The banquet hall suddenly became quieter, as if everyone present was startled by this announcement, no one reacted in time, even Fei Yuming, who was giving a speech, paused, and looked in the direction of the door of the banquet hall - followed by another "Commander Tao has arrived", which was louder than before.

Jingyi's seat was facing the doorway. As soon as the door opened, Tao Xiang in military uniform really appeared there. Tonight, the lights of Wufu are brilliant, the lights inside and outside are bright, Tao Xiang is tall and heroic, in the bright lights, the gods descend from the sky, glowing with dazzling brilliance. And the people in the banquet hall were like lit firecrackers at this time, and they crackled and clapped without knowing who started first.

Wu Tianxian stood up and ran over, not shaking hands with Tao Xiang, but hugging him tightly.

Tao Xiang couldn't help but be a little moved when he saw that he was emotional, but he was obviously more able to control his emotions than Wu Tianlai. Whispered a few words to Wu Tian, glanced at Fei Yuming, who was still sitting on the main seat, and motioned to Wu Tian. Wu Tian understood, hurriedly took his hand, and asked as he walked: "The commander will come back now, but Dihua has already ......."

With a twinkle in his eyes, he stared at Tao Xiang.

Tao Xiang nodded, smiled calmly, and said, "Dihua has been recovered three days ago. The leader of the rebels has been killed. ”

After a moment of silence, the guests in the banquet hall stood up and paid their respects to Tao Xiang.

Wu Tian couldn't help but raise his arms, although he didn't shout, he still couldn't suppress his excitement, and said loudly: "Okay! Ok, good, good! The commander really lived up to his reputation and was invincible...... Ladies and gentlemen! ”

Wu Tian stood on the table, faced all the guests, turned his face to Fei Yuming, who was full of smiles, and nodded, "Commander Tao, Your Excellency the Special Envoy, guests, please hold your wine glass, let us toast to Commander Tao's triumph!" Commander Tao, please! ”

Someone had already brought Tao Xiang wine. In the tray are large bowls of spirits. Wu Tian picked up a bowl and saluted Tao Xiang. Tao Xiang was not polite, took the wine bowl, and said to everyone present: "Thank you! Da"

He drank the wine from the bowl and lit up the bottom of the bowl. Three bowls of liquor in a row, his face did not change.

Fei Yuming said with a smile: "Commander Tao has a lot. Fei borrowed Chairman Wu's wine and toasted Commander Tao with a glass. ”

He brought a wine glass over and toasted Tao Xiang.

Tao Xiang took it and said with a smile: "Mr. Fei traveled thousands of miles to visit the officers and soldiers of the Northwest Army on behalf of Commander Suo, and Tao Xiang thanked Commander Suo on behalf of all the officers and men of the Northwest Army. Mr. Fei worked hard. Now that Dihua has been recovered and order is being restored, if Mr. Fei is willing, Tao Xiang is willing to work with Mr. Fei to go west from then on to see the results of the battle. I wonder what Mr. Fei thinks? ”

Fei has this intention. Dihua was recovered, Xinjiang was pacified, and the people here regained tranquility, which was a great contribution of Commander Tao! Fei's personal experience is also a fortunate thing for three lives. Therefore, when he got the news in Lanzhou, he rushed to celebrate Commander Tao in advance. Fei Yuming smiled and bowed his hand to Tao Xiang, and the two of them toasted to each other. Fei Yuming continued: "It's just that Fei's purpose in coming to the northwest is to comfort the officers and soldiers of the Northwest Army for the commander, and now that this purpose has been achieved, he should return to Nanjing as soon as possible to return to the commander to return to his life." Commander Tao and his soldiers are brave and good at fighting, and have repeatedly made meritorious contributions, Fei will report truthfully to the commander and ask the commander to commend him. ”

"This time I was ordered to enter Xinjiang, which lasted more than two months. Mr. Fei arrived in the northwest, Tao Xiang has never had the opportunity to fulfill the friendship of the landlord, please forgive me. In the case of counterinsurgency, I also hope that Mr. Fei will report what he has seen and heard to Chief Suo. Tao Xiang said, picked up the wine jug from the hand of the waiter standing on the side, and poured the wine, "Tao Xiang toasts Mr. Fei." ”

Seeing that he was so polite, Fei Yuming drank the wine with a smile. Tao Xiang invited him to sit down, turned around and saw Wu Tian, who was always standing beside him smiling, and also saluted Wu Tianjiu, and said: "Since Tao Xiang arrived here, Brother Pei Wen has been very helpful to Tao Xiang and provided a lot of convenience. Tao Xiang remembered all these things. ”

"Commander, where are you talking about? Isn't that how it should be? Wu Tian smiled, drank the wine in the cup, and walked to the table with Tao Xiang's hand, "Don't say it's such a major event as counterinsurgency, if the commander has something useful in the future, just ask." ”

"Don't be verbose, Qi Shao has entered the door, you haven't stopped talking, just let Qi Shao drink left and right, Qi Shao and Young Grandma didn't say a word." Mrs. Wu interrupted her husband's words at this time and laughed loudly.

