Bend Over [ 折腰 ] - Chapter 158

[Chapter 156]

At the end of the month, Wei Shao sent Xiao Qiao across the Yellow River and finally entered Yanzhou. In less than two days, there would only be dozens of miles left in Dongjun, and it would take half a day to arrive.

At noon, Wei Shao ordered the convoy to stop in a shady place by the roadside for a short break. The accompanying guards relaxed, and Chunniang and the wet nurse took Feifei out of the car to feed water and ventilate.

Wei Shao turned his head, glanced at the carriage that Xiao Qiao was sitting in, got off his horse and walked over, knocked on the carriage, then opened the car door, and said to the inside: “Sitting for a long time, come down and relax! Dongjun will be here tonight. If you can, take a rest for a while, it won’t delay the effort.”

Xiao Qiao bent over from the carriage, Wei Shao took her arm and helped her down.

Xiao Qiao stood on the side of the road and looked into the distance, Wei Shao followed and handed a bag of clear water.

Xiao Qiao took it, took two sips, and smiled at him.

Under the noon sun, her eyes were sparkling, a thin layer of sweat appeared on her forehead and the tip of her nose, her jade-white texture revealed a touch of rosy, her face was like a hibiscus, and her complexion was beautiful.

Wei Shao could actually see that the closer she was to Dongjun, the more relaxed she seemed to feel these days.

It was in stark contrast to the loss in his own heart.

He looked at Xixi’s cool breeze blowing her hair on the temples, and twitched the corners of his mouth slightly as a response to her.

The Adam’s apple rolled up and down as he swallowed.

About to drink in a hurry, he suddenly choked, coughed, and a wisp of water flowed down the mouth of the bag, wetting his neck and front of his clothes.

Xiao Qiao Tuppa was wiping the sweat from his forehead when he heard him cough, turned his head and patted him on the back.

Wei Shao bent down and coughed twice, stopped, waved his hand, and slowly straightened up.

Xiao Qiao wiped the water stains on his neck and front of his clothes for him, and said softly, “No one is robbing you, so what are you doing in such a hurry.”

Wei Shao didn’t say a word, stood still, and just looked down at her.

Xiao Qiao glanced at him, looked at the direction of Xiadongjun city again, thought for a moment, then turned to him and said: “Dongjun is not far ahead. There is Mr. Lau escorting all the way. If you have any inconvenience, you can stop here. , I can go into the city by myself.”

Wei Shao said: “I’m here, I’ll take you and Philip to the house, you’re here, I’ll go.”

Xiao Qiao was startled, her eyes moved slightly, and she looked up at him. Seeing that he turned his face slightly, his expression seemed a little unnatural, avoiding his attention.

Staring at him for a moment, the corners of his lips curved upwards, and he said softly, “This is better. Thank you husband.”

Wei Shao nodded casually, turned around, and walked away quickly.

…

After a short rest, Xiao Qiao hugged Philip and got into the carriage, and the group resumed their journey.

Wei Shao rode a horse and was always with Xiao Qiao’s carriage. After half a day, the sky will be dark, and finally arrived outside the Dongjun city gate.

The city gate is now locked. Chengmen Wei saw a train arriving, and after shouting, he realized that it was the female monarch Guining. He hurriedly opened the city gate to greet him, and hurriedly sent people to the Governor’s Mansion for information.

Wei Shao left Lei Yan and the others to wait outside the city gate for a while. He rode his own horse and walked under the arched city gate in the city of Dongjun with the sound of his horse’s feet falling on the ground. go.

After the last incident, in order to ensure safety, Dong County imposed a curfew. The curfew has not yet been lifted. After dark, people will close their doors and houses. At this time, the streets are empty, only the night patrol sergeant patrolling by the far corner.

The Qiao family was brightly lit at the moment.

Qiao Ping suddenly learned that Wei Shao actually sent his daughter back to Dongjun, and brought his granddaughter with him. He was overjoyed, but he was also surprised, but he didn’t have time to think about it. He immediately ordered the steward to go out to meet Mrs. Ding. And Da Qiao, who is also at home now, was hurriedly led out of the door and waited.

Soon, Mrs. Ding and Da Qiao also rushed to the door, waiting for Wei Shao and Xiao Qiao with Qiao Ping.

Before waiting for a moment, at the end of the street outside the gate, a few swaying lanterns gradually appeared, accompanied by the clearer and clearer sound of the carriage and horses moving forward, the steward who was sent out just now carried the lantern. He ran back like the wind on the soles of his feet, running out of breath, but with a smile on his face, he shouted: “Eunuch Jun, it’s the uncle! The uncle personally sent the lady back! The lady wants to come back, uncle. Send her back!”

Qiao Ping’s heart completely fell to the ground, and Mrs. Ding and Da Qiao were also overjoyed.

Wei Shao’s hatred for the Qiao family has a long history, and now he actually sends Xiao Qiao home to the city in person, which is really overjoyed.

Seeing that Qiao Ping couldn’t wait to go down the steps, Da Qiao hurried up to support him.

…

Before the carriage stopped, Xiao Qiao got out of the carriage.

Wei Shao had dismounted, and half-supported and held her down, let go, and silently watched her sprint towards a middle-aged man who was ushering in under the steps of the gate.

He stood still and didn’t follow.

“Father!”

Xiao Qiao ran up the last few steps and held Qiao Ping’s hands. By the light of the lantern at the door, I saw that my father looked good, and my heart was full of joy.

“Manman is back!”

Mrs. Ding came up, smiling.

