Qi Zhinian was on alert all of a sudden, staring at the man silently.

He took a step forward and raised his hand. In his hand was a little tiger's mask. His voice was gentle: "I picked up your mask and wanted to return it to you. I might see your face."

"I do not know you."

He smiled and said, "Indeed, you haven't seen me, but I have seen you. Last year, Mr. Hu took you to Erya Academy, do you still remember?"

"... I remember, who are you?" Qi Zhinian was still on guard.

"I just came back from abroad, but you were already planning to leave. When you were about to get into the carriage, I saw you."

Qi Zhinian thought about it for a while, but he didn't have this impression at all, and he really didn't remember who this person was, he said "oh", and said again: "I don't know you, that's just my old name, do you have anything else to do? "

"I'm Lan Muyun."

Even today's Qi Zhinian couldn't help being so surprised that he forgot to speak.

Speaking of Lan Muyun, one has to talk about an old event.

Eighteen years ago, before Qi Zhinian was born, Qi Huai's second uncle, Qi Zhanche, was stationed in Linmu. Launched a general attack with a threatening momentum, captured Linmu City within a month, captured Qi Zhanche alive, and then went all the way south, and captured three prefecture cities in total.

Qi Huai's father, the old British Duke Qi Zhanqing personally led the troops to the north, fought several victories in a row, and drove the Youzu back to Linmu City.

Knowing that there was no possibility of a comeback, Youzu took the initiative to ask for the hostage Qi Zhanche in exchange for a negotiating qualification.

Qi Zhanche was very important to Dazhao, so Qi Zhanqing personally led people to negotiate.

Unexpectedly, only after going there did he find out that Qi Zhanche had long been in collusion with members of the You Clan!The reason why the Youzu went south so smoothly was because of Qi Zhanche's advice. Qi Zhanqing not only failed to bring back his younger brother, but also fell into the hands of the Youzu.

The war resumed, and the You Clan's momentum rose sharply.

Jingzhong had no choice but to send another person to lead the army, and the person who was sent again was Lan Muyun's father, Lan Yu.

Before he arrived, the old British Duke Qi Zhanqing had already successfully captured the head of the leader of the You Clan, breaking out of the encirclement, and the moment he was about to escape, he died under the arrow of his younger brother Qi Zhanche.

In the chaos, Lan Yu arrived with his troops.

Lan Yu was originally just an ordinary general, but because of this battle, he was directly named Marquis of Wu Ning. After Qi Zhanqing died, he even replaced Qi Zhanqing's position in the court.

Strictly speaking, the Lan family and the Qi family have no enmity or grievance, they are all for the court.

But the Qi family almost lost half of the country, and the Lan family is indeed the one who turned the tide. If the two brothers of the Qi family had not died on the battlefield, and Qi Zhanqing's wife was still the eldest princess, I am afraid that the British Duke, the hereditary and irreplaceable title, would have fallen. is directly removed.

Even so, for several years, who did not criticize the Qi family, and who did not praise the Lan family?

Therefore, if there is an enemy between the British government and the eldest princess, it is the Lan family.

For so many years, Qi Zhinian has never met the Lan family, and he has never met anyone related to their family.

Although he is no longer a member of the British government, and he has no relationship with the British government, Qi Zhinian also dislikes the Lan family.

Back then, Second Uncle Qi treasoned the country and even killed his elder brother. God would not forgive such a crime.

But the old Englishman had fought so many battles for the country, and he died on the battlefield. The dynasty was founded more than 200 years ago, and the Qi family was defending the frontier. I don’t know how many children died in the northwest.

Just because of someone's fault, can the Qi family's achievements be completely wiped out?

It is said that Na Lan Yu is above the imperial court, but when it comes to the British government, he never has a good word.

He clearly stepped on the top position of the Qi family!

At the beginning, it was the old British Duke who beat the You Clan back to Linmu City. The head of the leader of the You Clan was also taken by the Old British Duke. Because the leader was killed, and with Uncle Qi’s advice, the other party was in chaos. Lan Yu took the last It's just the fruits of victory!

