I, the wanderer of the universe, love making friends

Chapter 180 Xiuxun, I'm just rubbing
next morning.

Shen Lang was surprised to see Shang Xiuxun and Li Xiuning walking along the corridor together, surprisingly without any other followers.

Shang Xiuxun was still dressed in a tight warrior uniform and a feather hat, looking charming yet heroic.

Li Xiuning was surprisingly simple, wearing a pure white cheongsam and a small vest with blue flowers and a yellow background, which made her look very charming.

This beauty, like Song Yuzhi, has the unique noble and delicate temperament of a woman from a wealthy family, which can make many men feel ashamed of themselves.

The two women were even more radiant against the backdrop of the sunlight outside the corridor, and seemed to have some extraordinary talents beyond the ordinary.

Shen Lang stopped.

The two girls came up to him, and Li Xiuning smiled generously and said, "Brother Shen, we meet again."

"Indeed, we meet again." Shen Lang nodded in response.

Shang Xiuxun said calmly, "Princess, please excuse me for a moment. I have something to say to Brother Shen."

"It's okay, I'll just take a walk." Li Xiuning said with a smile, "Sister Xun, you go ahead and do your work."

Shang Xiuxun led Shen Lang towards the back garden. They stopped at a pavilion and said, "Brother Shen, I have something to ask you."

"You said."

Shang Xiuxun hesitated for a while before asking, "What did the old man say to you?"

Shen Lang asked doubtfully, "Could it be that Xiuxun wants me to drag everyone out?"

Shang Xiuxun turned around, looked at the scenery outside, and said softly, "I just want to know if he said anything."

Shen Lang sighed and said, "He was injured thirty years ago and is dying. If he hadn't met me, he would have died within the next three to five days."

Hearing this, Shang Xiuxun's delicate body trembled slightly, and she said in a lost voice, "What?"

Shen Lang said, "Perhaps because he thought he was going to die soon, he talked to me about some things and even mentioned your mother. He said that a man's great ambitions are just fleeting clouds, and how they can't compare to Qingya's affectionate glance. But a mistake is a mistake, and a loss is a loss."

Shang Xiuxun slowly turned around, looked at him intently with her beautiful eyes for a long moment, and then said softly, "Thank you, Brother Shen, for telling me. I didn't mean to know about your conversation, but..."

She didn't continue.

Shen Lang did not continue to ask.

The scene suddenly became quiet.

Shang Xiuxun suddenly asked, "Brother Shen, have you ever heard of the notorious Xiang, Fang, Mao, and Cao? There's even a popular saying about these four: Xiang Batian leaves no grass growing, Fang Jianding leaves no chickens or dogs alive, Mao Zao scorches a thousand miles of land, and Cao Yinglong howls like ghosts and gods."

"I heard about them on the road, but I didn't meet them." Shen Lang said, and then asked knowingly: "Xiuxun asked about them, could it be that this group covets Pegasus Ranch?"

Shang Xiuxun said, "That's right. These four people, who are hated by all gods and ghosts, are roaming around and plundering everywhere. They are like locusts, destroying everything they see, raping and looting. They are doing everything they can. Recently, they are even trying to seize the horse farm by trickery."

She paused, then continued, "We and Duba Villa are closely connected, supporting each other. We've repeatedly driven them on their heels, forcing them to flee. We've long been considered a thorn in their side. But recently, they've formed a secret alliance, planning to first block our way to Duba Villa, preventing us from coming to their rescue, before launching a full-scale attack. This plan is truly vicious."

"Is this really true?" Shen Lang frowned slightly. "If Duba Villa is occupied, Pegasus Ranch will be in danger. I just don't know how strong these thieves are."

Shang Xiuxun said, "Among the four great bandits, Cao Yinglong, known as the Ghostly Crying God, is the most skilled in martial arts. He also has the largest band of thieves, numbering 30,000, and he's constantly recruiting new men. His forces are expanding daily. He currently occupies Badong County, which straddles the Yangtze River to our west. His influence has grown dramatically, and the other three bandits all regard him as their leader."

