Jiuxi

Chapter 224 222 [Qingyun comes out of Xiu]

Who remembers each other in the dead of autumn, the leaves of the trees are rustling. The country roads are long. Liuqu Pingshan and Mengyao.

Cherish the beauty of the scenery when you are in good times, not for the sake of climbing high. I just feel out of my mind. The southern geese are even more lonely when they return.

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There are several routes from Northern Yanheluo to Southern Qi Huaizhou, such as turning to Dongyang Road, going south from Qingtian City or Yongquan Pass, or directly entering Huaizhou via Panlong Pass. However, with the outbreak of the war and the conflict between the two countries, Due to the tense situation, it is impossible to pass through these directions smoothly, at least not in a dignified way, because there are ranger scouts on both sides of the road watching closely.

The route arranged by the Wang family was to go south from Heluo City, enter Moyang Road, and then continue southward quietly from the west of Shiquan City until reaching Xunyang City, which is now under the rule of Southern Qi.

After arriving at Xunyang, with the support of Wang Shao, a branch of the Wang family, the rest of the journey was smooth.

Although this road goes in a big circle and is relatively the farthest, it is well hidden and safe enough to avoid attracting the attention of interested people.

After resting for a while in Xunyang City, the Wang family's motorcade entered the Wangmei Ancient Road in the southeast of Xunyang City and meandered toward Huaizhou in the east.

After more than a year of efforts by the officials in Jinghuai and Huaihe, the three ancient roads in the Shuangfeng Mountains have been repaired and widened to varying degrees.

Especially the southernmost Qiling Ancient Road, shields were built on both sides of the mountain wall, and the road was flattened and widened on the original basis, just like an official road across the mountain, making communication between Huaizhou and Jingzhou more convenient.

At critical moments, the defenders in the two places can carry out large-scale roundabout maneuvers through these three ancient roads, and the speed is not slow.

The scenery in the mountains is majestic and wonderful. As you look around, you can see rugged rocks and lush vegetation. Even in late autumn, you can still see large tracts of green.

The mountain breeze passes through the forest sea, like a crisp concerto, stretching endlessly.

On the carriage in the middle, the maid Jinshu opened the curtain and curiously looked at the scenery outside with her big eyes.

Wang Chulong was wearing a moon-blue long coat, leaning on a pillow, holding a volume of geography describing the border area between Yan and Qi in his right hand, and Wang An's instructions before leaving came to his mind.

"Chu Long, this trip is not only to show the sincerity of our Wang family to Nan Qi, but also not to have all the trump cards and no room for maneuver. You have to be careful about the balance. Although Lu Chen is young, he has a very deep mind. He can help those who are in the Seven Star Gang. The green forest lord has a handful in his hand, which shows that he is definitely not a straightforward person. Don't let him intimidate you. You need to be able to act freely."

The corners of Wang Chulong's lips curled up slightly. In fact, she didn't think Lu Chen preferred the method of playing with people's hearts.

Jin Shu put down the car curtain and retracted his head. Looking at the faint smile on the young lady's face, he couldn't help but curiously asked: "Miss, you don't seem to be worried at all?"

"worry about what?"

Wang Chulong's delicate eyebrows stretched out and he placed the volume on the small table next to him.

Jin Shu wanted to speak but stopped.

She is just an ordinary little maid and a domestic servant of the Wang family. She has been waiting for Wang Chulong since she can remember and has never left the Wang family's mansion. Compared to those peasant girls in commoner clothes and hairpin skirts, her life can be regarded as rich and well-fed, but in today's troubled times that have not been seen in a century, she is still just a grass falling in the wind.

The little maid was naturally uneasy about the upcoming unfamiliar environment and the Southern Qi soldiers whose good and evil were difficult to distinguish. Perhaps considering this, Wang Chulong didn't want to take anyone with her before setting off. Except for the guards responsible for protecting her, she went south alone. Jin Shu suppressed the fear of the unknown in his heart and insisted on following regardless. After repeated persuasion, Wang Chulong reluctantly nodded.

She hesitated for a moment and said cautiously: "I wonder what kind of person Mr. Lu is."

Wang Chulong smiled and said, "Who do you want him to be?"

Jinshu had obviously thought about this issue more than once, and said with great expectation: "I hope he will be gentle, considerate, respect and considerate of Miss's difficulties, and accept Miss's suggestions."

"Then what if he is headstrong, arrogant and rude, and has no polite words to me?"

"Then...then I'll fight him!"

Wang Chulong couldn't help laughing and said leisurely: "How can you, a little girl with no strength, fight against a general who has killed countless people? Aren't you afraid that he will let the soldiers below tie you up and put you in a dungeon?"

Jin Shu shrank his neck, that terrible scene appeared in his mind, and he couldn't help but said timidly: "He won't be so rude, right?"

"Of course not."

Wang Chulong stretched out his hand to tuck the messy hair around her temples, and said softly: "Judging from his past deeds, Lu Chen is not a frivolous person, but he is also not a man who obeys women. Although he is young, He has a strong mind and is very decisive when it comes to things. How can such a person have a submissive temperament?"

Jin Shu blinked. He didn't expect that the young lady would have such a high opinion of Mr. Lu before she had even met him.

"I know you may not understand this, but it doesn't matter."

Wang Chulong leaned back on the pillow and said slowly: "I'm telling you this just because I hope you understand that now the Wang family is eager to be accepted by the south. When we ask for help from others, we must keep a low profile and must not be outsiders." Put on airs in front of me. When I get along with Mr. Lu in the future, you must not bring back your previous arrogant temper, remember?"

