When Gu Chi saw that the man could still hold it in, Shen Tang immediately lost his composure and nearly spit out half of the tea he had yet to swallow. Fortunately, she lowered her head at the critical moment and did not affect Gu Chi.
"Cough cough cough, cough cough——"
Shen Tang coughed for a long time before he recovered.
Worried about being overheard, she roared directly in her heart: [F*ck—why did Gong Xiqiu appear here???]
It turned out that a young figure who was very familiar to Shen Tang appeared on the official road next to the tea shop. This man had an excellent hairline, full hair, exquisite and deep facial features, clean and delicate skin, and long, thick black hair tied into many small braids.
Her long hair was tied back with snake-shaped silver ornaments.
He was dressed smartly and neatly. He wore a pair of ferocious snake-patterned iron armor bracers on both wrists, a shoulder pad on one shoulder, and a skirt on his waist. He was holding a strong war horse that was almost the same height as him. Behind him were a dozen people of different ages. One's attendant.
Isn't it Shen Tang's musical confidant Gong Xiqiu?
Gu Chi was almost deafened by Shen Tang's sudden elation. He subconsciously tilted his head back and frowned.
My lord is good at everything...
It's just that this voice is too bohemian.
"Master Lang doesn't know, how can I know?"
Shen Tang wiped the tea stains from the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief, slumped his shoulders, tried to lower his sense of presence, and said in his heart: "Isn't Gongxi Qiu under the tent of King She? This is Zheng Qiao's territory. He is so arrogant that he is not afraid of being surrounded. Beat to death?]
Gu Chi recalled that Gong Xiqiu fought this and that on the battlefield. The more he fought, the braver he became, and his sustained combat power was almost beyond the scope of human beings. He couldn't help complaining: "If it really comes to a fight, with all due respect, it's not sure who will be killed." Woolen cloth……"
Shen Tang's imagination was wide open: [Is he here to assassinate?]
Seeing that he might not be able to deal with Zheng Qiao on the front battlefield, King She decided to send out his strongest combat force to carry out a wave of assassinations?
only--
Gong Xiqiu is really not made to be an assassin.
While they were talking, Gong Xiqiu and his party had already passed by Shen Tang's tea table, and Shen Tang pricked up his ears to eavesdrop.
Gong Xiqiu waved to the tea shop proprietress...
"Bring some big bowls of tea."
Gongxi Qiu was born tall and strong, which put great pressure on people in terms of body shape, but he had a pleasant appearance, and there was a bit of youthful wildness and handsomeness between his eyebrows, which invisibly added a bit of amiability. Gu Chi heard The boss lady's voice changed from frightened to appreciative, and she praised without hesitation: "What a handsome man!"
The landlady came forward with a smile and said with a genuine smile: "I'm sorry, sir, there are so many people at this time, there are no seats inside. Do you want to take a table outside?"
Gong Xiqiu said: "Of course you can."
Coincidentally, at this time, the tea guests beside Shen Tang stood up and vacated their seats, and the landlady placed them here.
Wipe the table clean with both hands and feet.
After Gong Xiqiu sat down, a slender young man came out of the group he brought with him and placed a stack of exquisite pastries. Although he was dressed in men's clothing, he still couldn't hide the young man's graceful figure. It's a woman disguised as a man.
Shen Tang watched the excitement with interest from the corner of his eye.
Guess the identity of this "boy".
"No need to be busy, sit down and rest."
The "boy" said frankly that he didn't dare. When the landlady came to serve tea, Gong Xiqiu asked her: "Staff, how far is this place from Heyin?"
As he spoke, he took out a small piece of broken silver. Who wouldn't like a handsome, polite and generous young man?
The landlady answered immediately.
"It's not far, not far, it takes two or three days."
"Two or three days..." Gong Xiqiu murmured.
"Parents——"
Gongxi Qiu, a subordinate official who had a close relationship with Shen Tang, was sitting on the right side of Gongxi Qiu, looking at the sky, but he hesitated to speak.
Gong Xiqiu raised his hand to signal him not to speak, and held up the pottery bowl with the other hand: "No need to say more, just drink tea. After enough rest, we will continue on our way. I am sensible and will not delay the business."
When the official heard this, he could only say: "Wei."
Tsk tsk tsk——
I didn't expect that Gong Xiqiu, a good young man with thick eyebrows and big eyes, who appears to be a talented person, can be so unrestrained in private! Hearing him ask about "He Yin", Shen Tang felt a little relieved - his friend has not forgotten it. You are worthy of being a confidant!
Shen Tang watched the interaction between the two, and instantly imagined a story about the love and hatred between the unruly and wild young general and the seemingly beautiful but innocent little maid, which was a combination of love and hatred.
Shen Tang’s cp of his friend.
Gu Chi knocked on Shen Tang’s imagination_(:з)∠?)_
Although Shen Tang only peeked carefully with his peripheral vision, Gong Xiqiu, as a brave warrior, was not a vegetarian.
In fact, when Shen Tang noticed him, he also noticed Shen Tang and his group. He didn't think much of it at first. The effect of them standing out among ordinary people was like standing out from the crowd. They would attract passersby's attention wherever they went.
