The princess's disappearance was reported to Fei Jinyi in public. There were so many people present, and it was impossible to hide it.

With Fei Jinyi's order, the entire High Capital was under martial law. Soldiers came and went to guard the household registration from house to house to prevent people from harboring fugitives. Even officials' mansions could not escape being searched, because there are many servants coming and going every day, and it is not without thisjust in case.

Ordinary people have noticed that the rain is about to come, and something terrible has happened. Those who are well-informed have already heard that the northern border people have taken the princess away, and are investigating the whereabouts of the princess.

After Zhou Zhaoqing got the news, he received a secret letter from Mingye not long after, but it was not just sent to him, it should have instructed all the shopkeepers in Beijing to let everyone in the shop pay attention.

Then it was only for Zhou Zhaoqing, saying to let him go to the Taoist temple.

The night was dark, the heavy snow had not stopped, and the guards outside were coming and going, but Zhou Zhaoqing still found a small road and took a small car to the Taoist temple.

Although Zhou Zhaoqing had expected it after getting the news, but after waiting there for half an hour, he was still shocked when he saw Ming Ye pushing the door in: "How dare you come out at this time in the current situation in the palace?"?”

Akeno was wearing a cloak, and a thin layer of snow had piled up on the fur collar. When he untied the tie and hung the cloak aside, the snow fell rustlingly.

After leaving the palace, he first went to the Immortal Garden, summoned people who could use it in High Capital, and went out to investigate together, mainly those places that were temporarily unreachable due to the redundant procedures of the Jin Yiwei, and personally followed the palace gate guards at that time.Damnya drove around the route he left, but found no traces that could be traced, so he came to the Taoist temple, thinking about how to go next.

Looking at Ming Ye's face, Zhou Zhao felt very indifferent and cold, but this was a matter of course.No one can be happy when the person he likes is taken away by thieves, not even Ming Ye.

But as Ming Ye's subordinate and counselor, Zhou Zhaoqing had no choice but to bite the bullet and persuade: "My lord, don't be so anxious. One, the 14th prince Damnya seems to have some brains, he didn't kill people on the spot, but took people away, which meansIt is for future transactions, and the long princess will not be a threat for the time being. Second, the emperor ordered the city gate to be closed within two quarters of an hour after hearing that the princess had an accident. In such a short period of time, no matter how good the horses of the northern border people are, Capital is not a grassland.If you can get them out of the city gate, they must still be in the city right now, just waiting to be captured. Third, regardless of the city guards for the time being, there are so many people in the Jinyiwei alone.thing."

Mingye walked to the cabinet, the door was unlocked, he took out the knife he used frequently, the knife that had been with him for a long time, killed countless people, and also raised Rong JIan's eyebrows.

He said, "I know."

Zhou Zhaoqing is very reliable at critical moments, but this is not an amazing statement, but something that many people with brains can think of now.

Damnya is a wild beast trapped in a cage, no matter how big the cage is, it can't escape anywhere.

When Zhou Zhaoqing heard this sentence, he almost thought that Ming Ye was moved by his persuasion.

But only for a moment.

Akeno pulled out the knife a little, and the light of the lamp was flowing on the blade, as if he was confirming whether the knife was sharp enough: "It's too slow. I can't wait that long."

It's impossible for Ming Ye not to know what Zhou Zhaoqing can think of, but he can't let Rong Jian stay in Damnya's hands.

A person like Damnya, if pushed, can do anything.The status of a long princess is noble, and it is a treasure worth exchanging, but the more precious something is, the more fragile it is. Rong JIan is too fragile, and he has no ability to resist.

What's more, to Fei Jinyi, the long princess is only worth so much, he is betting on Damnya's sanity.But even if you lose, you will only lose some bargaining chips. It may hurt your muscles and bones, but it is no big deal.

Akino is different.

Zhou Zhaoqing felt that something was wrong.Mingye would never say such things before, and now, if he can't wait, he has to wait.Damnya makes the finishing touches so clean and unmistakable.And that Jinyiwei is the trump card placed by the Nan Yuren, and the Yanren may have it too, but they haven't shown it in the palace, and they are using it now.And with such a large High Capital, it would take several days of work day and night to search all the residences of good people and officials.

But what can be done?

The surrounding fell into silence. Even Zhou Zhaoqing felt that the atmosphere was too stuffy and suffocating. He pushed open the window, wanting to blow in the cold air, but he heard Mingye ask, "Where is Kong Jiuzhou's old house?"

