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"Your Highness...!"

The guard who was guarding the door hurriedly knocked on the door, and said in a deep voice: "Liu Ran brought the troops over!"

Ye Xuehuan was speechless slightly, and asked through the door: "How many people are here?"

The guard replied: "I don't know yet, but they are already surrounded, at least there are more than 200 people."

There are more than four times the number of people, and it sounds like they are all wearing armor and holding soldiers. Our own equipment is not complete now. If Liu Ran really wants to tear his face, it will be really troublesome.Ye Xuehuan pondered for a moment, then asked again: "Is Qi Yanqing here?"

The guard who answered was stunned, and replied: "I haven't seen it yet."

The absence of Qi Yanqing meant that it wasn't Liu Ting's instruction, but he acted on his own initiative.Ye Xuehuan had the bottom line in his heart, fearing that the news of Yu Wushuang's appearance had somehow leaked out, Liu Ran was eager for quick success and rushed over to snatch her.

Although this residential house is not in a deep alley, it is surrounded by houses and is not open. Although there are many people, Liu Ran can't let go.Xuan Feng is not an ordinary guard, most of them have followed him through life and death in the northwest, not this group of southwest frontier troops who have never seen a big scene can compare.What's more, Tong Xuan is still outside, as long as he doesn't collide with Liu Ran head-on, he can bring rescuers.

And as long as Liu Ran really dared to openly confront him, Bai Houhou would have an excuse to sharpen his sword, and he didn't even need to do it himself.

With his mind set, Ye Xuehuan carefully put the incense ball into his arms, and said to Yu Wushuang: "The ones outside are coming for you, if you want to see it, just look at it honestly, don't come out to make trouble."

Yu Wushuang smiled lightly and shook her head: "Whether you want to kill two birds with one stone or at me, His Highness must be very clear. Kill you, and then push me, everyone will be happy."

Ye Xuehuan sneered and said, "That depends on whether Liu Ran has the ability."

"Your Highness seems to be suffering from an old illness." Yu Wushuang obviously didn't intend to go out, and she looked like she was watching a show, but she reminded casually, "But you must be careful. With Xiaolan's temper, even if you don't When I come out to meet you, I will definitely guard you nearby; if you are injured, I will bleed to save you. If you don’t want him to suffer, protect yourself.”

Ye Xuehuan was about to go out, but when he heard this, he gave a pause.He originally thought that Yu Wushuang was hypocritical, and she was talking to Lan Qi, but she deliberately tried to sow discord and break Lan Qi's heart, but now he suddenly couldn't see what this woman was thinking.Liu Ran rushed over with so much fanfare, Wei Yan and Bai Wanhou could not have been unaware, even if Tong Xuan failed to break through, sooner or later he would wait for reinforcements.Under the current situation, the best way is to go round and round and delay time; but Yu Wushuang is clearly encouraging him to fight Liu Ran directly, and it is better to get hurt again, and use bitterness to lure Lan Qi to show up.

This idea is as bad as it could be, but it does seem to be somewhat feasible.Thinking about it carefully, Yu Wushuang doesn't seem to think that Lan Qi will really leave him from the beginning to the end, let alone expect so, otherwise her revenge plan will have many uncertainties.Lan Qi is definitely a key part of her plan. If she wants to ensure that Ye Xuehuan can bring the Liu family and Yiguo together, she must first ensure that Lan Qi is always by his side and becomes his most beneficial weapon.

If this is the case, her deliberate attempts to make things difficult and provocative are probably nothing more than restraining her desires.

In front of the enemy, Ye Xuehuan suddenly had an extremely absurd illusion, as if he was being tested by his mother-in-law.

In any case, even if she is not a fellow traveler after all, as Yu Wushuang said, Lan Qi has always been raised and cultivated by her, and all her abilities have been taught by her.For 14 years, under the cruel rules of survival, it was always Yu Wushuang who cared and cared for the young Lan Qi.

——So, it probably wasn’t an illusion.

He smiled self-deprecatingly, opened the door, and walked out calmly.

