Chapter 16 Jinling Encounter
The drizzle was drizzling, the carriages and horses were bumping, and they moved forward slowly. Even though the road was muddy, pedestrians and business trips were still swarming, and endlessly. Hu Xiaotian looked out through the car window. The majestic city tower was vaguely visible, and he couldn't help but feel excited. He walked all the way from the northwest, after several tests of life and death, he passed countless levels, and now he finally came to the city of Jinling! His mission was not only to regain Tang Xue, but also to complete the mission assigned by Xuanzong. In terms of difficulty alone, the latter even surpassed the former. Especially when he thought of the decisive and moody king, he was really nervous.
Jinling is the ancient capital of Shenzhou, and there are also Shitou City, Jianye, Jiankang, Yingtian and other names. It is close to the banks of the river. Zhongshan is long and the stone tiger lies. It has been the place where the emperor established a country since Sun Wu of the Three Kingdoms. Zijin Mountain has a wonderful scenery, the Mufu Mountain is majestic, Qinhuai River, Jinchuan River lingering among them, Xuanwu Lake and Mochou Lake dot the city. Whether it is summer, autumn and winter, there are endless beautiful scenery to appreciate. Zhu Yuanzhang took Jinling as the foundation, destroyed Chen Youliang in the west, attacked Zhang Shicheng in the east, rushed to Mongolia in the north, pacified barbarians in the south, forged the imperial hegemony, and ascended the throne in the first year of Hongwu. On the second day of August, Jinling was appointed as Nanjing, and later officially renamed the "Capital" in the eleventh year of Hongwu. After Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne, he issued several decrees to move wealthy families and tyrants from all over the world into the capital to settle down, so the prosperity and prosperity are not right.
There were two light sounds of robbery, and someone outside the carriage reminded: "Master, the guys are exhausted. Do you think you should take a break and drink a bowl of tea before rushing on the way?"
Hu Xiaotian said lightly: "Okay, let's take a rest for a quarter of an hour." In order to cover up, through Zeng Ying's clever arrangement, he disguised himself as a wealthy businessman named Ye and led the Ye family caravan to Jinling. Except for Zhang Guorong who was also a different person, the rest of the friends would have nothing to do with the world. You must know that Jinling is the old nest of Yanyulou, and you must be careful in your actions. If they are targeted by their eyes, it may be difficult to have a moment of peace. Although he is not afraid of the other party's provocation, it is better to do less than to do more. It is just right to make a fortune in silence.
The caravan stopped outside a tea shed, and the guys either counted goods or gathered mules and horses. They had their own rules and division of labor, so Hu Xiaotian was worried about it. When he walked into the tea shed, he saw forty or fifty people present, most of whom were ordinary business travelers, and a small half were heroes carrying weapons and special behaviors. Hu Xiaotian glanced around his eyes, and his heart was trembling. There were actually a few familiar faces jumping into his eyes. The table sitting in front of the left was Chen Tianlei, Liu Tianyue and his wife, Zhao Qinghe and Chen Qinghua! I haven't seen him for a long time, and Chen Tianlei and his wife did not change much. Zhao
Qinghe became mature and generous, with a strong spirit, but Chen Qinghua changed into a woman's outfit, with a bit of charm and charm in her pure and refined manner, and her charm was even better than the past. They were dusty and drank tea on their own, and did not look at Hu Xiaotian for a long time, but just thought it was a passerby who met by chance. Hu Xiaotian had been through the wind and rain for a long time, and would not lose his composure because of it. He secretly sighed that he would not meet in life, and chose an empty table to sit down. Zhang Guorong and others then rushed in, gathered around him, shouting for tea and snacks, talking and laughing.
Chen Tianlei and others finished drinking tea and hurriedly checked the bill and left. As soon as their figures disappeared, the teahouse immediately became lively: "Did you see clearly? The master who was very stylish just now was Chen Daxia, the head of Hengshan Sect!" "Chen Daxia and his wife are here to participate in the Jinling ceremony? I heard that the Taishan Sect, Songshan Sect, and Hengshan Sect are also here. If nothing unexpected happens, the heads of the seven sword sects will gather in Jinling!" "Miss Tang is married, I don't know that the third-ranked Bing
Will Luo Binger, the mountain girl, attend the wedding? Hehe, it is said that Luo Binger has a good impression of Ji Haoming." "His grandmother's, the boy named Ji is too lucky to have a strong love for her? She hugs her left and right and enjoys the blessings of all people, and will not let people live!" Amidst the troubles, someone suddenly heard someone sneering: "Who said Miss Tang will definitely marry Ji Haoming?" The tea shed suddenly became quiet, and someone said quietly: "In a few days, who will fall in the flowers, and it will be decided soon!"
