Xiao Rui stood in front of the gate of the Xie family's old mansion, looking at the dock that he hadn't seen for many days standing in front of him, still sturdy, and couldn't help but feel like a world away.

The experience of these ten days really made him break out in a cold sweat.

Watching the river rise every day, slowly flooding over the docks, flooding the clearing, and drowning in front of the steps of the gate, he really thought that he had to withdraw. But among the wounded soldiers who were recuperating in the old house, two of them suddenly developed a high fever, and one of them was even more injured and unconscious. Because he was injured in the leg bone, the doctors said that it was inconvenient to move, and the others clamored that they could not leave their brother alone, and that they would stay and share the hardships with their brothers. He persuaded this and that, but no one listened. But if he really stayed, he couldn't explain to himself which brother he had lost because of the flood, and he was really in a troubled city.

Fortunately, he did not retreat and made the decision to stay and share the hardships with everyone, but the flood waters receded.

At that time, the water level had already reached the first step in front of the gate, and it almost flooded the house.

If it clears up today, the sky is blue, and there are a few floating clouds slowly drifting, even if the sun has not yet shown its face, Xiao Rui feels that the weather is sunny and lovely.

He did not make a wrong decision, and not only was he recognized and appreciated by the wounded soldiers, but the officers who rushed to hear the news also promised to give him credit. Since then, he Xiao Rui has been in the army, even if he has a firm foothold, no matter where he goes, he is his own person who is recognized by the army.

The wounded soldiers and the servants of the Xie family who were infected with the epidemic have all recovered. Among the wounded soldiers, the injuries were not too serious, and they were almost better. Next, more people will rush to Hangzhou to meet with the commander Jinpeng. The most seriously injured have already decided to quit the army and return to the field. If there is no accident, someone will arrive from Jinshanwei in a few days and pick them up. He, Xiao Rui, the temporary director, can finally get out.

He is now full of gratitude to Du Erye and his entourage, who healed everyone, as well as the Du Clan Medical Hall, the Xie clan, and the entire Huyin County behind the other party.

This trip to Huyin was originally a mistake, obviously going to Pingwang Town, only because the water bandits who pretended to be homeless people chose to settle in the barren beach behind Xie Jiawan, they would accept the invitation of the Xie family girl and enter the Xie family's three-room old house. I never thought that so many things would happen.

But looking back, they had nothing to resent about, but they were glad that they had chosen this place to stay. If you were to go elsewhere, where would you find such a secluded and closed environment with a sturdy, spacious and airy premises? Where is there such a close doctor who is responsible and has excellent medical skills? Where is there such a dedicated and alert landlord? If they lack the slightest thing, they may all die in the epidemic.

The wounded soldiers were privately discussing to recommend the Du family's doctor to the commander. Taking advantage of the good fate between the two sides this time, it would be good if a few apprentices of the Du family could be arranged to enter Jinshanwei as a military doctor. Xiao Rui is determined to facilitate this matter, even if the Du family does not want to join the army, it doesn't matter, he can send a few people to open a medical clinic near the Jinshanwei station. The brothers in the guard will definitely take care of them everywhere!

As for the Xie family, Xiao Rui also planned to go to thank him in person. Didn't you just offend the Cao family? The Cao family is also a grasshopper after the autumn, if the Xiao family intends to protect it, can the Cao family really tear their faces? His father Xiao Mingde will not disagree, Xie Pu of the Xie family is still a high-ranking official in Beiping, but it is under the jurisdiction of Yanwangfu!

Xiao Rui had just made up his mind, when he heard someone behind him talking: "Xiao Xiao, is this enjoying the scenery?" The brothers are all in there to say goodbye to Lao Wu and them, why did you run out alone to blow the cold wind? ”

He looked back and smiled. It was Jin Shanwei's commander Mu Cheng, who had just arrived from Hangzhou, and he was the confidant of the commander Jin Peng.

