West Lake in February, at dusk, the spring breeze blows gently on the lake surface, the waves are sparkling, the water is flowing on the small bridge, the sound of water is flowing, the willow branches on the shore are swaying, the eyes are full of green, the peach blossoms on the trees have just bloomed, and the heavy makeup is light, making people feel Reluctant to leave.
In the cabin of a brocade boat, the sound of silk and bamboo was heard, and people drank wine, but the atmosphere seemed a bit silent.
"Come on, Brother Zhao, Brother Shi, we have wine today and we will get drunk today. Have another drink!"
Yang Fansun, the second son of Yang Gu and grand-nephew of Yang Guizhi, the Empress Dowager of the Song Dynasty, first raised his glass and broke the silence.
Shi Miyuan's palace coup failed. Although his father Yang Gu was not implicated, he was named the military governor of the Fengguo Army, and his uncle Yang Shi was also named the military governor of the Baoning Army. But other members of the Yang family, including Yang Fansun himself, did not receive any rewards.
Even after the death of the late emperor, no one from the Yang family was able to help him become an official.
"The geometry of life is like singing to wine! Drinking!"
Zhao Chonglun, the eldest son of Zhao Rushu, the secretary general and former minister of the Ministry of Punishments, Shi Yaozhi, Shi Miyuan's nephew and a doctor in the Ministry of Rites, and other wine concubines, raised their glasses one after another.
Drinking makes people brave. After a few glasses of wine, the atmosphere seemed to be much more lively.
"There are a lot fewer people at this gathering now!"
Zhao Chonglun shook his head and sighed.
It turned out that they were a group of Lin'an dudes, including Zheng Shichang, the son of Zheng Qingzhi, and brothers Zhao Guicheng, the heir of the former King of Yi, headed by Shi Miyuan's eldest son, Shi Zhaizhi. Now that Shi Zhaizhi and Zheng Shichang have been killed, and the Zhao Guicheng brothers have gone to Ningguo County, it is indeed much deserted.
"Brother Shi, I heard that everyone in the Shi family has returned to Siming, and life is not easy. Is that true?"
Yang Fansun rolled his eyes and the topic shifted to Shi Miyuan.
Compared with Shi Miyuan, who had his house ransacked by a gangster, the Yang family was calm and no one was implicated, which made him quite lucky.
To be honest, his father and uncle committed a serious crime of treason, and it would not be an exaggeration to kill the whole family.
Today's emperor has a broad mind, but no one knows whether the emperor will settle the score later.
"All the family property has been confiscated. The whole family has no food or drink, so they rely on the family for financial support. The court is watching closely, and everyone is cautious. Of course, life is difficult! Today, it is really cruel!"
Shi Yaozhi revealed his true feelings with a grimace.
Even if the Shi family wanted to help the Shi Miyuan family, they did so secretly, and no one dared to act openly.
Yang Fansun secretly despised him. Based on Shi Miyuan's crime, if it weren't for the emperor's mercy, the Shi family would have been exterminated and exiled. Shi Yaozhina still has a chance to complain here.
"My father offended Zhao Hong and had to retire from official service. Those officials are still not letting go. They are conducting overt and covert investigations. It seems they are determined to fight to the death!"
Zhao Chonglun felt uneasy, poured another glass of wine, and drank it with a dark face.
Although his father Zhao Rushu was notorious, he was still his father. He still hoped that the emperor would let his father go and not kill them all.
"You are a member of the Zhao Song clan, what are you afraid of? The emperor has to call you uncle according to your seniority. How dare he, Zhao Hong, kill you? On the other hand, our Yang family may not have a chance to stand up."
Yang Fansun put down his wine glass and said coldly.
Zhao Chonglun forced a smile and nodded repeatedly.
At worst, I donated money to buy it. I believe the emperor will consider it carefully.
"Didn't the Queen Mother shake hands with Zhao Hong and make peace? Your father and your uncle were promoted. Besides, your cousin has a good relationship with the emperor. Don't worry!"
When Yang Yi was mentioned, greed flashed in Shi Yaozhi's eyes.
That charming beauty, with a top-notch figure and skin, made him drool just thinking about it.
