Chen Qiuniang didn't speak, just sat quietly in front of Qingshi's bed, waiting for him to speak intermittently.

It turned out that in the Qing Dynasty, he thought that the whole family was slaughtered by the Song soldiers, and he fell into the grass and Zhuxi Mountain, because he acted carefully and strategically appropriate, although he was young and did not know martial arts, but the people of Zhuxi Mountain still respected him as a three-in-command.

Over the years, he has taken full authority to handle all external affairs in Zhuxi Mountain, so he has traveled to major state capitals to plan for the future of Zhuxi Mountain. That is, at the beginning of the year, when he went to Liuhe Town, Meizhou, he met a woman. This woman is Ling Jiufeng, the child daughter-in-law of the Qing Dynasty.

In the Qing Dynasty, the original surname was Ling, the name was positive, and the word was clear. Soon after he was born, the fortune teller said that his fate was not hard, and he wanted to find a Wangfu girl who was six years older than him as a child daughter-in-law. Therefore, the Ling family searched everywhere and found six-year-old Ling Jiufeng as his child daughter-in-law.

Qing Shi likes this sister very much and regards her as the most important person in her life. Back then, he thought that his whole family had been killed, because the house was also burned, and he also thought that Ling Jiufeng was also dead.

However, at the beginning of the year, he met Ling Jiufeng in Liuhe Town. At this time, Ling Jiufeng was already the top dancer of Tianxiang Building. The two were in tears when they saw each other. Qing Shi said that Ling Jiufeng would go back to Zhuxi Mountain with him and live a carefree rural life. Ling Jiufeng said that she couldn't go, and the boss of Tianxianglou was kind to her. She couldn't just leave.

Qing Shi said that Ling Jiufeng would not move, so he let her be in Tianxiang Building. It's just that every time he goes down the mountain after that, he will go to Tianxianglou to have a look and meet Ling Jiufeng.

Just a few days ago, Liu Jixiang, the owner of Jixiang Inn in Liuhe Town, came to Zhuxi Mountain and begged the big boss to repay him for saving his life. The big boss originally respected his benefactor. But when I heard it, I was disappointed. That Liu Jixiang said that the Yunlai Inn next door was going to crush him, and hoped that the big boss would lend a helping hand and make them unable to open the inn.

This kind of unrighteous thing, the big boss didn't want to do it, but Liu Jixiang had no choice but to threaten him with life-saving grace, and promised to do it once, and he would have nothing to do with it from then on. Everyone persuaded the big boss, this matter is actually more cost-effective, and it is better than the other party asking to kill people and set fires.

The big boss couldn't resist the persuasion, so he agreed to it as soon as he bit his teeth, and sent Qing Shi to deal with the matter, and before leaving, he also told him not to hurt people's lives.

Qing Shi has always been meticulous, so even if it is such a trivial matter of kidnapping and ransom. He was also not at ease, for fear that the local mountain bandits would interfere, so he brought many people to touch and follow him. And also stationed troops at the border between Meizhou and Linqiongfu.

In the Qing Dynasty, when Chen Wenzheng and Chen Qiuniang went out to visit Wu Lao, they tied up Mrs. Chen and Xiaoqing. Just as he was about to leave Liuhe Town, Liu Jixiang sent someone to say that if Chen Qiuniang was not arrested, Chen Wenzheng could raise the ransom they wanted, and then it would be troublesome, in order to arrest Chen Qiuniang once and for all, and gave a portrait of Chen Qiuniang, and also told Qing Shi to let that Xiaoqing draw one, so that Chen Wenzheng thought that Xiaoqing was jealous and designed them to arrest Chen Qiuniang.

Qing Shi refused, Liu Jixiang said that the dance of "Tianxianglou" was good, but he often went to take a look. Qing Shi was about to beat Liu Jixiang immediately. Liu Jixiang took Ling Jiufeng's personal jade pendant and threw it to Qing Shi and said, "You'd better do what I say, otherwise—"

Subsequently, Qing Shi sent someone to Tianxianglou to inquire about the news, and heard that Ling Jiufeng had been missing for several days. Qing Shi was helpless, so he had to do it according to the guidance of the other party. And the latest instruction sent by the other party is to kill Zhang Ci during the negotiation at the right time, and the other party will have more than a dozen people to arrange for him.

