After Xiao Sizi returned to his room, he soon saw Dongdu Pier.
As the most important transportation hub between the Eastern Capital, Xijing and the hinterland of the Central Plains in the early Tang Dynasty, it reached the Turks in the west, Qilu in the east, Liaodong in the north, and Jiangsu and Zhejiang in the south. Its economic, political, and military position was no less important. It is located in Chang'an, Xijing. It was once the capital of the Sui Dynasty. It has a profound cultural heritage and economic foundation. It is also a place of wealth. With only one pier, hundreds of official ships berthed and docked. Its prosperity can be seen in general. .
The official ship waiting to be boarded docked. Meng Xinghe led Yan Mengdie to meet his brothers. Xiao Sizi and Li Zhi also followed behind. The two groups gathered together and the team became much larger. At the same time, there were sounds of laughter and play. It frightened many businessmen and tourists around and consciously stayed away for a few feet.
"Brother Meng..."
"Third brother."
Those enthusiastic voices still surrounded Meng Xinghe. Seeing the smiles on the faces of his eldest brother, Xue and Luo, Meng Xinghe laughed and said: "We finally arrived in Dongdu. It's not easy. I'll go to the city to find a house later. I ordered the pub. Let’s have a few drinks.”
Meng Xinghe sighed with emotion for a long time. Zhao Haoran came over and patted his shoulder and said: "Yes. We have finally arrived in Dongdu. We brothers must not come back drunk tonight." When Zhao Haoran said this, a manly man. My eyes are also moist. Ever since Meng Xinghe fell into the river, I have been running up and down the Grand Canal countless times in the past few days. I even sent people down the river to look for Jiangdu. Now I see Meng Xinghe appearing safely. Only I feel relaxed all over. Everything I have done before is worth it.
The two brats got excited when they heard that they were going to drink. Xue Rengui and Luo Feng immediately counted the Blood Evil members brought from Jiangdu. Except for those who were sent out, they all gathered together. They said hello to Meng Xinghe and left a few people. We took the lead in entering the city to arrange a place to rest.
Among the members of the Blood Fiend, there are experts in food, clothing, housing and transportation. Carrying them with you is like carrying a logistics team with you. Meng Xinghe feels more at ease than anyone else with them arranging travel arrangements.
After briefly staying at the dock for a while, Meng Xinghe and his party walked towards Dongdu City.
"Brother, do you know those two people behind?" On the way to Dongdu City, Luo Feng glanced at Meng Xinghe with confusion. Then he turned his attention to the two siblings Xiao Sizi behind him.
"We have met several times. My life was saved by little Sizi girl. Why, do you know their brother and sister?" Meng Xinghe said casually. Luo Feng said "Oh" and did not answer. Meng Xinghe looked forward and saw a crowd of people in the distance. He asked with a smile: "What a good day today is. Why is this Dongdu so busy?"
"Idiot. Today is March 3rd, the annual Hundred Flowers Conference in Dongdu." Mengdie leaned next to Meng Xinghe and poked his head a few times: "I remember when I was a child, my master often brought me to attend this Hundred Flowers Conference. .I don’t know if she is here today.”
Thinking of the time when she was a child and participated in the Hundred Flowers Conference in Master's arms. Mengdie habitually turned her head around to see if Master was there. All she saw was a crowd of people in front of her. Where could she see them? Mengdie sighed sadly a few times and remained silent. Voice.
Meng Xinghe was a little curious. He heard Xiao Sizi mention the Hundred Flowers Conference that day. He missed Mengdie so much today. He held her in his arms and asked gently: "Baby, what is the Hundred Flowers Conference? Tell me about it." Listen. I can go shopping with you later."
"You don't even know about Baihua Club. She's so stupid and cute..." Mengdie smiled sweetly at him. There was a bit of a little woman's attitude in her bright beautiful eyes. She looked at the crowded crowd in front and said: "Dongdu March It's the third day of the lunar month. Every family's flowers have fallen in front of the door. Someone's husband comes to enjoy them and break off the branches to bring in spring."
