Chapter 11: The Fallen Princess
At this time, more golden archers climbed up to the rooftops on both sides and shot a round of arrows from a high position. Zhong Yuanpeng scolded secretly, waved his knife to block, and the saber spun like flying, knocking down most of the arrows. Luo Zhu and the others did not have such skills, and they were hit by arrows at the same time. Zhu Yushi's right arm was pierced by two arrows, cold sweat broke out on his face, and he threw a knife on the ground. Luo Tian's arrow in junior high school was even more deadly, it was in the chest, he lost Zhong Yuanpeng's protection, and was slashed by Jin Bing's saber, deep into the lower abdomen, he put the Ying'er on his back on the ground in pain, and blocked it with his body. The golden soldier saw that it was cheap and swung his knife to cut his head, but before the knife could be cut, Zhong Yuanpeng cut off his head with a knife. Zhong Yuanpeng hurriedly checked Luo Tianchu's injury, and saw that the three-inch-long wound couldn't stop bleeding, and quickly sealed the acupoint for him to stop the bleeding, but the blood still did not stop, the arrow penetrated deep into the body, it was difficult to pull out, and he was sweating profusely, and at the same time, he had to parry the attacking Jin soldiers with one hand. Zhu Yushi's blood surged, cut off the arrow shaft on his arm, and protected them like crazy, Jin Bing saw that the three of them were already caged beasts, and he was not in a hurry to come forward to fight.
Their breakthrough plan has completely failed, and now they are under siege, Zhong Yuanpeng and Zhu Yu have put life and death aside and will not give up on Luo Tianchu. Zhong Yuanpeng smiled bitterly: "I didn't expect you and my brother to die here, and Huangquan Road is not lonely." Zhu Yushi's eyes were bloodshot, and he shouted: "If you want to die, you have to pull a few cushions!" Zhong Yuanpeng looked up to the sky and smiled: "The third brother said well!" He put down Luo Tianchu, raised his knife and stood up, intending to make a last fight with Jin Bing.
At this moment, there was a sudden commotion at the entrance of the village, and I saw a slender figure rushing into the formation, the long sword in his hand flew like a white rainbow, and he was invincible everywhere, and the golden soldiers fell to the ground one after another, and the person who came was He Yuelian. It turned out that after she saw the three of them leaving, she was curious, and couldn't help but follow, seeing them sacrifice their lives to save a woman she didn't know, she was secretly surprised, thinking of the chivalrous way that He Renjin usually talked about, and thought that the people in the demon path are still like this, and my generation can sit idly by.
Only then did he decide to save people with a sword.
He Yuelian's body is smart, her swordsmanship is elegant, and her moves are clean and neat, although she is not a good swordsmanship, but she shows the demeanor of a famous disciple, she shouted while fighting: "Why are you stunned! Zhong Yuanpeng understood, threw away the saber, picked up Luo Tianchu and Ying'er from left to right, and said, "The third brother follows me." He held the two of them between his hands, only his legs could hit the enemy, and he had to take care of Zhu Yushi, and after a while, he and Zhu Yushi hung many colors. Fortunately, He Yuelian advanced very quickly, opened a bloody path to join them, and protected them to reflexively kill back. Zhu Yushi was kicked over by a golden soldier when he was running, and he didn't know where to throw the knife in his hand.
He Yuelian was drenched in sweat, and said angrily: "What a waste!" turned around and grabbed Zhu Yushi's wrist and pulled him to his side, moving forward together. Zhu Yushi was flattered and greatly moved. They rushed all the way to kill, the Jin soldiers were killed and injured more than 50 people, and the rest of them did not dare to rush forward to die, and finally rushed to the entrance of the village, He Yuelian said: "You go first!" Zhong Yuanpeng was worried about the injury of his second brother, and he did not dare to be strong, and nodded and said: "You are also careful." "Ran out with Luo Tianchu and Ying'er first. He Yuelian reflexively fought and retreated, Zhu Yushi suddenly exclaimed: "Be careful!", it turned out that there were two dark arrows flying, He Yuelian didn't notice it for a while, Zhu Yushi didn't care much, jumped up in front of her, and the two dark arrows were in the back. He Yuelian hurriedly held him up, and said in astonishment: "You...... How are you. Zhu Yushi said angrily: "Even if you die for you, it's worth it, run." He Yuelian's eyes flashed with a complicated look, the sword was unsheathed, gritted her teeth and picked him up, and started to run away. Jin Bing scolded angrily in Jurchen words in the back, and chased after him. He Yuelian didn't know why she wanted to save this "little thief", and she couldn't wait to stab him in a hundred transparent holes yesterday.
