Minister

95【Seven years of Jiankang】

"Xu Lang!" Wei Chi stepped forward quickly: "You're back!"

Xu Lang blocked Wei Chi's pat hand: "Lao Tang came before me, you pat him first!"

Wei Chi smiled and said: "I went back to Beijing with him, and I had enough shots at that time." After finishing speaking, he waited for Xu Lang to slap him hard without paying attention.

Tang He brought a bunch of special products, saying that his wife had recently returned to her natal home and brought them in a car from her hometown.When Wei Chi entered the room, he saw that there were fungus and dried fruits, so he picked a few and put them in his mouth.

Tang He patted the fruit off Wei Chi's hand with a dark face: "What's so delicious here, Lao Tang is here for a treat today."

That day in Fengyi, ever since Tang He thought Wei Chi was a good person, he hadn't forgotten his promise.Although it sounds like a joke no matter how you listen to it, the stubborn brother Tang has engraved "lead the little brother surnamed Wei to the right path" on his head and ribs as one of the things he must do.I have been very busy since returning to Beijing, and I finally got some free time today, so I decided to hurry up and let Wei Chi know the benefits of women...

Although Wei Chi remembered that sentence, he could only pretend to be stupid when he was embarrassed.

Tang He also knew Wei Chi well, knowing that this person was going to slip away, he quickly blocked the door and stood: "Lao Tang treats guests, have a meal, have a meal."

"Do you have an appointment?" Wei Chi had no choice but to turn around and ask Xu Lang, which was considered a change of subject.

Xu Lang said bluntly: "Today, during the mid-month festival, I met General Tang while I was drinking outside. He said that he would invite you to the brothel today, so I followed."

Tang He squeezed his eyebrows desperately, Xu Lang said: "You can't hide it from him," and then said to Wei Chi: "If you are afraid, ask Populus euphratica to come with you?"

Wei Chi was so angry that he vomited blood: "Me? What am I afraid of?"

Xu Lang chuckled.

When Wei Chi's words fell to the ground, his shoulders felt cold, but the splashed water had already scattered all over the ground, and he couldn't take it back, so he could only hum awkwardly: "...I'm going to change my clothes..."

Seeing Wei Chi walking towards the inner room dejectedly, Xu Lang thought, this guy is really a rabbit, right?But I didn't see him getting bored with himself?It's so weird...

Tang He laughed loudly.

Chen Hu couldn't help but ordered: "...General Tang, don't lead Master Wei down..."

Tang He pretended to be angry: "What's broken, I'm taking him to see something good, you boy, when your Master Wei marries a wife in the future, you have to thank me well."

Wei Chi changed his clothes, thought for a moment, and put the money bag on... Tang He is honest, but he has always been unreliable... As for Xu Lang!Always take advantage and don't give money!snort!You have been poor recently, and you guys still have to go out to spend time and wine... After taking the money, I touched my neckline again, thinking, this is not the first time, don't be afraid, as long as you don't come, you can handle it... Thank you King Yan This is unorthodox...

In fact, Tang He himself is not a playboy, and he doesn't seem to be very classy when he visits brothels.In addition, the officers of the Wang brand have a common problem of fear of guilt. Although his wife is quite gentle, her family education is also very strict. It is estimated that this time she moved her private house to come out to treat guests.Tang He obviously made up his mind and led Wei Chi and Xu Lang to Qujiang Pond in a straight line.

There are three Flower Streets and Willow Alleys in Beijing, Niuer Street and Calabash Alley are not popular, if you really want a high-end place, it has to be Qujiang Pond.It is next to Hanyan Lake, warm in winter and cool in summer. Many famous gardens are in the foreground and backwater, very elegant.The banks of the lake are full of famous willows and flowers. There are smoke bridges and deer smoke islands on the lake. There are painted boats passing through them in seasonal festivals. Women of all colors sing and dance, and smoke rises faintly on the lake, which is wonderful.

Wei Chi thought to himself, this Tang He understands quite well...

Don't praise people too early...

Tang Heyi is a vulgar person. He has never been here before as a host. He doesn't know that the more upscale this place is, the more sought-after it is.Today is the half-moon festival, and the seats in Qujiang Pond have long been booked by wealthy businessmen and high-ranking officials.

