You rascal, stop right there!

"Calm down, okay?"

At the same time, Ling Shumo pressed his shoulders and pressed him down on the chair.

"Xuan Li is imprisoned. You and I both know this." Bai Wan felt his scalp tingle. "No one can touch my brother and good friend!"

Although I don’t understand why Luo Wenqi and Chen Xingyi went to Xuanli, it is definitely not a good place.

The two countries are essentially sworn enemies.

Given their personalities, they would never go to the enemy country unless it was necessary.

Ling Shumo put down the luggage in his hands and softened his tone: "It's not that I can't go, but I need to prepare."

He rubbed the man's shoulders:

"You can't just rush in like that, right?"

Bai Wan looked at the person in front of him and knew that he had been sent on diplomatic missions for negotiations many times, was well aware of the power of various countries, and knew a lot about the current situation.

Like a sigh and a self-deprecating laugh, he said, "That makes sense. After all, this isn't a street brawl."

It seemed as if he remembered that Ling Shumo once disguised himself as a merchant group to go to Xuanli. Despite being so cautious, he was ambushed and almost couldn't return home.

He paused.

"You should be still feeling scared after what happened. I shouldn't have been so careless."

What stupid things are you talking about...

"Brother Qi Tu is also my good friend." Ling Shumo was as calm as water. "There's nothing to be afraid of. I'm not afraid of anything!"

The three people from Daying Painting Academy have known each other for many years, which is incomparable to others.

"It's a deal!" Bai Wan high-fived one of them. "Loyalty is the most important thing in this world!"

Ling Shumo was stunned, then smiled with a bitter taste.

Xuanli once invaded the country and abducted tens of thousands of people and humiliated them. Unless they were spies, no one wanted to destroy Xuanli.

If he hadn't been so incompetent, he would even want to bring everyone back home.

He had thought that he and Abai had become calm and peaceful after their seclusion, but that was impossible...

Then he said sincerely, "Three days later, let's go to the lower reaches of the Chi River. There might be something useful there."

Bai Wan's eyes lit up: "Tell me more in detail?"

"That's three days from now. Right now, we should get the necessary things sorted out. And remember to take your medicine... You must bring your fur coat and heater... And you are not allowed to stay up late..."

This person started talking and chattering.

Whenever this happened, Ling Shumo seemed to be possessed by something else.

He is obviously a young man, but he talks about everything in detail like an old mother.

Ling Shumo like this really makes people laugh.

"Okay, I'll listen to you!"

Fortunately, Bai Wan was happy to listen to these things. He knew that many of the things the other person said made sense and were more comprehensive than he thought.

It’s okay to be controlled occasionally.

As the night deepened, the little bamboo house became bustling with activity and people.

Ling Shumo stared at Bai Wan with an honest look: "This time, if you can't bring Brother Qi Tu back, you are not allowed to show off."

The voice gradually became quieter.

"Stop scaring people...scare me..."

The water in the pond is wide and sparkling.

The surface of the river is covered with thousands of layers of leisurely mist, like an ink painting.

In the mist, a small boat stopped on the shore.

I can’t believe that Ling Shumo bought such an exquisite boat at some point.

Just as someone said before, it is neither too big nor too small, with a small window, like a well-equipped "monastery".

It has even been transformed into a small boat suitable for traveling around the world and discussing calligraphy and painting.

"I originally wanted to give it to you on your birthday, but now I can only use it in advance." Ling Shumo's eyes were fixed on the oar in his hand.

Since Bai Wan was no longer afraid of water and had long had the idea of a calligraphy and painting boat, he had made preparations early.

The Qing Dynasty and Xuanli are about to go to war in two months. The situation in the prefectures and cities along the way is tense, and it is very difficult to approve official documents.

If you leave Chihe and go upstream along Chijiang River, you will reach the Kaiyang Wharf in Yanzhou, which is the closest to Xuanli. From there, a fast horse can reach the border of Xuanli in less than two hours.

Ling Shumo was once the chief examiner of the imperial examinations. Many officials actually had personal relationships with him. He provided them with all the necessary official certificates and documents, and also gave them all the necessary care.

"Then consider it as giving it to me in advance..."

Bai Wan turned his head slightly and saw all kinds of Xuanli people's clothes, accessories, and even disguised masks and beards in the cabin.

“You’ve prepared so much!”

Ling Shumo calmly picked up the sword from the side and handed it over.

The light and soft sword seemed to be emitting a cold light.

Bai Wan took it and smiled wickedly: "I almost forgot, you know swordsmanship and martial arts. I can only use small things like poison powder and medicine powder to protect myself."

As soon as he finished speaking, the oars trembled slightly.

To row the boat, two people have to take turns.

"I'm here to help too!"

he said.

Ling Shumo warned, "Your body can't handle the strain. Don't do it! Don't go near the water! Don't wear just one layer of clothing!"

Bai Wan curled her lips and said, "You're controlling me again... Then I'll help you with the road and the compass, okay?"

have no choice--

Zi Chen has a unique ability, which is to say threatening words in an extremely gentle tone.

Then, those words as soft as cotton became like a knife, forcing one to listen.

He raised the compass in his hand and faced north.

The ship is heading north!

I hope Luo Wenqi and Chen Xingyi are safe and sound at this moment, and nothing happens to them...

The Qing Dynasty's Northern Expedition is imminent.

Xuan Li heard the news and began to prepare for war.

Emperor Xuanli of Jin Xizong wanted to march south ahead of schedule, but was opposed by court officials.

In recent years, in order to destroy Da Ying, the country has been unable to continue the offensive and has been unable to sustain the war, and has instead lost ground.

In addition, after they evacuated from Daqing, a large-scale plague broke out, and the death toll continued to rise. Xin Dynasty Daqing and Lingyu have now formed an alliance again.

In short, it is not advisable to send troops.

Therefore, Jin Xizong sent the Thirteenth Army to station at the border, watching the situation with a covetous eye.

Emperor Qingwu of the Qing Dynasty, Song Yuanshan, immediately ordered General Pan Ying of the Zhengzhou Army to defend the border to the death.

Then they mobilized food, fodder, and soldiers, and the situation became tense...