Maybe the time was loose enough, so the meeting between the person behind the scenes and the person behind the scenes at Duxiu Zhuzhong Hongchen Inn was not only not serious and urgent, but actually very relaxed and leisurely.
Although it was only the third time they met, Feng Shan and Lone Heart Soul were like best friends reunited after a long absence. The more they chatted, the more they became more and more interested in each other, and the more they chatted, the more enjoyable they became.
First, we started with the special scenery in Zhongzhou, then talked about the customs and delicacies of various places, and then talked about various anecdotes.
During this period, they talked about their respective interests and hobbies, as well as the current situation between themselves and the people around them.
Finally, I talked about the disturbances in the temples and fields in recent days.
All in all, we chatted about almost everything for more than an hour.
During this period of time, Qingchen, the top oiran, did not just act as a "coolie" playing piano music, but served twice to add incense and accompany tea.
The third aunt, the madam, personally brought ice trays of fresh seasonal fruits and delicious refreshments, and chatted and laughed with them for a long time before they left.
If he had known in advance that the Feng Yan Tower, which sounded like it could eat people, was just like this, I wonder if Luo Bao would have mustered up the courage to follow the master to see the husband, and even bring bare hands with him.
This thought inexplicably flashed through his mind, and Gu Xinhun showed a faint smile, and took a sip of Qingchen's newly brewed tea in a great mood.
Seeing this, Feng Shan smiled and said: "Being happy alone is not as good as being happy together. What happy events do you have in mind that you can share with me and Miss Qingchen?"
Although Fir Shan's words did not mean to let Qingchen avoid it, Qingchen seemed unwilling to embarrass the guests. After adding tea to the two guests, Yingying stood up, bowed his clothes, retreated to the window, played the konghou for fun, and gave The two made room for private conversations.
Gu Xinhun then explained what Carrot had asked for this morning and what he had just thought about. Feng Shan was also very interested in hearing this and smiled while stroking his hands.
Feng Shan seemed to have captured other information about a small incident, and asked with interest: "If I remember correctly, the girl with no hands should also be very good at playing the piano."
Gu Xinhun nodded and said: "Sushou was sold into Fengyan Tower when she was young and was trained as a servant by the Qing Dynasty. Her name actually comes from her skill in playing the piano."
Feng Shan thought for a moment and said: "It is said that many women born in Fengyan Tower will give up their previous names and change them to new names after redemption. The meaning is: let go of the past and start a new life."
Gu Xinhun said: "That's true, but Su Shou believes that everyone's experience is different and cannot be generalized. In the more than ten years in Feng Yan Tower, she did not encounter anything that she could not look back on. On the contrary, in Feng Yan Tower She has experienced the bond of friendship that is far better than the bond of flesh and blood, so she is very willing to use her current name to let herself remember that past."
Feng Shan agreed: "What you say makes sense, I wonder how it compares to Miss Qingchen?"
Gu Xinhun glanced at the independent woman who was immersed in her own harp music, and said: "It is naturally difficult to be as proficient in various musical instruments as Miss Qingchen, but if we only focus on pipa playing, we may be able to compete with her."
Feng Shan smiled and said, "I'm talking about people."
Gu Xinhun was stunned when he heard this. Only then did he realize why Feng Shan was so interested. He coughed twice and said, "They are all good women who are well-informed and courteous."
Feng Shan said: "In other words, they are all good matches?"
Gu Xinhun didn't know how to answer, but he couldn't deny it either.
Feng Shan continued: "There is a rumor that Qingchen's unparalleled splendor has captivated the country and the city, but he is not close to the fireworks of the world. It seems that he is separated from us mortals by heaven and water. I guess Su Shou doesn't have this kind of 'arrogance', right?"
Gu Xinhun nodded and shook his head, and said: "Sushou is indeed more approachable, but the reason why Qingchen is like this is probably just a helpless disguise."
Fengshan said: "It's a pity that Qingchen deliberately sat far away. Otherwise, she would be very relieved to hear your words."
Seeing that Gu Xinhun was about to speak but stopped, Feng Shan waved his hand and said: "Nothing else, I just feel that you are about the same age as me and it is time to settle some important events in life. You and Su Shou have known each other for three years. Since we know the basics, why not Take it one step further and tie the knot?”
Gu Xinhun thought about it for a long time before he said seriously: "A good match is rare and a good spouse is hard to find. You can know it but don't know how to cherish it. However, my situation is different from that of my husband. It can be said that it is natural for him to marry a wife and have children, but it is more or less I rarely have the intention of stabilizing the people around me. I was born relatively casual, and I didn’t even think about getting married when I was nearly married. Now even if I have the idea of starting a family, the environment does not allow it. If possible, I still hope to make it possible. My family lives in peace and harmony, and does not have to endure the storms and wars, even if they are enveloped in such an atmosphere. To use an old saying: Zhongzhou is not settled, why do we care about our family?"
