Chapter 48: Crisis
Cao Ming rode out of the war zone for an hour, and the surrounding situation gradually improved, after all, Xuzhou developed well under Tao Qian's governance, and the people's hearts did not disperse after the blow, and it was difficult for ordinary people to capture such a place.
There is still some distance on the way to Langya, so Cao Ming chose to find an inn for a light meal, and by the way, he asked about Xuzhou.
Xuzhou is a rich place, the decoration of the inn is also unique, Cao Ming wants to have plenty of time, I really want to go to Xuzhou City for a few days, but unfortunately I have to rush to Langya.
"Serve a few good dishes!" Cao Ming lit up her purse, and the boss was slightly stunned when he saw it, this is inconspicuous and has a big article.
The boss smiled and said, "Hurry up, man, come over and greet this distinguished guest, it's really time for the girl to come, there is only one table left downstairs." ”
Because it was a war period, there were many people in the inn, and it was basically full, and it was not easy for Cao Ming to have a single table.
At this time, six more people came in from outside the inn, a middle-aged man and a middle-aged woman, with four young children by their side, two of whom were about the same age as himself, and the other two boys were younger, and it seemed that the family had fled the war.
The guy hurriedly stopped and said, "A few guest officers are really embarrassed, the small shop is full now, please go to another house." ”
The man was embarrassed: "I hope this guy can make it convenient, I took refuge with my brother's family, and if I go on, the child will be tired." ”
After Cao Ming listened, he beckoned his men and said, "Don't embarrass them, it's not easy for this family to escape, just sit with me." ”
The guy nodded and said, "Since the guest officer has spoken, then I will do what the guest officer wants, and go get a few more mats." ”
After the man sat down, he thanked him and said, "Thank you girl for today's events, otherwise the children would have made trouble again, and this meal is being served." ”
Cao Ming thought that there was such a good thing, so she would not be polite, so she immediately beckoned her to order ten dishes.
The man seems to be from a good background, and he is used to seeing the big scenes at the banquet, so Cao Ming ordered so much and did not object.
The youngest boy smiled: "Uncle, I don't know something, this sister is not big, why do you eat so much?" ”
The older boy said, "Brother, don't talk nonsense, this sister is ordering food for everyone, and my sister let us sit in her place, we should be grateful to my sister." ”
Cao Ming thought to herself that this boy was not very old, but he looked like he was talking, and he seemed to be from a big family.
Cao Ming suddenly asked the man: "I don't know what to call the honorable driver, where are you going to flee?" ”
The man sighed and said: "My surname is Zhuge Mingxuan, I was originally on an errand under Liu Zhoumu, and then I received the news of my brother's death, and I went back to my hometown to take care of his family, and now in order to avoid the disaster of war, I escaped with my family, this lady is my sister-in-law, and these children are my nephews and nieces." ”
Cao Ming felt that the man's name was a little familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was for a while.
Cao Ming introduced herself: "My name is Chai Ming, and I am going to visit relatives in Langya, because the road is far away, so I will stop here. ”
The older boy admired: "My name is Zhuge Liang, I didn't expect my sister to travel alone, which really makes me admire." ”
"What?" Cao Ming looked at Zhuge Liang in surprise, this kid just said that he was Zhuge Liang, and there was such a coincidence in the world.
"My name is Zhuge Liang!" Zhuge Liang thought that Cao Ming didn't hear clearly, so he repeated his name again.
Zhuge Xuan said with a smile: "My nephew is very talented, but he is a little younger, and it is estimated that he will become a great talent in the future." ”
Cao Ming thought to herself that he was not only a talent, but he was simply a prime minister, but he didn't expect to meet one of his idols during this boring trip to Xuzhou.
After the wine and food came up, Cao Ming and Zhuge Xuan chatted while eating, and learned many things, it turned out that Zhuge Liang's father died of illness suddenly, and Xuzhou had just experienced war, so Zhuge Xuan decided to move away.
At this time, there was a commotion outside the inn: "Damn, Yuan Shu can't tolerate me, I can only go elsewhere, Wen Yuan and I go in and have a few drinks!" ”
"Smack!" Cao Ming's chopsticks suddenly fell on the table, this voice is too familiar, isn't it Lu Bu who offered a reward of 1,000 gold.
"Miss Chai, what's wrong with you?" Zhuge Xuan looked at Cao Ming with a puzzled expression, why did the other party suddenly cover his face.
"I've got some eye pain, I'll be fine in a while!"
Cao Ming's cold sweat broke out, this Lu Bu is simply ghostly, I didn't expect to meet him here.
When the man saw the guests, he hurriedly stepped forward to greet him and said, "The two generals, please, the shop has good cooked meat and good aged wine." ”
Lu Bu chose a place near the door, and then said to the guy: "Bring up all your best cooked meat, and bring me two jars of fine wine, and ask for a big bowl!" ”
Cao Ming glanced at Lu Bu from between his fingers, he didn't have a long weapon in his hand now, but he still had a sword on his body, and there was another powerful player Zhang Liao by his side, once he was discovered, he would definitely die.
