Phew. ”

On a snowy morning, in a small clearing in the backyard of the Bai Ji Inn, Jing Nu practiced her swordsmanship as always, only to see her swing the sword in her hand, flashing and moving, like a butterfly jumping in the snow.

For a long time, panting, she stood on her sword and let out a long breath.

"Is the ground tied too tightly?" It's uncomfortable.'

She lowered her head and looked at her chest with a frown.

She closed her eyes, and the thrill of that time immediately came to her mind......

That night, Chen Zu's subordinate Wu Jin made a rebellion, and she and her young master were almost killed by an unruly bandit.

"This must never happen again!"

"Huh!"

A cold light flashed, and Jing Nu swung her sword.

The sharp blade arced through the air with a precise slash through the throat of her imaginary foe.

"Beautiful swordsmanship, Shizu."

In her ears, there was the praise of her young master, Zhao Yu.

She smiled happily, but her body didn't react at all, because the voice was only what she imagined to praise herself.

Her young master, she is still sleeping.

"Still, it's probably time to wake up......

Jing Nu estimated it.

Thinking of this, he took a few steps to the side, picked up the scabbard from the ground, put it back in the sheath in his hand, and immediately carried it through the back door of the inn.

Walking through the back door of the inn into the inn, next to the corridor is the kitchen, and when Jingnu passed by, the sound of conversation in the kitchen caught her attention.

"Aunt Bai, can you think about it again? That young man is capable, and now he is working as an officer in the Huang family's dyeing workshop? ”

"Oh, grandma, my girl is still young......"

"Fourteen is not small...... It's just right to set this family affair this year and get married next year. If you miss this time, who knows if you can find the right one again? When your girl turns fifteen, you should be in a hurry......"

"This ......"

It was the hostess of the Bai Kee Inn, talking to the woman who had come to the matchmaker.

『……』

After stopping and listening to a few words, Jingnu suddenly felt a little upset, walked briskly, and walked down the stairs towards the second floor.

The women of the world, fifteen years old, tie their hair and use it with a flute, and they are called and the hair.

A woman of this age means that she can get married.

Of course, this refers to the general situation, and under normal circumstances, women are often married at the age of thirteen or fourteen, and by the time they are fifteen, they are estimated to have become mothers for the first time; When you are fifteen or sixteen, you will become what the neighborhood calls a 'big girl' – which is not a good word.

Thinking of her age, Jing Nu couldn't help but bite her lip.

She...... After this year, I will be sixteen years old......

"Don't panic, don't panic, I already have a name......

The Silent Girl comforted herself secretly.

Indeed, she has long had a reputation, and soon after she entered the Xianghou Mansion, her wife Zhou was the master and gave her to her second son Zhao Yu as a concubine, that is, the young master she now serves.

But so far, the young master has not touched her, although the two of them have always slept together.

Back in the room where the two of them lived in the inn, Jingnu happened to see Zhao Yu get up, and she hurriedly stepped forward: "Young master, I'll serve you to change your clothes." ”

"Hmm." Zhao Yu didn't refuse, although there was no need for a quiet girl to help her in such a trivial matter as dressing, but in the past few years, both of them have become accustomed to it.

Seeing Jing Nu put down the sword in her hand, Zhao Yu asked curiously, "Did you go to the backyard to practice swords?" ”

"Hmm."

Jingnu nodded and said: "The master said that practicing martial arts is like sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat, and if you slack off, your skills will be much worse than before." ”

The master in her mouth actually refers to Chen Mo, the commander of the Black Tiger Village.

Since that thrilling night back then, Zhao Yu and Jingnu have paid more attention to the training of martial arts, at that time they wanted to be taught by Chen Mo, but unfortunately, Chen Mo had a prejudice against Zhao Yu at that time, so he did not agree.

It wasn't until Zhao Yu replaced Yang Tong and got Chen Mo's understanding that Chen Mo changed his mind and decided to teach Zhao Yu and Jing Nu martial arts.

Of course, although he promised to teach Zhao Yu and Jing Nu martial arts, Chen Mo did not accept the two as apprentices, after all, Zhao Yu's status in Black Tiger Village is higher than him, but Jing Nu still calls Chen Mo his master.

