As night fell, a grand bonfire party was held in the eastern part of Yunnan. This was to celebrate the two cold wars and to welcome the envoys of Nanzhao. Times changed. Although Li Qing, who was in the limelight five days ago, was still a distinguished guest, he had already reached the second level.

The piles of wood like hills were burned and crackled, and the blazing flames reflected the sky red. The whole fat pig was roasted with golden oil. The air was filled with a strong smell of meat. Next to the fire, the young men and women laughed and their eyes showed joy. Today is March 3rd again, and it is Valentine's Day for young people in the cold race. They all yearned to find their sweethearts tonight.

The five seats in the straight and horizontal seats are the guest seats, each seat is Zhao Quanwei, the special envoy of Nanzhao, who is over 40 years old, with a horse-faced face and is not smiling. On both sides of him are Han Chongdao and Han Guiwang. Next to Han Chongdao are the witches of Han clan, covered with black cloth, revealing their eyes, with clear eyes and deep wrinkles at the corners of his eyes. The beauty should have passed away. Han people are still tribal systems. There are hundreds of tribes in the entire eastern Yunnan Plateau. Han Chongdao is the representative of the northern tribe, and the Han Guiwang is the representative of the southern tribe. The northern tribe believes in the moon, while the southern tribe believes in the sun. The witches are the priests of the moon, and are the incarnation of the goddess of the moon. They cannot get married for life, so many generations of witches are virgins until death.

Li Qing sat next to King Hangui. Although he held King Hangui's nest and made King Hangui fail, King Hangui's enthusiasm for him was surprising, as if he had not seen a friend for many years.

"Haha! Lord Li turned out to be a businessman in Chengdu, but this is the first time I have seen such a powerful businessman. I think it's not!" King Han Gui looked at his expression while pouring wine.

Li Qing smiled faintly, playing with a huge cow horn on the table, without any expression in his slender eyes, "Governor Han was joking. I am the owner of Wangjiang Restaurant in Chengdu. If I were not a businessman, then Governor Han thought I would be?"

"Nothing! The merchants of the Tang Dynasty were indeed powerful. They could kill my subordinates without leaving any armor." Han Guiwang smiled brightly and venerated the Niu Kettle Cup to Li Qing, "Your power makes me admire you, the enemy. Come and give you a cup!"

"Good wine!" Li Qing also raised his wine glass, drank the mellow wine in one go, praised it, filled it with another glass, and replied: "I have been here this time, so I offended you so much. Please don't be surprised by Governor Han. This cup is my apology!" After saying that, he drank it in one sip, saying it lightly, as if he had only pulled a cabbage from the vegetable garden of King Hangui.

"If you don't fight, you won't know each other, that's nothing?" King Hangui waved his hand generously and approached him and whispered: "It's just that I want to invite Master Li to Anxi City to visit and discuss a big deal. There is absolutely no malice. I wonder if Master Li can appreciate his face."

The words were spoken sincerely, with sincere eyes and serious eyes, and their faces were full of expectations, as if that glass of wine had really eliminated the grudge between the two.

Li Qing sneered in his heart. An old fox first drank his soul and thought he was a young man. He thought that the world was righteous, and he responded when he was angry. If he broke his plan, how could he spare him? This is an obvious fact. Could it be that they would not be able to play house in war?

I understood in my heart, but I laughed and said, "Governor Han is a lot of people, and the word "appreciating the face" made Li Qing feel ashamed. If I didn't dislike Li Qing's businessman's bad intentions, I would definitely go to Anxi City to apologize to Governor Han one day."

"I don't know which day Li Dongzhu wants to go." Zhao Quanwei, the special envoy of Nanzhao who had been silent, suddenly spoke, leaned out his head and smiled at Li Qing: "You might as well decide on a specific day. It's vague to say that Li Dongzhu is dishonest!"

Li Qing stared at his ugly horse face, but his smile did not change, "The reason why I can't settle my life is that I am still a guest at Chief Han. Chief Han enthusiastically tried to keep it, so I can't bear to refuse, so I'll follow the guests! Chief Han, don't you?"

