Yun Zhonglong took Lu Mengxue and the six daughters back to the courtyard, and after washing up one after another, they sat together to talk and admire the moon.

In the courtyard, although there are not as many people as the doctor's mansion, Mrs. Xuan has also arranged servants and guards for them, and there are many rooms in the courtyard, so there is no need to worry about having no place to sleep, or any safety problems.

These days, several people can be said to be tired, and it is rare to settle down like this moment, so they naturally want to have a good rest. After sitting for a while, they went back to their rooms to rest.

The next day, Yun Zhonglong and Lu Mengxue Liu had breakfast together, took two hundred taels of gold, selected a few pieces of beautiful jade, explained to them again, and asked Mrs. Xi where the Jin State Post House in Cao Guo was located, and walked straight out.

Cao State, a vassal state in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period in Chinese history, was an earl, and the monarch was surnamed Ji. A descendant of Cao Shu Zhenduo (Ji Zhenduo), the prince of Zhou Wen. The capital was built in Taoqiu, and the jurisdiction was roughly near the current Shandong Dingtao.

Although Cao State is only a small princely state, it is also the object of the two great powers of Jin and Chu vying for hegemony in the Central Plains, and the objects to be wooed are naturally people coming and going in the capital, and there is an endless stream.

The dragon in the cloud followed the direction described by Mrs. Xi and walked towards the Jin State Post House.

Before I knew it, I walked in front of a narrow and dilapidated courtyard.

I saw that the two large wooden doors had been exposed to the sun and rain for a long time, uneven, and there were many cracks in them that could transmit light, and the lower corner of the door did not know whether it had been bitten by rats or been hit, revealing a hollow the size of a basin.

The walls are also broken in many places, and there are a lot of broken rubble scattered in the corners.

Just as he lamented that there were such dilapidated residences in this prosperous capital, the door opened from the inside.

After a while, I saw the pioneer leading the bayberry, and Xiaocui walked out of the courtyard.

The dragon in the cloud immediately stepped forward and said in surprise: "Why are you here?" ”

The pioneer was talking to Yangmei about something, and when he heard his shout, he reacted, hugged his shoulders suddenly, and said excitedly: "Ripples, why are you here?" ”

Yun Zhonglong patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "It seems that I asked you first?"

The pioneer couldn't help but laugh and said, "Yes, I'm so happy." It's great that you're back, these days, we don't know how worried about you are. Let's go, let's talk about what we have to say! ”

Yangmei and Xiaocui couldn't help laughing, and they were very happy to see him suddenly.

Entering the courtyard, Yun Zhonglong found that it was even more unbearable, it was cleaned up very cleanly, but it also looked even more deserted, almost nothing, not at all like someone living here.

Puzzled, he said, "How did you end up living here?" ”

The pioneer sighed and said, "It's a long story, in short, I was forced to live here out of desperation. ”

The dragon in the cloud moved in his heart, 'and live', why is it so familiar. suddenly remembered that after the death of the marshal of the Jin Kingdom, his son was the first to be the commander, no wonder it was so familiar.

On that day in the Chu People Post House of Qi State, the pioneer did not let himself call him the eldest brother, and was nicknamed 'Great Immortal' by himself, but he rarely had the opportunity to call him, and when everyone left the Qi State, there was no chance.

Then he got up and said: "Big brother, it has been more than three months since I said goodbye that day, and I think about it at this moment, it is like a different world, I think the name of Heju is very good, why don't you call it Heju in the future?" ”

The pioneer was stunned, although it had only been more than three months since they had been separated, but compared to the care of Pan, the son of the prince in Qi State, there was really a world of difference, and he muttered in his mouth: "Let's live, live first, the name is really good, but I don't know if my father will agree?" ”

Yun Zhonglong said noncommittally: "By the way, where are the father-in-law, are they okay, fairies?" ”

Pioneer (hereinafter renamed Xian Jiju) eyes flickered, and his words were vague: "It's all right!" ”

But listening to Xiao Cuixin on the side, he said bluntly: "Hero, it's too timely for you to come back, in Cao Guo these days, everyone is not doing well, especially Sister Zi and Sister Qiuyue." ”

Outside Linzi City before, Yun Zhonglong helped them drive away the 'Living Yama King' Tian Shu, and indirectly let them reunite with Xian Jiju, in her heart, Yun Zhonglong is not only a great good person, but also a husband of Xianzi, so there is no need to scruple so much.

