When Nan Yi revealed a circle of black bruises on his neck and wounds on his wrists, everyone showed signs of sadness.
"How do you know? Of course I risked my life! Did you see that I almost died in the hands of Qi people -" Nan Yi scolded fiercely and with full confidence, "I came to tell you out of kindness! If you keep messing around, There’s no time to leave.”
Ying Huai remained silent, this happened too suddenly, and he was not sure whether to believe this woman or not. He still looked at Nan Yi with suspicion, and said slowly: "This matter... I can't just listen to Madam's side of the story. Allow us to inquire further."
"You still pry? By the time you figure it out, the Qi people will have come to overthrow your old nest." Nan Yi was a little anxious, "You think I am a woman and what I say is not trustworthy? Mrs. Gantang will prepare something for you during the Chinese New Year. The food and grass, I got them all! Some people almost followed you here that day, but I shot an arrow to remind you!"
Ying Huai was stunned, what she said was correct. Mrs. Gantang also mentioned that she asked Xie's parents-in-law to buy food and grass in the name of the Xie family's spring banquet. On the day when the food was delivered, an arrow did shoot into the military camp. They went out to investigate and caught a group of sneaky people. The evil spy.
But the soldier's vigilance made Ying Huai tense up.
"Qi Ren's detailed work may also know this - how do you prove that you are from the Xie family?"
Nan Yi glared at Ying Huai in a funny way: "If you don't believe me, then just kill me. You all have to be buried with me anyway."
She just stood in front of Ying Huai, neither humble nor arrogant.
Her mentality changed tremendously during that long night of suffering. She had died once, and the extra time she lived was earned for nothing. It was the "profit" she earned from her fate. Now that she has saved her capital, whether the profit is large or small, she will make it no matter what. Suddenly she became unafraid of death. Her current attitude towards everything in the world can be said to be arrogant, fearless and loving.
After a long silence, the mountain wind blew the military flags, and more and more soldiers gathered around.
Ying Huai was stunned by the eyes of the woman in front of him. She was so determined that she actually overwhelmed him in terms of momentum. Such a look reminded him in a daze of Mrs. Gantang standing in front of the troops on the night he left Yucheng.
Women also have the power to move mountains.
Ying Huai knew that he couldn't afford to gamble. Compared with the risk of exposure, it was easy to know which one was more serious.
"strike camp."
He had no regrets about his move and Ying Huai gave the order with determination.
Nan Yi felt relieved and his body relaxed.
"Is there anything to eat?" She touched her belly.
Ying Huai lowered his eyes to look at her, and some vivid and real expressions quietly appeared on her face. She has a cunning but sincere face. This is obviously a contradictory temperament.
"Get her some dry food." Ying Huai ordered the soldiers beside him.
"And hot soup." Nan Yi added.
Ying Huai was a little speechless, she was really not polite at all.
While waiting for Yucheng's army to break camp, Nan Yi squatted in a small corner and gnawed on the cake.
Really hungry.
Yucheng's army was well-trained, and it only took two sticks of incense to break camp before all preparations were completed. The eyeliners who were following around were also quietly eradicated.
Nan Yi still held the bowl of hot soup and poured it into his stomach. He put down the bowl with satisfaction. When he looked up, he saw a crowd of men standing in front of him.
Seeing that she was eating without any distractions, Ying Huai couldn't help but let go of his guard.
"Madam, are you coming with us?" Ying Huai asked after hesitating for a moment.
"Of course," Nan Yi wiped the corner of his mouth, "I was chased by the Qi people because I was trying to convey news to you. You have to protect me."
Nan Yi has already made up her mind. During this period, she will follow the Yucheng army to avoid the limelight. When the house in Lidu was quiet and Xie Queshan thought she was dead, she could make her next plan.
"We are going to go north of the mountain, where the terrain is more complicated and easy to hide."
"Then hurry up. It's even harder to walk when the sun goes down." Nan Yi stood up boldly and followed the team.
Ying Huai was speechless for a moment. He originally wanted to say that the mountain road was difficult to walk and he could send someone to take the lady back to Lidu Mansion, but she did not feel that the road was difficult at all, but looked eager to try. This doesn't look like a young lady from a noble family. Could they have been deceived?
During the soldier's momentary pause, Nan Yi realized that he seemed to be a little too careless about his image, so he cleared his throat quickly, pinched his throat and said, "Sir, please lead the way."
At this moment, Nan Yi had nowhere to go, so it was the safest to follow Yu Chengjun. With a group of men here, even if there is danger, she will not bear the brunt. But she was a little worried. What if Xie Queshan didn't betray the Yucheng army? Then didn't she pass on false information? Will it be torn into pieces by the Yucheng army?
As soon as they walked out of a mountain road, a scout came to report that there was an invasion from the West Luqi Army, and they were attacking from a pincer.
Nan Yi didn't know whether to be happy or cry. She was happy that her information was correct, but she was crying because...it must have come too soon. Xie Queshan really did not disappoint her.
You won't fight head-on, right?
"Prepare for war."
Ying Huai frowned. He never spoke much, but he spoke briefly and sonorously.
