The wind was surging and blowing a faint fragrance of flowers, and the air was filled with a sweet taste, but Da Qiao's heart was full of bitterness. There is no doubt that Sun Ce has stood on the edge of the cliff, as if only with the help of Cao Cao can he break a way out. But his father is a front-line general in Xuzhou, and if Cao Jun moves south, he will definitely bear the brunt. Da Qiao's arms were tightly wrapped around his knees, and his heart was up and down, and he didn't pay attention to his own sound.

Hearing Changmu Xiu's question, Da Qiao was startled, and he was at a loss, and saw Sun Ce and a handsome man who had never met before bypassing the screen and appearing in front of him, and this person who had never met should be that Zhang Xiu.

Seeing Da Qiao, Sun Ce was full of surprise: "Ying'er? Why are you here? ”

Da Qiao took a deep breath, got up and dusted off his clothes, and said coldly: "Don't disturb the two, say goodbye." ”

Needless to say, Qiao Rui is on the front line, life and death are uncertain, but Sun Ce wants to form an alliance with Cao Cao, and Da Qiao must be very unhappy in his heart. Sun Ce grabbed Da Qiao's hand and said in a low voice: "Ying'er, don't go, I'll ......"

"Why, if I accidentally listen to your conversation, is the major general going to kill people?"

Changmu Xiu stood on one side, looking at this pair of enemies, and felt that God had helped, with Da Qiao here, if nothing else, he should be able to take Sun Ce today.

Seeing that Da Qiao had misunderstood herself, Sun Ce hurriedly turned her body: "I know what you're thinking, do you think I'm going to form an alliance with the enemy regardless of your father?" I tell you, even if I die now, I will never bet on General Joe, you have to believe me! ”

Da Qiao glanced at Changmu Xiu on the side, and saw a light smile on his face, and couldn't help but feel even more uncomfortable: "The lives of your two thousand soldiers depend on you, the young general, how to choose is your business, what does it have to do with me?" But my father is on the front line in Xuzhou, if he is in danger because of this, I will never see you again in my life! ”

After saying that, Da Qiao tried hard to push Sun Ce away, and the person who was extremely delicate and gentle on weekdays was like a wild horse trying to break free from the reins. If it is magnified now, it will be even more unexplainable in the future, Sun Ce hurriedly shouted: "Zhang Xiu! ”

Changmu Xiu hurriedly responded: "What does the young general command?" ”

Sun Ce took Da Qiao in front of him and said angrily to Changmu Xiu: "Boy, listen. At this point, I, Sun Bofu, can cooperate with you, but I have one condition: General Qiao must be safe and sound no matter what. If General Qiao has a good job, I will be the first to lead troops into Luoyang and cut off the head of the person surnamed Cao! ”

Sun Ce glared angrily and aggressively, but Changmu Xiu became more and more light-hearted, and bowed his hand: "Young General, please rest assured, even if it is not for the sake of the Young General, Zhang will also try his best to ensure General Qiao's safety for the sake of Wan'er." What's more, General Qiao is also a hero among people, our lord has always loved talents, how can he be embarrassed by him? Zhang is going to send a message to Prime Minister Cao Cheng, and I hope that the two of you will not forget that the wall has ears......"

Before he finished speaking, Changmu Xiu suddenly flicked his wide sleeves, only to hear a low groan outside the tent, and then there was a muffled sound. The three of them quickly lifted the curtain and strode out, but when they saw a soldier-like man with wide eyes and foaming at the mouth, he died in a moment.

It turned out that someone was eavesdropping outside the tent, and Sun Ce's heart was still palpitating, but when he heard Changmu Xiu's cold voice, he came from behind him: "This person has been standing outside the tent for a long time but has not said a word, presumably it should be the meticulous work sent by General Yuan to monitor the young general." I also ask the major general to pay attention in the future, and it is necessary to send special personnel to inspect the area around the camp, and not to be so careless. ”

Seeing that there was no one around, Da Qiao trembled and said angrily: "Even if it's really a fine work, you can't just kill him like this?" If no one sent a message back in three or two days, wouldn't Yuan Shu be even more suspicious of Sun Lang? ”

Changmu Xiu laughed a few times, and replied loudly: "Miss Da Qiao is really serious to the young general. The two of them don't have to worry, once Cao's army makes a move, General Yuan will not be able to sleep well, and he will definitely not even take care of the plan that has been set up to encircle and suppress the young general, and how can he go to manage the life and death of a meticulous work. The two of them are good at themselves, and they are resigned, so please ask Ling Mei. ”

As he spoke, Changmu Xiu waved at Sun Ce and Da Qiao, and then flicked his wide sleeves and walked away.

A remnant sun spread in the Qingshui River, and after a whole day of tiring boats and cars, Zhou Yu finally took Xiao Qiao to Wanling.

