In the middle of the night, thunder rumbles and lightning strikes. At noon, the sun was still shining, but at this moment a thunderstorm came unexpectedly.

The stream was rising, and the small building was filled with wind with the smell of aquatic plants. A thousand paper cranes tied to their hair fluttered on the edge of the window, and a few drops of rain were swept into the bedroom by the strong wind.

On the scorn, Qin Mubai took Chen Yan in his arms, pulled a thin silk to cover her naked body, kissed her forehead, and asked, "Is it cold?" ”

"Still sweating." Chen Yan's face was flushed, her eyes were like silk, and her mouth was still panting.

Xiao Biesheng was newly married, and just staged a dry firewood fire, and both of them were a little tired at the moment. So they slept and listened to the wind and rain.

"All done?" After a long time, Chen Yan asked softly.

"It's still early." Qin Mubai said, "In the past few days, Li Ke and Quan Wanji have been thoroughly investigating the water ghosts with the officials from the top and bottom of the Assassin Mansion. Picking a gourd and pulling out a string of vines involves too many people. Whether it is the military government or the assassin's mansion, including the local squires and merchants, except for the little minions, there are really a lot of big people involved. If all of them are arrested and killed, Xiangzhou is afraid that it will be turned into chaos, and the army will not be able to suppress it. Therefore, the case is solved, but how to deal with the aftermath is really nerve-wracking. ”

Chen Yan was silent for a long time and said, "I don't understand the things in officialdom. I only know that the trial and questioning of the guilty is a matter for the assassination of the Assassin's Mansion, so don't interfere too much. Open guns are easy to dodge and dark arrows are difficult to defend, and if there are too many enemies, it will not be good for you. ”

"I know what I know." Qin Mubai smiled, patted her back gently, and said, "Tomorrow the Assassin Mansion will hold a banquet, will you go with me?" ”

"It's not like you don't know, I don't like that kind of occasion."

"It's just that the princess wants to make a special trip to thank you, and I don't want you to mix with us men, so why don't you go? Anyway, you are also the lifesaver of her mother and daughter. ”

"Isn't she supposed to thank you?" Chen Yan smiled, "I just ran errands for you, everything, you didn't arrange it, right?" ”

"Okay, don't bargain, just have a meal."

"What about the one next door?" Chen Yan smiled warmly.

"You said the flower lady...... Ha ha! Qin Mubai smiled, "She's all messing with you now, you can arrange it!" ”

"Didn't you promise her to introduce her to King Wu's mansion?" Chen Yan asked.

"What, are you in favor?" Qin Mubai asked, "Haven't you always disgusted her the most?" ”

Chen Yan paused, and smiled slightly sadly: "It's good that I hate her, but there's no reason to really hate her." Although she is not a good person, it is a good thing if she sincerely repents and wants to live again. Anyway, this time she also helped you a little. ”

"Am I embarrassed not to say yes when you say so?" Qin Mubai smiled, "I'm just worried, Li Ke has always been lustful and romantic, and the flower lady is extremely coquettish." As soon as these two people mix, if something happens, it's not good. ”

"Fool yourself." Chen Yan scolded and said with a smile, "She should understand this bit of proportion and self-knowledge." ”

"Hey, why did you help her say good things all the time? It's not like you. ”

"Nothing. It's just that the rabbit dies and the fox is sad and sympathetic. Chen Yan said lightly.

"Haha!" Qin Mubai laughed, "I look at you, but you are hard-mouthed and soft-hearted!" ”

The next day, Qin Mubai led the horse and walked in front, Chen Yan and Hua Niangzi followed behind unhurriedly, and the three of them left Xiaolou together and went to the Thorn Mansion.

I heard that she went to the Assassin's Mansion to attend a banquet, and the flower lady deliberately dressed up, but it was not the previous style of exposing her chest, but a strong suit, wrapped more tightly and her hair was also tied up with Chen Yan, which was quite capable. It's just that she was always a little angry when she looked at Qin Mubai, as if he owed her millions and didn't pay it back.