Tong Xuan was not there, and Xuan Feng had no one to guide her. Facing the dense armored soldiers outside the door, no one panicked. They formed a circle around the door, holding the hilt of the sword, and the blade was half an inch out of the sheath, showing no hostility. But it also has a bit of a taste of courtesy first.Ye Xuehuan stood in front of the door with his hands behind his back, watching Liu Ran, dressed in an orthodox military uniform with a shiny sword hanging from his waist, rushing into the courtyard aggressively.

Just looking at the people around the courtyard, there are indeed two hundred people, and I don't know how many people are outside this residential area.There is a huge disparity between the enemy and us, and it seems that Liu Ran is bound to win.Ye Xuehuan's heart sank slightly, but his face was more confident, and he said slowly: "Why is Liu Shuai so aggressive?"

His complexion was very bad, and his cuffs were still stained with blood, but fortunately he was dressed in black so he couldn't tell.Although it can't be said to be a strong support, it is indeed not his usual state. Of course Liu Ran can see it. He bowed calmly and said with a solemn voice: "The end will receive a tip. There is a rebellious party lurking here, especially Come and catch."

"The news about Liu Shuai is fast enough." Ye Xuehuan smiled, "I just took the man on the front foot, and you will come to grab the credit on the back foot."

Liu Ran replied with a smirk: "Your Highness's words are wrong. The remaining parties of the previous dynasty have important matters, how can they be confused with personal honor and disgrace. Your Highness still handed over the person to the last general, and the final general will definitely deliver him to the general." The imperial court will deal with it."

With Yu Wushuang's skills and her current immortal body, Ye Xuehuan can actually let her come out to confront her, and Liu Ran will definitely not be able to keep her; but since she has promised to let her leave Yunshui Pass, naturally she cannot let her go. He raised his head and said: "Liu Shuai also knows that the matter is of great importance. As the prince, I have a duty to do so, and I don't feel at ease entrusting it to anyone."

In Liu Ran's eyes, such a tough attitude could only be a posturing.Now he is the one who occupies the right time, place and people. Lan Qi is not here, Tong Xuan is not here, Wei Yan and Baihou are not here, and Ye Xuehuan only has more than forty guards who are not fully equipped. How can he compete with the army in his hands.Although it would be a little troublesome for a prince to die in Yunshuiguan, the scapegoats are ready-made, and the most he can do is the crime of ineffective rescue.After killing Ye Xuehuan and taking Yu Wushuang, even if the Liu family has paved the most spacious avenue, he is the biggest hero of the Liu family, and his prosperity is just around the corner.

"Your Highness, this is Yunshui Pass." Liu Ran smiled sadly, "It's not your Thunder Pass."

Ye Xuehuan raised his eyebrows, "Is it Wang Tu in the whole world, isn't your surname Ye Xue at Yunshuiguan?"

Liu Ran sneered and said, "You, Ye Xuehuan, haven't become king yet."

In an instant, the already tense atmosphere became even more imminent. All the Xuanfeng guards drew their swords out of their sheaths, and pointed their cold swords at Liu Ran.Standing behind a gloomy sword light, Ye Xuehuan slowly raised the corners of his lips, with a hint of amusement in his expression, "Do you dare to call me by my first name?"

Liu Ran's eyes were fierce, and he laughed loudly and said, "So what? After today, your name will only be engraved on the tombstone and tablet!"

"I advise you to think clearly before you act." Ye Xuehuan showed no fear, and even smiled meaningfully, "Aren't you afraid that your master will blame you if you bypass Qi Yanqing and come to me to rob people?"

When Liu Ran heard him mention Qi Yanqing, he immediately spat on the ground as if he had been insulted, "What kind of thing is that kid? He's just a dog passing on messages, and he still wants to climb on my head?"

"It doesn't apply to your master that the general's military orders are not accepted." Ye Xuehuan hurriedly said, "Do you think that as long as you make meritorious service, you can make up for your crime of disobeying orders without authorization?"

Liu Ran said disdainfully: "As long as you die, no one will be able to say what your name will be in this world in the future. Who will ask my crime? What is my crime?"

"You really think highly of me." Ye Xuehuan looked at his defiant face, and felt a little bit concerned in his heart, but his face was even more calm, and he dealt with him calmly, "Even if I die, there is still the Second Emperor." Brother, and Nuan Wen and Si Xing, don’t your Liu family care about it?”

