Consort Zhanzhao

After the princess finished washing, Yang and An went out with a basin, and saw the man carrying a bucket carrying water in the courtyard very strangely, and asked, "What's wrong with Uncle Zheng?"

Bai Qingluo's family of two lived in the center of the village, and they were two women. The water they ate every day was picked from the outside. I didn't expect to replace it today.

The person who came was a young man in his twenties. Hearing Yang and An's questioning, he put down the bucket and smiled and said, "Today is the first day of the lunar new year. We will go to the top of the mountain to worship the moon tonight. The few of them will go up the mountain first to prepare."

Zhao Bijia came out with Yang and An, and her heart skipped a beat when she heard these words. "Mountain top", "worshiping the moon", plus the first day of September, she couldn't help thinking about the true leaves of the earth.

Zhao Bijia imitated the students who went on a trip, curiously and confusedly said: "Praying to the moon? I have never seen it in books."

Those who can live in it are all distinguished guests, plus the three of them stayed for three days in a row, and they were accompanied by Bai Qingluo to go out every day, that was the most important thing.

The young man smiled very politely, and said: "There are no less than a hundred villages in this mountain, large and small, with different customs."

Yang He'an also said: "There may be a lot of characters that don't use Chinese characters, and those deep in the mountains, so it's even harder to spread."

While talking, Bai Qingluo also came down from the second floor, glanced at the young man, and said with a smile: "Put it down quickly, let's go back to eat."

Although the words were polite, the young man was very serious and even his smile faded a lot. He just hummed and left with the bucket again.

As soon as Bai Qingluo walked to the yard, Zhan Zhao came out of the house and stood beside Zhao Bijia.

These people have different thoughts now, Zhao Bijia pays attention to Zhan Zhao and Bai Qingluo, for fear that someone will poach her corner.

Bai Qingluo also paid close attention to Zhao Bijia and Zhan Zhao, for fear that her Zhao family brother would be taken advantage of by these five big and three rough guards.

As for Zhan Zhao, he originally stood half a body behind Zhao Bijia, but today he stood closely beside her, as if he was confronting Bai Qingluo tit for tat.

Of course, this tit-for-tat is what Bai Qingluo thinks, but in Zhao Bijia's eyes, that's not the case.

This is clearly a desire to get closer to her, and this is clearly a sign of a Gu!

Where did Zhan Zhao have the guts to move closer to him, every time he was called to come over, it seemed... as if he was forced by him, standing so close now, is it not a Gu or something?

Zhao Bijia suddenly became unhappy, and looked back at Yang and An.

Yang and An coughed twice, but decided not to say anything for the time being.

"I'm a little hungry." Zhao Bijia suddenly smiled, and walked towards the kitchen, "I could smell the fragrance when I woke up this morning. I don't know what Auntie Bai is doing today."

It's just that she took two steps, but she didn't find Zhan Zhao who was supposed to follow. Looking back, he and Bai Qingluo didn't move first, their eyes were staring at each other, as if there was... ?

Zhao Bijia became more and more unhappy, thinking of Bai Qingluo's suspicious confession to her two days ago, why was she hooked by Zhan Zhao in just one night?

Zhao Bijia only thought it was unlikely... But if Bai Qingluo didn't like Zhan Zhao, why did she put a Gu on him?It can't be because of his strong martial arts, so I want to keep him to guard.

In short, the two of them can't be allowed to go on like this, Zhan Zhao's face... It's normal to fall in love at first sight, and the reflex arc is too long for those who don't fall in love at first sight!

But... Zhao Bijia suddenly stopped after taking two steps, and she thought of Ouyang Chun.

They came to Miaojiang for the Gu worm on Ouyang Chun's body, and this Gu worm was to steal the energy and life force from martial arts masters, and then renew the lives of others. Could it be... did someone recognize Zhan Zhao?Someone...had this idea on Zhan Zhao too!

Zhao Bijia's eyes narrowed for a moment, this is absolutely impossible!

Thinking of this, Zhao Bijia walked back and smiled at Bai Qingluo, "Let's go eat first? Don't make your aunt wait too long."

Her voice was very gentle, two blushes immediately appeared on Bai Qingluo's face, and she whispered: "Eat."

Bai Qingluo left with Zhao Bijia, and Zhao Bijia turned her head and glared at Zhan Zhao again, but her anger was a little distressed, and her tone softened a lot, "You have lost weight these two days."

