The sunset is gorgeous and the street scene is still bright.
As the carriage and escort passed through the streets of Hangzhou, the sun was shining down from the sky on the west side. Pedestrians passed by in twos and threes on the roadside, including Jianghu people with swords, medical practitioners holding cloth banners, and carrying burdens.
The farmer walked with his head down, occasionally stopping at the corner of the road to wait for the passing carriages and horses.
The leaves of the willow trees near the river have turned yellow and swayed in the wind. When the leaves of the sycamore trees fluttered over the eaves above the road, the boatman of the awning boat supported the mugwort and let the boat move quickly along the small river in the city.
Ning Yi looked at the awning boat for a while. The boat and the carriage on the shore drove side by side for a while. The carriage turned onto the stone bridge. The boat passed under the bridge and parted ways with the carriage at the corner of the waterway ahead.
Hangzhou city is crisscrossed by waterways. From Xiliu Street to Sijizhai in the middle of the city, you can take relatively lively roads, with large and small courtyard walls, high and low eaves, and many shops now open, and there is a flow of people.
As we walked through, there was also a somewhat prosperous scale. Of course, what we saw more were all kinds of soldiers. Since the fall of Hangzhou, the rebels came from all directions towards this big city. There were large groups of soldiers.
There are also groups of twos and threes, newcomers and veterans, like waves enveloping trickles and flowing into this ocean.
After walking through a short street, you can see four or five groups of soldiers walking or sitting, appearing in the field of vision, and then being thrown away by the carriage. These people's clothing is uneven, their weapons are not uniform, and their physical fitness is not good.
Some saw the carriage approaching and waited on the roadside, while others slowly walked past with their heads raised and holding knives, and the carriage stopped for a while. These soldiers were often from some slightly famous rebel system.
"This is a member of the Peng Yue Army. The general's name is Wu Zhi. I heard that he has nearly two thousand people under his command, and he is quite powerful."
When the carriage stopped, Lou Shuwan pointed and commented on the belongings of the soldiers on the road. She had already commented on five or six groups of people along the way. She was going to attend a poetry meeting today. Dressed in white men's clothing, she looked handsome.
Elegant and suave, with a folding fan swinging in his hand, he walked along the way. He was talking to Ning Yi in a very familiar way, and there was actually a bit of a free and unrestrained atmosphere in it.
It is rare for women today to have this ability. Even if they can manage their family affairs in an orderly manner, the structure is often limited to a small circle in the family, and Lou Shuwan gives people a grand feeling. And here
Years and months. Even if a woman can achieve great things, she often needs to set up more scheming barriers than ordinary people, but at this time, she seems to have known it all, and she talked to Ning Yi without any grudges, just like pouring beans.
Telling everything she knows adds a touch of intimacy and playfulness to the image of this strong woman. Even Ning Yi, who is extremely wary of interacting with others, can't help but develop a favorable impression.
"Miss Lou has really worked hard on these things."
"The current situation in Hangzhou is impossible if we don't work hard."
Lou Shuwan smiled, and her lips formed a crescent moon. When interacting with Ning Yi, she did not hide the difference between herself and most women, nor did she hide the fact that she was stronger than others. Nowadays, most people
Some men may want their women to be gentle and delicate enough, but that is for the women in the family. Her relationship with Ning Yi is not like that. She may be more affectionate if she behaves sufficiently to arouse the other person's thoughts.
When one thing and one state lasts for a long time, people will always find various valid reasons for themselves. Lou Shuwan did not think there was anything wrong with her falling in love with Ning Yi. She always felt that she was a
A miserable person, she doesn't ask for much. She likes the other person because the other person is good enough. For such a capable man, perhaps a beautiful woman can arouse his desire to conquer. On the other hand,
, in Lou Shuwan's view, Ning Yi is talented, learned and capable, but he is his wife. Even if Su Tan'er respects him as a guest, there will definitely still be many unpleasant things when compared with ordinary men. His own image is different from that of Su Tan'er.
It's similar, but what Su Tan'er can't do, she can do by herself.
Some things are embarrassing to think about, but they are indeed hidden deep in her heart. When she thinks about it, Ning Yi can even treat her as Su Tan'er's substitute, hold her in his hands, conquer and ravage her, this is what he has done to Su Tan'er.
