I opened a tea shop in Bianjing

Chapter 22 Deserters
A gust of wind blew up, rolled up some wind and sand, and the flame of the torch also swayed with the wind, like a dancing actress and singer.Liu Dadao's face was ashen, and all the subordinates behind him were also in mixed emotions of panic or unwillingness.

Mo Yunxiao slowly lowered the bowstring he was holding high, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and thought in his heart: "This Mo Yunxiao is really amazing. Not only is he good at fisting and kicking, but he is also first-rate in archery."

She raised her eyes to look at the straw target, only to see three sharp arrows hit the bull's-eye without any difference.She turned her head to look at Liu Dadao, and said with a smile: "The head of the regiment has accepted, my sister, I am lucky to win. You Jinkou promised, you can't go back on your word."

Liu Dadao raised his eyebrows and laughed loudly, he couldn't help raising a rough and thick hand to caress his chin, and said, "Forget it, let's leave today's affairs behind, let's go."

"Brother!" Baocheng and the others were very unwilling, and they all yelled.But Liu Dadao glanced sharply, like a sharp arrow piercing his cheek, so he didn't dare to speak anymore.

Mo Yunxiao handed the bow and crossbow in his hand to a beggar in rags, and said with a smile: "In that case, my little sister will leave."

As she spoke, she strode away.But before she could take a few steps, she was stopped by Liu Dadao: "Miss Mo, wait!"

She paused and looked back, her eyes were full of the comfort and tenderness of a winner.When everyone looked at her, their hearts were slightly moved. It seemed that the woman in front of her was no longer a "female Yan Luo" that no one dared to mess with, but a peerless beauty comparable to Zhao Feiyan and Yang Yuhuan.

But Liu Dadao remained calm, and expressed his doubts lightly: "Miss Mo's skill can completely avoid Baocheng's sneak attack. Why did you pretend to be caught and come to me?"

"Because..." Mo Yunxiao thought for a while before replying with a smile: "I want to know what kind of person dares to arrest me in this Tokyo city."

Liu Dadao looked at her, and asked again: "How? Can I disappoint you?"

"The heroic appearance of the head of the regiment is very admirable." Mo Yunxiao sized him up, then walked over quickly, Baocheng hurriedly called out: "What are you doing?"

But both Mo Yunxiao and Liu Dadao turned a deaf ear.She walked up to him, stood on tiptoe and whispered to him: "I can also see that you are a deserter."

Liu Dadao was startled, he couldn't help taking two steps back, and asked, "How do you know?"

Mo Yunxiao smiled triumphantly, and said: "Mo is not talented. I once watched an archaeological documentary about the Song Dynasty. The tattoo on your face shows that you are either a criminal or a soldier. The boots you wear are horses that were only equipped by the Song Dynasty and the Western Army. Leather boots, the dagger you used to cut pork shoulder is wrapped with gold thread. This is a luxury item, and most of it is also owned by senior generals of the Western Army. Based on this, you must have been born in the army."

Liu Dadao nodded appreciatively, and said, "Yes, your guess is not wrong at all. I am indeed a deserter. Not only am I a deserter, Baocheng, Yongxiang, Fuquan, Yuan Lu, they are also deserters."

With that said, four people stood up one by one.These four people are tall and straight, with prominent cheekbones and deep and hale eyes. People who are not soldiers all the year round will never have a professional atmosphere.

Mo Yunxiao glanced at them hastily, and then asked with a smile: "According to the law of my court, deserters must have their faces tattooed. Are you not afraid that I will report to the court?"

Everyone was taken aback for a moment, and then burst out laughing.All the beggars around also laughed.

Mo Yunxiao looked around, feeling a little annoyed, and asked, "What's so ridiculous?"

"Miss Mo really hates us to the bone, and she wants to report us at such a high price?" Liu Dadao said with a smile.

Mo Yunxiao was a little confused, and asked, "What do you mean by that?"

"You'd better go back and ask your father!" Baocheng shouted loudly. "Don't be rude!" But Liu Dadao also reprimanded him softly.

"Could it be that my father...is also a deserter?" Mo Yunxiao rolled her eyes, then arched her hands and said, "I won't say much, I will take my leave."

"Miss Mo!" Liu Dadao stopped her again, and said, "Today you stand up for the Cao Gang, and our Beggar Gang is willing to gamble and admit defeat. But the benefits of the river transportation, even if we risk our lives, we will have a share of it. Momo Girl, we have a long time to come."

Mo Yunxiao also looked back and smiled, and said, "Younger sister will accompany you."

Under the leadership of Baocheng and others, Mo Yunxiao left the martial arts arena, stepped through two gates, and walked through a garden before arriving at the gate. "This house is so rich, it doesn't seem like you beggars can afford it." She looked around while walking.

Baocheng glanced at her, then stepped over the threshold of the gate, and told a little beggar, "Bring Yuncong here."

The little beggar responded, turned and left.Then he turned around and said to Mo Yunxiao: "Yun Cong is the favorite horse of our regiment leader, and he was always with him when he was in the army. This horse is very spiritual, and can take Miss Mo back to Tokyo city. When the girl gets home, let it go, and it will come back by itself."

"Oh." Mo Yunxiao also responded, and when he looked around again, he saw a solid-colored white horse as tall as a man walking towards it, led by the little beggar.

"Wow!" Mo Yunxiao couldn't help admiring, and walked over to gently stroke the horse's neck.Its hair is soft and delicate, and the fingers feel like touching the finest silk and satin.

Baocheng also walked over and said to Ma'er, "You take Miss Mo home, you must take good care of her, and don't make mistakes."

The horse snorted, and heavy air came out of its nostrils, turning into white mist.

