The tiger approached Zhu Houzhao step by step, and did not give up the attack because of continuous appearances. He turned around and ran away. After all, it had the pride of the King of Beasts.

Zhu Houzhao held her breath and kept her mind calm, and did not move at all, watching the tiger approaching like a wandering stroll in the garden.

Qian Ning was panicked and confused at this time. He did not issue orders in time, so the guards did not dare to shoot arrows casually. Although they were not far from the tiger, they did not dare to take action rashly... If the bow and arrow were not shot, the tiger would probably rush towards Zhu Houzhao after being angry. And the most terrifying thing was that there was no sight when shooting arrows and shot the emperor. In this way, no matter whether Zhu Houzhao was damaged or not, their heads would be in danger.

In this case, no one took the initiative to take responsibility. The Jinyiwei and the eunuch who arrived one after another were more willing to wait for Qian Ning to give the order, and Qian Ning was completely stupid there, maintaining the state of a clay Buddha in several breaths.

At this moment, a "whoosh" sound suddenly came from a distance.

I saw a bow and arrow shooting towards the tiger, but unfortunately I failed. I first crossed the tiger's back, and then flew out on Zhu Houzhao's scalp, almost hit Qian Ning behind me... It looked like a tiger shooting, and it looked better as if it was a regicide.

The arrow was shot from behind the tiger. It was obvious that someone deliberately walked around the front, and this time he took action in a hurry.

"who?"

Seeing that the arrow was inserted under his crotch, only a few inches away from the vital part and the arrow feathers were still waving, Qian Ning finally reacted and shouted loudly. He wanted to know who was so brave. The tiger did not hurt anyone. This sudden arrow almost killed Zhu Houzhao and his life.

Just as Qian Ning turned his head and looked for the culprit everywhere, he saw a black figure rushing out from the deep forest and rushed towards where Zhu Houzhao was fearlessly. It felt like a guard, but it was even more like an assassin.

"No, there are assassins!"

A guard behind Qian Ning shouted, and in an instant, all the Jinyiwei showed his bows and arrows, but unfortunately no one dared to shoot arrows... Just like the situation before, if they failed to shoot assassin and hit the emperor, they would lose their heads.

Just when Qian Ning was lost, the tiger rushed towards Zhu Houzhao. It was obvious that the king of the beast had lost his patience and wanted to fight quickly.

Zhu Houzhao's body was shocked. He didn't know where he got his strength and rolled forward a few times. The tiger jumped too high and actually crossed it with Zhu Houzhao. After landing, he immediately turned around and turned to face Zhu Houzhao again.

Zhu Houzhao was so scared that she was no longer looking at her face and didn't know what to do.

At this critical moment, the black figure finally arrived, blocking Zhu Houzhao's body, raised the long sword in his hand, and slashed at the tiger that rushed towards him again.

"Aowu"

The tiger let out a long roar, and its body soared into the air. The sharp claws that stretched forward happened to touch the long sword. When it hurt, it twisted its butt and turned in the air. It quickly landed on the ground beside it. It stared at the black shadow that suddenly appeared, opened its big mouth with sharp fangs, and roared again.

At this time, all the guards saw clearly that the person who came was wearing a black flying fish suit. The long sword was the standard embroidered spring sword of the Jinyiwei, and it should be a colleague who came to protect the enemy. At this moment, everyone was surprised and thought to himself: "Is this man a reckless man? He dared to fight with the King of Beasts with an embroidered spring sword. Wouldn't he have a life?"

The person who came was indeed desperate, or this person was gambling and betting on his own life. In the eyes of others, a tiger attacking the emperor is a merit without any mistakes, and he doesn't want to force himself to stand out. However, this person is eager to show himself and strives to win the attention of the emperor. It is Jiang Bin, who is eager to make contributions.

As the commander of Weizhou Guard, Jiang Bin led his troops to guard Zhangjiakou Fort, and took people out to hunt on the grassland many times, visited this dense forest many times, and was familiar with several small paths in the forest. Therefore, when he learned that Zhu Houzhao was chasing the sika deer deep into the forest, he immediately picked up the nearest path to chase, and finally arrived when Zhu Houzhao was in danger.