The ball gently kicked Han Chongdao's feet again. Han Chongdao remembered his revenge for killing his son and snorted heavily, "Lord Li is my most honorable guest. When will he leave? According to the rules of our Han people, of course it will be up to me, the master."

"The most honorable guest, I think Brother Chongdao is a bit distorted." King Han Gui retorted: "If he is the most honorable guest, why not let Master Li sit in the middle?"

"You, you are talking nonsense! The envoy Zhao came on behalf of the King of Yunnan, and put the country first. Of course, he had to sit in the middle. Originally, your position was left for Master Li, but someone was shameless, so he took it first."

When Zhao Quan felt that Li Qing turned his back and marginalized himself, he felt a little dissatisfied. He waved his hand back and sent a black cloth bag. He smiled and said, "This is a gift from my prince to the cold people. You might as well take a look."

Seeing that everyone's attention was attracted, he smiled proudly in his heart and opened the package. Inside was a crown made of pure gold, covered with various gems. At the top was a diamond as big as a pigeon egg, shining dazzlingly under the flames.

"This diamond was obtained from India, priceless and is our prince's favorite treasure. I specially bring it to the cold people."

Seeing that he was sinister in his intentions, he was nominally here to reconcile, but in fact he still wanted to deepen the conflict between Han people. I am afraid that this person had come a long time ago and had been watching from the side. Seeing that Liang Han had a tendency to stop, he immediately jumped out and provoked again. He couldn't help but sneer and said, "Isn't it true that it was given to Chief Han or Governor Han?"

Zhao Quanwei swept his eyes lightly, and saw that Erhan's eyes showed greed. He smiled proudly and took the crown back into his bag. He raised his face and said, "There is only one crown, so naturally the one who can get it. Now I will keep it first. As for whom I give it to, I will talk about it after I see it."

When Lianghan saw him taking away the crown again, he pulled his desire back to his anger and looked at each other again. When he met his eyes, he found a picture of power and desire. His children's money and power are the only ones.

At this time, the flames were rising in the square, and the big drums in the ground were ringing fiercely. It was already the time to "seek flower cows". The enthusiastic and unrestrained girls came out to invite the men they like to dance together. This day is the world of girls. They can find the man they like, or stay together for life, or just seek happiness overnight. A hydrangea can express a heart. If a man wants, he can hang the hydrangea around his neck, and only hang one, indicating that he has a master of the manure.

A girl ran over lightly, holding a hydrangea in both hands and handed it to Li Qing. Although she could not speak, her delicate and sweet smile did not hide her passionate admiration.

"Haha! Master Li, someone has come to invite you to dance." King Hangui looked ambiguous and laughed at him from afar: "You don't need to bear any responsibility tonight, it's a good thing!"

Li Qing was stunned and then understood the meaning of Awan asking for her to dance. Thinking of her tender body and passionate kiss, and thinking of her misfortune, he felt full of pity. Facing the girl with expectation, he smiled and shook her head gently. When the girl saw him refuse, her eyes turned red and tears were about to fall. Now even Han Chongdao couldn't stand it and whispered: "Master Li, you can't usually refuse. This is Amei's first time, you can just accept it!"

Li Qing did not answer. He was still looking for another girl. Suddenly, he saw that in the flash of fire, a girl was looking at her quietly. Her beautiful body seemed to be a lonely swan, her full forehead was reddished by the flames. Her eyes were hazy and even a little sad. It seemed that as long as Li Qing nodded to the girl in front of her, she would fly away and never look back.

Li Qingchang stood up and stretched out his hand to her from afar, firm and without hesitation. In the night, the beautiful swan slowly approached, her eyes filled with joy and shyness. The square suddenly became silent, and countless pairs of eyes were looking at her, the most beautiful woman in eastern Yunnan and even Nanzhao, her heart was beating with her steps. Hangui Wang and Han Chongdao were both stunned. The woman they fought for, the Nanzhao Princess they coveted, actually, the eyes of the two turned to the tall and confident Han man beside her at the same time. She actually wanted to invite him to dance. Their hearts were dark, as if they had seen the most ridiculous scene in the world. While sitting aside, the witch's cold eyes suddenly became brighter, staring at Awan tightly, with dazzling colors in their eyes.

