Cao Thief

Chapter 260
Xia Houzhen is also a beauty.

It just feels a little unusual.Compared with Huang Yueying's cheerfulness, Guo Huan's cleverness, Bu Luan's gentleness, and even Lu Lan's slightly savage and naive, Xia Houzhen is more of a kind of silence.A kind of inarticulate, incomprehensible silence.Mrs. Wu said she was bored, but she was not talking nonsense.In fact, getting in touch with Xia Houzhen will make people feel depressed.

"Actually, Miss Zhen is quite pitiful."

On the way, Cao Yang and Cao Peng walked side by side.

In grade, Cao Yang is older than Cao Peng.However, his ability is average, and there is nothing outstanding.So although he is also a member of the Cao clan in Qiao County, his fame is not very good. More than 20, still a military lord.However, there are still many descendants of the Cao clan like Cao Yang.

Cao Peng asked, "How do you say that?"

Looking around, Cao Yang lowered his voice and said, "Captain Cao, your horse should be General Xiahou's Zhao Yebai."

"Yes."

"Then you should not be unfamiliar with General Xiahou."

Shit, I've never seen Xia Houyuan before!

But Cao Peng was noncommittal and turned to look at Cao Yang.

Cao Yang said: "Miss Zhen is the niece of General Xiahou. General Xiahou had an elder brother who left early, leaving only Miss Zhen, mother and daughter.

At that time, General Xiahou's situation was not very good, but in order to take care of Miss Zhen's mother and daughter, he even gave his eldest son to others to support... I am not talking about Xiahou Boquan.Speaking of which, Bo Quan should be the second son... the eldest son doesn't even have a name, and now he doesn't know if he is alive or dead.For this reason, Miss Zhen has been under a lot of pressure, and Madam Xiahou has always harbored a trace of resentment towards her mother and daughter. "

"I see!"

"However, General Xiahou treated Miss Zhen's mother and daughter very well. But the more so, Miss Zhen..."

Cao Yang sighed, and glanced at the chariot in front of him.

"Now Miss Zhen's mother is gone, only Miss Zhen is left, and it will definitely be even more embarrassing in the future.

Miss Zhen is very nice, kind, and talented.But if things go on like this, it is inevitable that troubles will arise, and after all, it is not a long-term matter. "

It can be seen that Cao Yang has a genuine sympathy for Xia Hou.

What he said was also a feeling from the bottom of his heart. The reason is very simple.

In the past, Xia Houzhen's old lady was alive and had someone to rely on; but now, her mother has passed away, and she has become a lonely person.Even if Xia Houyuan dotes on her, it is inevitable that he will not take good care of her.Moreover, Xia Houyuan was away all year round, and Xia Houzhen was in contact with Xia Houyuan's wife all day long, that is, Mrs. Huan's younger sister.Mrs. Xiahou really has resentment towards Xiahou, how can her life be easier?

It's a pity that Cao Peng can't do anything about it...

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Starting from Chen County, continue along the official road.

A day later, they bypassed Changping County, walked directly beside Zheqiu City (nearly where Xihua in Henan belongs), and headed straight for Xudu.

On the third day, the chariot traveled to a place called Chenting.

It is two days away from Xudu.Chenting is located on the edge of Chen County, after passing Chenting, it is under the rule of Yingchuan County.To be precise, Chenting is already under the rule of Yingchuan County and belongs to Xinji County.But Chenting is still sixty or seventy miles away from Xinji.

It's getting late!
Although the road was smooth and smooth, and after passing through Chen County, the law and order improved significantly.

But Cao Peng still didn't dare to take it lightly, and instead became more cautious.

Traveling at night?
Don't even do it!
It's fine if it's okay, if something happens, it's a big trouble.

What's more, there is Cao Cao's adoptive grandmother in the team.When Cao Song was killed, Cao Cao bloodbathed Xuzhou.Now if something goes wrong, my own life is in danger.

On the surface, Cao Peng did not deliberately welcome Mrs. Wu.

Even for Cao Nan, he deliberately concealed the identity of the old lady, so as not to show Cao Nan's flaws.

Generally speaking, the old lady also valued the Cao Peng siblings very much, and she was amiable along the way.But the more so, Cao Peng became more cautious.

