"Grand Governor!" Zhu Ji wiped his sweat and said, "Just walk along the river in front of you. That... Peng Guogong has an order that no one is allowed to set foot here. I will not be able to take the Grand Governor with him anymore." If you go forward, if you take a few more steps, I'm afraid the general's head will be chopped off by Peng Guogong..."
Naturally, Li Yuan would not embarrass him. He nodded and frowned, "Are we going to move forward like this? Can you tell me exactly where the Peng family lives?"
Zhu Ji pointed to the north on the grassland under the moonlight and said: "Just walk one mile further along this underground river, and you will see a small house, and my wife lives in it. Although the general has never gone in, there is a small house." It is easy to find this house. After all, this is a clearing in the forest. I heard that the old man originally planned to divert this underground river into the ditch to protect the city, so he cut down the trees in this area.
But later, for some unknown reason, I gave up on this idea. This place is not big, and I can definitely find my wife’s residence, but...it’s so late at night, the general suggests that it’s best not to disturb my wife...after all, after all..."
Zhu Ji hesitated to speak, as if there were some things he couldn't say clearly. He didn't dare to offend Li Yuan, but he didn't want Li Yuan to rush in...
Li Yuan paused, then smiled and said: "General Zhu, do you know the relationship between this governor and the Peng family's wife?"
Zhu Ji was a little dazed and said, "How come you don't know? No one in Dongxi knows about the affairs of the Governor and my wife."
Li Yuan smiled awkwardly and said: "Well, since you know, there is no need to dissuade her. According to your Dongxi custom, she should be the governor's wife? What's wrong with your husband going to see his wife?"
"This..." Zhu Ji's eyes clearly flashed with coldness, and then he quickly returned to his calm and calm appearance, and said with his hands in hand: "What the Governor said is true, there is indeed nothing wrong!"
In fact, if according to the customs of Dongxi, Governor Li in front of him does go to see Peng Qingying at any time and anywhere, it is his right as a husband.
It's just that the people of Dongxi, including Zhu Ji, have some complaints about the governor. No matter how great Li Yuan's achievements are and how famous he is, it is undeniable that in the previous Xizhou battle, his soldiers and horses, especially The terrifyingly powerful trebuchet left a great psychological shadow on the people of Dongxi.
Later, the people of Dongxi thought that Li Yuan had abandoned Peng Qingying, the little sister of the Lord of Dongxi, as a result of which she had to live alone in the mountains at such a young age. Many young talents from various tribes were afraid that they would never see Peng Qingying's beauty again. He looks very pleasant, so they are actually somewhat repelled by Li Yuan psychologically.
"That's it. Since there is nothing wrong, I will go in. But don't worry, if Peng Xiaoniang goes to sleep, I will not disturb her. I am the Grand Governor of Langzhou in the Tang Dynasty, and I will never do anything rude or disrespectful. thing."
"Ah, this is natural! Please be gentle, Commander-in-Chief, but the general and the soldiers under your command are absolutely not allowed to enter."
Li Yuan nodded and said: "Okay, then they will stay here with you. Sichang, just take the guards and wait for me here. There is no need to follow."
Lin Sichang quickly raised his hands and said: "No, Governor! How can I let you go alone? What if -"
"Nothing unexpected." Li Yuan waved his hand and said: "No need to say more, I am just going to meet a woman, not to break into the dragon's pond and the tiger's den, you just obey the order!"
Lin Sichang could only say yes in a low voice, and then Li Yuan exhaled a breath, stepped out along the river bank, and headed towards the due north direction pointed by Zhu Ji...
The open space on both sides of the river bank was indeed small, only a few miles from left to right. Not long after Li Yuan walked, he saw a lonely small wooden house next to the sparkling waves in the moonlight in the distance. The ripples on the water surface shine with silver light under the moonlight, and the houses are also lifelike against the dark cliff behind them, accompanied by the gurgling sound of flowing water. This is a natural combination of movement and stillness in the quiet night.
