Volume 1: Swan Goose Chapter 11: The Gentleman on the Liangshang Smiles (1)
The rain that had been falling continuously for several days finally stopped, and the sky was still a gloomy dark blue. The Prince Yi's Mansion, shrouded in dusk, was located in the most prosperous area of Shengjing, but it was like a forgotten valley, so quiet that it made people feel
Can't bear to disturb.
Yu Fengjin took advantage of the last few rays of the day to move the small table to the garden to cook tea and watch the sunset. The green leaves washed by the rain in the yard were particularly conspicuous, but the pear blossoms that bloomed before the rain could not withstand the damage of the wind and rain, and fell from the branches.
The head fell down and covered the wet ground.
The kettle on the small red clay stove burned redder and redder. Yu Fengjin sat cross-legged on the futon, listening to Yan Rong's vivid description of the first meeting between the caravan and Xiaoxiang Villa, smiling or frowning from time to time.
When Yan Rong finished speaking with a dry mouth, Yu Fengjin put a cup of brewed tea in front of him. He picked up the tea cup and drank it all in one gulp. Putting down the tea cup, he looked at Yu Fengjin
, asked:
"Brother, this is what happened. What do you think of this?"
"Interesting." Yu Fengjin picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
"Interesting?" Yan Rong was puzzled.
Yu Fengjin thought for a moment, put down the tea cup and explained: "It was my mistake. I shouldn't have cheated with the legendary ghost general. He saw through my purpose at a glance, so he temporarily established a new gang leader so that he would not offend me.
, and did not violate the oath he made at that time to "no longer participate in government affairs."
Yan Rong asked hurriedly: "In this case, doesn't it mean that there is no hope for us to win over?"
"Who said there is no hope." Yu Fengjin touched the white jade ring on her thumb and said slowly: "The young gang leader saw through our trick but did not expose it. He knew our intentions but still took the initiative to come and apologize. Once they came, they
They are forced into trouble and have to choose sides; secondly, the caravan also needs a backer to gain a foothold in Shengjing. However, they don’t know whether we are enemies or friends, so they are still testing us."
Yan Rong touched his nose and muttered: "I heard what my brother said, it is indeed the case. Despite Fangfang's aggressiveness, they are still polite and considerate. It seems that the young gang leader is indeed interested in cooperating with us. And the young man
The gang leader is also the spokesperson of the old gang leader, so as long as we win the young gang leader, we may be able to invite the old gang leader to come out!"
"You can say that." Yu Fengjin took a sip of tea casually.
Yan Rong rolled his eyes and suddenly smiled: "I have a way to win over this young gang leader as soon as possible."
"Tell me about it." Yu Fengjin seemed to be aroused by him.
"This is not easy! As long as the elder brother marries the young gang leader and becomes the old gang leader's son-in-law, how can he not help his own family?" Yan Rong winked at him with a sneer on his face.
"You're talking nonsense again, aren't you?" Yu Fengjin shook her head slightly disappointedly and had to smile bitterly.
"I'm not talking nonsense!" Yan Rong sat up and said enthusiastically: "In terms of status, she is the daughter of a general and the young gang leader of the first gang in the world, so she will never disgrace her brother; in terms of appearance,
She is also a stunning beauty that is rare in the world, and she can be considered a golden girl together with her brother; also, she is the best in kung fu, and can protect her brother's safety at any time; and she has the ability to command the heroes.
Her magnificence is not comparable to that of an ordinary lady from a famous family! Moreover, she is not only smart but also good at being a good person. Fangfang seems to be the center of attention at the banquet, but anyone with a discerning eye can see that it is the leader of the Lu Gang who is in control of the whole place.
If a woman who is capable of both literary and martial arts and is well-rounded is taken back as a princess, she will definitely be a virtuous wife who can be used on the battlefield as well as in the hall!"
