Long Xiang intercepted the Qiaojia near Chengde (place name), which was more than 120 miles away from Hefei, and it took at least two days to march quickly.

Considering the hot weather and the fact that the Qiao family was mainly composed of female dependents, Long Xiang asked Xu Chu to hurry at a regular speed, and instructed Cao Xuan to let the rangers stay vigilant on the periphery.

Regarding the idea of taking refuge in Long Xiang, among the four members of the Qiao family, Qiao Wan and Qiao Ling are more active, while Chen and Qiao Wei are more passive.

Compared with the tragic ending that can be seen in Anhui City, there is more uncertainty with Long Xiang.

It may be that the outcome will be better, or it may be worse.

Chen was apprehensive until the carriage was taken over by Long Xiang's army.

In the short time of the handover, Chen's palms holding the sword were full of sweat, and she was worried that Zhang Xun and the others would regret attacking from behind, and she was even more worried that their family would die in the chaos.

Thankfully, everything went well.

As soon as he embarked on the return journey, Chen suddenly clapped his palms and tried to say something and pressed it down.

Qiao Wei looked concerned: "Mother, what's wrong with you?"

"Nothing, nothing..."

Chen remembered that he was only trying to escape for his life just now, and suddenly found that none of his entourage had followed, the luggage cart had been forgotten in the north, and most importantly, their clothes and jewelry had not been taken away.

I don't know how to get to Hefei, and at this time there is only Qiaorui's saber left.

After thinking about it, it is the greatest luck for people to be able to escape, and it doesn't matter if they want things outside their bodies, I just hope that Long Xiang will treat them well.

Qiao Wei's heart was as delicate as a hair, she stared at Chen and asked, "Is it really okay?" Is there something wrong with you?"

"It's nothing..."

Chen waved his hand slightly, and then changed the subject: "You let Ling'er get in the car, mother has something to explain."

"Oh..."

Qiao Weixin said that this is the right one, I knew that you had something, so I lifted the curtain of the car and let the bridge on the donkey on the side get into the carriage.

At this time, the scorching sun had climbed to a high position, and according to the practice of Yuan Yin's side, he should find a place to rest and drink water, but the soldiers next to him were hurrying against the sun, and his face did not show fatigue.

In terms of spirit alone, the combat effectiveness of this group of people outside should be far superior to that of the Huainan Army.

Are they really Long Xiang's soldiers? Am I really underestimating him?

Qiao Ling entered the carriage and squeezed to sit next to Qiao Wei, although there were beads of sweat on her face, she couldn't hide the excitement in her heart.

"Traveling in the sun, it must be hot and tired, right? When you're tired, get in the car and sit for a while."

Looking at Qiao Ling's appearance, Chen instinctively felt a little distressed.

Qiao Ling understood what Chen meant, and smiled comfortingly: "The child is riding a donkey, which is much better than those foot soldiers, and besides, there is an occasional breeze outside, so he is not very tired..."

"You've grown up..."

Chen nodded affirmatively, then handed the sword in his hand to the opposite side, and said solemnly: "Since Ling'er is older, he has also made a decision for the Qiao family, this sword will belong to you in the future, and the future of the Qiao family will also be handed over to you."

"Huh? The child is still young—" Qiao Ling looked terrified.

Chen put the sword in Qiao Ling's hand and said kindly, "Thirteen years old is not young, I remember that Long Xiang left the mansion at the age of fourteen, joined the army at the age of fifteen, and now he should be only nineteen years old, and he has grown into a towering tree..."

"Child..."

"You have to believe in yourself, you have to fight with all your might, if you don't understand, you can learn from Long Xiang, the Qiao family has nothing now, and they can only rely on you..."

"Oh..."

In the face of Chen's expectations, Qiao Ling responded unconfidently, holding the sword left by Qiao Rui, feeling so heavy on his shoulders.

Qiao Wan saw that the atmosphere in the car was serious, so she stood on her toes and touched Qiao Ling, intending to change the topic to relieve the pressure.