Lan Muyun is Lan Yu's youngest son.

Knowing that it was this person, Qi Zhinian's voice was unavoidably lukewarm for such a well-behaved person: "It turns out to be the strangest Mr. Wulang from Wuninghou's family."

He was surprised because the Lan family was a military general, but the youngest son loved reading from birth.

He is also very good at reading, he can't take the number one scholar exam, and he never wants to be an official in the court, but spends all day in the academy as a teacher for others.

It is said that there are also a bunch of little ladies in Beijing who are crying and wanting to marry him.

He is also very famous among scholars, and many students regard him as a role model.

Speaking of this, Qi Zhinian was very upset, this person was clearly imitating Qi Huai!

Seeing this face now, Qi Zhinian is even more convinced that although he looks good, how could he be crying? !

That's funny, his father robbed the old British man!He just imitated Qi Huai!

After hearing this, Lan Muyun was not angry, she smiled, and asked him again: "How are you doing recently?"

"..." Qi Zhinian felt a little inexplicable, they didn't know each other at all, and they hadn't reached the point of exchanging pleasantries.

Qi Zhinian didn't answer, Lan Muyun brought the mask with both hands, Qi Zhinian took the mask away unceremoniously, seeing that he still didn't leave, he had to say: "If you don't want to buy the lamp, then go."

He glanced at the lamp stand: "I want all of these."

"...Mr. Lan, although I have been kicked out of the house, I rely on my crafts to make a living, and I can still support my family. There is no need for you."

Lan Muyun smiled wryly: "That's not what I meant, it's just that I met you by fate, I—"

Qi Zhinian really didn't like the Lan family, so he interrupted him: "I'm not what I used to be, and I'm going to change my name soon. If Mr. Lan really wants to help me, please leave quickly."

As soon as the words were finished, the policemen came and stopped the guards and those drunken lunatics who were fighting.

That cousin didn't know what he was talking about, he was so arrogant, and the patrolmen all nodded and bowed, Qi Zhinian had already seen the strangeness, and seeing the mother and daughter of the Lin family, hugging each other, and still trembling, he didn't want to deal with it Lan Muyun was about to go to the Lin family's mother and daughter.

Lan Muyun thought he was looking at that cousin, and said in a low voice: "That little lady is Cheng Guifei's niece, Cheng Yue, and beside her is her cousin, the third son of Uncle Guangyan's family, Lu Lin, it is said His Majesty intends to send Uncle Guangyan to take this trip to the Northwest this time, he—"

There are actually plans to criticize politics.

"...Young Master Lan, I'm not your student."

Lan Muyun laughed, "I'm sorry."

"I'm not interested in court matters." Qi Zhinian nodded at him and planned to leave.

"British Duke—"

Lan Muyun only mentioned the word "British Lord", and Qi Zhinian immediately turned to look at him with burning eyes.

Lan Muyun was stunned for a moment, then laughed again: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have mentioned it."

"No! What happened to the British Duke?!"

Lan Muyun was quite surprised.

Qi Zhinian was in a hurry, it was difficult for him to know the news of Qi Huai now, he took a step forward and lowered his voice: "Mr. Lan, I blamed you just now, don't put it on me, can you tell me what happened to Mr. Ying?" ?”

He changed so quickly, Lan Muyun was slightly startled, but quickly said in the same low voice: "It was because of the mention of Lu Lin that I remembered this matter, I am afraid you don't know, something happened in the northwest, and now we need to send someone Go there, His Majesty intends to extend the uncle, but many people in the court mentioned the Duke of England."

"Isn't that settled yet?!"

Lan Muyun sighed and shook her head: "Not yet, it is said that the Duke of the State has already hid in the Taoist temple on the mountain."

I really went to a Taoist temple!

It's just that these people don't seem to know that Qi Huai is a Taoist priest in the Taoist temple, and they only think that he is going to hide.

Qi Zhinian lived innocently in the past, but it doesn't mean he is stupid. He is in the Duke's mansion, and he sees more and more than others. There are some things that you don't want to know, but there are always ways to get them into your ears.

