When Shang Xiufang appeared in front of everyone like a fairy who came from the deep valley in a dream to the mortal world, no one in the entire hall could look away from this courtesan who turned all living beings upside down.
She made Kou Zhong think of Shi Fei Xuan and Huan Huan at the same time.
Shang Xiufang can not only remind people of the former's elegant and fairy-like natural beauty; at the same time, she also possesses the latter's misty and mysterious beauty, forming another unique style that is not inferior to her two.
The most fascinating thing, apart from her slender and well-proportioned figure and her various manners and expressions, what is even more touching is her pair of eyes that can enchant the soul. Their loving expression combined with the slightly shy smile at the corner of her lips is indeed...
No man can resist it.
Kou Zhong was so shocked that he almost forgot the purpose of his trip.
At this time, the music suddenly changed. Shang Xiufang, who was wearing a plain yellow robe and a light green shawl, started singing and dancing beyond everyone's expectation.
Only then did Kou Zhong clearly see that her beautiful face was not even half-painted, but her brows were as bright as day, which made her look a thousand times more beautiful than any heavy makeup. He didn't even know if she had just walked out of the bath without any hairpins and just put it on her head casually.
The show is still faintly visible, the water is so pure and beautiful that it is intoxicating.
Just listen to her singing: Tears are pouring down on Qiluo, the young master is unkind to him. At the beginning, the sisters knew clearly not to show their sincerity to him. They thought carefully about the interpretation of this indifferent knowledge.
Her singing voice has a kind of indulgence, a lazy and dark and sad taste, and has an unparalleled elegance and affection. Her vocal skills are not flawless, and her moving expressions, who can not be moved by it.
In the deep space of the bridal chamber, I quietly embrace my body and mind and feel the silence. When I come, I must pray for the end of my love and my youth.
Zhou Xuanshao, who wears light and even makeup, is just for the sake of Wuling's appearance. The snow on his chest is bitten by the king, and he is afraid of buying a smile for his daughter.
The singing brought everyone present into a strange realm of music. Her melodious and seductive voice presented a rich, varied and elusive deep and profound flavor through different singing tones, as well as sad feelings at the bottom.
Like a surging ocean tide, the entire soul of everyone is submerged.
But what made Kou Zhong unable to control himself the most was her way of letting her natural beauty show off while she was too lazy to put on makeup or makeup.
The song ends.
The music stopped suddenly.
After a long while, the audience erupted in thunderous applause and spontaneously began to express their praises and praises.
Wang Shichong praised: This song can only be heard a few times in heaven and on earth. I don’t know who wrote this song.
Shang Xiufang lowered her head lightly, revealing her slender pink neck as graceful as a swan, and replied softly: Lord Shangshu, please don't laugh at this song. This song was composed by my concubine.
Wang Shichong said happily: "I have guessed it a long time ago. I just need to be confirmed by my sister herself! It is indeed worthy of its reputation. Sister Shang, please come to the table."
Except for Ling Longjiao and Ouyang Xiyi, all the men left the table for a while and waited for this stunning beauty with both natural beauty and talent to sit down before they dared to sit down again as a sign of respect.
Sitting next to her within arm's reach, Kou Zhong couldn't help but feel his heart beat faster.
At this time, everyone's eyes were focused on her, but no one dared to show off her lustful look. They were intimidated by her noble temperament and were even more afraid of being looked down upon by her; then they would lose the chance to please her forever.
Wang Shichong first introduced her to everyone. It was Kou Zhong's turn. Xiufang's beautiful eyes turned to his face and she said with a sweet smile: Master Shangshu, no introduction is needed! Xiufang was worried about Mr. Kou for a long time that night.
.Fortunately, he finally showed off his might and captured the traitor alive.
She is not only eloquent and charming, but also knows how to please people. Her praises are cordial and without leaving any trace, and she is worthy of being a famous prostitute traveling all over the country.
