When they woke up the next morning, the two women got up early and left the tent.
Xiang Shaolong worked hard for a long time because he killed wolves and drove them away last night, and he didn't get up until half the sun had risen.
While I was still washing, a visitor came.
The man was born with a large face and big ears, a majestic appearance, and was dressed in a warrior uniform, showing that he was a skilled man. His left arm was bandaged.
It should be the remnants of last night's fight against the wolf.
After knowing that Xiang Shaolong was the leader, the man stepped forward and said: "I, Zhuang Kong, don't know the name of the strong man Gao. I didn't ask my benefactor for his name last night. Later, I was severely punished by my wife. I came here this morning to apologize."
Xiang Shaolong saw that he still didn't reveal his identity and found out that he was actually accompanied by a female family member. He was shocked and said: "Brother, you don't want to reveal your identity and are hiding, so why do you want to come up to inquire about our origins? Why don't we all just meet by chance and part ways?"
Already."
Zhuang Kong didn't expect Xiang Shaolong to be so straightforward and point out that he deliberately concealed his identity. He was greatly embarrassed. However, he was also a very human being. He said with shame: "My benefactor is very good. I only regret that I have been strictly ordered by my wife not to reveal my identity at will."
.
But as soon as I saw my benefactor, I felt happy. Can I ask my wife for instructions first and then meet my benefactor later?"
At this time, Ji Yanran and Zhao Zhi held hands and came back to the camp from the woods. Zhuang Kong was stunned when he saw her, obviously he didn't expect to see such a peerless beauty in a place like this.
Xiang Shaolong smiled at this time and said: "This matter can be avoided. We also have urgent matters and must set off immediately. Let's forget it. I wish Brother Zhuang and Madam a safe journey."
Zhuang Kong was so frightened that he looked away and said sincerely: "Is my benefactor going to enter the Chu territory?"
Ji Yanran and the two girls saw Shao Long talking to someone. They already knew what was going on, so they stood aside and listened quietly.
Xiang Shaolong was stunned and said: "Isn't this place Hanzhong County? It should still belong to the land of Qin State."
Zhuang Kong said in astonishment: "I'm afraid my benefactor has lost his way. This is a branch of the Qinling Mountains, which crosses Hanzhong and Nanyang counties, and goes straight to Chu. If the direction is correct, there are still five days to go. I have been there twice, so I must be wrong.
No."
Xiang Shaolong couldn't help but curse Du Bi in his heart. If his people hadn't forced him to leave the route, he should have caught up with Teng Yi ten days ago, but now he has ended up in this hellish place. Thinking of the hardships he had gone through, he never looked back.
Got the courage.
Now the only option is to advance to the Chu realm and then try to meet up with Teng Yi.
He sighed and said, "Are you going to Chu State too?"
Zhuang Kong said: "That's right. If a strong man doesn't mind, he can go together so that he can be cared for on the way."
Xiang Shaolong secretly thought that the other party must have been frightened by the wolves last night. After pondering for a while, he said, "How many of you are there in total?"
Zhuang Kong said: "In addition to the wife, there are five female dependents, a child and fifteen attendants including me."
Xiang Shaolong thought to himself that if there was no Zhuang Kong to lead the way, he didn't know how many wrongful paths he would have to walk on. As long as he left the Qinling Mountains and set up a road to see you again, there would be no problem. So he nodded and agreed.
Zhuang Kong was so happy that no one even forgot to ask Xiang Shaolong his name. He agreed to meet at the bottom of the slope after a while and left in a hurry.
Ji Yanran came with a smile and said: "Looking at this person's clothing style and accent, you can tell that he is a noble of the Chu Kingdom. My husband, please be careful."
Xiang Shaolong smiled and said: "For the time being, my name will be Xiang Ran. You are the eldest lady and Zhizhi is the second lady. I am here to do business in Chu State. If they don't believe me, there is nothing we can do."
When Xiang Shaolong and others broke camp and led their horses downhill, Zhuang Kong, fifteen men, five women and a child were already waiting for them.
Less than half of the fifteen so-called "attendants" were injured, and two of them had wolf scratch marks on their necks and faces, which was shocking to see.
If we only rely on observation, there are only two people who can be called good players except Zhuang Kong.
Most of the women put on cloaks and covered their faces with veils. Although their outlines were vaguely visible, they were not real.