Since then, Chen Mo has tested the martial arts of Zhao Yu and Jing Nu every once in a while, and compared to Zhao Yu, Jing Nu's progress is even more appreciated by the Grand Commander Chen.

But there is no way, after all, Zhao Yu has too many facts to think about every day, and he can't concentrate like Jing Nu.

No, after hearing Jingnu's words, Zhao Yu immediately smiled bitterly: "Ah...... I don't have time to practice swords during this time, it's over, Jingnu, you have to be merciful in the next test......"

Jingnu pursed her lips and smiled.

Although she started practicing swords at the same time, the young master was no longer her opponent......

That's fine, so she can protect him.

"This ......"

She deliberately looked embarrassed: "The master said that if I can shoot down the young master's sword within ten moves next time, he can let the king teach me a few tricks......"

Zhao Yu's eyes widened and he whispered: "In this way, I will be very faceless......"

"Who let the young master be lazy?" She blinked.

"How can I be lazy?" Zhao Yu said dissatisfiedly: "It's because I have too many things to think about, and I can't spare time......

"Yes, yes, the young master is the most powerful."

Jingnu seemed to answer perfunctorily, but she was very approving in her heart.

She saw it very clearly, although the Black Tiger Village and the Brotherhood now have Chen Mo, Guo Da, Chen Cai, Ma Hong and other leaders performing their duties, but it was the young master in front of her who really set the direction.

Sandwiched between Nanyang County and Yingchuan County, there is Nanyang General Wang Shangde on the left, and Yingchuan County Shou Li Min on the right, and now, there is another Yexian County Commander Yang Ding, who is quite a great background, and the Black Tigers survive in this situation, it is no exaggeration to say that the young master in front of her is the hardest and hardest one.

It's just that the young master is thinking about big things during this time, when can he think about the 'little things' with her?

She...... In less than a month, I will be sixteen years old.

Suddenly, an inexplicable feeling welled up in Jingnu's heart, and immediately, she gently hugged him from behind.

“……”

Under the touch of Jing Nu, Zhao Yu's body tensed up suddenly, and then slowly relaxed.

"Quiet Girl?" Zhao Yu's slightly questioning voice sounded.

"Young master, I ......"

The quiet girl wanted to speak and stopped.

Hold him from behind, you can't see his eyes, so you won't panic...... It stands to reason that this is the case, but unfortunately, Jingnu's heart is still pounding.

Young master, Jing Nu is almost sixteen years old, Jing Nu wants to be the young master's woman, like a lady to a countryman......

If the young master allows, Jingnu is still willing to give birth to a child for the young master......

『…… Ah, I can't say it.'"

The quiet girl, who was ashamed to speak, stuck to Zhao Yu's back angrily.

After a long time, after her mood calmed down, she slowly let go of Zhao Yu, and when the latter turned her head and looked at her with a suspicious expression, she asked casually as if nothing had happened: "Today, what are the plans of the young master?" ”

“……”

Zhao Yu quietly observed Jingnu.

"Looks like something has to be done."

Thinking about it secretly, he smiled and said to Jingnu: "Before the beginning of spring next year, there shouldn't be any big deals, I can finally take the time to think about you and me......"

"I and the young master...... What's the matter? ”

For some reason, Jingnu suddenly felt a little inexplicably flustered, her right hand unconsciously pressed on her chest, and her eyes took a step back.

"That's right." Zhao Yu nodded and said, "Taking advantage of the recent free time, how about we find a house to move in?" ”

"What does the young master mean, moving out of here? Didn't the young master say that he liked to live in this Baiji Inn? Jingnu asked in confusion.

Zhao Yu nodded and said, "I said, the dishes cooked in this Baiji Inn are very good, I like it very much, but...... There's no 'home' atmosphere here. ”

Speaking of this, he looked at Jingnu again and asked with a smile, "How about it, if you find a place to live with me, there are only you and me." ”

"Home...... What?'

I don't know what I thought, Jing Nu's cheeks were slightly red.

She secretly glanced at Zhao Yu, nodded and said softly, "Hmm." ”

With Zhao Yu's current power, it is nothing to buy a mansion in the county, not to mention that Zhao Yu's plan is just an ordinary house.

