The white clothes are plain and the yellow paper is flying. In the billowing smoke, the lost lives are just like dust, drifting far away in the wind.
Since Lu Pei was not killed in battle, he was not qualified to bid farewell with a military call. He could only end hastily in the mournful eyes of a group of non-commissioned officers. Wu Qisan died like this. As a soldier, he passed away in such a bizarre and slightly funny way, which always makes people feel some indescribable absurdity.
Dramatic stories are the best way to attract people's attention. Naturally, this incident began to spread very quickly in Yujie Town. In an instant, it fermented into an extremely interesting topic of conversation, filling the entertainment of the whole town.
However, the popularity of this topic did not actually last long. A new rumor implicated in this matter once again grabbed people's attention, and the focus of public opinion shifted to the female official in peony and red robe: The postmaster Zuo next to Lu Pei turned out to be a restaurant maid disguised as a man. How ridiculous! How ridiculous!
(This is not to say that women from the Huazhou Kingdom cannot be officials. There are also quite a few female officials in the government offices in Yujie Town. It’s just that Fu Min’s official position was not obtained properly, and the post was built next to a military camp, so it was originally Relying on the garrison and fighting are all the work of men. Therefore, in this system, there are few female officers who can legitimately climb to such a high level. If something goes wrong, there must be a monster.)
Plum Blossom, this Fu Min was originally just a random 'flower name'. Although it was only used briefly in Mingyue Tower, it is now known by the onlookers at the fastest speed with all kinds of rumors. Memorize it.
More and more people are beginning to use this title in their speeches to refer to the commander of Fuyi who "always shows his nose to the sky." Among them, those who make the most complaints and slanders are often those who have worked with him. Lu Pei was familiar with the past dealings with interests.
This group of people who originally talked about Master Yi Cheng seemed to be using such absurd contempt and contempt to show that they had completely drawn a clear line with this woman who was destined to be liquidated. .
The overwhelming rumors immediately made the whole town begin to re-recognize and pay attention to the woman who had been hiding behind Lu Pei.
As the incident of Yujieyi Cheng's drunken death further unfolded, overnight Fu Min's past began to be dug into by good people in various ways, and the bizarre twists and turns were like a story-like experience, which immediately attracted the attention of leisure guests. obsession.
Her strange past, such as the counterattack by a maid in a restaurant, being deceived into living as a beggar, and her brother-in-law forcing his sister-in-law to divorce her, were quickly spread throughout the city. Her story seems to be the most interesting mystery in the world, arousing the curiosity of the viewers.
All kinds of rumors were rampant.
"Have you heard that Lu Pei was killed by the woman he raised?" The impact of the death incident has passed, and in the still luxurious and noisy Mingyue Tower, some drinkers often start conversations like this.
If someone opens his mouth, someone will say something like this: "You mean Mei Hua'er? I heard that she was originally just a maid in Mingyue Restaurant."
"To talk about this plum blossom, we have to mention that there was once the leading court lady in this building: Miss Lan Zhi." After half a word, the next drinker raised the pot and poured half a glass of wine. Tsukuru mysteriously picked up a crispy bean and threw it into his mouth. The presence of the old god whetted the appetites of the onlookers.
Another old drinker smiled and raised his glass to drink, his expression full of nostalgia: "I know Madam Lan Zhi best. At that time, she was really charming and famous. I think I was also in this restaurant back then. , I saw that lady's beautiful dance from a distance, but unfortunately I heard that she was abandoned by a heartless man in the end, and she was trapped by love. She couldn't think of it for a moment, she actually went crazy, and she never found her whereabouts again."
This old man's interface was undoubtedly a catalyst for increasing volume, instantly seducing countless pairs of ears that were half-bent and listening attentively.
The man who was chewing crispy beans was obviously waiting for this moment. When the time came, he spoke impatiently: "I once heard a servant in the building whispering in a low voice that this Lanzhi flower girl is very cute. He has a mysterious magic technique that can enchant all living beings. The plum blossom who killed Lu Yichen discovered a hidden evil book in the deserted oiran's boudoir during the cleaning and learned a few things. fur.
Everyone was stunned, or some people said to themselves: "No wonder, I said that this girl is already so old, how can she be so confused by a dignified postmaster? That’s right.”
Suddenly, someone else said, "The Fu Min family has an old relationship with their parents. I once heard the elders of the family mention that a blind fortune teller told this woman's fortune. .”
"Yes, yes, yes, according to the people in Gengjia Village, this woman was naturally charming, and she charmed a pair of brothers in that village to death. The family was ruined, it was tragic."
The leisurely and debauched drinkers started a heated discussion again, and it was really lively among the different opinions.
"I wonder if you two guests, do you need something to eat?" In front of the guest seats on the side of the atrium, a restaurant waiter with a smile on his face said respectfully, but interrupted the two of them who had just taken their seats and could still hear the discussion at this moment. The entranced guest in Tsing Yi.
The two men sitting at the table were quite burly, their eyebrows were more handsome and straight, and they sat upright. Anyone with a discerning eye would know at a glance that they must be top-notch warriors who have been trained for many years in the military.
Before the guest could say yes, the waiter had already served a plate of crispy beans and cleverly filled the guest's cup of tea. It's just that the pair of usually cunning eyes are now a little evasive. They have been narrowed to a narrow slit by the boy himself. He seems to be a little timid and unwilling to face the two guests in front of him who need to be served. See.
