Zhaohua's love

Qizhou is adjacent to Jinyu Lake. After nightfall, small fishing boats and bamboo rafts are parked side by side on the shore. A row of red lanterns are lit by the lake, which is reflected in the water, like red flowers blooming on the lake.The moonlight sprinkled on the sparkling lake, gently surging, like a veil as thin as a cicada's wings slowly rippling.

Tonight is the Lantern Festival. Beautiful lanterns are hung in the streets and alleys, especially Jinyu Street, the most prosperous main street in the city, is full of exquisite and ingenious lanterns. The strips are even more colorful, what a bustling scene.People coming and going on the street laughed and greeted the arrival of the new year.

How could Ding Yuehua, who had just left the house, let go of such a good day? She was wearing a turquoise gown, holding a folding fan, walking happily and curiously in the sea of ​​flowers, her beautiful face was full of smiles.

"I went out today and took the sword, so I won't be afraid of any evil officials anymore." She proudly touched the saber hanging on her waist, it was the best of the sword - Zhanlu!

Ding Yuehua enjoyed Qizhou snacks while admiring the lanterns and guessing riddles.Looking at the fiery trees and silver flowers, she couldn't help but think of Ouyang Xiu's words: "Last year on the night of the Yuan Dynasty, the lights of the flower market were like daylight, and the willows were on the moon, and people made appointments after dusk." She chanted forgetfully.After reciting, she couldn't help blushing, "Who is making an appointment after dusk, Ding Yuehua, you are so shameless!" she thought to herself.

Ding Yuehua was lowering her head shyly, when she suddenly heard a commotion beside her, she turned her head and saw a black shadow flying past her, before she could praise that person's excellent lightness kung fu, another blue shadow followed closely.Ding Yuehua regained his energy immediately, took a deep breath, and stepped up to catch up.

Just like that, three figures, one black, one blue, and one green, walked back and forth through the downtown area, through the city gate, until they reached a forest.

"Zhuang Yufeng, you can't run away." The man in blue shirt pointed his sword at Zhuang Yufeng, a man in black who was panting in front of him.

"Zhan Zhao, I haven't seen you for a few days, and your lightness kung fu has improved again. I really should let you chase me for a few more days, just to let you practice." Zhuang Yufeng sneered.

"Zhuang Yufeng, let's capture him without a fight. Yang Bin has already been executed in Kaifeng." The man in the blue shirt and holding the long sword was Nan Xia Zhan Zhao.

"So what if I am executed, I would rather be a fugitive for the rest of my life than go to Kaifeng and be beheaded by you!" Zhuang Yufeng sneered again.

"You take advantage of your position to embezzle military salaries and murder imperial envoys. You should be punished according to the law. You are a general guarding the frontier, and you have inherited the grace of the king. If you have no law, you should be punished for your crime. This is the end of the matter, even if you go all the way south from the border Even if you escape here, you can't escape the punishment of the law." Zhan Zhao said.

"Shang Chengjun's kindness? A joke! How can the dog emperor be his emperor freely, and why should we have to live in an ignoble manner!" Zhuang Yufeng scolded.

Zhan Zhao was taken aback for a moment, thinking to himself, always felt that there was something in Zhuang Yufeng's words.But before he had time to think about it, he said seriously: "Don't be rude to the Holy One!"

"Hahaha, only you flattering villains will bow down to him!" Zhuang Yufeng looked up to the sky and laughed. "Zhan Zhao, your reputation as a chivalrous man has spread far and wide in the Jianghu. I thought you were a man with strong bones, but I didn't expect you to bend your knees to the temple. I am really disappointed! Why do you bear the name of a chivalrous man? It's just rich!"

"You..." Since entering the temple, Zhan Zhao has heard such words thousands of times. Although he laughed every time, it doesn't mean he doesn't care.There are always friends from the rivers and lakes who used to ridicule him, and even insult him.He sometimes thought about giving up and throwing away the shackles that bound freedom, but when he saw the plaque on the lobby of Kaifeng Mansion "Mirror Hanging High", he once again strengthened his belief that he would serve the country, the people, and the world, Guard a piece of blue sky.

Zhuang Yufeng caught a glimpse of Zhan Zhao lost in thought because of his words, sneered, and turned to leave.Unexpectedly, a young man in Tsing Yi flashed out from behind, holding a long sword in his hand, and said, "Where are we going!"

This shout also brought Zhan Zhao back to God.He took a few steps forward and said, "Stop, no matter what, I won't let you escape again today."

Zhuang Yufeng saw that he was caught in a double attack situation, he couldn't help being anxious, and said to the young man in Tsing Yi: "Who are you? I have no grievances or enmities with you, why should you let me survive?"

