When He Yan and Chu Zilan were talking, they didn't notice that Xiao Jue and Lin Shuanghe were standing behind a tree not too far away.
Lin Shuanghe looked at them and asked curiously, "It seems that Sister He knows Chu Zilan? When I asked her yesterday, why did she say that she didn't know him? "
"You asked her?"
"Yes, I even asked her, if you and Chu Zilan had a conflict, whose side would she stand on?" Lin Shuanghe waved his fan and smiled, "Do you want to know how she answered?"
Xiao Jue, "No."
"Why are you like this?" Lin Shuanghe said, "Let me tell you, Sister He said without thinking that she doesn't know Chu Zilan, so of course she would stand on your side. However, "he looked at the two people talking in the distance and said," she clearly knows him, so why did she say that she doesn't know him? "
Xiao Jue sneered, "Why would you believe the words of a swindler?"
"Swindler?" Lin Shuanghe looked at Xiao Jue, "What did she lie to you about? Could it be, "he thought of something and pretended to exclaim in a low voice," she and Chu Zilan are in cahoots? Is she also one of Xu Jingfu's people? "
Xiao Jue didn't want to bother with him.
As they were talking, the beautiful servant named Ying Xiang turned her head and saw them. She immediately called out from afar, "Military Governor Xiao, Young Master Lin."
There was nowhere to hide now. Lin Shuanghe stood up and nodded reservedly, "Fourth Young Master Chu, Brother He."
He Yan asked, "Did you also come out to sunbathe?"
"We just came out for a walk." Lin Shuanghe held his fan and looked at He Yan and Chu Zhao. He asked tentatively, "Did Brother He and Fourth Young Master Chu know each other?"
He Yan said, "It's just a chance encounter. I only found out that he was Fourth Young Master Chu after meeting him at the Liang Province Guard Institution. I was also very surprised. "
"What do you mean by that? Let's hear it. "Lin Shuanghe was relentless.
Chu Zhao stood there with a smile. He had no intention of taking the initiative to explain. Xiao Jue's gaze was also calm, but it made He Yan feel a little cold. Song Taotao, on the other hand, was very curious and asked, "That's right, that's right. How did you two know each other?"
"That," He Yan could only brace himself and explain, "Previously, when I was in Shuojing, I went to Le Tong Village to gamble at night and won a lot of silver. I was chased by people and accidentally met Fourth Young Master Chu. Fourth Young Master Chu found the money I left behind and returned it to me. At that time, I did not know his identity, so I hurriedly thanked him and left. "
"Le Tong Villa?" Song Taotao was shocked. "Big Brother He, you're gambling?"
"Didn't you say that your father is very strict with you and that you don't leave the house?" Lin Shuanghe couldn't help but ask.
He Yan raised his head and met Xiao Jue's half-smile. He couldn't help but feel his scalp go numb. Taking a step back, he said, "At that time, I was forced to make a living … I only went there once! I haven't gone there since! "
Lin Shuanghe and Xiao Jue both knew that she was a woman. For a woman to go gambling alone at night, it was a bit too shocking. Furthermore, gambling was not a good thing, but to say it in front of this group of important people really made her feel ashamed.
"I didn't think that Brother He would come to the Liang Province Guard Institution," Chu Zhao said with a slight smile. "It can be said that you and I are fated. That night, I still remember how strong Brother He was when he dealt with those thugs. "
"Are you very strong?" Lin Shuanghe asked He Yan.
He Yan gave a perfunctory smile. "I was just lucky."
"At tonight's celebratory feast, I must drink a few more cups with Brother He," Chu Zhao said. "That way, we won't waste our fate."
He Yan: "Thank … thank you, Fourth Young Master Chu."
She thought that this Chu Zhao was really too easy to get along with. As the son of Shi Jinbo, and now Xu Jingfu's favorite student, no matter what, it was rare for him to be so patient and gentle to a normal recruit like her. Not to mention whether he was good or bad, just based on his ability to conduct himself, there was nothing to say.
"Ying Xiang," Chu Zhao glanced at Song Taotao and said with a smile, "Give the golden roll to this little girl to eat. I don't need these."
Song Taotao was overwhelmed by this favor. "For, for me?"
"Yes," he said warmly. "If you really like it, I can have the chef make it for you every day."
"But, Young Master," Ying Xiang said hesitantly. "I brought the chef here especially for you."
