Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 203
Ganjingzhuang, Weinan County, Guanzhong.

Cui Jie is getting used to living in Zhuangzi, and like Li Qinzai, she even has an illusion that she should belong here.

The Tang Dynasty is not considered a prosperous age now, but the simplicity of the folk customs is even better than that of the prosperous Tang Dynasty.

The enthusiasm and friendliness of the farmers can often give a foreigner a sense of belonging.

After the beginning of spring, the Weishui River thawed out, and the peasants went fishing by the river. After returning with a full load, they threw two in Cui Jie's yard.

The simple and honest farmer smiled and waved his hands, and walked away quickly, refusing to accept the money.It's easy to say, there is no reason to charge money for something given by God.

After the spring rain, there were mushrooms and spring bamboo shoots in the mountains. The women went into the mountains together to find some mountain products. If they were lucky, they could occasionally kill a rabbit. When they turned around, they would give Cui Jie some money, but they still refused to accept the money.

Obviously they are all poor farmers, but money has somehow become tacky in their eyes, and it is replaced by a full of human touch.

Today I will give you two eggs, and tomorrow you will return a piece of bread.They came and went, chatted a few more gossips with each other, and the relationship became so deep unconsciously.

Cui Jie liked it more and more.

This kind of liking has nothing to do with her beloved man, it is purely liking this kind of human touch with fireworks, poor but fulfilling.

If Li Qinzai did not appear in her life, Cui Jie would still live here firmly, leading a simple and simple life.

Compared with the rich but indifferent Cui family's old house, this place is much better.

After the beginning of spring, the snow on the road melted, and my brother Cui Sheng came here frequently.

Knowing that Li Qinzai went out with the army and Cui Jie was alone and helpless, Cui Sheng was worried, and often came to Ganjingzhuang with a cart full of food and daily necessities.

The elder brother gave too much, Cui Jie didn't need that much, but she didn't refuse.

She donated things from her elder brother to the farmers. The Zhang family gave two tanned sheepskins, and the Li family gave two catties of exquisite pastries from Chang'an City.

The farmers couldn't refuse, so they were very grateful, and at the same time they didn't forget to reciprocate. From time to time, they would always throw two fish and a basket of wild goods into the yard.

Going back and forth like this, Cui Jie has completely integrated into this Zhuangzi.The householders also gradually regarded her as a member of the Zhuangzi. Even Li's grandparents and aunts, who stayed at home and devoted themselves to the Buddha, went out twice for the first time to see this legendary nephew and granddaughter-in-law.

It was the season of spring and the flowers bloomed. The weather was getting warmer and warmer, and a few unknown wild flowers appeared in the soil around the yard.

Sitting in the yard, Cui Sheng and Cui Jie chatted without a word.

"It's not a problem to live in someone else's village without a name or distinction. After Li Jingchu returns, he has to give an explanation." Cui Sheng frowned, dissatisfied with his sister's decision to insist on living in Li's village.

Cui Jie drooped her eyes, her face blushing unconsciously: "He... will have an explanation."

Cui Sheng snorted, glanced at her, and said: "You have been quiet and gentle since you were a child, and this time you have done something extraordinary. Remember, this is the only time in your life. If you marry someone in the future, if you dare to mess around like this again , the Cui family won’t recognize you anymore.”

Cui Jie frowned slightly: "Why does elder brother have to speak so harshly, can't a girl have a little idea of ​​her own?"

Cui Sheng snorted again: "Don't tell me this, tell your future husband-in-law."

After a pause, Cui Sheng said again: "After Li Qinzai returns, it's time for you two to set a date for your marriage. Don't tell me you haven't made up your mind yet, I will really beat you."

Cui Jie blushed again, she lowered her head and said shyly, "I... listen to my brother."

Cui Sheng sneered and said: "I'm afraid you forgot how stubborn you were when you ran away from home and swore so hard that you would never marry a dude from the Li family in your life, and you ended up falling in love with him."

"Now what are you talking about, listen to your elder brother, heh, the two elders deserve to worry about you two, but you are just going to love each other, are you hypocritical?"

Cui Jie couldn't hold back her face anymore, she was so ashamed that she lowered her head and said in a low voice: "Brother, stop talking, I've already made a mistake, and I won't be self-willed in the future. Who is it... that guy has such a bad reputation, but he just..."

"He's full of talent, but his conduct isn't that bad, right?" Cui Sheng continued with a half-smile.

"Your brother thinks so too?"

