Standing outside the palace, watching the bustling crowds coming and going, and listening to the lively and familiar voices, Shen Lian slowly showed a smile.
After a few months, he came back again.
Back to the most familiar place.
Likewise, it is also his home place.
Shen Lian took a deep breath and slowly blended into the crowd.
Walking among the crowd, watching the people bargaining with the vendors, and listening to the people's lively discussions about today's case, Shen Lian just felt that this was his favorite atmosphere.
Noisy and bustling.
Full of life.
This world is too cold.
The people you love most will sometimes betray you behind your back.
Some people will gradually drift with the tide in this cold world.
Some people feel that the nature of this world is so cold, so why should they be enthusiastic?
Therefore, most people will assimilate with the world.
But Shen Lian is different.
Because of each case, he has seen more of the dark side of the world than anyone else.
However, he never thought about being assimilated into the cold world.
What he wanted to do was to stir up the light in this world with his passion.
He hopes that this world will be more warm, more innocent, and less sinful.
He does not want to be assimilated by the world, he hopes that he can change the world!
Let this world be more full of humanity.
Just like the fireworks-filled streets of Chang'an in front of you, the noise never stops, but everyone will show a real smile.
Everyone will feel that there is still something to be happy about in this world.
stop-and-go.
As Shen Lian, he walked uprightly in Chang'an City.
It wasn't until this moment that Shen Lian felt that he was truly back.
Unknowingly, Shen Lian walked through the crowded crowds, the lonely bluestone road, and the sparsely populated alleys.
He saw the backs of a family of five, saw the place where he had fought in the alley, and saw some shadow guards hiding in the dark, protecting him with concern.
Everything is exactly as it was before leaving Chang'an.
In Chang'an City, he could finally be lazy.
He no longer has to worry about other people's safety, he doesn't have to be careful about his words and deeds, and he has to bear all the pressure on himself.
Here, he can temporarily let go of all the shackles.
You can really have a good night's sleep.
Shen Lian stopped and looked forward. The door of his house was in front of him.
It's still that dilapidated little courtyard.
It is still that small courtyard that is completely incomparable to the mansion of a wealthy family.
An ordinary fence, a small vegetable garden, and a very simple thatched house.
This is his home.
Shen Lian pushed open the courtyard door and walked into his home.
Although his home was very shabby and not luxurious at all, the moment he stepped into the house, Shen Lian felt that all the fatigue in his body seemed to be swept away.
How wonderful the outside world is.
It can't compare to the warmth of your own home.
Shen Lian chuckled, unlocked the lock, and opened the door.
For nearly half a year, my home has been filled with dust.
When he returned home, he found that Chang Le was not there. He opened all the doors and windows first, then found a rag, filled it with water, and prepared to clean the house.
At this time, a voice suddenly came from outside: "Master Shen."
Shen Lian followed the sound and saw Wang Xiaohua standing at the courtyard gate, looking towards him along the tip of her toes.
Shen Lian smiled and said, "Come in."
Wang Xiaohua quickly smiled and nodded, pushing the door open and entering.
Shen Lian smiled and said, "I didn't expect you to find my home."
Wang Xiaohua giggled and said, "I didn't waste the few days of leave Mr. Shen gave me. I already know where all the adults' mansions are."
At the same time, she secretly said in her heart, the first thing I am looking for is your home.
Shen Lian nodded and praised: "Yes, as a member of Dali Temple, you may go to various places to handle cases in the future. It would not be good if you don't even know where those places are."
Shen Lian said: "Come to see me for anything?"
Wang Xiaohua shook her head and said, "I'm here to help Mr. Shen."
With that said, Wang Xiaohua grabbed the rag from Shen Lian's finger and said: "I know that your home must be full of dust, and as a man, you are definitely not good at doing these things, so I came to help you."
While talking, Wang Xiaohua started working quickly.
"Sir, you don't have to be polite to me. I work very quickly. Your house is not big. I can clean it up in an hour at most."
Wang Xiaohua seemed to be afraid that Shen Lian would not let her help. As she spoke, she secretly kept away from Shen Lian to prevent Shen Lian from taking back the rag.
Naturally, this little thought cannot be hidden from Shen Lian's eyes.
Shen Lian looked at Wang Xiaohua, his eyes were a little gentler, and he said, "You actually don't have to do this."
