Volume 1: Swan Goose Chapter 37: A Garden Full of Roses and a Courtyard of Incense (2)
When Lu Ning heard that it was a secret wine, his eyes immediately lit up: "Thank you so much, boss lady! Why don't you sit down and have a few drinks too! The more people there, the more lively it will be!"
She extended the invitation again, only to find that Hua Fangyi kept glancing at Yu Fengjin, while Yu Fengjin sat silently, her pursed lips a little tight.
A trace of distress flashed in Hua Fangyi's eyes, and she said nonchalantly: "The annex will open for business later. I still have a lot of things to do, so let's forget it this time."
Lu Ning felt a little embarrassed, so he poured a glass of wine and said to her: "I feel very sorry for being entertained by the landlady many times. I want to toast you a glass to express my gratitude!" After that, she picked up the glass and raised her head.
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Hua Fangyi smiled faintly, took a cup, and poured herself a drink: "A woman as heroic and cheerful as the leader of the Lu Gang is really rare in the world. No wonder His Highness will look at you differently. If I were a man, say
Maybe you will also be fascinated by the leader of the Lu Gang!"
After saying that, she glanced at King Yi intentionally or unintentionally, but saw that his face was gradually becoming colder. Lu Ning put down the wine glass, her cheeks were stained with blush, and she was a little at a loss.
"Fang Yi, this king and the leader of the Lu Gang still have something to talk about. Please retreat first." Yu Fengjin's voice was still so gentle, but her tone was full of majesty.
Hua Fangyi knew that he was about to get angry, so she turned around and left immediately.
After she walked away, Lu Ning looked at Yu Fengjin and asked cautiously: "Your Highness, Miss Fangyi...does she have some misunderstandings about me? Why do I feel that she seems to be misunderstanding me from the first time we met?
Angry? Could it be that I have offended her somewhere?"
"Don't take it to heart, Lu Gang Leader. Fangyi likes to be petty but not malicious. Sometimes, she will also sneer at me." Yu Fengjin explained nonchalantly and put another piece of mutton in her bowl.
Then he said: "After talking so much about the old gang leader, why not talk about yourself, the young gang leader!"
"Me?" Lu Ning was slightly startled, raised his head, and looked at him blankly: "What can I say?"
Yu Fengjin smiled faintly and asked, "I wonder how long Gang Leader Lu can stay in Shengjing this time?"
Lu Ning thought for a while and then said: "As a young gang leader, and at the beginning of taking office, I naturally have to visit every semicolon. Shengjing is the first stop. I will wait until I find a suitable person to be the leader of Shengjing.
Manager, it’s time to leave for the next stop!”
She said it very easily and very reasonably. But for some reason, Yu Fengjin's expression was a bit stiff, and an anxious emotion surged into his chest. He couldn't help but ask, "Then can you find the right candidate now?"
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Ping Si's face suddenly jumped out, and Lu Ning smiled: "I already have some features."
"That's fine. Even the smartest person will inevitably be in a hurry when doing something for the first time. It will be much better if someone can help." Yu Fengjin felt that this was a bit unintentional.
"But I don't know, where will Leader Lu's next stop be? Will he come back again in the future?" As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Yu Fengjin felt a little guilty: What a rash and stupid question!
Lu Ning didn't seem to find it offensive. He thought about it carefully and then said with a wry smile: "If possible, it's better not to come back. I grew up in southern Xinjiang since I was a child, and I am really unable to deal with the chaotic and complicated current situation in the capital. That's why I decided to
Leave this place to someone more suitable."
Yu Fengjin chewed her words carefully, and seeing her uncertain expression, he smiled softly: "I think Leader Lu is more suitable than others. What you lack is nothing more than experience, but this shortcoming can be easily made up for.
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"Oh? How to make up for it?" Lu Ning looked at him with full eyes and a smile on his lips.
"As long as the leader of the Lu Gang can find like-minded people to work with you, your position in the caravan will be unshakable, and the caravan will have a bright future." With a faint smile on his face, Yu Fengjin finally stated his purpose.
