After the crowd dispersed, Xu Xingxia slowly walked into Zhu Zhizhi's teahouse. Everything just now happened in front of the teahouse, and I believe Zhu Zhizhi witnessed the whole process. I guess her heart must be very uncomfortable. Her fate was completely ignored. The high-level leaders of Ningxia Town, no one cared about her existence. She is a commodity, or a gift, ready to be sent to curry favor with the Tartars.

Sure enough, when he came into the teahouse, Zhu Zhizhi was sitting silently. On the surface, her behavior, posture and expression have not changed much, as if she has not been affected by the incident just now. However, there are no books in front of her. There was no reaction to Xu Xingxia's arrival. This fully shows that her heart has not completely calmed down. To be precise, her heart may still be in turmoil.

Xu Xingxia sat down slowly opposite her, gently massaging her hands back and forth on the table several times before she said slowly: "Miss Azhu, I don't know if your relatives at home are okay?" Have you ever thought about going home? ”

Zhu Zhizhi raised her head slowly, with a sad look on her beautiful cheeks. It seems that the conflict just now really made her very uncomfortable. She couldn't quite calm herself down yet. Her eyes, a little sad, and a little sad, said slowly: "My home...... It's not good, it's not bad......"

"My mother died very young, and I grew up with another woman. My father used to have a hard time, and the past two years have been a little better, but he still doesn't have time to care about us. He always looks preoccupied and in poor health. The eldest brother only likes to do carpentry, and he deals with axes, planers, chisels, etc. every day, and he doesn't care about other things. The younger brother is also still young and doesn't understand anything. ”

She tried her best to control her emotions, let her tone calm down as much as possible, and said slowly: "Xu Baihu means that he wants me to leave Weizhen Fort and not continue to cause trouble for you, right?" ”

Xu Xingxia nodded and said slowly: "Of course not." You didn't bother me. It's just that I believe Miss Azhu has seen the situation just now, my lords...... I'm ashamed that I'm humble and I'm afraid I won't be able to take care of Miss Azhu for too long. If something goes wrong, I'm upset. If Miss Ah Zhu has a safer place to go, please consider it. ”

Zhu Zhizhi's bright eyes fell straight into his eyes, as if she wanted to see him through. Facing her gaze, Xu Xingxia also faced it calmly, without the slightest intention of retreating. He was above board, he sat upright, he walked right, and there was nothing to dodge. After a long time, she retracted her gaze and said slowly: "If they really come in and rob me, will you really rebel?" ”

Xu Xingxia nodded without hesitation and said, "Yes!" ”

Zhu Zhizhi said faintly: "Why? Is it because of my beauty? ”

Xu Xingxia shook his head and said slowly: "Miss Azhu, you are indeed very beautiful. You are the most beautiful girl I have ever seen since I came into this world. However, in my heart, beauty and ugliness are all the same. You are all the people of the Ming Dynasty, and as an official of the Ming Dynasty, I have the responsibility to ensure your safety. I can't do such a thing as exchanging one person's surname for another's surname. ”

Zhu Zhizhi said with a little irony: "Are those two princes also the people of the Ming Dynasty?" Do you also have a responsibility to keep them safe? ”

Xu Xingxia nodded and said bluntly: "Yes, they are also the people of the Ming Dynasty, and I also have the responsibility to protect their safety." If I had the chance, I would have rescued them. Maybe they deserve to die. However, they should not die at the hands of the Tartars. The fate of my Ming people can only be decided by ourselves, and cannot be disposed of by the Tartars! ”

Miss Azhu savored Xu Xingxia's words, and said softly: "A conversation with you is better than reading a book for ten years." Xu Baihu, thank you. ”

Xu Xingxia smiled slightly, and gently massaged his hands on the table.