Xiao Qiao didn't feel tired at all, and looked around curiously. Zhou Yu saw that the sunset was reflected in her clear eyes, and asked in a low voice, "You haven't been to Wanling?" ”

Xiao Qiao's smile was bright, and his eyebrows and eyes were crooked and cute: "If you don't count the time when I was abducted when I was a child, I have never been out of Lujiang County." ”

Xiao Qiao had never been far away, but he didn't say a word, and he came here to find the mountain by himself, Zhou Yu felt a great responsibility, and he didn't want her to suffer hardships, so he beat the horse and said: "Not far from the south city gate, I am from my father's house." You can stay in peace, have a good rest, tomorrow I will go to the market to buy some things to climb the mountain, and the next morning, we will set off again. ”

Xiao Qiao nodded obediently: "When I see your father, what should I call it?" ”

Zhou Yu was puzzled, and turned his head and asked, "Why is Miss Xiao Qiao entangled in this?" ”

Xiao Qiao's mind came to the picture of a woman who asked how to call her in-laws with her husband, her little face was redder than the sunset, and she said no: "No, no, no, I didn't mean that, don't think about it!" I...... It's just that I don't know whether to call you from your father to Mingfu or Taishou, so I asked you. ”

Xiao Qiao's heart was moved, and she thought a lot, Zhou Yu couldn't understand those careful thoughts, and replied with a smile: "I am easy-going from my father, and I never treat my juniors harshly, and you will know when you see it, you really don't have to be restrained." ”

Zhou Yu was so frank, but it made Xiao Qiao a little disappointed. Anyway, this is the first time she has seen Zhou Yu's family, and she must not be reckless, Xiao Qiao pursed her thin lips lightly, and asked again: "Is your father an uncle?" ”

"My father is actually my cousin, his father and my grandfather are brothers, after my father died, everything in the clan is from my father. A few years ago, my cousins and cousins passed away one after another, and I was the only one left in the family. My father was afraid that I would have a good time, so he took special care of me in the past few years. ”

"That's why he always urges you to renew your daughter-in-law", since he knew that Zhou Yu had no plans to remarry now, Xiao Qiao was relieved and boldly teased him.

Sure enough, Zhou Yu looked embarrassed, and stopped talking: "By the way, Miss Xiao Qiao, ...... for a while." If I say anything strange from my Father, don't take it to heart. After all, I've never brought a girl to him, and he's been anxious lately......"

Seeing Zhou Yu's embarrassment, Xiao Qiao almost laughed, she hurriedly held back, patted her chest and promised: "Don't worry, I won't go to my heart." ”

As they spoke, the two entered the city. Nowadays, Wanling is also in the mountains and bandits, the whole county implements a curfew, and when the sun sets, there are few pedestrians on the streets. Zhou Yu quickly whipped up, took Xiao Qiao to the front of the white-walled Uwa mansion in the south of the city, knocked on the door three or two times, and an old servant opened the door to greet him, and when he saw Zhou Yu, the old servant was full of joy, leading the horse on the one hand, and reporting to the inner hall on the other: "My lord! Lang Jun is here! ”

After a while, the gray-haired old woman helped the old man in his sixties to walk out, both of whom were well-dressed and elegant. Needless to say, these two are Zhou Yu's father, Zhou Shang and his wife, who were the Taishou of Danyang at the time. Zhou Yu hurriedly stepped forward with Xiao Qiao and saluted: "Father, aunt, seeing that your body is so tough, Gongjin is relieved." ”

Xiao Qiao also saluted obediently: "I've seen Lord Zhou, I've seen Mrs. ”

As Zhou Yu expected, Zhou Shang and his wife did not pay attention to him at all, but looked at Xiao Qiao together. Mrs. Zhou took Xiao Qiao's hand, and her eyes shone brightly: "This kid ......"

Xiao Qiao thought he was mistaken and hurriedly explained: "Madam, that, I'm a woman......"

Xiao Qiao's words provoked Mrs. Zhou to cover her mouth and chuckle: "This child is really interesting, you are so handsome, how can your aunt not see it?" ”

Zhou Yu saw the expressions of the two of them, and knew that they must be thinking crookedly, so he hurriedly poured cold water: "This is Miss Xiao Qiao, the second daughter of General Qiao Rui." I brought her with me to ask her to help me investigate clues. Aunt Lao arranged a room for her, so as not to wronged the guests. ”

Mrs. Zhou's eyebrows and eyes were full of the understanding of the people who had come over: "Don't worry, in my aunt's place, I will not be able to wronged her." ”

After speaking, Mrs. Zhou took Xiao Qiao and walked to the back hall. Obviously two kind old men, Xiao Qiao felt a little embarrassed, and then she understood why Zhou Yu told herself like that outside the city, she turned around and smiled at Zhou Yu, and Zhou Yu also smiled helplessly. But in the eyes of the two old men, it is clearly a love affair!