She raised her eyes to look at Shen Lang, "Xiuxun, I don't know when Brother Shen will leave the ranch. I don't mean to chase Brother Shen away, but right now, the four major bandits are eyeing us covetously, so I hope Brother Shen can stay a little longer until we repel the enemy, and then it will be safe for you to leave."

"Since the ranch is in trouble, how can I just sit there and do nothing?" Shen Lang said immediately with righteous indignation, "Pegasus Ranch has never been involved in disputes between the martial arts world and the imperial court. These bandits actually want to take over the ranch. They are simply courting death."

Shang Xiuxun was silent for a moment before saying, "Brother Shen, you are a guest, and these disputes have nothing to do with you. However, Xiuxun is unable to see you off for the time being, and I am extremely sorry."

Shen Lang said calmly, "Xiuxun, you don't have to be polite. Since you call me Brother Shen, and I happen to be a guest at the ranch, don't worry. I will definitely stand by you and kill those invaders without a single survivor."

Shang Xiuxun's eyes suddenly shone with a different light, and she asked meaningfully, "Thank you, Brother Shen. I still have one question I don't understand, and I wonder if Brother Shen could answer it."

"You said."

Shang Xiuxun smiled and said, "Princess Xiuning and Brother Shen are probably more than just old acquaintances. I wonder if she is Brother Shen's friend or his wife?"

"I must answer you truthfully on this question." Shen Lang said seriously, "We have already secretly decided to spend our lives together."

"Oh?" Shang Xiuxun was immediately surprised. "You two have secretly decided to spend your lives together?"

"Exactly."

"In my opinion, Brother Shen's love life may not be smooth," Shang Xiuxun said. "I heard that the Tang King intends to marry him to Chai Shao of the Chai family, but I only heard it and don't know if it's true or not."

"What?" Shen Lang immediately showed a look of surprise and muttered, "How could this happen? Why was she betrothed to Chai Shao?"

Then the whole person seemed to have lost his soul.

Shang Xiuxun looked at him seriously for a moment, and seeing that he didn't seem to be pretending, she frowned slightly and said, "Brother Shen, Brother Shen..."

Before she could finish her words, Shen Lang suddenly hugged her and said, "Xiuxun, my life is so miserable. How could the King of Tang do such a thing?"

Shang Xiuxun was suddenly hugged by him and was a little at a loss for a moment. She didn't even know where to put her hands, so she could only remain silent.

Shen Lang added: "Why is my life so miserable? Just let me hold you for a while."

Shang Xiuxun saw him hugging her tighter and tighter, and couldn't help but pat his back, "Brother Shen, I'm Xiuxun, not the princess. Since she's here now, why don't you go ask her yourself?"

Shen Lang seemed not to hear and held her hand for a while before letting go.

Shang Xiuxun suddenly looked him up and down and said frankly, "To be honest, Brother Shen, since you already have two beautiful wives, how could you be involved with the princess?"

"This is love." Shen Lang said seriously, "Xiuxun, have you ever been in love?"

Shang Xiuxun fell silent for a moment, then sighed softly for some reason, saying, "Xiuxun has never thought about these things. Mother has placed the burden on my shoulders, and all I'm thinking about is the future of the ranch. Brother Shen, let's go back first."

After saying that, he walked outside.

Shen Lang grabbed her hand.

"Brother Shen?"

"I just got heartbroken. Can you comfort me?" Shen Lang looked into her eyes. "My heart is broken and I feel extremely uncomfortable. I just want a warm hug."

Shang Xiuxun thought about it and then simply hugged him.

Unexpectedly, Shen Lang said, "I feel so lost right now. I suddenly feel like there's a huge void in my heart. Xiuxun, can you come and fill this emptiness?"

These words left Shang Xiuxun stunned.

Because she had never seen such a shameless person.

Seeing that he didn't seem to be joking, her face inexplicably became hot, and she whispered, "Brother Shen, why are you joking with me again?"

"How can this be a joke?" Shen Lang said seriously, "I'm serious. The first time I saw you, I even thought of a name for our child."

Shang Xiuxun's face turned even redder, and he lowered his head. "Brother Shen, if you keep talking nonsense, I will ignore you."

