Chapter 45

  Snowflakes fluttered down, and the entire Bianliang City was covered with a layer of silver.

  Wrapped up warmly, Lu Xiaofeng stood under the eaves and stretched out his hand to catch the crystal snowflakes falling from the sky, looking beautiful and elegant.

  Zhan Zhao walked over from the other side and when he saw her, the corners of his mouth involuntarily curled up.

  Every time I return to the house, I can see her figure, it's really a delightful thing.

  That flash of red against the snowy backdrop was quite eye-catching. Little Phoenix Maiden caught sight of that flash of red out of the corner of her eye and turned around, calling out to him, "Zhan Zhao, you're back?"

  "Yes, why is the young lady standing outside?"

  "This snow is so big!" This is the first snow of winter.

  It's very big.

  Lu Xiaofeng suddenly thought of a case called "Exploring Snow and Seeking Plum", the main culprit was a tragic girl, who seemed to be one of Zhan Xiaomei's romantic interests.

  Alas, this cat doesn't know if it has offended the screenwriter or really encountered a heavenly calamity, always barely missing love. Originally had a designated partner, now completely hopeless, now someone else's wife.

  You're really too ruthless and heartless!

  "What is the girl looking at?" Why does she have such a strange gaze?

  Lu Xiaofeng patted Zhang San's shoulder heavily and comforted him, "Zhang Xiaomao, a real man has no worries about not having a wife. You, an older youth, will definitely find the flower that belongs to you."

  Zhan Zhao: "......"

  The four Kaifeng Fu Jiao Wei who happened to pass by quickly retreated with their heads down.

  Haha... Every time I see Lu Niang teasing Zhang Daxian, I find the scene hilarious.

  Zhan Zhao really wanted to ask her, what's wrong with you again?

  This saying is also one she often uses to mock herself. However, Zhan Zhao felt that it was too apt.

  "Brother Bai said he'll come pick you up tonight to go drinking."

  "Have the other four mice arrived?" How can this be the rhythm of the Five Mice Turning Upside Down Tokyo?

  Is she daydreaming?

  Zhan Zhao automatically ignored some of her words, anyway those mice would have to get used to it.

  "We're here."

  "Drinking wine? What kind of wine? I don't even drink, and Bai Xiaowu's small brain capacity doesn't know what to remember all day."

  Zhan Zhao didn't hear her slander someone.

  "It's just the five of us and the young lady gathering together, I think we don't need to drink."

  "Are you going with me?"

  "It's inconvenient for me to go." You have a sworn brotherhood with those five old mice, and I'm the only imperial cat, it's probably not suitable for me to go.

  "It's true, when cats and mice meet, it's bound to be a big fuss, so it's better to avoid it."

  Zhan Zhao: "......" Has he been disliked?

  The careless Lu Xiaofeng didn't know the thoughts of the cat master, after teasing the kitten he went back to wait for tonight's dinner at Wu Mao's house.

  As a result, I waited and waited, from sunset to the lights coming on, but still didn't see even one hair of that golden mouse.

  Not only did Lu Xiaofeng feel something was off, but Zhan Zhao also sensed that something was amiss.

  "Something might have happened to Bai Ge."

  "That's not right either, Wu Zhi is here, if Bai Xiaowu has something to attend to, someone else will come to pick me up."

  "Wait, I'll go take a look."

  "Uh-huh."

  Watching Zhan Zhao fly away, Lu Xiaofeng's eyebrows furrowed involuntarily. That reckless Bai Yutang, who dares to do anything, hopefully didn't stir up more trouble in Kaifeng Prefecture again?

  It's okay for just one mouse, but when all five mice are involved, it becomes a big deal.

  Bai Yutang, you're really a handful!

  About half an hour later, Zhan Zhao returned.

  Not only did he come back, but he also brought the five mice with him.

  Lu Xiaofeng saw them and directly rushed to Bai Yutang, whose face still had a trace of anger: "Bai Xiao Wu, what have you done again?"

  Bai Yutang's face was filled with anger, and he said, "Is it the fifth master who is causing trouble? That little scoundrel from the Wang family's small merchant house dared to flirt with a civilian girl on the street and even intended to drag her aside to take liberties. It's simply...". He couldn't think of any other words to describe that bastard's depravity.

  Lu Xiaofeng cursed as soon as he opened his mouth, "Are you an idiot? Do you know who Xiao Shang Wang is? Anle Hou was injured by him and could only admit defeat, what are you, a Jianghu vagabond?"