Seeing the tiger pressing towards Zhu Houzhao step by step, Jiang Bin shot an arrow in desperation. He found that he had not made any contributions. He immediately threw down his longbow, pulled out his sword from his waist and rushed out, blocking Zhu Houzhao at the critical moment, stopping the tiger's attack.

The tiger stared at Jiang Bin, shook his head and roared repeatedly, as if he wanted to scare his opponent away, but saw Jiang Bin holding a long sword with a flashing cold light in his hand, and his eyes were also showing fierce light, but instead approaching him step by step.

Seeing this, the tiger suddenly lost the fighting spirit, closed his bloody mouth, turned around a few times, carefully looking at the crowds around him that were gathering more and more, and developed a desire to retreat.

"Protect the car!"

At this moment, the guards finally knew what they should do. They no longer needed to think about whether they would accidentally hurt Zhu Houzhao. They just had to rush over and stand in front of the emperor, because even if they angered the tiger, the first one who rushed over was the fool who suddenly rushed out to protect the emperor.

After the first group of guards surrounded Zhu Houzhao's three layers inside and three layers outside, the guards who rushed over began to shoot arrows. The tiger finally found that he had no way to escape and could only rush to avoid it. However, the archers of the Jinyiwei were not covered by the archers. The arrow rain was as dense as water splash. How could the tiger hide away? It was immediately shot into a sieve.

"ah!"

Qian Ning roared and rushed forward with a quick blow. He hit the tiger's neck with a knife, and blood suddenly surged out, spitting his face full of tiger blood, as if he had killed the tiger.

At this time, Jiang Bin also sat on the ground like Zhu Houzhao and could no longer get up. After all, he rode a horse and ran for a long distance, and he did try his best before, so he was exhausted.

Jiang Bin was looking forward to the results he had fought for with his life, but he didn't expect Qian Ning, who had just gotten up from the ground, pointed at him and shouted, "Where are you here, take down the assassin!"

Then the guards rushed up and pressed Jiang Bin to the ground.

Zhu Houzhao stood up with the tree trunk, without letting the guards support him.

Qian Ning did not immediately order Jiang Bin to be executed. Although he wanted to do this in his heart, because Jiang Bin's courage set off his incompetence, the emperor at the moment, if he acted rashly, it would be counterproductive. Qian Ning took a few steps forward and asked with concern: "Your Majesty, are you okay?"

Zhu Houzhao twisted her body and barely avoided Qian Ning's hands that were handed to support her, with a hint of contempt in her eyes... This contempt was just like the disdain and disappointment of Qian Ning when Zhu Houzhao escaped from the ruins when she escaped from the ruins.

"Your Majesty, the assassin is here, will he beheaded?" The guard dragged Jiang Bin over, who was unknown. Qian Ning avoided Zhu Houzhao's gaze and leaned over to ask respectfully. It seemed that as long as Zhu Houzhao gave the order, Jiang Bin would be separated.

Zhu Houzhao took a breath, and a sense of luck of escaping from death arises. Hearing Qian Ning's words, he immediately cursed: "Which eye did you see him as an assassin? It was obviously the warrior in the imperial clothes who rushed out to protect him! Let him go!"

Qian Ning explained: "Your Majesty, although this man is wearing the costumes of the Jinyiwei, I have never seen him before. Before that, he actually dared to shoot His Majesty with a bow and arrow. Such behavior must be an assassin."

Seeing that his life was about to be lost, Jiang Bin quickly explained to himself: "Your Majesty, the villain is Jiang Bin, the commander of Weizhou Guard. This time, he was ordered by Concubine Li, and transferred to the Jinyiwei to protect His Majesty's safety. The arrow just now was also eager to save him... Lord Qian, don't treat the villain as an assassin."

At this time, Jiang Bin did not dare to be angry with Qian Ning, the favorite minister in front of the emperor. Even if he was wronged, he could only try his best to defend himself. His words were filled with injustice and grievances, and he was almost about to cry.

Zhu Houzhao suddenly realized: "It turned out that Concubine Li asked you to protect her. Concubine Li really has the intention."

Almost in an instant, Zhu Houzhao added a little more appreciation for Concubine Li. After all, it was so dangerous just now. At the critical moment, only the person sent by Concubine Li took the initiative to rush in front of him to protect him, and the other guards would actually watch coldly. Even Qian Ning, the commander of the Jinyiwei who had always trusted, did not show his determination and courage to be loyal to the emperor and protect the lord, which really made him feel ashamed.