"Don't worry, young lady, I will never talk nonsense."

Jin Shu nodded obediently.

Wang Chulong stopped talking and picked up the book and read it slowly.

A few days later, this convoy consisting of two carriages and more than ten knights arrived at the exit of Wangmei Ancient Road. After being interrogated by the Guangling Army Department here, they continued to the east. After walking more than ten miles, more than twenty knights appeared in front of them, blocking their way.

After a while, a person was led by the Wang family guard to the carriage. A calm tone came into the carriage: "The villain Tan Zheng, now the leader of the Lu family guard, has come to greet Miss Wang on the order of my young master."

A gentle voice came from the carriage: "Here is Leader Lao Tan."

Tan Zheng's eyes were serious and he said politely: "I don't dare. This is the certificate of the Lu family business and the private seal of my young master. It can prove the villain's identity. Please check it with Miss Wang."

The two items were handed into the carriage by the Wang family's guards and delivered out later, along with a fifty-tael banknote.

Then I heard Miss Wang say: "I'd like you to escort me all the way. It's cold now, and we have fifty taels of silver here. Please buy some wine to warm your body. Don't refuse."

Tan Zheng was slightly moved. This Miss Wang didn't act like a boudoir who stayed close to home. Naturally, he would not be short-sighted when he followed Lu Chen. He would not lose his composure just because of this little money, so he said calmly : "Thank you Miss Wang for the reward. My young master is busy with military affairs and has no time to come to greet you in person. I asked this person to apologize to Miss Wang and pray for your understanding."

The woman in the carriage said softly: "This is the right thing to do. I don't dare to work for Master Lu."

Tan Zheng negotiated with the Wang family guards. The carriage was still guarded by the Wang family, and the men he brought were on the outside for protection.

The convoy did not enter Guangling City, but turned from the northwest straight road to the north-south official road, then diagonally crossed Baoying Mansion and then arrived at Lai'an Mansion.

Speechless all the way.

In early November, on an afternoon that was still chilly even though there was sunshine, the carriage entered Lai'an City unimpeded, walked in the city for about an incense stick, and stopped outside the Lu family's house.

Tan Zheng said hello to the steward waiting outside the door, then watched the carriage enter the Lu residence from the side door, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

He didn't deliberately peek along the way, but he also knew that Miss Wang stayed in the spacious and luxurious carriage from beginning to end. When he was driving during the day, he almost never saw the curtains of the carriage lifted, which showed that she was safe and sound. Clumsy can endure loneliness.

Tan Zheng has now entered the inner circle around Lu Chen and knows many things very well. He also knows that his young master and Miss Lin are engaged. At this moment, he can't help but be curious. This new Miss Wang does not seem to be a simple character. I hope there won't be any trouble in the young master's backyard in the future.

Tan Zheng was not the only one who had this idea. Song Pei, who was standing next to Lu Chen at the back house's Yimen, stared at the slowly approaching carriage, and her heart was full of twists and turns.

Although she has not shown her face yet and is still staying with Lu Chen as a maid, but with Lu Chen's previous promise, she is not worried about her future. She just hopes to meet a generous mistress in the future, not that For her own sake, she hoped that the young master would not have to worry about things at home.

There is no doubt that her heart will naturally be biased towards Lin Xi, and she will inevitably look at the eldest lady of aristocratic family who seems to have descended from the sky in the carriage ahead with a somewhat uneasy look.

The woman who was driving stopped the carriage near the Yimen, then put down the wooden steps and opened the door with a smile on her face.

Song Pei suddenly felt nervous.

Then a maid of fifteen or sixteen years old came out first, and then helped a woman of eighteen or nineteen years old down the wooden steps.

The woman was slender and tall, and seemed to have a natural and timeless temperament. Although her clothes were not deliberately luxurious and her makeup was relatively simple, you could still feel the majestic and calm demeanor of the eldest lady of the aristocratic family.

His face is like a hibiscus, his eyebrows are like willow leaves, and his clear eyes are filled with bright brilliance.

At this glance, Song Pei actually felt a little ashamed of himself.

Wang Chulong's expression was calm, like a soft cloud. He took a few steps forward and raised his eyes to look at the man opposite.

She was a little surprised. Although Lu Chen was tall and tall, he was not a burly warrior in the ordinary sense. Instead, he looked like a handsome young man. Even though he was only wearing a simple moon-white round-neck robe, he still showed a gentle and jade-like temperament.

Seeing him again with sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, rich and graceful eyes, and a light smile on his face, at this moment Wang Chulong's uneasiness about going south alone and unknown to others disappeared, and he stepped forward and said with blessing, "I have met Mr. Lu. "

Lu Chen returned the gift and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work, Miss Wang, for the long journey."

Wang Chulong shook his head slightly.

Lu Chen then said: "A separate courtyard has been prepared in the mansion. Please take a rest, Miss Wang, and talk about business later. This is Song Pei, the housekeeper of the mansion. She will help Miss Wang arrange it."

Wang Chulong responded: "Thank you very much."

"Please."

"it is good."

Walking in this strange mansion, Wang Chulong looked at Song Pei's back in front of him, and then looked at the elegant and exquisite environment around him, and his heart became more and more peaceful.

Although she acted calm and indifferent in front of Jinshu, how could she not feel uneasy as she was shouldering arduous responsibilities when going south this time and had to deal with all unknown risks.

Now it seems that the situation is much better than I expected.

Thinking like this, she couldn't help but have a soft smile in her eyes.

(End of this chapter)