017.First acquaintance

The atmosphere suddenly became very awkward.

The low air pressure around the man was already as low as an iceberg, and suddenly it was so cold that no one dared to speak.

Chu Xujun touched the tip of her delicate nose. She stood up and saluted: "Little girl, thank you for your help. I don't know how to call him. I hope that I can bring my father and mother to the door to express my gratitude."

She doesn't remember me?

The man took two steps from the shadow and walked in front of Chu Xujun.

The person on Mo Shang is like jade, the man is as slender as bamboo, his facial features are as delicate as a knife, his phoenix eyes have the potential of thunder and lightning, and he is wearing a gold-embroidered eagle-body cloak, which exudes nobility.

The cloak behind him followed the man's steps, and Chu Xujun smelled the clean smell of green pine.

This refreshing smell swept away the dirty atmosphere in the shopping mall, and Chu Xujun's nose felt a lot more comfortable.

The man looked carefully at the little girl in front of him.

She has almond-shaped eyes and peach cheeks, and fair skin. She lowers her head like a jade face with spring in it. When she looks at people, it feels like the spring breeze is blowing on her face. Her green and jade fingers are three points more delicate than others.

She is indeed an unforgettable beauty.

So this is what she will look like when she grows up?

If he didn't recognize her, he couldn't blame her for not recognizing him.

"It doesn't matter, the young lady just treats me to a meal of mutton soup."

The rules of the Chu family are very strict. It is not a good thing to be coveted by others outside. There is no need to make a big fuss. He will let people suppress this matter today.

Chu Xujun nodded: "It is better to obey orders than to be respectful."

One meal saves a lot of trouble, she agrees.

The shopkeeper was very discerning and welcomed a bunch of strong men into his shop, and served the mutton dumpling soup with great enthusiasm.

Chu Xujun couldn't help but touch the money bag in her sleeve. She only touched a handful of copper coins and went out, thinking that she was going to accuse Chu Jie of being wronged. Who knew that the other person was even more of a thief than her, and there was no one there at this moment.

Next time she goes out alone with Chu Jie, she will be a pig.

The man ate quietly and quickly.

The strong men in the room saw that their master was silent, but they were also quiet and quick.

Chu Xujun ate in small bites. The mutton dumpling soup in front of her was actually very authentic. She was worried about the money she would have to pay later, so she didn't know how to taste it.

After the man finished eating, he ordered the young man in gray clothes and black crown to put down his money, bowed politely to the overly beautiful little girl, flicked his cloak, and prepared to leave.

Chu Xujun also stood up and lowered his head obediently, blessing his body.

At this time, a withered yellow leaf fell from the sycamore tree nearby and fell on the little girl's head.

The man raised his hand and reached the little girl's black hair. She only had a simple bun on her head and a magnolia hairpin. She was really exquisite and beautiful.

After a moment of excitement, the man put down his hand again, turned around and left.

Chu Xujun stayed where he was, watching the men and strong men leave.

These strong men were obviously soldiers, and they walked in a very orderly manner. Now that the world is in chaos, it is expected that the war will soon reach Zhen'an County in Zhongzhou.

Who is this man, and why are he disguised as a soldier?

"Yuyun, what are you looking at?" Chu Jie appeared from behind her, almost making Chu Xujun tremble in fright.

"Hey, this guy looks familiar."

Chu Xujun almost rolled his eyes, he was familiar with it just by looking at his back. She Niu opened his mouth and the rumors broke his legs.

"Yuyun, do you know him?"

Chu Xujun shook his head, not wanting to amplify what happened today: "Second brother, where have you gone?"

Chu Jie then looked back at the man and lowered his head: "Didn't I go up to pick out a gift for you? Why, you didn't even leave a bowl of mutton soup for me. Take a look, do you like it?"

Chu Xujun took the cloth bag from Chu Jie's hand and opened it to reveal a jade owl ornament.

The owl is the owl, the symbol of the "god of war" in this era.

Jade Owl is honest and domineering, which makes people happy: "Thank you, second brother, I like it very much."

"Just do it if you like it. Be careful about your second brother's vision."

