Cao Thief

Chapter 207 Jinfan Accompanying (Please ask for a monthly pass)
Logically speaking, as a deputy envoy, Xun Yan should not have evacuated early.

But since he came to Jiangdong this time, it was not for negotiation, so Wang Lang was always responsible for the communication with Soochow, and Xun Yan did not participate in it.In several more formal negotiations, Xun Yan sat silently by the side and never expressed his opinion.This also made his status in the mission embarrassing. In fact, Wang Lang was quite critical of Xun Yan's inaction.

Moreover, the existence of Xun Yan also made Wang Lang a little embarrassed.

As the chief envoy, he cannot be compared with Xun Yan in terms of fame, status or background.

This also made Wang Lang sometimes have to take Xun Yan's existence into consideration during the negotiation.In short, Xun Yan proposed to leave, but Wang Lang had no objection.

Originally, changing messengers is a normal thing.

Although Zhang Zhao tried his best to persuade Xun Yan to stay, but Xun Yan had decided to go, Zhang Zhao had no choice.

The next day, Zhang Zhao held a banquet in the government office to practice for Xun Yan.Xun Yan was also chatting and laughing happily, getting along with everyone very happily.

But after returning to the post office, he let out a sigh of relief.

During this trip to Jiangdong, Xun Yan was not as relaxed as it seemed on the surface. Now that he can leave, the big stone in his heart is also let go.

Cao Peng and Xia Houlan packed their luggage and got ready to leave.

However, before leaving, Cao Peng walked around Wu County again.He went to Dengwei Mountain, paid homage to Situ Temple, and visited all the places he and Huang Yueying had visited together.In his mind, since Huang Yueying's eyes were blackened in Wu County, it was impossible for her to run too far.It is likely to be hidden in a commemorative place, waiting for Cao Peng to find it... But Cao Peng found nothing.

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The loss in my heart is needless to say.

At the same time, there is also a feeling of anxiety and impatience, which makes Cao Peng restless.

But no matter what, he had to go.Cao Peng was originally recruited by Xun Yan privately, and was not on the roster of the mission.If Xun Yan left and he didn't leave, Wang Lang wouldn't pay attention to him, and wouldn't even allow him to continue living in the station, then there would be a big problem.

With concern, Cao Peng spent another sleepless night.

After dawn, Xun Yan boarded the carriage and drove out of the gate of Wu County under the escort of Zhang Zhao and others.

More than a month ago, they entered Wu County through this city gate; more than a month later, they left with different thoughts.

Xun Yan, Zhang Zhao and others bid farewell, and then returned to the carriage.

Cao Peng sat on the deputy's seat, but he seemed restless and restless.

"Afu, what's wrong with you?"

It's almost midsummer, and the weather is getting hotter day by day.

Therefore, the curtain of the car was not drawn down, and Xun Yan sat in the car and could clearly see Cao Peng's every move.

"Sir, I want to stay."

After hesitating for a long time, Cao Peng gritted his teeth and said softly to Xun Yan.

"stay?"

Xun Yan was startled when he heard this, and looked at Cao Peng in surprise.

"Ah Fu, what are you doing here? Your parents, your sister and brother-in-law are all in Jiangbei, why do you stay in Jiangdong?"

As soon as Cao Peng heard it, he knew that Xun Yan would be wrong.

He quickly waved his hand and said, "Mr. Xun, you misunderstood... I didn't stay here to vote for Jiangdong, but..."

"What the hell is going on then?"

Cao Peng's cheeks were flushed, and he said softly: "Sir, this is how things are..."

In a low voice, he told Xun Yan about the matter between him and Huang Yueying, and also told Huang Yueying that she had run away from home and was now missing.

"I know that Yueying must still be hiding in Wu County. If I go back, won't I harm her?

She doesn't know anyone in Wu County, so she must be hiding somewhere to avoid her father's search.I'm worried...so I'm staying. "

Xun Yan looked at Cao Peng in a daze, and suddenly smiled.

"I never thought that this trip to Jiangdong would lead to a marriage. But why didn't you tell me earlier? I don't have to rush away.

It may not be useful for you to go back now.

Wang Jingxing will definitely not take you in, but if you appear in Wu county, it will definitely arouse Zhang Zibu's suspicion, which is not beautiful...

But now that we've left, it's not appropriate to go back.I remember that there is a Che Ma Yi in front, we will stay there for one night today.I sent people to Huating overnight, and asked the Lu family to come forward to help find... The Lu family, but I still owe you a favor.Although the Lu family's prestige is not as good as before, they still have connections.It's better to have them come forward than you to stay in Wu County alone. "

Cao Peng thought about it and found it very reasonable.

