Yan Linglong took Xiaohai to wander around Jiujiang City that afternoon. Linglong has just arrived in Jiujiang and is not familiar with this place, but fortunately, Yao Tao is with her. So the original beauty accompanied the tour became, accompanying the two beauties to travel.

Yao Tao has been coming to Tianxiang Academy for more than two years and is quite familiar with the environment of Jiujiang. This girl seemed to be as cold as frost and unstained with red dust, but she didn't expect that after leaving the door of the academy, she would pull Linglong through the streets and alleys, and get rid of a wild horse that had taken off the reins. Linglong is also active by nature, and when she sees something fun, she goes to see it, and she shouts when she sees something good.

The two girls had a lot of fun. Although Xiao Hai is also active, but this is the first time to accompany other girls to play with other girls besides his own mother, Xiao Hai feels that he is more tired than accompanying these two girls after practicing kung fu for two days.

Yao Tao is generous, he buys it when he sees it is fun, he buys it when he sees calligraphy and painting, not to mention rouge gouache when he sees it. Yao Tao is three years older than Linglong and two years older than Xiaohai. The three of them walked on the road, like a rich sister leading her beautiful sister and a reluctant little family out to play. Buying things is in duplicate, and the girl's things Xiaohai can't use it.

Yao Tao intended to give Xiaohai something and let Xiaohai pick it himself. Xiao Hai where can he pull his face, and Xiao Hai explained that he doesn't like to bring too many things. The burden of the inn is not small, it is all pretended by his mother, if he can decide for himself, he will come out with a sword, and a change of clothes will be enough to go out.

The two women looked at each other with disdain. Yao Tao said that men should also take care of their image, and they can't be so sloppy. Xiaohai boasted that his self-confidence did not come from appearance, and Linglong smiled and said that it came from his shamelessness.

Xiao Hai said angrily: "You two are crazy, I'll find a place to rest." ”

Yao Tao said: "Yan Shaoxia, there are two beautiful women shopping with you, you are still so reluctant, you don't see what passers-by are envious of, you know that just with me and Linglong, as soon as you say that you want to come out to play in the academy, who doesn't rush to be the first? That is, our dean asked us to accompany you around, otherwise, how could you have such a good opportunity, why are you so uninteresting!"

Linglong: "That's it." ”

Xiao Hai said angrily: "What are you envious of? Look at these things on my body, which one of my heads is normal and doesn't treat me as a housekeeper? Two aunts and grandmothers, you spare me, I really can't enjoy this blessing." ”

Yao Tao said: "I said that you need to change your image, so that others envy you, and you will be happy." Why don't you buy me clothes?"

Xiao Hai shook his head and said: "No, no, I'm very good like this, and it's too easy to be remembered by people who wear dog-like clothes." You two go, I'll give you your things back to Tianxiang Academy, and I'll go back to rest." ”

Linglong looked at Xiao Hai's tired demeanor, and her eyes were a little uncomfortable. Pulled Xiaohai and Yao Tao to rest in the side teahouse.

At this time, the three of them did not speak, Linglong looked at the tired Xiao Hai, while Yao Tao next to him was a little unhappy, as if he was a little complaining that Xiao Hai was not approachable.

Linglong wanted to chat, so she asked Xiao Hai: "Brother Xiaohai, what about the girl who was with you in the broken yard?"

Xiao Hai was stunned for a moment, then remembered and said, "Ao, she said that he went to Xiaoxiang Academy." ”

Yao Tao didn't know the original, so Linglong told Yao Tao about the situation at that time.

Yao Tao opened his mouth and said, "Why is the threshold of Xiaoxiang Academy so low?

Xiao Hai was stunned again and asked, "Can't you tell Hanako to go to Xiaoxiang Academy?"

Yao Tao suddenly felt that it was really inappropriate for him to say this, and then said: "I didn't mean that, the threshold of Xiaoxiang Academy is extremely high, and it is difficult for Hanako to enter if she does not have extraordinary strength." ”

Xiao Hai said: "That girl is not ordinary, the daughter of General Xiangyang. ”

Both women were surprised at first, and then relaxed expressions, if it was really called Hanako, then they were really embarrassed.

