The days when I opened a tavern in Zongwu

Chapter 136 There is no harm without comparison (33)

After hearing Li Changqing's words, Xiao Zhao obediently stretched out his arm even though he didn't know the reason.

As the arm straightened, Xiao Zhao's wrist was also exposed.

The skin color on the wrist is similar to that on the face.

However, when his eyes fell on Xiao Zhao's wrist, Li Changqing's eyes narrowed slightly.

After raising his hand and putting three fingers on Xiao Zhao's wrist, Xiao Zhao immediately understood that Li Changqing was taking his pulse.

The doubts in my heart became more intense.

After a few breaths, as Li Changqing's hand moved away, Li Changqing said in a calm voice: "That's it."

As he spoke, he took his hand back.

After Xiao Zhao took his hand back, Li Changqing said, "You have some problems with your spleen and stomach. You tend to have acid reflux in the middle of the night. I'll get you some medicine to treat it later."

When the voice reached his ears, Xiao Zhao's surprise became even more intense.

But after he came to his senses, he still nodded and said, "Thank you, sir."

Li Changqing nodded slightly.

Then he said: "Okay, it's almost getting dark. Let's go cook. Rong'er also teaches Xiao Zhao on weekdays, so that you won't be the only one busy in the kitchen from now on."

"it is good!"

After responding to Li Changqing, Huang Rong took Xiao Zhao and walked towards the kitchen.

Looking at Xiao Zhao's back, Li Changqing's expression was a little weird at this time.

By taking his pulse just now, Li Changqing had determined that most of the twelve meridians in Xiao Zhao's body had been opened.

Her cultivation level was a little lower than when Huang Rong first came to the courtyard, reaching the seventh level of the Houtian Realm.

In addition, Li Changqing also smelled some Yi Xingsan from Xiao Zhao just now.

There are countless methods of disguise in the world. There are methods of making human skin masks to disguise one's appearance, there are methods of changing one's appearance with drugs, and there are also methods of changing one's appearance using unique secret methods.

Yi Xing San is a medicine used to disguise one's appearance.

Different from the drugs used in ordinary disguise, the use of Yi Xing Powder is more unique.

Matching Yi Xingsan is a unique human skin mask.

This kind of human skin mask is made of pigskin and is as thin as a cicada's wings, but it is still very obvious when worn on the face.

However, after using Yi Xing San, the human skin mask can be made to fit directly on the surface of the human skin, just like real skin.

Even a person's energy, blood, and expression can be reflected back.

Mixing some other drugs can also change the color of your skin, and it will not melt when exposed to water.

This is why Li Changqing didn't immediately notice Xiao Zhao's disguise when he looked at Xiao Zhao's face.

It can be said to be a relatively advanced form of disguise.

Under the influence of Yi Xing San, Xiao Zhao's skin color was no different from that of ordinary people.

It looks rough and the skin tone is the same as the face.

However, in the past two months in Hanshan City, it was mostly snowy.

Even if there is sunlight, it will not have much impact on the skin color.

But in winter, everyone wears long sleeves and thick cotton clothes, with three layers inside and three outside.

Even people who work outside all year round have fairer skin than their faces.

Where can the skin color on the body and face be exactly the same.

He knows martial arts and is so good at disguise, and his name is Xiao Zhao.

Due to various factors, how could Li Changqing not guess the identity of Xiao Zhao in front of him.

If the guess is correct, the other party also has a biological mother nicknamed "Grandma Jinhua".

Looking at Li Changqing's expression from the side, Huang Xuemei asked: "Is there any problem?"

Li Changqing shook his head and said: "It's nothing, I just suddenly felt that there is someone in Hanshan City who is a bit mysterious."

The first time he came, Zhou Yongfu brought Huang Rong to himself.

The second time, Zhou Yongfu gave himself a Xiao Zhao.

Huang Rong came to her door and sold herself.

Judging from the current situation, Xiao Zhao is probably in a similar situation to Huang Rong.

After all, it can be regarded as being delivered to your door.

This made Li Changqing wonder, if he asked Zhou Yongfu to buy a maid again, what kind of maid would Zhou Yongfu give him next time.

"Ok?"

Listening to Li Changqing's words, Huang Xuemei's face turned sideways, obviously not understanding what Li Changqing meant.

In response, Li Changqing waved his hand and said, "It's okay. I'm talking about a steward from the slave department in the city. I don't know him."

After learning the identity of the person Li Changqing was talking about, Huang Xuemei also lost interest in continuing to learn more.

