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Tao Lie never expected that Huang Yong was killed by Liu Jing. For a moment, he was surprised, happy, and worried. The news came as unexpectedly. He was not mentally prepared, so that his eyes widened and stared at Liu Jing in disbelief, obviously losing his composure.

It was Huang Yong who brought great trouble to the Huang family. He carried weapons several times to break into the Tao Mansion, attempting to steal Jiuniang, smash the Tao family's door, and injured the Tao family, causing the Tao family to suffer great humiliation in Chaisang. Tao Lie hated Huang Yong to the core, but had no choice. Today, when he heard the news of his death, how could Tao Lie not be extremely happy?

However, Tao Lie is a seventy-year-old man after all. He has insight into the world and understands the pros and cons. He can't help but feel a little worried. Once Huang Zu knew that he was killed, could he let the Tao family go? First, Liu Cong was injured, which brought endless troubles to the Tao family. Now Huang Yong was killed, which made Tao Lie even more confused.

After a moment, Tao Lie asked again: "Are you going to tell the Zhou Mu about this?"

Liu Jing nodded, "In a few days, I will go back to Xiangyang and bring Huang Yong's head to the provincial governor, explain clearly what Huang Yong hurts Liu Cong, and prevent me from being framed by villains."

Tao Lie understood what he meant. Liu Cong was beaten and framed by the Cai family. So Liu Jing should not be careless about this matter, but then again, if Liu Jing explained it perfectly, can he also relieve the trouble for the Tao family.

But this thought flashed through, and Tao Lie immediately thought that Liu Cong was injured by the Tao family after all, and it was damaged by human roots. The Tao family did have an unshirkable responsibility, and Liu Biao could not let the Tao family go easily.

If we could pay a sum of money and food to settle the matter, it would be a blessing in the Tao family's misfortune.

Thinking of this, Tao Lie felt sad and sighed, "I will keep the secret of Huang Yong's murder, but this time I went to Dongwu to dig Xiao, I decided to take Jiu Niang away to avoid the limelight for the time being. This is actually for the sake of the public, please understand."

In fact, Liu Jing knew in his heart that Liu Biao would never agree to marry Tao Zhan as his wife. This incident would inevitably lead to conflicts between his uncle and nephew. As long as Liu Biao did not force him to marry other women, he would not want to take Tao Zhan's affairs on the surface of Liu for the time being, so as not to affect his Chaisang plan.

Tao Zhan's temporary departure is indeed not a bad thing for him, Liu Jing, at least he can avoid the conflict between him and Liu Biao. This is particularly important when he just entered the control of Chaisang. Liu Cong was injured by Tao Zhan. If Liu Cong spoke and Madam Cai blew the wind beside him, Liu Biao might not be able to stay awake.

Tao Lie's insight into the hearts of the people and sent Tao Zhan away in time, avoiding the Tao family's embarrassment between himself and Liu Biao, which shows Tao Lie's good intentions.

Moreover, Tao Zhan’s mother passed away, according to the filial piety, she would never get married within a year. Thinking of this, Liu Jing finally nodded, "I just hope she is safe in Jiangdong and not be noticed by a powerful man in Jiangdong."

Liu Jing's reluctance, Tao Lie's heart finally landed. He smiled, "Don't worry, we also have a house in Dongwu, I won't let her show up in public."

"When will the old master come out?"

"No further ado, I plan to leave at noon tomorrow. In addition to Jiu Niang, her brother Tao Zheng will also go to Dongwu with me."

Tao Lie suddenly felt that Liu Jing's silence seemed to remind him something. He focused his mind, and then suddenly realized it. He smiled and said slowly: "I'm going there for at least a month or as long as half a year, but I have given it too long. At present, he is the one who decides the Tao family. If you have any requests, please ask him, the Tao family will help you."

Liu Jing nodded, this is what he wanted.

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Before dawn the next day, Tao Zhan's mother was buried in a hurry amid the crying of her relatives. She was buried deep in Biyungang on the south bank of the Yangtze River. This was her favorite scenic spot in her life, and now it has become her place to sleep.

After bidding farewell to her mother in the end, Tao Zhan also had to board the ship and leave Chaisang with her grandfather to go to Jiangdong. At this time, Tao Zhan's heart was filled with sadness of parting. She was reluctant to leave her mother and was unwilling to leave Liu Jing.

But she finally realized that staying behind would only make it difficult for the family to face the conflict between Liu Jing and Liu Biao, and would also make Liu Jing offend his uncle for the sake of her. She was reluctant to leave, but in the end she boarded the big ship to Jiangdong.

On the boat, Tao Zhan was wearing a snow-white long dress, with beautiful eyebrows as dark as black, her eyes as water, and her plain face without any embellishment. She looked like she was not touched by the mortal world and as beautiful as an immortal. Her sadness for her mother and her separation from her beloved man made her eyes full of sorrow.

She stared at Liu Jing for a long time. His heroic and strong face made her feel an unforgettable attachment. His bright and firm eyes made her feel infinite expectation. She hoped that one day she would get married and marry him as a wife.

The big ship started and slowly headed eastward along the current. Tao Zhan stood at the stern, waved to Liu Jing, and bid farewell to her. At this moment, she finally couldn't help but feel in love, and tears surged out of her eyes.

Liu Jing stood on the shore, silently watching the big boat go away. The beauty's long skirt at the stern was like snow, just like a white lotus blooming in the afternoon of summer.

Liu Jing slowly opened the plain paper in his hand, and a line of beautiful small words appeared in front of him: My heart is like gold and stone, my sword cannot be broken, my intention is like the river water, I miss you without turning back, I hope that my man will have a promise, and a thousand mountains will be worth a promise.