Bai Qingluo's body froze, she also looked back, and said with a smile: "I look fatter than when I first saw it."

But finally, because the kitchen is relatively close, there is no debate about "fat" or "thin".

Auntie Bai had already prepared the meal, and a few people were sitting at the table. They had just eaten two mouthfuls. Auntie Bai said, "Today is the first day of September, and we are going to worship the moon tonight. Maybe it will be tomorrow morning when we come back. Rest well, there are probably not many people left in the village, and most of them will rest in the room next to us."

Zhao Bijia restrained the idea of ​​exchanging eyes with Yang and An, but raised her head and smiled at Aunt Bai: "I just heard about it. Before I came, I read two travel notes on Miaojiang, but I didn't write so much. This festival How did it come here?"

Aunt Bai smiled and said, "It's almost the same as the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month for you Han people, and there's nothing special about it, just go to the top of the mountain to find a deserted and empty place, and burn incense to the moon to pray for blessings."

Seeing that Bai Qingluo was still dressed as yesterday, Zhao Bijia smiled and said, "Are you going to spend the night on the mountain? Put on more clothes and be careful not to catch a cold."

Aunt Bai became more and more satisfied, Bai Qingluo half lowered her head and smiled at her, "I go every year, don't worry."

Zhao Bijia suddenly felt that since he had shown curiosity, if he deliberately didn't ask, it would make people vigilant.

"Can I follow along to take a look?" Zhao Bijia asked, and hurriedly explained: "It's fine if it's inconvenient, but I've never seen it in a book, and I'm just curious."

Aunt Bai was stunned for a moment, and said: "I'm afraid it won't work now, if in the future..." She looked at Bai Qingluo expectantly, "It's not like there is no chance."

Zhao Bijia nodded.

Although Aunt Bai and Bai Qingluo didn't say anything, the speed of the two of them eating this meal was much faster than usual. After finishing the meal in a hurry, Bai Qingluo apologized: "I'm afraid I won't be able to accompany you today, Still have to go up the mountain."

Zhao Bijia expressed her understanding, and saw that Auntie Bai just put the bowl on the edge of the sink and left without washing it. Before leaving, she said: "The lunch will be brought by someone, you can just go shopping, tomorrow morning We'll be back."

Zhao Bijia nodded, watching the two of them go back to the house and change their clothes, Bai Qingluo still held a big heavy dress in her hand, and smiled shyly at Zhao Bijia.

Yang and An stood at the door and punched a set. After returning, they whispered: "Hurrying, someone has already gone up the mountain."

Zhao Bijia said: "We have to go out for a stroll after dinner every day, and today is no exception." But when she walked out of the yard, she thought about it again, "Just take a stroll, since I know they are going up the mountain, at this time Going out is to find something to do."

Yang and An nodded.

Zhao Bijia looked back at Zhan Zhao again, seeing that he was a bit dull, she couldn't help asking, "What are you thinking?"

"Hundred——" What exactly did the girl and the others go up the mountain, but he didn't know what complicated psychology, or what was the most longing idea in his subconscious, so he stopped after saying the first word.

Zhao Bijia's expression froze, Bai?

What is it if it is not a hundred girls?

She bit her lower lip, but there were people coming and going around her, so she could only let out a cold snort.

The old village chief not far away was also the elder among the swordsmen, but after they entered the stockade, the old man who claimed to be the village chief also came out of the house, was carried into a sedan chair by two people, and went into the mountain.

Zhao Bijia and the others only walked around the inner circle for more than a quarter of an hour, and the people in the village had left in a hurry. When they circled back again, there were already five people living in the next room, three men and two women. They came back and hurried forward.

"The village head told us to stay here, firstly, to look after the village, and secondly, to cook for some distinguished guests."

Zhao Bijia thanked very kindly, and the three of them entered the house as usual.

"This thing... I think it can be done." Zhao Bijia said with a little excitement, "Worshiping the moon, there is no one on the top of the mountain, and there are so many people going up the mountain on the first day of September, most likely they are looking for Dadi Zhenye .”

Yang and An pondered for a moment, and said: "There is also the Sanji mushroom that I can't find at all this year. I guess they have made two-handed preparations. If they can't find the true leaves of the earth, I am afraid they will use the Shanzi mushroom."