The two uncovered women were as thick as cattle, not ugly in appearance, but inconspicuous.
The other three women all have elegant postures. At a glance, you can tell that they are ladies of noble birth. There is a hazy, mysterious beauty in their half-covered faces.
One of the women was extremely tall and the oldest, probably in her early thirties. She seemed to be the lady Zhuang Kong mentioned.
The child was born with fair features and elven eyes. He was about eleven to twelve years old. When he saw Xiang Shaolong and others, he looked at them with wide curious eyes.
When the five girls saw them arriving, they all bowed and saluted, but their eyes fell on the two girls, Ji Yanran.
The lady first said: "My husband's surname is Zhuang. I will never forget the kindness of the strong man who helped me last night. I don't know the gentleman's surname, so I can teach me to remember it in my heart."
Xiang Shaolong came to her, returned the courtesy according to the courtesy, and then smiled and said: "Xiang Ran, these two are my wives. This trip is to try my luck in the Chu Kingdom to see if I can buy it.
The high-quality gold unexpectedly got lost. Otherwise, if I had not lost my way, I would not have been able to meet my wife and noble family. Is this young man your master?"
Mrs. Zhuang stared at Xiang Shaolong behind the gauze and said, "It is my son Zhuang Baoyi. She is my concubine's third and fourth sisters, You Cuizhi and You Ningzhi, and the others are servants from my house.
"
The two women smiled shyly.
Mrs. Zhuang's eyes fell on Ji Yanran's face, as if she was thinking deeply, but she did not say anything. She only said: "I didn't expect the wild wolves in the mountains to be so fearless. We were prepared, but we were almost kissed by the wolf.
Fortunately, there are strong men to relieve the difficulties. Now that we have strong men walking with us, I feel much more at ease."
Xiang Shaolong looked at the sky and said with a smile: "It's too late to get up today, why not start immediately?"
After Mrs. Zhuang nodded, Zhuang Kong hurriedly ordered someone to bring the horse and let Mrs. Zhuang's three sisters and children get on the horse. Although Zhuang Baoyi was young, he sat as firmly as a mountain on the horse without any fear.
Everyone then began to set down the mountain.
Zhuang Kong was indeed not bragging. He knew the way and saved Xiang Shaolong and others a lot of time and effort.
However, since the three girls and one child all had to be led by horses, the journey was very slow, and there was nothing that could be done about it.
There was no conversation between the two groups along the way, only Zhuang Kong pointed out the scenery on the road from time to time, which gave Xiang Shaolong the leisurely feeling of joining a tour group.
When they camped at night, Mrs. Zhuang and others hid in the tent to eat. There was no chance to talk.
After walking like this for five days, Chu Kingdom was finally in sight.
That night, they set up camp to rest as usual, while Xiang Shaolong, Ji Yanran, the two daughters, and a group of iron guards gathered around the campfire, grilling the game they had brought in, and chatting and laughing casually.
Zhuang Kong and others were eating their dry food at the other end of the camp and declined Xiang Shaolong's polite invitation.
The full moon hung high in the sky, illuminating the nearby mountains and fields in a golden color, and the snowy peaks in the distance shone with a mysterious and strange light.
From time to time, the howling of wolves can be heard, making people feel that this peaceful and peaceful mountain wilderness is still full of dangers.
Zhao Zhi said with relief: "After two more hills, we can set foot on the flat ground. It's really great. I wish it would be dawn now."
Ji Yanran approached Xiang Shaolong and said softly: "They are all very nervous."
Xiang Shaolong looked at Zhuang Kong and others, and found that they were quite silent, but a little restless. After nodding in agreement, he couldn't find anything to say.
Since people won't tell you, there's no point in asking. Besides, after arriving in Chu, if you don't have time to take care of yourself, you still have the ability to take care of other people's business.
At this time, a wolf howled nearby. Wu Guang smiled at Jing Shan and said, "Your old friend is here again. He tells you not to be merciful, otherwise he will use his teeth to make out with you."
Jing Qi looked solemn and said: "I think the wolves are here to take revenge."
Jing Shan also frowned and remained silent.
Wu Yan wondered: "Do you think a wolf is a human being? You know how to hold grudges."
Jing Qi said: "This is true at all. Horses have the nature of a horse, so they know who their master is; wolves also have the nature of a wolf, so there is nothing strange about knowing who the enemy is."
