It was late at night, and the White House finally became calm.
After the guests from the Lin family settled down, they had already settled in the arranged room, and they were much more honest people.
Bai Song came out of the bathhouse covered in moisture, wiped his wet hair and returned to the room.
The lights in the room were still on, Xiao Cui in the side room was already fast asleep, and the bed curtain in the inner room was drawn, Xiang'er should also be asleep.
The light was still on, which meant Xiang'er wasn't asleep yet.
Until now, without being able to say a word, Bai Song casually said: "Are you asleep?"
After a moment, the bed curtain moved slightly, and a very soft response came from inside.
"Um."
After saying that, there was no response.
Bai Song didn't know what to say. After hesitating for a while, he honestly blew out the lamp and got to bed.
Tonight was like every other night, Bai Song hugged Xiang'er and fell asleep as if nothing happened.
Early the next morning, Bai Song woke up and Xiang'er was gone.
There were bursts of shouting outside, and the aroma of wine and meat seemed to be coming from the distance.
Bai Song was suddenly startled, remembering that there were many guests today, and quickly got up and dressed.
This man has long been accustomed to the life of an ancient young master, and subconsciously called Dongxiang's name.
Dongxiang stayed outside the house obediently. When she heard the shouting, she immediately came in and quickly dressed the young master, tied his belt and adjusted his collar.
Then he brought all the toiletries in front of the young master, twisted the handkerchief for the young master, and hurriedly put on the young master's shoes while the young master was washing his face.
"Where did Xiang'er go?"
"Madam went to guard the kitchen early in the morning. Now several guests have arrived. Madam should be entertaining guests in the main hall."
Bai Song responded, got up and headed towards the front yard.
"Master, there is also lotus seed soup."
"No."
"Master, let's take a sip."
Dongxiang chased after him, chattering endlessly, but Bai Song couldn't resist, so he took a big sip, turned around and threw the bowl on the ground.
In simple daily life, Bai Song's life is gradually changing.
There is some stability in the busyness. Although there are always stumblings, it also makes people feel the simple reality.
At this time, guests gradually came to the door.
They were all people known to Bai Song, regardless of their status or status.
There are former street gangsters, private farmers, gentlemen and ladies, and even some dignitaries.
In this era, it is also a different landscape.
Today's guests once again showed the ability of the Lin family. Not only the head of the Chen family and the young masters of the Zheng family, but also the prince became an honored guest.
Even if the Lin family entertains guests, they cannot invite such a person.
This scene made the Lin family full of emotions, and they could only think that times have changed.
Today's family dinner was held in a harmonious atmosphere. The hosts and guests were very polite. Everyone was enjoying themselves and nothing major happened.
However, the news that Bai Song took over Mingchun Garden spread even further and reached the ears of the people. From then on, the Bai family became a business card among all the ethnic groups in Youzhou.
At Shen Shi, the guests dispersed.
Lin Ting was saying goodbye to Bai Song.
Bai Song welcomed everyone in the Lin family to go out and get in the car. Only his younger brother and sister Qin, who drank too much at noon, was still drunk.
Lin Xun stayed behind and guarded his wife until she regained consciousness before leaving.
Xiang'er followed her husband in front of the door and watched her mother's family go away, with a slightly complicated expression on her face.
Bai Song gently pulled her hand, looked at no one around, and whispered: "I'm sorry."
Xiang'er was stunned for a moment, then looked back at her husband, lowered her head and whispered in response: "I lost my sense of propriety..."
"Boy Bai is really a passionate person. At this moment, he doesn't forget to share time with the beautiful lady."
The voice of Shu King Li Zhan came from behind.
Bai Song turned around and saw that there was no one around him and he was a bit drunk. He stepped forward to help her and then winked at Xiang'er.
Xiang'er resigned knowingly and went home first.
Bai Song walked with Li Zhan: "Your Majesty, why don't you see me? Do you want a carriage?"
Li Zhan shook his head: "No need. Seeing that you don't have many guests at home, I just want to come with you and have a few words."
"My lord, if you have anything to say, just say it."
"Have you ever heard of the Holy Lotus Sect?"
"I've heard a lot about it recently."
"Then tell me, what kind of thing is this Holy Lotus Sect?"
"But what I heard is not true. Some people say that the Holy Lotus Sect is just torturing the people under the guise of saving the world and saving people, while others say that the Holy Lotus Sect is a Bodhisattva who saves people from suffering. There are different opinions among the people. I have not seen anything with my own eyes. Juniors usually don’t think about it in detail.”
Li Zhan squinted his eyes, always with the same expression, but at this moment he suddenly turned his head and looked at Bai Song, and then said with a smile: "Recently, many wealthy people in the county have been robbed, and a lot of silver has been lost. The court suspected that it was the Holy Lotus Sect. What they did. People from the Holy Lotus Sect specialize in targeting rich families. You live in such a big yard now, so be careful and hide your valuables tightly."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for reminding me."
Bai Song didn't take it to heart and just responded.
I don't want the prince to stop saying anything after this and follow Bai Song forward silently.
Bai Song asked curiously: "Your Majesty, are you left alone just to tell me this?"
Looking at Bai Song's puzzled expression, Li Zhan's smile was a little stiff, as if he was worried that Bai Song felt that he was testing him, so he turned to another topic and asked: "I still said what I said, the Three Kingdoms in your hand When will you be willing to give me the book? Does it have to wait until the story is finished?"