Zhan Zhao nodded, "It seems that they haven't panicked at all in the past two days, they should know where the true leaves of the earth grow."

Yang He'an looked at the sky outside, "It's two o'clock, and it's only four hours before it gets dark when we go up the mountain at this point... Even if we don't stop for a moment, it will take about three hours to reach the top of the mountain."

"If they look for the real leaves of the earth, they must know where this thing grows!"

"Should we follow?" Zhao Bijia asked.

"No hurry." Zhan Zhao said: "The people haven't finished their journey yet, and... I'll go and see if the medicinal materials in their warehouse are still there."

Zhan Zhao, Yang and An are both sharp-eyed people, and after waiting for another quarter of an hour, the outside became completely quiet. Zhan Zhao gave Yang and An a wink, and turned out the window at the back.

When he left, the excitement on Zhao Bijia's face immediately turned into worry, and she asked, "You said...would he also be poisoned by the same Gu as Ouyang Chun?"

Yang He'an was taken aback, thought carefully for a long time, shook his head and said: "Probably not, I also consulted a lot with Doctor Bai before I left. Will not."

Zhao Bijia nodded, but she was not at ease, "But why... did he suddenly change his attitude towards Miss Bai?"

Yang and An were silent for a long time, "When he comes back, let's go up the mountain to have a look." Seeing that Zhao Bijia was still not in high spirits, he comforted him: "The two of us have always been cautious when we went up the mountain. , has absolutely nothing to do with martial arts prowess. According to Doctor Bai, even if this kind of life-sustaining Gu was raised in Nanzhao back then, with the power of a whole country, it could only raise one, let alone such a small village. Even if they have this kind of Gu in their hands, they will definitely not use it on people like Zhan Zhao who seem to be only physically strong."

Although the latter words sounded a bit belittling Zhan Zhao, Zhao Bijia was still comforted, and she hummed, "We still have to go up the mountain. His attitude has changed so much all of a sudden, and he is getting close to Bai Qingluo again. I'm afraid... If it's true... If you know the Gu, it is easy to understand if you are only in it.”

Yang and An nodded, and reached out to pour her a glass of water.

Zhan Zhao came back very quickly, and within a quarter of an hour, he turned in from the window again, sat at the table and said, "It's very strange, the Shanzi mushrooms are gone, but the Polygonum multiflorum and Angelica that are used for body repair are only missing. A little bit."

Zhao Bijia took a sharp breath, "Could it be that... the true leaves of the earth can only be found with the Sanji mushroom?"

The eyes of several people lit up, and they stood up at the same time, "It's not too late, let's go up the mountain immediately!"

"But who should we follow?" Zhao Bijia asked, "There are 300 to [-] people in this village, and there are only five people left behind. Who can we follow to find a place?"

"Elder." Zhan Zhao said: "Following him is the most hopeful."

"There are two people from Baijia." Yang and An also said, his eyes turned to the paper bag in the room, which contained the medicinal materials that Baiqingluo gave to the princess.

"Such important things didn't flow out at all this year, but she gave them to you."

Zhao Bijia also looked at the sky outside, "It's already noon."

As soon as the words fell, I heard someone talking outside, "Can I bring you the bamboo rice made at noon?"

Zhao Bijia winked, and Yang and An nodded.

Seeing this scene and having no idea what they were going to do, Zhan Zhao couldn't help but squinted his eyes, got up and interrupted their tacit understanding: "I'll serve the meal."

Unexpectedly, Zhao Bijia grabbed Zhan Zhao and said, "Let Yang and An go."

This pull... Although it was effortless to break free, Zhan Zhao suddenly sat back for some reason, and said solemnly: "Although Director Yang is a servant in the palace, but—"

"Hush." ​​Zhao Bijia smiled and made a silence gesture, "This is something he can only do, you can't."

Zhan Zhao's face suddenly changed again. Seeing the expression on his face again, Zhao Bijia couldn't help but relax a lot, but there was still the risk of him being poisoned. The hand that was holding his wrist changed from grasping to clapping. "Don't worry, nothing will happen."

Zhao Bijia patted it twice, and saw that Zhan Zhao's face had no expression at all, but became serious instead.

This was Zhan Zhao's usual reaction to the princess' sneak attack, but there was a fear that he might be tricked, so there was another explanation for this reaction.

