() The hostess of Zhuangzi smiled dignified and welcomed: "Hehe, I see. I won't let someone else arrange it, right?"

He turned to the maid and said, "Chun Tao, go and prepare dinner to greet the guests in the capital." ”

The little maid turned and went to the kitchen, and the woman politely said, "I am far away here, so it is not convenient to go to the market." The tea and rice at home are rough and simple, and please don't be shabby. ”

Mu Qiuyang replied: "Where, where can we take us in, we are already grateful." ”

The young woman led them to the east room again: "This is the place where I usually embroider, and I rest here when I am tired." If the three girls are not messy, I will tell them to clean up, and you can rest here tonight. ”

Then he led Qiuyang to the west room: "This is the study used by my father-in-law before his death, and now my father-in-law weaves nets here every day." Pack up a little bit, and please take a moment tonight. ”

After settling into the lodging place, the woman led the four into the back hall. The maid had already prepared the meal. When they saw a table of dishes, there was nothing shabby about what Madame had said.

Although it is not as rich as the food in the palace, it is much more abundant than ordinary people's homes. It shows that the hostess of this Zhuangzi is humble and kind-hearted.

Xian'er saw that the delicious food was of course the best, so she sat down on the table and said to the young woman, "Thank you Madame for your hospitality, we are welcome." ”

The hostess looked at her lively energy and pursed her lips and smiled. Afraid that they would be restrained, he said, 'Please use it slowly!' and turned around and left with the maid Chuntao.

Everyone was full of wine and food, and went back to their respective houses to relax. I don't know what time it was in the middle of the night, it was the moment when everyone was asleep, Dao Meimei's ears moved slightly, and in the fog, she suddenly heard someone knocking on the door outside. And there was a loud knock on the door, which could be heard clearly through the long grape trellises.

Then someone shouted: "It's coming~ It's coming! It's so late...... Who?"

It sounded like the voice of a maid, followed by a burst of speech between the two......

Dao Meimei opened her eyes and listened carefully, but she couldn't hear what she was saying. He persuaded himself: "Hey, this is someone's family matter, and it has nothing to do with us, so let's sleep." ”

But I've been woken up, and it's not so easy to continue sleeping. Look at the sleeping fairy next to her, it's really enviable. So she forced herself to close her eyes and count the lambs......

finally counted to fall asleep, and suddenly there was another cry in her ears, and the incessant sobbing made her out of sleep and regain consciousness. When I opened my eyes and listened carefully, I could vaguely make out that it was a woman's voice, crying and saying something.

'Is it ...... What is the sad thing about this hostess?'

A curiosity swelled in her heart, prompting her to push away the quilt, get up and quietly walk to the door, and listen......

"Woo...... My brother treated me well when he was alive, and now that this has happened, how can I not be sad?"

"Lady, I think your brother is to blame, when I was under his door, I knew that he would end up sooner or later! That's why he left, look at it?

"Shut your crow's mouth! You conscienceless, if it weren't for my brother, would you have today's life? Such a big Zhuangzi, have you contributed a penny or a penny? Now that we have a stable life, you don't know how to be grateful? You just say? Brother, will you avenge this revenge or not?"

"Revenge, revenge! You know revenge! People are already dead, revenge

Besides, where can we go to find the enemy? It's not that I don't know gratitude, but now instead of taking revenge, you should think about how your sister-in-law and your nephew will live in the future!"

"I'll arrange my sister-in-law and nephew, you don't have to worry about it! I'll ask someone to pick them up tomorrow." And my brother's deep hatred, if you don't help me avenge it, I'll take it myself!"

As soon as he finished speaking, there was another hurried knock on the door......

"Who? Who knocked on our door so late? Lady, don't cry yet, I'll go out and have a look." ”

The man ran all the way to open the door. I don't know who muttered a few words at the door, as if he had brought someone into the Zhuangzi again.

Dao Meimei wondered: What happened to this family? Since there is a situation in someone's house, we are still disturbing here, which is really inconvenient. Why don't you just go overnight!

She turned around and woke up Xian'er and Mu Tong: "Mu Tong, go and tell your brother Qiuyang to get up, let's go overnight!"

Xian'er complained sleepily: "Oh, third sister, are you going to steal out other people's chickens? so early? The third watch doesn't sleep in the middle of the night, are you crazy?"

"Xian'er, don't ask so much. Hurry up and pack up, let's leave immediately, and you can sleep in the carriage later!"

Mu Tong went to wake up Mu Qiuyang, and several people were about to say goodbye. When I passed by the back hall, I suddenly heard: "...... I'm going to the capital, passing through here, all the way to the dust, too tired. Madame can take me in, and the old man is really grateful. ”

Mu Tong was familiar when he heard this voice, and suddenly grabbed Xian'er, and whispered: "Master?

Xian'er and Dao Meimei were shocked by the news they suddenly obtained, and immediately turned their heads to look at Mu Tong. Both eyes widened and said in surprise: "What? Mei Sanniang?"

said that it was too late, and then it was too fast, Xian'er kicked open the door of the inner hall and stood in. Several people looked at it, and it was really Mei Sanniang.

Xian'er hurriedly said, "Wu Hanmei, do you still know me?"

