"Zi Yuan." "Zi Yuan."
Ji Shu returned home in a depressed mood. He was hesitating whether to talk to Zhou Yu or leave it to Zhou Tai to handle it himself.
Yueying looked angrily at Ji Shu, who had been absent-minded since entering the main hall, and said angrily.
"Ziyuan!"
"Um?"
Only then did Ji Shu notice Yueying walking slowly with the support of the maid. He quickly stepped forward to help her sit down first. After all, Yueying is pregnant now, which is different from the past.
Yueying looked at Ji Shu and seemed to be relieved, pouting and complaining.
"What are you thinking about? You haven't responded for a long time."
"Don't worry about some trivial matters. You should take good care of yourself now."
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Yueying let out a long sigh and said.
"I think so too, but unfortunately trouble always comes uninvited. If you don't come back, I will have to send someone to find you."
"My senior brother is gone, hurry up and chase him back!"
Yueying held Ji Shu's hand, her brows furrowed and her expression became anxious.
What senior brother?
Ji Shu was confused. Did he have a guest today?
By the way, Yueying has a senior brother, who is it?
"Don't be anxious, don't be anxious, please explain slowly and clearly, what's going on?"
After calming down, Yueying also remembered that Ji Shu didn't know her senior brother at all, so naturally she couldn't understand how anxious she was. She had no choice but to suppress her irritation and explain in detail.
"My senior brother Pang Tong worked as a county official in Huyang Port for one year and became the county magistrate. Not long ago, he had a dispute with the county magistrate and resigned."
"He went to visit my father when he passed by Jiangxia City. My father managed to delay him all night and sent someone to rush over to report the news to me."
"I think he is going to defect to Liu Bei. Ziyuan, you don't know, my senior brother has amazing talents. If you miss the Chu Kingdom, it will be like losing a hundred thousand elite soldiers. You hurry up and chase him. You must stop him before Shouchun." "
Ji Shu was stunned when he heard Pang Tong's name.
When he heard that Pang Tong was going to defect to Liu Bei, Ji Shu almost spit out a mouthful of old blood. Yueying's analysis was good. If Pang Tong wanted to defect to Cao Cao, he would definitely go north to Xuchang, but he went from Huyang Port to Jiangxia. This is to take Lujiang, transfer to Shouchun, and then go to Xuzhou.
Ji Shu had already received the news that Zhuge Liang had become Liu Bei's military advisor after leaving Liu Biao. What if Liu Bei was allowed to gather three top counselors, Xu Shu, Zhuge Liang, and Pang Tong? Ji Shu was scared just thinking about it.
"Why are you telling me now?"
Regarding Ji Shu's quick acceptance of her statement, Yueying only took it as Ji Shu's trust in her and was filled with sweetness. Listening to Ji Shu's complaint, Yueying shrank her head and said aggrievedly.
"You don't understand. Senior Brother Pang Tong was born in a poor family. He is different from all other senior brothers. He was able to become a disciple of his teacher entirely due to his own efforts. He is a stubborn person and has never been willing to rely on connections to get into power. Before he became an official in Chu State, He just said hello to me, if I recommend him to the lord, I'm afraid he will hate me forever."
Ji Shu couldn't help but press his forehead, feeling a headache.
Chu State needs people with this kind of character, very much, or any dynasty needs such people. But there is no doubt that such people are not easy to get along with in official circles, especially those at the bottom.
There is an interesting phenomenon in Chu State now. The more high-ranking people are, the more approachable, kind and unique they are. On the contrary, it is the officials at the bottom who only have a little power in their hands and use it to the extreme. Their eyes are higher than others. Yes, I always feel that I am several levels higher than others.
Ji Shu now has no time to thoroughly investigate whether Pang Tong has been criticized. He only cares about whether he can bring Pang Tong back.
"Prepare the expenses for me immediately. I'm leaving now."
Ji Shu said and walked out the door to go to the stable to get the horse.
"Xu Tu is ready. He has met my senior brother once."
Just as Yueying finished speaking, Ji Shu saw Xu Tu walking over from the stable carrying a baggage and leading two horses.
"gentlemen."
Ji Shu nodded and took the reins from Xu Tu.
He suddenly froze and ran back into the hall.
"Yueying, after I leave, send someone to keep an eye on Youping."
"Zhou Tai? What's wrong with Zhou Tai?"
Yueying stood up with a big belly and asked doubtfully.
Ji Shu didn't expect that the two people's positions would be reversed so quickly. He shouted as he walked out.
"Hey, it's hard to explain in words. I don't have time to explain. Anyway, keep an eye on him. My brother-in-law will return to Jianye City tomorrow. If it doesn't work, you can ask your brother-in-law for help. Don't let this kid Youping be slaughtered by Gong Jin. Got it!"
"so serious?"
Yueying was shocked.
At this time, Ji Shu had already mounted his horse and left: "Sex means a knife on the head."
It was almost dark after leaving the city. Ji Shu was so anxious that he didn't even dare to rest. He asked Xu Tu to light a torch, and the two of them slowed down and drove through the night.
