Fire Captain

When Bai Ziyang hurriedly left the Prince's Mansion, he did not notice that there was someone behind him, staring at his passing back, slightly distracted.

"Cousin?" When Ye Zhao returned to his room, he suddenly saw Liu Xiyin standing outside the yard, looking at the direction of the gate. He called out in surprise, "Cousin, why haven't you gone to bed yet so late?"

Liu Xiyin smiled and said, "I couldn't sleep so I decided to come and chat with Ah Zhao... that guy just now..."

Ye Zhao said, "Just now? Oh, Monkey... He wanted to go see you, but he didn't want to disturb your rest. If he had known you weren't asleep, he would have asked you to come and chat with him. You haven't seen each other for a long time, right?"

Liu Xiyin sighed thoughtfully: "Yes..." Her tone was faint...

The next day, Liu Xiyin planned to go for a walk on the street as planned. Although Bianjing was located at the foot of the emperor and was full of beauties, it was rare to find someone as beautiful as Liu Xiyin. So when Liu Xiyin took Hongying to the street, she attracted everyone's attention, including some malicious hooligans.

Zhao Yujin was having dinner in a restaurant with his friends. When Zhang Gui, Liu Long and Guo Yuanjing saw Liu Xiyin, their mouths watered. Then they heard Zhao Yujin say that she was Ye Zhao's cousin and that she came to Beijing to ask Ye Zhao to find a good family for her, the three of them immediately surrounded Zhao Yujin like sycophants, calling him brother-in-law and saying that as long as he could marry his cousin, they would immediately disband all the beauties in their gardens... Anyway, their sycophancy was so unbearable that it was unbearable to look at.

At the same time, Hu Qing and Liu Yong were drinking together in a tavern on the same street. Liu Yong was feeling depressed because he had failed many times in the test. He was reciting some bleak poems and drinking alone. Suddenly, his eyes swept across Liu Xiyin on the street. He immediately stopped drinking and reciting the sour poems, and instead recited: "The fragrance of heaven curls up from the clouds, and her movements are charming and pleasing... She is truly a celestial being, truly a celestial being..."

Hu Qing, who was standing by, thought, "Hmm? Something is wrong." He followed Liu Yong's gaze and couldn't help but ask, "Hey? Isn't this Miss Liu?"

As she was talking, she suddenly saw several people with wretched faces surrounding Liu Xiyin, muttering, "This little beauty is pretty good!"

"Go play with my brothers..."

Liu Xiyin and Hongying, the master and servant, were immediately panicked, which made Liu Xiyin look even more charming and pitiful... A soft voice with a slight tremor said: "What are you going to do? Who are you?..."

At this time, Zhang Gui, who was massaging Zhao Yujin's shoulders and back in the restaurant, heard the noise on the street and hurriedly called Zhao Yujin: "My cousin was bullied..."

When Zhao Yujin and others saw this, they immediately got up and rushed over here.

Such a charming Liu Xiyin aroused the desire of several people on the opposite side, and they all reached out to grab Liu Xiyin. But unexpectedly, before their arms touched Liu Xiyin, they suddenly felt pain in their arms, and they couldn't help shrinking a little, and the other hand unconsciously covered the painful place. After several people looked at each other, they all saw the surprise in each other's eyes. Someone didn't believe it and reached out to grab Liu Xiyin again. Suddenly, they heard that person screaming, and the others saw that there was a blood hole in the middle of the person's palm, and a bloody stone on the ground.

At this time, they were sure that there was indeed a master beside them. They were immediately frightened. It seemed that they had hit a wall. The woman was protected by a master. This time it was her hand, and next time it might be her head. The man covered his bloody palm and shook his head at them, saying in a fearful tone: "Go!"

After these hooligans fled, Zhao Yujin and others rushed to Liu Xiyin's side and asked hurriedly, "Cousin, are you okay?"

Liu Xiyin shook her head in doubt.

Zhao Yujin scolded, "Why did you rashly walk down the street with your maid? Why didn't you bring a few servants with you?"

