Creak!
The window was closed.
The sorrowful singing stopped in the room and didn't fly far away.
A cute girl turned around, the silver bell on her wrist swinging gently. She smiled like a flower. "Music is forbidden in the city these few days. It'll be troublesome if someone hears you."
She glanced at the singer holding a pipa behind the screen and said angrily, "Who allowed you to sing at this time? Do you want to die? "
The singer stopped playing and didn't say anything.
Not far from the window sat a girl with a delicate temperament. Her eyes were filled with sorrow and her face was like a withered flower. She didn't say anything, but she was already pitiful.
She heard her and said, "Miss Ling 'er, please don't blame me. I was in a bad mood, so I asked you to sing."
Xiang Ling 'er looked at her and her eyes were filled with joy. "Why would I blame you, Sister Xiuzhang? You're born with such good looks. Everything you do is right. "
Compared to her enthusiasm, Yoo Hoo-chang was obviously much colder. She only said, "I shouldn't have come to this place."
Xiang Ling 'er turned around and sat beside her. She tilted her head and looked at her delicate face. "When you say' this place ', do you mean Linzi or Sanfen Fragrance Brothel?"
"None of them should have come," Liu Xiuzhang said.
"No, no, both are wrong." Xiang Ling 'er shook her head again and again. "If you're talking about Linzi, why shouldn't you come? Is this three-hundred-mile Linzi City surnamed Yan? If there's enmity or resentment, it's not a reason. We're born in this world. People should avoid me, not me. "
Yoo Hoo-chang didn't say anything.
Xiang Ling 'er said again, "If we're talking about brothels … Men can visit, but women can't? There are many people who sell their butts in the world. Do you know that in Xue Country, there's a special brothel for men? "
She curled her lips. "Unfortunately, most of them are skinny and of poor quality."
"There's no enmity or resentment. It's just that the past is still here. Why hurt yourself? " Yoo Hoo-chang said, "As for the brothel you mentioned … Since ancient times, there are those who visit and those who don't. There are those who buy and sell flesh, and there are those who don't. It's not limited to men and women. I'm the latter. Miss Ling 'er, you may be right, but we are different. "
Xiang Ling 'er replied, "Oh, I understand."
"You want to say that you have a different path from us." She placed her hands on the armrest and rested her chin on her forearm. She blinked her watery eyes and looked at Yoo Hoo-chang. "But only we can help you now. What should we do, little beauty?"
She was charming, cute, and quick-witted. Especially that very appropriate smile on her lips, it was hard to dislike her.
On the other hand, Yoo Hoo-chang was a typical skinny beauty. Her body was soft and supple, and her waist was slender.
But when she sat on the chair, she didn't look frail.
A woman with such a delicate temperament should be sitting alone in her boudoir, shedding tears in front of the mirror.
However, right now, she was sitting in Linzi City's Fragrant Three Portions Tavern. She was looking at Xiang Ling 'er, who was of the Heavenly Fragrance. There was not a trace of fear in her eyes.
"You're not helping me," she said softly. "You're investing in me. You're not the only ones who can invest in me. I just happen to be talking to you. This is just a business deal. It's very pure and very simple. If you didn't think that it was profitable, why would you ask me to come here? "
Xiang Ling 'er slowly sat back down. She put away her playful expression and smiled. "It's a pity that the Ryu family doesn't seem to be a good investment target. As far as I know, most of the people who invested in the Fufeng Ryu family have lost everything."
"The same thing …" Yoo Hoo-chang said. "In Qi, the Fragrant Three Portions Tavern isn't a very important investor. There aren't many targets for you to choose from. "
"You've convinced me." Xiang Ling 'er stretched out her index finger and gently hooked it under her smooth chin.
She probably wanted to show off her domineering aura.
But Yoo Hoo-chang only frowned and looked at her.
Xiang Ling 'er awkwardly retracted her finger and laughed dryly, "You're being too frivolous."
