Successfully entered the city, I finally breathed a sigh of relief, with Zhou Jiang here, even Hao Yuyi had to give a few thin noodles, not to mention that at this hour, how could he be guarding the city gate as Hao Yuyi.

Zhou Jiang was extremely attentive and personally arranged a place for us to rest, so that we could rest for a while before going back to take care of our families.

"Boss, I didn't expect to get in so smoothly, and I also climbed up to the city lord of Quyan City, this is foolproof!" Looking at Zhou Jiang's back, Ning Huai'an leaned beside him and whispered.

I glanced at him and lowered my voice: "Tell me to be careful, Zhou Jiang has been in the officialdom for a long time, and he has a reputation for knowing people, if they notice that our behavior is different from that of ordinary family members, they will be suspicious, and even if there is a life-saving grace, it will not help." ”

His expression was grim and a little worried.

"It's okay!" I saw that his face was full of worry, worried that he would reveal his deeds, so I had to instruct: "If someone asks about our origins, you will pretend to be unfathomable, and you will not tell them clearly, and only lead your background to the army, I think they will suspect that we are Hao Yuming's people, and when the time comes, they will not dare to make a mistake." ”

"If they go to verify......" Ning Huai'an frowned.

"If it is an ordinary official or a wealthy nobleman, maybe they will verify it, if it is Hao Yuming, they will never dare to verify it, not to mention, now that Hao Yuyi is in the city, Hao Yuming and Hao Yuyi are inseparable in order to compete for the position of the prince, ordinary officials dare not stand in line on both sides, you can rest assured, even if Zhou Jiang is suspicious, he will never dare to touch this mold!" I explained softly.

"It's still the boss's thoughtfulness!" Ning Huai'an became happy and went back to the room to rest steadily.

At noon, Zhou Jiang sent someone to greet me, I glanced at Ning Huai'an and the others who were slightly restrained beside me, hooked my lips and smiled, I understand that if I really look calm, I am afraid that Zhou Jiang will be suspicious.

When we arrived at the Defu Gate, Zhou Jiang was already solemnly waiting in the foyer, and when he saw us, he walked a few steps quickly to welcome the door, and his humility and enthusiasm were overflowing.

I was a little surprised, and said, "How dare you bother the city lord below." But he also accepted it calmly.

To the house, the feast has been arranged, the feast is placed on the fluffy spring grass between the bamboo forest on the water surface, there is a delicate pavilion between the grass and trees, the door is written in the middle of the "Linglong Xuan" three words, it is indeed a reasonable scene, the warm breeze is warm, the sun is bright, it is a good place to drink and talk.

I praised it from the bottom of my heart: "Quyan City has good mountains and rivers, and it is full of treasures, all of which are occupied by the city lord." ”

Zhou Jiang said with a smile: "The son said that the mountains and rivers are good, and he is very happy to be down." But in this Quyan City, it's just a small place, it's just a rough one! How can you compare to a wealthy family, but you don't know where your son lives? ”

"In the next life, I will live in Yu'an City." I spoke lightly.

He thought for a moment and continued: "Seeing that the son is not very old, his bearing is extraordinary, and he was born with a good martial arts, I don't know where he is tall? can make the son surrender willingly, but I don't know what kind of high-ranking officials and dignitaries are? ”

I smiled leisurely, and seemed to be completely unaware of Zhou Jiang's temptation: "I was born in the army, and the head of the family is quite strict, and I also hope that the city lord Haihan will keep it secret." ”

He was stunned, and I was a little surprised that I refused directly, and many thoughts flashed in my mind, but I had many guesses about my identity, and I didn't dare to make a mistake.

I lowered my eyes slightly, but I understood that in just a few words, my hint was already so clear, presumably he must be a subordinate who identified me with Hao Yuming.

Talking into the Linglong Xuan, the step is actually a red felt paving, stepping on the strength and softness, the foot is extraordinarily comfortable, there is no gauze lamp, a piece of silver-white moonlight sprinkled through the snow-white window screen, both clear and hazy, the red acid branch long case is simple and elegant, the dishes on the case are dazzling, all placed by gold and silver utensils, eight pink-clothed maids are waiting close to the side, when the real poetry and painting are elegant. I was secretly surprised in my heart, I couldn't imagine that the city lord of a remote town could have such strength!

I smiled and nodded in admiration: "The City Lord's Mansion is beautifully decorated, which is breathtaking!" ”

He smiled, raised his sleeves, raised the wine jug on the table with an elegant posture, and said with a light smile, "Today, thanks to a few sons who rescued their mothers and little daughters, there is nothing to show for it, do it first!" ”

I smiled and picked up the wine glass: "When we meet today, it is fate, and I respect the city lord." ”

Seeing that I drank it, Ren Yuming and others also drank it all.

I raised my glass and said with a smile, "The city lord is filial piety, and he is praised. ”

He raised his glass and sighed: "The son doesn't know, my father went early, my mother raised me alone, I went back to my hometown a few days ago, because tomorrow is my father's death day, so I rushed away, if I was killed because of this, how can I explain to my father under Jiuquan?" How can I be worthy of my mother, who worked hard to raise me! ”

I sighed from the bottom of my heart: "The city lord is really a person who is even in love." ”

While speaking, I heard a burst of footsteps outside the door, and I followed the voice, it turned out to be an old woman and Zhou Ying, and a middle-aged woman, presumably Zhou Jiang's wife.

I quickly got up and saluted.

