Gulp gulp gulp …
Only the sound of Yan Xiangma gulping down the broth could be heard behind him in a very unrefined manner.
Li Muyang was not in a hurry. He was chewing thin slices of beef dipped in chili oil and chili in his mouth, while holding a cup of warm osmanthus wine in his hand.
A lonely city, a cold night, a narrow alley, a wonton stall, and an old friend meeting.
Yan Xiangma was right. Today was indeed a good day for drinking.
"Sizzle …"
As he thought of this, Li Muyang picked up the wine cup and took a sip.
As the warm liquid entered his throat, Li Muyang's body had a kind of warm and comfortable feeling. The many days of travel and travel, the dangers and murderous intents that were everywhere, and the pressure of being 30% vigilant and 70% vigilant suddenly collapsed at this moment, disappearing without a trace.
Li Muyang felt that his body was a bit lighter.
When his body was a bit lighter, his back was straighter, and the taste of the osmanthus wine became more tempting.
Li Muyang couldn't help but drink the cup of wine in one gulp, thinking that this was really the best osmanthus wine he had ever tasted.
Sister Chun came over with a plate of sliced thin beef and a pot of warm osmanthus wine. Seeing the empty bowl in front of Yan Xiangma, she said with a smile, "It seems that Senior Official Yan is really hungry today. I've never eaten so fast before. "
"Sister Chun, you only know one side and not the other. Hunger is just an appearance. The main reason is that I'm in a good mood tonight. When I'm in a good mood, I can eat faster. "Yan Xiangma said with a smile.
When Sister Chun put the meat and wine on the table, Yan Xiangma waved his hand and said, "Sister Chun, you go greet other guests. I'll have some peace and quiet for a while. Pouring and drinking by myself will have a unique flavor. "
"Alright. Senior Official Yan, please enjoy your meal. "Sister Chun left with a respectful and warm smile.
Yan Xiangma poured himself a cup of wine and raised it to the cool breeze in front of him, saying, "It's a pleasure to have a friend coming from afar. Let me offer you a toast. "
Li Muyang filled his cup again, and then the two young men sitting back to back raised their cups and drank the osmanthus wine in one gulp.
"After parting ways in the Divine Palace, I began to wait for the day we meet again in Tiandu. I didn't expect it to be so fast. "Yan Xiangma poured himself another glass of wine and said softly. "I'm looking forward to you coming, but I'm also afraid of you coming."
"You knew I would come?"
"Everyone knew you would come," Yan Xiangma said. "When Lu Enterprises collapsed, it was cut down like crops being cut down. How could the Lu family bear with it? How could you tolerate this? In the past, if the Cui and Song families joined hands to attack the Lu Family, Lu Xingkong would die and Lu Qingming would be seriously injured, and the Lu Family would be like a group of dragons without a leader, unable to withstand a single blow. But what they didn't calculate was that the Lu family had you. You are Lu Xingkong's grandson, Lu Qingming's son, and the inheritor of the Lu family's bloodline … If that's all, it's fine. Who doesn't have a few descendants, just kill them. But there's a dragon living in your body. In this way, the situation is not under the control of all parties. "
"Indeed. If it weren't for me, their plan would have succeeded long ago. They would have destroyed the Lu clan with thunderous means, seriously injured or killed my grandfather Lu Xingkong, and Wind City would have long become their object. They really had a wishful thinking. If it weren't for me, they would be able to sit back and relax, reaping power and the most dazzling glory. Because of my existence, there's still a thorn stuck in their heart. Can't swallow it, can't spit it out, it's extremely uncomfortable. "
"It's more than a thorn? You underestimate yourself too much. "Yan Xiangma's mouth curved into a faint smile." That's clearly a knife. A knife stuck in their chests. "
"I dare not overestimate my position in their mind."
"You want to deceive me? The Peacock Imperial Court suddenly proposed to hold a meeting of the nine countries, and will display the ten thousand spirit jade seal at the meeting, don't tell me it has nothing to do with you? The ten thousand spirit jade seal wouldn't have flown from you to the Peacock Imperial Court, right? And it just happened to fly into the hands of your future father-in-law? Do you think we don't know what you're planning? Don't look down on the heroes of the world. "
"— —"
"At the divine palace, you and the little princess of the Peacock Imperial Court were exchanging glances, do you think we can't see it? Tenderness and sweetness, looking at each other with eyes that could almost drip water. Hahaha — — Li Muyang, I really have to admire you. You are not born as good as me, you are not as good-looking as me, why do all the girls in the world like you? It's unfair. It's really unfair. "
"I really have to admire you — —"
"What do you admire me for?"
