Ling Xue'er sneered: "You deliberately let him know that you like me, and he is a very righteous person, although he is in pain, but he is willing to give me to you for the sake of his friends, so he said that kind of heartless words to me." ”

Liu Shaoqing's face was expressionless and speechless when he heard this. Ling Xue'er said: "What? Don't you dare to squeak in the central matter? I tell you clearly, I only have him in my heart, and it is impossible to like other people anymore, please die of this heart." Not only do I not blame him now, but I prefer his affection and righteousness. For the sake of some of our previous friendships, I will keep this matter a secret, and we will still be friends in the future, but please respect yourself. Liu Shaoqing breathed a long sigh of relief and smiled: "Thank you for your generosity." I didn't do it right, and I can't pay for it here. Ling Xue'er felt that she was serious when she heard him say this, and said: "I know that you are a righteous gentleman and don't want to hurt you, but I already have him, and I hope to understand more." If I offended you just now, don't take it to heart, I've always been unscrupulous. Liu Shaoqing said with a smile: "The girl doesn't have to explain, she understands." Ling Xue'er felt that the atmosphere was embarrassing enough, and got up and said, "Thank you for accompanying me to eat and drink, this meal is mine." As he spoke, he took out half of the money and put it on the table, saying, "I'll go first, and the owner will use it slowly." Liu Shaoqing nodded and said, "Miss go slowly." "After Ling Xue'er leaves. Liu Shaoqing's gaze suddenly became as cold as frost, and he went down the small building with the ruthless sword in his hand.

Luo Tianchu, Gu Yao, and Yan Weifeng came to Zhu's Mansion together. Zhu Yushi was wearing sackcloth, his head was tied with a white belt, and he spent the most heartbreaking night of his life under the comfort of his mother, he was physically and mentally exhausted, his eyes were blank, and the whole person was like a remnant flower after frost, losing weight, the only thing that could cheer him up a little was the child, and only when he saw the child did he show a rare wry smile on his face.

Luo Tianchu and the three of them first saluted He Yuelian's spirit tablet with incense, and Zhu Yu, who knelt on the side to guard the spirit, replied with a sluggish expression. Luo Tianchu comforted him a few words, and when he saw that he had no intention of committing suicide, he was relieved. After returning to the palace, he discussed with the two how to use the treasure. Luo Tianchu planned to use the treasure to strengthen the equipment of the soldiers, strengthen the city defenses of the cities, expand the two markets in Chang'an City, repair the houses and facilities destroyed by the Jin soldiers, increase trade with the Southern Song Dynasty, increase the scope of conscription, recruit troops from all over the world, build a recruitment hall to recruit talents, and most importantly, form a well-equipped cavalry. To form a cavalry, you have to buy horses, but good war horses are the most rare, and now even if you have money, you can't buy them. Tibet is the largest horse producing country, every five years will hold a grand "horse market", then all countries will send people to participate in the horse buying, I don't know when the next "horse market" will be held, whether there is a chance to participate.

Just as they were talking, suddenly the door opened, and Liu Shaoqing walked in from outside. The three of them hurriedly got up and gave up their seats, and Luo Tianchu said with a smile: "Lord Liu Zhuang came just in time, please sit down, I just have something to ask you for." Liu Shaoqing said: "I want to talk to you alone." Luo Tianchu said: "Brother Gu and Brother Yan are not outsiders, so the owner of the village can talk about something here." Liu Shaoqing said: "I only talk to you alone." Gu Yao wanted to see the opportunity to leave, but when he heard his unkind tone, he couldn't help but wonder: "What the castle master said is right, there is no secret between our brothers. The owner of the willow village is still here to say. Liu Shaoqing's eyes turned cold, and he looked at Gu Yan and the others: "If you don't leave, I'll ask you to leave." Gu Yao didn't know when he had a beauty fan in his hand, and said with a smile: "It is worthy of being the owner of Sword Qi Villa, what a big breath! Before knowing your true intentions, Gu Mou will never leave the house for half a step." Liu Shaoqing raised his eyebrows and said, "Okay!" also held the hilt of the Ruthless Sword. Gu Yao and Yan Weifeng both stepped forward with weapons in their hands and stood on either side of Luo Tianchu.

Luo Tianchu said: "What are you doing here, do you still want to do it? I don't allow brothers to kill each other." Gu Yao said: "Lord Liu's behavior is suspicious, and his subordinates are worried that he will be unfavorable to the castle master, so they have to guard against it." Luo Tianchu said: "If the owner of the Liu Zhuang wants to harm me, I have already died many times, the two brothers don't have to worry, just let me talk to the owner alone." Gu Yao said: "Yes, please be careful." ”