Xiao Rui said to Mu Cheng respectfully: "I thought that I would be separated from my brothers soon, so I couldn't help but feel sad in my heart, so I just came out to breathe." Besides, now that the weather is good, even if the wind blows, it doesn't feel cold. ”

"That's right." Mu Cheng smiled and glanced around, "A few days ago, although I was not here, I looked at the dark clouds in the sky every day, and I felt depressed and panicked in my heart. But now that the clouds have dispersed, even if there is no sun, I feel happy with the north wind. God is finally not too much, and gave our brother a way to live, so let's scold it a few times less in the future. ”

Xiao Rui laughed when he heard this.

Mu Cheng looked back at him again: "This time, you did a good job. The commander always said that if he had known that there would be an epidemic here, he would not have let one of your children stay in charge, but fortunately you did not disappoint the adults. The adults are very pleased, and praise you for being General Xiao's flesh and blood, not the kind of waste who has no ability and can only rely on the family! ”

Xiao Rui smiled and raised his eyes to look at the other party: "Master Mu, can I inquire, someone told me earlier that it was because my family sent a letter to the commander, saying that they were worried about my safety and didn't want me to run around, so the commander asked me to stay here, I don't know which elder in my family wrote the letter?" ”

Mu Cheng raised his eyebrows and looked at him with a gaze full of meaning: "Why do you want to know?" Anyway, your relatives at home care about you, and you just need to receive this care, right? ”

Xiao Rui smiled but did not speak.

Mu Cheng understood what he meant, thought about it, and said, "Well, it's actually nothing to tell you." Adults don't know that the letter is a little boring, but he is a person who does great things, where is he impatient to pay attention to the careful thoughts of some nobles? Anyway, the letter was signed with the name of the general's wife, but the handwriting on the letter looked like it was written by a young man, so I guess it was your brother, right? The commander makes the lord feel that it is nothing if you don't go to Hangzhou, he didn't want to grab land in the past, he has to leave sooner or later, take you, you have such a family background, once the Cao family dog jumps off the wall in a hurry, maybe he will drag the Xiao family into the water and cause trouble to the general, it is better to let you avoid it and save trouble. It's just that the commander didn't expect that there would be a lot of water and an epidemic here in Huyin, which almost hurt you. Now that I see that you are safe and sound, and you have made meritorious contributions, the commander is also relieved, and says that when he goes back to see the general, he can also give an explanation. ”

Mu Cheng and Jin Peng were afraid that they would regard this matter as a dispute within the General Mansion of the Zhu State, thinking that it was the general's wife Lu and the general's eldest son Xiao Cong who joined forces to suppress the concubine Xiao Rui and prevent him from having a chance to get ahead.

However, Xiao Rui knew that this was not the case.

Mother-in-law Lu rarely interferes in the official affairs of her father Xiao Mingde, not because she is unwilling, but because she can't do it. Xiao Mingde is very protective of his wife, although he makes a harmonious appearance of husband and wife to the outside world, he will never let his wife have the opportunity to reach out and interfere in his military affairs in private. By Lu's side, there are eyes and ears that he has planted. If she really wrote such a letter to the commander of Jin Shanwei, she was afraid that the letter would be intercepted by Xiao Mingde before it left the capital.

As for Xiao Rui's brother-in-law Xiao Cong, he is not the kind of person who will hinder his brother's future. On the contrary, because Xiao Rui entered Jinshanwei, it was shown in disguise that he had no intention of competing with Xiao Cong, Xiao Cong would only be more kind and friendly to him, and even willing to help him get ahead. Because the greater Xiao Rui's achievements abroad, the farther away from the authority of the General Mansion of the Pillar State. This account is easy to calculate, Xiao Cong will not be stupid.

Then, it is not difficult to deduce what happened to the letter sent in the name of the Lu family and it seems to be from Xiao Cong's hand.

Concubine Xiao in the palace has a good relationship with the Lu family's sister-in-law, and Xiao Guifei has a lot of things outside the palace, all of which are handled by the Lu family's people. If she wanted to send a letter to Jin Shanwei in the name of the Lu family, no one would be suspicious. Because the third prince vaguely revealed that he would use this channel to send letters and things to his cousin Xiao Rui who was in Jinshanwei.

Xiao Rui's doubts were solved, and strangely he didn't feel angry, but felt relaxed.