"What rumors?" Cao Miao looked stunned.

Sun Luban stared at Cao Miao intently, trying to see some clues from Cao Miao's face, so as to judge whether Cao Miao was lying or not. But she only saw surprise and confusion on Cao Miao's face, and some uneasiness, but she didn't see any traces of concealment.

Sun Luban weighed the pros and cons and decided that he had to ask Cao Miao. If Cao Miao really fled here, he would naturally express his loyalty, and maybe he could provide some useful information. Recently, the rumor has been spreading, and my father has a headache, but the Relief Camp has not found the person who spread the rumor, if she can solve it, she will not hesitate to do a great job.

It's just that this rumor is so vicious that it's hard to speak. Sun Luban hesitated for a long time before he reluctantly opened his mouth.

Recently, there was a rumor in Wuchang that Empress Dowager Wu gave birth to four sons, the eldest Sun Ce, the third Sun Yi, and the fourth Sun Kuang all died young, and only Sun Quan lived a long time, seven out of forty, nearly half a hundred years old. And Sun Quan has blue eyes and purple hair, has the appearance of a Hu person, is very different from other brothers, obviously not Sun Jian's blood, but was born of Empress Dowager Wu's fornication.

In order to support this, the rumor also mentions one point: The children of the Sun family have Sun Jian's legacy, they are brave and good at fighting, and even Mrs. Sun and other women are proficient in martial arts. However, Sun Quan was clumsy in using troops, and he was defeated several times, and the first battle of Hefei suffered heavy casualties, which almost shook the foundation of Jiangdong.

This rumor is very vicious, but it sounds like there is a certain amount of truth, and it can be very demagogic, and there are not a few people who believe it, and it has a great impact.

If the rumors are true, then Sun Quan will not be called the emperor, and even the identity of King Wu will not be right. The foundation of Jiangdong was laid by Sun Ce, and since Sun Quan is not surnamed Sun, it should naturally be inherited by Sun Ce's son Sun Shao, and it has nothing to do with Sun Quan.

After listening to Sun Luban's description, Cao Miao was stunned and frowned. "I'm afraid this rumor is not only aimed at King Wu, but also me."

Sun Luban didn't react for a while, and he was furious. "Is it a rumor from you?"

Cao Miao shook her head. "The reason why I fled is related to a similar rumor."

He told him that he had heard what Wang Ji said, thought that Zhong Hui was born to Zhong Yu, and offended Zhong Yu.

Although these two things were planned by him, it did not prevent him from dressing up as a victim and sighing repeatedly, extremely aggrieved. It really makes those who see it sad and those who hear it cry.

Sun Luban was neither sad nor crying. But she'll be happy. There is a similarity between these two rumors, and there is a suspicion of plagiarism. While slandering King Wu, he was suspected of blaming Cao Miao. Killing people with a knife can kill two birds with one stone, which can be described as vicious.

"When I first arrived in Wuchang, my foothold was not stable, the chasing soldiers had arrived, and the rumors had spread all over the city, causing King Wu's reputation to be damaged." Cao Miao sighed and turned her head to look at the surging river outside the window. "No one can protect me, Mrs. Sun is like this, and so is the princess, it seems that I can only go into the mountains and live in seclusion."

He got up and bowed to Sun Luban to the end. "Don't leave it at that."

Sun Luban was still thinking, and when he saw that Cao Miao was leaving, he hurriedly stopped. "Where can you go? You can't go anywhere, it's in Wuchang, no, it's in this Shih Tzu boat. You can only leave until I find out the truth, find the person who spread the rumor, and confirm that it has nothing to do with you. ”

Cao Miao smiled bitterly. "I am an outlaw, and I can have a seven-foot bed, three meals a day, and nowhere to stay. It's a pity that Xi Shi Fang is the first class in Wuchang, if it is because of my turmoil, or even destroyed, wouldn't it be a pity? Those people can send hundreds of rangers to hunt me down, and their determination is visible. Last time, with the help of Madame Sun's subordinates, I was able to escape with my life. Will the princess keep me safe? ”

Sun Luban couldn't hear Mrs. Sun's words the most, and immediately shouted in a deep voice: "Since I keep you, I naturally want to ensure your safety." That's it. As he spoke, he waved his hand domineeringly, and ordered someone to call the principal of Xi Shifang, a middle-aged woman surnamed Quan, and gave a few orders.