Going back by yourself will definitely cause a lot of inconvenience.Not to mention anything else, but just Huang Yi and Huang Chengyan won't let it go.When Huang Yueying is found, will Huang Chengyan bring her back to Jiangxia?Cao Peng didn't think he could beat Gan Ning.Even with Xia Houlan, Gan Ning is no match for him.If Huang Chengyan brought her back to Jiangxia, then Huang Yueying could only be someone else's wife, of course Cao Peng disagreed.And if the Lu family takes action, not only can it avoid many unnecessary troubles, but it can also hide it from Huang Chengyan's eyes.

Most importantly, it is far easier for the Lu family to find someone than to find a needle in a haystack by themselves.

"In that case, Mr. Yi."

Along the way, Xun Yan asked gossip about things between Cao Peng and Huang Yueying.

Perhaps after experiencing the stimulation of Lu Wan, Xun Yan seemed to be much more open to the relationship between men and women.

"Jiangxia Huang's family is indeed a troublesome matter.

I've heard of Huang Chengyan. His morals are not bad, but sometimes he's too rigid... Hehe, but it doesn't seem appropriate for you to point at his nose and scold him.No matter what, if someone else's daughter is kidnapped by you, whoever it is will not look good. "

"I also know, but I was angry at the time, and I couldn't bear it."

"Okay, don't take this matter to heart. After you find the Huang family girl, go back to Guangling first. Then I will try to contact the Huang family and talk to you about it. If Huang Chengyan still refuses to agree , then you don’t have to worry, let’s find a way.”

These words also fully demonstrated Xun Yan's attitude towards Cao Peng.

Cao Peng's mood finally relaxed a lot, and he no longer scratched his head and fidgeted like before.

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Thirty miles away from Wu County, near the shore of Zhenze Lake, there is a chariot post.

As the situation in Jiangdong gradually stabilized, the former bustling avenue gradually regained its vitality.There are more and more wealthy merchants traveling between Jiangnan and Jiangbei.Although Yangzhou is not as prosperous as the Central Plains, it is quite lively because of its beautiful scenery and rich products.It was only because there were many mountains in the Yangzhou area; later, because of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Yangzhou was also a hard-hit area, so it gradually became desolate.As the Yellow Turban was wiped out, Yangzhou scholars joined forces to suppress the Shanyue aborigines, and the government also strengthened its control over Yangzhou.

Sun Ce is even more of a tough man. Since he occupied Wu County, he has consulted with banditry and attacked Shanyue, not to mention sparing no effort.

This also made the commercial roads in the north and south of the Yangtze River gradually restore their former prosperity.

The chariot and horse station is built near the lake, and the scenery is pleasant.

There are many guests in the station, some of them are passing by here for dinner, some are here to rest and live temporarily.

After Cao Peng and others entered the chariot post, there was a post to greet them immediately.The nature of the chariot post is different from that of the official post. The official post is not open to the public and is mainly responsible for receiving past officials and messengers.The car and horse station is commercial, so the station is more enthusiastic.

Cao Peng jumped out of the car, ready to help Xun Yan get out of the car.

Suddenly, I heard a soft call in my ear: "Ah Fu!"

Cao Peng's heart trembled, and all the hairs on his body stood up in an instant.

He turned around and looked in the direction of the voice.I saw a young girl in a long emerald green dress with a bright smile in a window facing the lake.

"Yueying..."

Cao Peng didn't care to help Xun Yan get out of the car, and rushed over in three or two steps.

The two looked at each other silently through the window.

After a while, Huang Yueying's cheeks blushed, and she shouted again: "Ah Fu!"

"Yueying!"

Thousands of words seem to converge into two simple calls at this moment.Cao Peng smiled, and that smile was extraordinarily bright; Huang Yueying was also smiling, and against the backdrop of the weeping willows outside the window, she looked even more girly and soft.

Standing on the car, Xun Yan couldn't help asking, "Is that the girl from the Huang family?"

Xia Houlan nodded, "That's her... This girl is so courageous, she's actually alone... Hey, isn't that Kan Derun?"

A young man appeared beside Huang Yueying.

Cao Peng looked at each other, a little surprised.

Kan Ze?

Why is he here?

"You guys are finally here... I was just saying that I was going to go back, I would like to inquire about your itinerary, and I will let you know by the way."

Kan Ze completely ignored Cao Peng's surprised gaze, with a bitter expression on his face, "Ah Fu, please go and settle the bill, I'm penniless now."

"Guest officer, do you still want to stay in the hotel?"

The postman of the chariot station asked with some doubts.

"I can't stop, I can't stop... Turn the car around immediately, let's continue on our way."

Xun Yan smiled and waved his hands, then returned to the car.

Xia Houlan drove the car and exited the carriage station.At this time, Cao Peng helped Kan Ze and Huang Yueying settle the bill, and Kan Ze drove an ox cart, rattling and rattling, out of the chariot post.

"This car battle cost almost all my savings.

If you don't show up, I'm going to sell the ox cart to pay off the debt... But why did you leave so early and didn't follow the brigade? "

Standing beside the bullock cart, Kan Ze smiled.

