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Xi Yu's eyes were cold. He looked at Zhao Qiang on the ground and said in a low voice to the secret guard behind him: "Interrogate him carefully and ask where Liu Long is."

The secret guard nodded slightly.

Xi Yu turned around, gently helped Wu Guotai up, and said gently: "Mother, let's leave here first."

Wu Guotai's face showed a hint of worry, but she nodded and followed Xi Yu out of the room.

Outside the door, the sun was shining brightly, but Xi Yu's heart was filled with gloom.

He held Wu Guotai's hand tightly, as if the other person would be lost soon.

After entering the inn, Xi Yu told Wu Guotai that everything was fine with Sun Shangxiang, so that she could rest assured.

Xi Yu said softly: "Mom, please drink a glass of water first to calm down."

He handed a bowl of steaming tea to Wu Guotai's hand.

Wu Guotai took it, glanced at Xi Yu gratefully, and then took a sip.

The warm tea eased her nerves a little.

Xi Yu's eyes became sharp: "Liu Long is my enemy. He has been against me. I must find him and solve this trouble."

Wu Guotai frowned: "Prime Minister, you must be careful."

In the ruined temple.

Zhao Qiang's face was full of fear and stubbornness.

The secret guard's eyes were cold, as if he had no mercy at all.

The secret guard said indifferently: "Zhao Qiang, you'd better tell where Liu Long's lair is. This is your only chance."

Zhao Qiang gritted his teeth and replied bravely: "I don't know! Even if I knew, I wouldn't tell you!"

The secret guard stepped forward, slapped Zhao Qiang hard, and roared angrily: "Don't give up the toast and eat the fine wine! Do you think he can escape?"

Blood oozed from the corners of Zhao Qiang's mouth, but he still spoke harshly.

"Huh, don't waste your efforts! I won't tell you!"

The secret guard began to beat Zhao Qiang, and fists fell on him like raindrops.

Zhao Qiang groaned in pain, but he closed his mouth tightly and refused to reveal any information about Liu Long.

The secret guard squatted down, got close to Zhao Qiang's face, and said viciously: "If you don't say anything, we will make you suffer more torture. Think about it, will you suffer for a while now, or will you suffer forever?"

Zhao Qiang's breathing became rapid.

The secret guard continued to beat Zhao Qiang, his methods became more and more cruel, and Zhao Qiang's body gradually became scarred.

Zhao Qiang lay on the ground, unable to move due to physical pain and inner torture.

Zhao Qiang's eyes revealed determination and despair.

He clenched his teeth, and the smell of blood filled his mouth.

"No!" the secret guard screamed, trying to stop him.

It turns out that this guy wants to kill himself by chewing his tongue.

However, it was too late. Zhao Qiang's body fell softly, and a wisp of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.

The secret guard's face turned pale, his eyes widened, and he looked at the scene in front of him in disbelief.

His voice was trembling: "How could this happen..."

"What a strong man..."

In the inn.

Wu Guotai lay quietly on the bed, her breathing was steady, her face was peaceful, and she had fallen asleep.

The running and fatigue of the past few days had made her exhausted, and she finally found a moment of peace.

Xi Yu sat quietly aside, his eyes falling gently on Wu Guotai's face, his eyes full of concern.

He sighed softly and guarded her silently.

Suddenly, there was a slight noise outside the door. Xi Yu raised his head and saw the secret guard walking in quietly.

His face was solemn, and there was a trace of sadness in his eyes.

"Zhao Qiang committed suicide... We didn't ask anything." The secret guard's voice was low and frustrated.

Xi Yu waved his hand and signaled the secret guard to retreat.

"Go on down, you've worked hard too."

The secret guard nodded silently, turned and left, and silence returned to the room.

Xi Yu's eyes fell on Wu Guotai again, and his heart was filled with complicated emotions.

On the other side, Liu Long was sitting on a stone bench in the yard, looking at the sunset on the horizon, silently calculating the days in his heart.

He thought that Liu Long should have met Liu Bei, and hoped that this meeting would bring them good news.

The breeze gently blew over Liu Long's face, bringing a cool feeling.