Yu Fengjin looked at his beaming expression with a half-smile, and couldn't help but smile: "It's rare to hear you praise a woman so highly. Could it be that you have fallen in love with the leader of the Lu Gang? Haven't you always liked women from the world?"
Yan Rong waved his hands repeatedly, smiled bitterly and shook his head: "No, no! Such a woman is more suitable for my brother, but I can't bear it anymore!"
"How do you say this?" Yu Fengjin was a little surprised.
Yan Rong drank another cup of tea before speaking slowly: "I usually chat with my brother, but rarely talk about women. What my brother doesn't know is that the two types of women I fear most are now around me."
"What two kinds of women?" Yu Fengjin was really aroused by him.
Yan Rong smacked his lips and said in a pretentious tone: "These two kinds of women happen to be Hua Fangyi and Lu Gang Leader. Hua Fangyi is the kind of person who looks aloof and cold, and wants to trample all the men in the world under her feet. In fact,
But she is very fragile. If you meet a man you love deeply, you will stalk her and even sacrifice your life. If you meet such a woman, it will be miserable for you to be played by her, and it will be even worse for you to fall in love with her! And Gang Leader Lu is among the men.
She grew up with a son, and she has a strong spirit in her bones that she would rather be broken than destroyed. She will regard men as competitors, and will not follow blindly even if she meets someone she likes. She hopes to always maintain an equal relationship with men.
Status. If you don’t have a strong enough man, you can’t control this kind of woman, so I can only stay away from her.”
After he finished speaking, he saw that Yu Fengjin was silent for a long time, but stared at him thoughtfully, and couldn't help but wonder: "What's wrong, brother? Did I say something wrong?"
Yu Fengjin looked back and sighed, teasing: "I was wondering... what would your father think if he learned that he taught you so many military skills, but you used them on women."
Yan Rong felt a little ashamed when he said this. He touched his nose and asked, "It's a joke, what are your plans next?"
Yu Fengjin thought for a while, then returned to the study and took out an invitation, scrawled a few strokes on it, stamped it with her personal seal, and handed it to Yan Rong: "The caravan has shown sincerity to us, and it should be
It's time for us to show our sincerity. Send me a greeting card, I want to meet with this young gang leader."
"Okay." Yan Rong took the name card and put it away carefully. He hesitated for a moment and then said, "By the way, brother, there is something I don't know whether to say or not."
"Say." Yu Fengjin said calmly.
Yan Rong said thoughtfully: "How should I put it? Fangfang has become very strange since meeting the caravan. Although you can just let her pretend, I can see that she is really angry."
"She is the one making things difficult for others, so why should she be angry?" Yu Fengjin asked indifferently.
"I can't explain clearly, but I always feel that she is very hostile to the leader of the Lu Gang. I wonder if she is jealous? You also know that she has always been petty. Even if any singer looks at you, she will be punished by her.
Scolding. Moreover, she asked me to advise you not to cooperate with the caravan, I'm worried..." Yan Rong observed his expression and said carefully.
Yu Fengjin frowned slightly and said displeasedly: "Her temper needs to change. In the future, we will cooperate with the caravan. If she causes her temper to cause trouble, I will never spare her."
Yan Rong hurriedly persuaded her with gentle words: "Brother, she won't listen to anyone except you. I think it's better for me to have a good chat with her. It might be useful."
"Hey, what she wants is not just a few words from me, but a promise that I can never give..." Yu Fengjin looked out the window thoughtfully and sighed deeply.
Early the next morning, Yan Rong rode his tall horse to Zhuanglou to deliver the invitation.
Four strong men armed with silver spears stood on both sides of the royal gate. Each of them had straight backs and bright eyes, showing their heroic spirit.
Yan Rong stopped in front of the door, dismounted and walked to the four of them. He raised his hands and asked, "May I ask if the leader of the Lu Gang is here?"
One of the four, a strong man named Hu Lai, stepped forward and returned the greeting with his hands raised: "Master Yan, what a coincidence! The young gang leader is not here right now and will not be back until a while."
