The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

After a while, a waiter came out from behind the counter timidly, his face pale.

His eyes were wandering, and he looked around to make sure no one noticed him, then quietly walked to Xiao Cui.

"Miss Xiaocui..." The waiter lowered his voice with a hint of fear, "The shopkeeper... the shopkeeper, he was given by several customers..."

Xiaocui's eyes widened and she looked at the waiter in disbelief. "What did you say?"

Her voice trembled, and her hands tightly grasped the waiter's arm.

"The shopkeeper was killed by several customers..." the waiter repeated, tears welling up in his eyes.

Xiaocui's face instantly turned pale, and she opened her mouth wide, but couldn't make a sound.

Then, her eyes rolled, her body softened, and she fell straight backwards.

"Miss Xiao Cui!" the waiter shouted in panic. He quickly reached out and hugged Xiao Cui.

His face was full of anxiety and worry, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

The waiter used all his strength to lift Xiaocui on his back and hurriedly walked to a room.

His steps stumbled a bit, but he still tried to maintain his balance for fear of throwing Xiao Cui.

When they arrived at the room, the waiter carefully placed Xiaocui on the bed, then stood aside, rubbing his hands anxiously.

After a while, Xiao Cui woke up. Her eyes were empty and lifeless, and tears fell down her cheeks.

"How could this happen...how could this happen..." She muttered to herself, her voice full of despair and sadness.

The waiter looked at Xiao Cui distressedly and comforted her softly: "Miss Xiao Cui, don't be too sad. It's important to take care of yourself first."

Xiaocui turned her head and looked at the waiter with tearful eyes, "Why did those customers do this? My father is usually kind to others and has never offended anyone!"

The waiter shook his head helplessly.

Xiaocui bit her lip, a trace of hatred flashed in her eyes, "I must avenge the shopkeeper!"

"Miss Xiaocui, don't be impulsive!" The waiter in the shop quickly advised, "Let's report it to the government first and let the government handle this matter."

Xiaocui was silent for a while and nodded, "Okay, that's all."

The waiter breathed a sigh of relief.

"Miss Xiao Cui, please have a good rest first. I'll report to the official right away." After saying that, he hurriedly left the room.

Xiaocui lay on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, tears streaming down her face again.

But the waiter is back again.

He sighed softly, frowned and said: "Miss Xiaocui, I just overheard the conversation of those people. They seem to be Xianbei people, and one of them seems to be the leader. If I report it to the official, I guess I don’t even dare to deal with it even if I’m in official uniform.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui's face suddenly turned even paler, as white as a piece of paper.

Her lips trembled slightly.

"It's all my fault that I hurt dad..." Xiao Cui covered her face with her hands, tears flowing from between her fingers. Her shoulders kept shaking, as if the whole world had collapsed.

The waiter looked at Xiaocui distressedly and comforted softly: "Miss Xiaocui, how can I blame you? This is not your fault."

Xiaocui raised her head, looked at the waiter with tearful eyes, and said with a choked voice: "No, it's my fault. If it hadn't been for me, my father wouldn't have provoked these Xianbei people for me, and this disaster wouldn't have happened... …”

"Miss Xiaocui, don't blame yourself too much. It's useless to talk about it now."

That night, the moonlight shone like water on the streets of Fangjun. In the silence, a dusty soldier was seen hurriedly approaching. He was exactly the person sent by Xi Yu.

When Liu Bei learned that he was sent by Xi Yu, he had a look of surprise on his face and hurried forward to greet him.

"The Prime Minister has received your letter and asked us to come and tell you what he means."

Then he conveyed what Xi Yu said.

When Liu Bei heard this, his tense nerves suddenly relaxed. He breathed a long sigh of relief, with a look of relief on his face, and murmured to himself: "That's great, that's great..."

Afterwards, Liu Bei immediately ordered: "Quick, hurry up and treat him well."

After that, he personally led the soldiers into the house and ordered his servants to prepare sumptuous food and wine.

