Chapter 14: The Framework is Really Big

  About Yanling Jun, there was a huge question mark in Chu Jiong's mind, and he must see him to ask clearly no matter what.

  Qing Luan was well aware of her temper and did not dare to disobey her, so she said: "Young Master, please wait for a moment, I'll go find Zhu Xiao Wei."

  Apart from what happened last time, if she didn't find a few more people to follow her, Qing Luan would be the first to worry.

  Chu Youyang knew her concerns and did not object.

  Although Qing Luan was given by her father, Wan Shi always put her first and didn't drag her down.

  Qing Lian soon returned with Zhu Yuan Shan and a team of guards.

  It's clear that Zhu Yuanshan was also scared by the last incident, this time he brought twenty-four guards, Chu Jinyang recognized them, they were all people beside Chu Qifeng.

  Zhu Yuanshan was a straightforward person, and before Chu Youyang asked the question, he had already scratched the back of his head and said, "The prince is busy at the moment, let me bring a few more people to follow the princess."

  In recent days, the entire Southern China military has been locked down, otherwise Qiu Qi Fang would be the first to disobey her order to leave the camp.

  Chu Youyang didn't say anything else and called someone to bring over a horse. He looked at Shen Lan and asked, "Do you know how to ride a horse?"

  "Yes!" Deep blue nodded and agilely mounted the horse's back.

  She was still young, with a baby face and body that still had a bit of baby fat, and Chu Mo Yang couldn't help but laugh at her movements.

  Chu Nanyang's appearance was originally born with a beautiful and charming demeanor, but because of the simple ponytail and wearing a plain men's long gown, at first glance, people only noticed the heroic spirit emanating from between her eyebrows. At this moment, with a curved smile, there was a radiant glow flowing between her eyebrows.

  Deep blue stared blankly for a moment, staring at a pair of big eyes, and didn't react for half a day.

  "What's wrong?" Chu Nianyang subconsciously raised his hand and touched his own face.

  Deep blue suddenly came back to his senses, smiled awkwardly and said, "The young lady is really beautiful."

  She still has a childlike face, and saying this out loud wouldn't make people think it's flattery, everyone would just smile to themselves.

  Qing Luan followed, and Qing Teng, who didn't know martial arts, was left in the camp by Chu Youyang. The group rode their horses to Lie Yan Valley, this time taking the small path on the east side into the valley.

  The road on that side is flat and does not require dismounting, with Deep Blue leading the way in front. The small body board stands upright, looking like a proud general.

  The road into the valley was narrow and long, and they walked for nearly half a watch before finally dismounting in a lushly wooded area at the bottom of the valley.

  The surrounding countryside is empty and desolate, with no signs of human habitation.

  Everyone's face was stunned, and Qing Lan quickly ran to the front of a waterfall that fell intermittently from the middle of the mountain, making a trumpet shape with her hands and shouting towards the water flow, "Sister Shallow Green? I've brought guests!"

  The sound is crisp and resonates endlessly in the mountains.

  The lingering sound in the valley had just faded away, and behind the waterfall, a corner of a red paper umbrella suddenly appeared, followed by a woman shaking off water droplets from her skirt as she ran out.

  When she saw Chu Nanyang and others, she calmly bent her knees to greet them, "Honorable guests have arrived, my family's master has been waiting for a long time."

  Chu Youyang thought it was interesting and got off his horse to follow them.

  "County Master!" Qing Luan was worried and wanted to follow, but the green-clad maid looked at Chu Sunyang with some difficulty.

  "Just wait here, I'll be right back." Chu Nanyang said.

  If Yanling Jun really wanted to harm her, he could have ambushed and taken action on the road earlier, and didn't need to wait until here.

  Qing Luan and others naturally understood this point, so they didn't insist on it either.

  Light green umbrella sheltered from the sun, Chu Mo Yang crossed that river, inside was a large piece of purple wisteria trellis with varying shades of color, flowers clustered together, exuding a gentle fragrance, as if trapped in a dream.

  Chu Youyang was extremely surprised, in her previous life she had stayed near this place for six years, but never knew that the Lianhuo Valley would have such a wonderful place.

  The pale green led her inside, passing by the long flower rack at the end, where another big maid in orange-red clothes was already waiting.

  When she saw Chu Nanyang arrive, she also respectfully came forward to pay her respects: "Slave servant Juhong has seen the young lady."

  Chu Nanyang nodded slightly, and after a moment of concentration, he heard the sound of a flute. The flute's melody was elegant yet carried a hint of depth and solemnity, each note subtle and touching the heartstrings.

  Chu Songyang followed the sound and looked away, in front of his eyes was a large patch of fiery red maple forest.

  It's only just September, but the valley has already transformed into a different world. A narrow path, about one zhang wide, stretches deep into the forest, covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves. The entire world before my eyes seems to be completely immersed in a sea of blazing flames.

  Behind is a trellis of wisteria, in front is an endless maple forest, such a scene is so dense and resplendent that it's almost suffocating.

  At that time, a slender figure in a light green shirt was leaning against the base of a distant maple tree, eyes closed, playing a long flute, with the scenery matching perfectly, as if it were a painting.

  The two maidservants did not say another word and retreated quietly after making a curtsy.

  Chu Youyang trampled on the fiery red fallen leaves under her feet as she walked by. It was probably because he sensed her footsteps that Yanling Jun put away his flute and stood up straight, waiting for her to approach.

  Chu Youyang smiled and said, "I didn't know before, but this is indeed the origin of the name 'Lieu Yan Valley'? It's really red like flames, a unique place."

  "This is a deep valley that was isolated from the outside world after volcanic eruptions in earlier years, and the climate inside is somewhat different from the outside." Yanling Jun said, making a simple explanation.

  Chu Youyang raised an eyebrow and looked at him with a leisurely expression.

  Although today was her initiative to meet, but when this person sent Deep Blue over at that time, it was clear that he had already made such an arrangement.

  Yanling Jun was looked at by her, and on his handsome face, he actually had a slightly uncomfortable expression, saying in a low voice: "The princess is my lifesaver, I have no other intention, please come just to thank you in person."

  In his past life, Chu Nanyang had only seen him a few times, but every time he saw him, it was always with that charming and enchanting smile of his. Seeing such a solemn expression on his face now made Chu Nanyang feel unaccustomed to it.

  "Is it?" Chu Youyang smiled and his eyes fell on the old flute in his hand, "May I take a look?"

  Marquis Yanling seemed to hesitate for a moment, but did not refuse.

  Chu Youyang took the flute and put it in his hand, his fingers gliding over it. He said casually, "You want to thank me? You should be grateful that I, your benefactor, have condescended to come see you personally. Is this how you treat someone who saved your life? You really do have a big attitude."

  Yanling Jun was taken aback, but soon picked up on the teasing tone in her words. He suddenly seemed to relax, and walked forward, his voice still cold and stiff, "The county master is also very bold, at this time when the war is raging and it's possible to be affected at any moment, the county master still dares to come alone to see me."

  This sentence is completely different from what Chu Zhenyang said at the time, and at least carries a 30% warning and probe.

  Chu Youyang's expression on his face slightly solidified, and the fingers stuck at the end of that flute suddenly made a swift and neat pluck. With a quick pull, he actually pulled out a sharp short blade from inside.

  Her movements were extremely swift, and the next moment the icy blade was already pressed against the skin on Yanling Jun's neck. In a cold voice, she asked: "What exactly are you?"

  Digression

  Covering my face, I was dumped by the ruthless valley. Grandpa Jin should scold me instead. The 8th lord thinks that the maple forest is very atmospheric, right?