For example, Qi Huai has not been an official for so many years and indulged in mountains and rivers, just to avoid suspicion. Needless to say, Qi Zhinian himself knows it.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of years of reading?

In the history books, there are thousands of conspiracies and suspicions between the monarch and his ministers. He has read them all, and even knows them by heart.

Especially when he knew that Qi Huai had another identity and knew martial arts, he was immediately convinced that Qi Huai might have more secrets, and might even be plotting something very dangerous?

This worried him.

The big event has nothing to do with him, he just hopes that Qi Huai can be safe and happy.

Qi Huai clearly didn't want to involve the court, at least on the surface, but this time someone mentioned him, was it on purpose?Is someone trying to kill him?

The more he thought about it, the more anxious he became, and he wished he could run up the mountain to take a look. Only when he saw that Qi Huai was fine, could he rest assured.

But where does he have the qualifications?

Lan Muyun's hand waved in front of him, Qi Zhinian came back to his senses, and he was too embarrassed to show others embarrassment, anyway, this news was given by Lan Muyun.

Qi Zhinian was a little embarrassed.

Lan Muyun knew it well, and smiled brightly: "I met Mr. Hu a few days ago, and he was still sighing at you, so I came forward to talk to you because I was pleasantly surprised when I saw you today. I didn't mean to offend you."

Mr. Hu is the old Hanlin who taught him to read. Qi Zhinian was enlightened at the age of five, and began to study with Mr. Hu at the age of eight. He studied for eight years.

Qi Zhinian couldn't help being sour, and said in a low voice: "If Mr. Lan can meet Mr. again, please convey my gratitude. I don't want to cause trouble for Mr., and I won't be able to see him again in this life."

"Well, actually... I said something, don't blame me."

"You said."

"It's been more than a month since that incident, and no one in Beijing has talked about it. The eldest princess and the British prince are both noble people. If you have the heart, I can ask someone to change your household registration for you, and you can still go to the scientific research. , and no one will know that I helped you. When Mr. Hu saw me, it was a pity for your talent and learning. Not many people in Beijing had seen you."

I didn't expect Lan Muyun to make such an evaluation of the Chou family, and I don't know if he is sincere?

Since someone helped him just now, Qi Zhinian didn't dare to treat a gentleman with a villain's heart, just smiled and shook his head: "I just passed the exam, so what? People outside don't know me, the palace The people in the middle have never seen me? I appreciate Mr. Lan's kindness."

Lan Muyun wanted to speak again.

Qi Zhinian pointed to the mother and daughter of the Lin family: "Mr. Lan, that's my neighbor. I have something to do. Excuse me."

After speaking, Qi Zhinian walked away.

Looking at the young man's frail back, Lan Muyun couldn't help but sigh regretfully.

With Lan Muyun's words, Qi Zhinian can be sure that Qi Huai probably really ran to the mountains to hide this incident.

I'm afraid Qi Huai will not be able to come back from the mountain until Uncle Guang Yan has really gone to the northwest. Even so, he still asks Xiao Wu (the donkey driver) to guard the city gate every day, and he wants to make sure that Qi Huai comes back He will know!

In the days that followed, Qi Zhinian still made lamps, sold lamps, memorized medical books, and stared in the direction of Wuming Taoist Temple.

With the attention of the police, no one came to make trouble at the stand of the mother and daughter of the Lin family.

It was that Cheng Yue, who came here several times later, and always liked to turn around to his stall, always asking questions about this and that.

Ask him if he is sweating from work, and if he wants to wipe his sweat with a handkerchief.

Ask him again if he likes reading.

Also ask him what he likes to eat.

Asked many strange questions.

With Qi Zhinian's good temper, he also felt a little annoyed, but he couldn't force him to leave. Cheng Yue stood out for Lin Xiuxiu that day, and she was also a chivalrous little lady, so how could she make things difficult for such a young lady?

Before the Shangyuan Festival, Guangyan Bo finally set off for the northwest.

The reason why Qi Zhinian knew it was because Brother Xiaowu said that Brother Xiaowu didn't know who Guangyanbo was or not, but Qi Zhinian remembered his family's logo, so he drew it for Brother Xiaowu to look at, and told him I also stared at this mark by the way.

