Hu Fan was also startled when he saw Liu Rumei's appearance. Liu Rumei's face was gray, listless and sick.
Liu Rumei stepped forward and bowed slightly to Hu Fan, "Ru Mei has met Magistrate Hu."
After saying that, there was another violent cough.
Seeing this scene, Hu Fan felt a chill in his heart. He was already like this. No matter how cruel he was, he couldn't say anything to ask her to come out. He could only say a few words vaguely, "Oh, Miss Liu, I'm really presumptuous and disturbing." You're gone, go back and rest quickly."
Liu Rumei naturally had no choice but to stay here for a long time. What if his secret was exposed? So Hu Fan let himself rest, which just suited his own thoughts.
After Liu Rumei bowed again, she was supported by Xiao Qing and returned to the back room. When they entered the back room, the two looked at each other and smiled.
Outside, Hu Fan naturally couldn't sit still. He said a few more polite words, told Chen Xiaobei to take good care of Liu Rumei, and then stood up and left.
Chen Xiaobei has been sending Hu Fan out of the village entrance, and then he can breathe a sigh of relief. Today's hurdle is over.
Hu Fan left Hetou Village and walked for three or four miles. There was a fire there, and Zhou Quan was waiting anxiously next to him.
Hu Fan got off his horse and came to Zhou Zhou with a look of helplessness on his face.
"Hey, Captain Zhou, I'm afraid there's nothing I can do to help with this matter. What a coincidence, Liu Rumei is sick."
After Zhou Quan heard this, he couldn't help but be startled, "This can't be possible, she was fine yesterday."
"Alas, this officer can still lie to you. I saw it with my own eyes. His face was earth-colored and weak. It is said that I went to visit Huang Ying's grave yesterday and I'm afraid I encountered something unclean."
After saying that, he bowed to Zhou Quan and said, "Hu is really helpless, so Captain Zhou should hire someone else."
Watching Hu Fan leave in a hurry, Zhou Quan felt like crying.
Liu Rumei never gets sick sooner or later, but she is sick at this time. There is a high probability that she is pretending, but even if she suspects it, she can't expose it.
After thinking it over carefully, he turned around again and rushed to Xiaojia Town.
This matter requires Her Royal Highness to come forward.
Just when Zhou Quan was running towards Xiaojia Town, Chen Xiaobei also came back. After meeting Liu Rumei, instead of being relaxed, the two people's expressions became more solemn.
Chen Xiaobei said worriedly, "Hu Fan is probably here under a thorough entrustment. This further proves that the war ahead is indeed tight."
Liu Rumei nodded, "The strength of the Great Earth Kingdom is already superior to ours, and they were caught off guard. Therefore, it is not surprising that the war is tense."
"But I think it's freezing now. Even if they come to Dacang and it's warmer than their big earthen pots, it will be the middle of winter soon. If they don't get enough supplies, they will have to evacuate sooner or later. .”
After hearing Liu Rumei's words, Chen Xiaobei gave a thumbs up secretly. No wonder Liu Rumei was so relieved and pretended to be sick. It turned out that she had already calculated in her mind that although the country was in dire straits, it might be difficult to stay there for a long time.
According to Liu Rumei's view, even if no one goes to the crisis in Dachang Kingdom, as long as the prince and his people can hold on for a while, they can basically win.
So now for Prince Xiao Jingyun, the most important thing is to hold on. It can slow down the opponent's attack rhythm, try to stop the opponent far enough away from Wannian City, and prevent Wannian City from being put in danger. It can slowly consume the opponent and make the opponent lose confidence in victory.
And this step is precisely the most difficult.
It seemed that Liu Rumei had no intention of taking action, and Chen Xiaobei could only shake his head, assuming that he was overthinking it.
At this time, Xiao Qing couldn't help but said, "Uncle, you'd better find another place for the young lady to hide. If Magistrate Hu comes again, we won't be able to perform the show twice."
This sentence reminded Chen Xiaobei that if he sent Hu Fan away, Zhouquan would probably cease to exist, but it was right to think about it. What if he comes again?
Chen Xiaobei's worry was not unreasonable. At this time, Zhou Quan had already rode to Xiaojia Town. After asking around, he heard that the princess had gone to Centipede Ridge again. Zhou Quan had no choice but to turn around and rush to Centipede Ridge.
By the time he arrived at Centipede Ridge and met the princess, it was already dark.
When the princess saw Zhou Quan coming, she smiled and waved, "Zhou Quan, you came at the right time. I bought two chickens today and they have just been stewed and haven't been eaten yet."
"Thank you for your appreciation, Your Highness Princess. Now that we are facing a formidable enemy, I have no intention of eating chicken."
Princess Zhaoning smiled when she heard this, "Then you can rush to the front line now and help my brother."
This sentence is thoughtful and a bit embarrassing. He had no choice but to bow again and said, "What Her Royal Highness the Princess said is absolutely true, so I will eat and drink freely."
Princess Zhaoning nodded and ordered someone to serve Zhou Quan a large bowl of chicken.
And let him sit at his table and eat with him.
It was obvious that Zhou Quan had no intention of eating. After taking two bites, he became preoccupied. He put down his chopsticks and sat there sighing.
Liu Rumei obviously saw what the other party was thinking. She said in a deep voice, "So it seems that you have hit a wall, but Liu Rumei doesn't want to come out?"
Zhou Quan nodded, "Your Highness, according to your suggestion, I have asked Magistrate Hu Fanhu to come forward, but the other party still claims to be ill and cannot come forward."
Hearing this, Princess Zhaoning was thoughtful. He nodded and thought carefully.
"In that case, we should be prepared."
After saying that, she smiled and looked at Zhou Quan, "Captain Zhou, you just asked Hu Fan to help you find out about Liu Rumei. You are right that you were rejected."
Zhou Quan nodded, "Princess is wise, I asked Hu Fan to persuade her, but Liu Rumei claimed to be ill and could not recover."
Hearing this, Princess Zhaoning smiled slightly and said, "You are really a stubborn person. If you can't invite someone upright, you won't think of anything else."
Zhou Quan was stunned by what he said. After thinking about it, he suddenly understood. He bowed to the princess with a smile and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your advice. Zhou Quan is pedantic."
"Now that you know, then go ahead." Princess Zhaoning acted very coldly, waving her hand and driving Zhou Quan away.
Seeing Zhou Quan leave, Chunhua seemed a little confused, "Princess, you really want to know the situation on the front line recently, why don't you just ask Zhou Quan directly?"
Princess Zhaoning shook her head, "It's my business that I care about, but it has nothing to do with Zhou Quan."
Chunhua also knew that the princess was still worried about being sent away for marriage by her father. Although she was worried about her, she still didn't want to show it too obviously.
At this time, Zhou Quan had already left the Dazhai of Centipede Ridge. After walking a few steps forward, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him, "Captain Zhou, please stay!"
