Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 556: No Night
The liveliness of the Song family continued even after the bride Luxi was taken away.

It wasn't until the guests from the Song family had left that things suddenly became quiet.

In a private room on the first floor, four old friends, Old Man Song, Uncle Gou, Uncle Ji, and Mr. Qu, opened a table and continued drinking.

We didn't order any big fish or meat, just some refreshing side dishes, a drink and a chat.

The first scout of the Tabai Army, a killing god on the battlefield, at this moment turned into the melancholy Lin Daiyu.

He took a mouthful of "Salted Meat and Soy Sauce", chewed it for only two bites, then sighed and said quietly, "It doesn't taste like the one made by my Luxi family."

After taking another sip of his daughter's red wine, Father Song said sadly, "It's not as good as the wine I make at Luxi. The temperature is just right."

When Uncle Gou, Uncle Ji, and Mr. Qu heard one sentence at first, they tried to comfort him in a gentle voice.

After hearing this, the three old friends finally got annoyed.

Uncle Ji glared at him and shouted, "Are you f**king done yet?

It only takes an hour to walk from this bluestone alley to your son-in-law's house.

It's not like Luxi married to the ends of the earth and we will never see each other again in this life, what are you ladies doing? "

The drunken Old Man Song was stunned, frowned and thought about it, and suddenly he realized.

Yes! My daughter didn’t seem to be married far away.

Besides, I help my son-in-law with work, and usually go to the back mountain of his house. If I want to see my daughter, can't I see her anytime?

Old Man Song was delighted, raised his glass, and said to Mr. Qu and the other two with a smile:
"My little girl is getting married today. From now on, she will have someone to rely on for the rest of her life. As a father, I have finally fulfilled my greatest wish in life. Hahahaha, come on, let's drink a full glass!"

Mr. Qu Da smiled bitterly and said, "Old Song, you are drunk."

Mr. Qu Da raised his glass and said to Uncle Gou and Uncle Ji, "Come on, let's drink together."

The three men deliberately ignored Old Man Song and drank a glass of wine. Old Man Song didn't care either. He laughed twice, tilted his head back, and drank the wine.

The four of them chatted and laughed, and after a while, a young man walked in from outside.

He first called out "Uncle Gou", then walked to old Uncle Gou and whispered something in his ear.

After hearing this, Uncle Gou raised his eyebrows and said to Old Man Song and the other two, "I have something to do. I have to leave first."

Qu Jianlei asked, "But has there been any progress on what Xiao Yang told you?"

Uncle Gou nodded and said, "I found something. I'll go take a look."

Uncle Gou followed the young man and left in a hurry. Seeing this, Mr. Qu asked the waiter of Fengweilou to help the drunk Old Man Song to rest.

After Mr. Ji’s original braised meat shop and Fengweilou were merged, his residence was also in the shop, so he stayed.

Mr. Qu Da walked out of Fengwei Building alone.

Mr. Qu Da's residence was in a courtyard in a remote part of Qingshi Lane, but he did not return to his residence. Instead, he turned towards Houshi Street.

Today, Xiao Qianyue, Han Qianchen, and Wang Changsheng went to the Yang family in Renmeifang to attend the wedding banquet of Yang Yuan and Lu Xi.

The four of them are all descendants of the "Jisitang". Now the "Jisitang" no longer exists, but because of this connection, they can be considered old friends.

Now, taking the opportunity of Yang Yuan's marriage, these busy people have a rare chance to get together, so they have made an appointment in advance that after attending their respective wedding banquets tonight, they will have a small gathering at the "Feng Ji Restaurant" on Houshi Street.

Mr. Qu is going to the second show.

It was past three o'clock in the morning, but the city of Lin'an was still brightly lit, with people coming and going and the sounds of hawking hawkers could be heard everywhere.

……

Alihu and Ata were chatting with Luxi in the room, one on each side. Most of the plates of dried fruits on the table had been eaten up by Ajia's two mouths which never stopped talking.