Li Yuan walked leisurely and looked around, and soon came to this small two-story wooden house. An orange side lamp hung on the corridor, and the soft candlelight was not eye-catching under the moonlight. Li Yuan walked over gently and stood motionless on the wooden steps of the house, listening to what was going on in the house. But the whole hut was quiet, and no human voice was heard.
Judging from the surrounding scene, this hut must be inhabited by people, because the ground is clean and smooth. This definitely does not look like a place where no one lives. After all, if there is no one in such a deep mountain and old forest, If so, I'm afraid there will be overgrown weeds around the cabin in ten days and a half. I think this must be Peng Qingying's residence.
It's just that the night is too late now, it will be ugly time soon, the moon will disappear, and Peng Qingying must have fallen asleep.
Of course, Li Yuan would not rush into Peng Qingying's boudoir at this time, so he slowly left the hut and came to the river, walking slowly along the vaguely discernible path.
The night became increasingly quiet, highlighting the gentle roar of the river. The breeze blew through the surrounding mountains and forests, making sounds from time to time, and unknown birds in the mountains and forests also murmured contentedly. The fragrance of forest trees, the fragrance of wild flowers, and the freshness of water mist blowing in the air hit your mind.
Being here, all the senses are greatly enjoyed. Li Yuan, who has been on the battlefield for many months, suddenly feels extremely peaceful and peaceful.
Soon the long-lost tiredness came over him. Li Yuan simply squatted down and lay under a soft forest beside the river. He looked up at the stars in the sky and the fast-moving clouds, and unconsciously closed his eyes and fell asleep...
After an unknown amount of time, Li Yuan was excited by the clear and cold water drops. When he opened his eyes, he saw that the mist on the river had spread to the top of his head, and his whole face felt wet.
Startled, Li Yuan sat up suddenly. But I saw the sun shining brightly around me, the green mountains standing quietly, and the water as clear as beads. It was the time when the sky was high and the air was crisp, and there was peace and tranquility. But while he was sleeping soundly, the water splashed by the running water wetted his clothes, head and face. His originally neat and brand-new clothes seemed a little messy, and Li Yuan couldn't help but laugh.
The sun shone slantingly from the east mountain wall, and I had a very peaceful sleep. I slept until three o'clock in the morning without even realizing it.
Li Yuan quickly washed his face and mouth with the clear river water. After wiping the water droplets on his face with a cloth, he stood up and looked towards the small wooden house forty or fifty steps away, but he did not find Peng Qingying's figure.
Suddenly, a soft singing voice came in the breeze. It was melodious and melodious, and the tune was haunting. Standing still and listening, it was mesmerizing. Li Yuan immediately walked towards the cabin and returned to the wooden steps in front of the house to listen carefully. The soft singing was obviously coming from the back of the cabin. Li Yuan hurriedly walked along the wooden steps to the back of the house. .
In a large area of bright autumn-yellow fruit trees, Li Yuan finally saw the graceful figure hidden among them.
Peng Qingying was still wearing a simple leather skirt, but she added a tight-fitting floral short coat on her upper body. The silver ribbon on her head held her black hair back, her sleeves were rolled up slightly, and she held a hand in one hand. A small bamboo basket, the other hand gently stretched out to pick at the unknown fruit tree, humming a little tune softly in the mouth, a sweet smile appeared at the corner of the mouth, the thin beauty mark was shining in the sun She looked extremely charming.
Li Yuan stood there with a smile, quietly looking at Peng Qingying not far away, and suddenly felt in his heart that this always lively woman seemed to have a gentle and gentle side, and she was blending into this natural beauty in perfect harmony. It is very enjoyable to see this comfortable and beautiful scene in front of you.
Peng Qingying was picking fruits and putting them into the bamboo basket. The gentle breeze blew a strand of hair on her forehead. She quickly straightened up and used her hands to tidy up the messy hair on her forehead. Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she spotted a person standing on the wooden steps behind the wooden house. Peng Qingying was startled, and turned around in surprise. In just a moment, the bamboo basket in her hand fell to the ground, and the small bamboo basket she picked inside fell to the ground. The fruits are scattered all over the ground.
"Ms. Peng, please be polite." Seeing that Peng Qingying saw him, Li Yuan bowed and saluted.