Wang Xiaohua shook her head: "I do."
Wang Xiaohua took the initiative to help Shen Lian clean his house, which was indeed a great help to Shen Lian.
Although Shen Lian has lived alone since he was a child, he has already developed a self-reliant character.
But it is not an easy task to clean a house that has been unoccupied for half a year.
Not to mention it will be dark soon.
In ancient times, it was not as obvious as electric lights. Although candles had light, their brightness was limited.
Therefore, he had to clean it up before it got completely dark.
Due to various circumstances, Shen Lian was very grateful to Wang Xiaohua for coming to help him.
However, Shen Lian did not watch from the side like an old man. He also picked up the rag and wiped it together.
Wang Xiaohua hurriedly said: "Lord Shen Lian, why don't you do it yourself? I'll do it."
Shen Lian smiled and said: "I have lived alone since I was a child, so you don't have to think of me as a person who has nothing to do with wealth. I am not that rich."
Wang Xiaohua also inquired a lot about Shen Lian.
So she knew that Shen Lian was orphaned at a very young age and it was really not easy for a person to grow up alone.
This made her feel a little sad for Shen Lian.
Shen Lian didn't know that Wang Xiaohua was feeling sorry for him. He smiled and said, "Please stay for dinner later. Although I'm not very good at cooking, I can still cook some dishes. If you help me, I should give you some gifts in return." Just don’t refuse.”
When Wang Xiaohua heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up: "Do you know how to cook?"
Shen Lian smiled and said: "I have lived alone for so many years. If I don't cook for myself, I will starve to death."
Wang Xiaohua stuck out her tongue.
She said: "Then I won't be polite to you. I also want to taste your craftsmanship myself."
Shen Lian smiled and said, "It's easy to talk about."
The two were chatting and laughing while busy.
At this time, there were some voices outside the door.
"Master Shen, I'm here."
A familiar voice.
Then there was the familiar sound of the door opening.
Without Shen Lian's need to speak, Jingzhao Yin and Hanmin walked in naturally and out of habit.
Then, as soon as you enter the door.
Han Min, who was holding a bottle of wine in his left hand and a bunch of delicious dishes in his right hand, was stunned.
He glanced blankly at Wang Xiaohua, who was very good-looking, and then at Shen Lian.
Suddenly, Han Min turned around and left.
"I did not see anything."
"Oh, why is it so dark today? Master Shen doesn't seem to be at home. I'll come back tomorrow!"
While doing it, Han Min wanted to run out.
But as soon as he took a step, he was caught by a hand.
Shen Lian looked at Han Min helplessly and said, "Why are you running?"
Han Min stopped and smiled. He winked at Shen Lian and said, "I don't know anything, Lord Qin. You can't silence me!"
Shen Lian was completely helpless.
He said: "Think less about the things you have and don't have."
"Xiaohua is here to help me, don't think too much, it will harm other people's reputation."
Han Min blinked.
Said: "Really not?"
He looked at Shen Lian and then at Wang Xiaohua.
Then he turned around and looked at the sky outside.
The sun has set now.
This man and his wife are working together enthusiastically. It is really hard to believe that there is no relationship between them.
But Han Min understood Shen Lian's temperament.
He knew that Shen Lian was the kind of person who said what he wanted to say.
If Shen Lian really has something to do with Wang Xiaohua, he will never deny it.
Han Min sighed regretfully: "I thought you had enlightened yourself."
Shen Lian looked at him angrily and said, "Stop talking about these things. What are you doing here?"
Han Min chuckled and said, "Didn't your Excellency just come home? I'm here to pick you up!"
"Although this time is a bit late, on the surface, your Excellency only showed up today, and it's hard to come and clean up your affairs before I go down to the official position."
As he spoke, Han Min picked up the food and wine in his hand and said, "These are all selected specially for you by the official, and they are all what you like."
Shen Lian looked at Han Min and said with a smile: "I'm determined."
Han Min said hurriedly: "It's all as it should be."
At this time, Wang Xiaohua's voice rang out: "The table is wiped, you can come over."
Han Min smiled and said: "Here, little girl, you have to have a drink with me today. I came quickly to help Mr. Qin with his work, but you finished helping me, so I have to thank you, otherwise I would probably lose weight." How many kilograms does it weigh?”
