Xiahou is really a beauty embryo.

It's just that it feels a little unusual. Compared with Huang Yueying's cheerfulness, Guo Huan's cleverness, Bu Luan's gentleness, and even Lu Lan's slightly brutal coquettishness, Xiahou is really more of a silence. A kind of silence that is not clear, that the Tao does not understand. Mrs. Wu said that she was bored, but she was not talking nonsense. In fact, contact with Xiahou Zhen will make people feel depressed.

"Actually, Miss Zhen is quite pitiful."

On the way, Cao Yang and Cao Peng walked in parallel.

In terms of grade, Cao Yang is older than Cao Peng. However, his ability is average, and he is not outstanding. So although he is also a member of the Cao clan in Qian County, his reputation is not very good. In his twenties, he is still a military marquis. However, there are still many children of the Cao clan like Cao Yang.

Cao Peng asked, "How do you say this?" ”

Looking at both sides, Cao Yang lowered his voice and said, "Captain Cao, your horse should be General Xiahou's Zhaoyebai." ”

"Yes."

"Then you should be no stranger to General Xiahou."

Fart, I've never seen Xiahou Yuan!

However, Cao Peng was noncommittal, and turned his head to look at Cao Yang.

Cao Yang said: "Miss Zhen is the niece of General Xiahou. General Xiahou had a brother back then, who left early, leaving only Miss Zhen's mother and daughter.

At that time, General Xiahou's situation was not very good, but in order to take care of Miss Zhen's mother and daughter, he even gave his eldest son to others to support...... I'm not talking about Xiahou Boquan. Speaking of which, Boquan should be the second son...... The eldest son doesn't even have a name, and now he doesn't know whether he is alive or dead. For this reason, Miss Zhen is under a lot of pressure, and Mrs. Xiahou has always harbored a trace of resentment towards her mother and daughter. ”

"I see!"

"However, General Xiahou treats Miss Zhen's mother and daughter very well. But the more so, Miss Zhen......"

Cao Yang sighed and glanced at the chariot in front of him.

"Now that Miss Zhen's aunt is gone, only Miss Zhen is left, and she will definitely be even more embarrassed in the future.

Miss Zhen is very good, very kind, and good at learning. But if this goes on for a long time, it will inevitably lead to incidents, and it will not be a long-term thing after all. ”

It can be seen that Cao Yang really has a sympathetic attitude towards Xiahou.

What he said was also from the bottom of his heart, and the reason was very simple.

In the past, Xiahou Zhen Lao Niang was alive and had someone to rely on; But now, when her mother died, she was alone. Even if Xiahou Yuan is fond of her, it is inevitable that there will be places where he does not take good care of her. Moreover, Xiahou Yuan is away all the year round, and Xiahou Zhen is in contact with Xiahou Yuan's wife, that is, Mrs. Huan's sister. This Mrs. Xiahou really has a grudge against Xiahou, how can her son be better?

Unfortunately, Cao Peng couldn't do anything about it......—————————————————————— so he set off from Chen County and continued along the official road.

A day later, they bypassed Changping County and walked directly from the city of Zheqiu (near Xihua, Henan), and went straight to the direction of Xudu.

On the third day, the chariot drove to a place called Tatsutei.

It is two days away from Xudu. Chenting is located on the edge of Chen County, after Chenting, it is under the rule of Yingchuan County. To be precise, Chenting is already under the rule of Yingchuan County and is under the jurisdiction of Xinji County. But Chenting is still sixty or seventy miles away from Xinji.

It's getting late!

Although the road was smooth, and after passing through Chen County, the public order improved significantly.

But Cao Peng still didn't dare to take it lightly, but became more and more cautious.

Walking at night?

Don't kill it!

It's okay, but if something happens, it's a big problem.

What's more, there is also Cao Ying's adoptive grandmother in the team. Cao Song was killed that year, and Cao Ying washed Xuzhou in blood. Now, if something goes wrong, your own life will not be guaranteed.

On the surface, Cao Peng did not deliberately welcome Mrs. Wu.

Even to Cao Nan, he deliberately concealed the identity of the old lady, so as not to show Cao Nan's feet.

Overall, the old lady also attaches great importance to Cao Peng's sister and brother, and she is kind and pleasant along the way. But the more this is the case, the more cautious Cao Peng becomes.

"Tonight, I'll stay in Chenting."