Zhou Jiang hurriedly stepped forward: "Mother, why are you here?" After being so frightened and almost injured, didn't Lang Zhong tell you to meditate and cultivate? ”

Mrs. Zhou looked good, and she couldn't see that she was so frightened at night, and looked at me with a smile: "You drink, our women's family can't come out, but if it weren't for a few sons to rescue me today, my life would have been gone, yes, I don't care about these rules, I have to bring my granddaughter to toast!" ”

I hurriedly kicked Ren Yuming and the others on the side, got up and took a cup and said, "The old lady has a good reputation, how dare you thank you for the effort!" Shame on the bottom, do it first for respect! ”

Mrs. Zhou's alcohol consumption was not bad, she drank it in one gulp, and sighed: "After this incident, it can be seen that the son's temperament!" Between the words, tears welled up in his eyes, and the sigh was actually sincere.

Although she was a little embarrassed in her heart, she smiled heartily on her face: "Why did the old lady say this? Seeing that the road is uneven, pulling out a knife to help is the true nature of a man, and if he changes to others, it will be like this, but he happened to catch up with him. ”

"Good!" She slapped the case with emotion: "Childe is really heroic!" Jiang'er, Ruolan, Ying'er, you come with me to give Gongzi a drink! As he spoke, he raised his glass together, bowed his hand from afar, and drank it all.

I hurriedly accompanied me for a drink, and the guests enjoyed themselves for a while.

At this time, no one expected that there would be an unexpected uninvited guest who would come to visit rashly.

A hearty laugh came from the courtyard, I frowned slightly, turned my head to look, at this moment, a young man wearing a light purple robe, chic posture, leisurely steps, while smiling while walking towards the room, said loudly: "Lord Zhou, today there are distinguished guests who do not know this king, it is really not interesting!" ”

My heart was tumbling, but the expression on my face remained unchanged, and I raised my eyes to look at Zhou Jiang.

Zhou Jiang's face was a little ugly, but he had to say respectfully: "Greetings to His Royal Highness the First King." ”

Hao Yuyi nodded slightly, and said with a faint smile: "The old lady is also there?" It looks like it's a family dinner! ”

Zhou Jiang hooked his lips slightly and said, "My mother returned to her ancestral hometown a few months ago, and she went home yesterday night, and today there is a special banquet to catch the wind and wash the dust. Because it was a small family gathering, I didn't dare to disturb His Highness. ”

Hao Yu waved his hand and said with a smile: "This king came rashly, and he looked at Haihan where he was disturbed. As he spoke, he looked at me with a sharp and direct gaze: "Who is this?" ”

I was stunned, since he entered the door, I saw that his eyes had been fixed on me, I didn't know well, just wanted to speak, Zhou Jiang had already spoken: "This is the nephew in the far house, because I am worried about the long distance, I specially escorted my mother back to the city." ”

I have some doubts, I don't understand why Zhou Jiang is lying, however, in an instant, I am relieved, Hao Yu raised the city to search for thieves, if we are unknown, even if we save Mrs. Zhou, I am afraid that we will be suspected immediately, not to mention the temptation in his words just now, I am afraid that I have already regarded me as Hao Yuming's people, Hao Yuming and Hao Yuyi's battle for the crown prince, how can he, as an official of the imperial court, not know, once Hao Yuyi knows, I am afraid that he will seize this matter and make a big fuss, maybe he will be regarded as Hao Yuming's descendant, and then his situation will be difficult, it is better to call me my own nephew, it is the safest.

Hao Yu was stunned for a moment, expecting that there was a discrepancy between the information and what Zhou Jiang said, he was a little hesitant, however, Mrs. Zhou, Mrs. Zhou, including the daughter of the Zhou family, if it wasn't for the family banquet, how could these family members be present, even if he had any doubts before coming, he couldn't help but not believe it.

He smiled slightly: "I heard that Lord Zhou's ancestral home is Nan'an? I have long heard that the Nan'an sword dance is famous all over the world, and the people of Nan'an have practiced it since childhood, and everyone knows it, but I don't know that the sons and nephews of Lord Zhou may feast the eyes of this king? ”

Zhou Jiang was stunned, and just wanted to shirk it politely, but unexpectedly, Ning Huai'an suddenly smiled and said: "As long as His Royal Highness is not rude, a few of our brothers will be ugly!" ”

Hao Yuyi's pupils shrank and nodded slightly, and at the same time, someone outside the courtyard had cleaned up neatly, and the band was neatly arranged.

I secretly glanced at Ning Huai'an, he was pulling Ren Yuming and the others to discuss something, seeing that I was a little worried, he shook his head slightly, signaling me to rest assured. I put my mind at ease, and suddenly thought that Nan'an and Yu'an are next to each other, maybe Ning Huai'an can really dance, but why Ren Yuming is also there, I was a little surprised.

Ning Huai'an, Ren Yuming and the others bowed solemnly: "Although the brothers have practiced since childhood, their qualifications are foolish, and their swordsmanship is really not worthy of respect. Anyway, as the notes fell, suddenly heard a wisp of Qingyue's flute sound raised highly, Ning Huai'an and others slid a step, a long sword with silver light flashing in front of his chest, his body has risen and fallen with the music, like a flat boat drifted to the center of the courtyard, the notes change, the music is sometimes high-pitched, sometimes gentle, a few figures are like flowing moonlight, shuttling and flickering in the courtyard, the buzzing and vigorous sword tremor breaks out of the air from time to time, the long sword dances so that the water does not enter, the needle pierces through, adding a powerful and fierce masculinity!

"Buzz!" The sword qi was restrained, the singing and dancing were stopped, and several people stood solemnly on the spot, although there were some flaws, but the movements were rare and uniform.