Chapter 113 Chapter Seven

Luo Fang excitedly said: "This time we won so narrowly that even I almost died. Fortunately, there was a mysterious scar-faced hero who drew his sword to help, and killed the enemy with heavy casualties. Ma Zhong took the head as if he was picking something out of a bag, turning the tide of the battle." Still having lingering fears, he said: "You never imagined how dangerous the situation is. At first we thought it was just a troop of 2,000 to 3,000 people harassing us, but suddenly there were bandits all over the mountains and plains, killing us completely. Fortunately, the host and the army The two deacons were divided into two groups, restraining the enemy's main force, and got the help of the mysterious hero, while the chief steward led his troops out of the customs to fight against the enemy. We sent troops to help, and we defeated the enemy in one fell swoop, and chased them for a hundred miles, killing them until they lost their pants. Hey! Where has Xiao Ning gone?"

Xu Ziling smiled and said, "Deputy Deacon, please sit down!" As if he didn't know that the deputy deacon was referring to him, Luo Fang was stunned for a moment, then sat in the chair that Xu Ziling had pulled out for him as if awakening from a dream, looked around and said, "This house is very nice, where is Xiao Ning?" Xu Ziling sat down across the table, knowing that because Kou Zhong knew how to coax him, Luo Fang preferred to deal with Kou Zhong instead of himself.He replied: "He was summoned by Princess Ning, he should be back soon!" Luo Fang showed a slight disappointment, and Xuan was replaced by excitement, and he lowered his voice as if whispering a secret: "This trip is all thanks to the recommendation of the second deacon, because there are many people with more qualifications than me in the other three departments, and the three The seat of the deacon was taken by Mr. Xu again, and the principal and deputy deacons were all made by our second deacon. , and even with the help of the big housekeeper, she was willing to agree."

Xu Lao is Xu Yang, who was originally the deputy deacon of the second department, likes to smoke pipes like Shang Zhen, and has a good relationship with them. Liu Zongdao's blurred face appeared in Xu Ziling's mind, and he felt a little uncomfortable. Does this person have any special intentions in cultivating his power so actively? In the final analysis, he and Kou Zhong are also members of his faction. Indifferently asked: "Did the third deacon have any misfortune?" Luo Fang snorted coldly and said, "How can he be seen in those two times, but he usually puts on a majestic presence, and when he really steps on the battlefield, is it still possible for him to show his strength? He will be slaughtered if he meets each other!"

Xu Ziling knew that Tao Shusheng was executed in secret, but he declared that he died on the battlefield. If it wasn't for his family's ugliness not being publicized, it was a means to eliminate the rest of the party. The fourth deacon, Wu Zhaoru, has always vented his anger with Tao Shusheng, so maybe he will be implicated in this matter. Xu Ziling really wanted to ask about Yuan'er's fate, but in the end he held back and asked, "Has the owner returned?" Luo Fang murmured: "We should be back in the next few days. The situation outside is very chaotic. After Ren Shaoming was assassinated, not only the situation in the south has changed dramatically, but the situation in Jiangbei is also very bad."

After saying a few more words, Luo Fang bid farewell and left because of his new important position and was waiting to do everything. When Xu Ziling was thinking about what would happen after Ren Shaoming's death, Kou Zhong came back with a blank expression, sat down like a bird, and stared straight ahead, like two hollows. Xu Ziling is waiting to be questioned.Kou Zhong sighed dejectedly: "The matter between me and her is finally over." Xu Ziling stretched out his hand to grab his shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "It's impossible for everything in life to be perfect and happy. If we don't have to wait for the beauties in the past few days, why don't we go to Mr. Lu for advice more often? It's more positive."

Kou Zhong nodded and said: "You must heal your injury quickly, without leaving any traces, or you will show your fox's tail like a scar-faced hero!" The days passed like that. Lan Gu didn't dare to disturb them as if she was afraid of them, but the two were happy and free, slipping away to talk to Lu Miaozi day and night, and study the notes he had written all his life. Due to their different natures, Xu Ziling is particularly interested in gardening and astrology, while Kou Zhong concentrates on history, art of war, and mechanics, and each has his own place. On the surface, Lu Miaozi definitely does not look like a person in danger, his face is still red and shining, but both of them know in their hearts that he has reached the moment of reflection.

