Things turned out completely unexpectedly.

Now is the time to do?

Continue to Shaoyang, or go back to Xingqing?

The book was at a loss.

Xu Ruliang also seemed to be panicked, and ordered with a pale face: "Don't make a noise about this matter first." After a pause, he said, "Go and ask my brother to come over." ”

Yes, the county lord is still young, how do you know what to do? I should have consulted with the prince.

Yu Shu hurriedly went to ask Xu Rujing.

Xu Ruliang watched her go out, then he picked up the note and looked at it again, to make sure that he was not mistaken, and then approached the wick. A thick flame burns the strip of paper to ashes.

When the fire was extinguished, Xu Rujing pushed the door in and anxiously asked what was wrong.

Xu Ruliang sent the book out, smiled with a smile, and looked a little shy: "Don't worry, brother, I'm fine, I just want to discuss with my brother, can I ride a horse like my brother tomorrow?" ”

She may not have much time, so she has to go to Shaoyang and get everything done.

Riding a horse is much faster than riding a horse-drawn carriage.

Xu Rujing only said that her sister was playing, and she nodded her forehead and snorted, "That's it?" I almost scared your brother out just now! And said: "Our little Ah Liang wants to ride a horse?" ”

Xu Ruliang nodded earnestly.

Xu Rujing rubbed her hair dotingly: "Okay, tomorrow my brother will teach you to ride a horse." ”

He didn't know that Xu Ruliang had learned to ride a horse with Mu Lianyi.

Xu Ruliang also wanted to learn from him.

But now is not the time to waste time.

She had no choice but to conceit: "I think it's easy to ride a horse, I should be able to ride as soon as I get on the horse." ”

Brag.

Xu Rujing was not disgusted. Rubbing her hair with a smile, he said to her: "Our little Ah Liang is amazing." Then tomorrow brother will wait and see? ”

Xu Ruliang agreed.

Xu Rujing smiled and coaxed her to sleep before leaving the room. Summoned his entourage overnight to explain: "Tomorrow, the county lord will learn to ride a horse, and you will guard you at any time." Also, go pick out the most tame horses and keep them ready. ”

The retinue was ordered to do it.

Xu Rujing looked at her sister's room again, smiled with satisfaction, and wanted to teach her how to ride a horse tomorrow morning.

But Xu Ruliang's appearance made him dumbfounded.

I can really ride it when I get on the horse!

In the blink of an eye, Xu Ruliang had already jumped out of the distance.

Xu Rujing hurriedly hit his horse to catch up.

I thought that my sister would be tired after riding for a while.

Who knew that this ride had been ridden all morning.

After a hasty lunch, I wanted to get on the horse and hurry again.

Xu Rujing stopped her distressedly: "Let's not ride a horse in the afternoon, okay?" Otherwise, you'll be exhausted. ”

"Ride a little longer. Just for a moment. Xu Ruliang climbed on his sleeve and dangled, begging: "I finally had the opportunity, and people have thought about the addiction of horseback riding." Is it good? ”

Xu Rujing's heart suddenly melted: "Okay, okay, it's all up to you." ”

I thought to myself, according to the scheduled trip, I will arrive at the next city in about an hour. Let's let my sister enjoy it again.

However, Xu Ruliang passed directly through the city.

Xu Rujing realized a little bit at this time. My sister doesn't seem to be greedy for horseback riding, but on the road.

The previous two days were also Xu Ruliang's request.

What is Ah Liang anxious about?

Xu Rujing was worried, but he had no clue, so he could only continue to chase Xu Ruliang.

The entourage sent by the Shaoguo Mansion to pick them up were all extraordinary, so they could naturally keep up with the pace, but the maids of the Pingyang Mansion could only follow the carriage.

Gradually, the distance between the front and back was pulled.

The horseman on the horse whipped all the way in front, and entered the Qingyang realm at dusk.

There is still a long way to go from Qingyang City.

The leader of the retinue was a rough man. The surname is Jiang, and the big name is Jiang Jingkui. Born in the army, he has a lot of experience in marching. Riding on a horse, he put his hand on the pergola and looked at it.