"How can you say such shameless words?"
"Pfft — —"
The mouthful of osmanthus wine that Yan Xiangma had just drunk spurted out again, choking and coughing, tears coming out.
Aunt Chun noticed Yan Xiangma's abnormality and hurriedly ran over to pat his back. "Official Yan drink slowly, there is a lot of osmanthus wine at home, if you like it, you can bring a few jars back. Did you choke on the wine? "
"It's okay, it's okay. I just drank a little too fast. " Yan Xiangma waved his hand to indicate Aunt Chun to busy herself. After Aunt Chun left, Yan Xiangma said indignantly, "You must have forgotten what you looked like before. I don't know what miraculous medicine you've eaten, but you've become more and more handsome in the past year — — it's really infuriating to compare with others. "
"It's been hard on you." Li Muyang said softly with a smile on his lips.
The smile on Yan Xiangma's face also disappeared, carefully playing with the wine cup. "What's hard on me?"
"I can imagine your situation at this time." Li Muyang sighed softly. "When you came just now, Sister Chun said that you came earlier than usual, which proves that you came later than you did in the past. Even if you, Yan Xiangma, are in dire straits, but with the status of the Yan family today, who in the Monitoring Division would dare to let you stay on duty until this hour every night? The reason why you've persisted until now is because you don't want to go back and face the eyes that make you feel embarrassed and pressured, right? "
Yan Xiangma pursed his lips. "You know about the Divine Palace. I almost broke away from the relationship between father and son with the old man in our family. These days — — he doesn't like me at all, and he must regret giving birth to a son like me. Even mother has complained a few times about me. "
"I've implicated you." Li Muyang's mood was a little heavy.
"Why do you say that? If I don't want to, can you put a knife to my neck and make me stand on your side? "Yan Xiangma said with a smile." Everyone's choice is different. Maybe, history will prove that my choice is right? "
"That's reasonable." Li Muyang said with a smile.
"Come, come, come. Let's drink, I haven't drunk for a long time. Let's get drunk today — — "
Yan Xiangma picked up the wine cup and drained it again.
Li Muyang also drank a cup.
"Is that thing very difficult?" Li Muyang asked aloud.
"Yes." Yan Xiangma said without hesitation. "I know what you want to do in the palace. To catch the bandits, first catch the king. You want to kick the one at the top down, you want to start with the Emperor who is just a figurehead — — but a figurehead is still an Emperor. The palace is heavily guarded and there are countless masters. How can you go in? How can you come out after going in? "
"So I came to you for help."
"— —"
"Does silence mean that you agree?"
"Drink. Drink me down and I'll agree. "Yan Xiangma raised his eyebrows slightly and said in an evil voice.
"Drink." Li Muyang also picked up the wine cup.
"Beat the drum and the drum, enthusiastically use the army. I travel south alone in the country's cities. From Sun Tzu, to Chen and Song. Not to return, but to worry and worry. Love one's home, love one's horse. To seek it, under the forest … Come, drink, drink … "
Yan Xiangma was drunk.
Yan Xiangma was very drunk.
One drank, and the other got drunk. One recited the "Drum Beating" in the "Book of Songs", and the other asked for a drink in the calm night and the cool wind from the south to the north.
Yan Xiangma also wanted to get completely drunk for once.
Li Muyang had long disappeared, and Yan Xiangma fell asleep on the greasy little table alone.
Aunt Chun looked worried and kept saying to the housekeeper next to her what to do, how to get drunk with just a few pots of osmanthus wine …
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When Li Muyang pushed the door and entered, there was a cold feeling on his neck.
"It's me." Li Muyang said softly.
Whoosh!
The dagger on his neck disappeared.
Hong Xiu, who had returned to her original appearance, stood at the door and said coldly, "I thought it was a thief who dared to break into my boudoir at night."
"I didn't break in at night, but was invited …" Thinking that the next words were inappropriate, Li Muyang immediately changed the topic and asked, "Why haven't you slept yet?"
"You didn't even say goodbye before running out. How could I sleep?" Hong Xiu said angrily, "Young Master Li, after you arrived in Tiandu, I have to be responsible for your safety. So, can you please tell someone when you go out next time? You disappeared inexplicably, and you made me very worried, okay? I can't go out to look for you, but I can't not look for you … "
Li Muyang apologized again and again and said, "It's my fault. I just wanted to see a friend, and I was not sure if I could see him. So I didn't say hello to you, thinking that maybe he would come back soon. "
Hong Xiu sniffed and said, "But not only did you see him, but you also drank with him?"