Jing Yi sat beside her, looking up slightly at Tao Xiang in front of her.

Tao Xiang looked at her, with a smile in his eyes, and came over to sit down, in the seat next to Jing Yi.

Although Mrs. Wu criticized her husband for letting Tao Xiang drink, she also gathered a group of ladies and came over to toast Tao Xiang. Mrs. Wu said: "If we don't celebrate the merits, we don't understand it, and we don't say that." Qi Shao had to drink our wine well - Qi Shao was not in the city, leaving the delicate Mei Lady here alone, thanks to us, coaxed his wife for Qi Shao, Qi Shao was free of distractions and returned victorious. ”

Mrs. Wu said, and all the ladies also agreed. Tao Xiang turned his face to look at Jingyi. Jingyi smiled and didn't speak. So he drank all the toasts of the ladies one by one.

Tao Xiang's character was originally beautiful, and at this time he was kind and kind and personable, and the ladies talked to him through toasts, and they were naturally smiling. They were familiar with Jingyi again, and when they saw her sitting on the side, they just made fun of her and Tao Xiang, and they were happy here for a while.

After the dinner, there was a dance party, but Tao Xiang did not stay long, and under the pretext that there was something to do, he said goodbye to Wu Tian and Fei Yuming, and left the Wu Mansion with Jingyi.

Wu Tian and his wife sent them straight outside the gate, and waited for Tao Xiang and Jingyi to get in the car and leave, before going back to entertain other guests.

Mrs. Wu smiled and said, "Seven young people and two people, it is really harmonious. It makes people feel comfortable when they look at it. ”

Wu Tian also smiled and said: "Since ancient times, beauties have been matched with heroes, but that's it. This time, the 2,000 cavalry defeated the 90,000 rebels of Dihua, which is really a miracle...... It is no wonder that Chief Suo fled when he heard that Wang Dabeard's army was defeated, and then ordered Qi Shao to enter the territory. ”

"Wang Dabeard is still hiding in Sichuan, now it's up to him to see what he wants." Mrs. Wu said.

"No matter how he is, it won't be so easy to come back. Qishao was shrewd, withdrew from Dihua by himself, and returned to his subordinates Ma Zhongcheng to lead troops to be stationed outside the city, not control, but also control. ”

"Seven young people are very good at fighting, and they do things clearly. At that time, Qinghai put down the rebellion, and his actions afterwards were also very popular with the people. Now the wrist is getting more and more rounded......" Mrs. Wu laughed as she spoke, and when she looked back, the car in which Tao Xiang and his wife were riding had long since disappeared. "Did you see Grandma Qishao? She only felt relieved tonight. These days are really worrying. ”

"Seventh young grandmother is not simple." Wu Tian said with a smile.

"Of course it's not easy. She's a little different from us deep women. On that day, our wife made an appointment to visit the wounded in the hospital, and when she showed us around, we saw her changing the dressing for the nurse...... I just didn't look at this, it was rare to be able to come to the front line with Qi Shao. Mrs. Wu smiled, "Tonight, the ladies all watch the seven young grandmothers, but the gentlemen have time to watch the seven young grandmothers." ”

When Wu Tian heard this, he couldn't help laughing and said, "It seems that they won't stay in Hami for long." You pay attention, see what the seven young grandmothers like, and make some ...... early"

"So fast? Qi Shao has just returned. Mrs. Wu was surprised.

"I'm afraid the seven young people have other plans. He wouldn't let his wife stay here for long. Wu Tian said, looking up and seeing Fei Yuming talking to someone. He whispered a few words to his wife, and then walked towards Fei Yuming with a smile......

Tao Xiang and Jingyi were still on their way back, and sure enough, Jingyi would return to Lanzhou in the next two days.

"Okay." Jingyi agreed softly.

Tao Xiang listened to her promise and fell silent. Through the lights of the car, look at her. Tonight, when he entered the Wu Mansion, he saw her sitting quietly among the many guests, in the midst of the prosperity and beauty, like a snow-white water lily, but conspicuous...... She stayed by his side calmly and calmly, and it seemed that until now, she had not spoken a few words.

Jing Yi saw Tao Xiang looking at herself so intently, and couldn't help but raise her hand and brush the tips of her hair.

Tao Xiang took her hand, grabbed it, and told the driver to stop.