But ordinary people often look at it twice and then stop looking at it, but Shen Tang looked at it twice and then twice and kept looking!
The insight of subordinate officials is not as strong as that of Gongxi Qiu.
But while drinking tea, I also noticed something unusual.
Feeling secretly vigilant in his heart, he quietly touched the handle of the short-blade knife at his waist, but before he could pull it out, Gong Xiqiu pushed it back.
"What are you doing?"
The official said: "But that person..."
Gong Xiqiu whispered: "It doesn't look malicious."
If there is really any malicious intent, Gong Xiqiu will be the first to take action.
Upon hearing this, the subordinate officer had no choice but to take his hand back.
Outside the tea shop, the two groups of people were clearly distinguishable, and they were not in conflict with each other, but the atmosphere between them was slightly tense.
Shen Tang smiled inwardly: [Hehe, I've been discovered.]
Gu Chi couldn't help but feel dumb.
If Gong Xiqiu couldn't even discover this, the Four Treasures Alliance Army would have killed him off his horse long ago. How could he still wander around?
He was even more curious about Gong Xiqiu's purpose.
Of course, assassination is impossible.
Not to mention that Zheng Qiao is also protected by masters and protected by the national seal. It would be difficult for an ordinary brave warrior to take his life. Even if he really came to assassinate him, the route should not pass through Lingzhou Yiru. Not to mention that he still has I asked the landlady about Ha Yin.
Assassination pursues someone who is quick, accurate and ruthless.
How could he run around like him?
Gu Chi is more inclined to another guess - Gong Xiqiu's destination is Yi Ru! The reason is also sufficient. Gong Xiqiu himself has the Gu mother with him, and Yi Ru Zhanghe is suspected of engaging in Gu insects. It is difficult to guarantee the relationship between the two. There is no direct or indirect connection.
Thinking of this, Gu Chi became wary.
My lord and Gong Xiqiu are close friends in music, but this cannot prove that Gong Xiqiu is a "good person" and can serve under King She. No one has a simple mind, and it cannot prove that Gong Xiqiu is friendly to his lord Shen Tang. of.
Gu Chi has not forgotten how fiercely these two generals fought in front of the formation. They fought to the death and wanted to tear each other into pieces.
As his thoughts swirled, conspiracies popped up one after another. As a result, Gu Chi saw Gong Xiqiu at the next table tilting his upper body in the direction of Shen Tang and asked, "Why do you keep peeking at me?"
Shen Tang said: "I should ask this."
Gong Xiqiu raised his eyebrows, as if he didn't expect that Shen Tang was not only not guilty, but also eloquent. He didn't know how to answer for a moment.
He said, "I didn't peek at you."
Shen Tang asked: "You didn't peek at me, how did you know that I peeked at you? Even if you did, everyone has a lovely and beautiful heart. This man is tall and handsome, and he doesn't cover his face when he goes out. Isn't that right? For people to look at? How can you falsely accuse me of peeping?"
Gong Xiqiu touched his face: "Am I tall and handsome?"
Shen Tang said: "That's right!"
Gong Xiqiu looked carefully at Shen Tang's features.
Qishan made a disguise based on Shen Tang's original facial features, cutting off three points of the bright colors to make the facial features look duller. In addition, he has grown taller in the past six months, making him completely different from before. Shen Tang is confident that Gong Xiqiu should be the same person. Can't recognize myself.
Guyi
I thought Gong Xiqiu would be polite, but after seeing it, he honestly said: "It's really not as good-looking as me."
Shen Tang: "..."
"It's just that Xiao Lang looks kind-hearted, as if he has seen him somewhere before." Gong Xiqiu couldn't remember it for a while, but Shen Tang was not afraid to talk to him, and was not afraid of teasing him about his appearance. The feeling of familiarity is three points heavier.
"Meeting you for the first time is like an old friend returning home. The bright moon is new in the sky, and I miss you most in the morning and evening. Is this kind of kindness?"
Gong Xiqiu's subordinate officer almost choked out a mouthful of tea, and the "boy" on the side was also shocked and had a look of fear on his face.
They've seen life-threatening situations.
But I have never seen someone who was looking for death.
Is this teasing Gong Xiqiu???
Unexpectedly, Gong Xiqiu was not furious.
Instead, he thought carefully about Shen Tang's words.
"What's the meaning?"
His level of language and spiritual education is not very high.
"It means that you and I hit it off right away."
Gong Xiqiu pursed his lips slightly, making no comment.
He didn't like Shen Tang's familiarity, but he didn't reject the young man's familiarity. Looking at those familiar eyes, a figure seemed to appear in his mind. Gongxi Qiu's light flashed, and he looked at Shen Tang carefully, and then Look at the people around her.
Question: "Where does Xiaolang live?"
Shen Tang smiled and said, "Fu Gu He Yin."
