Two different groups of people, two murderous intentions from different directions, involved everyone, and people couldn't help but pay attention to it.
Chu Mu put his fingertips on the back of the chair, lowered his eyes and pondered: "Is there anything that can be used in connection with these two things?"
The room was very quiet, everyone was thinking, Xie Tingyue's direction was the same as Chu Mu's: "It's good if we can find it, both sides want to fight, let them pinch together, wouldn't it be easy for us?"
"It's easy to say, but it's hard to do. If you don't know each other, how do you fight? Pray that they will work together tacitly and hit the same time, or contact each other first, introduce yourself, and then make an appointment?" Li Holding the teacup, Wang frowns and looks very worried, "Even if that bandit has such a heart, the enemy on the opposite side of me may not pick up on him, that group of people is very alone!"
Hang Qingxi's question was restrained and restrained: "I don't know the enemy of your lord..."
King Li was even more worried: "I just want to know! God, I just went out on a whim, how did I know I would encounter such a bad thing!"
Hang Qingxi didn't seem surprised when he didn't ask anything, and looked at her husband.
Xiao Yunfeng held his wife's hand, didn't say a word to express his position, but looked thoughtful.
The two sides do not know each other, and there is no way to reach an agreed alliance...
The corners of Chu Mu's lips raised slightly, as if he had thought of something, and looked at Xie Tingyue: "I don't know each other, so it doesn't mean I can't make an appointment."
Xie Tingyue had a very good understanding with him, she knew what the other party was thinking right away, her eyebrows were crooked, and she smiled like a cunning little fox: "That's right, they don't have an appointment, we can catch up."
Li Wangna was still confused, Xiao Yunfeng didn't say anything, Hang Qingxi reacted very quickly: "Young Master Xie means—we create opportunities for them?"
"It can be said that." Xie Tingyue explained with a smile, "The bandits came to harass, finding fault with Patriarch Xiao or even killing people is secondary. Their main purpose is the opportunity in your hand, the things in my hand .”
The matter of private salt is not easy to publicize, Xie Tingyue didn't say it clearly, but Chu Mu, Xiao Yunfeng and Hang Qingxi knew it all. King Li didn't understand, and he didn't pay attention. People around Huangquan had a habit of not asking casually about things that had nothing to do with him. And the personal grievances of these small villages, why do you ask
Xie Tingyue: "I throw this thing out, do you think they will snatch it?"
"Of course I want to grab it!"
Hang Qingxi understands this group of people's obsession with the salt matter too well, and they can make a lot of troubles when there is no shadow. This is hopeful, how can they not work hard
"As for your honor—" Chu Mu continued, pointing at King Li, "Although we haven't known each other for a long time and the information is limited, I always feel that you have something that those people want in you, otherwise the final result of the previous crisis would not be possible. in this way."
King Li Khan was about to come down: "But I don't know!"
Chu Mu smiled: "It's okay if you don't know, they just think you know."
Li Wang really doubted: "This can also be cheated?"
"Since it is a real thing, it has a shape and size. If we are well prepared, they will be fooled, and then—"
While talking, Chu Mu looked at Xie Tingyue, the two looked at each other and smiled, their eyes were exactly the same.
Xiao Yunfeng pondered: "Both sides have something they want, we will only give one, and reveal the news separately, so that both sides think it is what they want, and the two sides will fight for it."
Xie Tingyue nodded clearly: "That's right, that's it."
On both sides of the bar, the bandit leader will definitely not be able to beat the wild way. If he is beaten and cleaned up, he will definitely be afraid, will run away, and will not dare to make a comeback for a while-this will give him enough time, Xiao Yunfeng packs up after he is busy. Also convenient.
The other one who made a call is by no means as simple as being happy when you win, and you will definitely think about why. This kind of thinking, the level is big, you will want to know the origin of the villain, what is it really trying to rob, is it playing the role of the opponent, or the gangster? As soon as they think about it, they will be more cautious, and they will not act casually, which will free up time for them to make good adjustments.
But there is also a disadvantage.
Chu Mu looked at King Li: "It can be delayed for a while, but it can't be delayed forever. If these people figure it out, I'm afraid they will still chase after your venerable master to plot evil."
