comeback [rebirth]

In an instant, Yan Xuan's hand was already on the hilt of the sword, but after a closer look, they could clearly see the clothes on each other - they were official uniforms.

Sure enough, the man reined in his horse suddenly when he was seven or eight steps away from the two of them. After dismounting, he hurriedly apologized and saluted: "I have seen the Second Highness, I have seen Lord Yan. The next official is Yang Qi, the Shou Cheng of Hua Chu, and I have been waiting for you for a long time. .”

Hearing this, Cen Yuan and Yan Xuan looked at each other.

The fact that they were going to visit the Chu country was known to the whole court a long time ago, and they did not pretend to be deliberately, so it is understandable to let the king of Chu know about it.

It's just that he didn't expect that the other party had sent someone to wait at the bridge.

However, this exchange was only completed in the blink of an eye, and Cen Yuan quickly turned his gaze back to the Shou Cheng who claimed to be Yang Qi: "Master Yang, this is?"

"My lord heard that His Highness Second Highness and Lord Yan are about to travel to Chu, so he specially ordered his subordinates to wait for you again." Yang Qi said, "You two seem to have no mansion in Chu, and the inn is full of fish and dragons, which is not suitable for Second Highness. Live with Master Yan, so the prince specially prepared a residence for the two of you."

Cen Yuan smiled approvingly: "The King of Chu has a heart."

"Second Highness, you don't need to be polite, this is what we should do." Yang Qi said, "You two came all the way from Chang'an, it must have been a long journey, why don't you go to the mansion with the officials now?"

Cen Yuan looked at Yan Xuan - are you going?Or find an excuse to refuse?

The latter received his message, and quickly said: "Master Lao Yang will lead the way."

Although Danlin County is only an island at best, and it is far from other vassal states, it cannot be completed in three or two steps.The three of them left the bridge on horseback, and soon walked onto a forest road.

Passing through the forest gap, Cen Yuan could vaguely see a few dilapidated thatched huts. It seems that this place belongs to a relatively remote place in Danlin County.However, this forest road is almost full of horses and chariots heading for the county center, and the sound of wheels and hoofs of horses is one after another, making it quite lively.

Cen Yuan looked around, then turned around and asked, "How long has Master Yang been waiting for us?"

"To tell you the truth." Yang Qi looked a little embarrassed and patted his head, "I heard that after the two of you set off from Chang'an, the lower officials have already been waiting, and today is the fourth day."

And that's from the day they set off.

It seems that their message is delivered quite quickly.

Cen Yuan exchanged a glance with Yan Xuan indiscriminately, and then said: "It's really hard work, Mr. Yang."

"It's not hard, it's not hard." Yang Qi waved his hands quickly, "Speaking of which, I have to thank the two adults for coming quickly. I thought I had to wait a few more days."

"Your Majesty Yang is polite." Cen Yuan's tone was extremely relaxed, and he smiled at the other party, "However, there is more than one entrance and exit in Danlin County. What if we don't go from here?"

Yang Qi replied: "There are people waiting at the other bridges, it doesn't matter which side you come in from."

After all, he seemed to be suddenly worried that such behavior would cause offense, and hastily explained: "The king of Chu made this arrangement for the sake of the Second Highness and Lord Yan, please don't blame me."

Cen Yuan still had a smile on his face, looking at his true feelings, but now maybe only Yan Xuan could tell that that smile belonged to the category of a superficial smile, just like the one he showed in front of Emperor Ning. Variety.

Cen Yuan said: "Of course I won't blame you."

They just chatted and walked, of course, the main thing was that Cen Yuan and Yang Qi were chatting about something. After half an hour, the surrounding trees gradually decreased, the sight became wider, and there were vaguely lively sounds It floats slowly in the air.

Yang Qi said: "It's almost here."

After another moment, they entered the center of Danlin County.

At this time, it was the afternoon market, the streets and alleys were very lively, the sound of toasting can already be heard outside the restaurant, the market was crowded with people, and there were a series of roadside stalls on both sides of the road. In addition to all kinds of pastries, there were a lot of them at first glance. There are novelty gadgets on display; not far away, there is a river meandering by, and the row of restaurants on the other side of the river have not yet lit their lanterns, and they are still silent. There are children playing and laughing by the river.

