The prince is very fierce

"Hit someone and then leave. Is this how your Tang family disciplines their heirs?" The voice was cold and delicate, but it was born with a bit of arrogance. Even if he didn't see the person, the tone of his voice did not show the influence of many years of leadership. When she came out, she was just like the Queen Mother who had been in the upper position for a long time. It was a nobility that was melted into her bones.

The Jianghu people on the road were slightly shocked when they heard this. This was the first time they heard that someone dared to talk to the Tang family in Youzhou like this in person. It didn't matter if they didn't know each other, it was just by name.

Everyone looked back and saw a convoy coming slowly on the road behind the cavalry, with the same dozen guards, but in different attires, with various weapons and even looked a bit messy. There were two carriages in the middle, and the cargo behind them. , the carriage in front is driven by four horses, and the carriage is luxurious and spacious, inlaid with pearls and jade, but the most eye-catching thing is the small wooden sign hanging on the carriage, with the word "Xiao" engraved on it.

Xiao family in Huainan.

Seeing this wooden sign, all the pedestrians on the road looked solemn, but felt relieved by the tone just now.

It is difficult for ordinary people to count the glory of the ancestors of the Xiao family in Huainan. Nearby is Xiao Chuyang, the prime minister of the dynasty, and further away there are the three octagonal archways of "Xiao Luxu" on Kuishou Street, and the "Guo Shi Wushuang" inscribed by Emperor Xiaozong himself. ', this is just Dayue's court.

Spanning three dynasties and serving as Prime Minister for generations, the Central Plains has been the largest family in thousands of years. It is no joke that whoever becomes the emperor or prime minister has the surname Xiao.

The small rivers and lakes are just a small quagmire for the Xiao family in Huainan. They don't even bother to treat them seriously, but that doesn't mean that they don't have a reputation in the rivers and lakes. Not to mention how many lost secrets and famous soldiers are hidden in the Xiao family's treasury, just the disciples they have cultivated, none of them were once powerful figures.

The dozen or so guards in different costumes in front of them must be the Thirteen Door Gods of Huainan who guard the Xiao family. If they can come out together, the only person sitting in the carriage is Xiao Qi, the eldest daughter of the Huainan Xiao family, the contemporary head of the Huainan Xiao family.

The direct lineage of the Xiao family in Huainan has faded. After the eldest son died of illness and the second son Xiao Chuyang came to Beijing to pay homage to the prime minister, the only person who can take charge of Huainan is Xiao Qi, the eldest daughter.

The name Xiao Qi is actually quite famous in the world. Ten years ago, Xu Danqing went to Huainan to paint beauties, and it was for Miss Xiao, who was praised since childhood that "if she were a man, she could be a national scholar". It's a pity that her sister stepped in and tied up Xu Danqing and stole the reputation. Xu Danqing secretly painted two Xiangfei bamboos on the painting for this reason. Xiao Qi has been smart and good at strategy since she was a child. People praise her for being like her grandfather. She doesn't pay attention to these false reputations, so she naturally doesn't fight for them.

Maybe it was fate. The fate of the two sisters of the Xiao family was quite rough. Xiao Xiang'er snatched the eighth leader and took herself into the palace. She became a widow at a young age and became the queen mother. Xiao Qi, in order to take charge of the Xiao family, had no choice but to If you don't find a son-in-law when you get married, you will probably end up alone.

Although Xiao Qi is a woman, her character and skills are not inferior to any man in the world. She sits alone in the Xiao family and manages the Huainan Xiao family, which has a huge family business, in an orderly manner. She is extremely strict in running the family, even the uncles in each house are respected and feared. , other aristocratic families would rather come all the way to Chang'an to talk to Xiao Chuyang than fight Xiao Qi, so we can see how powerful this eldest lady is, a typical strong woman.

Tang Jiao, who was sitting on the horse, turned around and saw the Xiao family's carriage. His expression changed slightly. He quickly got off the horse and walked up to him, raising his hands and clasping his fists:

"It turns out that the head of the Xiao family is here. It's really a pleasure to meet you."