King Li sighed: "Is there any way to do this, I can only continue to bear it hard! In fact, I just want to survive these few days. The weather is so bad that my guards can't find them. As long as these days pass, the guards will look for you." Come on, am I still afraid of them? Chase them if you want, and kill me if you have the ability!"
Xie Tingyue: "Why did the guards get separated? Do you need us to help put some signals to guide them over?"
"It's not such a bad weather! Suddenly, there was a strong wind and heavy rain, and people couldn't open their eyes. The enemy was close, but if we knew the roads nearby, we could avoid it, but there was no way. The rain was too deceitful. I, scattered more and more, I finally slipped and rushed out halfway up the mountain, and lost everyone—" Li Wang waved his hands old-fashionedly, "It's okay, there is no need to send any signals, my group of guards They are all raised by Xiao Xiao’s family, and they are very familiar with me, and they will be found soon, as long as the rain stops being so irritating!”
As he spoke, King Li glanced outside, and saw that the rain hadn't stopped at all, and it was loud and loud, and he was even more worried: "I just don't know when the rain will stop... It's a troublesome thing for everyone, and your ideas are very good. , when will we start?"
"When the rain will stop."
"When the rain will stop."
Xie Tingyue and Chu Mu spoke in unison and answered neatly.
King Li was stunned, but Xiao Yunfeng immediately understood: "This time point is the most sensitive, it is easy for others to attack, and it is easier for us to get out of trouble."
Hang Qingxi: "But when will the rain stop?"
This is the big problem. It's fine for a day or two, but if it keeps going down for ten days and a half a month, will they be exhausted
Others didn't know about this matter, but Xie Tingyue and Chu Mu did.
The definite accident of heavy rain, which no one expected, would lead to a natural disaster, but it didn't last long, and after it stopped, it was very straightforward and would not be tyrannical again.
Xie Tingyue: "No matter how heavy the rain this spring is, it won't last long. Let's say within five days. If there is no sign of stopping by then, we must take action."
Chu Mu followed suit and nodded: "Now the rain has become a disaster. If it lasts for a long time, there will be disasters everywhere. Even if we want to plot, others will not be able to fight. At most five days, we will proceed according to the plan. If the rain does not stop, the disaster will intensify." Big, there will be government rescue, and then there will be no fear."
In an instant, the room was silent, and everyone approved the plan and time.
King Li was only worried about one thing: "They know each other very well, but I don't know what the group of people chasing me want, whether it's big or small, what shape, I don't know. I don’t know! If what the other party wants is a large pastel vase, but I take a jade pendant, wouldn’t it be exposed immediately?”
The size is different, the packaging is different, and people are not blind. Don't you understand after releasing it
Chu Mu smiled: "Your Excellency came here alone, did he carry a big pastel vase?"
King Li was stunned: "...that's right."
What can he carry with him? It must be a small piece!
"But it's not right, I'm running for my life, what can I bring with me? Maybe they want to catch me and let me take them to get things at home..."
Chu Mu said again: "It's okay, we'll prepare a small sedan chair, which can fit in any size."
If they still can't be fooled in this way, they can only blame their bad luck, bad luck.
"Come on, let's discuss the details..."
The rain outside the window was like a waterfall, and the shadows of the candles in the house were flickering. Five people sat around the table, leaning forward, talking in low voices.
…
In the blink of an eye, four days passed.
At the last moment of the five-day deadline, the rain decreased, and gradually, there were signs of stopping. The sky was early, and even the wind was not so cool.
King Li was worried about all kinds of things before, but now he is more excited than anyone else: "Okay, we can start!"
Hang Qingxi immediately set about making arrangements, while Xie Tingri and Chu Mu were on the sidelines to check for omissions and make up for the vacancies, reminding at the right time that Xiao Yunfeng had already taken the lead and rushed to the front.
The day to do it is today, and it will be done before all kinds of leaks.
It was windy and rainy, and the terrain was difficult to walk. It was difficult for others to live, and it was difficult for the local snake Xiao's family members. The grandparents lived here, and they are very familiar with the terrain. The young people are passionate, energetic, and have good muscles and bones from childhood, so going back and forth twice is not a problem. Xiao Yunfeng picked out a few clever ones for a couple of laps, and the news was released.
