I Became A Mighty Lion

It's been a very smooth ride.

Under the escort of Longwei Escort Bureau, no matter whether they encountered checkpoints or met people from the government on the way, they all passed smoothly without even being asked.

The news about Chu Xiaoye and others killing people in the border town did not reach them.

I don't know if it was because the troops there were embarrassed, or because they were afraid of losing their official title, or for some other reason, but such a big thing seemed to be suppressed quietly.

Ten days later, they finally entered the realm of Suzhou and Hangzhou.

The news of Qin Zhitan's return has already been sent back to the Qin Mansion.

So when they arrived at Shiliting outside Suhang City, Qin Zhitan's second son Qin Yu was already waiting here with the servants of the Qin Mansion.

Although Chu Xiaoye didn't want to talk along the way, he still politely chatted with the Qin member for some time, and learned that his second son Qin Yu was now taking care of Suhang's business.

As for his eldest son Qin Wen, he is the pride of the Qin family. He is now a scholar and is preparing for the imperial examination this year.

It is indeed something to be proud of when a scholar comes out of a merchant's family. If he wins the imperial examination this year, it will be a big deal.

So when it comes to his eldest son, this member of Qin is particularly talkative, and the pride on his face is beyond words.

Of course, the second son is also very capable. He manages the Qin family's business in Suzhou and Hangzhou in an orderly manner and is still thriving.

"If Yu'er didn't support the family, his eldest brother would still have time and money to study. To become a disciple requires money and connections, and to participate in various poetry gatherings and literati gatherings, you need money and introducers. Where do the introducers come from? , of course we met with money. And those literary friends, if you are too stingy, who will care about you in the future? We are a family of merchants. It would be embarrassing to speak out, and those literary talents will look down on them. If Wen'er is If you don't be generous, how can you make friends? If you don't have friends, it's definitely useless to just study hard. No matter how talented you are, if you don't have friends to help you promote and build momentum, what's the use? So, Neither of them can survive without these two brothers."

When they arrived at Shiliting, Qin Zhitan was still chattering.

When his second son Qin Yu came to call him, he stopped talking and got off the carriage.

Chu Xiaoye was forced into the carriage by him and had no choice but to follow.

Qin Zhitan quickly introduced: "Yu'er, this is the nephew Chu I mentioned to you in the letter. We met gangsters on the way, thanks to the help of him and his friends. Nephew Chu is our benefactor Ah, when we come to Suzhou and Hangzhou this time, we must treat you well."

Qin Yu quickly held up his hands and said: "Brother Chu, my father has told me in the letter what happened on the way. I will never thank you for your kindness. This time when I come to Suhang, my Qin family must repay Brother Chu's kindness."

Chu Xiaoye said politely: "You're welcome. I won't bother you this time."

Qin Yu is about 20 years old. Although he is young, he looks very calm, quite similar to his father.

Longwei Escort completed its mission and was relieved after seeing people from the Qin family coming to greet them.

Qin Zhitan paid him the remaining silver, gave him some more, and said many words of gratitude.

Without their escort along the way, it would have been difficult to arrive so quickly.

After the people from the Longwei Escort Bureau left, Chu Xiaoye and the Qin family continued to walk towards the city of Suzhou and Hangzhou.

Several men were riding on horses, and several elf girls and Doya Catherine got into the empty carriage.

Their appearance was too outstanding, and the color of their hair was also very conspicuous. In order not to cause a commotion, they had to be squeezed into a carriage.

Chu Xiaoye's silver hair is shorter and she wears a hat, so she is not as conspicuous as them.

Qin Zhitan probably hasn't ridden a horse for a long time.

At this time, I was riding on the horse, twisting and changing positions from time to time, which seemed uncomfortable.

Qin Yu said quickly: "Dad, why don't you sit back in the carriage? The carriage for my mother and sister should be big enough for them."

Qin Zhitan waved his hand and said: "It's been a long time since I sat down. I'm still a little uncomfortable when I first sat down. I'll be fine after a while. I want to take a good look at the scenery along the way and the faces of Suzhou and Hangzhou. I haven't been back for two years. I don’t know how much has changed.”

Qin Yu smiled and said: "It hasn't changed much. It won't be much different from when you left."

Qin Zhitan shook his head, sighed, and said: "How can there be no difference? Look at you, you are young and confident, and your childishness has long since faded, but as a father, I am old."

Qin Yu said quickly: "Father is only forty-two years old, how old is he? Not old at all."

Qin Zhitan smiled and said: "Okay, let's not talk about these things that affect our mood, so as not to make the guests laugh. Where is your elder brother? He knew that we were coming back today, but he didn't come with you to greet us?"