Wei Chi was also very embarrassed. He even met many students along the way. The students greeted Wei Jijiu enthusiastically, and even asked about the monthly exams for the next season... He didn't forget the exams when he was spending his days and nights. It can be seen that Wei How much people toss the juniors.

Back and forth for half an hour, to no avail.

Wei Chi had to speak carefully: "Let's go to Wanhong Pavilion."

Wanhong Pavilion, expensive!

Very expensive!

Tang He was surprised that Wei Chi knew which one to go to, and completely forgot to ask whether it was expensive in advance, and happily shouted: "Then follow Master Wei's idea!"

Xu Lang listened and smiled without saying a word.

Arriving at Wanhong Pavilion, the bustard greeted her with a smile all over her face: "Master Wei! Oh... General Xu..."

Tanghe was surprised—very familiar?

Wei Chi greeted the bustard affectionately.

The old bustard held Wei Chi's hand and smiled softly for a long time, before saying extremely apologetically: "My Lord Wei...you don't even think about when this is, and you didn't say it early when you came! What's going on now? What is there to do..."

Wei Chi thought in surprise, there are no more seats in this place?What a world! !So many rich people! !

Just when Tang He and Wei Chi were dumbfounded, Young Master Xu, who was silent all the way, moved, without speaking, but silently took out a bank note and stuffed it into the old bustard's hand: "Excuse me."

The old bustard was really powerful, and he could see the general idea in such a dim light, so he quickly put it away, and said with a smile: "Mr.

The old bustard hurriedly twisted his buttocks and entered the inner hall.

Tang He saw that there were not many people in the front hall, so he asked Xu Lang in a low voice: "There are no people, why can't you sit down?"

Xu Lang knew that Tang He would ask this question, so he took out his fan and shook it: "Wanhong Pavilion only has private rooms..."

Tang He didn't know how much money was on the bank note, so he would naturally ask this question. If he knew how much it was, he would probably understand that it is unkind and very unkind to ask someone to sit in the front hall after receiving this amount.

Wei Chi was as powerful as the old bustard, and the dim light did not hinder her from seeing the amount of the bank note clearly, and she was taken aback severely.So Mr. Wei knew that something was going to happen tonight, and he took the tea cup fruit handed over by Xian Xiansu with peace of mind.

After a while, the bustard came downstairs with a group of young masters.

"Wei Jijiu!" The leading young master saluted respectfully.

Wei Chi saw that it was Luo Ying.

"I don't know if the teacher came, but I feel lost. The students are preparing to go to the painting boat on the lake, so the flower pavilion is empty." Luo Ying said with a smile.

"This...isn't very good," Wei Chi said with a sincere fake politeness.

Luo Ying was frightened by Wei Chi's 'sincerity', and hurriedly said: "The students are really going to take a boat! Ask He Zifeng if you don't believe me!!"

Why bother to nod desperately: "Teacher, don't be polite." Without waiting for Wei Chi to back down, he pulled Luo Ying and walked down the corridor. After running away, he continued, "...Teacher, don't be polite!"

Wei Chi smiled gracefully, but thought in his heart—teachers and students go to a brothel and give in to each other, is this a good story?

Xu Lang whispered in Wei Chi's ear, "You made them so afraid of you?"

Wei Chi pretended to be angry: "Why do you say toss?"

Xu Lang covered his face with a fan: "I'm afraid you will be tormented by you, isn't Lao Tang a living example?"

Wei Chi smirked, and talked about him from left to right.

Tang He didn't pay attention to Xu Lang's instigation, he was already a little scared by this occasion tonight.

The pavilion was cleaned up quickly, and the three guest officials also took their seats.Since the three of them didn't name who they want to serve, the burden of choosing the flowers fell on the shoulders of the bustard.The procuress is thirty-five, since she entered the industry at the age of 13, what kind of storms and waves have she not seen?But today, the matter of choosing flowers stumped her.

After thinking about it, the old bustard felt that something was wrong, so she had to ask the room manager tonight.

The housekeeper scolded: "You still ask me about such a thing, what's wrong with you? Don't your subordinates take a few moments to go there?"

The old bustard boldly asked: "Who is it... Those two masters are easy to serve, how about Mr. Wei?"

