lady, please calm down

Royal Palace Rouzhi Garden.

There was a faint fragrance of moonlight burning in the flower hall. Chen Chu and Ayu, who had a rare free time, sat on either side of the small table and talked about the game.

In terms of chess ability, the entire palace together is not as good as Ayu alone. Facing the robbery, Chen Chu finally gave up and admitted defeat, "I can't win, but I still can't win."

Ayu said in an elegant manner while picking up the pieces: "Uncle's chess skills have greatly improved, and just now Ayu was feeling quite strenuous."

This sounds correct. After all, Yunong and Jiarou rarely played more than two hundred moves in front of Ayu. Chen Chu played more than two hundred moves with Ayu and only lost one and a half pieces.

But Chen Chu knew that she was very good at chess. The reason why they seemed evenly matched and Ayu narrowly won was because she was controlling the chess to prevent Chen Chu from losing too badly.

Even the way to win was not the cleaner 'death', but the seemingly more thrilling way of robbery and killing, so that Chen Chu would not be helpless and could feel the fun of the game. .

Ayu had good intentions, but with so many thoughts on her mind, how could she live without being tired? No wonder she had been depressed for more than a year.

The hall was quiet for a while, except for the clear sound of the chess pieces being thrown back into the chess bag. Ayu seemed to notice it. When she looked up, she found that her uncle was looking at her with a smile. Ayu felt a little embarrassed and smiled. He smiled and whispered: "Uncle, what do you think? Are there any flowers on Ayu's face?"

However, Chen Chu raised his hand and stroked the dimple on Ayu's cheek, and sighed: "It's been a long time since I saw the pear dimples on Ayu's cheeks. When Ayu smiled, her face really blossomed."

Ayu was a little shy at being teased by these earthy love words. The dimples on her cheeks became deeper and deeper, but her mouth seemed a little confused and said: "Ayu can't help uncle with other things. If I can make uncle happy for a while while he is busy, , Ayu smiled more."

Inadvertently, Ayu revealed her current predicament. After getting married, she had a cat in charge of the house, and Cai Hua controlled everything outside the house.

In terms of talents, with the existence of the first two sisters, there is no room for Ayu to develop.

In terms of being favored, he is no better than the silly Yu Nong.

This makes Ayu, who has been talented and proud since childhood, full of frustration.

Over time, Ayu, who was already preoccupied, naturally felt depressed.

Chen Chu suddenly said: "Next month, the army will go on an expedition. My father-in-law, who is also the chief of the Tiance Mansion, will also go to Nanjing with the army to arrange food and grass and sort out the administration. Ayu and Nian'er should also go together. It will just happen to have a panoramic view of the north. The land is so vast, you can just relax your mind."

When Ayu heard this, the corners of her mouth began to curl up uncontrollably, revealing a few teeth. However, she suppressed the smile again. She fanned her curled eyelashes and said hesitantly: "Ayu... As a woman, if you go to Nanjing with your uncle, will you be criticized by others if you show up in public? "

"That's right." Chen Chu touched the stubble on his chin, pretended to think about it, and then said, "Then I'll take Yu Nong. Anyway, she's silly, and she's not afraid of being criticized."

Ayu's expectant little face suddenly collapsed, but then she saw some clues from Chen Chu's evil smile, and quickly pretended to be angry and said: "Uncle is just here to make fun of people! I didn't say I couldn't go."

"Hahaha, we will set off at the beginning of next month, Ayu, remember to pack your bags in advance."

While they were chatting and laughing, a maid came to report that there was an urgent military situation in the north of the city.

Chen Chu got up and went to the front house.

"Students from a girls' school were harassed by Jinghu soldiers, and a conflict arose. The incident occurred just outside the headquarters of the New 22nd Regiment." Xiao Yi glanced at Chen Chu, who was above him, and spoke for his brothers with intention, and continued He said: "Out of a moment of righteous indignation, some soldiers of the 22nd Regiment came out of camp to participate in the fight."

"Did our people suffer?"

Hearing King Chu's question, Xiao Yi felt relieved and carefully replied: "They only had a dozen or so people on their side. However, a commander named Du Hong of the Jinghu Army was beaten to death."

"died?"

It wasn't until he heard that someone was killed that Chen Chu slowly stood up and said, "Let's go over and have a look."

In the army, the military leader only speaks the word "righteousness" internally; externally, he always only recognizes the word "fist".

Among the dozen or so members of the Jinghu Army, only Cao Laoliu ran back to his camp.

Knowing that about ten people were captured by the Huaibei Army, the commander of the camp, Xie Tianlu, gathered his brothers and went to his superior, the commander of the Tianxiong Army, Sun Wei, to report them personally.

As a commander, Sun Wei naturally understands the current situation better than middle and lower-level officers such as Xie Tianlu and Zhu Deen.

