That night, in the secluded rural hut, Liu Long and his several confidants sat around a shabby table, with a serious expression.
Liu Long frowned and said in a low voice: "We must find a way to deal with Xi Yu. There are secret guards around him, so it is not easy to do it directly." A trace of anxiety was revealed in his eyes.
One of the confidants nodded and said, "And Xi Yu has sent experts to protect Liu Xie, so it is even more difficult to kill Liu Xie."
Liu Long slapped the table suddenly.
"I want to be the emperor. These two people are my obstacles. They must be eliminated!" His voice was full of determination.
Another confidant pondered for a moment and said, "Maybe we can start with people around them."
At this time, a gust of wind blew, causing the window to creak. Liu Long's face became more and more gloomy, and he looked out the window.
"No matter what method is used, we must solve these two people." His tone was firm and cold.
Everyone nodded and said they would do their best.
They knew that this was a life-and-death battle, but for Liu Long's ambition, they were willing to take risks.
Then, Liu Long got angry again, his voice suddenly increased, full of anger.
"What's the use of your determination? What's the way to get rid of those two?" His eyes scandalized everyone present, and the anger in his eyes made people dare not look directly at them.
Several people were at a loss and looked at each other, unable to answer Liu Long's question for the moment.
They lowered their heads silently, their hearts filled with helplessness and anxiety.
When Liu Long saw that everyone was silent, he became even more angry.
He pointed at them and scolded, "What's the use of you trashing you guys, I can't even think of a way!"
The atmosphere inside the house became extremely tense, like a tight string that could break at any time.
Everyone held their breath, for fear of angering Liu Long.
At this time, a slightly bold confidant spoke carefully and said, "Don't rest as much as possible, we will come up with a solution as soon as possible..."
Liu Long interrupted him.
"I don't want to hear these useless words! What I want is practical actions!" His voice echoed in the hut, which was daunting.
The others bowed their heads and said nothing, for fear of arousing Liu Long's anger again. At this time, a crow's scream came from outside the window, as if mocking the people in the house.
Liu Long took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that getting angry could not solve the problem, and what he needed was a practical plan.
Next, Liu Long's tone gradually eased a little.
"Forget it, you all have worked hard," he waved his hand, "Let's go back and rest first, think about it carefully, we will definitely find a solution."
Everyone was relieved when they heard Liu Long's words. They stood up one after another, saluted Liu Long, and then silently exited the hut.
Everyone also relaxed a little. While walking, they whispered, trying to come up with a feasible plan.
Liu Long stayed alone in the cottage, and his mood was still heavy. He knew that to realize his ambition, he had to overcome the difficulties in front of him.
He secretly made up his mind to come up with a perfect plan to get rid of Xi Yu and Liu Xie.
That night, Xi Yu and Xiao Cui came to an inn.
The inn is brightly lit, people are coming and going, and the noise is endless.
Xi Yu looked at the sky, calculated the time again, and said softly to Xiao Cui: "It will take two or three days to reach Jiangnan." A trace of fatigue was revealed in his eyes.
When Xiao Cui heard this, she frowned slightly.
She grabbed the corner of Xi Yu's clothes and said timidly: "Sir, I... I'll be very scared to live alone. Can I be in the same room with you?" Her voice was a little trembling.
Xi Yu's face turned red and he shook his head quickly and said, "How can this be done? There is a difference between men and women, and what is the etiquette of being alone and widowed and women living together in the same room?"
Xiao Cui disagreed. She raised her head, looked at Xi Yu's eyes, and said firmly: "At the county magistrate's house, aren't we also living in the same room? It was nothing at that time." There was a hint of stubbornness in her tone.
Xi Yu's face turned redder, and he said helplessly: "That's different, because there was only one house at that time. This was in the inn, with many people and eyes, so we should pay attention to some influence."
"What should I pay attention to? Others don't know us."
At this time, the inn hall was crowded with people, the guests were noisy, and the waiter was busy shuttled through it.
The conversation between Xi Yu and Xiao Cui seemed a little out of place in this noisy environment.