"Some people say that the best way to forget a relationship is to start a new one, so I hope you can help me forget this one." Shen Lang took her hand and said seriously, "Then we can both start a new relationship together, live happily together, and build a new home together."

Shang Xiuxun was confused. "What do you mean by husband and wife returning home together?"

Shen Lang whispered in her ear: "I'm just rubbing against you."

The best way is to skip the romance part and get straight to the point.

The world is in chaos now and people are living in poverty. Where is the time to talk about love?
"What do you mean by just rubbing?" Shang Xiuxun asked in confusion, "Where are you rubbing?"

Shen Lang stared into her eyes and said, "I just want to have a moment of peace and forget this heartache for a while."

Shang Xiuxun didn't understand what was going on for a moment, so she said, "If rubbing against me can make Brother Shen feel better, then I don't mind."

She thought it was just a hug, but she never thought.

It seemed like only half a cup of tea had passed before I felt my body go limp.

In order to give her a good experience, Shen Lang tried his best.

Shang Xiuxun didn't know what was happening to her.

Her beautiful eyebrows couldn't help but frown.

Want to hum out loud.

But was kissed.

However, Shang Xiuxun came to her senses first. Thinking that she was still in the pavilion in the backyard, she felt even more ashamed.

"I have something else to do." She whispered, "Quickly clean up so no one sees you."

After saying that, he stood up first.

A bang.

After a simple packing, he left in a hurry without caring about the discomfort.

She didn't know what had happened to her just now. She just felt that the idea of ​​resistance seemed to exist only for a moment, and then she thought about pursuing the light.

Let the sun shine into places that have never seen it.

Shen Lang tidied up a little and came out from the backyard.

After walking a few steps, I met Li Xiuning.

She seemed a little distracted.

"Xiuning, Xiuning?"

Only after Shen Lang called her twice did she come back to her senses.

"What are you thinking about? Why are you so engrossed in it?" Shen Lang asked in confusion.

Li Xiuning looked puzzled. "I was planning to talk to Sister Xun about something, but I just saw her blushing and leaving in a hurry, so I got a little curious for a moment."

"Maybe he encountered something." Shen Lang said, "It should be fine in a while, don't worry."

Li Xiuning nodded and said, "Can we talk?"

"Of course." Shen Lang replied.

Li Xiuning walked side by side with him and said softly, "Since we last parted, Second Brother has been thinking about you. He was often upset because you refused to join him in conquering the world. He also said that you were doing a noble cause by burying Yang Guang. It's wonderful to see you again this time. Hey, what brought you here? Didn't you say you were going to Taiyuan to find me?" Shen Lang sighed and said, "Originally, I was planning to go to Taiyuan to find you, but before Yang Guang died, he asked me to help him avenge him. I was going to chase him, but I got lost and ended up here."

Li Xiuning said happily, "I see. Second brother has always praised you highly. Just thinking about what you have done, I know that his evaluation of you back then was not an exaggeration."

The fragrance of her breath as she spoke gently drifted into Shen Lang's nostrils.

Shen Lang suddenly asked, "I heard your father wants to marry you to Chai Shao?"

"Actually, he had this idea before he met you," Li Xiuning said softly, "but if she's like you, how can she marry Chai Shao? That's why he kept putting it off."

Given her family background, talent and beauty, there were countless men who were attracted to her, but she hardly took any of them seriously.

Only Shen Lang had an indescribable temperament that touched her heart the most.

But as a child of a large family, her marriage was not something she could decide or influence; her marriage partners were chosen for the prosperity of the family.

She was in a dilemma and didn't know what to do for a moment.

Her delicate body trembled violently, she lowered her head, and whispered, "Although Xiuning hasn't married you yet, it's no different from marrying you. It's just that Xiuning's marriage is in the hands of you and father..."

"If I want to marry you, do I have to accept your proposal?" Shen Lang asked again.

Li Xiuning took a deep breath and said sadly, "Xiuning naturally hopes that you can achieve success and establish yourself in your career, so that you can have room to talk to my father. Otherwise, I'm afraid he won't agree..."