"The surname is Qin, you are really unkind!" After walking a few steps, the flower lady couldn't help but say, "That night, the old lady brought Pang Fei here, and you actually slipped away first!" ”

"I've said it a hundred times, are you tired of it?" Qin Mubai said slowly, "As the saying goes, the heart of guarding against people is indispensable, it's always right for me to be careful, right?" Besides, I have already made an appointment with King Wu and King Qi to meet at the official post in Xinye County early in the morning, and it would be a big mistake to miss the hour. ”

"Humph!" The flower lady took a sip hatefully, "After all, you still can't believe me?" ”

Qin Mubai pursed his lips: "I didn't say it." ”

"What's the noise?" Chen Yan said lightly, "Didn't I take you to the Assassin's Mansion now and fulfill my promise?" ”

The flower lady suddenly changed her color, and said with a smile: "I know, it was the sister who helped me intercede, and he agreed." Otherwise, he will definitely break his word and get fat! ”

"Less set almost." Chen Yan said coldly, "If you still have the same virtue as before when you arrive in the Thorn Mansion, I will be the first to spare you." ”

"Ouch, how?" The flower lady was still smiling, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be reborn as a human being, how can I not cherish it?" Don't worry, although I am a prodigal, I have always been very self-aware. ”

"That's good." Chen Yan glanced at her and was silent.

"Hehe, girl, you are cold-hearted, hard-mouthed, soft-hearted." The flower lady smiled, "Sister, I know your kindness, and I will definitely change my mind and be a new person in the future." My biggest wish now is to find a good man I can rely on like you and live the rest of my life with peace of mind. No more tossing. ”

Chen Yan didn't say anything, and let her talk with emotion all the way. The three of them walked slowly and arrived in Xiangyang County. Qin Mubai had a whim and said, "Go to the flower lady's residence." ”

"Okay! I want to revisit the same place, hehe! The flower lady smiled and said, "By the way, I'm not a real flower lady, and I won't be a demon lady in the future." My real name is Su Lianqing. ”

"Su Lianqing? It's a very gentle and graceful name. Qin Mubai smiled, "However, people are so coquettish and uninhibited." ”

"Humph!" Su Lianqing glared at Qin Mubai in annoyance, "That's all in the past, I just hope to forget it quickly, and you are not allowed to mention it again!" ”

"Yes, yes, Su Woman!"

The three of them walked to the flower lady's house, only to see one person leaning on the door and looking forward to it, and greeted him in surprise from afar: "Teacher!" ”

It's Pang Fei.

Qin Mubai slapped him on the shoulder head-on, and said with a smile: "What's the matter, you became someone's son-in-law?" ”

Chen Yan and Su Lianqing laughed. Pang Fei blushed, scratched his ears and cheeks, and stammered: "No, no!" ”

"Then you stand in front of people's doors early in the morning, the dignified Wupin General, do you stand guard for others?" Qin Mubai looked at him with interest, and he had to open which pot he didn't mention.

"Cough, cough...... Pang Fei coughed awkwardly and said, "I don't dare to bother, so I have to wait for my mentor here, and I have something to report." ”

"Report a fart, say something wrong." Qin Mubai said with a smile.

"I—I want to ...... That ......" Pang Fei stammered, glancing at Su Lianqing from time to time, his face flushed.

Su Lianqing giggled, stepped forward and said, "Let's say it!" This little man, who was detained by me with the little widow of the flower lady, dared to love because he saw the truth in adversity, and he has been privately decided for life, right? ”

"Ugh! ......" Pang Fei laughed embarrassedly, "You can also say that!" ”

Qin Mubai laughed: "Pang Fei, Pang Fei, you are just like that!" ”

"No, it's not!" Pang Fei hurriedly waved his hand and explained, "Xu Liang is not the kind of person that his master imagined! She's such a good woman, don't lie to you! ”

"Then you don't mind that she's a little widow and has half-closed doors?" Qin Mubai asked in a low voice.

"Don't mind!" Pang Fei replied categorically.

Qin Mubai shrugged his brows: "Then I don't mind even more." You told me, do you still want me to help you make the decision and agree to this brown marriage? ”

"Yes!" Pang Fei smiled and said, "My parents died early, and I have no relatives here in Xiangzhou, my teacher is my only elder, of course I want to ask you to call the shots!" ”

Qin Mubai laughed, took a few steps forward by his shoulder, and said, "Pang Fei, who do you like is your freedom." If you think it's worth it, go for it. If you really have such a big heart and don't blame her past, then of course it will be for you. ”

"Really, really?" Pang Fei said in surprise, "I thought that my teacher would object to me marrying a widow and half-closed door!" ”

"Am I like that old guy who can't eat the old?" Qin Mubai smiled slightly, "When it comes to men and women, you can just like it." Just like wearing these shoes on your feet, only you know if they are suitable and comfortable. Enter the hospital, call that Xu Liang out, I'll take a look. ”

"Yes!" Pang Fei was overjoyed, and rushed into the courtyard.