But in a place like the military, justice comes first. If a subordinate suffers a loss and he, the boss, shrinks back or even prevents his brothers from taking revenge, who will listen to him in the future?
Finally, Sun Wei said: "You just lead people to snatch your brother back. I won't be able to show up. If the Huaibei Army comes looking for you, I will find Marshal Wu to protect you!"

With these words, Xie Tianlu no longer had any worries, and he immediately led three hundred brothers to the barracks of the 22nd Regiment of the Huaibei Army with murderous intent.

At this time, calm had just returned to the camp outside the 22nd Regiment. Zhu Deen and more than ten people squatted in a row outside the camp with their noses and faces swollen, and their heads in their hands.

But Du Hong, the first offender, was killed by someone unknown in the chaos just now. His head was tilted to the side at a strange angle, and he was completely silent.

In the guard box next to the gate of the military camp, several students from the girls' school were being briefed by the Jinyi Institute.

What happened today was so big or small that it alarmed He Bei, the envoy under Jinyi's command.

He Bei has been doing the job of causing trouble for his own people for many years. He is very unpopular and has a cold air about him that has accumulated over time.

In the entire Huaibei Army, the only ones who were afraid were King Chu and He Bei.

However, all the domineering soldiers were respectful and afraid of the King of Chu, while they were disgusted and afraid of He Bei.

Seeing him coming in person, even Kang Shitou, the leader of the 22nd Regiment, did not want to approach the guard box.

But Zhao Heng, who was standing far away, saw Mingxiu crying under the interrogation of Jin Yi Suo and was very anxious.

Hutou, who was still staying at the scene, saw this and suddenly realized: "Oh, I heard from my great-grandmother a few days ago that Brother Heng has a woman he likes and wants to ask my sister to host a door-to-door marriage proposal. Could it be this girl? ?”

Zhao Heng immediately blushed and said: "My nephew told my grandma, and I thought that after returning from the expedition, my nephew would have done a good job and then propose marriage."

Hutou couldn't help but laugh when he heard Brother Heng say, 'You can propose marriage only after you have done meritorious service.

After saying that, Hutou pulled Jiacheng and walked towards the post.

Outside the post box, there was a man from the Jin Yi Institute on guard. Perhaps He Bei's temperament affected the temperament of the entire institution. Even when this man saw two delicate and beautiful young ladies, he did not show any gentle expression. He just said: He said in a cold tone: "Jinyi is on official business, so no one else can come near!"

Hutou was not in a hurry, and just turned his head and shouted into the post, "Brother He, it's me~ Those who are being questioned by you are my classmates. I am also a witness to what just happened. Let me in."

He Bei in the guard box heard the sound and looked over, wanting to see who called him 'Brother He'.

The next moment, other members of the Jinyi Institute in the guard box were horrified to see that Commander He, nicknamed "Frost Faced Iron Face", managed to squeeze out a kind smile. But I don’t know if it’s because I haven’t smiled for a long time, so this smile looks stiff and awkward.

"Let the two ladies come in."

He Bei first gave instructions to his subordinates. After Hu Tou entered, he took the lead and bowed his hands in greeting and said, "I have met Miss Zhao."

Nowadays, except for the orphans of martyrs, the girls who can attend girls' schools come from families with relatively liberal parents.

Therefore, most of them have knowledge far beyond that of women of the same age.

Mingxiu, one of the parties involved, was frightened by the notorious Jinyi and could not help sobbing.

But Si Lan paid keen attention to two details. First, the envoy commanded by Jinyi was in a high position and only obeyed the orders of the King of Chu. Such an important minister actually took the initiative to salute Zhao Xiangyi?
Secondly, He Bei called Zhao Xiangyi "Little Lady Zhao". This word "little" is very meaningful. Being called like this means that Zhao Xiangyi is destined to have a very powerful sister, "Big Lady Zhao".

Over there, after Hu Tou returned the gift, he glanced at the crying alumni, pouted his cheeks, and said as if he was dissatisfied: "Brother He, these are all students of our girls' school, and they have not committed any crimes. , Why did Brother He threaten them?"

He Bei was embarrassed for a moment and replied: "Ms. Zhao misunderstood. Today's fight involved soldiers from the Huaibei and Jinghu armies. I just asked a few of them to come over and inquire about the cause and effect. I did not threaten you."

"How can I make them cry without threats?"

Hutou raised his hand and pointed at his classmates. Even Mingxiu, who was crying, also raised his head and looked over. Si Lan and the others nodded quickly to show that they were indeed threatened.

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He Beipou was a little helpless. He looked a little scary. Was it also his fault?

Here, Hutou continued: "At the end of last year, Huaibei's new law stipulated that if there is a lawsuit involving a woman, the Ministry of Women can supervise the interrogation process. How about I ask Sister Ding Jiao to come?"

Si Lan and Ming Xiu both looked at Hu Tou. Ding Jiao was a legendary figure passed down by word of mouth among women in Huaibei recently. She held a seventh-level position as a woman.