When Kou Zhong looked at her from a close distance, he felt that she was like a blooming flower with a delicate fragrance. The most touching thing was her grace, whether it was her sweet voice, the ups and downs of her tone, or the delicate expressions on her brows and eyes, there was an intoxicating aura about her.
People are confused and confused.
Ouyang Xiyi next to him suddenly let out a sigh so low that only Kou Zhong could hear it.
Kou Zhong suddenly woke up and remembered the purpose of his trip and responded casually: If he had known that sister's singing voice was better than the sound of nature, he would have listened to sister's fairy music first that night. Ha!
Shang Xiufang was surprised when she saw the thoughtful look in Kou Zhong's eyes.
Although she is only twenty-one years old, she has been performing as a performer since she was thirteen years old. What kind of man has not seen her? Especially men of Koo Zhong's age. It is rare to see her and not be fascinated by her.
At this time, in order to show his knowledge, Wang Xuanying discussed with Shang Xiufang the popular Yan Lelai at that time. Kou Zhong took the opportunity to approach Ouyang Xiyi and asked in a low voice: Why are you sighing, senior?
Ouyang Xiyi had a sad look in his eyes and said in a low voice: It's so cool! It's so cool!
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Xu Ziling used his feet instead of horses to rush to his destination. When Song Jingang's house was opened, a mighty man just pushed out the door. The two of them looked at each other and were overjoyed at the same time.
This gentleman is surprisingly Yunzhen's deputy Bu Tianzhi.
Xu Ziling hurriedly asked: It turns out that the deputy leader of the Bu gang, Kou Zhong, is inside?
Bu Tianzhi frowned and said: Master Kou did not come as promised. I was just trying to find him.
Xu Ziling's heart sank, wondering if something had happened to him?
Bu Tianzhi whispered: Mr. Xu, can we find a place to say a few words.
Seeing his serious expression, Xu Ziling had no choice but to say, "Brother Bu, if you call me Ziling, please don't call me Mr. Xu again."
Bu Tianzhi said happily: Although Ziling has become famous all over the world, his temperament and attitude are still the same as before. But there are not many people who can compare with him.
Xu Ziling put aside the matter of Kou Zhong for a while and thought that he was capable of dealing with the danger. He walked side by side with Bu Tianzhi toward the exit of Lifang and said calmly: "The name is false. What can we rely on? Brother Bu, isn't he with Gang Leader Yun?"
Bu Tianzhi was silent for a while and then shook his head and said: How can the helper have time to spend time with his sweetheart? He only ordered me to wait for Master Kou at Song Jingang's place to see what the outcome will be.
Xu Ziling glanced at him in surprise and said: Brother Bu's tone seemed to be dissatisfied with Gang Leader Yun.
Bu Tianzhi said in a deep voice: Ziling and Kou Ye are both people whom I, Bu Tianzhi, admire and trust, so I don't want to hide it from you. I am really dissatisfied with Yun Yu. I am not the only one in the Today's Gang who has this idea, and I am not the only one who has this idea.
Xu Ziling was stunned and speechless.
Bu Tianzhi pointed to a wine shop across the street and said: How about we sit inside for a while.
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Shang Xiufang casually answered Wang Yingxuan: The so-called trend is to regard the new as the beautiful and the strange as the better. Hu music itself may not be better than the long-standing music in China, but it can be used as a reference for us. Such as Tianzhu, Qiuci, Shule, and Anguo
The music of Goryeo, Gaochang and Kangguo all have their own characteristics and uniqueness, especially Qiuci music, which has the highest level. In the Northern Dynasties, Qi and Zhou Dynasties, there were many masterpieces that adapted the changes of Hu music into strong foreign colors.
Her words as an expert immediately aroused a burst of heartfelt praise.
Linglongjiao, a native of Qiuci, fell in love with Shang Xiufang when she saw that she had a high opinion of her music.