Beside the luxurious carriage, the thirteen door gods pressed their swords with dull eyes, showing no respect at all for the so-called Youzhou swordsmanship giants.

On the carriage, Xiao Qi opened the bead curtain and walked out of the carriage. Her eyebrows were like apricots and her long hair was draped on her back. She was still dressed like a young lady who had not left the palace, with a hosta and a long black skirt that outlined her gourd-like figure. She is vivid and lively, but not charming and youthful. She has a strong aura of being in a position of power for a long time, so much so that even pedestrians on the road dare not raise their eyes to take a closer look.

"How can you be lucky enough to talk to someone who blocks your way?"

Xiao Qi stood on the carriage, looking down at Tang Jiao, without even nodding to say hello, let alone returning the favor.

Tang Jiao didn't care about this straightforward sarcasm. He smiled kindly and looked back:

"The dog's lack of discipline has made the Xiao family a joke."

Xiao Qi looked at Kou Meng on the side of the road: "This strong man blocked your Tang family's way, and your son whipped him. Now that you block my way, can I whip you too?"

"..."

Tang Jiao pursed his lips and smiled, turned his head and raised his hand:

"Tang Xun, come here."

Tang Xun trotted over quickly, stood in front of Tang Jiao and bowed, but before he could stand upright, there was a crisp "pop" sound.

Tang Xun was slapped on the side of his face. Tang Xun stumbled and fell on the loess official road. Blood oozed from the corners of his mouth. He quickly got up and stood upright again. He lowered his head and clenched his fists without saying a word.

Tang Jiao looked up at Xiao Qi on the carriage and smiled softly:

"I have already been disciplined. My Tang family is from the Jianghu family, and my tutoring is naturally not as good as that of Xiao, who has been the prime minister for generations. Thank you, Miss Xiao, for reminding me."

Xiao Qi glanced at it, and then nodded slightly: "The Tang family master is very open-minded. I still have to go to Huashan, so there is a different way."

"See you in the capital."

After Tang Jiao clasped his fists and saluted, he turned around and left with his son, got on his horse and galloped away, showing no dissatisfaction from the beginning to the end.

Xiao Qi stood on the carriage, watching the cavalry go away, and said in a calm voice:

"This Tang Jiao is quite tolerant."

Next to the carriage, Hua Jingting, the great butler of the Xiao family in Huainan, ‘White Paper Fan’, waved his fan and smiled and thought:

"Tang Jiao is not a man of the underworld. If he pursues a career in politics, he will probably achieve more than the top ten martial arts champions. At least he can become a third-rank eunuch in front of the emperor."

"Hahaha..."

The surrounding guests all sneered, obviously agreeing with this statement.

Xiao Qi was not interested in this joke, and his eyes turned to the mother and son who were still standing by the road:

"Are you Thunder God Stick Kou Meng?"

Kou Meng raised his hand and clasped his fists to perform a Jianghu salute:

"Thank you, young lady, for your help."

Xiao Qi nodded slightly and looked at the old woman leaning on the bamboo chair: "Go and have a look."

Hua Jingting, who was wearing a scholar's shirt, turned over and dismounted, walked to the front and squatted, raised his hand to check the old woman's wrist, then raised his head and looked at Kou Meng:

"Years of hard work have damaged the foundation. It will take at least half a year to recover. You... You are good at using the Yaksha stick. You are still young. Do you want to come to the Xiao Mansion to do business? "

Kou Meng held the stick and hesitated for a moment:

"I already owe you two lives. It's not easy to repay."

Xiao Qi walked back to the carriage and said calmly: "It's enough to remember the favor. Don't force it. Send your mother home. The elderly believe in returning to their roots."

Kou Meng looked at his drowsy mother, raised his hand and saluted again, then took the medicine and prescription from Hua Jingting, and stood by the roadside watching the convoy go away...