Suluo City is the largest city in the north of Dawei besides the Imperial City, but it is far more famous than the Imperial City.
Because in the city there is the mansion of the Ximen family, the richest man in the world today. There is also the Zhao family, the most prestigious martial arts family in Dawei's northern realm today.
These two aristocratic families are like the pillars of Suluo City, firmly supporting the vicissitudes of this old city over the years, but they are still fresh and ever-changing.
It is the fifth day since Zhao Rang returned from the Western Regions.
The carriage and horses were tiring along the way, and even though everyone had martial arts cultivation, they were still exhausted.
The people who returned parted at Yangguan, and Yuan Mingkong took his sister and went straight to the imperial city.
Ye Sanniang returned to her inn in Yangguan, thinking that after walking for so long, those young men must not be interested in business, and they might have drank up all the fine wines she had collected!
In the end, the only one traveling with him was Ximen Dazhuang.
Unfortunately, before Ximen Dazhuang entered the city, he was recognized by the servants at the city gate. They immediately shouted and attracted a group of people, who surrounded him on three levels inside and outside, for fear that this Ximen family member The only seedling disappeared again.
Ignoring Ximen Dazhuang's voice shouting "Brother, save me", Zhao Rang smiled, tightened the reins, turned the horse's head, and walked towards his home.
After being out for so long and walking so far, Zhao Rang didn't feel any shyness about his hometown, but he was a little tired of the road under his feet.
Sure enough, no matter how delicious the wine is, it will eventually run out. No matter how far a person travels, he must eventually go home.
But thinking about the thrills and excitement along the way, Zhao Rang was no longer tired. I just want to brag to my old man and the uncles and elders in the clan when I get home as soon as possible.
After all, I went to the Western Regions to explore and did something big. What's the point of hiding it? If young people don’t brag, are they still called young people?
Unfortunately, when he entered the house, he found that there were only a few old servants left in the house, as well as a few elders who were elderly, had difficulty moving, and were even a little confused.
Other capable guards, as well as smart people of the same generation as himself and his father, were taken by his father to the southernmost part of the North, at the ferry of Taishang River, to buy August Festival gifts.
The August Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival, has always been grand in Dawei, no less than the New Year.
Although the Zhao family is a family of martial arts, they also have business friends and connections in the temple. During the holidays, these connections have to be visited and managed, courtesy exchanges are made, and mutual maintenance is maintained.
Last year, Zhao Rang and his father went there once before traveling far away.
There is so much knowledge involved in giving gifts.
His father told Zhao Rang all the way, and Zhao Rang yawned all the way. Now that I think about it, I remember that rare things are more valuable. If you want to send something, please send something that is not available in the north, or something that is hard to find.
Putting this aside, Zhao Rang had no one left in his family to brag about... This feeling of punching cotton with all his strength made him extremely unhappy. In addition, after Ximen Dazhuang returned home, there was no news at all, and he seemed to be locked up, which made him even more bored, so he simply slept happily for three days.
Originally, he could sleep for the fourth day, but he felt that there were people in front of his bed.
After staying in the Western Region for a long time, I rarely see so many people surrounding me.
If there is one, it must be an enemy who wants his life.
Zhao Rang immediately drew his sword without saying a word!
As soon as the black sword light rose, I heard a little girl shouting in a pear-shaped voice:
"Master, wake up!"
Zhao Rang's energy suddenly came back from the bloody Western Region, and he remembered that he had returned to the North, back to Suluo City, and was at home.
So he quickly raised the tip of the knife to dissipate the energy, so that no innocent people were hurt.
Putting down the knife and taking a closer look, he found that almost all the remaining servants and maids in the house were standing in front of his bed. The rest of the nursing staff and others could not squeeze in, so they could only sneak out along the threshold.
The maid who spoke was named Yu Xi, who was three years younger than Zhao Rang and had been in the family for more than ten years. Because they were similar in age, Zhao Rang was more familiar with her than others. In addition, Yu Xisheng is so cute, Zhao Rang loves to take her with him as long as he doesn't travel far away. m.
"Master, you are finally awake!"
Yu Xi didn't pay any attention to the knife Zhao Rang had just pulled out, and her eyes turned red again as she spoke.
Zhao Rang waved his hands repeatedly and asked:
"What happened at home?"
Yu Xi shook her head and said:
"It's not that the young master hasn't been out for three days. Everyone thought... thought..."
Yu Xi pursed her lips and said it two or three times without saying anything.
Zhao Rang smiled and put the pillow behind his waist, sat up more, and said:
"I'm fine, I'm just a little tired from the long journey."