Zhao Zhi was the timid one. He felt chilled and said, "Then why don't you guys come up with some ways to deal with it?"
Xiang Shaolong was also frightened, because although he was on a cliff platform, there were slopes on three sides and lush trees. If dozens or hundreds of wolves came out, it would be no joke. There was a heavy
A machine gun would be fine.
Wu Shu was the calmest and wisest among the iron guards. He smiled and said, "I dare not disobey the second lady's orders, but can you wait until we have filled our stomachs and gained strength before we go to work?"
Zhao Zhizhi complained to Xiang Shaolong angrily: "This kid Wu Shu is playing tricks on others, and Zhizhi didn't say not to let him eat."
Xiang Shaolong laughed and said, "The leg of lamb is almost burnt. If you haven't taken it off yet and put it on the plate, my second wife has something to eat, so she has forgotten everything."
Ji Yanran said coquettishly: "Is Zhizhi a glutton? She has been treated so badly. I want to seek justice for her."
Time passed like this.
After the meal, Jing Shan and others went to lay the trap happily, as if they were afraid that the evil wolf would not come, which was both annoying and funny.
Ji Yanran and her two daughters also went to join in the fun, but Xiang Shaolong had some free time and sat alone in front of the bonfire, thinking about it, and all the joy, anger, sorrow, and joy passed through his mind one by one.
At this moment, Mrs. Zhuang came out of the tent and came towards Xiang Shaolong. She was wearing a plain white long jacket, a long white cloak, a hat decorated with pearls, and her veil was lowered.
Like a beautiful spirit from the underworld.
Xiang Shaolong looked at her in astonishment, until she came to him and bowed and sat down, then he said, "Mrs. Zhuang, can't you sleep?"
In the close range where the breath can be heard, through the firelight, the slander has no blocking effect. I can see that the lines and contours on her face have a classical elegance and beauty. Although it is not as thrilling as Qin Qing, it is already rare.
What a beauty.
Her watery eyes reflected the light of the bonfire, flickering and changing. She stared intently at Xiang Shaolong, and suddenly sighed quietly: "How can I sleep well when I have something on my mind?"
In so many days, Xiang Shaolong had been talking to her so closely for the first time, and he couldn't help but feel strange. He nodded and said, "There is really no need to tell me about Madam."
Seeing him staring at her face, Mrs. Zhuang whispered: "Can a strong man see what I look like?"
Xiang Shaolong said a little embarrassedly: "Under this angle and the firelight, I can indeed see a little bit."
But she was murmuring in her heart that these words were quite flirtatious between men and women. Could it be that she wanted to seduce herself so that he could do something for her?
This Mrs. Zhuang reminded him of Mrs. Pingyuan and Queen Jing. Mature and older beauties like them are no longer like the innocence of girlhood, and their ideas are much more practical. They know how to make use of their own conditions and use their beauty to win.
achieve a certain purpose.
Mrs. Zhuang lowered her head and said quietly: "Is the strong man really going to Chu to buy gold this time?"
Xiang Shaolong didn't expect her to be so straightforward, so he didn't dare to hesitate and replied: "Man will die for money, and birds will die for food. If not for gold, who would want to travel long distances and live in the dust?"
Mrs. Zhuang remained silent, seeming to be chewing on his two vigilant sentences: "Man perishes for wealth, and birds perish for food." After a while, she raised her head and said: "The strong man Xiang spoke in written form, and what he said is meaningful. It should be very special."
Besides, the two ladies are both stunningly beautiful in the world, elegant in temperament, and both of them are masters. If they say they can run around for mere wealth, should I believe it?"
Xiang Shaolong denied it and said: "Isn't gold just a mere commodity? Madam is wrong."
Mrs. Zhuang's beautiful eyes behind the veil stared at him for a moment, and said slowly: "In this case, as long as Xiang Xiang escorts us to the Dian Kingdom, I will reward the hero with a thousand taels of gold. I can make a poisonous oath.
Never break your promise."
Xiang Shaolong was shocked, remembering that Ji Yanran had said that because the Chu people were frustrated in their eastward invasion, they turned to the southwest, and the general in charge, Zhuang Jiao, had the same surname as Mrs. Zhuang's husband.
Later, when Chu's power weakened, Zhuang Jiao joined other princes and proclaimed themselves king. Could it be that Zhuang Jiao was the king of Dian?