A childhood ballad came out of Mengdie's mouth. She suddenly leaned into Meng Xinghe's arms and whispered: "This Hundred Flowers Party. Hence the name Siyi. It is the Flower Appreciation Party. It is the third day of the third month of the lunar calendar. It is also called the Shangsi Festival. It is a day when unmarried men and women meet each other on an outing, plant willows and enjoy flowers, and socialize with each other. As long as the family has an unmarried daughter, they will put flowers in front of their house. If a young man passes by the door, he will pick one and treat it to the man and woman. After meeting and liking each other, we can become husband and wife. Now you should know. Hey, my husband, what are you doing in front of someone else's house?"
"I'm picking flowers... Sigh. I haven't been a flower-picking thief for a long time. My skills are unfamiliar." Listening to Mengdie's explanation, Meng Xinghe secretly sighed that the ancient times were really good. Those traditional festivals have been preserved intact. This flower appreciation party is clearly for Those unmarried men and women created opportunities. His name was Mr. Hualiu. This matter of picking flowers and arranging willows was not easy to do. When he saw several pots of flowers placed in front of a house in the distance, Meng Xinghe's hands itched and he immediately stretched out his claws to do harm. .
"Huh... come back here..." Mengdie floated to Meng Xinghe, grabbed his lapel and said, "Anyone here can pick flowers, but you can't. If you dare to pick them, I'll pick them later." I will give it to another young man."
Threatened me. I'm sorry. I just took this trick. Meng Xinghe immediately gathered around Mengdie. Even through the veil, he pecked her face and said: "Baby, I haven't seen you since I've known you for so long. Did you give me something? Can you give me two willow sticks later? I promise to turn the willow sticks into willow trees next year."
Overwhelmed by his sweet words, Mengdie soon softened and looked at Meng Xinghe with charming eyes. He obeyed everything he said and just muttered: "Mr., buy me two bunches of candied haws." "
"Yeah. Okay.." Meng Xinghe answered readily. Fortunately, the only thing sold on the streets in this era was candied haws. Otherwise, if the women he knew each chose different snacks, he would not be exhausted to death.
After pinching Mengdie's waist, Meng Xinghe ran to the front and sold a few bunches of candied haws.
Just when he was about to hand it to Mengdie, he thought of the promise he made to Xiao Sizi that day. He looked around hurriedly. Not far behind him, he saw Xiao Sizi holding a broken willow dangling in his hand. Since everything was for Mengdie bought it. Just be generous. Even Xiao Sizi’s was included to avoid trouble later.
Meng Xinghe used this trick to borrow flowers to offer to Buddha. He hugged Mengdie and came to Xiao Sizi. He handed her a few bunches of candied haws and said: "It's a small thought. I hope Miss Sizi can accept it. By the way, I heard that today is Baihua." Conference. I wonder if you two have time. How about we invite you to take a tour of the city."
Looking at the brother and sister in front of him, Meng Xinghe sincerely invited him. Xiao Sizi looked at him and smiled lightly and said: "Yes, thank you, sir."
As long as this sister agreed to something, Li Zhi didn't dare to object. He had no choice but to follow Meng Xinghe and the others as they strolled through the city to the Hundred Flowers Conference.
With these two brothers and sisters around, Meng Xinghe didn't dare to get too close to Yan Mengdie. He just held hands appropriately and walked in a regular manner.
He is a four-person team of handsome men and beautiful women. They attract a lot of attention wherever they go. Especially Meng Xinghe. He always shows that indestructible smile and his rather unruly eyes. It immediately makes many traveling ladies around him want to move. For the first time, I wanted to give the willow in my hand to this young man who looked different. When I saw the two women in white beside the young man, they both secretly bit their red lips and wandered past.
Mengdie is mysterious and charming. The nobility revealed in Xiao Sizi's quietness has saved Meng Xinghe a lot of hookups with women. Li Zhi, who is traveling with him, is not excited about the Hundred Flowers Conference. Looking at such a prosperous thing Du. He said out of emotion: "The country's society and people's livelihood are the most important thing. The imperial court has been lightening corvees and reducing taxes for several years. Finally, a stable and peaceful age has been achieved. It is really a blessing for the country. I have heard that this governor of Dongdu is a diligent man. A good official who governs and cares for the people. What I saw today is indeed worthy of his reputation."