Mrs. Wu was defeated in the hands of Xian'er several times, how could she not recognize it? I didn't expect that the road was narrow, and she would also encounter it in this poor and remote farm. She hurriedly stood up on crutches and said in surprise, "Is that you? Why are you here?"

While speaking, she suddenly saw Mu Tong standing behind her in a daze, so she said, "Tong'er, why are you with them?"

Mu Tong stood up and said, "Master Mei San, this is my new master, Mao Xiaoxian. ”

Mrs. Wu was dumbfounded, and asked with the majesty that a master should have, "When did you leave Wuyun Cottage?

Mu Tong was scolded, pouting and at a loss. But Mei Sanniang still has a mother-like status in her heart, so she doesn't dare to disobey. was about to reluctantly take a step, but was pulled by Xian'er.

Xian'er went out with a whip and tightly locked Mrs. Wu's neck: "Tong'er is now my apprentice, you have to ask her if I agree with her! Wu Hanmei? You took my colorful coral grouper in Heyuan Mountain Villa in Qijia Mountain, hand it over quickly." I see that I can spare you from dying in the face of Tong'er!"

The whip strangled Wu Hanmei and couldn't breathe normally, and her face turned red instantly. A resentment in his heart could not be resolved, and his eyes were so angry that his eyeballs were bloodshot, and red bloodshot crawled out like vines.

Mu Tong saw that there was a hand between the two masters, it was obviously not her

Happy. So he hurriedly knelt down in front of Xian'er to intercede for Mei Sanniang: "Master, Mei Sanniang has a nurturing grace for me, Tong'er begs Master to let her go!"

Then he said to Wu Hanmei: "Master Mei, you snatched Master Xian'er's fish, you can return it to her, she also has first aid!"

The owner of the manor saw that they were not enemies, and he started to move in his house in the middle of the night. In order to resolve the conflict, he had to take out the gesture of the host and say: "Stop! You are all guests who have come to me to stay overnight." If you have any grievances between you, either sit down and talk about them, or go outside and settle them. If you want to fight, I can't keep you here!"

Dao Meimei saw that Xian'er was unrelenting, and if the stalemate continued, it would be difficult for Mu Tong to do it. I had no choice but to step forward and grab Xian'er's hand, signaling her not to be impulsive, and said to Wu Hanmei: "Mei Sanniang, we heard that you are looking for the Three Treasures of the Demon Spirit." My sister had a holiday with you before, but she didn't have a deep hatred. Today, as long as we don't let you go, you will definitely not be able to escape from this Zhuangzi. It's better to follow what the master said just now, let's sit down and discuss. If you hand over the colorful grouper, we won't hurt you. ”

Of course, Wu Hanmei also understands the truth of self-preservation. Seeing that Xian'er let go of the whip, she finally saved her life. As the saying goes, a good man doesn't suffer immediate losses, and it's better to sit down and talk than to be outnumbered.

So he sat down, rubbed his neck and sighed, "Oh! That's right, I took the fish from Mt. Qiko." But I just want to save my son, and if it weren't for this purpose, why would I want to grudge with you? If you can share some of me, and let me save my son's life, I will give you this fish......"

Dao Meimei saw that she was willing to cooperate, and saved a fight, and immediately agreed: "Okay! Since you are so happy, we are not to blame for the past. Where are the fish?"

Wu Hanmei took a gourd from her waist and put it on the table: "The fish is in this purple gold gourd." When the sun is seen on three days, and when water is given on the fifth day, it can live. ”

Mu Tong saw that the two masters gave up their previous suspicions, happily sat down next to Mei Sanniang and asked, "Master Mei, why did you come here? Are you going back to the cottage?"

"I'm not going back to the village, I'm going to go to Jingshi. I went to the Western Regions in search of the Three Treasures of the Demon Spirit, but my plan was disrupted. Later, I heard that there was a traitor in the court who colluded with Dazi and wanted to usurp the throne. So I came in a hurry, trying to take advantage of the chaos to seize the colorful cockatoo pigeon. Who would have thought that the world would be so small, and I would be able to meet you here for the night!"

"Master, you don't have to go, the parrot pigeon is already in the hands of Master Xian'er. But don't worry, since Master Xian'er promised you to help you save your son, I believe she will definitely not break her word. You can rest assured!"

The master asked curiously, "What are the Three Treasures of the Demon Spirit that you are talking about, and can it save people?"

Mu Qiuyang replied: "Yes! It can bring people back to life." ”

When the hostess heard this, she hurriedly knelt down and begged: "Then please save my brother too! My brother was unfortunately involved in a grudge in the rivers and lakes in Qingyuan a few days ago, and was blown up and killed!"

Everyone was startled, looked at each other, and then said in unison: "Qingyuan?"

"Yes, my brother is Nan Shengtian of the South China Sea Sword Sect. Tonight, my sister-in-law sent a letter from Jianzhuang, saying that my brother was unfortunately killed in Qingyuan County. Now there is infighting among the disciples in the South China Sea Sword Sect. They were forced to be helpless, and now they are all hiding in the temple at the foot of Yannan Mountain, begging me to help them. The woman wept and said.

Mu Qiuyang asked in surprise, "Your brother, is Nan Shengtian of the South China Sea Sword Sect?"