"Tonight, stay in Chenting."

"Stay in Chenting?"

Although Xia Houen was a little dissatisfied, the old lady had already expressed her attitude before. Even if he was dissatisfied, he did not dare to act recklessly.

So, the team stopped at Chenting Official Post.

Gan Ning and Hao Zhao commanded the troops to set up camp, while Xia Houlan sent scouts to scout around.

The old lady naturally wouldn't live in the barracks, but since it was an official post, there was no need to worry about not having a place to live.The head of Chenting Pavilion respectfully welcomed the old lady and her party into the pavilion to rest. Cao Peng and Kan Ze also lived in the pavilion and were in charge of guarding.

"Afu!"

Just as Cao Peng arranged for the guards, Cao Nan dragged him into the room.

"You know what the old lady told me today?"

"What did you say?"

Cao Peng looked at Cao Nan suspiciously and shook his head.

Cao Nan chuckled, "Today, I told the old lady about our surnames. The old lady said, we might be of the same clan as Sikong."

"Oh?"

Cao Nan said: "But I immediately refuted the old lady."

"What did you say?"

"I said, our ancestors are definitely not of the same family as Sikong. The old lady asked me why, and I told the old lady our family tree."

"Our family's... family tree?"

Cao Peng was startled, and blurted out: "Does our family have a family tree?"

"Nonsense, how could there be no genealogy? But that genealogy has always been in my dad's collection, so you haven't seen it. Dad will let you know when you grow up and can support the family... However, I I’ve seen the family tree, hey, you haven’t even seen it.”

"Have you ever seen a family tree? You can't read."

When Cao Nan heard this, he suddenly showed a trace of anger, raised his hand and tapped Cao Peng's head melon seeds lightly.

"Although I'm illiterate, can't I know how to ask?"

"Ask who?"

Cao Nan breathed out, and said softly: "When you were full term, Dad took me to Wuyin to ask Mr. to continue the genealogy and fill in your name. I was by the side at the time, watching Mr. write his name. Then I asked my husband, who are the people in our family tree.

What do you think Mr. answered? "

Cao Peng smiled wryly, "How could I guess this?"

"Hey, Mr. said that our ancestors were also famous people back then."

"Oh?"

"It's Prime Minister Cao Shen!"

Cao Peng was stunned when he heard this.

"Which one?"

"It's Prime Minister Cao of Xinghan, Cao Can."

"Our ancestor is Cao Shen?" Cao Peng couldn't help asking: "Sister, you are right."

"How could I remember this wrong? Mr. said, my father is the 18th generation great-great-grandson of Prime Minister Cao, and you are the No. 19th generation... We are descendants of the fourth generation of Prime Minister Cao. We moved to Nanyang because of something wrong. , to avoid disaster. So, when the old lady said that we are of the same family as Cao Sikong, I immediately expressed my disapproval, and told the old lady about our family tree."

Cao Peng was dumbfounded, looking at Cao Nan for a long while speechless.

It is understandable that Cao Nan is like this.

Don't look at her as Deng Ji's wife, but to put it bluntly, she is still a petty citizen in her bones.

Cao Nan knew about Cao Cao, but he was not particularly aware of Cao Cao's background.As for Deng Ji, she wouldn't talk about these things with her, and she wouldn't inquire about them casually.

The question is, doesn't Cao Cao also claim to be a descendant of Cao Shen?
"What did the old lady say?"

"The old lady didn't say anything, she just smiled.

Our ancestral home is in Pei County, Cao Sikong is from Qiao County, how could it be the same clan.But I think the old lady is not angry. "

Cao Peng patted his forehead lightly, "It's fine if you're not angry."

He thought for a while, and said: "Sister, after a day's driving, I think you are tired too. Let's go to rest first, and we have to leave early tomorrow morning.

However, if you talk to the old lady in the future, don't talk nonsense.

We don't know the old lady's temper, if she is offended, there will be trouble. "

Cao Nan disagreed, but did not refute.

After sending Cao Nan to rest, Cao Peng hugged Deng Ai and went around the barracks.

Deng Ai seemed to be very interested in everything in the barracks.Those black eyes looked curiously to the left and to the right, not laughing.

Cao Peng's head was a little confused, what Cao Nan said to him just now made him feel a little abrupt.