With just one glance, Cen Yuan couldn't help sighing, "It's really lively."

Yang Qi laughed when he heard the words: "I'm afraid it's not as good as a corner of Chang'an."

"That's not true."

Perhaps because he was relaxed by the scene in front of him, Cen Yuan relaxed his tense body a little along the way, and explained: "Usually, Chang'an City is strictly controlled, especially on Yong'an Avenue, the number of vendors has always been limited. This scale is basically only seen during festivals.”

Yang Qi said in surprise: "Everyone in the world yearns for the prosperity and wealth of Chang'an. After hearing this, the lower officials think that the simplicity and simplicity are more desirable."

Hearing this, Cen Yuan still said sincerely: "That's right."

Yang Qi smiled approvingly, thinking that the other party said it casually and didn't take it to heart, and then said: "When the festival comes, this place will only be more lively, and after that it will be Chongyang and Lidong, since the two of you It happens to be in the state of Chu, so why not experience it together.”

Cen Yuan said: "Definitely."

While talking, they bypassed the busiest places, walked straight into the quiet alley, and stopped in front of a mansion gate not long after.

Cen Yuan looked up, and saw the words "Changyou Mansion" written on the plaque at the door.

Yang Qi said: "This is the place."

Several people got off their horses one after another, and Cen Yuan took a brief tour outside. The Changyou Mansion was on both sides of the river, and there were few people around, except for the murmur of water.

"It's pretty quiet here."

Yang Qi: "After all, it's a mansion where I live, so it's better to be quiet."

"That's not necessarily true." Cen Yuan smiled, "I actually prefer lively places outside."

Yang Qi let out a small "ah": "This..."

"Oh, I just said it casually, Master Yang, don't take it to heart." Cen Yuan quickly said, "I am also very satisfied with the environment here."

"As long as the Second Highness is satisfied." Yang Qi seemed to let out a sigh of relief, and after leading the two into the mansion, he introduced them to the butler in charge of the mansion.After Cen Yuan and the others handed over the horse to the steward, Yang Qi saluted and said: "My lords want to rest and recuperate, so I won't bother you two."

Cen Yuan: "Thank you, Mr. Yang."

"Second Highness, you are polite." Yang Qi straightened up, "But before leaving, I have something to ask you."

Cen Yuan signaled him to say.

"My lord knows that His Highness the Second Highness and Lord Yan came to Chu State specially, and wants to hold a banquet for the two in the palace, but I don't know if the two would like to show respect?"

Host a banquet?

Hearing this, Cen Yuan looked at Yan Xuan: "What do you think?"

He is not afraid that this banquet is a Hongmen banquet. After all, the king of Chu is now a mansion for them to live in, and he is hosting a banquet for them. With such a big fanfare, if something happened to Cen Yuan and the others in these two places, I am afraid that the king of Chu would also It's not going to be a good day.

Furthermore, the strangeness of conscription has only appeared not long ago, and it will take a thousand days to train soldiers. Even if the other party wants to use this as a breakthrough, the time is wrong, and this should be the reason why Yan Xuan agreed to live in Changyou Mansion directly.

It's just that one has to go back to the place of residence after all, as Yang Qi said, staying in an inn is indeed not as comfortable as a real mansion, so Cen Yuan is naturally happy with it.But this banquet is slightly different——

At that time, it will be nothing more than everyone talking and drinking together. On the surface, they are laughing and joking, but in fact they have their own ghosts in their hearts. Every sentence will have to be considered for a long time, and the meal will not be comfortable. It will be much more troublesome than just dealing with Mr. Yang now.

So to sum it up in one sentence, he is too lazy to talk nonsense.

So he threw this question to Yan Xuan in a symbolic way. Anyway, according to his understanding, the little general is not a person who is keen to join in the fun, and he probably would politely refuse.

Unexpectedly, Yan Xuan said: "It's okay to be idle and have nothing to do."

Cen Yuan was stunned immediately: Huh?

Yang Qi over there was obviously very satisfied after hearing this answer, his eyes were so bent that he almost couldn't see the eyeballs, and he didn't even notice that the Second Highness's expression was a little blank.