When Brother Xiaowu saw it, he immediately reported it to him.

Qi Zhinian breathed a sigh of relief, should Qi Huai come back now?

Also on this day, when she woke up early in the morning, Qi Zhinian continued to make lanterns at home, and Madam Fan planned to go out to buy vegetables, but as soon as she went out, she saw five huge burdens in the small courtyard out of thin air, she was startled, and immediately called Qi Zhinian came out to see.

Qi Zhinian was also very surprised, he stepped forward to look carefully, but saw that the fabric was embroidered with plum blossoms, and when he got closer, there was a faint fragrance of wintersweet.

He asked, "Mammy, didn't you hear anything?"

"No! I got up at night to show my wife the quilt. It was very windy at that time, and I went out to check the yard, and there was nothing in the yard! What, what is this? Don't be something bad!"

Qi Zhinian sighed, if he guessed right, it should be sent by Qi Huai...

"Mommy, let's carry it in first, it's not a problem to put it here."

Mother Fan listened to him the most. Hearing this, she immediately moved into the house with him. After they all moved back, she said: "Take it apart and see what it is. If there is anything wrong, you might as well ask Mrs. Lin next door to invite a patrolman." Take a look!"

Qi Zhinian unwrapped one of the softest bags, and when he opened it, his eyes were full of brilliance, all of which were clothes.

Qi Zhinian guessed right, these clothes were probably the new clothes made by Xiu Niang that those sisters said they were in Wen Yuan at that time.

Was this also sent by Qi Huairang?

In fact, this is really not the case, Qi Huai had already decided to let go when he was by the moat that day.

It's just that there is no need to tell others about this matter, and his subordinates don't know that after the clothes and other things are ready, they are still delivered quietly according to Qi Huai's order at that time.

After all, Mother Fan is someone who has seen the world, she touched the clothes and said: "Here are three big fur cloaks, which are the same as the ones you wore back that day. The embroidery of these clothes is extremely exquisite, and the embroiderer's hands are really skillful. It’s no worse than the one in our previous mansion, and there are several boxes of pastries here. What’s in this bag? It’s snow water collected from plum blossoms! This…”

Mother Fan couldn't help being startled when she looked at it, these are the things that their little lord likes!

Nanny Fan put down her hands and asked Qi Zhinian: "My lord, isn't this the wrong delivery? Who sent it?"

Qi Zhinian sighed again, and said in a low voice: "My friend, friend."

Mother Fan felt that this friend was too kind, Qi Zhinian couldn't listen to anything, he turned and walked to the window, and looked at a crape myrtle in the courtyard, which only bloomed in summer, and it was bare at this time.

His heart is also bare.

Even though Qi Huai was forced to the mountain, he still thought about him.

And he and Qi Huai are just strangers who only met each other a few times.

Why is there such a good person as Qi Huai in the world?

He didn't know how many times he asked himself.

He couldn't help muttering in his heart: When will Qi Huai come back?

Unexpectedly, until the Shangyuan Festival, Qi Huai still did not come back.

Qi Zhinian finally couldn't bear it anymore, he had already thought about countless tragedies of Qi Huai in his mind, he was afraid that someone would harm Qi Huai.

After all, anyone who cares now knows that Qi Huai is in the Taoist temple!

If it's really a matter of concern, it will be chaotic. If someone can harm Qi Huai, what use will it be if Qi Zhinian is gone?

It's a pity that Qi Zhinian couldn't calm down at this time, he couldn't think of this.

On the day of the Shangyuan Festival, he had just put up the lamp stand, put it away again, and put it all at Brother Xiaowu's place, and he asked the widow Lin to say hello to Mother Fan.

After doing this, he didn't dare to ask brother Xiao Wu to send him off, for fear that someone would discover Qi Huai's secret.

Taking advantage of the darkness, he ran up the mountain sullenly.

After the Lantern Festival, starting tomorrow, the gates of the city will never be open so late, and he will never have the chance to leave the city at night again!