When everything was ready, several members of the Xiao family, a strong young man, lifted a sliding pole and came out.
Traveling on flat ground is too tiring, people will take sedan chairs, horse-drawn carriages, and the only way to go on mountain roads is by sliding poles. It’s just that the slider is different this time. It’s not just a bamboo chair. It’s covered with bamboo curtains and gauze to wrap up an independent space, separating people’s sight, which is a bit high-end.
The rain is about to stop, and the road is still not easy to walk, but the boys are fast, and after half an hour of walking, they are already far away from the top of the mountain.
It's quiet all around.
The villain lay in the grass, rubbed his face in the mud and did not dare to move, his eyes were full of excitement: "Really? Is that thing really inside?"
"It's true! The third one asked truthfully, and said that Xiao Yunfeng was worried about losing it during the transfer, so he simply sent it out with a wrapper, and made a lot of noise, thinking that we couldn't guess—"
"Huh? Look, those people lifted it so easily, and their footprints are very shallow. There is no one sitting on the sliding pole at all, so it must be right!"
The bandits were excited immediately, gearing up for action.
After walking a few more steps, the young man who carried the sliding pole spoke: "I told you guys, they all stop and stop."
"What's wrong?"
"Before I came out, I drank too much tea and took a piss. Why don't my brothers rest together?"
"Not tired, take a rest—"
"Then take a pee? Anyway, the road is long, you have to pee in the morning and in the evening, let's come together, and it will stop after a while."
"also."
After discussing with each other, several people put down the sliding poles, turned around and walked towards the big tree by the roadside.
The villains' eyes lit up immediately, opportunity!
When to move when not moving!
"kill-"
The villains jumped out immediately.
Several strong young men held back their urine in fright: "What's going on?"
Seeing other people rushing over aggressively, with swords in hand, their faces are not good, and there are quite a lot of people, how dare the lads bear it? Immediately, they all ran away together and rushed straight up the mountain.
What the villains want is things, not human life. If others are so sensible and cooperative, they won't chase them.
None of the Xiao family boys were left behind, they ran fast, and none of them were injured.
The bandits thought they were lucky and they could catch them, but they didn't expect that the mantis was catching the cicada, and the oriole was behind, "咻—" a feathered arrow came through the air and shot straight at their toes, which was obviously threatening.
Anyone who dares to take a step closer must be shot!
Come on!
The gangsters all raised their heads to look for the target, their eyes filled with ruthlessness.
who are they? A gangster who licks blood with a knife! It’s not easy to get to today, even the boss’s life is at stake, the salt deed is right in front of him, and he will succeed immediately, yet someone came to pick the fruit
Think beautiful!
That is all their future and hope!
The villains don't give up easily.
But there are more well-trained organizers, more precise movements, clearer goals, and want to fight? Naturally accompany!
When the two sides collide, it is the flames of war and the scene of you dying and me dying.
When the news came back to the top of the mountain, Xie Tingyue breathed a sigh of relief: "It's done!"
Chu Mu smiled: "Yes."
King Li was overjoyed, and punched his palms: "Successful! Awesome!"
Hang Qingxi was a little worried about her husband who was at the front. Fortunately, when the boys came back, they said that the head of the family didn't come forward, but only watched from afar, so she was relieved.
Then more and more news came back, and the fight between the two sides became more and more exciting.
"The head of the family asked the little one to go back, and the two sides completely fell into the pit, and he was red-eyed!"
"Because the bandits are close, they took the lead!"
"There are more people on the opposite side, and they are more ruthless. The bandits have no choice but to retreat!"
"The gangsters counterattacked, just not letting the other party do what they want!"
"Many people died!"
…
Xie Tingyue and Chu Mu sat firmly on the Diaoyutai and became more and more relaxed. Li Wang happily walked around the room holding teacups, and Hang Qingxi became more and more at ease.
The actions of the two parties went exactly as planned from the beginning, and in the end, the result did not exceed the expectations of Xie Tingyue and others.
The sliding pole has been 'dismembered', all the trivial things have been turned over, and both sides retreated. The bandits suffered heavy casualties and fled with their tails between their legs. The resistance organization did not stay long, and soon retreated.