But Shang Xiufang's mind was secretly tied to Kou Zhong, but he and Ouyang Xiyi were the two people at the table who didn't pay attention to her.
Ouyang Xiyi, an old man who has experienced many vicissitudes and is nearly a hundred years old, is not surprised that she is indifferent; while Kou Zhong, who seems to be a romantic seed, turns a blind eye to her, but she is neither convinced nor curious about him.
At this time, Kou Zhong was feeling Ouyang Xiyi's overwhelming sadness, thinking that this respectable senior master was bringing back sad memories because of Shang Xiufang's characteristics and demeanor that closely resembled his old lover. At the same time,
I also remember that Shi Qingxuan’s moving flute music, which was passed down from Nainiangbi Xiuxin, is no less impressive than Shang Xiufang’s music.
Just then the sweet voice of Fashion Xiufang came: What does Mr. Kou think of Hu Le?
If Xu Ziling had to answer this question, he would be confessing his ignorance. But Kou Zhong was used to making nonsense and answered smoothly:
Of course it’s very good!
When Wang Xuanying saw Shang Xiufang taking the initiative to tease Kou Zhong, he became jealous and asked: What's the good thing?
Kou Zhong was at a loss for words. From the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Shang Xiufang looking at him expectantly. He was so upset that he had to continue talking:
Music and dance are both expressions of inner feelings. Just think about the vast grasslands, deserts and snow-capped mountains outside the frontier, the cattle, sheep, deer and horses everywhere, and the heroic atmosphere of the ethnic groups chasing horses outside the Great Wall. You will know that the music and dance displayed in these different environments must be very special.
Brilliant.
Then, fearing that Wang Xuanying would continue to persecute him, he was so busy looking at her delicate and beautiful figure with bright apricot eyes and said with a smile:
From what I can see, Sister Jiao is a top-notch master of music and dance.
When he said those words before, he was thinking of Ba Fenghan, a martial arts ranger who was killing people with a sword and a world of mortals, and his description of what was beyond the Great Wall, which couldn't help but evoke a few emotions.
But when Shang Xiufang heard this, her heart trembled slightly and she said: "Master Kou's words are very insightful. This is the first time Xiufang has heard someone criticize Hu Le from such a broad perspective."
Wang Xuanying was so angry that he couldn't help but feel hatred and jealousy towards Kou Zhong.
Wang Shichong smiled and said: Mr. Kou always surprises people. Who among you would have thought that he knew Hu Le so well?
When Kou Zhong secretly felt ashamed, Linglongjiao said softly: The Nu family is from Qiuci, but Yue Wu is just a low-ranking person. Don't mess up anymore!
Although her words were blaming on the surface, her attitude towards Kou Zhong had actually changed a lot, at least she was willing to tell him which country she was from.
Shang Xiufang smiled and said: It turns out that Sister Jiao is from Qiuci. I really didn't expect it! Fortunately, Xiufang didn't try to do anything for her, otherwise she would definitely make her sister laugh.
Ouyang Xiyi struggled out of the deep and painful memories and spoke to Linglongjiao: I heard that there is a wind instrument in your country called the 筚篥. It is made of wood or bamboo and has nine finger holes. A reed whistle is inserted at the mouth of the tube. The sound is loud and sad.
Playing on the grassland is more like crying and complaining, and the rhythm is endless. I wonder if Sister Jiao knows how to play?
Kou Zhong secretly thought that this is called understanding Hu Le.
Linglongjiao didn't know what was on her mind so she wanted to answer, then she shook her head and said: I don't understand.
Yang Gongqing, an old Jianghu man, could tell that there was something going on just by looking at Linglongjiao's expression, but he really didn't understand.
Changing the subject, I asked Shang Xiufang: I don’t know how many musical instruments have been introduced from other lands in the past hundred years. Apart from the ones mentioned by Yi Lao just now, there are also pipa, five-stringed strings, sheng and harp, flute, hujia, horn, Jie drum, etc.
