The boat on the waterway was originally slower than the horse, and Xue Chongxun deliberately told his people to go as slowly as possible before walking, so his official ship heading south to Jiangnan Road was very slow along the way. When Xue Chongxun and the others came back from Youzhou and went to chase the boat, it hadn't traveled far yet, and it had taken more than 20 days before and after.

In order to get on the official ship without knowing it, he naturally needed the cooperation of the family members on the ship, so Xue Chongxun sent someone to contact him before he arrived. At this time, he learned that something was wrong in Luoyang, and Liu An came to report that the prince was placing personnel in the new organization and recruiting generals.

It seems that he can't continue to go to Jiangnan, but Xue Chongxun didn't want to go to Jiangnan in the first place, why did he go there? At this time, there was an excuse to turn around and go back to Luoyang to deal with business, but you had to get on the boat first to show your face.

When catching up with the official ship, the ship had already traveled to the Jianghuai area, probably in the territory of Chuzhou, not far from Yangzhou, and Yangzhou was south of Chuzhou. At dawn, when most of them were asleep, Xue Chongxun and the others got on the boat unconsciously.

The water was still flowing quietly, and after everyone got on the boat, they all looked like they were all dusty, and their faces were tired, so Xue Chongxun ordered: "Take a day off, those prostitutes bought on the boat, you can find whoever you like, just say that it is my meaning." ”

The guards were very happy when they heard this, and this was a blessing.

Xue Chongxun went to the cabin on the upper floor to settle down, also feeling tired. In the past 20 days, most of the time I have been on the road day and night on the horse, and I haven't rested well for a few days in Youzhou, and I am always worried about this and that in an unfamiliar place. He was more tired than the guards, they were just physically weak, and Xue Chongxun was most tired of his heart.

There is a bronze mirror on the smooth cork table with exquisite lacquer, and when Xue Chongxun sat on the chair to rest, he happened to see his face in the mirror, and he was also slightly surprised, although the image was blurry, but it looked darker, and his cheeks were also a little thinner. It's really a loss.

Thinking that he should continue his journey after a day's rest on the ship at most, a feeling of fatigue suddenly hit me. At this time, he really wanted to put aside his worries for a while and relax on the boat for a while...... However, in the blink of an eye, the early winter is coming, so it's better to persevere, and do more if you can.

He understands that those who can achieve things are not necessarily much more powerful than ordinary people, nor are they necessarily much more enthusiastic than all living beings, in fact, everyone is mortal, but some people can persist and make practical actions when needed...... Many people can make up their minds, but they can't persevere, and they can't bear it and find all kinds of excuses to procrastinate, which is why many people can't succeed?

Xue Chongxun thought about it, the prostitutes and some boatmen on the boat were not his own people after all, he didn't show up for more than half a month, would anyone have doubts?

At this time, a house slave happened to come in to deliver tea, and Xue Chongxun asked, "Did Daoist Yuqing and Bai Qimei get off the boat?" ”

The house slave hurriedly replied: "If you return to Langjun, the two of them are still on the ship, staying in the cabin all day without showing up, as if they are cultivating some immortal way." ”

Xue Chongxun nodded, stopped talking, and said in his heart: I will show up in front of everyone in a moment, if I come out with the two of them, then those people below who don't know the truth will guess that I have been staying with those two women day and night for more than half a month?

He glanced at the outside of the cabin, it was not yet dawn, but it was beginning to white. He didn't hesitate any longer, he got up and walked out of the cabin, and walked down the corridor towards Bai Qimei's room.

But seeing that there was still a light on the small window, Xue Chongxun said in his heart: I didn't expect them to get up so early, so the sudden visit would not be so abrupt.

After Xue Chongxun knocked on the door, Bai Wuchang's somewhat angry voice came from inside: "Who?" Early in the morning, didn't I explain to you, don't bother us if it's okay? ”

"It's me, I've got something to talk to you about." Xue Chongxun said.

Bai Wuchang's tone suddenly turned into a delicate voice: "Xue Lang, you wait first, and you will open the door immediately." ”

After a long time, the door was not opened, and I didn't know what they were doing inside. Finally, the door opened with a "creak", and I saw Bai Wuchang, who was dressed in white, standing at the door, his face was slightly red, and he said with a smile: "Xue Lang, why haven't I seen you for a few days, shouldn't I quietly get off the boat and do anything bad?" ”

Xue Chongxun said in a deep voice: "Let me go in and talk about it." ”

Bai Wuchang moved out of the way, still with a cute and relaxed smile: "There are women living in people's rooms, and it's not dawn yet, what bad things do you want to do when you come in like this?" ”

Xue Chongxun's mood was originally a little heavy and quite strict, but seeing Bai Wuchang's cute and innocent face that had no resemblance to impermanence, the smile was like that of a pure girl...... Although there is a difference between the surface and the inside, Xue Chongxun was subconsciously affected, and after thinking about it, he made a joke. When he passed her through the door, he whispered in her ear, "What bad things can I do, haven't we all done bad things twice?" ”

Bai Wuchang's face turned red, he gently tugged at Xue Chongxun's clothes, curled his mouth and glanced at the room, glared at the beautiful eyes and said, "Yuqing is here, don't talk nonsense!" ”

Xue Chongxun couldn't help but smile again: "You guys...... Did you do something bad too? ”

Bai Wuchang said coquettishly: "What a bad stomach!" I told you a long time ago, Yu Qingfei pulled me to cultivate immortals, not as dirty as you think! ”

Xue Chongxun said in his heart: Bai Wuchang still stayed on the boat and didn't dare to go, it is estimated that it is because Yuqing is there, Yuqing is not good at walking the rivers and lakes, and Bai Wuchang does not dare to act rashly...... But what made him a little puzzled was that if Bai Wuchang hooked up with Yuqing just to avoid trouble before, why didn't she leave Yuqing behind and get out by herself now?

