A series of drums were beating, there was no sense of rhythm, but it seemed like they were competing for speed.
On the school grounds, two fast horses passed by quickly, one behind the other, and the man on the horse laughed heartily and heartily.
Zhang Fei looked back at Guan Yu, who was one step behind, and said loudly: "Second brother, how about this bloody horse?"
Guan Yunchang laughed and said: "A good horse from a thousand miles away!"
Zhang Fei shouted: "If second brother likes it, I will give you this horse."
Guan Yunchang was startled when he heard this, secretly thinking that Zhang Fei was so generous, and at the same time he was very envious because Wei's welfare benefits were really good.
There aren't any good horses in Jingnan. The horses they ride there are all southern Yunnan ponies. They have good endurance but can't run very fast.
He had always wanted a better mount, but unfortunately he couldn't get it. He didn't expect that today he would accept Zhang Fei's love.
Gifting such a BMW in this era is more prestigious than gifting a tens-of-million supercar in future generations.
After all, supercars are just good-looking and cool, but horses in this era are the second life of generals.
Having a good horse on the battlefield can not only allow the general to use his skills better, but also save his own life at critical moments.
Especially some smart horses, such as Lu Bu's red rabbit horse, can cooperate with their owners to fight against the enemy when they have time.
After running around the school grounds again, the two brothers came to the sidelines to rest.
Liu Bei smiled and handed over two bowls of salt water. The two drank from it and drank it, shouting that they were happy.
"Eldest brother, second brother, I have already told my husband that I will take you to Luoyang to meet the young master today. After breakfast, let's set off quickly. Maybe we can catch up with lunch and have a few bowls of good wine with the young master.
." Zhang Fei smiled.
When Liu Bei heard this, he was very happy. He looked at Guan Yu, nodded and said, "That's very good. I'm going to embarrass my third brother."
Zhang Fei frowned and said angrily: "Brother, what are you talking about?"
Liu Bei laughed and apologized repeatedly, saying that he was too raw.
Zhang Fei then regained his smile and took the two of them to have a meal.
"By the way, I just happened to be in Luoyang today. I will introduce you to my eldest brother later."
Guan Yu's expression changed and he asked hurriedly: "Did Liniang follow you?"
Zhang Fei was stunned. He didn't expect that his second brother was still obsessed with Du Liniang. He hesitated and said: "She should be here too. Now she is the big shopkeeper of Xiuhefang. Luoyang is a prosperous place. She should be able to
Come on, it’s just, second brother, you..."
Guan Yu's eyes lit up, and he pulled Zhang Fei and said, "Quick, go wash up first, let's set off early."
"Well."
Zhang Fei nodded helplessly.
Liu Bei frowned slightly, as if he had found the reason for Guan Yu's abnormal behavior in the past few months. It seemed that he had to go and meet that Liniang for a while...
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Luoyang.
A magnificent carriage slowly drove into the city, flanked by two burly men guarding the carriage. They were the two ugly brothers, Yan Liangwen and Wen.
"Yan Liang."
"Madam, what are your orders?"
The curtains in the carriage opened, revealing a pretty and plump face, it was Zhang Hui.
Hearing Yan Liang call her sister-in-law, Zhang Hui's cheeks turned slightly red and she said in an angry tone: "I've told you several times, don't call me that."
Yan Liang said carelessly: "What are you afraid of? Madam-in-law and Mr. Xu's wedding date has been set, so it's appropriate to call them that."
Zhang Hui glared at him in shame, and then said: "You are such a generous person... Go and help me ask if that shop is for sale."
Yan Liang looked in the direction of Zhang Hui's finger and saw a two-story wooden attic with a for-lease sign hanging at the door.
Yan Liang nodded and patted the horse in person. There was a middle-aged man sitting on the porch in front of the attic. After asking around, he learned that it was not for sale but for rent.
Yan Liang raised his thick eyebrows and said, "Do you know who is in the carriage?"
The middle-aged man was a little disdainful at first. After he saw the flag on the carriage clearly, he stood up in fear, bowed to the carriage, and then said with a mournful face: "The general doesn't know, I'm just a sent to visit the store."
Servant, the real master of the Chen family is the one who calls the shots."
Yan Liang frowned slightly, "Which Chen family?"
Not long after, Yan Liang came back and said triumphantly: "Madam, that shop has been taken down for you, hehe."
Zhang Hui raised his eyes and looked at the middle-aged man at the door of the shop, and saw a rich middle-aged man beside him. When he saw Zhang Hui, the man bowed to Zhang Hui and saluted.
Very respectful.
Zhang Hui's expression changed, and he said angrily to Yan Liang: "You, you, you are using the name of Longshan Army indiscriminately again."
Yan Liang smiled and did not answer, which was regarded as acquiescence.
Zhang Hui was helpless and told him to buy the shop at the market price and not to take advantage of others.
At this time, another person in the carriage said: "Sister, that shop is not suitable for opening a soup pool, but in this location, Xiuhefang is just the right place to establish a foothold. Otherwise, let my little sister get this advantage."
