Concubine Gaomen (7)

Lin Yutong was just surprised for a moment and calmed down the look on her face. The prince's appearance here gave her a bad premonition. Counting the time, it was impossible for the prince to appear here at this time. Unless he was like herself, it was yesterday.

He left the capital at night. But it was not easy for the prince to leave the palace at this time. It was impossible for Emperor Yongkang to release him so easily.

"Is the imperial sister surprised?" Jin Yunshun asked calmly.

Lin Yutong raised his eyebrows and smiled: "I'm really surprised. Are you out of the palace? Did something happen?"

"Yes! Something happened." Jin Yunshun looked at Lin Yutong, "I wonder what happened?"

Lin Yutong shook his head: "No matter what happens in the palace, it has nothing to do with me."

"You are really indifferent to fame and fortune." Jin Yunshun's tone was a bit sarcastic: "Since you take fame and fortune so lightly, why is the imperial sister here?"

Lin Yutong looked at Jin Yunshun in surprise, with a hint of astonishment on his face: "It turns out that His Royal Highness the Prince is also here because of the hiding of troops in Daci'en Temple. For other matters, I should retreat, but I cannot retreat on this matter. Princess Duan

By colluding with Beiliao, the border war will probably become stalemate. You should also know the situation in the capital. Besides, this army was established by the late emperor, Prince Duan. It is affiliated with the imperial court. It is not a private army of Prince Duan's palace.

."

"In that case!" Jin Yunshun interrupted Lin Yutong: "In that case, since I belong to the imperial court, don't I, the prince, have more qualifications to control than the princess, the emperor's sister?"

This is true.

But Lin Yutong heard another meaning from his words, that is, he did not really control these people. She did not understand what the problem was for a while, but it made her feel relieved. So,

She said evasively: "Actually, it doesn't matter whose hands it is. The important thing is what do we use this army for? Nowadays, there are internal and external troubles. This ambush force back then is now a surprise force. The safety of the capital is not the safety of the people.

I have to rely on them for my safety. So, I rushed here overnight. And I only brought a little girl up the mountain. This is not only my sincerity, but also my trust in them. In my eyes, they are big

Zhou's soldiers. I can trust them. And now I want to ask His Highness the Crown Prince, why do you appear here? When did you leave the palace and why? Whose order did you follow? The emperor gave me a secret order, so

I'm here. So where is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince? Why are you here?"

A trace of gloom flashed across Jin Yunshun's face, and he glanced back unconsciously.

Lin Yutong then looked at the person following the prince. This person never showed his true face. But Jin Yunshun's look showed that he was very concerned about the attitude of the person behind him. Then this person must not be the prince's follower or follower.

The people who serve you personally are not even close to you.

The corner of Jin Yunshun's mouth moved: "I don't think I need to explain to the imperial sister in my capacity. Don't you think you are overstepping your bounds?"

This is using status to pressure others.

He doesn't dare to reason at all, which proves that he has a guilty conscience.

Lin Yutong sensitively felt that something big must have happened in the capital. Otherwise, a prince like him would not come here without permission. She tried: "The emperor's dragon body is not in good condition. The prince is not around to wait for his illness, but he appears here inexplicably. He has to call me."

Think about it. If there is any overstep, please forgive me. Otherwise, we will all go back to the palace first and see what His Majesty orders, and then we will follow it. Do you think this is feasible?"

Jin Yunshun glanced at the people behind him and looked back with a bad look on his face: "Go back to the palace? Are you still alive when you go back alone?"

"What does your Highness mean by this?" Lin Yutong frowned, "Your Majesty is ill, I have just said this. And how important is the identity of the Crown Prince to the imperial court? Otherwise, I would not have been sent to handle this matter.

You left the prince in the palace. Listening to what you mean, you actually left the palace privately! So, what is the prince’s plan now? I have to doubt your motives." As he said that, he looked at the man standing behind him.

The man hiding in the black cloak asked, "Are you the commander of this army?"