On the way back, Chu Xujun felt a little tired and rested in the carriage with his eyes closed.

Suddenly, Chu Jie slapped his thigh: "I remembered who he was, Wei Ling, Linlang Wei, now the most powerful general under Prince Zhen of Zhongzhou, the famous man in front of me, usually guarding the border, why is it today that the day has come?

Do you want to report on your work? I suddenly came to go shopping."

Hearing this name, Chu Xujun opened her eyes faintly, her long eyelashes covering her drooping feathers forming a small shadow. She said lightly: "Second brother, are you sure it's him?"

"I can recognize him even if he turns to ashes. There is no good boy in Zhongzhou who has not been compared with him. He spoke well when he was young. When he was young, he used a red tassel spear to determine the title of the best warrior in Zhongzhou. After that, he was so handsome.

He has good looks, both civil and military skills, and unparalleled talent and appearance. I heard that the threshold of his hometown has been broken down. If his family hadn't been in mourning, the marriage had not been decided for a long time. Which little girl in Zhongzhou didn't keep an eye on his wife's position? Yeah?

Why do you ask this question? Could it be that you also..."

Chu Xujun thought to himself that Chu Jie had guessed correctly, but what she wanted was a "fake" name.

She didn't expect that the first candidate she had chosen in private would be so famous before they got married. She probably wouldn't care about her reputation as a "fake engagement". It seemed like she had to make another plan.

Anyway, the plan never kept up with the changes. Chu Xujun didn't feel sorry at all. She continued: "Second brother, you know General Wei very well, do you want to surrender?"

"What are you talking about? Wei Ling's poetry is as good as your second brother's, right?" Chu Jie looked at his sister with his peach blossom eyes, looking unspeakably arrogant.

It turned out to be Xiong Jing. No wonder Chu Jie knew Wei Ling so well that he could recognize his back.

I bumped into candidate No. 1 when I went out. I don't know when I will meet candidate No. 2 again.

In this era, maps were precious. Chu Xujun didn't understand today's maps and didn't know that her second candidate was still far away in Jingzhou. She would probably have to walk a few more maps before she could meet the gentle and ugly candidate.

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Back at Chu's house, night has fallen.

As soon as he entered Youyu Pavilion, Chu Xujun noticed that something was wrong with the atmosphere.

A-Zhu and Ximei kept their heads lowered and glanced suggestively towards the second floor, not daring to express their anger.

Chu Xujun probably guessed something. He walked up to the second floor with gentle steps and amidst the sweet music. He saw Hua Liancheng with an oval face sitting in the chess room waiting for her.

"I feel better after going out."

"Mom, why are you here? Where is Xiao Liu'er?"

"You know how to care about others, so why did you sneak out without a girl? What should you do if something happens?"

"Mom, am I back safely? I went out with my second brother and he was watching me."

"That Chu Jie guy is not as reliable as your two younger brothers. How can you count on him?"

Although Hua Liancheng's judgment of Chu Jie is true, comparing seven-year-old and four-year-old baby babies to Chu Jie is still a bit too underhanded.

"Mom, I saw outside that it is possible to sell tofu. There is no need for a fixed stall. We only serve as the source and let people come to pick up the goods. As for the retail sales, people can make some money."

"The word 'retail' is quite new. When you looked at the accounts, you didn't see the reason, so you got another idea. My mother thought the same way. Xiao Liu'er's wet nurse had already asked her old woman and daughter to come over to pick up the goods and sell them.

After a few days, there are other girls who want to join us, and they may arrive tomorrow. Don't think that this will change the subject. If you want to go out and see, you have to find someone else to accompany you."

"So, grandma agrees with Nunu to go out?"

"Otherwise, next time I let you sneak out while I'm asleep, I won't know how many times I'll be scared when I wake up."

"My mother is the best." Chu Xujun did not forget to act coquettishly, "You will chat with my mother for a while."

"I can only play one game. My mother doesn't dare to learn more about your bad chess."

Chu Xujun accompanied his parents, and his brothers finished their dinner and returned to the embroidery building.

At night, the woman woke up from her bed.
Chapter completed!