The three of them also walked in with a smile, and not long after, Pang Fei took a woman's hand and walked closer, and without saying anything, he bowed to Qin Mubai and fell to the ground.

"People's woman Xu Liang, meet General Qin." Xu Liang's is a typical small jasper in the south of the Yangtze River, with red lips and delicate teeth, a soft voice and elegant manners, as gentle as water.

"Get up!" Qin Mubai smiled, looked Xu Liang up and down a few times, and nodded, "Yes, worthy of Pang Fei's stunned boy." Pang Fei, in fact, you are one or two years younger than me. Since you respect me as a teacher, I will make the decision for you and promise this brown marriage. ”

"Quick, thank you!" Pang Fei was excited, and pulled Xu Liang to kneel down again.

"This is also a strange relationship, the beauty of adults, and it's pretty good." Qin Mubai stepped forward to help the two of them up, pulled their hands over and held them together, and said, "In the future, your lives will change." It's just that no matter how things change in the world, people who are sincere and affectionate must always be consistent. I don't have anything to give you, I can only give Pang Fei a month's vacation, and I will treat it as a ...... Give you a honeymoon! ”

"Honeymoon? What an apt and funny word! Xu Liang smiled slightly, gave Qin Mubai a salute, and said seriously: "Concubine Wan Xie General Qin's great kindness." The parents who gave birth to me, and General Qin, who recreated me. In this life, the concubine follows her husband, and the general is like a father. ”

"Okay, don't talk so badly!" Qin Mubai laughed, "Now, I will borrow your husband and take him to the Thorn Shi Mansion to do some things and eat some wine and meat." You're okay with that, right? ”

Liang sneered: "Cheap concubine An dare? It's just that...... No flower wine is fine. ”

"Haha! This person who is going to get married is different! Qin Mubai and the others laughed together and left the flower lady's house.

The Tang Dynasty is open, the concept of chastity is not very strong, and it is also very tolerant of things like remarriage and remarriage, which is not as serious as the restraint of science and religion after the Song Dynasty. The children of rich families such as official eunuchs are fashionable to be romantic, and prostitutes are as common as we sing karaoke now.

At the same time, it is not uncommon for famous and talented people to marry famous actors and advocate excellence. Far from laughing, the world will be a little jealous and envious. As a result, Pang Fei's marriage to a half-hidden little widow is not a shocking event. It's just that there are very few 'big officials' like him who don't care about other people's backgrounds. There is no shortage of famous actors who have married good people, but they have never been able to get rid of the fate of becoming concubines and playthings, and there are very few who really have feelings and seek happiness.

"Pang Fei, you kid is still a kind person." On the way, Qin Mubai patted him on the shoulder and smiled, "The Liang family followed you, which can be regarded as her creation." ”

"It's my creation, hehe!" Pang Fei smiled embarrassedly, "Actually...... She's a good woman! ”

"Okay, it's good, just cherish it, don't live up to it." Qin Mubai nodded and smiled.

"Hmm!" Pang Fei nodded heavily.

"Hey-" Su Lianqing sighed behind the two, "Old lady, jealous!" If I had known, I would have staked you apart, and it would have been a bit of a hassle at best. Then the old lady went out on her own and took down your little man. To this day, wouldn't the one who has become the general's wife be an old lady? ”

Everyone laughed together.

The corners of Qin Mubai's mouth twitched, and he said with a strange smile: "Don't say it, their strange relationship is really thanks to you." Otherwise, you can be their matchmaker! ”

Su Lianqing hated her teeth, took a sip, and said coldly: "The old lady is not married yet, and the matchmakers are all old women in their seventies and eighties, so I won't do it!" ”

Laughing all the way, everyone has arrived in front of the Assassin's Mansion.

The Thorn Mansion has been very lively these days. Day and night, the lights are not extinguished, people do not take off their armor and horses, they have been busy dealing with the case of water ghosts, the prison is overcrowded, and many prisons have been temporarily opened.

The case is coming to an end, and the trial and questioning of the case are all the affairs of the Assassin's Mansion, Li Ke is so busy, where is Qin Mubai so relaxed. finally stole half of the free time, and Li You, the king of Qi, also arrived in Xiangzhou from Jingzhou after the matter was completed, so he set up a banquet and invited Qin Mubai and others together.