The man lifted up his hood, revealing a young face. He was in his twenties, and there was no unnecessary expression on his face. He slowly knelt down in front of Lin Yutong and said, "I would like to pay my respects to Your Highness the Princess. I am rude to you, Xu Maocai."

Already."

Lin Yutong said "Yeah": "Get up. You should be more cautious." Facing the prince, it was rare for this man to stick to his principles and not trust him easily, but to come to the appointment.

Xu Maocai looked at the prince and then at the princess, feeling miserable. Now, he was really in a dilemma. He believed the princess's words, but many of the generals below were obviously closer to the prince. Even if the prince did not have a token in his hand,

But the identity of the prince and the words he spoke were his will in itself. Now the two people were insisting on their own opinions and facing each other tit for tat. For a moment, he didn't know where to go. "Your Highness..." He looked at Lin Yutong, "

You'd better go back to the camp with me first. How about we discuss it after we get to the camp?"

Lin Yutong understood the difficulty of this person. He wanted to reject the prince, but the people under his command were not convinced. This was a big problem. In the past, Lin Yutong would have definitely felt that this person was not worthy of being reused. Why? If a general cannot ask his subordinates to order and prohibit, then this

It is a failure in itself. But this team is different. They were formed by Prince Duan from the very beginning. Many of them are die-hard supporters of Prince Duan. Now, Xu Mao can withstand the pressure of his subordinates. There is no such thing as

It was rare to hand over the initiative to the prince as soon as he saw him. Lin Yutong felt extremely lucky at this time. Maybe Prince Duan really thought that he had a great possibility of success, so he left the prince behind when arranging people.

He made an excuse and didn't arrange for everyone to be his own people. Otherwise, this moment would have been really lively. Of course, if this commander was one of King Duan's own people, the late emperor probably would not agree to this.

After hearing Xu Maocai's suggestion, Lin Yutong took it to heart. She must go to the barracks. Before, she had planned to take this trip. It was just that the prince suddenly joined in, making the trip a little more unpredictable and dangerous for no reason.

But if you don't get into the trap, you won't get the cub, so I really had to go on this trip.

She nodded towards Xu Maocai: "Then let's go. I'm on an errand, so I won't do it if I don't go."

Xu Maocai looked at the prince: "Your Highness, what do you say?" Should we go back to the palace? Or should we follow him back to the barracks?

A cold light flashed in Jin Yunshun's eyes: "Then let's go together." I want to see what Xu Maocai can do with so many of his own people?

Time was delayed and it was already noon. From the time I had eaten in the morning until now, I had not eaten or drank a bite. Sanxi handed half of the steamed bun wrapped in oil paper to Lin Yutong. Lin Yutong took it and ate it while walking.

It is easy to go up the mountain but difficult to go down. Lin Yutong can still keep up with Xu Maocai, but Sanxi is obviously struggling.

"General Xu, do you have any of your people nearby? Please send my maid back to the temple first." Lin Yutong pointed at Sanxi, "We will be walking too slowly on the road with her."

Xu Maocai had long discovered that the princess's physical strength was not very good, and she followed him without blushing or out of breath. On the other hand, the hair on the prince's head was already wet. The girl was even more in trouble, and everyone had to stop and go.

Stopped and waited for her.

Sanxi waved her hands repeatedly: "It's okay...Master...I'll follow...up..."

Lin Yutong glanced over: "Stop being brave. Go back to the temple first..."

Sanxi's heart skipped a beat and she understood what her master meant: "Yes! I'll go to Master Mingkong's place and wait for him."

You're smart. Don't be afraid of ten thousand. If you're afraid of the unexpected, it's always safe to have a backup plan.

Xu Maocai whistled, and within a short time, a short young man came out of the woods. Lin Yutong turned around, held Sanxi's hand, and secretly stuffed a small dagger into it: "Be careful on the road." Beware of others!

Sanxi's eyes flashed and she nodded.

Seeing Sanxi follow the young man, Lin Yutong followed Xu Maocai along an obscure mountain road in the mountain. Xu Maocai walked faster and faster, Lin Yutong followed closely, and the prince persisted for half an hour, unable to hold on.

