Lady Jiao - Chapter 4

Pei Jiu nodded, “Okay, you can go.”

Ning’er passed by with a brand new dress in her arms.

The moonlight was like water, Ning’er took off her clothes and shoes, and tentatively put her feet into the water.

Ning’er’s feet were exquisite, and the moonlight was even brighter. The water was cold, and she slowly entered the water.

Her long hair was soaked in water, making her look blacker. Ning’er held a puddle of water in her hand and washed away the dust on her face.

The scar on her shoulder was getting deeper and deeper, and every slight movement felt a piercing pain.

Ning’er sighed, and said: “This cheap brother actually beat me like this and killed me, and he will not end well.”

Soaking in the icy water, Ning’er felt the pain relieved a bit. She was really tired today, but Ning’er had firmly remembered the way up and down the mountain and the surrounding scenery.

She soaked for a while, changed her clothes, and returned to her residence.

Pei Jiu also had dinner, Ning’er’s hair was wet, she was wearing light yellow clothes, although her hair didn’t drip, but it was damp.

Pei Jiu said: “You sleep on the bed, I sleep on the floor.”

Ning’er smiled and said: “How embarrassing, this is your home, big brother. On the first night, I was not feeling well, so I fell asleep on the bed. Today, I am in a better state of mind. You sleep on the bed, and I sleep on the floor. “

Pei Jiuhan said in a low voice, “Is there anything else you’re embarrassed about?”

She is so thick-skinned that she calls him husband-in-law outside, so how could she be embarrassed?

Ning’er loves to be a **** and set up a memorial archway, she is used to being artificial, and she can’t recover in a short time.

She said: “After all, it’s a girl’s house. I’m thin-skinned, brother, do you really not sleep on the bed?”

“I really don’t sleep.”

Ning’er took off her shoes and went to bed: “Then I’ll go to bed.”

Pei Jiu slept on the ground with a layer of mats on the ground, he was used to the hardships of marching and fighting, he is not some weak prince, he can sleep no matter what.

Ning’er woke up early in the morning, and Pei Jiu was cooking, so she obediently sat on the sidelines and watched. After dinner, Pei Jiu said: “I’m going hunting and I won’t be back during the day, so be honest and don’t run around, there are wolves and tigers in the mountains, once you enter the mountains, you won’t be able to find your way back.”

Ning’er nodded obediently: “Okay!”

Pei Jiu said again: “There is rice in the pot, you can eat it when you are hungry at noon.”

Ning’er’s eyes sparkled: “I know!”

Pei Jiu said: “Then I will leave.”

When Pei Jiu left, Ning’er led the little donkey out. The little donkey’s fur was grayish-brown, it looked thin, but its personality was quite docile. Ning’er led the little donkey to the lake and washed it. Take a shower and wash it off.

The little donkey was not happy to take a bath, so Ning’er patted it on the head: “Be obedient, if you dare to be disobedient, I will kill you and eat donkey meat tomorrow!”

The little donkey was threatened by Ning’er and kicked Ning’er with its hoof in anger.

Ning’er got angry and didn’t show mercy anymore, so she slapped the stubborn donkey a few times, until the little beast didn’t dare to be stubborn anymore, and stood obediently for Ning’er to take a bath.

After washing, Ning’er put the little donkey in the sun to dry. The grass was still green, and the little donkey gnawed the grass with its head down.

Ning’er also sat down, and she took off all the jewelry on her body.

Pei Jiu is really an honest person, when he rescued her, he didn’t search her body to see what was on her body.

Ning’er put all her things on the grass, a gold-encrusted longevity lock, very vulgar, but it couldn’t be exchanged for money, it would reveal her identity if she tried it, and ordinary pawnshops couldn’t afford it. A collar inlaid with red gold jewels, the collar cannot be exchanged for money, but the seven gold beads on the collar are the size of a thumb, she pulled one off yesterday, there is no mark on the gold beads, but it can be exchanged for some silver.

As for the others, there are a few opals and gold blessing beads in the small purse. The quality of the opals is not bad. They are used to amuse children or reward servants. Although Jin Fuzhu is also used to reward servants, they cannot be used. . There is also a dagger that cuts iron like mud, which is used for body protection. There are no other marks on the dagger.

Ning’er dug a hole, buried the Longevity Lock, and used a dagger to pry off the gemstones on the collar. The gemstones were kept, and the collar was buried, and Jin Fuzhu was also buried.

There are only seven ordinary gold beads and a few opals left, and three pigeon blood stones. Ning’er reckons that the pigeon blood stones are the best. Three of them can be sold for 2,000 taels, and opals can also be sold. A few hundred taels.

She lives here for a while, and waits for the limelight to pass before going out. If she is lucky, and the Orion saves her, there will be inexplicable benefits in the future. If she is not lucky, she will die when she goes out. These things Leaving this hunter is enough for a man living in the mountains to ask for a daughter-in-law to live a prosperous life.

Ning’er buried the pit, and even shoveled a piece of grass to cover it, so that no one could find it. However, no one will come here.

After finishing all this work, Ning’er washed her hands.

The little donkey has been dried in the sun.

…

As soon as Pei Jiu returned to the palace, a guard who was close to him said: “Your Highness, the General of the Nanqiu State Chariots and Cavalry visited yesterday, and his subordinates told him that you are currently obsessed with the countryside and have no interest in government affairs, and are away from the palace most of the time. The discussion is not about political matters, but for your convenience, the General Cheqi will come over this afternoon.”