"Do you want to stay at Tatsutei?"

Although Xia Houen was a little dissatisfied, the old lady had already expressed his attitude before, and even if he was dissatisfied, he did not dare to act recklessly.

So, the team stopped at the Chenting official post.

Gan Ning and Hao Zhao commanded their men and horses to set up camp, while Xiahou Lan sent scouts to explore the surroundings.

The old lady naturally does not live in the barracks, but since it is an official post, there is naturally no need to worry about not having a residence. The chief of the Chen Pavilion respectfully welcomed the old lady and her party into the pavilion to rest, and Cao Peng and Kan Ze also lived in the pavilion together, responsible for guarding and guarding.

"Ah Fu!"

As soon as Cao Peng arranged the guards, he was pulled into the room by Cao Nan.

"Do you know what the old lady said to me today?"

"What did you say?"

Cao Peng looked at Cao Nan suspiciously and shook his head.

Cao Nan smiled, "Today, I talked to the old lady about our surname." The old lady said, we and Sikong may be the same clan. ”

"Oh?"

Cao Nan said: "But I immediately refuted the old lady. ”

"What did you say?"

"I said, our ancestors are definitely not the same clan as Sikong. The old lady asked me why, and I told the old lady about our family's genealogy. ”

"Our family's ...... Genealogy? ”

Cao Peng was stunned and blurted out: "Does our family have a family tree?" ”

"Nonsense, how can there be no genealogy? But that genealogy has always been Daddy's collection, so you haven't seen it. When you grow up in the future and can afford the portal, Daddy will let you know...... However, I've seen the family tree, hehe, you haven't seen it. ”

"Have you ever seen a family tree? You can't read. ”

When Cao Nan heard this, he suddenly showed a trace of anger, raised his hand and gently tapped it on Cao Peng's head.

"I'm illiterate, but I can't ask?"

"Ask whom?"

Cao Nan exhaled and said softly: "When you were full-term, Daddy took me to Wuyin to ask Mr. to continue the family tree and fill in your name." I was right next to me and watched my husband write his name. Then I asked my husband who we were on that genealogy.

Guess what Mr. answered? ”

Cao Peng smiled bitterly: "How can I guess this?" ”

"Hehe, Mr. said that our ancestors were also famous figures."

"Oh?"

"It's Prime Minister Cao Shen!"

Cao Peng was stunned when he heard this.

"Which one?"

"It's Prime Minister Cao Cheng of Xinghan, Cao Shen."

"Our ancestors, is it Cao Shen?" Cao Peng couldn't help but ask, "Sister, you're not mistaken." ”

"How could I be misremembered? Mr. said, my father is the 18th great-great-grandson of Prime Minister Cao Cheng, and you are the 19th generation...... We are the descendants of the fourth generation of Prime Minister Cao, because we committed something, so we moved to Nanyang to avoid the disaster. Therefore, when the old lady said that we are of the same clan as Cao Sikong, I immediately expressed my disapproval, and told the old lady about our family's genealogy. ”

Cao Peng was dumbfounded, looking at Cao Nan speechless for a long time.

Cao Nan is like this, but it is understandable.

Don't look at her as Deng Ji's wife, but to put it bluntly, she is still a small citizen's surname in her bones.

Cao Nan knew Cao Ying, but he didn't particularly know Cao Ying's origin. As for Deng Ji, she won't talk to her about these things, and she won't ask casually.

The question is, doesn't Cao Ying also claim to be a descendant of Cao Shen?

"What does the old lady say?"

The old lady didn't say anything, but smiled.

Our ancestral home is in Pei County, and Cao Sikong is from Qian County, how can it be the same clan. But I don't think the old lady is angry. ”

Cao Peng patted his forehead lightly, "It's good that you're not angry." ”

He thought for a while and said, "Sister, after a day's journey, you are tired when you think about it." Let's go and rest first, and we will leave early tomorrow morning.

However, don't talk nonsense when you talk to the old lady in the future.

We don't know the old lady's temper, and if we anger her, there will be trouble. ”

Cao Nan disagreed, but did not refute.

After sending Cao Nan to rest, Cao Peng hugged Deng Ai and inspected the barracks.

Deng Ai seemed to be very interested in everything in the barracks. Those dark eyes, curiously looking left and right, are not ho-ho-ho laughing.

Cao Peng's head was a little messy, and the words Cao Nan said to him just now made him feel a little abrupt.

