After the comet disappeared, nothing happened, and Shouchun City was slowly recovering. In view of Duan Hong's performance in the past few days, Liu An felt that it was appropriate to let Su Ren out for activities. Since he was someone under His Majesty's care, he would be locked up for a long time.
It couldn't be justified. The number of soldiers at the gate of the other courtyard was reduced from 300 to 50, and Su Ren was allowed to go out for a walk when accompanied by people from Huainan.
I haven't been out for several days, and the streets are completely different from before. The porridge shacks set up are still there, but there are far fewer people queuing up to receive meals. Moreover, the number of beggars is also decreasing. On weekdays, there are many squatting along the eaves of the street.
All of them. When I came out today, I saw only a few dozen people.
When he came out, his mood would get better. Su Ren stood on the steps at the door, stretched out, and climbed onto the back of the white horse. He wanted to see the eldest son Liu Buhai, but there was someone sent by Liu An behind him.
Tails, then it’s not good to go to the Eldest Young Master’s Mansion again.
With the horse under its belly, the white horse spread its hooves and walked along the street. The clear sound of hoofbeats could be heard far away, which attracted the attention of everyone around. During this time, the patrolling county soldiers and officials were replaced by Liu An.
The people were particularly afraid of those guys, and they turned to see if it was those people again. As they walked, they greeted the people around them, but unfortunately they didn't get any response, which made Su Ren very depressed.
Cuixiang Building has been basically completed, and Lao Gou is instructing the clerks to move things into the store. They are all custom-made. Tables, chairs, tableware, and even candlesticks for lighting are not ready for use. They were made by Shouchun craftsmen according to the drawings.
Cuixiang Tower is considered to be the hero of the Shouchun turmoil. It kept hundreds of people alive from the beginning of its construction. Later, the comet appeared. When everyone chose to flee, Cuixiang Tower was still under construction and could feed a whole family.
More than a hundred Shouchun people.
Touching the smooth back of the chair and the tabletop, Su Ren looked around. The old dog had been following Su Ren, his whole body filled with excitement. He wanted to talk about the situation of the family members in Yongxingdu several times, but Su Ren spoke up.
Interrupted. There was a tail behind him, so it was not suitable to talk about Yongxing Ferry. The old dog was quite excited. After being interrupted several times by Su Ren, he stopped mentioning it and began to introduce the situation of Cuixiang Tower to Su Ren.
Looking from downstairs to upstairs, slowly looking at each room, Su Ren pointed out anything wrong, and the old dog immediately asked people to do as Su Ren said. The large room on the third floor can be described as magnificent, with huge chandeliers
It is Su Ren's first creation. Dozens of oil lamps are combined together to illuminate the room brightly. Coupled with the decoration that spares no expense, you will feel a sense of nobility when you walk in the door.
During lunch at Cuixiang Building, Cang Lang wrapped his head with a piece of cloth and wore a gray jacket. He walked and spoke no differently from the vulgar women on the street. Today was his first time in charge as the head chef.
The person who was also entertaining was Su Ren, so naturally he had to do it himself and bring the dishes into the room.
Zuo Wu and Wu were very lucky to be the two nominal courtesy officers. As soon as the dishes were served and Su Ren hadn't touched his chopsticks, they happened to come in from the door. Since Su Ren first arrived, these two people had been exposed.
Besides, this was the second time they came to Su Ren.
Seeing the two people coming in, Su Ren laughed: "You two gentlemen have made a good time. It's not enough to come early or late. It's just right now. The dishes are all served and the chopsticks haven't been taken yet. It's just right to try the dishes of Shouchun Cuixianglou together."
Zuo Wu said with a smile: "In that case, it is better for the two of us to be respectful than to obey."
"You are Welcome."
With these two people as companions, this meal will be much more comfortable to eat. Otherwise, if Su Ren, Huang Shisan, Man Niu and a few big guys are eating together, it would be better not to eat at all. Zuo Wu looked excited and praised the dishes repeatedly.
The delicacy and taste of the dish were exquisite, but Wu was silent and kept eating the plate of tofu in front of him with a straight face.
Su Ren knew that there was something going on between these two people, but he just didn't speak. Whenever Zuo Wu changed the topic, he would change the subject and not continue the conversation at all. Who let you keep me cold for so long? If you have the ability to keep quiet, then you have to
I have the ability to turn back. However, if I want to turn back, I have to pay a price, or else where will I lose my face?
Zuo Wu tried several times without success, so he stretched out his legs and kicked Wu Bei. Wu Bei put down the wine bottle, stood up and saluted Su Ren: "Sir, I have been in Huainan for several months. Please forgive me for my neglect. I am here.
I apologize to sir."
Su Ren smiled: "How dare you? The kings and ministers of Huainan are very busy. It's not the right time for me to come. It's not too late to ask for an audience after the New Year. I can still wait."
"Sir, you are joking," Zuo Wu quickly interrupted: "We are here this time..."
"In a few days, it will be the opening day of my Cuixiang Building. If you come back then, you will become a guest. After today, you will have to pay for the next time you come. Although it is not very expensive, you can't come every day. Today I
I'm glad, if you two want to eat something else, just ask, as long as Cuixianglou has it, I can bring it out, haha!"
Zuo Wu's words were interrupted again, he smiled awkwardly, sighed softly, and glanced at Wu Qui.
Wu Bei didn't smile and kept staring at Su Ren: "Mr. Su, aren't you worried about the safety of the young master?"