"Master Wei?"

"Wei... Chi."

On this side, the three of them were lying on the couch drinking good wine and watching the beautiful scenery of Hanyan Lake.Today is a full moon, and the lake is completely illuminated. All the restaurants have sent their best singers to sing on the pontoon bridge built in the lake.It seems that Luo Ying is not purely polite, there are already many sons and daughters who have gone to the lake on the boats of various families, and Luo Ying is not the fastest to go now.

The flower pavilions are divided into sizes, Wei Chi and his party are only three people, and it is not very formal, so it is just right to sit in the small pavilion.Everyone is not far away, and the terrace is arc-shaped. Everyone sits in a circle, which is convenient for talking and looking at the lake is also very good.After Tang He settled down, he realized that he should be the host, and hurriedly wanted to pay Xu Lang some money.Xu Lang had no choice but to accept the money that Tang Heqiang stuffed in: "Why do you suddenly want to invite Wei Chi to the brothel?"

Tang He couldn't explain it, but he just said: "In Fengyi, it was considered a narrow escape. If it was not a child's play at that time, since you came back alive, how can you not count it?"

Seeing Wei Chi staring at the silver in his hand, Xu Lang knew that this guy knew the price here, so he said with a smile, "What are you looking at?"

Wei Chi gave a smirk, and said in a low voice, "You deserve the money, how much did you eat me in Monan? Hmm?"

Xu Lang was about to quarrel with Wei Chi, but saw the door being pushed open with a creak, and behind the swaying gauze curtain was the smiling face of the bustard: "Three guests."

Xu Lang hummed, and saw two stunning women walking in slowly with their musical instruments in their arms, and each chose a seat under the table to sit, but the word "pleasing to the eye" could not be ignored when talking about that posture.

The woman in Tsing Yi put the huqin in her arms at her feet, took the jug on Xu Lang's seat and said with a coquettish smile: "Mr. Pay off together?"

Before Xu Lang could speak, he filled the wine glass and forced it into Xu Lang's hand, with a mischievous tone on his mouth, but unbearable longing in his eyes.

Wei Chi had seen these romantic tricks a long time ago, so he naturally wouldn't take it seriously, but he didn't know that Tang He took it seriously, so he thought this woman had such a good relationship with General Xu?Couldn't help but move aside, getting away from this woman.

Ye Mengtao poured another cup and held it in her hand: "This general..."

When Tang He saw the beauty by his side, he naturally wanted to accept it, but because of Xu Lang, he didn't dare to accept it.I was thinking about it, but suddenly saw Wei Chi sitting next to an inexplicable person—it would be inappropriate to explain it, he was dressed like a scholar, but if I didn’t understand it, it was... It is reasonable for a strange woman to come, but why did a strange man come?

Another student of Wei Chi?I've seen a lot along the way too... But judging by Wei Chi's demeanor, he obviously doesn't know him... huh?

Thinking of this, Tang He raised his finger and pointed at that person: "Who is he!?"

Ye Mengtao was startled by Mr. Tang's angry roar, she tilted her hand and spilled wine all over her body.Although Wei Chi was embarrassed, he still took the initiative to stand up and smooth things over: "Take Mr. Ye to change clothes." The strange young man's face changed slightly, he paused for a moment, and he followed orders.Ye Mengtao also guessed a thing or two, seeing that the young master picked up his huqin and waited by the side, he followed Wei Chi's words and bowed, and retreated.

Tang He is a straightforward person, and his face is full of anger at this moment.Xu Lang is a person who likes to watch the fire from the other side the most. He has seen the young lady a long time ago, and now he is drinking wine and happily waiting for the good show.Wei Chi felt that he was wronged. He didn't expect that his status as a rabbit master was already so famous in the capital. There should be no son in this Wanhong Pavilion, and he even found one so quickly to 'catering' to him.

Fortunately, there was still Duan Yulou left in the room, and Duan Yulou quickly poured the wine: "This is Zhuhua, I wonder if the general can get used to drinking it? The guest officials came in a hurry, even the regular customers will inevitably be ill-prepared." , " Turning his head to Wei Chi, he said with a smile: "Mr. Su has something to ask Mr. Wei for advice, but right now he is in the middle of the game..."