I don't know how long it took, Luo Tianchu slowly opened his eyes, and found that lying in a messy hut, Ying'er was looking at him worriedly, and when he woke up, he was happy and said, "Brother, he woke up." Zhong Yuanpeng, who was sleeping soundly in the outhouse, immediately sat up, came to the side of the bed and said, "Thank God, you finally survived." Luo Tianchu muttered: "I just felt that I had a long dream, I was dizzy, and my body was difficult to move, as if it had turned into a stone." Zhong Yuanpeng said: "That's because the foolish brother clicked on your acupoint, your blood has stopped, you have been having a high fever, talking in your dreams, fortunately, the most dangerous time has passed, but you still have to rest for a few days." Luo Tianchu said: "How long have I been sleeping?What is this place?" Zhong Yuanpeng said: "Three days, this is still the same small village." Luo Tianchu exclaimed: "I've slept for so long, why are we still here?" Zhu Yushi, who was in the same room, said: "After we escaped, Jin Bing searched all over the radius of more than ten miles, but I didn't expect us to come back, Brother Zhong said that this is called dark under the light, and the most dangerous place is also the safest place." Zhong Yuanpeng said: "This is the territory of the Great Song Dynasty, and the Jin soldiers don't dare to be arrogant, if we can't find it, we will also bet on the treasure to go north, don't worry." When Luo Tian first saw Zhu Yu, he crawled on another bed, bandaged his back and shoulders with torn strips, and exclaimed: "You are also so badly injured?" Zhu Yushi smiled: "Mine is just a skin injury, not deep into the flesh." You have to thank Ying'er, but people have been taking care of you for the past two days. Luo Tianchu looked at Ying'er and said, "Thank you." Ying'er bowed her head and said, "You saved the life of the slave family, of course you have to take good care of you." ”
Luo Tianchu found out that Ying'er was a rare beauty ruffian, although she was only fourteen or fifteen years old, she was handsome and beautiful, like Lu Meijun, and she must be a stunning beauty when she grows up. Zhong Yuanpeng said: "I want to thank Miss He, if she hadn't rescued her, our brothers would have been finished, and afterwards they took out the righteous 'Ziyang Heart Protecting Pill' for you to take, which saved your lives." He Yuelian sat alone and said, "The medicine I carried with me has been used up, you have too many injuries on your body, and there will be more places to take medicine in the future." Zhong Yuanpeng thought for a while and said: "This time our brother owes you his life, and I won't force you to go back to Sichuan, you can leave at any time if you want to go." He Yuelian's expression moved, and she looked at him in disbelief. Zhong Yuanpeng said: "What you drank is not the 'Eight Immortals Killing Dew', it's just ordinary water, I deliberately let you be fooled." ”
He Yuelian snorted coldly, pulled out her long sword and said, "You dare to tell the truth, aren't you afraid that I will kill you?" Zhong Yuanpeng smiled: "I have regained my vitality, and the girl is afraid that it will not be easy to kill me, but if I don't fight back, who will owe you your life." Zhu Yushi hurriedly said: "Yuelian's subordinates are merciful, don't hurt the eldest brother." He Yuelian said angrily: "Shut up, is my name your name! Kill you little whore first." As he spoke, he jumped up and stabbed Zhu Yushi with a sword. Zhong Yuanpeng's body shook, grabbed in front of He Yuelian, bent his fingers and flicked the sword body, He Yuelian's tiger mouth was numb, the long sword was out of his hand, and he glared angrily at Zhong Yuanpeng. Zhong Yuanpeng sighed: "The third brother also saved the girl, even if there is a place that offends the girl, it should be overcome, I hope the girl will be merciful." He Yuelian stomped her feet and said, "Okay! I can't beat you, I'll find you to reason in the future." Then he picked up his sword, and he was about to take the door. Zhu Yushi shouted loudly: "Yuelian, do you want to go?" He Yuelian had already arrived at the door, paused, and glanced back at him, his eyes were complicated and unpredictable, but after only one glance, he turned around and left. Zhu Yuchang sighed and lay on the bed, feeling lost. Ying'er was puzzled: "Brother Xiao Zhu is so good to Sister Yuelian, why should Sister Yuelian leave." Zhu Yushi smiled bitterly: "I am self-inflicted, and people don't look down on me at all." Zhong Yuanpeng and Luo Tianchu could only comfort with good words.
