Zhuolu

Chapter 17: Cinnamon (1)

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There are lush vegetation and low hills around Yanqiu. Every year, geese fly from north to south, and flocks of wild geese rest here, so it gets its name.

The chariots and horses of the Northern Territory, carrying the prince and the whole carload of gifts, slowly drove into the hinterland of Yanqiu. From a distance, you can see Zhuangzi on the mound, with white walls and gray tiles, lush forests and bamboos. The newly planted vines are growing gratifyingly and have climbed up the wall, lush and full of vitality.

"Damn it!" The coachman jumped out of the carriage and circled the wild jujube trees on the side of the road. This tree is ugly, with crooked and staggered growth, like a barrier specially used to block the road. When the carriage passed by, the coachman had to pick up the branch with his own hands, so he remembered it clearly.

"Your Majesty, we have already walked this road once!" The coachman was a little panicked, and after going around for half an hour, he turned around in circles, fearing that the nobleman would blame him.

Shen Lou stepped out of the carriage, glanced at the road full of rocks and crooked trees, turned over and jumped on a horse, "There is an formation here, you follow me."

The Zhu family is good at formations, which is the inheritance left by their ancestors. Zhu Xingli knew a little about everything, so naturally he didn't fall behind.

Lin Xin is also quite proficient in this way. Back then he was imprisoned by Lin Xin, even if Lin Xin didn't lock him, he couldn't get out of that palace. Later, it was Lin Xin who held his hand and taught him step by step how to read the hexagrams and how to break through the maze.

By analogy, after that, Shen Lou will be able to break through this ordinary formation.

Without disturbing the master, the group went directly to Yanqiu without making a sound.

Several jujube trees grew on the hill, three feet high and thick when hugged together. Jian Zhong was sitting under the tree reading a book, the little fat man in those days has turned into a young man facing the wind in the tree, and he has a coquettish attitude in every gesture. The soft flesh on the cheeks has disappeared, leaving a clear outline as sharp as an axe.

"Boom!" Qing Zao smashed on the head, making a muffled sound.

Cut and remix nonchalantly and continue to flip through the book.

"Dongdong!" With two jujubes attached, he looked up helplessly, caught the fallen dates and stuffed them into his mouth, "What are you doing?"

"Wow!" Lin Xin, who was hanging half upside down from the canopy of the tree, chewing dates, asked with a smile, "Congchong, what book are you reading?"

""National Ceremony"," Jian Zhong turned the page for him to read, "Master asked me to read it."

What Zhu Xingli gave them were different things, and asked Jian to re-read history books and the art of war to learn the way of governing the country. As for Lin Xin, he was reminded of what to teach, such as the spirit formation, the five elements and eight trigrams, the sword technique and the saber technique, shepherding and taming horses...

"You're still reading, you're so stupid, come here and do two tricks with me." Lin Xin turned over while hooking a branch, and the branches and leaves of the jujube tree fell down one after another due to the influence of spiritual power.

"Don't make trouble." Jian Chong accepted the move with a smile, the two inconspicuous dimples at the corners of his mouth were slightly sunken, instantly weakening his stern face.

"Dinglingling—" A small ringing sound came from a distance, Lin Xin slapped away his attacking hand and used his strength to close it, he rushed to the top of the tree in twos and looked up.

"Someone broke in." Jian Zhong also climbed up the tree and joined him. From such a distance, he couldn't see the person's face clearly. The tall horse and canopy cart looked like ordinary people.

"Whoever he is, catch him first." Lin Xin squinted his eyes. He was about to be fifteen years old. Master had an accident when he was fifteen years old. No matter who the visitor was, he must investigate clearly.

With a whistle, the guards of Yanqiu hidden in the forest came out of the hole like a snake, galloped away in the shape of a character, and locked the group of people in an instant.

"Boom!" The big net made of black iron soared into the sky, and covered the hood with rolled up dead branches and leaves.

"咴—" the steed neighed, the man stood up, and the coachman was so frightened that he hugged his head and yelled. The guards of the Shen family drew their swords one after another, but failed to cut off the iron net. Instead, the vertical and horizontal sword light was ejected back, cutting his clothes.

Shen Lou pulled out the Yu Yuan Sunset Sword, but did not take it out of its sheath, but just twirled a flower in the air, the sword energy shook the dead leaves to fly high, and held the tip of the sword against the iron net, calmly as if holding an umbrella.

"Who is here, why did you trespass on Yanqiu?" came a heavy, cold and polite voice.

"What are you talking about with them, trespasser, kill!" The gloomy tone was exactly the voice of Lin Xin who Shen Lou had known in his previous life, and he was familiar with the trembling voice, which made his movement of waving the fallen leaves freeze for a moment.

The dead leaves fell to the ground, and several guards in scarlet clothes surrounded the Shen family's chariots and horses. The bodyguards of the Shen family were trapped by the iron net and were about to put on Lu Li to fight.