Zhou Yu walked into the hall with Zhou Shang, the meal had already been prepared on the case, Zhou Shangtuan sat down, and Zhang Luo said: "Your aunt has been busy all afternoon to make these dishes, all of which you love to eat." Now we still have face, no matter what I say on weekdays, the old woman refuses to cook a dish for me, today I take advantage of your light! ”

After the death of his parents, Zhou Yu had not felt so warm for many years, he had a bitterness in his throat, and raised his lamp and said: "From the health of my father and aunt, it is the blessing of Gongjin." ”

Zhou Shang sighed on his knees: "Child, you are what I grew up watching, you know, your aunt and I have no other requirements for you, I just hope that you will have no disaster or illness, and live a safe life." Although our Zhou family is not Zhong Mingding's family, it also has a little prestige, which can support us to live in this troubled world. My only wish now is that I hope you can find someone who knows cold and hot and is by your side, it is better than you being alone and not even knowing how to add clothes when it's cold. ”

In the face of the old man's eager gaze, Zhou Yu couldn't bear to refute, and only said: "Fate has not arrived, when there is a suitable girl, Gongjin will definitely ......"

"I think Miss Xiao Qiao is good, she looks good, and she is also smart. Although her father is under Yuan Shu's account, he is also an upright man. If it weren't for your deep affection, other girls wouldn't come with you all the way to investigate any unsolved cases. Wan girl has been dead for two years, no matter how affectionate you are, you can't keep consuming it like this, you are not doing well, can that girl feel at ease under Jiuquan? ”

Every time someone mentions continuing to marry a wife, the scars on Zhou Yu's heart that have finally healed will be uncovered again, and they will be drenched in blood. The troubled times are like this, I don't know which parting will be goodbye, Zhou Yu only feels that he can no longer withstand such a parting. If he loses it sooner or later, it is better to never have it, and it is better than in the end, he is still the only one left. But Zhou Yu couldn't tell Zhou Shang these words, and he didn't want the old man to worry about him, so he hurriedly suppressed the sadness in his heart and squeezed out a smile: "What my father said is that Gongjin wrote it down." ”

The boy was still the same as before, filial piety and deference, and never disobedient. But how much did this kid listen to his old man's words, Zhou Shang was not sure in his heart.

Knowing that it was useless to force it, Zhou Shang lowered his eyes and sighed, raised his hand and asked, "By the way, how is that kid Bo Fu doing now?" ”

After talking to his father, Zhou Yu did not hurry back to the room to rest, but paced and wandered under the cornices of the corridor.

Although hundreds of miles away from Shouchun, Zhou Yu is still very concerned about Sun Ce, needless to say, now Sun Ce is at a mysterious joint point, Yuan Shu and Cao Cao will inevitably have moves, I don't know what the situation is today, and how Sun Ce will deal with it. Just as he was thinking about it, Zhou Yu actually walked outside Xiao Qiao's room. The candle flame shines through the lattice, projecting her flawless silhouette on the plain paper curtain, her long eyelashes hanging low, and Joan's nose curled as if she were reading a book.

Zhou Yu involuntarily stepped forward and knocked lightly on the door: "Little Miss Qiao......"

Hearing Zhou Yu's voice, Xiao Qiao happily stepped forward to open the door, and looked at each other for a moment, but Zhou Yu was embarrassed, avoided it, and said abruptly: "Why is the girl only wearing obscene clothes." ”

After a day of driving, it was inevitable that she was a little tired, Xiao Qiao took off her coat after dinner, scattered her hair, and only then did she hear Zhou Yu's voice, and she forgot about it for a while, she hurriedly hid behind the screen, put on the cloak and walked out again: "Anyway, the clothes are thick, and I didn't show anything, so you shouldn't have seen it." ”

Zhou Yu walked into the room and awkwardly picked up the scroll on the case: "The girl is reading "Poetry"? ”

Xiao Qiao nodded and responded: "I am seeing 'life and death, talking to Zicheng', thinking about the current troubled times, it is very appropriate." I heard that you have been familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics since you were a child, which one do you like? ”

"When I was a child, I read books because my father told me to learn something, and I memorized it, not to mention any likes and dislikes. However, the girl liked this "Drumming" chapter, which surprised Zhou. ”

"I didn't like this, I just happened to read it. My favorite poem is the song of the Yue people, 'Tonight and night, the middle stream of the island.' Today, I have to be in the same boat with the prince. Shame is good, not shameful. The heart was annoyed and unstoppable, and learned that the prince. The mountains have trees and branches, and the heart is happy...... You don't know ......'" Xiao Qiao said and spoke, suddenly becoming shy, and the last two elongated endings were even more reminiscent.

The mountains have trees and branches, and the heart is pleasing to the king. Zhou Yu seemed to feel Xiao Qiao's voice, and only responded after a long time: "I know ......"