Emperor Que Shaohua

The next day Luo Pingyuan hurriedly made arrangements at the Jingyu Guard, and rushed to Chaiji Tofu Shop at noon, where he learned palm techniques from King Ming of Shoushan all afternoon.Chai Ming's Qianfeng Jingxiu Palm has a total of 36 moves, which is one of his best skills in his life. Seeing that King Ning is respectful in performing rituals and has a good understanding, he is happy to teach them all, explaining the essence of each move one by one.

Luo Pingyuan memorized all the formulas of the corresponding moves in his heart, and he had to practice and participate in the research on the subtleties, and he would ask for advice when he encountered something he didn't understand.

When he left, he was very happy. In the afternoon, he not only learned the exquisite palm technique, but also had many other insights.Chai Ming's martial arts methods are quite different from those of the Hanshan School, and he has a unique vision. After being taught by him, some confusions in the original martial arts are suddenly cleared up. No wonder the master said that when the martial arts has reached a certain stage, it is necessary to go all over the world and learn from others. Only by absorbing all kinds of strengths can we reach a higher level when we return to what we have learned in our sect.

It has been a long time since he immersed himself in martial arts like today, and he was still contemplating on the way back home, so a carriage was blocked on the side of the road ahead, and he didn't see it until he got closer.

It was an ordinary-looking four-wheeled vehicle. It had just rained heavily yesterday. It seemed that it had strayed off the road while driving, and the wheels had fallen into a puddle of water.

The coachman drove the horses in front, and the two girls pushed the cart hard behind, but the wheels seemed to be stuck and they still couldn't move.It was almost dark, and a few pedestrians passed by in a hurry, but no one stepped forward to help.

Luo Pingyuan reined in the horse, he was riding alone at the moment without any guards, so he dismounted and walked over, ready to help out.A girl turned her head and was stunned for a moment. She didn't care about pushing the cart, she bowed her head and said, "His Royal Highness Ning Wang."

Luo Pingyuan paused, he didn't expect to be recognized on the street, the girl in front of him was wearing a lake green shirt and skirt, with a beautiful appearance, she seemed a little familiar.His eyes fell on the almond-shaped eyes of the other party, and he immediately remembered that this was Du Tangli, the daughter of historian Du Heng, whom he had seen once in the Wulan paddock.

He said lightly, "Miss Du, you don't have to be polite."

Du Tangli was pushing the cart with the maid just now, the hair on her forehead was wet with sweat, and her dress was a little messy, she seemed very embarrassed to bump into the Fifth Prince in such a distressed situation, she was embarrassed and lost her mind Her charm is indeed very similar to Qingluan, but when King Ning took a closer look, he felt that she was more bookish.

He walked around the maidservant who was hurriedly saluting, walked to the back of the carriage, first tried to push it, then used a skillful force, accumulated force to go back, and then lifted it slightly, the rear wheel of the carriage suddenly came out of the mud.

When he turned around, he caught a glimpse of two rolls of cloth and a stack of books on the seat of the carriage. Du Tangli probably brought a maid out to buy things. The prices of the shops in Nancheng are relatively low. His family should not be well off.

Du Tangli thanked King Ning, she didn't blush so much now, she could see that she was a generous girl on weekdays.

Luo Pingyuan waved his hand: "Miss Du, please walk slowly on the road." This matter was a matter of little effort for him, so he didn't take it to heart, he turned around and rode away.

On the seventh day of the seventh month, the Milky Way is like a jade belt, and the Altair and Weaver Girl will meet on the magpie bridge, and girls from thousands of families are begging for cleverness under the moon.

Du Tangli was looking at the silver basin full of clear water in the courtyard of her home. She had washed her hands, and at this moment, she lightly and carefully twisted a silver needle and dropped it into the basin. It seemed that her eyes were no longer half reflected in the water. Lun Mingyue, but King Ning whom he met yesterday, how could he know that his surname is Du?

The silver needles dangled on the surface of the water and sank slowly. She didn't know what she was praying for in her heart, so she gently put down two more.This time, the thin silver needle sank to the bottom of the basin without any hesitation without even shaking on the surface of the water.Really didn't even give the chance to fantasize, Du Tangli sighed, what was she thinking about, what about the scholarly family?With her father's small official position, it is impossible for her to have anything to do with the prince in her life.

She ordered the maid to put away all the utensils used for begging, and walked slowly back to the room.At least the memory of the momentary encounter yesterday was hers, and it should be enough to take it out once in a while and think about it.