His eyes involuntarily turned to the singer playing the piano at the side, wandering around the other person's attractive breasts and buttocks.
"My cousin spends money like water, drinks and drinking, and has a bad temper. If she really enters the palace, maybe my Yang family will be implicated! Just wait and see!"
Yang Fansun shook his head, not optimistic about his cousin Yang Yi's "future".
"Those who use sex to do things to others will lose their sex and love will be relaxed, and their love will be relaxed but they will never be kind. Brother Yang, you are right! I give you a toast!"
Zhao Chonglun and Yang Fansun clinked glasses and drank.
The conversation between several people made the singer who was playing the piano feel confused.
Zhao Hong, the lonely and upright Duke of Ji Guo, actually became the emperor of the Song Dynasty, and he was still so ambitious.
I'm afraid he will forget about me.
Isn't it possible that his "undercover" status has been discovered by him?
"What are these spoilers doing?"
When Zhao Hong was mentioned, Shi Yaozhi's head hurt and he immediately criticized the current New Deal.
"The emperor established a naval academy in Dinghai and a martial arts academy in Jinling. More than half of the idle people in Lin'an City went to Jinling. Today's Lin'an City is much deserted!"
"Not only is it deserted, it can be said that it is not too deserted!"
Zhao Chonglun immediately took over the topic. He came one by one, knowing all the family treasures.
"There are no more cockfights, no more cricket fights, and even tea fights have to be held with one's tail between your legs. When you go out for a drink, you have to be careful. If someone from the Anti-Corruption Department catches your eye, and they find you taking advantage of something, you might be punished. What are the consequences!”
Although he was only in his early twenties, he was still a court official and timid. The anti-corruption remarks in the newspapers always made him feel guilty.
"That means you are not greedy. One is willing to be beaten and the other is willing to suffer. Who can find out who is greedy? Do you mean that I still need to tell the court how much land and women I have in my family?"
Shi Yaozhi's words made everyone laugh.
After a hundred years of the Song Dynasty, how could there be any talk of anti-corruption? Officials are officials, people are people, officials protect each other, and officials and businessmen collude. This is the norm.
"Brother Yang, Naval Academy, Jinling Martial Arts School, and Jinling University School, which one do you want to go to?"
Zhao Chonglun asked curiously.
He and Shi Yaozhi had already entered the official career, but Yang Fansun was the only one who was still young and had not entered the official career. This time the emperor founded the Jinling University School, and among the two thousand officials and officials, there should be a quota for Yang Fan and his grandson.
"Admissions to the Naval Academy require at least three years of study. I'm already twenty and can't keep up. There are exams at the Jinling Martial Arts School, and I'm afraid I won't be able to pass. Only the Jinling University School is left. I hope I can get in by then. .”
After graduating from Jinling University, you can become an official. When the time comes, you can find a good job with the Queen Mother's aunt.
No matter what, it's better than doing nothing now.
"Brother Yang, then I wish you all your wishes come true!"
Zhao Chonglun raised his wine glass with a smile, and the two touched each other again.
"You two are really short-sighted. Zhao Hong wants to fight against corruption. Do you think that being an official is that easy?"
Shi Yaozhi was full of complaints and poured cold water on the two of them.
"Anti-corruption is just talk, that's all. Don't take it seriously!"
"That's right! If we really fight against corruption, we will almost arrest all the officials in the dynasty!"
Zhao Chonglun and Yang Fansun spoke out one after another.
"What I'm talking about is, how we lived before, how we live now! My nephew lights up lanterns, just like before!"
Shi Yaozhi said loudly and waved his hands.
"Everyone Xu, let's sing."
The sound of silk and bamboo began again, but it was Liu Sanbian's "Yulin Ring".
"...Lan Zhou was nostalgic at the place of nostalgia. She held her hands and looked at each other's tearful eyes. She was speechless and choked.
Thoughts go thousands of miles away, the sky is vast and the mist is heavy at dusk. Since ancient times, sentimental feelings have hurt parting, and it is even more embarrassing to neglect the Qingqiu Festival! Where did you wake up tonight? Yangliu Bank..."
The singer sang in a clear voice and played the guqin slowly. Shi Yao's drunkenness was rising. He looked at the beautiful waist of the singer who was playing and singing in front of him, and his heart felt unbearable.