“Auntie! Sister!”

Xiao Qiao let go of Qiao Ping and talked to Mrs. Ding and Da Qiao, and they were all happy.

Chunniang came up carrying Philip, who had fallen asleep on the road.

Mrs. Ding knew that Philip had slept, and was very fond of her. She was reluctant to lift her cloak to look at her outside.

After a commotion at the door, Qiao Ping stretched out his hand and groped in the air, and Xiao Qiao hurriedly caught his hand.

“I heard that my son-in-law is also here, what about others?” Qiao Ping asked with a smile.

Xiao Qiao raised his eyes and looked at the figure that had been standing not far away. When he hesitated, Qiao Ping said, “Manman, take me there.”

Xiao Qiao paused for a while, and finally held his father, He walked slowly to Wei Shao.

“My father.”

Xiao Qiao whispered to Wei Shao.

Wei Shao looked at the middle-aged man who stood side by side with Xiao Qiao, with a clear face and a charm similar to her. Still hesitating, Qiao Ping had already taken a step forward, holding his hands tightly without any mistake. , said with a loud laugh: “I have been looking forward to meeting my son-in-law for a long time, and I finally see it today, I am very relieved! Come with me, I will set up a drink in the evening, you and my son-in-law will never stop getting drunk. !”

Wei Shao didn’t plan to stay overnight, so he just entered the city and left Lei Yan and others outside the city. Suddenly being so warmly invited by Qiao Ping, he was stunned for a moment, his mouth opened slightly, and he glanced at Xiao Qiao subconsciously.

Seeing her looking at her with a smile on her face, she couldn’t say the word “no” anyway.

“Manman, the son-in-law didn’t come alone, where is his entourage?”

Qiao Ping asked.

“They are still outside the city.” Xiao Qiao said.

Qiao Ping frowned and said displeasedly: “After a long journey and hard work on the road, we have all arrived at home, how can you keep people outside the city like this?”

Wei Shao hurriedly said: “Father-in-law, don’t be so weird…” These

words were inadvertently said. After blurting out, Wei Shao was startled to realize that he had actually called the man from the Qiao family in front of him as his “father-in-law”.

He stopped for a while, then looked at Xiao Qiao again subconsciously.

Seeing her widened eyes looking at her, her heart suddenly trembled, and she couldn’t think about it any more, she continued, “I left people outside the city. Luoyang is still waiting for something, I wanted to send Mother Manman. When the two women got home, I turned back overnight…”

Qiao Ping immediately said: “If there is a real emergency, I won’t force you to stay. If you don’t have to leave tonight, since you’ve already arrived at the house, why shouldn’t you enter? Take a night’s rest, and it’s not too late to leave tomorrow. ”

Wei Shao glanced at Xiao Qiao again.

Xiao Qiao said softly, “If your husband doesn’t rush, let’s take a night’s rest. General Lei and the others should be exhausted.”

Wei Shao finally nodded, “It’s fine.”

Qiao Ping was overjoyed, and hurriedly turned around and summoned someone to accompany Wei Shao to welcome him. Entering the city, he was placed in a post house, and he led him in by himself.

Wei Shao raised his foot and followed Qiao Ping in. Walking to the door steps, he supported Qiao Ping’s arm with his backhand, whispered “be careful”, and then led him up the steps with him.

Lei Yan waited outside the city for a long time. When he saw someone coming out of the city gate, he thought it was Junhou

, but he didn’t want to be the one from the Qiao family. They all entered the city and went to the post house to rest.

Lei Yan and the others were busy all the way, and they were thirsty and sleepy. It was just the order of the lord, and they had to obey. They were also ready to go on the road overnight. Suddenly hearing the news, they were all overjoyed, and the group rushed into the city. I went to the post house and settled down not to mention.

That night, Qiao Ping set up a banquet and invited Wei Shao to have a drink. Wei Shao shied away at first, but after all, he couldn’t resign his father’s enthusiasm, and gradually let go, drinking glass of water and wine.

Xiao Qiao settled her sleeping daughter, went to see Li’er, who is now three years old, and said goodbye to Mrs. Ding Da Qiao. At Xu Shi, she returned to her boudoir, but Wei Shao hadn’t returned.

Thinking that he and his father had been drinking together for more than an hour, my father had an eye problem, and it was not suitable for him to drink too much, so he was worried, so he went to the cool house where the two were drinking. all drunk.

I heard my father say there: “…My family is pretty, I’m not proud of myself, I’m beautiful and smart, few people can match it, and I’m only in my early ten years. People who come to my house to ask relatives will step on the threshold…”

Wei Shao” Bang” put down the wine cup in his hand: “Who dares to rob me?!”

Xiao Qiao quickly went up to interrupt, and said to Qiao Ping: “Father, you are drunk, go and rest.” Call someone to send him back to the room.

Qiao Ping finally met Wei Shao today. Seeing him personally sending his daughter back to Qiao’s house, he called himself “father-in-law”. It can be seen that the two previous grudges should be eliminated. By this time, he was indeed a little drunk. Hearing the voice of his daughter, he laughed and stopped insisting. He was helped up and sent away.

Wei Shao also seemed to be very drunk. Seeing Xiao Qiao coming over, he stood up and shook for a while. Xiao Qiao hugged him, feeling that his body was heavy. He was afraid that he would be overwhelmed by him, so he hurriedly called a servant to help him.

When he finally got to the door of the room, he stumbled to the bed with him, and when he let go, Wei Shao fell on the bed with a “coo dong”.

[End of This Chapter]