Liu Ran laughed maniacally: "A blind man with no strength to restrain a chicken, a slut who only has a man's mind in his head, and a brat who is not yet dry, all together can't accomplish anything!"

When Ye Xuehuan heard his outrageous words, slandering several princes one by one, anger arose in Ye Xuehuan's heart, but at the same time she calmed down a little.Although it is true that there is a huge disparity in military strength, it is not that he is completely powerless; he is so arrogant and rampant before he really succeeds, which can only show that the southwestern commander does not have much actual combat experience.Underestimating the enemy before the battle is the worst of the big taboos. A lion will do his best to fight a rabbit. Besides, Ye Xuehuan will never be a rabbit at his mercy, and Liu Ran is not a lion at all.

Hong Ling said something right back then, that everyone in the Liu family is really useless, and they did more than fail.

"Who leaked my marching route to the border barbarians back then, do you think I don't know?" Ye Xuehuan's phoenix eyes swept across the three-story encirclement circle outside the courtyard, and smiled proudly, "Your master is thinking hard, You can't kill me even after several times, so what are you, Liu Ran?"

This kind of undisguised contempt is obviously what Liu Ran can't stand the most, and he was immediately enraged. With an order, dozens of archers rushed in, and the densely packed bows and arrows were all drawn to the full string, and the cold arrowheads were all in unison. Aim over here.Ye Xuehuan finally frowned, and took two steps back, the palm behind his back had already touched the door, ready to push the door and go in to escape at any time.The surrounding Xuanfeng guards spontaneously narrowed the protective circle, leaned side by side, and protected Ye Xuehuan in it.

"If you are on the battlefield, you are indeed invincible." Liu Ran raised his arm with a grin, and the command to release the arrow was suspended, "But you have no soldiers or armor, and only a few guards on your hands. I want to see if you still have the good luck you had before!"

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Tens of zhang away, Tong Xuan hid in the dark, feeling extremely anxious.Before he could get out of this residential area, he was blocked back. Liu Ran brought far more than 200 soldiers, but the alleys were narrow, so many people couldn't get in, and they were all surrounded outside.He knew that things had changed, but with only four people with him, even if he could forcibly break through, he would definitely startle the enemy. He couldn't go to the barracks to ask for help, so he had to turn back secretly.The house was also surrounded, he didn't dare to act rashly, he could only hide from a distance, and lost his mind for a while.

No matter how Liu Ran is the commander of the Southwest Frontier, with 2000 frontier troops in his hands, there must not be many who dare to follow him to make trouble.There are nearly [-] people from Wei Yan and Bai Wanhou together, as long as they can last until the two of them lead the troops, it will be considered their victory.No matter how arrogant Liu Ran is, it is impossible for him to be unaware of this point, so it is impossible for him to entangle Ye Xuehuan more; The fifty Xuanfeng guards who came to the southern border this time could not last long at all.

——No matter how you look at it, this is a bad situation.

If something really happened to Ye Xuehuan, even if Xuan Feng tried to wipe out the whole army, he would definitely kill Liu Ran and die for the master.

Seeing his expression at this moment, the other four guards looked at each other, and they all saw the tragedy of death as home. The long sword was unsheathed half an inch silently, ready to kill from behind at any time.

At this moment, a hand suddenly patted Tong Xuan's shoulder lightly.

Tong Xuanzheng's whole body was tense, and after being slapped like this, his hair stood on end, he almost cried out, and subconsciously grabbed his shoulder, trying to catch the sneak attacker in front of him.His movements came from instinct, so the speed was extremely fast; however, the hand behind him retracted faster than him, Tong Xuan grabbed the empty space, turned around suddenly, and saw a familiar face, he was taken aback for a moment, Then he was overjoyed, and couldn't help shouting: "Mr. Lan...!"

Lan Qi made a silent gesture to him, but Tong Xuan couldn't care less, grabbed his upper arm, although he lowered his voice, he couldn't hide his excitement: "Young master Lan, you are back!"

Lan Qi's face was a bit haggard, his already slender figure became thinner, and his eye circles were still slightly red, probably because he cried a lot these days.He was wearing a plain white short-sleeved shirt, with a small cloth bag slung across his waist, which was bulging, and he didn't know what it contained.Tong Xuan saw that he had completely changed his attire, except for the pair of cowhide short boots on his feet that he wore when he left that day, so he couldn't help but shook his head with a wry smile.The other four guards also surrounded him, almost tearing up their eyes.