Seeing that Xi Yu refused to agree, Xiao Cui started to act coquettishly. She pulled Xi Yu's arm and shook it and muttered, "Prime Minister, I don't care. I just want to have a room with you, otherwise I will definitely not be able to sleep at night."
She also knew that saying this was a bit out of control, and she was just a little girl from others.
But she was willing to say that.
Xi Yu looked at Xiao Cui's pitiful appearance and couldn't help but feel a little shaken.
But Xi Yu felt that she could not let her make such a fool of herself, so she shook her head firmly.
Seeing this, Xiao Cui immediately burst into tears in her eyes. She looked at Xi Yu pitifully and started sobbing softly.
Xi Yu felt a little confused. He really couldn't bear to see Xiao Cui so sad.
Amid Xiao Cui's crying, his determination began to shake.
In the end, Xi Yu still felt soft-hearted. He sighed helplessly and said, "Okay, Xiao Cui, stop crying, I promise you that's it."
A bright smile immediately appeared on Xiao Cui's face.
She burst into tears and laughed and jumped up happily. "That's great! Thank you, Prime Minister!"
She grabbed Xi Yu's hand tightly, her eyes full of gratitude.
Xi Yu looked at Xiao Cui's happy look and couldn't help but feel a little warmth in his heart.
"Okay, go and rest quickly, I'll have to hurry up tomorrow."
Xiao Cui nodded and ran into the room happily. Xi Yu stood at the door, looked at her back, and shook her head helplessly.
He knew that such a decision might cause some trouble, but for Xiao Cui's safety and happiness, he could only do so.
When she arrived at the room, Xiao Cui excitedly brought a steaming basin of foot washing water in person, placed it in front of Xi Yu, and said with a smile: "Sir, you must be very tired after walking for a day. I'll help you wash your feet and relax."
Xi Yu looked at Xiao Cui in surprise and waved his hand quickly, "No need, Xiao Cui. I'll do it myself, I'm not used to others serving me." A hint of embarrassment appeared on his face.
Xiao Cui shook her head and said, "No, I will wash you. You are my savior, and I want to do something for you." Her eyes were full of sincerity.
Xi Yu smiled helplessly, and a feeling of emotion surged in his heart. He looked at Xiao Cui's serious look and couldn't bear to refuse her kindness anymore.
Xiao Cui squatted down gently, put Xi Yu's feet into the water, and carefully scrubbed him.
Xi Yu sat on the chair, feeling Xiao Cui's care and tenderness, and his heart was filled with emotion.
He looked at Xiao Cui's focused expression and couldn't help but think of every bit of them along the way.
"Xiao Cui, you are so kind. Actually, you don't have to do this." Xi Yu said softly.
Xiao Cui raised her head, looked at Xi Yu, and said with a smile: "I am willing to do anything for you, because you are the person I trust the most." There was a hint of firmness in her voice.
Xi Yu was slightly stunned. He was deeply moved by Xiao Cui's words now.
While washing Xi Yu's feet, Xiao Cui asked softly: "Prime Minister, we will be in the same room in the next few days. Is it OK? I am willing to serve you like a greenhouse girl."
After hearing this, Xi Yu felt a little embarrassed.
He thought for a while and said, "If you are really scared, I can arrange for secret guards to protect you outside the door. Will you feel more at ease?"
Xiao Cui immediately shook her head and opposed it: "No, I will not be able to adapt to it. I still like to be with you. I will feel at ease with you with me." Her eyes revealed her dependence on Xi Yu.
Xi Yu looked at Xiao Cui's firm eyes and couldn't help feeling soft.
He sighed helplessly and said, "Okay, let's talk about it tomorrow. Today you should sleep in the bed, and I'll just sleep in the floor."
When Xiao Cui heard this, she showed a gratified smile on her face. She quickly got up, poured out the foot wash water, and then started making the bed.
Xiao Cui watched Xi Yu lay out the bedding on the ground, quickly got up from the bed, ran to Xi Yu and said, "Prime Minister, you have a noble status, how can you sleep on the ground? How could I feel happy about this?"
Xi Yu looked at Xiao Cui with a smile and said softly: "Xiao Cui, you don't have to worry. I won't feel discomfort when I sleep on the ground, and this will also give you peace of mind."
