At the southern foot of Mang Mountain, towering Luoyang.
As the sun set, a group of people came from the east side of Luoyang City. Due to the angle of the light, they could only see the mountains in the distance, and the city towers and walls seemed to have turned into black shadows. The towering palaces in the city were in sight, and the Dougong flying corridors were faintly visible.
It can be seen that it is in perfect contrast with the sunset on the horizon.
Like Qin Liang, Sun Qian and others raised their heads and looked at the scene of the capital city in front of them, maintaining their posture for a long time. The color saturation of the evening sunlight was very high, and facing the sunlight, their faces were covered with a layer of unnecessary floating color.
It seems that everyone feels like arriving at their destination at this time.
The road everyone came from is to the north, and if you continue walking forward, you will find Jianchun Gate in the northeast of Luoyang City. Qin Liang spent some time in Luoyang Taixue, and he still remembers that there was a horse market outside Jianchun Gate. The noise he heard in the distance,
The flying dust in the air is probably the smell floating in the market.
After the team passed by the horse market, luckily they arrived in time and the city gate had not yet been closed, so they went straight into the city.
Not far into the city, they could see the General's Mansion. The General's Mansion was located to the east and north of the city, and Sun Qian did not forget to say: Going further north is Taicang.
However, it was obviously not the right time to go to the General's Mansion at this time. Chen An, the receptionist, suggested that Qin Liang and others stay one night in a nearby guest house until early tomorrow morning, which would make it easier to handle everything. Qin Liang had no objection and stayed with us all the way.
I have stayed in guesthouses and pavilions, and the guesthouses in the capital must be more comfortable.
A guest house is an inn. For example, there is a poem that says: The morning rain in Weicheng is light and dusty, and the guest house is green and the willows are new.
After settling in, Qin Liang went to the yard to fetch water and washed his face with cold water. Then he lay directly on the bed with several desks and let out a long breath. Traveling in this era is indeed more difficult.
Even though Qin Liang was young and strong, he felt quite tired after riding all the way down.
Unexpectedly, not long after, Sun Qian, who had said goodbye before, returned to the open door. Qin Liang sat up suddenly, stood up and cupped his hands and said, "General Sun, why are you back again?"
Sun Qian returned the gift and said with a smile: "Zhongming just arrived in Luoyang today. I have already ordered a table of wine nearby. I have the right to take care of you. Don't refuse."
Qin Liang was a little surprised at first, but when he came back to his senses, he felt that there was nothing wrong. After all, when Sun Qian and others arrived in Pingyuan County, the Qin family received them very attentively. But at this time, Chen An, the waiter, was not seen, and only Sun Qian was seen.
He came alone. It seemed that the general Sun Qian had thought more carefully. Qin Liang found that he and the general seemed to get along quite well, or was it because he was a relative of Qin Lang?
Although he was a little tired, Qin Liang still responded happily: "It is better to obey orders than to be respectful."
Then he spoke to Wang Kang next door and followed Sun Qian towards the guest house's courtyard door.
At this time, the sun has gone down, the sky is getting darker, and the surrounding lights have been lit up one after another. The streets of Luoyang are not deserted, and they are not very lively. The carriages on the streets can even pass without hindrance. This is the business of Wei State.
, the capital city is nothing more than that.
The antique houses were dotted with dim lights, and the air was filled with the aroma of barbecue. Qin Liang felt even more hungry when he smelled it in his nose. The thought of drinking and eating meat soon made his steps brisker.
As soon as the two of them walked out of the door, they suddenly saw a white-faced man dressed in brocade getting out of a carriage with a smile and smiling at Qin Liang.
Qin Liang was stunned for a moment, and then quickly remembered that this person was none other than He Jun, his classmate from Taixue.
In Qin Liang's memory, this person does exist, but he has never seen it "in person", so this can be regarded as the first meeting. In his memory, He Jun is a white-faced scholar, but when he saw it tonight, Qin Liang was still a little surprised. Because
He Jun's skin is so white that at first glance, it looks like he has put on makeup and powder.
He Jun shook the silk fan in his hand, came forward to greet him, handed over his hand, and immediately said in a joking tone: "My classmates and friends have not seen each other for two years, and finally we meet again in Luoyang. Zhong Ming did not say hello first, but called
People tend to feel cold."
With just one sentence, Qin Liang could feel from his tone and demeanor that this so-called old classmate seemed worse than Sun Qian, who had just known him for more than ten days. There was nothing wrong with making jokes among friends of the same generation, but after meeting again after a long absence,
When meeting an old acquaintance, Mr. He's words like this will inevitably make people feel that the relationship is superficial.
However, it is normal for them to be separated from each other. The origins of Qin Liang and He Jun are completely different. Although General Qin Lang once reached a high position, he is not Qin Liang's biological father after all. He Jun was able to make friends with Qin Liang back then, and it was probably just a matter of friendship.
He is just in love with the beautiful Lu family. Therefore, when his eldest brother was in jail, Qin Liang did not follow his sister-in-law's idea and go to He Jun for help. It is because friendship is not only about relationships.
After He Jun talked to Qin Liang, he bowed to Sun Qian again. Sun Qian introduced himself and said: "I'm Sun Qian, I'm glad to meet you."
Qin Liang said: "I just arrived in Luoyang tonight and almost didn't make it into the city. No, I had to stay in a guest house for one night. I waited until I was settled before I came to visit. Hey, you got the news so quickly.