In order to avoid being disturbed by irrelevant people, Zhao Yu did not go through Ma Hong of the Black Tiger Yishe or Chen Cai of the Brotherhood this time, but searched for it in the city with Jingnu - of course, despite this, it was indispensable for the Black Tiger people around him to help inquire about the news.

In just two days, Zhao Yu and Jingnu found a suitable house in a street called Taomu Lane in the east of the city.

The house was small in size, with only one main house and one kitchen.

The main house can be roughly divided into three rooms, the entrance is the guest hall, the east is the master bedroom, and the west is the partial house, which can be said to be a very small pattern, but for Zhao Yu and Jing Nu, it is completely enough.

"It's a little messy, but as long as you clean it, it should still be very good......"

After leading Zhao Yu to visit, Jingnu said with great interest.

At this time, several black tigers also negotiated the price with the local Li Zheng, and followed Niu Heng to the main house.

Sitting down at the table in the house, Niu Heng said puzzledly: "Ah Hu, what do you want this kind of small house for?" ”

Zhao Yu said with a smile: "At present, we are waiting for two major threats, one is next year's rebels, and the other is the new Yexian County Commander Yang Ding, but no matter what these two want to do, it is estimated that they will have to wait until after the beginning of spring next year, and I want to take a break during this time." ”

"Oh."

Niu Heng nodded as if he didn't understand, then frowned and looked inside the house, and complained again: "Even if you want to take a break, you don't have to live in such a small house, right?" You live in the east room, and I live in the west room, so what should I do, brothers? ”

From the side, several black tigers also looked confused, looking at Zhao Yu in confusion.

Seeing that these people still didn't understand, Zhao Yu shook his head and said, "Only me and Ah Jing live here, you go back to the Baiji Inn to live, including Brother Niu." ”

"Huh?" Niu Heng was stunned, and then said with a little seriousness: "Ah Hu, don't laugh, how can I rest assured that the two of you will stay here?" If something goes wrong, if I don't mention Guo Da, I won't be at ease. ”

Zhao Yu smiled and said, "Brother Niu, you can rest assured, the neighbors around here don't know who I am." What's more, the wind and grass in the city can't hide the eyes and ears of the brotherhood, so Brother Niu can rest assured. ”

Niu Heng was about to say something, but at this time, Jingnu walked up to him and said with a smile: "Brother Niu, don't worry, I will protect the young master." It's not too early, Brother Niu, you should go back to the inn first......"

"Isn't it early?"

Niu Heng glanced at the daylight outside the house with a strange expression.

Isn't it just noon?

Looking back at Jing Nu's eyes that gradually became cold, Niu Heng instinctively felt something, shrunk his neck, and said, "Well, it's really not early, then...... Then I'll come back to see you tomorrow. ”

After that, he took the group of interested black tigers and left as if he were fleeing.

Looking at the back of this group of people leaving, Zhao Yu shook his head slightly, and then said with relief: "It's finally ...... It's free. ”

"Hmm."

Jingnu bowed slightly, and the color in her eyes returned to normal.

She asked softly, "Young Master, what are you going to do next?" ”

Zhao Yu thought for a while and said, "Let's go to the street to buy some bedding first, then go buy some food, clean the house first when we come back, and the rest of the daily needs, let's go tomorrow." ”

"Hmm." Shizunu nodded.

After noting down the location of their home, Zhao Yu and Jingnu went to the street.

She hadn't gone far before Jing Nu sensed something and glanced back.

As she expected, Niu Heng and the few black tigers were following them from a distance.

"Forget it, as long as it doesn't hinder me and the young master......

Jing Nu thought secretly in her heart.

A moment later, Zhao Yu and Jing Nu bought a brand new futon at a shop on the street with a plaque that read 'Brother Cooperative Shop'.

Watching the two of them go home with the futon from afar, a black tiger asked Niu Heng in a low voice: "Boss Niu, don't we really go up to help?" ”

Niu Heng crossed his arms, took a breath and said, "Didn't you see Ah Jing's eyes?" You dare to go up and disturb, be careful to turn around and hammer your head into the stomach. ”

"Won't it?"

Several black tigers looked at each other.

Having said that, no one really dared to go up and disturb, after all, as long as they were not blind, they could see the smiles on the faces of Zhao Yu and Jingnu even from a distance.