Hearing this voice, Yan Liang and Wen Chou on the other side were startled, and then they unconsciously raised their heads and chests, showing off their manliness.
Zhang Hui glared at the pretentious Yan Liang angrily, then turned around and said angrily to Du Liniang: "You have a good idea, why is this shop not suitable for opening a soup pool? There are many inns and tiles in this area, so opening a soup pool will definitely be a good business.
"
Du Liniang covered her mouth and chuckled, and said: "Sister, don't forget, you said the same thing when you went to Shuofang. As a result, on the first day the soup pool opened, the clear soup turned into a dirty pool. You said you were losing money, haha."
Hearing this, Zhang Hui seemed to have remembered some disgusting scene. He looked back at the pedestrians around him and said helplessly: "That's all, that's all. This location is really not suitable for opening a hot spring pool. This shop will give you an advantage."
Upon hearing this, Du Liniang hurriedly took out the souvenir and handed it to Wen Chou outside the window. She said in a soft and charming tone: "Brother Wen Chou, please help me buy the shop later."
Wen Chou's cheeks were red. He was quite flattered and took the token in Du Liniang's hand. He cupped his fists and said, "Don't worry, Madam Du. This trivial matter will be taken care of today."
Wen Chou carefully put the token into his arms, and while he was tilting his head, he secretly smelled the fragrance in his palms. An intoxicated look appeared on his face, but he quickly restrained himself and followed the carriage seriously.
"Does it smell good?" Yan Liang came to his side with a resentful look on his face.
Wen Chou's face turned red and he hesitated: "I don't understand what you are saying about whether it smells good or not."
Yan Liang glanced at the token in his arms, it looked like a vinegar jar that had drank hundreds of bottles of sour water, making it sour.
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The carriage arrived at the entrance of a three-entry villa.
This is Zhang Fei's residence in Luoyang. It was originally an estate of the Wang family.
The housekeeper at the door had been waiting for a long time. Two young men brought the pedals, and two nuns came forward to help Zhang Hui and Du Liniang dismount.
The housekeeper couldn't tell which one was Zhang Fei's sister. He looked at the baby in Zhang Hui's arms and then at Du Liniang's face.
He said in a strange and respectful voice: "Little Ah Fu, welcome to the eldest lady, welcome to the madam."
The former one was to Zhang Hui, and the latter one was to Du Liniang.
Zhang Hui was fine, but Du Liniang blushed, covering her mouth and giggling.
On the other hand, Yan Liang reacted quickly and said angrily: "Hey, madam, this is Mrs. Du."
The housekeeper was so frightened by Yan Liang's leopard eyes that he almost stumbled to the ground and hurriedly bowed to Du Liniang and apologized.
Of course Du Liniang would not blame her, and Zhang Hui also said calmly: "He who doesn't know is not guilty, Ah Fu, right? Let's have someone take off our bows first. By the way, where is your master?"
The housekeeper bowed gratefully to Zhang Hui and said, "The master has sent someone to report. He is already on the way."
Just at this moment, three men appeared on horses at the intersection in the distance. They were the three brothers Liu, Guan, and Zhang.
Du Liniang, who was standing next to Zhang Hui, was smiling like a flower. When she saw the man next to Zhang Fei, her expression suddenly changed.
On the contrary, Guan Yu once again saw Du Liniang, whom he had longed for, and excitedly waved his riding whip, overtaking Zhang Fei and Liu Bei and approaching.
"Liniang!"
"Hey, don't be so presumptuous!"
I don’t want to take just two steps and be blocked by someone.
Guan Yu frowned, looked at the person blocking him, and said in a deep voice: "Who are you?"
Not to be outdone, Yan Liang looked at Guan Yu and said firmly: "Yan Liang is the captain of the seventh team of the Longshan Army."
Wen Chou next to him also stepped forward to help his brother, and the two of them took Guan Yu's glance at Du Liniang seriously.
"Captain of the Sixth Squadron of Longshan Army, Wen Chou, haven't you asked for advice?"
Guan Yu stared at the two men with an unkind expression, a bit condescending and disdainful.
There is no way, Yan Liang is 190cm tall, Wen Chou is also 187cm, but they are facing Guan Yu, who is 207cm tall.
In addition, although Guan Yu was not handsome, he had slender eyebrows, a straight nose, broad ears, and a long beard that symbolized masculinity in this era.
In terms of momentum, the two of them combined are really not enough to defeat Guan Yu alone, let alone his image.
However, as members of the Longshan Army, the two of them were not afraid. They just stared at Guan Yu without giving in at all.
Fortunately, Zhang Fei and Liu Bei followed closely. Seeing the three people at war with each other, Zhang Fei stepped forward and separated the three people.
"Second brother, they are also responsible...Brother Yan Liangwen and Chou, this is my sworn second brother. Please forgive me for any offense."
Zhang Hui, who was beside Du Liniang, also came to his senses and stepped forward to persuade: "I didn't expect it to be Brother Guan, Yan Liangwen Chou, you two are generous, don't always fight when you see people, this is Brother Guan, we are our own family." .”