Su Hanxue?Wei Chi thought to himself that this group of people also knew that he had caused trouble, and they were willing to put up such a big front to get away with it.

Tang He finally calmed down and took the wine from the beauty.

After hesitating for a moment, the fine wine drank into his throat, and the silk and bamboo on the misty lake sounded at the right time, and the flowing music swayed across the lake to the buildings on both sides.I don't know which floor the woman is, what kind of strings she plucks, and what kind of feelings she incorporates to stir the hearts of people on both sides of the strait.The flowing moonlight was shattered and smoothed by the waves, and accompanied by the sound of the zither, thick or light mist rose from the smoky lake for the night wind to dance around.The four people in the room suddenly fell silent. Tang He claimed to be a rough man, but he was also taken away by the sound of the piano, and he just leaned on the cushion and listened obsessively.

Ye Mengtao secretly leaned on the crack of the door to listen, and was relieved when she heard that there was no dispute inside. She stood up and patted the wine-stained gauze skirt, and took the huqin from the young man angrily: " Excuse me, Mr. Liu, please go back, Mr.." Then he turned back and got angry at the old bustard: "It's not good for anyone, but he called Duan Yulou and stuck there like a log! It's like asking her to say something! Her aunt said, such an unprogressive and unprofitable person, who wants to marry her quickly! Save food from being wasted!"

"It's a big festival, who is arguing?"

The old bustard was afraid to speak, but saw Su Hanxue coming from the corridor holding a pipa.Ye Mengtao then stopped, gave way slightly, and saluted, "Second sister is good."

Su Hanxue sighed: "You are no better than her, you are good at kung fu, you are also lively, and the guests like it, but there are some things you should not say in front of people, just come and tell me if you have suffered any grievances." Turning back to walk with Liu Xi He made a salute: "I'm bothering Mr. Liu, I will personally go and apologize to your master some other day."

Liu Xiren smiled slightly: "Mr. Su is polite, as it should be, and this is also a busy time, so Xiren left first." The old bustard hurriedly sent the girl to accompany Liu Xiren downstairs.

Only then did Su Hanxue pat Ye Mengtao's wet skirt: "This is also to persuade you, don't listen to me and hate me instead."

Ye Mengtao curled her lips: "Why does my sister say that, can't I tell the good from the bad?"

"Lead her to change clothes. Don't talk to Duan Yulou's aunt about this, so as not to chatter during the big festival. After a while, when the song ends, I will go in."

The bustard thanked him a thousand times before retreating.

Liu Xiren went downstairs, his master was still waiting for him in the car, saw him come out and smiled and said: "What? Surely those girls are thinking too much?"

Liu Xiren saluted his master and got into the carriage: "Master guessed right."

"They don't even think about it. Mr. Wei has so much rumors and so little trouble. When did they see him come to the Prime Minister's Mansion? Since they are going to come to Wanhonglou this time, why would they want a man?"

Liu Xiren also laughed.

"Then what does Lord Wei look like?" Master Liu was suddenly curious.

Liu Xiren didn't make a deal, so he was naturally unhappy, and said bluntly: "In terms of appearance, I don't know whether he is serving me or I am serving him..."

After hearing this, Master Liu rubbed his intestines with a smile: "How does he look at you?"

Liu Xiren didn't talk to him, and the fading light corridors along the way made him a little dizzy: "Whose song is this?"

"The first one, Fu Yaoqin, who else is it if it's not her? How can this Wanhonglou only rank third?"

Liu Xi ordered the carriage to stop on the embankment, and got out of the carriage.Master Liu hurriedly pulled him away: "There is still a problem! Why are you crazy now?"

Liu Xiren smiled at him, and got out of the car anyway. The embankment of Hanyan Lake was very high, and there were dots of colorful boat lights under his feet. On the high platform in the distance, it was indeed the woman stroking the strings.It's not an exaggeration to say that she is a fairy with her elegance, right?It's a pity that in the end it was nothing more than a □.Liu Xiren wanted to listen again, but was pulled down by Master Liu: "When can't you listen? Don't lose your temper with me right now!"