After getting out of the car, Jing Yi saw that this place was still a long way from their residence, and couldn't help but look at Tao Xiang - he turned around and told Ma Xingjian not to follow, he wanted to take a walk - it was not yet dark. The summer nights are long, and it gets dark later here than in Lanzhou. She looked up and saw the sky, clear, with a flaming red cloud on the dark blue sky, a warm and strange beauty.

"What about you? When will I go back? Jingyi asked.

Tao Xiang said: "It's just a few days late." Things here are dealt with slightly. Taking advantage of this opportunity, there are several places to go. ”

Jingyi listened to him and understood that this was his business. I just looked at him twice, thinking that the battle had just ended, and he couldn't take a breath...... Although she didn't say it, her eyes must have expressed it very clearly, because she then heard Tao Xiang say: "I will return to Lanzhou soon, and the troops will also rest." ”

"Hmm...... What about Dunhuang? Jingyi asked.

Zhongcheng stayed in Dihua, and Dunhuang and Attu led people to pursue Yudang and went to the direction of Yili. I'm afraid it will be a few days before I get back. Tao Xiang said slowly. He had drunk a lot of wine tonight, and by this time he was blown by the cool wind of the night, and the wine gradually came up.

Jingyi listened and didn't speak for a while.

Tao Xiang's trust in Dunhuang obviously exceeded her expectations.

She looked at Tao Xiang, who was also looking at her, and said, "Isn't it ......?"

"Sha Yimu was killed, and Duan Fengxian is missing." Tao Xiang's tone was cold.

"Hmm." Jingyi knew that Tao Xiang said this, so she couldn't ask. Although he was a little worried about Dunhuang, he also understood that he had to take this step. "Dunhuang is benevolent to Brother Fengxian."

"In today's world, such people are rare. I'm happy to do it. Tao Xiang said.

Jingyi stood down and looked at him.

His eyes were clear. For a moment, she even felt that his gaze was as clear as moonlight...... Her heart trembled slightly.

Tao Xiang took her hand and walked into the courtyard. There was no one inside or outside the door, and there was no sign of the garrison. He entered the door with Jingyi, and even the landlord, Mr. and Mrs. Zhou, did not come out. He frowned and looked at Jingyi.

Jingyi didn't pay attention to this, and just followed him to the side room, only to realize that something was not quite right when she entered the room—there was a prepared supper on the table, and her clothes on the chair...... She suddenly felt that her heart was beating violently, and she looked at Tao Xiang, he was at ease. Seemed a little tired, sat down, still holding her hand.

Hearing the gurgling sound, Tao Xiang asked, "What sound?" ”

"Water tank." Jingyi replied. Mrs. Zhou was so careful that she even prepared hot water. "Let's go take a shower. Take a shower and get a good night's sleep. ”

She said, sniffling.

He didn't smell there. Even the smell of alcohol and smoke is faint.

"Okay." Tao Xiao said, and really got up and went to the inner room. After a while, the sound of water came from inside, and it was very regular as if the oars were hitting the water.

Jingyi listened to the sound of the water, and cleaned up the gun holster miscellaneous items that Tao Xiang had untied, and the slightest panic just now gradually calmed down. The sound of the water died down, and she put everything in place. Tao Xiang didn't come out for a long time. She called out to him, but there was no response. After a pause, feeling a little worried, he knocked on the door of the inner room. The door didn't close, and she pushed it open with a gentle push. When I entered the door, I found that Tao Xiang was not in the house.

She was startled and almost cried out. After calming down, I opened the curtain and looked everywhere inside, where was the shadow of Tao Xiang? I saw that the water in the bathtub was still steaming, the water surface was rippling, and there were even a little water stains on the ground...... "Tao Xiang? She called his name and walked around the house, even the little window was opened, and there was a wall outside, and she could only see the gray and white walls reflected by the light. In a hurry, he turned around and almost ran up, and rushed out of the door, only to find that the house was completely dark. She was just about to call someone, but suddenly someone stopped her waist and hugged her, and the fresh soap fragrance wrapped her whole body with this powerful hug.

She went into cardiac arrest and shouted, "Tao Xiang! ”

Some gritted their teeth, frightened by him so much.

He didn't make a sound, but just sucked her quivering mouth to silence her...... She seemed frightened, perhaps a little drunk, and was in a daze...... She didn't move.

Tao Xiang took advantage of the fact that she hadn't reacted yet, and had successfully untied the bottom of her cheongsam, untying one, two, and three...... He kissed her deeply, rubbed her soft and fragrant body into his arms, and carefully lowered her - the bright moonlight poured in through the cracks in the curtains, and she was still like a white water lily, waiting to bloom......

[End of Chapter 18, 61]