Although Zhang Hui called Yan Liang Wen Chou a fool, her tone was more like an elder's nickname for a junior. She also called Zhang Fei this way on weekdays, and for Guan Yu's own family members, she added the word 'shu' in front of them to indicate the closeness of the relationship. It's obvious.
After all, Yan Liang and Wen Chou were the guards sent by Xu Huang to protect her. If we really want to talk about our own people, they are our own people.
As for Guan Yu, Zhang Hui actually didn't like him very much.
This may have something to do with Du Liniang. As a widow, what Zhang Hui dislikes most is men who 'bully' orphans and widowed mothers.
"Yun Chang, what are you doing?"
At this time, Liu Bei also came forward and pulled Guan Yu to express his confusion. He had never seen Guan Yu act in such a menacing manner.
However, when he raised his eyes and saw Du Liniang behind Zhang Hui, he understood something in an instant.
He suddenly remembered that some time ago, the concubines who appeared in Guan Yu's mansion seemed to have a bit of this girl's charm between their features.
Guan Yu glanced at Yan Liang with a gloomy face and said solemnly: "It turns out he is a soldier of the Longshan Army. I'm disrespectful."
Yan Liang and Wen Chou looked at each other, clasped their fists at the same time and said, "I didn't expect that we are Mr. Zhang's sworn brothers. I'm offended."
Zhang Hui smiled and nodded, "Yes, we are all brothers. It is better to dissolve enemies than to make knots. Come on, come on, come into the house. Housekeeper, go prepare some food and wine. Hurry."
The housekeeper had long been frightened to the point where his legs were weak. When he heard the eldest lady's order, he hurriedly nodded in agreement.
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Night falls.
Zhang's backyard.
Yan Liang stood in the moonlight holding a wooden stick, and next to him was Wen Chou, who looked serious.
Not long after, a burly figure appeared at Moon Gate. Seeing Yan Liang, Wen and Chou in the yard, he sneered.
Yan Liang raised his eyes and said in a deep voice: "We agreed on Haishi, why did you take so long? Are you afraid?"
The man in front of the door walked out, and the moonlight illuminated his face. Who was it but Guan Yu?
Guan Yu coughed slightly in embarrassment. It was not that he was late on purpose, but that he got lost and searched around before finding this place.
"Okay, stop talking nonsense and let me see the real deal."
Yan Liang snorted coldly and glanced at Wen Chou. Wen Chou understood, picked up a wooden stick and threw it towards Guan Yu.
Guan Yu took it and played with it like a stick, saying, "I thought you didn't dare to keep the appointment."
Yan Liang raised his long stick and said: "Whoever doesn't understand the rules of the green forest can be beaten if he wants. Why are you talking so much nonsense?"
Guan Yu narrowed his eyes, picked up his long stick and rushed forward.
Not to be outdone, Yan Liang charged up his hind legs for a flying kick, leaned sideways on his waist, and swept towards Guan Yu's foothold first.
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Half an hour later.
Yan Liang lay down on the ground panting, with a cut on his forehead and blood flowing freely, but he didn't care.
Wen Chou's expression was not very good, and he said in a deep voice: "I can't believe that this person is so brave. In terms of force alone, I'm afraid he is no weaker than Mr. Xu."
Yan Liang coughed lightly and nodded. He no longer had the strength to speak.
Seeing this, Wen Chou sat down directly on the ground and said with a wry smile: "This is a good time. You must know that there are people outside the world. We should apply to go back and train properly later."
Yan Liang stared at the moon in the sky in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking.
At this moment, a gust of fragrant wind blew, attracting their attention.
Wen Chou looked back and opened his mouth in shock.
Yan Liang wanted to raise his head, but he really didn't have the strength, so he just asked curiously: "What's wrong?"
Wen Chou looked at Yan Liang on the ground, and then at the beautiful figure appearing at the Moon Gate. Finally, as if he had made some important decision, he stood up, bowed to the man with a fist, turned and left.
Yan Liang frowned and struggled to sit up...
"Lie down!"
The fragrant sound reached his ears, like the breeze blowing in June, and his whole body was shaken.
Then I saw the face of the visitor, and the moon wheel was just hanging in the sky, making the visitor look like a fairy from the Moon Palace falling into the mortal world.
"Du, Mrs. Du..."
The person who came was none other than Du Liniang, holding a brocade box in her hand, which contained some emergency medicine for wounds.
She didn't care about the mess on the ground, knelt down and sat down, and complained quietly: "You still show off your strength when you can't beat someone, you don't have any self-awareness... I'm hurt so badly, how can you protect me later, my sister and I... tell you Damn, I really haven’t wronged you at all..."
Yan Liang felt the soft catkins on his forehead, and he dared not look directly at Du Liniang with his leopard eyes. The pain all over his body seemed to disappear all at once. He smelled the sweet fragrance on the tip of his nose, and his whole person was filled with intoxication.
Even Du Liniang's repeated recitations sounded as sweet to him as the sounds of nature.