Shen Lang turned around, hugged her delicate body, looked directly into her beautiful eyes, and said seriously: "Isn't it just about dealing with the father-in-law? I have experience in this."

As he spoke, he took out Yang Guang's imperial seal and said, "With this, it should be easy for your father to regain control of the remaining officials of the Sui Dynasty."

Seeing this, Li Xiuning was surprised: "Yang Guang's imperial seal is in your hands! No wonder Yu Wenhuaji couldn't find it even after searching the palace."

"Exactly!" Shen Lang nodded, and added: "Besides the Imperial Seal, I have another way."

"what?"

"Let's make it a done deal first. When you have a child from the Shen family, your father will definitely not object." Shen Lang hugged her and rushed into the nearby woods.

Li Xiuning was surprised. "After all, this is Sister Xun's place. If someone sees us..."

"Don't worry. With my martial arts skills, I'll definitely notice if someone comes." Shen Lang said, "This happened suddenly. Xiuning, please bear with it for now. I will compensate you later."

In order to make Li Yuan change his mind, he tried his best.

The two of them stayed in the woods for quite a while.

However, since Li Xiuning still had something to discuss with Shang Xiuxun, it was worth finishing the matter quickly.

in the afternoon.

Xiaojuan found Shen Lang and said Shang Xiuxun was looking for him.

It’s still the same study from yesterday.

Shang Xiuxun still sat upright, reading the book carefully.

Just like yesterday, it seemed as if he didn't notice Shen Lang's arrival.

In fact, Shang Xiuxun secretly hated herself.

Even she didn't understand why she did such a thing in the pavilion in such a confused manner. After thinking about it, she felt that it might be because she was too lonely.

It’s not a question of how many people are around you, but a question of your state of mind.

Only when I am with Shen Lang do I feel like a woman.

The ripples in my heart are both fresh and exciting.

Looking back, it makes me blush.

She looked up at Xiaojuan and said, "Xiaojuan, you can step back!"

Wait for Xiaojuan to leave.

Shang Xiuxun frowned and said, "Why are you standing so far away?"

When Shen Lang came closer, she suddenly stood up and raised her hand.

But when it landed on Shen Lang's face, it just slapped him lightly and said angrily, "You bad boy, you actually did that kind of thing to me."

"Because Xiuxun, you are so beautiful, I can't help myself." Shen Lang put his arm around her waist, "If I can't be your husband and wife in this life, I will regret it for the rest of my life."

"Who asked you to flatter me?" Shang Xiuxun frowned. "Let me ask you, you still have two wives now, what should I do?"

"Don't worry, I won't make it difficult for you." Shen Lang said seriously, "I will handle this matter beautifully and will definitely not make it difficult for you."

Shang Xiuxun snorted: "Don't just talk about it. If your two wives come to trouble me, I won't care!"

"If they cause you trouble, I will make them apologize to you." Shen Lang said.

Shang Xiuxun rolled her eyes at him and said, "You're just bragging! Anyway, if you make me sad in the slightest, I won't let you go."

Shen Lang said affectionately, "If I make you sad, wouldn't that be like killing me? Now my life is in your hands."

Shang Xiuxun couldn't help but let out a charming laugh as sweet as a silver bell, saying, "You're such a smooth talker! You're truly a wicked person."

Just as he finished speaking, he heard the sound of hurried footsteps approaching from afar.

After a moment, the voice of the chief steward Liang Zhi came from outside the door: "I have an urgent matter to report to the owner."

Shang Xiuxun whispered, "Let me go first."

Shen Lang let her go and sat aside.

Shang Xiuxun then put away his smile and said, "Grand Deacon, please come in!"

Liang Zhi strode to Shang Xiuxun's seat and bowed, saying, "Reporting to the ranch owner, approximately two thousand enemies have appeared thirty miles from the western entrance of the ranch. They are likely the vanguard of the four major bandits."

Shang Xiuxun's eyes flashed coldly, and she said calmly, "Is there any movement outside the east entrance?"

Liang Zhi said solemnly, "There is no report yet."

