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() When Chu Huan returned to Luo'an capital, it was already half a month later.

The journey along the way can be regarded as a normal life, but Chu Huan always felt that compared with a year ago, the road to Beijing was much more deserted, and several times he found people with strange movements following him.

Those were ordinary bandits. When Chu Huan returned to Beijing on this trip, the officials of Anyi also took the opportunity to ask Chu Huan to present some tributes to the emperor, especially Yuan Chongshang. Huan Jingxian, in addition to offering tribute to the emperor, officials of all sizes and even businessmen in Anyi also had to send some gifts to Chu Huan to show their heart.

In fact, everyone knows that confiscating the wealth of the Huang family is a huge vacancy. Chu Huan did not fill his own pockets in the Huang family, but Chu Huan never refused the gifts presented by officials and businessmen. Several carriages were loaded, and the carriages passed by, leaving deep marks on the ground. For the bandits who robbed houses, of course they could judge the value of the goods in the carriages from the traces of the carriages. The bandits along the way were all staring at the team Fortunately, the armor of the guards is hard, their swords and guns are sharp, and their murderous aura is fierce. The bandits weighed it over and over again. Although they inquired from time to time, they still didn't dare to do it.

Apart from the bandits, what Chu Huan saw more were government agents from all over the country, waving sticks and levying taxes by force. Chu Huan didn't know if this was the imperial court's order. He was the right servant of the household department. He has discussed with everyone many times that there must be no more tax increases at present to cause public grievances, otherwise bigger troubles will inevitably arise. He does not know whether the Minister of the Ministry of Households, Ma Hong, really controls the increase of taxes, or what he sees is just The local government tyrants exploited the people behind the back of the court.

When Chu Huan returned to the capital, the capital was located in the south. Compared with Anyi in the north, the climate was warmer, and the snow was already smiling. The capital of Luo'an was busy and prosperous as usual.

Only then did Xuanyuan Sheng escort Chu Huan to the capital safely, and this errand was successfully completed. He himself had to go back to the barracks to report to Xuanyuan Shao. Sun Zikong, the two camel passengers Liu Suifeng and Ma Zheng had already met when they were also in Taiyuan.

Liu Suifeng and Ma Zheng followed Chu Huan into the Qianlong Cave, and endured the humiliation. After the officers and soldiers arrived, they were already quite familiar with the Qianlong Cave, and took advantage of the situation to stir up the coolies inside. The two of them already had martial arts skills. Basically, although he participated in the fight, he was safe and sound. He didn't return to Taiyuan with the army until the fighting in Qianlong Cave subsided and the Taoists of Tianmen scattered like birds and beasts.

After parting with Xuanyuan Shengcai, Chu Huan went straight to the mansion. When he arrived at the gate of the mansion, he saw a servant sitting on the stone pier in front of the mansion, looking bored. Come on, go forward, stretch out your hands to pinch the servant's ear, the servant was not really asleep, the ear was caught, he exclaimed, and said angrily: "You are so bold, this is Chu Shilang's mansion, who dares to act wild here !" He grabbed his fist and wanted to beat him, but out of the corner of his eye, he saw Sun Zikong looking at him with a half-smile, how could this servant not know Sun Zikong, he was startled, and said in a low voice, "Brother Sun!"

Sun Zikong is in the mansion, besides Chu Huan, only Bai Blind and Wolf Boy can restrain him. He is very humble in front of Chu Huan, but in front of other servants in the mansion, he has always regarded himself as Chu Huan's apprentice , the prestige is tight, and at this time he has already scolded: "What are you looking like, you are dying, if you are seen by others, where is the prestige of our mansion?"

The servant didn't dare to speak, and Chu Huan had already got off his horse and said, "Get someone to come over and move the things back to the mansion first." The servant hurried to the mansion and shouted loudly: "Master has returned to the mansion , Master has returned home!"