On the other side, Xi Yu and Tuo Bayu returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion together, and they were silent along the way.

Xi Yu turned to look at Tuobayu from time to time, only to find that her face had become very ugly at some point.

"Tuobayu, what's wrong with you?" Xi Yu stopped and looked at her with concern, his brows slightly furrowed and his eyes full of doubts.

Tuobayu just shook his head gently, pursed his lips, and didn't say a word.

Her eyes were a little dim, as if she was hiding something unspeakable.

Xiyu felt puzzled and thought to himself: I didn't offend her in any way, why did it suddenly become like this?

During the meal, Tuoba Yu was talking and laughing.

Xi Yu felt even more strange, and kept wondering what went wrong.

Tuobayu silently returned to the guest room with an ugly face.

Xi Yu stood there, watching her leaving back, filled with confusion and worry.

He secretly thought in his heart: What on earth is going on? What on earth was she thinking?
No, I have to find a chance to ask her properly.

Xi Yu hurried to the guest room where his brother Xi Zhicai was. As soon as he entered the door, he saw Xi Zhicai sitting quietly.

Xi Zhicai looked at Xi Yu with a smile, a hint of relief in his eyes.

"Brother, I'm about to find you. I'd better go back to our small village to live."

Upon hearing this, Xi Yu shook his head quickly, frowned tightly, and said anxiously: "Brother, no! I want to buy you a house in the city, find someone to protect you, and then find some servants to serve you!"

However, Xi Zhicai waved his hand gently and said gently: "Brother, there is really no need. I am used to living in a small village. That is where I belong."

Xi Yu's face was filled with reluctance and anxiety.

"Brother, how can I rest assured that you are alone in a small village?"

Xi Zhicai reached out and patted Xi Yu's shoulder, and said with a smile: "Brother, don't worry, I will live well in the small village, that's where I feel most comfortable."

Xiyu said nothing, smiled and left.

Xi Zhicai suddenly stopped him.

"younger brother!"

Xi Yu stopped and looked back at Xi Zhicai doubtfully.

Xi Zhicai smiled slightly and said sincerely: "If you really want to find a woman, it's not impossible, but remember not to let her know that I am the prime minister's brother."

Xi Yu frowned slightly, not understanding why Xi Zhicai said that.

"Why?"

Xi Zhicai looked at Xi Yu and said seriously: "If she knew my identity, she might not be with me because she loves me as a person, but because of my status. Such a relationship will not last long. "

When Xi Yu heard this, he suddenly understood and nodded repeatedly: "Brother is right, but I didn't think carefully."

"As long as you understand. Finding someone who truly loves you is more important than anything else."

"Don't worry, brother, I will definitely look for you carefully."

After saying that, Xi Yu glanced at Xi Zhicai again, then turned and left.

It was late at night, and Xi Yu came to Sun Shangxiang's room.

Sun Shangxiang was already dressed up, waiting for his arrival. Her face was filled with an expectant smile, and her eyes were shining with joy.

However, as soon as Xi Yu walked into the room, the expression on his face made Sun Shangxiang's smile freeze instantly.

He stood there worriedly, looking preoccupied.

Seeing this, Sun Shangxiang asked with concern: "What's wrong, husband? What happened to make you so sad?"

Xi Yu raised his head, looked at Sun Shangxiang, let out a long sigh, and then told her everything about Tuobayu.

Sun Shangxiang listened quietly, and the expression on his face became serious.

When Xi Yu said it, Sun Shangxiang said slowly: "Husband, it's really hard to guess a woman's mind. However, I think the reason why Miss Tuobayu's face changed so drastically is that there may be something unspeakable. Maybe she encountered something. Trouble, or something is on your mind. You can try to care more about her, communicate with her more, and understand her thoughts and feelings.”

Xi Yu listened to Sun Shangxiang's words and said nothing.

Sun Shangxiang seemed to be thinking about something.

Then, she raised her head, looked at Xi Yu, and said slowly: "Husband, I guess Miss Tuobayu may have low self-esteem."

