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"Miss Tao, long time no see."

Liu Jing smiled all over his face. In front of Tao Sheng, he was too embarrassed to be too intimate. He cupped his hands and said with a smile: "Liu Jing came as promised, I hope I didn't come too late."

Xu Shu also saluted with a smile, "Hi Miss Tao!"

Liu Jing's calmness made Tao Zhan feel at ease. She was very grateful that Liu Jing didn't take the liberty and didn't embarrass her father. Last time, she was angry because Liu Jing didn't call her Jiu Niang, but today, she was afraid that Liu Jing would be intimate. Warmly call her Jiu Niang.

The girl's heart is so strange that it cannot be understood by common sense, so it is called the sea needle, which means elusive.

With peace of mind, she smiled sweetly and saluted, "Brother Xu and Young Master Jing are welcome to the Tao Mansion, and I appreciate you making a special trip to pay respects to my grandfather's birthday."

She then introduced Xu Shu to her father and uncle, "This is Mr. Xu, Xu Yuanzhi from Yingchuan, who is quite famous in Xiangyang."

Tao Fu is a businessman, only interested in officialdom, and generally has no connection with Jingzhou gentry. Except for Huang Yanzhi, Tao Sheng has little contact with others, so he has never heard of Xu Shu's name.

But politeness is necessary, Tao Sheng cupped his hands, said a few words of admiration, and then invited them in, Tao Sheng accompanied Liu Jing, Tao Li accompanied Xu Shu, and Tao Zhan was left aside.

Tao Zhan followed behind with her hands behind her back, feeling a little depressed. She tried her best to express herself for a long time, but her father and uncle didn't seem to recognize her status as the master.

She was supposed to introduce the Tao family's mansion to the guests, but her father and uncle preempted her. Tao Zhan was helpless and could only follow behind them silently.

Tao Sheng didn't realize his daughter's frustration at all. In his opinion, Liu Jing was Liu Biao's nephew and a benefactor of the Tao family. As the head of the family, he had to entertain him personally. He happily introduced the situation of Tao House to Liu Jing .

"Over there is the East Courtyard, mainly the guest rooms. There are too many guests coming to pay their respects this time, so the East Courtyard can only accommodate a part of it, but the Tao family, where Young Master Jing lives, has already been prepared."

"Thank you for the arrangement, Patriarch!"

Tao Sheng smiled, and pointed to a towering tree in the yard and said: "This old cypress tree was planted by Xuzhou Taozhou Mu 40 years ago. It is vigorous and green. It has always been the tree of my Tao family's house."

Liu Jing asked curiously: "Is Taozhou Mu also from the Chaisang Tao family?"

Tao Sheng stroked his beard and chuckled, "It's not the Chai Sang Tao family, but they are all of the same clan. They are from the Danyang family, and we are from the Chai Sang family."

"Master Jing, this way please!"

Tao Sheng wanted to take Liu Jing to see his father. At this time, a housekeeper rushed over and whispered something in Tao Sheng's ear. Tao Sheng was surprised that the boat of Liu Cong and Cai Yi had already arrived at the riverside.

Liu Cong is different from Liu Jing. Liu Jing only came here in a private capacity, while Liu Cong came to pay respects on behalf of the state shepherd, and Cai Mao's eldest son, Cai Yi, also came together.

Tao Sheng didn't dare to be negligent, and quickly said to Liu Jing apologetically, "Young Master Jing, I have something urgent to do, so I can't stay with you any longer."

Liu Jing arched his hands and smiled, "The Patriarch has something to do, just go and get busy."

Tao Sheng told Tao Li a few more words, and then left in a hurry. At this moment, Xu Shu said with a smile, "I'm a little tired all the way, and I want to take a rest first, I don't know..."

Tao Li understood his niece's mood better than his elder brother, and smiled slightly, "In that case, I'll take Mr. Xu to the east courtyard to rest."

He smiled at Tao Zhan again: "Jiu Niang, I'm just worried that you will take Mr. Jing to see your grandfather!"