Xiao Yunfeng came back: "I followed the sentry for a while, and they all retreated very far. It seems that they will stop for a few days."
King Li was hooked: "So we are safe for the time being?"
Xiao Yunfeng nodded affirmatively: "Yes, at least for a few days, neither side will move again."
"That's really great," Hang Qingxi clapped his hands, "We should also arrange to go down the mountain to clean up."
The weather was really good, the sun was about to come out as soon as the rain stopped, and the house down the mountain was flooded, so someone had to be arranged to clean it up, and then bring the old and the weak, women and children home together.
Xiao Yunfeng looked at his wife with gentle eyes: "Okay, you can make arrangements."
King Li was already looking out again and again, expecting his guards to come over.
Xie Tingyue and Chu Mu sat firmly without moving. Their main goal this time is the Xiao family, and it is not easy to act when the rain stops. It is best to act together with the Xiao family.
Unexpectedly, there were more surprises than that, Lu Li sent someone over. They were sent with long-term confidantes, both Xie Tingyue and Chu Mu knew each other.
The chief attendant saluted when he saw the person, and told the two of them one by one what the master and son had explained.
The heavy rain caused a disaster, and the surrounding area of Qingxian County was severely flooded. Lu Li was so busy that he hit the back of his head. He was very worried about them, so he sent someone to look for them, and finally noticed this mountain. Knowing that they have had a hard time, the long-term follower is only good enough to make a stand. The follow-up, including food, medicine, and her husband, will be here soon. I ask them to help comfort the people. Don't panic and get sick. If you have free time, Lu Li himself will also be there will come.
Chu Mu just laughed: "Your lord has arranged for us a great job!"
Xie Tingyue understands very well that the heavy rain is ruthless, and people will inevitably get injured, but Xiao Yunfeng and Hang Qingxi are capable, leading the Xiao family very well. Even though everyone is working hard, their spirits are still good, and their attitudes are very positive. Don't worry about panic. There is no need to appease.
After talking here for a while, King Li came over to say goodbye, saying that the guards had come to find him.
That being the case, it is not good for everyone to stay longer, and bid farewell to King Li together.
…
People around are busy, but the front of the porch is quiet.
Xie Tingyue took a long breath: "It should be all right now, right?"
Chu Mu didn't speak, he took her hand and was about to leave.
Xie Tingyue was at a loss: "What's wrong?"
"Someone is watching you over there."
Chu Mu pursed his lips, the boss was not happy.
When Xie Tingyue turned her head, she didn't see who was looking at him at all, maybe someone just glanced at him casually
Did Chu Mu think he saw a snake when he saw the grass rope because of the repeated frights before
This is not good.
"What does it matter? In broad daylight, why are you afraid of being seen by others?" Xie Tingyue said earnestly, "Will we be seen by others as long as we are outside?"
Chu Mu simply wrapped his arms around his waist, full of possessiveness: "Some people just can't do it, I have to let them know that you are mine and can't just look at you."
The attitude is very firm.
Xie Tingyue: ...
The life crisis is over, the natural disaster is over, everything is going on in an orderly manner, it is rare to really relax.
Relax, empty your mind, and think a little too much.
Xie Tingyue always feels... as if something has been overlooked and she has to rationalize her thoughts.
That night, while Chu Mu was fast asleep, he quietly got up, put on his clothes and went out.
The night wind was very cool, but it was still bearable. When I walked to an open place, I suddenly felt that the sky was high and the stars were beautiful.
Xie Tingyue sat leisurely on the boulder, slowly collecting her thoughts.
The heavy rain was ahead of schedule, but luckily it ended quickly, and the disaster was not too serious. The things he had prepared would definitely come in handy. The previous plan was sufficient. Even if he wasn't there and didn't give instructions, the people below would know what to do.
Hang Qingxi and Xiao Yunfeng tidied things up and down the mountain together, and specially came over to say in person that the two families' affairs will be discussed later, especially business, and they will clean up the house as soon as possible, and invite him and Chu Mu to be guests.
The communication between the two sides went smoothly.