He really didn't know that he had such a family tree, and he didn't know who his ancestor was. All along, he thought that his 'Cao' was not Cao's 'Cao'. It's just an accidental surname, so it shouldn't have anything to do with it. I didn't expect ...... It turned out that his ancestral home was not Zhongyang Mountain, but Pei County!

This was really a bit unexpected by Cao Peng.

But then I think about it, even if it's the same sect, what can it do? Speaking of which, isn't it thought that the dragon is attached to the phoenix? Besides, Cao Ying may not be willing to recognize this relative. According to Cao Nan, Cao Peng is the nineteenth great-great-grandson of Cao Shen and a branch of the fourth-generation descendants of Cao Shen. There is a difference of fifteen generations in the middle, and there is at least one or two hundred years apart, and no matter how close the family affection is, it no longer exists.

God knows, how many generations of descendants of Cao Shen are Cao Ying?

Thinking of this, Cao Peng smiled dumbly.

At first glance, I was really excited. But when you think about it, it's nothing.

Liu Bei is still a descendant of Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, what is the result? In the end, don't you also make a living by selling straw sandals?

The same sect may not be of the same mind...... So don't think about the things that you have and don't have, and do your part honestly, which is the most important thing. Thinking of this, Cao Peng shook his head with a wry smile again.

A small hand pinched Cao Peng's face.

Well! It's not a small hand...... Cao Peng woke up from his contemplation and saw Deng Ai in his arms, staring at him with big eyes and outstretched chubby little hands, trying to pinch him.

I can't help but laugh!

"Little guy, you learned to pinch people at such a young age?"

As he spoke, he suddenly threw Deng Ai up, and then caught it.

Deng Ai giggled, didn't seem to be scared at all, and wanted to grab Cao Peng's ear.

"Poof!"

A chuckle was heard in the distance.

Cao Peng raised his head and followed the laughter.

On the corridor, Xiahou Zhen covered his mouth and was secretly laughing.

"Miss Zhen!"

"Captain Cao."

Xiahou Zhen's face flushed, and he hurriedly returned the salute.

Her voice, soft, was pleasant. However, people are very shy, and before they speak, their peach cheeks are red.

"Grandma, please."

"Huh?"

Cao Peng was stunned, and immediately reacted, the 'grandmother' in Xiahou Zhen's mouth was the old lady Wu.

"Miss Zhen, the old lady hasn't rested yet?"

"Nope."

"Then do you know what the old lady is looking for me?"

Xiahou Zhen shook his head, "Grandmother's thoughts, how can you speculate on yourself as a junior?" If Cao Duwei has nothing to do, go quickly, don't let your grandmother wait for a long time. ”

"Uh...... After I returned Xiao Ai to my sister, I went over to see her. ”

"Yes!"

Xiahou really turned his head and wanted to leave.

In the night, the white dress sets off the graceful posture.

Although she is not very old, she has a different charm. Unlike most little girls of the same age, Cao Peng could feel the trace of depression and depression in Xiahou's heart.

When I first met in Xu Du, what a lively little girl.

It's only been a year, but it's become like this.

Cao Peng didn't know how to persuade Xiahou Zhen, so he said as if he was a ghost: "Miss Zhen, is that little white rabbit okay?" ”

"Huh?"

Xiahou was really stunned, and a look of confusion flashed in his eyes.

"Xiao Baibai, it's gone!"

Gone?

The answer is very vague, is it dead, or is it gone?

But Cao Peng didn't want to ask too much, he was silent for a moment, and said softly: "Miss Zhen, be happy, otherwise Xiaobaibai will be very sad." ”

"Really?"

"Yes!"

Cao Peng said: "I believe that no matter where Xiao Baibai is now, it must hope that you can be happy, not full of heart...... Actually, it's not a big deal. You see, Mrs. Huan cares about you very much, and General Miaocai, and I'm sure he must care about you too.

It's just that sometimes, they don't express.

The more you do this, the more uncomfortable and worried they become.

Whether it's for others or for yourself, you should be more relaxed, more happy, and more smiling...... If you're really bored, you might as well find someone to talk toSometimes, when you're upset or unhappy, it's not bad to find someone to talk to. ”

Xiahou Zhen lowered his head, and Cao Peng was vague, and he could see the flashing crystals in the corners of her eyes.

"So, is Brother Rabbit willing to listen to me?"