Yao Tao opened his mouth and said: "Xiaoxiang Academy is worthy of being the first academy in the world, especially the Qiao Xiaoxiao who went last year, the second daughter of the Hubu Shangshu, was a blockbuster when we exchanged between the two academies last year, and even our dean exaggerated that she is a strange woman who meets once in a century." ”

Xiao Hai smiled and said, "Really fake, I see that all the women in your hospital are very good-looking and talented." ”

Yao Tao said with a smile: "You haven't seen her before, you know if you see her." I can only describe it as a disaster to the country and the people, how many traitors appeared in our Tianxiang Academy that day, you don't know. After speaking, Yao Taoyou giggled.

Xiao Hai didn't hesitate and said, "I really don't believe it, when I have the opportunity to take a look, why does everyone praise her." ”

Linglong said: "Brother Xiaohai, don't believe it, you may not know it from the countryside, her reputation is famous in the capital, and she is known as the first talented woman in the capital after Qiao Qing, I heard that now everyone is the first talented woman in Xiaoxiang Academy, the first beauty." ”

Yao Tao opened his mouth and said: "But Yan Shaoxia, what can you do when you see her? I heard that this sister is very cold by nature, and there are countless princes and nobles who want to get close to her, but they are all rejected by him, and even those little princes and princes want to talk to each other, which is as approachable as us." ”

Speaking of this, Xiao Hai lowered his head, Xiao Hai was actually worried about this. Xiaohai didn't know how to evaluate his friendship with Xiaoxiao, he saved her, and after getting along all night, he felt that the girl was not like the person in everyone's mouth. Xiaoxiao is too good, she is too ordinary, how will she say hello next time we meet? Xiaohai is sure that Xiaoxiao will not forget herself, but she is not sure if she will be so happy to chat that night.

Xiao Hai suddenly became clever, what's the matter? I think what are you doing with all this nonsense? Aren't you just saying a few heart-wrenching words to others? I don't have any points in my heart. Xiao Hai pumped his mouth.

The two girls were startled.

Linglong smiled and said, "Brother Xiaohai, you don't admire her too, do you?"

Xiao Hai smiled awkwardly and said: "Not only no, but even a little afraid to see it, for fear of humiliating himself." ”

Yao Tao said with a smile: "It's good to know, there will be exchanges between our two institutes next year, but if you can come, you can see her demeanor." However, it is unknown who will fall next year. We also recruited a talented girl of the same level this time. ”

Xiao Hai smiled and asked, "You are all women communicating, why are you men from Tianxiang Academy and Xiaoxiang Academy shouting and cheering on the side?"

Yao Tao covered his mouth and smiled: "Of course there are talented people, but you can't mention other men when you talk to you, are you interested?"

gave a thumbs up and said, "It seems that these men are not worthy of Sister Yao's mention." ”

Yao Tao blushed and said: "Who said that the young talents of our academy are not inferior to Tianxiang Academy, but this Qiao Xiaoxiao is really good, covering up the light of all men." However, Lei Xianyi of our college and Mu Rongrong of Xiaoxiang Academy are both well-known talents of the contemporary era, and they are the pride of the two academies, especially Senior Brother Xianyi of our college, who is the first of our Tianxiang Four Shows! Many dignitaries and nobles spared no expense to ask for a pair of calligraphy and paintings from him. ”

Xiaohai is not interested in listening to these, Qinqi, calligraphy and painting have nothing to do with him, and it may be more felt to use it for hypnosis.

As the sun set, Xiao Hai carried the things that the girl bought slowly on his back, sent the two ancestors back to Tianxiang Academy, said goodbye to the girl, and ran to say goodbye to Ma Sixiao, and Xiao Hai returned to the inn.

The tiredness of wading on the bed instantly rushed to his whole body and fell asleep peacefully.

The next morning, Xiaohai settled the house money and rushed to the dock. At this time, the dock is bustling. The wharf docked a three-story large ship, with two feet in front and back, and seven or eight feet wide. Three large masts are hung with canvas large enough to cover the sky.