  Jiang Ping pulled other brothers aside to sit down and drink tea, while also watching his fifth brother being scolded.

  "That's Tai Shi being gutless, bullying the weak and fearing the strong." Bai Yutang spoke with a tone of disdain.

  "Hmm." Lu Xiaofeng hummed, saying: "You have a strong sense of justice, you have the skills, I believe you can disregard everything and kill him with one slash to rid the people of a scourge. And then?"

  "What then?"

  "So, it's not the formidable opponent that I'm afraid of, but rather the useless teammate. Lu Xiaofeng said ruthlessly, 'You may have felt a momentary thrill, but are you really a carefree wanderer? You have the White family behind you, the Five Rats of Trap Island, and the innocent people on Trap Island.'"

  Bai Yutang glared.

  Lu Xiaofeng continued to point at him, his face unhidden with anger, saying: "That young merchant king is a descendant of the Later Zhou imperial family. I received the abdication and took over the Jiangshan of the Chai family, so I treated the descendants of the Chai family with extra courtesy. As long as they do not rebel or revolt, the Chai family will be blameless. Do you understand the meaning of this sentence?"

  The aura on Bai Yutang's body was extinguished bit by bit.

  "You killed him. The Emperor will have to give the Chai family an explanation, and an explanation to the whole world. How many people will you implicate at that time? Answer me?"

  Bai Yutang rubbed his nose and went to see his own brothers, only to find them drinking tea with great relish.

  "Hey, big brother, is this how you treat your brothers?"

  Jiang Ping spoke on behalf of everyone and sincerely said to his fifth younger brother, "No, we also heard what Liu Mei said was righteous and reasonable, so it's not good for us to interrupt."

  Bai Yutang didn't dare look at Lu Xiaofeng, dryly saying: "I was wrong, okay? But it's still because that guy is too annoying..."

  "So they say, there's no cure for stupidity!" Lu Xiaofeng was so distressed that he couldn't help but slap his own forehead.

  Zhan Zhao spoke up from the side: "Now that things have come to this, Miss, don't blame Brother Bai anymore."

  "Is everything settled?"

  Zhan Zhao nodded, "That's still giving Kaifeng Prefecture a bit of face."

  Bai Yutang suddenly found a reason, pointing at Zhan Zhao: "You also said that if it weren't for the four great marshals of Kaifeng blocking the way, Fifth Master would have killed that bastard long ago."

  "Bai Yutang"

  Bai Yutang was startled by the shout and involuntarily took two steps back, looking over with a guarded expression, "Sixth sister, what are you going to do?"

  Lu Xiaofeng took a few steps forward, walked up to him and stretched out his hand, "Hand over the Huaying Sword."

  Bai Yutang carefully handed over the sword, this girl's whole body was filled with a fierce aura, he was a bit afraid.

  Xiao Feng pulled out her Hua Ying sword with a "brush" sound and then grabbed the hem of Bai Yutang's clothes and chopped upwards.

  Bai Yutang hastily retreated backwards and loudly shouted: "Hey, what are you doing?"

  Little Phoenix Maiden chased after him with her sword, shouting: "Cutting off robes and severing righteousness, I'm not out of my mind, to make a pact with someone like you is like Lao Shouxing drinking poison - asking for death. Don't run, let me finish this ritual, from now on we'll go our separate ways, each walking their own road, the big road leads to heaven, we'll part ways."

  Watching Jin Mao Shu being chased and killed by a useless girl holding Hua Ying Jian all over the house, the other four mice said: It's really satisfying!

  Lao Wu has been giving them a headache all day, and now he's finally starting to get one himself.

  Zhan Zhao smiled and held his sword in his arms, watching the commotion in front of him.

  Ma Han ran back to report the situation to Bao Da, leaving everyone except Bao Zheng in stitches.

  The Jinmoushou is being held by someone with its own sword, no, it's performing the ritual of cutting off robes and breaking righteousness, this scene is simply too joyful.

  "Hey, I'm a good guy who doesn't fight with girls, don't be too excessive..."

  "Still running..." Another sword strike missed again.

  "If I don't run, I'll be stupid..."

  You're not stupid, but you insist on being buddies with a girl who's always unpredictable, when she wants your sword, you just hand it over to her, are you stupid or what?

  It's a big winter day, after running for a while, her body was hot and sweaty, Little Phoenix Maiden leaned on the ground with her Hua Ying Sword, panting heavily.

  Usually don't have a chance to exercise openly and honestly, today is a good opportunity.

