Ah Zhuang did not go to the village to find Shu Yan and others at that time, let alone get lost, but rode a fast horse back to Shifu first.

At the wedding of Biyu and the eldest princess of Yong'an, Ah Zhuang had a one-sided acquaintance with the Xiongnu envoy Liu Mang. When, because Liu Mang and Yuwen did not abide by the etiquette system, and wanted to covet the eldest princess of Yong'an, Ah Zhuang and other wealthy slaves of Shifu had a dispute with the two, and they almost made a move. But it was precisely because of this brief acquaintance that the two Huns remembered each other. Liu Mang is a Xiongnu nobleman, and Ah Zhuang is just a Xiongnu bottom, with a huge difference in identity, and there is basically no possibility of intersection between the two. However, Liu Mang assisted Liu Yuan in raising an army to rebel, and of course needed to unite the Huns extensively in order to get more support, especially young and strong warriors.

Liu Mang saw that Ah Zhuang was not an idle slave, and heard that he was strong and strong, and what was even more rare was that he was skilled in arching and horseing, good at riding and shooting, and was a rare talent, so he had the heart to recruit him. However, the two of them are only one side, and Liu Mang doesn't understand what Ah Zhuang means in his heart, after all, most of the Hu slaves are to follow their established masters. Rebellion is not a joke, if you rashly test Ah Zhuang, if you are caught by Ah Zhuang, you will put yourself in a very dangerous situation.

In the past few years, although the two have had two opportunities to meet, they have only passed in a hurry. On the eve of Liu Mang secretly leaving Luoyang to defect to Liu Yuan, he could have tested Ah Zhuang, but Ah Zhuang had already followed Biyu to Ruyin. I had no choice but to put it on hold for the time being. But he didn't stop there, and after fleeing to Zuoguo City, he sent someone to Ruyin to contact Ah Zhuang.

Ah Zhuang's purpose of going to Shifu as a slave was originally for Ah Miao, but he was already disheartened when he couldn't get Ah Miao's attention, and he was restless and didn't want to be a slave for the rest of his life, but there was no way out. Now Liu Mang sent someone to contact, which gave him hope. After several thoughts and preparations, he decided to defect to Zuo Guocheng to follow Liu Mang in rebellion.

He could have fled directly from outside the city, which would have been more secure. But he took the risk and rushed back to Shifu, not because he wanted to take anything valuable, but to see Ah Miao again, and even wanted to take her with him.

Ah Miao and Ah Yan were accompanying the eldest princess of Yong'an to relieve their boredom, when they suddenly saw a maid running in: "Sister Ah Miao, Ah Zhuang is looking for you and let you go out." ”

"Ah Zhuang?" The three of them were stunned, because Ah Zhuang was Biyu's special husband, and seeing Ah Zhuang proved that Biyu had also returned.

"Where's the colt? In front? Or did you go to the county office? Princess Yongan asked with concern.

The maidservant girl was only ten years old, and she only knew how to pass on messages to others, where to think so much, and she was asked by the eldest princess of Yong'an at that time, and said timidly: "I didn't see the son, I only saw Ah Zhuang come back by himself, and I was in a hurry and forgot to ask." ”

"Then why don't you go and ask for an understanding, and then go back and forth to the eldest princess?" Ah Yan ordered.

Seeing this, Ah Miao stood up and said, "She is too late, I'm afraid she won't learn to speak, so I'll go and ask Ah Zhuang in person." Then he went out with the maidservant.

Ah Yan sneered weirdly: "Leave the son aside, as soon as I come back, I can't wait to see Ah Miao, these two people, who knows if they have anything to do in private!" ”

The eldest princess of Yong'an has always liked Ah Miao's loyalty and seriousness, knowing that she would not do anything out of the ordinary, but she was very unaccustomed to the bitter and jealous Ah Yan. Seeing that Ah Yan slandered Ah Miao out of nothing with these unbearable words, she immediately became angry: "Shameless! If you slander others, forget it, you two are the personal people of the colt, it doesn't matter if Ah Miao's reputation is ruined, where is the face of the colt! ”

Ah Yan knew that she had never liked the eldest princess of Yong'an, but now she was scolded again just because of one sentence, and she couldn't hold it on her face, and ran away aggrievedly.