It is impossible for her to do something, but she can maintain the image of a strong woman and be submissive in front of him. No matter what, if Ning Yi really does this, it will only make her feel the power of the other party.
Recently, she has maintained this mentality to show off her original talents in front of Ning Yi. For her, this is also very relaxed and happy. Of course, the result is strange. She can know that Ning Yi
He does have some appreciation for her, but there is not much that can be seen in that appreciation. He has no prejudice against women like himself, and actually has some indifferent recognition of himself - she
Even if the men she met in the past could agree with her public appearance, it would be as if he had done something extraordinary, but he seemed to be used to it - screw the approval, she didn't actually need this kind of approval in her heart
.
However, this kind of indifference, which was accustomed to the storm, fascinated her even more. She couldn't see what this man was thinking. She didn't know if there was any intention behind his eyes to do something to her, but
It was this kind of inability to see through that actually made her feel more powerful. It didn't matter, anyway... things had just begun.
Of course, she is not a nymphomaniac, and she does not think about these things all the time. She only occasionally thinks seriously about these shameful thoughts when she dreams back at midnight. At this time, when she is traveling with Ning Yi, she just plays the right role.
As a friend, we gave advice and chatted in the car.
During the carriage's journey from Xiliu Street to Sijizhai, there were naturally many people accompanying it. There was only one follower of Ning Yi, a soldier named Liu Jin from the Batao Camp. He had a low position and was young.
When Ning Yi goes out, he follows his servant. There are many people around Lou Shuwan. Hangzhou is not peaceful now. She always goes out. In addition to the seven or eight maids and servants who follow her servants, there are also two people who seek refuge with Lou Shuwan.
Home for the greenwood people.
There is a man and a woman. The man is a fierce-looking haired tutu, about forty or fifty years old, with two scars on his face. His weapon is an iron staff. Others call him Master Qin. Listen to
Lou Shuwan said that this Master Qin has a fierce reputation in the martial arts world, called Qin Gulai, the Tiger-killing Tuo Tuo. The woman is a sword-wielding heroine. She is in her thirties. It is said that she is not married yet, but she is not good-looking.
He has broad shoulders, round legs, thick arms, and a face with a Chinese character. He looks upright and is suitable for being a bodyguard. And his nickname and name are nice.
When Ning Yi met them for the first time, he introduced himself: "Nice to meet you, my Excellency Ning Liheng. The Jianghu people sent bandits to slaughter them with their bloody hands."
"...This is Fairy Lingshan, Wei Lingxue."
Ning Yi was stunned for several seconds and decided not to introduce himself to these people in the future.
The Jianghu matter is just a pastime and a bad idea for Ning Yi in his spare time. Naturally, he will not take it too seriously. The group of people walked through the market and soon arrived at the location of Sijizhai. Sijizhai is adjacent to the river. From the nearby Sanchong
It is composed of buildings and courtyards connected together, and there is a large courtyard behind it. This was originally one of the largest collections of ancient houses in Hangzhou. It collected various antiques and cultural relics, as well as various calligraphy and paintings by people of the time, and sold books and articles of the time. Ning Yi
I originally read various legendary novels and came here once or twice. However, when the city was destroyed, the Four Seasons Restaurant was looted. Later, it was bought by others and is now opened as a restaurant. The name has not been changed. At this time, the boss’
The name is Chen Baibai.
"Boss Guo from Sijizhai had some contact with my Lou family. After the city was destroyed, I don't know where he went..." As the carriage approached, Lou Shuwan frowned at the building, but then relaxed again.
"But now, boss Chen was originally heard to be called Chen Wannian. When the rebels started, he started selling food and called his shop Wanniantang. I heard that the Holy Emperor also visited him. Food is indispensable everywhere.
The greater the momentum of the rebel army, the bigger his business became. However, after the Holy Spirit proclaimed himself emperor, he was afraid of overstepping his bounds, so he quickly changed his name to Chen Baibai, and changed his business name to Baibai Hall. Because Baibai Tang was not related to
Sijizhai was very popular, so I bought it as his first store in Hangzhou."