He was quietly immersed in his own thoughts, as if he was the only one in the world.

"Zhao Qiang, you have to come back as soon as possible..." Liu Long murmured in a low voice, his eyes shining with anticipation.

He believed that Zhao Qiang would definitely return with good news, making all of them feel relieved and happy.

Late at night, Wu Guotai slowly opened his eyes.

She saw Xi Yu sitting quietly aside, with a hint of exhaustion in his eyes, but still firmly guarding her.

"Prime Minister, have you been guarding me here?" Wu Guotai's voice contained a hint of surprise.

Xi Yu smiled and nodded: "Mother, rest in peace. I will always watch over you. Also, you'd better not call me Prime Minister, just call me by my name."

"How is that possible? Isn't there no distinction between superiority and inferiority?" Wu Guotai insisted on objecting.

Xi Yu thought to himself that ancient people paid special attention to this aspect.

In that case, so be it.

Wu Guotai was moved in her heart, and she sighed softly: "We are leaving for Youzhou tomorrow, and I am still a little worried about Sun Ce. We should find a way to pass the news to Jiangnan and let him know about my situation."

Xi Yu understood Wu Guotai's concerns and said softly: "Mom, don't worry. I will arrange everything and will definitely pass the news to Sun Ce."

The candlelight in the room flickered, reflecting the two figures.

Xi Yu's promise made Wu Guotai feel at ease. She nodded slightly, closed her eyes again, and gradually fell asleep.

The next day, the early morning sun shone on the earth, Xi Yu was riding a horse, with Wu Guotai behind him.

He carefully protected Wu Guotai and hoped that the journey would go smoothly.

The sky was blue, and the breeze blew their faces, bringing a breath of fresh air.

Xi Yu controlled the horse with concentration, his eyes showing determination and confidence.

Wu Guotai sat on the horse, her heart filled with awe of the gods.

She prayed silently: "God bless us and let us have a safe journey."

Xi Yu felt Wu Guotai's worry, and he said softly: "Mother, you don't have to worry too much. We will arrive in Youzhou safely."

Wu Guotai nodded, but her eyes were still staring at the sky.

The sun shone warmly on them and seemed to bless them.

They walked along the official road, with lush trees on both sides, as if to see them off.

Xi Yu paid attention to the road conditions to ensure Wu Guotai's safety.

Two days later, Xi Yu and Wu Guotai arrived at the gate of Youzhou.

Wu Guotai looked at this prosperous city eagerly, his eyes shining with excitement.

The streets of Youzhou are bustling with people coming and going, and various sounds intertwined together, creating a lively scene.

Wu Guotai felt the prosperity here and his heart was filled with joy.

Xi Yu noticed that Wu Guotai had been traveling all the way and looked haggard, and he couldn't help but feel distressed in his heart.

He decided to buy a suit of clothes that fit Wu Guotai to express his filial piety.

"Mom, you have worked hard all the way. I want to buy you a set of clothes, so you can change your mood." Xi Yu said softly.

Wu Guotai waved his hand quickly: "No need, Prime Minister, I accept your wishes."

But Xi Yu insisted: "This is what I should do. Just agree and let me do my part."

Wu Guotai looked at Xi Yu's sincere eyes and was deeply moved. Finally he nodded: "Okay, thank you then."

Wu Guotai remembered that when he first met Xi Yu, he was still a little disgusted with Xi Yu.

But now he is full of joy.

Xi Yu smiled and took Wu Guotai into a clothing store.

Immediately a waiter came out.

"Sir, please come and choose your clothes."

"Looking for something more suitable for my mother, please recommend it." Xi Yu said.

The waiter began to guide them.

Xi Yu carefully selected clothes that suited Wu Guotai and asked her for her opinion from time to time.

Wu Guotai's face was filled with a happy smile, and she felt Xi Yu's concern and love.

After a while, he finally saw one that fit.

Wu Guotai put on brand new clothes, and his whole person glowed with a different kind of brilliance.

She walked out of the store and walked side by side with Xi Yu.