  Bai Yutang watched her vigilantly from a distance and asked cautiously: "Sister, have you calmed down?"

  Lu Xiaofeng raised an eyebrow, "What do you say?"

  Bai Yutang took two more steps back, "You're really too unbecoming of a young lady from a good family, you'll never get married like this."

  "Eating salted radish is a trivial matter, if you can't get married, it's none of your business to support her."

  "It's not like that, having a sister at home who can't get married is quite embarrassing."

  "It's okay," Lu Xiaofeng said with a gentle smile, "at that time there will still be you, this person who can't get married, to accompany me. If we lose face, at least we'll have each other for company."

  "Come on, I'm not that incompetent, with my exceptional skills..."

  Lu Xiaofeng interrupted him and said, "Bai Xiaowu, you have to understand one thing: it's not easy to set up a marriage, but it's very easy to ruin one."

  “……”

  Truth!

  "Auntie, I, Bai Yutang, admit defeat. Alright? I promise not to do this again in the future, okay? Hurry up and return my sword, a good Hua Ying sword is almost reduced to a kitchen knife in your hands."

  "What's wrong with a kitchen knife? Your sword can kill people, and a kitchen knife can chop just as easily." Little Phoenix continued to speak smoothly.

  Everyone is silent.

  Phoenix Girl, you're really powerful!

  Lu Xiaofeng held the Shadow Sword, pointing at him, still angry. "Bai Xiaowu, what did you want me to say? It was you who dragged me into this oath-taking ceremony, and it was also you who told Zhan Zhao to tell me that everyone would gather together. Then, you had me wait like a fool with an empty stomach for your banquet, but instead, you went off to play hero?"

  "Alright, you standing up for me is a good thing. But can't you at least let someone tell me about it? I'm also hungry, can't you even give me something to eat? Are you really trying to starve me to death?"

  "Miss, I've got everything ready for you, can you bring it over now?"

  At this time, Xiaohe appeared like an angel and saved Bai Yutang.

  Little Phoenix Maiden saw Xiao He and immediately threw the Hua Ying Sword back to its original owner with a look of disdain, patted her own hand and said: "Hurry up and bring it over, I'm starving to death."

  "Zhan Zhao, you come and eat too."

  "Good."

  "Hey, sis, we're having a family dinner, why did you bring this pampered cat to join the commotion?"

  "Can't you see whose territory you're standing on before saying that?" Lu Xiaofeng paused, "Besides, he's been starving with me waiting for you to pick me up, and in the end, it was him who brought me back. It's only right that we invite him to eat together."

  Xiaohe and two kitchen helpers brought in several food boxes, opened them, and placed them on the large round table.

  Jiang Ping took a look and smiled: "Eating hot pot, not bad, this kind of weather is most suitable for eating hot pot."

  "Miss, what are you going to do with a knife?" Xiao He said while taking out a kitchen knife.

  Everyone's gaze immediately focused on the kitchen knife, and then looked at Xiaofeng, who was holding the kitchen knife.

  Lu Xiaofeng picked up the kitchen knife and weighed it in his hand, looking very satisfied. "It's still quite suitable," he said. "Tell them to put the meat on that cutting board over there."

  "Yes."

  Lu Xiaofeng reached out to touch the half sheep that was emitting a cool air, and nodded in satisfaction. He had wanted to eat hot pot lamb for several days, and it was good that he had asked someone to put it in the ice cellar ahead of time, so today it came in handy.

  Xiaohe looked at the knife in his young lady's hand with some worry. The young lady couldn't even knit, how could she handle kitchen work?

  "It's been a long time since I've done it manually, and I don't know if my skills have deteriorated. Let me try." Little Phoenix muttered to herself, gave herself a boost of confidence, and then made the cut.

  Then, Hui and Wu saw the kitchen knife in her hand come to life, flying up and down, slicing the mutton into neat piles.

  This is top-notch knife work!

  It's not obvious, but this girl really has the potential to be a virtuous wife and good mother.

  Zhan Zhao's gaze changed slightly.

  Lu Xiaofeng arranged the cut mutton on a plate and let Xiaohe put it on the table.

  "Hot pot lamb, the lamb slices must be thin, so they can be scooped out and eaten after a quick boil. In our family, I've always been in charge of slicing the meat, but today when eating with several sworn brothers, my little sister didn't have anything to offer, so she sliced a plate of lamb to show respect to her big brothers."

