.

Chen Ling then did not make a sound, the sound of wheels rolling in his ears, Chen Ling did not close his eyes for a long time in the turbulence.

***

From last night to the dawn of today, troops have been entering and leaving Huaicheng's official residence.

"The entire city of Huai has been searched, and there is no trace of the emperor and the prince."

"Zhoucheng has also been searched, and there is no trace of the emperor and the prince."

"On the several roads to Zhencheng, I didn't see any trace of the emperor and the prince."

"The sentries guarded everywhere have not found the whereabouts of the emperor and the prince."

"People up and down the official residence are not aware of the whereabouts of the emperor and the prince. It seems that the emperor and the prince really disappeared out of thin air."

…

Tan Jin looked at the topographic map hanging on the wall, and he naturally wouldn't believe that someone would disappear out of thin air.

The whereabouts of Chen Ling could not be found for a long time. It was Chen Ling, the fox, hiding in a place he could not see and ignore...

The sky was white with fish belly, and a counselor hurried in, "My lord, I found someone."

Tan Jin turned around and saw a crying child, about four or five years old.

The counselor said, "Tell the prince, what's your name?"

Ye Jiupeng knelt down in front of Tan Jin, crying with tears all over his face, obviously frightened and couldn't stop crying.

Tan Jin had a grandson at home, he squatted down, touched his head, and said kindly, "I don't cry in front of grandpa, I'll let you go if I don't cry."

Ye Jiupeng was stunned. He was very young and couldn't tell much difference. Tan Jin smiled and said, "Tell grandpa, what's your name?"

Ye Jiupeng didn't seem to cry anymore, so he tentatively said, "Ye...Ye Jiupeng..."

Tan Jin suddenly realized, "Are you Ye Chengshou's son?"

Mentioning his father, Ye Jiupeng nodded again and again, not knowing that his father had died in Tan Jin's hands.

The counselor said, "A servant at the official residence just mentioned that Lord Ye's son and the prince have been playing together when they were in the official residence..."

Tan Jin understood and smiled profusely, "Do you know the prince?"

Ye Jiupeng also nodded.

Tan Jin continued, "You guys often play together?"

Ye Jiupeng also nodded.

Tan Jin also nodded and said kindly, "Can you tell Grandpa, how did you guys play?"

Speaking of playing, Ye Jiupeng suddenly opened the chat box, "I am in the official residence with the prince, and we play together every day. The prince likes hide-and-seek, and we play hide-and-seek all the time."

Tan Jin sighed, "I also like hide and seek."

Ye Jiupeng's eyes became clearer, "Me too! We played for two days. Later, I came to play with the prince. The prince was ill, but I heard the prince crying."

Tan Jin seemed to be exploring, "Why is the prince crying? Did you hear it clearly?"

Ye Jiupeng nodded and whispered, "My father won't let me talk~"

Tan Jin's co-conspirators glanced at each other, and were faintly aware that they were about to ask for some clues...

Tan Jin smiled and said softly, "Is that okay? You tell Grandpa, Grandpa promises not to tell your father, and Grandpa still asks you to give you candied haws?"

Ye Jiupeng's eyes lit up.

Tan Jin looked at the advisor and said warmly, "Why don't you go quickly?"

The counselor turned around knowingly.

Ye Jiupeng saw that the other party was really gone, and believed Tan Jin more, so he said to him, "I heard the prince crying, but I couldn't hear clearly, and they wouldn't let me in. But I know that there is a dog hole in Yuanzi, I went through the dog hole and heard the prince crying, saying that I can't go to Zhoucheng..."

Zhoucheng? Tan Jin turned to the topographic map on the wall, his eyes narrowed, and then he smiled secretly, "So, I was hiding in Zhoucheng."

Someone led Ye Jiupeng out, and the advisors and lieutenants behind Tan Jin stepped forward one after another.

"Why did the Son of Heaven go to Zhoucheng?"

"But Zhoucheng has also searched, and there is no whereabouts of the emperor."

"Not in Zhoucheng, where would it be?"

On the topographic map, Tan Jin looked around Zhoucheng, his eyes finally fixed on Yucheng, Jianmei picked it up slightly, vaguely remembered something, and asked, "Why do you want to bypass Yucheng this time?"

The lieutenant replied, "The southeast of Fuyang was flooded, and the refugees flocked to the city. Fuyang County mobilized a large number of garrison troops to maintain stability in the city. In order to avoid the garrison and avoid the wind, the march deliberately bypassed the city. "

After the lieutenant finished speaking, Tan Jin's mouth was slowly raised, and he sighed, "So, at the moment, Yucheng is the only city guarded by a garrison in the vicinity, and it is only three days away from Zhoucheng?"

The counselor and the lieutenant were stunned, their eyes fell on the positions near Yucheng one after another, and they quickly reacted!

Tan Jin stretched out his hand and pressed the saber tightly around his waist, his eagle eyes swept across slightly, "The Son of Heaven thought of Yucheng, so he ordered the garrison to stand guard, and then personally ordered the three garrison in Pingnan, Wanzhou, and Fengzhou to send troops to retaliate. Tsk tsk, this At the time of planting, he can still have such thoughts and methods, no wonder the ancestors chose him. He is very like his grandfather, gentle and elegant, and his methods are..."

Tan Jin pressed his saber and turned around, "Send carrier pigeons to deliver letters immediately, make sure that the emperor can't reach Yucheng!"