"I'm not particular about what I eat," Chu Zhao said. "There's no need to make these every day."
"Then …" Song Taotao hesitated for a moment, then looked at him. "Thank you, Fourth Young Master Chu."
"You're welcome."
He Yan looked at him and felt that Lin Shuanghe had mentioned yesterday that Da Wei was the number one man in women's dreams. No wonder Chu Zilan had surpassed him. He looked like this, and he was so gentle and considerate to women. He was probably the type that everyone, regardless of age, would like.
Ying Xiang handed the plate with the golden roll to Song Taotao. Chu Zhao looked at Xiao Jue. "Military Governor Xiao, where are you planning to go?"
"The martial arts arena." Xiao Jue smiled. "Fourth Young Master Chu, do you also want to go?"
"There's no need for me to go." Chu Zhao smiled. "I'll just go back to my room and read for a while."
Lin Shuanghe cupped his hands towards Chu Zhao. "Then I'll see you tonight." He then looked at He Yan. "Brother He, what are you doing?"
"Me?" He Yan didn't dare to stay too long with Chu Zhao. This person was still Xu Jingfu's student. Who knew if he was a friend or foe? He said, "The weather is good today. I'm planning to take advantage of the sun to walk around the courtyard and recover."
"That's fine too." Lin Shuanghe instructed. "Just don't make too much of a commotion."
He Yan nodded.
The group then parted ways.
Because Chu Zhao lived nearby, He Yan didn't dare to go out casually. Even though she really did want to ask Chu Zhao about the situation in Shuo Jing. However, looking at the atmosphere between Xiao Jue and Chu Zhao, at least now wasn't a good time to ask.
She went to the courtyard and tried to throw away the stick. She walked around for a while and only stopped when she felt tired. Then, she went back to her room to sleep and read. In the blink of an eye, it was already evening.
Cheng Lisu knocked on the door early in the morning. "Big Brother!"
He Yan went to open the door for him.
Cheng Lisu had changed into a new set of amber robes. The corners of the robes were embroidered with a group of black-tailed koi fish. He was in high spirits and grabbed He Yan's hand. "I was afraid that you would be sleeping so I didn't dare to come early. Look at my new robes. Do you think they look good?"
He Yan: "Can I ask you a question?"
"What is it?"
"Why do you have koi fish embroidered on every piece of clothing?"
When they were in Liangzhou City, Cheng Lisu gave her a set of robes with koi fish embroidered on the corners. He Yan had wanted to ask him for a long time. Was there a special meaning behind it?
"You don't know." Cheng Lisu turned around. "Speaking of which, my father fell in love with my mother at first sight. However, my mother's family had already taken her place in another family. They disliked my father because he was two years younger than my mother. My father bribed the cook in the residence to send the koi fish to my mother's small kitchen. When the cook was butchering the koi fish, he saw the letter inside. My mother was moved by the letter. Later, she persuaded my grandmother to marry my father. "
Cheng Lisu usually didn't remember poetry and literature. However, he remembered it by heart now. He spoke with fervor and assurance, "The guest came from afar, leaving me a pair of koi fish. Hu 'er cooked koi fish, and there was a ruler in the book. Kneeling and reading the book, what was in the book? On the top, it said to be longing for each other. On the bottom, it said to be eating more rice. "He proudly said," My name came from this book. "
He Yan was stunned. "It's that interesting?"
"That's right." Cheng Lisu turned around and showed He Yan the koi embroidery on his body. "Later on, my clothes and hairpins were mostly in the shape of a koi fish. After all, the koi fish were my parents' matchmakers. Wearing it is wearing my parents' love for me! "
At this moment, He Yan was truly envious of Cheng Lisu. She said, "Your parents are so good."
"Of course." Cheng Lisu finished speaking and looked at He Yan. "Big Brother, aren't you going to wear something else for tonight's celebration?"
He Yan lowered his head and looked at himself. "What's wrong with wearing this? Isn't everyone dressed like this? "
She was still wearing the uniform of the Liang Province Guards. Today, she specially wore red for the celebration.
"But you're the one who defeated Rida Muko. It's too plain to dress like this."
"I don't have any other clothes," He Yan said. "This is good. Let's go. The instructor can't wait."
Cheng Lisu shrugged and didn't force her. She closed the door for her and the two of them walked to the wilderness at the foot of Baiyue Mountain.