At this moment, I suddenly heard someone outside the door: "Life is changeable, Zhu Gongzi will do something in the future, are you afraid that you won't be able to hold the beauty?" Everyone was shocked, and they looked at it, only to see a smiling middle-aged fat man standing outside the door, with a kind face, a lovely smile, and well-dressed, like a shopkeeper who made a fortune in a big restaurant. Zhong Yuanpeng was secretly frightened in his heart, thinking that the visitor had already arrived outside the door, but he didn't notice it, and this kung fu of restraining his breath alone was quite successful.
After the fat man in gorgeous clothes entered the house, he bowed to everyone and said with a smile: "I am a lowly name and a great fortune, and I follow the master to pass by here, I don't mean to be a gentleman outside the window, I hope you will forgive me." After saying that, four more young men in Chinese clothes entered the room, holding delicate black lacquer trays in their hands, on which were placed food, clothes, and stab wound medicine. Zhong Yuanpeng didn't recognize them, but he was sure that they were not from the four major factions, seeing that their footwork was vigorous, their bodies were light, and their temples were bulging, they were undoubtedly masters, since there was no malice at the moment, he simply waited and watched. Dafu said: "The three of them are brave and brave, and they save people with righteousness, and my master admires them very much, and they prepare a little gift to reward everyone, and they hope to smile." The four teenagers placed the tray in front of them, Luo Zhu and the others were already hungry, Luo Tianchu stretched out his hand tremblingly under the serious injury, and tried to tear a roast chicken leg. Zhong Yuanpeng was almost angry, and said with a straight face: "Second brother, slow down!" Dafu said: "Your Excellency, don't you suspect that there is something unclean in the food? Zhong Yuanpeng said: "We don't eat things of unknown origin, who are you?" ”
The fat man in Huayi smiled and said: "Your Excellency, don't misunderstand, we have no malicious intentions, it is my master who wants to make friends with you, so I will prepare a little rough food and hospitality." Zhong Yuanpeng said: "Who is your master?" Dafu said: "I can't say that I can't redeem the villain for the time being, and I will meet you after you are injured." Zhong Yuanpeng said: "How does your master know what we have done? I think his ability should be not small, why not stop the Jin soldiers from slaughtering the village?" Dafu said: "It was too late when we came, and today we found out that it was you who acted righteously, and my master is grateful." Zhong Yuanpeng said: "Why should you be grateful to us? What are you doing?" Dafu said: "The villain still can't say, my master will explain it to you in the future." Zhong Yuanpeng nodded and said, "It's okay, go back and tell your master, we have accepted the things." Dafu said: "Thank you for appreciating your face, the villain will go back to his life, and the diet and knife medicine will be provided by us in the future, and you can recuperate with peace of mind." ”
After they left, Zhu Yushi frowned and said, "These people are mysterious and secretive, can you eat the things they sent." Zhong Yuanpeng pinched a piece of cooked beef and stuffed it into his mouth, and said with a smile: "Those people are all masters, since they know our whereabouts, they don't have to be so troublesome if they want to harm us, even if they eat and drink, they will know when they should know." Speaking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Ying'er, because he found that Dafu looked at Ying'er very respectfully after they entered the house, maybe this strange thing was related to Ying'er, but Ying'er obviously didn't know that group of people, but it was extremely weird.
