The North Ridge is undulating and steep, and it is daunting.

At dusk, at the foot of Beiling Mountain dozens of miles north of Xigu Pass, Chu Huan and his fours looked up at the towering mountains, with different expressions. Although Qi Hong was a man seven feet tall, he couldn't help but say: "Chu...Duke Chu, you... don't really want to cross Beiling, right? This... how is this possible?"

Chu Huan put his hands on his hips and smiled, "Do you think I'm joking?"

"Just joking." Mei Niang said angrily: "Do you know that Beiling has dozens of miles across the mountain, and there are no roads on the mountain. Needless to say, there are many snakes, insects, rats and ants, too, there are many ferocious birds and beasts...!" After looking at Chu Huan up and down, he said: "Brother Huan, are you anxious and confused? Come up with such a way? If Beiling is so easy to climb over, there will be no need for so many people to wait at Xigu Pass."

Chu Huan asked, "Do you think you can't get through?"

Mei Niang gave him a blank look, "No one can get through, I'm afraid we'll die in the mountain before we even reached the road. These are not those small hills. So far, I haven't heard anyone who can cross the Beiling..."

"If you really die above, I promise to die in front of you." Chu Huan looked at the steep mountains and at the foot of the mountain. At this time, he looked up at the high mountains. The peak seemed to have no end. "After the Xigu Pass was blockaded, the northwest will inevitably be in chaos now. Don't forget that the northwest is not a solid piece. Whether it is Xiao Huanzhang or Zhu Lingyue, there may be remnants hidden in the northwest. If I don't return for a long time, the northwest may not be as stable as Mount Tai."

Mei Niang frowned, knowing that what Chu Huan said was true.

Although Chu Huan carried out benevolent governments in the northwest and was very kind to his subordinates, his foundation in the northwest was still shallow. Both Xiao Huanzhang and Zhu Lingyue were pacified. Although he was actually the number one figure in the northwest, in name, Chu Huan was even the governor of Xiguan. Whether it was Tianshan Road or Beishan Road, Chu Huan did not digest it.

If Chu Huan was in the northwest, no one would dare to act rashly, but this time there was no leader, who would know what kind of changes would happen in the northwest?

Mei Niang did not forget the prince. Since the prince had already ordered the blockade of Xigu Pass, he was ready to take action on the northwest. If he sent people to the northwest, he would be afraid that it would cause storms.

Xuanyuan Sheng is the general under Chu Huan. Now he is in charge of Jiazhou and has many soldiers and horses. However, this person is Xuanyuan Shao's cousin. If Xuanyuan Shao sends a letter, Mei Niang will find it difficult to believe that Xuanyuan Sheng will not be without action. Thinking of this, Mei Niang knew that Chu Huan seemed calm and gentle, but in fact she must be extremely anxious. He sighed with a soft voice and said softly: "Brother Huan, don't worry, Brother Pei and Qiu Ruxue are there. If something really happens, they can suppress it."

Chu Huan smiled gently, knowing that Mei Niang had already understood her state of mind, so she comforted herself with words.

Qi Hong hesitated for a moment and finally said, "Duke Chu, although it is dangerous, it is not impossible to cross this mountain range, it is just...!" He glanced at the queen and said, "Duke Chu is very skilled in martial arts, and the wife is not worthy of the humble position. Although he is not able to support Chu and his wife, his strength may be able to support him. But... How can the Empress pass by just the Queen?"

The queen was frowning at this time, and Mei Niang said, "That's not simple. Anyway, our Chu master has a lot of power, and we carried her out of the palace. Now, it's easy to do a good person to the end and carry her across Beiling."

The queen frowned even more, and Chu Huan was also a little embarrassed, saying, "It is difficult to cross the North Ridge, but there have been precedents. As long as you are careful, there should be no problem."

"Preceive?" Mei Niang said strangely: "Have you heard of anyone climbing over the North Ridge?"

In fact, although Xigu Pass is an important pass that lies across the northwest and within the pass, it rarely has a blockade. In most cases, it is open, and passengers and convoys traveling from south to north are endless. After all, this pass is also an important place of tariffs. Caravans entering and leaving Xigu Pass all need to pay taxes to pass. There are really a lot of taxes collected by the pass in one day. This pass will naturally not be closed unless it is absolutely necessary, so people coming and going do not have to find another way, and it is even more impossible to think about crossing the steep Beiling.

Although hunters living on both sides of the North Ridge can go up the mountain to hunt, they are all just on the edge of the mountain. No one dares to easily enter the deep mountains, and no hunter wants to cross the North Ridge.

Chu Huan laughed and said, "I have not only heard of it, but also seen it with my own eyes." When he entered the pass from outside the pass, in order to avoid the Divine Uniform Guards and the officers and soldiers, he climbed over the Beiling alone. But he didn't explain much. He tidied up his clothes and tied his legs tightly to check the daggers and wound medicine he carried with him, and then he ordered: "After going up the mountain, I will lead the way, and you will follow, but you must remember that there are dangers everywhere in the Beiling, and you must not touch some strange things...!"

Mei Niang couldn't help but say, "Do you really know Beiling?"

"Just remember my words." Chu Huan said seriously: "No matter what happens, don't panic. Just stay calm and listen to my instructions." Looking at the queen, she saw that the queen had silently tied her trousers tightly. Look, she seemed to be going up the mountain by herself.

Chu Huan thought that if this is true, then Amitabha would be over, and he was afraid that the queen would not last long.