The guard at the gate is Yuwen Hongtai. A few days ago, he happily killed on the bank of the Jingzhou River, and this guy was full of majesty and murder, which really made the soldiers and generals in the palace admire and admire, and praised his bravery. Suddenly, he now walks with his head held high, and always considers himself a hero.

"Haha, Third Brother Qin is here! Yo, and Chen Nuxia, a rare guest, a rare guest! …… What do you call this one? Yuwen Hongtai strode up to meet him, and his voice was like a bell's voice.

"Hey, what a reckless man!" Su Lianqing frowned, looked up and down, and said, "King Wu is such a suave character, how can his subordinates be so reckless?" ”

"What do you say?" Yuwen Hongtai glared at him, "I'm calling this ...... What's it called, 'rough', 'heroic', men and husbands are like this! Up and down the house, they all say that I am a good man who stands up to the sky! You little doesn't know the goods! ”

"Yo, my mother hasn't heard anyone call me 'little girl' for a while." Su Lianqing circled around Yuwen Hongtai with interest, and poked him with her elbow, "Good man, what are you doing in King Wu's Mansion, is the official big?" ”

Qin Mubai and Chen Yan looked at each other and smiled, shook their heads together, ignored the two of them, and went straight to the mansion with Pang Fei.

As soon as Su Lianqing saw Qin Mubai and the others leaving, she was in a hurry to follow, and rolled her eyes and said coquettishly: "Good masters, sister will have a good chat with you when you have time!" ”

Yuwen Hongtai trembled, and when he came back to his senses, Su Lianqing had already trotted to chase Qin Mubai. He swallowed a mouthful of saliva and muttered, "Third Brother Qin, why can such a beautiful little girl always pop up?" This one is also very coquettish, woo...... Lao Tzu doesn't have this blessing! ”

The group entered the palace, and there were a lot of palace servants inside and out, and they seemed extremely busy. But Li Ke still greeted him in person, laughing from afar: "Haha! Our heroes, the heroes, are finally here! ”

Qin Mubai greeted him with a smile.

The people in the house looked at the scene in front of them and were confused: A few days ago, didn't these two people turn against each other, so they almost pulled out knives and slashed each other? Today, it's like a pair of brothers again.

After a few idle words with Qin Mubai, Li Ke looked at Chen Yan gratefully, nodded and said, "Chen Nuxia, this king wants to solemnly thank you for your great kindness." ”

"Your Highness is serious." Chen Yan smiled, "I'm just running errands, planning and arranging, it's all Mu Bai, you should thank him." ”

"Heh, you're really looking at him everywhere!" Li Ke laughed, glanced at Su Lianqing again, and said to Qin Mubai, "This is the flower lady, right?" ”

"To be more specific, it's a fake flower girl. The people in the rivers and lakes call Mrs. Demon Xie, whose real name is Su Lianqing. Qin Mubai introduced.

"The prisoner woman sees His Royal Highness King Wu!" Su Lianqing was still a little nervous, and hurriedly bowed down.

"Get up. No one convicted you, you weren't a criminal, and besides, you had a lot of merit. Li Ke smiled.

"I ...... Got a lot of merit? Su Lianqing was a little stunned for a while.

"Of course." Qin Mubai's mysterious smile.

"Just because I put back Pang Fei and the flower lady?" Su Lianqing asked.

"It's more than that." Qin Mubai smiled, "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be able to judge for a while, who is the real Lord Song Cao." Isn't that a great achievement, you say? ”

"Even I don't know who Lord Song Cao is, and when will I help you?" Su Lianqing was confused.

Qin Mubai and Li Ke laughed at the same time, and Li Ke said: "Go into the house and sit down, let's chat slowly while drinking tea!" King Qi just went to the street for a stroll, and returned in a short time. When he returns, we'll have another feast!" ”

"Okay!"

The group entered the palace hall, and Li Ke set up a stove to make tea according to the old habit, and there was a lot of silk and bamboo music.

"Hey, tell me quickly, how can I help you find out the real Lord Song Cao?" Su Lianqing was puzzled and asked Qin Mubai to ask.

"It's simple. Because of some of your behaviors, I can see their biggest flaws. Qin Mubai smiled.

"What's the flaw?"

"That day, didn't Pang Fei go to Xiangyang County with Zhao Chong, and then go to Hua Niangzi's house together?" Qin Mubai said.

"Exactly." Pang Fei replied on the side.