  The five mice on the island of Qiankong all had smiles on their faces. They liked the refreshing and straightforward personality that Liu Mei had, a true Jianghu person.

  Zhan Zhao also smiled, and by saying so, she had formally acknowledged her identity as the fifth sworn sister of the Empty Island Five Rats.

  Brocade Mouse was overjoyed, "Sixth Sister, does this mean you're finally acknowledging me as your brother?"

  Lu Xiaofeng snorted, "You've only grown older in age, if your IQ were as old as you are, I'd call you brother. Your current level of intelligence is just like that of An Le Hou's, not worth mentioning."

  The other four mice smiled slyly.

  Bai Yutang poured wine while saying: "You can't be like this. If it were you in today's situation, what would you do?"

  "Is it enough just to save a life and walk away? If you're bitten by a dog, are you going to bite back?"

  Bai Yutang was choked by wine.

  Bai Yutang was punched twice by Fourth Brother and let out a breath of air, his eyes red-rimmed as he said: "That's not too easy for that bastard."

  Lu Xiaofeng looked at him and said seriously, "Bai Yutang, when teaching someone a lesson, you have to consider the situation. There are some people you can openly beat up until their face is swollen, and the commoners will gather around to watch and cheer. But there are others, you can only secretly ambush them with a sandbag and beat them up, and afterwards, you still need to pretend that you had nothing to do with it."

  Bai Yutang: "......"

  The other four mice: “......”

  Zhan Zhao: "......"

  Lu Xiaofeng beckoned him over with his hand.

  Bai Yutang subconsciously leaned in with his ear.

  Lu Xiaofeng whispered a few words in his ear.

  Bai Yutang received a good education.

  Zhan Zhao: I am also well-educated.

  Because Zhan Zhao was sitting on the other side of Little Phoenix, he actually did hear every word that Little Phoenix said to Bai Yutang.

  "Sixth sister, if that bastard ever dares to flirt with you one day, I really don't know whether I should thank God or not." When the bastard met his nemesis, it seemed like the nemesis had a slightly higher chance of winning.

  Zhan Zhao couldn't help but cough.

  Bai Yutang glared at him, "Zhan Xiaomao, don't tell me you didn't hear what she said. Don't you think this idea is ridiculous?"

  Zhan Zhao poured himself another drink.

  Lu Xiaofeng kicked the stool under Bai Yutang and glared at him, saying: "Bai Xiao Wu, what do you mean? If it weren't for your infuriating intelligence, would I have to resort to such a loss of face? You've been drifting in the jianghu for so many years, how could you not even learn this much?"

  "Wu Ye is a great hero, not one of those petty thieves." Bai Yutang couldn't help but feel wronged for his own reputation.

  Little Phoenix Maiden was annoyed, "Bai Yutang, tell me clearly what you mean by 'chicken crowing and dog stealing'? Don't you know the principle that it doesn't matter whether a cat is white or black, as long as it catches mice it's a good cat?"

  The hall fell silent for a moment.

  Girl, there are five mice and one cat in this hall... Have you really forgotten?

  "Besides, can those thieves and robbers have such high-tech means? You idiot, your IQ is really urgent."

  Bai Yutang thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. Indeed, it was a technical task that required precise medical skills. If one's medical skills were not refined enough, they would not be able to do it.

  "Are you okay?" This question is crucial, it relates to how much distance to keep with her in the future for safety.

  Lu Xiaofeng smiled like a flower, slightly tilting her head, and said in a playful tone: "Guess?"

  I guess?

  Isn't this cheating?

  Bai Yutang hastily said to San Ge: "San Ge, let's switch seats."

  Xu Qing said inexplicably: "What's the point of changing? It's not like we can't eat."

  Zhan Zhao turned his head and smiled.

  Bai Yutang turned around and glared at him, "Zhan Zhao, don't be happy, she often uses you as a guinea pig, be careful one day she accidentally pricks the wrong spot..."

  Zhan Zhao's face turned slightly red with embarrassment, and he lowered his head to cough lightly.

  "Bai Yutang, don't run..." Lu Xiaofeng got up and chased after him.

  "Bai Yutang spun the table and ran, 'Sister, you're getting angry now, are you used to practicing acupuncture on him? ... Today it's cold, did you close the door when you were doing it? ... Men and women should not be too intimate, you have to be careful...'"

  Zhan Zhao inadvertently moved his foot forward as he passed by Bai Yutang's side.

  Bai Yutang reacted extremely quickly and dodged, but almost got caught off guard.

  This smelly cat!