"Prime Minister, you must not tell Sun Shangxiang about the suffering I have suffered along the way. If she finds out, she will definitely be heartbroken." Wu Guotai said with a hint of pleading in his tone.

Xi Yu understood Wu Guotai's concerns and comforted him: "Mom, don't worry. Even if you don't explain, I won't tell Sun Shangxiang. I know how much she cares about you and I don't want her to worry."

A trace of gratitude flashed in Wu Guotai's eyes.

"Thank you, Prime Minister."

They continued to move forward, and the people on the street were busy and full.

Theater house.

Sun Shangxiang was in the room, feeling increasingly uneasy.

She always felt that something might happen to her mother Wu Guotai, so she decided to discuss it with Ouyang Linlin.

She walked hurriedly in the yard, and when she passed the rockery, she suddenly met Zhuge Jin.

Sun Shangxiang looked surprised and asked quickly: "Zhuge Jin, why are you here?"

Zhuge Jin saluted Sun Shangxiang, and then said slowly: "Miss, I'm here because of Wu Guotai's affairs."

Sun Shangxiang's brows furrowed even more tightly: "What happened to my mother? Tell me quickly!"

Zhuge Jin looked at Sun Shangxiang's anxious expression and said softly: "Wu Guotai met a robber on the road, but the prime minister has already gone to meet him, so nothing will happen to him."

When Sun Shangxiang heard this, he was so shocked that he almost fainted.

Her face turned pale and her eyes filled with worry.

"How could this happen... How is my mother doing now?" Sun Shangxiang's voice was trembling.

Zhuge Jin quickly comforted him: "Miss Sun Shangxiang, you don't have to worry too much. The prime minister has secret guards with strong martial arts skills. He will definitely protect Wu Guotai. They will return safely."

Sun Shangxiang's mood calmed down a little, but her eyes were still full of anxiety.

After hearing Zhuge Jin's words, Sun Shangxiang was extremely anxious and immediately went to find Ouyang Linlin.

"Linlin, something happened to my mother!" Sun Shangxiang's voice was filled with panic.

Ouyang Linlin sighed, and said helplessly: "My husband told you not to tell you before he left, but I didn't expect that you still knew about it."

A trace of surprise flashed in Sun Shangxiang's eyes: "Why did he hide it from me?"

Ouyang Linlin shook her head: "My husband must be worried about you."

Sun Shangxiang's mood became heavier and heavier, and she bit her lip.

"I don't understand why this is happening...I'm so worried about my mother."

"Don't worry too much. Don't you know the skills of the secret guard? He will definitely protect Wu Guotai, and they will definitely return safely."

Sun Shangxiang nodded, but her heart was still full of worry.

Sun Shangxiang came to the theater door anxiously.

Her eyes were fixed on the distance, expecting the figures of Xi Yu and Wu Guotai to appear.

Time passed minute by minute, and an hour later, Xi Yu and Wu Guotai finally approached gradually.

Sun Shangxiang couldn't wait to run in front of the horse, tears pouring out like a bursting flood.

Her cries were filled with joy again.

Xi Yu carefully helped Wu Guotai dismount.

Sun Shangxiang hurriedly greeted him and hugged Wu Guotai tightly.

"Mother, you are finally here! I am so worried about you!" Sun Shangxiang's voice was slightly trembling.

Wu Guotai patted Sun Shangxiang's back gently: "Good boy, stop crying. Isn't mother back safely?"

Sun Shangxiang wiped her tears: "I already know everything. Mother, you have suffered."

Wu Guotai's eyes flashed with emotion: "As long as the Prime Minister is here, I'll be fine."

Xi Yu looked at this scene and felt relieved.

Xi Yu said softly: "Let's go home quickly." There was a trace of concern in his tone.

He also understood that it was probably Zhuge Jin who told Sun Shangxiang.

He had arranged for Ouyang Linlin not to tell Sun Shangxiang, but he forgot to tell Zhuge Jin.

Just know it if you know it. Anyway, the person has returned safely.

Sun Shangxiang and Wu Guotai nodded and followed Xi Yu into the courtyard.