No matter what kind of song is sung, who will listen to it when the string is broken?The Qinhuai River is [-] miles away, and the smoky lake is [-] feet away. How many lonely catkins have fallen?Liu Xiren is also a famous actor of the generation, but he is willing to let Wanhong Pavilion out, which is a bit of the face of the elders, and also a bit of his own private thoughts. If Mr. Wei can care about this, why not think about it?What can't be found in Qujiang Pond?The hard part is being a good customer.It's a pity that people who buy laughter only want to buy laughter, but there is no one who is sincere...

"Let's go!" Liu Xiren jumped off the embankment and got into the carriage, and the stringed song outside the carriage was just about to be sung.

At the end of the song, when the strings rang, everyone on the lake was stunned for a moment, and then applauded loudly.There are brocade carps on the boats, and the guest officials are prepared to show their favor to the famous actors on the stage. These fish are worth a thousand dollars, and they are recorded under the names of each flower house.Fu Yaoqin is worthy of being the number one in the capital, the first show is more than two hundred koi, Fu Yaoqin thanked the customers, pulled the colored silk that tied the fish, and more than two hundred big koi jumped into the lake, which excited the lake. layers of waves.

There was another round of applause on and off the stage.

Tang He had already forgotten the unhappiness just now, and clapped his palms: "Okay, okay! It's good for me, a rough man, to listen!"

"Where is the general, what kind of rough man?"

Xu Lang raised his head when he heard the sound, and saw that it was really Su Hanxue!

"The misfortune that your people just caused was so serious that Mr. Er came to make amends in person! Tsk..." Xu Lang smirked, then turned to Wei Chi and said, "It can be seen that Mr. Wei still has a lot of face."

After Su Hanxue and Tang He saluted, she turned her head and said viciously to Xu Lang: "You and your father are the ones who fear the world will not be chaotic! Get out of the way! You can sit alone tonight, General Xu!" said He turned around and sat under Wei Chi's seat: "I really want to ask Mr. Wei, Mr. Wei, don't listen to General Xu's nonsense!"

Although Wei Chi knew that the bad guy Xu Lang would hold on to him, he was still a little trembling after hearing his jokes. Su Hanxue asked her for advice on piano skills, and she started to compete seriously.Since Duan Yulou can be called Mr. Duan, there is still a way, just to coax Tang He into submission.Tang He used to go straight to the places where he went, and he was curious why those literati and elegant guests didn't do their business, but they liked to come to Qingguan to grind their tongues. Only now did they know what tenderness is. I have spoken to this woman all my heartfelt words.

At this moment, General Xu, who played tricks, was really put on the order, so he could only drink alone. After drinking for a while, he said to Su Hanxue with a bitter face, "No one in Beijing knows you, Mr. Su Hanxue..."

Only then did Su Hanxue turn around and talk to him: "Since he is our regular customer of Wanhong Pavilion, it's fine not to worry about it, but he even came to disrupt the stage... Humph, let me catch it again next time, and let you go with your father Squat on the cold kang."

Xu Lang whimpered and crawled over: "Go away, I was wrong, why should it be your turn to play? After discussing with our Master Wei for so long, I will go to win the championship in a while. Just give me a sip of wine, and I won't keep you .”

Su Hanxue smiled: "Fantasy words! Why don't you keep talking like a starling?" After finishing speaking, she fed Xu Lang a sip of the wine in her hand, and turned around to salute Wei Chi: "I was really rude just now, Mr. Wei, don't forget it. .”

How could Wei Chi still dare to remember, Tang He probably forgot and still remembered.Su Hanxue expected that the little prodigal son of the Xu family would be suppressed by herself, so she gave him another hard look, and then led Duan Yulou out.The boys arranged for new fruits to come up, and another person came to ask: "Do you want to take a bath, my lords?"

Wei Chi definitely didn't dare, Xu Lang thought that Wei Chi was not used to other people's things, so he advised him: "It's very clean, it's spring water, so you don't need to be waited on, why don't you go?"

Wei Chi shook his head desperately, and Xu Lang said, "Then I'll forget it, I'll go back later."

Wei Chi thought it was time to take a bath, but Tang He understood now: "I'm going back to the department tomorrow, so I won't take a bath."

The boys saw that the three guests did not stay overnight, so they left after setting up the wine and fruits.There were only three people left in the room, Xu Lang asked with a smile, "Wei Chi, do you like men?"