Under the tracking of Niu Heng and several black tigers, Zhao Yu and Jingnu returned home with the futon in their arms, and then went to the street together to buy some vegetables.

As Niu Heng and other black tigers looked at, the two talked and laughed during the period, and the atmosphere was really harmonious, even people who were not interested could see that they should not go up and disturb them.

Half an hour later, after buying some vegetables in the market in the east of the city, Zhao Yu and Jingnu returned home, that is, the small house.

At this time, they began to clean the house, although it was hard work, but it was a different taste.

After a brief cleaning, it was almost dusk, so the two went to the kitchen and began to cook.

Zhao Yu burns the fire, and Jingnu cooks the dishes.

Probably because of the relationship between the house that used to live in the Black Tiger Village for more than half a year, Zhao Yu is no stranger to these chores, and Jingnu is not to mention much, after a busy time, the two quickly cooked a few home-cooked dishes, and then cooked some wine.

After a while, the two brought the food to the table in the main room, lit candles, and sat across from each other.

"Poof."

Jingnu suddenly laughed.

"Huh?" Zhao Yu was scooping wine for Jingnu, and suddenly his face showed a little puzzlement: "What's wrong?" ”

"Nothing." Jingnu shook her head, and then said with emotion: "I just suddenly feel that there are times when there are times when there is no time like this...... Only the young master and me, and the young master can also leave those troubles behind for a while...... Thank you, young master. ”

She took the wine bowl handed by Zhao Yu with both hands and lowered her head to take a sip.

"It's delicious."

She said sweetly.

"Really?" Zhao Yu also took a sip, but he felt that it was average.

At this time, Jing Nu asked Zhao Yu, "Why did the young master suddenly decide to move here with Jing Nu?" ”

"Isn't it good?"

"It's not bad, it's just ...... It's just that I want to know why......"

"The reason is probably that I feel like I'm leaving you out in the cold." Zhao Yu glanced at Jingnu and said with a little apology: "Although you have always been by my side, too many things have happened in these days, and I have never been able to calm down...... And next year, I'm afraid it's going to be another eventful time, and I think about it, I'm afraid that only this time can be free. ”

"I understand...... I'm glad that the young master can think of me. ”

With a sweet smile on her face, Jing Nu lowered her head and took another sip of wine, and when she looked up at Zhao Yu again, her eyes seemed to melt, full of tenderness.

At this time, Zhao Yu was also looking at the girl in front of him by candlelight.

Five years ago, Jingnu could only be said to be a cute little girl, but now, she has gradually grown up, her face has faded a little green and immature, and she has slowly gained the softness of a woman.

Especially those eyes, which are even more fascinating.

Probably because Jing Nu has always been by Zhao Yu's side, Zhao Yu has always ignored the changes in Jing Nu, until recently he found that Jing Nu's behavior is getting more and more strange, and he realized that the little girl who followed him back then has grown into a slim girl.

Somehow, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became a little awkward and a little charming.

Not only Jingnu was a little inexplicably flustered, subconsciously dodging Zhao Yu's gaze, just lowering her head and drinking, even Zhao Yu was a little embarrassed, drinking with a wine bowl in her right hand, scratching her head with her left hand, not knowing what to say.

In all fairness, Zhao Yu knew Jingnu's intentions for him very well, and Zhao Yu wouldn't have any bastard thoughts like 'I just treat her as a sister', after all, their relationship was clear from the beginning.

What separates the two of them is just a layer of tissue paper, which may be pierced with a single sentence.

But then again, the two of them are so familiar that they take it for granted that they sleep in the same bed every night.

Therefore, it is quite embarrassing to want to pierce that relationship.

Soon, the little jar of wine bottomed out.

In a silent awkward and charming atmosphere, the two silently cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks, and then came to the east room to rest.

I saw that in the dark room, Zhao Yu and Jingnu were lying face to face.

Suddenly, Zhao Yu reached out and touched Jingnu's hot face.

And Jingnu also put her body on Zhao Yu's body, gently rubbing Zhao Yu's hand with her cheek.

"Young Master ......"

"Huh?"

"I want to be the woman of the young master......"

"Then ...... Do it. ”