Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 287: Caterpillars Spew Autumn Silk

Yang Yuan, Emmanuelle Belle and Wen Tian were on a medium-sized merchant ship.

It is autumn now, and if we sail with the wind, we can reach Shanyin before dark.

However, as he traveled along the way, Yang Yuan discovered that the inspections on cargo ships at the docks along the way were obviously stricter than before.

It should be because the case of collusion between merchants from Song and Jin and the rampant trafficking of smuggled goods had just broken out.

As a result, Yang Yuan's boat slowed down, fearing that it would take until dusk to reach Shanyin, and it would be difficult to meet Lu You that day.

Emmanuelle Belle has her own independent rest cabin. She looks out the porthole at the scenery as the ship passes by.

Occasionally, there would be a boat coming from the opposite direction, or passing by our boat.

The merchants and travelers on the ship were surprised to see the exotic beauty with blonde hair and charming blue eyes through the porthole. Some of them even pointed and shouted loudly.

Emmanuelle Belle reluctantly lowered the curtains, thought for a while, took out her "memo" from her arms, spread it on the table, picked up a pen, and began to make today's reminder memo.

It's called a reminder, but Emmanuelle Belle has now gotten used to writing it as a diary.

"Mr. Wang is a wealthy businessman. He, his wife and son are very respectful to me, even a little flattering.

Obviously, the person they really wanted to curry favor with was Yang Yuan, and they thought there was some secret relationship between Yang Yuan and me that could not be told. It was really funny.

The place Yang Yuan took me to was called Shanyin, where they said a very powerful war crossbow was stolen, and someone wanted to transport it to Song's enemy country.

But I really don't understand how my ability can help him in investigating the case. Yang Yuan saved my life, and I don't want to speculate about his character, but I have to be wary of his motives.

I have lost everything. The only thing that cannot be taken away is my devotion and faith in the Lord. I must obey the will of the Lord and I cannot have any secret relationship with him.

There is an old saying: A child in the weeds will have an accident, and an accident in the weeds will give birth to a child.

I must avoid any private contact with His Excellency Yang Yuan where only the two of us are present. God is in my heart, please guide my path, Amen."

……

In the garden of Prince Enping's mansion, Zhao Qu was sitting in the warm sun, bored, holding a fishing rod.

It is true that people feel sleepy in spring and tired in autumn. Even though he had a good night's sleep, he still yawned.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"

Handan walked over briskly, sat down next to Zhao Yu, and said with a smile: "Yesterday, Yuchan and Bingxin were called into the palace by Madam Zhe.

I heard that he scolded them so much that Madam Zhe was furious and even called you absurd and ridiculous, saying that you are not a wise king, and she wants to impeach you to the government."

Zhao Yu leaned into Handan's arms as if he had no bones, handed over the fishing rod, and said lazily: "I don't want to pay attention to her, an old woman that no one wants!
If yin is alone, yang cannot grow; if yang is alone, yin cannot grow; if she really loves those two women, she can ask them to leave the palace, marry, have children, and live happily. What's wrong with that?"

Handan put the fishing rod aside and started massaging Zhao Qu's head as he lay in her arms.

Zhao Qu yawned comfortably and closed his eyes leisurely.

Handan said sourly: "You are a dissolute and lawless king, and you still like Bingxin.

What's the matter? I know she belongs to Yang Yuan, and I feel sad. I didn't sleep well last night, and I yawned all the time."

Zhao Yu closed his eyes and said lazily, "I can't say I'm sad, but I was disappointed for a while.

However, my life has always been about following the natural way and following fate. Only when the mind can change with the circumstances can one be free. "

Handan chuckled: "Your Majesty is quite good at enlightening yourself."

Zhao Yu said, "That's right. Look, when you first came to me, I asked you to massage my head. As soon as you touched my hair, the hair that was supposed to stand up stood up.

Now when you touch my hair, it stands up. So, it doesn't matter if you get it. Women get more tired the more you get along with them, but brothers get happier the more you get along with them. Of course, I can let it go. "

Handan pouted and pressed his head hard a few times, scolding him, "What do you mean? You haven't been intimate with me for two days, okay?"

Zhao Yu yawned, leaned into her arms again, and murmured:

"Even if we are ordinary couples, how many times can we have sex in a month? It's only been two days and you think I've ignored you? Stop arguing and let me have a good sleep."

Handan wrinkled her nose and snorted, muttering, "Stupid man, I don't know how hard it is to coax someone the first time, but it will get easier and easier later. It's easy for us women to be with men the first time, but it will get harder and harder later..."

Seeing Zhao Que's leisurely look, Handan's eyes suddenly flashed with a mischievous smile: "Your hair stands up when someone touches you, right? Let me see how your hair stands up."

She smiled slyly and stretched out her hand.

Suddenly, Zhao Yu shouted in a pretentious voice from the pavilion by the pond: "How dare you! Who is this evildoer? You took advantage of my unpreparedness and attacked me by surprise! Look at my magic weapon!"

"Boom!"

Then, Handan's voice of trying not to laugh was heard: "It wasn't me who pushed you, it was you who fell down accidentally, my king."

"Stop talking nonsense and pull me up!"

……

Since regaining his freedom, Xue Bingxin has felt relaxed both physically and mentally, and has more energy to work in the court every day.

In the past, she had no control over how to plan her life. She could only choose one of the two paths that everyone took.

And now, her future has countless possibilities.

