"Sister-in-law, you should change your mind."
Qian Liu advised: "Sister-in-law Mengru led more than 20 people to fight against more than 200 bandits. The chance of winning is very low."
"You can even say that you are sending yourself to death."
"Can we just watch her die?"
"Even if there is no other way, I will fight alongside her and be her companion after death."
"What's more, what else can we do now?"
"But……"
Wen Hui couldn't explain it.
She thought very well. After arranging the personnel, she handed over to Zhao Ping's second apprentice Lu Xiu to lead the retreat to Black Wind Village.
Then she turned back and stayed with Liu Mengru.
From what Qian Liu said, it seemed that there was a real possibility of winning.
Wen Hui couldn't help but hesitate.
"Auntie, I also want to accompany my mother."
Zhao Xiaoxiao tugged on Wenhui's skirt and said in a sweet voice, "Xiaoxiao is not afraid of death, as long as he can stay with his mother."
Forehead!
Wenhui was ashamed.
Even a little girl like Zhao Xiaoxiao knew that she would accompany her mother to death.
As Zhao Ping's concubine, how could she live an ignoble existence?
Then fight.
Having made up her mind, Wenhui began to make arrangements.
"Xiaoxiao, go find Brother Lu Xiu and ask him to stop making all equipment and keep an eye on the battle ahead."
"Once it fails, let him burn all the devices as soon as possible and take you to retreat to Black Wind Stronghold."
"Qian Liu, you go to the battlefield to help."
"Qiaoqiao, this is our Xiping Village matter and has nothing to do with you..."
"Sister Wenhui, what nonsense are you talking about?"
Before Wen Hui could finish her words, Mu Qiaoqiao interrupted: "I am the daughter of the commander of the Qingzhou Commander's Department of Soldiers and Horses. How can I escape when facing bandits?"
"What's more, I am still Mr.'s cook."
"You are fighting at the front. I can't help you much, but I can cook for you in the rear."
"When has it been? Are you still thinking about cooking?"
Wen Hui said angrily.
"if not?"
Mu Qiaoqiao spread her hands and said, "My favorite thing is cooking."
"No matter what happens, only cooking can make me calm down and think."
"Hey, it's up to you."
Wen Hui sighed, "You are the daughter of a big family, I can't control you."
"If something goes wrong, just don't blame sir."
"That won't happen."
Mu Qiaoqiao shook her head, "I am only grateful to you, sir."
Of course, there is also admiration.
She didn't have the nerve to say this.
After all, Wenhui is Zhao Ping's concubine, and she can only be regarded as a cook and a maid.
Although her father wanted to betroth her to Zhao Ping, she agreed.
However, his father was not the one who had the final say in the Mu family. He had to report it to his uncle and ask him to make a decision.
Xiping Village is in crisis right now. If she abandons it, let alone marry Zhao Ping, there is no question whether she can keep her position as cook.
"Auntie, I won't leave. I want to go with you to find my mother."
Zhao Xiaoxiao grabbed Wenhui's skirt and was unwilling to let go.
"Xiaoxiao, how about we come together?"
Mu Qiaoqiao said.
"I'll make something delicious for you."
"Braised pork."
"No, I want my mother."
"Xiaoxiao, be good. Your aunt is going to rescue your mother. If you follow her, you will be a burden."
Mu Qiaoqiao persuaded patiently: "What if we delay in rescuing people and your mother dies on the battlefield? You will really have no mother in the future."
"Otherwise, you come with me."
"The two of us will cook for your mother. When your aunt rescues your mother, our food should be ready, so they can eat it."
"no."
Zhao Xiaoxiao still shook his head, "I want to find my mother."
Snapped!
Yi Bai jumped out of nowhere and slashed Zhao Xiaoxiao's neck with his knife.
Zhao Xiaoxiao fainted directly.
Yi Bai raised his hand to catch her, and apologized to Wen Hui: "Second Madam, the war ahead is tight, and we can't waste time just because of a child. I'll knock her out and leave her to the care of the lady. Nothing will happen." question."
Wenhui has also seen Yi Bai's abilities.
That is a fierce man who can fight Li Hu back and forth. If you leave it to him, you can rest assured.
He stopped talking nonsense and ran away quickly.
Qian Liu ran out early.
Mu Qiaoqiao, the subordinates she brought, and the fainted Zhao Xiaoxiao were the only ones left in the small courtyard of the Zhao family.
"Yi Bai, you also go to the battlefield to help."
Mu Qiaoqiao ordered.
"I dont go."
Yi Bai shook his head, "My mission is to protect the safety of the young lady..."
bass!
Mu Qiaoqiao took out a dagger and put it against his neck.
He said coldly: "If you don't help, I will die now."
"Miss, why are you doing this?"
Yi Bai said bitterly.