Zhu Zhizhi's mood has completely returned to normal, and she said softly: "You are right, I have been away from home for a while, and I should go back to have a look." Tomorrow morning, I will leave Fort Wytown. As long as I return to the capital, I believe that no one can hurt me. Xu Baihu, thank you for taking care of you for so many days. During my stay at Fort Wytown, I saw a lot, heard a lot, and felt a lot. These are memories that I will never forget, and I will cherish them in my heart. ”

Xu Xingxia nodded and said sincerely: "I also thank Miss Azhu for the tea." I'm starting to like tea now. I wonder if someone will pick up Miss Azhu on the road? Do you want me to escort Miss Azhu out of Ningxia Town? ”

Zhu Zhizhi smiled slightly, shook her head and said, "No need to bother you, my master has his own arrangements." Tomorrow morning, someone will pick me up on the east bank of the Yellow River. If you have time, please escort me to the east bank of the Yellow River. ”

Xu Xingxia nodded, slowly stood up, and said loudly: "Since that's the case, then I'll see you tomorrow morning." Tomorrow morning, I will come to the door of the teahouse to pick up the girl. ”

Zhu Zhizhi nodded and said, "Thank you, I'll see you tomorrow morning." ”

Xu Xingxia walked out of the door of the teahouse, and suddenly heard the melodious sound of the piano from behind, it should be Zhu Zhizhi stroking the piano. He slowly stopped, listening to the sound of the piano coming from behind. At the beginning of the piano sound, it was quite grumbling and choked, and it had to be interrupted several times, as if it could not continue. Every time I turn to the bass, there is a long interval, as if a drowning person is struggling in pain, and I can't breathe for a while.

However, soon after, the sound of the piano gradually became agitated, gradually moving higher, and the rhythm continued to speed up, and the resentment choked, turning into a big opening and closing, rampage, and finally evolved into a sonorous and powerful breaking formation, as if there were thousands of troops and horses fighting...... In the end, the sound of the piano gradually became low and choked, as if after a fierce battle, the remnant sun was like blood...... "Ding!" ”

Suddenly, the strings snapped, and the teahouse fell silent.

Xu Xingxia shook his head gently, quickened his pace, and left.

…… Early the next morning, Xu Xingxia came to the teahouse. It was found that a lightly armed carriage had been parked at the door. The person in charge of catching the car was actually Tang Chen. Xu Xingxia's heart couldn't help but slander again, this bull's nose is an all-rounder, and he actually knows how to catch a car. I said, you are a bull nose, you will die if you don't pretend to be forced?

Zhu Zhizhi had already changed into a set of outfits for going out, and was standing next to the carriage, silently waiting for Xu Xingxia's arrival. She was covered with a red cloak, and her pretty cheeks were reflected as if she were a little sickly red. Maybe she didn't sleep well last night, and her eye circles were faintly red, adding a little pity.

Her beauty, her elegance, are completely released at this moment. The jade-like flawless face, the elegant and delicate outline, and the quiet and elegant bearing, the clean and dustless delicate face, just like a narcissus shining by the water, and like the orchid that blooms silently in the valley, there is no arrogance in the beauty, but there is sorrow in the leisure.

When the two met, they didn't say anything, just nodded to each other, even if they said hello. It seems that in the dark, the two can understand each other's thoughts with just a slight movement. Language, on such occasions, is simply superfluous. Zhu Zhizhi got into the carriage, Tang Chen waved his whip, and the carriage started briskly and drove towards the east bank of the Yellow River.

The Yellow River in May can no longer be waded in vain, and must be taken by boat. When the group arrived at the ferry, there was already a boat waiting here. It's a big ship. Ferries on the Yellow River can generally only carry twenty or thirty people. However, this big ship can carry hundreds of people. The ship was docked on the dock, and the surrounding ships were far away, and they couldn't be relied on at all.

What made Xu Xingxia feel a little strange was that the boatmen he saw were all young people, and their actions and behaviors showed a fierce momentum. There is no doubt that they all have a foundation in martial arts. Among them, there are several masters. He was sure that these boatmen were improvised. They must not have been boatmen, but most of them were soldiers of the army.

It seems that this Miss Zhu really has a great background. She is in Weizhen Fort, inconspicuous, as if she is just a woman from a rich family. However, with this ship and this group of people, Xu Xingxia can simply speculate about her identity. He prefers to pretend he doesn't know, though. There are some things that are boring to put it bluntly.

"Please." Zhu Zhizhi said gently.

"Thank you!" Xu Xingxia nodded and responded calmly.