After the two left, Luo Tianchu asked, "Brother Liu, what are you doing, did you do anything to offend you?" Liu Shaoqing glanced at the lonely sword on the table and said, "You'd better take this sword with you tonight." Luo Tianchu said: "Why?" Liu Shaoqing said: "I won't attack a person without a sword." Luo Tianchu frowned and said: "Zhuang wants to duel with me?" Liu Shaoqing said: "Yes!" Luo Tianchu said: "Since you and I are friends, why do we have to duel?" Liu Shaoqing said: "Who said that friends can't duel?" Luo Tianchu said: "You and I must be a lose-lose situation, if we are injured or killed because of this, it is not worthless." Liu Shaoqing said: "I think it's worth it." Luo Tianchu also felt angry in his heart, and said, "At least tell me what is the reason for the duel?" Liu Shaoqing looked back at him and said: "You use a sword, I also use a sword, this is the reason." Luo Tianchu said loudly: "Okay! Then I accept the challenge of the owner, please tell me the time and place." Liu Shaoqing said: "When it is ugly, the long street in the east of the city, come alone." Luo Tianchu smiled and said, "The owner thinks I will bring helpers?" Liu Shaoqing said: "As long as you don't leak the matter of the duel, your subordinates will not follow." Luo Tianchu said: "You actually don't want Xue'er to know about this, right?" Liu Shaoqing's face changed and said: "Do you want to tell her?" Luo Tianchu shook his head and said: "I won't tell anyone, this is a matter between us, and I also want to learn the master's peerless swordsmanship." Liu Shao bowed his head and said, "See you tonight." Then he turned and left.

After he left, Gu Yao and Yan Weifeng came back again, and Gu Yao said, "If you didn't guess wrong, he came to give a war letter to the castle lord." Luo Tianchu smiled bitterly: "I can't hide anything from Brother Gu." Gu Yao said: "My subordinates know that this duel is very important, and they shouldn't say anything, but they still have something to tell the castle master." Luo Tianchu said: "Brother Gu, please speak." Gu Yao said: "The subordinates think that the castle master's victory is not big, so he shouldn't go." Luo Tianchu said: "Lord Liuzhuang's swordsmanship is indeed superb, but I am not without the power to parry, how can I be sure that I will lose?" Gu Yao said: "Lord Liuzhuang takes the way of the sword as his life's desire, and he is willing to die with his body, and his determination is greater." But the castle master must not die, only by living can I complete the great cause of my castle. One of you fights to the death, the other survives, and you have already lost in momentum. The master must have no distractions in his heart, fight for life and death, and the victory or defeat is between a thought, and ask the castle owner how many chances he has to win. Luo Tianchu bowed his head and said, "What Brother Gu said is reasonable. Gu Yao said: "If the castle owner has an accident, the impact will be more serious than the death of the castle lord back then, and our army will be leaderless, and the consequences will be unimaginable." The subordinates advised the castle lord to think twice about what is big and what is small, even if the castle owner does not go to war, no one in the world will laugh at the castle lord for being afraid of war, and everyone will understand the reason. ”

Luo Tianchu said: "I understand what Brother Gu said, but I have to go to this battle." He won't fight me for no reason, there must be something hidden in it, and I want to find out what it is. And I have great respect for his character and martial arts, and it is also my lifelong wish to fight with him. The eldest husband made a promise, and once he agreed, he could not break the promise. Gu Yao sighed and said, "My subordinates understand." I don't know what we can do for the castle master?" Luo Tianchu said, "Keep it secret for me." I don't want anyone to know about it. From now on, I want to meditate and not want to be disturbed by anyone. Yan Weifeng said: "I understand, I'm here to guard, no matter who comes to you, they will all stand in the way." ”

Luo Tianchu went to the room to practice, leaving Yan Weifeng alone in the hall. He had nothing to do to practice calligraphy in front of the long case, wrote one after another, eating tea while writing, the more he ate, the more excited he became, and the more energetic he wrote, unconsciously wrote a thick stack of paper, and two hours passed.

At this time, his interest was reduced, his stomach was hungry, and he was about to let the kitchen cook a bowl of chicken noodle soup to eat, but Ling Xue'er suddenly walked in, saw the hill-like straw paper on the case, and said in surprise: "How can you practice calligraphy here, this is not your study." Yan Weifeng threw down his pen with a smile and said, "The castle master is practicing in the room, and I am afraid that people will disturb him, so I am protecting the Dharma for him, and I am idle to write a few strokes." Ling Xue'er smiled: "It seems that you have written more than a few strokes." Do you have any satisfactory works?" Yan Weifeng shook his head and said: "It is difficult to write satisfactory words now, and there are always fly in the ointment between the charms of the fonts." Ling Xue'er said: "This shows that your realm is quite high." The higher the realm, the more you can find the shortcomings, but how can there be anything truly perfect in the world. As she spoke, she picked up a piece of papyrus and looked at it, exclaiming, "I can't write words like this in my life." Yan Weifeng said with a smile: "On the day of the eldest lady's wedding, I will definitely send a few more happy couplets." Ling Xue'er blushed and said, "Young poor mouth, be careful that I beat you." Yan Weifeng confessed: "The eldest lady spares her life." Are you here to find the castle master?" Ling Xue'er glanced at him and said, "Couldn't I still look for you?" Yan Weifeng said with a smile: "Then I'm sorry, the castle master has a word first, and no one will see anyone during the practice." ”

Ling Xue'er frowned and said, "He didn't ask anyone to guard him when he practiced before, why did he practice this time?" Yan Weifeng said: "The eldest lady also practices martial arts, and she should know that some important exercises must not be disturbed in the slightest, otherwise she may be confused and go crazy." Maybe the castle owner is storming some entrance. Ling Xue'er nodded and said, "Okay, I won't affect him, just tell him that I've been here when he comes out." Yan Weifeng said: "I must convey it, do you have anything else to say?" Ling Xue'er bit her lip and said, "Tell him that I was wrong and that I shouldn't be angry with him." That's it. After saying that, he ran away. (To be continued.) )