After Hu Xiaotian defeated Gao Qingcheng, he was at its peak and directly shook Ji Haoming's title of "No. 1 Swordsman". He struck while the iron was hot and claimed in public that he would wait for Ji Haoming's grand journey on Mochou Lake on the night of June 19th to make friends with swords! Driven by those who are interested, this news spread wildly, almost reaching the point where everyone knew it. Within two or three days, this so-called "peak battle" became the hottest topic at the moment, and countless casinos took the opportunity to open a market to absorb gambling money. The heroes from all over the world were already paying great attention to the Jinling ceremony, and now they were even more itchy and rushed over. For a moment, the storm was surging and unstoppable.
Some of the heroes in the martial arts world who rest in the teahouse support Hu Xiaotian, some are optimistic about Ji Haoming, and many of them have already bet on money in the casino, trying to make a fortune. Both sides are frivolous, and their faces are red and their necks are thick. No one is willing to admit that they have a bad vision.
Hu Xiaotian listened to everyone's argument with a smile, feeling quite interesting. At this moment, two horses slowly stopped outside the door, and a pair of men and women in white jumped off their backs and walked in as if no one was around. The man stood tall and stood tall, with deep eyes, calm manners and graceful demeanor; the woman's skin was as white as snow, elegant as orchid, and a pair of shallow dimples at the corner of her lips, and her beauty was unforgettable. Even though Hu Xiaotian saw a lot of people, he couldn't help but secretly praised: What a pair of fairy couples! Perhaps they didn't like to be mixed with strangers, so they sat down directly by the door.
The audience was furious. The woman in white frowned slightly and suddenly slapped the table and shouted: "You are so annoying! Hu Xiaotian is just lucky. After winning a few games by chance, how can he have any real skills? The one who is qualified to compete with Young Master Ji for the world's number one should be my senior brother!"
As soon as this statement came out, the quarrel came to an abrupt end, and the needles fell in the tea shed could be heard.
The woman in white faced a series of suspicious gazes, raised her pretty face and said proudly: "Don't you believe it, right? My senior brother is the young leader of the Qingcheng Sect, and his surname is Chu and Feng!"
"So he is Chu Feng!" "Interesting, Qingcheng Juejian is here to join in the fun!" "Silence, disaster comes from the mouth!" You said that the shadow of a famous tree is a man. While the heroes were amazed, they all showed a hint of fear, fearing that they would offend this young master without intention.
Chu Feng is the only son of Chu Siwei, the leader of Qingcheng Sect. He is talented and has obtained all the true teachings of Nai's father at the age of fifteen. He is the only one in Qingcheng. He started walking down the mountain at the age of eighteen. He once crossed the snow-capped plateau alone and went to the territory of Tianzhu. After more than a hundred battles, he killed countless thieves and murderers. He was nicknamed "Juehun Sword". It is said that in the Sichuan-Yunnan area, even if he just passed by by chance, the local tyrants fled and feared him like a tiger. Before Hu Xiaotian emerged, he, Gao Qingcheng, Qingxuzi and Ji Haoming, were also known as the "Four Masters of Baidao".
Chu Feng smiled and said, "Junior sister, those who don't know are not guilty, why should you be aware of them? Don't be too concerned about everything, the prime minister can hold a boat in his stomach."
The woman in white pouted and said, "I'm just angry! In my opinion, senior brother, you might as well make an appointment with Ji Haoming two days in advance and grab the 'the best in the world' first. When you show your martial arts skills, the Hu one will retreat from the difficult situation and avoid being embarrassed."
Chu Feng shook his head and said, "I have been in contact with Young Master Ji for a long time. I think he is a like-minded friend. I came here to congratulate him on his wedding. How could I draw a sword to fight? It's okay if I don't want it." In the understatement, I couldn't hide my pride.
The woman in white smiled and said, "Since my senior brother is unhappy to show off, the one named Hu, who is surnamed Hu, jumps around for a few days. When he falls from the clouds, I will step on it."
Hu Xiaotian couldn't help rolling his eyes and secretly promised that you and I have no grudges and no grudges. Why are you so prejudiced to me? A thought suddenly emerged in his mind, and he would find an opportunity in the future and defeat Chu Feng with dignity.
Jinling was the central and central area of the Ming Dynasty. It had high walls and vast city, and was heavily guarded. There were many officials, soldiers and factories walking on the streets. The heroes of the martial arts who were not afraid of the world almost disappeared, let alone causing trouble. The Ye family had a house in the city, and was guarded by old servants loyal to the Ye family on weekdays. It was quaint and occupied a wide area. It was neither too luxurious nor shabby. When the carriages, horses and goods were settled properly, Hu Xiaotian left Zhang Guorong to discuss matters separately.