"Zhongzhou has not yet been settled, why should we be at home?" Feng Shan chewed these words while drinking tea, thinking that Lone Heart Soul was originally a free and independent person, and being involved in this smoke battlefield was an unreasonable disaster, and he felt sad.
After a long time, Firson came to his senses and picked up a piece of cut fruit with red peel from the ice tray.
According to the third aunt, this fruit originated from Luoyue and is called dragon fruit, also known as auspicious fruit.
Fleshy scales that are half red and half green, shaped like dragon scales, extend upward evenly on the red fruit skin, like burning flames.
Its flesh is white, similar to white cake, but there are countless sesame-like seeds embedded in it. It is sweet but not greasy in the mouth, and has the effect of clearing the intestines and strengthening the stomach.
Compared with Feng Shan, who mostly only travels between the two prosperous places of Youjing and Suzhou, this is the first time Gu Xinhun has tried something new.
Just listen to Feng Shan say: "Although the dragon fruit is good, once the sesame seeds inside become diseased and have toxins that can cause injury, disability or even death, the auspicious fruit will no longer be auspicious."
Gu Xinhun heard what Feng Shan meant, and said: "Zhongzhou is like this."
Feng Shan picked up the knife from the table and gently picked out what seemed to be a sesame fruit with a different color from a piece of dragon fruit pulp. His eyes wandered around the other pulps for a long time. When he found nothing new, he randomly picked out another sesame fruit. Innocent sesame seeds.
Gu Xinhun knew that he had finally reached the top priority of the conversation, and couldn't help but find it funny to see Feng Shan go to such trouble to give an vivid example.
Feng Shan raised his eyebrows and rolled his eyes in a way that showed he was not "interested". He threw the "incomplete" piece of dragon fruit into his mouth without any interest, put down the other dragon fruits and the knife, and pondered his emotions.
Gu Xinhun was sitting upright, not because he was afraid of Feng Shan's authority, but because what Feng Shan said next would be related to the future deployment of Hongchen Inn, and he had to pay attention to it.
If you want to talk about the difference between twenty years ago and now, Gu Xinhun would say that this moment is exactly like that moment.
Just like twenty years ago, the catastrophe in Zhongzhou was just the first half of the drama of foreign invasion, and now it is the second half of the drama.
Twenty years ago, it was not their turn to stand on the stage, but now they have little idea of the roles that others will play before they take the stage.
However, compared with the flames of war that surrounded Zhongzhou overnight twenty years ago, now this war has been brewing for a long time under the clouds and fog.
Many people have glimpsed the clues of the war from various clues, and in today's world, who can see it more clearly than the old man and Luo Piaoling, Gu Xinhun believes that only the people in front of him can do it.
Compared with other forces that have such shortcomings and constraints, Hongchen Inn, which is flourishing and emerging, just lacks a direction. Although Fengshan cannot personally take the helm, as long as he helps them dispel the fog and see the situation clearly, Hongchen Inn, which is strong and strong, can set sail. Voyage.
Seeing Gu Xinhun put on this posture, Feng Shan couldn't stop talking about it and got straight to the point.
"Twenty years ago, the government of Zhongzhou fell into a quagmire, which led to foreign barbarians waiting for the opportunity to attack. It was actually the result of the Zhu family's imperial court having long-standing shortcomings that were hard to eliminate. It was not the fault of the late Emperor Jing alone."
"At least when disaster strikes, the old emperor can still keep his head clear, accept the advice of loyal ministers, disbelieve the slander of villains, lower the court's posture and join forces with all parties, work together, work together, and expel foreigners. All these can be done. Record it as a great achievement."
"After the war, the recuperation policy implemented was also very effective. The combination of the two may be able to offset the disasters caused by some of his foolish actions."
"A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. What's more, it has been sixteen years since the foreign barbarian rebellion ended. Based on Zhongzhou's current military strength, unless the five countries of Oara, Dongying, Duzhu, Gouli, and Luoyue At all costs, we are willing to use the whole country to fight us to the death, otherwise Zhongzhou is far from reaching the point where the building will collapse."
"However, as the old saying goes, people will never learn from history and will only keep repeating the same mistakes. No matter how strong a city wall is, there must be corrosion and collapse inside before it is breached."
"What we need to do now is to distinguish ourselves from the enemy as quickly as possible and eliminate corruption and poison."
"This coincides with the policy of the Daoyi Alliance and Tingyuge to deal with the outside world and pacify the inside first."
Gu Xinhun listened quietly, even if Feng Shanxia said bluntly that he had met with Luo Piaoling and reached a consensus, he would not blink an eye.
