The land of fireworks in Kyoto is divided into two parts from south to north. On the east side are teahouses and gambling houses, and on the west side are lots of brothels. Most of the people who come in and out are powerful officials, and those beautiful women are all officials.
prostitute.
Yunlai Pavilion is half hidden in the shade of the lushest willow trees at the end of the street. The three-story circular pavilion is no different from the brothel in Chu State.
In the elegant room, sandalwood is lingering and gauze is flying. Su Yan picks up the teacup and glances at the handsome man sitting opposite from time to time. He is still leaning on the pillow leisurely, closing his eyes and smelling the fragrance of tea, looking like a rich man. The tea in her hand
The lamp paused for a moment, and then he knocked hard on the food table: "Little brother, why did you bring me here? Seeing how handsome you are, is it possible that you have fallen in love with me, a sister who is several years older than you? That's all thanks to you.
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The handsome man opened his eyes, took a sip of tea, and said with a smile, "Sister used to like to play in places like this." He sat up and got close to her face, "Why don't you like it again?"
"Sister and brother, we don't know each other, so we can call each other quite smoothly." She laughed dryly and avoided his eyes.
"Don't you know me?" The handsome man was in a dilemma, but he was relieved after a moment, "I know you today."
Just as he was talking, a line of maids opened the door and came in, serving food and pouring wine, and then a graceful woman came in, shaking her feather fan, and said in a high-pitched voice: "Hey! The two guests haven't been here for a long time!
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Su Yan's eyes widened, he slapped his thigh, and exclaimed: "We are destined to come thousands of miles to meet each other. You are not the old bustard from Chucheng! You have opened a branch as far as Rongguo?!"
The old bustard then recognized Su Yan and was a little surprised: "It turns out to be that girl from Chu State who disguised herself as a man. Why did you come to Rong State? You came to this romantic place again. Is it possible that your business has gone to Rong State?"
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"It's hard to explain in words. If sister is willing, I will tell you in detail in the future." Su Yan buried his head in reminiscing with the old madam and forgot about the handsome man who was still looking blank. After realizing it later, he hurriedly explained to him: "This is a lovely man.
It's amazing. There are so many brothels in Chucheng and the competition is so fierce. However, this sister's business is still standing, even far surpassing other competitors. It seems that she knows how to run a business. I think you are a frequent visitor to brothels, so why not just leave it like this?
Just fawn over, maybe we can work together for a win-win situation in the future.”
It was the first time that the madam was praised in person. She giggled happily, shook her feather fan, and said to them: "Mother, I don't know much about other things, but I'm good at business. Seeing that you appreciate me, why don't you just stay here with me?"
Department, should I accept you as a closed disciple?"
Su Yan's eyes widened, and he was about to move over to become his disciple, but was pulled back by a force. When Su Yan looked back, he had already rushed forward and snatched the lady's feather fan, "You are so brave, you dare to force a girl into prostitution."
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Only then did Xu Niang carefully observe this person's appearance. Whether it was his clothing or demeanor, this person had an evil energy all over his body. In Ruoshui in Kyoto, I'm afraid the only one who could see this person was the general.
She calmly explained: "Young Master has misunderstood. This girl and I are old acquaintances. We are reunited as friends, so naturally we want to make fun of her. Why are you nervous?"
The handsome man was dubious, but still blocked her in front of Su Yan, preventing her from getting even half a step closer.
Seeing how serious he was, Mrs. Xu couldn't stay any longer. She wanted to return the feather fan, but he had no intention of returning it. At this time, a musky smell came over and became stronger and stronger. The three of them looked outside at the same time.
, a young girl in green clothes came gracefully, stopped outside the door, and looked at them with strange eyes.
"Oh! Mo Xuan, I didn't tell you to lie down well, why did you come down again?" Xu Niang went over to help her with distress.
"I'm fine, you don't have to worry." She tactfully pushed away Xu Niang's hand, picked up the hairpin from the ground and planned to go back.
Xu Niang rubbed her hands in embarrassment, but still greeted her with a smile, even if she didn't even look at herself.
"Mo Xuan, I'll make you a bowl of lotus seed soup later, add more candied dates, and then let the kitchen slaughter a native chicken. You don't feel very refreshed, so you need to take some tonic."
