The small Qinhuai River flows turbulently, stretches for dozens of miles, cuts Yongtai County into two sides, many families on both sides of the river live by the water, the gatehouse with white walls and black tiles, the mud house with pepper and red mud, and the thatched house with withered yellow, are located on both sides respectively, row upon row, staggered; At this time, the smoke of the cooking stove rises, and every household inserts wormwood at the door to dispel all evils.

On the two painting boats on the river, there is a girl who moved the sandalwood and the carved pear chair, sitting on the bow of the boat, the robes are lightly raised, and the pipa and flute are ready.

The boat came lightly, and the boatman wearing a hat held the boat, shouted a trumpet, and sang some shameless slang to the beautiful girls, who spat and said, "Dead mother, chew and chew!" The words are more filthy than the boat man, but the voice has a unique Yangzhou dialect taste, if you are not a local, you can't hear the scolding, the glutinous and soft voice, which makes people have endless aftertaste.

Even on the Dragon Boat Festival, the fishermen would go to the city to sell the fish they had just caught last night, and if they met their employers on the river, they would row over and the two sides would complete the transaction on the boat.

Song Ting walked out of the door with Zhao Yuanzhen, Youjian, and Xiaoman, turned around and looked at the vermilion lacquer plaque at the courtyard gate, with three words "Linshui Xuan" on it, and while discussing these three words with the three girls, he walked leisurely in the direction of Hongqiao.

Today, the county government does not point out, as for the important task of welcoming the transfer envoy Dong, naturally there are prefects and counties to be busy, and he is also happy to be idle, take the three girls out for a walk, take a look at the county's Dragon Boat Festival customs, watch the lively scene on the small Qinhuai River, and eat a few zongzi on the street by the way.

Before coming out, Zhao Yuanzhen put on men's makeup and men's clothes, and instantly became a handsome little boy, his facial features were perfect and extreme, and his skin was like snow, except for being a little shorter than Song Ting, all other aspects instantly pressed him down.

"Brother Chaozhong, Xiaosheng is so polite." Zhao Yuanzhen took a jade bone flower fan, fanned it twice like a man, and then deliberately arched his hand towards his father-in-law with a thick voice, which made Song Ting, Xiaoman, and Youjian couldn't help laughing. Who would have thought that Zhao Yuanzhen, who is beautiful and fragrant, has a beautiful demeanor and is a princess, has such a funny side.

Walking to Hongqiao, the surface of the small river is already noisy and overcrowded, hundreds of large and small boats are moored on the water, among which the two painting boats from Yangzhou City are the most eye-catching. The girl in the painting boat has already begun to play and sing, babbling, and the song she chose is also suitable for the occasion, and the tune is cheerful and applauded.

There are bamboo branches standing next to the canopy of the boat, and the bamboo branches are hung with big red sheared flowers, just like who wants to marry a daughter; As the boatman lit the firecracker with flint, the sound of crackling suddenly spreads, filling the festive atmosphere.

"May 5 is Duanyang; The door is inserted, and the house is full of incense; Eat zongzi, sprinkle sugar ...... "I don't know whose family a few drooping children, around the side of Song Ting, circled, singing children's songs, I don't know which door is proud, maybe in this poor era, can eat two zongzi, for the children, it is already extremely happy.

On the street, Cao Zhutou took thirty or forty people such as the catcher and the official to patrol the street, intercepting all carriages and horses, and letting them take a detour. Shi County Lieutenant took thirty archers and took control of them at the commanding heights along the street, so shocked that the shopkeepers closed their shops and did not dare to come out to do business.

Seeing that the street is going to be blocked, many people come to the vicinity of Hongqiao, set up stalls, go out on the green, here the green grass is good, the willows by the river are still around, there are large empty grasslands on both sides, it is really a good place to watch the scenery and play.

The two "observation decks" built yesterday are guarded by two officials to prevent idlers from approaching.

Everyone brought their families to the two sides of the strait. The women smeared their children's foreheads with realgar wine, and tied five-colored silk threads on their wrists and ankles, hoping to cure diseases; There are also girls who have lived in the boudoir for a long time, wearing garlands and walking out of the door, the Dragon Boat Festival is also known as the "Daughter's Day", they keep looking up and looking around, trying to attract the attention of the gentlemen; On both sides of the river, literati and scholars wearing Confucian robes and turbans gathered, chatting with the girls they fancied, looking at each other, and sending engagement tokens to each other.

