Snowy Chang'an Road

Chapter 53: Turning against guests

Deng Zhao was born in a family of military generals, but his appearance was gentle and fair, and he was often mistaken for a weak scholar.

Before he became a county magistrate, he once went out with his entourage and was spotted by some gangsters. The gangsters originally wanted to rob him, but they never wanted to be thrown to the ground by him and sent to the government.

The appearance of this kind of person is confusing. He has a smart brain and a seemingly weak body, but in fact he has a strong core.

Deng Zhao only brought six followers with him to deliver the order this time. Compared with Ma Xi's pomp, he, the newly appointed doctor, was much more low-key.

Pei Ying still felt uncomfortable today, but seeing that Wei Shao was so interested in her cousin, she came to the kitchen and instructed the chef to cook these mountain game into delicious dishes.

With the sound of horse hoofbeats outside the door, everyone came out of the room to greet Deng Zhao.

"Brother."

Wei Shao walked forward excitedly.

"My lieutenant ordered Deng Zhao to pay homage to the King of Peking."

"We brothers don't care about this."

Deng Zhao was helped up by Wei Shao, and he saluted Pei Ying, Zhong Yang and Xiao Shen one by one.

Pei Ying had a good first impression of Deng Zhao. Although he was an elder brother, he still remembered his identity, instead of relying on his elder brother's name to ask for help.

In the room, everyone sat around a round table, and the cook placed the cooked game on the table.

"Brother, let's have a drink first. I'm afraid our brothers haven't seen each other for two or three years."

"October 28, two years ago."

Wei Shao was surprised that he could remember the time so accurately.

Deng Zhao continued: "Shao'er, you must have put in a lot of effort to prepare so much food in this barren mountain. I am here to toast you and my brothers and sisters with this glass of wine. If it hadn't been for the recommendation of Duke Pei, I would have done it alone." How could a young county magistrate suddenly be favored by His Majesty? I would like to offer this glass of wine to you and your wife."

"it is good."

The three of them picked up their wine glasses and drank them all in one gulp.

Deng Zhao's heart is very open-minded. He has an accurate and clear understanding of himself and the Wei Dynasty. He accepts help from others but is neither humble nor arrogant. He keeps the kindness in his heart and will admit it generously. Such a person has a good life and deeds. Very determined and will not change due to changes in things around you.

Deng Zhao picked up the wine glass again and filled it up, and said: "For this second glass of wine, I would like to honor General Zhong and General Xiao. Although I am not in Chang'an, I also know that you have been accompanying Shao Er in the past few years. In the battles between the north and the south, you are not only good brothers who live and die together on the battlefield, but also good confidants who help each other in the court. On behalf of our Nanyang Deng family, I would like to thank you for your help to Shaoer."

These words made the big boss Zhong Yang very excited. He said: "Brother Deng, you are too polite. Brother Wei is younger than me. As an elder brother, I should help him more. No need to express special thanks."

Xiao Shen's answer was obviously more cautious: "Mr. Zhongling, you are too polite. We are officials in the same dynasty and are His Majesty's ministers. We should help each other and work together with the monarch."

In fact, Xiao Shen took his relationship with Wei Shao very seriously. When he was in Guangyang Kingdom, he stopped Wei Shao from collecting Fan Hui's body, which was his protection of Wei Shao. His father Xiao Ting has always warned him that if he wants to save his life and pray for a good start and a good end, he must not take sides in matters in the court. If he must take sides, then stand on His Majesty's side. Whoever is the emperor will obey his orders and be loyal to whom. Things.

Xiao Ting often talked to him about his close relationship with Wei Shao, but in Xiao Shen's case, Wei Shao was different from others and could allow him to break his principles.

Three years ago, Wei Shao fought one against a hundred, just to rescue him who was seriously injured by the enemy's sword. He struggled for half an hour alone before waiting for reinforcements. In fact, at that time, with Wei Shao's martial arts, He could have escaped from danger, but he still gave up his life and chose to stay and fight with Xiao Shen.

From that time on, Xiao Shen felt that his life was given by Wei Shao, and whatever he did for him in this life was what he should do.

People who are affectionate and righteous know how to cherish each other.

Deng Zhao poured another glass of wine and said: "For this third glass of wine, I propose that we all raise a toast together. His Majesty sent me to deliver a decree to King Nancang. In fact, he also sent me to help you. From today on, we will walk side by side. Comrade-in-arms, this glass of wine is our alliance wine. After drinking this glass, the next time we drink like this will be when we return to Chang'an in triumph."     "Okay, thank you, brother. Several of us will also use this glass of wine. Here’s to you.”

Everyone drank it all in one gulp and felt very happy.

Because they were still on the march and within the territory of Nancang Kingdom, the few of them did not drink too much and only drank as much as they wanted.

In the room, Pei Ying was already lying down, and Wei Shao was sitting on the edge of the bed looking at her.

"You feel better?"

"much better."

"You have a good rest. My cousin wants to discuss the next thing with a few of us, so I have to go there first."

"Then I'll go with you."

"If you don't feel well, don't bother. I will tell you everything we discussed when I come back."

Hearing what he said, Pei Ying couldn't say anything more and could only nod in agreement.

Wei Shao looked at her unwilling expression and said with a smile: "Pei Ying, I have never seen that woman so interested in marching and fighting like you."

"Then you will see it now."

"Really, ever since I met you, I feel that women can also lead troops in battles and make suggestions, instead of spending all day in the backyard, jealous, competing with each other, and trivial matters."

Hearing these words of Wei Shao, Pei Ying was still a little shocked. After all, according to Wei Shao's education and his status, he could not say such words.

"Wei Shao, it's a pity that this is just your idea. If all the men in the world have your awareness, then the status of women can be truly improved."

"I can only control myself. At least I can ensure that you do and live according to your own ideas. As for other people's affairs, I am beyond my reach and have no interest."

"Then I have to thank you very much. Thank you for giving me the freedom."

When Wei Shao heard what she said, he deliberately moved closer to Pei Ying. He originally thought that she would be panicked by this sudden move, and her face would turn red with her heart pounding. He never thought that Pei Ying would sit firmly on the mountain without changing his expression, which would make Wei Shao look like a fool. generally.

Pei Ying stared at him, but Wei Shao's face turned red. After a while, his ears also turned red, and he felt a strong burning sensation spreading through his auricles.

Pei Ying reached out and grabbed his collar and asked, "What, are you trying to tease me?"

"I do not have."

"You didn't? But I suddenly felt something and wanted to have a try with you?"

"try what?"

As soon as Wei Shao asked the question, Pei Ying's full and warm pink lips covered it.

For a moment, Wei Shao's heart was beating wildly. He even forgot to close his eyes and stared wide-open at Pei Ying's eyes that were closed due to intoxication.

(End of this chapter)