The lanterns bring back the setting sun, and the mist brings in the smoke.
There is only a little afterglow of the setting sun, and the lanterns have begun to light up.
People were walking on the streets, and the hustle and bustle of hawking all around reached their ears. The aroma of food lingered in their noses, but there was mist and smoke that covered the bustling scene in front of them with a dreamlike veil, adding a bit of haziness and tranquility. Alienated, as if wandering in a painting.
It's not very realistic, but it's more beautiful.
Along the way, everyone was once again impressed by the prosperity of the capital, and this emotion reached its peak when they arrived at Mingyu Tower.
An elegant and delicate yet elegant two-story building stands on the roadside, with carved beams and painted roofs and high eaves and teeth, giving it a graceful air.
The breeze blew by, and under the eaves of the house, there were crisp sounds of wind chimes, like the soft voice of a gentle shopkeeper.
Bai Yun shook his folding fan, looked at the small building in front of him, and chanted slowly: "The tall building suddenly rises a hundred feet high, and Mingyu welcomes guests from all directions. This Mingyu Tower is really extraordinary!"
Gongsun Jing's expression suddenly became strange. Wang Ruoshui smiled and said, "Ahem, Mr. Bai is a great talent! He is really good! Come on, let's go to the building to talk."
With that said, Wang Ruoshui led everyone through the two-story building and came to a more majestic and luxurious four-story building.
Bai Yunbian's face instantly turned red, he turned to look at the two-story building, and the corners of his mouth twitched.
Xia Jingyun also felt a little unfair for him who failed to pretend. Who would have thought that the two-story building with the style of the top restaurant in other cities was actually just the gatehouse of Mingyu Building, built for fun. !
Mr. Bai, this can be regarded as the Qinglong Yanyue Sword pulling his butt - it opened his eyes.
After all, Wang Ruoshui could be considered a veteran in officialdom. He just pretended that what he had just done had never happened before, and stepped aside, "Young Master, Mr. Bai, Mr. Gongsun, everyone, please!"
After saying that, he accompanied everyone towards the third floor. Su Yuanshang followed behind and secretly glanced at Wang Ruoshui.
He had also stayed in Zhongjing for several years and knew the situation of Mingyu Tower.
Generally speaking, Mingyu Tower is a four-story building. The first floor is for ordinary wealthy businessmen, the second floor is for officials such as Wang Ruoshui and below the third rank, and the third floor is for the real important officials of the court. place.
Of course, this all refers to the level they can book when they are hosting and entertaining others. If someone else entertains them, the identity of the participants will not be screened in any way.
There are different staircases on different floors, which are independent and will not meet each other, fully ensuring the privacy of guests.
As for the top floor, it is reserved for the owner's own use, and he occasionally entertains some extremely important guests. As Su Yuanshang, he is only a frequent visitor to the second floor. He has only gone to the third floor a few times, and has never set foot on the fourth floor.
This Wang Ruoshui was able to temporarily book a room on the third floor, which was indeed a skill.
But he didn't know that Wang Ruoshui was also sighing at this moment. With his status, he could have sat on the second floor, but after the shopkeeper of Mingyu Tower learned that he was hosting a banquet for Gongsun Jing and De Fei's sworn brother, for the sake of De Fei In order to save his face, he was upgraded to the third floor for free.
Wang Ruoshui was naturally grateful, and he understood from the bottom of his heart that Mingyulou could expand his business so much.
Walking into the private room, a crisp sound that was pleasant but not noisy reached my ears.
I saw a string of wind chimes in the middle of the elegant room. Only when I looked closer did I realize that they were made of the above-mentioned fine warm jade. They danced gently in the wind, and the sound was refreshing.
Standing by the window, the view of the capital city came into view. Xia Jingyun couldn't help but sigh: "The prosperous scenery of the capital city is indeed the best in the world."
Wang Ruoshui agreed with a smile, "It's a pity that the weather has been bad these days. It's so bare that there's not much to see. If there's a heavy snowfall, the capital will be covered in snow. Looking at the vast white scene, it will be very spectacular. Or maybe it's open. In spring, everything revives, the willows are green and the flowers are red, which is also a joy."
"It doesn't matter." Xia Jingyun smiled, "There are hundreds of flowers in spring and a moon in autumn, and there is a cool breeze in summer and snow in winter. If there is nothing to worry about, it is a good time in the world! It is enough for us to be able to gather here and have a drink. "
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and Wang Ruoshui sighed in shock, "It is said that the young master is the most talented poet in the world, and this poem he recited casually is enough to be passed down for a while! But this poem is just a revelation!"
Gongsun Jing was also a little surprised. He didn't expect Xia Jingyun to be so talented. Although this poem is simple, it has a far-reaching artistic conception, is open-minded and calm, and is absolutely a good poem!
Su Yuanshang and Bai Yunbian, and even Chen Fugui and Bai Yunbian's guards who were following everyone, were already used to it.
But the most surprising thing was the man who led them all the way here.