The Dragon Boat Festival is a big festival, the academy gives students a holiday, parents give their daughters a holiday, and farmers who farm give themselves a holiday.

The Dragon Boat Festival usually rains on this day, and today is also gloomy, with a sullen breath, many people rolled up their sleeves and robes, looked at the hazy sky, and waited for God to rain a little.

"Lord Yang, it's too boring these days." Qin Hui followed behind Yang Kui and couldn't help but complain. At this time, the two of them walked towards the street, and the officials were already starting to drive away the pedestrians on the street, Qin Hui stopped his steps and said, "They are driving people, Lord Yang, will we still go over?"

Yang Kui snorted coldly, took five steps and three steps behind his back, and hurriedly walked over, a servant did not know his identity and wanted to stop him, but he shouted: "Bold!" I am a scholar of Yangzhou Academy, a Zhengjiupin official, I came to greet the transfer envoy, you dare to stop me? The official immediately lowered his head and hugged his fists and said: "It turned out to be Lord Yang, the villain has offended a lot, and I hope that Lord Haihan!" Yang Kui let out a cold snort in his nose, and continued to pose official authority with his backhand.

After the officials drove all the people out of the street, less than a cup of tea, a rumbling sound of horses' hooves suddenly sounded in the direction of the county government on the south side of the street, like a drum beat, and like a storm.

In an instant, but two flags appeared in the south of the street, and the shadow of the flag became more and more obvious, and then two war horses appeared, and the two flag-holding captains on horseback galloped with six-foot-tall battalion flags in their hands...... The line is like thunder, and the momentum is violent, as if to step on this street.

Amid the rumbling of horses' hooves, under the leadership of more than 30 cavalry captains, a large group of officers and soldiers wearing big brimmed felt hats, wearing iron armor, and holding swords with rings at their waists, marched in a tumultuous manner, followed closely behind, and the whole street was suddenly filled with the intent of slaughter.

Behind these two people, a large battalion of 200 people was divided into two groups, all of them were bright armor and spears.

A large sedan chair carried by eight people was surrounded by a large group of officers and soldiers, and behind the sedan chair, followed by a sedan chair carried by four people; Immediately after, there was a black carriage, which was also surrounded by the officers and soldiers of the regiment, and there was actually a commander next to the carriage, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, a rough expression, riding a high-headed horse, holding a thirty-pound green dragon broadsword, looking at its breath, he knew that it was a practitioner, his copper bell-like eyes kept staring at the carriage, obviously he attached great importance to the people in the carriage.

Sitting in the eight-lift sedan chair is Dong Cheng, the transfer envoy of Jianghuai on the right road, and the four-person sedan chair is sitting in Wu Kui, the prefect of Yangzhou, who is sitting in the black carriage behind, others have no way of knowing, but looking at its formation, it must be an important person if it is so well protected.

More than 500 people have lined up from the south of the street to the north of the street, and the momentum is huge, and the people on the street have already closed their doors, and they are silent; In addition to the thirty archers dispatched by Shi County's lieutenant, the 200-strong commander of the forbidden army, Gan Hong, the deputy general, sent twenty black-clothed crossbowmen to control the alleys; More than 100 officers and soldiers in felt hats stood on both sides of the street with brushes and knives, and the sound of armor clashing and shouting and commanding all made the residents hiding in the house dare not take a breath.

The eight-carried sedan chair stopped in the middle of the street, the archers and crossbowmen all looked around with bated breath, and any wind and grass could fall in their eyes, the curtain of the sedan chair was opened, and Dong Cheng, a three-grade official in a purple three-grade official robe, wearing a long-winged hat and a goldfish bag on his waist, walked out.

"On behalf of the villagers of Yongtai County, Xiaguan greets the transfer envoy!" Wu Ruxiong led a group of officials of all sizes in the county, who had been waiting on the street for a long time, and at this moment, he saw that the transfer made Master Dong Cheng get off the sedan chair, and he knelt down in a large area.