While talking, Han Min placed the food and wine on the table.
Shen Lian looked at Han Min and then at Wang Xiaohua.
Suddenly, he showed a smile from the bottom of his heart.
He suddenly felt that he was no longer alone.
The loneliness of the past.
It’s really a thing of the past!
Although Han Min brought some good wine and food, Shen Lian still cooked and fried two dishes.
He promised Wang Xiaohua that he would cook for Wang Xiaohua, so he must fulfill his promise.
Shen Lian will always be like this.
He will not easily agree to anyone or anything.
But as long as you agree, you will definitely do it.
Han Min looked at the two dishes brought by Shen Lian and couldn't help but said: "Master Shen, Xiaguan brought a lot of dishes. You are very hungry and feel that there is not enough to eat, so do you have to cook two of them? ?”
Shen Lian glanced at Han Min and said, "Pat your conscience and ask yourself, when did you come over for a meal and it wasn't you who ate the most?"
"Why do you have no idea why I have to cook two more dishes?"
Han Min was immediately embarrassed by Shen Lian's righteous words.
He scratched his head, touched his belly, and said, "Isn't Xiaguan a little fat? In fact, Xiaguan also wants to lose weight, but his stomach doesn't allow it!"
Wang Xiaohua secretly glanced at Shen Lian and snickered a few times.
He understood that Mr. Shen cooked these two dishes specially for her.
It's just that Lord Shen was worried about Han Min misunderstanding, so he deliberately attributed the cause to Han Min.
This is also a disguised way of protecting her reputation.
After all, if a man specializes in cooking for a woman from Beiyi, it will always arouse people's imagination.
It’s just... I don’t care at all!
She didn't care what Han Min thought.
She even hoped that Han Min would think more.
Wang Xiaohua frowned and then smiled and said: "When I used to travel around the world, I often cooked for myself. If you don't have enough to eat, just tell me and I will cook some vegetables for you."
When Han Min heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.
He looked at Wang Xiaohua and said: "Little Hua, you are beautiful, hard-working and virtuous, and now you know how to cook. I really don't know what kind of man has such a blessing and can marry you!"
Wang Xiaohua secretly glanced at Shen Lian and said with a smile: "Master Han is just teasing the little girl. I am just an ordinary yamen servant in Dali Temple now. I just hope that I can do this job well and not embarrass Master Shen. Others , I haven’t even thought about it.”
Han Min said with emotion: "Every time Mr. Shen chooses someone, he has a very good vision. The fact that you are selected by Mr. Shen also represents your excellence."
"Although the Tang Dynasty did not have any special regard for women, it is rare for a girl like you to enter Dali Temple."
Wang Xiaohua smiled and said: "It's all thanks to Lord Shen's discerning eye for talents!"
Shen Lian sat down and said with a smile: "Okay, stop boasting and bragging about rainbow farts."
"The food will be cold in a while. Eat it quickly."
Han Min and Wang Xiaohua were waiting for Shen Lian's words.
They quickly said "Okay" and then eagerly waited for Shen Lian to use his chopsticks.
Shen Lian said helplessly: "In my house, you don't have to follow so many rules."
But the two of them really respected Qin Wenyuan from the bottom of their hearts, and they would not do anything without Shen Lian's chopsticks.
Shen Lian had no choice but to take a bite first.
The two of them started eating happily.
Wang Xiaohua picked up the green vegetables made by Shen Lian with her first chopstick. She took a bite and her face suddenly lit up.
"Delicious!"
"Master Shen, your craftsmanship is really so good!"
Before Shen Lian could speak, Han Min looked proud and said, "Of course, little girl, you don't know."
"I once had a meal with Mr. Shen by accident, and I will never forget it again."
"Usually, I have at least ten days in a month dedicated to eating."
Shen Lian said: "You have the nerve to say this."
Han Min chuckled and said: "I'm thick-skinned anyway, I don't, it's true when you eat it in your stomach, no matter what other people think."
Shen Lian smiled and said, "You don't care what I think of you?"
Han Min chuckled and said: "I'm thick-skinned anyway, I don't, it's true when you eat it in your stomach, no matter what other people think."
Shen Lian smiled and said, "You don't care what I think of you?"