Then Zhu Houzhao changed his mind: "I was just about to shoot the tiger. There is a saying in the book. When I see the tiger, I should stop moving and distract him. This is how you can start. But what's your name? Jiang Bin, right? Your arrival disturbs me from shooting the tiger, and your bow and arrow almost shot on me, and there are still mistakes... But, thinking of you as you protect your master, I will forgive you."

Jiang Bin felt so aggrieved. I rushed out and fought with the tiger. Even when this tiger rushed towards Your Majesty, you were desperate and trying not to resist. Finally, he slashed the tiger with a long sword and ordered it to retreat. He was just forgiven?

Zhu Houzhao took pictures of the soil on her body and continued to defend herself: "It's also because the car was not good at it. After seeing the tiger, she actually threw me off. Humph, I'm so unfaithful, sooner or later I'll kill it and stew it and drink it!"

Although Zhu Houzhao said stubbornly that he was fine, he was still very annoyed. After all, the emperor, he actually walked in front of the gate of hell under heavy protection, so he naturally had to take his anger on others. The Royal Horse, who had been with him for a long time, was in great danger and fell down at a critical moment. Although he had been guarding him and did not escape, he still could not escape death.

Zhu Houzhao's attitude was actually aimed at Qian Ning: if the horse does not know how to protect the master, it will be slaughtered. If you guards do not stand up and stand in front of me at critical moments, it will be difficult for me to gain my trust even if they don't die. This is the rule that must be followed in front of me.

As for Jiang Bin, Zhu Houzhao said that he would not reward him, but he would inevitably use it again. Those who can give up their life and protect their lives at the critical moment of life and death are simply unwilling tolerate.

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Zhu Houzhao was still in shock, so she quickly changed her mount and came out of the dense forest.

After walking around, for some reason, the exit was in the southwest of the sparse woods before. Qian Ning and other guards protected Zhu Houzhao and carried the spoils, which was the dead tiger.

At this time, the large army was still in the south of the Zhangbei grassland. When Zhu Houzhao saw the forest, there were less than a thousand guards following him. The place was less than ten miles away from the Chenxi troops, and there was a place to join forces soon.

Xiao Tiaozi rode in the carriage and did not dare to stop for a moment. After seeing the hunting team, he immediately got off the carriage and quickly stepped forward to tie the reins of the Imperial Horse. When he found that Zhu Houzhao changed the horse, he felt something was wrong, but he did not dare to ask, but just reported respectfully.

"Your Majesty, there is news. At noon, Lord Shen led his troops to cross the river from the upper reaches of Anguli River. I thought it would take him a short time to meet with His Majesty... Will he set up camp on the spot and wait for Lord Shen's troops to arrive?"

Zhu Houzhao raised his hand and said with a smile: "It just so happens that I have gained some harvest in hunting. Wherever the person comes, bring the prey over. I am going to show Mr. Chen to let him know my bravery!"

When Xiao Tiaozi heard that Zhu Houzhao had hit the prey, he didn't take it seriously at first, but said that it was the animals prepared in the place for Zhu Hou to shoot and kill. But when he found out that the prey was a white-headed tiger with eyes and a big adult tiger, he was shocked and thought to himself: "There shouldn't be a beast like a tiger for His Majesty to hunt, right? If this beast offends His Majesty, what crime should he be?"

Just when Xiao Guozi didn't understand the whole story and had many thoughts in his mind, he suddenly found that Jiang Bin, who was in the Jinyiwei horse team behind Zhu Houzhao, was at this time, and others kept a distance from Jiang Bin intentionally or unintentionally, and were alone, which was extremely eye-catching.

Others don’t know, but Xiao Guozi knows Jiang Bin’s background. After all, he introduced the person to Concubine Li. He couldn’t help but wonder why this guy with some means and abilities was here, wearing the costumes of Jinyiwei.

"Your Majesty, are you okay?"

Xiao Tiaozi withdrew his gaze, looked up at Emperor Zhengde, and asked with concern.

