Peach Creek Valley.

The name of the valley is Peach Creek, and peach trees are planted all over the river. The peaks on all sides surround the coolness of the valley, and the heat below the mountain is unbearable. On the side of the big road with yellow dust billowing, an apricot-yellow wine flag hangs on a high pole, waving in the wind. Naturally, the wine is a restaurant. The tables in the room have been occupied. The man sitting by the door held a wine bowl in one hand, took out a green silk handkerchief in the other hand and wiped his sweat, and the scar on his face was also sunburned red, greasy and shiny. The other men tore open their robes to reveal their steely chests, but their eyes occasionally glanced at the dusty road. Only the tallest and youngest boy sat outside the house in his seat near the main road, looking at the clouds in the sky. Although there was wine and food on the clean table, it did not move at all, and next to the flask was a heavy sword lying flat on the table, and the seven jewels on the scabbard glittered.

The scorching sun of the end of summer scorched the bare earth, and the gravel burned your feet like a stove. The wind rustled on the leaves of the distant valley, and the occasional sound of cicadas among the branches and leaves was interrupted by the neighing of a horse. A man in black with a broad-faced long knife on his back rolled the saddle and dismounted without waiting for the horse to stop under his crotch, bowed down in front of the tall boy, and said hurriedly: "Tell the prince, all the people who come are dressed as dart masters, Princess Ya has not shown up, it should be in the dart car." There were only 20 people accompanying him this time, but all of them were first-class masters who cultivated both inside and outside, and among them were the first horizontal training masters under General Li Ben. They are now ten miles away, please make plans for the prince. ”

Xiang Chonghua nodded, and was about to get up to give an order, but the big man with the green silk handkerchief suddenly grabbed his hand pressed on the sword, and said in a low voice: "Please wait." ”

Xiang Chonghua couldn't help frowning and said, "Is there anything that can't be said for a while?" If they don't prepare, it won't be easy for them to do it when they enter the valley. ”

Dahan arched his hand and said: "Don't be impatient, don't be impatient, although the terrain of this Peach River Valley is tortuous and secluded, it is not difficult to rob Princess Ya." ”

Xiang Chonghua waved his hand impatiently and said, "If you have something to say, say it quickly, and if you don't wait any longer, you will go back to me." ”

Zhao Yi quickly glanced left and right, pulled Xiang Chonghua aside and whispered, "My subordinates always feel that something is wrong. Xi Yagong also promised that even if he wanted to keep it secret, he could pretend to be an ordinary nobleman. Sneakily hiding in the dart cart, isn't it a loss of honor for the princess? ”

Xiang Chonghua paused slightly, and then said: "But the person who can drive the Yongguo fierce general is definitely not." ”

Zhao Yi frowned and said, "That's why my subordinates feel even more strange." There is also the Qin Rou that the prince said, no one in the entire capital can tell her origin, but I heard that she often goes to Yang Ke's father's house to help collect honey. Xiang Chonghua said: "You mean to say that there are people who are making trouble?" ”

Zhao Yi said: "The subordinates just feel a little uneasy, but there is no evidence. Perhaps, if you can find that Qin Rou, the truth will be revealed. After a pause, he tentatively said, "Can the prince suspend this operation?" Yang Ke's hometown is not far from here, and his subordinates may find something to find. ”

Xiang Chonghua said coldly: "What if you find something? Do you think I might be able to leave my breath behind and steal my life? I know that after this operation, Mo said that he was the crown prince, and maybe even Yongguo would not want to return. Therefore, whether you leave or find another master, I will never stop you. ”

Zhao Yi knelt down and said: "The prince is as kind to me as a mountain, how can we be ungrateful?" Although I, Zhao Yi, am poor, I cherish Xiang Chonghua, a good son, not Hua Chujun. Even if you want to go into exile, we will follow you to the death. The subordinates just, just want to find out the woman first and ask for an understanding. Please rest assured, as long as it takes less than half an hour, your subordinates will be able to arrive ......"

There was a sudden commotion in the tavern. Zhao Yi turned around and happened to see a woman in blue on a horse appearing on the road. Xiang Zhong picked up Zhao Yi, patted him on the back, and said with a smile: "Brother Zhao, don't blame Chonghua for being too earnest, since Qin Rou sent it to the door by herself, we will catch her and ask her to find out before acting." As he spoke, the guards who accompanied him had drawn their knives in their hands and surrounded them on all sides. Qin Rou suddenly ignored and ran all the way, until the two spears crossed in front of the horse, and then the reins stopped steadily.