While Huang Xuemei closed her eyes and was practicing Qi practice, Li Changqing's eyes were focused on the kitchen.

Although I am surprised by the identity of this new maid, it is definitely a good thing to know the basics.

At least it saves Li Changqing the time and energy to test and understand.

Moreover, Xiao Zhao's temperament is easier to mature.

But what Li Changqing was curious about was how could this pretty girl come to Hanshan City.

And he even sold himself as a maid?

In his mind, he recalled the information he had seen in those Jianghu Fengyun records in the past.

"The current Mingjiao is headed by Yang Xiao. In recent years, there have been more and more frictions between the six major sects and the Mingjiao."

"At this time, this girl appears in Hanshan City. Could it be that there is any connection between Hanshan City and the Mingjiao?"

It was also when Li Changqing was sipping tea and letting the thoughts in his mind spread.

In the kitchen.

Xiao Zhao, who was washing vegetables according to Huang Rong's instructions, asked in a low voice: "Sister Rong, are you still proficient in medical skills? Is your pulse number so accurate?"

Huang Rong, who was sitting in front of the stove and lighting a fire, said smoothly: "Yes! And that guy has very good medical skills."

Finally, Huang Rong added: "It is estimated that there are few people in the world who have higher medical attainments than that guy."

However, Huang Rong was telling the truth, but in Xiao Zhao's ears, it didn't have much credibility.

After all, Li Changqing's appearance is just that of a young man.

At such an age, even if he has medical skills, how advanced can he be?

Maybe it's because they both have the same status as maids, or maybe they're the same age.

After the previous moment of communication, Xiao Zhao felt much less timid when facing Huang Rong.

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Zhao asked, "Sister Rong, do you always get along with the master and your wife like this in your daily life?"

Listening to Xiao Zhao's question, Huang Rong didn't know what Xiao Zhao was worried about.

"Don't worry! That guy is more easy-going and doesn't have that much airs. You'll understand after a while."

In the subsequent chat, Huang Rong only talked about the situation at home, what they needed to do every day, and things about the tavern.

Huang Rong didn't say much more specifically.

Although with Xiao Zhao, Huang Rong would be in a good mood as she would have another playmate in the future.

But Huang Rong's mind is not comparable to that of ordinary people. Without knowing enough about Xiao Zhao, how could Huang Rong reveal too much to Xiao Zhao?

After chatting for a while, Huang Rong changed her subject and said, "By the way, what do you eat on weekdays?"

Although he didn't understand why Huang Rong cared so much about what he ate before, Xiao Zhao still said truthfully: "It's just some ordinary meals."

With that said, Xiao Zhao told Huang Rong the food he usually eats.

As Xiao Zhao said, what she eats on weekdays is indeed ordinary meals.

There is even very little meat.

Huang Rong was confused about this.

"No, I just ate these, how could it be so big?"

In Huang Rong's opinion, the food that Xiao Zhao ate was just enough to satisfy his hunger, not much oil or water.

Nothing compares to the meals she cooks and eats on a daily basis.

However, Xiao Zhao could be fed so well with a meal that was not rich in oil or water, but he was still a Xiao He.

"Could it be that this thing is really innate?"

Thinking about it, Huang Rong lowered her head slightly and looked at her chest, her whole mood suddenly deteriorated.

"Otherwise, it's better not to wait until next year and just ask that guy to prescribe me some medicine to make up for it in the next few days."

There is no harm without comparison.

It used to be okay.

After all, Huang Xuemei, Yao Yue and Lian Xing are all several years older than Huang Rong.

Huang Rong can still give herself some comfort.

Maybe today next year, the place that should be bigger will be bigger.

But now, the appearance of Xiao Zhao, who is similar in age, deeply hurts Huang Rong's young heart.

Who says young people don’t understand sorrow?

At this moment, Huang Rong's young heart was constantly filled with melancholy because of her soft, light yet graceful figure.

At noon, after the food was served on the table, as Li Changqing and Huang Xuemei moved their chopsticks one after another, Xiao Zhao stood aside with his hands in front of him, as if he was waiting by his side.

Seeing this, Li Changqing said slowly: "Stop standing there. There are no rules in this courtyard. Just eat together." As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Zhao shook his head gently.

Seeing this, Li Changqing did not speak, but looked at Huang Rong.