"Yes." Li Muyang smiled. "It's hard to refuse such hospitality."
"In this situation, he must be a very good friend who can make you expose your identity to meet him, right?"
Li Muyang nodded and said, "Yes. He is a friend I can trust with my life. "
"I really envy him." Hong Xiu yawned. "Go to sleep, you have to get up early tomorrow morning to look after the shop. By the way, in order not to attract attention, from tomorrow, no, from now on, you will be a shop assistant in our silk shop. You are the little cousin of my distant uncle, and I am your cousin … I have already talked to Boss Mo about this. He is an old man of the Lu family, and he is in charge of the intelligence system of the entire Tiandu. He knows how to cooperate with us. Also, don't use the mask on your face anymore. I have made a new one for you … and the clothes are also done. Tomorrow you'll have to change the clothes on your body. How can a shop assistant wear clothes that are more luxurious and expensive than the boss? "
"Understood." Li Muyang thought that he had not met "Boss Mo" this time. Since he was an old man of the Lu family, he must be deeply trusted by his grandfather. Maybe he had a lot of connections in Tiandu.
Hong Xiu looked very sleepy, turned around and fell down on the big bed.
Li Muyang looked around the room. The mattress had been laid on the ground, and there was a silk quilt made of excellent material to keep him warm. With Li Muyang's current cultivation, he would be fine even if he did not eat or sleep for three months.
However, in order to maintain the best mental state, he sat on the mattress and closed his eyes to meditate.
"Li Muyang …"
"Huh?"
"I can't sleep."
"…"
"It feels a little strange to suddenly have another man in the room."
"Then I go out?"
"Where are you going in the middle of the night? Besides, if you run out, won't it be more suspicious? "
"…"
"However, you are not a pure man." Hong Xiu's voice was soft, as if she was in a dream. "You are also a dragon …"
"…"
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In the bronze mirror was a completely unfamiliar face, even more unfamiliar than the previous face.
When Li Muyang went to Tiandu, in order to avoid being recognized, he deliberately asked the makeup experts of Wind City to make some changes to his face.
However, the figure and temperament still belonged to Li Muyang alone. If someone were to see it, they would still be able to see through his true identity. This was also the reason why Li Muyang kept a low profile all the way and did not want to come into contact with people.
However, Hong Xiu's mask was different. It was a real human skin mask, like a layer peeled off from someone's face and then seamlessly glued to his face. It could cause a person's facial features to undergo earth-shattering changes.
Triangular eyes, slanted eyebrows, thin lips, and a sallow complexion. No matter who saw this face, there was no way to associate it with the handsome and outstanding young man Li Muyang of the divine continent.
"What? Not satisfied? "Hong Xiu stood behind Li Muyang, looking at his frowning face and asked aloud.
"Very satisfied." Li Muyang said with a smile, "This way, others can't tell?"
"Yes. And voice. " Hong Xiu took out a red ball from her sleeve and stuffed it into Li Muyang's mouth, saying, "This is a magic sound ball. It will make your previous voice deeper and hoarser … It's like tearing a hole in your throat and leaking air. Try talking. "
"I am Li Muyang …" Li Muyang opened his mouth to speak and found that his voice had changed. Even if the person closest to him heard this voice, it was absolutely impossible to guess that this person was him.
"Perfect." Hong Xiu said with a smile. "When you are ready, I will take you to see Boss Mo. That is, your 'cousin-in-law'. "
"Let's go. Cousin-in-law is an elder, so we should visit him first. "Li Muyang got up and said.
When he got up, he had already changed into the green long gown that Hong Xiu prepared for him, the standard attire of a satin shop's manservant.
As for the rainbow-colored robe on his body, Li Muyang was still reluctant to take it off.
The rainbow-colored robe was too magical. Not to mention the useless function of changing the color of clothes according to people's emotions, it could turn into a shield to protect his body in times of danger. This was the mysterious armor that many martial artists yearned for but could not get?
The communication between Li Muyang and the rainbow-colored robe was actually Li Muyang constantly using his subconscious to change the rainbow-colored robe …
The rainbow-colored robe could really understand its owner's thoughts. Under Li Muyang's poor "communication", it actually turned into the white undershirt inside. This made Li Muyang ecstatic.
Boss Mo was a middle-aged man in his forties. He looked very rich and had a big belly. He looked like a rich family member with millions of yuan. He wore a gaudy silk brocade robe and a square-shaped official hat. He was no different from those rich men that Li Muyang had seen.