Zhou Zhaoqing was taken aback, he had never heard of this name before: "Who is this?"

Akino looked away from the blade, and said simply: "The elder of the former dynasty is Damnya's master, and has been lurking in the northern border for more than ten years."

A few years later, Kong Jiuzhou was killed by Damnya. In fact, he did not leave a single word. This person appeared in the dossier when Mingye investigated many matters related to Yanran Khan.After reading it, Ming Ye guessed that this person probably discovered the wolf ambition of the northern border when he was wandering around after the previous dynasty was broken, so he went to the Yanran tribe alone and became Damnya's master.

And Kong Jiuzhou's murder seemed to be caused by his old house.

But the person is dead, there is nothing to pursue further, Mingye didn't put much effort.

To this day, he regrets it.

After Rong JIan disappeared, Ming Ye had to deal with too many things, without stopping for a moment, until now, he remembered this person who almost forgot his name.

Kong Jiuzhou hated Dayin and the Rong family.But when he stayed in the palace these days, he saw Fei Jinyi's character, and since he was willing to go deep into the northern border for the sake of the people in this land, he might not be ignorant of the seriousness.The more they behave excessively, the livelihood of the common people will be more difficult in the future.

I just don't know who he is communicating with.

Ming Ye said: "Go and find, I want to know everything about him."

Zhou Zhaoqing said: "Since he is a former minister, the house must not be far behind. It must have been sold long ago. What should the people who live in it do now? Even if they want to buy it, no matter how much money they give, they have to..."

Mingye raised his eyes and glanced at Zhou Zhaoqing lightly. He interrupted Zhou Zhaoqing, his tone still calm: "Make up a reason, whatever. Tomorrow morning at the latest, I'm going to see Kong Jiuzhou's old house."

Ming Ye is calm, at least Zhou Zhaoqing can't see any obvious traces of him losing control.But unlike his previous rationality, he could feel the horror in Akeno's every move amidst the turbulent undercurrent.

Zhou Zhaoqing knew that there was no room for change in this matter, but as a counselor, this was what he should do: "OK."

Zhou Zhaoqing took the order and left. He thought it would be a hard job, but unexpectedly it went smoothly, but it was already the end of the day when he went back to report.

"The house is not big. Kong Jiuzhou had already left the capital after the first emperor ascended the throne. The house was not under the jurisdiction of the neighbors and was sold out by force. Kong Jiuzhou's old house was bought by a shop owner, who said he planned to give it to his son when he grew up.As a wedding room, there is also some atmosphere of scholars. But his son got married last year, but he didn't move into that house, and it has been vacant for more than ten years now."

This fact is strange, and Zhou Zhaoqing didn't hide it: "I checked by the way, the shop owner and Cui Shoufu's housekeeper are relatives."

After making up his mind, Kong Jiuzhou entrusted the house to Cui Gui, probably agreeing that he would store the news here in the future.At that time, he might not have thought that he would stay in the northern border for so long. The temperament of Damnya, who was raised since childhood, has not changed at all, and he will be so suspicious of himself, leaving such a gap.

Ming Ye finished listening, and after thinking for a moment, he made a decision: "I'll send someone to watch Cui Gui with you, maybe there will be some news from him."

Zhou Zhaoqing nodded.

It snowed all night outside, and it didn't stop at this time.

When leaving, Ming Ye walked through the main entrance of the Taoist temple. At this time, it was the morning class, and the first batch of pilgrims of the day came to the Sanqing Temple, all of whom came to pray for blessings.

The little Taoist priest at the side didn't know Ming Ye, but thought he was a pilgrim who had entered by mistake, and greeted him with folded hands: "Fusheng Wuliang Tianzun."

"Is Master Yuan going to offer incense today?"

Akeno stopped in front of the threshold and looked back.

The smoke of burning incense drifted around and rose up, drowning all the pilgrims, Taoist priests, and even the statues of the Patriarchs of the Sanqing Dynasty, as if the wish would come true.

Ming Ye walks in the world, relying only on his own body, holding a knife in his arms, and writing with a brush in his hand. After all, he does not seek gods and Buddhas.

His desires have always been low, there is nothing he can't get, nothing he can't give up, he is a rational and pure person, he will not stop for anything, even if the wind and snow make it hard to move, he will keep moving forward.

