Chen Liu looked at Tian Wen in surprise and asked, "Shopkeeper, if it takes too long, I'll go."
"Zui Xian Lou is too big to leave you."
Tian Wen smiled and shook his head, "I must go, no one else can do it. By the way, if my carrier pigeon gets a reply, send it to Ma Jia Da Yuan."
After speaking, he took out a key from his sleeve and placed it on the counter. "When ten radishes come back, you can let the workers go their separate ways. Just lock the door. The silver you've sold these days, you can split it. It's my last bit of sentiment from old Tian."
After speaking, Tian Wen turned and walked towards the backyard without waiting for Chen Liu to speak again. Chen Liu stared blankly at his retreating figure for a long time, and finally raised his hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes.
"Alas, Shopkeeper, this is probably a difficult situation."
Tian Wen returned to his residence and changed into ordinary blue cloth clothes.
Then Tian Wen removed the beard from his face, which turned out to be a fake beard.
After removing the beard, his appearance also changed somewhat. Even if someone familiar walked past him, they would probably have difficulty recognizing him at first glance.
Tian Wen found a long sword from under the bed, examined it carefully, and gently stroked the hilt with his hand, sighing.
"I thought I would never touch you again in my life, but I didn't expect to have to let you, old companion, make this trip with me."
After speaking, he picked up the sword and walked out of the courtyard quickly.
Tian Wen walked along the street for about a mile, and there was a large courtyard next to it.
Tian Wen did not knock but pushed the door open and entered.
A young man in green was sweeping the floor in the courtyard. Seeing him enter, he asked politely, "Sir, whom are you looking for?"
Tian Wen raised his sword and said loudly, "All rivers flow into one, but the great Cang has two rivers. May the year of the three sheep usher in auspiciousness, and may the four seas celebrate together."
As soon as these words were spoken, the young man's expression stiffened.
After a brief moment of shock, his gaze towards Tian Wen became much more respectful. "May I ask your name?"
Tian Wen looked at the man, nodded slightly, and said loudly, "Tian Wen, a guard bestowed by Princess Zhaoning."
Upon hearing him announce his name, the young man stopped talking and blew a long whistle with his little finger in his mouth.
Soon, four or five more people rushed out of the house.
The leader was a middle-aged man with a red face. He looked at Tian Wen and was stunned for a long time before coming to his senses. He stepped forward and knelt on one knee, "Greetings, Guard Tian. Ma Han is at your command."
Tian Wen nodded, this was exactly the result he wanted.
"Prepare yourselves and accompany me to Qing Niu Mountain. The Princess's esteemed teacher, the Lotus Cult Master, may be in trouble."
Ma Han stood up and clasped his fists again, "There's no need to prepare specially. I have been waiting, following the Princess's orders, to be on guard. We can set off with you now."
Tian Wen nodded with satisfaction, "Very well, follow me."
Tian Wen's guess was correct. The Lotus Cult Master was indeed in a bit of a predicament at this moment.
Since the steep slope could not be returned, they had to find another way.
She was clever enough to follow the tracks left by Liu Rumei and Ma Biao all the way to the location of the dragon's eye.
Finding a water source on the mountain meant a fifty percent chance of survival.
After drinking some water and eating some of the dried rations they had brought, they rested for a while. It was not until after noon that there was some sign of life at the scene.
The Lotus Cult Master called her close personal female disciples over.
"You continue to search for a way out. Remember to try not to act alone."
"Within three days, you must return, whether you find it or not."
The Lotus Cult Master's strategy was correct. The main force conserved their strength, while small groups were sent out to find a way.
However, what she did not expect was that the situation was much more severe than she had anticipated.
After lunch, Ma Biao let his men continue to rest, while he hid in a small grove, staring intently at the opposite side.
In fact, he was also uneasy, as he was only guarding a small section of the Longwang River for dozens of miles. If they crossed the river from other places, he would be unable to do anything. Su Dan Fiction Network.
Just then, he heard movement from behind. Ma Shuai, who had been sent to deliver a message, returned. Zhou Quan and dozens of other people followed him.
Ma Biao and Zhou Quan met with a sense of mutual appreciation.
They each extended their right fists and gently bumped them together, then looked at each other.
Everything was contained within this faint smile.
"Military Advisor Ma, Miss Liu's intention is to keep the Lotus Cult Master trapped in the mountains as much as possible."
"With so many men, you decide how to deploy them."
Ma Biao nodded, scanned the reinforcements brought with him, and immediately saw Chen Dayong and the others.
He quickly pulled Zhou Quan a couple of steps to the side and said in a low voice, "Why have the common people been brought along?"
"They are villagers from Hetou Village. It was the village head named Chen Xiaobei who insisted on coming, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince also agreed."
"By the way, when arranging them, make sure they stay at the back."
Zhou Quan pointed behind him again.
"Another dozen miles ahead, there is a narrow mountain path. I think it should be a necessary passage into the mountains."
Ma Biao immediately understood Zhou Quan's meaning and nodded with a smile.
"Good, we'll do as you say."
With that, Ma Biao and Zhou Quan approached Chen Dayong.
Ma Biao clasped his fists and said very politely to Chen Dayong, "There is an important place, and we need your help."
Upon hearing that he was being assigned a task, Chen Dayong was very happy. "Alright, I will obey Military Advisor Ma's orders."
Ma Biao pointed behind them according to what Zhou Quan had said earlier, "Did you pass through a narrow mountain path on your way here?"
Chen Dayong nodded, "Yes, yes, there was a section like that."
"That is the only way out of the mountain. The Longwang River is so long, if we miss something, they will have to pass through there to get out."
Chen Dayong understood. He was being asked to guard the narrow mountain path.
He remembered the instructions given to him by Chen Xiaobei and Chen Dachun before he left: safety first, stay away from the Longwang River, which was ultimately a good thing.
"Alright, then we will turn back and guard the narrow mountain path."
Watching Chen Dayong happily lead his men away, Ma Biao gave Zhou Quan a thumbs up.
Zhou Quan's expression was not as relaxed as expected. "Alright, let's talk about the important matters."
"Sima Wushuang has been captured, and the Imperial Tutor will know sooner or later. Once he makes another move, it will be a fight to the death."
Ma Biao nodded, "Yes, Sima Wushuang is just a pawn sent by the Imperial Tutor to test the waters. The real killer move is not on Qing Niu Mountain, but in the capital."
Zhou Quan nodded, and he also agreed with Ma Biao's assessment.
"The Crown Prince also intends to join forces with the Princess. Only by trapping the Lotus Cult Master might the Princess be willing to sit down and have a good talk with the Crown Prince."
"After all, blood is thicker than water. It is possible for the Crown Prince and the Princess to join forces."