He really didn't know that he had such a family tree, let alone who his ancestor was.For a long time, he thought that his "Cao" was not Cao Cao's "Cao".It's just a coincidence that they have the same surname, so there shouldn't be any connection.did not expect……

It turned out that his ancestral home was not Zhongyang Mountain, but Pei County!

This was really beyond Cao Peng's expectations.

But think again, even if they are of the same clan, so what?Speaking out, isn't it considered to be a dragon and a phoenix?Besides, Cao Cao may not be willing to recognize this relative.According to Cao Nan, Cao Peng is the No.19 great-great-grandson of Cao Shen, and also a branch of Cao Shen's fourth-generation descendants.There was a gap of fifteen generations, at least one or two hundred years, and the family relationship, no matter how close it was, no longer existed.

God knows, how many generations of Cao Shen's descendants are Cao Cao?
Thinking of this, Cao Peng couldn't help laughing.

When I first heard it, I was really excited.But if you think about it carefully, it's nothing.

Liu Bei is still a descendant of Emperor Han Jing, what happened?In the end, don't you also make a living by selling straw sandals?
The same clan, but not necessarily the same heart...

So don't think about those things that you have or don't have, and do your part honestly, which is the most important thing.Thinking of this, Cao Peng smiled wryly and shook his head again.

A small hand was pinching Cao Peng's cheek.

Um!Hand strength is not small...

Cao Peng woke up from his contemplation, and saw Deng Ai in his arms, with wide eyes and outstretched chubby hands, trying to pinch him.

Couldn't help but laugh!
"Little guy, have you learned to pinch people at such a young age?"

As he spoke, he suddenly threw Deng Ai up, and then caught him.

Deng Ai giggled, seemingly not afraid at all, baring his teeth and claws, trying to grab Cao Peng's ears.

"Pfft!"

There was a chuckle in the distance.

Cao Peng raised his head and followed the laughter.

In the corridor, Xia Houzhen covered his mouth and secretly laughed.

"Miss really!"

"Captain Cao."

Xia Houzhen blushed and hurriedly returned the salute.

Her voice is soft and pleasant.But he was very shy, he didn't say anything, his peach cheeks were flushed.

"Grandmother welcomes you."

"what?"

Cao Peng was startled, but immediately realized that the "grandmother" Xia Houzhen was talking about was that old Mrs. Wu.

"Miss Zhen, the old lady hasn't rested yet?"

"No."

"Then do you know what the old lady wants from me?"

Xia Houzhen shook his head, "How can a junior speculate on grandma's thoughts? If Captain Cao is fine, go quickly, don't make grandma wait too long."

"Uh... When I return Xiaoai to my elder sister, I will go to see her."

"kindness!"

Xia Houzhen turned his head and wanted to leave.

In the night, the white dress set off her graceful posture.

Although she is not very old, she has a different charm.Unlike most girls of the same age, Cao Peng could feel the depression and depression in Xia Hou's heart.

What a lively little girl when we first met in Xudu.

It's only been a year, but it has become like this.

Cao Peng didn't know how to persuade Xia Houzhen, so he asked like a ghost, "Miss Zhen, is that little white rabbit okay?"

"Ok?"

Xia Houzhen was startled, and a blurred look flashed in his eyes.

"Little Baibai, it's gone!"

Gone?

The answer is very vague, is he dead or has he run away?
But Cao Peng didn't want to ask more questions, so he was silent for a moment, and said softly: "Miss Zhen, please be happy, otherwise Xiao Baibai must be very sad."

"Really?"

"kindness!"

Cao Peng said: "I believe that no matter where Xiaobaibai is now, he will definitely want you to be happy, not full of worries... Actually, it's no big deal. You see, Mrs. Huan cares about you very much, and General Miaocai, I believe He must also care about you.

It's just that sometimes, they don't express themselves.

The more you are like this, the more uncomfortable and worried they will be.

Whether it is for others or for yourself, you should relax your heart, be more happy, laugh more... If you are really bored, you might as well find someone to talk to. Sometimes, when you are upset or unhappy, find someone to talk to. Once, it's pretty good. "

Xia Houzhen lowered his head, and Cao Peng could vaguely see the sparkle in the corner of her eyes.

