Zhou Xu hugged his wife and closed his eyes.
A long time had passed. Xiao Luolan listened to the chirping of insects outside and slowly closed her eyes. Just when she couldn't resist the sleepiness and was about to fall asleep, she suddenly felt something strange.
Xiao Luolan glanced up sleepily and found that Sect Leader Zhou was looking at her without blinking.
She dispersed her sleepiness: "What's wrong?"
Zhou Xu stared at him for a long time, and finally hugged him tightly, making it difficult for Xiao Luolan to breathe. She hesitated for a moment and patted Zhou Lang's back. At this moment, the two of them had a spiritual connection, and they were both afraid that this was the case. An illusion.
Zhou Xu smelled the fragrance of his wife and his breath was unsteady: "I dreamed that my wife was injured and she completely forgot about me."
Xiao Luolan was startled for a moment, then chuckled: "Dreams are the opposite."
Zhou Xu touched the back of Madam's head, where the injured area had healed: "How did Madam remember it?"
Xiao Luolan spoke softly and spoke slowly. When she said that she had hidden a piece of porcelain to save her life, Xiao Luolan felt that she was still a bit quick-witted.
Zhou Xu was completely sleepless, and he could not help but think of what Dong Xue told him about what happened to his wife. The piece of porcelain that allowed the wife to regain her memory turned into a sharp weapon hidden in her mouth, and she was injured to pieces.
"Madam is very powerful, she can still hide it." Zhou Xu followed the madam's words, but was heartbroken.
Xiao Luolan's voice became weaker and weaker, and finally she curled up into a ball. There were some things she couldn't say in front of her daughter, and even saying them would be a pressure on her daughter.
Zhou Xu hugged her and touched the cold tears on Madam's face. Xiao Luolan buried her head in her hair: "I'm not powerful at all..."
"I'm useless, useless at all..." If she was very powerful, her daughter wouldn't have to be forced to grow up, those who helped her wouldn't end up like that, and the people she wanted to save wouldn't die. In front of her eyes, even in the end, she had made so many efforts, but she could only watch Luoyang burning with corpses everywhere, and there was no way to escape. In the end, she really wanted to die.
She is probably the most useless person, Xiao Luolan thought.
Zhou Xu pulled Madam by the shoulders and asked her to face him. He lowered his head, forehead to forehead with Madam, nose to nose. Moist tears also flowed onto his face. Zhou Xu gently wiped away Madam's tears from the corners of her eyes. Tears: "No, there is no one more brave and intelligent than my wife."
Xiao Luolan's face was filled with tears, but she still couldn't let go.
Zhou Xu k Without her telling Cunzhen the news, Luoyang would be in ruins and they wouldn't be able to invade Luoyang in time, but she still felt that she didn't do a good enough job...
But while being imprisoned and struggling, she did well enough and even killed someone with her own hands...
Zhou Xu hugged his wife tightly.
The second day.
Xiao Luolan looked at Sect Leader Zhou who was doing business on the bed, recalling her embarrassing behavior, and put on her clothes with slightly red cheeks. She was not a crybaby, but she seemed confused last night and spoke out what was in her heart, Now Xiao Luolan could only pretend that nothing happened and found a topic.
"What time is it now? Did I get up late?"
"It's not noon yet, don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry, just sleep for a while, rest today." Zhou Xu hugged his wife and found her. Zhou Xu's eager pace of fighting slowed down, but those who followed him People saw that Tongguan was in sight, not only Lu Cong from Luzhou, but also Shi Funan from Zhejiang and Zhejiang provinces, and the He family who had joined him, and families large and small all hinted that they could go to Beijing.
Even the Xie family couldn't sit still, let alone their own Zhou family.
Zhou Xulian only stayed in Luoyang for two days, including one day of rest, and already received many secret messages.
The victory is imminent, and they can't wait. Whether they are opportunistic or those who follow him sincerely, it is undeniable that they are doing things with their heads in their belts.
Xiao Luolan sorted out the official documents Zhou Lang had on hand and accidentally saw Shen Zhi's letter. She picked it up and looked at it, and found that it was from last month and had not been opened yet.
"Mr. Zhou, Shen Zhi wrote you a letter. Did you forget to open it?" Xiao Luolan said.
Zhou Xu naturally knew what would be written in the letter if he didn't open it. The little bastard did something to win over the people of the world some time ago. Now the scholars are crazy about adding the words "fraternity, kindness, and generosity to others" to the little bastard. Zhou Shenzhi's As soon as the letter came, Zhou Xu knew what Zhou Shenzhi had written in the letter.
