When Qingxue was mentioned, Xiao Luolan couldn't help but miss her a little: "I wonder how Qingxue is doing in Langge."
"Before leaving, I specifically asked Shen Zhi to take good care of Qingxue, so don't worry, madam." Zhou Xudao, then whistled and the horse stopped: "It's cold, madam, you'd better get back to the carriage."
He couldn't bear to let his wife get cold.
Xiao Luolan returned to the carriage, and Dong Xue immediately handed the stove to the mistress.
Xiao Luolan held the warm hand stove and leaned on the low couch in the carriage. There was also a charcoal basin in the carriage. The temperature inside the carriage was much warmer than outside. The carriage was driving slowly. Xiao Luolan was drowsy and didn't know why. She fell asleep again, and when she woke up, she saw four ugly snowmen at the half-open window, one next to the other.
Xiao Luolan looked at it for a while, pursed her lips, and smiled slightly.
In the evening, while the army stopped, Sect Leader Zhou and General Shi discussed matters together. Xiao Luolan got dressed and asked Dongxue to bring over the horse she rode in the morning. She practiced it several times. She was the one who rode the horse. A skill learned in ancient times, Xiao Luolan realized that it was a bit unfamiliar today, so he quickly started practicing it.
When Zhou Xu came out of the military tent, he saw his wife riding a horse, just in a small area.
Zhou Xu watched for a while, and when it was getting dark, he called his wife to have something to eat.
After the two of them finished eating and washing up, it was time to rest.
Xiao Luolan took a nap in the afternoon and was not very sleepy, so she leaned on the bedside and read a book. Zhou Xu looked at his wife, his heart itched, and he coughed lightly.
Xiao Luolan raised her eyes and glanced at him.
"Madam is reading a book." Zhou Xu asked pretentiously as he glanced at the book Madam was holding, which was Xiao Gong's Xiaoxi Mengtan.
Xiao Luolan hummed: "Would you like to watch it together?"
Without saying a word, Zhou Xu held his wife in his arms and let her lean on his chest to read while he played with her hand and only occasionally glanced at her.
Xiao Luolan was surrounded by the warm temperature, and only took her hand out of Sect Leader Zhou's hand when she was about to turn the page.
After reading one book, I want to read another one.
Zhou Xu chose one for his wife.
Xiao Luolan saw the black cover and was a little surprised. She had never seen this book before. She opened a page, read dozens of lines, and then closed the page with a snap.
Zhou Xu turned over a page: "Madam, why don't you read it?"
Xiao Luolan saw that Sect Leader Zhou looked completely unaware and had the nerve to ask her, so she glared at him and said, "You can see for yourself."
"I do not watch."
Zhou Xu opened the book, held his wife's waist, and read softly.
"...The general saw that the temple was brightly lit with fire, and a woman was kneeling on a futon under the big golden Buddha statue. The night was dark and windy, and the woman was crying alone. She said that her husband had died of illness, and she had a pair of young daughters. Everyone in the house is eager to seize the family property, what should they do if they are orphans and widowers?"
"Please ask Buddha to show me the way."
Xiao Luolan suspected that this book was written by Sect Master Zhou himself! She could tell someone was getting excited.
"The golden statue of Buddha sat high on the lotus platform, looking down at all living beings without saying a word. The general came forward with a sword and said, "Which woman is making a noise in front of the Buddha late at night, disturbing people's purity. "
"The woman turned her head and shed tears. She was so beautiful."
Zhou Xu paused for a moment when he said this, and Xiao Luolan glanced at what happened later in the book with a red face.
"When the general saw this woman, he lost all his soul. He couldn't hear any sound in his ears. He could only see the woman's aggrieved eyes filled with tears. She was helpless and pitiful."
The general was furious. He hurriedly walked to the woman, took her hand, and said in a deep voice: "My dear madam, don't cry. Just tell me what kind of injustice you have suffered. I will make the decision for you." "
The woman sobbed: "General, please let me go." "
Zhou Xu continued: "I won't let you go."
"Good madam, tell me your grievances quickly." The voice was hoarse at the end.
Xiao Luolan couldn't listen anymore and wanted to leave Sect Master Zhou's arms, but he held her tightly in his arms. She was so angry that she said angrily: "Shameless."
I happened to see the woman in the book scolding the general: "Shameless."
Xiao Luolan's cheeks suddenly turned red.
Zhou Xu stepped forward and said, "Good madam, let me kiss you and give you everything."
Chapter 95
What's all this? Xiao Luolan looked at the four or five small books on the desk. He was shocked and speechless for a moment. The books were naturally good. The covers were all made of black leather and bound. It is extremely exquisite and exudes the aroma of fine calligraphy and ink.