"Then, is Brother Rabbit willing to listen to me?"

"Uh... I believe he would be happy to chat with a little beauty."

This sentence sounds a little frivolous.

Xia Houzhen blushed, turned his head and trotted away.

Pooh!
Doesn't this confirm Lao Tzu's title of "Brother Rabbit"?i hate rabbits...

Cao Peng hugged Deng Ai with one hand and scratched his head with the other.Accidentally, Deng Ai grabbed his ears, and he cried out in pain!
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Return the little devil who likes to pull people's ears back to Cao Nan.

Cao Peng went directly to the old lady's residence.

After the briefing, he walked into the old lady's room.

But the old lady was half leaning on the couch, and there was a small cauldron on the desk, which was burning with spices from the Western Regions, and the smell was particularly fragrant.

"Captain Cao, sit down!"

Cao Peng was polite and sat down beside him.

"I heard, Captain Cao, you were in Xiapi before, did you commit a crime?"

"Ah... this... is true."

"So now, do you know your mistake?"

Cao Peng was stunned and couldn't help but fell silent.

He let go of Lu Bu's family, logically speaking, the crime of beheading is not an exaggeration.But if he said he regretted it, he really didn't feel it...

Especially when seeing off Lu Bu's family at sea, he felt very satisfied.

Although he couldn't change Lu Bu's fate, at least he gave Lu Bu's family a new life.Especially Diao Chan, she will not be gifted like a commodity.But, in front of the old lady, how should he answer?Is it regret, or not regret?

After a while, Cao Peng raised his head.

He was about to answer when he saw a pretty face poking out from behind the screen and shook his head towards him.

It's Xia Houzhen!

What does she mean by shaking her head?
Cao Peng thought for a while and said, "Cao Peng is guilty, but he doesn't regret it..."

"Oh?"

"Lü Bu has very bad conduct.

However, he killed Dong Zhuo and made contributions to Sheji.Not to mention other things, his martial arts are admirable enough. I admire Lu Bu's bravery very much.As the saying goes, the family is not as bad as the family.But if Lu Bu is dead, his family will inevitably be implicated.I really can't bear to see this happen... So, even if I were to go back in time and make a new choice, I would still choose to save Lu Bu's family..."

"Aren't you afraid of dying?"

"I'm... scared!"

"Then you still dare to say that?"

"Peng thinks that no matter who you are, you always have to be persistent in your heart.

If there is no persistence, what is the difference from the walking dead?Lu Bu is indeed not enough to forgive, but no matter what, he helped me when my brother-in-law and I first arrived in Haixi.No matter what his intentions are, even if he later attacked Haixi and fought against me in Quyang, but kindness is kindness, if you don't repay your kindness, how is it different from a beast?The boy is not talking about righteousness, but just knows that this is a little principle of life. "

The old lady's face sank.

"Cao Peng, do you know who you are?"

"know."

"Then you still dare to be so presumptuous?"

Cao Peng took a deep breath and suddenly smiled, "It's not that Cao Peng is presumptuous, it's just that he can't bear to deceive Madam."

"Do you think that you can be arrogant because you are of the same clan as Ah Man?"

"Ah?" Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Old lady, this family theory...hehe, to be honest, I just heard my elder sister mention it. But after a hundred years, how can there be so many family ties?" Words? Before that, I always thought that my ancestral home was Zhongyang Mountain.

If Sikong blames me, I am willing to be punished.

But even if Sikong asked me face to face, I would still answer like this... The boy is only a little savage, and sometimes he will inevitably violate the law. "

The old lady stared at Cao Peng with burning eyes, without saying a word.

After a long while, she suddenly said: "If the mountain is not high, it will be famous if there are immortals; if the water is not deep, there will be spirit if there are dragons... This is a humble room, only my virtue.

Ah Fu, in terms of age, you can be considered my great-grandchild.

The old man simply made a big deal and called you Ah Fu.In fact, Zi Lian didn't say anything when he was in Chen County, but his words had the intention of pleading for you.Zilian is not a bad boy.Although a bit greedy, being able to be valued by him probably has merit.

However, don't expect the old body to intercede for you.

I'm just a lonely old woman. I don't understand those righteousness and morality.Moreover, I never ask about Auntie. "

"Boy, I understand."

