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In the inn, Lu Chengfeng helped Xie Jiuxiao apply the ointment, her wrist was as white as Haoyu, and she couldn't help but turn red when she kept her strength.

Xie Jiuxiao pursed his lips lightly, looking unhappy, and said with some doubts: "Sister, didn't you say that the young masters and ladies of the five great families don't want to see you? Why is this Jiang Yunnan so familiar with you, that he doesn't even know your name?" Yell."

Also ride the wind and ride the wind - for fear that others will not hear it!

Lu Chengfeng said: "That's right, Jiang Sui ran away when he saw me. Jiang Yunnan is in the barracks with me, and he is also a member of Qianlongwei. He and Du Rufeng are under my jurisdiction."

Xie Jiuxiao said, "Then why did he call you by your name?"

Lu Chengfeng said: "For people of the same age, except in the barracks, the young generals call each other long and short, which is quite strange."

Xie Jiuxiao said again: "Then is he married?"

Lu Chengfeng thought for a moment: "I didn't have it when I left, but I don't know now."

Xie Jiuxiao was speechless for a while, but Lu Chengfeng answered too frankly, but he felt inexplicably sour in his heart. After a long silence, he hesitated: "Sister..."

"En?" Lu Chengfeng took the medicine and tied his cuffs.

"Do you think I'm worthless..."

Hearing these inexplicable words, Lu Chengfeng raised his eyes, expressing his incomprehension with his eyes.

Xie Jiuxiao said: "They are all heroic, unlike me who can't do anything well—"

Lu Chengfeng chuckled: "I can't do anything well? Isn't this good? I don't rely on you for food and drink these few days."

Xie Jiuxiao lowered his head and tugged at his robe. This action was always a sign that he wanted to say something but was awkward: "Are you going to find someone tonight?"

Lu Chengfeng looked at the sky outside, not far from dusk, then looked down at Xie Jiuxiao, seeing that he was not in a good mood while tugging on his robe, and said, "No, what are you looking for them for?"

Lu Chengfeng said he wouldn't go, but after taking a bath, he leaned against the window and lost his mind. Xie Jiuxiao made the bed and saw that she hadn't come over for a long time, so he went forward: "Don't want to sleep?"

Lu Chengfeng said, "I can't sleep."

Xie Jiuxiao said, "What are you thinking?"

Lu Chengfeng groaned silently, she was only wearing her inner garment, and her outer garment was draped in vain, the night wind suddenly picked up, her robe fluttered and her hair fluttered, Xie Jiuxiao hugged her from behind, Lu Chengfeng's hands were cold, Being held in the palm of Xie Jiuxiao, it brought gentle heat.

Lu Chengfeng said: "When I see my old friends, I just feel like a lifetime away."

Xie Jiuxiao said: "You -- you used to have a good relationship?"

"It's not good or bad, it's a military camp." Lu Chengfeng smiled lightly, paused for a moment, his eyes flashed sharply, and said, "Have you ever heard of Subei Qingqi?"

Xie Jiuxiao nodded on her shoulder: "I've heard of it once or twice, but I don't understand it."

It's nothing more than Subei Qingqi's invincibility and invincibility.

Lu Chengfeng's tone was low: "Subei Qingqi has a name called Qianlongwei. I rebuilt it by myself. Du Rufeng and Jiang Yunnan are among them. Qianlongwei are all good men who count one as ten. They have experienced Bloody battles and desperate situations have never been defeated in my hands."

Xie Jiuxiao said softly: "They are all good."

Lu Chengfeng said: "After the accident in Subei more than a year ago, the Qianlongwei was divided among the battalions. According to Qingfeng's inquiries, only Jiang Yunnan and Du Rufeng were leading a team of Qingqi. Qingqi, as long as you command It is incomprehensible for officials not to make mistakes, but right now it is torn apart, Subei is a mess, there are many moths in the five cities, the military camp is even more messy, and several veterans are fighting each other. They have already passed the Xuefeng Mountains, and within a few years, they will be able to swallow up Subei."

Xie Jiuxiao pondered for a while, and said: "The situation in Subei is indeed chaotic, with bandits, refugees, military camps... There are big and small problems everywhere, otherwise it would not have troubled the court for more than a year."

The night is endless.

After Xie Jiuxiao finished speaking, he was silent for a while, and said, "What do you want?"

Lu Chengfeng said quietly: "What do I think -- this is a really good question."

After a moment of silence in the house, Lu Chengfeng's voice suddenly sharpened: "I don't just want to, I want to! I want to rebuild the Qingqi, and I want to push the Subei line of defense back to the north of Xuefeng! I want to let the barbarians know the offenders Kill without mercy!"

It was the first time that Xie Jiuxiao felt the edge of her body so clearly when he was next to someone, he slowly let go of his hand and fell into a moment of silence.

After a while, Xie Jiuxiao said: "Sister, I finally know why the emperor insisted on handing over the military power of Subei to you."

Lu Chengfeng turned his head: "Oh? Why?"