At this time, Zhao Quanwei spoke coldly, "Awan, your father's order, you must ask the Governor Hangui to dance tonight." He took out a volume of letters from his arms and handed them over and said, "This is the letter your father just sent, you can see it yourself!"

Awan took it with her trembling hands, and her face turned pale in an instant. She took a step back and stared at the contents of the letter. She covered her mouth with her hand. She couldn't believe what she saw. Her father really wanted to give her to another man, and she was her sister's father-in-law. In her father's eyes, she was just a tool for him to realize his ambitions and never considered his happiness. After a long time, the indifference of family affection made her tears finally gush out of her fingers.

"Awan! Give me your hand." Li Qing's hand did not retreat, and ordered firmly and unquestionably.

"No!" King Hangui stepped in and blocked his broad body in front of him, his eyes cold, "He is my woman, his father has given her to me, you must not be rude!"

At this time, Han Chongdao sneered coldly: "But today is March 3rd. She can choose the man she likes to dance at will. Have you forgotten?"

"I don't care about that. Her father has sent her to me, so she doesn't have to spend any more March 3."

King Hangui slowly turned around and looked at A Wan with a pretty face. His eyes showed the long-awaited heat, and he reached out to her, "Come to me, I will treat you well."

Awan had calmed down. She wiped away her tears, her expression was firm, and her full forehead was shining with holy light. She ignored the King of Hangui and walked towards Li Qing with great strides, putting her slender little hand into his persistent and warm big hand without hesitation.

A warm cheer suddenly burst out from the square, and the passionate drums sounded, and teams of happy young people began to dance around the beating bonfire. Awan pulled Li Qing to run, and also merged into the joy and passion by the bonfire. The soldiers of the Tang army spontaneously came to the square to stand guard for their generals. Their faces were filled with pride, and their majestic bodies were like tall trees. From time to time, girls came forward and gave them the hydrangea in their hands. The flames reflected the faces of all young people red. This moment belonged to youth and vitality.

King Hangui's face turned pale and his eyes were staring at Li Qing. Suddenly, he seemed to think of something, turned to Ruyu, but saw her hating his sister as well. The two of them looked at each other, showing a knowing smile. Ruyu picked up a glass of wine and handed it to the girl who had just been rejected by Li Qing, pointed at Li Qing, and whispered a few words in her ear.

After the dance ended, the young man returned to the table and could sit at will. At this time, Li Qing no longer returned to his seat, but took Awan's hand to the Tang Jun's seat, but saw dozens of cold-sected girls sitting inside, with hydrangeas hanging around his neck, looking at their general with awkward expressions.

Li Qing smiled and waved his hand and said, "Today's March 3rd, everything will follow the customs. If you like it, you can bring it back to the Central Plains in the future, but there is one thing that you are not allowed to stay and be your son-in-law."

When everyone saw that the general was talking interestingly, they all laughed and began to tease the brothers who had lost their luck. At this time, a lonely girl walked to Li Qing with a glass of wine and handed him the wine. Li Qing hesitated for a moment and recognized that this was the girl she had rejected just now, but why she wanted to drink, he looked at A Wan in confusion.

A Wan said softly: "This is the rule. If you reject her, you must give him something and drink a glass of wine to apologize."

Seeing that her eyes were full of sorrow, Li Qing was moved and a little guilty. He looked at the girl, took out a shiny pearl from her arms, handed it to her, and took the wine glass from her hand, hesitated for a moment, and glanced at the King of Hangui from the corner of his eyes. Seeing that he was still sitting on the table, he smiled at the girl, "This cup is too small and does not show my sincerity, so it is better for me to change to a bigger one."

Awan explained to the girl, she nodded and agreed happily. With his hand, a soldier handed over a large horn cup and filled a full glass of wine.

"You can't do this!"

Ruyu smiled with a smile on her lips, and Shi Shiran walked to him, "I come to toast you, but you want to drink your own. If it is water or light wine, wouldn't it be a lie? No! I want to check it out."