"Uh...... I'm sure he would be happy to chat with a little beauty. ”

This sentence sounds a little frivolous.

Xiahou Zhen's face flushed, turned his head and trotted all the way away.

Bah!

Isn't this a confirmation of Lao Tzu's title of 'rabbit brother'? I hate rabbits...... Cao Peng hugged Deng Ai with one hand and scratched his head with the other. Accidentally, Deng Ai grabbed his ear, and he cried wolf in pain!

—————————————————————————————— returned the little devil who loved to pluck people's ears to Cao Nan.

Cao Peng came to the old lady's residence.

After the briefing, he walked into the old lady's room.

But I saw that the old lady was half-leaning on the couch, and there was a small tripod on the bookcase, which was burning with spices from the Western Regions, and the breath was particularly fragrant.

"Captain Cao, sit!"

Cao Peng hurriedly politely sat down on the side.

"I heard that Cao Duwei, you were in Xiapi before, and you committed an accident?"

"Ah...... This one...... It does. ”

"Then now, do you know what is wrong?"

Cao Peng was stunned and couldn't help but fall silent.

He let go of Lu Bu's family, and it stands to reason that the crime of killing the head is not an exaggeration. But if he regretted it, he really didn't feel it...... Especially when he saw off Lu Bu's family at sea, he felt very satisfied in his heart.

Although he couldn't change Lu Bu's fate, at least he made Lu Bu's family small and reborn. Especially Diao Chan, it will not make her like a cargo, and she will be gifted by others. However, in front of the old lady, how should he answer? Do you regret it, or do you not regret it?

After a moment, Cao Peng raised his head.

He was about to answer, but when he saw a pretty little face from behind the screen, he shook his head at him.

It's Xiahou Zhen!

She shook her head, what did she mean?

Cao Peng thought for a while and said, "Cao Peng is guilty, but he doesn't regret it......"

"Oh?"

"Lu Bu has a very bad character.

However, he killed Dong Zhuo and had a meritorious service with Sheji. Not to mention anything else, his martial arts are enough to be admired, and I admire Lu Bu's bravery. As the saying goes, the misfortune is not as good as the family. But Lu Bu is dead, and his family will inevitably be implicated. I can't bear to see this happen...... Therefore, even if I go back in time and make a new choice, I will choose to save Lu Bu's family......"

"Aren't you afraid of death?"

"I ...... Fear! ”

"Then you dare to talk like that?"

"I think that no matter who it is, there must always be some persistence in my heart.

If you don't insist, how is it different from the walking dead? It is true that Lu Bu is not enough to forgive, but in any case, when my brother and I first arrived in Haixi, he helped me. No matter what his intentions are, even if he later attacked Haixi and fought with me in Quyang, but grace is grace, and if there is kindness, he will not repay it, how is it different from beasts? The kid is not talking about any righteousness, but he just knows that this is a little principle of being a man. ”

The old lady's face sank.

"Cao Peng, who do you know the old man?"

"Yes."

"Then you dare to be so presumptuous?"

Cao Peng took a deep breath and suddenly smiled, "It's not that Cao Peng is presumptuous, but he can't bear to deceive Madame." ”

"Do you think that if you are from the same clan as Ah Pu, you can be arrogant?"

"Huh?" Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, and then smiled and said, "Old lady, this is the same sect...... Hehe, to be honest, I just heard my sister mention it. But after a hundred years, where is there so much family affection? Before that, I always thought that my ancestral home was Zhongyang Mountain.

If you blame me, I am willing to be punished.

But even if Sikong asks me in person, I will answer like this...... The boy has only this little brute surname, and sometimes he will inevitably break the law. ”

The old lady's eyes were burning, staring at Cao Peng, and she didn't say a word.

After a while, she suddenly said: "The mountain is not high, there are immortals, the water is not deep, and the dragon is spiritual...... Si is a burrow, only Wu Dexin.

Ah Fu, if you want to talk about age, you can be regarded as my great-grandchild.

The old body asks for a big surname, so he will call you Ah Fu. In fact, when he was in Chen County, although Zilian didn't explain it, there was something in his words that he wanted to intercede for you. Zilian, this kid, is not bad. Although he is a little greedy, he can be valued, and there is probably merit.

Don't expect the old body to intercede for you, though.

I'm just a lonely old woman, I don't understand what righteousness and morality are. Moreover, I never ask about the secret. ”

"Understood, boy."

