Jushou frowned when he saw Liu Xin's stretched brows. His mood also became tense. Hurriedly asked: "Master. Is there anything wrong?"
Liu Xin was silent for a long while. Said: "What is Zhuying doing recently."
Jushou asked incomprehensibly: "Is the lord worried about him making trouble? He spends his time drinking and drinking. Probably not."
Liu Xin shook his head. Said: "No. I want to send him back to Changke County."
Jushou said in surprise, "Isn't it better for him to be in Xiangyang? He is here as a hostage. Zhu Dingcai didn't dare to give birth to two hearts. Why send him back?"
Liu Xin lightly pressed the armrest of the chair. Patiently explained: "Gongyou. For so many years. We have won the hearts of the people in Jingzhou. The foundation here is unbreakable. There is nothing to worry about. Although the hearts of the people in Yizhou are attached, I am still not at ease. What if. There is a civil strife in Yizhou. Liu Yan's remnants will surely collude with the four counties of Central and Southern China. At this time, the position of Zangke County is very important. Zhu Ding is very prestigious among the barbarians. If he is willing to do his best, Zangke can be guaranteed nothing. Worry. If we want Zhu Ding to do our best, we must first show our sincerity. Now we continue to hold his eldest son as a hostage. What's the matter?"
Jushou continued to persuade: "Lord. Zhu Ying was not our deduction. He sent it here. Zhu Ding shouldn't think too much."
Liu Xin waved her hand. Said: "Gong Yu. Don't discuss this matter anymore. That's it. You go call Zhu Ying over."
Zhu Ying has since come to Xiangyang. Except for breaking into the prefecture and being detained for a few days at the beginning. Don't talk about entering the prefecture in the future. Even Liu Xin hasn't seen him a few times. Suddenly I heard that Liu Xin invited him to the Zhou Mufu. Zhu Ying, who was left in the cold, couldn't believe her ears. It was repeatedly confirmed that Liu Xin invited him but arrested him. Suddenly flattered. Pidian Pidian trot all the way to the prefecture.
Liu Xin looked at Zhu Ying panting. I couldn't believe my eyes. In only three years, Zhu Ying was still like a barbarian. Dress. Behavior. Live like a dude. It seems that the saying that the environment changes people is quite reasonable. Liu Xin couldn't help seeing the figure of the Manchu Eight Flag Brothers from him. How fierce the Manchu Eight Banners were when they entered the customs. Afterwards. Their children are reduced to cages and birds. Can't pull the bow long ago. Can't ride a horse.
Zhu Ying saw Liu Xin just staring at herself. Can't help but cautiously asked: "The adults call the young ones. I don't know what to order."
Liu Xin smiled. Said: "Zhuying. Three years have passed since you arrived in Xiangyang. The time limit agreed upon when your father sent you here has passed. I am going to send you back to Zangke. I will leave tomorrow. What do you think."
Zhu Ying's head shook like a rattle. Repeatedly said: "My lord. I won't go back."
Liu Xin's face sank. Said: "How can you not go back. Who doesn't love your hometown. What does it look like always drifting outside."
Zhu Ying said firmly: "It's so comfortable here. What's the point of returning to Zangke."
Liu Xin couldn't help but think of a famous story in history. He said casually: "Don't you think about it too much."
Zhu Ying nodded repeatedly. Said: "Yes, yes. I am happy here. I don’t think about Shu. Let’s talk about it. You are my brother-in-law. Everyone here gives me three points. What I will do when I go back. It depends on my father’s face. I won’t go back if I kill him. "
Liu Xin couldn't help being stunned. Liu Adou didn't know if he was born now. However, Zhu Ying said his famous words first. It's been a long time. Liu Xin came back to his senses. Said: "Zhuying. If you really don't want to go back, then forget it. I won't drive you away. You are not allowed to lie in my name in the future. Don't say that I am your brother-in-law anymore."
Zhu Ying chuckled and said, "Sir, you can't shame. The three-year appointment is coming soon. I'm still waiting to drink my sister's wedding wine."
Not Zhuying reminded. Liu Xin has almost forgotten about it. He "hum" sneered twice. Said confidently: "The barbarian girl is passionate. Who can stand loneliness in three years. I'm afraid she would have found another love long ago."
Zhu Ying is also confident. Said: "My lord doesn't believe it. Then let's make a bet."
Since he is unwilling to return to Zangke, he is dead and alive. He even said "Les here. I don't think about Shu". Where does Liu Xin have the idle time to talk nonsense with him. The eviction order was immediately issued. Said: "Bet. Where do you go back and forth. If I know you are still outside and say I am your brother-in-law. Be careful I put you in jail for ten and a half months."
Zhu Ying drove away. Liu Xin thought about it. If there are any hidden dangers. Only one left. That is Diao Chan. Wang Yun can send a killer. Want to get in touch with Diaochan. She was not a time bomb when she stayed in the State Shepherd House. It can be considered a terrorist. Liu Xin decided to have a showdown with her.