"How do you want to check?"

"I'll take a sip. If it's wine, I'll spare you." After that, she reached out to pick up the cup, but Li Qing did not let her go and smiled, "According to the rules of our Han people, only couples can drink the same glass of wine. If you want to drink, I'll give you a small cup."

A soldier immediately handed over a cup, Li Qing poured out a little wine from the big cup and said, "Check it out! See if I drink water or light wine."

Seeing that he was careful, Ruyu had no choice but to take the wine glass and drink it. Suddenly a vicious thought flashed through her mind and said with a charming smile: "I blame you wrongly, it's really a strong wine." She poured another glass of wine and handed it to Awan and said: "Sister is so good, my father is confused, and he almost ruined our seniority. Sister, I wish you a glass."

Awan had no idea and took her sister's wine. Li Qing couldn't stop her and watched her drink all the time.

Ruyu sighed and said, "It's better for you, it's enviable. I'm leaving. I wish you a love affair tonight." After that, she twisted her waist lightly, turned her head step by step, and returned to her seat with charm.

Everything that happened fell into a pair of elderly and clear eyes.

‘As soon as the golden wind and jade dew meet, it will be better than countless people in the world’

It was already deep in the night. Li Qing hugged Awan and gently stroked the smooth and tender skin on her back. Awan looked at the person beside the pillow with her face up to her. She was no longer satisfied with the joy of the night. She longed for him to take her away, longing forever to stay by his side, and not willing to let her father dominate her destiny, but she was a little worried, "Li Lang, can you take me away?"

Li Qing smiled slightly, stroked her face, and wiped away the worries on her face, "Don't worry, I will never leave you here. I want you to be a carefree little swallow like in the morning."

Awan was full of heart, and she sighed happily, hugged his waist tightly with her hands, pressed her white jade-like face against his chest, her hair shining like brocade, and said in a sweet voice: "I want to give a name for a Han Chinese, and I will always forget the past."

Suddenly, she frowned, and felt a pain coming from her body. She thought that Li Qing was too intense just now and would pass by soon. Unexpectedly, after just a moment, the pain became more and more severe, which made her unbearable. Her face turned pale, and big beads of sweat flowed down her forehead. Her lips trembled violently. She grabbed Li Qing's arm tightly and said in a trembling voice: "Li Lang, I, me."

"What’s wrong with you?"

Li Qing found that her condition was abnormal, and her cheeks suddenly turned red from pale and her eyes began to dissipate. He shouted, "No, it's poisoning!"

At this moment, a gentle voice came from outside the door, "That's right! Awan was poisoned, open the door quickly, it would be too late!"

It seemed as if the drowning man was suddenly saved. Li Qing stepped forward and opened the door. Under the bright moonlight, the black cloth covered the cold clan witch standing outside the door turned out to be a porcelain bottle. She held a porcelain bottle in her hand. Seeing Li Qing's face was shocked, she pushed him away, and her tone was unquestionable, "Don't ask first, it's important to save people."

It was almost dawn that Awan was freed from the claws of the god of death. Her gray-black face gradually faded, her breathing began to be even, and she was sleeping heavily. The cold witch was already sweating. She took off her face towel and covered her head, revealing a head of silver white hair, her face covered with the engravings of time, and only her eyes were still clear and bright, showing that she was also beautiful when she was young.

"I have been at the door. Although it is not easy to disturb you, if she is half a minute later, she will no longer be alive."

She glanced at Li Qing, and saw that his eyes were cold and hatred flashed, she couldn't help but sigh and said, "The sisters may have jealousy and dissatisfaction, but there is no hatred. If Ruyu knew that her love medicine had been replaced, she would not give her sister that glass of wine."

Li Qing immediately understood what she meant and said in a deep voice: "Are you talking about King Hangui?"

The witch nodded, "Many things are always wrong. The jade-like love medicine has a special smell. If it is mixed with wine, it will make people indulge in lust. She cannot solve it. But when I found that the glass of wine with a special smell was actually on the table of King Hangui, I knew that the girl was holding a cup of poisonous wine that killed people's lives."
Chapter completed!