Maybe it was because the Hundred Flowers Conference in front of him was too lively. Seeing the excitement, Li Zhi actually laughed happily.
Compared with the tragedy of the raging war, prosperity and prosperity make people feel the power of the country. As a prince, he naturally hopes that the country will be stable and the people's livelihood will be simple. Seeing that the Hundred Flowers Conference in the Eastern Capital is peaceful and the people are happy, it also proves the strength of the Tang Dynasty. Wealth has gradually moved towards the channel of prosperity.
Meng Xinghe didn't want to dampen everyone's interest. Although the Hundred Flowers Conference was lively, it was only an important town like Dongdu that allowed the people there to live and work in peace and contentment. Like his hometown in Taoyuan, there were not a few poor people. How could there be I am in a good mood at this Hundred Flowers Conference.
Alas. Prosperity. People suffer. Death. People suffer. Behind the prosperous times, there is a cloud of smoke after all. Meng Xinghe knows the history. He can only silently look at the crowds of people happily traveling around the city in front of him. I hope they can cherish the time now.
"Go away. Go away. Don't block my young master's way."
"I told you to get out. If you stay here, I can't kick you to death."
"Crack." A loud slap came out.
Just when Meng Xinghe was worried about people's livelihood, not far from the four of him, a group of vicious servants kept kicking and beating the people around them. Their bad behavior looked a bit like street hooligans.
Not long after, a fat young man wearing a white jade crown and a gold embroidered brocade robe emerged from behind the group of servants. He was walking slowly with his head held high. The fat young man was shaking a handful of white jade in his hand. Folding Fan. When he saw a beautiful woman passing by, he walked up to her with a smile. He stretched out his hand and said teasingly: "Little girl, come here, let me give you a kiss." As he said that, the fat man gave her his pig's mouth.
In the distance, Meng Xinghe received a strong blow in his heart. He was known as Mr. Hualiu. In today's terms, he was a master at picking up girls. But compared with that fat young man, he was nothing.
It is true that the strongest has his own hand. One mountain is higher than the other. I saw that the fat young man didn't care about the pointing fingers around him. He directly kissed a woman. He also held the woman in his arms and touched her around. It was rare. Seeing a like-minded person, Meng Xinghe really wanted to go over and befriend him and become a grassroots brother.
The woman was so scorned by the fat young man that she seemed to have lost her soul. She pushed her and said, "Dad...Dad...where are you?"
"Scream. The more you scream, the more excited I am... Haha... scream. Scream as hard as you can. Don't say it's your father. Even if the King of Heaven comes, I will still molest you." The fat man rubbed the woman's body proudly. He pinched it a few times. The group of servants he brought were not used to it. They yelled at the people passing by to do what they should do and stop messing around here.
Hearing the woman's cry, an old man selling charcoal on a bullock cart in the distance hurried over. Seeing that his own daughter was treated so lightly, he raised the stick in his hand and hit the fat young man.
"I'll beat you to death, you damn thief..." The old man raised his stick and struck him staggeringly. Before he even got close to the fat young man, he was already kicked to the ground by his servant.
"Daughter... don't be afraid. Dad is here..." The old man was kicked, but he still stood up strong. However, he was out of breath from exhaustion. He coughed hard and vomited blood.
"Dad..." The woman no longer cared about her situation and called out worriedly.
The old man saw that his own daughter was still in the hands of the thief. He staggered and rushed over: "God damn thief. I will fight with you..."
He roared, as if he was trying hard to win the girl. The fat young man saw that the old man was a thief who could not be beaten to death, so he pinched his daughter hard. The woman screamed in pain. The fat young man ignored him and just continued. He cursed: "Beat this thug to death. Beat him to death. Beat him until he can't get up."
The fat young man gave an order. The servant beside him had already rolled up his sleeves and was ready to fight.
In this scene, the old charcoal seller was not beaten to death. There were hundreds of people watching from all sides. No one came up to help. Meng Xinghe had already let go of Mengdie's hand and walked up.