"Sister, why are you still covering your face?" The youngest Zhuge Jun looked at Cao Ming curiously, and the other party's performance suddenly began to be abnormal.
Lu Bu heard the sound and looked over, and when his eyes swept to Cao Ming, he suddenly had doubts in his heart, this girl always felt that she had seen it somewhere, and her figure was very much like someone she knew.
"Why are you stunned?" Zhang Liao found that Lu Bu was stunned, this was something that had never happened before.
"I'll take a look!" Lu Bu got up and walked to Zhuge Xuan's family, the middle-aged woman saw this and protected her children, and Zhuge Xuan also looked at Lu Bu with a cautious face.
Lu Bu stared at Cao Ming and said, "Why is the girl hiding her face, where do we seem to have met?" ”
"Nope!" In order to hide her voice, Cao Ming only replied to Lu Bu with a short sentence.
Lu Bu didn't give up and said: "Then please take the girl away, I just want to take a look at the girl, this request is not too much!" ”
"Excessive!" Cao Ming thought to himself that he could only consume it like this first, he shouldn't be good in broad daylight, as long as he didn't show his face.
Zhuge Xuan frowned and said: "This general is too rude, the girl doesn't want you to see it, you better sit back in your place." ”
A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Lu Bu's eyes, and he immediately pulled out his saber and said, "I'll count three times and you take your hand away, otherwise I'll take these people's lives, three, two, one!" ”
"Peace, Hazza!" Cao Ming could only put down his hand, thinking that this was the end of the moment, this guy would chop himself off.
The corners of Lu Bu's mouth raised, and he withdrew his sword and said: "Isn't this right, I said that we must have met, I didn't expect it to be you, girl, you should be happy to see an old friend!" ”
"I promise not to cry!" Cao Ming thought that he must face it calmly, he has escaped several times, although this chance is very slim, but he can't let the three family slaves look down on him.
Lu Bu sneered and said: "The girl is really good at writing, it makes people's blood boil when they see it, and they almost vomit blood and die!" ”
Cao Ming took a deep breath and said: "Don't bite and chew words here, I know that I can't escape today, the big deal is just death, and I will be a good man in eighteen years!" ”
"Does the general have to bully a woman?" Zhuge Xuan saw the clue, this person was obviously hostile, how could he be Miss Chai's friend.
Zhang Liao saw that something was wrong, and hurriedly got up and persuaded Lu Bu: "Now our identity is relatively special, it is not appropriate to kill here, I think it is better to leave first!" ”
Lu Bu waved his hand and said, "Wen Yuan's words are wrong, how can I kill her, after all, she is the queen of today." ”
"Queen?" The people in the inn were stunned, the queen was actually in this inn, and they didn't notice it.
"Are you really the queen mother?" Zhuge Xuan was shocked by Cao Ming's identity, because the emperor sent a Zhaowen in Chang'an, everywhere could know that the emperor had set up an empress.
"Sorry to lie to you, I am indeed the queen." Now Cao Ming has nothing to hide, and announcing her identity can make her safer.
Lu Bu gave Zhang Liao a look: "Go and prepare the carriage for Niangniang, we have to hurry up and leave." ”
Lu Bu was about to go to Yuan Shao, but he didn't expect to meet Cao Ming halfway, isn't this the best meeting gift.
Cao Ming saw Zhang Liao go out, and thought that his opportunity had come, and he would definitely not be able to run away with Zhang Liao blocking the road, but now it is a different matter.
"Boom!" Cao Ming pulled out his sword and stabbed at Lu Bu, Lu Bu's pupils shrank and he took two steps back, and at the same time drew his sword to block the opponent's second attack.
"You can't beat me, don't bother it!"
Lu Bu's sword momentum suddenly became fierce, and Cao Ming struggled a little hard, but she didn't want to give up easily.
The surrounding diners were so frightened that they ran out, and Cao Ming took advantage of the chaos to glance at the kitchen door, thinking that there must be a back door here.
"Goodbye!" Cao Ming vigorously provoked the opponent's attack, turned around and was about to run into the kitchen, Lu Bu jumped out of a distance with his feet, and instantly threw the opponent to the ground.
Fortunately, there was a mat on the ground, so Cao Ming didn't fall and hurt his body, but Lu Bu's eyes changed.
"Don't mess around!" Cao Ming felt that the atmosphere was wrong, everyone in this inn had run away, and now she and Lu Bu were left.
"Do you think there's room for you to resist?" Lu Bu held Cao Ming's hands, and the meaning was very clear.
Cao Ming simply closed his eyes, the other party's appearance made him disgusting, he was really unwilling to be ruined by this goods, even a dog was better than him.
"Ahh Lu Bu suddenly howled wolf, and then covered his buttocks and half-knelt on the ground, it turned out that there was an iron thorn stuck in it, and it seemed that he had been attacked from behind.
Cao Ming found out that the attacker was Zhuge Xuan, and immediately ran out of the inn with him, and the crowd outside was already chaotic.