She actually felt that the two masters and disciples, Lin Jinxiao and Chang Lao, were almost carved from the same mold, making it difficult to figure out.
Moreover, she also felt that Mr. Nie and Mr. Chang were too concerned about the pretty boy Lin Jinxiao. Rather than saying they were master and apprentice, it was more like a father-son relationship. They were so caring that they even cared about trivial matters at home.
When she thought about the empress dowager he mentioned, she felt it was even more outrageous.
It stands to reason that in such a large Jinling City, there is no shortage of princes and grandsons. How could the Empress Dowager pay so much attention to a down-and-out royal queen who was thousands of miles away?
It's really incredible.
After thinking about it carefully, they found that the change in their mutual lives started with the tax case. He replaced the original owner, but Lin Jinxiao was a blessing in disguise. Not only did he regain the favor of his two elders, but he also transformed into a high-profile descendant of the clan.
I'm afraid there really is some secret behind this tax bank case, and it seems that we need to investigate.
She was still lost in speculation when Lin Jinxiao's gentle voice suddenly rang in her ears again: "Go to rest early, there are still many things to do tomorrow."
Chu Nanzhi slowly raised his head to look at him. Lin Jinxiao had already stood up leisurely, and with his graceful figure, he limped to the soft side and lay down quietly.
"you can"
Chu Nanzhi just wanted to ask him to go to sleep in the back room, but stopped the idea when the words came to her lips.
Ever since Liu Yun arranged to share a room with him at Chu's house, these days she didn't object to sleeping in the same bed with the pretty boy.
After all, he is an honest man, and it doesn't matter to everyone if he doesn't offend others.
"Ahem, I'm afraid that my uncovered river won't be able to withstand it and the river water will be mixed into the well."
Chu Nanzhi murmured to herself, feeling uncomfortable thinking about always sleeping with him in her arms. She stood up silently and calmly walked over, opened the curtain and walked into the back room.
As soon as she lay down on the bed, Xiao Sibao's body shrank back consciously like a docile cat, and his little hands gently placed on her shoulders.
Chu Nanzhi cautiously stretched out her hand and touched the little one's body. She felt a soft touch and found that Lin Jinxiao had already placed a soft cloth cushion for her underneath.
Chu Nanzhi hugged the little guy with peace of mind and fell asleep sweetly.
The next day, she was awakened by a terrifying dream.
She dreamed that deep in Duanlong Mountain, two black bears and a tiger fought fiercely for an injured sika deer. The tiger bit off the black bear's neck. When she was about to enjoy the prey, she was attacked by a group of jackals.
Although the tiger was tough and ferocious, in the end it could not withstand the siege of the pack of wolves. After killing and maiming five or six jackals, it was torn apart by the remaining jackals and devoured.
Chu Nanzhi was so frightened that she broke out in a cold sweat and sat up in shock. The roars and roars of the wild beasts in her dream still echoed in her ears as if she were actually there.
Xiao Sibao was also awakened by her sudden big move.
He rubbed his eyes sleepily and looked at A Niang's astonished expression. First, he subconsciously touched the bottom of his body and found that there was no bedwetting. Then he got up with a face of joy, stood in front of Chu Nanzhi, and looked at her.
Drenched in sweat and distressed, he stretched out his little hand and wiped her forehead, and asked softly:
"Auntie, what's wrong with you?"
Chu Nanzhi held the little hand stretched out with lingering fear, and smiled reluctantly: "It's okay."
Then he lowered his eyebrows and looked down at the small blanket. There was no trace of enuresis. He asked with some shame: "Did I wake you up?"
Si Bao pursed his thin lips and slowly shook his head: "I have already woken up."
"Ah That's good."
Chu Nanzhi anxiously held Si Bao in his arms, still recalling this strange dream in his mind.
It has only been more than a month since I came here, and yet I have actually gotten involved with those beasts in Duanlong Mountain. I dream about it all the time.
The last time she dreamed of two golden pheasants fighting, she found the dying Xie Jingchen when she rushed there. Moreover, the dream would not disappear until she entered the mountain. So what is the meaning of such a fierce scene this time?
Chu Nanzhi was a little scared when she thought about it.
Not to mention black bears and tigers, the packs of jackals alone were already ferocious animals. She did not dare to encounter such a dream again.
When he heard the noise inside, Lin Jinxiao also set up his crutches and staggered in.
Seeing the mother and daughter cuddling together, Chu Nanzhi still looked frightened. Lin Jinxiao sat over with some worry, touched her cold forehead, couldn't help but frowned slightly and said: "What's wrong? I have a nightmare.
Already?"
Chu Nanzhi shook his head stubbornly, but unconsciously cast his eyes on his handsome face, and asked hesitantly: "Lin Dalang, have you seen the tiger in Duanlong Mountain?"
"Tiger?"
Lin Jinxiao frowned again in confusion: "No."
It was so early in the morning, and I didn’t know why she would ask such a strange question.
If he hadn't rushed to find her this time, he wouldn't have even walked through Duanlong Mountain, and how could he have seen such a ferocious animal? That wouldn't have been courting death.
After thinking about it, he could only say patiently: "I heard from the old people in the village that there are indeed tigers in Duanlong Mountain. There were hunters who went into the mountain to try to hunt tigers, but those hunters never went back."
"No one is looking for it?"
Chu Nanzhi asked hesitantly.
"Of course I have looked for it."
Seeing that she was fine, Lin Jinxiao stood up again and turned away while replying to her words:
"Where can you find such a big mountain? Duanlong Mountain reaches directly to Songhai. The road we are taking is only on the edge between Luyan Port and Haikang County. It is already very dangerous if there are hunters on weekdays.
If we continue towards Haining County, the dangers we will encounter will be even greater as we go deeper."
"Um."
Chu Nanzhi nodded slightly.
She did have a rough outline of the six counties in the east, almost all surrounding Duanlong Mountain, and Haining County was sandwiched between Duanlong Mountain and Donghua River. It was both a seaside city and a barrier to Luyan Port.
Thinking that the matter in Haikang County had come to an end, she asked curiously: "Are you going to Haining County again later?"
"certainly."
Lin Jinxiao paused, turned around and smiled at her and replied: "Haikang County is backed by Duanlong Mountain, and there is the natural chasm of Lanjiang River to the south. The Dongsang people only dare to invade this county. It is different from several counties in the north. If there is no
Take heavy precautions. Once the Dongsang people enter, either by going up the Donghua River, or by driving directly from the coastal area of Ning County, they will be able to reach Luyan Port. Our county is the gateway to the east of the imperial court and there is no room for failure."
"Then you'd better wait until the injury on your leg gets better before you go out."
Chu Nanzhi reminded.
Xiao Sibao listened silently in her arms. She was very interested when her mother-in-law mentioned the tiger thing earlier, but her father-in-law and mother-in-law suddenly turned to some sea defense. She couldn't understand and quickly interrupted.
Said: "Aniang, why do you ask my father about the tiger?"
Hearing this, Chu Nanzhi blinked, looked at Lin Jinxiao and said with some difficulty: "Please ask the officers to prepare more crossbows today."
Although I am not sure whether I will run into my dreams on the way back this time, I am prepared.
Moreover, the detour to Funing County was too far and unfeasible, so we had to take this shortcut.
Lin Jinxiao didn't quite understand the meaning of her words, but thinking about the jackals in Broken Dragon Mountain, he nodded solemnly: "Okay."