Just when it was decided that Hong Lei would return to Beijing with the team, Niu Jinlie also returned with Li Xiuzhu's guards.

As soon as he came in, Niu Jinlie asked, "Does the prince have any instructions?"

Li Xiuzhu pointed to a box beside him and said, "Tomorrow you will take a thousand men to escort my concubine and the gold back to the capital."

Niu Jinlie looked a little unhappy when he heard this, but he did not refute it. He was just cursing in his heart.

Their generals died in order to dig the Grand Canal, but this prince went to make deals with those people. Is such a person worthy of being a prince? But at this moment, Li Xiuzhu continued: "Of the 100,000 taels of gold, you can send 30,000 of them to General Bai's home. It is a small token of my appreciation."

"As for General Bai's revenge, when the Grand Canal reaches the Qinhuai River, I will allow you to lead your troops to attack the Sun family."

At this moment, Niu Jinlie had no thoughts at all.

"I thank the prince on behalf of the general. Niu Jinlie will ensure the safety of this gold even if he dies."

Li Xiuzhu smiled when he heard this.

"If my concubine is injured, you just need to protect her. Before that, protect yourself and your money."

"Okay, go down and set off early tomorrow morning."

"Choose some soldiers who are good at fighting."

Upon hearing this, Niu Jinlie clasped his fists and bowed.

"Yes! Your Majesty."

After Niu Jinlie left, Li Xiuzhu said to Xi Honglei, "Honglei, you will be leaving tomorrow. Go to bed early tonight. Sister, make your choice."

Xi Honglei was startled when she heard this, then smiled and said, "It's not like I won't come back, Your Majesty, there's no need to be so anxious."

Li Xiuzhu shook his head and said, "I want you to take Xiaomeng's place to guard the house. Let Xiaomeng come for a while."

Xi Hong's tears stopped for a moment, but then she smiled.

"It seems that Hong Lei really needs to hurry up, so let's go with Sanniang and the new sister."

Xi Honglei refers to Li Canghai. Among the three women, Sun Youling is timid and a little self-deprecating, while Zheng Xiu is generous and generous. Although she does not appear domineering, she also seems a little distant.

Only Li Canghai gave Xi Honglei a familiar feeling, a bit like Nong Yue, which made her feel very comfortable.

Li Canghai saw Xi Honglei pointing at him, was stunned for a moment, and then smiled.

"Thank you for your care, sister. I am Li Canghai."

Although there was a tone of neither arrogance nor servility in Li Canghai's words, Xi Honglei was not angry.

"Sister, that's a problem. I can't remember your name, but I remember them all. You are Canghai, she is Youling, and this sister is Xiu'er."

Li Canghai was stunned when he heard this. Did she misunderstand?

Li Canghai was not the kind of person who would try to be stubborn, and he smiled softly when he heard that.

"I'm sorry, sis. It was my misunderstanding."

"It's okay. I chose you because you look a bit like my sister Nong Yue at home, so I'm a bit rude to you."

Li Xiuzhu ignored the girls chatting and went straight to his own business.

After dinner and into the night, Xi Honglei and the other two stayed.

The next morning, Xi Honglei led her troops away. Her unique ability not only improved her physical fitness, but also enabled her to recover extremely quickly.

After this night, Li Canghai no longer felt estranged from Xi Honglei and Du Sanniang.

Although it's a bit ridiculous, I have to say that this is the best and fastest way to build friendships.

Li Xiuzhu also explained to Xi Honglei the reason for asking Xiaomeng to come.

The reason why Xiaomeng came is not only because of her strength, but also because of her ability.

Even he couldn't perform such a unique skill as the Heaven and Earth Lost Color. This skill not only required internal strength, but also a pure and flawless mind to learn it.

Therefore, only Xiaomeng can do it if something unexpected happens to the Su family during the siege and the city gate cannot be opened.

The color of heaven and earth can stop the arrows coming from the top of the wall, and it can even be used to quickly capture the top of the city and reduce a large number of casualties.

On the second day after Xi Honglei left, Nalan Mingyue suddenly entered the world of Jue Shi.

Li Xiuzhu was also a little annoyed. If Nalan Mingyue had entered the world of Jue Shi two days earlier, Xi Honglei would not have to leave.

I can only say that it’s a good life.

Nalan Mingyue seemed quite calm about her entry into the world of nobility, not as excited as Bi Xiuxin.

On the third day, people from the Su family came, led by a man and two women, followed by several guards.

The man was an old man, and Li Xiuzhu knew at a glance that he was very skilled.

Although he has not yet reached the pinnacle of the world, he should be at the top level.

"I have met the prince."

The two women on the side also quickly spoke up.

"I, Chen Yuanyuan, greet the prince."

"This servant has seen the prince."

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

??? Chen Yuanyuan?

Li Xiuzhu looked at Chen Yuanyuan and thought to himself: Although she is not the one from the late Ming Dynasty, the women who appear around her seem to be a bit like her. If she is that one, I can only say that she is worthy of being a beauty with both beauty and talent, and is famous in Jiangzuo.

Even compared to Li Canghai, he is only one step behind.

The old man looked at Li Xiuzhu, secretly said that it was stable, and said: "Miss said that when the prince first arrived in your place, he was surrounded by noble ladies, so she arranged a servant for the prince."

"This is a gift from our Su family to His Majesty, the courtesan Chen Yuanyuan from four years ago."

"In addition, there are gold and silver."

Li Xiuzhu nodded and said to the old man, "Tell your master that I am very satisfied with the gift. Go down."

The old man then bowed and left, leaving only Chen Yuanyuan and her servant.

Chen Yuanyuan knew that Li Xiuzhu was a prince, so she didn't dare to speak first. She just stood in the tent with her hands hanging down.

Li Xiuzhu said, "Raise your head."

Chen Yuanyuan and her servant raised their heads upon hearing this, with amazement still in their eyes.

Yes, Prince Li Xiuzhu looked much better than they had expected.

Seeing the two people's reservedness, Li Xiuzhu smiled and said, "Don't be so reserved. Yuanyuan, you will be mine from now on, so you can relax."

"I heard that you are both beautiful and talented. Can you perform for me?"

Li Xiuzhu seldom calls himself "King" to his women, as this can reduce the sense of distance.

Chen Yuanyuan naturally would not refuse, and she smiled and bowed slightly when she heard this.

"If Your Majesty wants to listen, I am willing to listen. Dong'er, go get my pipa."

Upon hearing this, Dong'er hurried out of the tent. While breathing a sigh of relief, she went to the luggage to get the pipa for Chen Yuanyuan.

However, Dong'er did not come back alone, but brought a group of women with him. Now all his women are here.

Seeing so many people, Chen Yuanyuan was not nervous, especially when she saw Li Canghai, she felt much more relaxed.

The next moment, the clear sound of a pipa rang out.

The person is as beautiful as a flower, like clouds emerging from a mountain. Orioles are chirping, and six horses are looking up to graze.

When the song ended, everyone applauded.

At this time, Li Canghai also said: "Your Majesty, after listening to Sister Yuanyuan's pipa performance today, Canghai was itching to play a piece as well."

Li Xiuzhu naturally agreed, and soon Li Canghai's maid also brought a guzheng.

Li Canghai did not seem to play the song that Li Xiuzhu taught her. It seemed that he wanted to compete with Li Xiuzhu on the same stage, so he also chose a song praising love.

After Li Canghai, those who had some talents performed one after another, which gave Li Xiuzhu a feast for the eyes and ears.

(End of this chapter)