"I'm in a hurry right now. The Ryu family is in a hurry … and I'm sure you're in a hurry as well." Yoo Hoo-chang said softly, "Don't do meaningless things."
She stood up, "Then, let's end our conversation here."
Xiang Ling 'er twirled a strand of hair around her finger, "We haven't even talked about anything yet!"
"If you want to establish a base of operations in Eastlands, or even move your headquarters here … Qi can't shake his head. We already have a clear intention of working together, don't we? "Yoo Hoo-chang asked.
Xiang Ling 'er smiled sweetly, "It's a pity that Mei Yue isn't here … I think you'll get along very well."
Yoo Hoo-chang simply said, "We'll have the opportunity to meet."
Then, he turned around and walked out of the room.
The door opened and closed, and people came and went.
No matter who, when, or what, it was often repeated over and over again.
It wasn't until Yoo Hoo-chang's footsteps were far away that the singer sitting behind the screen explained, "Indeed, Lady Liu said that she wanted to hear this song, so I played it. I didn't mean to challenge Linzi's current ban. "
"It's fine." Xiang Ling 'er waved her hand, and the bells on her wrist jingled. She giggled, "She just wanted to test the strength of Three Fragrances Restaurant. If she can't even handle such a small matter, then there's no need for us to work together. "
She sat down and leaned her head back on the back of the chair. "I'm so pitiful, like a phoenix with a hairpin ~"
She gently closed her eyes and murmured, "Play another song. I want to hear … Eighteen Touches. "
The figure behind the screen paused for a moment, but in the end, she didn't have the courage to angrily smash the pipa.
Thus, the sound of the strings played, and the screen shook.
The outside was mourning, while the inside was joyous.
… …
… …
Jiang Wuqi's funeral took a total of three days.
For Jiang Wang, these three days made no difference. It was nothing more than closed-door cultivation.
For the current Chung Geng Sheng … it didn't make much of a difference either.
This fatty had no intention of returning to the Xiashan Villa at all. He decided to live in Jiang Wang's residence. Every day, he would wake up early and go to the Marquis' Mansion to greet the old Marquis and cultivate their relationship. After drinking morning tea with him, he would stroll back and close the door to practice martial arts, saber arts, and anything else.
He glorified it by saying, "With Jiang Wang as a mirror, it can cure laziness."
Chongxuan Chu Liang once passed by and was pulled by Chung Geng Sheng to give him pointers in cultivation. In the process of casually crushing Chung Geng Sheng, he casually asked why his fat nephew didn't live in the Marquis' Mansion. Chung Geng Sheng answered in this way.
Jiang Wang really wanted to say, "Then why don't you practice with me!"
Of course, even though he disliked Chung Geng Sheng, he also enjoyed the pointers of Chongxuan Chu Liang.
All worldly matters were like floating dust. Cultivation must be the first.
Compared to combat skills, Jiang Wang's current focus was more on the study of Dao techniques, mainly "Dragon and Tiger".
The eight winds came from all directions.
Of the eight winds, the East was called Mingshu Wind, the Southeast was called Qingming Wind, the South was called Jingfeng, the Southwest was called Cool Wind, the West was called Changhe Wind, the Northwest was called Buzhou Wind, the North was called Guang Mo Wind, and the Northeast was called Rong Wind.
Among the eight winds, Jiang Wang had already faced the Jingfeng Supernatural Power. He had also seen the Breath Tornado that imitated the Mingshu Wind. The Buzhou Wind, which was the most lethal, was a supernatural power that he had deep control over.
With the Buzhou Wind as the foundation and the various eight wind Dao techniques that Chung Geng Sheng collected for him, he completed the work of imitating the eight winds in a very short time.
The step of "leading the eight winds as tigers" was completely easy.
Only the "dragon" that was stuck at the Dragon and Tiger stage did not know how to make use of the Tongtian Ocean. This crucial problem was also easily solved after Xiu Yuan's personal guidance.