They stayed in the village for seven days, Luo Zhu's injuries had improved greatly, and the gold sore medicine sent by Dafu, the hemostasis, and the Shunqi pill were very effective, and they were able to walk on the ground. Zhong Yuanpeng buried Ying'er's parents, Ying'er went to worship every day, and the rest of the time was taking care of Luo Tianchu, they fell in love, they fell in love at first sight, and they chatted for an hour or two, and they had a good impression of each other, Ying'er called him "Brother Luo", and Luo Tianchu called her "Sister Ying'er". Ying'er's parents passed away, and she was in a sad mood, Luo Tianchu tried every means to make her happy, and she also felt dependent on Luo Tianchu. Zhong Yuanpeng and Zhu Yushi snickered on the side, Zhong Yuanpeng smiled and said: "Second brother, Miss Ying'er treats you like this, you are not allowed to lose others, wait for Ying'er to keep filial piety for a year, and the two of you will get married." Zhu Yushi immediately agreed, Luo Tianchu blushed and was embarrassed, he didn't know what marriage meant to men, but he felt that Ying'er was smart and handsome, and it must be his blessing to ask for his wife.
Every time there is a meal, Dafu will send someone to eat and drink, and the hospitality is considerate, and they are too lazy to ask, anyway, it will eventually come to light. At noon on this day, Dafu came to deliver food again, Zhong Yuanpeng said: "Brother Dafu, my injuries have healed and I am about to leave, if your master does not show up again, then I have to ask you to convey our gratitude." Dafu said: "Why are you in a hurry, it's better to stay a few more days and wait for the injury to heal completely before leaving." Zhong Yuanpeng waved his hand and said: "It's important to hurry, it's difficult to stay." Daifuku muttered: "Everyone, please eat first, and the villain will come when he goes." ”
The three of them had a full meal again, and after they were full of wine and food, they saw a middle-aged scribe slowly walking in, that person was about forty years old, wearing a navy blue brocade robe, a white face and a slight beard, eyes like stars, graceful and luxurious, and demeanor with the posture of a dragon and phoenix. The middle-aged scribe smiled at Zhong Yuanpeng and them, and immediately someone brought Nanmu Mazha, he sat down casually, and Dafu and the others stood behind him.
The house they were in was very simple, but the middle-aged scribe sat there casually with a look and posture like an emperor going to court, and the humble room could not hide his lofty royal temperament, he smiled and said: "Are you still satisfied with the hospitality?" Zhong Yuanpeng said: "I can't be more satisfied, we have all eaten a few pounds." The middle-aged scribe said: "That's good, I also prepared two hundred taels of silver for you as travel expenses, please don't be too little." Zhong Yuanpeng didn't like to beat around the bush, and said directly: "No need, it's enough to entangle us, what are you looking for us, tell me quickly." The faces of Dafu and the others changed, and Dafu said: "Hugh is rude to my master. The middle-aged scribe waved his hand and said, "It's okay, then I'll explain it." He pointed at Ying'er with his hand and said: "This child's surname is Li, it is my Li's daughter, and I came to the Central Plains to pick up their mother and son, alas, it's a pity that I came a step late, and Mei Jun has already left." He closed his eyes and regretted it.
Luo Tianchuqi said: "Ying'er's father has been killed by Jin Bing, how can you say that it is Ying'er's father?" The middle-aged scribe said lightly: "I got along with Mei Jun in Bianliang for a year, and I was very affectionate, but because Mei Jun was a person in the red dust after all, and her reputation was not beautiful, my family was still strict at that time, so I didn't dare to take her home, so I could only leave her." I didn't know that she had a warbler, but for various reasons, I couldn't take them together. The man who died was called Cheng Li, and he admired Mei Jun for twenty years, and finally Mei Jun was disheartened after having my child, so he married him and lived in seclusion here. Now the affairs of the family have been decided by me, and the Great Song Dynasty has been in war for many years, and I am very worried about their mother and daughter, so I came to pick them up in person. After arriving, I learned that the Jin soldiers slaughtered the village, and I asked Dafu to lead people to find their whereabouts, only to find that you were also here, and through your conversation, I learned that it was you who saved Ying'er. If I had talked about it at the time, you might not believe it, so I asked Daifuku to entertain you, firstly, to dispel your guards, and secondly, to thank you for your righteous help. Zhong Yuanpeng said: "Since you thank us, why don't you show your name, how to make friends mysteriously." The middle-aged scribe paused and said, "Under the surname Li, a person from Western Xia, it is inconvenient to make a big show due to his identity. Zhong Yuanpeng's expression moved, and he said: "The imperial family of the Western Xia is surnamed Li, could it be that you are a relative of the emperor?" The middle-aged scribe hesitated for a while, and said: "Since Your Excellency guessed this, it is not interesting to hide it, this king is Li Renxiao, the current emperor of Western Xia." ”