He quickly handed over his hand and said, "Master, may I, Ming Yulou, please allow me to copy this poem?"
Xia Jingyun was a little surprised, and Wang Ruoshui took the initiative to explain: "Master, that's what happened. Mingyu Tower has collected all the famous poems and paintings that were born in Mingyu Tower, and they are displayed in the two-story building in front. If you are selected by them, you will receive a lot of editing fees and your name will be signed, which will be beneficial to both the author and Mingyulou."
Xia Jingyun understood immediately after hearing this and said with a smile: "Your boss is really good at doing business!"
The man smiled and said, "It's just thanks to the many talents in Jingzhong."
Xia Jingyun nodded, "Okay, you can just copy it."
"May I ask, Sir, what is the name of this poem?"
Xia Jingyun thought for a while, and when Wang Ruoshui looked through Qiushui's eyes, he said, "Let's call him Mingyulou Xie Wang Langzhong."
Wang Ruoshui was overjoyed and became Xia Jingyun's biggest fan from then on, shouting: "Sir, please take a seat!"
"If you ask me, let's have a drink together. Why are we here? Why don't we just go to Liuyun Tianxiang Pavilion?"
In another private room on the third floor, Lu Fengze, the third son of the Lu family, leaned lazily on a table and put down his chopsticks tiredly. His expression seemed to say that when eating here, you have to hold your own chopsticks and hold your own wine glass. Damn you, you're so tired!
Shi Zijun was a little speechless, but he just smiled and said, "It's a waste of money, and you can't go there every day. It's better to find a different way of living once in a while!"
"That's true." Lu Fengze nodded, picked up the wine glass and clinked a drink with Shi Zijun, "You can't just come to drink with me today, right?"
Although my father had given me an explanation, he had always had a fearless character. He was lazy and impatient, so he asked straightforwardly.
Shi Zijun was silent for a moment, put down his wine glass, and looked at Lu Fengze sincerely, "To be honest, I just came to have a drink with you to settle the old feud."
Lu Fengze laughed. Although it was not a direct sneer, it still contained a bit of obvious disbelief.
Shi Zijun sighed, "Do you know what happened to me at Chunfengyi outside the city two days ago?"
Lu Fengze raised his eyebrows.
"I went to Chunfengyi to pick up my cousin, and at the same time I wanted to make him famous in the same year. As a young master of the Ministry of Etiquette, I should be able to do such a small thing, right? But guess what, there is a person who actually humiliated him in person. For me, for the sake of my father’s official reputation and at the same time due to the other party’s status, I had no choice but to swallow my anger and accept this great shame and humiliation.”
Lu Fengze only thought that the other party's jokes were funny, "You are the son of a dignified minister of etiquette, and the other party is a person who knows how to live in an inn. How can he use his status to suppress you?"
Shi Zijun shook his head, "You know this person."
Lu Fengze asked with a face on his face.
Shi Zijun said: "He is the adopted brother of Concubine De, Xia Jingyun of Sishui Prefecture Jieyuan."
Lu Fengze frowned immediately, and an uncontrollable anger emerged from his heart and overflowed on his face.
His second brother died tragically on the streets of Sishui Prefecture.
The initiator was Concubine De, and the culprit was Jiang Yuhu, but he couldn't afford to offend either of them.
If he can't offend Concubine De, he can't offend Jiang Yuhu, how can he not offend Xia Jingyun?
The Lu family has long regarded Xia Jingyun as someone who must be dealt with, and they must pay blood for blood!
Shi Zijun struck while the iron was hot, "The so-called enemy of my enemy is my friend. When I thought about this, I thought, is our thing still the same thing? It's just a fight for a woman. Today you sleep with me and I will sleep with you tomorrow. Can she lose a piece of flesh?"
Lu Fengze now agreed with Shi Zijun's words, "You are right. Compared with Xia Jingyun, the little things between you and me are nothing!"
Shi Zijun raised his glass and said, "For our common enemy, have a drink!"
"drink!"
The two of them were reconciled and drank one cup after another until the guard who had been waiting at the door opened the door and winked at Shi Zijun.
Shi Zijun stood up and said, "Let's go! Let's go pee first and then drink again when we come back!"
Lu Fengze also drank a lot, nodded and stood up, and walked out together.
In the box on the other side, Xia Jingyun, who had feasted and drank a lot of wine, stood up and said, "I'm going to go to the latrine."
Chen Fugui quickly put down his chopsticks and followed, and the two walked out of the room.
He met two young men walking out of another box.
Xia Jingyun narrowed his eyes slightly and walked forward as if nothing had happened.
Shi Zijun stopped for a moment, and Lu Fengze turned around and asked curiously: "What's wrong?"
Shi Zijun looked at the back and said slowly: "That's Xia Jingyun."
Lu Fengze's expression changed, his eyes revealed a fierce look, and he stared at Xia Jingyun's figure.
The second update is a little later. There have been two updates in two consecutive days, so the manuscript is a bit tight.
However, we still try our best to send additional updates as soon as possible.
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