Peng Qingying seemed to be at a loss with shock, with a faint blush on her face, and asked in shock: "Why is it you? How did you get here?"
Li Yuan did not answer, but just nodded and walked closer. He came to Peng Qingying and looked at the scattered fruits on the ground. He shook his head gently and said, "You blame me. You worked so hard for picking for a long time and you spilled them. I'll pick them up for you."
After saying that, he reached out and picked up the bamboo basket, squatted down and picked up the fruits scattered on the grass. Peng Qingying stood blankly, letting Li Yuan take the bamboo basket away from her feet, and stared blankly at the tall and upright figure with her mouth open.
After Li Yuan quickly picked up the fruits, he handed the bamboo basket over and said with a smile, "What? How long have we been apart? Have you forgotten who I am?"
Peng Qingying suddenly shook her head vigorously, and blinked her smart eyes. Then somehow, the blush on her face began to fade away, but it turned pale, and her voice became somewhat normal and she said: "Captain Li, what are you doing here? This time you come to Xizhou, is there another war in Dongxi?"
Li Yuan shook his head and smiled: "Dongxi has just been settled, how can there be another war? You are overthinking it. I am here to announce the decree to your eldest brother in accordance with the imperial decree. By the way, this time His Majesty not only allowed your eldest brother to be Assuming the position of governor of Xizhou, you will be granted the title of Duke Peng. From now on, you, the Peng family, will be considered a dignitary of the country."
Peng Qingying seemed to be completely uninterested in all this, she just raised her hand to touch her chest and breathed a sigh of relief. Then she glanced at Li Yuan lightly and said, "Well, it would be good if there is no war. I haven't gone down the mountain for a long time, so I really don't know about these things... ....But, what are you doing here? My little girl’s house is humble and simple. Why would the Governor condescend to come here? If you have orders, just order someone to pass on the message.”
Li Yuan smiled and said: "I heard that the Peng family's wife went to live in seclusion at the foot of Wushan Mountain. As the governor of Langzhou, the three states of Dongxi are now under my rule. Why not come to visit the girl who is the governor of Xizhou? Is it you? Don’t you welcome me?”
"Visit me?" Peng Qingying looked a little hesitant, squinting her long eyelashes and frowning in thought.
Li Yuan nodded and said with a smile: "Exactly. Hey, did you know that I came here last night, but for fear of disturbing your bestie dream, I had to sleep by the river all night, and even my robes got wet, and I have not done so to this day. I only dared to visit you in the morning, but now you are standing here in a daze, without even inviting me to take a sip of tea. This is not the way Dongxi treats guests."
"What? You came last night?" Peng Qingying said in disbelief, and then her eyes turned to look at the wet stains on Li Yuan's robe. Her face turned red again, and she muttered: "He broke in in the middle of the night. You came into this woman's residence without informing me in advance. Even if you are a high-ranking governor, how could you be so rude..."
Li Yuan frowned and said: "It seems that you don't welcome me anymore. Brother Ling said that I can go wherever I want in the entire Dongxi area, and he informed you of the recent events during the banquet last night. I have always been I can't sleep because I think about it, and I feel that I have to come and see you in person to feel at ease. If Mrs. Peng feels that I have disturbed your peace, then I will take my leave."
Peng Qingying remained silent.
Seeing this, Li Yuan sighed softly and said: "That's all, I was just worried about you. Now that I see you are well, I feel relieved. Just leave now."
Then Li Yuan bowed his hands, turned around and strode away. Walking slowly on the wooden steps for more than ten steps, Peng Qingying's clear voice came from behind: "Wait, since you are here, I still have to buy you a cup of tea. You...you are my eldest brother. Shangguan, I don’t want to offend you!”
As if he was mentally prepared, Li Yuan immediately turned around, showed a bright smile and said, "I'm sorry for bothering you!"
Peng Qingying smiled shyly, holding the bamboo basket in one hand and carrying the skirt in the other and walked towards the cabin first. Li Yuan admired her waist that was swaying like a willow in the wind, and followed her into the cabin...
