Qi'an County is a big county, with thousands of families in the county town. Xue Jiuquan's crackdown on bandits was the most ruthless here. No big bandits have emerged so far, and there are only a few small bandits in the wilderness. They also hide when they see the government.

The magistrate of Qi'an County was originally a Beijing official, but he made a mistake in his ability. He was demoted to this poor and bad place and was a county magistrate for his whole life. He had nothing to mention in his behavior. Today, he brought several rich gentry and family from Qi'an County to kneel outside the city gate, greeting him with respect.

"No gifts, go back."

Cao Hua just came over to the appointment, and had no intention of checking these people. He raised his hand casually and went straight into the city gate.

I pray that Concubine Qu returns to her hometown, and it is inevitable that she will go out during the Spring Festival. When she sees the once high-ranking official, she kneels on the ground and looks silent. She feels a little strange unconsciously. She coughs lightly and sits upright, trying to make herself look serious.

Unfortunately, she was born as a singer in the pleasure boat and has become a habit of making jokes for many years. Her face, which was originally charming and mature, became serious, but she didn't have the solemn taste. She felt a little sulky when she curled her lips.

Han'er was alarmed by the sound below and jumped down from the low-high city gate. She looked at her for a moment and then asked nervously:

"Young Master is injured?"

Cao Hua was sucked by Yang Weeping Willow on the back and suffered some skin trauma. Concubine Zhu Qu looked embarrassed, and her face was not very good when she wrapped her hands around her.

"Small injuries are not bad."

Cao Hua patted the edge of the car, asked Han'er to do it, and asked softly: "Why, I'm in a bad mood."

"No, just a little bit of random thoughts."

Han'er lowered her head slightly, put the sword on her thigh, restraining her expression. She took the Heiyuwei to Qi'an County in advance, and had been here for nearly ten days. It was not easy to find out the news of that year and read the files and county annals in the county government. At this time, her pretty face showed a little fatigue, she slightly tidied up her hair in her ears, and said seriously:

"Inquired with the elderly in the county, the Xu family of Zhenyuan Escort Agency was originally a famous Red Enemy Agency in Xuzhou. The head of the family had extraordinary martial arts and accepted many apprentices. The document library records the news that the Xu family was walking around and usurping the throne, but the locals did not hear that, and those who had some connections were also implicated. The records in the county government were also mentioned in a note, and there were not many useful things."

Cao Hua frowned slightly and nodded.

Han'er thought about it and looked at Zhu Qufei who was listening to her ears: "I heard from some old people that there was an apprentice named Zhu Biao in Zhenyuan Escort Agency, who was a sworn brother with Qi Hu from Baidaozhuang, and was also called the "Golden Sword Heroes". He was very righteous and had a ten-year-old daughter. Later, after the escort agency was destroyed, someone had seen the young daughter return to her hometown to go to the grave."

Cao Hua was a little surprised: "Miss, is this happening?"

Zhu Qufei was obviously reminiscent of Han'er's words and said calmly: "My father and Qi Hu had a life-saving relationship. Later, they suffered a tragic disaster in the family. Qi Hu fled to Qingzhou when he was dead. I was wandering in the world and homeless and went to join me. Qi Hu was frightened by Xue Jiuquan and avoided him."

Han'er thought a little about it: "Qi Hu had fought with his adoptive father. The adoptive father commented that he was good at playing with his knife, but he was a little more timid."

When Zhu Qufei heard this, she turned her head and asked: "How did your adoptive father evaluate my father?"

"The adoptive father never cared about death." Han'er replied lightly, obviously he had never heard Xue Jiuquan say it.

He was obviously not polite about his words, and Zhu Qufei's eyes showed a little anger.

Cao Hua sat in the middle and raised his hand and said, "Okay, it's all old things. The dead are the most important thing, don't mention it."

Zhu Qufei didn't mean to ask again, and turned her head to look at the vague street scenery in her memory.

There was already no snow in the small county called Qi'an. The breeze was gentle in early spring, and the white walls and green tiles on the street showed a little green.

