Ma'am, do you dare to answer?

Ouyang Lu suffered a lot from attacking the mountain several times, so he survived safely, and there was no movement for several days. Lian Yan knew that Ouyang Lu was a bit overwhelmed at this moment, after all, those people in his hands were all chickens. It is impossible for a dog thief to go to life and death with him wholeheartedly. When Ouyang Lu has power and advantage, he can say anything, but now Ouyang Lu is already at a disadvantage. Not to mention losing several battles in succession, he still has to bear the reputation of rebellion , no one would go to court death with him, and it was only a matter of time before their small group fell apart.

Lian Yan is not in a hurry, Lian Yan can afford to wait, stay by the eldest lady's side, no matter how long she tosses, she can afford to wait.

But the silence at the foot of the mountain made her a little uneasy. This is not Ouyang Lu's style of acting, and she is afraid that they will relax their vigilance and Ouyang Lu will play tricks on the other side.

Lian Yan told the lieutenant to strengthen their defense, especially at night to strengthen patrols, and they must not be taken lightly. The lieutenant nodded solemnly and agreed. After several actual battles, the soldiers who followed Lian Yan admired her even more. Usually, I only know that General Lian is very skillful in his hands. Unexpectedly, this commander-in-chief is also strategizing, no worse than those experienced generals, quite a bit of the demeanor of General Lian back then.

Of course, Lian Yan didn't know these words. She was arranging patrol matters here, and she saw Xia Qingshan walking over, seeing her explaining things, and didn't go forward, but stopped not far away, as if wait for her.

"Go, follow my instructions, step up inspections at night, don't take it lightly." Lian Yan explained a few more words before walking over.

Xia Qingshan saw her light, convenient and heroic appearance in narrow-sleeved short boots, and suddenly felt a little dazed, as if seeing the woman in a long skirt holding a guqin in her arms, she was obviously gentle and graceful, why did she change her outfit? It changed, she was Lian Zijin back then, now she is Lian Yan, General Lian.

He has seen Lian Yan wielding a sword and wielding a sword. His whole body is full of lingering sword aura, and his gestures are full of general demeanor, but he is still a little immature and has not experienced enough. Although his skills are vigorous, he still lacks actual combat experience. , but several fights with Ouyang Lu made her sum up her own shortcomings, and her ability became more and more exquisite.

However, Xia Qingshan watched Lian Yan walk in, and sighed in a low voice. Lian Yan is undoubtedly outstanding, but that is far from enough. She is just a fledgling, and she is still a little bit worse if she wants to truly become a general. many.

"Mr. Xia?" Seeing Xia Qingshan lost in thought, Lian Yan called out in a low voice, "Mr. Xia is waiting for me?"

"Oh, yes, I have something to discuss with General Lian." Xia Qingshan walked down the mountain with Lian Yan.

Lian Yan corrected Xia Qingshan several times to just call her by her name, but Xia Qingshan didn't know whether it was intentional or unintentional. Adding respect, Lian Yan didn't quite understand what he meant at first, it was only recently figured out.

Xia Qingshan didn't want her to lose the majesty of a general in front of others, and didn't want the people in the cottage to look down on her status as a woman. He was giving Lian Yan the respect she deserved, even if it was just the most subtle address.Xia Qingshan's status in Zicui Mountain is not low, he is setting an example, even he himself respects Lian Yan, let alone Zicui Mountain?

After Lian Yan wanted to pass, she admired Xia Qingshan even more. She still hasn't figured out what Xia Qingshan's identity is. She said that she is a teacher, but the teacher who teaches is familiar with the art of war. The formation of troops was completed under Xia Qingshan's guidance, and the effect was surprisingly good. He was full of knowledge but kept it secret. Why did Qin Jian trust him so much? Facts have proved that Xia Qingshan is also worthy of this trust. Qin Jian Jane is Lan Xu's general, what about Xia Qingshan?

Lian Yan couldn't tell that Xia Qingshan knew Canglan very well, and he could tell from his words that he had lived in Canglan for a long time, so long that it was suspected that he had never been to other places except Canglan, but if it was just like this, Then why did Qin Jian go all the way from the capital to Canglan to join him?

Xia Qingshan led Lian Yan to turn around the point of defense at the foot of the mountain again, discussed the new patrol route with Lian Yan, and then said a little worriedly: "I'm afraid that Ouyang Lu will make small moves, even the general will work so hard, Ouyang Lu was so anxious that he was afraid that he could do anything. I heard from my brother that many villages have already been withdrawn, and even the ones left behind will not make a big difference. Ouyang Lu now has only those recruited by himself. There are basically not many private soldiers who can be used."

"Private soldiers?" Lian Yan frowned, she always thought that those soldiers were officers and soldiers who could be dispatched within Zhizhou's jurisdiction, and they were soldiers of the imperial court.

Seeing the astonishment on Lian Yan's face, Xia Qingshan realized that Lian Yan might not know about it, and quickly explained: "The Zhizhou government is just some yamen guards. Where did so many soldiers come from? They are all Ouyang Lu and the like." Private soldiers secretly trained by himself in [-]. In name they were paid the imperial salary and wore imperial uniforms, but in fact they were all family soldiers raised by Ouyang Lu himself, and they were not included in the establishment at all."