Zhao Bijia was a little worried, so she changed from patting to touching again, rubbed against his arm a few times, then smiled and said, "Your arm is really strong." Suddenly she remembered that Xia Tian had a little bit on Zhan Zhao's arm. A black spot like Shougong sand came, and the smile became more and more ambiguous.

And I felt the muscles in the arms under my hands tense... In fact, he was still nervous, still a little nervous, otherwise why didn't he avoid it?

Zhao Bijia took a look at Yang Hean who hadn't come back yet, so he boldly rolled up his sleeves, exposing a small part of his wrist, and carefully turned his own sleeves up, exposing only a small part, and placed them on him. Gestures on the side of the arm.

"Your arms are much thicker than mine."

Zhao Bijia obviously heard Zhan Zhao gasp, and then said a plain sentence without any ups and downs, "The princess is a woman, and I am a man. I am much taller, and my wrists are naturally thicker."

This explanation is unassailable.

Zhao Bijia suddenly felt that he didn't seem to be under a gu.

She looked at Zhan Zhao with scrutiny, his strong arms, broad shoulders, and...she remembered the Shanli Honglai she ate last time.

"Exhibition Guard!"

Yang and An's voices suddenly came to mind, Zhao Bijia was taken aback, and then Zhan Zhao seemed to freeze involuntarily, he seemed... not as calm as he appeared on the surface.

In other words, his calmness on the surface was actually extremely nervous.

Yang and An were almost as fast as Fei, walked up to them in two steps, looked at Zhan Zhao's apparent calmness, his red ears, and the princess... as satisfied as if he had done something bad.

Yang and An sat down beside them, and put the tray in their hands on the table. The temperature in the room seemed to drop two degrees.

"Eat, go up the mountain after eating."

Zhan Zhao picked up the chopsticks and put them down again.

Zhao Bijia knew what Yang and An were doing. Although Zhan Zhao didn't know, it was clear that there was no movement next door.

"Brother Yang, how did you deal with those five people next door?" Zhan Zhao sighed.

Yang He'an also put down the chopsticks, and said with a little disgust: "The silver needle pricks the acupoint."

As he spoke, he touched his head, took out a silver needle, and carefully handed it to Zhan Zhao.

Zhan Zhao held it in his hand, but after a second look, he was surprised, "Such a thin silver needle is actually hollow."

Zhao Bijia stopped eating, looked at the silver needle and said in admiration: "There is also medicine in it."

Yang Hean nodded, "What the princess said is very true. The silver needle has different effects on different acupoints. For example, the people next door will only dream according to what they want. As long as we come back before others, nothing will happen. will not have."

A few people finished their meal in a hurry, put their things back next door, and took some ingredients to take away. Then they walked up the mountain unhurriedly along the way that people in the village went up the mountain.

The people in the village set off about half an hour earlier than them, but because of Zhan Zhao, Zhao Bijia was not very worried. Besides, there were a few old people who couldn't walk in the village. Even if someone is carrying them, it won't be much faster than them.

The few people walked up the main road for about half an hour. The road gradually narrowed, and there were forks from time to time. Zhan Zhao carefully looked at each fork, and said with a happy face: "They didn't separate. Up to now, it’s been a road uphill.”

"Hurry up and chase after that!" Zhao Bijia said, but after walking a few steps, a blush suddenly appeared in front of her eyes, she smiled, "But the Shanlihong that I ate yesterday? It's sour and sweet, very delicious, let's eat it some."

The delicious ones might not be red in the mountains...Yang and An gave Zhan Zhao a hard look, and Fei picked a lot of fruits in front of him, washed them with water, wiped them with a clean handkerchief, and handed them to Zhao Bijia one by one.

Afterwards, he glanced at Zhan Zhao proudly, as if saying that this is the only way to clean the fruit.

But it tastes like this... a little dissatisfied, Zhao Bijia glanced at Zhan Zhao with some regret, and then got down to business.

"I think they have a big plan on the top of the mountain, otherwise such an obvious flaw...we still left a few outsiders, and there are only five guards in the whole village. It's a bit strange how you look at it."

"Princess, don't worry, I will take good care of the princess." Yang and An said firmly.

The three of them moved forward all the way, but Zhan Zhao's complexion became worse the further they went forward.

They are only an hour away from the top of the mountain, but so far, more than 200 people in the village are walking along the same road, and there is no one separated, which is difficult to handle.