He was too lazy to dismantle it at the time.
"I forgot to open it, let me take a look." Zhou Xu pretended to open it and look at it with his wife.
As he expected, the lady showed a happy smile after reading it.
Xiao Luolan said: "Shen Zhi wrote you a letter eagerly, but you forgot to open it. Is there anyone like you who can be a father?"
"Be right back, be right back." Zhou Xu replied with a smile.
Xiao Luolan recalled the words at the end of the letter, where Shen Zhi was not sure whether his approach was correct and was slightly uneasy, and then said, "I think Shen Zhi did a pretty good job."
Zhou Xudao: "It's okay."
Xiao Luolan tied up her hair with a hairpin: "Then you must praise her carefully in your reply."
"People all over the world have already praised him. If I praise him again, he will not go to heaven. Young people should guard against arrogance and impetuosity." Zhou Xu kissed his wife, which made Xiao Luolan's neck itch.
Xiao Luolan bent her eyes, her eyes clear and soft.
Zhou Xu looked at his wife and couldn't help but laugh too.
Chapter 328
outside the door.
"Dad, Aunt, are you awake?" Xiao Qingxue lingered on the porch outside the door for a long time. When she woke up in the morning, she sent Xia He to check here quietly. Seeing that there was no movement inside, she waited again. At noon, when the door was not opened yet, Xiao Qingxue wanted to see her grandma.
Soon, the door was opened.
Xiao Luolan had just finished dressing up, and simply pulled her hair into a bun. The bright sunshine was shining on her face, and she said without makeup and a smile: "I woke up a long time ago."
Xiao Luolan waved: "Come in quickly, Qingxue."
Xiao Qingxue held up the hem of her skirt and ran to the door. She looked at her mother-in-law and showed a bright smile.
"How long have you been out?" Xiao Luolan saw that her daughter's face was flushed with heat, so she took out a handkerchief and wiped her sweat: "Knock on the door earlier next time."
"I want you to rest for a while." Xiao Qingxue held her forearm, not wanting to be separated from her for a moment.
"Your father is handling official business in the study. You will have lunch with us later."
Xia He followed the young master in. When she saw the mistress whom she hadn't seen for a long time, her eyes turned red and she quickly laughed: "Madam, do you want to eat the fresh lotus seeds? The young lady went to pick them early in the morning."
Xiao Luolan felt a little better when she saw Xia He: "Let's eat together."
Xiao Luolan ate a few sweet lotus seeds and peeled some more: "There are still some left. I will make some lotus seed and white fungus soup tonight. Xia He, you will give two bowls to Dongxue and Qingwu."
Xia He wrote it down.
"Mom, your foot injury hasn't healed yet, I'll do it." Xiao Qingxue volunteered.
Xiao Luolan saw that the lotus seeds were very fresh and it was her daughter's wish, so she didn't want to waste it. When she heard that her daughter was eager to share the burden for her, she felt happy and happy: "I just sprained it. It will be fine in two days. You never I’ve cooked before, is that okay?”
"Okay!" Xiao Qingxue vowed, since cooking is not just that, just boil it and put it in.
Xiao Luolan was amused by her daughter: "Then I'll wait."
"What are you so happy about?" Zhou Xu came out of the small study room. Xiao Qingxue said that she was going to cook tonight. Zhou Xu raised an eyebrow and glanced at her daughter. In fact, she didn't really believe what her daughter could do. He has never cooked before, but his good daughter is a filial piety, so he and his wife are looking forward to it.
The family of three sat at the table and finished the meal happily.
Zhou Xu directly asked the people below to bring all the official business here. Many people came in and out of the courtyard at one time, and Xiao Luolan naturally saw many acquaintances from the past.
Hu Dali walked to the mistress. Xiao Luolan was sitting on the small shelf of the piano room in the study room. There was a carved treasure shelf in the middle. There were people outside the screen. She looked at Hu Dali and smiled at him. : "Colonel Hu."
She smiled sincerely: "Thank you Captain Hu for taking care of Qingxue earlier."
Hu Dali is a big boss, so he was quite happy to see the princess. Hearing the princess's praise, he waved his hands and said: "Princess, just call me Hu Dali. There is nothing to take care of. The little lady is very good. The princess is polite."
Xiao Luolan smiled and said: "Colonel Hu, please take a seat."
Hu Dali sat opposite the princess and didn't know what to say. He took a big sip from the tea cup. Xiao Qingxue brought him an iced fruit plate on the side: "Captain Hu, are you very thirsty? Eat more." fruit."
