At three quarters of a hour, Mu Qing walked out of the bookstore.
In early summer, heaven and earth begin to meet, and all things appear in harmony. The skylight at this hour was no brighter than the spring morning after the rain in Suzaku City.
When Mu Qing came, he was brought by the Liu family's carriage. When he arrived, he found that the bookstore was also in the east of the city, only a few streets away from the Liu family, so he told the coachman not to wait for him, he would find it himself. .
The sound of people gradually disappeared in the distance. Mu Qing turned around and glanced at the closed store door. While gently tossing the silver willow leaves he had exchanged, he walked towards the crowd who had gotten up early to go out on the street.
"April 5th, today is Wei Rui's birthday. What should I buy for her?"
After having an open-hearted chat last night, Mu Qing finally understood her own cowardice in this regard. When getting along with a girl like Wei Rui, she didn't actually lack some material things. What she lacked was that he should be more proactive. Sincerely.
So Mu Qing planned to take this time to visit Jinguan City and choose a gift for the other party.
Jinguan City is obviously more energetic than Zhuque City. The ordinary traders who got up early have already set up food stalls on the street. Although some people are yawning and their eyes are slightly tired, what is naturally revealed on their faces is the comfort of this ordinary and stable life day after day.
Mu Qing doesn't belong here, but that doesn't stop him from liking the atmosphere of life here. He even begins to worry about the people here. I wonder if this civil strife in the City Lord's Mansion will slowly break the peaceful life of these people?
However, Mu Qing quickly shook his head and smiled bitterly, giving up thinking in this direction.
Ye Yun and Liu Weirui can do this kind of big-picture thing, but he is an assassin and a killer, so what does he want to do?
When the road is uneven and you feel it is difficult to calm down, you may be able to pull it out with a sword. After he left, if the people he saved were retaliated against again, he wouldn't be able to think that far.
After stealing half a day of leisure, Mu Qing walked aimlessly towards some lively places.
There was a breeze blowing in front of me, bringing with it the faint fragrance of flowers from the street ahead. This fragrance actually had a distinct sense of layering. Although the fragrance was light, it was pervasive.
Mu Qing was a little curious, so he walked over there and found seven or eight people in an alley at the corner in front of him, but they were all women.
He turned around and was about to stop and leave, but he heard someone shouting "The latest arrival of Jin Gui Rouge". He looked back and found that the women had also noticed him.
The woman who was closest to him but about a foot away was dressed in a bright red dress. She looked at Mu Qing against the light and said with a smile: "Is it the steward over at Xiaohong Building? Your lady asked you to buy new models?"
Mu Qing turned around and stood still at a distance, frowning and said: "Sister, I was just curious and came here to look for the scent. You have recognized the wrong person."
His tone was a little stiff. He didn't know where Xiaohonglou was before last night. But when he was drunk last night, he heard Li Si quietly mention to the Zhang brothers, "Look at the red wet spot in Xiaoxiao." "At that time, he praised the other party for his good literary talent and artistic conception. However, this guy winked at him for a long time, suppressed a smile, and looked at the lady at one moment and at him at another. It was only after he threatened to punch him that he realized that what he said was Jin. The most famous place in Guancheng is Xiaohong Tower.
Xiaohonglou is the largest and best brothel in Jinguan City and even Qingchuan Prefecture. Since the other party regards herself as someone who comes from there?
Mu Qing always felt that the other party was cursing, so he moved closer, hoping to let the other party see clearly.
Wang Xiuwei is twenty-four years old this year. A few years ago, she was the most famous Qinghuer in Xiaohonglou. Later, after she saved enough money, she redeemed herself. This incident was still widely rumored in Jinguan City at the time. It was said that she was attracted by the city lord Bai Ting, otherwise how could she have redeemed herself?
But what happened later was indeed incredible, because Wang Xiuwei did not enter the City Lord's Mansion, but came to the current Honglan Lane and opened a rouge shop called "Xiulan", which seemed to be different from the City Lord's Mansion. No more contact.
Wang Xiuwei's current main customers are the sisters from Xiaohonglou, so when he first saw Mu Qing, he subconsciously asked about it.
She has been dealing with makeup all year round, and is always better at observing words and emotions than a woman who hides in a boudoir and never shows up.