Xiang Chonghua came out of the crowd, looked at Qin Rou and sneered: "I didn't expect that Miss Qin is not only chivalrous and courageous, but also empathetic, knowing that we fell from the sky without thinking about tea and dinner in order to find you, Chonghua is really grateful." ”

Qin Rou slowly looked around, looked at Xiang Chonghua and said: "I heard that the prince has always liked to make friends with the heroes of the market, and there are always a lot of strange people around him, why is there one less person today?" ”

Before Xiang Chonghua could speak, Lin Shan behind him had already scolded: "Thief mother-in-law, I have long heard that you have a close relationship with Father Yang, and it seems to me that you must not be well-intentioned." You say, was Xiao Tan killed by you, and was Brother Yang Ke also killed by you? ”

Zhao Yi stopped in front of Lin Shan and said respectfully: "Don't blame the girl. To tell you the truth, we have gone to great lengths to find you, and the absent brother that the girl spoke of has disappeared today. Although we are not biological siblings, we have long been friends. If someone wants to harm our brothers, we will not give up. I wonder what Miss Qin's explanation for this? ”

Qin Rou sighed and said, "I don't know about your affairs. All I know is that people die for money, and birds die for food. If you want to save your lives, get out of here. ”

Lin Shan pointed angrily and said to Qin Rou: "I have said such shameless words, what else is there to explain!" I think this woman must be meticulous, and the brothers went up together to split her up to avenge Xiaotan and Brother Yang. ”

Zhao Yi hurriedly grabbed Lin Shan and persuaded: "Look at you, the girl didn't say anything, what are you doing in a hurry?" He turned his head to Qin Rou and said, "I believe that since the girl dares to come alone, she will not do anything wrong." Why don't you ask Miss Qin to reveal our doubts for us, wouldn't it be good for everyone to turn hostility into jade silk? ”

Xiang Chonghua slowly pulled out his sword from the scabbard, and the crystal clear sword body exuded a cold murderous aura in the scorching sun.

Zhao Yi stood in front of Qin Rou's horse and said hurriedly: "Prince Jun, please think twice!" ”

Xiang Chonghua's eyes did not look at Qin Rou, but at the dust flying off the road. At the end of the dust road, a flying dart flag appeared, and at the neighing of the healthy horses, dozens of men in strong clothes hugged a carriage and came to the dust.

The corners of Xiang Chonghua's mouth raised a sneer, and said, "Coming alone may be a clear conscience, but it may also be just exploring the path and taking the lead." ”

Qin Rou pulled out a sword and said coldly, "I'm afraid it's too late for you to leave now." ”

Xiang Chonghua sneered: "I, Xiang Chonghua, want to leave, who can stop me?" But even if I leave, I will take my beloved woman with me. I don't like to bully women, if you know each other, get out of the way! ”

Qin Rou's face flushed with anger, her legs were clamped, and the mount rushed straight towards Xiang Chonghua with a puff of sword light, and said coldly in her mouth: "I won't let you pass!" ”

Xiang Chonghua's body leaped backwards, and he had already received Qin Rou's ten swords in an instant. Xiang Chonghua has been fond of martial arts since he was a child, and at the age of twelve, he fought with his bare hands to kill tigers independently, and at the age of fourteen, he defeated the three major swordsmanship masters of Yonggong in one fell swoop and became famous in the world. Since he learned the sword at the age of three, he has been defeated, and he has hardly even experienced hard fighting, but now he is embarrassed by the sword of an unknown girl, and he has repeatedly entered dangerous situations. Zhao Yi came back to his senses first, drew his sword and shouted: "What are you still doing in a daze, let's go up together, save the prince first!" He waved his sword.

Qin Rou leaned back unhurriedly and fell on the horse's back, and the long sword easily pulled away Zhao Yi's blade, Zhao Yi's mouth hurt, the big knife in his hand lost its direction, and slashed fiercely on a big man's sword that was about to stab the horse's belly, and the two weapons fell to the ground at the same time.

Xiang Chonghua gritted his teeth and dismantled nearly a hundred moves, and his breathing had begun to be rapid. Qin Rou's face was also flushed, and she was obviously a little tired. The "rumbling" sound of ruts crushing came from behind, and the hot dust filled the yellow mist, enveloping the bodyguard team that was already in front of them.

Xiang Chonghua suddenly shouted violently, and commanded loudly: "I'll stop this crazy woman, you guys do it immediately!" Before he finished speaking, he rubbed his body up, danced his heavy sword into a ball of practice, and fought towards Qin Rou. Qin Rou exclaimed, wanting to stop but couldn't stop everyone at once.

Xi Ya's escort was already approaching everyone, and the man dressed as a dart turned around to see a group of horses and horses rushing up like a hornet.

