Xifu is also the residence of Cui Kuan. At this time, all the female relatives are gathered here. We can see in the Dunhuang murals that in the Tang Dynasty, men and women could eat at the same table, but usually men sat on one side and women sat on the other side.
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In order to make it easier for women to put on makeup or gather and chat while they are resting and waiting, an area will be set aside for female guests only. Of course, women's family members do not have to stay in the west courtyard. Guo Song also saw many women's family members in the east courtyard.
Xue Tao followed her mother, Mrs. Han, as she sat chatting among a group of official ladies. Seeing that they were chatting with various parents in a lively manner, Xue Tao felt really bored, so she whispered to her mother, got up and walked towards a flower bed.
Follow her.
Several clusters of chrysanthemums were in full bloom in the flower bed, and a few yellow chrysanthemums were particularly beautiful. Xue Tao stepped forward and smelled the faint fragrance of the flowers. At this time, a woman who looked like a housekeeper came forward with several healthy women and said: "But
Miss Xue?"
"I am!"
Xue Tao looked them over and asked, "What do you want from me?"
"Mrs. Cui invites the girl to come to the back hall to talk!"
How could Xue Tao follow them? She shook her head and said, "I'm feeling a little unwell. I'll visit Mrs. Cui another day. You can go back and report!"
Several maids winked at each other, and two strong women stood beside Xue Tao, one on the left and the other on the right, holding her arms. The leading housekeeper said coldly: "Please don't embarrass us, girl!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the two strong women holding Xue Tao screamed and jumped to both sides as if they had been stung by poisonous bees. The little fish lady pulled Xue Tao and said: "Sister, let's go!"
The two of them walked quickly to the outer courtyard. The housekeeper glared at the two healthy women and said, "What's going on with you?"
"My arm felt like being pricked by a needle, it was burning and painful."
"Me too, the pain is unbearable."
The housekeeper was shocked and confused. She suddenly realized that the thin woman following Xue Tao was probably a female guard, so she hurried back to report it.
As soon as Xue Tao and Xiao Niangyu reached the door of the back house, Han chased them out, "Where are you two going?"
"Madam, someone wants to do something bad to the girl."
Xiaoyu Niang told Mrs. Han what had just happened. Ms. Han was not stupid. She also realized something was wrong and said a little panicked: "What should I do?"
"Madam, you can continue to stay here. Let's go to the East House to find Mr. Guo."
"No, I'll go with you."
Mrs. Han didn't dare to stay here any longer. She quickly followed her daughter to the east courtyard. As soon as they reached the corridor between the walls, they heard someone shouting from behind: "Miss Xue, please stay!"
This voice was clearly that of the housekeeper just now. A dozen people were chasing after her. The three of them sped up. At this moment, Guo Song appeared at the other end of the corridor. Xue Tao was overjoyed and shouted quickly: "Guo Lang
!”
Seeing their panic, Guo Song walked over quickly and asked, "What happened?"
"Someone is chasing us from behind."
Guo Song's face sank, and when he walked in front of Xue Tao, he saw the housekeeper running towards him with a dozen strong women, two of whom were also holding sacks.
Guo Song blocked their way and said coldly: "What do you want to do?"
The housekeeper originally wanted to take Xue Tao away while there was no one between the walls. Unexpectedly, a young man appeared. She said angrily: "This is Marshal Cui's matter. I advise you not to interfere!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Guo Song suddenly punched the housekeeper in the face. The housekeeper flew back ten feet and was knocked unconscious on the spot. The strong women were so frightened that they picked her up and ran away.
Guo Song immediately said to Xiaoyu Niang: "You rush back first and ask Xiao'e to pack her things. We will return to Chang'an right away!"
The little fish lady bowed, jumped up on the wall, and flew away.
Guo Song said to Han: "Aunt, it's not safe here anymore. Let's leave first."
The Han family had already lost their minds and nodded hurriedly. The three of them came to the east courtyard and met Xue Xun who rushed to ask about the situation. Guo Song told Xue Xun what had just happened. Xue Xun was stunned for a moment. He really didn't expect Cui Xun.
Ning actually dares to be so unscrupulous.
"What do you plan to do, nephew?"
Guo Songdao: "I want to take Tao'er out of Chengdu immediately. This is Cui Ning's territory and it is really unsafe."
"Then what should we do?" Han asked worriedly.
Guo Song thought for a while and said: "His Royal Highness King Zhao and I have an old relationship. Uncle Shi and his aunt will go to King Zhao's mansion to take shelter first. As long as Cui Ning can't catch us, he will not embarrass Uncle Shi."
Han was afraid and said: "Master, let's go back to Chang'an too!"
Xue Xun shook his head, "Mr. Guo is right, this is Cui Ning's territory, and he is the local emperor here. We can't escape at all. Let's go to Prince Zhao's Mansion to take shelter. Cui Ning doesn't dare to mess with us, but if
On Jiannan Road, it’s hard to say.”
Xue Xun said to Guo Song again: "My dear nephew, I will hand over Tao'er to you. You must protect her safety."