It has a heavy feeling when held in the hand. Turning over a page, the handwriting is iron-painted with silver hooks. "Short Biography of the Night Temple" is written on the first page. The pen is penetrating and three-pointed, and it is sharp and free. Between the big and small strokes, if If you didn't read the text in the book carefully, you would think it was some kind of art of war.
Who would have thought that there was such a thing inside? Sect Leader Zhou was still reading it last night.
Xiao Luolan was sitting on a soft cushion, facing Sect Leader Zhou. There was a charcoal basin burning in the carriage. The heavy curtains blocked the light and cold wind outside, and the windows were half-opened for ventilation.
There was a copper incense burner placed in the corner of the desk, and the entire carriage was filled with a faint scent of agarwood.
"When did you write these things?" Xiao Luolan flipped through a few books, and what came to his eyes were "Talking to the Mountain Ghost", "Lan Yinxuguo", "The Righteousness of a Loyal Servant"...
Xiao Luolan only read the title of the book and immediately closed it.
Zhou Xu was warming the citrus liqueur. Seeing that the wine was almost warm, he poured a glass for his wife and said with an upright smile, "When I left Lange with my wife."
Xiao Luolan smelled the sweet citrus liqueur and took a sip. When she heard the answer, she choked and felt a bit ridiculous.
"you…"
Xiao Luolan wondered why Sect Leader Zhou was writing so many short books when he had nothing to do. Then he thought about how this person's interests and hobbies were a bit weird and...perverted, so he said, "You'd better stop writing next time."
Sect Leader Zhou was at least well-known in ancient times, so why did he like to write these things? Until Xiao Luolan saw it with her own eyes, she never believed that the powerful and aloof Zhou Zongzhu would do this. The key point was that the direction in his article was so obvious, as if he had written her down in a little book. Thinking about it carefully, It's a bit strange, but Sect Leader Zhou is completely enthusiastic and doesn't mind the person in the book at all.
Xiao Luolan didn't know how to change the interests of Sect Master Zhou.
Zhou Xu was not used to drinking sweet wine and fruit wine that women drank, so he poured a cup of Youzhou Shao Daozi from the jug next to him and drank it. The wine was cold, and a spicy feeling instantly rose in his throat. He drank it in three or two mouthfuls. Zhou Xu smashed the bar. He wanted to drink from the wine jar. After all, it was not satisfying to use a small wine glass, but since he was still on the march, it was always not good for him as a coach to drink a lot of strong alcohol. A few sips would be enough.
Secondly, the lady was sitting opposite him, drinking sweet wine carefully, her behavior was dignified and elegant, even if she was only wearing an inconspicuous brown crane cloak, she was still very stunning.
The crow hair is heavy, the jade ears are red and crisp, and the mature charm of every frown and smile can be charming.
It would be outrageous for him to act like a cow in front of his wife.
"Madam, does this citrus liqueur from Nanfeng taste good?" Zhou Xu moved to the opposite side and sat next to the madam. He hooked his hand on the flask and poured another glass for her.
Xiao Luolan drank the citrus liqueur and tasted it with her tongue. She also used some alcohol when making cakes in modern times, such as rum and various fruit-flavored brandies. She would occasionally take a sip, and then By comparison, because the wine has been warmed, the fruity aroma of the citrus liqueur has been completely evaporated. It is soft, sour and sweet, with a hint of wine, and the base of the tongue is slightly astringent. It would be fine if you add ice cubes. Cover this up.
"I think it's suitable to chill it in the summer, so it tastes better," Xiao Luolan said.
She has been here for such a long time. When Sect Leader Zhou mentioned Nanfeng, Xiao Luolan thought of another famous name of Nanfeng, the land of tangerines, which is rich in citrus fruits. I heard that there is also a kind of tribute tangerine specially dedicated to the sacrifice of tangerines. Feed the emperor.
"Haha, Madam, what you said is really good. Drinking citrus liqueur over ice in summer, a famous scholar once said that you can see the spring scenery of Dongting." Zhou Xu said: "This citrus liqueur was prepared for winter snow. It is a bit inappropriate to drink it now."
"The old king had seven wine rooms in Huiyi City, which were filled with fine wine." Zhou Xu took a sip of Shao Knife. He was only wearing a single robe and did not feel cold.
He said boldly: "At that time, we will drink wine with all the soldiers in the army to share the joy. What do you think, madam?"