"...Let's not talk about this for now." Lan Qi said softly, "Do you have hidden weapons on your body?"

The four guards all nodded.Lan Qi raised his finger and pointed to two hidden positions, "Go and get rid of those two secret whistles first, otherwise we won't be able to occupy a good position."

After a pause, he added: "It's just two baby larks trying to drive ducks to the shelves. The murderous aura is very strong around here. Stay away and hold your breath. They won't notice it. Hurry up and make sure you kill them with one blow." , don’t let them speak out.”

Two of the guards bowed their heads to take orders, and each went in the direction he pointed.

As soon as Lan Qi appeared, he gave orders very naturally, and Xuan Feng followed his instructions as a matter of course.The remaining two guards remained silent and stood quietly by his side, with obviously relieved expressions on their faces; even Tong Xuan had to admit that just looking at Lan Qi's calm little face, Feeling inexplicably calm, he gave up the command without hesitation.

Some people in this world are born leaders, of course Ye Xuehuan is, and Lan Qi obviously has such qualifications.Even if he was the only one more, even if he had no fighting power at all, they all felt that they had a little more chance of winning and could win the round.

Lan Qi still seems to be the same as when we first met, slender and thin, but the original indifference and bluntness between his eyebrows and eyes has disappeared. Ye Xuehuan has cultivated a charming look and style, and has a bearing and courage that can make people bow their heads willingly. .

Whether Lan Qi himself is aware of it or not, willing or unwilling, he is getting closer and closer to Ye Xuehuan, and is more and more adapted to the survival game in the power struggle.After seeing the posture of these two standing side by side, neither Tong Xuan nor his group of Xuanfeng guards could accept Ye Xuehuan standing beside others.

"Mr. Lan." Tong Xuan pondered for a while, then said in a low voice, "You must never leave again."

Lan Qi pursed his lips, his eyes seemed hesitant, and he said after a while: "Your Highness is not out of danger yet, I won't leave."

Hearing what he said, Tong Xuan seemed to still not want to see Ye Xuehuan, so he hurriedly persuaded him: "These days, although His Highness is not in the pass, he has ordered the kitchen to prepare sweet soup at all times, and you can eat it whenever you go back... ...He loves you so much, how could he blame you. "

Lan Qi's expression darkened, and he hummed noncommittally.

Tong Xuan looked at his expression, and asked cautiously: "The deed Gu matter... is it true?"

Lan Qi trembled suddenly, and finally raised his head, Tong Xuan's eyes were full of panic that he had never seen before, "Your Highness knows? Did Lord Yu say it?"

"After His Highness found out, he became anxious and vomited blood twice, and now he is trying to hold on." Tong Xuan showed pain on his face, "I have followed His Highness for ten years, and I have never seen him so... so devastated."

What he said was actually a bit exaggerated, and it was a bit embarrassing for an upright and reserved person like him to exaggerate the facts, but in order to help Ye Xuehuan keep Lan Qi, he was considered blessed to the heart, and the grief on his face did not let him go. Lan Qi saw the flaw.

Lan Qi bowed his head and said nothing, wishing he could bite his lower lip to bleed.The other two guards looked at each other in dismay, but naturally they couldn't ask more about the master's affairs, let alone make rash remarks, they could only pretend that they didn't hear it.He was speechless for a while, seeing that he still didn't express his position, Tong Xuan wanted to say a few more words. The two guards who had gone out before came back one after another, and it seemed that the progress was smooth.

Lan Qi couldn't tell what was going on in his heart. The two chicks had already died and fell silently, but he personally gave the order to kill them.

When I was with Ye Xuehuan before, I didn't find such a secret whistle. It is probably because he disappeared suddenly. The Liu family was afraid that he would secretly connect with Yu Wushuang, so they asked Yunque for someone to investigate.Liu Ran was able to detect Ye Xuehuan and Yu Wushuang's meeting so quickly, it should be because of these two secret whistles.Skylark no longer has any hidden options, and even sent out such an immature chick. His golden eyes can tell it at a glance.

