At the end of June, the three earthen buildings outside Jinyang City were finally completed.

The earthen buildings are divided into a triangle shape. The largest one outside, Qiming Building, is for refugees and Wang's followers to live in. The slightly smaller Beidou Building closer to the mountain is where Zhang Mo, Lu Bu, Xu Chu and other close associates live. Wang Ding also comes to stay for a few days every month. Naturally, such a small number of people cannot accommodate so many rooms. Half of them are used as warehouses, and there is also a Lion Building for some orphans and children in the village to live in, which is also quite spacious.

The earthen building is about 40 feet high, with many windows on the top floor. In case of enemy attack, arrows can be shot and stones can be rolled down for defense. There are sky bridges connecting each earthen building, and escape tunnels leading to the mountains are dug underground.

Just a few days after everyone moved in, the earth building welcomed a distinguished guest.

"Zhang Wenyuan?"

Looking at Zhang Liao who walked in with Lu Bu, Zhang Mo's face lit up with joy at first, but then she seemed to think of something and the smile froze on her face.

"Wenyuan, you haven't been to Jinyang for a long time. What brings you here today?"

Zhang Mo stood up and greeted them, then said to Meixiang, "Hurry up and serve the tea! And send someone to call Ah Chu and the others back to accompany the guests."

"Hey!" Meixiang responded from the kitchen and asked Juxiang to call someone.

Zhang Liao took a look at Zhang Mo. After not seeing her for a while, the young lady had grown up a lot. Although her face was childish, she had begun to show the charm of a girl. She had red lips and white teeth, fair skin, and delicate features. It was no wonder that Fengxian was infatuated with her and was reluctant to leave.

Zhang Liao pursed his lips and smiled faintly, "It's been a long time since we last met. Ah Mo has become even more beautiful. I think even if Daji and Bao Si were alive, they wouldn't be as beautiful as you."

Lu Bu immediately retorted, "What are Daji and Baosi? They are evil beauties who bring disaster to the country. How can they be compared with my A-Mo?"

Seeing how he was protecting his child, Zhang Liao gave him a speechless look.

Being praised by a handsome boy, Zhang Mo was shy and smiled a little embarrassedly. She invited him to sit in the pavilion on the patio and said, "Wenyuan rarely comes here, so stay here today. I'll treat you to some good wine tonight."

Zhang Liao glanced at Lü Bu and said, "You should know that I'm not here for drinks today. I'll owe you a drink and treat you later."

"Oh……"

Zhang Mo's smile froze again. "Then I'll go get some delicious food. It won't be too late to leave after eating."

As she was about to go to the kitchen to prepare something, Lu Bu reached out and pulled her back, "Let Meixiang do it, you stay here."

"It would be nice if you could accompany Wenyuan. I'll go help Meixiang. Hurry up, are you all hungry?"

"I'm not hungry..." Lu Bu gently stroked her palm with his index finger, "Stay with me."

Meixiang brought out some tea and said, "Madam, just stay with my benefactor. I can do it by myself. It will be quick."

At this time, Wei Xu, Xu Chu and others also came back from outside. Wei Xu saw Zhang Liao's eyes light up and hurriedly stepped forward to ask, "Is there any new news?"

"Well! I think the earth building is completed. It's time to leave with peace of mind!" Zhang Liao said to Lu Bu.

Xu Chu was confused. "Leave? Who wants to leave?"

Wei continued, "Of course it's me and my brother-in-law!"

"Where are you going? Isn't it good to stay here? Why do you want to leave?" Xu Chu didn't know that Lu Bu and Zhang Mo were just employers and employees, and his face was full of surprise.

"Yes, why do you want to leave suddenly?" Du Fei asked.

Wei Xu explained, "It wasn't sudden. In fact, we should have left a long time ago. It's just that my brother-in-law was worried about A-Mo, so he waited until the earth building was completed."

"Where are we going?" Zhang Mo, who had been silent all the time, asked.

In fact, ever since he refused to take over the village, she knew in her heart that he would definitely leave, so she was not very surprised.

"Liangzhou!" Lu Bu's gaze fell deeply on her face. Although he had already prepared to leave, when the moment came, he felt extremely reluctant to leave.

Liangzhou???

"To whom?"

"Dong Zhuo!"

Dong Zhuo???

"Who are you talking about?" Zhang Mo was stunned for a moment, her eyes widened, and her face was full of disbelief.

"Dong Zhuo, what's wrong?" Lu Bu looked at her strangely.

"Why do you want to go to him?" Zhang Mo jumped up from her chair, her expression excited, and her voice unconsciously became louder.

Everyone turned around and looked at her strangely. Was this reaction too intense?

Zhang Liao said, "General Dong is a man of integrity and righteousness, and treats his men very well. He is currently with Minister of Works Zhang Wen in Liang Province suppressing the Qiang Rebellion. It would be a great opportunity for you to join him and make a difference. Why do you object?"

Wei Xu also said, "Although the Yang family no longer pursues my brother-in-law for murder, he is still a fugitive. If he can help Dong Zhuo quell the rebellion this time, his merits will be redeemed and he can stand upright in public. Do you really want him to be a coach here for the rest of his life?"

"How can I tie him down?"

Zhang Mo calmed down and smiled bitterly, "I just don't want him to go to Dong Zhuo."

"Why can't we surrender to Dong Zhuo?" Wei Xu asked.

Zhang Mo didn't know how to explain. She couldn't tell anyone about her plan to kill Dong Zhuo, nor could she tell them about the future. What's more, Zhang Liao was right. Dong Zhuo was indeed a powerful leader at that time. Given Lu Bu's current status, it would be best for him to join him.

Originally, Lu Bu should have followed Ding Yuan first, but it might be because she kept him by her side for such a long time that some things changed. The Lu Bu she knew could not be said to be both wise and brave, but he was definitely not stupid. He could not be said to be very loyal, but he was not a heartless and ungrateful person. He had great ambitions and utilitarianism, but he was not a short-sighted person. Coupled with his unrivaled martial arts skills, she could foresee that he would definitely become Dong Zhuo's confidant.

She looked at Lu Bu, her clear eyes pleading slightly, "Stay here, don't go to Liangzhou. Wait until I reach marriage age, and I'll marry you. Wouldn't it be nice for us to run the village together? If you want to become an official or a general, my father can recommend you when he returns to the court."

Lu Bu's eyes dimmed slightly. He also wanted to stay, but he was still carrying the crime of killing the commander of an army. He had nothing. Even if he was recommended by Wang Yun in the future, he would still be a servant of the Wang family. The old man Wang Situ could be his father-in-law, but he could never be his lord.

"Wait for me, I'll be back."

Zhang Mo's eyes were filled with disappointment as she murmured softly, "I will come back, but..."

I don’t want to be your enemy… She wailed in her heart, I can’t beat you! With you by Dong Zhuo’s side, how can I play?

Seeing Zhang Mo's expression, everyone suddenly realized that this girl was reluctant to leave Lu Bu. Wei Xu patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, Mo, your brother-in-law will definitely come back to marry you. I will help you keep an eye on him and will never let him have affairs outside."

Xu Chu smiled and said, "My daughter Amo is so good, which woman in the world can compare to her? As long as Fengxian is not blind, he will not fall in love with others."

Lu Bu leaned close to Zhang Mo's ear and whispered in a low voice, "I promised you, and I will definitely do it. Wait for me obediently and don't mess around with other women."

Zhang Mo chuckled. Flirting with other women was a small matter, but the big deal was that they might become his enemy in the future.

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