There were not many pedestrians on the road. On the banks of the street, Lifu was loading and unloading goods on the boat, and he spoke in a silly voice that he had heard from somewhere. The gray-haired old man sat outside the tea shop on the street, basking in the warm spring sun.

Zhu Qufei's eyes were a little dazed. She wanted to open her mouth several times to talk about the past, but she stopped being sulked because of Han'er's words just now, and just watched herself.

The carriage pressed on the bluestone pavement and walked towards a house located in the town.

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The emperor personally conferred the title of Marquis of Wu'an to visit a small county town, so the county magistrate naturally did not dare to find an inn and sent it away. He specially asked a wealthy family in the county town to move out and free up the house as the palace where Cao Taisui settled.

Because it was time to wait until the first day of March, Han'er had already arranged to clean up, and all the ten Black Feather Guards lived in their houses and transferred yamen runners from the county government to patrol the streets and alleys.

Mrs. Jing followed him to Qi'an County and lived in the house. After staying in the woodshed for a night last time, the Black Yuwei's eyes began to look at her, and even Jing Feng's face was strange. She naturally guessed it, but she couldn't explain that Cao Taisui broke in by herself. She didn't dare to drive it out. Now she couldn't wash it even if she jumped into the Yellow River.

The Hei Yuwei was afraid that she would make the governor angry, and they were always offering sacrifices like an aunt. Even when they went out, four people had to follow him. Jing Feng was the only girl, and he was even more concerned about this and told her not to go out, for fear of danger and trouble for all brothers.

Mrs. Jing ran around since childhood. She had never been like a lady from a family. She was suddenly presented as a vase. She was obviously a little uncomfortable. She didn't want to bother with the Black Feather Guard, so she stayed in the house and didn't go out. Because she couldn't find something to do, she cooked, washed and helped her do some miscellaneous work like she used to be in the opera troupe.

But when Li Bairen and other rough men dared to let her wash clothes, Han'er couldn't stand it, so she said directly, "Just stay honestly." Han'er has always been so domineering to others and has no malice. Mrs. Jing knew her identity and was her brother's immediate boss, so she could only stop and stay honestly for a while.

There was nothing to do. Mrs. Jing wanted to practice martial arts, but after seeing her brother practicing swords by a group of black feather guards teased her for the "old woman playing kitchen knife", she felt embarrassed to show off her ugly behavior. After more than ten days, she was already in a state of disheartening, but she didn't know what to do.

At noon, Mrs. Jing sat in front of the dressing table in the wing room, looking at the rouge powder that was obviously used for the rich lady. Her slightly charming eyes were a little inexplicable. After thinking for a long time, she still couldn't dress up, so as not to make people misunderstand. After all, Cao Taisui should arrive in Qi'an County today and tomorrow. If she was dressed up and was discovered, she would definitely think that she was dressing up for Cao Taisui on purpose.

It is true that Mrs. Jing was born in poverty, but she was definitely not a woman who was in a state of indifference. She had already made a fortune and could only marry Cao Hua in this life. She regarded it as a matchmaker by God. She knew that a woman would respect and love her man for the rest of her life, but she still had self-esteem in her heart. Just like the words in the woodshed: "If you treat me as a toy, I will not agree."

Because of this relationship, she respects Cao Hua, so she also hopes that Cao Taisui, who is arrogant, respects her a little bit. She can't do things like a brothel girl. Even if she is not very good at martial arts, she still has the backbone she should have. If Cao Taisui only treats her as a concubine to vent her desires, even if she hits her again, she will continue to run away...

While thinking about it, Mrs. Jing came to the kitchen and prepared food on her own. Hei Yuwei didn't dare to eat the food she cooked, so she ate it by herself. However, when Cao Taisui might come back, she also cooked more. People don't care whether they eat or not, and they say that they should have it. If Cao Hua suddenly comes back, hello, "Have you eaten?"

While hanging an apron and cutting vegetables in front of the stove, Mrs. Jing suddenly felt her chest lightening, and her big hands passed through her armpits and lifted her up.

"ah--"

A scream rang out...

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Chapter completed!