His own hands can't be stained with blood, so he never thought that one day he could order someone to kill without hesitation; even though he killed an enemy, he was also himself.

What's even more frightening is that he didn't seem to feel guilty or afraid because of this, but instead had a faint sense of excitement.

He has been by Ye Xuehuan's side for a long time, and he has become so decisive; from now on, he may become more ruthless and unscrupulous.Just as Yu Wushuang said, his way of thinking has changed, no matter how simple things are, there will be a little more conspiracy in his eyes, and he will involuntarily think about it; he has become accustomed to scheming, and even began to enjoy The process of struggle and the joy of victory, began to understand why so many people rush for power.

He understood why it is said that there is no true affection among the nobles, not because these nobles are really ruthless, but because in the face of the pleasure of life and death, any kind of true affection becomes insignificant.

Ye Xuehuan said from the very beginning that the feelings he can give are destined to be impure, but Lan Qi didn't really understand the meaning of this sentence until now.Ye Xuehuan saw all this clearly, and the feelings he gave were also based on Lan Qi's understanding of all this.It's just that people are greedy by nature. In this relationship that should be clear and clear, they are becoming more and more dissatisfied, so when the grievances and entanglements that lie between them gradually surface, they will all become confused and dissatisfied. at a loss.

Ye Xuehuan chose to face it after a moment of anger, but Lan Qi shamefully chose to escape.

He clearly promised to face the ups and downs from now on together, but he ran away willfully.After all, it was he who failed Ye Xuehuan's trust first.

"I have notified the Princess and General Wei, they should be here soon." Lan Qi turned to look at Tong Xuan, "Don't move, Commander Tong, follow me."

He led Tong Xuan around several houses, skillfully avoided Liu Ran's army, and lay down on a roof.Tong Xuan followed him up, and found that this place was at an oblique angle to the center of the confrontation. Although the distance was a bit far, and he couldn't hear what he was talking about, he was condescending and could clearly see the sides of Ye Xuehuan and Liu Ran; The roof at the top is another reverse slope, and the people below are covered by the eaves and cannot see their positions.

Tong Xuan was shocked. Lan Qi had obviously checked his surroundings, asked him to clean up the two secret whistles, and then occupied the best observation position.The barracks were not close, no matter how good his lightness skills were, it was impossible for him to go back and forth so quickly; Tong Xuan roughly estimated that Ye Xuehuan had already gone to the barracks almost when Ye Xuehuan just left the commander's residence.This shows that Lan Qi discovered that there was a secret sentry beside Ye Xuehuan, and also expected that Liu Ran would lead troops to come, but instead of warning, he went to the barracks to ask for help, and then came back to play by ear and assist from the side.

He obviously set up a trap for Liu Ran to jump into, and the bait of this trap was actually Ye Xuehuan himself!

"Don't worry, Your Highness will be fine." Lan Qi seemed to know what Tong Xuan was thinking, and said softly, "Even if something happens, I will still be there."

If he had met Yu Wushuang before, Tong Xuan would have been angry with his arrogant and bold words and actions, but at this moment he knew the reason why Lan Qi had no fear.

——Even if Ye Xuehuan died here today, Lan Qi could exchange his life for his life and bring him back to life.

His bet was not Ye Xuehuan's life, but his own.

Tong Xuan gathered himself together, knowing that he would not be able to live up to such an all-or-nothing and last-ditch arrangement, he checked the distance with his eyes, and said in a low voice: "Liu Ran is wearing armor, at this distance, hidden weapons can't hurt him."

"I know, but I can't find a better position." Lan Qi shook his head, "If you see the right time, you can create a gap for His Highness. Trust His Highness, he will grasp it."

His tone was flat, but he bit his lower lip, his teeth were trembling slightly, and his black and white almond eyes stared down without blinking, obviously extremely nervous.Tong Xuan looked at his side face and felt dazed for a while; this kind of courage in the face of danger, the confidence to win in the face of danger, and the awareness of living to death are so similar to Ye Xuehuan.

From the bottom of their hearts, they are the same kind of people.

He didn't hesitate any longer, took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, held three club darts between his fingers, and quietly watched the situation below.

