The room was very quiet, the music was elegant, the dishes were light, and the wine was very rich. As for the beauty, she had cicada-like hair and moth eyebrows. Her body was graceful and her fragrance assailed the nostrils. She gently and leisurely sat beside him and spoke softly and slowly. If one did not drink, they would be intoxicated. This could indeed be considered a man's home of gentleness.
Shen Mu was very good at talking. He talked to Yang Fan about his interesting stories in the market, the reason why he entered White Horse Temple, and how he joined the Imperial Army. He listened attentively and would even interject a few words when necessary, which made Yang Fan even more interested to continue talking. When Yang Fan talked about becoming a hundred cavalry, he smiled and asked, "What about you, Brother Shen? What do you do for a living now?"
Shen Mu said, "I seldom come to Luoyang. This time, I was invited by a friend and will return to Chang 'an very soon. In Longyou, I have a few leather goods shops, silk businesses, and a few horse farms. Hehe, I have indeed earned some money. However, it is not as impressive as you in the officialdom. "
Yang Fan said, "I dare not. Actually, I am only a junior colonel in the Imperial Army. As for officialdom … I really cannot be considered."
Shen Mu smiled and said, "Those who are able to enter the Hundred Cavalry Brigade can be released to any Imperial Army unit and they can be promoted to an official. In my opinion, Erlang, you are still too honest. Actually, with your master-disciple relationship with Master Xue and Great General Wu's appreciation of you, your future will be limitless if you manage it well. "
Shen Mu laughed and poured another cup for Yang Fan. He said, "Of course, you are still young and it is reasonable that you do not understand these things. However …"
Shen Mu's gaze suddenly deepened. "Those who can achieve great things, of course, are fated and lucky, but they are in the minority. Most people had been prepared since they were young. Every step of their future had been taken in accordance with the arrangements that had been made in advance. Most of these people are not ordinary people. Perhaps their fathers are important ministers in the court, or their families are rich and powerful. Only their fathers, brothers, and elders have the ability and vision to make arrangements for them step by step. Those young generals who fought with Erlang on the same field as you are all like this! "
He looked deeply at Yang Fan and said, "Erlang already has luck. It's just that you don't know how to make use of this treasure mountain. You need someone who is familiar with worldly affairs and human relationships to give you pointers and help you plan. You also need a certain amount of wealth for you to manage these connections of yours. In this way, even though Erlang is only a small colonel among a hundred horsemen today, it's not impossible for you to become a great general among ten thousand horsemen in the future!"
Yang Fan's eyes flickered slightly. He raised his cup to greet him, took a sip of wine and said, "Brother Shen's priceless advice has benefited Yang Fan greatly. It's just that what Brother Shen said is easy to say, but it's difficult to do it. "
Shen Mu was only trying to get closer to him today. Naturally, he would not reveal his true intentions immediately. He laughed and said, "It's not easy to say, but it's also not difficult to say. Actually, what's lacking is still an opportunity. I do business in Longyou and know many influential people. There's no lack of experts among them. I will help you find one. "
Yang Fan said, "I really don't know how to repay Brother Shen's love and care!"
Shen Mu said seriously, "Erlang, you're treating me like an outsider. Speaking of which, I, Shen Mu, also started from a humble background. There's no other reason why I can achieve what I have today. It's because I value brotherhood! I can make friends with the heroes of the world! I and Erlang are like-minded. If Erlang has any request, as long as I can do it, I won't even frown even if I have to climb a mountain of swords or plunge into a sea of flames! "
After saying these impassioned words, Shen Mu's expression relaxed. He laughed and said, "You see, we're just talking. Aren't we neglecting such beauties? Come, come, come, let's drink … "As he said this, he stretched out his arm and embraced the slender waist of a beauty serving wine. He chuckled and said," Drink with me from a 'leather cup' … "
The beauty smiled sweetly at him and lowered her head to take a sip of wine. She pouted her bright red lips and moved closer to his. A lady in green who was sitting beside Yang Fan also took a sip of wine. She imitated Yang Fan and moved closer to him.
Ladies loved handsome men. This young Langjun beside her was very charming. This beauty's heart was already itching for him. Usually, she hated it when guests touched her. Today, she could not wait for him to tease her. However, these two guests chatted briefly. With their experience, they knew that they were not here purely for fun. The two of them only cared about drinking and chatting. They could only serve food and wine at the side and did not dare to disturb them.
Now that the discussion between the two of them had finally come to an end, of course she wanted to be intimate with this handsome young man. Just at this time, the bead curtain was lifted with a 'shua' sound. Two beautiful young ladies stood outside the bead curtain. Two pairs of beautiful eyes swept inside.
Shen Mu raised his eyelids as if he did not see the people outside. He quickly pushed away the beauty who was about to jump into his arms. He frowned and said to Yang Fan sternly, "Erlang, you and I got together today. It's fine to drink and chat. Why did you call these girls here?"
"Ah?"
Yang Fan was stunned.
Shen Mu said with a righteous face, "Ask them to come and play some music and sing some songs. It's fine if they help with the wine, but let's not do such boring things. How can a group of vulgar women be pleasing to the eye!" After saying that, he shook his sleeves as if he was afraid of getting the smell of vulgar women on him.
Yang Fan looked at this hero who was "easy to make friends with! As long as he had a request, he would climb a mountain of swords and plunge into a sea of flames without batting an eyelid ". He was momentarily stunned.