Ah Zhuang waited anxiously for Ah Miao. Send the handmaid away first. I was full of confidence just now, but when I really faced this Rao, who I had always admired, I didn't know how to speak.

"What are you looking for me for? What about Childe? Ah Miao asked bluntly.

The first sentence is to ask Biyu first! Ah Zhuang suddenly gave birth to a fire of jealousy and said, "Is there anything else in your heart?" Are you so worried about your son? ”

"What do you call that! He is my master, and I don't care who he thinks of? Ah Miao retorted.

"He is your master, who are you? Wife? Concubine? I'm afraid she's just a handmaid with no name! ”

Ah Miao didn't know why Ah Zhuang was so abnormal, seeing that he was getting more and more disagreeable, she didn't want to entangle with him, so she asked directly: "What do you want to do with me?" ”

"I want to take you away!" Ah Zhuang resolutely exported.

Ah Miao was taken aback: "What crazy are you talking about?" Where to take me? See Childe? Where is he? Is there any trouble running in? ”

This series of inquiries about Biyu made Ah Zhuang even more angry. However, he was worried that he didn't know how to take Ah Miao away, and when he saw him like this, he happened to see the wind and rudder, and as soon as he had an idea, he took advantage of the situation and said: "Yes, the son suddenly felt unwell on the road, and others were helpless, so let me come to look for you." ”

As soon as she heard that Childe had something, Ah Miao immediately panicked: "Where is Childe?" Take me there! ”

"Not far outside the city, I've ridden a fast horse, come with me."

Ah Zhuang felt a burst of joy in his heart: As long as you go out of the city, you weak woman can't escape if you want to. When the time comes, I will take you away and fly high, and you will always be my person. After a long time, I don't believe you've been thinking about Childe!

Ah Miao was flustered, and she didn't care about it, so she was going out with Ah Zhuang.

As soon as the two of them turned around, they suddenly caught a glimpse of Ah Yan hiding not far away. She was scolded by the eldest princess of Yong'an, and ran out angrily, just in time to see Ah Zhuang and Ah Miao. I don't know what the two of them are, so I want to eavesdrop. Who knew it was discovered.

"Ayan, you came just in time, Childe is sick, let's go quickly." Ah Miao has never competed with Ah Yan for favor, and she doesn't want to monopolize the opportunity to please Biyu in front of her.

Ah Yan heard that her son was sick, of course she didn't dare to slack off. All the grievances just now have to be swallowed in the stomach temporarily, and it is important to take care of the son.

A spoiler came halfway, which made Ah Zhuang secretly complain. But there is no way, I have to take one step at a time. He let the two men ride on the horses, and he led the horses at a brisk pace, thinking as he went. Time is pressing, and if Childe comes back, it will be troublesome. Fortunately, he was about to run to the north, so he should go out of the north gate, and Gongzi and Shu Yan were going to enter the city through the east gate.

Afraid of meeting him in the city, Ah Zhuang quickened his pace. When I got out of the city smoothly, I was relieved.

Ah Miao looked around, there were not many pedestrians on the road, and she didn't see Childe's car at all.

"Where's Childe?"

"In that woods." Ah Zhuang pointed to the front casually.

Biyu's Anche is unique in Ruyin, very conspicuous, and accompanied by a large number of people, this forest is simply not enough to cover it. Ah Miao was suspicious, but she still followed Ah Zhuang to the woods in front, and sure enough, there were no cherry blossoms

"Why don't you see anyone? Where the hell is Childe? Ah Miao seemed to sense that something was wrong, and asked Ah Zhuang on his horse.