Xiao Cui shook her head, grabbed Xi Yu's arm and said, "No, Prime Minister, I'm not at ease. You and I should sleep in the bed, so I will feel more at ease."
Xi Yu looked at Xiao Cui with some embarrassment. He knew that his identity was special. If he had a bed with Xiao Cui, it might cause some unnecessary trouble.
But when he saw Xiao Cui's sincere look, he could not refuse.
He didn't know why, but why his heart was so soft today.
After thinking for a while, Xi Yu nodded and said, "Okay, since you are so persistent, then we will all sleep in the bed. But don't worry, I am a gentleman and will never do anything wrong to you."
After hearing this, Xiao Cui showed a happy smile on her face.
She took Xi Yu's hand and walked to the bed together.
Xi Yu and Xiao Cui were lying on the bed, a distance between them. Although their bodies were close, they were full of respect.
Xiao Cui lay quietly on the bed, feeling extremely safe in her heart.
The next morning, the sun shone on the ground, giving people a warm feeling.
Zhuge Jin had already prepared the horses and arranged them neatly at the door.
Wu Guo was so energetic, with ten followers following her. She smiled and was in a particularly happy mood.
She said to Zhuge Jin: "Mr. Zhuge, I am really looking forward to going to Youzhou this time."
Zhuge Jin replied respectfully: "Madam, I can understand your mood. After seeing the lady, you will definitely be happier."
Wu Guotai nodded, and his eyes were filled with a glimmer of happiness. "Yes, I haven't seen my daughter for a long time. I don't know how she is doing in Youzhou. I really miss her a little."
At this time, a breeze blew, carrying the freshness of the morning. Wu Guotai took a deep breath and felt this beautiful moment.
Then he got on the sedan chair.
Xi Yu and Xiao Cui continued on the journey, and the morning sun shone on them. As soon as Xi Yu got up, he felt a faint fragrance all over his body.
He knew that this was the unique body fragrance emitted from Xiao Cui's body.
After walking for a while, they saw a medicine shop. Xiao Cui suddenly stopped and said to Xi Yu: "Prime Minister, I feel a little uncomfortable and want to go to the medicine shop to get some medicine."
Xi Yu looked at Xiao Cui with concern and asked, "What's wrong with you? Where is it uncomfortable? Do you want me to go in with you?"
Xiao Cui smiled and shook her head, saying, "It's just a little problem. I'll just go in by myself. You can wait for me near the pharmacy."
Xi Yu nodded and said worriedly: "Okay, if you need anything to help, you must call me."
Xiao Cui walked into the medicine shop, while Xi Yu found a place nearby to sit down and waited quietly.
His eyes looked at the door of the medicine shop from time to time, thinking about Xiao Cui's physical condition.
At this time, the environment around the medicine shop seemed particularly quiet. There were few pedestrians on the street, and occasionally one or two carriages drove by, making a crisp sound of horse hooves.
Xi Yu felt the breeze blowing across his face, and his heart was filled with thoughts.
The doctor in the pharmacy shop looked at Xiao Cui and asked, "Girl, what medicine do you buy?"
“I’m in good health.”
The doctor asked in confusion: "Girl, since you are in good health, why do you still have to buy medicine?"
Xiao Cui's face turned red in an instant, she lowered her head, feeling a little at a loss.
Seeing her like this, the doctor became even more puzzled and said softly: "Girl, if there is any hidden secret, you might as well say it directly. I am the doctor and will naturally keep the secret for you."
Xiao Cui took a deep breath and plucked up the courage and said, "I want to buy some medicines for men to take them, and there will be...that there will be ideas in that aspect."
Her voice became lower and lower, and finally she could hardly hear it.
After all, I am still a big girl, and it is indeed embarrassing to say this.
After hearing this, the doctor understood what Xiao Cui meant.
He smiled and said, "So that's it, the girl is for her sweetheart?"
Xiao Cui's face turned redder, and she nodded slightly.
Lang Zhong thought, it is normal for this little girl to be shy.