Zhang Guorong is considered a local tyrant and is also familiar with the rules of business. He reminded him: "According to the data, after Ye Jinrong arrives in Jinling, he usually holds a banquet to invite business dealers. First, contact relationships and find out the direction of the court stroke; second, it is convenient to sell goods as soon as possible. Brother Hu, since you have replaced Ye Jinrong's identity, you have to do things according to routines and make friends. You cannot suddenly change your temperament and make people suspicious."
Hu Xiaotian frowned and said, "Remember, call me 'master' at any time!"
Zhang Guorong felt a stern heart and bowed and said, "Yes, Master."
Hu Xiaotian said in a deep voice: "It is said that the Jinyiwei is everywhere, and his ears and ears are everywhere in the capital. You and I should not be careless in every word and action!" After a pause, he said: "You are very familiar with Jinling. Where to go to dinner tonight and who to invite to attend, you will do it carefully."
Zhang Guorong said: "In the past, I invited guests and made friends. Nine times were chosen near the Qinhuai River. Is this time the same arrangement?"
Hu Xiaotian nodded helplessly and said, "Okay. But there is one thing that you would rather spend more money than make some vulgar powder to disgust people."
Zhang Guorong grinned and said, "Master, you are too worried. How could there be a good person in the world gather in Qinhuai? "He is not bragging. There are brothels on both sides of the Qinhuai River and there are many pleasure boats in the river, forming the most famous and highest-end ** cave in the Ming Dynasty. Countless literati, high-ranking officials, nobles, and even royal relatives appeared in the sky just to get a happy night. The women in Qinhuai are not only as beautiful as flowers, but also understanding, but most of them are good at singing, dancing, musical arts. The best can also recite poems and paintings, and their realm is comparable to those of the talented men of the world. Especially those peerless beauties called "Courtesses" are famous in the capital, and they are no longer touched by yellow and white objects. Their heads are almost sky-high.
Hu Xiaotian has never liked to have fun in brothels, and has been used to seeing Li Xuan'er's beauty. How could he take the erotic excitement of coming and seeing him? He gently turned the topic and said seriously: "You are a little kid in the hospital. You should take this opportunity to cover up, contact your old subordinates, and collect information for me as soon as possible. Otherwise, I will be like a blind man riding a blind horse and will be nothing."
Zhang Guorong said sutra: "The young ones will definitely be energetic and do things beautifully." Although the world club was expelled from the city, the tree was large and deep. Before leaving, there were already "nails" for communication in all walks of life, forming an invisible and secret network. As long as you contact them, you will know the turbulence in the capital.
Hu Xiaotian said: "I have said what information I know before coming, so I won't repeat it. At noon tomorrow at the latest, you will report to me the relevant situation."
Zhang Guorong agreed respectfully, turned around and went out and was busy without mentioning it.
At dusk, the lights were on, and the hazy drizzle covered the capital with a mysterious veil. Hu Xiaotian, accompanied by Zhang Guorong, came to Zuixiang Tower in advance.
This restaurant is built on the river and has three floors high, with carved beams and painted buildings, luxurious and exquisite. The lights inside and outside the building are brightly lit, and the distance is as brilliant as a torch. Looking by the window, the lively and moving boatwoman is sang the boat, sometimes singing Q&A, sometimes laughing, like a pleasing scenery. Occasionally, there is a painting boat passing by, the red candles on the boat are lit up, and the beauty is as beautiful as jade, half-covered and half-covered, attracting endless imagination.
When Hu Xiaotian sat down, two delicate and innocent girls were standing by, serving him to wipe his hands, drink tea, beat his back, fan, and chuckled softly. The so-called "After he came, he would be at ease. Hu Xiaotian saw that they were gentle, respectful and slightly ambiguous, and just grasped them right, and was amazed in his heart. Just maids and others were so well-trained, and Qinhuai fireworks were indeed well-deserved.