Xiao Luolan nodded: "Very good." After winning the battle, there is nothing wrong with celebrating, but she thought of another question: "Should we replenish the soldiers in Huiyi and recuperate before returning?"
She was still thinking about Qingxue who was far away in Langge. After the beginning of winter, the Chinese New Year would only be two and a half months away.
Zhou Xu took a sip of wine and said, "I want to take some supplies and rest, and then I will bring back all the war victory trophies. After all, the New Year is coming, and the soldiers stationed at the border also need to have a good New Year."
"Especially the beacon towers in the military towns. The soldiers guarding the towers are all isolated outside the border. They are wearing armor and holding the sharp guard for Youzhou. Winter clothes, ear warmers, boots and socks must be prepared for them."
"In the deep winter when the wind and snow are blowing, it is a good day to drink a bowl of hot mutton soup and eat large pieces of meat."
Xiao Luolan felt that Clan Leader Zhou was right. Guarding the border and distributing cold-warming clothes was what the court should do. But judging from Clan Master Zhou's words, it was he who distributed the cold-warming clothes and military pay to the soldiers on the border.
Food, clothing, clothing, weapons and armor for so many people is not a simple small amount. Xiao Luolan thought for a while and said: "You said yesterday that you were going to give Qingxue's gems, just leave a few boxes for her, there is no need to fill the whole box. .”
She and her daughter had no worries about food and drink, so they might as well give it to the border soldiers.
When Zhou Xu heard what Madam said, he suddenly smiled, hugged Madam and kissed her a few times: "It's just some gold and jewelry, Madam, just accept it with peace of mind."
"Don't worry, madam, I guarantee that not only the border sergeants, but also Youzhou will have a good winter this winter." Zhou Xu smiled in his wife's ear.
Xiao Luolan turned her head and looked at Sect Leader Zhou. She was slightly tipsy from drinking the sweet wine.
"Is Hui Yi rich?" Xiao Luolan could only think of this guess.
Zhou Xu stared at his wife's flushed face and said, "It's not as prosperous as the ancient Chang City."
Xiao Luolan pursed her lips, feeling that she couldn't turn around: "Then how can you feed Youzhou by capturing Huiyi?"
Zhou Xu smiled and said nothing, just stroking his wife's long hair, one after another, as if he was restraining his excitement.
In the afternoon, Xiao Luolan still couldn't understand the meaning of Sect Master Zhou's words.
Zheng Yuxin rode close to the carriage and immediately saw the beautiful mistress who was like spring water in the south of the Yangtze River.
I always feel that after not being near my mistress for a few days, my mistress has become more plump and plump. She just leans casually against the window and makes people unable to take their eyes away.
Why is the mistress so beautiful? Zheng Yuxin sighed countless times. If she were the lord, she would not be willing to leave her mistress in Langge.
The man in black clothes landed on the top of the carriage, his pale yellow eagle eyes glanced around, and then he flew into the sky again.
It snows and clears up at the beginning, and it lasts for five days.
This Xuanjia Battalion cavalry finally arrived at Huiyi.
Xiao Luolan looked up at the snow-white Baishan Mountain and saw Youzhou cavalry figures everywhere on the city wall.
Baishan is majestic. The Huiyi City built on Baishan is made of white stones and is beautiful in the sunshine.
Zhou Xu took his wife into the city. Most of the original Huiyi people in the city were behind closed doors. They looked at them from the windows, quiet and anxious. The soldiers patrolling the streets were led by people from the Xuanjia Iron Cavalry. Tuoba They were supplemented by cavalry, all wearing armor and swords. There were still bloodstains on many street corners that had not been cleaned up, but overall, it was stable.
Because the civilians in the city were not massacred by the army, and the women were raped and raped.
It's even better than when the old king was there. At least Ping Nu will not be drafted by the king to serve others.
As long as they are honest, no one will touch them. If there are dishonest people, there are still hundreds of corpses hanging on the execution ground.
The black carriage drove quietly through the city.
Xiao Luolan saw the notice in the royal city. Now the third prince Arilang is the new king of Huiyi City.
The people at the bottom did not have much fluctuations in who would be the king. Anyway, no matter who became the king, they would have to pay taxes and work.
The people of the eldest prince's lineage were betrayed and dead. The third prince, who had no foundation, unexpectedly became a favorite. The nobles who returned to Yicheng sent friendly signals one after another.
No one is stupid, as long as the old king is dead, the eldest prince is in prison, the second prince died early, the Huiyi royal family is left with such a single seedling, and the Youzhou cavalry is close and friendly to the new king manner.
It is obvious that this new king, who is not arrogant and unshowy, has taken the line of Youzhou Jiedushi.