He took out a few medicinal herbs from the medicine cabinet and handed them to Xiao Cui, saying, "These medicinal herbs are combined together and boiled into a medicinal soup and taken. It will have the effect you want. However, the dosage should be moderate and do not overdose."
Xiao Cui took the medicinal materials and said gratefully: "Thank you, doctor." She paid the money and walked out of the medicinal shop with the medicinal materials.
Xiao Cui was a little nervous.
When Xi Yu saw Xiao Cui coming out, he hurriedly met her and asked with concern: "How is it? What does the doctor say?"
Xiao Cui lowered her head, fiddled with the medicinal materials in her hand, and said hesitantly: "Doctor... The doctor prescribed some medicine for me."
Xi Yu looked at the medicinal materials in Xiao Cui's hand curiously and asked, "What medicine is this? What disease does it treat?"
"It's just some wind and cold medicine."
Xi Yu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good, let's continue on the road. But you should pay more attention to rest. If there are still some uncomfortable places, be sure to tell me in time."
Xiao Cui nodded.
On the other side, Wu Guotai sat in the sedan chair, folded his hands together, chanting Buddha's name softly, praying that everything went well on the road.
Her eyes revealed her longing for her daughter and her expectations for the future.
At the same time, Zhuge Jin was riding a horse and was extremely happy. He thought to himself: "You can see your younger brother Zhuge Liang when you go to Youzhou. I don't know how he is doing."
Along the way, the team passed through bustling towns and quiet countryside.
On both sides of the road, green trees are shady and flowers are flourishing. The breeze gently blows on his face, bringing a refreshing breath.
Wu Guotai would occasionally lift the curtains and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.
She said to her followers, "This scenery is so beautiful. I hope our journey will be so smooth."
"Yes, Madam."
A few hours later, their team passed by Xiao Cui's medicine shop.
Zhuge Jin suddenly tied the reins and said to Wu Guotai: "Madam, I feel a little uncomfortable and want to go to the pharmacy to get some medicine."
Wu Guo looked at Zhuge Jin with too much concern and said, "Mr. Zhuge, since you are uncomfortable, go to the medicine shop to check it out." She thought to herself that it might be because of the tiring journey, Zhuge Jin needed some medicine to regulate her body.
Zhuge Jin got off his horse and walked into the medicine shop.
The medicine shop was filled with a faint aroma of herbs, and specimens of various herbs were hung on the walls. When the doctor saw a guest coming in, he hurriedly came forward.
Zhuge Jin said to the doctor: "I feel a little uncomfortable. Can you prescribe me some symptomatic medicine?"
The doctor carefully asked Zhuge Jin about his symptoms, then took his pulse and said, "Sir, don't worry, you're just overworked. I'll prescribe some tonic prescriptions for you and take them on time."
Zhuge Jin nodded and said, "Thank you, Doctor." He took the prescription, paid the money, and then walked out of the pharmacy.
At this time, the sun had set in the west, and a gorgeous sunset appeared in the sky.
He said to Wu Guotai: "Madam, I have taken the medicine and feel much better. Thank you for your concern."
Wu Guotai smiled and said, "Mr. Zhuge is polite. Health is important, so you must pay attention.
The team continued to move forward, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, bringing out long shadows.
With their longing for the future, they moved towards Youzhou.
Wu Guotai thought that since Zhuge Jintian was uncomfortable, he quickly found an inn to stay in, although the weather was not over yet.
"Madam, it's not a problem. I'm just a casual cold. Don't delay my trip because of me."
"What Mr. Zhuge said? With you escort along the way, you are equivalent to my benefactor. Besides, although we have to hurry, we don't have to hurry up."
"Since that's the case, thank you."
Next, they immediately found an inn to live in.
In order to avoid trouble, they also dressed up a little this time, and they were dressed very ordinary.
To avoid robbing others.
But when they walked into the inn, they had a special temperament.
So, the waiter immediately realized that their identities were unique.
But when other people's customers dress up like this, they must have their reasons, and they cannot reveal it casually.
Zhuge Jin immediately started asking the waiter to boil medicine for him and then deliver it to his room later.
Chapter completed!