"Brother Kan, you are..."

"Ah Fu, didn't you say let me help you?
I want to make it clear that I can help you, but you have to keep me fed and you will pay for all the clothes. It took me a lot of effort to make up my mind. "

Cao Peng couldn't help laughing.

"Will you drive?"

"Uh, yes!"

Kan Ze stuffed the whip into Cao Peng's hand, "Then you drive the carriage."

"how about you?"

"I...hehe, I'm going to take the car."

After Kan Ze finished speaking, he walked quickly to Xun Yan's carriage, bowed to the inside of the carriage, said a few words to Xun Yan, and then sat next to Xia Houlan.

Cao Peng looked at Kan Ze, then turned his head to look at Huang Yueying, and immediately understood what Kan Ze meant.

"Yueying, get in the car."

As he spoke, he stepped forward and stretched out his hand.

Huang Yueying blushed and lifted her dress and boarded the bullock cart.

Cao Peng ran to the carriage again, took He Yibao's sword from the carriage, and hung it on the ox cart.

Afterwards, he stepped into the car and flicked the whip in his hand, "Sir, let's set off!"

"Let's go, let's go!"

Xia Houlan shouted loudly in front, whipping the horse.

The ox cart creaked up the official road, followed the carriage slowly, and moved forward.

"Yueying, why are you and Brother Kan here?"

Huang Yueying twisted her nose, raised her white wrist, and flashed the red bean bracelet on her wrist, "Isn't it because you, red bean, caused trouble?"

"Oh?"

"Originally, Dad was not in a hurry to leave, but seeing the poem you wrote to me and this string of red beans, Dad suddenly changed his mind. On the day you went to Huating, Dad hurriedly said that he would go home. I was also forced to have no choice but to climb out through the back window and sneak out through the back door of Deru Shifu's house. I had nowhere to go at the time, so after thinking for a long time, I decided to go to Brother Kan.

Brother Kan is a good man, and after hearing about it, he resigned to the post officer without saying a word.

Before Dad could react, he took me with him and left Wu County quietly the next morning... After we left Wu County, we didn't have much silk with us, so we stayed at this Che Ma Yi.Brother Kan said, you will come back from Huating in the next two days, and he will go back to contact you when the time comes.We have stayed here for four days. If you don't show up today, Brother Kan has already rushed to Wu County. "

"I see……"

"Ah Fu, do you think Father will be very angry?"

When Huang Yueying changed the topic, a look of anxiety appeared on the pink dimple.

More than angry, your father has already roared...

Cao Peng stretched out his hand and held Huang Yueying's catkin tightly, "Yueying, don't worry. There are people following Huang Gong, so I won't be too angry.

After we passed Piling, we sent a letter through Lingting Station, telling Huang Gong that you are safe and sound, and just follow me to Dongling Pavilion to relax.Mr. Xiu Ruo promised me just now that when he returns to Yingchuan, he will send someone to Jiangxia to propose marriage. What do you think? "

Huang Yueying wanted to take her hand out, but Cao Peng held it tightly.

With flushed cheeks, she tapped her head lightly, and made a soft mosquito-like sound from her nose, which seemed to agree with Cao Peng's idea.

In Cao Peng's heart, he was overjoyed.

"By the way, Big Brother Gan knows that you know Big Brother Kan. Didn't he come looking for you?"

"Idiot!" Huang Yueying scolded, "If Big Brother Gan came to the door, how could I sit with you now? It's broken..."

"how?"

"Brother Gan is very thoughtful. If he stares at you, wouldn't I be unable to leave?"

Cao Peng's body trembled, and he immediately showed nervousness.

"Yueying, if you ask me, you must be worrying too much. Brother Gan..."

Before Cao Peng could finish his sentence, he suddenly heard a group of people shouting his horses in front of him.

Immediately afterwards, I heard Xun Yan's family general yelling sharply: "Where is the thief, how dare you block the road, and still won't let me get out of the way?"

The shouting hadn't finished yet, and a crisp bell rang, and it reached Cao Peng's ears.

Xi Yuyu, the horse neighed.

Following two screams from the family general, there was no sound at all.

"Miss, if you leave without saying goodbye, Mr. Huang is very worried.

Mr. Cao, please come out and have a look, Gan Ning has been waiting for you here for a long time... You can wait for Hugh to step forward, otherwise don't blame Gan Ning for being hot-handed. "

The last shout was like a huge thunder exploding in the air.

"It's Big Brother Gan!"

Huang Yueying's face turned pale immediately, but Cao Peng secretly complained in his heart.

However, he also knew that since Gan Ning appeared here, it might not be so easy to leave easily.

Heartbroken, he stopped the bullock cart.

"Yueying, you are in the car, don't get off."

After finishing speaking, Cao Peng reached out and picked up the suede knife bag, strode forward without looking back, and shouted loudly: "Gan Xingba, Cao Peng is here!"

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