Qin Routong's red face instantly turned snow-white, and her dexterous swordsmanship was temporarily out of shape. Xiang Chonghua took the opportunity to step up the attack and stopped her from storm. The sound of blades and screams rang out one after another. Qin Rou was about to block Xiang Chonghua's attack on the horse's belly, but Xiang Chonghua's stab at the horse's belly was empty, and with a twist of her wrist, the heavy sword had already slammed into her shoulder. Qin Rou turned to the other side of the horse's back on the spot, only to hear a scream from the mount, and his body also fell down heavily. It turned out that Xiang Chonghua actually changed his tricks one after another and cut off the horse's neck. Qin Rou was hit the back of the sword on the shoulder, fell to the ground, and before he could get up, Xiang Chonghua's heavy sword was already on his neck. Xiang Chonghua thought for a moment, and the back of the sword slammed into her shoulder, Qin fell to the ground softly, but his mouth continued to shout without having time to shout the warning: "There is an ambush, retreat quickly!" ”

The beatings and shouts have died down. Xiang Chonghua walked to the carriage, and Lin Shan was already covered in blood and greeted him, laughing loudly: "I didn't expect these people to be so easy to deal with, and the prince can pick up a big bargain." ”

Xiang Chonghua breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that most of his subordinates had only suffered some minor injuries, patted Lin Shan on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Thank you." ”

Lin Shan smiled and leaned in the middle, and said with a shy face: "Alas, alas, slow down." It depends on the bride, and she has to give a few auspicious money. He turned around and raised his arms and said, "Brothers, didn't they say?" ”

Everyone laughed and coaxed.

Xiang Chonghua patted his bulging waist and laughed loudly: "I knew that you rabbit cubs would not work for nothing." Rest assured, I'm here prepared. A big bag of gold leaves, don't want it and can't do it! Lin Shan cheered and made a way, but his mouth still refused to stop.

"Okay, okay, if I don't let you go, I can't wait. In fact, it doesn't matter if the gold leaves and silver leaves are at all, as long as the brothers can take a look at the bride and drink a glass of beautiful wine, it will not be in vain for the brothers' hard work. ”

Xiang Chonghua couldn't help but get nervous in his heart. It's been a year since she and Xi Ya have been gone, how has she been doing this year? Is she willing to accept her actions that have been delayed until now, and the unpredictable and difficult future? The heavily curtained carriage was within reach, and the horses pulling it were leisurely nibbling on the grass splashed with blood stars. Xiang Chonghua's palms were dripping with sweat, his Adam's apple was rolling up and down, and he finally stretched out a hand to lift the heavy curtain. A hand suddenly rested on his wrist. Zhao Yi said with a worried face: "The prince is slow, and his subordinates still feel that something is wrong." Don't you think this operation was too easy? ”

Lin Shan jumped out and pointed at his nose and scolded: "Why do you stir up trouble every time you are at the most exciting? That stinky goatee who practiced horizontal practice just now almost pulled your intestines out, and you dare to say that it is easy? If you want to think that the hanging color is not beautiful enough, Lao Tzu will give you a few knives. ”

Zhao Yi ignored Lin Shan and said solemnly: "Princess Xiya asked for escort with the dignity of a dignified princess, so naturally she should be accompanied by General Li personally, but why haven't you seen him all the time?" ”

Lin Shan interjected loudly: "Then I have to say, it must be that the old boy's eyes are not honest, and people won't let him give it away." ”

Zhao Yi ignored Lin Shan, only looked at Xiang Chonghua and said, "There is one more strange thing. We have clearly succeeded in hijacking the carriage, and the prince is close at hand, but why doesn't Princess Ya even say a word? ”

Xiang Chonghua also stayed where he was, leaving Lin Shan alone pinching his waist and shouting: "It's not that you, the crooked stinky boy, scared the princess!" You're embarrassed to say it! ”

Xiang Chonghua slowly took two steps back, drew his heavy sword again, and said in a loud voice: "Everyone retreats." ”

Zhao Yi and Lin Shan were stunned, and immediately understood Xiang Chonghua's intentions. Zhao Yi took a step forward and said in a loud voice: "It's better to let your subordinates come down, in case there is a hidden weapon, the prince can be improvised." ”

Xiang Chonghua shook his head slowly and said, "If that's the case, I'm the only one among us who is sure to dodge." ”

Lin Shan hurriedly said: "How can this be done?" ”

Xiang Chonghua shouted loudly: "Quit, all for me!" ”

Xiang Chonghua raised his hand and slowly probed the heavy sword towards the curtain, although Lin Shan Zhao Yi retreated, he followed closely behind him in case of accidents. There seemed to be only the sound of an uneasy heartbeat left in the whole world, and a woman's nervous and weak breathing finally came faintly from behind the car curtain, Xiang Chonghua's eyes lit up, and with a wave of the heavy sword, the heavy curtain was completely split and slowly fell.

A woman in red makeup, as beautiful as plum blossoms, was holding a brocade box with a carved dragon clinging to the wall of the car, her eyes full of fear.

Lin Shan breathed a sigh of relief, clapped his hands and smiled: "What a beautiful bride." Hey? Why does the bride still have a baby? This time, it's both human and financial. Turning his head, Zhao Yi was covered with dark clouds, and Xiang Chonghua stayed in place.