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He Jun said casually: "I happened to hear Chen Daishi talk about it."
Sun Qian said: "We are about to go to the theater to have a drink. Mr. He, would you like to show your favor and go together?"
He Jun immediately smiled and said: "It's hard to refuse such kindness."
Only then did Qin Liang know that the place where he had reserved the table was a theater. But he didn't say anything because the women in these theaters were mainly not prostitutes, but Kabuki dancers, and they were expensive. General Sun seemed to be really
I value myself very much.
After walking for a while along the street where the guest house was located, Sun Qian pointed ahead and said, we've arrived.
The theater is a large courtyard with front and rear houses. In front of it is an attic on the top of a mountain with windows on all sides. From the windows on the upper floor, you can see the figure of a woman moving. The architecture of Wei State is very grand, and it is spacious no matter where it is.
.A middle-aged woman who looked like an old bustard directly called Mr. He by his surname. It was obvious that she had met a regular customer.
The three of them were invited to a seating area separated by a screen downstairs, which was decorated with an indoor rockery. Soon small bowls and large basins were brought up, including roasted and stewed cooked food, as well as large pots of wine.
However, tonight's show seemed not to satisfy He Jun, because Sun Qian did not ask any concubines to help the fun. So everyone encouraged each other to drink, and it was a little lively. After three rounds, Sun Qian suggested playing Touhu. He didn't know those elegant orders.
game.
He Jun looked a little bored, but fortunately he didn't show it much, so he could only accompany them to pass the time. When the three of them were all a little drunk, He Jun's eyes suddenly opened wide and he looked towards the screen.
Qin Liang was curious and turned his head following his gaze. His eyes lit up and he saw a tall beauty walking out from behind the screen.
The beauty's mouth and nose are covered with a piece of translucent tulle. She is very stunning at first glance, but she is quite beautiful upon closer inspection. For a woman's appearance, her cheekbones are a little high. But what makes her very attractive is
Her figure and dress. She is tall, but she wears a very close-fitting moon-white narrow dress, with a belt tightly tied around her waist, which makes her waist particularly slender, her legs are long, and her breasts are also more prominent.
The drums are thought-provoking. Her hair is tied into a bun and she holds a thin sword behind her back, making her look even more heroic.
In an instant, He Junxi smiled widely and turned around and said: "General Sun, it turns out that the main event is at the finale."
Unexpectedly, Sun Qian looked innocent and confused: "I didn't invite the dancer, I don't know who she is." Then Sun Qian asked, "Did you go to the wrong place?"
However, the beauty looked calm. She took two steps forward, bowed her head and said, "I have an abrupt body, so I recommend myself. Please dance with your sword for the Lord Qin here to help you enjoy the wine."
He Jun showed an expression of disbelief, "Zhong Ming, who did you call?"
Qin Liang also looked confused. Before he could speak, the beauty said again: "I am not a dancer in this house, I am just borrowing your place tonight..."
He Jun's pot-throwing skills were poor, his face had turned red from drinking a lot of wine, and he spoke quite fast, "No wonder I've never seen you before."
The beauty was interrupted, but her expression remained unchanged. Her eyes swept across the faces of the three people, and soon stopped on Qin Liang's face. She stared at Qin Liang boldly, and she had obviously guessed the person. She went on to say : "I accidentally learned that Mr. Qin was in the pavilion, so I asked my aunt for permission to perform a dance for Mr. Qin."
Qin Liang asked: "Do you recognize me?"
The beauty's face originally looked a little noble and expressionless, but now a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and her tone became a little gentler, "I have only heard of my name, but I have never met her in person."
He Jun looked sour and said softly. Qin Liang wanted to lighten the atmosphere, but a poem suddenly came into his mind and he casually said: "Sword dance is good for fun. It's not like the Hongmen Banquet, where you are suspicious of people with an empty cup."
The beauty smiled sweetly, looked at Qin Liang and saluted again and said: "I am facing the clouds and showing my shame."
Several strings played from the side of the screen, and then the sound of drums sounded, and Chao Yun's figure slowly danced, graceful and as flexible as a willow, and the three of them were immediately captivated.
The drum beat became more and more urgent, and Chao Yun's steps and dance also accelerated. He swung his rapier and made a sound when the sword struck the air. It was actually very powerful. Although Qin Liang was not as proficient in horse, bow, cavalry, and shooting weapons as his elder brother, he had practiced it since he was a child. She has learned swordsmanship and has been taught by local celebrities, so she is considered accomplished. Therefore, it can be seen that this woman can not only perform sword dancing, but also must have learned martial arts herself.
Sometimes her sword dance is soft and graceful, showing off her figure, making the audience intoxicated. Sometimes she spins lightly, making people feel light and joyful. Sometimes her sword is like the wind, making people sit upright. The wonderful dance completely captured the three people, Qin Liang's mood couldn't help but rise and fall accordingly.
After finishing the song, everyone was still interested, until Chao Yun bent down and said: "I am not talented."
Qin Liang immediately applauded and praised, and the other two also applauded.
Qin Liang thought to himself: Life in Luoyang is indeed much more exciting than in a country manor. There were entertainment activities the night before. Thinking about the past two years, he lived in Pingyuan County wearing sackcloth and mourning. His life was like living in seclusion. He couldn't stand the situation in front of him. Compare.