Before Ling Yinyun could catch his breath, Geng Xingfeng pulled him and followed him to a camp tent. Not far away, Fang Xu was dressed in a coat and holding a feather fan, giving people a sense of gentleness and elegance. Geng Xingfeng pointed at Fang Xu, looked at Ling Yinyun on the side, and introduced: "That is Taishi Ling Fang Xu, who is a close friend of his father-in-law. ”

Yan Ting, who was standing beside Fang Xu, squinted at him, noticed the two figures, and immediately stepped forward and said, "I heard that Yuan Kuotian was injured, is this true?" Ling Yinyun heard him call Yuan Kuotian three words, and thought to himself that if he was not a friend, he would be of the same official rank, so he didn't need to be honored.

Geng Xingfeng saluted: "As soon as we arrived at Xuequan Pass, we were careless for a while, causing General Yuan to be injured, so we didn't come." ”

Yan Ting's face flashed with disdain, and he said coldly: "How could he underestimate the enemy, I think he wanted to stay out of the matter, so he made up a lie." ”

Geng Xingfeng pretended to be calm and said: "General Yuan was indeed injured, and there was no deception. ”

Yan Ting snorted coldly and said contemptuously: "That is, he is old and useless, and the assassin will let him be injured, I think he should return to his hometown as soon as possible and enjoy the joy of the countryside." ”

Fang Xu saw that he was unforgiving, and wanted to play a round game, but Jiang Ping on the side took the lead, and said: "General Yan's words are wrong, and the wise man is too worried, and he will definitely make a mistake." Ling Yinyun suddenly realized that the person who had just spoken was Yan Ting, a famous general of the White Tiger Country. It is said that when he was young, he fought on the battlefield with Yuan Kuotian and swept thousands of troops.

Yan Ting glared at Jiang Ping, and said angrily: "The taboo of the soldier is to underestimate the enemy, and it will remain unchanged for eternity. ”

Jiang Ping echoed: "What General Yan said is very true, and I, Jiang Ping, am a civil official, and I don't understand it. If not, I will invite General Yan to my tent and drink a few cups, which will be regarded as reparation. Yan Ting waved his hand in refusal and turned to leave.

Seeing him leaving, Jiang Ping turned to look at Geng Xingfeng, and said with a wry smile: "General Yan is also begging for kindness, don't worry about it." A few days ago, the prince sent a group of singers to me, and I will invite the two of you to have a drink another day and share the song and dance together. ”

Geng Xingfeng shook his head and said: "Lord Jiang's words are serious, General Yan earnestly taught us to accept it with an open mind, how can we blame it?" As for the banquet, please forgive us for not attending the banquet. ”

Jiang Ping smiled awkwardly and said: "Deputy General Geng is right, winter hunting is a battlefield for men, and it is really not appropriate to be too indulgent, so I wish the two of you a full return." When Jiang Ping left, Ling Yinyun breathed a sigh of relief and secretly said that he was tired. Although they are deceitful in ordinary wars, each has its own master, and the barriers are clear. But above the officialdom, he is vain and wronged, and he is a little overwhelmed by his words.

Fang Xu touched his beard and asked, "Captain Ling, I don't know if you remember Chu Yihou?" ”

Ling Yinyun's eyes lit up, and he said movingly: "If it weren't for Chu Yihou's kindness to take him in, Ling would have been on the streets. This grace and virtue are unforgettable. ”

Fang Xu nodded and said with satisfaction: "Okay, you know how to drink water and think about the source, and it is not in vain that he has worked hard to cultivate you." Chu Yihou has been separated from you for many years, and now that you have returned to Luzhou, he specially ordered me to come and bring you a gift. ”

Ling Yinyun refused: "There is no merit and no luck, and there is no way to repay the grace of saving your life, so wouldn't it be a shame to accept this gift again." ”

Fang Xu smiled indifferently and said gently: "Captain Ling has been fighting on the battlefield for many years and has made great contributions to our country, how can he be regarded as a person who has no merit?" Besides, if you don't accept the gift, Chu Yihou will blame it, and I can't explain it. ”