At this moment, Zhuge Jin also walked out of the room in a hurry.

When Zhuge Jin saw Wu Guotai returning safely, the joy on his face was beyond words.

He knelt down with a plop, his voice filled with self-reproach.

"Kota, it's all my fault for making you frightened."

Wu Guotai quickly helped Zhuge Jin and comforted him gently: "This matter has nothing to do with you, so don't blame yourself."

At this time, the breeze in the yard blew gently, blowing the corners of their clothes.

Wu Guotai walked into Sun Shangxiang's room, and the mother and daughter sat together and chatted cordially.

They talked about their recent lives and shared each other's joys and sorrows.

At the same time, Ouyang Linlin also learned about Xi Yu's return. She hurried to Xi Yu's side and asked anxiously: "Xi Yu, what happened?"

Xi Yu frowned slightly and told Ouyang Linlin the general story of the matter.

When she heard that Wu Guotai had returned safely, a big stone in Ouyang Linlin's heart finally fell to the ground.

She let out a long sigh of relief.

Xi Yu suddenly realized that Sun Ce might still be worried about Wu Guotai's safety.

He quickly stood up, called a soldier, and ordered: "Go to Sun Ce immediately and tell him the news of Wu Guotai's safe return to reassure him."

The soldiers took the order and left, Xi Yu felt a little more at ease.

The county magistrate Wang Liang was sitting in the county government office, listening to the government officials rushing to report: "Sir, the prime minister is back!"

He stood up suddenly, a delighted smile on his face.

It turns out that Wang Liang has been sending people to guard the entrance of the theater. Once there is news about Xi Yu, he will immediately convey it to him.

At this time, his heart was full of expectations.

Wang Liang couldn't wait to walk out of the county government office.

The sun was shining on him, and the streets were bustling with people coming and going.

He decided to go to the theater to find out what happened.

However, when he was approaching the theater, he suddenly hesitated again.

Will Xi Yu see him?

After all, he is just a small county magistrate, and he is the prime minister.

Even if they meet, what should I say?

So while walking on the road, he suddenly became shaken.

He didn't know if it was right to persist like this to the end?

Should he turn a blind eye?

When he first served as county magistrate, he was really full of ambition.

But now, why is that energy gone?

He felt particularly dazed, so he didn't pay attention when walking.

I almost knocked over a stall at the front door.

There was an old man running the business there, so I started scolding him.

"Are you blind?"

He quickly went to apologize. If the old man knew that he was the county magistrate, he would naturally not dare to say that.

The key is that Wang Liangnai is wearing ordinary clothes.

Wang Liang finally decided to go to the theater.

When he came to the entrance of the theater, he stopped again.

He was hesitant again, so he just looked around.

At this time, he successfully attracted the attention of the two guards.

The two people looked at each other. Why was this person in front of him so sneaky?

Finally, a guard came to Wang Liang.

"Who are you? Why are you sneaking around here? This is the Prime Minister's Mansion, and idle people cannot cause trouble here casually."

Wang Liang had no choice but to reveal his identity.

"I am the county magistrate and I wish to see the Prime Minister."

"You said you are the county magistrate, what credentials do you have?"

Wang Liang did not wear any official seal.

As a result, the two people became more suspicious that he was a liar.

"You can't come up with anything and you're still talking nonsense here. Get out of here."

Wang Liang wanted to defend himself, but there was really no evidence. He had no choice but to go home and get the official seal.

The two soldiers were particularly proud.

They thought they had done something big. This person just now must have had bad intentions.

After Wang Liang returned to the county government, he was about to ask his master to get the official seal, but he remembered that his master had already been imprisoned by him.

In the days without his master, he felt powerless in many things.

He also remembered what his master had done.

Although it was for his own good, he did something wrong after all.

He found the official seal, put it in his sleeve, and left again.

When he came to the door of the theater again, the two soldiers were unhappy.

"What's wrong with you? Why are you so shameless and shameless again?"

Wang Liang smiled slightly and was not angry, because the two of them were also doing their duties faithfully.

"I went back to get the official seal. I am indeed the county magistrate." (End of Chapter)