At this time, Ah Zhuang had no scruples, completely removed his disguise, although Ah Yan was on the scene, but he didn't take her in his eyes at all, there was no need to avoid her at all, and said with a cold smile: "Where is there a son!" To tell you the truth, Liu Mang, the former Xiongnu envoy, invited me to defect to Liu Yuan, the king of Han. I left my son in the middle of the road, and I came back to the house to take you along! ”

Ah Miao and Ah Yan were both shocked. They often heard the eldest princess of Yong'an mention the performance of the "Book of Songs" collection of sentences "If you don't think" at the Yuanzheng Conference that year, to defeat the Xiongnu and Xianbei envoys, and knew Liu Mang's name. He also knew that the Huns had rebelled against the imperial court, and the leader was called Liu Yuan. Ah Zhuang went to join him, obviously to follow the rebellion.

"Do you know what you're doing? It's rebellion! Although Ah Miao didn't want to see Ah Zhuang, out of his safety, he painstakingly persuaded, "How can you do that kind of thing?" That Liu Mang is not a good person, don't be tempted by him. I advise you to pull back from the precipice and dispel this idea as soon as possible, and everyone will forgive you......"

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Ah Zhuang anxiously: "What is rebellion?" Our Xiongnu were so strong at the beginning, but they were suppressed by the Central Plains for hundreds of years, and they survived. Now that the Sima clan is killing each other and the Great Jin Dynasty is declining, this is a good opportunity to restore the great cause of the Xiongnu. Not only our Huns, but also your Xianbei tribes are ready to move. When the time comes, we will join forces to conquer this world of flowers and flowers, and be our own masters, wouldn't it be a hundred times better than being a slave to others! ”

After listening to Ah Zhuang's passionate temptation, Ah Miao smiled coldly and said, "I don't know what family, country, race. In my eyes, there is no distinction between Hu and Jin, everyone is human, isn't it good to live in peace? Why do we have to drive each other and kill each other? ”

Seeing that Ah Miao was completely unmoved, Ah Zhuang was anxious and angry: "Even if you don't care about the affairs of your family and country, can you be a slave for the rest of your life?" ”

"Born destined to be cheap, not a Chinese slave but also a Hu slave! How do you think the Hu people can be better than the Chinese? Even if you Xiongnu and I Xianbei established a great cause, the nobles are still nobles, and the poor are still poor, and they will be oppressed after all. ”

"You don't have to worry about this, Liu Mang has promised me that he will treat me well. As long as you are willing to follow me, I will protect you with glory and wealth. And I will be wholeheartedly devoted to you all my life and never take a concubine, isn't it better than if you have no reputation here? ”

"My parents sold me into slavery. It was the Shi family who raised me. Since I have entered the Shi family, even if I am a slave of the Shi family, I think I am the Shi family, and I will not leave the Shi family. All I know is Childe. If you don't listen to my advice, I won't be able to stop you, so if you want to go, go yourself. ”

All kinds of hard persuasion still didn't work, at this time Ah Zhuang had run out of patience, for fear of long nights and dreams, he decided not to delay any longer, gritted his teeth and said, "Hmph." Whether to go or not to go is up to you. Since you can't be persuaded to do so, then there is only coercion! As he spoke, Ah Zhuang reached out and dragged Ah Yan.

Because Ah Miao and Ah Yan are both on horseback, Ah Zhuang wants to tear Ah Yan off the horse, and then get on the horse and take Ah Miao to escape together.

Ah Yan also panicked, perhaps because she was afraid of being fallen, she stubbornly kicked the stirrup and refused to come down. Ah Miao wanted to beat the horse to escape, but the reins were pulled by Ah Zhuang's hand and couldn't escape. She was so anxious that she threatened Ah Zhuang: "If you want to leave, you can go quietly by yourself, for the sake of our acquaintance, I can't bear to see you arrested." If you force me, I'll call someone! ”

As he spoke, he began to shout. The defenders, who were not at the gate of Rich, heard the shouts and immediately became alarmed. They were armed with swords, halberds and horses. If you chase after you, not only will you not be able to take Ah Miao away, but even Ah Zhuang himself will be unable to escape.

