Chapter 53

The wedding procession hastened their journey and after walking for a while, they arrived at the main road that led to the Guozhuang House. Zhang Xiaolong looked at the sky and said, "It's still early and we're already halfway there. There shouldn't be a problem for us to rush back to the Guozhuang House. Let's rest for a while so that we can rush back in one go."

Other than Zhang Xiaolong, Zhang Xiaohua, Liu Qian, and Liu Yueyue, the rest of the group were all walking. Putting aside the fact that the sedan-bearers were already exhausted from carrying people, the band members were also carrying a few kilograms of heavy instruments. They were also very tired from rushing all the way. When they heard the word 'rest', they immediately walked to the side of the road and sat down on the grass. They poured out water from their gourds or leather pouches to quench their thirst.

The sedan was carefully carried by the sedan bearers to a big tree by the side of the road and the sedan bearers walked away to rest.

Zhang Xiaolong also dismounted and walked to the side of the sedan with Zhang Xiaohua.

Zhang Xiaolong took two leather pouches from beside the stirrups and handed one to Zhang Xiaohua for him to drink. He held the other pouch in his hand and walked to the side of the sedan. He said to the person in the sedan, "Qian Qian, you must be thirsty. Do you want to drink some water?"

Liu Qian did not speak, but it was the bridesmaid Liu Yueyue who spoke first, "Elder sister probably isn't thirsty. She's still reminiscing about the Twin Lotus Flowers on One Stock. Why are you thinking about your bride? Isn't I still in this sedan?

Why are you asking me if I'm thirsty? "

Zhang Xiaolong and Liu Yueyue had only met a few times and had heard from Liu Qian that this cousin of his had a straightforward personality. Now that he saw her mocking him, he did not mind and only said, "Isn't she the elder sister? You're the younger sister. Of course I should ask the elder first."

Liu Yueyue continued, "Oh ~ I didn't expect brother-in-law to be so quick-witted. Why didn't I see it before?

Tsk tsk, elder sister's eyes are really sharp. "Then she curled her lips and asked softly," Elder sister, do you want to drink some water? "

Liu Qian's head was still covered with a red veil as she said in a low voice, "I'm not too thirsty, but I still want to drink some to moisten my throat. If you're thirsty, you can drink first."

Liu Yueyue said, "Alright then, I'll drink it first. I've been busy with your matters since I woke up this morning. I haven't had a single drop of water. Just now, I've talked a lot with them in your room. My mouth is already dry. Wait for me to finish drinking it, then I'll give it to you."

After saying that, Liu Yueyue lifted the curtain of the bridal sedan chair and walked out.

Zhang Xiaolong was standing beside the sedan. When he saw Liu Yueyue come out, he quickly handed over the leather bag filled with water.

At this time, from the direction of Lu Town, a few people on horses galloped over. The three in front were very handsome horses. The three people on the horses looked very similar. Their faces were charred black, their eyes were squinted, and they had a lecherous look. They were about forty years old and wore very bright clothes. The four people behind them were ordinary tall horses. The people on the horses were of different height and weight, but they were all dressed in black and had weapons at their waists. Their eyes occasionally wandered around the road, and they seemed to be very careful.

These people saw Zhang Xiaolong and his group of people who were listening and resting at the side of the road from afar. They didn't care and hurriedly took a few glances before passing by. Coincidentally, one of the three in front was tilting his head and waving his whip when Liu Yueyue came out from the bridal sedan chair. She used her hand to take the leather bag handed to her by Zhang Xiaolong and gave Zhang Xiaolong an angry smile.

That Liu Yueyue was originally round and smooth, and her eyebrows were delicate. Today, she was Liu Qian's bridesmaid, so she dressed up even more beautifully. Zhang Xiaolong didn't think much of this smile, but the person on the horse had a burst of lewd light in his eyes. He couldn't help but let out a "Yi" sound.

Immediately, he tightened the reins in his hand and gradually slowed down the horse.

The two people beside him saw him slow down and immediately turned their heads to ask, "Lao Er, what's wrong?"

That person said, "Big brother, something wonderful has come. What do you think of the woman beside the bridal sedan chair?"

The boss looked up and couldn't help but smack his lips and say, "Tsk tsk, she's really not bad. Although she's not an outstanding beauty, she's still a pretty girl from a humble family."

Another person followed up and said, "Big brother, these past few days in Lu Town, you've been having a lot of fun. These words are used very well."

That second brother said, "Big brother, last year you found a beautiful woman in that Xin Manor. You obtained both wealth and beauty and had a fat New Year. I, your brother, have seen you make her the wife of your stronghold. My heart itches. Although this Lu Town girl is interesting, she's still a woman of romance. She won't last long. I think this woman isn't bad. Why don't you get her into the stronghold and let her be my concubine?"

The boss said, "The deal before the New Year was indeed a good deal. I thought it was his family who dug up the jewels from the mountain and we just took the jewels. Who knew that the woman in his family was so beautiful? How could I let her go?

However, second brother, this place is not far from Lu Town and is on the official road. I'm afraid that our actions will attract the attention of the authorities. "

Another person said, "Big Brother, you worry too much. Although it's not far from Lu Town, there are not many people here. Just the few bumpkins who came to escort the bride don't seem to be from this town. If they rob someone, then so be it. It's not the first time we've done this. After we've done it, we don't have to kill anyone. If we leave our names behind, I'm sure they won't dare to report it to the authorities. Let's hurry back to the village.