When Ji Shu arrived at Wuhu Port, he encountered Dong Zhuo's envoy disembarking from the ship.
A handsome young man was walking in front, being hugged by everyone. He was extremely handsome, but there was always a hint of melancholy between his eyebrows. Presumably this is Dong Shang, the crown prince of Qin.
Ji Shu, like others, stepped aside to watch the excitement. He was in a hurry and had no time to show his identity and be polite to them. After looking around for a while, I also found many scribes accompanying me, but I didn't know which one was Jia Xu. Ji Shu moved forward with some regrets, found the boat to Lujiang, fell into the cabin and fell into a deep sleep.
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Many days have passed since the first meeting between the two. It can be said that Zhou Tai must go to Zuimeng Tower every day except for court meetings. During this period, Zhou Tai also got two opportunities to be alone with Myolie, and the two felt somewhat relieved and ambiguous.
But this day, Zhou Tai was stopped before he went upstairs.
The madam looked embarrassed. She and Zhou Tai were already familiar with each other. After all, rich and powerful benefactors like Zhou Tai were rare, and even the forces behind her did not dare to offend her easily.
"General Zhou, Miss Xing'er is busy today and will not receive guests."
Zhou Tai's face was slightly cold. Although this was the first floor, the sound of the piano on the third floor could still be vaguely heard.
"Wu Niang, are you deceiving me? Do you think I can't tell that the sound of the piano is played by Xing'er?"
The madam trembled slightly in fright, her expression extremely unnatural.
After all, Zhou Tai is a general of Chu State. Although he has not broken the rules of the brothel so far, if you piss him off, who knows what he will do? If she really wanted to lead troops to demolish Zuimeng Tower, she would have no way to sue him. How could she sue the King of Chu?
The madam secretly walked upstairs, and as if she was worried about someone peeping at the stairs, she pulled Zhou Tai a few steps aside and apologized quickly.
"General, calm down, calm down! Xing'er invited the Cai family master upstairs."
"Oh, my daughter doesn't know what she is thinking. Cai Mao was appointed as the general a few years ago. The Cai family only has a few more money than you, but in terms of power, they can't compare with you, the general. Huh? Besides, although Cai Mao is not old, he is still middle-aged. How can he be as handsome as you, General? General, don’t worry, Myolie is just obsessed for a moment, I will definitely persuade her to look back. "
"Besides, Myolie is just playing a few pieces of music for the Cai family this time. Wouldn't it be embarrassing for you to go up at this time?"
Cai Mao?
Zhou Tai narrowed his eyes and remembered the conversation he had with Ji Shu two days ago.
Myolie is indeed a member of Onizuka, and the Cai family is also related to Onizuka. What should he do? Is it really okay not to report to Zhou Yu? Will something detrimental to Chu happen?
Zhou Tai's face sank, and he couldn't help but feel the war between heaven and man.
At this time, Myolie didn’t know about Zhou Tai’s arrival. However, she had already told the madam to stop everyone from going upstairs. In addition, Cai Hao came in disguise this time and brought many guards to guard the second floor. No one could eavesdrop on their conversation. So, she just concentrated on playing the music.
Cai Mao clapped his hands and praised without hesitation.
"What a "House of Flying Daggers". In the past, the matchmaker became famous in Jianghuai, and in the later, Myolie became famous in Jiangnan. With Mr. Ghost Shadow's training methods, it would be a pity not to do this career."
I saw Xing'er sitting facing north, with two tables sitting in front of her. On one side was Cai Mao, the former Jinghan general, and on the other side was a man with a strange ghost face.
"Master Cai is so complimentary. His subordinates are all too good. Ghost Shadow's skills are really shameful."
"How did you think about the proposal Xing'er gave you last time?"
Cai Mao chuckled, put down his wine glass, and said sarcastically.
"Is Mr. Ghosting talking about the plan to assassinate the King of Chu? I'm sorry to say it bluntly, but Mr. Cheng Yu doesn't seem to be very sincere."
The ghost paused slightly, but no one could see the expression behind the mask.
"Your Excellency is here this time as invited. I thought that Your Excellency had already made a decision, but I didn't expect it to be like this. As the master of Onizuka, isn't it enough sincerity to come to see Your Excellency in person?"
Cai Hao smiled coldly without comment.
"It's different now. How easy is it to assassinate Sun Ce? Even if you can really help me kill Sun Ce, what will happen next?"
Cai Mao's eyes gradually became sharp, glaring at the ghost figure fiercely.
"You said that if the Wei State takes advantage of the chaos and invades the Chu State, I will become a great hero of the Wei State and be promoted to a high official."
"Hmph! Don't think I don't know. You have already started a war with Liu Bei and will never start a war with the Chu State again. You just want to use me to cause civil strife in the Chu State and treat me as an abandoned son."
After another brief silence, Guiying asked Cai Hao.
"If Mr. Cai thinks so, why do you come to see me?"
Cai Mao drank the wine in his hand and sighed.
"Mr. Ghost Shadow, don't you understand yet? You, like me, have been treated as an outcast."