"And you promise it on the surface, but you don't actually do it. Otherwise, if you really want to kill Zhang Ci, you won't talk so much nonsense to Zhang Ci at all, and you won't allow me to take the knife, right? After listening to Qing Shi's narration, Chen Qiuniang said slowly.

Qing Shi didn't answer, but said: "Jiufeng is my wife, but Zhuxi Mountain is also my family, and the people in Zhuxi Mountain are also my family." I don't want anything to happen to Jiufeng, and I don't want anything to happen to Zhuxi Mountain. ”

At this time, Chen Qiuniang finally understood why Qing Shi was so not like a strategist when negotiating, and his every move was "swishing" and dropping. It turned out that he didn't want Zhang Ci to die at all in his heart and bring ruin to Zhuxi Mountain.

"But since ancient times, it has been difficult to have both. When you negotiate like that, the people in the shadows must know. So, you're worried about Jiufeng. Chen Qiuniang said softly.

"Yes. Originally, I disobeyed that person, and betrayed Zhuxi Mountain. Once he dies, maybe Jiufeng can still have a glimmer of life. Moreover, I am also ashamed of the people of Zhuxi Mountain. It's just that they don't care, on the contrary, they say that even you can see that I have a hard time. Qing Shi said this, and coughed violently again.

"But, I'm just an orphan girl in the countryside, do you think I can save Jiufeng?" Chen Qiuniang slowly asked questions.

"You can. You know no, I'm in contact with you for a while, I'm afraid to talk to you, and every word you say is so reasonable. Kiyoshi said eagerly, and then a cough erupted.

Chen Qiuniang gently stroked his chest, sighed and said, "My family used to be beautiful, but now that it has fallen, I really don't have the ability to save Ling Jiufeng." ”

"You can, you, you still have him, the Zhang family is powerful, definitely, definitely." Kiyoshi finally said it. Chen Qiuniang had previously guessed that he asked her to save Ling Jiufeng just because he liked Zhang Ci's ability.

Chen Qiuniang shook her head lightly and said seriously: "Three masters, I really can't save Ling Jiufeng." Don't say that the reason why Zhang Ci has to save me is because I once saved his life, and he is a person who will repay his kindness. Moreover, I have been robbed by you, even if my chastity is still there, but who will believe it? The Zhang family will no longer allow their future housewife to be someone who has been hijacked by mountain bandits. ”

Qing Shi was speechless for a while, and the two were silent. Just as Chen Qiuniang wanted to leave, Qing Shi suddenly said: "No, the way he looks at you, he won't just repay the favor." You beg him, and he will definitely agree. ”

What was Zhang Ci's eyes like when he looked at her? Chen Qiuniang's heart moved slightly, and she thought about it carefully, but she couldn't think of anything. In her eyes, Zhang Ci has always been a jade tree in the wind, heroic and extraordinary.

He looked at her with an inquiring and deep look on his face. What else is there?

Chen Qiuniang couldn't think of it, and immediately felt that Qing Shi was fooling him, and immediately became angry, and said unhappily: "Three masters, you are not authentic." I know best what the situation is between myself and my second son. ”

"Miss Chen, I really didn't lie to you. The second son looks at your eyes, appreciating, cherishing, attached, and quite interested. I am a man of the same age as him, how could I not know. Qing Shi couldn't help but be angry, and said anxiously.

"Really? I don't think so. Chen Qiuniang muttered, she really didn't think Zhang Ci was good to her. She only knows that Zhang Ci's acting skills must be very good. And the table in today's peace talks is all acting.

"Miss Chen, why don't you believe it? To tell you the truth, do you know why we kidnapped you and sent so many people? Because Liu Jixiang said that you are secretly protected by someone. We must send a few hundred men and more troops at the border between Linqiong and Meizhou. At that time, I didn't know who was secretly protecting you. But during today's peace talks, I saw that person, who was next to Zhang Ci as a guard. If there is any change, I am afraid that I can die for Zhang Ci at any time. I know that it is the man who is secretly protecting you. In the peace talks, the one who can serve as Zhang Ci's guard must be his personal guard. Therefore, he must be very special to Miss Chen. Qing Shi became more and more excited.