The four sides are full of flat and fertile fields, as far as the eye can see, and there is no one to live.

He couldn't help but spit out: "Ge Laozi, jump to such a bird place where there is no village in front of the village and no shop in the back!" ”

seems to complain that Xu Ruliang has to endure hardships for him.

Xu Rujing was about to reprimand.

Xu Ruliang hurriedly stopped.

I have the impression that my grandfather always sends Yizi Ruxiao to pick them up.

Although Ruxiao was also born in the army, he was both civil and military, talked elegantly, and was very good, so his grandfather handed over many things to him. But every May, my grandfather would make a point to spare his time and let him pick them up.

This year, she sent a letter to her grandfather early.

Extrapolating the time, the current cities of Huguang Province should still be busy with the matter of transferring food to Yunguidao in southern Xinjiang for disaster relief.

For example, the school was probably entangled in official business, and he really couldn't leave, so his grandfather had to send someone else.

And since this Jiang Jingkui can be trusted by his grandfather in addition to being the first outside school, it can be seen that there must be some real materials.

Well, even if she is rude, she should be patient.

Xu Rujing snorted from the tip of his nose.

There were a few places to camp on the way, so I prepared tents in advance, and brought dry food and water at noon, so even if I couldn't go to the city, I couldn't rest or fill my stomach.

It will pass in one fell swoop.

It's just that Jiang Jingkui is going to complain about Xu Ruliang when he dies.

After getting along with Tong Guò for a few days, he found that Jiang Jing Kuiche was a rough person at all.

Last night, Jiang Jingkui also said that he was too comfortable and not used to living.

Now he can't stay in the inn, but he is poor and exquisite, and he is clearly deliberately looking for faults, how can he not be angry?

My sister has a good temper and is willing to endure this brute, but he can't bear it.

If you don't fight for steamed buns, you have to fight for breath.

He glared at Jiang Jingkui and ordered: "Set up a tent!" Spend the night here tonight! ”

Jiang Jingkui narrowed his brass bell-like eyes, stared at him for a while, smiled disdainfully, waved his hand, and motioned for his subordinates to set up tents.

They are all from the Han clan, they have been squeezed out by the scholars, and they have their status and fame today by earning military merits by working hard, and they are simply disgusted with the children of the scholars who were born with a golden spoon. If it weren't for Xu Rujing's sake, he would almost not have taken care of him.

Dismount and carry your bags. Bian whistled.

The provocation is obvious.

Xu Rujing was so angry that his blood surged.

These brutes are simply impudent! There are still female dependents here, how can they be so frivolous?

Xu Ruliang said while blocking him: "Ladies and gentlemen, slow down." ”

Listening to this "military master", the entourage was more calm.

However, Jiang Jingkui did not let his subordinates stop.

He turned to look at Xu Ruliang by himself. He asked with a smile: "Little county lord, what's the matter?" ”

The scarred face smiled, so hideous that it could stop the child's cry at night.

Xu Ruliang was not afraid, and he smiled: "It's dark late in the summer night, if you military masters can still eat, why don't we go on another trip and rest in Qingyang City?" ”

Provocative and agitated.

Jiang Jingkui wanted to laugh at her for not being able to do anything.

The little girl is capable. It's strange now, and you'll have to take it later!

Xu Rujing first eagerly stopped his sister: "You have been riding a horse for a day......"

Xu Ruliang hurriedly said that it was okay, "How do you think I look tired?" ”

Not really.

Xu Rujing had nothing to say. More and more, he felt that his sister must be on her way for something, and when she arrived in the city, he wanted to ask her.

Jiang Jingkui looked at Xu Ruliang and ordered his entourage to pack their bags again.

"Let's leave the tent here." Xu Ruliang said: "Please also ask Uncle Jiang to point out half of the people to stay here and wait for my maid." Then escort them to Shaoyang. The other half we go first. ”

The little girl is still an anxious monkey.

But. is not squeamish, like their mother-in-law in Bashu, recruiting people is rare.

The most important thing is this "uncle", which is pleasing to the ear.