Everyone was surprised to close their mouths, never expected that this person would be the emperor, now the Song and Jin are at war, the Western Xia is out of the matter, the army is resting, the country is getting stronger, Li Renxiao is the ruler of the country, and he is deeply supported by the people. Zhu Yushi glanced at Ying'er and said in surprise: "If you are the emperor, is Ying'er not the princess?" Li Renxiao said: "Yes, I am here to take her back to the palace." Zhong Yuanpeng said with a smile: "I have read countless people in my life, and it is the first time the emperor has seen him, but Zhong is a rough person, and he will not kowtow to you, please don't be surprised." Li Renxiao said: "This king traveled the world when he was young, and he was half a Jianghu person, and he didn't care about those etiquette. Zhong Yuanpeng said: "Your subordinates are all masters, it is easy to take away Ying'er, why do you have to make such trouble." Li Renxiao said: "The king also has to be polite, if the king does not know the courtesy, the subjects will be rude, you saved my daughter, of course I want to talk about my heart, what's strange." Zhong Yuanpeng said sincerely: "I have never had a good impression of the emperor, but you are a good emperor, Ying'er can't enjoy the rest of her life, okay, Ying'er, go back with him." ”
Ying'er has been hiding behind Luo Tianchu and refusing to come out, and when she heard Zhong Yuanpeng calling, she looked at Li Renxiao suspiciously, and said, "Are you really my father?" Li Renxiao said: "Cheng Li is your stepfather, I am your biological father, your mother is deceased, are you willing to return to Xixia with your father?" Ying'er glanced at Luo Tianchu and said, "I don't want to be separated from Brother Xiaoluo." Li Renxiao smiled: "This friend can go with us if he wants." Ying'er was overjoyed and asked Luo Tianchu: "Are you going with us?" Luo Tianchu shook his head and said: "I want to go to the Blood Knife Castle with my eldest brother, Ying'er, you go, he is the emperor, you are the princess, and you will have to live a life of fine clothes and jade food in the future." Ying'er cried: "People don't want to be separated from you, let's go together." Luo Tianchu comforted Ying'er and said, "You go back to Xixia first, and when I settle down, I will find you to play." Ying'er still refused to give up, and still refused to leave. Luo Tianchu persuaded again: "I'm in danger now, you can only distract me by following me, how can I play with you in case I die?" Ying'er was startled and said, "I won't let you die, I'll listen to you." ”
Li Renxiao was accompanied by 50 personal soldiers, waiting outside the house in two carriages. Li Renxiao took Ying'er's hand and came outside the house, saluted the three of them to the Han people, and said: "If you are not satisfied in the future, you can go to Xixia to vote for me, and you will not be treated lightly." The three brothers hurriedly returned the salute. Zhong Yuanpeng thought that Li Ren Xiaogui was the emperor of the Western Xia, but he had no arrogance, he was amiable and persuaded people with virtue, and the Western Xia would definitely become stronger and stronger under the rule of this person.
Ying'er took out a square scarf and handed it to Luo Tianchu, and said, "Brother Xiaoluo, I'll leave this to you for a thought." "This square scarf is not special, there are two mandarin ducks embroidered on it, the material and embroidery skills are general, it should be the work of Ying'er's new school girl, but the words of giving it away are of great significance, everyone understands the meaning of the mandarin duck representative, Luo Tianchu Nuo accepted it. Ying'er said: "Brother Xiao Luo, don't you leave something for Ying'er?" Luo Tianchu suddenly touched and touched on his body, not even a decent thing, and finally touched a thing, it was a pair of gambling dice, embarrassed to say: "This is the only thing I have played with since I was a child, and I gave it to you." Zhong Yuanpeng and Zhu Yushi couldn't help laughing when they saw him give the beauty with dice. Ying'er put away the dice with a smile and said, "I will always take it with me, Ying'er is gone, Brother Xiao Luo take care." ”
Li Renxiao and Ying'er got into the carriage, and the samurai who drove the carriage waved his whip, and the carriage started slowly. Ying'er lifted the curtain and waved goodbye to them, and the three brothers also waved, knowing that it was difficult to see each other again in this life.