As soon as Yunzhonglong heard Qiuyue, Xianzi and they were having a bad time, and said eagerly: "Tell me quickly, what's going on?" ”

Xiaocui said indignantly: "It's not that aunt yet." ”

The dragon in the clouds was suddenly in a fog, and looked at Xian and Yangmei with doubts.

First of all, he couldn't hide it, sighed, and said, "It's better for me to say it!" ”

On the same day, we were separated from you in Qi State, and we originally went to Wei Guo together as planned, but later, Wei Kaifang and others were sniped by Tian Yuan's army, and when we arrived at the border of Qi Wei, we learned that Qi Hou had set up many checkpoints at the border pass.

We had to find a place to settle down in the border area for a while, but we didn't hear from you at all, or even from you, on the border of Qiwei.

As the days go by, everyone is very worried about your safety, especially Zi'er, Miss Qiu, and Ouyang Zhai.

After more than half a month, I still didn't see any trace of you, and then my father said that you might not know the way and went to Cao Guo. Although they were all skeptical, they all had some hope in their hearts. So everyone changed their route and came to Cao Guo.

Yun Zhonglong remembered that he was sad that day, Violet left, and as a result, he took Lu Mengxue, Xia He, and Dongmei to run around in the mountains and wilderness, where do you remember what road, and therefore parted ways with everyone.

First Juju then said: "At that time, we arrived at the border of Qi Cao, and found that the guards had been much more relaxed, now that I think about it, it must be that Qi Hou ordered the revocation of the sentry order!" ”

Yang Mei also followed: "Because of the hurried departure from the Qi Kingdom, everyone didn't bring anything with them, and there were not many entanglements on their bodies, plus the dozens of people on this trip, before they arrived in the Cao Kingdom, the silver taels were exhausted." ”

Xiao Cui nodded and said, "Yes, if it weren't for the fact that a few sisters pawned the valuables on their bodies, they let everyone support them to come to Cao Kingdom." Otherwise, I don't know what it will be? ”

Yun Zhonglong thought of the hardships along the way, they must have suffered a lot, and couldn't help but say: "What about the son of Jin? ”

First of all, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, and said: "They are the same, Dad said, although Qi Hou sent a lot of goods to Gongzi, but in order to have some connections in Qi State, Gongzi is more unforgiving than us in his hands. ”

Yun Zhonglong bowed his head lightly and said, "I see! ”

Now it seems that the first and the second are a lot thinner than before, and the bayberry has become a lot haggard, but Xiaocui, who has not seen her for a few months, has become more and more mature, but I don't know what kind of situation Qiuyue, Xianzi, and Ouyang Qian are like.

Living in such a dilapidated place, they may not be able to eat enough every day, and it is no wonder that they become tired.

Suddenly remembering the beautiful jade he had brought, he took out two pieces from the baggage, handed them to Yangmei and Xiaocui respectively, and said with a smile: "This is a rare jade, if you encounter any difficulties, you can also exchange more money." ”

Yang Mei refused to accept it again and again, and Xiaocui kept shaking her head.

Yun Zhonglong looked at Xian Yiju and said, "Take it, you don't have to worry about being poor in the future." So saying, he opened the bag containing two hundred taels of gold and laid it on the table.

Xiao Cui opened her mouth wide in surprise, and said with a glint in her eyes: "What a lot of gold!" ”

Xian Jiju also looked at him excitedly and suspiciously, and said, "Ripples, where did you get so many gold ingots?" ”

Yun Zhonglong didn't want to talk to them about the treasure, so he smiled and said, "Someone gave it to me, and I'm going to hand it over to my father-in-law to deal with." By the way, who is that 'Aunt Ma' that Xiaocui said just now? As he spoke, he handed over the jade bi again.

Yang Mei glanced at Xian Yiju, did not refuse again, and carefully put it away.

Xiao Cui also took it in the same way, smiled strangely, and said, "Hehe, you'll know in a while." ”

Xian Erju nodded and said, "It's okay, then let's go over together!" ”

Yun Zhonglong looked at the dilapidated courtyard, the roof was full of big holes, and there were actually some art utensils in the corner, it was conceivable that they were indeed very embarrassed these days, so he said: "You can clean up casually, you don't have to live here in the future, let's go and see if there is a better house." ”

First of all, he was not polite, nodded and said, "It's okay, then let's go over now!" ”

Yang Mei and Xiao Cui simply packed up their belongings, and then followed them towards the residence where Xian Zhen was.

On the way, Yun Zhonglong learned from their mouths that Qiuyue, Xianzi lived in a simple courtyard with Xianzhen and his wife.