Qin Mubai smiled slightly: "The biggest flaw is here." If Zhao Chong wasn't a water ghost, how could he take Pang Fei to Hua Niangzi? Su Lianqing, how did you set up an ambush there in advance, just waiting to arrest people? Afterwards, Pang Fei and the real flower lady fell into your hands. However, Zhao Chong also disappeared with him. Isn't this a cover-up? ”

"I didn't understand what it meant." Su Lianqing and the others shook their heads in confusion.

Li Ke said with a smile: "First of all, Zhao Chong took Pang Fei to the trap that the water ghost had already laid, and it was enough to determine that he was the person of the water ghost. At this time, in order to cover up the location of Pang Fei's disappearance, he also disappeared together, making a fake appearance of being kidnapped at the same time. Later, you Su Lianqing told Qin Mubai that you only arrested Pang Fei and Hua Niangzi, which is equivalent to making it clear to Qin Mubai that Zhao Chong is actually a member of the water ghost. ”

"What really made me sure that Zhao Chong was the Lord of Song Cao, and there were some other flaws." Qin Mubai said, "That is, when I returned to the military mansion to arrange matters and re-selected Du Chengyuan's henchmen to take over the command of the navy, the water ghost bizarrely released Zhao Chong back. Heh, the reason why Zhao Chong disappeared was to cover up that Pang Fei's kidnapping was related to him, and secondly, in order to get himself out of my sight, so that he could control everything behind the scenes. But he's worried about how he'll clear his name in front of me after we finally close the deal and let the water ghost come back. So, he made a fake appearance of a water ghost to deceive me. At the same time, it was also convenient for him to return to the barracks and personally command the naval army to participate in the grain trade. ”

"It turns out that Zhao Chong is the Lord of Song Cao?!" Many exclaimed together.

"Of course." Qin Mubai smiled slightly, "From the beginning, he was very close to us. It also made me think for a while that he could win over the object of his own camp. He obviously saw my intentions, so he deliberately co-starred with Du Chengyuan in a good show of fake splitting, which made me work harder to win him. Thus, I also believe in him completely. Chen Yan, do you remember what I told you before, I was already suspicious, and the two people who had never been suspicious before? ”

Chen Yan nodded: "One is Zhou Laojiu, the head of the government, and the other is Zhao Chong, right?" ”

"Yes." Qin Mubai nodded, "Since then, I have suspected that one of these two people must be Lord Song Cao. Because from the very beginning, they were the closest to me. As the saying goes, the darkest and most dangerous place under an oil lamp is the safest. They are not small, and they are indeed very smart. At first, I was really deceived by them. It's just that there is really no seamless suit in this world, and no matter how exquisite the strategy, there will always be flaws. From Su Lianqing, I made at least two things clear: first, Zhou Laojiu is a fellow water ghost, and second, Zhao Chong is very likely to be the real Song Caozhu. So, she made a great contribution. ”

Su Lianqing took a deep breath and shook her head: "You man, it's terrible!" If you don't show anything, nothing can escape your eyes, and everything is clear in your heart! Fortunately, I came to surrender with genuine repentance. If you just deliberately tricked you into gaining your trust, wouldn't you have died a miserable death now? ”

Li Ke smiled strangely and said, "Therefore, even this king doesn't play any tricks with him, and has always been obedient to him. ”

"Really?" Su Lianqing's eyes lit up, and he hit the snake and said, "Then can General Qin mention it to His Royal Highness, saying that he wants to recommend me to King Wu's Mansion to get an errand, and then abandon evil and follow good?" ”

Li Ke suddenly laughed: "I mentioned it, but the palace doesn't need female officials, nor does it need female soldiers and generals." This made this king very difficult. ”

Su Lianqing was suddenly disappointed, and her eyes darkened a little.

"Still." Li Ke changed his words and said with a smile, "After this incident, I feel that there is a lack of people around the princess to take care of and protect, especially a smart and capable woman with high martial arts." Su Lianqing, if you are willing, be the princess's personal maid! ”

"Ahh - Su Lianqing was immediately overjoyed, and bowed down on the spot, "Your Highness Xie is tolerant and take it in!" General Xie Qin's grace of recreation! In this life, Su Lianqing has no teeth and never forgets, knots the grass and rings, and lives and dies to repay! ”

Qin Mubai grinned, and said in his heart: It turns out that the beauty of adults is also quite pleasant. It's just a gesture, but it's a little cooler than a murderer!