Mo Yunxiao was also polite, stepped on the stirrup with one foot, stepped hard on the foot, jumped up, and got on the horse very smoothly.She was also a little complacent about her horse riding skills, so she smiled and said to Baocheng: "Thank you for me."

Baocheng also smiled slightly, and said: "My brothers and I kidnapped the girl here today, and I should send you back, no need to thank you."

"Ha!" Mo Yunxiao said with a smile: "You finally made sense of what you said. We will meet again in the future, so I will say goodbye to you today!"

As she spoke, she whipped the horsewhip, and Yun Cong's horse neighed long and fast, and galloped into the depths of the dark night.

Baocheng watched her leave, until her figure was completely engulfed in the darkness, then he sighed slightly, turned and went back.Liu Dadao returned to the central hall again, eating the pork shoulder he had cut while drinking.

He raised his eyes and glanced at Baocheng beside him, and asked, "Is he sent away?"

"Yes, send them off." Baocheng replied.

Liu Dadao nodded, and asked again: "What do you think of this Mo Yunxiao?"

"This..." He looked at Yong Xiang beside him, and said, "She is indeed a 'female Yan Luo', and her reputation is well-deserved."

"Hmph!" Liu Dadao laughed, seemingly disapproving of his answer.He picked up the jug and took another big sip before continuing, "I'm afraid this little lady is even more difficult to deal with than Yan Luo. She has a handle on you and me."

Baocheng was a little anxious, stepped forward and said, "Could it be that the matter of water transportation has been put on hold?"

Liu Dadao glanced at him, just smiled slightly, and said, "Baocheng, you are still impetuous after all these years. You should learn from Yongxiang."

Baocheng unconsciously raised his head and looked at Yongxiang, and stopped talking.

"I know you want to find a good job for the brothers. But..." He paused, and then said: "We are deserters, and Mo Yunxiao already knows. So there is no need to rush, if the court finds out , It’s a small matter for you and me to assassinate, but it’s a big matter for delaying thousands of brothers in Tokyo City.”

"Who made us deserters?" Baocheng became excited again, and roared, "It's the officials! It's the imperial court!"

"Baocheng!" Yongxiang and Fuquan called out hastily, and Liu Dadao's reaction was even more swift.He stood up suddenly, and slapped Baocheng across the face, making him stagger.

"Tuantou calm down." Fuquan unconsciously stood beside Liu Dadao, but didn't know what to say.

Liu Dadao stared at Baocheng with angry eyes.Baocheng held his hot cheeks, but was also speechless.

Then, he looked around and said to the people around him: "From now on, whoever wants to mention the past, don't recognize me as the leader of the group!"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Fuquan hurried to La Baocheng, persuading him, "Go and apologize to the group leader."

"No need." Liu Dadao said coldly, then walked to Baocheng's side, and said to him: "We escaped from Yongle City to find a way out for our brothers. If you say something carelessly If you provoke the government, then you are the sinner of Fan Ziying of our Daxi Army!"

"Yes, yes..." Baocheng's face was pale, and he could only nod repeatedly.Liu Dadao glared at him angrily, then strode out of the hall and walked out the door.

Baocheng followed a few steps and said loudly, "Tuantou! It's already late at night, so you can stay with me."

But Liu Dadao kept walking, and just said: "Yongxiang, Fuquan, you take people with me, let's go to Yuan Lu's place today."

Yongxiang and Fuquan looked at each other, and reluctantly answered "Yes".

Baocheng hurriedly grabbed Fuquan who was about to pass by, and said in a pleading tone: "It's late at night, let the group leader stay. I will definitely entertain you."

Fuquan looked at Liu Dadao's back and said, "Brother Baocheng, it's not that I don't help you, but our tuantou's temper...you know better than me. However, although the tuantou's anger is great, it comes and goes quickly." Hurry up too. Take it easy, Yongxiang, Yuan Lu and I will say something nice for you again. Isn’t Yuncong coming back? Hehe, this horse is the lifeblood of Tuantou, so he will definitely come back to get the horse.”

After hearing Fuquan's words, Baocheng's flustered heart was comforted a lot, so he bowed deeply to him and said, "I'm sorry."

"Ouch!" Fu Quan patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "My brother, what are you talking about? Tuantou doesn't wait for anyone, let's go first."

Liu Dadao came to the gate of the house and looked around, as if he was looking at something, but he was actually waiting for Fuquan and Yongxiang.After a while, the two of them followed, bringing three horses by the way.

"Tuantou, although this horse is not as good as Yun Cong, it is still better than nothing." Yong Xiang said with a smile, "Brother Yuan lives in the city, we must have strong legs."

Liu Dadao nodded, and was the first to get on the horse.Yongxiang and Fuquan also got on their horses respectively.

"Tuantou take care!" Baocheng greeted him with a deep bow, his voice trembling a bit.Liu Dadao drove his horse forward, Yongxiang and Fuquan followed closely on both sides.

"Tuantou, brother Bao is also in a hurry, don't blame him." Yongxiang said.

Liu Dadao remained expressionless, and replied flatly: "Mo Yunxiao has taken advantage of us, and Baocheng is impetuous. I have to do this."

"According to the head of the group, will Mo Yunxiao reveal our affairs?" Fuquan asked.

Liu Dadao chuckled, and said, "Mo Yunxiao won't drag her father into the water."

"But..." Yongxiang said: "People often say, 'It's better to touch the Kaifeng mansion than Mo Yunxiao'. I'm afraid this girl has some tricks, so you have to guard against it!"

Hearing this, Liu Dadao's eyes burst into a stern light. "If that's the case," he said heavily, "I will definitely tear her to pieces!"

Fuquan and Yongxiang's faces were terrified.The layers of murderous intent in Liu Dadao's words made people shudder.

(End of this chapter)