The person she missed was leading a group of subordinates on the way from Luocheng to Yuzhou at this time, and he didn't know what was going on in her daughter's house.

The mansion of Qian Chongyi, the Minister of the Household Department, was his mother's dowry for the eldest princess. The back garden was named Biluo Garden, with exquisite mountains and rocks, Yuanzhi Tinglan, and exotic flowers and plants all over the garden. The garden was full of running water. The whole garden is exquisitely carved, with three steps for a scene, five steps for a painting, and then connected by the water flow into one, as if it is alive.

King Jing remembered that he was about 16 years old when he came here last time. Now, ten years later, the garden seems to have expanded a bit. The mountains and rocks are still green, and various kinds of different grasses and vines are scattered and climbing, dotted with small fruits. , with hoarfrost condensed on it, the coolness in the garden is not like summer.

Luo Yanhua sighed faintly in his heart, just to maintain this garden, he did not know how much painstaking effort and money he had to spend.

The summer banquet in the Qian Mansion is held in the evening every year, and guests have been flocking since the afternoon.There are many places to sit and relax in the garden, and there are trays and baskets of brightly colored cherries.This is because the eldest princess had a village in the northern suburbs of Los Angeles, and she was so happy that she did not grow rice, but planted cherry trees all over the place. After decades, the late-ripening cherries were sweet and delicious, and they had a good reputation in the upper class of Los Angeles. Therefore, it is used to entertain guests in the summer banquet every year.

King Jing walked casually in the Biluo Garden, sometimes stopping to greet others.He saw a small gazebo under the shade of a tree, so he walked over and sat down, picking up two cherries to play with.

"Brother Dahuang is really in a good mood today," a gentle voice came from behind, "If you are willing to sit in Qian Shilang's mansion, is it because your health is so good that you don't need to recuperate in the mansion?"

No need to look, Jing Wang also knows who is coming.In this world, there are very few people who can make him feel disgusted from the bottom of his heart just by his voice, and the present prince Luo Wenxiao is one of them.

He turned his head and took a look. The crown prince was standing not far from the court with his hands behind his back, followed by Qian Zhan, the second son of the Qian family, and a person in his thirties who was the servant of the household department, Min Wenwen.

"The prince is busy with government affairs, but he still has the leisure time to come to join us." He didn't stand up and salute, but said indifferently, "It's nothing if I'm just a leisurely tourist."

"Fifth brother left Luo City yesterday, Brother Dahuang seems to be in a good mood today." The prince said unhurriedly, his tone still as gentle as a spring breeze, "It's also my fault that I have a lot of things recently, and I will definitely remember to mention Ping Yuan someday, after all Seniors and young are orderly, you must respect your elder brother."

Qian Zhan and Min Wenwen next to each other exchanged glances. It is said that King Ning and King Jing are not on good terms, and most officials in Beijing have heard of it. Especially recently, as long as King Jing is mentioned in front of King Ning, Luo Pingyuan's expression will immediately turn cold Come down, obviously unwilling to pay attention.

King Jing frowned when he heard the words, and looked at Luo Wenxiao quietly, without answering.

Qian Zhan was a little embarrassed, he was the master here, smoothed things over and said: "The Shao'an tax proposed by Min Shilang is a major national event. His Royal Highness has worked hard for this matter for days. Today is a good time to relax. In addition, His Royal Highness also came here to appreciate the honor. Bi The Luoyuan is really flourishing."

The Qian family saw that Prince Jing had already returned to court, and was sometimes summoned by Emperor Tianyi, so it was not easy to miss him when sending out invitations. Who would have thought that Luo Yanhua, who always declined the invitation, would readily accept it this time?

King Jing's gaze swept over Mr. Qian who was calming the atmosphere, the prince and Min Wenwen, and finally fell on the green mountains and rivers. He felt a little regretful in his heart, and his tone was still light: "The prince intends to manage it. An Shui, I think Father is right?"

Luo Wenxiao's gentle and elegant expression burst for a moment.In the past two days, he always felt that it was only one step away from Emperor Tianyi's nod to approve the Shao'an tax, but this step was hanging in the air and could not fall.Luo Yanhua's expression was quiet and relaxed, he couldn't even find the slightest hint of sarcasm, but the anger and frustration rose instantly in his heart.It is said that Ju Yiqi, raising Yi body, and being a prince under one person for five years, why when facing this elder brother, he still couldn't restrain the anxiety that was almost guilty in his heart.

