Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 383: Stealing Heart Night

Huayin and Xiaonai dressed up as Han girls, and their first stop was, of course, Xiangji Temple.

The reason why the Yagyu Jōnin asked the monk Jinghai to reshape the golden body of the Buddha statue in Xiangji Temple was to make the ninjas familiar with Xiangji Temple and its surrounding environment.

Hanane and Xiaonai, who are fluent in Chinese, took on more tasks, including how to quickly organize members to evacuate Lin'an after the mission was accomplished.

However, the first stop of their plan is still Xiangji Temple, after all, this is the beginning of the action.

Moreover, in the action plan prepared by Yagyu Jonin, the preferred evacuation route was to leave by boat from Xiangji Temple Pier.

So, they took a boat from the canal to the Xiangji Temple Pier.

From their appearance to their conversation, it is impossible to tell that the two women are not from the Song Dynasty.

Considering their female status and their fluent Chinese, it is no wonder that Yagyu Jounin has high hopes for them.

At the dock, Yang Yuan settled down his lodgings, and the soldiers dispersed and went to wander around.

While Monk Jinghai was debating in Xiangji Temple, these street cleaning soldiers just stayed here and had nothing to do.

Therefore, Yang Yuan did not strictly order them to stay at the dock and wait.

However, Yang Yuan was worried that he would run into Monk Jinghai in Xiangji Temple. Besides, he had already been to Xiangji Temple, so there was no need for him to go again.

So he went to the dock to relax.

Yang Yuan had just stood still on the dock and expanded his chest when he saw the "White Snake" and "Green Snake" on the bow of the ship.

……

Hanane and Xiaonai had never seen such a bustling street market.

They learned martial arts in the mountains when they were young, and were brought into the Fujiwara family's mansion in Kyoto by Fujiwara Himeka at the age of twelve.

At the age of fourteen, they followed Fujiwara Himeka to the Whale Sea Shrine...

They have very little knowledge of the outside world, so one can imagine the impact such a prosperous place has on them.

For a moment, the two of them completely gave up the vigilance that a ninja should have.

They decided to put their mission aside for today and just enjoy this soft and colorful world.

The two men put away their umbrellas and stepped onto the pier.

The younger girl, Chunwu Xiaonai, couldn't resist the temptation of delicious food and bought a string of braised pigeon eggs.

She ate happily while looking around.

Hua Yin was much more gentle than her. She was holding an umbrella, wearing a white dress, and walking slowly, like a person in a painting.

"Ah~~" Xiao Nai opened her mouth mischievously, wanting to swallow a pigeon egg in one bite.

Her mouth was so small that it seemed unable to swallow even a pigeon egg.

However, Yang Yuan in the crowd was very clear about how great the potential of this girl was.

On the contrary, if Fujiwara Himeka is the queen type, then Yazawa Kanon is the mature sister type.

It’s just that this queen is a weakling and is not as resistant as Xiaonai. She can be defeated in just three or two rounds.

Xiaonai opened her little mouth and said "ah" halfway through, her deer-like eyes suddenly widened, and her eyes were instantly filled with surprise.

She stammered, "Ah! Three...three..."

"Why don't you bring your third young master with you when you go out shopping?" Yang Yuan had already changed into a jade-green robe, looking like a handsome and elegant young man. He said with a smile.

Xiao Nai immediately changed her words and said, "Third Young Master."

Hua Yin was also surprised when she saw Yang Yuan.

"Third Master, Xiao Nai and I changed our clothes and disguised ourselves many times along the way. We went to many places because we were afraid that Yagyu Jonin would send people to watch us. How come you were able to find us?"

When the three of them walked side by side, Yang Yuan naturally walked in the middle. Only then did Hua Yin lower her voice and asked in surprise about the doubts in her heart.

It was time to show off again. Yang Yuan smiled and said calmly, "As long as I want to find you, I can find you even if you are hiding under the nine earths."

Xiao Nai's eyes sparkled as he said, "Wow, isn't that Third... Young Master the reincarnation of Di Ting?"