"Third brother, just now in front of the two armies, I secretly looked outside, what happened to the corpses in that place? Did they just fight?"

"Uh-huh, Long Xiang and they are so powerful, especially that Xu Chu..."

Qiao Ling pointed out the car and was excited again, remembering the short battle just now, the blood in his heart burned again.

"Xu Chu?"

Qiao Wan pinched the tip of her nose, as if to say that this person had not heard.

"It's just that the big man who walked in front and ran side by side with Long Xiang beheaded Zhang Min in just one combination, I estimate that in the Huainan army, none of them are his opponents."

Qiao Ling's exaggerated and proud expression seemed to substitute himself into Xu Chu and integrate into the majesty of the easy slashing in front of the battle.

"Really? General Ji Ling can't beat it?" Qiao Wan frowned.

Chen suddenly accosted and said: "I heard the general say, Zhang Min is not weak in martial arts, he used to be a lieutenant under Tao Qian, and later Yuan Shu sent him to assassinate King Chen, although Ji Ling's bravery is not bad, but if you want to kill Zhang Min together, it is almost impossible..."

"I forgot to mention just now that when Zhang Min suddenly attacked, Xu Chu still passively faced the battle, he just did..."

Qiao Ling was talking and gesturing, and when she got carried away, she almost touched Qiao Wei's forehead.

Qiao Wan rubbed her hands together with an expression of adoration.

"It turns out that there is such a powerful person, that Zhang Min really killed himself..."

"Zhang Min died unjustly, Long Xiang shouted before the battle just now, saying that he was Li Tun's accomplice..." Qiao Ling continued to add.

Qiao Wei, who had never spoken, suddenly interjected to express her opinion:

"That night, I heard Li Tun call General Zhang, since Zhang Min came out for Li Tun, it means that Long Yunqi's analysis is correct, but it's a pity that Li Tun..."

Qiao Ling said: "I asked Long Xiang just now, Li Tun was reluctant to follow, and he didn't force someone..."

After hearing this, Chen closed his eyes and shook his head, muttering to himself, "Li Tun has been following the general for many years, who would have thought that he would betray? For the sake of the past, the bridge family broke off with this person, and forgot about it..."

"Who will remember him?"

Qiao Wan looked disdainful, and then snorted coldly: "If this guy still dares to come and make a mistake, let Xu Chu cut him with a knife, this Xu Chu was unknown before, where did Long Yunqi find it?" No wonder he dared to come to the rescue with such a few people..."

"When I get to Hefei, I'll ask Long Xiang to inquire."

Qiao Ling smiled and nodded, he thought that when he arrived at the place, maybe he could ask Xu Chu to be a guard.

What kind of security is bursting with his own security, but Chen's next sentence directly broke Qiao Ling's illusion.

"Ling'er, we have to go to Hefei to look up to people, put away your Qiao family's son's style, and you can't call Long Yunqi's name in the future, otherwise even if he is willing to treat you well, his soldiers will not agree."

"Oh..."

When Qiao Ling nodded in response, Qiao Wan stuck out her tongue at him, as if to say I reminded me before, why don't you kid have a long memory?

In order to resolve the embarrassing scene, Qiao Wan changed the topic again:

"Third brother, do you remember the farewell at the gate of the mansion? Long Yunqi's twenty soldiers were in good spirits, but compared to those people outside now, it seemed to be a little worse..."

"Well, I just asked Luo Yicheng, they are all trained by Xu Chu, and they are all skilled in martial arts."

After listening to Qiao Ling's answer, Qiao Wan lifted the curtain again to observe, and muttered in a low voice: "Xu Chu is strong in martial arts and can train soldiers, and I don't know who is more powerful between him and Sun Ce..."

"I think it's Xu Chu, the second sister didn't see it just now, that scene... Tsk..."

Qiao Ling had never seen Sun Ce's fighting general, and he preconceived Xu Chu.

Qiao Wan glanced back at Qiao Wei and asked meaningfully, "Who does the eldest sister think is stronger?"

"If I were to say... Long Yunqi is stronger."