Luxi felt greedy when she saw them burning incense, but she forced herself not to eat. Tonight was her wedding night, and she wanted to present the most perfect image to her man.

Suddenly, Yang Yuan's voice was heard from outside: "My wife, your husband is here~"

There is a hint of operatic flavor.

Luxi was delighted when he heard this, and quickly raised his hand to put down Xinqi's veil. He then put his knees together, placed his wrists on them, and sat upright and obediently.

Alihu and Ata hurriedly picked up the melon seed shells on the table and stood to the left and right of the embroidery bed.

When Yang Yuan walked into the bridal chamber, he saw red candles burning brightly, gorgeous brocade curtains, and the bride sitting in the middle.

Alihu and Ata, who were standing on both sides, bowed to Yang Yuanfu and said in a tender voice, "Greetings, Master."

Yang Yuan nodded and said, "You've worked hard, go and have a rest."

The two girls retreated gracefully, and soon, the sound of the two girls considerately closing the door could be heard from outside the screen.

Yang Yuan took the scale from the table and gently lifted Luxi's red veil.

Luxi, wearing a phoenix crown, raised her head and smiled at him. The smile behind the curtain made the entire bridal chamber bright because of her brilliant smile.

A sip of the "wedding wine" made the nervous Lu Xi choke and her pretty face turned red.

Looking at her cute appearance, Yang Yuan unconsciously put his arms around her slender waist and kissed her cherry lips.

The rouge-coated lips were fragrant and soft like two juicy orange slices. With a little force, they turned into a mouthful of sweetness.

As they kissed, Lu Xi was carried to the couch by Yang Yuan. The curtains were drawn down, and the candlelight from outside the curtains shone through, becoming much softer.

The phoenix crown was taken off, the beautiful hair was draped over the shoulders, and then the shawl and gorgeous clothes fell one by one at the head of the bed, the foot of the bed, inside the bed, and outside the bed...

A piece of white silk had already been spread out on the brocade tent where mandarin ducks were playing in the water.

Luxi didn't dare to hide, but was shy, so he covered his eyes with one hand, then with the other, shyly closed his eyes, and turned his face to the wall.

A beautiful body lay on the couch, and it was almost impossible to tell which was whiter, her body or the white silk beneath her.

Compared to when we first met, the baby fat on Luxi's face has been reduced a lot, but her body seems to be a little fuller than then.

The ribs that originally felt like cat ribs were now covered with a softness that was unique to a young girl.

When Yang Yuan gently held Lu Xi in his arms, his shy eyes slowly opened, and all he saw was a strong chest.

She was not unfamiliar with the man's aura, but the strangeness that was about to come made her heart beat like a drum.

Yang Yuan's fingers gently stroked the cool jade-like area, causing her to shudder where they touched, and then her body temperature began to rise higher and higher.

In a daze, Lu Xi suddenly remembered what Dan Niang had shyly told her after she was questioned by her.

"I won't hide it from you. Erlang... he's a beast. I can't stand it. I can't stand it at all."

Suddenly, Luxi became a little worried. Dan Niang couldn't bear it, and he didn't know if others could bear it either.

If I can't satisfy my second brother, won't I seem useless?

……

At "Feng's Restaurant", the four old brothers, who had already had their fill of food and drink at Yang's and Song's respectively, ordered only a few vegetarian dishes to go with the wine and sat by the window.

After another full drink, Qu Jianlei said, "I have already told Xiao Yang about our origins as brothers."

"Succession Hall" was once a taboo, but it was only a taboo for the emperor.

Now, they just have ancestors who were once members of the "Jisi Tang", so there is no need to have too many taboos.

Therefore, after the four people successively became members of the "Youqiu Division", Mr. Qu Da had already told Yang Yuan about their origins.

Qu Jianlei said: "'Ji Si Tang' no longer exists, and we, the descendants of 'Ji Si Tang', have long stopped working to continue the glory of the clan.