After being stunned for a while, he said calmly: "I wonder what the relationship between Madam and the King of Dian Zhuangjiao is?"
Mrs. Zhuang whispered: "The late king is my concubine and a wealthy man."
Xiang Shaolong thought to himself that it seemed like another royal tragedy involving the struggle for the throne. How could he still be in the mood to listen? He sighed: "Madam's proposal is indeed exciting, but these thousand taels of gold are too difficult to earn. I don't even want to
I hope that my two lovely wives who came here with me to enjoy the mountains and rivers risked their lives. I am sorry that I am helpless."
Mrs. Zhuang also sighed and said softly: "I'm just trying to test if Xiang Shaolong has the backing of the Wu family, will he put a thousand taels of gold in his eyes?"
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said, "So you knew who I was, but you deliberately came to play tricks on me."
Mrs. Zhuang chuckled and said: "There is only one person with your kind of appearance and body shape, and a talented woman like Ji cannot be hidden from anyone. You are all so famous. It's really strange that Mr. Xiang thinks that I am the same as you."
You can fool us."
Then he smiled and said: "If it were an ordinary man, I might give my body in exchange for your help, but I know that this move will have no effect on you. Therefore, instead of selling and buying openly, let's make an agreement that is fair to both parties.
Good deal?"
Xiang Shaolong suddenly had a strange feeling. This Madam Zhuang not only has the characteristics of Madam Pingyuan and Queen Jing, but also a mixture including Zhao Ya. She has a pretty look that is not afraid of your uncooperation, which is both exciting and exciting.
Full of provocation.
He took a deep breath, collected his thoughts and said, "Frankly speaking, I don't see what you can use to trade with me."
Mrs. Zhuang said confidently: "Mr. Xiang's goal in coming to Chu this time is Li Yuan or Tian Dan? If it is the latter, I will not worry about you not agreeing to this deal."
Xiang Shaolong was immediately dumbfounded. He must know that the matter he had to deal with Tian Dan was a secret known to many people, but it was only limited to a small circle of Xianyang military and royal family. How could Mrs. Zhuang know this secret?
Mrs. Zhuang said softly: "If Mr. Xiang knew that Mrs. Huayang was my biological aunt, he wouldn't be so surprised."
Xiang Shaolong took a deep breath and said, "Is Madam from Xianyang?"
Mrs. Zhuang avoided answering and said: "Sir, please tell me first whether you are here for Tiandan. If the answer is 'no', I will no longer have the conditions to trade with you, so I will let this matter go."
Xiang Shaolong read the telex in his mind. Hearing her tone, it seemed that there was a lot behind Tian Dan's incident. He couldn't help but feel a little moved. He sighed: "Madam is really amazing, why bother talking about it and listening to her."
Mrs. Zhuang said happily: "I trust you, sir, to be an upright gentleman. Even if you know my secret, you won't leak it even if you don't make a deal. Is that so?"
Xiang Shaolong smiled bitterly and said, "Am I, Xiang Shaolong, going to harm women and children like you?"
Mrs. Zhuang cheered up and said: "The reason why I know so many secrets is because I am among Li Yuan's confidants. Sir, I understand now."
Xiang Shaolong suddenly realized that Mrs. Zhuang was from Chu, she was Zhuang Jiao's daughter-in-law, and she was a close relative of Mrs. Huayang. It was definitely not unreasonable for Li Yuan to have people from her system among her confidants. No wonder she would
I knew I had to deal with Tian Dan.
Mrs. Zhuang smiled slightly and said: "Mr. Xiang, can you pull up the veil of my concubine? I will tell you a secret that you have never dreamed of face to face."
Xiang Shaolong frowned and said, "Madam, you are a person who belongs to you. Is it inappropriate for me to do this?"
Mrs. Zhuang said sadly: "My late husband was killed by the rebels in the bustling city five years ago, and I don't belong to anyone now. Otherwise, why would I leave my hometown and come to Qin? If not for Mrs. Huayang's protection."
I, my concubine, have been captured by the Chu people long ago."
Xiang Shaolong sighed and lifted her veil, revealing a pretty face that was both happy and angry, full of the charm of a mature beauty.
Her pretty face is a little too long, but her pink neck is as graceful and slender as a swan, and it fits perfectly, creating a uniquely charming appeal.