The two people on the side couldn't help but snicker. This is a typical hot face against a cold butt. She won't even look at you. If it were you, you would have taken off your shoes and thrown them at the back of her head!
After Mo Xuan disappeared from everyone's sight, Xu Niang closed her mouth that seemed to be unable to finish her words.
This was the first time Su Yan saw a woman with such a personality in a brothel, and he was suddenly curious about Mo Xuan, "Is Mo Xuan the top one here?"
Xu Niang didn't care about Cai Cai's embarrassment at all, and turned to her and said: "Are you envious? Then you can come too! Mo Xuan is the treasure I asked for. Not only is he outstanding in beauty, but he is also good at both civil and military skills. Looking at the whole Ruoshui, how many can he have?
She is even comparable! I will worship her like a Bodhisattva, and if you come too, I will worship you both! Speaking of which, will you come to my Yunlai Pavilion or not? I don’t know if you will be the leader."
Su Yan laughed a few times and said, "You can go ahead and dream, let's just have a drink."
Madam Xu sighed, said it was a pity and left. Just as they were about to sit down, two people suddenly bumped in from outside the door. When they took a closer look, they turned out to be Changsun Yue and Jin Guan.
What's going on today? Everyone comes here uninvited!
Su Yan crossed his legs and watched the fun: "The gifts you two are giving are very gracious. Come on, come on over. We'll just sit at the table together."
The other side was as stunned as a wooden stake. After a moment, both of them prostrated themselves: "I've seen the general!"
Su Yan noticed something was wrong in the atmosphere, looked at the handsome man, and realized something.
"Long time no see, cousin. I remember you were just a young girl five years ago. Hey! When I see you today, you look more and more like your aunt!"
Changsun Yue's forehead rested on the ground, and his shoulders trembled slightly: "It was...it was last year. Cousin General, have you forgotten?"
Cousin? General? That general who was the war god of Rong country, Yan Zhen?!
Su Yan's expression froze on her face. She wanted to escape, but her limbs were inexplicably unable to move!
Yan Zhen was in a good mood. He tapped his fingertips on the table and said, "That's right! At that time, you went with your mother to visit me at the Western Military Camp. My people stopped you outside the camp, but you sneaked in secretly. If I hadn't recognized you,
I'm afraid you would have died by the guard's sword long ago. Speaking of which, you were so bold at that time, not like you are now..."
The eldest grandson blushed with embarrassment, "I was young and ignorant at that time. I didn't know that my cousin was fighting hard, so I didn't know enough to bother you. My aunt..."
Yan Zhen's face turned cold: "Come and sit, this sister is treating you."
Su Yan looked up at him in disbelief. Jin Guan didn't show up. He wiped the hair from the corner of his mouth and went to join in the fun. Changsun Yue grabbed her and shook his head nervously. Jin Guan impatiently said
She lifted it up from the ground and threw it next to Su Yan, "Here you go again, so cowering like that, you're so embarrassed!" Then she sat down and said to Yan Zhen with a smile: "Then it's better to obey orders than to be respectful. Thank you, General and Mr.
Great hospitality!”
Changsun Yue was leaning against Su Yan like a little bird. He didn't dare to look up at Yan Zhen, and he didn't dare to pick up the food himself.
Yan Zhen supported the table with one hand and picked food for Su Yan with the other. Su Yan responded with a dry smile and worked hard like Chang Sun Yue.
"I haven't been back to the palace for many years. I just came back today and saw the nanny. She told me that she missed me," he said.
Su Yan stopped his chopsticks and wanted to respond to him, but didn't know what to say.
He added: "The nanny told me that the locust tree in the backyard of my palace was about to die. She went to the mountains to collect a few buckets of spring water and saved it after all the hard work. I told the nanny why bother, it's just an ownerless tree.
But the wet nurse shook her head. She was worried that if the person who planted it suddenly wanted to go home and found that her most beloved tree was dead, how sad she would be!" Yan Zhen sighed, and then said, "Say,
Is the wet nurse crazy?"
Changsun Yue stood up with a whoosh and said stumblingly: "I, I'd better go back."
Jin Guan glanced at her in surprise: "Are you having a seizure?"