Qin Yu smiled bitterly and said: "I had a good deal with my eldest brother last night, saying that we would go out of the city to meet you today. But early in the morning, he was pulled away by his classmates, saying that he was going to attend some cultural gathering by the Qinhuai River."

Qin Zhitan smiled and said: "You should go. These literary gatherings are very important to the reputation of literati. Most of the famous talents became famous by participating in these literary gatherings. Even if your eldest brother went there, he didn't show anything. , you can also listen to the poems and speeches of those talented people, and increase your knowledge and knowledge. You can let him attend as many of these gatherings as there are. Don’t be afraid of too many, and don’t be afraid of spending money. If he wins the imperial examination this year , all the ancestors of my Qin family will probably wake up with laughter."

Suddenly the voice of the little girl named Xiaoguai came from the carriage: "Dad, what you said is so scary! Xiaoguai never dares to go to the ancestral hall anymore. If the ancestors suddenly wake up, Xiaoguai will be scared." Die."

"My dear, don't talk nonsense!"

Her mother immediately covered her mouth, but couldn't help but laugh.

Qin Zhitan was quite embarrassed. He turned around and glared at the carriage and said: "Daddy is talking to your second brother, please stop interrupting! Girls have been talking so much since they were young. How can they get married in the future? Learn more from your sister. Study, you know?”

Xiaoguai took off her mother's hand and said unconvinced: "Dad, you said before that my sister was disobedient! You asked her to learn how to make women's clothes and make clothes, but she didn't even do it. She just likes to learn from her elder brother. I read and write poems all day long, and even went out with my best friends to see talented people, just to make you angry! You said last time that I almost made you angry to death. If I learn from my sister, daddy, I think you will be angry to death soon. "

"Little boy! Looking for a fight!"

The woman put her across her lap and spanked her on the buttocks.

Xiaoguai pretended to say "Wow" twice, but there were no tears.

Qin Zhitan had a headache for this little daughter, so he could only smile awkwardly at Chu Xiaoye who was riding a horse next to him, and said: "The two girls at home are disobedient. Hey, there is no way, it's all their two brothers. For petting.”

Qin Yu next to him wanted to speak, but didn't dare.

Luo Shi's voice came from the carriage: "Master, you know best who doted on me, so don't blame my son."

Qin Zhitan snorted and ignored her.

In this family, except in front of his two sons, he really doesn't have much dignity.

When the majestic city walls of Suhang City appeared in everyone's sight, the sun was already setting.

Chu Xiaoye followed the Qin family and entered the city smoothly.

As soon as I entered the city, I was shocked by the prosperity of the city.

Although it was already dusk, the streets were still crowded and crowded. The shouts of vendors, the play of children, the flirting of young people, and the cursing of old people all mixed together to make it deafening.

Horse riding is not allowed in the city.

Qin Yu led the horse and the Qin family guards to clear the way in front.

Walking from Nancheng to Beicheng, when we returned to Qin Mansion, it was completely dark.

We have been traveling continuously for the past few days, and everyone is very tired.

Qin Yu ordered the maid to immediately prepare a clean courtyard for Chu Xiaoye and others, so that they could have some news, and then ordered the kitchen to quickly prepare the dinner.

Chu Xiaoye and others, who were busy with work, took a shower in the house and changed into clean clothes before going to eat.

The dinner that Qin Mansion prepared in a hurry was extremely sumptuous. Some of the food was ordered freshly from restaurants on the street, and the taste was very exquisite.

During the meal, the eldest son of the Qin family still did not come back.

Luo Shi was a little worried and said, "Yu'er, do you want to send someone to take a look?"

Qin Zhitan put down his chopsticks and said: "What are you looking at? In this city of Suzhou and Hangzhou, what is there to worry about? I am a woman with short knowledge. Even if you want to see your son, you can't disturb his study. Eat!"

Roche was unhappy.

Qin Yu quickly advised: "Don't worry, mother. Cultural gatherings are usually held in the evening. At noon, we just eat and chat. The Qinhuai River is very lively every night, and there are officers and soldiers patrolling. Brother will be fine."

Qin Zhitan looked at his wife and said, "I haven't had a good rest in the past few days. After eating, I took Mo'er and Xiaoguai to the room to rest. It won't be too late to see your son again tomorrow."

Luo Shi glanced at Chu Xiaoye and others, and had no choice but to continue eating.

It would be very rude for her to put down her chopsticks and leave before the guest has finished eating.

Lan Nixi and others were full.

However, Chu Xiaoye was still dealing with the leg of lamb in front of him.

Qin Mo'er, the eldest daughter of the Qin family, looked at him from time to time, looking a little anxious.

The little boy next to him was also very anxious and couldn't help but said: "Brother Chu, how can you eat so well? Xiaoguai and sister want to go out to find big brother, can you stop eating?"