Today was the celebration banquet to celebrate the Liang Province Guards' victory over Rida Muzi's rebel army. There was no snow tonight, but it was colder than usual. A bonfire burned in the wilderness. The recruits sat on the ground and drank wine and ate meat.
Although they were drinking wine and eating meat, compared to the previous Mid-Autumn Festival, it was much more desolate. After all, they had just lost their comrades and were still traumatized from the war. A celebration … was a little forced.
The rewards had already been distributed to the instructors. Xiao Jue was very generous and distributed all the spoils of war to the soldiers. She didn't keep the rewards from Her Majesty for herself either. When Cheng Li Su arrived at the wilderness, she went to find Xiao Jue. He Yan, on the other hand, went to the other side of Mount Hong. These days, she did not go to the martial arts arena, so the number of times she met with them was much less.
Xiao Mai saw him and shouted, "A He Ge, you're here!"
He Yan sat down beside her.
"How are you?" Hong Shan handed her a piece of roasted rabbit meat. "Are you feeling better? I see that you're not holding a stick anymore. Can you go now? "
He Yan took the rabbit meat. The rabbit meat was roasted until it was sizzling with oil. During the winter, all the wild beasts were hibernating, so rabbits were difficult to catch. Just the smell of it made her hungry. She took a bite and chewed as she said, "Not bad. In another two months, I'll be able to fight alongside you all again."
"Forget it," Wang Ba said with disgust. "Aren't you the only one in the limelight every time? I heard that the higher-ups gave you ten taels of silver as a reward. "He was very jealous." You're rich! "
"Brother He almost lost his life. Ten taels of silver is nothing. He should get a bigger share." Jiang Jiao said, "But I thought that Brother He would get a promotion this time. I didn't expect that he didn't."
He Yan was angry when this matter was brought up. Logically speaking, she made a contribution and helped the Liang Province Guards. No matter what, she shouldn't be a small soldier. Even if she didn't get a promotion, she should go to the Nine Flags Battalion. Even if she didn't go to the Nine Flags Battalion, she should go to the Vanguard Battalion. But now, she received more rewards than normal recruits, but promotion? She didn't even see a shadow.
Was it so hard to be promoted as a soldier under Xiao Jue?
"Don't say anymore. If you continue, Brother He will get angry again." Huang Xiong saw that she was unhappy and said, "You've already won over everyone in the Liang Province Guards. Even if it's not now, you'll get a promotion sooner or later. Don't worry."
He Yan went against her conscience and said, "I'm not worried."
It was just that she tossed and turned on her bed in the middle of the night. She wanted nothing more than to rush into the room next door and grab Xiao Jue and ask her why.
Although the celebratory banquet was a celebratory banquet, Xiao Jue wasn't here. The rewards had already been distributed to everyone, so tonight was just a gathering of the recruits. The Liang Province Guards were next to Mount Baiyue, while the Southern Prefecture Guards were next to Wulu River. They minded their own business.
Shi Tou poured He Yan a bowl of wine and said, "Drink."
He Yan stared at the wine in the bowl. "I'm injured right now. I can't drink so much."
"That's right. I almost forgot." Hong Shan took the bowl away. "Then don't drink. Just drink water."
He Yan said, "Okay."
After sitting for a while, she heard someone call her from behind. "Brother He."
He Yan turned around and was stunned. It was actually Chu Zhao.
By Chu Zhao's side, there was also that beautiful maidservant, Ying Xiang. It was rare to see such a beautiful woman in the Liang Province Guards. For a moment, Hong Shan and the others were stunned. Wang Ba whispered, "This brat. Why does he always have such good luck with women?"
He thought that he was whispering, but everyone present heard him. Ying Xiang couldn't help but laugh. Chu Zhao also laughed. "I already told Brother He that I would definitely drink with you today."
Ying Xiang said, "Before our young master came, he specially brought Chang 'an Chun. Please drink with us, Young Master He. "
As soon as she finished speaking, she heard Wang Ba gulp loudly.
He Yan: "…" She was in a bit of a dilemma. If she knew that she was drinking with Chu Zhao, would Xiao Jue think that she was in cahoots with Chu Zhao?
It would really be snowing in June.
As if he could see her dilemma, Chu Zhao smiled and said, "It's just a cup. If it's inconvenient for Brother He, then it's fine."
