From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 1212

It was a dark and windy night with no moon tonight.

Zhou Yuan received positive feedback from Guan Lu, indicating that no dangerous factors were found there for the time being, so he changed into night clothes and quietly went to the appointment.

Chenxi wanted to follow him, but was persuaded by Zhou Yuan.

"Chenxi, once you get involved in political affairs, it is not easy to get out again."

"Your brother is still somewhat confident about the situation in the Western Regions, and nothing will happen."

"Of course, I am not a stubborn person. If there is really a place where you must help, I will definitely speak up."

Chenxi could only nod and watch Zhou Yuan leave.

After he left, Chenxi quietly followed him. She would not let her brother take risks alone.

But when she just left the house, she stopped in a dark alley.

She stood there, frowning, and said softly: "It's a very weak breath, but you still leaked a trace of Taoism. I am very sensitive to this. Which Taoist friend is it?"

At the end of the alley, a huge figure appeared.

Xiao Zhuang looked at Chen Xi and couldn't help but sighed: "I can't believe that you have cultivated the "Innate Creation Inner Method" to the great perfection."

Chen Xi was stunned for a moment, then bowed and said: "Hello, Master Zhuang."

Xiao Zhuang said: "Four years, we haven't seen each other for more than four years, right? The disabled girl sitting in the wheelchair at the beginning has become what she is now, a miracle."

Chen Xi said softly: "It is also the credit of Master Zhuang."

Xiao Zhuang did not comment, and then said: "I will protect Zhou Yuan, don't worry."

Chen Xi said: "That's your business."

Xiao Zhuang stopped talking, turned around and disappeared into the darkness.

On the other side, Zhou Yuan's kung fu was not to be underestimated. His figure passed through the darkness and soon arrived at the so-called Jinwu Pavilion.

This is a pavilion under a tree next to the street. During the day, people play chess or tell stories here. It is very lively and is one of the most famous pavilions in Yining City.

Zhou Yuan sat in the pavilion, holding half a silver ingot in his hand, tossing it gently for fun.

Soon, he saw a figure in black walking quickly in the darkness in the distance.

It was someone from the Inner Court.

Because the person coming was a woman.

The silhouette in the dark was too clear, and the mountain-like majesty was definitely not something that ordinary people could have.

The person walked very fast, quickly came to the front, pulled open the hat, and revealed a beautiful face.

Zhou Yuan widened his eyes and said in surprise, "Sister Mei!"

Hearing this name, Mei Wen almost shed tears.

Her voice was suppressed and choked: "Your Highness, do you still remember me... Come with me, this is not the place to talk..."

She grabbed Zhou Yuan's hand and walked quickly into the alley. The houses here were densely packed and the internal roads were complicated. Without a guide, she would definitely get lost.

Mei Wen was very familiar with the way and quickly brought Zhou Yuan to a hidden room.

She opened the door, pulled Zhou Yuan in, and quickly bolted the door.

The candlelight lit up slightly, illuminating the wall.

This room was very small, a typical coffin room.

A half-wide bed was against the wall, and a three-foot-wide table was against the wall, with only enough space for people in the middle.

There were no windows, and the room was so depressing that Zhou Yuan felt breathless.

Mei Wen looked at Zhou Yuan, and finally couldn't help shedding tears, and tremblingly said: "Your Highness, you finally came to save us."

After speaking, she couldn't help hugging Zhou Yuan and crying.

Her body was shaking, and she cried very suppressedly.

Zhou Yuan was stunned for a moment, then slowly hugged her and whispered: "It's okay, it's okay, I'm here, we are not afraid of anything."

Mei Wen was still crying, murmuring: "It's all my fault. I didn't find out the information about the monks coming to Yining City. I hurt everyone. I am guilty..."

Zhou Yuan understood her feelings very well, patted her back gently, and said: "The monks are very cunning, and they were in the dark at the beginning. It's normal that you can't find them. Don't blame yourself."

Mei Wen said: "The sisters were forced to move to Jinding Temple. I don't know whether they are alive or dead. My previous identity can't be used. I can only come here and wait for the prince to help."

This cramped environment, this oppressive darkness, the infinite self-blame in my heart, the fear and worry about the unknown life and death of my comrades, and the insecurity of not knowing when help will come...

Zhou Yuan really didn't know how she survived.

She didn't know how much suffering she had endured on the secret front.

Zhou Yuan sighed and said, "Okay, as long as I come, everything will be fine. You trust me, right?"

Mei Wen gradually let go of him. Seeing Zhou Yuan's eyes, her face suddenly turned red. She wiped her tears and whispered, "Yes, I'm sorry... I... I really lost control a little..."

Zhou Yuan said, "It's okay, let's sit down."Let's talk." He held her hand and sat on the thin bed. It was hard to imagine that Mei Wen had been in this room for at least half a year. He also knew that the other party needed to vent his emotions. So he asked, "How do you usually spend your time?" Mei Wen covered her face and lowered her head and said, "I dare not go out, dare not communicate with anyone around me. I go out every two days and go to crowded places to look for help." "Food and other things are also difficult to solve. I... We fled too hastily and didn't take any money..." "I... I look... My appearance is easy to remember. I don't dare to think of ways to find money, and I don't dare to contact local Han merchants rashly..." Zhou Yuan looked at her face and found that she was much thinner than before. Her plump body shrunk, and he was heartbroken for a while. "Then how did you get through it?" He couldn't help asking. Mei Wen wanted to cry again, but she held back. She glanced at Zhou Yuan and whispered, "Anyway... I got through it. "

"Prince, I... I didn't expect you to remember me... After all, we have only met twice."

Zhou Yuan smiled and said, "Sister Mei, you are being polite. You are so beautiful, and we spent several days together in the branch under Juyongguan. How could I not remember you?"

Mei Wen smiled bitterly and said, "I... I am a small person after all..."

Zhou Yuan shook his head and said solemnly, "Sisters of the Inner Court, who sacrificed themselves and contributed to the country, are all big people and deserve my respect."

This sentence almost made Mei Wen cry again. She took the initiative to come to the Western Regions, and she was also courageous. She was afraid and worried during the period, but it was worth it to get this sentence from the prince.

Zhou Yuan knew what she was thinking, so he held her hand tighter and said in a deep voice, "I'm here, there is no need to keep you as a secret agent, follow me."

Mei Wen shook her head and said, "No, I must stick to my post without the order from the commander, and there can be no changes. This is our iron discipline. "

Zhou Yuan glared and said, "In Dajin, I am the discipline, and I am the highest commander."

"This is an order! Follow me!"

He stood up, pulled Mei Wen and walked away.

It was not until this moment that Mei Wen realized that her hand was still being held, and she felt a little shy for a moment.

As the small door was opened, she was pulled out of the dark and narrow world. The back of the man in front of her was vague, and the wind outside shuttled into the narrow alley...

At this moment, Mei Wen felt a sense of relief and unreality.

She only knew to run, and forgot her persistence and principles.