88. Chapter 88(1/2)
That night, Xiao Qiao refused to sleep with Da Qiao again, so he left the room. Bi Xiao and Da Qiao were left behind. The couple looked at each other. Bi Xiao went up, picked up his wife, took her to the bed, and gently put her down carefully. He sat down next to her, gently stroked her belly after lying down, and said, "Did you kick me again today?"
Da Qiao leaned on her husband's shoulder, with a happy smile on her face, and said, "In the morning, I moved around in my stomach again, and woke me up early."
Bi Teng lowered her head, kissed her forehead, and said softly: "Thank you for your hard work. When the little guy comes out, if it is a boy, I will hit him on the butt and ask him to kick you."
Da Qiao laughed and asked him to lie down with him, grabbed his broad palm with thick calluses, pressed it on his soft cheeks, rubbed it a few times, and suddenly said, "Last night, A-mei praised you to me, saying you are amazing. I also think your husband is like this. But I can't understand, where did you learn the ability to lead troops to fight?"
Bili's eyes flashed slightly, and she met his wife's curious and admiring eyes. After thinking for a while, she said, "I don't know either. Maybe it's born. I remember when I was still young, I accidentally saw your uncle leading his family soldiers to the horse farm to practice. My uncle was as sharp as the god of war. The soldiers' roars shook the sky. At that moment, I was shocked. I told myself in my heart that when I grew up, I would also be a person like your uncle. I started to train troops with horses in the horse farm. I imagine that I was their general, and they were my soldiers. I have so many soldiers. If I encounter an enemy, how should I command..."
As he said, he suddenly saw Da Qiao looking at him with a focused look, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, and stopped and said, "Are you laughing at me?"
Da Qiao shook her head: "I want to listen, you continue to say."
Bishe laughed and said, "Later, I was older. A manager in the horse farm. Although his legs and feet are inconvenient, he was a horse archer in your Qiao family army back then. He took a fancy to me and said that I had the qualifications to practice martial arts and taught me martial arts and archery when I had time. I liked it very much, and dreamed that I was practicing martial arts. He taught me for a few years and was very nice to me, but died of illness. For a while, I was very sad. Later, I became older..."
Bi Tuan lowered his head and stared at his wife.
"...I saw you. When I saw you, I could never forget you again. I remember how you looked every time you got on and off the carriage. I really never dreamed that one day, you would really become my wife..."
Da Qiao hugged her hand and hugged her husband's neck and kissed his lips deeply.
After a long time, the two separated. Bi Teng gasped slightly, trying his best to calm down the desire of the body that was hooked by his wife's tenderness, and whispered in her ear: "You know you have been worried about me. Don't be afraid, I am here. I have made complete preparations and I am confident that I can fight back Xue Tai and nothing will happen."
Da Qiao shook his head and said slowly: "I am no longer afraid now. From the first day I walked with you, I told myself, I will recognize you in this life. If you live, I will live with you. If you have any bad things, I will go with you. I am not afraid!"
Bishe stared at his wife, suddenly held her face and kissed her deeply again.
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Early the next morning, it was dawn, and Xiao Qiao got up. Chunniang, who was traveling with him, finished packing up and sent her out of the village.
The couple originally lived in the hunting village in the mountains outside Lingbi County. There were more and more people who defected to them. They trained troops and horses every day, and the hunting village could not accommodate them. Three months ago, there was a Hujiazhuang owner who happened to be southwest of the county town at the foot of the mountain. First, the only son was killed by Xue Tai for the sake of trouble, and then forced to hand over the land and treasure. In grief, he heard of Bi Zi's name and surrendered to welcome him into the village. He respected him as the leader, and helped buy horses and buy weapons, just to avenge him for revenge in the future. Bi Zi's army was firm in Hujiazhuang, and built the village as solid as an iron barrel. With a radius of twenty miles, a village was set up every pavilion. The news exchanges were smooth and unhindered.
The few days after Xiao Qiao came, he lived in the village. He was about to leave and said goodbye to Qiao Ci.
This time she came to Lingbi. Although Bi Shi personally came to greet her and Jia Wei and others guarded her, Qiao Ci still followed Xiao Qiao. She originally planned to go with her. Unexpectedly, she suddenly heard that Xue Tai was attacking. Qiao Ci's palms were itchy and she said she wanted to stay and help her elder brother-in-law.
Bi Tong didn't want him to stay. But Qiao Ci insisted and said that he wanted to experience more, which was just an opportunity. He refused to leave.