One evening, when the two of them wanted to go to Lu Miaozi's place, Xiaojuan, whom they hadn't seen for several days, came and said that the mall was mainly looking for them. The two had ghosts in their hearts, so they had to bite the bullet and go to see her. Shang Xiuxun was sitting alone in the study, busy reviewing the files on the desk, when the two of them saluted and greeted her at her desk, she only hummed, and even looked up in disdain. The two stood in a daze for a while before she said lightly, "Take off your clothes!" The two lost their voices: "What?"

Shang Xiuxun finally raised his head and stared at them with a pen, and said angrily: "Taking off your clothes means taking off your clothes. Is there anything else? My words are orders, otherwise the family law will serve you." Kou Zhong smiled wryly: "Our innocent bodies have not been seen by other women except our mother. It would be bad for others to see our naked bodies in front of the host!" Shang Xiuxun gave him a hard look, and blamed him: "I didn't tell you to take off your pants, and if you didn't do so, you're asking for a beating." Xu Ziling was about to speak out against him, but Kou Zhong was afraid that he would reveal his identity, so he shouted, "Take it off, just take it off!"

Xu Ziling saw Kou Zhong's naked and thick upper body exposed after three paws and two strokes. He also knew that Shang Xiuxun was deliberately checking whether there were any injuries on his body. Shang Xiuxun stood up, walked around the two of them, returned to the desk with a look of disappointment, and waved: "Get lost!" The two of them took their clothes and were about to get out, they stopped Shang Xiuxun and said: "You are allowed to go out only after you have put on your clothes, how proper is this?" The two put on their clothes in embarrassment under her burning gaze. Seeing that she was still looking thoughtful, Kou Zhong tentatively asked: "Master! Can we get out?"

Shang Xiuxun looked around the two of them several times, and said coldly, "Do you exercise every day?" Kou Zhong knew that she was suspicious because of seeing their solid and perfect muscles, so he said casually: "Of course, we wake up early every morning and play fists and kicks for at least an hour, so that we will become more energetic." "boom!" Shang Xiuxun slapped the table with his palm, stared at him and said, "Nonsense! You are the last ones to get up in the ranch, and you need to be beaten to get up. How dare you lie to me." Xu Ziling smiled apologetically: "It is indeed our habit to get up early, but recently, following the instructions of the host, I went to learn something from Mr. Lu every night, so the day and night were reversed, so I went to bed late!"