It's almost three years. It was the first time that Diao Chan had the opportunity to walk into Liu Xin's study. these years. She has been severely marginalized in the State Shepherd House. Even the mood is getting worse and worse. His face is no longer the original look. It's full of depression. but. Today, I was unexpectedly summoned by Liu Xin. Diao Chan still deliberately dressed up. Changed to a pink cotton skirt. The face was refilled with rouge and gouache. Then came to the study. To Liu Xin deeply said a blessing.
in fact. If Diaochan could use her appearance to attract Liu Xin. There is no need to do this at all. Because her appearance is absolutely suitable for heavy makeup and light wear. No matter how beautiful she is, it won't make much difference. In fact. Although Liu Xin repeatedly warned herself to keep her distance. But every time I see her, it is inevitable to have a feeling of heartbeat. It's just that others can't easily see it.
Liu Xin didn't go around with her. She didn't even get up. He said directly: "Diao Chan. It has been three years since you came to the prefecture and animal husbandry mansion. Now tell the truth. Wang Yun explained your mission."
over time. What Diao Chan thinks all day is how to show off his talents. How to attract Liu Xin's attention. How to please Liu Xin. I have long forgotten that I still have a mission. Liu Xin mentioned it at first glance. Huarong couldn't help being shocked. He said flusteredly: "No. Really not. The adoptive father just asked me to serve the adults well."
Liu Xin's face sank like water. Indifferently said: "How have you been to Madam and I in the past few years."
Diaochan's mind was blank. He shook his head blankly. Said: "I don't know."
She really didn't know how to answer this question. These days in Xiangyang. If you have a bad word. But daily food and clothing are worry-free. Eating those delicacies always makes her can't bear to stop chopsticks. If you have said it well. But there is not even a close person. Moreover, she couldn't even take a step at the second door of the prefecture and animal husbandry. It's the same as house arrest.
Even if Liu Xin could imagine a hundred answers she would say. She didn't expect that she would say the three words "I don't know." Stared at Diao Chan for a long time. Liu Xin couldn't tell whether she really didn't know. Still pretending to be stupid. but. Liu Xin knew that Diao Chan was definitely a smart person. Otherwise, in history, it is impossible to play Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu around the father and son. Liu Xin shook his head. It seems that there is no need for a killer. She refused to tell the truth.
Liu Xin sat back in the chair. Gently buckled the table. He seemed to say casually: "Diao Chan. There are two people here. I don't know if you know each other. Bring them."
With Liu Xin's order. Two people came in from outside the door. Diaochan turned his head to take a look. Exclaimed: "Ziyan, Yanyun. Why are you here."
These two are the two young women who were arrested by Jushou in Xicheng District the year before last. Ziyan is the one who pretends to be a father and daughter in the street with another killer. Liu Xin glanced at them. Said: "You come and tell her. How did you come here. And why did you come here."
After listening to the explanations of these two women. Diaochan only felt his legs soft. Kneeling to the ground involuntarily. He murmured: "No. It's not true. The adoptive father just asked me to please the master. Persuade the master to except Dong Zhuo. To assist the emperor."
Liu Xin stepped forward. Sternly asked: "Really only these. If I don't agree to assist Liu Xie. Will you kill me?"
Under Liu Xin's questioning. Diaochan was stunned immediately. I can't say a word. Yup. At the beginning, Wang Yun explained. If Liu Xin refuses to assist Liu Xie. Then try to seduce Zhao Yun. Let them turn against each other. Zhao Yun replaced Liu Xin in the position. Then go to assist Liu Xie. Doesn't this mean that you are going to kill Liu Xin? Moreover, Ziyan and Yanyun explained clearly. Wang Yun learned that Liu Xin refused to recognize the identity of Emperor Liu Xie. They were sent to Xiangyang to bring words to Diaochan. Let her try to poison Liu Xin's diet. Or take advantage of Liu Xin's sound asleep. Using a sharp blade ended his life.
Diaochan burst into tears. The voice trembled and said, "Master. I really didn't want to hurt you. I just..."
Liu Xin interrupted her unceremoniously. Said: "Okay. Don't say it anymore. Madam and I have seen through Wang Yun's conspiracy a long time ago. Can't you see it now? Wang Yun just uses you as a tool. The third wife will ask you to come over. The matter. We didn’t know at first. But now that you have come to the State Shepherd’s Mansion. My wife and I treat you as a normal person. Not a tool. Nor is it anyone’s plaything. I don’t know that you have these years. I didn't feel it. Except for keeping some distance from you. We are no different from you and other people."
Diao Chan is a smart woman. Liu Xin's words are not finished. She understood why she had been left out in the house in the past two years. All this is because they are wary of themselves. But she broke her head and couldn't figure it out. When leaving Luoyang. Wang Yun only confessed to her alone. How did Liu Xin see through it.
Liu Xin glanced at the rainy Diao Chan in Lihua. Continued: "Diao Chan. No matter what you think. But according to the law. You and these two women are both capital crimes."