The young man said: "I, Ding...keke, even though the world is not fair, if you commit a crime, it means you are against the people, and I will take care of it!" It turned out that the young man was Ding Yuehua.

"Hmph, let's see if you have the ability." After Zhuang Yufeng finished speaking, he drew his sword and threw himself at Ding Yuehua.

Zhan Zhao jumped up, stood in front of Ding Yuehua, blocked Zhuang Yufeng's sword, and shouted to her: "Little brother, let's go quickly, this is our government's business, so as not to accidentally injure you." While speaking, he had already exchanged several moves with Zhuang Yufeng.

"Hey, why are you like this? You don't appreciate my kindness to help you. You look down on me!" Ding Yuehua said angrily.Ke Zhanzhao and Zhuang Yufeng were already fighting fiercely, and she couldn't intervene even if she stood aside.

Suddenly, a sharp sound of piercing the air came from behind, Ding Yuehua turned his head, and saw a diamond-shaped flying knife flying towards him, he was shocked and subconsciously swung the sword to block it, who knew that the flying knife was full of power, Ding Yuehua's daughter was strong, and when she was in a panic, the long sword flew out of her hand.But the flying knife was also blocked by her and turned, there was a muffled sound, and the flying knife hit Zhuang Yufeng's back.

Zhuang Yufeng let go of his long sword, his body shook twice, and he knelt down on the ground, with black blood spilling from his mouth.Zhan Zhao was shocked: "Toxic!" Zhuang Yufeng had collapsed on the ground.Zhan Zhao rushed over to help him up, only to hear Zhuang Yufeng muttering: "Xiaoli, Xiaoli..." Tilting his head, he passed away.

"Zhuang Yufeng, Zhuang Yufeng, wake up." Zhan Zhao shouted.He raised his head and looked around, trying to see if there was anyone around, but he saw Ding Yuehua sitting on the ground in a daze.He put down Zhuang Yufeng, stood up, walked in front of her, and asked, "Little brother, are you okay?" Ding Yuehua trembled when he heard him speak, patted his chest, and said, "It's okay, okay, otherwise we won't be successful Die first." After saying that, he stood up.

Turning around, he saw Zhuang Yufeng lying on the ground. "Ah? He's dead? Who insisted on killing him?" Ding Yuehua asked puzzled.

Zhan Zhao took a look at Zhuang Yufeng and said, "Judging from the trajectory of the flying knife, I should have fallen. It's a pity...Although he committed a felony, I admire his integrity and perseverance very much. He Although he participated in Yang Bin's corruption case, he has never been greedy. I always feel that this matter is very strange." Zhan Zhao finished talking to himself, seeing Ding Yuehua who was puzzled beside him, he couldn't help He said with embarrassment: "However, I would like to thank the little brother for saving his life."

When Ding Yuehua heard this, he suddenly felt that he was extremely tall.She said triumphantly: "Thank you, thank you, I just waved it casually. Hehe." She said happily: Nanxia Zhanzhao, I am his savior!

Looking at the smug expression on her face, Zhan Zhao knew what she was thinking. He felt amused in his heart, the corners of his mouth raised involuntarily, and there was some playfulness in his eyes.

"What are you laughing at! Hmph!" Ding Yuehua gave him an unconvinced glance, pretended nothing had happened, went to pick up the sword he had dropped, and said, "When my sword flies out, the flying knife will fly away!" It was wronged by me, um, that's how it is." There was a sense of trying to cover up.

At this moment, Zhan Zhao could no longer restrain the shaking of his shoulders.

"Oh, by the way, I forgot to ask the little brother's name." Zhan Zhao barely stopped laughing under Ding Yuehua's murderous gaze.

"My... Huayue... Well, Huayue." Ding Yuehua hesitated and announced his name.

"Oh, it's Brother Hua." Looking at her appearance, Zhan Zhao knew that he was the only one who hid his real name and did not expose it.

"Are you really Zhan Zhao?" Ding Yuehua asked.

"It's right here." Zhan Zhao replied.

"Oh, I've looked up to you for a long time." Ding Yuehua clasped his fists and laughed.

Zhan Zhao only felt that this little brother had a straightforward personality, and he felt a little happy in his heart.

"Then, he is the fugitive you were chasing. If he is dead, what should you do?" Ding Yuehua asked.

"I will send him to the government office of Qizhou, and let the official bury him alive. I will rush to Kaifeng to report to Mr. Bao." Zhan Zhao replied.

"Oh, then let me help you." Ding Yuehua said.

"Okay, thank you, Brother Hua."