Even if we catch them, the authorities will know. "The second brother said," Lao Er's words are very reasonable. Big brother, let's do it. "

The boss looked around and seemed to be hesitating.

Lao Er said, "Second brother, the woman in front of the sedan chair is yours. The bride in the sedan chair is mine. Today I'll be the groom.

Hahaha. "

Lao Er said, "Hehe, the woman in the sedan chair still doesn't know whether she's fat or thin, beautiful or ugly. I'm not interested. This chick has soft skin and tender flesh. I think she suits me."

Lao Er said, "Second brother, you don't know this. If the bride isn't beautiful, why would she choose such a beautiful girl to be her bridesmaid?

I think the bride must be more beautiful than her. "

Lao Er said, "Lao Er is clever. However, if I didn't turn around and see it, how can you be the groom today?

Tonight before you enter the room, you have to toast me three big bowls. "

Lao Er said with a sinister smile, "Same to you. Let's go to the bridal chamber together."

The three of them talked from afar and looked at the sedan chair from time to time. It seemed that they already had a plan in mind. The four people next to them didn't say anything. They surrounded the three of them in a circle as if they were used to it.

Lao Er saw that the boss was still hesitating and said unhappily, "Big brother, what's there to think about? We brothers don't have any fresh girls to serve us this New Year. We can't compare to you. You have a beautiful woman in your bed."

Lao Er saw that Lao Er was unhappy and Lao Er was eager to try. He laughed and said, "Well said, who have we Xi Cui Three Wolves been afraid of?

Big brother has meat to eat. We can't let the brothers drink only soup. Let's go. Today we'll do a good job and let the brothers eat meat. "

Finished speaking, the three of them turned their horses around and rushed towards Zhang Xiao Long and the others. The other four people also came from the side.

At this time, Zhang Xiaohua had finished drinking water and handed her leather bag to Lao Er. His ears were very sensitive. He heard the sound of horses galloping away and then turning back. He immediately looked up and saw seven people rushing towards him. He became alert and quickly said to Zhang Xiao Long, "Big brother, be careful. The group of people who just passed by are back. Is there something wrong?"

Zhang Xiao Long was just talking to Liu Qian and Liu Yueyue. He didn't notice the horses passing by. Now that he heard Zhang Xiaohua's reminder, he immediately looked up and saw the Xi Cui Three Wolves looking at him with lustful eyes. He shouted in his heart, "Not good. Why did I encounter such a thing again?"

Just as he was about to have Liu Yueyue hide inside the bridal sedan chair, the horses had already arrived in front of him. Zhang Xiaolong frowned and pulled Liu Yueyue behind him. He cupped his fists and said, "What orders do you have for me?"

The one who rushed at the front was the second brother of the Xi Cui Three Wolves. He saw Zhang Xiao Long salute but didn't answer. He didn't even slow down the horse. Borrowing the horse's momentum, he lifted his leg and kicked towards Zhang Xiao Long's chest. Although Zhang Xiao Long didn't practice martial arts, he was still a young man. He was agile. He quickly moved sideways and got Liu Yueyue out of the way. The second brother's leg kicked below his shoulder. Zhang Xiao Long screamed and his body flew out. He fell on the side of the road far away. A mouthful of blood spurted out from his mouth and he fainted on his back. The water bag was also thrown far away, allowing the water to gush out.

Zhang Xiaohua saw that his big brother was injured. He was shocked and wanted to run over. The third brother of the Xi Cui Three Wolves rode a horse and rushed towards him. He raised his hand and whipped. Zhang Xiaohua saw the whip coming and quickly dodged. He raised his hand and wanted to grab the whip. However, he had exhausted all his strength to pull the bow and shoot arrows this morning. At this moment, his arms were still sore and he couldn't use any strength. He watched the whip hit his face and could only tilt his head as much as possible. The whip fell on his shoulder. Zhang Xiaohua also screamed "Ah!" and fell to the ground. The whip on his body was burning hot and he couldn't help but cry.

After the second brother and the third brother of the Xi Cui Three Wolves succeeded, they didn't stop. Instead, they rushed to the rest of the people resting on the side of the road and raised their whips to hit them. The eldest brother ran to the front of the sedan chair. He didn't move forward. Instead, he tightened the reins and stopped. Seeing the second brother and the third brother running to the others, he said to the other four people around him, "Go and help them.

The other four people immediately pulled out their weapons from their waists or horses and outflanked them from different directions. They shouted as they walked, "Xi Cui Mountain is working here. Those who have nothing to do with it should leave quickly."

There were still some people on the road. When they saw these people rushing over and injuring people, they felt strange. There were also some busybodies who stopped to watch the fun. When they heard this, they immediately scattered like birds and animals and fled.

The rest of the wedding procession was also very angry when they saw several people on horseback injuring the groom and the best man. They wanted to stand up and pick up the weapons in their hands to win with numbers. However, they didn't expect that the other party had knives and spears. Moreover, they were the bandits of Xi Cui Mountain. How could they still have the courage?

They didn't have time to care about the others. They were all shouting 'mother' and 'father'. They didn't even want to eat anymore. They threw away everything in their hands and fled in all directions.

In the blink of an eye, there were no extra people on the busy road just now. There were only Zhang Xiaolong lying on the ground, Zhang Xiaohua struggling to get up, Liu Yueyue who was panicking and didn't know what to do, and the people of Xi Cui Mountain who succeeded in their plot and were complacent.

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