After Duan Xuehong sent Yuan Chen to Liu Zongmin's mansion, she seemed to have received some task, so she left the mansion on business. Although there are still personal restrictions and no entry and exit at will, without Duan Xuehong's constraints, Yuan Chen is also happy to be idle. But Liu Zongmin seems to have forgotten her existence, and has never looked for her since they first met. In a blink of an eye, she actually lived in her house in the mansion for more than half a month. The green leaves on the tree were much deeper, but she had nothing to do every day except reading books and teasing birds, and stroking the piano in a daze.

However, Yuan Chen was not completely bored, after all, he was accompanied by a personal maid. This maid's name is An Ping, and she is a native of Linyi, Shandong. Because the righteous army went straight to Dezhou through Jinan, passed by Linyi, and killed a vicious battle, and An Ping's family was almost wiped out in the annoyance and robbery after the defeat of the Ming army, leaving her alone. Liu Zongmin saw that she was pitiful, and the little girl was smart, so he took it by his side and was responsible for taking care of some foreign women who were ready to be dedicated to Li Zicheng. Don't look at An Ping, this little girl is only twenty or eight years old, but she is much more sensible than children of the same age, and in getting along with Yuan Chen, she speaks decently, serves thoughtfully, and is quite experienced, so Yuan Chen loves it very much. Thanks to her, that difficult time seemed a little better.

In addition to taking care of and serving on weekdays, An Ping sometimes chats with Yuan Chen, but the topics are all trivial things in her hometown, and it can be seen that this girl misses that time very much. But one day, An Ping inadvertently said a word, which made Yuan Chen very strange.

"The woman brought back by General Liu was almost never summoned, so she was sent out." An Ping said.

"Oh?" Yuan Chen was stunned for a moment and thought about it. He asked, "Where did you send it?" ”

"It was said that it was given to King Li Zicheng." An Ping blinked and said, "But specific." I can't say it well. ”

Yuan Chen saw that she had something to say, so he hurriedly took her hand and asked with a smile, "What do you mean by not being able to say it well?" Are you saying you have another opinion on this matter? ”

"No, no, miss......" An Ping hurriedly pulled out her hand, curtsied her knees, and said. The girl didn't dare to think so. ”

"Ahem," Yuan Chen hurriedly got up to help her up and stroked her shoulder. Staring into her eyes, he smiled, "We've both been in contact for so many days. To be honest, if it weren't for the external restrictions, I would really want to be sisters with you. ”

An Ping raised her head suddenly. Big eyes flickered. "Huh? Miss, you ...... Are you serious? ”

"Of course it is." Yuan Chen said, "Sister, if you don't dislike it, you can call me a sister when there is no one in the future." If there are people, we will also be called by their original titles. Luckily? ”

"Sister...... Sister," An Ping called out sheepishly. Tears suddenly slid out of his eyes and fell to his cheeks.

"Sister. What happened to you? Yuan Chen hurriedly wiped away her tears and asked, "Why are you crying?" ”

"Sister, you may not know," An Ping hurriedly wiped away her tears and said, "I have a sister in my hometown, three years older than me, who grew up with me, and when my parents were away, she took good care of me, but unfortunately, alas, ......" Speaking of this, she burst into tears and couldn't say any more.

Yuan Chen knew that the result, that was the shadow of the war brought to the people, how many people were separated and homeless because of this? She didn't know, she just knew that she hated war. Even if there will inevitably be fighting when the police force is reinforced, it is also to make the people live a more peaceful life. But now, facing the girl in front of him, Yuan Chen's heart was very sad. This sadness is not because she heard that she has lost the sister who loves her, but because she is sad about this affection for herself. Because Yuan Chen didn't really want to be sisters with the other party, but said this in order to set the other party's words. Relative to the sincerity of this young girl, she suddenly felt so sinful and so dirty.

Thinking of this, Yuan Chen could only hug An Ping, and while changing his thoughts in his heart, he comforted the other party and said, "Okay, An Ping, don't be sad." Don't you have another sister now? I'm your sister, your own sister, okay? ”

An Ping held back tears, nodded, and smiled.

Yuan Chen let out a sigh of relief, feeling a little better, but he didn't want to mention the topic just now. But An Ping didn't forget it, and said: "Sister, I just said my opinion, if my sister doesn't think about it, then I'll tell you." ”

"Oh." Yuan Chen looked at the real girl in front of him, felt pity, held her shoulder, and nodded.

"Actually......" An Ping said with a sob, "there are countless women who say that they are dedicated to King Li Chuang, and there are more than thirty people who have lived here and served by me." ”

"Oh? So what? Yuan Chen raised his interest again and asked.