Yu Xi nodded fiercely, glared at an old servant next to her, and said:
"I just said that the young master is okay! You must barge in and disturb the young master's rest."
Zhao Rang sighed and felt his mouth was very dry, so he asked Yu Xi to pour him a cup of tea and asked by the way:
"How long have I been asleep?"
Yu Xi thought for a while and said:
"The young master came back in the afternoon three days ago, and now it's almost noon on the third day. It counts as three days, but it's actually two and a half days."
Zhao Rang nodded after hearing this, thinking that he hadn't slept too long, so why were these people making such a fuss...
Just listen to Yu Xi continue to say:
"Master, you couldn't stay at home in the past? You always haven't come back when it gets dark, and you haven't woken up since dawn. This time, you stayed in the house for three days without going out. Everyone is afraid that something will happen."
Zhao Rang asked:
"Are you afraid too?"
"Of course I'm not afraid..."
Yu Xi said without confidence.
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Rang saw the crowd gathering outside the house, spreading to both sides like a tide, making way for a wide road.
"Brother Rang!"
"Brother Rang!!"
"Brother, I'm here to save you!!!"
Ximen Dazhuang shouted as he walked, his voice shaking.
Seeing this familiar figure, Zhao Rang smiled and cursed:
"Save me? I didn't save you in the end?"
Ximen Dazhuang said puzzledly:
"Yu Xi cried all the way to my house and banged on the door, saying that you were unconscious and might be dying soon! Then there was no one in the family who could take charge, so she had to come to me!"
After hearing this, Zhao Rang glanced at Yu Xi.
This little girl was so arrogant just now, but she was the one who was the most impatient.
When Yu Xi saw that her lie was exposed, she immediately lowered her head and only looked at her toes. His face was so red that it reached the tips of his ears and the back of his neck!
Zhao Rang smiled and did not tease Yu Xi again. He turned to Ximen Dazhuang and said:
"Yes, how could I save you otherwise?"
The confusion on Ximen Dazhuang's face almost overflowed from his eyes.
"Think about it, you were arrested as soon as you entered the city. If you ran out for so long this time, even your doting grandma must have been angry and had to lock you in the house. If it hadn't been for this, you Can you leave the house?"
Ximen Dazhuang became more and more happy as he listened. When Zhao Rang finished speaking, he couldn't help but say:
"Haha, brother Rang, you are really amazing! My old man and grandma didn't notice it at all. They even asked me to bring the doctor at home with me to take supplements and said to come over quickly and see what's going on!"
Zhao Rang smiled and said nothing, spreading his hands.
But Ximen Dazhuang said:
"But they asked me to go back after you have been cured..."
"When did you become so honest?"
Zhao Rang said contemptuously.
Ximen Dazhuang said:
"Brother Rang, as you said, my grandma is angry this time! No one in the whole family can help me."
Zhao Rang gave Ximen Dazhuang a vague gesture, telling him not to worry. Then he asked Yu Xi to leave with a group of servants, and then said to Ximen Dazhuang:
"You're stupid! Have you ever heard of the saying that when a disease comes, it's like falling down from a mountain, and when it goes away, it's like spinning silk?"
Ximen Dazhuang nodded and said:
"I heard it! My grandma often said it."
Zhao Rang continued:
"That's great! They asked you to go back after I recover. Is it so easy for people to recover from illness? You understand, you have to do it bit by bit."
Ximen Dazhuang was stunned for a moment, and then laughed heartily:
"Brother Rang is right! Hahahaha, yes, that's it!"
Then he asked the doctors who had just retreated outside the door with the Zhao family's servants to come in, and said sternly:
"My brother is very ill. I'm afraid he won't get better within ten days and a half."
An old doctor looked at Zhao Rang's face, frowned and said:
'Young master, I see that Mr. Zhao looks light and healthy, he must be a little tired from the bumpy road. There is no serious illness! "
Ximen Dazhuang took a breath and thought about how this man could be so dishonest. Just when he was about to use force to overwhelm others, another younger doctor immediately understood the meaning of his words and said:
"That's what the eldest young master said! Mr. Zhao seems to have an internal disease and a hidden injury. This kind of problem cannot be seen just by looking at it. It must be taken good care of!"
Ximen Dazhuang grinned and said:
"You're right. I'll do as you say and let me take care of my brother! During this period, I will live in Zhao's house with you all."
Zhao Rang echoed in time:
"Okay, I'll ask Yu Xi to arrange rooms for you in a moment."
It was a done deal, but the older doctor also understood that the medical treatment was fake, and that the two young masters wanted to get together.