After waiting for a cup of tea, Zhang Guorong walked into the door with a golden fat man. Hu Xiaotian did his homework in advance and hurriedly stood up to greet him, "Boss Xu, Ye has missed the farewell, you are a lot of sir, don't blame me." This fat man's surname is Xu Ming Dingfa, a big businessman with great strength in the south of the city. He is versatile and has a wide connection. He squinted his eyes and smiled, "Boss Ye, we are old friends, but last time you ran away in Taibai Building, which made me drunk. How should I calculate this account?" Hu Xiaotian said, "Boss Xu, the last time I was wrong with me. I will punish myself three cups later, okay? In addition, I arranged a pair of twin sisters tonight
Sisters accompany you to drink, Boss Xu must not refuse." Xu Ding's eyes lit up and said happily: "Are they really twin sisters? Boss Ye, you are so good at thinking." Hu Xiaotian said: "Where is it? Ye will still rely on Boss Xu to make a fortune in the future." Xu Ding laughed loudly, and suddenly was stunned. He said strangely: "Boss Ye, you are very energetic today. Did you eat some great things?" Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: "To be hiding Boss Xu, Ye was lucky enough to get a few jars of tiger whip ink snake wine. He drank a glass every day to nourish aphrodisiacs and strengthen his aphrodisiacs and a hundred times more energy. If Boss Xu is interested, I will send someone to the mansion another day." Xu Dingfa said excitedly: "One word is a matter of determination!"
Soon, other guests arrived one after another. Hu Xiaotian greeted him with smiles and greetings, but there was no mistake. When everyone sat down one by one, he had his own beautiful women to serve him. For a while, the sound of the orioles was singing, the pink was sweet and sweet, and the joy was filled with joy.
With an order, the wine, food and soup were quickly put on. After three rounds of wine, a businessman named Gou said with a breath: "Boss Ye, with fine wine and food and beauty in his arms, there is no lack of singing and dancing to entertain you." Hu Xiaotian secretly despised him and said with a smile: "Yes, fortunately, Boss Gou reminded Ye for righteousness, let me make arrangements." Another businessman named Mao said: "I heard that several newcomers came to Zuixianglou, each with their own unique skills. It is better to let them show them one by one. Among them, the most outstanding skills are rewarded!" Everyone shouted: "Okay!" "Good idea!"
In the brothel, the rich man was the old man. In less than a quarter of an hour, a beautiful woman with yellow clothes and fair skin walked into the room gracefully, her waist was like a willow, soft and boneless. She held a pipa in her arms, revealing her pink and white arms, her fingers were slender, and her temperament was quiet and she seemed to hide a faint melancholy. I felt pity for her. She gave a little blessing and said softly: "I have the honor of offering songs today. I hope you all will be pity for me."
The businessman named Gou looked green and said with a lewd smile: "Mr. Gou must be very pity for you tonight!"
Youlian flew at him shyly and angry, her eyes circling, and her soul-catching. She sat by the windowsill, adjusting the tone, pressing the strings with her left hand and stroked her right hand. The clear and high-pitched sound suddenly flowed out, overshadowing all the noisy noises, sometimes slow and sometimes fast, and was heart-wrenching. She saw her face calm, her eyes slightly closed, rolled, double-splash, double-splash, double-splash, picking, flying and other fingerings vary greatly, connecting without any gaps, and her whole body exuded a pure and flawless beauty. Perhaps at this moment, she would forget all the suffering and filth, and regard herself as a lotus without dust.
At the end of the song, the applause was thunderous. The businessman named Gou smiled and bowed, "Everyone sell me my face and let me go." Then he called Youlian to his side, looking proud and fulfilled.
The second person who came in was the dancer Feiyan. Her hair was as white as a waterfall, her skin was as white as snow, her curves were undulating, her legs were tight and slender, her white and delicate jade feet, her toes were as pretty as petals, and a golden bell tied to her ankles. She made a crisp ringtone with a slight movement. Her forehead was tall, her nose was elegant, and her watery apricot blossom eyes were clear and unattached, making people want to indulge in it.
Hu Xiaotian's heart moved, and for some reason he felt intimate with Feiyan, which seemed familiar.
Feeling familiar.
Xu Dingfa leaned sideways and said with a low smile: "Brother Ye is moved? This woman comes from a famous family and is proficient in poetry, singing and dancing. She is one of the money trees carefully cultivated by Zuixianglou. It is said that she is born with charming bones and is amazing!"
Hu Xiaotian thought of the lightning and said curiously: "I heard what Boss Xu said, I seem to know her origin quite well? I don't know what is hidden?"
Xu Dingfa curled his lips and whispered: "Feiyan's father is Guo Jingzhi, a doctor of the Imperial College, a seventh-rank civil servant. He offended Tang Shengzong, the Marquis of Yan'an for some reason the next year. He was falsely accused of being imprisoned, but died of illness in prison..."
Hu Xiaotianru was hit by a thunderbolt, and her ears were buzzing. She could no longer hear Xu Ding's voice. The ups and downs were all over the place - Guo Jingzhi's daughter?! She was actually Guo Yue, a childhood sweetheart for ten years! (To be continued.
Chapter completed!