Chu Huan turned his head and saw Qiu Ruxue looking at the gate of the mansion, and said with a smile: "Brother Qiu, I have already planned your residence. There is a yard in the mansion dedicated to practicing kung fu, and there is a small house next to the yard that is vacant. Let me tidy up first, so you can live there first, and when you have free time, let's study the sword technique!"

Qiu Ruxue nodded.

Chu Huan and Qiu Ruxue went straight into the mansion. Sun Zikong, Liu Suifeng and others naturally took care of the tributes and gifts outside. After entering the main courtyard, before entering the main hall, Chu Huan saw a group of people approaching, and the first one , a narrow-sleeved Tsing Yi, with a light pink bijia on the outside, two strands of hair hanging behind her shoulders, bangs combed lightly in front of her forehead, her jet-black hair actually set off her pretty face, which was extremely white, amidst the snow-white , but it was rosy again, and a small pink mole on the corner of the lip became more conspicuous, making this face look a little more charming, Chu Huan was startled for a moment, and then he saw clearly that it was Su Niang.

As the saying goes, a man depends on his clothes and a horse depends on his saddle, and that there are no ugly women in the world, only lazy ones. Chu Huan felt that these words were true at this time. Compared with the time when he left the capital, it took only three months. But Su Niang looks like a different person, at least on the outside, compared to before, she is much less rustic and more charming.

He suddenly remembered that before he left, Su Niang had been learning beauty techniques from Xue Huai'an's wife, and he even taught her the simplest but very effective beauty method. It seems that this girl really cares about it. From the past, her skin looks smoother and more moisturized, and her hair is much more elaborate than before. Even her clothes have added a bit of temperament. Su Niang already has a seven-point appearance. At first glance, it is really charming, really a big beauty.

Su Niang was accompanied by several female relatives, and Sister Janice was naturally among them. Seeing Chu Huan, the pair of sisters also showed joy on their faces. Brancy said innocently, "Chu, you finally Come back, I thought you left us alone."

But Janice had already raised her hand and patted Branxi lightly, and said with a smile: "He can leave us alone, I'm afraid he won't be able to part with Madam!"

Su Niang's face is slightly red, and everyone in the house, no matter whether she is convinced in her heart or not, she is always respectful to Su Niang on the face, but Sister Janice came to the capital not long ago, although she has begun to familiarize herself with the etiquette of the Central Plains, her temperament is not three It can be changed in two months, and Su Niang doesn't think it's disobedient to make some jokes occasionally.

Su Niang saw that Chu Huan was looking at her, but she was still a little proud. She thought that Erlang would be surprised to see me like this. She has gotten very close to Mrs. Xue in the past few months. Of course, learning how to maintain beauty is the most important thing. The most important thing is to follow Mrs. Xue to learn some etiquettes possessed by many noble women, including how to dress, how to sit, stand and walk, etc. After three days, you should look at each other with admiration. Although Su Niang was born in poverty, she can endure hardships and stand hard work. Simple, but she is full of envy and curiosity about the life of the noble women's family members. Although she still can't get rid of the rustic atmosphere in her bones, she is also trained by Mrs. Xue to look good on the surface.

She tried her best to make herself walk calmly, but when she got in front of Chu Huan, she was still a little excited. Chu Huan had been away for several months, but she was always worried about him.

When Chu Huan was by her side, she didn't think much of it, but when Chu Huan left and saw Chu Huan for a whole day, Su Niang felt that she seemed to be inseparable from this man.

"Second...Master, you...you are back?" Seeing Chu Huan staring at her, Su Niang was a little happy in her heart, but she was even more shy. I don't know if it was the excitement after reuniting after a long absence, or because I was a little ashamed because of being stared at by Chu Huan.

Chu Huan smiled gently, Su Niang looked white and tender, and her figure was already plump, but now she looked even more round and smooth, and asked with a smile: "How are you doing?"

Su Niang said "hmm", Chu Huan had already smiled and said: "When I left, everything in the house was hard for you."

