Chapter Nine, Fengtai Camp

Although the number of people is not large, the speed is swift, the horses are fierce, and the momentum is extraordinary

After receiving several disdainful glances, she surprisingly still managed to smile and ask: "When will he be back?"

Zi Yu appeared much more composed, and his dismount from the horse could still be considered graceful

At that time, Beijing was not large, and moreover, the royal residences were all located within the inner city. The distance was not considerable, but the means of transportation were quite poor

He sat tall and upright on the magnificent horse, his gaze unwavering, while the soldiers knelt before him, their heads barely reaching his stirrups

What are you doing? What are you doing? In front of the camp gate, there was a group of guards, and the one who appeared to be the leader rudely pointed with his knife and shouted in a loud voice.

Ziqing rolled her eyes and forced out a smile that sent chills down Ziyu's spine

Ziqing sat in front of Ziyu, and as the horse galloped, she felt as if her internal organs were tumbling around in her belly like dice. Her bottom was sore from the saddle, and her legs were still numb from lack of circulation. The beautiful scenes of handsome men and beautiful women riding together in television dramas are purely artistic fiction

The sky has turned completely dark, and the surroundings are shrouded in a hazy gloom. Apart from the campfire in the encampment, there is no other source of light, which evokes a sense of fear.

She still had to plead with Ziyu in a kind manner before he was willing to accompany her to Dingwangfu

"It is Master Du! He has arrived!" Someone with sharp eyes exclaimed in surprise.

Is it him? The owner of the eyes, Cheng Yi

Zi Yu rode on the horse without looking back. Although he slowed down to match the speed of Zi Qing's carriage, which could be considered a gesture of respect towards her, he refused to engage in conversation

Ziqing, dressed in a modified male robe, anxiously glanced at the sky. Although she wore men's clothing, it was still easy to spot the flaws. Not to mention her short stature, which made the robe's proportions appear unbalanced. Men in the Qing Dynasty all shaved their heads, and her sideburns immediately revealed the issue.

He should have heard it, yet he did not turn back, as the guards following him rode past her, completely engulfing her and raising a cloud of dust around her

...

"Are you unwilling to accompany me?" Zi Qing said pitifully

Seeing the noble lady's generosity, even the guard at the door felt a bit embarrassed and spoke in a more polite tone. "It will take at least ten days to half a month."

Her heart tightened, and she unexpectedly felt like crying

The result only earned me a remark from Ziyu: "Don't spit on me."

What should we do? Zi Qing also found it hard to express her suffering

Is this really something that came out of the mouth of Miss Ziqing?

Ziqing silently gazed up at him, still unaccustomed to her noble status, feeling as though she was so far away from him, far enough to evoke a sense of despair

The straight back, the heroic stature, the handsome features... all left her dizzy

At this speed, we won't reach Fengtai by tomorrow. Ziyu finally spoke out, unable to endure any longer

Cheng Yi recognized who she was by the light of the guards' torches. He raised his eyebrows slightly in surprise, but did not stop, walking slowly and indifferently into the camp gate

Zi Qing did not feel embarrassed at all; she was born a commoner and understood the rules of how difficult matters could be and how unpleasant faces could look. However, Zi Yu was quite surprised that Zi Qing, who always considered herself a proud daughter of heaven, actually endured this humiliation with such composure

Turning her face, she piled up a few smiles and looked at Ziyu. Before she could speak, Ziyu had already answered, "No."

The sound of hooves echoed particularly far into the night, as several horses galloped in a chaotic manner, accompanied by the increasingly close shouts of the riders urging them on, "Giddy up, giddy up"

She could not afford to delay; she must see Ruohong as soon as possible

It seems that I can only go to Fengtai Camp to find him

It has indeed taken too much time, I hurried home to snatch a set of clothes from Ziyu, and then had Wei Mama and the others alter them, wasting more than half a day. It is probably already past two o'clock in the afternoon now, and Ziyu said that it has already passed the time of Wei.

Zi Yu took out one or two silver coins from her pouch and handed them to the head of the guards, saying, "Thank you for your trouble"

It is all suffering; it would be better for me to carry you while you ride the horse, and we will try to run fast, hoping to arrive before the hour of Hai.

"That is ... ... that is ... ..." The guards huddled together, straining to observe.

We are from the Dingwang Mansion and have urgent matters to discuss with Lord Ruohong

She truly misses him! Whether out of curiosity or affection... When they finally meet, she looks up at him, disheveled and dusty, while he... is unattainable, distant!

Women are not allowed to enter Fengtai Camp

Ziqing can only take a car, as she does not dare to ride a horse, nor does she know how to.

Although it is nearing early summer, the nights are still quite cold, especially with the surrounding darkness. Ziqing couldn't help but shrink her neck and hug her arms.

"Brother Guard, please be sure to pass on the message!" Ziqing jumped up from the ground, not knowing where the strength had come from

Ziqing looked on with emotion as the head guard weighed the silver. He had already walked towards the camp

If the elder does not wish to see you, there is nothing I can do about it

The two of them are ... ... '' he asked in confusion

Upon reaching the camp gate of Fengtai, Ziqing simply fell off her horse and collapsed onto the ground. The ground was covered in yellow sand, and regardless of whether her body was covered in dust or not, she paid no attention to her appearance. The sense of stability from lying on the solid earth overcame everything else.

The fear of sleeping outdoors in the wilderness awakened all her potential

Cheng Yi seemed to sense her gaze and looked down precisely at her.

Upon reaching the camp gate, the leading man slowed the speed of his horse and habitually accepted the kneeling of the guards

the time of Hai ? around 10 o'clock in the evening ?

Ziqing and Ziyu, who had been completely forgotten, stood outside the camp gate in a daze, seemingly waiting to be received with even more eagerness than the guards themselves

"I request to see Lord Hongbei." Ziyu was somewhat displeased by his rudeness and said in a cold voice

Upon hearing it was the Ding Wang Mansion, the head of the gatekeeper's expression fell. "Our master is asleep; what time is it now! Let's talk about it tomorrow." He turned to leave.

She instinctively wanted to call out to him, but she found that simply uttering his name was already quite difficult

Quickly go tell Lord Hong! The guards are in disarray, some have run to deliver the message, while the rest hastily grab torches and line up in preparation to receive.

Ah? Ziqing lowered her head in distress, how can this be acceptable

I want to throw up she said tearfully

The carriage lacks shock absorption, and the road is rather uneven, making for a bumpy ride. Moreover, one has to sit in the carriage with legs spread out or crossed, which causes the legs to go numb after a while

Guardian Brother

Upon arriving at the Dingwang Mansion, I indeed encountered a cold reception; the guards did not even allow me to enter to announce my presence, rolling their eyes and stating that their master had gone to the Fengtai camp and was not at home

Zi Yu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at her, while Zi Qing was looking at the guard with a pleading expression, ignoring her.

The head of the security guard scrutinized Ziyu for a while, furrowing his brow, and took a longer look at Ziqing, who was sitting on the ground behind Ziyu, gasping for breath

Indeed, nothing is useful without money

Ziqing was taken aback, tomorrow? There are no villages or shops here, if we are not allowed to enter the camp, are we to stay here squatting until dawn?