At this time, I saw that Aunt Yuqing Dao was also in the room, she stood up from the futon, her face was not very good, she should have heard Xue Chongxun's joke...... Yuqing's innocent face was cold, although she saluted Xue Chongxun, her face was still like that: "Xue Lang is visiting at this time, I'm afraid that others will gossip." ”

Xue Chongxun shook his head and said, "On this boat, apart from my people, there are prostitutes and irrelevant boatmen, what do you care about them?" ”

Yuqing said coldly: "Early in the morning is the time when the aura of heaven and earth is at its peak, Bai Qimei and I are cultivating the Jie Dan, we will not be able to cultivate as soon as you come, if Xue Lang visits next time, please pick another hour." ”

Yudan? Xue Chongxun was speechless for a moment, listening to her appearance, could it really be that he could really cultivate the clouds and fog to ascend to the sky? When he looked back at Bai Qimei, he saw that she stuck out her little tongue and shook her head gently, which seemed to be very distressed.

Xue Chongxun saw that the female Taoist priest's face was as cold as frost, and he couldn't help but want to tease her, so he said: "On the Luoyang dock that day, Yuqing was affectionate, I thought you were interesting to me......

Yuqing raised her eyebrows and said coldly: "As long as you give up your glory and wealth, resign from your official position, and cultivate your clothes, what if I allow you?" She paused, and then sneered: "I'm afraid that Wei Guogong is not a person who is willing to give up his position for the sake of beauty, since this is the case, you don't have illusions, and you don't conspire with each other." ”

Xue Chongxun said with a strong smile: "I only heard that the little lady thinks that Lang Jun doesn't have much money and power, but today it is an eye-opener, and there are still people who think Lang Jun is an official?" ”

Yuqing said: "I'm not a suspect to be an official, if it's that market kid who has nothing, and wants to marry me, he can get a Taoist temple, as well as real estate and land, I don't want to." You resigned because you wanted to see what you really liked? As long as you can do it, what else is there to say? ”

"It turned out to be a test ......," Xue Chongxun pondered for a long time and said, "If you can give up the power in your hands in order to simply stay with the beautiful woman in the lamplight, I am also willing." It's just that if Prince Zhang Huai lived in a temple and simply became a monk, he would inevitably die...... In his position, can he retreat if he says that he will retreat? ”

At this time, Xue Chongxun's face inadvertently revealed a sense of vicissitudes that did not match his age, quite like a poet who was worried about the country and the people.

Seeing this, Bai Qimei bit her delicate lip lightly, and said in a snort: "Xue Lang, where have you been these days, everyone has lost weight, and people are so distressed." ”

When Yuqing heard this, she couldn't help but glance at her indignantly, but Tankou was speechless. Xue Chongxun observed the expressions of the two women with interest, smiled and said: "Corrupt officials and corrupt officials deceive their superiors and subordinates, if you rely on the magistrate to accompany the inspection, others will definitely not let you see things that you shouldn't see, so I can only pay a private visit along the way...... This matter is a matter of official business, and I will treat you well, and I hope you will not talk nonsense. ”

Yu Qing said lightly: "What to say and what not to say, I know it in my heart, otherwise how can Father-in-law Yu rest assured that you will have a private meeting with him in Shangqingguan?" ”

Xue Chongxun found a chair and sat down, and exhaled: "Somehow, I feel very relaxed with you." Why can't I help myself, otherwise I really want to spend more time with you...... Happy times are always so short. ”

Bai Qimei heard the tone and couldn't help asking, "Xue Lang is here to say goodbye to us?" ”

Xue Chongxun nodded: "I'll leave tomorrow, something happened in Luoyang, I can't go to Jiangnan anymore, I have to rush back to deal with it...... The boat is too slow, I will take the land route, where you are going, the boat can borrow you and take you for a ride. ”

Bai Qimei heard that Xue Chongxun was not joking, so she also suppressed her smile, frowned slightly, and muttered: "Now that I am out of Luoyang, although I am still in the rivers and lakes, I can find a chance to get rid of those people's eyeliner at any time, it's just ...... Yuqing followed me, it was inconvenient, I was afraid of affecting her. ”

Yuqing said: "I'll be with you, don't worry, I'm not a child and I need someone to take care of everything, maybe I can help in case of accidents, your skills are not much better than mine." ”

Bai Qimei smiled bitterly: "People in the rivers and lakes really don't rely on their skills. No matter how high the martial arts are, there are many difficult enemies, not to mention that the open gun is easy to dodge and the dark arrow is difficult to defend. ”

"Is this ......," Yuqing asked with concern, "am I a drag on you?" ”G