Hu Dali ate a plate unceremoniously and said honestly and honestly: "It's good that the princess is fine now. You didn't know that you fell into Luoyang earlier, and I was also anxious. Fortunately, good people are rewarded, but it is a pity that Wei Yanshan and his gang of thieves escaped." ”
Hu Dali was talking when he suddenly heard a sound on the bead curtain. He turned around and saw that it was Zhou Shiliu and Little General Tuoba.
"Then Princess, I'll leave first." Hu Dali said.
"Let's meet again Captain Hu when we have time." Xiao Luolan also saw the two of them. They hadn't seen each other for a long time. She suddenly realized that they seemed to be a little taller, especially Sixteen. She felt that her head had jumped up, and she was much taller than before. , is also much thinner, and seems to be a little thin.
"Sixteen, Amu." Xiao Luolan greeted: "Come in and sit down."
Tuoba Mu walked into the piano room, Zhou Shiliu took a step slower, and the two sat down. Xiao Luolan looked at the two silent people. After looking at them carefully, he sighed: "In the blink of an eye, we have become adults."
Tuoba Mu quietly straightened his back and lowered his eyelashes: "I heard that the princess's health has improved slightly, so I came to visit. I hope I won't disturb you."
"Amu, why are you so nervous?" Xiao Qingxue snuggled next to Aniang and wrinkled her nose. Why did Amu speak in a formal manner in front of Aniang, as if she was unfamiliar.
"I'm not nervous." Tuoba Mu raised his eyes in panic, but became more respectful.
Xiao Luolan chuckled and said, "Amu is a good boy. I understand your kindness. Come and have dinner with Shiliu tonight?"
Tuoba Mu looked at Mrs. Xiao and found that she was smiling more now, with a bright and charming face. He responded: "Okay, thank you Princess."
Zhou Shiliu clenched his fists on his knees and said, "Thank you, aunt." From the beginning to the end, he did not raise his head and did not dare to look at his aunt.
"Qingxue, go ahead and soak the white fungus in cold water. This will make the soup thicker." Xiao Luolan touched her daughter's hair.
"Oh." Xiao Qingxue went out obediently. When she walked to Amu's side, she reached out and took his arm and took him out. Tuobamu looked back at the princess in shock, only to notice when she lowered her head and didn't see her. His heart was pounding.
"I'm going to cook Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup tonight, and we'll make it together." Xiao Qingxue changed the subject and turned it into a matter between the two of them: "It's my first time making it, so I'm worried that I won't do it well."
Tuoba Mu immediately shifted his attention. He looked at Madam Xiao and whispered: "I can do it and I will help you."
"Huh?" Xiao Qingxue tilted her head: "Can you cook?"
"Yes." Tuoba Mu said: "You can also wash some red dates and put them in the white fungus soup. It looks good and replenishes the blood. It's mid-September now, and the crabs are getting fat. However, it's not advisable to eat too much crabs because they are cold in nature. If you like, , I can make crab cakes, and I can also make some drunken crabs.”
Xiao Qingxue's eyes curled up, and she felt happy in her heart: "You don't have to worry about so many things. Well, just steam the crabs and make a vinegar dish. They will be delicious as they are."
"What else do you like to eat?" Tuoba Mu felt that the arm held by Madam Xiao was no longer his, and heat was rising to the top of his head.
"Vegetable and egg pancakes, grandma also likes them," Xiao Qingxue said.
"Okay." Tuoba Mu agreed.
Xiao Luolan watched the two figures walking further and further from the window, and looked at Shiliu after they disappeared.
In Xiao Luolan's memory, Shiliu was always free from arrogance, but now he became taciturn, but he was not used to it.
"Pa." Zhou Shiliu suddenly put the thin whip and dagger handle on his waist on the table, still lowering his head: "Auntie, you can hit me and scold me, you can hit me with anything."
Xiao Luolan was stunned.
Zhou Shiliu raised his head. The young man was thin and gloomy. He was no longer as arrogant as before. He was so overwhelmed by guilt and apology that he couldn't stand up straight: "It's all because I didn't protect you."
Even if he digs up the Xun family's graves and whips their corpses, it can't make up for his fault, and time cannot pass by.
"Auntie, please hit me!" Zhou Shiliu put the whip in his aunt's hand, took two steps, and knelt down with a bang, his head lowered.
Xiao Luolan put down the heavy whip in her hand. In fact, when the flood occurred, she didn't hate anyone except the Xun family and his son. When she was about to help him up, she found that Zhou Liu's neck was covered with dense whip marks and blood. The scabs all over my body were simply scary.