Of course, in the eyes of some traditional women, it is very inappropriate for a woman to appear in public, and it is far inferior to the glory of marrying a good husband.

But among the students in the girls' school, Lady Ding, who has fought in front and fought on the battlefield, and is not afraid to lead the enemy into an ambush in the face of danger, is simply a role model for our generation!

But this Zhao Xiangyi not only talked to the commander Jin Yi was congratulating, but even kept asking Madam Ding to come over. What is her background?

He Bei explained: "Ms. Zhao, we are not waiting here for interrogation, but as witnesses, these ladies are obliged to cooperate with the investigation."

No wonder He Bei was being disliked everywhere. He was indeed a bit straight-tempered. Even when facing the princess's sister, he argued with reason and did not let go of the girls' school students on the spot.

Moreover, Hutou mentioned the new law issued last year, and He Bei also refuted it by saying that the people had an "obligation to cooperate with the investigation."

Jiacheng on the side was already tugging at Hutou's sleeves quietly, indicating to her to forget it. Hutou had finally grown up, and he was not angry at all, but said: "It's okay, I saw what happened today clearly, and I happened to Please also make a confession so that Brother He can investigate the merits."

If it were anyone else, he would probably say 'dare not', but He Bei thought for a moment and simply said: "That's fine! Someone, come and grind."

After that, he sat behind the public case and personally recorded the confession of the princess's sister.

"Today, I was asked by my sister to deliver a change of clothes to Brother Heng."

"Brother Heng?"

"Well, a platoon leader of the 22nd Regiment happened to see thirteen Jinghu soldiers disturbing the girls' school students."

This confession took about a quarter of an hour. He Bei had just dried the ink on it when he heard a commotion outside.

I saw a team of about 300 people running quickly from a distance, rushing straight towards the station of the 22nd Regiment.

The vendors who set up stalls outside the camp were the first to notice that something was wrong. They did not bother to close their stalls, grabbed their money bags and ran away.

At this time, more than ten knights also arrived from the direction of Caizhou City, reining in their horses and stopping.

"Brother Chu, do you want to mobilize the brothers from the Guards Regiment to suppress us?"

The eldest son couldn't help but said anxiously when he saw that the Jinghu soldiers had reached a few hundred steps away from the 22nd Regiment.

Chen Chu calmly stuffed the riding whip into his waist, looked at the camp of the 22nd Regiment and said, "Let them deal with it on their own. There are only about 300 people. If Kang Shitou lets them rush into the camp, then they are going to fight!" If you don’t win, you’ll stay in Caizhou to look after your family!”

As soon as Chen Chu finished speaking, the suona sounded again in the camp.

The soldiers in the camp who had gathered on the playground because of the previous conflict quickly gathered. Later, they saw Kang Shitou personally leading a battalion out of the camp, while another battalion avoided the main road after leaving the camp and came from the east. A large detour was made from a forest on the side, directly to the rear of Jinghu Army.

Chen Chu, who was riding a horse and standing on a high slope, couldn't help but burst out laughing when he saw this, "Good boy, this is your plan to smooth things over!"

After all, Jinghu Road Camp Zhengjie Tianlu knew not to use swords and guns, so the two sides faced off outside the camp with bare hands.

Xie Tianlu had originally prepared some words of questioning, but when he saw his subordinates squatting in a row like prisoners, and one person was lying dead on the spot, he couldn't help but burst into anger, and immediately cursed: "Whoever kills my people will take their lives." Come and arrive!”

Kang Shitou made two preparations. If the other party was reasonable, he would argue with him. If the other party was unreasonable, then he would compete with each other to see whose fist was stronger.

With the attitude of being polite first and then fighting, Kang Shitou stepped out of the crowd and shouted to Xie Tianlu: "Today, your Jinghu army caused trouble outside our military camp. You made a mistake first. You should return to the camp quickly. The superiors will negotiate with you. The right and wrong should be dealt with clearly." There is public opinion!”

"I'm talking about your mother!"

Jie Tianlu roared and rushed forward.

That's what the lower-level sergeants are like. They don't care about the situation between the two countries. How can they let it go when they see a soldier dead? It's up to the adults above to decide the merits, but this cowardice must come out.

At the point of taking action, the Jinghu Army did not expect the Huaibei Army to come. In the Northern Expedition the year before last, the Jinghu Army did not experience a fierce battle.

Secondly, the Huaibei Army is famous for its thunder cannons and fire blunderbuss. Who is afraid of who with bare hands?

Following Xie Tianlu's yelling, the scene suddenly became heated.

Zhe Yanwen, the military counselor of Tiance Mansion who was following Chen Chu, looked at the scene of hundreds of people fighting and asked worriedly: "Your Majesty, are you going to let them continue fighting like this?"

Chen Chu looked at the other part of the 22nd Regiment that had surrounded them from the rear and said: "If they don't accept it, beat them until they are convinced, lest others think that our Huaibei Army only relies on sharp firearms to show off its evil ways!" (End of this chapter)