Fang, do you think that compared to our qin, zither, sheng, bell, fangxiang and clapper, where are they?
Kou Zhong thought to himself that it was lucky that the question was asked by Shang Xiufang. If he had to answer it himself, he would make a fool of himself immediately.
Shang Xiufang said modestly: How can Xiufang deserve to be called General Yang? That’s too polite. Most of the production of a musical instrument reflects the living habits and characteristics of the nation to a certain extent. Most of the ethnic groups in the Western Regions live in pursuit of water and grass.
The nomadic life thus affects the shape of the musical instrument. First, it must be easy to carry, so the shape is relatively small; secondly, because it is often played in the wilderness, the clear and clear sound can be transmitted far away. Compared with our country, the shape is larger and inconvenient, and musical instruments with less changes are convenient.
It looks particularly fresh, lively and wild.
Everyone, including Kou Zhong, was shocked.
This woman's knowledge and knowledge are beyond the comparison of ordinary famous prostitutes.
Kou Zhong was racking his brains at this time to find a clever plan to leave with Xu Xingzhi without arousing Wang Shichong's suspicion. Shang Xiufang looked at her while everyone was expressing their opinions on the instruments and talking about the instruments. She came closer to Kou Zhong and whispered: "Master Kou, is it true?"
Are you thinking about another woman?
This kind of flirting-like words was a normal thing for Shang Xiufang, a famous prostitute who was accustomed to dealing with all kinds of men. But in Koo Zhong's ears, it had a highly suggestive meaning.
Frankly speaking, Shang Xiufang's charming charm was indeed a huge temptation for Kou Zhong in his life. However, because he was now fully focused on how to leave Luoyang, it reminded her of Li Xiuning, and she thought of the names of the two women.
There was a word "show" embedded in them, which made my heart that was burning hot cool down and replied: I am just thinking of you, sister!
Shang Xiufang said with great interest: What do you think of me?
Fangxin smiled to herself. It turns out that you are no different from other lustful men.
Kou Zhong said with a smile: "Aren't people quite strange? We were strangers before sister came here, but now we have become friends we can talk to, and we can gradually get to know each other! I don't know what to do next."
Shang Xiufang remained silent, obviously because his words aroused feelings.
Kou Zhong suddenly leaned into her ear in full view of everyone and said: I'm leaving! But I, Kou Zhong, will never forget my sister's singing and dancing skills in this lifetime.
Then Kou Zhong stood up and bowed before leaving.
Wang Shichong asked in surprise: What urgent matter does Mr. Kou have?
Shang Xiufang lowered her head and faintly realized that Kou Zhong's intention to leave was not just to leave the banquet place, but a melancholy emotion that rarely occurred to her for a man arose in her heart.
Kou Zhong gave Wang Shichong an ambiguous look and said, "Have you forgotten, Your Majesty? I have an appointment!"
Wang Shichong had no choice but to pretend to understand.
Kou Zhong muttered a few perfunctory words to everyone, then moved to another table to say hello, took the opportunity to go behind Xu Xing, put his arm familiarly on his shoulder, and secretly bent his tail finger to write the word "Zhao".
Master, please give Mr. Kou a ride!
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Bu Tianzhi took a brief sip and then put the wine down and said in a low voice: In recent years, most of the brothers in our gang have been very dissatisfied with Gang Leader Yun's many actions, one of which was becoming a lackey of the Baling Gang.
Xu Ziling wondered: Hasn't your gang always made money by selling intelligence? But the Baling Gang itself has the most complete and huge intelligence network in the world. How can it use you?
Bu Tianzhi said: He is interested in our growing fleet and we have a foothold in all the towns along the Yangtze River. Since the Haisha Gang has declined, the Dajiang Hui and the Shuilong Gang have also declined in power. Our power is quietly expanding. How dare Xiao Mian despise it.