For other people, life is just like this, and they don't feel anything. But for her, this is a rare happiness.

It was almost time for the end of the term, and Xue Bingxin was thinking about meeting Leng Yuchan for a nice meal tonight, just as a holiday to celebrate. Unexpectedly, when the door opened, Leng Yuchan's smiling face appeared in front of her.

Xue Bingxin couldn't help but laugh and said, "Your legs are really long. I was just thinking about having a good meal tonight, and you came here because of the smell."

Leng Yuchan pushed the door open and walked in, surprised: "How do you know that we have to eat well tonight? You already know it?"

Xue Bingxin was stunned and said, "Know what? I just want to find a restaurant tonight and have something good for the two of us."

Leng Yuchan suddenly realized and said with a smile: "Then you don't have to spend money, someone is treating me tonight, how about it, your wish will come true, right?"

Xue Bingxin asked, "Who invited you? Yuye? We didn't leave the machine room so early, so she doesn't need to be so polite, right?"

Leng Yuchan said: "It's not Yuye, it's the person you're dating. Aren't you looking for a good husband?

Madam Liu has already found a family, and they have agreed to host us at Huayue Tower on Imperial Street tonight."

"Ha, Huayue Tower? A meal there costs ten strings of cash!"

"Yes, Mama Liu said that this man is very rich and has a huge fortune. Otherwise, how could he be worthy of you?"

Xue Bingxin immediately perked up: "Really? Is he rich? How does he compare to your Erlang?"

Leng Yuchan said unhappily: "Hey, what are you always comparing with my man?"

Xue Bingxin smiled and said, "I just don't want to be outdone by you, why are you angry?"

Leng Yuchan said: "Erlang's family property... I don't know how much he has, I haven't asked.

However, he was able to buy a three-in-three-outlet house in Renmeifang, so he should be... quite rich.

The marriage that Mother Liu told you about is said to be with the richest family in Longshancang.

Longshan Warehouse handles goods from all directions, from the north to the south, from China to foreign countries. Anyone who can be called the richest man there must be one of the richest families in the whole Lin'an Prefecture."

Xue Bing said happily: "That's more like it. Otherwise, I would look down on a merchant family. Even if you are a merchant, you have to be outstanding, that's the only way."

Leng Yuchan said: "It's just that I heard that this man is a little older. If you like him, even if he is your first wife, he will also be your second wife."

Xue Bingxin waved her hands and said, "Hey, you're not allowed to have a dead wife? A second wife is still a wife, I'm not hypocritical. But... how old is he?"

Leng Yuchan said: "This...Mother Liu didn't explain it clearly. But, you are only eighteen, I guess, he is only thirty or early forty?"

Xue Bingxin thought about it and said hesitantly: "As for men, it's really hard for you to tell them that they are already successful and famous when they are too young.

If you are thirty, it is not bad. But if you are forty, it is a little too old.”

Leng Yuchan said: "It still depends on the person. Look, we all obeyed the order, and he is over 40 years old, but he is still a handsome man with elegant manners."

Xue Bingxin smiled and said, "That's true. If it was someone with Zheng Ducheng's character and appearance, and he was older, he would also be pleasing to the eye."

Leng Yuchan said: "Are you still busy here? If not, let's leave early and go back to dress up.

I praised you like a flower in front of Mama Liu, you can’t let the richest man in Longshancang look down on you.”

Xue Bingxin said proudly: "This girl is a flower."

The two of them left the signing room and arrived at the signing room of the two principals. Xue Bingxin paused for a moment, went in and gave instructions:
"You two have done a good job. The information about the Dark Cicada that my Chanzifang is responsible for has been basically sorted out.

You guys should work a little longer tonight and try to finish it all today. I have other important things to do tomorrow."

After giving the instructions, Xue Bingxin and Leng Yuchan left.

Wang Yeran received instructions from his father and was about to accompany his father to see his "young wife" tonight. He suddenly got such a task and felt embarrassed.

Luo Tingxia appeared mysteriously from nowhere and said with a smile: "Master Wang, Master Fan, you two have been working in the government for too short a time.

Of course you have to follow your superior's instructions, but how long it will take and how much time it will take is not up to you.

Deputy Headmaster Xue only said that he would try to finish it tonight, but he didn't say for sure. If Master Wang has something to do, he can handle it for a while, and then Deputy Headmaster Xue will have an explanation, right? "

Young Master Wang was overjoyed and praised: "Thank you Luo Shuling for your advice. I know what to do now. Haha..."

At this time, at a stall at Shanyin Wharf.

A dish of bamboo shoots cooked with salt, a dish of fennel beans, and a pot of wine.

Two old Taoists were sitting at the table, sipping their drinks.

The two old Taoists were wearing ordinary green Taoist robes, so they did not attract much attention.

However, if there were any local Taoist believers of status who saw the old Taoist with white hair and beard, they would certainly be shocked.

This old Taoist is Master Feng of Longrui Palace, a purple-robed Taoist who is revered as an old immortal.

The old Taoist sitting opposite Master Feng had white hair and beard and seemed to be younger than Master Feng.

But Master Feng treated him with great respect.

Abbey Master Feng said respectfully, "Master Chen has been lingering at the dock for a long time, but is there anything else you want me to do?"

The Taoist with gray beard on the opposite side laughed and said, "It has nothing to do with you. I just rarely come out of the mountain. There happens to be a noble person coming here. I will take a look at him and then it won't be too late to leave!"

(End of this chapter)