Wei Chi was drinking and spat it out.

Tang He came over to shoot Xu Lang: "What's so good about men? Could it be that you like men?"

Xu Lang laughed foolishly and said, "Why do you take the matter of Fengyue seriously?" Then he crawled over and knocked on Wei Chi's head: "Wei Chi, in fact, as long as you don't take it seriously, you'd better stay away, King Yan, Wang Yan. , come to Qujiang Pond if you can't hold back..."

Wei Chi couldn't laugh or cry: "I can't hold back..."

Tang He said solemnly: "Master Xiao Wei, General Xu is too drunk..."

Sure enough, this fellow started to get drunk, humming and singing ditties that didn't make it to the stage.Tang He wiped off his sweat and said to Wei Chi, "I'm going to order some hangover soup, Mr. Wei will look at him first."

Tang He just went out, Xu Lang stopped singing, and grabbed Wei Chi's hand with a smirk: "That old boy Tang He just wanted to put you on the girl's bed, but now he's gone, if you want to find a husband, I'll accompany you." .”

Wei Chi saw that Xu Lang's eyes were bright, and then he realized that he was pretending to be drunk: "Thank you for bringing us to Qujiang Pond. If we went to Niu'er Street, brother, I would have been pushed to bed a long time ago. Come, drink."

"I haven't been to the Prime Minister's Mansion yet, why don't you take me there? Never mind Lao Tang, he's not your father."

Unexpectedly, Xu Lang still wanted Wei Chi to lead the way. Speaking of the flower street and wine alley, Wei Chi and others came here five times today, and he didn't know where the door of the Prime Minister's Mansion was.

"Drink, drink." Wei Chi quickly perfunctory.

Tang He came here for the first time, and only when he went out did he realize that the building was very big. It was already late at night, and the noisy people were still on the lake, and those who were going to make a fuss all night were taking a bath, but they couldn't find anyone for a while.After going around a few big circles, I found a little girl, and after some delay, I came back with half a bottle of cold sugar tea.When he opened the door of the pavilion, Xu Lang was no longer insane from drinking, he was lying on the soft cushion in a deep sleep, wearing the cloak he had when he came here.

Tang He handed the sugar tea to Wei Chi, and fiddled with the flagon with his hand, but it was all empty: "There were so many just now, why are they all empty, you drank it alone?"

Wei Chi froze for a moment, hehe smiled and said "yes", before pouring tea to Xu Lang, he secretly pinched Xu Lang's face with his hand, the man didn't even move, this time he was really drunk.Wei Chi smiled secretly: I told you to pretend to be drunk, this time it made you really drunk until dawn.

After Tang He finished his work, he also sat down: "Actually, Xu Lang is very arrogant, and it is extremely difficult to get along with others. It is strange, but he is always polite to you."

"Just now he advised me," there was no more wine on the table, Wei Chi took the fruit to eat: "It doesn't matter if you talk about men or women, you can't be serious. If it's just for fun, then play it. Many rich businessmen and nobles play it. Nothing. But if a man wants to be serious with a man, it is as treasonous as marrying a prostitute to go home as his wife. He asked if King Yan and I were serious."

Tang He was suddenly embarrassed.

Wei Chi went on to say: "Of course it's not serious...not even real..."

Tang He was surprised.

"Brother Tang is kind, but..." Wei Chi smiled, "It's nothing to worry about."

As expected, the wine from Zhongyuan was on the top, and Wei Chi leaned heavily on the cushion: "Do you think I look like a woman?"

Tang He suddenly felt that this person had a life-and-death relationship with him, but he was still not familiar with him. He always looked at each other from afar, not saying what he wanted to say.His usual way of getting to know people and being kind to them seems to work for him, but in fact it doesn't work.

"In terms of appearance, there is a little... Don't be angry, but you are a good man."

"Am I really a good guy?"

"It's a good man."

"Then don't suspect me of treason from now on."

Tang He bowed his head: "You are a person with ideas, you can see it in Fengyi. But in life, some things should be taken seriously, and some things should be taken seriously. Don't mistake yourself... Today Don't hate me, I'm afraid you hate me."

Wei Chi laughed loudly: "It's late!"