Anyway, the job is assigned by the master, or the eldest young master said it. Living in Zhao's house will definitely provide good food and drink, and it will just be fun and relaxing, so it's considered a holiday.
After leaving the door, Zhao Rang stretched. The body that had not moved for a long time quickly became flexible. After sleeping for so long, I felt very refreshed.
The only drawback is that it's a bit cloudy today and it might rain soon.
After autumn, there is an autumn rain and a cold.
Zhao Rang is not afraid of the cold, but he hates rain.
When it rains, everything is muddy, the world is chaotic, and you will lose interest in anything you do.
While it was not raining now, Ximen Dazhuang came again and he thought he should go to the city for a walk.
Neither of them has ever been a person who lives a regular life, but this is where they go most often.
Luo Yue Tower in Suluo City is one of them.
The food here is most suitable for Zhao Rang and Ximen Dazhuang.
More importantly, Luo Yue Tower is not the property of the Ximen family and has nothing to do with the Zhao family. This time-honored brand from the previous dynasty has been passed down for hundreds of years and has been passed down for six generations. Thinking about it, it feels legendary.
Zhao Rang has always admired people who can do something for a long time and pass it on from generation to generation. Luoyue Tower is one of them.
"It's almost noon, have you eaten?"
Ximen Dazhuang replied:
"have eaten."
Zhao Rang looked at him in disbelief. According to his past habits, he didn't get up until this time.
As soon as he saw Zhao Rang's eyes, Ximen Dazhuang began to complain:
"Brother Rang, my life these days has been really rough! I have to go to bed as soon as it gets dark and get up as soon as it breaks. I eat three meals a day with my grandma. I don't miss a meal... I can't even take a sip of wine. Never drank!"
Zhao Rang clicked his tongue twice and comforted:
"Okay, the hard life you think is beyond the imagination of others!"
This is completely preachy.
Saying that others are okay makes it impossible for you to do the same.
Zhao Rang and Ximen Dazhuang are like the wind.
The wind has no direction, let alone a destination.
Even if I miss home occasionally, I just go back and play in a circle, and then go somewhere else.
Walking on the wide street in Suluo City, Zhao Rang looked around happily.
Returning to a familiar place still feels different.
At this moment, Zhao Rang no longer wanted to be the "wind", and felt that it would be good to just stay in Suluo City with peace of mind.
God is very cooperative with Zhao Rang and Ximen Dazhuang, two wanderers who have returned from afar. After the two of them stepped into the long street, the clouds above their heads gradually dispersed, and soon the sky became clear and clear.
"Go to Luo Yue Lou for a bite?"
Zhao Rang and Ximen Dazhuang said in unison, then laughed and walked towards Luo Yue Tower.
Originally, the two of them were walking quietly on the road without attracting much attention.
With this smile, more people looked at them.
One is fat and one is thin, one is tall and one is short.
One man's fist was as fleshy as a gold ingot.
One man has distinct muscles and bones, and carries a knife at his waist.
If not the two eldest young masters of the Ximen family and the Zhao family, who else could they be?
Everyone in the northern part of Dawei knows about these two families, and everyone in Luoyue City knows that the young masters of these two families are "husbands and dogs" who hang out together all day long.
There were still many people at the gate of Tiancheng who saw these two people coming back. But for three days in a row, there was no movement at all in the city. No one had any fun, and naturally they had nothing to talk about, so it just passed without anyone paying attention.
But the two of them were chatting and chatting on the long street just now, talking and laughing about going to Luoyue Tower. When people around them saw and heard, they realized that these two were really back!
Immediately one pass to ten, ten to a hundred.
The news that Zhao Rang and Ximen Dazhuang were going to Luo Yuelou had reached the ears of the shopkeeper of Luo Yuelou faster than their own legs and feet.
At the same time, news was also received from several other places where Zhao Rang and Ximen Dazhuang often visited.
When Zhao asked them to walk to the street in front of Luo Yue Tower, all the places to eat, drink and have fun in Su Luo City were fully prepared for these two people.
For those fireworks places that were supposed to open when the lights were on, the madam actually called the girls up early to freshen up and put on new clothes.
The sleepy girl yawned and complained:
"Mom, how could a young master of such a big age like a small shop like ours!"
The old bustard squinted his eyes, curled his mouth, and patted his face with powder for the third time and said:
"Hey! My dear, you don't understand... I heard that these two just came back from that ungrateful place in the Western Region. Maybe it's like eating something fresh for a change?"
"Go and get ready, you're right to listen to mom!"