Already.

Xu Maocai had something in his mind and slowly slowed down. By the time he arrived at the barracks, it was already evening.

This is a valley sandwiched between two mountain peaks. The wind from both sides of the valley blows in, making a whistling sound, like an evil spirit crying. "No wonder you chose this place. I'm afraid the people around you don't dare to come near.

."

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Xu Maocai's face: "Yes! The nearby villagers think this place is haunted. This place has been a forbidden area for generations."

Lin Yutong nodded: "This is indeed a good place."

There should be many caves on the mountainside on both sides of the valley. These are their camps.

"In order not to disturb the people, we stay up during the day and go out at night." Xu Maocai explained. The sky slowly became dark, and many torches were lit up on the mountainside. He glanced at Lin Yutong and saw that this princess was really

It is very rare for a woman to be unmoved by the wind. He has never seen such a woman after intruding into a territory that is dominated by men. He has never seen such a woman. "Your Highnesses, please come inside."

Walking a hundred or ten meters forward, there is a cave. The cave has a huge opening. From the outside, it is bright under the light of torches. There are several people standing in the cave, and they are walking quickly towards the entrance of the cave.

"His Royal Highness, you are back." The speaker was a bearded man, and his concern for Jin Yunshun was palpable.

Seeing a smile on Jin Yunshun's face: "General Zhang Liao, please get up. I've made you worried."

Lin Yutong narrowed his eyes slightly and stood aside without saying a word.

Xu Maocai coughed: "Don't be rude. This is Her Royal Highness the Princess."

Zhang Liao stood up and glanced at Lin Yutong, with a flash of surprise in his eyes, but also with contempt, "I have met Your Highness." He knelt on one knee and clasped his fists with both hands. This salute was a little too careless.

Lin Yutong ignored Zhang Liao and walked towards the cave.

There was only one chair at the top of the cave. Lin Yutong paused and looked back at Jin Yunshun: "Your Highness, there is only one chair. Should you sit on it or should I sit on it?"

The people standing on both sides were confused by this question. His Highness was too forceful.

Zhang Liao snorted: "Your Highness Princess, although you have a distinguished status, this is a military camp. Where are the women...?"

Lin Yutong raised his eyebrows and looked over: "Although I am a woman, I have obeyed the imperial edict. I would like to ask General Zhang, are you obeying the imperial edict? Or are you obeying the prince?"

Zhang Liao's heart skipped a beat, these words were really slapped on his back.

"Your Highness, what you said is wrong." A tall and thin deputy general walked out from the side, "Of course we should obey the imperial edict, but the prince is the crown prince, is there any reason not to obey it? The crown prince is also a king, and we treat the imperial court

You are loyal to the king. Please don’t embarrass the general, Your Highness.”

As soon as these words were said, six or seven generals and lieutenants came out from both sides and echoed: "This is exactly the truth!"

Xu Maocai glanced at Lin Yutong and stood there with his eyes and nose in mind. He was not suitable to express his position now. From the first day he took over, he noticed that most of his subordinates were in a group. Outsiders could not fit in at all.

Lin Yutong knew that there would be difficulties, but she didn't know that the current difficulties would be so great. She chuckled lightly and turned to look at the prince standing aside: "What do you say?"

The prince now had a lot of time to relax: "What do you want me to say?"

Lin Yutong felt it was a bit tricky, but still said: "The prince is like this, does he want to rebel?"

The prince was always stunned by Lin Yutong's direct words. Before he could speak, Zhang Liao stood up and said, "I'm really eye-opening today. The majestic prince was scolded by a princess. Is this still respectful?"

Humble? Don’t forget, the prince is the prince who was canonized by the late emperor. Isn’t that what anyone wants?”

Lin Yutong frowned, rushed over, raised his hand and slapped Zhang Liao twice. Before everyone could recover, they heard Zhang Liao scream violently. When they looked over, Zhang Liao's arms were already hanging down.
To be continued...