My house was confiscated and I was exiled. I emptied the emperor's warehouse and fled.

Near noon, Qin Junyi set out from his residence in the city and led everyone to the appointment on time.

Dong Jian didn't want to hold a banquet at his residence, so he temporarily changed the venue to Zuiyue Tower.

Eight horses took small steps and stopped in front of Zuiyue Tower.

Qin Junyi and others raised their cloaks and jumped off their horses. The people around them all stopped to watch and whispered.

Dongfang Liang and Sima, who was in charge of the military, came out of the restaurant to welcome him.

Seeing Qin Junyi with a tall and straight posture and sonorous steps, Sima was shocked physically and mentally.

Mr. Dongfang hid his surprise and said, "General Qin, I haven't seen you for a few days. Your health looks much better."

Sima: Not only is it much better, it’s a complete recovery!

How could he still look like he was being tortured by the soul-destroying nail?

No wonder the Qin family dared to fight with the government officials. It turned out that the former God of War had stood up again!

Qin Junyi nodded slightly, glanced at the unconscious Sima, and asked calmly: "Master Zhou Mu has arrived?"

"My lord is busy with business, please go upstairs first, he will be there soon." Dongfang Liang said gently.

Qin Junyi twitched the corner of his mouth and said coldly: "Okay."

After saying that, he entered the restaurant with Dongfang Liang.

Zuiyue Tower, which used to be packed with guests and friends, is now empty of any foreigners.

Qin Junyi, Qin Mu, and Chu Yi walked up to the second floor, while the other soldiers stayed in the lobby on the first floor.

Everyone sat down in the elegant room, and the shopkeeper personally served good tea.

Mr. Dongfang introduced Sima to Qin Junyi and others. Qin Mu and Chu Yi also introduced themselves, and the atmosphere was quite relaxed.

After exchanging a few words, Zhou Mu arrived.

Sima immediately went downstairs to greet him. Qin Junyi sat in his seat until Zhou Mu entered the private room, then he stood up and clasped his fists in greeting: "Master Zhou Mu, I have long admired your name."

"I have heard about General Qin for a long time. When I saw him today, he was indeed extraordinary." Zhou Mu may have heard about his physical condition and did not show any surprise.

"Master Zhou Mu has given you a reward."

"Haha, General Qin, please take a seat."

The two of them sat down as guests, and the shopkeeper served tea to Zhou Mu.

"General Qin has just arrived, is he still accustomed to the soil and water of Youzhou?"

"Fortunately, the environment here is much better than the windy and sandy sky in the northwest."

"It's a cold winter here, so you can prepare more firewood for heating."

"Thank you, Mr. Zhou Mu, for reminding me. Qin and his family are used to using charcoal for heating, but we don't have much prepared on the way."

Dong Jian's eyes flashed and he said with a smile: "General Qin needs as much as I need, and I will let someone bake it."

"Then thank you in advance, sir." Qin Junyi said in one stroke.

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, then removed the tea and set out the banquet.

Dong Jian raised his glass and said with a hint of guilt: "General Qin, I have been deceived by villains and mistakenly believed in slander. I have offended many times in the past. I hope you will not blame me."

"Lord Zhou Mu said something serious. Qin just wants to live in a corner and live in peace." Qin Junyi responded without being humble or arrogant.

The two drank a glass together, put down the wine bottles, and Dong Jian sighed: "General Qin may be disappointed. Youzhou is subject to the autumn winds of nomads all year round, and it is really difficult to live and work in peace and contentment."

"With Master Zhoumu here, you will be able to ensure the stability of Youzhou." Qin Junyi complimented.

Dong Jian waved his hand: "I'm trying my best, but those northern barbarians sneak attack in the middle of the night, it's really hard to guard against. Come on, come on, drink!"

Qin Junyi didn't say anything, just smiled and raised his glasses to drink.

Later, he introduced Qin Mu and Chu Yi to Dong Jian, and they toasted.

During the banquet, there was a lot of cheers and cheers.

After three rounds of wine, Dong Jian said to Qin Junyi: "There is a musician with superb musical skills in Zuiyue Tower. The sound of her piano lingers for three days without stopping. It is a rare occasion for General Qin to come to the city to appreciate it."