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At the Wuchang City Guard's Yamen, Huang Zu smashed an inkstone to the ground with a loud bang, and the ink splattered everywhere.

Accompanied by Huang Zu's roar, "You still have the face to come back, you will lose your troops and lose your generals, and Chaisang City is also occupied by Liu Jing. Do you know that I, Huang Zu, will die one day without a place to die?"

Huang She knelt on the ground, dejected and said no, he fought in this battle, not only did he lose a thousand troops, but also the Chaisang who he rushed to help was actually captured by Liu Jing, and Zhou Ling was executed by Liu Jing for the crime of collusion with the enemy.

Huang She was frightened by his father's thunder, so he had to bow his head and confess, "The child is guilty and is willing to be punished by his father."

At this time, Huang Zu's aide, Jiang Qi, advised: "Shou calm down. This change in Chaisang came suddenly. No one would have thought that Liu Jing took advantage of the opportunity of the Jiangdong army to attack Chaisang overnight to seize power. In addition, the news of the blockade of Chaisang City, it is completely understandable that the Duke did not know the truth. Moreover, we have fought with the Jiangdong army for many years, and the two sides have won and lost each other. This time, the Jiangdong army has the advantage, and it is normal for the Duke to be defeated. Don't blame the Duke, he did his best."

In fact, Huang Zu also knew that it was indeed a bit far-fetched to push the blame to the long-term, but Chaisang's loss made him angry and also made him feel an indescribable fear.

Liu Jing's stealing of Chaisang means that Liu Biao has already penetrated a wedge into Jiangxia. Chaisang's strategic position is very important, which is much more serious than Yangxin County being occupied by Ganning.

In fact, if you want to blame, it is because Huang Zu was careless. Knowing that Liu Jing was in Chaisang, he only left five people for Zhou Ling, which gave Liu Jing the opportunity. There was also the Tao family. If the Tao family did not support Liu Jing, Liu Jing would not be able to seize military power. He hated Huang Zu's teeth itched, so he wanted to cut Tao Lie into pieces.

At this time, Huang Zu was full of anger, but he couldn't find the person to vent, so he had to vent all his anger on his son.

Jiang Qi's persuasion calmed Huang Zu's anger a little. He glared at the ear and asked, "Also, where did your brother go? Have you sent someone to find him?"

Huang She felt his father's tone slowing down and hurriedly said, "There is no news yet. The child is a little suspicious. He may be detained in the Tao family."

Huang Zu shook his head, "Impossible"

Huang Zu knew very well that although the Tao family secretly helped Liu Jing, they asked them to detain their children, but they did not have the courage. Huang Yong would definitely not be in the Tao family.

Huang Zu thought to himself: Could it be that he was injured by Liu Cong and knew that he had caused a big disaster, so he hid and thought about the sensation before coming out.

Although there is a very possibility, Huang Zu is also worried about another possibility, that is, his son is dead, and his son may go to find Liu Jing and be killed by him. Huang Zu knows that Yong'er will not let Liu Jing go. So once Liu Jing seizes the opportunity, will he let his son go again?

Huang Zu was extremely anxious. He was worried about Er's life and death, and Chaisang's survival. The two ends suffered together, which made Huang Zu's heart messy. He waved his hand to Er, "You go down first."

Huang She stood up and respectfully took his leave. After the guards packed up the inkstone fragments, the room became quiet. Huang Zu gritted his teeth and said to Jiang Qi: "I want to take back Chaisang immediately, I think what?"

Jiang Qi was startled and quickly advised: "Shou must be calm. There is no disadvantage to attacking Chaisangli now, so you must not be impatient."

Huang Zu was indeed impatient. He wanted to lead troops to take back Chaisang immediately, but he was not Huang Yong after all, and his age was here. Jiang Qi's words made him a little rational and asked again: "Why are there any disadvantages?"

Jiang Qi sighed and said, "Now Liu Jing has just defeated the Jiangdong army, with high reputation and high morale. If the guards are few, they may not be able to take down Chaisang. Once they are defending Chaisang and join in heavy troops, they will let Liu Biao or Jiangdong seize the opportunity. This is one of them.

Secondly, Chaisang belongs to Jiangxia, and many of the soldiers have relatives and friends in Chaisang. Guard attacking Chaisang for no reason will make Guard famous for rebelling against Jingzhou, and at the same time it will also arouse the disgust of soldiers, which will be detrimental to Guard's reputation.

Finally, attacking Chaisang means that Shou and Liu Biao are completely hostile. Is Shou ready?

Jiang Qi's persuasion pierced Huang Zu's heart, causing Huang Zu to calm down. After a while, he asked hatefully: "What should I do? Just watch Chaisang be stolen by Liu Jing?"

Jiang Qi smiled slightly, "I think the most urgent task to defend is to make peace with Liu Biao, stabilize Liu Biao, and get help from the Cai family. In any case, you cannot turn against Liu Biao, and you cannot let Liu Biao find an excuse to send heavy troops to Jiangxia, and wait for the opportunity. Once the opportunity comes, you can take Chaisang without a forceful attack. As long as our army enters the city, Liu Jing will be out of the way."

Huang Zu finally listened to the advice, and he nodded slowly, "As long as I can protect Jiangxia, I will pretend to be Sun once, so what if I go out to Xiangyang tomorrow."

"Are you afraid of being detained by Liu Biao in Xiangyang?" Jiang Qi asked with some concern.
Chapter completed!