"Uncle Shi, don't worry!"
He then took out his official fish talisman and handed it to Xue Xun, "This is my fish talisman as proof. He is in the living room now. Uncle Shi will take this to find him. He will protect Uncle Shi's safety."
"I understand, how do you get out?"
Guo Song knelt down and smiled at Xue Tao: "You help me up, and I will carry you away!"
Xue Tao felt a little embarrassed in front of his parents. Han became anxious and said, "Tao'er, follow Mr. Guo quickly."
Xue Tao then lay on Guo Song's back. Guo Song carried her on his back, climbed up the wall gently, and jumped out.
Han grabbed her husband's hand and asked, "Will something happen to Tao'er?"
"Don't worry! Our future son-in-law is very powerful. The last time he carried her out of Yang'an County, he was able to keep her daughter safe."
The couple returned to the east courtyard to find King Zhao...
Guo Song will never underestimate Cui Ning's shamelessness. He is the Tu Emperor in Xichuan, and it is the prerogative of the Tu Emperor to do whatever he wants with any woman. Such a person's possession of beautiful women is not just to satisfy some desire, but the power in his hands.
A manifestation of this, he dared to seize the wives and daughters of his subordinates during his mother's birthday party, which has exposed his bottomless side in doing things.
As for his official title, it is not worth mentioning in front of Cui Ning, and he will not take it seriously.
Guo Song jumped off the high wall with Xue Tao on his back and came to the street. He pulled Xue Tao and ran all the way to his horse. Two followers came to meet him, "Your Majesty, what's going on?"
"Someone wants to harm Miss Xue. I will take her to leave Chengdu first. You, Kang Bao, and Xiaoyu Niang will stay behind to guard Xue Changshi and his wife. They will come out soon. We will see you in Chang'an then!"
"Follow the order!"
Guo Song carried Xue Tao onto the horse, and he climbed onto the horse. Xue Tao worriedly asked: "Guo Lang, will something happen to my parents?"
Guo Song said with a smile: "Don't worry! With King Zhao's protection, they will be fine. Besides, the Yang Zilin incident just happened. He doesn't dare to touch your parents and offend the public. He only dares to arrest us secretly."
"Then where are we going now?"
"Let's leave the city first!"
Guo Song jumped on his horse and galloped away. After a moment, he passed by his residence. Xiaoyu Niang and Kang Bao were already waiting at the door.
"Xiaoyu Niang handed a small bundle to Xue Tao and asked: "Sir, what should we do?"
"You and Kang Bao will go to the gate of Cui Mansion now and meet up with Yang Jun and the others. You will protect Mr. Xue and his wife."
"I see!"
Xue Tao shouted again: "Xiaoyu Niang, take Xiao'e with you."
"Don't worry, girl!"
"We are going back to Chang'an first."
Guo Song galloped towards the North City Gate, which was very close to the North City Gate. He led Xue Tao straight to the city gate. When the soldiers at the city gate came at him fiercely, he had no intention of stopping and shouted: "Stop for those who come."
step!"
Guo Song pulled out his black sword, cut the two spears in half with a swing of his sword, and rushed out.
Several soldiers looked at each other, wondering who it was that rushed out just now?
........
Cui Mansion, Jiedushi Cui Ning slammed a cup on the ground, pointed at several kneeling guards and housekeepers and cursed, "You all have eyes on your breasts, how come you don't have them? Can they have wings?"
Fly away?"
The head guard said tremblingly: "We have searched thoroughly, and it is true that there is no one in the mansion, and we do not see them going out from the gate."
"Then go and look outside the house to see if there are any traces of them climbing over the wall?"
"Follow the order!"
Several head guards rolled away and crawled to the ground.
Next to him, Cui Kuan advised his brother: "Brother, she is just a woman, why do you take her so seriously? Besides, Guo Song is not easy to mess with, so we'd better not make enemies with him."
"what do you know?"
Cui Ning said with a dissatisfied look: "This woman is different from others. Xu Yuanchang said she has the appearance of an emperor's mother, so I want to marry her and let her give me several sons."
Xu Yuanchang was a famous alchemist in Sichuan, and he was especially good at fortune telling. Cui Kuan knew his brother's ambitions, and it seemed that his brother was determined to win over Xue Tao. He bowed his head and said nothing for a long time.
"As for that Guo Song, even though he is a prince, he is nothing in my eyes. If he wants to compete with me for women, I think he is tired of living."
"What should Xue Xun and his wife do?"
Cui Ning walked a few steps with her hands behind her back and said to Cui Kuan: "Tell Xue Xun, it was just a small misunderstanding. I just admire his daughter's talent and want to ask her to write a birthday poem for my mother. I have no other intention. Let him
You can return to Jianzhou to take up your post with peace of mind, and there is no need to alarm His Highness King Zhao about this matter."
Cui Kuantai knows his brother well. The better he does on the surface, the more stringent the search for Xue Tao will be. He will definitely catch Xue Tao at all costs.