Cao Miao reluctantly returned to her seat, with a resigned expression, revealing her distrust of Sun Luban's strength, so angry that Sun Luban's teeth itched and wanted to bite someone.

The principal asked Cao Miao about the number of his entourage and arranged three cabins for him, one on the top floor, for Cao Miao himself. Two rooms are on the ground floor, for Ah Hu, Liu Chen and others to live. Xi Shi Fang is the best painting boat in Wuchang, with a large number of guests every day, and generally does not provide permanent residence. If it weren't for Sun Luban's arrangement, Cao Miao wouldn't have said three, and there might not be one.

The principal specially reminded Cao Miao that needless to say, the top floor room, even the two rooms on the ground floor are excellent, and ordinary people can't afford to live in them.

Cao Miao will understand. "Don't worry, Auntie, I don't have anything else, I have a little wealth. Back on the other hand, you will have to pay for a month. He said to Sun Luban again: "One month, is it enough?" If it's not enough, I'll book it for half a year. ”

Sun Luban glared at him, turned to the principal and said, "All the expenses are recorded in my account. ”

The principal glanced at Sun Luban and didn't dare to say anything.

Cao Miao was polite and accepted it happily.

Sun Luban was extremely enthusiastic about the two orchids, and offered to transfer them to her again, it didn't matter how much it was. Cao Miao was very embarrassed, and repeatedly refused, so she had to give in and agreed that during her stay in Wuchang, she could temporarily lend Zhishu and Picturesque to Sun Luban as her personal attendant. But he has one condition, these two people can't borrow at the same time, they can only rotate, and there can be no shortage of people around him.

Sun Luban reluctantly agreed and took Zhishu away.

Watching Sun Luban roar away with a group of armor soldiers, Cao Miao went up to the third floor.

The third floor of the painting boat has limited space, with only five or six cabins. Cao Miao's cabin is in the innermost, and he has to pass through other cabins to enter and exit, which is difficult to hide, so it is naturally for the convenience of surveillance. Coupled with the lookout on the mast, Cao Miao's every move cannot escape the vision of those who have a heart.

Sun Lubanhu, but the person in charge of the painting boat is not a tiger. She is well-informed and vigilant enough, so she doesn't leave Cao Miao a chance to do anything, and she doesn't even leave room for solitude. Not long after Cao Miao checked in, he found that there was a guest in the opposite room, a young scholar, with a face like a crown of jade and a graceful demeanor.

Cao Miao could see at a glance that this young man had just moved in, just to spy on him nearby. As for whether it was arranged by the principal or Sun Luban's orders, it is not clear for the time being.

When Ruhua was still packing her luggage, the young man came over and said with a smile: "In Xia Qin Bo......"

Before he could finish speaking, Cao Miao walked over and closed the hatch with an expressionless face.

Qin Bo touched his nose, so he had to touch his nose, laughed twice, and turned back to the cabin.

Cao Miao looked at the cabin, walked to the bulkhead, gently pushed open the window, opened a crack, and observed the situation around him. Outside the cabin is the eaves, and you can't see the situation on the deck, so judging from the approximate location, there is zero possibility of slipping out of the window.

Shih Tzu Fang is not only a gentle township, but also a rouge well.

But this can't help Cao Miao. He took out a few brocade clothes from his bag, hung them in front of the window, and opened the window.

After a while, a merchant ship on the river in the distance could not be more ordinary, hung up its sails, turned its bow, and went down the river.