Cui Sheng almost poohed, but held back in front of his sister.

This uncle has never been pleasing to his brother-in-law. There is no reason, it is just not pleasing to the eye, a natural incompatibility.

"That's right, I think so too." Cui Sheng hummed with a half-smile.

Cui Jie believed it was true, her almond eyes curved into crescent moons with joy, and said with a smile: "It is true that I decided to stay in Zhuangzi at the beginning. After getting along for a long time, I will know his true temperament, and then I will know whether he can be entrusted to him for the rest of my life."

Cui Sheng was silent for a moment, then suddenly said: "Before I came here today, I heard a news in Chang'an City, that kid has made meritorious service in Baekje again."

Cui Jie was taken aback for a moment, then she was overjoyed: "He has always been so powerful, what merits have he achieved?"

Cui Sheng snorted, and said: "I heard that I have made a new gadget, which is related to gunpowder. It is mixed with iron flakes and ignited. After a loud noise, it can knock down a large number of enemies."

"Sun Renshi, the head of the Naval Division, sent someone to send this object to Chang'an, and he joined forces with Liu Rengui to ask for credit for him. His Majesty was amazed. Chang'an's military officials and generals practiced new formations every day. It is said that in the future, the Tang Dynasty will use troops abroad. The formation and the method will change because of this.”

Despite his reluctance, Cui Sheng still sighed: "Li Jingchu's talent really lives up to his reputation, and I am very convinced of this."

Cui Jie's face blossomed into a smile, and she couldn't help showing her arrogant look: "My husband...cough, the person my parents like is of course not bad."

Cui Shengleng saw his younger sister's happy appearance, and really couldn't help but want to ask her, does her face hurt?

Sighing, Cui Sheng said again: "But there is still some bad news, just listen to it."

Cui Jie's smile froze: "What bad news?"

Cui Sheng said in a deep voice: "Baekje sent a military report this morning. Li Jingchu led more than [-] naval warships and more than [-] soldiers. Li Jingchu's troops lost their way at sea and landed on the main island of the Wa Kingdom by mistake, His Majesty was furious, and the end may not be good."

Cui Jie's face turned pale, and she said in a trembling voice: "Has he lost his way at sea? Will he be in danger? The Kingdom of Wa is at war with the Tang Dynasty. If he lands on Wa Island by mistake, he will be alone and helpless?"

Cui Sheng snorted coldly: "Do you believe his nonsense?"

"Is not it?"

Cui Sheng sighed: "I'm afraid you are the only one in the whole world who believes his nonsense, what about getting lost at sea, what about landing on Wa Island by mistake, heh, he did it on purpose. Kill it upside down."

Cui Jie opened her eyes wide in shock, full of puzzlement.

Cui Sheng shook his head and said: "You don't understand the matter of men beating and killing. In short, Li Jingchu violated the order, and His Majesty Longyan was furious. I am afraid that he will be questioned when he comes back."

Cui Jie frowned and said, "He is not impulsive. He has already made great achievements. Why did he return to Dengzhou restlessly, and why did he take the risk to land on Wa Island? I think he must have his reasons and difficulties in doing so. If Your Majesty condemns the crime without even asking, how can you convince the public?"

Cui Sheng couldn't help laughing: "Haven't you been married yet, did you go with your husband and wife?"

Cui Jie didn't care about being shy, and the expression on her pretty face became more and more determined: "If he is questioned by His Majesty after his return, I will be the first to refuse to accept it, and I will definitely seek justice for him! He has never been an impulsive person, even if he did something out of line There must be a reason for him."

"Even if His Majesty wants to punish the crime, he has to listen to his reasoning before deciding how to deal with it."

Cui Sheng secretly sighed, how can a woman be so fickle, the appearance that would rather die than obey at the beginning, and the current appearance that shares misfortune and fortune are two extremes.

The same person, who also caused trouble, used to call him a scumbag, but now he speaks out loudly to help him get justice.

My sister lived in the Zhuangzi these days, what kind of ecstasy soup did that bastard pour her into?

With a listless sigh, Cui Sheng said: "You save yourself, there is a second military report today. After Li Jingchu led [-] soldiers to land on Wa Island, he swept across the Wa Kingdom in a dozen days. Now nearly half of the Wa Kingdom's territory has been occupied by him. The country is about to be destroyed. His Majesty turned his anger into joy, and maybe he will be promoted."

Cui Jie opened her mouth wide in shock: "Huh?"

(End of this chapter)