After hearing this, Xi Yu had a puzzled look on his face and asked, "Inferiority? Why do you say that?"

Sun Shangxiang smiled slightly and said: "Although I have never met Miss Tuobayu, from your description, I think she may be a little sensitive and inferior because she is a foreign woman. She may think that you asked her to be a girl "You don't let her work because you reject her."

Xi Yu listened to Sun Shangxiang's words, thought for a moment, and then nodded. "You make sense. I really didn't consider this before."

Sun Shangxiang gently held Xi Yu's hand and said: "Husband, don't blame me for talking too much. I just think that Miss Tuobayu may need more care and understanding. You can find an opportunity to have a good talk with her, so that She knows you're not rejecting her."

"Your thoughts are really delicate. I will find an opportunity to talk to Tuobayu."

"Husband, do you and I still have to be so polite? We are husband and wife, and we should care for and support each other."

Xi Yu nodded, and then held Sun Shangxiang's hand tightly.

Early the next morning, Xi Yu couldn't wait to find Tuobayu.

He came to Tuoba Yu's door and found that it was open.

He knocked lightly on the door and walked in.

Tuobayu was sitting at the table, holding a book in his hand and his eyes were dull.

When she heard someone coming in, she raised her head and saw it was Xi Yu, with a look of surprise on her face.

"Prime Minister, why are you here so early?" Tuobayu asked, with a hint of doubt in his tone.

Xi Yu looked at Tuobayu with a look of concern on his face. "I heard that you didn't look well yesterday, so I came over to see you."

Tuobayu lowered his head and sighed softly.

"I'm fine, just a little uncomfortable."

Xi Yu sat on the chair opposite Tuobayu, looked at her, and said seriously: "Tuobayu, I want to make it clear to you that I really don't like to be served by others, and it has nothing to do with your identity. You don't want to think too much."

Tuobayu was stunned when she heard Xi Yu's words. Her eyes were wide open, full of surprise and doubt.

She never thought that Xi Yu would understand her thoughts. After all, she had never said these thoughts out loud.

After a while, Tuobayu suddenly laughed. Her laughter was crisp and sweet, like the singing of birds in spring. There was a smile on her face, her eyes curved into crescent moons, and her whole person became relaxed and happy.

"How do you know what I'm thinking?" Tuobayu asked with a smile, her tone full of curiosity and surprise.

"I just had a feeling you might think so."

Tuobayu was even more moved after hearing Xi Yu's words.

She feels that Xi Yu is a very attentive and considerate person who can detect her inner thoughts and feelings. She looked at Xi Yu, her eyes shining with gratitude and joy.

A new day has come, and the sun shines on Xiao Cui's face through the window, but her eyes are still full of pain and sadness.

The waiter sat beside her bed and watched over her silently.

The inn was not open today, and the whole inn seemed particularly quiet.

Xiaocui's voice broke the silence, "I can't just let it go, I must avenge my father!" Her tone was firm, and there was a trace of determination in her eyes.

The waiter looked at her worriedly.

"Xiaocui, is reporting to the official really useful? Those Xianbei people are not easy to mess with..." There was a hint of fear and hesitation in his voice.

Xiaocui turned her head and looked at the waiter.

"What if I don't report it to the official? Are we going to let my father die in vain? I must let them receive the punishment they deserve!"

The waiter hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"Okay, Xiaocui, I support you. Then let's report it to the official now."

Although he was still a little worried, seeing Xiao Cui being so determined, he decided to face it with her.

Xiao Cui's eyes flashed with determination.

She suddenly said: "Why don't we go directly to the Prime Minister!"

When the waiter heard this, he almost jumped up in fright.

His face turned pale instantly, "Go to the Prime Minister directly? How is this possible!"

"Why not? I heard that the Prime Minister loves the people like his own son and will definitely uphold justice for us!"

The waiter's lips trembled slightly, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"But...but it would be too rash to go directly to the Prime Minister..."