"Young Master? His injury is healed? When he was carried out from the Crown Prince's Mansion, I saw that he was barely alive. It has only been a few days since we last saw him, and he is now healed. Mr. Chunyu is really a miracle doctor, and the medicine can cure the disease!"
Wu Bei gritted his teeth: "The young master went to Chang'an. Mr. Su, don't say you don't know about this!"
"Pa!" Su Ren slapped his palm on the table, his face instantly darkened, and he stared at Wu Gui: "What? Wu Zhonglang thinks I was the one who encouraged the young master to go to Chang'an?"
"Hmph!" Wu Ben snorted coldly: "Mr. Su knows best."
Su Ren gasped angrily and glared at Wu Qui: "It turns out that you two are here today to ask for a crime. Since Wu Zhonglang thinks so, he sent someone to arrest me. Why do you need to talk such nonsense?"
Zuo Wu quickly smiled and said: "Sir, please forgive me, Wu Zhonglang just likes to talk nonsense. Sir, please don't argue with him."
"Hmph!" Su Ren also snorted coldly: "I understand, you two are here under the instruction of King Huainan, right? No need to explain, you can tell King Huainan when you go back, just say that the young master went to Chang'an at my instigation, and what's the matter?
If you want to accuse Liu Qian of treason, if the King of Huainan wants to arrest me, you can send troops here. Don't worry, I will be waiting at Cuixiang Tower and I will not leave even a step."
He raised his hand to stop Zuo Wu from explaining anymore, and ordered Huang Shisan: "Send off guests and tell the guys downstairs that Zuo Zhonglang and Wu Zhonglang are not allowed to come to Cuixiang Tower in the future. They are not welcome here, hum!" After that!
He turned around and left without giving the two of them a chance to talk again.
Zuo Wu wanted to chase Su Ren, but Huang Shisan stopped him in front of him. Holding the hilt of the sword in one hand, his body like a door panel blocked Zuo Wu tightly: "Please! You two should not come here in the future, so as not to
It won’t look good if you cause something to happen!”
Zuo Wu called Su Ren, but Su Ren ignored them. Soon, Zuo Wu and Wu Bei were left in the room. They looked at me and I looked at you. I didn't expect Su Ren to be so tough. They said this
I don't even know what to say.
When they came to the backyard, Cang Lang prepared a new banquet. Liu Kui was sitting at the table drinking. When he saw Su Ren coming in, he smiled: "I knew you wouldn't stay long, but I didn't expect it to be so soon. It seems that the negotiation was not going well."
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Su Ren smiled and nodded: "It's not good. Liu An instructed Liu Qian to beat Liu Jian. Now that Liu Jian has gone to Chang'an, he is worried about what Liu Jian will say and wants to bring this matter to me."
, sent two people to trick me and made me scold me."
"Hahaha..." Liu Kui laughed: "Speaking of Liu An and his father Liu Chang, the two generations of Huainan kings were only ambitious, but they were very talented people. Based on this fact, I think he even wants to rebel.
I can’t rebel.”
"Yes! When Liu Chang's rebellion was refused, Liu An would follow suit sooner or later!" Su Ren drank a glass of wine: "But this Liu Jian is so childish, he actually went to Chang'an, and he was not afraid of Liu An's presence.
Attack him on the way."
"Sir, don't tell me that Liu Jian doesn't have your people protecting him?"
"There really is no one of mine! This matter was arranged by Duan Hong. I only found out last night. Think about it, Liu Jian is about to leave Huainan now."
"Duan Hong?"
"Well! This Duan Hong is really not as loyal as the rumors say. He is accurate and ruthless in his actions. He immediately choked Liu An's life. As long as Liu Jian arrived in Chang'an, even if he didn't say anything,
Even Liu An will be scared. This man hasn't left Huainan yet, and Liu An himself can't sit still."
Liu Kui put away his playful attitude, sat upright, and put down the wine glass in his hand: "Is this the plan Mr. Duan had planned with Duan Hong?"
Su Ren shook his head: "I just gave Duan Hong a letter that Liu Jian sent to me before he was arrested. It was full of random things and was of little use. I didn't expect that Duan Hong could actually
I don’t know how I persuaded Liu Jian to go to Chang’an personally. I have never heard that Duan Hong had any contact with Liu Jian.”
"Where's Liu Buhao?"
Su Ren said with a smile: "This is Duan Hong's cleverness. Once Liu Jian left, Liu An was even more afraid to do harm to Liu Bu. He was also worried that Liu Jian was talking nonsense."
Liu Kui thought for a while, nodded and said: "It is indeed a good strategy. It not only saves himself but also Liu Buhai, and makes the King of Huainan not dare to do anything wrong. It can be said that it is a good strategy that kills three birds with one stone. Sir, when I say this, I
I want to meet this Duan Hong, a man with such wisdom is definitely not an ordinary person."
"I'm afraid we can't meet in person. I won't tell you your identity. Given the current situation, Liu An has been accompanying Duan Hong on tours all day long. As soon as you show up, you will be discovered immediately. It would be better for you to drink with me safely."
The two picked up the wine bottles and clinked a glass. They had not eaten or drank much upstairs just now, and now Su Ren could relax. The two exchanged glasses in the backyard of Cuixiang Building, eating from noon to the treetops in the moonlight. North
The wind became colder, and Su Ren walked back drunkenly. After walking out of Cuixiang Building, Zuo Wu and Wu Qian were still standing outside the door of Cuixiang Building.
Su Ren chuckled and said: "What? You two still don't give up? If you think I have committed any crime, you can arrest me now and let Liu Qian be locked up in the prison of the Prince's Mansion and beaten." (To be continued.)