At this time, Ah Zhuang didn't care about taking Ah Miao away, and just wanted to ensure that he could escape smoothly. So he stretched out his hands and wanted to pull Ah Miao and Ah Yan down. Who knew this effort, Ah Miao, who was sitting in the back, fell off the horse, and Ah Yan, who was sitting in front, pedaled the stirrup and hugged the horse's neck, but it was very stable.

Suddenly, I heard a reprimand, and saw that there were soldiers out of the city. Ah Zhuang was afraid, and in a hurry, since Ah Yan couldn't come down, he had no choice but to take her away. So he flew on his horse and galloped north with Ah Yan.

When the two soldiers came closer, they saw that it was Shi Tai who was guarding the mansion, and they didn't dare to slack off, so they asked about the situation, and knew that the imperial husband in the mansion had abducted a maid and absconded, so they sent someone to chase them. In addition, a sturdy horse was arranged to escort Ah Miao home.

Only then did he walk to the cross street in the city, and he happened to meet Biyu entering the city from the east gate.

"Childe." Ah Miao shouted with a crying voice.

Seeing that Ah Miao was riding on a horse and being led by an officer and soldier, Biyu was very strange and asked, "What are you doing here?" ”

"Ah Zhuang, he defected to Zuo Guocheng and went to join the thief Liu Yuan."

"Ah Zhuang? Is he back? Biyu was wondering where Ah Zhuang had gone, and he hadn't reacted to Ah Miao's words about his defection to Liu Yuan.

Ah Miao explained the situation in detail to Biyu. Regarding Ah Zhuang's defection to Liu Yuan, Biyu was first shocked, and then heard that Ah Yan had been abducted, so he was very angry, and immediately ordered to send more soldiers and horses to chase him.

However, what Ah Zhuang rode was the best horse in the Shi Mansion, not only the crappy horse of the city gate guards, but also the horses of the entire county office could not choose a horse that could compete with it. And the defector is running for his life, how can the county soldiers catch up? All to no avail.

Of course, this incident alarmed Shu Yan. At the moment of Ah Zhuang's disappearance, Shu Yan suspected that he had bad intentions, and he was guessed correctly.

It is not uncommon for male slaves to abscond with female maids, and they usually elope with each other. But the purpose of Ah Zhuang's absconding was to defect to the thieves and rebel, which is different in nature. Although I know that I don't have much hope, the stakes are very high, and I must issue a wanted warrant and go to the subordinate counties to arrest him.

The second day was busy all morning, and after dealing with these things, it was time for dinner. Although the nature of slave defection was vile, it was not a big deal for the county office. Shu Yan went to the back to have dinner with Gong Cao Sun Yi, the chief bookkeeper Du Jian, and the thief Cao Wuqian, but they saw Ruoxin there, but they didn't see several other colleagues. After waiting for a while, I saw Cangcao Shi Qian Sheng, Bing Cao Shi Peng Hui, Hu Cao Shi Guo Tang and others rushing to arrive.

"What are you doing, why are you here to eat?" Shu Yan thought there was something important, and asked uneasily.

Peng Hui replied: "Now Ruyin County can be a road that is not left behind, and the door is not closed at night, what can it do?" We went to the homes of the people. ”

"Visit? I only heard that there were households and thieves who visited the people because of something, what did you go to visit with a soldier? ”

"What kind of food did you eat, did Shu Cheng forget what we said when we entered the city yesterday?"

I can't complain about being so happy and so positive, it turns out that this is for this! If only I had done my business so hard! Shu Yan smiled secretly in his heart.