"Sister, don't you feel weird?" An Ping asked rhetorically.

"What's the odd thing?" Yuan Chen was surprised by the other party's question.

"Oops, sister." An Ping took the initiative to grab Yuan Chen's hand and said, "There are more than 30 women sent out from here alone, if the Quanyi Army gives them to King Chuang, wouldn't it be more?" If not a thousand, there are eight hundred, right? No matter how powerful this king is, how many women do you want to sleep in a day? ”

When Yuan Chen heard this, his face turned red, and he said shyly: "You little girl, how can you know so much?" ”

"Sister, don't hide it," An Ping also blushed slightly, and said, "My sister is no longer a virgin, and she is not ignorant of the world. ”

"Oh? You? Yuan Chen was stunned for a moment, but he was relieved. After all, ancient women should talk about marriage when they reached the age of twenty or eight. With An Ping's age, it is not surprising that he knows the personnel.

But An Ping said: "Don't hide it, sister, it was the Ming army who damaged my body." If it weren't for General Liu's rescue, I would ...... I'm afraid I have already been humiliated to death. ”

"Huh?" Yuan Chen was shocked when he heard this, and secretly felt sad for this poor girl. I see. But since the other party can tell himself all this kind of thing, it can be seen that he has a deep affection for his sister and is not afraid.

Yuan Chen was thinking about it, only to hear An Ping say: "Then again, King Chuang is so tired on women, doesn't he want to fight?" Or, don't his men want him to lead his troops to attack the city? ”

Hey? That's a problem. Yuan Chen woke up suddenly. Everyone, including Li Jia before. are all looking for a woman for Li Zicheng, but what does Li Zicheng want so many women to do? In other words, Li Zicheng doesn't care about this at all. But his subordinates are happy to do this, why?

"Also," An Ping said, "I don't know if I've noticed that many people still use the original title when they call King Chuang. But you must know that King Chuang has already been proclaimed emperor in Xi'an. It should be the son of Dashun. But why are these people ......"

"Shh After Yuan Chen listened to An Ping's words, he felt more and more cold in his back, and hurriedly raised his finger to his mouth. Then he ran to the window and confirmed that there was no one in the courtyard before he turned around and took her hand and whispered. "Sister. Don't talk nonsense. ”

"How can I talk nonsense?" An Ping's innocent eyes widened and said, "I speak for a reason." ”

"Then ......" Yuan Chen rolled his eyes and asked, "In your opinion, what are these people doing like this?" ”

"This is clearly to make Li Zicheng suffer." An Ping said, "Seduced with a woman, and privately denied King Xinshun." Isn't it a precursor to rebellion? ”

"You can't just say that." Yuan Chen said. "If someone listens to you, your life will be in danger."

"I know." An Ping smiled, "Sister, I'm only talking to you about this." And General Liu is kind to me, how can I slander him? I'm just worried that if this matter is not as I expected, if General Liu really confronts Li Zicheng one day and suffers a loss, what will be good? ”

Yuan Chen secretly breathed a sigh of relief, it turned out that this girl was also worried about Liu Zongmin. It's good that way, with the blessing of this big tree, at least she won't suffer because of it. But then again, this little girl is not very old, but her insight is also profound, if she is cultivated, she must be a rare heroine among women, a woman's talent.

After An Ping finished speaking, she smiled and said, "Sister, you take a rest first, the sun is setting, I'll go and someone prepare dinner for you." As he spoke, he turned and left.

"Hey," Yuan Chen hurriedly stopped her and said, "Since you and I are called sisters, from today onwards, let's eat at the same table." Tell the people to prepare two dishes and chopsticks. ”

"Okay, sister." An Ping laughed, and the bird flew out of the yard. Looking at her back, Yuan Chen smiled and fell into deep thought. If it is really as An Ping said, Liu Zongmin never summoned a woman like himself and sent it away, then how many nights can he stay in this room? Who will be next? Will she really give her to Li Zicheng? In this era, who is Li Zicheng? It can't be another familiar face, right? Thinking of this, Yuan Chen always had a bad premonition in his heart. Thinking of this, she didn't dare to continue, so she could only extinguish this idea and change her own way of thinking.

This era is too chaotic, it seems that there is an unbelievable danger all the time, and she is constantly in danger in it, but it is constantly in danger. Somehow, Yuan Zhongzhong, Yuan Shangguang, Li Guo, Zhao Qiuping, and Li Jia appeared in her mind...... The hateful faces fell in front of her eyes one by one. But wait, speaking of Li Jia, Yuan Chen suddenly felt that his brain was not enough. Is his title to Li Zicheng when facing himself also King Chuang? Or a general? But in any case, he did not say the word "King Xinshun". Yes, absolutely not did. Wu Ruojie once said that Li Jia was a person sent by Li Zicheng, but what is going on? Doesn't Li Zicheng's people recognize him as the king of Dashun? Or, or is there something else going on? Or, ask An Ping again?