"Let's stay at Zhao's house and learn our skills from Mr. Zhao."
Mu Qiaoqiao explained: "If Sister Mengru and Sister Wenhui are injured or die because of not helping, Mr. Even if he doesn't bear any grudge against us, he will not let us get close to him anymore."
"Sir is a man of great talent. If we help him this time, he will definitely remember our kindness."
“It will be much easier to do many things later.”
"Moreover, my husband has achieved remarkable results in suppressing bandits in Qingzhou. Both my father and Mr. Zhou Mu are indebted to him."
"Now is the time for us to repay our kindness."
"Why!"
Yi Bai sighed.
He is Mu Qiaoqiao's bodyguard. He has protected her for five years and knows Mu Qiaoqiao's temper.
Even nine cows couldn't get rid of what she decided.
He could only say sternly: "Miss, I can help, but once the battle over there is determined to be lost, I must return and take you away."
"If you really lose, I don't care about others, but you must bring Liu Mengru and Wen Hui back."
Mu Qiaoqiao said firmly.
"How can it be?"
Yi Baitou was as big as an ox, "I'm just one person. How can I bring out two people when there are so many people on the other side?"
"I do not care."
Mu Qiaoqiao said stubbornly: "Anyway, if we don't bring them back alive, you don't have to come back."
"I……"
Yi Bai was so angry.
But who said that he was just a bodyguard and the other party was the lady.
Even his bodyguard was obtained by Mu Qiaoqiao. Otherwise, he would still be a slave of the Mu family and not even a good citizen.
If you receive a favor, you must repay it.
Yi Bai could only nod and said, "I'll do my best."
After saying these words, Yi Bai handed Zhao Xiaoxiao to Mu Qiaoqiao and turned to leave.
"I hope nothing happens to everyone."
Mu Qiaoqiao looked at Zhao Xiaoxiao's pink face and prayed silently.
On the other side, Zhao Ping also got the news.
According to Zhao Ping's requirements, he must know that the danger is five miles away.
When Lao An delivered the message, the bandits were eight miles away.
He went to Xiping Village to deliver the message, and at the same time sent someone to Luqiu County to deliver the message to his husband.
Although Yun'an County borders Luqiu County, their scouting base is still more than thirty miles away from Luqiu County.
The scout was not riding a war horse, so it took at least half an hour to run over.
Fortunately, Zhao Ping met him on the way to Yibei County, and it only took him two quarters of an hour.
But Ma Pi was so tired that he fell on the ground and gasped.
When Zhao Ping heard the news, his face became extremely gloomy.
He didn't stay long. After explaining some precautions to Gao Yu and Xia Quan, he took Li Hu and Mao Shiba and rode back to Xiping Village.
In Xiping Village, Liu Mengru also came to the haystack three miles outside the village.
Those haystacks were specially arranged by Zhao Ping. They were scattered on both sides of the official road, in rows, like trenches.
Liu Mengru divided his men into two teams and hid them behind the haystacks.
As soon as the enemy comes within range, shoot in turn.
They carry plenty of arrows.
In addition to the ten arrows in Zhuge Liannu, there are still seven to eight hundred arrows left for replacement.
The bandits came very quickly. Liu Mengru had just finished making arrangements and could already see the bandits, about 500 meters away.
It was so dark that the exact number of people could not be seen.
"alert."
Liu Mengru reminded.
Close, closer again.
As time passed, the bandits got closer and closer to the haystack.
Liu Mengru saw clearly that the leader was wearing a blindfold, covering one eye, and was riding on a horse.
Behind them followed a group of people, those with bows on their backs, those holding knives, and those carrying hoes.
A full two hundred people walked over in a swaggering manner.
Gradually, Liu Mengru could hear their conversation.
"Xie Laoer, we have captured Zhao Ping's female family members this time, can we have a try?"
one of the bandits asked.
Xie Duyan, who was riding on the horse, smiled and nodded, "Of course."
"I heard that Xiping Village is developing very well, and the women living there are all beautiful and fragrant. We must make the boss a try, lest those women are poisonous."
"Hahaha, I'm already talking nonsense."
"Almost all the people in Xiping Village have been sent out to suppress bandits. It's empty inside, with only women. Just don't complain about back pain."
"Absolutely no shouting."
"Hey, why are there so many haystacks here? Don't the villagers in Xiping Village make fires to cook?"
"Why do you care so much? Maybe it's raining continuously and they don't have time to carry the firewood home?"
"Let's move forward quickly. It will be dark soon. Let's take advantage of the night to have a good time and return to Yishui Village tomorrow to claim credit."
"..."
Everyone was laughing and joking, completely unaware that the danger was approaching.
"shooting!"
When the distance reached fifty meters, Liu Mengru gave the order.