It was the first time Xiao Hai had seen such a big ship. There with bright eyes. At this time, pedestrians boarded the ship one after another with large and small packages, and the handlers of the ferry also sped up to transport the goods to the ship.

At this time, Xiao Hai was stopped, and Xiao Hai turned his head to see that it was Lao Dingtou. Lao Ding Tou said with a smile: "Young man, it's really punctual." I have already poured all my money into the room for Shaoxia, and it will take at least two days for us to leave for Xiakou so that Shaoxia can have a good rest. I just stayed in the C room. ”

Xiao Hai was a little embarrassed after hearing this: "Senior, I was born in a reckless background, and I can sleep in the mountains, forests and grasslands, why bother with such a fee, I will definitely pay you back this money." Or how about we switch back?"

After hearing this, Lao Ding Tou said unhappily: "Young man, don't be polite to the old man, I asked you for help, and it is natural for me to arrange it, and besides, the money has been spent, just stay." And it's inconvenient for me to stay in such a nice room, so as not to attract the attention of the Fushui Gang. ”

Xiao Hai said that he didn't want to say anything, and the old Ding Tou said: "It's okay for the young man to refuse, this A-sized guest room has ten taels of silver, why don't you give it to me?"

When Xiao Hai heard this, he subconsciously touched his waist bag, where is this enough, gold leaves can't be given to people, Xiao Hai laughed embarrassedly.

Lao Dingtou said: "That is to say, you can stay, on the way, I will tell you the details of Xiakou." ”

Xiao Hai took the bill and got on the boat, and went to his own room with a number A according to the instructions of the ship's steward. The A-shaped guest room is on the third floor, and the people who follow Xiaohai Upstairs are all gorgeously dressed outsiders, as well as the sons and ladies of rich families. One by one, they all scoffed at Xiao Hai's poor appearance, thinking that Xiao Hai must have used some means to get into this luxurious cabin. Xiao Hai didn't care at all, anyway, he was indeed a cabin bought by someone else, and there was nothing to say.

There were a total of ten rooms on the third floor, and when they came to their own guest rooms, Xiaohai's room happened to be the first near the bow of the ship. Xiao Hai pushed open the door and saw that the room was surprisingly large, with only three windows. Silk mattle, silk futon. There is a table of eight immortals in the middle of the room, and even the teapot and teacup on the table are glazed. Xiaohai just saw the big river by the window, looking at the river, large and small boats shuttling on the water. Further down, there were some boatmen standing in the bow of the boat, and there was a man who was in charge of where he was talking, and he listened to the steward tell them that the ship was about to set sail, and they all worked harder, and then made them feel good. Xiao Hai ran to the bed and touched the soft mattress, the silky futon, and the futon showed off various patterns. I said that rich people would really enjoy it.

I heard someone outside shouting: "Anchor, Yang Fan!" At this time, Xiao Hai heard three loud bangs above his head, bang bang! The three sails fell, and the boat moved slowly. Xiao Hai stood by the bed and looked at the more and more riverbank. Some people waved goodbye to the boat, but Xiao Hai didn't care about it, pretending that someone was saying goodbye to him, and shouted: "Go back! I'll be back!"

After shouting, Xiao Hai ran to the bed excitedly. Outside, the wind was calm, and the rocking of the hull was not noticeable at all. Xiao Hai recalled the miserable situation when he was on the boat, and he couldn't stop giggling.

Xiaohai moved a chair, sat by the window, looked at Erlang's legs, and drank tea. Looking at the sunset over the river, Xiao Hai smiled and said, "Does Lang outside the courtyard live such a day?"

It's not that I don't realize it, the sunset has completely disappeared below the horizon, and the little sea is long. He looked down at the boat, and at this time the hull was also brightly lit, and from time to time there were laughter and laughter in Xiaohai's ears. There are even the sounds of opera, and the voices of applause. There are also some shouting and betting sounds. Xiao Haixin said that this boatman is really good at doing business. Xiao Hai didn't have the heart to go down to join in the fun, so he simply rested on the bed.

