Chapter 2338: Obstruction
The Taoist temple is hidden in the mountains and forests, surrounded by high mountains and dense forests, and the night is dense.
The moon will rise from between the mountain ridges in the east, and the hazy moonlight is like a thin layer of fog, shrouding the mountains and forests.
Countless black shadows ran out from the mountain road and the dense forest, and their footsteps made a rustling sound on the dead branches and rotten leaves in the forest. Armor and weapons collided with each other while running, making a dull sound.
Almost in an instant, the open space in front of the Taoist temple was completely surrounded. One by one, horizontal knives were drawn out amidst the endless "choking" sounds. The sharp blades reflected the dim moonlight, and the murderous aura was severe!
Changsun Chong stood in front of the mountain gate, paying no attention to the soldiers and government servants surrounding him, and was immersed in sorrow and regret.
However, his coachman suddenly stood in front of Changsun Chong, glared at the groups of soldiers, his eyes were about to burst, and shouted angrily: "What do you want? Do you know the identity of my young master?"
What answered him was the sound of crossbows being fired. The crossbow arrows were cocked one after another, and the bright arrow clusters were aimed at Changsun Chong and the coachman in front of the mountain gate.
The mountain gate has been closed. Two guards stood in front of the door, drew their swords and shouted angrily: "Who is coming?"
The sound of horse hooves sounded, and Cheng Wuting stood on his horse and stood out from the crowd. He was wearing a military uniform and looked majestic. He clasped his fists and said: "Cheng Wuting, Cao Cao of the Jingzhao Prefecture, has come to capture the imperial prisoner on the orders of my governor. Please protect your highness, brothers." So thoughtful, so disrespectful.”
The two guards did not dare to relax and stood in front of the door, glaring at Chang Sun Chong and the others.
These two people were old friends of His Highness, but His Highness avoided seeing them, and then they were chased and surrounded by the government soldiers of Jingzhao Mansion...
Who is this person?
Changsun Chong Yangtian sighed, turned around, and glanced at the soldiers and officers standing in front of him with cold eyes, turning a blind eye like a forest of swords and arrows, not to mention who had leaked the news, and who was so desperate to keep him. In Chang'an...
He patted the coachman on the shoulder and said warmly: "Don't be impatient. This matter has nothing to do with you. The Changsun family will fish you out afterwards. Don't be impulsive and risk your life."
The coachman glanced at Changsun Chong, stopped talking, and stepped aside.
Changsun Chong faced Cheng Wuting and said loudly: "Jingzhao Mansion is indeed very powerful. I have just set foot in the border of Guanzhong and my whereabouts are known to you. I really admire you. Cheng Wuting, you are also a big man, and all you did was to arrest you under orders." It has nothing to do with anyone else. If I surrender to you, can you let go of my followers?"
Cheng Wu sat upright on the horse, glanced at the coachman behind Changsun Chong, and said loudly: "The eldest charioteer of Zhao Guogong, how dare you make a mistake in your lowly position? Don't worry, eldest son, I came here just to arrest you. As long as you go back with your humble position." , everyone else will be allowed to pass.”
"Very good!"
Changsun Chong nodded, took a step forward, and said calmly: "Come on!"
At this moment, he was despairing and heartbroken. He felt that even if he returned to Goguryeo and became a "specialist" and made great achievements, and one day returned to Chang'an, he would not be able to regain his former love. The path to fame and fame had long been cut off. In this life, there would be What's the point?
It is better to just surrender and capture, whether to kill or behead, it has been done long ago, and you can feel at ease even if you are in hell...
Cheng Wuting did not expect that Changsun Chong had no resistance. He brought so many people here just to prepare for Changsun Chong to fight the trapped beast and break the fish to the death. He immediately waved his hand and shouted: "Take it!"
"Here!"
The soldiers around him responded loudly and stepped forward to arrest Changsun Chong on the spot.
"Wait!"
At this time, the gate of the Taoist temple opened, and a beautiful young nun walked out. She stopped her voice and said to Cheng Wuting: "Cheng Bingcao, your highness has invited you."
Cheng Wuting was stunned for a moment, then quickly dismounted and told his confidants: "Keep an eye on me, beware of anyone robbing the prisoner. If the prisoner makes any mistakes, I'll ask you later!"
"Here! Don't worry, soldiers!"
Cheng Wuting nodded, straightened his clothes and armor, and followed the nun into the mountain gate.
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The Taoist temple is not big, but the carved beams and painted buildings have beautiful scenery. In an elegantly decorated alchemy room, Princess Changle is wearing a Taoist robe, with her face facing the sky, kneeling on a futon, holding a fire fold with her slender jade fingers, and gathering a plate On top of the incense stick, intending to light it.
