After Li Ke and Quan Wanji left, Qin Mubai and Chu Suiliang took over the military and political affairs of Jiangzhou respectively. They continued to preside over the overall situation of disaster relief and people's relief, and at the same time took on some of the people's livelihood and military affairs.
In fact, Qin Mubai did not much more than before, and it was more relaxed. Because it is almost winter now and the floods are gradually receding. Several previously dug flood discharge ditches also began to function, and the disaster situation has subsided rapidly. The resettlement of the victims is also coming to an end. Due to the strong national power of the Tang Dynasty, a small area of prefectures and counties suffered from disasters and quickly received strong assistance from the court.
Before winter begins, the flood disaster in Jiangzhou has been fully controlled, and the victims can spend the winter with peace of mind. Coupled with the emperor's lenient policy of "appeasement and disregard", the local situation was relatively stable, and there was no trouble for officials and generals to mutiny or cause trouble.
Therefore, Qin Mubai is much more relaxed now than before. Every evening after dinner, he and Chen Yan would go for a walk in the woods to practice martial arts.
Maybe every man has a martial arts dream in his heart. Qin Mubai is very interested in Chen Yan's martial arts and is very happy to listen to her tell some real interesting stories about the world. And Chen Yan had no other acquaintances here. During the day, Qin Mubai went to work and there was no one to talk to, so she was naturally willing to spend some time with him.
After the two accompanying Baiqi soldiers handed them towels to wipe their sweat, Qin Mubai said: "Chen Yan, I think we can return to Luoyang in a few days. The situation here in Jiangzhou has stabilized. Today When I met Chu Suiliang, I heard from him that the censor and Dali Temple officials sent by the imperial court had carefully examined the bodies of Zhang Tianci, Cheng Songnian and Ma Kun and determined that all three had committed suicide and were not suspected of homicide. It turned out that the three of them jointly embezzled a large amount of money allocated by the court to build the lake, and conspired to kill Jishan County Magistrate Zhu Chengwen. The case has been determined as a solid case, and the dust has been settled! "
"Hmph, people who are officials do have their own way of doing things." Chen Yan raised her lips in disdain and sneered, "Does it mean that you can't be an official if you are not hypocritical or fake? What a pity for Zhu Chengwen, who has always been loyal and honest. , poisoned to death by this officialdom like a dye vat!"
"Okay, no more. I'm just telling you the news, so don't get excited, okay?" Qin Mubai said with a smile.
"I only hate that I got the advantage of three bastards and failed to kill them with my own hands to avenge Zhu Chengwen!" Chen Yan gritted her teeth and scolded in a low voice.
At this moment, a young soldier on horseback galloped from the edge of the woods. After settling down, he quickly rolled off his saddle and clasped his fists, saying: "General, King Wu is here!"
"What?" Qin Mubai was slightly surprised, "Why is he back again? Could it be that something has changed? Where is King Wu?"
"Already here!" The soldier pointed to the edge of the woods and whispered at the same time: "There is also Princess Gaoyang..."
"Ah?" Qin Mubai was really stunned now, and thought reflexively in his heart: Something bad has happened!
Chen Yan saw Qin Mubai's confused and surprised expression and said calmly: "What's the big deal? Isn't it just that a pair of princes and princesses are here?"
"What you don't understand, I can't explain to you at the moment." Qin Mubai put down the knife and strode forward.
Li Ke held Princess Gao Yang in front of him and the two rode a horse together. The horse was almost foaming at the foam from exhaustion. Princess Gaoyang saw Qin Mubai from a distance and couldn't hold back her passion and shouted loudly: "Qin Mubai! You thief of a military academy and a stinky man!"
Chen Yan couldn't help but chuckle: "So someone scolded him too?" She glanced at the few pawns next to her, and they were all secretly laughing. She couldn't help but secretly thought, it seems that Princess Gaoyang and Qin Mubai are very familiar with each other, even these military academies are not surprised.
As soon as Li Ke stopped his horse, Princess Gaoyang was about to turn over and jump off. The horse was very tall and Princess Gao Yang didn't know how to ride. Li Ke quickly shouted to be careful, but fortunately Qin Mubai stepped forward quickly and caught Princess Gao Yang jumping down with one hand.
"You stinky man, you stinky man!" After Princess Gao Yang was caught by Qin Mubai, she threw herself into his arms and pounded his chest with two small pink fists like drums.
Qin Mubai was shocked and embarrassed, and hurriedly pulled her back: "Why don't you stop?"
"Ahem!" Li Ke jumped off the horse, walked to the two of them and said, "Many people are watching, Gao Yang."
"Ah?" Princess Gao Yang was startled and looked around. She hurriedly stopped and got out of Qin Mubai's arms. Suddenly her expression changed and she pointed at Chen Yan: "Who is this woman?"
Chen Yan held the sword in both hands and said indifferently, with a smile but not a smile: "I am who I am."
"Hey, you're quite arrogant!" Princess Gao Yang immediately became interested in her, and walked towards her with a slightly sullen expression. After looking her up and down, she suddenly sneered: "Although she is pretty, she is a She's an old woman. Hey, Qin Mubai! Is it because you're hiding in Jiangzhou and not coming back? "
"What the hell!" Chen Yan shouted with a sullen look on her face, her face turned slightly red, and her face became a little ugly.