At this time, there was a knock on the door, and Xiao Haixin said that the boat was wooden after all, and there were too many people sitting on it, and it was too noisy, and there was no way to compare it with the outside. If there is someone outside the door, Xiaohai will not notice it at all if he doesn't knock on the door. However, Lao Ding Tou said that this was an official ship and should be the safest, and Xiaohai was relieved.

Xiao Hai got up and opened the house, and saw Lao Dingtou bring some food. Xiao Hai hurriedly greeted him into the house. Lao Ding Tou opened his mouth and said, "Young man, do you think you still have the habit of living here?"

Xiao Hai smiled and said: "It seems luxurious, but after all, it is not as good as flat ground, floating on the water always makes people uncomfortable." ”

Lao Dingtou wanted to pour wine for Xiaohai, but Xiaohai resolutely refused to drink, so Lao Dingtou had to drink it himself. He said: "This is also easy to understand, in the early years, in order to ensure the safety of the cargo, I could be on the ship for a month. So now I'm used to it. ”

Xiao Hai smiled and said, "Senior Ding, please tell me about the situation in Naxiakou." Where is this Xiao Kun?"

Old Ding Tou smiled bitterly and said, "Xiao Kun's residence is only separated from my Ding Mansion by a wall. I have a map of Xiakou here, please take a look at it, I have marked the location for you. Shaoxia, how are you going to act?"

Xiaohai said: "I haven't thought about this yet, I want to get to Xiakou first, I'll act on my own, and you can pick me up outside." If I succeed, I will report the case to the government as soon as possible. ”

Lao Ding Tou said: "We should arrive at Xiakou at ten noon the day after tomorrow, does the young man plan to act at night?"

Xiao Hai nodded.

Lao Ding Tou said: "I have inquired during this time, there are now more than 200 people in the Fushui Gang in Xiakou, and there are at least 20 people who go out to guard the ferry warehouse, and there are at least 20 people on duty in Xiao Mansion. My wife and children are now imprisoned in the Xiao Mansion, and I don't know exactly how many people are guarding them. ”

Xiao Hai opened his mouth and said: "Don't worry, old man, I should do my best." ”

Lao Ding Tou opened his mouth and said: "Shaoxia, I know that you are strong in martial arts, but there are so many people from the Fushui Gang, are you really not afraid?"

Xiao Hai opened his mouth and said: "We haven't started yet, I don't know the depth of their strength, if it's just an ordinary minion, I really don't need to be afraid, but I don't know the depth of his kung fu about that Xiao Kun." Please also ask Senior Ding to talk to me in detail. ”

Lao Ding Tou said: "Xiao Kun is a disciple of the Bohai Sect, and I once saw him do things with others. Once, the cargo ship we were escorting encountered pirates. At that time, there were only a dozen people on our boat, and there were more than forty water thieves. He held a sword and killed more than 20 thieves, ruthless, and did not hurt at all. Frightened, the thieves fled into the wilderness. ”

Xiao Hai was stunned, it seemed that this was a master, and he must not be careless.

Lao Ding Tou continued: "The insidious thing about this person is not only his martial arts, but also his vicious methods, and anyone who wants to stand in his way can be killed. ”

Lao Dingtou told Xiao Hai one after another about the layout of Xiao Mansion, what he looked like, what his wife and children were called, what they looked like, and so on. There are also several halls and locations of the Fushui Gang. But Lao Dingtou's application to speak is still full of distrust of Xiao Hai, doubting whether Xiao Hai is capable of rescuing his wife and children.

The old man kept talking for nearly an hour before he finished speaking. After finishing speaking, Lao Ding got up and said: "Shaoxia, I will say so much first, it is inconvenient for me to show up for too long, so as to be discovered by the people of the Fushui Gang, I am here to pray to God to bless the victory of the Shaoxia banner!"

Xiaohai sent Lao Dingtou out, and lay on the bed thinking about how to get people out. Thinking about it, Xiaohai also fell into a dream.

In his sleep, Xiao Hai heard the sound of a cannon, and the killing shouts outside shook the sky! Xiao Hai suddenly opened his eyes and started to do it! There are water thieves?!