Yang Yuan squinted at her and asked, "How did you know that?"

Xiao Nai held his arm and smiled sweetly, "Because the Third Young Master is a big shot."

Yang Yuan was very pleased with the flattery. He asked with a smile, "Did you come out today to get familiar with the customs of Lin'an?"

Hua Yin nodded and said, "Yes, but it's still early before the Lantern Festival. Xiao Nai and I originally wanted to just walk around and take a look today."

Yang Yuan said, "Without me as the host to lead the way, what good is there for you to do? Follow me."

Yang Yuan waved towards the roadside, and soon, the three of them each got on a sedan chair and walked on the main street of Lin'an.

Hanane and Xiaonai thought this sedan was very novel and comfortable to sit in. It was much better than the "carriage cage" they had.

Coming out of Xiangji Temple Wharf, the nearest tile house is of course "Xia Wazi".

There are many sheds in a row and connected in a curved roof style building, with a total of thirteen brothels, which are lined up in an orderly manner.

A young woman who sells songs for money, an old man who makes money by singing, a sumo wrestler with muscular body, a roadside vendor who blows candy figurines...

The two female ninjas were like poor children from the deep mountains and forests, stepping into an international metropolis for the first time, and they were dazzled by what they saw.

I saw a brothel with a wooden wall and only one door in front. Four burly men were standing in front of the door, pushing and shoving the many customers in front of the door: "There are no seats left, there is no place to stand, stop squeezing!"

"Don't push, don't push. Today is the last episode of "Shuo Tang". It's already full. What were you doing?"

"What? Add 200 coins to buy a seat? Hahahaha, even if you pay one coin, you can't even get a standing space now."

Xiao Nai said in amazement: "Wow, what is this brothel for? It's so lively!"

Yang Yuan smiled and said, "You are interested, let's go and listen."

Yang Yuan took Xiao Nai's hand and squeezed forward. Hua Yin wanted to tell him that the place was full and he should not make himself bored. But seeing Xiao Nai excitedly following Yang Yuan forward, she had no choice but to follow him.

Yang Yuan arrived at the door and whispered a few words to the big man guarding the door.

The big man looked at him suspiciously and said, "Wait here, I'll go ask. If you lie to me, I'll make you pay when I get out."

A moment later, the big man came out, followed by the owner of the brothel.

The shopkeeper was very attentive and bowed as he let Yang Yuan and the two girls into the brothel.

The brothel was already packed with people; even the empty space in the aisles was filled with people.

However, very soon, three seats were added in front of Mr. Qu's storytelling stage, and they were all the most comfortable armchairs.

The shopkeeper respectfully invited Yang Yuan and the other two to sit down.

Mr. Qu Da said that the utmost respect must be shown to this guest.

Although the shopkeeper didn't know the truth, he dared not to displease Mr. Qu.

We'll be showing The Legend of White Snake tomorrow. The sign has been hung out. If Mr. Qu gets angry and doesn't come, his brothel might be torn down.

Huayin and Xiaonai exchanged glances across Yang Yuan.

Others couldn't even afford a standing position with a single coin, but Sanyuanjun could forcibly add three seats at the front...

We disguised ourselves and made a lot of trouble. Even the most skilled ninja would be thrown off by us, but we could not escape the eyes and ears of Sanyuanjun.

He... must be a very powerful person!

……

As soon as Hanane and Xiaonai heard it, they knew it was the last chapter of "Shuo Tang". Naturally, they couldn't concentrate on it and couldn't hear anything good.

However, they could feel from the fascination of the audience around them, and from their reactions of frustration and admiration, that the storyteller on the stage seemed to be very remarkable.

But this great storyteller was very polite to the Sanyuan Lords in the audience.

They became more and more curious about Yang Yuan's identity.

After listening to the story, Yang Yuan waved to Mr. Qu, and without waiting for him to come over and talk to her, he led the two girls out of the brothel.

From behind, an angry shout could be heard: "Qu, I finally found you! What kind of monsters have you brought upon me? I'm going to strangle you to death!"