"Duke Chu, if nothing unexpected happens, I'm afraid I can't cross Beiling in three or five days." Qi Hong said: "We are not preparing food now. Do we prepare enough necessary food first and then go up the mountain?"

"No need, it's just that there is a medicine on your body, just in case." Chu Huan moved his body and said, "It's not difficult to find food and drink on the mountain..." He took a deep breath, and without hesitation, he took the lead in walking along a path at the foot of the mountain. This path was obviously a path that hunters took before when they went into the mountain to hunt. Mei Niang didn't hesitate. After following behind, Qi Hong bowed to the queen and said, "Empress, please invite me first!"

The queen nodded slightly and followed. Qi Hong pulled out the dagger she carried with her and was behind the hall.

When I first entered the mountain, it was actually quite smooth. A path was winding like a snake and twisted into the mountain. Chu Huan led the way, but the few people behind him were also closely followed.

The sunset in the sky quickly set, and the entire Beiling began to become dim. At this time, Chu Huan and his men had already climbed to the top of the mountain. Standing on the top of the mountain to look west, they only saw the mountains rising and falling. The hill where they were, they thought it was extremely high at first, but at this moment they discovered that in the middle of the Beiling, there were countless mountains that seemed to be towering into the sky. The hill that took two hours to climb up, was like a small hill in contrast.

Chu Huan and the other two were still physically strong, but it was obviously very difficult for the queen to climb the mountain. Her originally fair face was fluttering, with redness and charming charm. Her breathing became much faster. During the breathing, her breasts were undulating, and even sweat beads oozing from her forehead. Chu Huan was a little admiring. Logically speaking, the queen was in the palace, the mother of a country, and she was pampered and had such a hard time. It was impossible for ordinary ladies to support her. Not to mention climbing this mountain, she was afraid that she could not even support her halfway up the mountain.

Not only did the queen hold on, she looked a little tired, but she obviously still had enough energy. Even Mei Niang was a little surprised. She didn't expect that the queen would have such physical strength.

Looking at the continuous mountains and ridges to the west, Mei Niang's eyes showed sadness, and Qi Hong also frowned.

"It's dark, so I'll rest here for a night." Chu Huan said: "We've been rushing all the time these days, and everyone is tired. The road behind is even more difficult. I have nourished my energy and physical strength tonight and set off tomorrow morning." Xiang Meiniang said: "Mei Niang, you and Qi Hong are here to take care of the queen. I'll go find some food. Before I come back, wait here, don't walk around easily."

Mei Niang said, "I'll accompany you to find food." She twisted her waist and walked to Chu Huan's side, and turned around and said, "Qi Hong, you are here to take care of the queen, Brother Huan and I will go find food!"

Qi Hong said: "Madam, why don't you rest here, I'll go find food."

"You are not familiar with this place." Chu Huan shook his head and said, "Just stay here." Without saying much, he held the dagger in his hand, drilled into the woods, and Mei Niang followed behind.

It was dark and the mountains were dark. Fortunately, the moon was above the sky. Chu Huan and others had not yet entered the depths of the forest. The faint moonlight penetrated into the forest through the gaps between the treetops. Chu Huan had excellent eyesight, and with the faint moonlight, the surrounding environment could be clearly seen.

Mei Niang followed Chu Huan and walked through the forest. After walking for a while, Chu Huan stopped and couldn't help asking, "Brother Huan, do you know where to find food?"

"I don't know!" Chu Huan shook his head and said, "It's a chance. If you encounter one or two wild beasts, you can kill them with a random knife. One wild beast is enough for us for two days. But you haven't entered the deep forest yet. Those wild beasts and birds are not moving in these places. When you reach the deep forest, there are so many wild beasts that you don't know where to hide."

Mei Niang said disheartenedly: "If there are no wild animals, what can I find to eat?"

"See if you can find the fruit." Chu Huan laughed and said, "If you are lucky, you can find rare fruits that are not available in other places..." Suddenly, Mei Niang hurriedly followed, and with the faint moonlight, she saw a large area of ​​vines in front of her. She vaguely saw the vines hanging fruits hanging from them. She really said anything.

Mei Niang was happy, snatched Chu Huan, took the lead and bent down. Seeing the eyeballs of these fruits, the color was purple, she reached out to pick them. Before she could touch the fruit, she saw a "whisper" sound from the lush vines, and a shadow rushed out. Mei Niang was shocked, screamed "Oh", and took two steps back, hitting Chu Huan who was coming up from behind. Chu Huan hugged her and said, "What's wrong?" But she saw a shadow flying away from the vines, like a night cat, and there was no trace in the blink of an eye.

Chu Huan breathed a sigh of relief, hugged Mei Niang, and smiled, "You little greedy cat, why are you anxious? You don't even see clearly. What if you scratch your face?"

Mei Niang leaned in Chu Huan's arms, turned her head slightly, glanced at Chu Huan, and said, "If I really scratch my face, what about you? I have become a big ugly guy, don't you want others?"

Seeing her face full of grief, Chu Huan knew that the fairy was pretending again and said deliberately: "Big ugly monster? What do you mean, are you beautiful now? Well, I don't necessarily...Oh, you... let go, where are you grabbing..."

Mei Niang leaned close to Chu Huan's ear, exhaled like orchid, and said in a charming voice: "Good brother, don't think about not wanting others. When they get angry, they will destroy it first..."
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