As smart as Lu Ning, she immediately understood that this was Yu Fengjin extending an olive branch to her. She picked up the wine glass and took a sip, and said thoughtfully: "I understand what His Highness said. To be honest, after entering the capital
Officials from the DPRK and China kept coming to woo me, but I turned them down one by one."
Yu Fengjin raised her eyebrows in surprise and asked, "Oh? Leader of the Lu Gang knows the importance of this matter, so why does he shut out those who show good intentions?"
Lu Ning played with the empty cup in his hand and said with some profound meaning: "We in the Jianghu are all a little arrogant in our bones. Although we know that in the capital, having someone to take care of us is the best solution, we are not willing to cling to the powerful at will. Moreover, Jianghu
People are all true-hearted and pay attention to communicating with each other heart-to-heart. If our friends treat us sincerely, we can risk our lives. But looking around the city of Shengjing, there is no one like His Highness who truly values the caravan and is willing to be with us.
A friend who helps you in times of crisis!" After saying that, she stared at him with her wonderful eyes, as if waiting for his answer.
Yu Fengjin immediately understood, a flash of joy flashed in his eyes, and he raised his wine glass to salute her: "It is my honor to be friends with the caravan!"
Hearing this, Lu Ning's eyes shone, and she quickly raised her glass in return: "It is the honor of the caravan to fight alongside His Highness! If your highness needs the caravan to do anything in the future, the caravan will definitely help, as long as your highness can protect the caravan.
Peace to one side!"
Yu Fengjin smiled slightly and said meaningfully: "Okay, it's settled! As long as the caravan does not commit such a heinous crime as treason, I will definitely keep you safe."
After saying that, the two of them raised their heads and drank down the drink. Then, they looked at each other for a moment holding the empty glasses, and then smiled happily. As the conversation started, and Lu Ning's boldness and cheerfulness, the atmosphere in the banquet gradually became lively.
Lu Ning had a good capacity for drinking and drank almost every glass in one go. After drinking for a long time, her pink cheeks were flushed but she was only slightly drunk. Yu Fengjin drank very slowly, not getting drunk yet.
The mind wandered away.
The two exchanged cups and had a lively conversation. From the time the sun was shining high until the sun set, they had been sitting in the annex for most of the day without even realizing it.
The outside of the private room gradually became noisy, drinkers came in in an endless stream, and the lavish nightlife was about to begin. The two of them were talking and laughing in the private room, completely forgetting the time.
It wasn't until the bead curtain sounded another collision and a purple figure floated in the door that the conversation between the two was interrupted.
"Your Highness, do you want more food and drinks? There are more and more guests outside. I'm afraid that the people below will not be able to take care of them when they are busy, so I want to ask now." Hua Fangyi bowed to Yu Fengjin and asked softly.
As he stood, his resentful eyes glanced at Lu Ning aside from time to time.
Yu Fengjin looked at Lu Ning and asked with a smile: "Do you want to add anything else, Leader Lu? Don't be polite!"
Feeling a little uncomfortable being stared at by Hua Fangyi, Lu Ning hurriedly said: "No need, I've already eaten and drank enough." After saying that, she slowly stood up, cupped her fists and raised her hands to the two of them: "Thank you for your hospitality, Your Highness!
I have been out for too long today, so I will go back and say goodbye!"
Yu Fengjin saw her embarrassment and stood up quickly, saying softly: "It's already late at night, I'll send the leader of the Lu Gang back."
"That's not necessary." Hearing this, Lu Ning clearly felt that Hua Fangyi's face darkened, and he quickly declined: "It's just across the street, I'll be there in two steps! I won't bother Your Highness!"
"It doesn't matter." Yu Fengjin walked to the door and lifted up the bead curtain with one hand, and gestured with the other hand: "The night is just right tonight, and I happen to be going for a walk, so I will send you to the door by the way."