Qin Mubai knew Chen Yan's temperament. In her mind, there was no distinction between royal family and common people. Anyone who pissed her off would be struck down with one sword. At this time, he was about to step forward and prepare to pull Princess Gaoyang back. Li Ke intentionally pulled him, winked at him and whispered in a low voice: "Let Chen Yan destroy Gao Yang's majesty. This girl is becoming more and more arrogant and domineering now and dares to do anything!"
Qin Mubai frowned and asked, "What happened? How did you come back and bring Princess Gaoyang with you?"
"This... it's a long story!" Li Ke sighed and slowly told Qin Mubai.
At this time, Princess Gaoyang was already irritated by Chen Yan like a little lioness. She almost pointed at Chen Yan's nose and cursed: "You are so bold! Do you know who I am? How dare you talk to me like this?"
"In my eyes, people are people, animals are animals, there is no such thing as 'human'." Chen Yan looked at Princess Gaoyang coldly, still holding the sword on her chest, and said lightly.
"Are you scolding me?" Princess Gao Yang was angry, "Believe it or not, I will ask someone to kill you right now! - Qin Mubai!"
"Shut up!" With a scolding sound, Chen Yan suddenly moved toward Princess Gao Yang like a phantom. At the same time, the sword in the sheath flashed like a light from a box, dazzling everyone's eyes.
"So fast!" Everyone exclaimed at the same time.
Princess Gao Yang only felt the strong wind blowing around her, and her ears felt cold. She shuddered suddenly and then touched her ears as if on conditioned reflex. She suddenly exclaimed: "Wow, my earrings!"
I saw Chen Yan holding her sword horizontally, with the tip of the sword holding half of Princess Gao Yang's earrings, shaking slightly and making a tinkling sound.
In an instant, Princess Gao Yang's face turned completely white. She looked at Chen Yan dumbfounded, imagining the moment just now - if she hadn't chosen the earrings, but her neck, then...
"I kill people faster than I kill chickens." Chen Yan handed the sword forward slightly and said coldly to Princess Gaoyang, "So, don't mess with me if you mess with anyone. Also, if you want others to respect you, you You have to learn to respect others. Don’t think that just because you are a princess, you can boss around others, especially me or my friends.”
"Qin, Qin Mubai is you, your friend?" Princess Gao Yang stuttered a little, looking at the cold sword tip, she murmured and asked.
"Not bad." Chen Yan handed the sword forward a little further, almost facing Princess Gaoyang's eyebrows. She said, "Take your earrings back. I'm not interested in this kind of thing. Don't want any more." Yell at me, or let me see you being arrogant in front of Qin Mubai. I have never been polite or merciful to anyone, so I will make a special exception today for the sake of King Wu and Qin Mubai. "
Li Ke and Qin Mubai watched in amusement from behind for a while, and they both thought to themselves: One thing is really good for another. I never thought that the little devil like Princess Gaoyang would also have a natural enemy!
"Thank you, thank you..." Princess Gao Yang took the earrings with trembling hands, jumped a few steps back and hid behind Qin Mubai, and whispered nervously: "Qin Mubai, what does this woman do? She is so fierce. !”
"She, she is a knight-errant, and she is very powerful. It is estimated that even ten Qin Mubais together are no match for her. So you must not provoke her again in the future, understand?" Qin Mubai suppressed his smile and said very Said seriously.
"Okay, I understand..." Princess Gao Yang nodded nervously, peeked out half of her head from behind Qin Mubai, glanced at Chen Yan, and shouted in surprise, "Why does this woman look like a ghost? She's so scary!" "
"If you keep talking nonsense, be careful she really kills you with one blow." Li Ke cursed angrily, grabbed Princess Gaoyang and pulled her out from behind Qin Mubai, and cursed in a low voice: "You hide behind him in full view of everyone." What will happen to you after your death?"
"Oh, people are used to it!" Princess Gaoyang stomped her feet and curled her lips to complain.
Qin Mubai shook his head helplessly and ignored the two living siblings for the time being. He walked to Chen Yan and said, "Chen Yan, there may be some trouble to deal with now. Let's finish our practice today, right?"
"I'm not used to your politeness. Just tell me to leave." Chen Yan smiled slightly and said, "I see you haven't been able to practice martial arts in the past few days. Forget it, I'll go pay homage to Zhu Chengwen. , sweep his grave."
"That's fine. I'll have some leisure time in a few days and I'll definitely go there to find you." Qin Mubai said.
"Farewell!" Chen Yan said nothing, held her sword in her hands, and strode away.
Princess Gao Yang stared at Chen Yan as she walked away, and exclaimed in a low voice: "This woman is more violent than men... Although she is a bit fierce and annoying, her martial arts skills are indeed quite handsome, and her heroic appearance is so heroic! If only I were as good as her It’s good to have strong martial arts, otherwise you’re afraid of being bullied by others!”
Qin Mubai walked forward with a wry smile: "You don't want to learn martial arts from her again, do you?"
"Don't tell me, I really want to..." Princess Gao Yang looked at Chen Yan's back that was about to disappear in the distance, blinked her eyes and murmured.
"Okay, the trouble is over, it's time to talk about business." Li Ke patted Princess Gaoyang on the shoulder, and said to Qin Mubai: "Find a quiet place first, and then we can talk. Time is still very urgent."
"good!"