Jiang Jingkui waved his hand and motioned for his entourage to do the same, but only two people were left waiting for them.

Although he looks down on this pair of noble young ladies and gentlemen, in the end, they are entrusted by others, and they must be loyal to people, and they must be sure that they are foolproof. Manpower must not be wasted on maids.

Xu Ruliang insisted on keeping half of it, "If you meet a wolf." Two people can't protect five people. ”

The little girl also knows that there may be wolves in this area.

A little insightful.

Jiang Jingkui laughed twice, and finally listened to her Jianyì, leaving six people.

A group of eight people set off again, and did not enter Qingyang City until the beginning of the day.

The streets of the city have long been empty.

Eight horses stepped on the bluestone pavement, and the sound of "clang" was particularly obvious.

Dogs barked far and near.

Then there were windows near and far that lit up.

One star after another, orange-red, in the dark night, like ghostly eyes. Jiang Jingkui couldn't help but joke: "Little county lord, don't you have to scare you?" ”

"How so?" Xu Ruliang smiled: "There are a few uncles here, what else can scare me?" ”

A few rough men laughed along.

And there were windows that opened.

Jiang Jingkui immediately suppressed his throat and scolded: "Gua Wazi, laugh." If you want someone to accuse you of disturbing the people, go back and eat the sticks. ”

There was silence for three seconds.

Xu Ruliang smiled silently at the corner of his mouth.

According to the original plan, I would pass by Qingyang City at noon on the fourth day, have lunch and leave, so I didn't book an inn.

Now I am temporarily going into the city to find a place to stay, and it is so late that all the inns are closed. Walking through the entire main street and not finding a suitable store, someone said, "Anyway, there are tents, why don't you set up a tent for the night?" ”

ate Jiang Jingkui's plan.

"You have rough skin and thick flesh and can withstand the wind, what do you say about the two dolls?"

"What then?"

Jiang Jingkui scratched his head vigorously, "Follow me." ”

So he led the man to a low, dilapidated alley and knocked on a narrow door.

The one who answered the door was a septuagenarian woman holding a dim oil lamp in her hand, "Da Kui? Where are you here? ”

Jiang Jingkui also changed his northeastern voice, only passing by the road, and wanted to spend the night.

The old woman didn't ask much questions, and immediately led someone into the house. Jiang Jingkui whispered to the old woman, to the effect that he wanted to trouble her granddaughter to serve Xu Ruliang.

Xu Ruliang hurriedly excused himself.

Jiang Jingkui looked at it, smiled, and walked away without saying anything.

After a while, he came back again, "You sleep in that room." ”

Xu Ruliang nodded, and couldn't help but ask worriedly, "What about my brother?" ”

After entering the city, Xu Rujing didn't talk much, and after entering the house just now, he didn't know where he went.

Jiang Jingkui thought that she asked Xu Rujing where she lived, and pointed to the front: "He lives here." ”

Xu Rujing suddenly walked out from behind the corner, "My sister lives in a room with me. ”

"Are you scared?" Jiang Jingkui scoffed.

Xu Rujing ignored him, and pulled Xu Ruliang up and walked into the front room: "You sleep inside, brother sleeps outside." He hugged Xu Ruliang to the kang, "Go to bed early, I'm tired today." "I also lay down with my clothes, thinking about things.

He went to see it just now, and this simple courtyard has only three rooms in total, including the stove room.

If he and Xu Ruliang each occupy one room, and the old woman and granddaughter have one room, then Jiang Jingkui and they will have nowhere to stay.

Although, those big bosses have nowhere to stay, it doesn't seem to be his business. However, recalling the scene that happened on the street, the strict military discipline of the soldiers of the Han tribe deeply touched him.

He didn't seem to hate these big bosses that much, at least not so much that he couldn't let them spend the night in peace.

"Brother?" Xu Ruliang asked uneasily: "Do you have something on your mind?" ”

"Hmmm......"

Xu Rujing responded absentmindedly, was silent for a long time, suddenly turned his back to his sister, and said faintly: "If brother wants to follow Rong, will Ah Liang support brother?" (To be continued......)