Outside the bead curtain, a girl snorted softly and said leisurely, "Pretend! Continue pretending! "
"Who is it? Ah! Ling Quan, why are you here? "
Shen Mu sprang up from his seat, surprised and delighted as he walked forward to welcome them.
Yang Fan's mouth was wide open in a daze, "This … this guy is too good at pretending! Who is that girl under the curtain? Is she his wife? Eh? The person beside her is … Ah Nu! "
Yang Fan's eyes widened abruptly. He looked at the pretty woman who was looking at him with a strange expression under the curtain, and then looked at the charming waitress who was pouting and trying to get close to him. He quickly pushed her away and stood up, "Ah Nu, why are you here?"
Shen Mu said something to Miss Qiqi in a low voice. Miss Qiqi glanced at Yang Fan coldly and said with disgust, "You! Don't hang out with such a shameless and lecherous person like him!"
Shen Mu was all smiles as he said, "Yes yes yes. Aren't we discussing business? How did you find your way here? It's dirty to stand in a place like this. Come, come, let's talk in the courtyard! "Shen Mu said and winked at Yang Fan, looking apologetic and innocent.
Miss Qiqi had barged in. Although Miss Qiqi had brought a bunch of women with her, men who were good at martial arts might not be better than them. Qiqi came from Longyou. The women of the northwest frontier fortress, regardless of whether it was the Hu or Han, were all good at riding and archery. Their martial arts were also good and there were very few weak women.
As the saying goes, 'Riding a horse with a skirt is like turning a canopy. Pulling left and shooting right must be stacked. If women are already like this, how can men meet again '. This was used to describe the martial spirit of the northwest region. With these people barging into the 'Drunken Spring Inn', how can the thugs stop them?
It was unknown what relationship Shen Mu had with Miss Qiqi. After he coaxed Miss Qiqi out, the few waitresses saw that the situation was not good and left as well. Only Yang Fan and Tin Aino were left in the room.
Yang Fan smiled cheerfully, "Ah Nu, come in and sit!"
Ah Nu glanced at the seat beside him and said with a straight face, "What kind of identity is it for me to come in and sit?"
"Uh …"
Yang Fan thought about it and felt that it was inappropriate. He quickly stood up and walked to the curtain and explained shyly, "You've misunderstood! I'm just sitting here drinking and chatting. "
Tin Aino's face turned cold, "You want me to drink wine with my mouth and chat with my tongue?"
Yang Fan cried out in grievance, "No way! Actually, Shen Mu asked the waitress to have a 'leather cup' with him and the waitress beside me followed suit. But I didn't drink!"
Tin Aino glared at him and said, "That's because I'm here!"
Yang Fan said, "If you didn't come, I wouldn't have drunk it. Don't you trust me?"
Tin Aino's tone was a little soft but he wrinkled his nose and said unhappily, "What does it have to do with me whether you drink or not? I'm not related to you so why are you explaining to me?"
When this sentence was said, both of them felt a little uncomfortable.
"Uh … that …"
Yang Fan coughed and said embarrassedly, "Today is the big day of Brother Qiao 'er's marriage. I'm going to the wedding but because it's too late to return to the palace, I wanted to find a place to stay for the night. But Shen Mu brought me here for a drink. Cough! He's the one who called the waitresses. "
Tin Aino was able to find her way here because she already knew what was going on. When Yang Fan said this, she naturally believed him. She snorted coldly and warned him, "You better stop associating with such a shameless and lecherous person!"
Eh? This sentence was very familiar. It seemed like Miss Qi Qi had said it just now.
Women would indeed help those close to them and not reason …
…
Ma's mother's sadness was finally soothed by her son and daughter-in-law's kind words. She rested on the bed under their care and the newlyweds then returned to their room.
In the bridal chamber, the Chinese character 'Happy' was pasted on the wall. On the table, a pair of dragon and phoenix red candles were lit brightly. The quilt was also red, reflecting a joyous atmosphere in the room, slightly diluting the gloominess in the hearts of the two people. However, the shadow of the misfortune they encountered on their wedding day still shrouded their hearts, making them unable to lift their spirits.
Pasta sat on the bed quietly while Maqiao sat beside her quietly. At this moment, they should be hugging each other happily and being intimate. But looking at Pasta's indifferent expression, Maqiao did not have the courage to reach out his hand. After a long time, he sighed softly and said to Pasta, "It's late. My wife, let's rest."
With that, Maqiao was about to stand up and blow out the red candles.
Pasta looked up and shouted anxiously, "Stop! What are you doing?"
Maqiao said blankly, "I'm blowing out the candles."
Pasta quickly said, "No, my mother said that the candles on the wedding night must be lit until dawn. Only then will the days be prosperous and bright. The red candles on the wedding night must not be extinguished."
"Is that so …"
Maqiao suddenly remembered that his mother had also reminded him that and he actually forgot about it. He scratched his head and looked at the red candles that were just inches away and then looked at the blanket on the bed. He suddenly asked worriedly, "This … what if the wind is too strong and blows it out?"
Pasta laughed and her face instantly turned red. She could not help but scolded with shame and anger, "You idiot, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Maqiao saw that her face was bashful and it was a charm that he had never seen before. He could not help but stare blankly. It was only for a moment before he could not help but say, "My wife, you are really beautiful … it is indeed better to have the candles lit …"
Pasta became even more bashful. Maqiao leaped forward with a gust of wind. The wind only shook the candles slightly but it blew away the unhappiness in both of their hearts …
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