After the Shenwang Realm, the four seas were connected. The Hall of Accumulation directly controlled the four buildings and five residences, and also suppressed the four seas of the human body.
Jiang Wang had not yet reached the Shenwang Realm, and was unable to control the four seas of the human body. But with Xiu Yuan's guidance, he could rely on the tyrannical power of his spirit to establish an influence over the Tongtian Ocean in advance.
Finally, on this day, he completed the initial steps of this Dao technique that was passed down from Jiu Yang.
With such a deep friendship, Jiang Wang could not not not share the good news with his close friend at the first opportunity, and at the same time find an opportunity to try out this technique.
When he ran to Chung Geng Sheng's courtyard, the fatty was eating porridge.
A pair of fat hands and a small white jade bowl, drinking noisily.
After he finished a bowl, Xiu Yuan handed him another bowl. The porridge was clear and moist, and indeed, it was fragrant, making one's appetite whet.
It had to be said that Chung Geng Sheng was very welcomed by the Jiang Residence's servants when he moved in.
In the past, Steward Xie wanted to follow the standard of living of other third-rank officials, but his Lord Jiang was too stingy. It was difficult to achieve his goal with the money he spent on the household.
After Chung Geng Sheng made preparations for a permanent residence, the living standards of the Jiang Residence rose at a speed visible to the naked eye.
After all, Steward Xie did not know Lord Jiang's suffering. Lord Jiang was not stingy, but he was used to living on his own and could not fork out much money.
He was actually very worried about the living conditions of the Jiang Residence, and he had been thinking about when to invite Brother Yan Xian to stay for a while. He would entertain his good friend in his own home to show his sincerity. If Brother Yan Xian was dissatisfied with the living environment and wanted to adjust it, he would reluctantly agree to give his close friend enough freedom.
Unfortunately, Xie Ping did not know of his painstaking efforts …
"What are you eating?" Jiang Wang asked despite knowing the answer.
Chung Geng Sheng did not even raise his head. "Get it yourself."
Jiang Wang was about to snort in disdain, but he suppressed it after twitching his nose.
It would not be too late to talk about Dao skills after eating the porridge.
He walked elegantly to the tiger-patterned clay pot that was said to be bought at a high price from the Tripod Tower. As he scooped the porridge, he said casually, "Speaking of cooking porridge, I actually have some experience. I once discussed with His Highness the Crown Prince … "
"Oh, right." Chung Geng Sheng suddenly interrupted, "I have news for you. My cousin has taken the first place of the Ocean Merit Roll's secondary ranking in October. "
Speaking of which, the Ocean Fishing Tower was quite pitiful.
Before the Yellow River Battle, Ji Zhaonan had specially gone to a bewildering world to practice his spear. He had conveniently created a new record of first place on the Ocean Merit Roll. It was obvious that he wanted to suppress the Ocean Fishing Tower, and he had indeed done so …
That record was only broken by Chen Zhitao the next month.
This time, Jung Genzun went out to sea and easily took the first place of the secondary ranking.
The Ocean Merit Roll that the Sea Suppression Alliance used to unite the people of the coastal islands had become a tool for Qi to become famous in Tianjiao. It was only after Qi left Tianjiao that the young geniuses of the Ocean Fishing Tower could compete for a place on the Ocean Merit Roll.
The people who fought against the Sea Race were united, but it was worth pondering over who was the leader.
This was undoubtedly a blow to the newly established Sea Suppression Alliance.
Cooking was, after all, a minor skill. Since Chung Geng Sheng was talking about overseas matters, Lord Jiang sat down and said casually, "With Jung Genzun's strength, it would be strange if he did not take the first place … Why? Is he going back to Linzi?"