"What a coincidence!" Yan Rong smacked his lips and asked politely: "Can you let me wait here?"
Another strong man named Gao Yao opened the red door and raised his hand to say hello: "Young Gang Leader has told me that everyone from His Highness is a distinguished guest. Please do as you please."
"Thank you, thank you so much!" Yan Rong smiled and bowed his hands to several people before striding through the door.
Although the Xiaoxiang Villa is only one street away from the Zhuang Building, and Yan Rong regards the Xiaoxiang Villa as another home, this is the first time he has stepped into this courtyard.
Although this place is not as luxurious as Xiaoxiang Villa and not as elegant as Prince Yi's Mansion, it is elegant and simple. The brothers of the caravan are either counting the goods or taking care of the horses. Everyone is performing their duties and in an orderly manner. Yan Rong is also seen
Very polite. He felt even more admiration in his heart.
Just when he stepped into a square hall and was about to sit for a while, noisy voices came from outside the door. One of the crisp voices came from Lu Ning, and the other was an old and steady voice that sounded familiar to Yan Rong.
Can't remember who it was.
Just as he was about to go out to take a look, he saw Lu Ning leading two men, an old man and a young man, towards the square hall where he was, and immediately returned to the hall.
Now, he finally remembered who the voice belonged to. He knew both of those men - they were Gu Zhili, the Minister of Punishment, and his son Gu Jiyun.
Why do they appear here? Are they here to discuss business? Or is it that while Leader Lu is eyeing Yu Fengjin, he is also eyeing Gu Zhili?
Yan Rong couldn't figure out the reason for the moment, but he was eager to know the answer.
Hearing the footsteps approaching, he looked up and saw a thick beam above his head, and he immediately came up with a plan. He jumped lightly with his feet, and quietly sat on the beam, and then he slowly
He slowly lay down on his back and slowed down his breathing.
As soon as he lay down, the door of the room was pushed open. Lu Ning walked in first and sat down on the main seat. Then, an old man, a young man, a father and his son walked in and sat on Lu Ning's right hand side.
Yan Rong turned his head slightly on the beam, and he could just see the three of them. However, the beam was too high, and the people below would never be able to spot him as long as they didn't raise their heads deliberately.
Gu Zhili, the Minister of Punishment, is in his fifties this year. He has two eyebrows and a pair of apricot eyes. The official fortune of this Minister of Punishment has really been ups and downs. He was once a popular figure in front of Emperor Yu, and now he is completely marginalized.
All because his path to promotion is so unique!
He is a man who has failed the examination for a long time but is addicted to power. He has never been able to pass the normal examination and enter the official career. Finally, after offering a beautiful woman, he got everything he dreamed of.
As the beauty became more and more favored in the palace, his official rank also climbed up step by step, and finally he became a popular person in front of the emperor. Even Wang Su, who is now able to move the wind and rain, had to watch Gu Zhili's expression at that time.
However, Xiao He succeeds and loses Xiao He! Unexpectedly, the woman he presented to him suddenly fell out of favor, angered the emperor and was thrown into the cold palace. Gu Zhili also fell from his high position and fell on his back, and he never recovered from the fall.
Although Emperor Yu did not attack him, he never paid attention to him again. Officials in the court also took advantage of the situation and slowly marginalized him. It took him more than ten years to finally climb to the position of Minister of Justice.
, and unknown efforts.
Because he relied on women to rise to power, he had a very bad reputation in the court. Yan Rong also looked down upon him and wanted to know the purpose of his coming here.
The twenty-seven or eight-year-old man next to him was Gu Jiyun, Gu Zhili's only son. He had a pale yellow face and looked sickly, but he was wearing an iron-gray brocade robe, which made him look even less energetic.
The three of them had just sat down, and before Lu Ning could ask, Gu Zhili stared at Lu Ning and said excitedly: "Similar! It's so similar! You and her are exactly the same!" This chapter has been completed!