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Whenever night falls in Yuyi, this place is always more eye-catching than any other place.
Even if it is already late, short and thick black clouds are clinging to the earth, leaving only the dispensable moonlight shining in the sky, and there is no trace of residual light in the entire sky, we can still see the long night. Yuyi Town still exudes its own brilliance.
Yuyi Town is one of the few places that does not require a curfew zone to maintain security. You can see shadows of people under the mortise and tenon joints reflected by the lights in any place, and most of the time they are not the patrol officers.
These shadows belong to the drunkard who just stumbled out of the liquor store, to the various prostitutes standing on the street showing off their coquettishness, and to the pimps who are busy entertaining others.
It is these people with no dignity at all who light up the lonely night.
Businessmen move around those drunkards, and most of these drunkards are veterans who have retired due to injuries, age, and other issues. They spent most of their lives with butcher's knives and earned enough money to squander half their lives. Then after the peace, their lives lost their direction and they had to live in a land of fireworks with their former comrades.
They were violent, noisy, and ignorant of the general situation, but they actually created a world for Yu Yi and the Zhao family.
Nowadays, people can walk freely on the streets without closing the doors and windows, and there is no need to worry about being harassed by thieves and bandits, all because of the great contributions made by these brave soldiers.
When passing by them, I often hear noisy noises coming from nearby wine shops and taverns. It was the veterans who were standing on the table bragging about their achievements under the influence of alcohol.
They were wearing old hunting robes, and the scars and indelible blood stains carved on the armor were swaying in the wind like medals of honor, which made them very proud.
Although the veterans were idle and often drunk and had sex, which caused some minor riots, their loyalty to Yuyi Town is indeed evident and their achievements are indeed indelible. Others will often choose to give in because of this. . Of course, while this brings peace of mind, it also encourages an unhealthy trend.
How to settle these former heroes has obviously become a very serious problem.
Zhao Kuo took the two friends behind him to visit the long street at night and casually talked about the past and future of Yuyi Town. In a drunken atmosphere, they talked freely and walked, and soon returned to Zhao's business to rest and repair.
The next day, Zhao Kuo knocked on Lou Jinghua's door curtain as promised and brought the new clothes prepared for her. The two maids who followed him came in to help the Lou family's daughter change clothes.
I don’t know whether Lou Jinghua’s mood improved today or she had a sudden whim. When she was changing her clothes, she did not forget to confide to Zhao Kuo through the door and window: “My brother Kuo, you don’t know that at the banquet last night, those boys and those bastards almost... We started fighting over some stupid things. I was so tired that I fell asleep before I even had time to say good night to you."
"What is it that makes you so happy, Jinghua?"
After hearing this, Lou Jinghua did not answer immediately, as if she was afraid that the two little maids who were changing her clothes would tell the truth. After she pushed the door open and walked out of the two troublesome people, she replied: "I will only tell you this matter."
"I don't think anything is as cute as Sister Jinghua's clothes!" Zhao Kuo looked at the clothes he had prepared for Lou Jinghua. This was his father Zhao Wei's favorite color, goose yellow, with a snow-white dress hanging on the outside. The gauze dress is full of dazzling textures.
"Stop trying to make people happy, don't you just want me to look more decent in front of Uncle Zhao Shi?" After Lou Jinghua said that, she put her small mouth into the other person's ear and said: "Last night, those boys were worried about who would grow up between me and Miss Ajuan." There were endless arguments about the issue of good looks. Among them, Boss Han couldn't stand hearing other people ridiculing Miss Ajuan, so he picked up the person and beat her. I want to know, what does Brother Kuo think?"
"Ah? How can these grown men make irresponsible remarks like a talkative woman..."
"Hey, you mean, I am also a woman with a long tongue!"
Zhao Kuo quickly denied it and said, "I mean, you all have your own beauty!"
"Humph!" The Lou family's daughter was very disdainful of such an answer, and said, "Let's go see your father quickly!"
As soon as the words fell, Lou Jinghua was about to leave, but Zhao Kuo suddenly stopped him and asked: "Since Jinghua, you have known for a long time that I will not marry you, then we have to change our strategy and cannot directly ask dad for money." !”
"Then what should we do?" Lou Jinghua's good mood was instantly wiped out, and she turned into a sad face again, saying: "You said you would help me, but if you dare to break your promise..."
"Of course, I, Zhao Kuo, keep my word, and your business is my business! However, when you see my father later, you must personally admit that you are not here to propose marriage. Jinghua, you have to say that you are forced to do so. I had no choice but to take advantage of the marriage to visit." Zhao Kuo said solemnly: "Although my father is not hard-hearted, he will never give alms to someone who is kneeling down to beg for mercy, unless Uncle Lou is really desperate..."
After explaining the matter, they each took a carriage and drove to the door of the Zhao family's mansion. Surrounded by servants on the left and right, they slowly walked into the Zhao's mansion.
This mansion is neither luxurious nor spacious, but it is extremely exquisite.
These refinements are reflected in the decoration on each building and its classic symmetrical structure.
Whether it is carvings, stone lions, lampshades, or green tiles and flying beasts, they all look so spotless, smooth and bright. From the door to the front hall, there are three turns in total.
Every corner is filled with gorgeous flowers and tender grass. There are flat stone paths under your feet. Even if you accidentally fall to the ground, you won't feel any pain. It will even make the fragrance more fragrant and make you feel more comfortable. Feel comfortable both physically and mentally. On both sides of the stone stairs below the front hall, there are two dragons playing with beads.
They walked into the front hall, which was still deserted at this time. The first thing they could see was the exquisite calligraphy and painting hanging behind the master's seat. They must be masterpieces by famous artists of the time. However, the servants usually didn't know how to appreciate them, so they even washed them dry. Clean, no dust at all. In fact, I don’t know who set the rules. The more confused the painting is, the more valuable it will be.
Zhao Kuo and Lou Jinghua waited for half a moment before summoning the servant to call Zhao Wei out. After a while, the boy said that Zhao Wei was worshiping Buddha in the Buddhist hall and had no visitors.
Zhao Kuo thought about it again and again, except that his father only had some free time in the early morning, it seemed that he had no chance, so he immediately planned to take Lou Jinghua to Zhao Wei in person to explain clearly.