Pei Jiu nodded.

Nanqiu State Chariot General Su Zhou, Pei Jiu met him a few years ago. The two had never been in contact with each other, and for some reason, Su Zhou actually asked him to make things easier.

Pei Jiu dealt with a few things in the study, and before he knew it, it was already afternoon.

The door was knocked lightly twice, and a maid said outside: “Your Highness, General Su is visiting, you…”

“Let him wait in the living room for a while.” Pei Jiu said coldly.

After a while, Pei Jiu went out.

Although Su Zhou is a military commander, he doesn’t have the temperament of a military general. He is dressed in white, with black hair half up, with a high nose bridge, sharp and delicate, which adds a bit of coldness and arrogance to him, and there is always a bit of tenderness in his peach blossom eyes. Affection, the corners of the lips are naturally turned up, as if with a smile.

Su Zhou was contradictory everywhere, but it gave people a very comfortable feeling.

Pei Jiu knew that Su Zhou was no ordinary person.

The Su family has produced queens for generations, and they are inextricably linked with the royal family. There are serious internal struggles. Su Zhou stood out from the crowd when he was only in his twenties, and took over the power of the Su family. Military power, with 300,000 loyal soldiers in his hands. In front of the emperor, Su Zhou did not kneel down, and he could enter and leave the harem at will—in Nanqiu Kingdom, only Su Zhou could do this.

While Pei Jiu was looking at Su Zhou calmly, Su Zhou was also looking at Pei Jiu, the former regent of Beiyuan Kingdom, Pei Jiu, King of Chu, the younger brother of the same mother of the former emperor of Beiyuan Kingdom, and the current emperor of the Holy Majesty. uncle.

Pei Jiu was wearing a luxurious brocade robe, a purple gold crown, a white jade belt, and a piece of ancient jade on his waist. He was so solemn and elegant, with three-dimensional features, deep eyebrows and cold eyes. Because he lived in a high position all the year round, he had a dignified demeanor and gave people a sense of dignity. A feeling of unbridled arrogance.

Although Pei Jiu is now in a state of losing power, Su Zhou dare not underestimate Pei Jiu, after all, this ruthless character who became famous in one battle when he was young, and led the army to slaughter 30,000 enemy troops overnight, kills like **** and has a cold heart.

Nanqiu Kingdom and Beiyuan Kingdom have been friendly for generations, and there has been no conflict yet. Su Zhou and Pei Jiu had no relationship at all, at the moment, Su Zhou asked for something, so it was inevitable that he would be a little gentle.

Su Zhou cupped his hands and smiled, and said, “I’ve heard about His Royal Highness King Chu’s name for a long time, but now that we meet each other, I realize that His Highness is really as heroic as the rumors say.”

The maids served tea, Pei Jiu took a sip of the tea, and said calmly, “General Su is overrated, I don’t know why General Su is here this time, what’s important?”

Su Zhou clapped his hands, and his attendants carried two boxes of treasures, and a row of beautiful women wearing veils was also brought in.

A faint smile appeared on Su Zhou’s handsome face: “This is my little favor, and I hope His Highness the King of Chu will accept it. I really have something important to ask for this visit.”

Pei Jiu didn’t like the smell of makeup on the woman’s body, he frowned slightly: “General Su, please speak frankly.”

The smile on Su Zhou’s face gradually faded away.

He said: “I have a cousin who has been spoiled by his grandmother since he was a child. He has been lawless since he was a child. No one can control him. A few days ago, my cousin came to Beiyuan Kingdom with a few concubines. When it came to the robbers, the cousin and several concubines were all missing on His Highness’s seal, I hope His Highness can make it easier for me to lead people to search around Lushan.”

Pei Jiu said: “The land of Chu does not allow people from outside to bring troops here, the area around Mount Lu is the residence of my ancestors, and outsiders will not be allowed to set foot.”

Su Zhou knew that it was difficult for Pei Jiu to speak, besides, this was not a trivial matter.

Su Zhou said: “I will not bring too many generals to harass the people, and allow a maximum of one hundred generals to enter the country. My younger brother is a dude, but my grandmother attaches great importance to it. If she finds out that my younger brother was killed, my grandmother will be heartbroken. I hope His Highness will give me some convenience. In the future, if I find my younger brother, I will definitely present a heavy gift, and personally **** my younger brother to thank His Highness.”

Pei Jiu glanced at Su Zhou with his phoenix eyes: “General Su, why didn’t you send the portrait of your younger brother, and I asked my subordinates to search for General Su? There are heroic souls of my ancestors in the Lushan area. If outsiders enter, it is disrespectful to my ancestors.”

Su Zhou’s fingers bent slightly, and his smile froze slightly: “Well, after I go back, I must find an outstanding painter and present the portrait.”

When Su Zhou left Chu Palace, an aide beside Pei Jiu asked, “Your Highness, why don’t you sell Su Zhou’s favor and help Su Zhou find his cousin, but it’s just a trivial matter. Su Zhou’s power is overwhelming. He befriended—”

Pei Jiu’s phoenix eyes narrowed slightly: “Do you really think that Su Zhou would come to beg this king for a mere cousin? This man is cruel and merciless, so don’t be credulous. Chu land cannot let outsiders set foot for the time being.”

Thinking of the strange incidents that happened in Nanqiu Kingdom recently, the staff broke out in a cold sweat: “Your Highness is still wise.”