Xie Jiuxiao said: "This knife is too sharp, it's a pity to lose it, no one is willing to let it be covered in the scabbard. If I were the emperor, even if I have doubts in my heart whether you have two hearts, Before everything comes true, you must use this knife for your own use."

Lu Chengfeng looked indifferently: "Whether it's a knife or a sheath, he has what he wants, and I have what I want. He is the country, and I—"

Xie Jiuxiao said: "For the people of Subei."

Lu Chengfeng's eyes darkened, and he quietly looked at the person in front of him.

Xie Jiuxiao tilted his head, and said: "I know what my sister can't say. It's nothing like redemption or guilt. My sister has thousands of people in Subei in her heart, and she regards it as her own responsibility."

Lu Chengfeng lowered his eyes and smiled: "Are you the roundworm in my stomach, why do you know everything?"

Xie Jiuxiao looked at her and said slowly, "It's not impossible."

Lu Chengfeng said: "Jiuxiao."

Xie Jiuxiao slightly raised his eyebrows: "What?"

Her Jiuxiao is really smart.

Lu Chengfeng said, "You are so pretty."

Xie Jiuxiao was stunned for a moment, and his ears blushed inexplicably: "Why... you suddenly said this..."

Lu Chengfeng laughed and said, "Is it good looking?"

As she spoke, she walked towards the bed, thought for a while, and said, "After I go back, there is something I want to leave to you to do."

Xie Jiuxiao said, "What's the matter?"

"Right now, refugees from all over Subei are wandering outside. I have ordered Qingfeng to find out the details. When I go back this time, I will have to ask the imperial court for an exact number to resettle them. All other details need to be discussed. The matter of resettling refugees Would you like to do it?"

Xie Jiuxiao stood by the window and looked at her: "Me?"

Lu Chengfeng sat by the bed: "Well, you."

Xie Jiuxiao didn't expect things to go this way, and said, "Do you think I can handle it well?"

Lu Chengfeng smiled: "You're underestimating yourself, aren't you so smart, there are things you can't do?"

Xie Jiuxiao laughed and walked over: "Coax me, right?"

Lu Chengfeng said: "What are you coaxing you to do? The refugee issue is quite complicated, and I can't do too much with some things. The prefects of the five cities and the prefectures and counties all have certain responsibilities for this matter. According to your nature, this matter will be left to the It’s best for you to do it.”

Xie Jiuxiao thought for a while, then looked sideways at the person: "I suddenly remembered something."

Lu Chengfeng leaned aside: "En?"

"Why did you mention my identity to Cai Nongning back then? Could it be that you were thinking about today?"

Lu Chengfeng shook his head: "When I mentioned your identity to Cai Nongning, I thought that you would live here forever. Although the Xie family in Yanjing is not what it used to be, it is still a century-old lintel. Your elder brother is now in charge of the Ministry of punishment and has good friends with the Hu family. , People from such a family cannot be easily offended, Cai Nongning and He Yuanzhong drank heart-to-heart wine, the news will soon spread throughout Subei, and others will have to weigh it when they see you in the future."

Xie Jiuxiao's sourness after eating for a long time was completely dissipated by these words. She really is—no one can understand Xie Jiuxiao's mood. The people around her seem far away but close at hand. Since entering Subei, She really protects herself very well, not a single hair is missing, Xie Jiuxiao also knows that she will look back at herself without chasing her, but thinking of those people she saw during the day, there are too many capable people around her , today, in the future... There will be more powerful people, he can't live under the blessing forever, he has to move forward.

Xie Jiuxiao pondered for a while, his eyes turned dark and dark: "I'll take care of the refugees."

On the second day, the two of them set off for Ding'an City early in the morning, entered the city at noon and went straight to Lu Mansion.

As soon as he entered the door, Zhuo San, who heard the news, greeted him with a happy face: "Master is back."

Lu Chengfeng said: "Where are the Qingfeng people?"

Zhuo Sandao said: "Someone has just arrived from the military camp, let Qingfeng go see him."

Lu Chengfeng paused: "Who's here?"

Zhuo San said: "It's General Wu."

Wu Ju?

Lu Chengfeng asked suspiciously: "He asked Qing Feng to see him?"

Zhuo San said: "It is said that General Wu was not feeling well when he came."

Lu Chengfeng thought for a while, then he understood, and walked in: "He doesn't feel unwell, he wants me to see him, how long has Qingfeng been there?"

"It's more than an hour, I guess I'll be back soon." Zhuo San followed the others: "I've done a lot of research on the refugees. I've had someone figure it out. They need at least 7 taels, and they are suffering from common diseases in spring, so they need to buy medicinal materials. The quantity is still quite a lot, and we also need to take into account that the merchants will raise the price of medicinal materials, and there is another matter, two days ago, the young master of the Ji family personally delivered the bank notes, and left without seeing the master."

Lu Chengfeng nodded, glanced at Xie Jiuxiao who followed in, skipped over the matter of Ji Wangshu, and said, "Let Jiuxiao take care of the refugee issue, you pick some people, Qingfeng is more familiar with Subei's terrain, let him follow , Clear the account."