"Stop!" Shen Lou shouted, and the guards of the Shen family just pressed the hilt of the sword and did not move. He maintained the posture of holding an umbrella, and looked at Lin Xin who had grown into a young man amidst the falling leaves.

Seeing the person who came, the murderous look in Lin Xin's eyes disappeared instantly. After a flash of astonishment, he bowed his hands politely, "Dare to ask the name of the young master, why did you come to my Yanqiu?"

He was about to persuade his senior brother not to kill people randomly, but he hadn't withdrawn his outstretched hand. Hearing Lin Xin's gentle question, he almost thought he had heard it wrong. The guards in Feiyi were also a little sluggish. The order given to them just now was "cut it down". Are they going to cut it now or not

"We are from Huanxinghai, and this is the son of Duke Xuan of the Northern Territory," Zi Shu got out of the carriage and explained, "The son is here to visit Senior Zhu."

The child looks different every day, and since he hasn't seen him for six years, Zishu certainly doesn't recognize Lin Xin anymore.

And as a "child", naturally he shouldn't recognize the eldest son who was only a few days with him when he was a child. Hearing that Zi Shu said he was the "son of the Duke of Xuan", Lin Xin made a look of astonishment and nostalgia, "It turns out that he is the son of the Northern Territory, sorry for that."

After finishing speaking, he snapped his fingers, and the big net made of black wire suddenly stood up, fell back to the ground on both sides, and was covered again by the guards in scarlet clothes with dead branches and leaves. It was as if nothing had happened, except for the dirt, grass and rags covered by the Shen family.

Shen Lou got off his horse, threw the reins to the guards casually, walked up to Lin Xin, "You don't remember me?"

Lin Xin smiled slightly, "Please, Your Majesty."

Shen Lou took a deep look at him. This little bastard clearly recognized him at the first sight, but he still wants to play "I should not know each other when we meet each other". Are you still blaming him

Beiyu brought rich gifts, silk and satin, fox fur with antlers, gold and silver deer glass, and a letter written by Shen Qirui.

"Your father is really generous." Zhu Xingli threw the letter aside and read the gift list carefully, "In that case, you can stay in Yanqiu for a while, let's talk first, I don't guarantee that I can cure you .”

"Yes." Shen Lou agreed without hesitation. His body knew by itself that he didn't have any hope for a cure, and he came here only to find Lin Xin.

Zhu Xingli was very satisfied with Shen Lou's attitude, touched his chin, and suddenly remembered that there was no guest room in Yanqiu. He has a lot of friends, and there are a lot of friends. After learning that he has settled in Yanqiu, people will visit him from time to time. In order not to waste rice, there are no luxuriously decorated guest rooms, except for the ones where the master and apprentice live, which are all shabby rooms.

"How about..." Zhu Xingli glanced at the two apprentices.

Lin Xin stood in front of his junior brother, and put on the posture that a senior brother should have, "Stay with me."

Jian Zhong originally wanted to say that he would give up his residence to the crown prince and move to live with senior brother himself, but he did not expect Lin Xin to be so righteous, "Senior brother, let me..."

"Alright, we lived together when we were young." Shen Lou stood up and directly interrupted the "brotherly love" conversation between the two.

Shen Shizi lived in Lin Xin's house in such a grand manner. Leaning on the pillar, peeking at Shen Lou who was changing clothes in the inner room, Lin Xin was a little out of his mind.

In his previous life, Shen Lou had never been to Yanqiu, let alone seek Zhu Xingli for treatment. In this way, Shen Lou definitely didn't have this weakness in his previous life. In the past few years, he searched through the master's collection of books, and secretly searched for a few people whose souls had been crushed by him. Without exception, they all lost their souls, and he had a rough guess about Shen Lou's problem.

The sound of rustling clothes brought Lin Xin back to his senses, and he quickly lost his mind. Shen Lou unexpectedly took off his underwear.

Eighteen-year-old Shen Lou's body has fully grown, and his movements seem to be restraining the amazing power under the flesh. The plain white clothes fell from the shoulders, revealing a muscular back and beautifully shaped butterfly bones. He touched those places inch by inch, seeing them again now, he couldn't help but tighten his throat.

"I didn't tell father about your life experience." Shen Lou took off half of his underwear and pulled it up again, aiming at the guy behind him who was staring at him from the corner of his eye.

"Huh? Oh," Lin Xin came back to his senses, he didn't feel the slightest embarrassment of being caught peeking at the bag, but fortunately he walked in front of Shen Lou, "I know."

After leaving Mo Guishan, he guessed that it was a misunderstanding.

The author has something to say: Small theater:

Lou Lou: Knowing that it was a misunderstanding, why don't you go back and find me

Xinxin: What's the use of looking for you? Can you drive

Loulou: Is driving the only thing on your mind

Xinxin: No, there are licks, twists, and bites

Loulou: /(/·/ω/·/ )/