Tao Zhan blushed and said in a low voice, "Yes! Jiu Niang obeyed."

Tao Li led Xu Shu away, and the servants also dispersed, leaving only Tao Zhan and Liu Jing. Seeing that there was no one around, Tao Zhan gave him a blank look, and said angrily, "Are you still planning to continue calling?" Am I Miss Tao?"

Liu Jing smiled wryly, "Let's call you Jiuniang!"

Tao Zhan was just talking, to try his attitude, and seeing that his affection for her was still there, she felt happy again, pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Just kidding, I can only call me Jiuniang when I am alone. In front of my grandfather, it's better to call Miss Tao more solemn."

Liu Jing nodded and laughed in a low voice: "Xiaosheng obeys!"

"Go! Glib."

Saying this, in fact, Tao Zhan still hoped that he would be more slick. At this moment, she remembered something, and asked with concern: "That idiot didn't do anything to you, did he?"

Liu Jing knew that she was referring to Huang Yong, but Liu Jing didn't take Huang Yong to heart, but was very concerned about the relationship between Huang Yong and Tao Zhan. When he came to Chaisang, as long as people mentioned Huang Yong, they would definitely pull out Tao Zhan. Jia Jiu Niang.

It makes people feel that Tao Zhan is Huang Yong's woman, which is really uncomfortable. Liu Jing really wants to know what kind of relationship the two of them have, and whether they have any marriage contract.

However, Tao Zhan called Huang Yong an idiot, which pleased Liu Jing, and he also smiled, "He is indeed an idiot."

Sighing, Tao Zhan whispered again: "Last year's Mid-Autumn Festival, Huang Zu brought his two sons to the Tao Mansion. At that time, I couldn't get in the way of my mother and played a qin in public, which caused trouble.

That Huang Yong was like a bewitched man, he came to harass the Tao Mansion once every one or two months, not only was he extremely brutal, he injured the steward of the Tao Mansion, he was still standing on the south gate of Chaisang and yelling, It is well known in the city. . "

Speaking of this, Tao Zhan's eyes showed shame, "My reputation has been ruined by him. Not only that, my father intended to betroth me to Lu's family in Wuchang, but when he found out, he went to Lu's house and beat me up. Fan, beat Mr. Lu seriously, and scared the Lu family to recover the marriage certificate overnight."

"It's not a bad thing!" Liu Jing couldn't help laughing.

Tao Zhan glared at him angrily, "The Lu family is an innocent family, Mr. Lu is just a frail scholar, but his leg was broken by him, and he is still lying on the couch, injured because of me, you still say it is not a bad thing?"

Liu Jing didn't speak anymore, but he really felt that it was not a bad thing in his heart, Tao Zhan sighed again: "Of course, I only feel sorry for Mr. Lu, and I don't intend to marry him. I have never met him, just listened to him It is said that he has four older sisters who grew up in a pile of makeup, to be honest, I don't like such a man."

"Then what kind of man do you like?"

Tao Zhan rolled his eyes, glanced at him, and said with a smile: "You don't need to worry about this, it's not like you anyway."

The two walked while talking, and after a while, they came to the back hall. At this time, Tao Zhan remembered something again, and quickly whispered to Liu Jing: "I want to visit my mother in the afternoon, can you go with me?"

Liu Jing felt a little strange. Doesn't her mother live at home?Thinking this way in his heart, he still nodded, "No problem, I will definitely go with you."

Tao Zhan felt happy again, and said with a sweet smile, "Let's go! I'll take you to see my grandfather."

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"Junior Liu Jing pays homage to old Patriarch Tao, and wishes old Patriarch a long life in Nanshan, good luck and heaven!" Liu Jing bowed respectfully to old master Tao.

Tao Zhan introduced to his grandfather coquettishly from the side: "Grandfather, this is Mr. Jing, who helped his granddaughter a lot in Fancheng. This time he came here specially to pay respects to grandfather on his birthday."