Zhuo San was quite surprised by this decision, he didn't expect that Lu Chengfeng would be willing to let Xie Jiuxiao resettle the refugees, this is not a good job, but he had no objection, he responded, and said: "Master, what about the money? "

Just as Lu Chengfeng was about to answer, a black shadow flew straight into the sky. When Lu Chengfeng stretched out his arms to meet it, a clear and clear voice sounded in the distance: "Sister Lu!"

The three couldn't help looking at the same time, but it was Dong Jiu who finally arrived with Liu Xiaoxiao and several guards from Xie's family.

June perches on Lu Chengfeng's shoulders. Its body shape is different from ordinary pigeons, more like an eagle, with powerful talons and a blood red body.

For a while, everyone looked for their masters, and Dong Jiu led two guards to come forward: "My lord."

Xie Jiuxiao nodded slightly, then turned to look at Lu Chengfeng.

Lu Chengfeng smiled and looked at Liu Xiaoxiao who was happily running over: "What's the matter? It took almost a month for you to arrive after a journey of seven or eight days."

Dong Jiu covered his mouth and smiled: "Miss Liu is fond of playing on the road, and she has to stop when she sees something interesting, and we are being investigated by officers and soldiers again, which delays time."

I haven't seen you for a month, and Liu Xiaoxiao's head has grown a little taller again. She smiled and said, "Didn't you say that you are not in a hurry? I have never been to Subei, so naturally I have to come all the way."

Lu Chengfeng nodded between her eyebrows: "See what you can do."

Everyone joked, Zhuo San led Liu Xiaoxiao to the backyard first, and there were only two people left.

Xie Jiuxiao said: "Even if the imperial court agrees to allocate the silver taels, a set of rules and regulations will take at least ten days and a half a month. We can't wait."

The two sat down casually in the gazebo on the left side of the flower garden, Lu Chengfeng said: "I really can't wait, this money—"

Xie Jiuxiao saw what she meant: "Put yourself first?"

Lu Chengfeng said: "Let's do this first, you should bring the silver from the Ji family—"

"No need." Xie Jiuxiao said calmly, "It's only 7 taels, I have it."

Only 7 taels...

Lu Chengfeng frowned, thought for a while and said, "How much silver did you bring from Yanjing?"

Xie Jiuxiao said: "The money I have kept in my private treasury since I was a child, plus my sister-in-law will give it—"

He held out a finger.

Lu Chengfeng frowned: "10 taels?"

Xie Jiuxiao chuckled and said, "My private treasury is more than 10 taels."

Lu Chengfeng breathed a sigh of relief: "—I brought a mountain of gold back?"

Thinking about Xie Jiuxiao's expensive clothes and furnishings in Xie's mansion, this expensive first house is really not in vain. There is a reason why Xie Jiuxiao was raised more delicate since childhood.

Xie Jiuxiao smiled slowly at the people: "You didn't tell me last time, how much money did you knock on Fan Jie?"

Is this an exchange of messages?

Lu Chengfeng smiled suddenly, imitating his appearance, and compared the numbers, but Xie Jiuxiao was not very satisfied: "It's only 80 taels? Sister, don't you know the situation of Fan's family? Fan Jie's wife, Sun's family is He is doing business on the river, and the only daughter in the family is the Sun family. Fan Jie has used his tricks all these years. You know about the business of buying and selling magistrates. The Chen family gave him so much money. It’s just a drop in the bucket.”

Lu Chengfeng looked at him amusedly: "You have a deep grudge against the Fan family."

Xie Jiuxiao hummed dissatisfied: "What do you think?"

Lu Chengfeng pondered for a moment, and said with a smile: "80 can't buy the account book, but 800 million can, and the wealth he has accumulated over the years is almost this amount."

Xie Jiuxiao was startled: "Eight hundred? It's still my sister who is ruthless!"

After Qingfeng came back, he met Lu Chengfeng alone, and the two talked for a long time. When dinner was approaching, the cook in the house cooked a few more dishes that tasted like Xie Jiuxiao as instructed.

After dinner, Qing Feng talked about changing the mansion. After listening to Qing Feng's selection, Lu Chengfeng turned to look at Xie Jiuxiao. Xie Jiuxiao was making genuine Subei tea, and she asked about it. Looking at him, he said: "I listen to you, if you don't want to change it, don't change it."

Lu Chengfeng turned around and said, "No more."

Qingfeng didn't dare to ask, Lu Chengfeng had told him about the refugees earlier in the afternoon, and he was about to go out if he had nothing else to do, but he paused as soon as he stepped out the door, after thinking about it, he still wanted to ask about the refugees, so he dropped the question again. Turning head: "Master——"

Lu Chengfeng had already left his seat, and was standing in front of Xie Jiuxiao, with one hand on his shoulder.

Lu Chengfeng turned his head, his eyes were very open: "What's the matter?"

Qingfeng couldn't tell what was wrong, her head froze all of a sudden, she paused and then lowered her head: "It's okay——"

With that said, he exited and closed the door.