Talking about these anecdotes about Sijizhai, the servant parked the carriage on the side of the road, and the two of them walked towards the door of the renovated restaurant. Tonight, we are having a banquet at Sijizhai. The person hosting the banquet is named Zhu Yanlin.
Fang La was the newly appointed Hanlin scholar in the Yongle Dynasty. No matter which dynasty or generation he was in, the Hanlin Scholars were basically the pinnacle of the scholar class, but the situation in the Yongle Dynasty was slightly different.
At this time, the imperial court was first established, and various pragmatic positions had been occupied by capable military generals and capable scholars. For now, Hanlin is a sinecure, and its status among officials is not high but not low. It is not very good.
Well, they may come to power at any time in the future. Seriously, they actually have no real power in their hands. Generally speaking, the superiors think that certain people are capable and knowledgeable, but they don’t know where to insert them for a while, so they are being idle and mistreating them.
The other party therefore gave the position.
But in any case, for a large number of staff and talented people who can't even get official status, the Hanlin position is still very popular. Zhu Yanlin is good at poetry. He has been involved in Fangla's army for a long time, and he is quite good.
Interpersonal relationships. Tonight's banquet was attended by many people, such as Ning Yi's current colleagues at Wenlie Academy Wang Zhizhen and Liu Xiyang, or Qu Weiqing and Guo Peiying, who had some unpleasant experiences in the past. As far as Ning Yi knew
, I also came here today.
Ning Yi was relatively independent in the academy, and he invited Lou Shuwan today and did not mention the literary meeting in the academy. At this time, he got out of the car and looked at the figures in front of him. He saw Zheng and
Liu Xiyang was talking to someone. When he walked over, Liu Xiyang also saw him, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he just cupped his hands and did not come to say hello. He was a native of Hangzhou, and he probably recognized Lou, who was disguised as a man.
Shu Wan, he probably knows some details about Ning Yi's confidante who is currently rumored in the academy. The Lou family is now soaring, and Ning Yi has climbed to such a high branch, which makes people feel a little shameless and... a little envious.
"Liu Xiyang..." Lou Shuwan glanced over there and said softly.
"know?"
"I don't really know him, but I have met him before. Mr. Liu is very knowledgeable."
Lou Shuwan smiled. When the two of them reached the door, there were more people in front of them. At this moment, they heard some faint movement from behind. The two of them turned around. On one side of the street, someone was parking a car.
Horse, come this way. In front of and behind you, many people have already crossed their arms to greet you. Although most of the people who came at this time were literati and maintained restraint, you can still feel the heat. The identity of the person coming is unknown.
Low. Amidst the noise of people, Ning Yi could only vaguely see a young man coming over there.
"Who is that..." Lou Shuwan muttered to herself, and then someone from behind said: "Please give way, please give way." Ning Yi and Lou Shuwan avoided one side, and then they found themselves coming out of the restaurant.
It was Chen Bainian, the boss of Baibaitang Sijizhai. Lou Shuwan looked at the figure and walked towards him. Then his brows widened in thought and he patted the folding fan: "Oh, that's Lou Jingzhi. Lou Xiang's son."
...Li Heng should have seen it, right?"
"No." Ning Yi thought for a moment and smiled, "Should I have seen it before?"
"Not really." Lou Shuwan tilted her head and smiled, "Isn't the owner of the Ba Dao Camp where Li Heng is currently located a woman? Although few people talk about her, some people think that the master of the Ba Dao Camp is a woman.
The man named Liu Dabiao, but I have heard before that this lady from Ba Dao Camp is engaged to Lou Xiang’s son.”
"Huh?" Ning Yi was slightly stunned as he didn't expect to hear such big gossip suddenly.
Lou Shuwan had a good impression of Ning Yi, so she briefly asked people about the situation of Ba Dao Camp and the academy where Ning Yi was located. This was considered a valuable piece of information. According to others, Lou Jing
He has been engaged to a girl from Na Ba Dao Camp since he was a child, and they have a bond of rebellion together. I heard that the man behind Ba Dao Camp is Left Prime Minister Lou Minzhong, so the relationship between the two is naturally very good, and Lou Jingzhi may go there often.
Of course, Li Heng could see the Ba Dao Camp. But at this moment, he laughed in his heart. Li Heng was just working as a staff member, so he thought he couldn't see these things. He just thought too much...