Evil thoughts rose sharply in his heart, still with a smile on his face, he took a step closer to King Jing: "Brother Dahuang's illness seems to be much better, why bother to sit all the time, it's better to wander around." His hand seemed to be inadvertently pressed against his shoulder.

At this moment, a figure flashed into the pavilion, with swift and erratic movements, he grabbed Luo Wenxiao's palm and said coldly: "Don't touch it." He was a handsome young man, and he didn't know where he was hiding .

"Brother Dahuang is going out now, and he still has a hidden guard." Luo Wenxiao was annoyed in his heart, and there was a bit of malice in his smile, "This is how you protect the Lord."

"Those who don't have martial arts can only do this. They are inferior to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Wang Jing said, he was too lazy to talk, he had already seen someone coming this way.

A calm male voice came from outside the pavilion: "My subordinates refer to His Royal Highness, Prince Jing."

Luo Wenxiao recognized the other party's voice, his mind trembled slightly, he turned around, a man in his 40s stood with his arms folded, with an ordinary face and a concise demeanor, although he was dressed in civilian clothes, in this beautiful garden, no one was there. Will mistake him for a servant.

"Commander Li is here too." The prince nodded and said.Since Li Pinglan, the commander in chief, was present, it was difficult to use his martial arts to play tricks, and he could not gain advantage with his words. He maintained his usual gentle demeanor, and after greeting him, he turned around and left. Qian Zhan and Min Wenwen naturally followed .

Li Pinglan walked into the pavilion, looked at the young man beside King Jing, and said, "You are young, and your lightness skills are good. I never thought you would use a dark guard other than Qin Su."

King Jing smiled: "Xiao Ling came to see Commander Li."

The young man had been staring at the hand he had blocked the prince since just now, with an uncomfortable expression on his face, he came over to salute Li Pinglan, bowed his head and did not speak.

King Jing understood what he was thinking, and patted him on the shoulder: "If you feel dirty, go to the water and wash your hands. With Commander Li here, nothing will happen."

The young man looked at his master, then at the Commander-in-Chief, and quickly fled out of the pavilion and disappeared.

Li Pinglan looked thoughtfully at the direction where he disappeared: "But the Guan family?"

"Sure enough, you can't hide anything from Commander Li," Jing Wang said, "it's the youngest of the Guan family, ten years younger than Guan He. This kid is always bored in the mansion and is too depressing. I'll take him out to relax. Where the collision happened, Commander Li, don't take offense."

"Your Majesty has personally promised Langhuan to cross the river and return to the Central Plains, so as long as you don't break into the palace and cause trouble, you can't offend Li." Li Pinglan looked flat, "Since we met in a hurry on the third day of May, I don't know It's been more than two months, with such a heavy bet on His Majesty's shop, is there any chance of winning?"

"I don't know, I just feel that it must be done," Luo Yanhua said leisurely, "No matter how much planning is done, the outcome is still God's will. Commander Li watched the chess without saying a word, did he enjoy it?"

"Li is not a gentleman, so he has no fun." Li Pinglan's voice could not hear any emotion, "I just saw that His Highness knew that he couldn't do it, so I also wanted to follow Xiaoxiao to make a bet."

"So that's the case, no matter what Commander Li sees, I'm very grateful." King Jing smiled.Li Pinglan has guarded the Chonghua Palace for more than ten years with the ability of a peerless master. Presumably, in his eyes, to be worthy of the dragon chair, in addition to the title of prince, he also needs enough talent and virtue.

While talking, there were more and more guests in the garden, and the sound of chatting, laughing and greetings gradually filled their ears. The two saw a few people walking in this direction from afar. In the middle was Prince Duan in purple robe and jade belt. Accompanying the servant Qian Chongyi, on the right is Bai Ruohan, who is dressed in white gauze like a cloud.

Prince Duan has a good temperament. He was depressed recently, and he had nothing to do with the summer banquet in Qian's mansion, but when he heard that Bai Ruohan, who had never been invited to go out, agreed to play the piano, he immediately became interested and came to appreciate the beauty of Biluo Garden. The melodious and melodious melody of the qin sound is good to sweep away the bad luck of the theft of the treasures in the mansion.