Su Yan immediately straightened up: "I'll take you back!"
Changsun Yue was so excited that he nodded repeatedly. The three of them were about to leave when they heard a clatter, the wine glass fell on the table, and the wine flowed all over the table. His face was stern, and he suppressed his anger, "I just sat down, you guys
Are you about to leave? Are you so disrespectful?"
"It's getting late, let's go back early." Su Yan grabbed Chang Sun Yue's shoulder, ready to slip away at any moment.
Changsun Yue took a step outside the door and whispered: "Why don't you let your husband accompany the general? Your husband can't drink too much! Jin Guan and I don't drink and we don't know how to behave at the wine table, so why don't we stay?
It will only dampen your interest." As soon as he finished speaking, he pushed Su Yan back and ran away with Jin Guan in despair.
Su Yan was surprised to find that this eldest Sun Yue, who usually kept quiet, really made a splash at the critical moment!
Su Yan secretly sighed in his heart, this is fate! Sooner or later, he will not be able to escape!
As soon as I sat there, all thoughts were lost.
He made another cup of tea, and then slowly put dried fruits into the tea: "This is a good thing from the Western Regions, you try it." Su Yan stared at the cup of tea, feeling more and more uncertain, Yan Zhen smiled, "Again
It’s not poisoned, so why are you nervous? It’s really a fruit from the Western Regions. Not to mention Rong Guo, it’s also a rarity in the Western Regions. I bought it with great difficulty and couldn’t bear to take it out. Today is when you and I are reunited, so I thought of these things.”
"Why don't you hate me?"
Yan Zhen had already finished preparations and handed the teacup into her hand and said: "I will definitely avenge you, but you may not remember your kindness. Apart from giving birth to my parents, there are only you and Fo Zhen in this world. I can never hold a grudge."
What he said was emotional, and Su Yan was grateful. It was a touching scene of brother and sister recognizing each other.
"But I no longer like locust trees, and I will no longer go to the mountains to fetch water for a tree like I used to do. To be honest, I have nothing to do with that royal palace."
"I don't care!" Yan Zhen told her seriously: "Whether you go back or not, I only recognize you anyway!"
"Your mother doesn't like me. Why would you go against your mother for me?"
"You and I are brothers with Buddha, so anything I do for you is worth it!" Yan Zhen suddenly tilted his head and said coquettishly to her: "Sister, don't be sad, come on, I'll make you smile!"
Su Yan turned his sadness into a smile. All misunderstandings were solved and disappeared.
Yan Zhen took off the brocade bag from his waist and showed her a bloodshot jade ring: "The day you left, you told me that you wanted the Yan Yu ring enshrined in the ancestral hall by the Changsun family, so I went to the Changsun ancestral hall and took it out.
It has been hidden on my body, and today it is finally returned to its original owner." After that, he took her hand and put it on her index finger.
Su Yan looked at the jade ring. It was just a way for her to avoid him deliberately in order to run away from home. It was just a lie. And this ring was a treasure of the Changsun family for generations. It was enshrined in the ancestral hall and was guarded day and night. How could it be given away so easily.
Su Yan suddenly realized: "Did you snatch it out?"
Yan Zhen patted his chest very proudly, "Of course, the few people in the Changsun Ancestral Hall are not enough for me to beat."
"No one noticed?"
"Don't worry, I broke into the house at night and no one saw it through. They still think it's a robber."
Su Yan hurriedly took off the jade ring and handed it back to him, "I was the one who lied to you back then. You'd better return it as soon as possible. This is stolen goods and I'm afraid of being discovered."
Yan Zhen disagreed: "It's just a jade ring. The eldest grandson's family doesn't pay much attention to it, so there's no need to be frightened. You can put it in a sachet and wear it with you. It won't be discovered, and it has a magical effect of sleeping and exorcising evil spirits."
Su Yan opened his eyes wide and exclaimed: "Then we can hide it privately?!"
Yan Zhen naturally thought it was okay. He also felt that Su Yan valued this ring. What's the point of putting it in an ancestral hall? What a waste!
It was hard to refuse such kindness, but Su Yan didn't dare to accept it, so he kept hiding it under his pillow until he could find an opportunity to return it.