No matter what season it is, Tianji Mountain always remains unchanged, as if it is always spring.
The vegetation on the mountain is extremely lush. Except for the plants on Xiaolu Mountain, which are often pruned, the plants in other places grow unscrupulously.
At this time, Bai Yuze was sitting on the edge of a pond in the back mountain, holding a handful of fish food in his hand and scattering it casually into the pond.
"Young Pavilion Master, someone wants to see you." A woman in black attire came up behind him and bowed.
Bai Yuze didn't even raise his head, but continued to feed the fish. After a while, he slowly said: "Is he still the prince of the Southern Kingdom?"
"No." the woman replied.
"oh?"
The woman continued: "It's Li Qi."
Perhaps because she was afraid that Bai Yuze would forget such a person, the woman reminded her specifically: "It was the Young Pavilion Master who went to Jincheng before..."
Before she could finish her words, Bai Yuze interrupted him and raised the corners of his mouth: "He? How did he come to Tianji Mountain?"
"I don't know, I don't know. Does Young Master want to see him?"
"Of course I want to meet him. You have someone take him to Wangyue Tower, and I'll change my clothes and go there."
When she heard that Shao Ge was meeting Li Qi at Wangyue Tower, the woman was obviously stunned for a moment.
"By the way, none of you can go there without my order." Bai Yuze seemed to have thought of something again and said.
"Yes, Young Pavilion Master."
…
When Li Qi was taken up the mountain, he was still a little worried.
Because the person who took them up the mountain didn't say a word. Whatever he asked, the other person kept a straight face.
Damn it, this Bai Yuze couldn't have run away because he owed someone money. Now that he sees me coming to see him, he is going to ask me to help him pay back the money, right?
Thinking of this, Li Qi touched the banknote in his arms.
Fortunately, I brought enough money when I came out this time. I hope this guy doesn't owe too much money, otherwise I won't be able to do anything about it by then.
When arriving at Wangyue Tower, Li Qi came to the second floor.
I saw snacks and tea already prepared on an Eight Immortals table. Bai Yuze stood in front of the table in white clothes with a smile on his face.
Wangyue Tower is the place where Tianji Pavilion receives distinguished guests, and there are very few people who can be called distinguished guests of Tianji Pavilion. It can be said that they are rare.
Seeing Bai Yuze's smile, Li Qi's worried thoughts dissipated a lot.
"Brother Bai." Li Qi cupped his fists and said hello.
Bai Yuze smiled and said, "Brother Li, please sit down."
Li Qi sat down generously, picked up a piece of pastry on the table and stuffed it into his mouth. After taking two bites, his eyes lit up: "What is this? Why is it so delicious?"
"This is dew cake, made from mountain dew and flower petals."
Li Qi couldn't help but eat two more pieces, then took one and handed it to Wei Gang who was standing aside: "Monk, try it, it's really good."
Wei Gang was a rough man himself, so he took it and ate it immediately.
"How's it going? Is it delicious?"
Wei Gang nodded: "Yes."
Li Qi looked at Bai Yuze who was sitting opposite and said, "It seems that you are doing well in Tianji Pavilion."
"It's not bad."
"Brother Bai, you don't know that when I came to see you just now, I felt so uneasy..."
"Oh? What makes Brother Li so worried?"
Li Qi smiled and said, "Don't be angry if I tell you."
Bai Yuze smiled and said, "That's natural. I never get angry with my friends."
"When I was at the foot of the mountain just now, I said I was looking for you, and the expressions of the two people watching the mountain gate were... How should I put it, as if you owed someone a lot of money. I was thinking at that time, I came here to find you.
Wouldn't it be a little inappropriate for you... But now it seems that I came to the right place. With your posture, you are at the supervisor level at least, right?"
"Supervisor level?"
"It's the person in charge, how should I say...it's the housekeeper, you know the housekeeper, right?"
Bai Yuze nodded and said with a smile: "According to Brother Li, I am indeed a supervisor."
"That's great. The first thing I wanted to do when I came to see you this time was to see you. After all, you helped me when I was in Jincheng, right? I never had the chance to thank you." Li Qitao said almost.
"Brother Li, why should you be so polite? I wasn't helping Brother Li that time, it was just the rules of Tianji Pavilion."
Li Qi waved his hand and said: "It's different. I don't care what your rules are or not. As long as others help me, no matter what the reason is, I will remember it in my heart."
As he spoke, Li Qi took out a one thousand tael silver note and handed it over: "I came out in a hurry this time and didn't know what to bring. I hope Brother Bai won't dislike it for being so careful."
Bai Yuze looked at the banknotes in Li Qi's hand and was stunned for a moment. Over the years, all the people who came to him for business came with unparalleled treasures. But what happened? He didn't pay attention to anyone at all.
And this Li Qi actually gave him money directly. This was the first time.
"Although this one thousand taels is not much, Brother Bai can take it and buy whatever he likes. I see that Brother Bai is a literate person, and he must like to use pens and ink. It would also be great to buy some pens, ink, paper and inkstones."
Bai Yuze was a little dumbfounded. He took Li Qi's banknote and said, "Since Brother Li said so, it would be my fault if I don't accept it."
"No, this is called courtesy but affection is more important. What is our relationship? Good friends, good brothers, good buddies."
Damn it, this guy doesn't have a very good mind, so let's fool him for now, and then ask him about the whereabouts of "Shengshu".
Since Bai Yuze was a child, this was the first time he heard someone treat him as a friend or brother.
"To be honest, Brother Bai, when I first met you, I had a particularly cordial feeling, as if we were good brothers in the previous life. It's just that I was in prison at that time and had some inconvenience, so I didn't
Sit down and have a nice chat with Brother Bai."
Li Qi said, picking up the tea and taking a sip: "Today is a rare opportunity, so we have to have a good chat no matter what."
Bai Yuze smiled and said: "Last time we said goodbye to Jincheng, what did Brother Li do after that?"
Bai Yuze knew Li Qi's whereabouts better than anyone else and knew almost everything.
Li Qi sighed and said: "This is a long story. I can talk about Jincheng for several days and nights, but we rarely meet once, so I will keep it short. Anyway, after leaving Jincheng, I will go to Kyoto to do it.
It’s hard to say anything now that I have become an official. This time I came to the southwest with a mission.”
"I wonder what is causing Brother Li to be in such trouble?" Bai Yuze asked.
Hearing this sentence, Li Qi thought to himself: This is what I've been waiting for, and I'm afraid you won't ask.
Since you asked, don't blame me for being rude.
"I wonder if Brother Bai has heard of "Shengshu"?" Li Qi asked.