Liu Xiyin lowered her head and said softly, "In the past, in Yongguan City, Xiyin often used her uncle's name to walk alone with Hongying, and she had never been bullied like this."

Zhao Yujin said earnestly: "Yongguan City is Yongguan City, and this capital is the capital. Small cities with friends and relatives are naturally safer, but the streets and alleys of the capital are deep and dirty. How can a weak girl like you face it alone..."

Liu Xiyin said with a little shame: "The prince taught me that I was not thoughtful enough."

Zhao Yujin nodded when he saw this, and turned to the people behind him and said, "Xiao Xiazi, Old Yang will take her back to the mansion. Be careful on the road!"

Liu Xiyin said, "Yes!" After that, she looked at Zhao Yujin with gratitude, then turned and left. However, while turning around, she seemed to glance into the distance inadvertently, raised her hand and brushed the hair on her forehead lightly, and then left.

Bai Ziyang sat on the roof of the tallest house on the street, overlooking the main street, but no one thought of looking up, so when he left, no one noticed.

That night, Liu Xiyin sat by the window for a long time, seemingly looking out the window to admire the moon. Hongying thought that Liu Xiyin missed Yongguan City and did not dare to disturb her. It was not until late at night that Liu Xiyin went to rest with a hint of disappointment, after Hongying's repeated urging...

During the day, Liu Xiyin raised her hand, which was the code Bai Ziyang had told her. Bai Ziyang knew that she was interested in marching and fighting... Oh, no, it should be said that she was interested in Ye Zhao, so she mentioned it during the casual chat. When the hand passed in front of the eyes, it meant meeting, and when it passed in front of the eyebrows, it meant meeting in the evening... It was a pity...

The next day, Prince of Nanping Zhao Yujin suddenly fell into a coma. After the imperial physician took his pulse, it was said that it was due to excessive drinking and sex. Although he seemed to be fine after treatment, he needed to rest for a few days. Therefore, Ye Zhao was busy taking care of Zhao Yujin these days and had no time to take care of Liu Xiyin. Liu Xiyin also stayed quietly in the mansion these days, and for a while everything seemed calm.

Zhao Yujin was guarded by Ye Zhaoyan and was trapped in the mansion without being able to go out. This completely eliminated the possibility of him indulging in alcohol and sex. In this way, he could see the "pork belly" sleeping next to him but could not eat it, which made him depressed to death. When he was bored, a servant suddenly came to report: "Prince, Mr. Liu outside the door wants to see you!"

Zhao Yujin was delighted when he heard this and said, "Liu Yong? The flower friend is here, please invite him in!"

"Yes!"

When Zhao Yujin saw Liu Yong, he said happily, "Brother Liu is here! I'm bored at home. Brother Liu, did you come here today to have some fun with me?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yong suddenly said with a slightly embarrassed look: "My dear brother, you may not know that I have been eating vegetarian food, chanting Buddhist scriptures, bathing and cultivating myself, studying hard, hoping to pass the imperial examinations and bring honor to my family. I have not been to those buildings for a long time..."

"Oh?" Zhao Yujin said jokingly, "When you've been away for three days, you should look at him with new eyes. Why did Brother Liu change his style of doing things?"

Liu Yong said: "For my beloved, I want to change..."

Zhao Yujin said, "Brother Liu has seen so many beauties, and now he has found someone he loves. Congratulations... By the way, may I ask where this beautiful woman lives?"

When Liu Yong heard Zhao Yujin say this, he immediately looked disgusted. He then approached Zhao Yujin and asked softly, "Is there a beautiful lady living in the Prince's mansion? Why...didn't the Prince mention this the last two times I came to tutor him?"

Zhao Yujin immediately understood and said, "Brother Liu, are you talking about my wife's cousin Liu Xiyin? ... She just came from Yongguan City!"

Liu Yong immediately said, "Could the prince introduce her to me? Let me see her beauty too!"

Zhao Yujin and Liu Yong were also good friends, so out of friendship he readily said, "Let's go!" and took Liu Yong to Wu Yuexuan where Liu Xiyin lived.