Now, Xiao Yang's future is clear to all. The Yang family's business is also thriving. The existence of this "Youqiu Company" is a little out of date. "

Wang Changsheng said impatiently: "Just say what you want to say, no need to beat around the bush."

Mr. Qu Da said: "Although you have joined the 'Youqiu Division', the 'Youqiu Division' has very loose constraints on everyone. In fact, it means helping each other when there is something to do, and doing things on your own when there is nothing to do.

What Xiao Yang meant was that "Youqiusi" basically no longer takes on tasks of helping people resolve disasters and problems, and it no longer lives up to its name.

Moreover, your relationship with Youqiusi is one of cooperation, not subordination.

Well, it is possible that more people will join in in the future, but the current purpose of Youqiusi limits the first point.

Therefore, Xiao Yang wants to cancel the "Youqiu Division" and reorganize a "Tongzhou Club" based on the original team. "

Han Qianchen asked: "What's the difference from before?"

Mr. Qu Da said: "The 'Youqiusi' that always answers requests will no longer exist, and will no longer help people resolve disasters and difficulties.

Everyone joins the 'Tongzhou Club', we are in the same boat, we are in the same boat together, from the name, you should also understand its purpose. "

Xiao Qianyue and the other two understood. They didn't want to be restrained by anyone again, even though no one had ever restrained them like that before.

But of course it would be better if it was more legitimate.

Moreover, they have many friends in their respective fields.

But the original purpose of "Youqiusi" indicated that it was not open to the public, so many friends could not be brought in.

If a "Tongzhou Association" is reorganized, there will be no big problem in making its existence public. The reorganized "Tongzhou Association" will be a guild or a company of solidarity and mutual assistance. What is the difference between it and a hometown association, a peer association, or an industry chamber of commerce?
Xiao Qianyue looked at Han Qianchen, who nodded and said, "That's a good thing. I agree. What about you?"

He looked at Wang Changsheng, who thought about it and nodded, "I agree too."

Xiao Qianyue smiled and said, "If that guy hadn't caught me, I wouldn't have joined the 'Youqiu Division'.

Our Xiao family has finally stopped being controlled by the 'Jisi Hall', why should we find another person to manage us? I agree." Mr. Qu raised his glass happily and said, "Okay. In this way, all friends who share the same ideals and know each other well can be brought in, and we can all work together from now on!"

Luo Cheng'an held the tiger crutches, carried the medicine basket, and slowly walked up the stairs.

He chose the right profession. As a traveling doctor, there is no place in the world that he can't go.

Therefore, with only a "pass" from a traveling doctor, he successfully arrived in Lin'an.

He heard from the prime minister that the information that Daxia had previously obtained about Yang Yuan, the number one scholar in the Song Dynasty, and even his portrait, all came from a spy of "Flying Kitty".

But the prime minister could not mobilize the "Flying Kites" who were directly under the emperor, so when they came to Lin'an this time, they had to rely on themselves for everything.

According to the information that the prime minister had obtained through the emperor's "Flying Kites", this Yang Yuan lived in Qingshi Lane on Houshi Street.

Luo Cheng'an planned to settle down in Houshi Street and then slowly begin to monitor and investigate Yang Yuan.

Although he was also responsible for investigating the dynamics of the Song Dynasty, judging from the prime minister's instructions, it was obvious that Yang Yuan was the most important.

The prime minister promised that once they could capture Yang Yuan, he would help them rebuild the "Jisitang" and send troops to assist them in discovering the treasures of the "Jisitang".

Of course he would make Yang Yuan his first target.

Houshi Street was the meeting place agreed upon by him, Yan Qingyu and Yue Peiying, but it was still uncertain in what identities the two would arrive in Lin'an.

He just arrived in Lin'an tonight, and he didn't expect Lin'an to be like this. It was so similar to the Tokyo City in his childhood memory.

Xingqing Prefecture is pitch black at night with no one to be seen, but it is actually a glorious city that never sleeps.