Li Muyang thought that one really could not judge a book by its cover. Who could have thought that such a character turned out to be the core chess piece that Grandpa placed in Tiandu City?
Hong Xiu had restored the ugly woman's disguise that she had seen yesterday. When she swaggered into the silk and satin shop with Li Muyang, Boss Mo was standing with his head held high and chest puffed out as he reprimanded the other two assistants in the shop.
"Dust, touch the top of your head to see if there is any dust … How many times have I said, you can't only stare at the places that you can see. The places that you can't see are more likely to have dust …"
"Look at what's on this cabinet? Believe it or not, I will let you lick it clean with your tongue? "
"Put the new Suzhou goods that arrived yesterday in the most conspicuous position. How can the customers see it when you are below? Yes, hang it, hang it at the door … "
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"Master, I heard you getting angry early in the morning. Don't be angry and hurt your health …" Hong Xiu looked at Boss Mo with concern. She blinked her huge single eyelid, and the black mole under her nose was like a fly fluttering its wings.
"Madam, you don't know. These shop assistants are all pigs. They only move when you shout. If you don't shout, they will lie on the ground and not move … "Boss Mo looked at his" wife "with great affection and said," Why did you get up so early? In the future, I won't allow you to get up so early unless it's noon. Don't you know? Beauties are born from sleeping. If you sleep less, there is no way to protect your flower-like appearance. Look, you are haggard. "
"Okay, I will listen to you, master." Hong Xiu lowered her head shyly.
"…"
The faces of the shop assistants changed dramatically, and they all felt like vomiting on the spot. They all looked away and hurriedly did their work. Their movements were much faster and nimbler than usual.
Li Muyang also widened his eyes and was stunned on the spot. The scene in front of him … was too unbelievable, wasn't it? Even if it was acting, there was no need to be so exaggerated, right?
"Do you think I want to?" Hong Xiu quietly pinched Li Muyang's arm and said, "Boss Mo used to act like this with his wife … If I pretend to be his wife, I can only continue the previous tradition …"
"I see." Li Muyang smiled and was about to say hello to Boss Mo. He did not expect that Boss Mo's eyes had already shifted to Li Muyang's face. With a very disdainful look, he said, "Huang Ergou, since you are here, work hard. Don't be lazy. Don't take advantage of the fact that your sister is my most beloved wife to act like a tyrant in the store. Don't think of yourself as the second-in-command … Let me tell you, if I find out that you've been slacking or doing anything improper, I'll immediately make you pack up and leave. "
"You are acting like this?"
Li Muyang had no choice but to show a submissive look. He nodded and bowed and said, "Yes. Yes. I will work hard and not embarrass my sister and brother-in-law. "
"Humph. You take good care of him. " Boss Mo held his head high and went forward to flatter Hong Xiu, saying, "Madam, let's go to the snack shop next door to have some snacks."
"Let's go." Hong Xiu glanced at the shop and said, "That is my brother. You take care of him."
"Yes, yes, yes." The two shop assistants and an accountant nodded repeatedly.
When Boss Mo and Hong Xiu went to have snacks, Li Muyang took the initiative to introduce himself to the three people in the shop and said, "I am …"
"Huang Ergou. The boss just mentioned it. "
"Hahaha, why are you called this name? How much does your father hate you? "
"Your name is Chen Ergou Dan? We have this habit in the countryside. A humble name is easy to support … My name is Gao Dafu. You can just call me Dafu. "
Li Muyang, who was called Huang Ergou Dan, nodded repeatedly and became familiar with the two shop assistants called Chen Ergou Dan and Gao Dafu.
The accountant was called Mo Li, a member of Boss Mo's family. Therefore, he looked at the other shop assistants as if he was a cut above others. Even though Li Muyang had a great background and was the little cousin of the shopkeeper's wife's distant uncle, he didn't look up to him. After simply saying his name, he buried his head in the account book on the counter as if there were countless secrets in it.
Li Muyang didn't mind. He humbly asked Chen Ergou Dan and Gao Dafu if there was anything they needed his help with. Chen Ergou Dan and Gao Dafu shook their heads repeatedly and said that Li Muyang should follow them to familiarize himself with them first. There was no hurry to work. It seemed that the two people got along very well.
Before the market heated up and the customers came, there was actually nothing to do in the silk shop.
Lunch was eaten in the shop. The silk shop hired a cook who specialized in cooking for the long-term workers. Every shop assistant took care of two meals a day.
In the afternoon, when Li Muyang was so idle that he began to pick up the fly swatter and began to slap the flies, a group of unexpected people suddenly rushed into his sight and rushed into the silk shop where he was.
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