"May you have many years of longevity, good fortune and prosperity, may you grow old and enjoy good health together."
The oiran holds the hot Laba porridge with his own hands and recites unconventional New Year greetings and auspicious words. The blue and white bowl and spoon are printed with fish playing with lotus leaves, the crimson porridge rice is mixed with assorted dates and beans, and the eight treasures of grains. Lengxiang Pavilion's The woman is beautiful, and her food is exquisite. It is rare for the cold beauty to serve her in person, but she is faced with an unsmiling Sheriff, and her youth is wasted.
"Girl, please speak directly. I still have official duties, so I can't delay you." Although Sheriff Yuan didn't understand the style, he was very polite. He took the porridge bowl with both hands and placed it safely on the table in front of him without moving it. .
So very good.
Shen Yuan had no intention of getting close to him, but because he was an oiran in front of him, he found a seemingly charming excuse to forcefully invite the magistrate who received a salary from the imperial court to come to Lengxiang. She was no better than her brother, and her eyes and ears were all over Mojing City, and she couldn't find him. A little message within the palace walls.
"I really don't dare to delay. Your Excellency won't be here anymore. I don't mean to offend you. I just care about the simple woman in the building and can't bear to let her down for being a disciple." The oiran lady bowed her head and said, "Your Excellency, you have been in the court for a long time. Now that my ears and eyes are clear, Ayan dares to ask your lord, where is the birthday congratulatory delegation from the northwest? Is it still in the capital?"
Sheriff Yuan's face was slightly stiff. He looked directly at the beauty for the first time and looked at her carefully. He seemed to be in disbelief: "What is the purpose of asking this?"
It goes without saying that he must be cautious. If the oiran hadn't been a really sick and weak girl, he would have had to be more energetic and tighten the sword on his waist. Shen Yuan knew that he was fulfilling his duties, so instead of getting angry, he became even more angry. Euphemistically and respectfully: "Master Sheriff, don't be nervous. I'm just a woman. I'm made of paper and will be blown away by the wind. To be honest, I have a female piano player in Lengxiang Pavilion. She has a rough life experience. She is still in her prime and has just begun to have a love interest. He said that he and the Hu general in the envoy were committed to each other and would trust each other for life."
The oiran's narration was like a spring breeze, and the sheriff's expression softened. She smiled secretly. No matter how strong and fierce your head is, you can't help but twist your fingers.
"I know this is the wrong door, but I don't have the heart to hurt others with my words or beat them up. The lives of all the women in the building are miserable. God has rewarded me with a good appearance, but has not allowed me to be in good health. I am just trying to survive. .And the girl who played the piano was kind and simple-hearted, and she had the least bad intentions. I looked at it with cold eyes, maybe they were already married - the Husband claimed that he would marry her, but he has not shown up for many days. Your Majesty The longevity celebration has passed, and I don't understand what arrangements the dignitaries have made. If Mr. Yuan knows, if it is convenient, please understand Ayan's concerns and tell me."
She was sincere, pursed her lips and looked at the Sheriff, with sincerity in her eyes without any impurity. Sheriff Yuan worked conscientiously, and at the same time every day, he must pass by the street in front of Lengxiang Gate. The oiran lady was determined, and for many years She had written it down before - she was not curious as to why the Sheriff had remained the same Sheriff for so many years and had not been promoted.
It goes without saying that for a person like Mr. Yuan to retire and return to his hometown safely is the best life for him.
The woman talked a lot, and the Sheriff was really not bored. He listened patiently to what she said. He was still cold on the surface, but in fact he felt a little compassion in his heart. There was a burning charcoal pot in the room as she finished speaking. , the Laba porridge on the table was still warm, and the Sheriff suddenly felt a little hungry. He got up early and was busy with official duties, and wanted to wait until the inspection was over before taking the time to make up for breakfast.
Lengxiang Pavilion's Jieyu Hua lives up to his reputation. He is a wonderful man with an exquisite mind. He is willing to come back. It is true that the matters at hand have been arranged. It's just that he has been patrolling the streets in the morning fog for many years. If he doesn't go there in person, he will feel very uncomfortable. .I could understand what she said, but the answer she wanted, to be honest, the Sheriff was not very willing to tell her.
"Is it inconvenient for you, sir?" The oiran didn't get a response and didn't press. "Ayan understands that people like us can't inquire about matters related to government affairs. Then... it's better to do this. If the violinist The girl has nothing to do with anything, so please enjoy it with a bowl of porridge from Lengxiang Pavilion."
"It's not confidential information, there's nothing to say." The Sheriff relaxed, and after much hesitation, he still followed the suggestion of the Lengxiang Courtesan: "I often heard that there are good cooks in Lengxiang Pavilion. To bring the girl the results she wants, Yuan Mou... can only accept the girl's kindness."
No one said anything, and both sides knew it well. Shen Yuan couldn't help but sneered, clenched his palms, and said "ok" twice. The sheriff seemed to be frightened, staring at her for a long time before he dared to speak.
"Yuan Mou doesn't know how to persuade me, so I ask the girl to look away. After all, the envoys are not of my race. His Majesty's birthday has passed, so it is reasonable for them to leave the capital."
It was hard for the normally selfless Beijing official to be so humble and trembling before a little girl. Compared with usual, Lengxiang Courtesan's face at this time was indeed terrifying. She tried her best to hold back her anger and the silk handkerchief in her palm was already gone. Wrinkled into a ball, his breath was unstable, his amber eyes filled with two thick black mists, bottomless.
The oiran was silent for only a moment, and asked the Sheriff a difficult question: "In your opinion... the women in Ayan Tower, or the daughters in Mojing City who make a living by relying on the door to make a living, are there any worthy of being cherished?" right?"
"The girl said this, which really makes Yuan Mou feel embarrassed." The police officer looked embarrassed, "Everyone in the world is mortal, and everyone works hard. Yuan Mou believes that if there is another way out, no daughter will rely on the door to show off." In the girl's building It's a pity that the violinist is the master, but it is better to be able to recognize someone clearly this time and turn back from the sea of suffering than to fly into a flame and get stuck in the quagmire and suffer for the rest of your life. If the girl feels sorry for her that she met someone unkind... Yuan cannot say more, so the girl can decide for herself. "
"My lord, I admire you for being able to say such a thing." Shen Yuan was finally willing to raise his eyes, but there were tears in his eyes that were about to overflow. He couldn't tell whether it was because of anger or gratitude: "In Lengxiang Pavilion, this piano master is the same as me. She is not the best, nor is she the most outstanding, and it can bring great benefits to my mother, but I know that she is the one who should not be let down."
"Just like when a person drinks water, he knows whether it is warm or cold. The kinder the person is, the stronger he may be than you think." Seeing her like this, the Sheriff hesitated and said, "I just didn't expect that the girl would try every possible means to keep me. That’s why I asked about it.”
Shen Yuan let go of the handkerchief and pressed the corners of his eyes: "Do you also think that I am unkind and only have eyes for myself? No wonder you think so. In the past, you blamed Ayan for being offended. You thought it was just a joke, but you really didn't mean it. If you are against me, I will make amends with you today, but please don’t take it to heart.” This chapter has been completed!