As soon as he left, Lan Muyun came. He brought a few newly published books, but when he saw that the stall was empty, he sighed again.

Lan Muyun originally wanted to inquire about Qi Zhinian's residence with the bean curd mother and daughter, but then thought of Qi Zhinian's precautions and the relationship between the Lan family and the Qi family, shook his head with a wry smile, turned and left.

Lan Muyun left, and a second group of people came, before this group stood still, a person jumped out of the side, jumped into the leader's ear and said: "Brother! That kid ran away suddenly, where did he go?" !"

With that said, he pointed in a direction.

The eldest brother looked in that direction, with a stern expression on his face: "Chasing! You can say it! Today, no matter what, I will kill that kid!"

"That's right! If you dare to rob someone from our son, you must kill him!"

"go!"

A group of people walked up the mountain following Qi Zhinian's trail.

Qi Zhinian still walked the same road as last time, and there was no one there. He walked it once, and he would not be a stranger. He also hoped to see Qi Huai sooner. His physical strength is much better now, and he walked very fast. Smooth and fast.

The round moon hangs in the sky, illuminating the whole land.

Qi Zhinian has no intention of admiring the moon scene, but only hopes to arrive soon.

The reason why when he arrived, how to see Qi Huai and what to say, he hadn't figured it out yet.

When he got to the end, he became more and more energetic.

The wintersweet flowering period has passed, but there are too many wintersweets in Xiangxuehai, and some flowers are still in bloom. When Qi Zhinian smells the looming fragrance of wintersweet, he will know that he is coming soon!

He was so excited that he even ran, and he saw the big rock he had seen last time!

He was beaming with joy, and was about to rush over, when suddenly hurried footsteps sounded behind him.

He stopped and couldn't help but look back,

Seeing a strange black-clothed man who had never even been blindfolded, his heart tightened, could this be the person who came to harm Qi Huai? !

The man in black slashed at him with a knife in his hand, panting, with a ferocious expression on his face, he froze when he saw Qi Zhinian's face without a mask, it was Qi Zhinian who started to step back, and he came back again After recovering, he thought to himself, with this appearance, he should be killed!Wearing a mask can fascinate the cousin girl who can't find Bei, but if this face is seen by the cousin girl, what's the matter? !

He said viciously: "Boy! Tonight is your death day! Don't say it's our fault to go to Lord Yan! Who made you have the guts to rob someone from our son!"

Qi Zhinian was so dangerous that he avoided it, but he was relieved, at least he didn't come towards Qi Huai!

That man obviously climbed the mountain all the way, followed in a hurry, and he was no more familiar with this road than Qi Zhinian, after all, he was a little exhausted, he didn't chop, but turned around and wanted to chop.

Qi Zhinian hid behind a big rock, and asked sharply, "Who is your son?!"

"You don't deserve to know, kid! You're going to die—" He roared, seeing that Qi Zhinian still couldn't be cut down, Qi Zhinian even ran directly into the woods, the forest was too big and too winding, and it was difficult to run in. turn up.

After all, the man in black was stronger than him. When he was about to rush in, he reached out and grabbed his arm vigorously, turned Qi Zhinian around, and was about to push him to the side of the mountain, trying to push him down the mountain.

Qi Zhinian's pupils constricted, his feet slipped, and he fell to the ground.

He grinned grinningly, raised his knife and came again: "I'll chop you up first and then throw the body away! I—uh—"

The man in black lowered his head in disbelief, his waist and abdomen were pierced directly by the sword at some point.

Gasping for breath, Qi Zhinian looked up, and he also saw the sword on the man's waist.

Blood, gurgling down.

He didn't dare to vent his breath.

"Stab—" the sword was pulled out neatly.

"Boom!" The man's body fell to the ground stiffly, revealing a tall figure who appeared behind him at some unknown time.

Qi Zhinian stared blankly at the person whose face was covered by the tree shadow.

Qi Huai walked towards him with a sword in one hand, the tip of the sword was still dripping blood.

Walking in front of Qi Zhinian and under the moonlight, he looked down and smiled softer than the moonlight: "Are you scared?"

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