Only then did Su Niang raise her head, and hurriedly said: "No, it's all... Mr. Du's help, everything in the house is fine."

But a person turned from the side, cupped his hands and said, "Master, you have returned home smoothly, this is a great joy." Chu Huan looked over, but it was the blind man. Seeing that the blind man had got out of bed, he asked with a smile: "Brother Bai has recovered?"

"It's thanks to Madam for taking care of me." Bai Blind said with a smile: "Madam always sends someone to find a doctor to look at my wounds, and specially treats me with a small treatment. Now it's almost recovered, and two or three people can handle it. It's a pity that I can't follow my lord when I go out of Beijing this time, it's really...!" She seemed rather regretful, but her eyes had already fallen on Qiu Ruxue.

Qiu Ruxue was wearing a bamboo hat all the time, and he didn't take it off after he entered the mansion. The blind man was quite surprised to see such a person beside Chu Huan. Chu Huan had already introduced with a smile: "This is brother Qiu Ruxue, In the end, it is my brother."

Qiu Ruxue is a person in the rivers and lakes, but he pays attention to etiquette and raises his head slightly. At this time, he also knows that Su Niang is Chu Huan's family member. He first bowed to Su Niang, and then bowed to Bai Blind, but Bai Blind had already opened his eyes. Opening his mouth, he said in surprise, "Chou...Chou is like blood? Could it be...!"

Before he finished speaking, Chu Huan had already nodded slightly, signaling for the blind man not to say more.

Bai Xiazi was also involved in the underworld in his early years, and he did a lot of things like robbing houses. He had really heard of Qiu Ruxue's name. He knew that Qiu Ruxue was a famous figure in the Jianghu, but he never thought that he would be taken under Chu Huan's command. In addition to being surprised, he admired Chu Huan even more, and bowed his hands to Qiu Ruxue in a busy manner.

Sun Zikong had already entered the courtyard at this time, saluted Su Niang and said, "Master's wife is good." Then he asked Chu Huan, "Master, where are the things?"

"The tribute presented to the Holy Majesty will be placed in the west courtyard and sent to guard. It will be presented in the past two days. The other goods will be handed over to Brother Bai for handling. Yes, you can move the box I prepared to the main hall. " Chu Huan ordered: "Send someone to tidy up the residence next to the practice room, and let Brother Qiu live there temporarily."

Sun Zikong agreed, and then Chu Huan said to Su Niang with a smile: "Su Niang, let's go back to the living room first and have a good talk."

Su Niang heard Chu Huan's soft words, her heart was sweet, she nodded and led the way, Chu Huan followed, and saw that Su Niang's clothes were not thick, the temperature in the capital was not cold, and Su Niang hadn't worn them for a long time The cotton-padded jacket, the narrow-sleeved Tsing Yi and the cyan long skirt outline her uneven figure. When she walks, her slender waist twists and turns, and her round buttocks wrapped in the skirt swing from side to side, like flowers swaying in the wind. Round and very sexy.

Only then did everyone enter the hall, and in the hall, Janice had already said: "Chu, you and Madam have something to say, let's go out first, so as not to disturb you." Then everyone retreated first, and all the maids retreated Later, Sister Janice was about to leave, but Chu Huan had already said, "Don't leave, you two, I brought you gifts."

Janice and Brancy showed joy, and Brancy asked, "Gift? Chu, you still want to bring us a gift? You're such a nice person."

"Not only you, Su Niang also has it, Ling Shuang also has it... Hey, why can't I see Ling Shuang, where is she?" Chu Huan sat down, raised his head, looked around, found Ling Shuang, and asked casually.

Su Niang and her sister Hua immediately looked sad, Su Niang hesitated, and finally said softly: "She...has already entered the palace, and you have been away for half a month, she...was taken into the palace!"

Chu Huan was stunned, and suddenly remembered this matter, his brows were furrowed, and his expression suddenly became sad.