He said: "It's so good! It's better to hit the sun than to choose a day. I'll go report to the lord right now, how about setting this banquet for tonight? It's right to clean up the dust for the two of you."

Yan Xuan nodded and didn't say much.

Then Yang Qi smiled and said a few more words, in the name of not disturbing the rest of the two, he sent the housekeeper to take them to the bedroom, and then he left.

This Changyou mansion looks not small, but it is occupied by a large area of ​​the courtyard, there is only one main room and one side room in the mansion.The housekeeper took the two of them to the bedroom, briefly talked about the location and direction of the bathroom, and also took the initiative to give up the time.

Cen Yuan looked around in the bedroom and knocked everywhere, but he didn't find any dark room.Just in case, he even lifted the bed board to take a look.

Yan Xuan also took a rough look, and finally turned his gaze to the only bed in the room - Cen Yuan had already kicked off his shoes, and he lay on his back, like a salted fish exposed to the sun .

Yan Xuan: "..."

Cen Yuan narrowed his eyes, and called out, "Yan Xuan."

They don't need to speak in an official tone when they talk by themselves. At this moment, Cen Yuan seems to have directly stripped off a layer of "Prince" coat. Not only is his posture like a boneless person, but even his tone is more outsider. The softness I have never heard of.

Especially when calling people.

Yan Xuan subconsciously stroked the fingertips hanging by his side twice, and then he approached the bed, silently asking what was the matter with his eyes.

"I'm about to vomit with such serious words." Cen Yuan let out a long sigh of relief as if complaining, and pointed to his own face, "If you touch my face, you'll almost freeze from laughing."

It was also impossible for Yan Xuan to really pinch his face as soon as he was said. He laughed dumbly, sat on the edge of the bed, looked sideways slightly, and asked, "Does your head still hurt?"

"Where are you so drunk?" Cen Yuan replied ambiguously, turned his head to see the faint smile on Yan Xuan's face, and raised his hand to slap his arm.

"You're still laughing." Cen Yuan said, "But you said you were going tonight, so I'll just say a word and pretend you're dumb."

Upon hearing this, Yan Xuan said, "Okay."

"But to be honest." Cen Yuan looked at him and said, "I thought you would refuse."

"I originally wanted to refuse."

Just as Yan Xuan was talking, she felt her hand was suddenly grabbed.

He thought this guy was going to get up, so he followed the other party's wishes and used force with his hands. However, when he responded like this, the instigator stopped doing it, and "sticked" to the bed like a rascal. When he got up, he grabbed his hand and pulled it back as if on purpose.

Yan Xuan: "..."

Seeing the helpless expression on the other party's face, Cen Yuan immediately smiled triumphantly twice.

Seeing this, Yan Xuan sighed silently, and asked him with his eyes: Are you childish?

Cen Yuan didn't let go, but instead played with the little general's hand, stroking the sword scars on his palm and the calluses on his fingertips sharpened by the weapon one by one, as if he wanted to carve their positions into his mind with concentration. of.

After a while, he asked in a low voice, "Then why did you agree?"

"I thought of someone," Yan Xuan turned sideways and let him play. "It's the prefect here, named Zhao Yu."

Cen Yuan paused: "What's wrong with this man?"

"When His Majesty was on a southern tour, Duan Xiang traveled together and met a dancing girl in Danlin." Yan Xuan said, "This person is the son of the dancing girl."

Cen Yuan's gaze suddenly shifted from the opponent's hand to his face.

Although he didn't know when the little general found out the information, but in the end, it was better than nothing.This time he only pondered for a moment, then grabbed Yan Xuan's arm, sat up cross-legged, and then stretched out his long arm and hung it on Yan Xuan's shoulder from behind.

"You mean, this man is Duan Xiang's illegitimate son?"

Based on his age, this person should not be much older than Cen Yuan.Apart from this, Cen Yuan couldn't think of any other reason for taking the position of prefect at such a young age.

Yan Xuan narrowed his eyes and looked at the hand that swung down from the other side: "Yes."

Cen Yuan was hanging on the opponent's body almost with his whole body, still looking boneless, and he simply put his chin on Yan Xuan's shoulder.

He thought for a while without words, and finally, he laughed again.

"Then it is indeed time to meet Zhao Yu and Zhao Taishou."