Shang Xiuxun pondered for a moment, his eyes falling on Shen Lang, and said, "Brother Shen, the ranch is facing a powerful enemy now. You should go back first. I need to discuss this with a few deacons."

Shen Lang returned to his courtyard and hung out with Queen Xiao and Nanyang.

Until the sun sets.

I found that the atmosphere at Pegasus Ranch had become tense.

The sentry towers and city walls that were usually unmanned became heavily guarded.

The able-bodied men in the city left the mountain city in groups and gathered on the plains of the pasture, ready to go to the battlefield.

Just as Shen Lang was about to take a bath together, Xiao Juan came to report: "Mr. Shen, the ranch owner has ordered that we are facing a powerful enemy. We hope that Mr. Shen can stay in the ranch. The ranch will do its best to protect the safety of the three of you."

"Thank you for your concern, I will be careful later." Shen Lang nodded.

After she left, Empress Xiao asked in confusion, "Why would a powerful enemy attack Pegasus Ranch?"

"Someone must have set their sights on the ranch and wants to take it away," Nanyang said, then looked at Shen Lang: "What should we do now?"

Shen Lang put his arms around their waists and said, "Don't worry about these things. I'll take care of them. We can't go out now anyway, so let's take a bath together first."

After taking a shower, it was already dusk and Xiaojuan brought me food.

After dinner, Shen Lang asked the two to stay in the house. Using Lu Miaozi's mechanical skills, he set up several mechanisms in the room, and then prepared to go find Shang Xiuxun.

To prevent her from getting into danger.

When he was passing by a courtyard using his Qinggong skills, the sound of talking in the courtyard instantly caught his attention.

It was because the person who was talking was Yuan'er, whom he ran into last night.

She deliberately lowered her voice and said, "Princess Ning, you should understand now. Since the owner knows Li Tianfan and their contacts are increasing, he is likely to provide war horses and equipment to Li Mi. Although the chief steward and some deacons strongly oppose it, their repeated persuasion has been ineffective."

After a moment, Li Gang's voice came, "This matter is of great importance. I wonder if your husband knows that you are here, Madam?"

Yuan Er said confidently, "Of course. Master instructed me to take this opportunity to come and report and discuss with you all. He hopes that our relationship with your clan will not be damaged by the owner's momentary recklessness."

Dou Wei said in a deep and powerful voice, "This is indeed strange. As far as we know, Li Mishi is the culprit who secretly supported the four major bandits in disrupting the south. Why would the four major bandits come to attack the ranch?"

Yuan Er said calmly, "Master has also analyzed this matter. It may be a deliberate trick. That's why I repeatedly urged Yuan Er to inform everyone as soon as possible. This is very likely a foolish act by the owner of the venue, instigated by Li Tianfan."

Dou Wei said, "Princess Ning, no matter what, we must immediately strengthen our defenses."

Li Xiuning said calmly, "Those who come with ill intentions will not come. If Sister Xun is indeed involved in this matter, she must be fully aware of our strength, and we will be unable to prevent it even if we want to."

After a pause, he continued, "Could Sister Yuan inform the chief steward on my behalf so we can have a detailed and confidential discussion?"

Yuan Er immediately agreed and said, "I will send someone to inform the master immediately. He will be responsible for guarding the East Gorge. Unless it is a military emergency, there should be no problem."

After seeing Li Xiuning and the others send Yuan'er away, Dou Wei's voice was heard, "Princess, do you think Yuan'er's words are credible?"

Li Xiuning sighed, "Shang Xiuxun is not such a despicable person, but we must be on guard against others. Let's wait and see Shang Zhen first. Hmm! Is there any way to find out Yuan'er's origins?"

Li Gang said: "There is no way for the time being..."

Shen Lang didn't listen any further and left quietly.

It's not a good idea to keep Chai Shao. He'll find a chance to kill him and put the blame on Li Tianfan.

It's a good thing that kills three birds with one stone.

Not only can he get rid of two rivals in love at once, but he can also use the heads of these four bandits as betrothal gifts.

This is called rational use of resources.

Poetry:

Everything in the universe is arranged.

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(End of this chapter)