After I got into the drama, I led the plot astray

Gongsun Wen's face changed when he heard this, and he asked in a trembling voice: "Yuan, so you still hold a grudge against me until now?"

I retracted my head, lowered the car window curtain, and said, "Ergou is the only person in the world who doesn't mind my fatness or ugliness and treats me well with all his heart. He died to save me. Although I no longer hate you, I still can't let it go. Now, in order to save my father, you are willing to take the risk of going deep into the enemy's hinterland and almost died several times. I think I will never be able to repay this kindness in my lifetime, so I decided to forgive you and use your merits to offset your mistakes. I think Ergou's spirit in heaven will also choose to let me forgive you."

Gongsun Wen's expression changed again and again after hearing this, and finally he said, "Well, then thank you."

I smiled and said generously, "You're welcome."

But Gongsun Wen seemed to have lost all his energy and spirit because of what I said. He looked like a wilted leaf, with his head drooping and looking dejected. He didn't recover even after entering the city.

The area of ​​Hanhao City is very small, about the same as a small village in Dayu. The houses in the city are all brick and wood structures, but they are relatively low and small. Unlike Dayu's houses, they do not have multiple entrances and exits, nor do they have gardens. They are all single-family houses, and only the dignitaries in the capital are qualified to live in such houses. Ordinary people's houses are outside the city, and they basically live in ice houses.

There were no excessive questions when we entered the city, but we were charged an entrance fee. Gongsun Wen was very tactful and gave us a five-liang ingot of silver. The officer guarding the city gate was so happy after receiving the silver that he immediately opened the gate and let us in.

The streets in the city are wide enough for two carriages to run side by side. There are many shops in the city, but few pedestrians. Unless there is something urgent for the family, most people are reluctant to go out.

The most prosperous shops were the charcoal shop and the tavern. The charcoal shop was constantly visited by horse-drawn carriages loading charcoal, and it was very busy. The small tavern was also crowded with people, and the aroma of wine was so strong that you could see the steam coming from inside through the bamboo curtain.

There are several inns in Hanhao City. Although Gongsun Wen is not short of money, he does not want to attract other people's attention, so he chooses a mid- to low-end inn and opens two guest rooms.

This inn also sells food in the front hall and has guest rooms in the backyard. There are not many guest rooms. I counted them and there are only six. We occupied two rooms, and the other four were empty. It can be seen that the business is not very good.

Gongsun Wen ordered the food and the waiter brought it directly to the guest room.

After dinner, I saw that it was still early, so I took Gongsun Wen to go shopping on the street.

There was really nothing interesting to see on this street. Apart from a few leather shops and a few popular pubs, all other shops were half closed and deserted. Moreover, it was really hard to walk in the snow, and it was snowing heavily. After walking for a while, I really lost interest and wanted to go back to the inn.

Gongsun Wen bought me some snacks and also bought me some accessories at a jewelry store, so it was quite a gain.

I was walking back with Gongsun Wen while chewing a candied haws. When we arrived at a tavern, a young man wearing a snow bear fur cloak, a snow fox scarf around his neck and a snow mink fur hat on his head got off a carriage. From the look of his attire, it was clear that he was a second-generation rich man.

I bit the candied haws and whispered, "The fur on this man is worth at least one million taels of silver. He is a wealthy man who carries several houses with him."

Gongsun Wen said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? This man is the prince of Beixiang, his name is Jun Lingfeng."

I bit off a candied haws and said, "No wonder, it looks like a mobile vault. But why would such a rich man go to a tavern to drink? Could it be that he likes the smell of the feet of those big guys in the tavern?"

Gongsun Wen's face darkened after hearing this. Before he had the time to blame me, he suddenly seemed to think of something and waved his hand. Huo Ming behind him immediately stepped forward. Gongsun Wen whispered a few words in his ear. Huo Ming nodded repeatedly, then turned around and left in a hurry.

I looked at Huo Ming's back and asked, "What did you ask Huo Ming to do?"

Gongsun Wen looked up at the sky. It was getting dark, so he couldn’t wander around any longer, or he would fall asleep suddenly.

So Gongsun Wen took my hand and said, "Don't ask any more questions, just go back to the inn."

I staggered a bit when he pulled me, and I couldn't help but shout, "Stop pulling! I'm about to fall."

Gongsun Wen ignored me and pulled me towards the inn as fast as he could.

Gongsun Wen’s premonition was still very accurate. As soon as I walked into the guest room, with a candied haws still in my mouth, I fell on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

Since I didn't expend any physical energy, I woke up the next morning.

When I woke up, I heard Gongsun Wen and Huo Ming discussing something.

Gongsun Wen said: "We can't force our way into the palace. The King of Beixiang is still the king of a country, and he is surrounded by many experts. If nothing else, Gu Cheng, who can resist thousands of troops, is enough to make it impossible for us to leave Beixiang alive."

Huo Ming lowered his head, thought for a moment, and said, "The second young master's martial arts are extraordinary, why don't we let him do it?"

Before Huo Ming finished speaking, Gongsun Wen shouted, "Don't you know what the Second Young Master's situation is now? He could fall into a deep sleep at any time. What's the difference between that and pushing him to his death?"

Huo Ming did not dare to speak, but Qian Li continued, "Our people sent news that Marshal Zhao was imprisoned in the palace and tortured every day. It is said that the twenty cavalrymen he brought with him have all been tortured to death. Now only Marshal Zhao is left. If we don't rescue Marshal Zhao, I'm afraid he will be in great danger."

Gongsun Wen rolled his eyes at Qian Li and said, "How could I not know? Do you think His Majesty only sent a few of us to rescue Marshal Zhao? But so many people were sent, and they were either eliminated quietly or forced to hide and wait for an opportunity. Do you think the four of us can compare to those masters in front of the emperor?"

Qian Li didn't dare to speak.

I sat up and asked, "Are you saying that my father is imprisoned in the Beixiang Palace?"

Gongsun Wen saw that I was awake, and he quickly stood up, walked over to me and asked, "Ah Man, are you awake? You must be hungry after sleeping for so long. I'll ask someone to bring breakfast over."

I grabbed Gongsun Wen's arm and asked, "You haven't answered my question yet. Is my father imprisoned in the palace?"

Gongsun Wen looked at me helplessly and nodded, saying, "Yes."

I said happily: "It will be easy now that we know the person is in the palace. Let's go and rescue him."

Gongsun Wen shook his head and said, "The King of Beixiang has many experts around him. It is not easy to save people under their noses. We need to take a long-term view and not act hastily."

I was so angry that I shook off Gongsun Wen's hand and shouted, "My father will die if we discuss this again."

Gongsun Wen's face darkened, and finally he sighed and said, "I'll ask someone to bring you breakfast. We'll talk after breakfast."