Akeno doesn't think that he is superior to others, but he is very clear that he is different from ordinary people.He wants to be free and no longer be controlled by others, and the throne is supreme, he is the only one in the world, and he also got the throne. On that honorable position, he got what he wanted, and it seems that there is not much difference from before.

And after being reborn, at this moment, Ming Ye has something to ask for, and there is something that cannot be lost.

He is no different from all living beings in this world.

Rong Jian woke up in a trance, his body was still shaking, his hands and feet were bound, as if he was stuffed in a box.

It's a feeling I've never felt before, unlike the rocking in a carriage.

Before that, Rong Jian had never been on a boat, not to mention that there was a huge difference between modern and ancient boats.But after thinking for a while, he still came to the conclusion that Damnya should be walking by water.

Sure enough, after a while, someone came in and opened the box, Rong JIan saw the light of day, and he saw Damnya's face.

Although Damnya is restrained, he can still see some complacency on his face: "The road on land is impassable, but there is still a waterway. Has Your Highness ever taken a boat?"

The carriages when entering and exiting the city gates are small, the screening is strict, and there are officers patrolling at any time. The low-ranking guards dare not collect money at this time, and the long princess is unwilling to be arrested without a fight. Under such circumstances, it is almost impossible to pass through the city gates.

Waterways are different.Passenger ships smuggling prohibited items, or salt, iron, or minerals, is nothing new, just manage it up and down.And the passenger ship is huge and easy for Tibetans. Once you pass the checkpoint, go down the river and leave Capital all the way, it will be very easy.

But the problem is that the shipping in the capital is controlled by several companies, except for the Wanlai Chamber of Commerce, that is, those aristocratic families, it is difficult for outsiders to intervene, and Damnya found a way in such a short period of time.

Perhaps because it was on someone else's boat, Damnya didn't untie the restraints on Rong Jian's body, fearing that he would make some noise, but said: "long princess, you really have to think about it this time, if the emperor of Da Yin really doesn't want to exchange you, do you plan to marry my father or marry me. But it doesn’t make any difference, you are still my thing.”

Rong Jian: "..."

He began to think about the philosophy of life, such as the probability of being reincarnated into modern times after death.

Rong Jian was shut back into the box, leaving only a hole for ventilation, but he couldn't move, and couldn't use it to observe the situation around him.

It seems really unlucky, but it seems that there is really no other way.

Rong Jian didn't know what he was expecting, he was unarmed and had no choice but to hope that Ming Ye would suddenly appear in front of his eyes, open the box in front of him, and hug him from inside.

His legs were terribly numb, and his neck was still hurting. In fact, compared to the situation at this time, these are really trivial things that are not worth mentioning. But when he thinks of Mingye, Rong Jian will feel sad and painful again.

Daydreaming is great, it's just hard to come true.

In fact, it is not impossible to reincarnate in this dilapidated place, if can meet Mingye again...

Rong JIan stopped himself instinctively, and didn't continue to think about it.

After drifting for an unknown amount of time, the passenger ship suddenly paused, and seemed to come to a sudden stop, and even the box fell forward. Rong JIan was tightly bound, and his head hit the thick box wall, which still hurt a little.

Have things changed?

That's great news.

Just as Rong Jian was thinking this way, there was a rush of footsteps in his ears, Damnya opened the box and lifted him up from inside.

He was dizzy and didn't know what happened. He only saw two more people around him, who seemed to be Damnya's entourage.

A few other people also rushed in, and the leader said: "Although the money was collected and the master's order was given, but now the officers and soldiers are forcing them to stop and they are strictly investigating the foreigners, there is nothing we can do. It's better to arrest you without a fight, and it won't be a capital crime.".”

Probably seeing the embarrassing Rong Jian being held in Damnya's hand, he asked abruptly, "Who is this in your hand? Why didn't you tell us..."

Before the words fell, the guards around Damnya had killed everyone except the steward, and the closest one captured the steward. The middle-aged steward looked at the blade at his throat, trembling with fright,Dare not speak any more.

Damnya said: "I know that such boats are equipped with small boats for escape, take us there."

There was no other way to manage the matter, and his life was in the hands of others. He begged tremblingly all the way, and said that he knew that there was a very secret place that would never be discovered by officers and soldiers.However, as soon as the boat entered the water, his throat was cut.