Liu Xiyin was sitting in the courtyard at this time. She was at a loss when she saw Zhao Yujin approaching with a strange man. Zhao Yujin introduced them to each other: "This is..."

Before he could finish, Liu Yong spoke up first: "This must be Miss Liu!"

Zhao Yujin found Liu Yong's anxious look slightly amusing, and said to Liu Xiyin, "This is Master Liu Yong! He has come here specially to visit cousin Xiyin today!"

Although Liu Xiyin had heard of Liu Yong's name, she still didn't know why the two of them came. She just said politely, "Xiyin greets Mr. Liu. I have heard of your great name for a long time!"

After Zhao Yujin introduced the two, he left on an excuse, leaving Liu Yong and Liu Xiyin alone in the courtyard. Liu Xiyin walked in front without any intention of talking. Liu Yong was overjoyed to see Liu Xiyin, and said something to make conversation: "It seems that Miss Liu, you have a rather elegant hobby and like to read poems and write lyrics!"

Liu Xiyin said: "Tang poetry and Song lyrics are like medicine that can cure all diseases. Whether you are bored, weak, or isolated, helpless, depressed and resentful, reading more lyrics can always help you temporarily relieve your depression..."

Liu Xiyin led Liu Yong to the corridor and was about to invite him to sit down when Hongying suddenly ran over and said anxiously, "Miss, this is bad. A cat came from nowhere and broke your favorite vase. Hongying doesn't dare to make a decision on her own. Miss, go and take a look!"

Liu Xiyin frowned slightly when she heard this. She looked anxious as she bowed to Liu Yong and said, "Sorry, Master Liu. It seems that I won't have the chance to recite poems and compose lyrics with you today. Please forgive me for my poor hospitality!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yong said anxiously: "This wild cat that came from nowhere is the most harmful. I am willing to help Miss Liu drive it away so as to protect her!"

Liu Xiyin said, "Xiyin would like to thank Mr. Liu for his help. I'm sorry for not inviting you to my boudoir!" After saying that, she hurriedly left with Hongying without waiting for Liu Yong to speak.

Liu Yong stared at Liu Xiyin's back in a trance, and finally had to leave sadly...

After returning to the room, Liu Xiyin said, "Why don't I remember that I have a favorite vase?"

Hongying said with a smile: "Miss, there is no vase, but there is a wild cat!" Then she raised her hand and pointed.

Liu Xiyin saw that there was indeed a kitten on the bed. It was the size of a palm and seemed to have been born not long ago. It had white fur and two eyes as clear as two blue gems. At this moment, it was looking at Liu Xiyin with a silly and cute face.

If she was born in modern times, Liu Xiyin would know what it means to be so cute that it makes your face bleed... Liu Xiyin stepped forward and held the ragdoll cat in her arms. It was so small and soft that she felt her heart soften at once. She asked, "Where did this little guy come from?"

Hongying said, "Miss, I didn't know. When I came back, the cat was already in our room. The reason I asked you to come back just now was also written on a small piece of paper and hung on the cat."

Liu Xiyin took the note and knew it was the same as what she thought when she saw the handwriting on it. After all, the two of them had written at least 80 letters, if not 100... Liu Xiyin stood by the window, holding the little guy and looking into the distance, with an uncertain expression, and no one knew what she was thinking...

Even if he didn't mention Liu Xiyin, he would talk about Zhao Yujin. He left not long after bringing Liu Yong to Liu Xiyin's courtyard. However, he didn't expect that just after leaving Wu Yuexuan, a "stone rain" suddenly came! It was like raining small stones falling from the sky. As if they were aimed at him, they hit him all over the head. Zhao Yujin covered his head and shouted, "Who is this? What are you doing? Xiao Xiazi! Someone come over there..."

The servants of the Prince's Mansion hurried over, intending to stop Zhao Yujin, but by the time they arrived, the "rain of stones" had already ended, leaving Zhao Yujin, whose head had swollen like a pig... The most handsome man in the Song Dynasty could now be changed to the most pig-headed man in the Song Dynasty...

Outside the Prince's Mansion, Bai Ziyang dusted off his hands and walked away humming a little tune...