Xiao Qiao initially advised him a few words, but when he could not persuade him, he thought that such a world was frequent and wars would not be guaranteed that Yanzhou would not be attacked again in the future. Since Ah brother is the only son of the Qiao family, it is inevitable to face the battle in the future, and the guards are not the right way. Since he is determined to participate in the war, he will follow his wishes. First, as he said, he will increase his experience. Second, he will fight less than the sage. With Ah brother on his side, he can help more. Therefore, he agreed. He only repeatedly reminded him to be careful. After the war, he would not be worried about his father.
Qiao Ci agreed and sent Xiao Qiao to the side of the carriage, and reached out to help Sister get on the carriage.
Xiao Qiaolin boarded the carriage and turned around and saw Da Qiao holding her belly with one hand, standing at the entrance of the village, looking at him, full of reluctance, and was happy and a little sad. He said to Bishe, who was beside him: "Thank you, brother-in-law, treating my sister so well."
Bi Tong was stunned and then said, "She treats me better." While speaking, she turned around and looked at her wife who was still standing at the gate of the village, with a gentle look in her eyes.
Xiao Qiao smiled and Chunniang got into the carriage.
Jia Wei's escorts did not dare to slack off on the way, nor did he dare to leave Xiao Qiao halfway. When he got here from Dongjun, he saw that the lady finally set off and was about to go back. Fang sighed a little relieved and followed closely.
The carriage moved, Xiao Qiao leaned out and waved goodbye to Da Qiao who was still chasing him. Until her figure became smaller and smaller, so small that she could not see it, she retreated and sat back, turned her head and wiped her eyes quietly.
Chunniang saw it and hugged her in her arms. After going out for some time, she said, "Does the girl envy her sister for being a mother? Don't worry. When you go back this time, as long as the male king is at home, the female king will be soon."
Xiao Qiao knew that she was happy. Although she was still reluctant to part, she felt awkward when she thought of having a baby with Wei Shao, and felt a little strange. She couldn't help laughing: "I don't want to give birth so early!"
Chunniang said: "There is not much time left at the end of the year. The woman is sixteen and is about to prepare for childbirth. I believe the old lady and the male husband are looking forward to it."
Xiao Qiao kept shook her head. Chunniang said it again, and she covered her mouth.
Chunniang just saw that she was reluctant to part with her and was afraid that she would hurt her, so she got out of the topic. Seeing that she would not let her talk about having children with her and the male king, she gave up. She hugged Xiao Qiao again and said to herself: "The male king should have won the battle and returned home, right? I guess she is looking forward to the female king's return!"
Xiao Qiao leaned in Chunniang's arms, remembering the days before Wei Shao went to war.
The first night, she was worried that something might happen to Mrs. Xu would be in trouble next, and she really wanted him to stay. So she felt that she had a support in her heart. So she didn't deserve it, so she agreed first, but the next day she didn't believe in making fun of herself. That's all. After all, it was a big deal to involve sending troops to fight. But what's so annoying is that he had no intention of admitting his mistake in this.
Well, he is a noble and noble prince, and Xiao Qiao didn't expect him to admit his mistake, but at least, he had to be a bit of that interesting expression.
He was so angry that she was sulking, and he seemed to be angry as well. For the next three nights, he did not touch her anyway.
Xiao Qiao naturally didn't want him to touch him. She was just really puzzled. Why did he get angry and throw such a face at himself?
If it weren't for the fact that Mrs. Xu had been trapped in the middle, since she had already returned to her parents' home, she would really not want to go back so soon.
Xiao Qiao pouted and snorted, "He won't expect me to go back. I don't want to see him either!"
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The carriage and Jia Wei and his team of guards who were escorting Xiao Qiao gradually moved away. The team disappeared on the yellow mud road leading to the outside world at the entrance of the village.
A servant came over and helped Da Qiao in. Da Qiao turned around and saw Zong Ji standing in the open space not far behind him, his eyes turned to the end of the yellow soil, and there seemed to be a hint of sadness on his face. He walked towards him.
When Zong Ji saw Da Qiao walking towards him, he hurriedly went up to him.
Da Qiao stopped in front of him and smiled and said, "My sister was in a hurry to leave and didn't have time to say goodbye to Mr. Zong. Sister asked me to tell me to make a remark. I am very grateful to Mr. Zong for helping me several times before and helped me a lot. If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely be rewarded."
Zong Ji said: "The woman is so serious. I am just repaying my kindness. It's just a matter of raising hands, so why bother to ask about it?"
Da Qiao said, "I heard from my husband that Xue Tai is coming here, and there is a fierce battle. My sister has left this morning. Zong Langjun might as well leave as soon as possible. What Xue Tai wants to deal with is my husband. Zong Langjun is idle and wild cranes, so there is no need to be involved for no reason."