Zhu Houzhao laughed: "I just fought with a tiger and was about to shoot arrows with a bow. Unfortunately, my mount was disobedient and actually made me fall. Now my butt hurts a little. When I go back and apply some medicinal wine, it will be fine... Fortunately, with the help of Guard Jiang, I successfully shot the tiger. After seeing Mr. Chen today, I am going to enjoy tiger meat with him, which is a great tonic."

Only then did Xiao Guozi realize that the situation at that time was far more dangerous than he thought. Zhu Houzhao did not have anything, but faced the threat of death directly. Although he did not know the inside story, according to his ideas, as long as the safety of the emperor was involved, it would be enough to affect the stability of the country and the country.

But Zhu Houzhao just underestimated the process of hunting tigers, and Xiao Tiaozi didn't dare to ask about it, so she could only slowly explore the truth afterwards.

At this time, Xiao Guozi had to quickly focus on another major event, that is, to prepare to welcome Chen Xi’s triumphant success. This was also the task assigned to him by Zhu Houzhao before, and it must be completed successfully.

Fortunately, Wang Shouren arrived in time. With his help, the Jinyiwei and the cavalry that arrived one after another began to camp and prepare to welcome the activities of the squad. Although everything seemed so hasty, Chen Xi would give the emperor a certain amount of time, and the large team would not be able to drive over in a hurry.

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In the middle army slowly moving forward behind, Li Fei just knew about Jiang Bin's situation.

Xiao Guozi knew nothing about Zhu Houzhao's dangerous situation in the forest, but Concubine Li could investigate the matter as soon as possible. Because Zhu Houzhao's guards were placed in the eyeliner, Liao Han told Concubine Li about Jiang Bin's protection.

"What? Jiang Bin protects the master? Why don't he stop him?" Li Fei was furious when she heard this. A string in her heart was touched. The majesty in her anger made Liao Han unable to bear it.

Liao Han said: "Empress, the villain did send someone to stop him. Unexpectedly, the mount of Guard Jiang's guard, Qianliju, was the only one who arrived at the group of guards who came with him to protect the guards. Others did not even see the shadow of His Majesty."

Concubine Li was a little surprised and murmured, "Why is this happening?"

Liao Han explained: "Empress, I can only say that Jiang Bin had a lucky chance to encounter his madman and happened to encounter his madman in danger. He heard that he rushed out to protect his car like a madman, and before that, he almost hit his madman. If it weren't for his madman's forgiveness, he would probably have been beheaded now... So far, His Majesty has not given him any reward!"

Concubine Li scolded: "What do you know? If it were you, someone would save you desperately when you were on the verge of death, would you care about what wrong he did?"

Liao Han was stunned, and after thinking about Concubine Li's words, he was speechless.

Concubine Li was stunned for a moment and suddenly said, "Send someone to call Jiang Bin back quickly, and take him to my side while His Majesty didn't notice this person."

After finally driving away his competitors, Liao Han was a little unwilling to accept it: "Empress, since that guy Jiang Bin is deliberately cursing His Majesty, why do you still want him to stay by your side? In order to please His Majesty, such a villain does not care about the Empress's feelings at all, and is rude! Empress should not believe or value such a person at all."

Concubine Li angrily said, "Don't you believe in him, do you believe in you? I want to use him to find food, drink and fun for His Majesty. If he gets to His Majesty, wouldn't this be less helper in the future? Can he flatter His Majesty directly?"

"Well?"

Liao Han was a little bit brainy, but after thinking about it, it was really the case.

If Jiang Bin skips Concubine Li to do business in the future, it may become the next Qian Ning. This is a very dangerous signal, because Jiang Bin has some holidays with him.

Liao Han hurriedly said, "This kid dares to betray the Empress. Seeing that the villain doesn't catch him and hand him over to the Empress to deal with it... Such a shameless villain who is treacherous should be cut into pieces!"

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Jiang Bin made great contributions and thought he could reach the top in one step, but after the rescue, no one paid attention to him. Everyone was busy with their own affairs and didn't even have a greeting person.

"What's going on? I'm a person who sacrificed my life to save my life and made great contributions."

Jiang Bin judged that he could always follow Zhu Houzhao, but before the camp was completely set up, Zhu Houzhao entered the tent that had just been erected to rest. He wanted to get close, but was blocked by Qian Ning's people, and Qian Ning even directly assigned him to guard the periphery.
To be continued...