The sky and the earth were dim, and the sun, shining with golden light in the sky, was slowly sinking, with the borders smeared with gradual golden and orange colors.
Xiao Tuo found a better inn to rest. The four of them had been running around all day, and they were all exhausted physically and mentally.
As soon as Jiang Yuanyi walked into the room, she fell on the bed, not wanting to move a finger. Xiao Tuo sat down on the bed and took off her shoes.
Jiang Yuanyi hummed a few times in the sheets, and then she felt her clothes being taken off. When she was left with only her bellyband, Jiang Yuanyi rolled over and prepared to pull the sheets to cover herself and sleep.
The rough and hot touch slowly touched the skin. Jiang Yuanyi opened her eyes in a daze, and felt the knot on her back being slowly untied. Her chest felt cool, and then the hot and wet touch covered her densely.
Jiang Yuanyi groaned a few times, and was taken by Xiao Tuo to sink into the abyss...
The next morning, the four of them got up late.
When they took their bags and went downstairs, the waiter greeted them enthusiastically: "How many of you are up? We have hot porridge and buns in our store. Would you like some?"
Xiao Tuo nodded in agreement.
The waiter: "Okay!" After that, he ran to the kitchen and brought it up.
When he put down the last bowl of porridge, Xiao Tuo looked up at the waiter: "Where is the shortest way to the ferry in Luzhou from here?"
The waiter pointed outside the door: "Do you see the thickest tree at the door? Just walk along that road, and when you reach Shengyupo, go back to the road next to the temple."
Xiao Tuo patted the waiter's shoulder: "Thank you."
The waiter shook his hand: "It's okay, but the water has been uneasy these days, so please pay attention."
Xiao Tuo nodded and winked at Lin Zhengyu, who took out a few copper coins from his pocket and threw them to the waiter.
Follow the road under the big tree, because there are no forks in the road, it is easy to find. When they reached Shengyu Slope, Xiao Tuo looked around on the slope and found the dilapidated temple. Several people rode down the slope, went around the road next to the temple, and went forward.
After asking several people along the way, they found the ferry to switch to water transportation.
Luzhou is a famous salt production area. Most of the official salt consumed in the north is shipped from Luzhou. The salt in Luzhou belongs to well salt, which is the one with the highest salt quality among the three major salt production areas in Ning'an State.
In addition, the Yangxu River, the largest tributary of the Sanyuan River, flows through it, and water transportation is convenient. The salt in Luzhou is sold to various states and counties. The rice and tea from the south of the Yangtze River must also be transferred to land transportation through Luzhou. Luzhou can be said to be a transportation fortress. Very prosperous.
When they reached the pier, people were moving around and the four had to dismount and walk by the reins.
A large ship was docked at the pier. A stronger porter carried two bags and walked past the four people panting. Their skin was tanned and the hot sweat shone in the sunlight.
A man with half his arms bare and a thin face came up to them as soon as he saw the distinguished people: "Are you going to take a boat?"
Xiao Tuo nodded and asked, "How do you take the boat?"
The thin face said, "You can charter a boat or share a boat with others. It depends on which one you want to choose."
Xiao Tuo: "Charter a boat."
It was indeed a big fish. The thin and long-faced man smiled brightly, slightly bent his waist, and pointed his finger diagonally behind him: "Grandpas, I'll take you to graze the horses. I promise that you will be in pristine condition when you come back, without losing any weight."
This is quite a thorough care.
Xiao Tuo chuckled, led the horse with one hand and walked in with the guide.
After walking against the crowd for a while and passing a small path, he saw a spacious stable with many horses in it.
"Uncle Li! Someone is coming!" The thin and long-faced man shouted.
The old man who feeds the horses came running over. The old man looked like he had a big white beard, but he was still in good health.
Xiao Tuo threw some copper plates to him: "Take good care of it, I'll need you when I come back."
The old man took it with a smile: "Thank you, young master."
The horses in the Xiao family are all of top breeds, and each horse is worth thousands of copper coins. In addition, Xiao Tuo loves horses, so he naturally hopes that the horse will still be intact when he returns.
The stable looks good, but who knows if it is a fake.
Xiao Tuo clasped his hand on the scabbard, and pulled his thumb upwards, and the white blade light was reflected directly into the eyes of the thin and long face.
The thin and long face covered his eyes, tilted to the right, and smiled awkwardly.
Xiao Tuo raised his hand and patted his shoulder: "I will take good care of you."
Lin Zhengyu cooperated skillfully and patted his other shoulder vigorously with his big palm: "If I lose a pound of meat, I will make up for it from you."
"Yes, yes, yes!" The thin face wanted to cry but had no tears. He bowed his head and responded several times in a crisp voice.
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"Don't worry, Master Xie is the most experienced one in our gang. He guarantees safety."
Xiao Tuo looked at the boatman's hands, which were dark and thin, with deep grooves caused by years of sunshine and water. Xiao Tuo nodded: "Okay."
He selected two strong sailors to follow him on board.
"Wait a little longer, wait until the big ship has unloaded all the cargo, then we can set off." The master's voice was a little sad, as if he was hoarse because of smoke.
There was a wooden table and four wooden stools outside the cabin. The four of them walked over and sat down, looking up at the huge cargo ship not far away.
The cargo ship was more than ten feet long and two or three feet deep. There were dozens of sailors on board. Looking up from their small passenger ship, it blocked out the sun.
Xiao Tuo asked, "What are they transporting?"
The master replied hoarsely, "It's either salt or food."