However, at this time, Song Ting was still playing with Zhao Yuanzhen and them to set up a barbecue stall next to Hongqiao, although they were less than two miles apart, but he didn't know what was happening on the street, otherwise if he was there, he would have to kneel.

"Is this the Transporter?" It was the first time for Qin Hui to see such a big battle, and he couldn't help but feel excited in his heart, he didn't think that the chief of the road was actually so majestic!

Dong Cheng waved his hand and asked Wu Ruxiong and the others to get up, but he didn't pay attention to any of them, didn't look at them much, only said a few words to Wu Kui, the prefect of Yangzhou, and then walked to Hongqiao with more than 100 officers and soldiers in felt hats, accompanied by Wu Kui, and Wu Ruxiong and other cadres followed behind...... Yang Kui and Qin Hui also followed behind the team, but they didn't know what to do.

"Show me tight! In the car, it was Lu Junyi, a felony of the imperial court, who was a 'Hebei Jade Qilin', and they all cheered me up! After the deputy general Gan Hong beat his horse to the black carriage and reprimanded him, he then said to the commander of the Xiang army: "Commander Wu, this place will be handed over to you!" I'm going to protect Lord Dong! ”

Du commanded Wu Liao and said: "Vice General Gan just go, we will guard this place!"

"Spear team, follow me!" There was a sound of neat steps, and sixty pikemen followed behind the Ganhong horse.

Gan Hong led the spear team to catch up with Master Dong, and ordered the officers and soldiers in felt hats to stand on the front road, and the officers and soldiers clenched their hands with straight knives, their eyes were cold, their spirits were vibrant, and their eyes couldn't help but patrol along the road.

Such a big battle, finally disturbed the crowd on both sides of the Hongqiao, adults and children have looked over, want to see what kind of big man is, actually brought so many officers and soldiers, Yongtai County is a non-military town, but on weekdays even catch fast is not common, today the officers and soldiers of the brigade came in a hurry, it really frightened people.

It was also the first time for the Song Dynasty to see so many officers and soldiers, with large felt hats, iron hats, and ring-headed straight knives...... There is also a cloak, which is almost exactly the same as the TV series "Water Margin", and a bad premonition rises in his heart, and he always feels that something big is going to happen here.

"Let's go, let's go home." Pick up some stones to extinguish the fire on the ground, even the grilled mutton skewers were thrown directly into the ashes, Xiao Man still didn't understand why he threw away the skewers, Song Ting had already pulled Zhao Yuanzhen up, and the sword was also vigilantly guarding Zhao Yuanzhen's side.

At this time, the "dragon boat race" activity has begun, more and more crowds of people crowded to the river, Song Ting set aside the crowd, towards the Hongqiao, at this time Dong Cheng and other officials of all sizes have walked to the "viewing platform" nearby, Dong Daren boarded the viewing platform, the prefect Wu Kui also followed, and the officers and soldiers of the brigade were guarded by clusters.

"Song Sheng?" When Song Ting crossed the bridge with Zhao Yuanzhen's hand, Wu Kui on the "Observation Deck" saw him, the two were not more than a foot apart, Wu Kui called him, Song Ting heard the voice of the prefect, and hurriedly turned around, Zhao Yuanzhen turned back with him......

No one expected that Dong Cheng actually stared at Zhao Yuanzhen with his eyes, Zhao Yuanzhen immediately had a shocked face, hurriedly turned his face away, tightened Song Ting's sleeve and said in a low voice: "This Lord Dong has already recognized me......"

Dong Cheng had already recognized this handsome young man as the ninth princess of the dynasty...... This is terrible!

Dong Cheng is Prime Minister Wang's person, and he will definitely tell Prime Minister Wang Cheng's whereabouts of the princess, and Prime Minister Wang Cheng is the elder brother of the queen of the dynasty, and he will definitely do something unfavorable to Zhao Yuanzhen for the queen......

Thinking of this, Song Tingwu was surprised, his face was also horrified, he forced himself to calm down, hugged his fist towards the "observation deck", and when he didn't know what to say next, there was a sudden heavy rain in the sky, crackling, a burst of rain!

When the rain came, the crowd began to stir, and at this moment, a shocking change suddenly happened!!