Ling Yinyun's heart was shocked, and he secretly shouted that it was not good, Fang Xu's move was very good, he used his own consequences as an excuse, and he used both soft and hard. If he still refuses categorically when it comes to this, it is not only unkind, but also makes it difficult for him to be a man. In desperation, Ling Yinyun nodded in agreement. On the side, Geng Xingfeng saw him agree, and said in a deep voice: "I have sent the gift to your tent, and you go with Lord Fang." ”

Ling Yinyun asked, "Isn't the eldest brother going?" Geng Xingfeng was silent and shook his head. Before leaving, Ling Yinyun saw him with a wry smile on his face, as if it was unspeakable, and he was very puzzled.

On the way to the camp tent, Fang Xu turned his head and suddenly said, "Captain Ling, do you know that you have offended people?" ”

Ling Yinyun said: "Lord Fang refers to General Yan?" ”

Fang Xu shook his head, sighed for a long time, and said, "General Yan is a man of temperament, and he is not informal, so such a trivial matter will never be put on his mind. The person you offended was Jiang Ping, do you know who he is? ”

Ling Yinyun said: "Forgive Ling for being ignorant by nature and not knowing this person. ”

Fang Xu's eyes were scorching, and he said solemnly: "This person is the prince and the prince, and he just invited the banquet to win you over." Although he is full of poetry and books, he has no choice but to covet power, and if you refuse to attend, you will not know how to lift up to him. ”

Ling Yinyun was surprised in his heart, and hurriedly said, "Then how can Ling be saved?" ”

Fang Xu patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Don't worry about it first, I'll ask someone to pick out a few treasures and send them over." Jiang Ping is attached to power, and to put it bluntly, it is just for the sake of profit. ”

Ling Yinyun looked apologetic and said, "Alas, Ling has bothered Lord Fang. ”

Fang Xu said casually: "Chu Yihou loves talents and cherishes talents, this little thing, why worry about it." ”

Ling Yinyun bowed up and said solemnly: "Ling thanked Lord Fang." ”

Fang Xu saw that he had a serious face, and smiled: "You don't have to be so restrained, it's rare to hunt in winter, it's better to enjoy it." Do you know that in the green tent, there are many colors and teach people to lose their souls, if you have leisure, you might as well go and see it. ”

Ling Yinyun wondered, "Green Tent? ”

Fang Xu laughed, patted him on the shoulder, and said casually: "The green tent is the green building, but it is built with tents, so it is called the green tent." Many soldiers are lonely at night, so they will go to drink and have fun, looking for flowers and willows. ”

Although Ling Yinyun is interested, he is new to the city and is not familiar with life, if he indulges in women and forgets his original intention, it will be a bad thing. Moreover, they just politely rejected Jiang Ping, and now they are going to the green tent, wouldn't they embarrass him? After many considerations, Ling Yinyun sighed: "Lord Fang is kind, Ling understands it." ”

Fang Xu paused, his eyes widened, and he said in astonishment: "Could it be that you don't like women?" Ling Yinyun was stunned for a long time, and then it suddenly dawned on him, Fang Xu asked, most likely thinking that he was a good man. Ling Yinyun smiled awkwardly and hurriedly said: "Father-in-law told me to act cautiously, don't indulge in wine, Ling doesn't dare to disobey." ”

When Fang Xu heard this, his complexion softened slightly, and he said with a smile: "If you do it evenly, how can you count, you must know that taking a break at the right time is also a way to soothe your body and mind." ”

When the two were chatting, before they knew it, they had arrived at the tent, Ling Yinyun took the lead in lifting the tent curtain, and the scene in front of him made him stunned and stunned. It turned out that there were two beautiful women sitting on straw mats in the tent, smiling sweetly at them. The two women have the same appearance, and their gestures are both graceful and colorful, bright and moving, which makes people fall in love with them. Ling Yinyun glanced at Fang Xu and said busily, "Lord Fang, what's going on?" ”