Xiaocui clenched her fists tightly.

"I can't control that much anymore! My father can't die in vain. Those Xianbei people must be punished!"

The waiter couldn't help but feel a little shaken when he saw Xiao Cui being so persistent.

So, the two of them packed up their things and set out on the road to Youzhou.

Along the way, Xiao Cui felt very heavy, and the waiter seemed a little nervous and scared, but he still followed Xiao Cui closely and silently supported her.

The waiter's name in this shop is Qian Fuqiang.

Qian Guoqiang and Xiaocui were walking on the road.

Suddenly, Qian Guoqiang stopped.

Xiaocui turned her head, looked at him doubtfully, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Qian Guoqiang took a deep breath, looked into Xiao Cui's eyes, and said seriously: "Xiao Cui, there is actually something I have always wanted to tell you. I like you."

Xiaocui was stunned when she heard this, with a surprised expression on her face.

She didn't expect Qian Guoqiang to suddenly confess to her, and she didn't know how to respond.

Qian Guoqiang looked at Xiaocui's reaction and continued nervously: "I know the shopkeeper has left. I want to take care of you in the future so that you will no longer be alone."

With that said, Qian Guoqiang stretched out his hand and gently held Xiaocui's hand.

Xiaocui felt the warmth coming from Qian Guoqiang's hand, and a complex emotion surged in her heart.

Xiaocui lowered his head and was silent for a while, then raised his head, looked into Qian Guoqiang's eyes, and said slowly: "Brother Qian, thank you for your kindness, but I don't have the time to think about it right now."

Qian Guoqiang had a look of disappointment on his face after hearing this.

But he still nodded and said: "I understand that you have just experienced such a big blow and you need time to recover. I will always wait for you, no matter how long it takes."

Xiaocui looked at Qian Guoqiang and felt moved in her heart.

She knows Qian Guoqiang is a good person, but she is not ready to accept a new relationship.

"Brother Qian, I accept your wishes, but let's get along as friends first." Xiaocui said.

After hearing this, Qian Guoqiang showed a smile on his face and said, "Okay, I respect your decision. Let's be friends first, and we'll talk about future matters later."

After saying that, Qian Guoqiang and Xiaocui continued to walk forward.

Tuoba Lu and Tian Chong were trudging forward in the wilderness, with dark clouds in the sky and strong winds.

Tuoba Lu looked up at the sky and secretly cried out.

"Tian Chong, we have to find a place to take shelter from the rain quickly, otherwise we will get wet." Tuoba Lu said loudly.

Tian Chong nodded and looked around, hoping to find a shelter from the rain.

However, they were walking in this barren mountain and there was no inn or even a place to hide.

"Chief, look! There is a ruined temple there!" Tian Zhi suddenly pointed ahead and shouted.

Tuoba Lu looked in the direction of Tian Chong's finger and saw a dilapidated temple not far away.

A few of their followers were delighted and immediately quickened their pace towards the ruined temple.

When they entered the ruined temple, they were already soaked by the rain.

Tuoba Lu and Tian Chong gasped, looking at each other's embarrassed looks, and couldn't help laughing.

"Although this ruined temple is dilapidated, it is better than being exposed to the rain outside." Tuoba Lu said.

Tian Chong nodded and began to look at the ruined temple. There were spider webs all around the ruined temple, and there were some cracks on the walls. It looked like no one had been there for a long time.

"Let's find a place to sit down and dry our clothes first," Tuoba Lu said.

Tian Chong found a relatively clean place and sat down, while Tuoba Lu stood at the door, looking at the rain outside.

"I don't know how long this rain will last. We have to find a way to find some food and water." Tuoba Lu said.

Tian Chong frowned and said, "In the wild mountains and mountains here, where can we find food and water?"

Tuoba Lu thought for a while and said, "We can look around the ruined temple. Maybe we can find some wild fruits or water sources."

"Chief, maybe the heavy rain will stop soon. Let's not think about so many problems now." (End of chapter)