Mr. Tao was confused. He didn't know about Liu Jing, let alone Liu Jing's identity. However, after all, Mr. Tao was an old man with a long history. Liu Jing's surname made him a little sensitive, and he could feel it. The granddaughter seemed to like him.

Seeing that Liu Jing was tall, burly, handsome, and talented, he understood in his heart that no matter who Liu Jing was, since he was invited by his granddaughter, he was his honored guest.

The old man chuckled and said, "My lord, please get up!"

Liu Jing stood up, and quickly glanced at Tao Zhan. Seeing Tao Zhan pursing his lips, with approval in his eyes, he felt a little hot. Is this Tao Zhan officially introducing himself to her family?

"Where is Mr. Jing from? The accent doesn't sound like that of Xiangyang, but it's a bit like the accent of Langya Taishan."

"If you go back to the old Patriarch, the junior is from Gaoping County, Shanyang County."

Tao Lie was startled, then moved, "Could it be that the young master is from the state shepherd's family?"

"Zhou Mu is the uncle of the younger generation."

"It turns out that Young Master Jing is Zhou Mu's nephew!"

Only then did Tao Lie suddenly realize that he glanced at his granddaughter with a bit of complaint, as if blaming her for not telling him earlier, Tao Zhanjiao said with a smile: "Grandfather, don't think too much, Mr. Jing's coming here has nothing to do with Zhou Mu, he is The granddaughter invited me to pay my grandfather's birthday, and I have no other important responsibilities."

Having said that, Liu Jing's status is here, so he can't be neglected, and Tao Lie hurriedly asked again: "Where is your father, isn't he in the house?"

"Father seems to have a distinguished guest, so he went to the pier to meet him, so the granddaughter came to receive Young Master Jing. Grandfather, I want to take Young Master Jing for a walk."

As usual, Tao Zhan could say whatever he wanted, but at this moment, Tao Lie felt a little unhappy. His son was confused and ran to pick up some distinguished guests. Isn't Liu Biao's nephew not noble enough?He didn't agree to his granddaughter's request, and told her, "Go get your second uncle!"

Tao Lie smiled and waved to Liu Jing again, "Mr. Jing, please sit down!"

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At the same moment when Liu Jing first arrived at the Tao Mansion, in another mansion in the east of Chaisang City, several burly soldiers of Huang Zu brought Huang Yong, who was bound tightly, into a room, "Let me go!" , you bastards, I will kill you!" Huang Yong struggled desperately and yelled.

In the room, Huang Zu stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back, his face as gloomy as water. Just now, Cai Mao's son Cai Yiling sent a letter from his entourage, which was Cai Mao's own handwriting.

The letter confirmed Huang Zu's conjecture that Liu Biao had begun to fully seize military power from the aristocratic family.

Cai Mao was originally a military division counselor for military affairs, but now he is changed to a military division counselor for government affairs. With just one word, Cai Mao was deprived of the power to be in charge of the army's food, grass and supplies, and was replaced by Deng Yi in Zhizhong.

The letter also confirmed that Liu Biao had decided to transfer Huang Zhong as the captain of Changsha County, and lead an army of [-] troops to garrison Xiajun County of Changsha County.

Although there is no appointment of Liu Jing for the time being, Cai Mao still reminded Huang Zu not to act rashly, lest Liu Biao catch him.

Huang Zu took it for granted, and Huang Zhong led five thousand troops to garrison Xiajun County, which is the closest to Jiangxia County and only one day away from Chaisang.

Liu Biao seized the power of the aristocratic family, except Kuai Liang's eldest son, Kuai Xiaozhen, who is the captain of Nanjun, who holds [-] military powers. The rest of the military powers are the Cai and Huang families, especially himself, who controls the power of Jiangxia County. How could Liu Biao let yourself go.

At this sensitive time, I really can't act rashly, and Liu Biao found an excuse to send troops to Jiang Xia.

At this time, Huang Yong was forcibly brought into the room by his own soldiers, and Huang Yong yelled like crazy: "Father, you let me kill that Liu Jing!"

Huang Zu was furious, rushed forward and slapped Huang Yong hard.