Peach and plum spring breeze, a glass of wine, and ten years of rain in the rivers and lakes.
It always seems to be rainy in Jinling.
Nian Sheng was sitting cross-legged at the door of a shop, using an eave to avoid the sudden night rain.
There was no one left on the streets, and even the city guards on night patrol were unwilling to go out in this weather.
In the prosperous Jinling City during the day, Nian Sheng seemed to be the only one left at this moment.
Nian Sheng has never been a lonely person. Whenever he is alone, he always looks up at the stars in the sky.
But there are no stars tonight.
The cripple has a maid, Li Han has a family, the scholar has a teacher, and the monk has nothing.
But the monk has a beautiful widow who is waiting for him to return, although the monk may never go back.
It seemed that many people didn't sleep that night.
Ah Bu was also looking at the rain outside the window, and An Ning was packing Ah Bu's things for the road.
The young master drank with Han Qi.
"Senior brother, all your hard work has been in vain." Mr. Hou raised his wine glass and saluted.
Han Qi shook his head: "It's not like I ran away in vain. I originally entered the officialdom for you to show off my face. Now I don't have to sell my face and things are done. Isn't it a good thing?"
The young master Hou put down his wine glass and said hesitantly: "Senior brother, we are about to send that child to the mountains and seas. Why don't you go back and see the old man too."
Han Qi smiled, and the wrinkles on her old face became more obvious: "I won't go back. The older people get, the more stubborn they become. He can't persuade me, and I can't persuade him. Going back is just another quarrel, so I'll go back
It’s my little villa. Let’s go back when the time comes.”
The young master wanted to persuade him again, but Han Qi waved her hand: "Don't talk about this, just drink! Don't worry, I will send that child to the academy."
Young Master Hou smiled bitterly: "Okay, let's have a good drink with senior brother for the last time today."
Han Qi sarcastically said: "What? Are you going to quit drinking?"
"When you enter Jinling, one careless move will lead to disaster. It's best not to drink this wine in the future." Young Master Hou smiled.
"The empress who even the saints can't control actually stopped drinking on his own, haha!" Han Qi burst into laughter.
"Yes, I met two people, two very powerful people, so it's better to be sober." Hou Gongzi said seriously.
"Then you must drink enough today and don't be greedy in the future." Han Qi became even happier.
The young master Hou looked unhappy and took another sip of wine.
Late at night, at the Prime Minister's Mansion, Li Han meditated on his luck, his face as dark as water.
An old man with silver hair in his hair stood aside. Judging from his facial features, he must have been extremely handsome when he was young.
A few hours later, Li Han opened his eyes and took a deep breath, looking even weaker.
After taking a few breaths, Li Han lowered his head and said, "Father, I have failed."
The old man didn't care: "It's not normal to lose. A disciple trained by a saint, it would be strange if you could win. There is still a long way to go in the future." After saying that, he turned and left.
Looking at the old man's back, Li Han asked again: "Father, why did the cripple want to kill you?"
The old man did not stop, but said calmly as he walked: "Of course there is a grudge."
"What hatred?" Li Han asked.
"I killed his father." After saying that, the figure disappeared.
Li Han was obviously shocked by these words.
Nian Sheng stood up. The rain had stopped long ago and the sky was gradually getting brighter.
Some early morning stalls have been set up.
Nian Sheng walked over and sat down, ordering some vegetarian steamed buns and a bowl of porridge.
The store owner greeted Niansheng warmly: "Which temple are you coming from, little master?"
Nian Sheng took a sip of porridge and said, "I'm from Pingqu Village."
"Pingqu Village, haven't you heard of it?" the store owner said.
"Well, it's a small mountain village far away. It's small but very beautiful." Nian Sheng replied.
The store owner added: "I also come from a small place. I have been coming here for many years. Our place is also very beautiful."
The store owner talked a lot.
However, Nian Sheng didn't want to hear it at all, so he quickly finished eating and left a few pennies before leaving.
Nian Sheng only likes a small place.
Ah Bu was sitting in Han Qi's sedan, and Han Qi was still drunk and hadn't woken up.
Ah Bu opened the curtains and looked at the city he was about to leave.
Look at the loft in the distance, the stalls at the entrance, and the people in this city.
There was also a dusty monk. He was walking on the street, but he seemed to be walking in another world.