Hearing this, Lu Ning couldn't refuse anymore. He could only bow his hand to Hua Fangyi apologetically, then got out of the box and hurried out of the door. Just when she stepped out, she suddenly heard
A word came from behind: "Your Highness, are you still going for a walk so late? Do you want me to accompany you..."
Then Yu Fengjin's voice kept coming: "No need. You should stay here and take care of the annex."
Lu Ning felt a chill coming from behind. In just a few interactions, she had figured out the relationship between the two. Although she didn't understand the origin of Hua Fangyi's hostility towards her, she didn't want to be involved.
Get into this emotional whirlpool.
The moon was high in the sky, bright and gentle, and the city of Shengjing was reflected in a calm and peaceful atmosphere. A gust of night wind came, still carrying a slight chill.
"Your Highness!" A soft call came from behind. Yu Fengjin stopped and looked back. She saw Hua Fangyi holding a silver cloak and following him out. She carefully put the cloak on Yu Fengjin's shoulders.
Go up and ask in a sweet voice:
"Although it is spring, the night dew is very cold, so it is best to put on a cloak to avoid catching the night chill."
Yu Fengjin smiled softly and said: "It's just a street, how can it be so squeamish?"
Even so, he waited until Hua Fangyi put on the cloak for him before turning around and sending Lu Ning to the entrance of Zhuang Tower.
"Your Highness, please stay!" Lu Ning stopped outside the door and waved goodbye to him.
Yu Fengjin looked up at the night, and suddenly smiled and said: "The night is so sultry tonight, so the scenery of Zhuguang Lake must be extremely beautiful. Leader Lu Gang has been in Beijing for so long, he has never seen the night view of Zhuguang Lake, right?"
Lu Ning was slightly startled. She understood that this was King Yi inviting her to travel with her. She hesitated for a moment, and unconsciously looked through Yu Fengjin to the other side of the street. When she saw that Hua Fangyi was no longer there, she relaxed slightly.
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A smile appeared on her lips, and she said softly: "I was moved by what Your Highness said. In that case, would you mind if Your Highness would mind if I come with you? Let's go and see the night view of this 'city that never sleeps'."
Yu Fengjin smiled slightly and cupped his hands as a gift: "It is my honor to travel with the leader of the Lu Gang. Please!"
Lu Ning once again confirmed that he was across the street before turning around and leaving. She didn't know why she had no other thoughts, but she was guarding Hua Fangyi like a thief. However, her acceptance of King Yi's invitation was not just to admire the moon, but
There is something more important and I want to get confirmation from him.
The two walked side by side along the noisy street towards Zhuguang Lake. There were more and more people on the street. Although the temperature dropped sharply after nightfall, it still couldn't stop the people from going out to admire the moon after dinner.
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A gust of cold wind blew by, Lu Ning rubbed her hands and smiled bitterly: "Miss Fangyi was very considerate. If she had known, I should have gone back to the mansion to pick up the cloak before coming out." As soon as she finished speaking, she couldn't help but cough.
A few sounds.
Yu Fengjin immediately took off her cloak, gently put it on her body, and said softly: "It will be even colder when we get to the lake soon, so be careful not to catch a cold."
A burst of warm fragrance hit him. Lu Ning stopped and looked up at his warm eyes and the sincere smile on his lips. He suddenly felt like a spring breeze and his heart warmed up.
She grabbed the luxurious fox fur on the cloak, lowered her eyelids slightly to cover the panic in her eyes, and murmured softly: "Your Highness gave me the cloak, aren't you afraid of catching a cold? And...if Miss Fangyi knows,
I’m afraid it’s time to be angry with me again…”
Yu Fengjin smiled softly and said softly: "I am a man and I am not afraid of the cold. It doesn't matter whether I wear something or not. You are a woman, so you should pay more attention to keeping warm."
"Thank you." Lu Ning stopped refusing and continued to walk forward side by side with him. At this time, she was very lucky that the moon was dim and Yu Fengjin could not see the shy red cloud on her face. This chapter has been completed!