The waiters in the Mingyue Restaurant must also receive special training, and they often receive officers and soldiers from the Jade Festival Camp. They should not be so rude, but the current abnormality is all because of the ordinary appearance of these two people. Look at the weird eyes. Their deep, ripple-free eyes were cold and indifferent yet seemed to be inhabited by wild beasts, with a faint bloodthirsty scarlet emanating from time to time, which was somewhat sinister and terrifying.
The business world welcomes customers from all over the world, and those who are happy are those who can spend money generously. As for other people waiting, it’s okay to smile, but occupying a seat for free? No matter who you are coming to, you must first come up with some money. The waiter had no choice but to open his mouth because he didn't want to be punished. His intestines had already turned over the coping rules a thousand times, and there was only one thought in his mind: 'If this customer gets angry, he can lie down on the ground at any time. Holding the belly until the baby is strong, crying until daddy comes, then calling mommy. '
But what he didn't expect was that although the two burly men were interrupted from their thoughts, they didn't get angry like the usual 'bandit soldiers'. Instead, one of them looked at him. The older man smiled cheerfully and took out a large silver ingot: "Brother, please make some arrangements for the two of us. We need to reserve the box where Lu Yicheng's accident happened."
The fact that the strong and sturdy guest turned out to be such a relative was completely beyond the expectations of the restaurant waiter. The clerk secretly thought: What a risk! The long-term training made him feel relieved even before his face instinctively showed a smile: "This gentleman does not dare to go against your wishes, but something happened in that wing after all. The door has been locked by the shopkeeper and is not open to the public for the time being. Do you think we can give you a better private room?"
Since their goal was rejected, the two men in Tsing Yi naturally looked at each other after hearing this. It was the older guest who spoke. He took out a token from his belly pocket and said kindly: "Excuse me, brother, please hand this token to the shopkeeper. He will agree." His voice was decisive and arrogant. Confidence.
These two guests had extraordinary magnanimity, and the boy did not dare to neglect them. He bowed to receive the metal plate with the shape of a crescent moon embossed on gauze, and hurried downstairs.
After a while, the old shopkeeper walked quickly to the stage.
The old man had fair hair and a childlike face, and his face was full of kindness and kind eyes. He seemed to have a natural attraction that made people want to get close to him unconsciously. When he walked nearby, he saw the two heroes face to face. He bowed and said politely: "I would like to welcome your distinguished guest." He lowered his voice with a very measured tone that could only be heard clearly by the two people in front of him, "Dare you ask Xi Heling from the Yunmeng Immortal Sect, who are you two? Where did you get it?”
The two guests in Tsing Yi were listening to the gossip not far away. They didn't answer the old man's questions. They looked like they were there, chewing the crispy snacks brought by the boy. Dou seems to like this secret braised flavor very much.
When the conversation on the other end came to an end, the kind-faced elderly guest among them smacked the last of the salty food, then put his right hand stained with grease and saliva onto the linen provided by the waiter. After wiping it, he fiddled with a sword sheathed in fine calfskin from his waist and placed it horizontally in front of the table.
The leather scabbard is long, exquisitely made, and has finely carved textures. However, the entire handle of the knife has a lot of stains on the copper. The rope is black and dirty, and the inside is dark red, although the edge of the blade is not visible. , it is also worthy of being a sharp blade.
The short sword is slightly cold, with a feather cut at the end of the handle and a shallow seal inscription "Catching the Knife". The word "two words" is seriously worn. The handle of a ceremonial knife can be so worn out by use, which shows that the owner has used it frequently.
"Please follow me." Of course the old shopkeeper was knowledgeable. He had already turned around and led the two of them to the side room where the accident occurred.
The two guests in green clothes were also unhurried, stepped out of their seats, and followed the shopkeeper who was standing by. At this time, another man with a slightly delicate face said: "Brother, the excitement among the people in the hall is probably due to your endorsement, and they spent a lot of money in private, right?" His tone was teasing, However, the unsheathed sharpness flashed across his eyes in an instant, which only startled the boy accompanying him to break out in a sweat.
In response to the question from the guest in Tsing Yi, the old shopkeeper obviously had some ideas and replied with his hands in a neither humble nor overbearing tone: "Speaking of Mr. Hui, those chatty old men are all old gentry who have returned to their hometowns and retired from the Yamen of Yiguang Mansion. , if the two officials don’t allow it, let me talk to them later.”
'cunning! The older Qingyi guest thought to himself, and immediately waved his hand and said, "Brother, I'm being polite, but I don't need it, but your business plan is really accurate." The words seemed to indicate something.
The shopkeeper, who has been running the restaurant for many years, is naturally mature. He said cheerfully: "You two are joking. It is not easy to open a shop and welcome people. If I don't make such a fool of myself, I am afraid that my business in this restaurant will be over. I am a little kid." After all, there has been such an unlucky funeral involving a Shangguan. Without the patronage of these curious visitors, I am afraid we would have to go out of business at this moment."
In just a few words, he was able to tell the truth to the guest in green without leaving any trace. This was where Fu Min's rumors came from. The restaurant where the incident took place always had to open its doors to welcome customers, so it was natural to shift people's attention away from Lu Pei's death.
