books44 Chapter 295 Dating (1)
Chapter 295 Dating (1)
Zhang Hou and others saw Tao Xi handing Chu Xiaomu a delicate little box, and they all crowded over to see it. Chu Xiaomu was quick and quickly closed the box and put it in his arms. If these people saw that the box contained a beautiful sachet, they would definitely have few good words to say.
Zhang Hou shouted, "You stinky guy, aren't you usually the most generous person? Why don't you even let your brothers see the box?" Several people started to make a fuss, saying that they wanted to see what was inside.
Chu Xiaomu simply handed the box to Zhang Hou, pretending to be serious, and said, "This is the secret letter from Zhou Zhongjun. If you are not afraid of being beaten, then read it."
Zhang Hou hurriedly threw the box back to Chu Xiaomu and said, "I dare not read the secret letter in the army. If it leaks out, it will not be as easy as being beaten with a stick." The rest of the people also dispersed in disappointment.
Zhou Weide said: "Zhou Zhongjun sent a secret letter to you, why did he put it in such a small box? It looks like a girl's thing, they dare not look at it. I look at it..." His left arm bone was broken, and while speaking, he stretched out his right hand to grab the small box in Chu Xiaomu's hand.
Chu Xiaomu turned aside and dodged lightly, then took Tao Xi's hand and walked out, saying, "Let's go quickly, otherwise it will be disastrous if we delay Zhou Zhongjun's important event."
Tao Xi was completely stunned. He actually thought that Zhou Zhongjun had written a secret letter and asked the young lady to pass it to the young soldier in front of him, so he hurriedly followed him.
Chu Xiaomu also wanted to see if Miss Jinglan's leg disease had healed, and whether the Purple Emperor Pill mentioned by the general was really so magical and effective. But when he thought of that gentle and quiet little girl, and remembered that she called him "Brother Xiaomu" on the day he set out to herd horses, he suddenly became nervous for no reason, and his palms were full of sweat, which surprised him greatly.
His mind was in a mess, as if he was being led by a strange spirit, and he followed Tao Xi towards Zhou Bo's mansion in a daze. When Qisheng saw Chu Xiaomu leave the tent, he ran over to follow him, fearing that he would never come back.
When passing through the gate of the military camp, Tao Xi took out something from his arms and shook it towards the soldier guarding the camp. The soldier did not question or stop them and let the two of them leave the camp.
Zhou Bo's residence was not too far from the temporary camp of the Nanding Army, and the two men did not walk slowly, so they arrived in half a cup of tea.
When they arrived at the gate of the mansion, Tao Xi did not invite Chu Xiaomu in, but went around to the back of the house. Chu Xiaomu was puzzled and didn't know what he was up to.
Arriving at a secluded place behind the house, Tao Xi said, "Zhou... Zhou Zhongjun will be here soon, you... you please wait a moment." He actually looked a little nervous.
Chu Xiaomu pretended to be relaxed and said, "You don't have to lie to me. Was it Miss Jinglan who asked you to come?" His heart was beating even faster.
Tao Xi was like a child caught stealing candy. He was immediately embarrassed and spoke incoherently: "This...Zhou Zhongjun...is not it...Alas! It is indeed Miss Jinglan...Alas, I don't know what to say...I'm afraid I will be beaten with a military stick..." He thought that if he heard that I had falsely passed on the order of the Zhongjun general, he would definitely punish me according to military regulations! The young master is really something. He could tell any other lie, but he made me lie about the Zhongjun master's family.
Chu Xiaomu was about to speak when a gentle and delicate voice sounded in the room: "Tao Xi, come here." It was the voice of Zhou Bo's daughter Zhou Jinglan.
Tao Xi hurriedly turned into a corner at the back of the house, and it turned out that Zhou Jinglan was waiting there. After Jinglan said a few words, Tao Xi turned around and came out again, bowing to Chu Xiaomu repeatedly, and left in a hurry. Jinglan spoke very softly, and Chu Xiaomu could not hear what she said clearly.
Chu Xiaomu knew Jinglan was very shy. They hadn't seen each other for several months. He couldn't go to her directly without her greeting. It would be awkward. If he made her angry and her father Zhou Bo found out, he would be in trouble. But he had never been so nervous when facing Zhou Zhongjun. Why was he nervous when approaching this weak girl? This was indeed strange.
The two of them stayed silent for a while, and Jinglan finally couldn't help but speak: "Little...Brother Xiaomu..." Her voice was almost inaudible.
Chu Xiaomu asked: "Miss Jinglan, is your...your foot better?"
Jinglan said, "I tricked you into coming here by pretending to be your father's order. Are you not angry?"
Chu Xiaomu said: "That herb was found by my little horse Qisheng in the snow. I don't know if it is... if it is the right medicine for my condition."
Jinglan said: "I think... I think you will understand when you see what's in the small box..."
Chu Xiaomu said: "If... it's not the right remedy, I'll go out and look for it again. I'll spend more time and I'll find it eventually."
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The two of them talked back and forth for a while before they reacted.
It was quiet again, and the only sounds I could hear were the chirping of birds in the tree behind the house, the clucking of chickens in the yard calling their companions, and the thumping of two hearts beating in my chest...
Jinglan burst out laughing and said, "Brother Xiaomu..." Her voice was a little louder.
Chu Xiaomu uttered an "ah" and waited quietly for Jinglan to ask questions.
"I want to go out for a walk..."
"Is your foot... okay?"
Jinglan didn't answer, maybe she nodded, or maybe she shook her head.
Chu Xiaomu thought, could it be that the Purple Emperor Pill that Qisheng dug out from the snow could not cure her leg disease? Yes, Huang Jieshi said that finding medicine depends entirely on chance, and his luck has never been good, so how could he have the chance to find the real herb... He thought about it for a while and became nervous again.
Jinglan only said, "You...you come and take a look, then you'll know, right?" It seemed that she had mustered up the courage.
Chu Xiaomu was so nervous that he dared not move, and just stood there stupidly. At this moment, he really hoped that Zhou Zhongjun had really sent him over. At a glance, he saw a beautiful girl in a light blue satin shirt standing in the corner, looking at him shyly.
This girl is like an orchid that has just opened in the morning and still has a few drops of dew on it, delicate and fresh. Who else could it be but Zhou Jinglan?
Chu Xiaomu said happily: "Your foot...is your foot healed?"
When Jinglan's eyes met Chu Xiaomu's, she lowered her head and nodded slightly without saying anything.
Chu Xiaomu, who could still joke and play with Jinglan a few months ago, was speechless after just asking this one question. He just stood there in a daze, like a piece of wood used to hang clothes and other items.
After an unknown amount of time, a clattering sound was heard, and Tao Xi came in with two horses. He bowed and said to Jing Lan, "Young Master, the horses have been brought here."
Then he handed her a cloth package and said, "This is the cloak you wanted."
Tao Xi glanced at Chu Xiaomu a few last times, muttered something, and then walked away.