Kou Zhong didn't expect her to pay so much attention to the daily life of the two of them, so he had to admit embarrassingly: "Master, there are a lot of them, I just said it casually, and forgot the recent changes in life." Shang Xiuxun's eyes became bright and sharp, and he said leisurely: "But Deacon Liu said that you have never seen you practice kung fu during the few days you came here?" Xu Ziling was afraid that Kou Zhong would brag again, "It's all because we saw the second deacon and they all have high martial arts skills, so how dare they use an axe, the owner of the field will clearly observe." Shang Xiuxun stared at him dubiously for a while, then sighed and said, "If one day I find out that you guys are lying to me, I will kill you with my own hands." Kou Zhong secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that she no longer doubted that Xu Ziling was a scarred man, he said respectfully, "Can we get out?" Shang Xiuxun raised her pretty face and said angrily, "No way!" The two were stunned. Shang Xiuxun pondered for a while, then waved: "Go! But every day you have to come and report to me about the situation of the old man." Kou Zhongdao: "When should I come to see the host?" Shang Xiuxun said impatiently: "I will find someone to call you. Get out immediately!" The two slipped out as if they had received the emperor's amnesty. When they saw Lu Miaozi in Xiaolou, they were all taken aback. Lu Miaozi still sat upright, but there was no trace of color on her face, she closed her eyes and said nothing. The two rushed to support him, Lu Miaozi let out a long breath, opened his eyes and said, "Help me down!" Kou Zhong quickly jumped up, reached into the bookcase and pulled down the iron rod that opened the tunnel, with the sound of "rolling", the entrance to the basement appeared in front of him. Lu Miaozi said: "I have packed up the things and notes left for you, and I can take them away when I leave." The two helped him into the tunnel and came to the basement. They suddenly found that there was a stone bed in the middle of the basement. There were all kinds of pillows and bedding. They followed Lu Miaozi's instructions and moved him to the stone bed to lie down. Lu Miaozi rested his head on the wooden pillow and folded his hands on his chest. When the two men covered him with a shocking red embroidered quilt, the dying old man sighed: "Life is only a short time, when you think life will never arrive. At the end, in the blink of an eye, it's time to breathe your last breaths." Kou Zhongsheng felt like crying, but he couldn't shed a single tear, and said firmly: "Don't worry, sir! We will kill that temptress of Yin Gui Sect, so that I can show my relief for you." Lu Miaozi shook her head and smiled wryly: "Do what you can! If you meet Zhu Yuyan now, it will be no different from dying. Besides, I have lost all hatred for her now. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be able to accompany Qingya Er Fifteen years. I don't even know that she is the only one in my mind at the end. That's all! That's all!" The two of you looked at me and didn't know what to say. Lu Miaozi panted lightly: "You guys go! Remember what to do." Xu Ziling said in amazement: "Mister is not dead yet!" Lu Miaozi suddenly cheered up, and said slightly angrily, "Do you want to see me look like a wimp after I die?" When the two were at a loss as to what to do, Lu Miaozi softened and said slowly, "Kowtow to me three times each and leave! I can't hold on any longer. Ha! Death is not so terrible, I don't know what will happen later What's up?" After they hid the things that Lu Miaozi gave them, they left the small building that became lonely and desolate. Kou Zhong pressed Xu Ziling's shoulder with his right hand, and sighed bitterly: "The old guy may be the best person for our mother and sister Susu. But he is like his mother, and he left within a few days of getting along." Thinking of Susu, Xu Ziling sighed. Kou Zhongdao: "Shall we leave tonight, or tomorrow morning?" Xu Ziling shook his head and said, "No! Let's go now, there is no point in staying!" Li Xiuning's image appeared in Kou Zhong's heart, her words telling him to forget her still echoed in his ears, he nodded and said: "Okay, we will try to slip away after Jing Zhongyue is taken." When the room door was in sight, Lan Gu came towards her and said, "You two pack up your clothes immediately, and go out with the host. It's your honor! The host appointed you two to serve her meals along the way!" The two were dumbfounded. At dusk, a group of twenty-eight people galloped out of the East Gorge and marched across the vast plain. In addition to Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, the two leading generals, Sister Fu and Xiao Juan were also accompanying to attend to Shang Xiuxun's daily life.The others were all from Pegasus Ranch, including Liang Zhi, Liu Zongdao, and Xu Yang at the deacon level, Luo Fang at the deputy deacon level, and Wu Yan, Liang Zhi's deputy, a stocky man in his forties. There are also two old men named Shang Peng and Shang He, including Shang Xiuxun, who respectfully call them Peng Gong and He Gong. The two elders seldom spoke, but their eyes were as bright as lightning, and they were obviously veteran masters of the merchant family in Pegasus Ranch. After walking for a long time, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling still didn't know where Shang Xiuxun was going after such a battle. Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were in charge of driving the only carriage, which was equipped with tents, food, cooking utensils and other things. Kou Zhong drove the four healthy horses that pulled the cart, and whispered in Xu Ziling's ear: "After finishing the dinner, we will slip away, and we will leave only after they are full and drunk, which is the most humane thing to do!" Xu Ziling smiled and said, "Aren't you good at geography? This direction seems to be going to Jingling, does Zhong Shao agree?" Kou Zhong was stunned for a moment, then smiled wryly and said: "You have followed me a lot this trip, and you have learned a little knowledge in geography, but the life of being in charge of food for twenty-eight people is not easy. Going to the mausoleum." Xu Ziling nodded and said, "Then let's go tonight!" When night fell, Shang Xiuxun ordered to camp by a small stream to rest, while Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were busy making a fire and cooking, but fortunately Xiaojuan gave them a helping hand, so they were relieved. When everyone ate their special rice dumpling, they were full of praise, which made them very proud. Luo Fang, Sister Fu and Xiaojuan formed a group with him, talking together around the campfire, which had a wilderness flavor. Kou Zhong took the opportunity to ask, "Where are we going?" Luo Fang was stunned and said, "Didn't anyone tell you? This trip is going to Jingling!" Xu Ziling wondered, "What happened to Jingling?" Luo Fangxian didn't know the details, and said, "It seems to be something important." Sister Fu said in a low voice, "It was the owner of Jingling Fang who sent someone to ask for help from the owner of the venue. We are just the vanguard, and the others will come when they are ready." Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling glanced at each other, both saw the fear in the other's heart, because they guessed the same terrible possibility. They were still interested in chatting, after a few words of nonsense, they made excuses to rest, and the two hid in the small tent. Kou Zhong Fu lay next to Xu Ziling who was lying on his back, and said in a low voice: "This trip is terrible, we should have thought of Qu Ao and Dad from the line of hou hou." After a pause, he continued to sigh: "Do you still remember that in Shen Luoyan's manor in Xingyang, Song Yuzhi informed Shen Luoyan that Qu Ao and his father were colluding with each other and wanted to assassinate Li Mi? Now it is clear that the father used a beautiful woman Guess, Houhou must have returned to Jingling to make up stories for Fang Zetao, a loving village owner. As long as she stretches out her finger, Fang Zetao will cry." Xu Ziling stared straight at the roof of the tent, and said bitterly: "Even if there is no Houhou, Fang Zetao is not my father's hands and feet. The worst thing is the Pegasus Ranch, which has always been in solidarity with Duba Villa. Aid Jingling, otherwise it would not be twenty-eight people, but an army composed of tens of thousands of soldiers." Kou Zhong glanced at Shang Xiuxun and others who were chatting outside around the bonfire through the account, and said in a low voice: "The plan for now is to rush to Jingling at full speed, and kill her first before Wanhou makes a move." Xu Ziling said unhappily: "We will be exhausted by then, so we still have the energy to clean up. What's more, even if we are in the best condition, we still can't win easily. The worst thing is that I don't know how many bad things she said about us. Fang Zetao was blindfolded by this vixen again, and when the time comes, he will play tricks and make sure that laughing hurts the belly of the witch." Kou Zhong said distressedly: "This is not true, that is not true, what should I do?" Xu Ziling calmly analyzed: "There is no rush for this matter. If I were the father, and since I was sure of winning, I might as well attract all the people from the Pegasus Ranch and ambush me on the way, then I would kill the whole thing at once." The two major powers in the area are in charge, so if you want to go north or south, you can do whatever you want." As if meeting him for the first time, Kou Zhong said sincerely, "You are much better than me, alas! I don't know why my mind is blank at the moment, and I am more restless, as if I can't think of anything. Then what should I do now?" Xu Ziling sat up and said calmly: "I'm not stronger than you, but I have nothing to worry about, just like water in a well, which can reflect everything. Since you saw Li Xiuning yesterday, you kid looks like you've lost your mind. If you If you still can't see it, you might as well go back to your hometown to farm or open a restaurant!" Kou Zhong was stunned for a while, then nodded and said: "Good lesson, I really don't make progress, okay! From this moment on, I want to change my past and never miss her again." After pondering for a while, he continued: "So Shang Xiuxun led people to Jingling this time, it may have fallen into the scheme of the old father or the eldest uncle, and it would be very dangerous." Xu Ziling said happily, "You've finally woken up!" Kou Zhong smiled wryly and said, "I just woke up a little bit. With my father's character of making plans before moving, now he only needs to pretend to be ready to move, and he can restrain the Domineering Villa until he can't move. Gujun, oh, Xiaojuan is here!" The two quickly pretended to be asleep. Xiaojuan's voice whispered outside: "Are you asleep? The owner is looking for you."