The ambiguous things on the deed paper have been clarified, and the private salt sale must not be done again, and this 'debt' will naturally not be recovered. Even if it's a black business, there will be rewards only if you pay. He doesn't have the face of Sun's. He didn't do anything, and he dared to say that others owed her.
To understand is to understand, how to deal with it when you go back, you should think carefully.
I can't do private salt trading, but silk can. Qing County is a great place to raise silkworms. This time when the natural disaster hit, Xiao Yunfeng also did enough transfer work. Although there were losses, there were more left over. The future production will definitely not be few. The price of silk will definitely increase this year, he bought it at the market price to guarantee Xiao Yunfeng's profit, with this friendship, it will not be a problem.
The market of Lanying cloth this year will definitely be stable!
And... Chu Mu.
This time the trip persisted very well, I did not fall ill, and the crisis management was wise enough, very powerful. But there is a problem, the atmosphere was tense before, Xie Tingyue did not expect it, but now there is no way to ignore it.
In the short time when he met King Li, Chu Mu clearly guessed the purpose of the other party's organization. Does this really make sense with just a word of wisdom? Does Chu Mu have a certain understanding of that organization...
Once this problem pops up, another problem cannot be suppressed.
Is that organization very dangerous, and does it have a special relationship with Chu Mu? Chu Mu didn't mention it to him. After getting along for a long time, he has a little understanding of Chu Mu. If it is a trivial matter, even if it is a big danger in the eyes of others, Chu Mu will not stop talking about it. Chu Mu believes in himself and him.
If you talk about it, he won't care about it. If you don't talk about it... it must be very special, very dangerous, very dangerous.
It was impossible for him to casually tell others about his rebirth experience, but when he thought about it carefully, Chu Mu was there for every node that should be of concern. All of this... is it a coincidence
Or was it that Chu Mu got involved in the terrific right and wrong, had to think so much, pay so much attention
Thousands of clues are questions, but there is only one answerer, and the other party is not cooperative.
Xie Tingyue looked at the starry sky and sighed faintly.
Feeling the wind and cold, when I wanted to go back, a familiar figure appeared in my vision.
He was sitting too high, and his view was too good. He could see everything below at a glance, and he sat quietly without making any noise. No one noticed, but he recognized who it was with just one glance.
Chu Mu and Qin Ping.
In front of Chu Mu, there was another person kneeling.
This person performed lightness kung fu and leapt forward, and was very respectful to Chu Mu. Xie Tingyue couldn't hear what he said, but saw him holding a stack of papers in both hands and handing it to Chu Mu.
Chu Mu looked down.
Xie Tingyue suddenly remembered the secret room in the study at home.
Chu Mu... What the hell is he doing
This person doesn't seem to be low in martial arts, so Chu Mu isn't the only one around who is handy and skilled in martial arts, who follows Qin Ping, is there anyone else
But when did this person come? Or is it not far away? Did he know about all the crises before that, and what instructions did Chu Mu give him
Xie Tingyue frowned, she didn't even notice that he, the person who accompanied her day and night by her pillow, this person, or these people hid very deeply and carefully. Chu Mu is so taboo, who is it that he really wants to avoid? What are you secretly planning
The more he thought about it, the more mysterious Chu Mu felt, and there were certain things that he doubted now.
Xie Tingyue licked her lips.
The last time he saw the secret room in the study, he avoided it. It was a subconscious action and the result of thinking. He didn't think that Chu Mu would want him to know about it. Deeper.
But this time, he couldn't stand the feeling of being excluded.
He suddenly found that he couldn't accept the fact that they were too far away from Chu Mu and they didn't have a heart-to-heart relationship.
So he moved.
He kicked a stone and made a sound.
Both Qin Ping and the kneeling man noticed, and immediately turned their heads to look this way. They both turned their heads, and Chu Mu naturally turned his head too, and saw Xie Tingyue from a distance.
Both of them were a little panicked, but Chu Mu waved his hands lightly, making the kneeling person back down, and asked Qin Ping to push him to Xie Tingyue's side.
"It's so late, why don't Madam go to rest and sit here?"
Xie Tingyue looked at him calmly: "What about you? Didn't you say that you would never leave me, why did you pretend to be asleep to deceive me and come here secretly?"