Gong Xiqiu's expression froze slightly, his pupils shrank suddenly, and he tentatively said: "Fu Gu of Heyin... that is a really good place. I heard that last year, a new county governor came to Heyin. He was not very old. He was only ten years old at that time. It looks like one or two. I also heard that after Governor Shen took office, he was very resourceful, effective in governance, and diligent in his work and caring for the people. Is this... is it true? "
Shen Tang patted his chest and boasted: "Of course it's all true. Don't you know, I am a subordinate of Shen Jun. Rumors from the outside can only describe that Shen Jun is one tenth of the best. Let me tell you, Shen Jun is so good." Man, she...&*￥#%..."
Praise yourself?
Shen Tang can talk for an hour without repeating himself.
Gong Xiqiu didn't even care that the tea had gone cold.
"Mama is really talented! I don't know, little man, but your family Shen Jun and I are close friends. We meet close friends in the mountains and rivers! I'm going to Yiru on this trip too, right? It's just a coincidence!" Gong Xiqiu glanced at him and was about to get cramps. Belonging to an official, he said to himself, "We are destined today, why not go together and take care of each other?"
Shen Tang said: "That's what I meant."
Gu Chi: "..."
Gongxi Qiu's official: "..."
The expected tense situation did not exist.
Shen Tang and Gong Xiqiu, two strange people, had endless things to say when they met. Shen Tang directly asked Gong Xiqiu the purpose of coming to Yiru. The subordinate officer was so anxious that his face turned red, but his general ignored him at all.
Gong Xiqiu and Shen Tang gathered at the table.
Let the landlady serve new tea.
"Of course I'm here to see Zhang He."
Shen Tang frowned: "Are you also looking for Zhang Yongqing?"
"Yeah?" Gong Xiqiu noticed this word.
Shen Tang did not hide anything, saying: "A while ago, epidemics appeared in Tianhai, Heyin, Shangnan and other places. After careful investigation, we found out that it was caused by Gu insects. If it had not been discovered in time, we don't know how far the epidemic would have spread. How far, how big the impact, I heard that Yiru Zhanghe has done a lot of research on this, so Lord Shen sent us to Yiru to ask for relevant medical advice, so as to benefit the common people..."
Gong Xiqiu had never heard of this.
only--
He bluntly exposed Shen Tang's euphemistic excuse and got to the point: "Xiao Lang suspects Zhang He is the murderer?"
Shen Tang took a sip of tea and said nothing.
Gong Xiqiu said: "It shouldn't be him."
Shen Tang was surprised: "No?"
Gong Xiqiu: "Zhang He is quite a conscientious person."
The implication is that it is unlikely that Zhang He deliberately planted poisons to cause epidemics in many places. In other words, it was not his true purpose. There is not much else to say. Gong Xiqiu added: "It's just that that was in the past. Everyone has It will change, what you hear is false, and what you see is true. Ma... Xiaolang still has to see it in person to know. What I say is only a family opinion and cannot be accurate."
Shen Tang was noncommittal.
After drinking tea, a thick cloud came from the sky to cover up the scorching sun, and the sun was finally not so fierce.
Shen Tang and his party were ready to continue on their way.
Gong Xiqiu looked at the motorcycle running towards him with the reins in his mouth, and gave Shen Tang a smiling look.
Shen Tang: "..."
Climbing on the back of the motorcycle, the two of them rode side by side.
"With the war in chaos, why did Mr. Lang come to Yiru to look for Zhang He? Could it be that he is your enemy?"
Shen Tang did not hide his purpose.
Gongxi's enemies returned favors.
"It's not really an enemy, just some old connections." Gongxi Qiu said, "I finally found out about his whereabouts, so I took advantage of the slack to come and have a look. After a while, I have to train troops and prepare for war, so I don't have so much time to go around. Ran away."
The subordinate officer behind him felt the veins on his forehead beating wildly.
My general is really brave enough to say anything.
Shen Tang did not delve into the specific content of "origin".
After a while, Gong Xiqiu took the initiative to mention it.
"How's the injury?"
Shen Tang was stunned for a moment and almost didn't react.
He smiled and said: "It's better soon, and my strength has improved."
Gong Xiqiu's expression was full of doubt.
As far as he knew, after Mama left the Alliance Army, she sat at work all day long and neglected her martial arts. Her strength was definitely not advancing but retreating.
Just like himself.
If you neglect to practice, it will be wasted.
Learn martial arts together and sail against the current.
"If you don't believe it, go back and discuss it."
Gong Xiqiu said: "Okay!"
They entered the city before dark and found a place to stay. Fortunately, there were many empty rooms in this inn. Shen Tang handed the motorcycle to the waiter and heard the sound of chains mopping the floor. He turned his head and saw a ragged young man. He took away Gong Xiqiu's horse...
Although he is said to be a teenager, he is actually somewhere between a young man and a teenager.
He is about seventeen or eighteen years old.
My feet were barefoot, and only half of my trouser legs were left.
Shen Tang said: "This is?"
"I rescued him on the road."
Gong Xiqiu took off his water bag and took a big sip.
Shen Tang said: "It looks like a good seedling. If you cultivate it well, it may be a good right-hand man."
Unexpectedly, Gong Xiqiu said: "He is not mine."
"Um?"
"He seems to be here to find you." Gong Xiqiu said, "I asked the store owner about He Yin Fugu earlier, and I agreed to send him to you. Who knew Mama was at the next table? Don't run away. A trip."