"Lord Prefecture is interested." Qin Junyi said with a faint smile.

Dong Jian applauded three times, and a woman wearing a veil and holding a guqin slowly came in, bowed to everyone, then walked to the performance stage in the elegant room, placed the guqin and started playing.

Her fingertips lightly touched the strings, as light as a butterfly flying.

The sound of the piano sounded slowly, melodiously.

Like the sound of clear springs in the mountains, or like the gentle breeze blowing through the bamboo leaves, it carries a unique rhythm and rhythm that makes people feel purified and relaxed.

Bang!

The wine bottle in Qin Mu's hand fell on the table, and the wine instantly splashed all over him, but his eyes were stunned, and he stared at the woman playing the piano intently, his body completely frozen.

"Third brother?" Qin Junyi called out, and Qin Mu was shocked and his mind returned.

"Brother, I'm sorry." Qin Mu stood up and helped up the wine bottle spinning on the table.

"It's okay, go out and change clothes."

"Yes."

Qin Mu looked deeply at the woman on the stage and backed away.

Ruoyan lowered her head, hiding all the emotions in her eyes.

Soon, a waiter, led by the shopkeeper, entered the room to clean up.

After they retreated, Qin Junyi said to Dong Jian: "My third brother is shameless and makes Lord Zhou Mu laugh."

"It doesn't matter." Dong Jian waved his hand, then looked at Ruoyan whose sound was interrupted, "keep playing."

"Yes." His slender hand moved across the strings, trying to continue the prelude, but somehow the music was out of tune.

Chu Yi suddenly said: "Girl, please stop."

The sound of the piano was interrupted again. Ruoyan stood up and bowed his head and said, "My little girl's poor piano skills have disturbed the enjoyment of our distinguished guests."

"We disturbed the girl. Girl, please go and rest first. The days are long. It won't be too late for us to listen to the girl playing next time." Chu Yi said with a gentle and clear smile.

Ruoyan glanced at Zhou Mu and when he nodded, she felt blessed and left with her guqin in her arms.

Just as he walked down the stairs, Qin Mu, who was waiting beside him, grabbed his arm and asked with trembling eyelashes: "Shu'er, is that you?"

Ruoyan, whose real name is Ruoshu, is the girl Qin Mu once wanted to elope with. She nodded calmly, but her eyes were wet with tears.

"Is it really you?" Qin Mu felt like he was dreaming and repeated uncertainly.

Ruoshu's tears fell silently: "It's me."

The next second, he fell into a warm embrace.

"I knew you weren't dead!" Qin Mu's voice was choked and he hugged her tightly.

He owed his beloved an apology for breaking the promise, so after finally escaping from the Shadow Guard camp, he immediately searched for her secretly.

However, the news she received was that her entire tribe had been slaughtered!

He didn't believe Ruoshu was dead, and he never gave up in these years.

She is indeed alive!

The guqin lay between the two of them, which made Ruoshu's diaphragm hurt, but she didn't say anything and only stroked Qin Mu's back.

After Qin Mu calmed down, Ruoshu said: "You are wet, I will take you to change clothes."

"Okay." Qin Mu showed a bright smile.

Ruoshu turned to look at the girl beside her: "Aman, go and buy me a set of clothes."

"No need, I'll just ask someone to buy it." After Qin Mu finished speaking, he looked at the soldiers of the Qin family not far away who looked like they were eating melons.

A soldier raised his hand and said: "I'll go!"

He immediately walked out the door and soon brought back a set of winter clothes.

Ruoshu took Qin Mu to the backyard, opened the door of the room where he usually rested, and let him go in to change clothes.

After Qin Mu changed, she walked out of the room. The woman who took off her veil to reveal her true appearance turned sideways and looked back.

The two stood in the empty backyard and stared at each other for a long time.

The baptism of time has transformed the once lively and lovely girl into the gentle and charming woman she is now. And that young and innocent boy has also gone through vicissitudes of life and become determined and steady.

However, the feelings buried deep in my heart have not faded due to the tempering of the years, but have become stronger and more intense!