Lian Yan didn't expect this to happen again, and his frown quickly loosened, and he said with a smile to Xia Qingshan: "This Ouyang Lu really won't die if he doesn't want to die, and he raises soldiers privately for conspiracy! No wonder he You must put me to death, if I don't die, how can he live?"

"What's General Lian's plan?" Seeing Lian Yan's plan, Xia Qingshan asked, "Now that your contact with the imperial court has been cut off, so what if you know that he raises soldiers privately? As long as he doesn't make a fuss Move, he is safe in Canglan."

"Then Lao Xia Qingshan will have to find someone smarter to deliver a letter to the capital for me." Lian Yan raised the corners of his brows, feeling a little helpless: "The letter I sent was intercepted by Ouyang Lu, and his The people staring at me have cut off my connection with the capital, so I can't send the letter, but Mr. Xia is different, Mr. has been in Canglan for many years, sending a letter must not be difficult for Mr. "

Xia Qingshan nodded: "Okay."

After this business was finished, Xia Qingshan looked a little hesitant, and took Lian Yan around the cottage, avoiding people, with a preoccupied look, even if Lian Yan wanted to pretend not to see it too easy.Since Xia Qingshan saw her arguing with Xiao Yun'er that day, although Xia Qingshan didn't say anything, every time he saw Lian Yan, he was hesitant to speak, Lian Yan deliberately pretended not to see it, I don't want to say too much either.

Xia Qingshan didn't know that Qin Yun was Princess Zhaoyang, because he didn't know, so after Qin Jian passed away, Xia Qingshan took on the responsibility of taking care of Qin Yun. Not so worried, but if it was the so-called marriage contract between Qin Yun and Lian Yan, Xia Qingshan felt that he still had to talk to Lian Yan again.

Qin Yun is ignorant of world affairs, but she knows everything about Lian Yan!

"Zijin." Xia Qingshan walked further and further away, and the brothers who were patrolling everywhere had disappeared: "I just want to ask, you and Yun'er, are you really kidding?"

Seeing that he hesitated all the way, Lian Yan also knew what Xia Qingshan was thinking, and kicked out the stones under his feet. Lian Yan looked up at the mountains in the distance, and then said: "Mr. I will bring Yun'er back to the capital. Our marriage contract has never been a joke, even when Qin Da was alive. She and I are happy with each other and we know each other well. After her filial piety period is over, I will hold a grand wedding for her in the capital, she is now my Lian Yan's fiancée, and will be my Lian Yan's wife in the future, and has never had anything to do with child's play."

"Oh, you..." Xia Qingshan said with a worried face, "Do you know what you're talking about? Zijin, since ancient times, there has been no precedent for a woman to marry a woman. Even some rumors and legends have never been recorded. You guys are against ethics. Yun'er is still young, how can you be sure that she doesn't respect and love you for your wife? How do you know that she has the kind of feelings for you that you said? If not? If Don’t you guys say that two hearts are happy? Zijin, don’t miss yourself, don’t miss Yun’er, you are both good boys, so why bother?”

"Lunchang?" Lian Yan smiled sarcastically: "Would it be against the norms for us to decide to be together? Then it's okay not to have this ethics." Seeing that Xia Qingshan wanted to say more, Lian Yan put on a straight face: "Mr. Xia, what is the relationship between me and Yun'er? We know it in our hearts. I confirm her mind, and she can also confirm her mind. Please don't worry too much, Mr. Xia. I know you have good intentions. For me, for her, but since it is for our own good, there should be no such remarks. I might as well tell you the truth, the marriage contract between me and Yuner was made by Qin Dadang, and it was also tacitly approved by Qin Dadang. We are For those who have passed the matchmaking agreement with their parents, if there were no accidents, maybe the red silk should be hung on this mountain instead of the white flag. I mean, Mr. Xia, do you understand?"

Lian Yan's words were justified and grounded, and Xia Qingshan had nothing to say. He only thought that the two children were temporarily lost in their minds and misunderstood the matter of feelings, but after listening to Lian Yan's words, Where there is any element of child's play, people are serious, and thinking of the scene when the head of the family deliberately let the two contact each other when he was alive, Xia Qingshan can only talk deeply.

"This road is not so easy to walk. Yun'er is innocent and ignorant of world affairs. You should protect her more."

Lian Yan nodded, looked at Xia Qingshan and said with great care: "I know. Mr. Xia is Yun'er's elder. If I have done something inattentive, or wronged her somewhere, Mr. just come to me to ask the crime. Zijin, there is no other way!"

Lian Yan's solemn promise made Xia Qingshan feel a little gratified. This child is not bad, and it is the meaning of the master to hand Yun'er to her. Although he can't accept it for a while, he can only accept it. Accept it slowly. After all, love is the most difficult thing to understand. No matter how much you say, you don't have the right to speak if you don't personally experience it.

The author has something to say: Qin Yun: I have so many family members, I really can’t help it, so many people support me!Lian Zijin, pour the footwashing water! 【Smug】

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【After being pressed down】

Qin Yun: I tell you not to mess around, I have someone backing me!

Lian Yan: Well, I know, I hold my back.

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