Seeing him flustered, Fang Xu smiled slightly, and said, "These two daughters are my adopted daughters." Immediately, he looked at the two beautiful women and said, "You are not called people?" The two women's beautiful eyes blinked, smiled, and said in unison: "Lord Ling." ”

Ling Yinyun said: "It turned out to be Ling Qianjin, Ling was rude." ”

Fang Xu smiled and said generously: "Captain Ling doesn't need to be restrained, they are the gifts that Chu Yihou entrusted me to give them, accompany you and serve them with your heart." ”

Ling Yinyun was taken aback, and hurriedly said, "If Lord Fang gives this gift, it is absolutely impossible. Otherwise, I will visit Chu Yihou another day and ask him to dispel his thoughts, so as not to make Ling Qianjin suffer. ”

Fang Xu laughed and said, "Captain Ling, you misunderstood again. This is my plan, not Chu Yihou's intention. ”

Ling Yinyun was puzzled: "Why does Lord Fang treat Ling well? Fang Xu stretched out his hand to put his hand on his shoulder, suddenly appeared solemn, and said in a deep voice: "It's not a secret, the little girl has a unique skill, it is not as simple as Captain Ling thinks, they came here this time to assist Captain Ling." This winter hunt is deceitful, and people have to beware. In the case of Jiang Ping, it was Captain Ling who did not understand officialdom to make this mistake. ”

Ling Yinyun asked, "What if Ling refuses?" ”

Fang Xu pondered for a long time and said, "If Captain Ling dislikes the little girl, there is no need to apologize, I will definitely satisfy Captain Ling by sending others." Ling Yinyun was shocked in his heart, and secretly thought, the implication was that no matter how he refused, he would send someone to come, and he would finally nod his head and agree, otherwise he would not give up. Fang Xu is a veteran of officialdom, Ling Yinyun asked himself that his methods were not as good as him, and no matter how much he shirked, he would eventually see through it.

Ling Yinyun's face sank, and he said, "Ming people don't say secret words, Lord Fang is here to spy on Ling, right?" Lord Fang is too careful, Ling is only a reckless man, and he has no sense of official career, but he wants to kill the enemy with his brother and drink together, so he knows enough. ”

Fang Xu stared at his eyes, disapprovingly, and said, "Dare to ask Captain Ling, what is a sword?" For some people, this is to defend the country and resist the enemy, and for others, it is to attack the city and plunder the land, and forcibly seize the goods. Today, although Captain Ling feels that the little girls are watching from the side, in my heart, they can protect you. ”

Ling Yinyun knew that he could speak well, so he must not be able to speak of him, so he could only smile bitterly. Fang Xu saw that he finally accepted it, and he was very happy in his heart, and a smile surfaced. Immediately, Fang Xu remembered something again, and pulled him out of the tent. Ling Yinyun looked dazed and asked, "Dare to ask Lord Fang, what else is the matter?" ”

Fang Xu leaned over to his ear and whispered: "Their husbands are dead, and from now on, they will no longer marry, adhere to chastity, and be widowed for their deceased husbands." If the two are happy, it will be fine, but if Captain Ling forces the little girl because of the proximity to the water, it will be inappropriate. ”

Ling Yinyun was stunned for a long time, and suddenly said: "If this is the case, then Ling will be relieved." ”

Fang Xu was very puzzled when he saw that he was relieved, and couldn't help but say: "Why is Captain Ling relieved, could it be that the little girl is not in the eyes of Captain Ling?" ”

Ling Yinyun hurriedly said: "Lord Fang misunderstood, the two golden flowers look like the moon, and they are as beautiful as immortals. It's just that this matter is abrupt, and Ling is very wary of strange women. Knowing that they were committed to chastity, Ling was relieved. ”

Fang Xu was slightly stunned, then smiled again, and exclaimed: "No wonder Chu Yihou attaches so much importance to you, a young person, it is rare to know how to be happy and not be wild, that little girl will be handed over to Captain Ling." Fang Xu smiled slightly, Ling Yinyun bowed in return, the former left, and the latter returned the account.