She was thinking about it, when suddenly a soldier in the courtyard announced: "Miss Chen, General Liu, please talk about it in the front hall." ”

Hearing this, she was shocked. "One Narrative"? Why? Didn't An Ping say it just now? This Liu Zongmin never summoned the woman, and almost kept it for a few days before sending them all out. But why talk to yourself? What heart does he have? But the order has come to this, and it is impossible not to go. Yuan Chen had no choice but to respond, dressed up, and went on the road with the soldiers.

After walking through a few courtyards, I finally came to the front hall courtyard. I saw that this place was different from the darkness in other corners of the house, and it was brightly lit. But what made Yuan Chen strange was that there was not even a single figure in the courtyard. In the unobstructed front hall, at the table full of wine and food, there was only Liu Zongmin.

The soldier clenched his fist at Liu Zongmin and said, "General, Miss Chen has arrived." Liu Zongmin didn't raise his eyelids, waved his hand, and the soldiers withdrew from the courtyard.

Then, Liu Zongmin looked at Yuan Chen and beckoned from afar. Yuan Chen paused for a moment and stepped forward.

When I came to the hall, the familiar face appeared in front of me again. Yuan Chen was a little afraid to look directly, bowed his head and said, "Little woman Chen Yuanyuan, give a salute to the general." As he spoke, he twisted his waist slightly, bent his knees slightly, and gave a salute.

"Hmm." Liu Zongmin nodded, but there was no expression on his face, but looked directly at Yuan Chen, looking at her from top to bottom, as if he wanted to tear her apart.

Yuan Chen blushed, lowered his head, and let the other party's gaze sweep around his body unscrupulously, but there was nowhere to hide.

Finally, Liu Zongmin had seen enough, and said in a sullen voice: "Chen Yuanyuan, I heard that you are the top geisha in Jiangnan?" ”

"Huh?" Yuan Chen was stunned for a moment, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "This is all everyone's false praise of the little woman, it's too exaggerated." ”

"Humph!" Liu Zongmin snorted with his nose and sneered, "It's your 'false praise' that you used the word 'false praise', right?" ”

Yuan Chen was stunned for a moment, not knowing what the other party meant.

I only heard Liu Zongmin continue: "Since you are a prostitute, no matter if you are a geisha or a meat prostitute, you are not a woman from a good family." If anyone approves of it, I'm afraid it's just those amorous people, right? ”

After hearing this, Yuan Chen's face suddenly turned red, if she still had a trace of arrogance in the title of "Zangchun Pavilion Top Brand" no matter where she went, then the other party's disdain made all her arrogance disappear in the wind of early summer. Presumably not only Liu Zongmin, many people see themselves this way. Alas.

"It's a blatant statement, but it's true." Liu Zongmin still continued, "I have seen a lot of women such as you. It's not a secret, it's just that when you and I first met, passing by didn't arouse any interest in me. I also know that women such as you, if they had not been ransomed and failed to climb the ranks of businessmen and wealth, they would have regarded me here as a good opportunity to take off for the second time. But I tell you, don't think too much, I won't lift you and other women up to heaven. If it weren't for other uses, it would have been better to award them to the sergeants, and after they enjoyed it, their morale would rise, and they would be invincible and invincible. ”

"Huh?" After hearing this, Yuan Chen was so frightened that he took two steps back, but he didn't dare to answer.

Liu Zongmin squinted at her and sneered: "But don't worry, no matter what, you are also the premier beauty in Jiangnan." I will dedicate you to King Chuang, as I said before. ”

Hearing this, Yuan Chen breathed a sigh of relief. It's not that she was willing to serve Li Zicheng, but she escaped the bad luck of being humiliated by that group of peasant soldiers, which is not bad. As for how to deal with Li Zicheng, that's a later story.

"But ......" she was thinking, but she heard Liu Zongmin say again, "I'm not a good woman, but I've been quite tired from attacking Zhuozhou recently, and it happens that you, a well-known woman in the south of the Yangtze River, are here, if you don't vent for me tonight, so that I can win the decisive battle tomorrow in one fell swoop, but how can I be worthy of those soldiers who died a few days ago?" As he spoke, he drank a large glass of wine, then walked around the table with a smile and rushed to Yuan Chen.

How is it different from what An Ping said? Seeing this, Yuan Chen's heart trembled, and his face was discolored. (To be continued......)