"You are a good learner, and the old woman likes that Burrow inscription too."

"It's an honor for this kid."

"But you have to know that there are many people in this world who are outstanding in learning and virtuous, like carp crossing the river."

"Boy understands."

"If you understand that, it's better to ...... In my life, I have seen too many people who are not worthy of the name...... It's a good thing that you're able to persevere. I just hope you can persevere! Now that you have made your choice, the road ahead will be difficult, can you persevere? ”

Cao Peng said loudly: "I can!" ”

"Okay, the old body is talking a lot of gibberish today, and I'm a little tired."

"That kid quit!"

Actually, Cao Peng still didn't understand Mrs. Wu's words. But the old lady obviously didn't want to say any more, and he didn't want to ask.

Bowing out of the room, Cao Peng let out a sigh of relief.

"Girl."

"Grandmother ......"

Xiahou Zhen turned out from behind the screen, half-leaning on the bed.

The old lady smiled and said, "This kid is not bad. ”

"Hmm."

"It's a pity, there is already a marriage contract, and that little girl from the Huang family is not bad...... Otherwise, the old body wants to say a family affair for you. ”

"Grandma!"

Xiahou's real face turned red all of a sudden.

Although she is young, she is in love for the first time, and she can hear the meaning of the old lady's words.

"Girl, you're a hard-working child. Now the old body can still take care of you, but in the future, ...... The old body has always wanted to find you a support, and when the old woman is gone, you will not be lonely. It's a pity that it's easy to have a suitable one, but it's already ......"

The old lady said, sighing.

For some reason, Xiahou Zhen felt empty in his heart.

It has a sour, astringent taste.

Crawling on the old lady's lap, he pressed the powder against the old lady's palm, and didn't say a word.

Actually, Brother Rabbit is really good......—————————————————————————— Cao Peng returned to his guest room in a daze, and his clothes fell on the couch.

After coming out of the old lady's side, he felt that his thoughts were a little confused.

What did the old lady mean by these words to him today? Is she going to help me? Or do you want to sit on the sidelines?

From the bottom of his heart, Cao Peng certainly hoped that the old lady could help him. But this kind of thing, there are pros and cons. Cao Ying may be in the way of the old lady's face, and is willing to reuse himself. But the knot in my heart is not untied, and after the old lady leaves, it will be more troublesome.

But if the old lady doesn't speak, when will Cao Ying untie the knot?

Thinking of this, Cao Peng felt a little headache.

Before, he didn't think much about it.

But now the old lady mentioned it, but he had to seriously consider his future.

Closing his eyes, Cao Peng's head was still in chaos...... Before I knew it, it was almost time.

Cao Peng fell asleep in a daze...... Suddenly, he heard the neighing of horses.

couldn't help but shudder, quickly turned over and sat up, picked up the big knife, and rushed out of the room.

"Outside, why is it so messy?"

"This ...... It seems to have a conflict with someone. ”

"Hurry up and find out!"

After Cao Peng gave an order, he quickly ordered Kan Ze to mobilize the people in the official post and be on guard.

He turned on his horse and rushed out of the gate of the official post. When I met him, I saw Xia Houlan hurriedly riding her horse and running, and then in front of Cao Peng, she stopped her horse.

"Ah Fu, something is wrong!"

"Ziyou, what's the alarm?"

"There are a bunch of soldiers and horses outside, and we have to give up the official post.

The person who led the soldiers was that Zhang Sanheizi. Xia Houen reasoned with him, but he was captured by him, and his attitude was extremely arrogant.

Xingba and the three sunspots have already fought...... Bo Dao asked me to ask Childe, how to deal with it? ”

"Zhang Sanhei?"

Cao Peng's face changed suddenly.

After a while, he snorted coldly and said, "Since people are knocking on the door, if we don't fight back, won't we be ridiculed that there is no one under Cao Gong's account?" ”

After speaking, Cao Peng urged the horse to go in the direction of the camp.

"I want to see how arrogant that Sansunzi can be......"

—————————————————————— 6,000 words, 2,000 words owed, and the old and new will make up for it after the 16th.

This place in Zhengzhou is really evil, and the longer you stay, the more unstable your state becomes. That's all there is today, go to bed early, and try to get up early tomorrow morning.

There are still three days left before returning to Chengdu, and I am depressed......

(To be continued)