After Zhu Zhizhi got on the boat, he directly led the horse to the boat. The boatmen were staring at him with wary eyes. There were four gondoliers, from different angles, who surrounded him in the middle. Even, on the mast, someone aimed at him with a crossbow arrow. However, after Tang Chen's old dao made a gesture, their vigilant gaze eased. The ship set sail quickly, and in a few moments, it reached the east bank of the Yellow River.

Xu Xingxia did not get down on the boat. There was no need for him to come down. Because, on the east bank of the Yellow River, there are more than 50 cavalrymen, who are solemnly waiting for Zhu Zhizhi's arrival. Xu Xingxia's gaze firmly locked on the fifty cavalrymen in front. In Ningxia Town, fifty cavalry is not a big deal. However, these fifty cavalrymen, absolutely special!

Embroidered spring knife!

Flying Fish Suit!

Brocade Ride!

They are the people of the Jinyi Guard!

This Azhu girl really has a lot of background, and she was able to send Jinyiwei here to greet her. Her identity can basically be determined. In this world, how many people can be escorted by Jinyi Weiti? This made Xu Xingxia's heart faintly melancholy, and he felt that the distance between the two seemed to be shortened in an instant.

She is the real natural noble, the real value, those two embroidered pillows, compared to her, are not even worthy of carrying shoes. Sad, alas, they still have to trade her for those two bales back. If they had learned the truth, would they have hanged themselves immediately? He really wanted to see their faces when they knew the truth.

Before getting off the boat, Zhu Zhizhi handed a token to Xu Xingxia, her expression was plain and elegant, and she said softly: "This is Jinyiwei's token, will you accept it?" ”

Xu Xingxia nodded, took the token, and said without thinking, "Of course." ”

He looked down at the token in his hand, and found that his hand was heavy, and there was a cold feeling on the surface. After careful caressing, it is speculated that it should be made of fine jade. As for what kind of jade it is, I don't know. What's even more strange is that the general Jinyi Wei token should have a position, a name, and a local customs defense behind it. Even the commander of the Jinyi Guard was the same. However, this token does not have any marking. The only pattern on it is a dragon on the front and a dragon on the back.

Zhu Zhizhi said in a low voice: "Every time I go out, I will carry this token. But now, I'm going back to Jingshi, so there's no need. I'll lend it to you for the time being. If you go to Jingshi in the future, you still have to pay it back to me. ”

Xu Xingxia nodded and said, "No problem!" ”

Zhu Zhizhi's footsteps slowly stopped, and said with a little sadness: "Xu Baihu, there will be a period later." ”

With that, he turned around gently and slowly disembarked. On the docks, behind those brocade clothes, a huge carriage had been prepared, which was not inferior even compared to Mrs. Lin's carriage. Around the carriage, there were more brocade cavalry guards.

Xu Xingxia looked at her back and suddenly asked, "Miss Zhu, what is your name?" ”

Zhu Zhizhi smiled slightly, but did not look back, and said softly: "I can't tell you." What I can tell you is that my name is not Zhu Zhizhi. Heng Zhi is my mother's name. ”

Xu Xingxia asked curiously, "Are you using your mother's name?" ”

Zhu Zhizhi smiled slightly again and said softly: "Yes, Hengzhi is my mother's name." Her maiden home is at the southern foot of Helan Mountain, a place called Zaoyuan Fort, and I came to Weizhen Fort from there. If you have time, you can go to Zaoyuan Fort to have a look. ”

Xu Xingxia nodded and said, "Zaoyuan Fort, I will definitely go." ”

Zhu Zhizhi said faintly: "Perhaps, one day, I will tell you my name." But not now. Now, Xu Baihu, please go back! ”

Xu Xingxia nodded, bent down and saluted, and said in a deep voice, "I understand." Miss Zhu, please. ”

He suddenly remembered something again, and hurriedly said, "By the way, that teahouse of yours ......"

Zhu Zhizhi smiled slightly and didn't say anything. Escorted by Jin Yiti, she got into the carriage, and the thick curtain was lowered, completely cutting off his gaze. Tang Chen waved his hand, and the carriage started. Fifty brocade-clothed guards rode around the carriage. The wheels rolled and slowly disappeared at the end of Xu Xingxia's sight......

(To be continued)