The entry point is called Bodhisattva Pass. On both sides of the cliffs, which are dozens of feet high, there are giant Buddha statues carved by craftsmen from the last prosperous dynasty.

They have kind faces, and they sit or lie down, looking down with compassion at the travelers passing by. Even the most heinous criminals can only keep their tails between their legs under their compassionate gaze.

"After passing the customs and heading south for half a day, we will reach Yongyuan Township, the first place where civilians gather on the border. It is also one of the bases of the Zhenyuan Army."

Like the Lu family, the Jiang family has been generals for generations, guarding the border. For some reasons, the vast territory in the northwest of Qi State is guarded by the Jiang family.

The Jiang family members are straightforward by nature and not worldly-wise. They can neither get along well with their colleagues nor make the king happy. It is common for them to be short of food and wages.

In order to solve this problem, the first Marshal Jiang ordered the Zhenyuan Army to establish farmlands in the northwest, fight in wartime, and cultivate land and raise cattle and sheep in spare time.

Gradually, most of the soldiers settled down in the desolate northwest.

Many local gathering places were developed because of the Zhenyuan Army, and have a high military presence.

The Ningguo Mansion was built in Yongyuan Township.

Qin Junxiang gave the dry food for lunch to Liu Xunfeng, and sighed deeply as he looked at Lu Ningshuang who had fallen asleep again behind Liu Xunfeng.

"My little sister can't stand the bumpy ride any more, so it's best for you to rest for a while. I've already arranged a place for her to stay, and the people sent by Jinyang to pick her up will probably be here soon.

I was worried a lot during my illness, and having my family around me was always a comfort. I also wanted to spend more time with my little sister, but this batch of goods was of great significance and there could be no mistakes, so I had to escort it the whole way.

After we pass the checkpoint, we will separate. But I will assign a team to escort you to Yongyuan Township safely."

In fact, the best residence in Yongyuan Township is the Ningguo Mansion.

But the Qin family was a merchant family and had no relationship with the Jiang family. The Duke of Ningguo, who was recuperating from illness, was also living in the mansion. It was totally inappropriate for a junior like him to rashly come and ask to stay.

If my younger sister is in good health, she can come to visit as the second lady of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

As for Jiang Shuo, who is now leading troops to guard the northwest, Qin Junxiang didn't even consider him.

After all, it was Lu Ningshuang who had feelings for Jiang Shuo, not herself. Feelings are changeable. Who can guarantee that Jiang Shuo and my younger sister can be together forever?

This "brother-in-law" of his is so overconfident!

Besides, he heard that Jiang Shuo had a beautiful girl by his side, and they had been together day and night for almost a year!

If Jiang Shuo had acted faster, the baby would have been born!

I won’t look for him. If what happened comes true, wouldn’t I be sad and angry if I knew about it?

Jiang Shuo: I’m suing you for defamation!!!

Liu Xun munched on the dried meat and hot pancakes like chewing wax, and nodded:

"Ningning's situation is indeed not optimistic. Big brother's arrangements are very appropriate."

"Okay," Qin Junxiang pulled out a bird-shaped pendant from his waist and handed it to Liu Xunfeng. The jade pendant was clear and cool to the touch, with the words "Junxiang" engraved on the back.

"This is my exclusive jade pendant, which is considered a keepsake. No matter what happens in the future, take it to any of the Qin family's businesses for help. I will do whatever I can to help you!

You may not know that my Qin family values ​​legitimate daughters. Although we have many concubines' daughters, no legitimate daughter has been born.

Xiaoxue and Xiaoshuang were born into the Qin family and were included in the family tree. They are the precious daughters of the Qin family."

The big hand slapped Liu Xunfeng's back heavily. Liu Xunfeng was almost choked. He looked up and met Qin Junxiang's extremely powerful gaze.

"Xun Feng, you must take good care of my little sister and never let big brother down!"

Liu Xunfeng replied without hesitation:

"Don't worry, bro. Even if I, Liu Xunfeng, risk my life, I will keep Ningning safe!"

This is a heavy promise.

His senior brother had already lost his life for Lu Ningshuang, so Qin Junxiang didn't care whether Liu Xunfeng would follow suit.

Outsiders are just outsiders after all, and they are not as important as his sister. If that day comes, he will only lament, "It's not meant to be!"

After getting Liu Xunfeng's promise, Qin Junxiang took the customs clearance document taken from the secret compartment inside the carriage and left the carriage.

There are many interconnected blank caves below the cliff statues, which have been used as temples in history, providing incense and paper money for pilgrims who come to worship the Buddha statues, and also providing a temporary resting place for passing travelers.

Dynasties changed and the world changed dramatically.

The temple keeper and pilgrims have long disappeared in the torrent of history, and now these blank caves have become the entry and exit management office guarded by the Zhenyuan Army team.

The Qin family often trades along this line and abides by the law and does not cause trouble. Qin Junxiang's identity is the best pass.

The people from the management office followed Qin Junxiang and conducted a brief check of the caravan before letting them pass.

After putting the customs clearance documents in his arms and giving instructions to the managers of the caravan, he saw Baili Lin waiting on the side.

He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty Baili, do you have anything to ask me?"

Baili Lin pursed his lips, his olive green eyes filled with reluctance, "I'm here to say goodbye. I've been out for too long in order to find Ning'er."

"Your Majesty's long absence will cause instability in the court. Your Majesty should indeed return to Qiang State to take charge of the overall situation."

As Lu Ningshuang's brother, Qin Junxiang was moved that the king of a country left the Qiang Kingdom and ran away for such a long time.

But that's all.

Not all efforts are rewarded, and he will not interfere in the affairs between him and his younger sister.

"I think His Majesty Baili should have informed me. Besides, His Majesty must have seen that the fatigue from the journey is like poison to me.

Because of your brother, I have suffered a lot.

If you..."

Baili Lin heard the hidden meaning in the words and interrupted Qin Junxiang, "Don't worry, Master. If I wanted to take Ning'er away, I wouldn't have sent her all the way to the border."

The caravan temporarily stopped at the entrance, and Baili Lin sat quietly in front of the carriage waiting for Lu Ningshuang to wake up.

Liu Xunfeng patiently massaged Lu Ningshuang's limbs to prevent her from lying down for too long and causing her limbs to become soft and weak.

After feeding the minced meat porridge, the bonfire was lit.

"Aren't you leaving yet?"

A soldier came over and asked.

Qin Junxiang smiled just right, "Just say goodbye and leave. That's how young people are, they cling to each other."

The soldier shook his head helplessly and left.

The night sky was dotted with golden stars, like a group of fireflies just emerging from rotten grass, dense and bright.

Baili Lin heard a rustling noise in the carriage, and Lu Ningshuang seemed to wake up.

"... Ningning, do you want to see him?"

The car door opened, and Liu Xunfeng sat back on the bed with a cold expression, "Come in."

Baili Lin bent down and entered the carriage. The girl with a pale face was wrapped in a blanket and leaning in Liu Xunfeng's arms. Her pair of auspicious phoenix eyes were deep and bewitching.

The hatred was deliberately expressed when looking at him.

"Ning'er," Baili Lin opened his mouth and sighed softly, "I'm leaving."

Lu Ningshuang stared at him for a long time and ordered in a hoarse voice:

"come over."

Baili Lin walked over.

"Give me your hand."

He obediently stretched out his right hand.

She slowly raised her arm and lifted his sleeve with her cold fingertips.

He suddenly felt a sharp pain and warm blood flowed from his wrist. Baili Lin looked down and saw that the mottled bright red nails had somehow become as sharp as a knife.

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