"You are very talented and learned. The old woman also likes that humble room inscription."

"The boy's honour."

"But you have to be clear, there are as many people with outstanding talents and good morals in this world as crucian carp crossing the river."

"Kid understands."

"You can understand this, that's the best... In my life, I have met too many people who are not worthy of their names... It is a good thing that you can persevere. I only hope that you can persevere! Since you have Make a choice, and the road ahead will inevitably be difficult, can you persevere?"

Cao Peng said loudly: "I can!"

"Okay, I've talked a lot of nonsense today, and I'm a little tired."

"That kid quit!"

In fact, Cao Peng still didn't quite understand Mrs. Wu's words.But the old lady obviously didn't want to talk any more, so it was not easy for him to ask.

Bowing out of the room, Cao Peng let out a sigh of relief.

"Girl."

"Grandma..."

Xia Houzhen turned out from behind the screen, half leaning on the bed.

The old lady smiled and said: "This kid is not bad."

"Ah."

"It's a pity, there is already a marriage contract, and that little girl from the Huang family is not bad... Otherwise, the old man would like to talk about a marriage for you."

"Grandmother!"

Xia Houzhen's face turned red all of a sudden.

Although she is young, she is still in love, and she can hear the meaning of the old lady's words.

"Girl, you are a poor child. Now I can still take care of you for a while, but in the future... I have always wanted to find someone to rely on for you. When the old woman is gone, you will not be alone. Unfortunately, it is hard to find a suitable one. Yes, but already..."

The old lady said and sighed.

For some reason, Xia Houzhen felt empty in his heart.

There is a sour, astringent taste.

Crouching on the old lady's lap, pressed the pink dimple to the old lady's palm, without saying a word.

Actually, Brother Rabbit is really nice...

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Cao Peng returned to his guest room in a daze, and lay down on the couch with all his clothes on.

After coming out from the old lady's side, he felt that his thoughts were a little confused.

What did the old lady mean by the words she said to him today?Is she going to help me?Or do you want to stand by and watch?
From the bottom of his heart, Cao Peng certainly hoped that the old lady could help him.But this kind of thing has advantages and disadvantages.Cao Cao may be willing to reuse himself because of the old lady's face.But if the knot in my heart is not resolved, it will be even more troublesome after the old lady leaves.

But if the old lady doesn't speak, when will Cao Cao untie his knot?

Thinking of this, Cao Peng felt a little headache.

Before, he didn't think too much about it.

Now that the old lady mentioned it, it made him have to seriously consider his future.

Close your eyes, Cao Peng's head is still full of chaos...

Before you know it, it's almost midnight.

Cao Peng fell asleep in a daze...

Suddenly, he heard a burst of people neighing.

Ji Lingling couldn't help but shuddered, turned over and sat up quickly, picked up the big knife, and rushed out of the room.

"Outside, why is there such a commotion?"

"This... seems to be in conflict with someone."

"Go and investigate!"

After Cao Peng gave the order, he quickly ordered Kan Ze to mobilize the people in the official post to be on guard.

He got on his horse and rushed out of the gate of the official post.He saw Xia Houlan rushing towards him, and then stopped in front of Cao Peng.

"Ah Fu, something is wrong!"

"Ziyou, why are you panicking?"

"A group of soldiers and horses came outside, insisting that we get out of the official post.

The person who leads the army is Zhang Sanshen.Xia Houen reasoned with him, but was captured by him, with an extremely arrogant attitude.

Xingba and Zhang Sanheizi are already fighting...Bo Dao asked me to ask the young master, how should I deal with it? "

"Zhang Sanshen?"

Cao Peng's face suddenly changed.

After a while, he snorted coldly and said, "Since they are attacking, if we don't fight back, won't we be ridiculed by others for having no one under Mr. Cao's account?"

After speaking, Cao Peng urged his horse to go towards the camp.

"I'd like to see how crazy Zhang Sansui can be..."

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16 words, [-] words owed, Lao Xin will make up after NO.[-].

This place in Zhengzhou is really evil, the longer you stay, the more unstable the state will be.This is the only update today, go to bed early and try to get up early tomorrow morning.

There are still three days before returning to Chengdu, and I am depressed...

(End of this chapter)