Zong Ji said, "Why did Madam say this? Don't say that I was saved by your husband that day. Even if there was no such thing as that day, Xue Tai and I were incompatible and wished to kill his head. Since there was a battle, I should be the vanguard, how can I dare to be peaceful and peaceful! I know that Madam was out of good intentions, Zong Ji was grateful."
He bowed to Da Qiao, turned around and strode away.
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For the time being, Bishu has been in the Lingbi for a long time. He knows the road and takes a shortcut and sends Xiao Qiao out of Lingbi the next day.
Xiao Qiao knew that Xue Tai might attack at any time, so she urged him all the way, so she didn't have to send him off and went back as soon as possible. After leaving Lingbi, Bi Teng no longer refused. Please ask Jia Wei to take more care of him on the road, stop by the road, watch Xiao Qiao and his team go away, and immediately rushed back.
The news about the spy yesterday was even more clear. Xue Tai failed to attack Xiao Di. In order to save face, he was also afraid that his power would expand. After dealing with the remnants of the defeated generals, he was impatient and wanted to attack Hujiazhuang again.
Follow the marching journey and you will be here within three days.
But he didn't feel any fear at all.
The reason why Xue Tai dared to be defeated and turned around and tied up the remaining troops to attack him was obviously not really taking him seriously.
In Xue Tai's eyes, his people were just a group of mobs. The reason why they survived until now was just a lucky person.
He is not panic or busy.
The more Xue Tai looked down on him, the more confident he was.
Even this time, if God also stood on his side, he decided to seize this opportunity and completely reverse the situation he had been in a passive state.
How fortunate he was able to marry the daughter of the Qiao family in Yanzhou with Ma Nu's lowly background.
It is worthy of her and let her be honored to be her own wife. This is Bi Tong’s greatest wish.
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Bizhu walked along the way and finally gradually approached Hujiazhuang.
The sunset hangs obliquely among the hills in the distance, radiating the last little dim afterglow of the sun.
It was a warm southern winter evening. Its usual quietness was fortunately not trampled by the war-torn iron hooves.
It has not rained for many days. The yellow dirt road leading to Hujiazhuang, which is full of potholes, becomes very dry. When horse hooves step on it, it will bring a nest of flying dust. The fields on both sides of the road have long been harvested, and now they are empty, with only rotten rice stubble left in the field. Occasionally, one or two black-headed birds looking for grass seeds were alarmed by the sound of horse hooves he was walking by, and they flapping their wings into the forest.
When he was only about ten miles away from Hujiazhuang, Bishu saw two horses parked on the side of the road, and there were two men on the back of the horse.
One is over 20 years old, still very young, about the same age as himself. The other is older, twenty-seven or eight.
Although both of them were in ordinary outfits, they could tell at a glance that they were definitely not ordinary people.
And, the older one was obviously obeying another young one.
He immediately became alert. But instead of slowing down the horse, he ran past the other party.
"Don't ask!" someone suddenly asked loudly behind him, "Is it Hujiazhuang in front?"
Bishu stopped his horse and slowly turned around.
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The man who asked for directions was Lei Yan. The other one, of course, was Wei Shao.
After rushing to Lingbi, Wei Shao asked the Hujiazhuang that Qiao Ping had mentioned before, and left the rest of his entourage waiting at the intersection. He brought Lei Yan himself, and the two rushed over immediately.
The journey south was full of twists and turns. I thought I could see her several times, but I missed it again.
Only he himself knew the disappointment in his heart and the idea of seeing her immediately. At this point, he had accumulated impatiently, and even reached the point where he could not bear it.
If she still couldn't be found here, Wei Shao was not sure whether he would be unable to control himself and broke out on the spot.
He arrived here in one breath, but encountered a three-way road. He could not determine the direction for a while and could not see passers-by nearby, so he had to stop temporarily. Suddenly, he saw a man coming from a distance, and Lei Yan immediately asked for directions.
The man stopped and turned around.
Wei Shao could see clearly, and a green eye shone with strange light in the dim afterglow of the sunset.
"Green Eyes!" Lei Yan also saw it, shouted, turned around and looked at Wei Shao quickly. Seeing Wei Shao sitting on the horse, he remained motionless.
"Are you a green-eyed refugee leader?"
He turned around and asked sternly.
Bi Tong stared at the two outsiders who seemed very abrupt and obviously had an hostile attitude towards him, and quickly made a decision in his heart.
Kill them as soon as possible.
He kept silent, just leaned over slowly, took out a piece of it from the saddle, turned around and shot three arrows at Lei Yan.
To be continued...