He Yan had always been amenable to coaxing, but not coercion. Seeing such an immortal young master being so gentle and knowing when to advance or retreat, she felt a bit apologetic. She wasn't some important person, so why would he personally invite her? It was just a cup of wine. She could just treat it as returning the favor of that silver ingot.
He Yan said, "It's just a cup of wine. There's nothing inconvenient about it."
"Then please follow this servant, Young Master He." Ying Xiang turned around with a smile.
He Yan originally thought that Chu Zhao was talking about drinking in the wilderness where the recruits were. Who would have thought that he would bring her to Chu Zhao's room? She didn't know if Xiao Jue was using her position to take revenge, but Chu Zhao's room really couldn't be considered luxurious. It couldn't even compare to Cheng Li Su's room. It was just a bit better than the bunk rooms the recruits had. However, the courtyard was very large. On the stone bench in the courtyard, there was a jug of wine and some dried fruits and snacks.
"I didn't know what Young Master He likes to eat, so I casually prepared some side dishes," Ying Xiang said, ashamed, "If it's not to your liking, I ask that Young Master He be more tolerant."
"There's no need to be so polite. It's already very good." He Yan was overwhelmed by the favor. She was only a recruit in the Liang Province Guard. This was the first time she was treated like someone with status. However, He Yan was also secretly curious. Why was Chu Zhao treating her so well? She was just a recruit. There was no need to be so polite.
Just as she was thinking this, Ying Xiang had already picked up the white jade jug on the table and poured it into two jade cups. She smiled and said, "I heard Young Master Lin say that Young Master He is injured, so it is inconvenient for you to drink. This Spring of Chang 'an is mild and not strong. It is sweet in the mouth. Young Master He should be fine after drinking a little. "
He Yan smiled and said, "Miss Ying Xiang is still the most considerate."
Ying Xiang pursed her lips and smiled. She put down the jug of wine and retreated behind Chu Zhao.
"Last time when I saw Brother He in Shuo Jing, I was in too much of a hurry and didn't get to know you well." Chu Zhao smiled and said, "Since we met in Liang Province, it seems that we are fated to meet. Let's drink a toast." He raised his wine cup and lightly tapped it against the air in front of He Yan.
He Yan understood and raised his wine cup as well. He thought to himself, Last time during the middle of autumn, he got drunk and got into a fight with Xiao Jue. He even crushed his zither. He definitely couldn't repeat the same mistake tonight. However, this wine wasn't strong, so she wouldn't get drunk like last time. Moreover, she only drank a little, so there shouldn't be any problems.
She tilted her head back and poured all the wine in the wine cup down her throat.
He Yan was stunned.
Chu Zhao was also stunned.
After a long while, Chu Zhao smiled and said, "Brother He is indeed forthright."
He Yan: "…"
He had a habit of drinking in one gulp. He wanted to drink in small sips, but his hands were subconsciously moving. When he came back to his senses, he regretted it so much that his intestines turned green. He really wanted to scold himself: Why couldn't I control my hands?
However … He Yan praised, "What a fragrant wine!"
Ying Xiang snickered. "Chang 'an Spring isn't something you can drink every day. In the Chu Estate, there's only one remaining pot left this year, and it's here."
"Is it that precious?" He Yan was shocked and pushed the wine cup back. He didn't dare to drink anymore.
"Although this wine is precious, it can't be compared to you, Brother He." Chu Zhao smiled. He reached out to take the wine pot and filled He Yan's empty wine cup. "Without Chang 'an Spring, you can buy the Eighteen Immortals. Without like-minded friends, you won't be able to find them so easily."
He Yan: "…"
She said, "Brother Chu, do you know that you're the number one dreamer of all the women in Da Wei?"
Chu Zhao was stunned.
"Now, I think you can add men into the list." He was so gentle and generous to men. Any man who stayed with him would be in danger.
The courtyard was silent.
After a while, Chu Zhao laughed heartily. He shook his head and said, "Brother He, you're really interesting."
"I'm telling the truth." He Yan was very sincere.
"Brother He, you flatter me." He waved his hand. "I don't dare to be number one."
Chang 'an Spring smelled refreshing. It wasn't as fragrant and strong as the Eighteen Immortals, but it was quite strong. He Yan felt a little light-headed. When he saw the gentle and charming smile of the person in front of him, he raised his wine cup and said, "Brother Chu, you deserve it. Let me toast you!"