Yang Yuan felt that the voice sounded a bit like Master Xiao's, but he did not turn around. It must be hallucination!
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In the tile house, there were people selling medicine, fortune-telling, selling drinks and food, performing acrobatics, and performing puppet shows...

Everything was new to Kanon and Kona, and along the way, even the mature sister Kanon seemed to have turned into a lively child.

Perhaps, there has never been such a relaxing and wonderful moment in their lives.

Before I knew it, it was getting dark.

Hanane and Xiaonai were surprised to find that the night in Lin'an was even more lively than the day.

Even in Kyoto, the streets are pitch black at night, but here, the lights are like bright stars.

Above their heads, there were beautiful lanterns of different colors hanging.

They sat at the open-air food table by the river, on which were placed various snacks such as thin jelly skewers, pork, mutton, chicken, goose, rabbit, cooked meat with bones, white meat pancakes, thin lotus duck skewers, honey-fried carved flowers, fish paste and corn soup...

They were all delicacies they had never heard of or seen before.

"Mr. Sanyuan, today is a day that Xiaonai will never forget in her life." Chunwu Xiaonai touched her round belly, squinted her eyes contentedly, and said to Yang Yuan sincerely.

Hua Yin said with emotion: "San Yuan Jun, I know that what we are going to do is full of dangers. San Yuan Jun is worried that we will die. So, he accompanied us for a whole day and took us to see the prosperity of this world, right?"

Huayin felt that she understood Yang Yuan's intentions, because she saw that when she and Xiaonai were jumping for joy, Yang Yuan's eyes were filled with pampering and indulgence when he looked at them.

Hanane was very touched. As a killing tool, who would care about their feelings? But Sanyuanjun did.

Yang Yuan shook his head and said softly, "Today is not very lively or prosperous. Every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Lantern Festival, Lin'an is much more lively than it is now. What you are seeing now is just the most ordinary day in Lin'an Wazi.

Of course, it will be very dangerous then. So, I hope that you will consider the retreat route first, whether you are surveying the terrain, researching the route, or designing the action plan. "

Yang Yuan looked at Hua Yin and Xiao Nai who were sitting opposite him: "During the Lantern Festival, the city of Lin'an is lit up for forty miles; during the Cold Food Festival, you can eat qingtuan and tour the West Lake;

In May, people dance with colorful flags and drums, and have dragon boat races. In August, during the Mid-Autumn Festival, people decorate the terraces, admire the moon and watch the tides. On September 9th, people plant dogwood branches everywhere and climb mountains in the suburbs.

You haven't seen all of these yet. You have to survive this Shangyuan successfully, so that I can take you to enjoy and experience them one by one like today, understand?"

Huayin and Xiaonai suddenly became quiet, staring at Yang Yuan intently, their eyes flickering, it was unclear whether it was starlight or tears.

Since childhood, they have been trained as a killing tool.

Master, fellow disciple, lord...

Everyone kept reminding them to always remember the "three don'ts and three do's."

Complete the task at any cost, complete the task by any means necessary, complete the task without considering the consequences.

Die for the lord without any regrets, die for the lord without any scruples, die for the lord without any hesitation!
But no one has ever cared about whether they will live or die in the process, or what the outcome will be.

Only San Yuan Jun...

Late at night, Yang Yuan sent them on the boat and sailed along the canal to Banjing Pavilion.

In their hands, they also held the desserts that Yang Yuan had packed for them: basil paste, candied cherries, snowflake crisps, candied plums...

Fujiwara no Himeka, who is determined to become the female version of Liu Bei, is studying "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" carefully in the underground secret room of the Yang family mansion in Renmeifang.

She didn't know yet that from this moment on, her "Guan Yu" and "Zhang Fei" had completely and forever fallen into Yang Yuan's tender trap.

She may not be Liu Bei, but Liu Zhang who invited a wolf into the house, a heroic woman who was poached by Yang Yuan.

Yang Yuan is the uncle Liu who is best at winning people's hearts and poaching people.

(End of this chapter)