Jiang Yuanyi propped her chin with her hand and looked at the huge cargo ship.
A tall and strong figure suddenly came into view, and Jiang Yuanyi frowned slightly.
She had been by Chu Huan's side for several years, and even though the man was wearing a veil, she quickly recognized that he was the guard who had always followed Chu Huan, named Zhongwu.
What was he doing here?
Her eyes followed the figure of Zhongwu, and she saw him walk down from the boat and into a small shed built temporarily beside the ferry.
The crowd blocked many people. Jiang Yuanyi couldn't see clearly, and she couldn't see even when she stood up.
Xiao Tuo held her soft little hand: "What are you looking at?"
Jiang Yuanyi shook her head and sat back on the wooden bench.
Xiao Tuo poured a cup of tea and handed it to Jiang Yuanyi. Jiang Yuanyi took it and kept her eyes on that place.
The number of people interweaving endlessly finally decreased, and the space outside the white tent became empty. Jiang Yuanyi looked inside and saw Zhongwu standing upright with his head slightly lowered, reporting something in a low voice.
After a while, the man sitting in front of him stood up, and the two of them walked out together.
The man was dressed in plain white coarse cloth clothes, slender and tall, wearing a white face scarf. At this moment, his face was uneasy, and he walked towards the cargo ship with Zhongwu.
Chu Huan had a job in the capital, so it was inconvenient for him to leave the capital at will. Besides, even if he had important business in Luzhou, why did he sneak around and change into coarse cloth clothes and wear a face scarf?
Her original design was just to expose the fact that the Yao family's wealth was abnormal, but as for what kind of collusion was behind it, and what kind of agreement was reached with the Chu family and the sixth prince, she knew nothing about it, and she didn't dare to investigate.
In the previous life, the Chu family was willing to take a huge risk to help the Yao family take the imperial examination. The interests behind this must be huge...
What on earth is it...
Xiao Tuo has been paying attention to Jiang Yuanyi's abnormal movements. She just frowned slightly and stared at a certain place. I don't know what she saw, but her eyes suddenly widened.
He followed Jiang Yuanyi's gaze and saw a familiar figure.
A sharp cold light flashed in his eyes. Xiao Tuo grabbed Jiang Yuanyi's slender wrist and lowered his voice a few degrees: "Who are you looking at?"
Jiang Yuanyi came back to her senses and said blankly: "Who?"
Seeing Jiang Yuanyi's confused face, Xiao Tuo looked in that direction again. The figure had disappeared. Countless figures were surging back and forth. Xiao Tuo frowned and let go of Jiang Yuanyi: "It's okay."
In order to avoid being seen by Chu Huan, Jiang Yuanyi sniffed and said softly: "Let's go in and rest. It's windy outside."
The three nodded.
There are two rooms in the cabin. The bed board is narrow and the mattress is a little damp. Jiang Yuanyi sat on the bed and was lost in thought again.
Xiao Tuo frowned and walked slowly to her.
She still had her eyebrows slightly drooped, and I don't know what she was thinking about.
Huh...
Xiao Tuo walked out of the house, and when he looked outside, he saw that figure walking out.
He squinted his eyes and took a closer look. He
was not wrong...
it was Chu Huan.
This recognition made Xiao Tuo's mood suddenly sink. Yuanyi had been in a trance until now just because she accidentally ran into Chu Huan.
Xiao Tuo turned and walked into the house, closing the door gently.
Jiang Yuanyi raised her eyes and looked at him: "What..." Before she finished speaking, her jaw was pinched heavily by him. The
slightly rough kiss burned the tender skin. Xiao Tuo licked and bit Jiang Yuanyi's lips and cheeks slightly. Jiang Yuanyi couldn't help but hug Xiao Tuo's neck.
Xiao Tuo hugged her, dragged her tun and put her down on the bed, with his hands on both sides of her.
The rapid kiss stopped abruptly, Jiang Yuanyi opened her eyes in confusion, and saw the emotions surging in Xiao Tuo's dark eyes, like a storm.
Jiang Yuanyi slowly raised her hand, wanting to touch his face, but he pressed her against the pillow.
His hard//hard//hot body pressed against her, kissing her lips more and more deeply.
Jiang Yuanyi realized why he suddenly did this, and did not resist. Her slender arms tightly hooked around his neck, and she responded to his kiss tenderly.
He was finally satisfied, stopped, stretched out his slender fingers and gently brushed her lips, then lowered his head and pecked her lightly.
Xiao Tuo hooked Jiang Yuanyi's legs and picked her up, walked to the table and put her down: "You eat something first, drink some hot tea, I'll go out for a look."
Jiang Yuanyi grabbed his hand: "Don't go out!"
Xiao Tuo bit his lip, leaned down, put his hands on the table, and looked very closely into Jiang Yuanyi's slightly flustered eyes: "Are you afraid that I will go out and see Chu Huan?"
Jiang Yuanyi was stunned for a moment, neither shaking her head nor nodding.
It's not that I'm afraid of you seeing Chu Huan, but that I don't want Chu Huan to see you.
She hasn't thought about the matter there clearly, and she doesn't know how to explain it to Xiao Tuo.
This pitiful look with watery eyes turned into another look in Xiao Tuo's eyes. He took a few deep breaths to suppress the anger in his heart, bent down, picked up Jiang Yuanyi and walked to the bed.
Jiang Yuanyi screamed in surprise, and the shadow above her head covered her. Jiang Yuanyi heard his deep voice: "Then continue."
Jiang Yuanyi: "..."
The author has something to say: My brother Tuo is too jealous...
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