After receiving Li Changqing's signal, Huang Rong stood up and pulled Xiao Zhao to the table, pressed Xiao Zhao directly on the chair, then picked up a chopstick of vegetables and placed it in Xiao Zhao's bowl.

"eat!"

After seeing that Li Changqing and Huang Xuemei showed no dissatisfaction, Xiao Zhao lowered his head slightly and picked up the chopsticks.

However, as the food in the bowl entered his mouth and he felt the aroma spreading in his mouth, Xiao Zhao couldn't help but look at Huang Rong in surprise.

"So delicious? Sister Rong, your cooking skills are really good."

"That is!"

In response to Xiao Zhao's compliment, Huang Rong raised her chin proudly.

He picked up the chopsticks and continued to pick up food for Xiao Zhao.

He speaks nicely and is well-behaved.

With Xiao Zhao by her side, Huang Rong was in a much better mood today.

Seeing Huang Rong and Xiao Zhao getting along, Li Changqing chuckled in his heart.

Sometimes, there are indeed many benefits to being extrovert.

At least with Huang Rong here, Li Changqing estimated that Xiao Zhao would be able to integrate into the courtyard faster.

After a while, Huang Rong, who was almost done eating, looked at Feixue outside, feeling a little sad: "Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, and I don't know if Sister Yue and Sister Lianxing will be back in time."

However, when he heard the name mentioned in Huang Rong's words, Xiao Zhao, who was quietly eating his food, suddenly paused with his hands.

Then he relaxed his hands again and continued eating without saying a word.

However, Xiao Zhao's reaction was noticed by Huang Xuemei.

He couldn't help but glance at Xiao Zhao in surprise.

Not knowing whether it was intentional or unintentional, Huang Xuemei said: "Don't worry! That stupid woman Yao Yue will naturally come back after she has dealt with the affairs of the Twelve Astrology and Yihua Palace."

As soon as she said these words, Huang Xuemei noticed that the chopsticks that Xiao Zhao had originally lifted suddenly squatted in the air.

Even the dishes held between the chopsticks fell back into the bowl.

Taking this scene into consideration, Huang Xuemei narrowed her eyes slightly.

However, before Huang Xuemei could think more, Li Changqing suddenly put some vegetables in Huang Xuemei's bowl.

"Eat slowly, don't rush."

Looking at the vegetables Li Changqing put in the bowl, and then looking at Li Changqing, Huang Xuemei understood what Li Changqing meant, and the speed of her inner energy that she had secretly mobilized suddenly slowed down.

But while she was eating slowly, Huang Xuemei said with her true energy: "Did you know her problem earlier?"

Listening to the voice ringing in his ears, Li Changqing also said with true energy: "It's not a problem. The name is correct, but he's not from Hanshan City."

After pondering for a moment, Huang Xuemei continued to ask: "Is it credible?"

Li Changqing glanced at Xiao Zhao and nodded slightly.

At this point, the true energy in Huang Xuemei's body has completely calmed down.

Unlike Yao Yue, Huang Xuemei is not someone who likes to get to the bottom of things.

Li Changqing is willing to speak, and she listens.

Li Changqing didn't want to say more, and she wouldn't ask further questions.

Since Li Changqing thinks Xiao Zhao is trustworthy, as Li Changqing's woman, Huang Xuemei naturally believes in Li Changqing.

If the only time I didn't believe Li Changqing was when Li Changqing said "take a break" at night.

After meal.

After the two of them finished cleaning up the kitchen, under Huang Rong's greeting, they also began to move the lounge chairs into the main house.

After lying down, Huang Rong suddenly felt relaxed as if everything was done.

Next to him, looking at the rocking chair shaking under Huang Rong, Xiao Zhao couldn't help but have a trace of doubt in his eyes.

After glancing at Li Changqing and Huang Xuemei, who were also lying on the chairs with their eyes closed and slowly swaying, Xiao Zhao carefully sat down, and then imitated Li Changqing and the others and lay down on the chairs.

But once the body got used to the shaking, it completely relaxed again.

Xiao Zhao's expression also began to gradually relax.

The body also relaxed.

However, just when Xiao Zhao was relaxing physically and mentally, Li Changqing's voice suddenly reached Xiao Zhao's ears.

"I added some medicine to this wine to help regulate your spleen and stomach. You can drink more."

The first time he heard Li Changqing's voice, Xiao Zhao, who had just relaxed slightly, tensed up and immediately sat up.

But after hearing the complete sentence, Xiao Zhao felt slightly relieved.