Warm blood splashed onto the face of Rong Jian who was standing beside him, he was stunned, before he could react, a person just died in front of him.

Damnya laughed out loud when she saw it: "Not bad, not bad, the princess is like this, but it's a little more colorful."

Saying so, he raised his hand and threw Rong Jian into the boat first.

It was a black-covered boat, but because the place where it was dropped was not high, the direct contact with the back didn't hurt very much, but the ribs hit the edge of the canopy. Rong JIan bit his lip in pain, but didn't make a sound.

And just when Damnya was about to jump off the boat, several flying arrows came through the air, Damnya was so keen, and immediately noticed it, he dodged those hidden arrows, but failed to dodge the most secretive one.

What fell from the sky was the arrow shot by Ariakeno.

The extremely sharp arrow pierced Damnya's throat, and the blood spurted out with such force that it almost penetrated his entire neck bone, and even the skin at the back of the neck showed a bit of metallic luster.

Damnya would never have imagined that he would die here. He died so easily from an arrow in the back. Such injuries are hopeless. He instinctively raised his head, looked around, and saw a blurryfigure.

——It’s the guard, it’s Ming Ye.

Damnya wanted to say something but couldn't say it anymore. His body was tall and strong, compared with ordinary Dayin people, he was like a hill, but at this moment he shook a few times and fell uncontrollably into the river outside the boat.go.

"Plop".

When Rong Jian heard the noise, he turned his head to look instinctively. After a big splash of water disappeared, he saw an extremely thick hand with a few jade wrenches on his fingers.Even on the run with a makeover, Damnya would not take away the glory that was his.

When visiting the garden in the palace, Damnya once introduced those jade finger rings, which were rewards from his father for his successful hunting when he was young, or were gifts when he was an adult.

And now with his life, those cherished things are slowly sinking in this river.

Rong Jian knew that someone was coming to rescue him, he raised his head with difficulty, and saw a person standing on a very high place.

Ming Ye threw away the bow in his hand, he jumped down, his body was extremely light, he drew his sword, and when he landed, the throats of Damnya's guards were also cut.

The blood splashed on Ming Ye's snow robe, leaving such obvious marks.

This is the first time Rong Jian saw Ming Ye kill for himself.

The last time was to single-handedly kill Crazy Horse.

Ming Ye retracted the knife, did not look back, but said: "Clean up."

Everyone present was silent, and no one looked directly at the young man.

Pretending to be officers and soldiers, after boarding the ship, Ming Ye could not be unable to investigate one by one, but he knew that this would make Damnya take Rong Jian as a hostage, so he used the method of scaring the snake, giving the people in the ship time to react.Damnya must not be reconciled to being caught just like that, nor would she be willing to let go of the long princess.

The order of boarding is also very simple.Damnya doesn't trust anyone, especially at this critical moment, he will drop the most precious long princess first, jump off by himself, and then allow the attendants to board the boat, never allowing anyone to escape from his control.

And when Damnya and Rong Jian are separated, it is the only time to do it.

One step cannot be wrong.Mingye is very clear.

Akeno jumped into the boat.

The boat was very light, and someone landed on it. Even though Mingye's movements were very light, there was still a moment of ups and downs.

But the ups and downs at this moment made Rong Jian feel at ease.

Rong Jian looked up at Ming Ye who appeared in front of him like a daydream.

Mingye leaned down, he got closer, and stayed in front of Rong JIan, lowering his eyes as always, looking down at Rong JIan, seeing Rong JIan's incomplete makeup, seeing his desperation, seeing the expression in his eyes.I was so happy and saw the half-dried blood on his face.

This is the case in winter, no matter what it will be cold very quickly.

Ming Ye raised his hand and touched Rong Jian's cheek, his voice was soft, as if he was afraid of disturbing the person in front of him, and asked: "Did I accidentally let those people's dirty blood splash on His Highness's face?"

Rong Jian's mouth was still blocked, unable to speak, so he could only shake his head.

Akeno turned a deaf ear and said, "I'm sorry."

His tone was so sincere, but the actions of his hands were completely opposite, with great strength, he almost roughly wiped off the blood for Rong Jian, which was not the same as the previous gentleness.

"Sorry."

This is the second time he said it.He rarely said such things, apologizing is pointless, and Rong Jian was probably the only one who heard it twice in such a short period of time.

No point, just an apology.

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Jianjian seems to find something wrong, but think the problem is not big (.

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