The two sides in the courtyard were still confronting each other, Liu Ran looked up to the sky and laughed several times, obviously feeling that he had the upper hand.After several exchanges, Liu Ran raised his arms, and archers rushed into the courtyard.Tong Xuan's pupils narrowed slightly, his upper arm to his fingertips were tense, he stared at Liu Ran's outstretched five fingers, and at the moment when he was about to curl up his fingers and clenched into a fist, the plum blossom dart in his hand flew out , all hit Liu Ran's vest.

Of course, the delicate plum blossom dart could not penetrate solid armor, but the impact caused Liu Ran to stagger a step.He was furious, and looked back without thinking; many archers were also attracted, and involuntarily relaxed the bowstrings in their hands.

The opportunity was fleeting, Ye Xuehuan didn't care who attacked him, murderous intent suddenly appeared in his eyes, he rushed forward, and at the same time murmured: "Go!"

There was a warning sign in Liu Ran's heart, when he suddenly turned his head, he happened to meet those cold and fierce phoenix eyes, and the light glaze color seemed to be dyed with rich blood red.

Then he realized that it was not an illusion.

What was reflected in those phoenix eyes was the color of the fresh blood gushing from his own neck.

Ye Xuehuan jumped at him the moment he turned his head, pulled out the long sword at his waist with his backhand, and slashed his throat with his backhand. The major arteries of the trachea and vocal cords were all ruptured, and blood spattered all over his face and body.Liu Ran clutched the incision in her neck and backed away, opened her mouth wide, but couldn't breathe, could only utter a few hoarse "drinking" sounds, and fell to her knees as soon as her knees softened, a puddle gathered under her body. There seemed to be some confusion, reluctance, and disbelief in the bloody, round eyes, but the pupils had already dilated and lost their vitality.At the same time, a group of guards rushed towards the archers in the courtyard like bursting sparks.

The situation changed too fast, the archers had no close combat ability, and the courtyard was narrow, so there was no room for them to play after being approached; besides, these frontier soldiers in Yunshuiguan had almost never experienced real fighting. The guards of Xuanfeng, who had been fighting against the border for many years, were like wolves and tigers. They were as powerless as a three-year-old child, and most of them died in a short while.

"Liu Ran has already been punished, who else wants to follow him and continue to make trouble?"

Although Liu Ran was dead, but supported by armor, he couldn't fall down, and was still kneeling.Ye Xuehuan pointed his sword at the ground, and blood dripped down along the edge of the sword. Even in black clothes, he could see a large swath of dark red.The soldiers outside the courtyard looked at each other in blank dismay, and for a moment no one dared to step forward.

The sound of fierce fighting could be heard faintly, from far to near, it should be Wei Yan or Bai Wanwan who had arrived.Ye Xuehuan calmed down a little, and a cold smile slowly unfolded from the corner of his mouth.He knew that the sneak attack just now was probably Tong Xuan's masterpiece, Liu Ran really didn't have much experience in front of the enemy, the biggest threat stood in front of him, and he dared to look back.Now that the reinforcements have arrived, these remaining soldiers seem to have no fighting spirit at all, and the victory is already locked.

But he didn't want to stop there, he didn't even think about persuading him to surrender, so he raised his sword and killed him first.The guards of Xuanfeng rushed to kill together with him, obviously they were absolutely weak, but they pierced fiercely into the encirclement like an unstoppable sharp arrow.

He has a reputation in the Northwest for only killing but never surrendering. Although the Bian Man hates and fears him, he respects and admires him because he is ruthless to the enemy, but he also has his own principles and persistence.As far as he is concerned, respectable opponents cannot be humiliated by persuasion, and rebels do not deserve to be forgiven, even if these people are the people of Zhongyang.

He wants the Liu family to see clearly the end of the rebellion, let the people of the world see clearly the unchallengeable majesty of Ye Xueshi, and let Yu Wushuang in the back room see clearly whether he has the ability to fulfill her mission Last wish, is there the ability to clean up all kinds of miscreants, is there the ability to protect Lan Qi for the rest of his life.

In this chaotic killing formation, the only thing he was thinking about was the kitten he didn't know where he was.

There were bursts of thunder in the sky, and the rain finally fell in a patter, and slowly turned into another majestic torrential rain, rushing a red river winding around on the ground.

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The MVP of this game: Tong Xuan