When she heard Mu Qing's voice, Wang Xiuwei's first reaction was that the other person was not from Jinguan City because he did not have a local accent. When Mu Qing approached, she no longer had the backlight, and her eyes flickered as she saw Mu Qing's appearance. After seeing the figure clearly, he already knew that he had recognized the wrong person.
Wearing a thin cotton-edged elastic ink shirt made of embroidered gold silk, the price is not only unbelievably high, but it is also not something that ordinary people with money can buy. Then he looked up at Mu Qing's face, with sword-shaped eyebrows, starry eyes, and a straight nose. With thin lips and a clear and unparalleled appearance, Wang Xiuwei had already reached the point where he would normally say the words of apology that came out of his mouth smoothly, but he forgot the words because he was distracted for a moment.
When Mu Qing got closer, he realized that he had also seen something wrong. Although the woman in front of him was dressed in bright red and smeared with makeup, her real age was actually a few years younger than when she just looked at her from a distance. Remove these flowers and clusters of flowers. The makeup may be more beautiful after modification.
He had no idea how lethal the outfit Liu Weirui had specially chosen for him would be to those women in green shirts who admired young men. It was comparable to the flying sword of a top-level swordsman.
Seeing that the other party had not spoken for a long time, Mu Qing raised his eyebrows and turned around to leave.
Although the other party didn't even say an apology, he, Mu Qing, was not the kind of narrow-minded person who cared about everything, and there was no need to embarrass a woman over such a trivial matter.
What's more, a woman who comes out to support herself in such a world will always remind Mu Qing of Liu Weirui. Although there is a big difference between them, that kind of independent temperament should always be given some respect.
"Sir, wait!" Wang Xiuwei didn't let Mu Qing go far. Her steps staggered, and in half a breath she caught up with Mu Qing, who had walked seven or eight steps away.
Mu Qing suddenly felt vigilant. It was really strange today. He could meet a strange woman in an ordinary alley.
Mu Qing turned around, looked at Wang Xiuwei quietly, and sighed in his heart: "This woman's physical skills are not weak, is it a coincidence?"
Wang Xiuwei noticed Mu Qing's scrutinizing gaze, slowed down, relaxed slightly, and said apologetically: "My little lady just recognized the wrong identity of the young master, please forgive me."
Mu Qing shook his head and said softly: "No need."
Mu Qing's tone was indifferent, and his refusal to continue chatting was already revealed, but Wang Xiuwei smiled, blinked, and said: "Young Master can come here looking for fragrance, which proves that he is a person who cherishes flowers. Just now a sister shouted When there is a new Rouge, you turn around and see, do you need to buy something for the person you like or your wife?"
Mu Qing raised his eyebrows. He didn't expect that the other party could observe so carefully from a distance. Liu Weirui's face instantly appeared in his mind. He nodded with some embarrassment and said, "I want to buy something."
"Oh?" Wang Xiuwei asked tentatively, "Is it for the girl you like?"
A girl you like? Mu Qing somehow had the faces of Liu Weirui and Ye Yun appear in his mind at the same time, and nodded in silence and with a sullen face.
Wang Xiu smiled and said: "That's just right. Xiulan shop has a full range of items for women's boudoir. Come and take a look."
"To express my sister's apology, I give you the latest golden osmanthus rouge."
Wang Xiuwei led the way, and the first store at the end of the alley was her "Xiulan" shop. Mu Qing had already stepped into the shop with her right foot, and after a slight pause, she walked in.
Wang Xiuwei looked at the dignified woman in front of him, and glanced at Mu Qing without missing a trace. Seeing that there was no reaction from the other party, he quickly went up to her and said angrily: "Mom, why are you out? There are no guests now. You are not in good health." There’s no need to come out to help.”
Wang Xiuwei's mother looked to be only in her thirties. Compared with her daughter Wang Xiuwei, she was dressed much more elegantly and plainly. However, Mu Qing became more and more wary. He seriously suspected that this was a trap for him.
Since the formation of the spiritual fetus, Mu Qing's perception of the spiritual energy fluctuations between heaven and earth and the breath of people has completely improved to a new level. He vaguely felt that Wang Xiuwei, this grandmother, was in a higher realm than himself!
The woman Wang Yeqing smiled slightly and did not look at Mu Qing. She just patted Wang Xiuwei's hand and said in a clear voice: "I chased you out because I was afraid that something would happen to you. Since it's okay, of course it's good. You can treat me well." Young Master, if you need anything, you can call me."