Xu Ziling was still puzzled and asked: Nowadays, all the big gangs in the world are dependent on various forces. Xiao Mian's Liang Guo is currently the largest force in the south and is still stronger than the Song clan. Why is Brother Bu so disgusted with relying on them?
Bu Tianzhi sneered and said: I don't believe that Xiao Mian is a person who can achieve great things. If he plays conspiracy tricks, there are not many people who can compare to him, a hypocrite. You can tell that he has great achievements just by looking at the fact that he did not go to the north because he was afraid of Du Fuwei.
Hard to do.
Then he sighed: This is not the main reason.
Xu Ziling quickly asked, of course he was concerned about Su Su.
Bu Tianzhi said dejectedly: Who is willing to collude with human traffickers?
Xu Ziling changed his mind and said: Do they still engage in trafficking in women?
Bu Tianzhi snorted coldly: Of course he won't do it openly now, but since it will bring them countless benefits, how can a practical and snobbish person like Xiao Xian be willing to give up so easily.
After a pause, he continued: "At the beginning, Yun Yuzhen assured us that the cooperation with the Baling Gang was just a temporary measure. Little did we know that after she had an affair with Xiang Yushan...
Xu Ziling lost his voice and said: What?
Bu Tianzhi hurriedly said: That was before Xiangyushan married girl Susu! I don't know whether they had any contact after that.
Xu Ziling's face became so ugly as soon as it was so ugly. He wished he could fly back to the south and see how Su Su was doing.
Bu Tianzhi's face was filled with gloom and he sighed: For some reason, the gang leader has become very powerful since he met Dugu Ce. If we hadn't seen that she has made great contributions to the gang, we would have eliminated her. Now she is dealing with all kinds of men all day long.
It's no wonder that my martial arts skills have deteriorated, and even the helpers are too lazy to cook. How can this go on?
This is why every family has a sutra that is difficult to recite. Why is it that they are not the factors? They are upset, confused, and unable to do anything. Xu Ziling smiled bitterly and said: What are your plans?
Bu Tianzhi said: Who doesn't want to make a difference in these troubled times? The brothers have discussed many times and agreed that you, Master Kou and Zi Ling, are the most convincing to us, so we would like to ask you two to lead us.
Xu Ziling was startled and said: Then Gang Leader Yun will hate us to death, has Brother Bu ever had an affair with Kou Zhong?
Bu Tianzhi said solemnly: This is the wish of all the brothers. Let her come and take care of it. I have made an appointment with Mr. Kou later, but I am afraid that he will be busy and forget, so I am waiting for him at Song Jingang's place. This Song Jingang is famous for his wisdom and bravery.
Northern Xinjiang. But even he admires you so much, Mr. Kou and Ziling, that strengthens our confidence that you two must not reject them.
Xu Ziling smiled bitterly and said: It is best for Brother Bu and Kou Zhong to discuss this matter in a long-term way. We have always had a friendship with your gang leader. But I am very indifferent to the struggle for fame and fortune. Kou Zhong is the candidate you want.
Bu Tianzhi smiled and said: We don't know your temperament, Ziling, but you will stand on Master Kou's side no matter what, right?
Xu Ziling smiled bitterly and said nothing.
Bu Tianzhi said solemnly: You really don't have to worry about Yun Yuzhen. If she and Xiao Huan hadn't encouraged Xiangyushan, Xiangyushan might not have pursued your sister.
Xu Ziling suddenly shouted: What?
The only waiter sitting in the corner who was dozing off was so frightened that he woke up. Fortunately, there were no other customers in the shop at this time, otherwise it would have attracted more attention.
Bu Tianzhi sighed: We all couldn't stand it at that time. Even if we want to win over the two gentlemen, we don't need to use such means that will harm the girl's lifelong happiness!
Xu Ziling's eyes shot out with an unprecedented murderous intent and he slowly said word by word: If Xiangyu Mountain treats Sister Su half well, I will teach him to die without a burial place.