Chen Qiuniang's heart was a little shaken. Just after thinking about it, she immediately doubted that what Qing Shi said was true? He probably lied to her for Ling Jiufeng's sake.

"Three masters, don't talk about it. I know the situation with my second son, and I really can't do anything. Chen Qiuniang stood up as she spoke. It's not that she doesn't save her when she sees death, but she doesn't believe that Zhang Ci likes her very much, even if she sends someone to follow, she just thinks she is very interesting, or it is simply because she saved him that she may cause unnecessary trouble.

"If Miss Chen is willing to help Qing Shi. Qing Shi is willing to make cows and horses for Miss Chen in this life. Kiyoshi was excited, and he wanted to stand up as he spoke.

Chen Qiuniang pressed him and said, "I want you to be a cow and a horse." I'm just a person who wants to be well fed and clothed, and I don't have a big ambition. You're a strategist, and I can't afford it. ”

"Miss Chen, please. If you are willing, the people of Zhuxi Mountain will also send you out. Qing Shi said stubbornly.

Chen Qiuniang was taken aback, and after slightly admiring Qing Shi's affection for Ling Jiufeng, she immediately began to despise Qing Shi: "Don't look at my young age, you will lie to me." Can you represent the whole of Zhuxi Mountain? Besides, Zhuxi Mountain's strength is not bad, why don't you let the big boss save Ling Jiufeng? ”

Qing Shi shook his head and said, "How dare I lie to you? First of all, what is the strength of Zhuxi Mountain, I believe you can see it clearly this time. We rely on nothing more than natural hazards. Secondly, the imperial court really has no intention of encirclement and suppression. Thirdly, the brothers here have not been trained in the army too professionally. And just now I discussed with the big boss, since the other party is coming for Zhang Ergongzi, then he must be a very powerful person. We are not opponents at all. That's why I had to beg Miss Chen. ”

"I said, there's nothing I can do. Don't say that Zhang Ci doesn't like me in the first place, I beg him, and he can't agree. Even if he likes me, why should I put him in danger again for your sake? Chen Qiuniang was in a very unhappy mood. She is very sympathetic to Qingshi's experience, but this does not mean that she can tolerate Qingshi's plea like a soft kidnapping at this moment.

"Second Master Zhang really likes you." Qing Shi argued again.

"Don't say anything like that. I'm nine years old, not three. Chen Qiuniang's attitude also hardened.

"You're only nine years old, so you don't understand men and women." Qing Shi said seriously.

Chen Qiuniang didn't bother to pay attention to him. She doesn't understand? She is in her thirties, and she has even experienced unforgettable love and hate, and she has also experienced death and separation. Can she not understand the affairs of men and women?

"Needless to say." Chen Qiuniang turned around and walked out the door.

"Aren't you afraid that I will kidnap you and threaten Zhang Ci to save Ling Jiufeng? Haha, that's a good idea. Qing Shi said loudly.

Chen Qiuniang glanced at him, this person's injury didn't seem to be as severe as imagined, Chen Qiuniang was even more disgusted with him, and said coldly: "Do you think you can hold me hostage?" Didn't he speak clearly enough today? Three masters, I hate people threatening me the most in my life. Hello for yourself. ”

Chen Qiuniang walked out, and Luo Hao, who was in the pavilion outside the door, stood up and greeted him, and asked, "Did you tell you in Qing Shi?" ”

Chen Qiuniang nodded, and was about to answer, when she suddenly felt that someone was choking his throat, and she suddenly understood that Qing Shi was really mad enough to take risks, and really used the trick of holding her hostage to let Zhang Ci save Ling Jiufeng.

Alas, this is really risky and stupid. Zhang Ci is something he can coerce.

Luo Hao was shocked and asked, "Qingshi, what are you going to do?" ”

Qing Shi ignored it, and shouted loudly: "Zhang Ci, I know that you have sent someone in the dark, early tomorrow morning, Jia Luoshan Pavilion." If you don't come, I'll take your woman and die with me. ”

"Qingshi, you're about to let her go. Do you really want to ruin the entire Zhuxi Mountain for a woman? Luo Hao reprimanded loudly.

Qing Shi only said to Luo Hao: "I'm sorry." Then the cold blade rested between Chen Qiuniang's neck and shouted: "Go." ”RS