Wang Xiuwei turned his back to Mu Qing. At this moment, he could hear Wang Yeqing's concern. His eyes widened slightly and he said in the usual tone: "It's okay. This young master and I didn't know each other before. He just came here out of curiosity."
Wang Yeqing's eyes quickly swept over Mu Qing's body at this time, nodded to him and said with a smile: "Young master, please do so."
Mu Qing's back felt a little cold, and he just wanted to leave immediately, but he didn't want to backfire and cause a bad dispute, so he had to bite the bullet and walk closer.
Wang Xiuwei waited for Wang Yeqing to walk into the back of the shop, then turned around and asked with a bright smile: "Where is the girl that the young master likes from? Does she have any hobbies and habits? I can recommend her accordingly."
Mu Qing seemed completely unaware of the previous undercurrent. He thought seriously for a while before saying: "She is from Jinguancheng. Well, she likes it. She should like it..."
Mu Qing's eyebrows slumped to both sides. After thinking for a while, he felt very frustrated and blamed himself. In the end, he could only give up and said, "I don't know."
Wang Xiuwei pursed her lips quietly and reminded softly: "Master, can you tell me, what kind of character is that young lady?"
Mu Qing's eyes lit up and he quickly replied: "Wei Rui is a brave and beautiful girl. She should like fresher things."
Wang Xiuwei secretly remembered the word "褳褤" in his heart, but he was also very curious about the word "brave" mentioned by Mu Qing. What does it mean for a girl to be brave?
Mu Qing saw Wang Xiu tilting his head slightly and thinking deeply, and continued with memories in his eyes: "She has seen many landscapes, and she is not the kind of girl who stays at home."
Wang Xiu slightly raised his eyebrows, vaguely guessing a girl. She looked at Mu Qing seriously and said, "In that case, I recommend a rouge, Yuanshan."
"This rouge is made from dewy gardenia and red and blue flowers, and is finally condensed with peach fat. After the makeup is applied, the cheeks are dyed pink, and the white frost is slightly transparent. The overall look is like looking at the eyebrows from a distant mountain. , Looking at it like autumn water will only make it more elegant and smart."
Mu Qing nodded repeatedly after hearing this, but also asked with some doubts: "Isn't rouge applied to the face? How come it still has the effect of drawing eyebrows and eyes?"
Wang Xiu smiled slightly, and the thick paint on her face became more natural and beautiful at this moment. She looked at Mu Qing and thought to herself: "The woman you like should be Liu Weirui, the eldest daughter of the Liu family, right? Her pair of long-distance eyes The eyebrows on the mountain are aligned with the pupils of autumn water, and it looks like a God-given nimbleness. I feel envious, so naturally I follow the praise, but in fact, there is no need for makeup to modify it."
But she said: "A woman's beauty lies in her natural beauty. Whether it's rouge or black pen, it's just to set it off."
"So, although this distant mountain rouge is applied to both cheeks, it can better highlight a woman's eyebrows like distant mountains and eyes like autumn water."
"Sir, what do you think?"
Mu Qing was speechless for a moment. He felt that the twelve years he spent in Hidden Valley were like a hell isolated from the world. Today, during a half-day trip to Fusheng, he felt like a person who came to the city alone with no aesthetic taste. The country bumpkins are really shameful.
"Young Master?" Wang Xiuwei called Mu Qing again.
Mu Qing reacted, nodded with a smile and said, "Then please ask sister to wrap up this rouge."
"Both?" Wang Xiu was slightly surprised and said, "Although I have seen that you are not short of money, young master, there are still more than a dozen boxes of Yuanshan alone. Why don't you sell them after they are used up?"
"I don't know how long it will be before we see you again this time..." Mu Qing sighed inwardly, shook his head and said, "Just wrap them up."
"Oh, right." Mu Qing had actually never forgotten Ye Yun. At this moment, he thought of Shaoyao again, and then he thought of Xiaochan who was traveling with him, as well as the senior sister from Wanhua Valley and Shaoyao's master...
He felt that his throat was a little dry, so he coughed and said calmly, "I still want to sell some things to a few girls."
Wang Xiuwei's eyes flashed with disdain that he didn't want to hide.
Mu Qing's handsome face was a little hot, and he tried his best to explain: "Don't get me wrong, some of them are my friends, and some of them are my classmates."