"Wait a minute!" Nan Yi suddenly thought of something and eagerly pushed through the crowd and got in front of Ying Huai.
"I remembered that there is a place where I can hide temporarily. Don't rush to fight. Just hide. What if I can escape?"
Ying Huai frowned subconsciously - it's a joke, soldiers don't hide at all, they all fight, and that's it.
Nan Yi didn't bother to explain and walked forward: "If you want to die in vain, I won't stop you. I don't want to die yet, so I'm leaving."
Ying Huai: "..."
Why is this woman so stubborn? So she is the leader of the entire army, right?
But after calming down for a moment, I realized that a tough battle would definitely result in heavy casualties. They had finally traveled thousands of miles from Yucheng to get here. It would be foolish to let the brothers die in vain and be buried in the wilderness. At the moment, there is no better choice, either to take the first attack on the west route against Shangqi Army, or to believe this woman.
"Follow up."
Ying Huai gritted his teeth a little. If this woman dared to lie to them, he would cut her into pieces.
Nan Yi led Yu Cheng's army around in the mountains and led them to the hidden cave that led to the underground river.
That was the place where she first met Pang Yu.
Nan Yi was in a trance at this moment, and the scene of Pang Yu's death was vivid in his mind. Time has only moved forward a few months, but Nan Yi feels as if a world has passed.
Destiny is like an exquisite circle, echoing from beginning to end. She had no doubt that she was in a fateful situation, but she was very calm at the moment.
What kind of bullshit fate, at worst, it will kill me.
Nan Yi strode towards the cave. Through a narrow passage, there is an underground river that suddenly opens up, which is more than enough to accommodate a hundred people.
Ying Huai sent several people to set up traps and obstacles outside, and ordered everyone to rest where they were. Then he looked at Nan Yi who was sitting on the floor worriedly. Why is she so familiar with the terrain in the mountains?
Is this reasonable?
If there is an ambush here, then they really have thrown themselves into a trap. But now it's too late to regret, he can only choose to believe this woman.
Nan Yi sat in the corner, holding his chin and thinking. Hiding here is not a long-term solution... She had the impression that General Husha led troops to search the mountains for days in order to find King Ling'an. He must be familiar with the terrain. It was only a matter of time before he found this place.
I wonder...whether Song Muchuan received the token from her.
——
Wanyan Jun thought that the sneak attack was flawless, and he was in a happy mood. He waited in the Shipping Department for the good news of the victory. Unexpectedly, the people he sent came to nothing.
The night before, Yucheng's army was still in place. He decided the time for the sneak attack only in the afternoon. He didn't tell anyone except his trusted generals, and blocked the river. He kept the news tightly under wraps. This was originally a matter of catching a turtle in a jar - how could Yucheng's army be so clever and clever and run away before they came to kill them?
Unless someone is causing trouble, send a message to help.
Who is so powerful? !
Wanyan Jun felt that something was a bit tricky. Not only is the news leaked, but if the surprise move fails, it will alert the enemy and lead to a deadlock.
He also couldn't dispatch all his soldiers to pursue Yucheng's army at Hugui Mountain, otherwise the defense of Lidu Mansion would be at a loss. So he could only bite the bullet and let people search for it, and annihilate the Yucheng army at all costs.
Although he did not show the fury of thunder, Xu Keyue felt the air pressure on his body suddenly drop.
She didn't know what happened, but what could make Wanyan Jun angry should be good news to her. It seems that Xie Queshan really didn't lie to her. Did Song Muchuan play any role?
At this time, Song Muchuan and a man dressed as an Orion were calculating in front of the sand table on the terrain of Tiger Kneeling Mountain. Orion was also a secret agent of Bingzhusi, and he was extremely familiar with the terrain of Hukou Mountain. He had previously helped King Ling'an hide in the mountain.
Song Muchuan was making preparations to see if he could send some men to help Yucheng's army break out of the encirclement by using the terrain.
At this time, the spying stake came back, bringing the news that Yucheng's army had escaped. Song Muchuan was a little stunned.
The results of recent events were not bad, but the process was far beyond his control. He couldn't figure out who was behind it? Is this person an enemy or a friend?
The hidden stake added: "By the way, sir, we have just found out that the man who brought you clothes is a boatman who travels between Hukou Mountain and Lidu Mansion. He brought the clothes from the mountain."
Song Muchuan's eyes fell on the clothes lying aside. He shook off the cloak again and looked at it carefully. At this time, a strange feeling arose.
This dress... seems to be sending some message.
The top was dirty and there were burnt marks on the corners of the robe. Judging from the length of the robe, it should be a woman's robe. I looked at it over and over again, and I always felt that the patterns and colors looked familiar.
——Finally remembered, this seems to be the clothes Nan Yi wore before leaving. During the Spring Banquet and the Lantern Festival, she wore the same clothes. They were very beautiful and made her look radiant. Even though he never cared about women's clothes, he unconsciously looked at her a few more times.
That's right, it's this cloak.
He was shocked. Is she giving herself a hint that she didn't leave, but was in Tiger Kneeling Mountain? Then why didn't you go back to the city to find him, but why did you give him a robe as a gift?