Coupled with a small beauty mark on the chin that looks like paint, everything is perfectly balanced.
Her eyes are indeed watery and can make any man's heart beat when he sees them.
Although her classical beauty is inferior to Qin Qing's, she is more bold and wild than Qin Qing, which makes people have the urge to go to bed with her as soon as they see her.
No wonder she covered her face with a veil.
Seeing him looking at her intently, Mrs. Zhuang was very satisfied and said shyly: "Sir, I think my appearance is quite pleasing to the eye."
Xiang Shaolong was secretly vigilant. Although she had made it clear that she would not seduce him, she had been doing it all the time. But it was no wonder that she, a weak woman like her, in order to restore the country and put her son back on the throne, she had no choice but to use her natural talent.
Besides, what else can we rely on?
It is conceivable that from the fall of the country to this moment, she must have used her beautiful body many times to exchange for help from men.
She couldn't help but sigh and said: "Madam, why should you belittle yourself? You haven't told the big secret of that day yet."
A look of surprise flashed across Mrs. Zhuang's eyes, and she said softly: "At this moment, I understand why even the widow Qing can't help but fall in love with Mr. Qing. His words represent a person's mind and cultivation. Just listening to Mr.'s words, I don't even think about it.
Mr. Zhi is a very human being."
Xiang Shaolong secretly felt ashamed and said with a wry smile: "Reviving the country is the most important thing. Madam, please don't look down on the superior and cause trouble for yourself."
Mrs. Zhuang covered her mouth and said with a charming smile: "You have quite a lot of confidence in yourself, but do you feel frightened when others admire you? She also warned you that there are men like you in the world who are afraid of making women fall in love with you. If you tell them,
No one would believe it."
The more Xiang Shaolong came into contact with Mrs. Zhuang, the more attractive she felt. At this moment, he suddenly realized that Zhuang Kong and others had come to the slope to help. They were the only two people left in the open space outside the camp. He was secretly shocked.
Zhengrong said: "I am listening attentively."
Mr. Zhuang suppressed his smile and said softly: "Tian Dan should have arrived in Shouchun, the capital of Chu, by now."
Xiang Shaolong said in shock: "What?"
Mrs. Zhuang said calmly: "Tian Dan has many enemies at home and abroad, so he always has a substitute who looks exactly like him. Knowing that you would not let him go, he mixed up with Li Yuan's team and went on the road together that day. Later,
What you saw was just his substitute."
Xiang Shaolong immediately broke into a cold sweat. No wonder Tian Dan was so low-key during the field hunting and tried not to attend public events. It turned out that there was such a reason.
In the end, I just missed the mark and couldn't beat this old fox.
It is also necessary to notify Teng Yi and Xu Yi immediately to avoid being annihilated by the Chu people's counterattack.
Thinking of this, I feel nothing at all.
I will have to write my name backwards in the future, but this time it was a complete failure.
Suddenly he felt Mrs. Zhuang's face expand in front of his eyes. When he was still in a daze, Mrs. Zhuang's plump lips kissed him softly on the mouth, then sat back and said: "As long as you help me regain my country, I will help you assassinate me."
Tian Dan.”
Xiang Shaolong was stunned and said: "You can't protect yourself, how can you help me?"
Mrs. Zhuang said solemnly: "The reason why the traitor Li Ling was able to kill his master and betray his country was because he had the support of King Xiaolie. Now that King Xiaolie is dead, there are many people in Shouchun and Dian who support us. The whole situation
Everything is different, otherwise how could I dare to go back to Chu."
Xiang Shaolong said in astonishment: "Didn't you also hear the news about King Xiaolie's passing from Li Yuan?"
Mrs. Zhuang said: "Of course not. Our banker has deep roots in Chudi. It was Chu Yuandao who informed Zhuang Kong and took us back."
Xiang Shaolong lost his voice and said: "What? King Xiaolie is really dead?"
Mrs. Zhuang looked at him puzzled.
Xiang Shaolong's shock has not passed yet. Unexpectedly, he accidentally hit him and actually made Li Yuan rush back in time to seize power. Otherwise, Li Yuan might still be in Xianyang.
The wonders of the world are truly unexpected.
After taking a deep breath, he said decisively: "Okay, if I can kill Tian Dan, I will do my best to help your son regain the throne."