"Well..." Bai Song hesitated, obviously he still had the same attitude as before, he was reluctant.
And Li Zhan was an extremely casual person, never willing to do anything embarrassing. Seeing Bai Song's expression, he happily stopped asking.
"My lord, in fact you are not willing to get the complete version of the Three Kingdoms so soon, right?"
I thought the topic was over by now.
Li Zhan planned to tell Bai Song to stop and leave alone.
Unexpectedly, Bai Song suddenly said this with deep meaning.
Li Zhan's heart skipped a beat, wondering if Bai Song had already noticed his intentions?
Or maybe the Holy Lotus Sect already knows that it is coordinating the investigation of the Holy Lotus Sect forces in Youzhou?
This was not a good sign, and Li Zhan suddenly felt nervous.
If the news that he had accepted the secret order was exposed, he would most likely be assassinated by the Holy Lotus Sect. This was a very dangerous matter.
Li Zhan's expression became serious, and a figure gradually appeared on one of the courtyard walls. A murderous intention was quietly locked in Bai Song's heart.
But what Bai Song said next made Li Zhan feel strange.
"Your Majesty, actually I have never understood why the Emperor arranged for you to compile the History of the Tang Dynasty? From a common sense, compiling the History of the Tang Dynasty has nothing to do with the Three Kingdoms. Now, I finally understand. Your Majesty is persistent. Regarding the history of the Three Kingdoms period, you just want to use this as an excuse to delay the time, and living in Youzhou is just to escape the pressure from the emperor, right?"
Li Zhan's footsteps suddenly stopped, and his old smile instantly froze. He looked at Bai Song in disbelief and was speechless for a long time.
Bai Song's words really shocked him.
Even if someone said that he had received a secret order to investigate the Holy Lotus Sect, Li Zhan would not be as shocked as he is now.
Because Bai Song's words directly touched the deeper secrets in his heart, and looking at Bai Song's mysterious smile, it was obvious that he still had some things he didn't dare to say.
Li Zhan is over eighty years old and is a relative of the emperor. At such an age, he should have enjoyed his old age in peace.
How could he be running around without a good reason? It is even less possible to accept the emperor's secret order and investigate the Holy Lotus Sect.
All cause and effect are secrets between his uncle and the emperor.
Li Zhan has traveled to countless places and used the same excuse to hide the truth from countless people.
Unexpectedly, a boy who was no more than twenty years old would find out the clues.
"You don't have to be surprised, Your Majesty. It's fate that this junior and you get to know each other. And Your Majesty's easy-going temperament is also respected by this junior. Now there is no one around, so this Junior just said this. If Your Majesty is in trouble because of the Emperor's will, I have something to say." .”
"What words?"
"The pen of a literati cannot change history, and the truth will be revealed one day."
After saying that, Bai Song clasped his fist towards the other party.
"Your Majesty, I won't send you off, I will take my leave first."
After Bai Song left, a person quickly appeared next to Li Zhan. He stood behind Li Zhan and asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, what did he say just now? Why is he looking like this? I don't know whether I should take action or not."
Li Zhan's expression was solemn: "This guy seems to know some secret things. It's okay if he's not a Holy Lotus sect. If he's a member of the Holy Lotus sect, I'm afraid there will be endless troubles."
"My lord, do you want to get rid of this person?"
Li Zhan shook his head: "Although this son's behavior is suspicious, his purchase of Mingchun Garden is really puzzling. If he is a member of the Holy Lotus Sect, he should transfer the silver. How can he buy land with ten thousand taels of silver in the far north? "
"Holy Lotus believers have never been able to use common sense to reason. If the stakes are important, even if they are killed by mistake, there should be no hidden dangers."
Li Zhan nodded thoughtfully, then shook his head: "Tonight, you pretend to be a Holy Lotus cultist and enter the Bai Mansion to steal. See if there are any experts in the White Mansion? There will never be an expert to protect a private family. If If you encounter obstruction, this kid will become even more suspicious."
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When Bai Song returned home, he saw that his house was in a mess and everyone was busy cleaning it up. He secretly made up his mind that he would not have any more banquets in the future.
Pointless and a waste of time.
In contrast, it is more comfortable for the family to sit around the table, eat meat and drink wine comfortably than anything else.
Bai Song saw that the three newcomers, Ah Da, were the most diligent, and they were not arrogant at all despite their martial arts skills. They did not object to tasks such as cleaning tables and sweeping the floor.
Just do whatever you are told, no unnecessary words.
The performance of these three people was too perfect, which made Bai Song feel a little strange. He walked up to Ada who was sweeping the floor with a water bag.
"Thank you for your hard work. Let's drink some water."
Ah Dacheng was so frightened that he couldn't even say anything.
Bai Song patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, when you get to Bai's house, there won't be so many mundane etiquette. There are no outsiders. We are just a family after closing the door."
Ada nodded happily, took the water bag and took two gulps.
While Ah Da was drinking water, Bai Song asked again: "What are the rivers and lakes like?"
Ah Da was stunned and thought for a long time before he smiled bitterly: "The rivers and lakes... where are the rivers and lakes? Now that the country is peaceful and the people live in peace, the rivers and lakes are gone long ago."
"Then your martial arts are considered powerful among those in the past?"
"You can't get on the stage and make the young master laugh."
"Actually, I have always wanted to practice martial arts. How about you teach me how to practice martial arts in the future?"