Next to them lived a widow in her forties, who was called 'Aunt Ma' because her face was covered with pockmarks.

Aunt Ma doesn't know anything except needlework, but she can speak well, so she specializes in talking to people, making a living from it, and her small life is quite nourishing.

Since she saw Qiuyue, the two daughters were beautiful and virtuous, and she secretly felt that the opportunity had come.

So he lobbied everywhere to those rich and powerful sons, and on the other hand, when he saw that Xianzhen and others were in dire straits, he gave them some small favors, in order to drill them for three days and two ends.

Qiuyue, Xianzi didn't see the dragon in the cloud for more than three months, and she missed it, and after knowing Aunt Ma's intention, she told her that the two were married, but they weren't around.

Who knows, this aunt doesn't know which scripture is wrong, or she is obsessed with money, and she actually takes the fact that they are married as an excuse, she doesn't believe it, and she keeps boasting about the two girls every day.

Qiuyue Xianzi was very tired of this, but she had not been favored by her in the past, and it was not easy to think that she was alone, so she didn't make too much trouble, so she had to avoid seeing her as much as possible.

The place where they are located is actually not far, but there are many forks in the road, and if it were not for the first and second place to lead the way, it would be difficult to find such a remote residence.

After a cup of tea, several people came to the door of an abandoned house.

From a distance, I heard a duck-like voice and said, "Mrs. Xian, look at this is a cousin of my distant family, their family is one of the richest families in Cao Kingdom, and they are very powerful. ”

I heard Gu Xiaoyu (the wife of the first child) say helplessly: "Zi'er, she is occasionally infected with the wind and cold, and she is resting, it is really not suitable to meet guests, your kindness, we understand it." ”

Outside the door, Xiaocui laughed softly: "It's Aunt Ma who just spoke, I didn't expect her to bring someone over directly." ”

Aunt Ma grinned and said, "That is the case, my cousin's doctor has very good medical skills, so why don't we take Miss Xian over to see a doctor now, and by the way, get some good things for her to make up for her." ”

Gu Xiaoyu wanted to refuse, but she couldn't speak, she didn't want to trouble others and owe favors, but she didn't want to look at her baby daughter and endure the torture of illness, so she only said: "This...... How does this work? ”

Aunt Ma smiled: "Our neighbors and neighbors will be a family in the future, what is there to be polite." By the way, there are 100 taels of silver here, and two good fabrics, so let's borrow them first. As she spoke, she glanced at the man beside her.

The man stood leisurely, unconcerned about their conversation.

After looking left and right for a while, I didn't find anyone, and I couldn't help but be slightly disappointed.

Hearing Aunt Ma's cough, he woke up, and when he saw Gu Xiaoyu's beautiful face and still slender figure, his heart was suddenly full of anticipation.

I thought: Mothers have such a look, wouldn't that daughter be more beautiful.

Gu Xiaoyu was originally worried about her baby daughter's illness, and she was also annoyed by Aunt Ma's harassment, but now she was rudely looked at by this strange man, and she was suddenly furious, and shouted: "Take it all, hurry up, don't come back in the future!" ”

Aunt Ma hurriedly pulled the man's sleeve and motioned for him to go back first, and then make a decision.

Who knows, the man didn't care, flicked his sleeves, and laughed: "Madam, can you bear to watch your daughter suffer from illness every day?" ”

Outside the courtyard, the dragon in the clouds, the first and the living, Yangmei, and Xiaocui heard their conversation clearly.

When it was really unbearable for the uncle and unbearable for the aunt, Yun Zhonglong coughed lightly and strode in.

I saw that my mother-in-law Gu Xiaoyu was angry at the moment, her brows were slightly furrowed, obviously worried.

Opposite her was a woman with a short figure and a pockmarked face, smiling and grinning.

At a simple wooden table, a man about seven feet long and with a delicate face, although he was only in his twenties, had an overly drunken look.

He had two pieces of cloth and a bag in his hands, and he didn't know whether to put them down or hold them in his hands.

Seeing Yun Zhonglong break in from outside the courtyard, he shouted, "Who are you who dare to trespass into a private house?" ”

Yun Zhonglong smiled indifferently and said, "Like you, I am also here to propose marriage, but I am a poor egg, and I have neither cloth nor silver?" ”

When Gu Xiaoyu saw him, he said with joy: "Ripples, it's really you!" ”

Yun Zhonglong hurriedly stepped forward and saluted, "I've seen my mother-in-law, they're okay!" ”