Qin Mo'er, who was next to her, hurriedly covered her mouth.

Qin Zhitan's brows furrowed.

Luo Shi scolded quickly: "Little boy! Don't talk nonsense! You go back to your room first!"

Qin Zhitan looked at the two daughters, his eyes stopped on the eldest daughter, and said seriously: "Mo'er, are you going out at night?"

Seeing that the matter had been exposed, Qin Moer could only say weakly: "Dad, Xiaoguai and I miss our big brother, so..."

Qin Zhitan sneered and said, "I think you guys want to go out and play! Mo'er, you heard your second brother said there was a cultural gathering by the Qinhuai River, and you couldn't wait to go, right?"

Qin Moer lowered his head and did not dare to say anything anymore.

Chu Xiaoye finally finished chewing the leg of lamb and said: "Okay, I'm full. Uncle Qin, I think, since they want to go out to play, let them go out. Anyway, this city of Suzhou and Hangzhou is very safe. We were on the road just now , I also saw many girls going out and wandering on the street. Xiaoguai and the others have just come back, and they are probably very excited. If you let them sleep, they probably won’t be able to sleep either.”

Xiaoguai, whose mouth was covered by Luo Shi, nodded quickly and stole a grateful look towards him.

Qin Yu also advised: "Dad, since Mo'er and Xiaoguai both want to go out, and mother also misses my eldest brother, how about we go out together? It just so happens that Brother Chu is here for the first time. It must be very special tonight by the Qinhuai River. It’s so lively, why don’t we all go out for a walk together?”

The little boy nodded repeatedly and danced excitedly.

Now that the guest has spoken and the second brother has spoken, dad will definitely agree.

Sure enough, Qin Zhitan saw that everyone couldn't stay at home anymore, so he had to say: "Okay, let's go out together."

He looked at Chu Xiaoye and the others and said, "However, you have been running all the way and have not had a good night's sleep in order to get back quickly these past few days. Aren't you tired at this time?"

Chu Xiaoye was full of energy and said, "I'm not sleepy at all."

Then he turned to look at Lannixi and the others, and said, "What about you? How about you guys go to bed early?"

Lan Nixi and the others were indeed a little sleepy.

They almost fell asleep in the tub just after taking a bath. Now after eating, they didn't want to walk anymore.

When Lan Nixi was about to speak, Xiaoguai suddenly broke away from Luo Shi's hand, looked at Chu Xiaoye with excitement and said: "Brother Chu, there are many beautiful ladies by the Qinhuai River! We will go there later, if you look Whichever one you win, my sister and I can help you strike up a conversation."

The atmosphere suddenly solidified.

Lan Nixi took a deep breath, looked at Chu Xiaoye and said, "We're not sleepy either, so let's go together."

Chu Xiaoye: "..."

"My dear, can you stop talking nonsense?"

Qin Mo'er replaced her mother and covered the little girl's mouth, her face full of embarrassment.

"Okay, let's go, let's go together, it will be more lively."

Qin Zhitan stood up and resolved the embarrassment.

On the way out, Lannixi leaned against Chu Xiaoye, pinched his waist hard, and said through gritted teeth: "Where are there so many beautiful ladies, Lord Ye?"

Chu Xiaoye grimaced in pain and did not dare to say a word.

Willis sarcastically said from the side: "Master Ye, if you like someone in a while, we can go up and help you strike up a conversation."

Chu Xiaoye quickly changed the subject and said: "Hurry up and put on the headscarf. It's best to tie up your hair and cover it up."

Qin Yu, who was walking aside, turned around and said with a smile: "Brother Chu, don't worry. In fact, there are many elves patronizing our Suzhou and Hangzhou cities. There are also special elf shops and orc shops on some streets. Everyone is already used to it. Weird."

Qin Zhitan also turned around and smiled: "Our Majesty of the Southern Tang Kingdom has a broad mind and a great tolerance. He allows people of all kinds from all over the world to come to our Southern Tang to do business. That's why our Southern Tang's trade is very prosperous."

Even so, Chu Xiaoye still asked Lannixi to wrap up her hair.

These elf girls not only have beautiful hair, but also have one-of-a-kind looks and figures. They would be too eye-catching if they walked out like this.

Their hair is very long, hanging down to their thighs. If it is covered, at least it will not be so conspicuous.

The flow of people on the street was much less than when we entered the city in the evening.

At this time, everyone went home to eat, and more of them went to the Qinhuai River, where the most lively place in Suzhou and Hangzhou was at night. .

Chu Xiaoye looked at the surrounding buildings and the faces on the street, feeling that this scene was so friendly.

Sure enough, he was still nostalgic for his former human life.