Chung Geng Sheng gently shook his head. "He gave up the Xingyue Plain battlefield and went out to sea. How could that be the only reason? Taking the first place of the secondary ranking would only be the same as your record at that time. Although his Ocean Merit Roll is much higher than yours, you were only at the Inner Mansion level when you achieved this result. "
"Then what else can he do? Suppressing the cultivators of the Outer Mansion of the Ocean Fishing Tower? It's meaningless. He has proved that he is one of the most powerful Outer Mansion in the world at the River-Viewing Platform … Sea Race? "Jiang Wang stopped eating." Is he going to challenge the Sea Race King? "
"Who knows?" Chung Geng Sheng said, "I only know that with his pride, he would not be willing to come back if he couldn't surpass you at that time."
Jiang Wang said lightly, "His talent is there. He can't be too proud."
Chung Geng Sheng smiled. "In the past, you were from the Inner Mansion, and he was from the Outer Mansion. Now that you have established the Tianjiao Tower, everyone is fighting over who is the No.1 in Qi … It's a heated argument! You don't belittle him, but you praise him? "
"I'm not praising him." Jiang Wang said calmly, "I'm just stating the facts."
Chung Geng Sheng couldn't help but roll his eyes at him. "I don't like your attitude. Can't you just scold him in front of me and comfort me?"
Jiang Wang said slowly, "Comfort is, in essence, a deceitful thing. You're too smart to be deceived. "
"Which book is it from?" Chung Geng Sheng asked.
Jiang Wang suddenly froze.
The sentence he used subconsciously came from the book Jiang Wuqi gave him.
Emperor Wu of Qi said the same thing when he seduced the Empress Dowager of Ming Kingdom!
"Uh, I've been reading too much recently. I forgot." He lowered his head and ate the porridge.
Chung Geng Sheng didn't mind. He asked casually while enjoying the porridge service from Jiang Sihu, "Oh right, what did the Eleventh Prince give you? I didn't hear you mention it. "
Jiang Wang slurped down half a bowl of porridge and said in a muffled voice, "A piece of calligraphy."
Chung Geng Sheng glanced at him. "It's just a piece of calligraphy. Why are you so nervous?"
"What am I nervous about?" Jiang Wang raised his head with a puzzled expression. "Nothing?"
Chung Geng Sheng looked at him suspiciously. However, he thought that a person like Jiang Wuqi might have some secrets that couldn't be disclosed. It was indeed inappropriate to ask. He changed the topic and said, "Oh, I didn't know you guys were so close."
While they were chatting, the housekeeper walked to the door of the courtyard. "Master, Young Master Zheng Shangming from the Patrol Inspector's Office is here. He's accompanied by the Deputy Patrol Inspector, Master Lin Youxie."
Jiang Wang pushed the porridge bowl away and stood up. "Did he say why he's here?"
The housekeeper shook his head. "No."
As Jiang Wang welcomed them outside, he instructed, "In the future, when Young Master Zheng comes, there's no need to announce his arrival. Just invite him in."
After thinking for a while, he added, "If it's Deputy Patrol Inspector Lin, you still have to announce his arrival. It's best to ask him clearly before announcing his arrival."
When he walked out of the courtyard, he happened to see Zheng Shangming and Lin Youxie standing not far away.
Especially Lin Youxie. His eyes were deep, deep, and far away …
"Haha," Zheng Shangming probably wanted to ease the awkwardness and laughed dryly. "Brother Jiang's residence is really good!"
"Brother Zheng, you flatter me …" Jiang Wang was also very polite. "Master Lin, come, this way please! Quick, ask someone to bring tea. Bring my good tea. These are all important guests. "
Housekeeper Xie walked towards Chung Geng Sheng's courtyard with practiced movements. How could Master Jiang have good tea?
"No need." Lin Youxie cut off the conversation with an expressionless face and said in a businesslike manner, "We're here because we have a case that we need Constable Jiang's help with."
Jiang Wang suddenly had a bad premonition. "What case?"
"Feng Gu is dead."
Lin Youxie said these four words very calmly.
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