Qian Chongyi had a smile on his face at this time, but he was worried in his heart. The water pavilion on the second floor in the middle of the Biluo Garden was originally the place where he planned to have banquets and listen to the piano. Many distinguished guests could sit in it and feel the breeze blowing from all sides. The green color is pleasant, coupled with the flowing sound of the piano, it is a fascinating story.Everything was well prepared, but who knew that in the morning when the utensils were being carried upstairs for display, the stairs in the waterside pavilion suddenly broke. It's too late, and it's not suitable for a banquet anyway.

There is no other place in the Biluo Garden for these many guests to have a banquet at the same time, but if the dinner is moved to the courtyard, the effect of listening to the piano after the banquet will not be able to complement each other with the night scene in the garden, the effect will be greatly inferior. I couldn't think of a good remedy for a while.

Prince Duan's attention was on Bai Ruohan, and he talked about the origin and origin of the scenery in the garden from time to time. Bai Ruohan looked calm, smiled slightly when he heard something interesting, and responded softly.

The three walked to the side of the small pavilion while chatting and laughing, and Prince Duan stepped forward to greet Prince Jing and Li Pinglan.

"What did Uncle Duanhuang talk about just now, so energetic?" King Jing asked with a smile.

"Of course we can't do without Qian Shilang's garden," Duan Wang said with a smile, "Just now Ruohan asked, since it is a famous garden in the capital, besides the uniqueness of mountains, rocks, flowers and trees, is there any other special features? I will tell her Speaking of the Canglang Pavilion." He pointed to a tower in the west that was hidden in the greenery.

King Jing nodded and said: "It is said that Canglang Pavilion has been in operation for two generations and has a rich collection of books, including many rare and unique books. Moreover, depending on the orientation of the building, if you can climb up the building and take a look, you can see most of the magnificent scenery in the garden, but it is not bad."

Bai Ruohan's eyes sparkled with anticipation, and he said: "Ruohan used to always feel that the music of the piano and the fragrance of books complement each other, and this Canglang Pavilion seems to be more romantic than the water pavilion that I just passed by. I really look forward to seeing it inside."

Seeing Bai Ruohan's yearning expression, Prince Duan knew that she loved poetry and books, so he smiled at Qian Chongyi and said, "It all depends on whether Minister Qian is willing."

Qian Chongyi was a little hesitant. He paid great attention to the Canglang Pavilion, but he always felt that the categories and preciousness of the books in it could not be compared with those famous libraries of Jiangnan families. After all, they had only been in operation for decades, so they were not as mysterious Some, when the collection of books is more abundant in the future, a few literati will be invited to go upstairs to write poems and Fu to make the place famous, so they seldom entertain foreigners.

Lord Duan and the Qian Mansion were already acquainted, and he spoke casually, and said: "It's not that you haven't entertained me before in the Canglang Pavilion, old Qian, please be generous, the entire Biluo Garden is open today, a Canglang Pavilion Why are you still hiding it, afraid that we will go in and steal the book?"

At this time, several guests had already approached, and they all laughed upon hearing this.

Qian Chongyi looked at the fairy-like Bai Ruohan, it seemed that Prince Duan wanted to save face in front of the beauty, if he refused, he would be offended.He couldn't do anything about Prince Duan, but after thinking about it, it would be good, just after the dinner party, he invites everyone to move to the Biluo Garden, to sit and listen to the piano in the Canglang Pavilion, and to see the night scene decorated with a lot of money in the garden. It is far better than staying in the flower hall in the mansion.

He then smiled and said: "Since the prince is interested, it is so difficult. Tonight, I will invite Miss Bai to play the piano on the Canglang Pavilion. I will order the servants to make some preparations. After the adults have dinner, you can go upstairs to enjoy the scenery." , listen to the sound of the piano."

Everyone felt that such an arrangement was unique, and had some expectations.

Bai Ruohan then ordered the maid holding the piano and the steward of the Qian Mansion to set up the piano platform in Canglang Pavilion. She glanced at King Jing quietly from under her eyelashes, her gaze was as gentle as water, without any trace of her usual coldness, then she turned around and accompanied him. Prince Duan continued to visit the garden.

Qian Chongyi wanted to instruct the steward, but also worried about going to accompany the prince, so he left in a hurry.Li Pinglan didn't like socializing, so he walked away at some point.King Jing stood up and set foot on the path in the garden again. He looked calmly at the rocks covered with ivy on the side, Guan Ling was no longer seen in the light and shadow of the vines.