He downed the wine in one gulp.
On the other side, Lin Shuanghe was looking around for He Yan.
"Have you seen He Yan?" He asked.
Xiao Mai had finished eating the barbecued meat. She went to steal some from the bonfire. When she heard him, she turned around and said, "Are you looking for A He Ge? A He Ge was just taken away by Fourth Young Master Chu from the capital. "
"Chu Zhao?" Lin Shuanghe asked curiously, "Why did he take Brother He away?"
"To drink." Xiao Mai scratched her head. "He said he would treat A He Ge to a taste of Chang 'an Spring."
When Lin Shuanghe heard the news, he immediately rushed back. When he reached Xiao Jue's room, the door wasn't closed. He pushed it open.
Xiao Jue was sitting at the table, wiping her sword.
Chang 'an Spring wasn't an ordinary sword. It had to be cleaned every day to ensure that the blade was crystal clear. Lin Shuanghe asked, "Do you know where He Yan went?"
Xiao Jue didn't bother to answer him.
"Chu Zhao took him to drink!"
Xiao Jue looked up. "So?"
"Aren't you worried, Big Brother?" Lin Shuanghe slammed his fan on the table. "That's Chu Zhao we're talking about!"
"Move aside." Xiao Jue said unhappily, "You're blocking the light."
Lin Shuanghe moved to the side. "Don't wipe it. In public, Chu Zhao is Xu Jingfu's man. If he wants to recruit He Yan to his camp, what will you do? I heard that He Yan's strength is one of the best in the Liangzhou Guards. If such a talent falls into Xu Jingfu's hands, it will be very troublesome! "
When he saw that Xiao Jue's expression didn't change, he went around to the other side. "In private, how can you let your girl drink with another man!"
As soon as he said this, Xiao Jue stopped what he was doing. He looked up and glanced at Lin Shuanghe. "Who told you that she's mine?"
"Come on." Lin Shuanghe obviously didn't believe him. "If she's not yours, how can you let her live next door with a door in between? You even let her pick the lock. How come I didn't realize that you could do this before? Are you interested? "
Xiao Jue: "… If you don't have anything else to say, then get out. Don't bother me."
"Xiao Huaijin, you're not Chu Zilan's opponent if you're so fierce."
As he spoke, he heard a rustling sound coming from the middle door of the house, as if a mouse was shuttling in and out of the clutter. The two of them looked up and saw a silver wire sticking out of the "one" keyhole on the door. The silver wire twisted in a crooked manner and accurately pushed the lock pin inwards.
With a "clack", the lock fell to the ground and the door opened.
Lin Shuanghe clapped his hands. "Good skill!" Then he looked at Xiao Jue. "And you said she's not yours!"
Xiao Jue was speechless for a moment and stood up.
He Yan walked over from the door.
She walked very slowly and steadily. When she saw Lin Shuanghe, she even greeted Lin Shuanghe with her hands cupped together. "Brother Lin."
Lin Shuanghe: "… Why aren't you calling me Doctor Lin anymore?"
He Yan acted as if she didn't see him and walked over to Xiao Jue.
Xiao Jue's gaze fell on He Yan.
The young man was wearing the red uniform of the Liang Province Guards. His hair was neat and tidy as he bowed respectfully to Lin Shuanghe.
At this moment, Lin Shuanghe and Xiao Jue were both stunned.
The window wasn't closed and the wind blew in, causing the scrolls on the table to flip slightly. It brought with it a burst of coolness and a faintly discernible aroma of wine. It was faint but not real. The sweet and refreshing smell was like the spring day in Chang 'an City, sparkling and beautiful.
Her gaze was even more sparkling than the spring sun.
Xiao Jue felt a chill run down his spine as he felt a sense of deja vu. She vaguely remembered that someone had looked at her with the same gaze on the night of mid-autumn.
"Have you been drinking?" As he spoke, he subconsciously pushed Wan Xiangqin closer.
When this person was drunk, it was impossible to tell if she was sober or not just by looking at her face. However, her actions would only be inconceivable.
Lin Shuanghe smiled and picked up his tea, planning to take a sip and watch the show.
He Yan looked up and gave Xiao Jue a big smile.
"I can memorize 'The Way to University' now, Father."
Lin Shuanghe spat out his tea.
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