Cheng Wuting stepped in, walked to the room, knelt down on one knee, performed military salutes, and said loudly: "Cheng Wuting, Cao Cao of the Jingzhao Prefecture, has an audience with His Highness!"
The orange-red flames ignited the incense stick, and a wisp of sandalwood curled up.
After putting down the fire seal, Princess Changle said to Cheng Wuting: "Cheng Bingcao is not polite. I wonder what Cheng Bingcao wants to do with his soldiers and government officials to surround this Taoist temple."
Cheng Wuting was thinking, don't you know what I want to do?
He replied: "Your Highness, I have come to apprehend the imperial criminals under the order of Jing Zhaoyin. I was afraid that the imperial criminals would take risks and break into the Taoist temple to offend Your Highness, so I have more manpower."
Princess Changle was sitting on her knees, her slender waist straight, her beautiful face became more gentle and charming under the candlelight, but her tone was a bit chilly: "This is the place where I am in pure cultivation, why would I invade this place?" ? Thinking about it, there must be something wrong with Cheng Bingcao’s news.”
Cheng Wuting thought to himself: Are you trying to protect Changsun Chong?
Although they were once husband and wife, they have been divorced for several years. Can they commit such a blatant violation of the law?
If it had been another imperial convict, and the Emperor's favorite princess of the Tang Dynasty had spoken out to protect him, Cheng Wu would have given him face and withdraw his troops.
Princess Changle's status is enough to offset this level of dereliction of duty.
But now the criminal is Changsun Chong...
Cheng Wuting said softly: "Your Highness clearly knows that the imperial convict Chang Sun Chong is standing outside the mountain gate at this moment. He has always known him in his humble position, and he is determined not to admit his mistake."
Princess Changle's long eyelashes fluttered, her phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, her pretty face turned red, and she was very annoyed.
A small military commander actually turned a deaf ear to her orders?
It's simply too much!
...What should we do next?
Princess Changle was angry and panicked at the same time. She had never interfered with the affairs of the court. Now she wanted to use her status to give orders. Unexpectedly, Cheng Wuting refused to give her face. This made her a little flustered and didn't know what to do. .
Cheng Wuting was also terrified. The beautiful princess in front of her did not have any majesty at all. Even though she could be seen to be a little angry, there was only a faint air of aloofness in her words and deeds, but she had no deterrent effect... However, After all, Princess Changle's power comes from His Majesty Li Er. As long as His Majesty Li Er explains the matter at hand, Cheng Wuting will not be able to take advantage of it.
But again, everyone can be let go, except Changsun Chong...
Princess Changle's mind was spinning. She usually prided herself on being smart, but at this time she couldn't think of any way to control Cheng Wuting. She gradually became angry and embarrassed, and finally couldn't bear it any longer. She slapped the coffee table next to her with her bare hand and said with a strong voice: "My officer If I don’t tell you, let Fang Jun come over!”
Cheng Wu was stunned and subconsciously said: "Your Highness clearly knows that this case is under the jurisdiction of Jingzhao Mansion. Fang Shaobao is no longer Jingzhao Yin. Now he is the Minister of the Ministry of War. I am afraid he has no control over the affairs of Jingzhao Mansion..."
Princess Changle stared at her beautiful eyes and said angrily: "Don't fool me with your nonsense. Don't you know that you are me? This time, Fang Jun must have instructed you to keep an eye on Changsun Chong's whereabouts, so you can arrest him here." Its interception! ”
Cheng Wuting explained: "His Royal Highness misunderstood. It was the patrol of Jingzhao Mansion that discovered Changsun Chong's whereabouts and followed him all the way. It was only because of his humble position that he was captured here..."
Unexpectedly, Princess Changle knew that such sophistry was not her specialty. Since she couldn't handle the slippery Cheng Wuting, she simply said: "I won't talk to you, so let Fang Jun come!"
Cheng Wuting: "..."
Some toothache.
His Highness Changle was always gentle and virtuous, and his orchid heart was of unparalleled beauty. Many people from Chang'an regarded him as the beauty of their dreams. When His Majesty Li Er betrothed her to Changsun Chong, Chang'an City was filled with mourning and mourning. countless.
But who would have thought that such a dignified and virtuous beauty would be completely unreasonable when she behaved violently...
If he was being reasonable, Cheng Wuting would naturally have countless excuses to block Princess Changle's mouth, but now that Princess Changle is unreasonable, what can he do?
"I humble my duty and obey my orders."
With no choice but to accept, Cheng Wuting walked out of the Taoist temple dejectedly. He looked at Changsun Chong who was standing in front of the mountain gate. He was so angry that he had nowhere to vent his anger. He mocked: "Changsun Dalang is indeed a role model for our generation. This has already happened." I have become a criminal, but I can still escape the punishment of the law through the protection of women. I admire you, I admire you!” (End of Chapter)