Huang Rong tilted her head and said in astonishment: "Did you add medicine? Why can't I drink it? Is there any difference?"

Li Changqing glanced at Huang Rong and said with disgust: "If a cow chews a peony, what's the problem with drinking it?"

When these words came out, Huang Rong couldn't help but roll her eyes.

Next to him, after calming down, Xiao Zhao said softly: "Thank you, sir."

Li Changqing raised his hand casually in response.

Then, Xiao Zhao looked at the pot of wine warming on the stove.

He picked up the wine bottle from the wine warmer and poured it into an empty cup. When he looked at the peach-red and crystal clear wine in the cup, Xiao Zhao could clearly smell the faint aroma of peach blossoms.

After picking up the wine glass and sniffing it, Xiao Zhao first took a sip.

It has a sweet taste with a rich peach blossom aroma.

But maybe because Li Changqing added a few herbs, the sweetness of the wine in the throat had a touch of sourness.

But it's very weak, and you can't detect it unless you feel it carefully.

And when the glass of wine was slowly consumed, Xiao Zhao suddenly felt a warm current beginning to rise from his abdomen.

During the reverberation of this warm current, it suddenly split into two.

One of them entered the stomach.

Under this warm current, Xiao Zhaodun felt a warmth in his stomach.

The discomfort in my stomach that had been felt for days was gradually reduced by the warm current.

As for the other warm current, it swam all the way down towards the lower Dantian.

However, just when this warm current approached his lower dantian, Xiao Zhao suddenly felt that the internal force in his dantian rushed out of his dantian as if being attracted by a strong force, wrapping up this warm current.

Upon noticing this scene, Xiao Zhao's expression changed drastically.

Subconsciously control the internal force in your body to shrink into your Dantian.

"Don't worry! The other medicine can increase your internal strength and is not poisonous."

At this time, Li Changqing's voice suddenly sounded.

Hearing Li Changqing's voice, Xiao Zhao was startled and subconsciously turned his head to look at Li Changqing.

But when his eyes touched Li Changqing, he saw that Li Changqing still had his eyes closed and his expression was lazy.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhao hesitated for a moment and then tried to mobilize his internal energy to refine the medicinal power around his Dantian as Li Changqing said.

After a few breaths, Xiao Zhao felt surprised as he felt a few strands of increased internal strength.

"It can really increase your internal strength."

Tens of breaths later, as all the medicinal power in the body was refined, and feeling the growing internal power in the body, Xiao Zhao still had a look of surprise on his face.

But after coming back to his senses, Xiao Zhao couldn't help but look at Li Changqing on the side, feeling both surprised and confused.

What was surprising was that Li Changqing had known about his martial arts skills for a long time.

What is puzzling is that since Li Changqing knew that he was good at martial arts, why did he keep him here?

But seeing Li Changqing closing his eyes and breathing heavily, Xiao Zhao didn't dare to disturb him.

Then, Xiao Zhao looked at the wine bottle on the small table.

But after one glance, Xiao Zhao looked away, did not continue to pick up the wine bottle, but slowly lay down on the chair.

After lying down, I wondered if it was because of the glass of wine I had just had.

As the chair beneath him slowly shook, sleepiness began to creep in one after another.

Xiao Zhao's eyelids became heavier and heavier, until he could no longer lift his eyelids, and Xiao Zhao's breathing gradually became longer.

It was also after Xiao Zhao began to breathe heavily that Huang Rong at the side suddenly turned around to face Li Changqing.

After raising her hand and poking Li Changqing's shoulder twice, Huang Rong circulated her zhenqi and said, "Did you already know that she knew martial arts?"

Faced with Huang Rong's question, Li Changqing replied with the same enthusiasm: "Yeah! You'll know when you can take your pulse."

"Then why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Li Changqing responded slowly: "What's so great about having martial arts? You knew how to do martial arts at the beginning, why didn't you sell yourself out!"

Huang Rong: "."

Seeing Li Changqing reveal the dark history again, Huang Rong's face suddenly darkened.

He immediately turned his back to Li Changqing, as if he didn't want to say another word to Li Changqing.

As for Li Changqing, he glanced at the small tea table between Xiao Zhao and Huang Rong.

Looking at the wine bottle on the table and Xiao Zhao sleeping soundly beside him, Li Changqing sighed in his heart.

"I don't know how Dai Qisi brought this girl up so carefully."

　The third update, a total of 15,000 words, I have made up for what I owed before!

　　

　

(End of this chapter)