"Where will you wake up tonight? Willow bank, dawn breeze and waning moon. Everyone, the spring night is short, cherish it each!"
Shi Yaozhi's face turned red and his ears were full of wine. Seeing Shi Yaozhi's appearance, several other people hugged him and left one after another. Only Shi Yaozhi and the Xu family were left in the cabin.
"Everyone Xu, please take off your clothes. I've taken good care of you in bed and I can't treat you badly!"
Shi Yao was so lustful that his eyes were shining like a hungry wolf.
"Master Shi, if it's not dark yet, please don't mess around. The slaves are musicians of the Jiaofang Division. They only sell their skills but not their bodies. Please spare the slaves."
Everyone Xu took a few steps back and turned pale.
If she had known it was Shi Jia, a lustful ghost, she wouldn't have come.
"You don't sell your body if you're an artist? Aren't the current officials and my dead cousin frequent guests on your bed? You're not a young lady, so what are you pretending to be?"
Shi Yaozhi was so hungry that he couldn't wait to pounce, and the Xu family quickly ducked sideways.
"Master Shi, if you try to force yourself again, I will..."
Seemingly unable to escape, the Xu family took a quick step, grabbed the knife for cutting fruits on the table, and put it at their throats.
"I will die in front of you!"
"You are a lowly official prostitute, how dare you do this to me! I have never seen anything like this before!"
Shi Yaozhi drank too much wine and almost fell down when he pounced. He became angry and his face immediately turned ugly.
"You dare to stab me! If you don't dare to stab me, just go to bed obediently, take off your clothes, and serve me!"
Shi Yaozhi began to take off his clothes and forced himself forward. The Xu family could not avoid it, so they went over to push open the window and jumped out of the window.
"What's wrong? Brother Shi, what happened? Where is everyone Xu?"
Zhao Chonglun and Yang Fansun ran in one after another.
"She...she dived!"
Shi Yaozhi pointed to the lake outside the window and stammered.
Maybe he didn't expect that an official prostitute could have such a violent temper!
"Ah! Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and save people!"
Zhao Chonglun was startled and screamed subconsciously.
As long as lives are involved, no one can escape the blame.
"But I don't know how to swim!"
Shi Yaozhi was at a loss as he looked at the Xu family flopping and struggling on the water.
"I do not know either!"
Shi Yaozhi had sobered up from the drunkenness, and Yang Fansun was also dumbfounded, spreading his hands.
"Go and call the boatman! Get the person out quickly!"
Yang Fansun said in a panic, and several people hurriedly ran out of the cabin.
Seeing someone jumping into the lake on the opposite boat, Du San no longer hesitated, jumped out immediately, swam over, and soon reached the unconscious woman's side, holding him up.
"Send the person up quickly, or I will put you in jail!"
"Did you hear that? Send him up quickly! Do you dare to interfere in government affairs?"
Du San looked at Shi Yaozhi and others who were clamoring on the opposite deck. He looked at them coldly, remained unmoved, and swam back.
"help!"
Du San swam to the side of the boat, and Wang Gui and Gao Hu helped pull the Xu family and Du San up.
"go back!"
Xu Liang stood at the bow of the ship, looking coldly at Shi Yaozhi and others who were shouting at the bow, waving his hands, and the ship quickly left.
"Xu Xianggong, there are several court officials and historians among the other party."
Du San changed his clothes and reported to Xu Liang.
Xu Liang nodded, his eyes fell on the Xu family who were slowly waking up, and he frowned slightly.
Isn't this the beautiful concubine Xu Ji who was next to Zhao Hong back then? How did she become like this?
"Xu Liang, don't tell His Majesty about my affairs!"
Seeing that it was Xu Liang, Xu Ji was startled, and then spoke urgently.
How embarrassing it would be for Zhao Hong to know her current situation.
"It's okay if I don't tell His Majesty. You have to tell me what happened, right?"
Xu Liang looked at Xu Ji and said unhurriedly.
It was related to the violations of laws and disciplines by officials, especially the historians. How could Zhao Hong not know about it.
Given Zhao Hong's personality, this incident of bullying an official prostitute is likely to cause an uproar.