Walking on the street, Luo Cheng'an felt emotional.

He went up to the second floor of Fengji Restaurant, planning to reward himself with a good meal and then find an inn to stay in.

"Xiao Er..."

Luo Cheng'an placed the tiger support and the bundle on the table, called the waiter over, and ordered two dishes, one meat and one vegetable, a plate of staple food, and a pot of preserved wine.

The feeling of ordering food that night was like returning to the Fanlou building he had visited when he was a teenager.

When Han Qianchen heard Luo Cheng'an calling for the waiter, he turned his head and glanced at him casually.

After Han Qianchen withdrew his gaze, he was slightly startled again. He couldn't help but turn his head away and look at him again.

After thinking for a while, Han Qianchen leaned forward, put one hand over his mouth, and said to Xiao Qianyue who was sitting beside him: "Look at the guest over there, does he look like Xiao Anzi?"

Xiao Qianyue turned her head and saw Luo Chengan sitting on a stool, calmly waiting for the food to be served.

Luo Cheng'an's hand unconsciously stroked a tiger support on the table.

Tiger support?

Xiao Qianyue was stunned.

Xiao Qianyue's undisguised glance immediately aroused Luo Cheng'an's vigilance. He raised his eyes and his gaze met Xiao Qianyue's.

When their eyes met, Luo Cheng'an was startled. Before he could figure out how to respond, Xiao Qianyue said in surprise: "Xiao Anzi, Luo Cheng'an, you are a pharmacist!"

Pharmacist Luo Cheng'an was about to put the tiger support into his bag when he heard Xiao Qianyue calling out his name. His mind raced and he stood up with a look of surprise on his face: "You are... Qianyue?"

Xiao Qianyue said to Han Qianchen excitedly: "It's indeed him!"

Xiao Qianyue stood up and walked quickly towards Luo Chengan, and Han Qianchen immediately followed.

Mr. Qu and Wang Changsheng were not familiar with Luo Chengan. Before they moved south, they were not familiar with Xiao Qianyue and Han Qianchen either. It was only after they arrived in Lin'an that they gradually became familiar with them because of their ancestors' relationship.

However, they knew about the Luo family, the pharmacist of "Jisitang", and they had met Luo Cheng'an several times when they were young.

But if Han Qianchen hadn’t revealed Luo Cheng’an’s identity today, they would not have been able to recognize him at all.

Meeting an old friend, they both stood up and smiled.

Luo Cheng'an came to Lin'an with a secret mission, so when he just met someone who knew him, he instinctively thought of concealing his whereabouts.

However, after being discovered, he changed his mind.

Since these old friends lived in Lin'an, they were naturally very familiar with the local area.

After I get to know them, it will not only help me hide in Lin'an, but I may also be able to use their connections and power to better accomplish the mission of this trip.

So, Luo Chengan also walked towards them with a look of surprise.

When meeting old friends in a foreign place, two tables of wine become one.

It was obvious that he had to continue drinking this wine.

……

Yang Yuan was particularly fond of his sister Luxi, who grew up under his care. With his patience and tenderness, Luxi gradually found her happiness after suffering so much.

The slender waist was arched into a beautiful curve; a petite body is always easier to move.

In her youthfulness, she gradually revealed a hint of charm.

……

In the master bedroom at the back of "Li Qiaoer's Bookstore", Qiaoer was sleeping soundly while hugging her man.

Her long black hair flowed like a waterfall, spreading on the pillow, setting off her white arms, which emitted a faint jade-like luster in the silent night.

Yang Leifeng, the left supervisor of the "Xingzai Huiziwu", felt a little numb on his arm where Qiao'er had rested his head on it.

He dazedly pulled his arm out from the warm embrace, turned over, and left his back to his woman.

Li Qiaoer was his mistress and managed the bookstore for him.

There were three main forms of book publishing in this era: official book engraving, private book engraving and bookshop book engraving.

Most of the official books are Confucian classics and Buddhist and Taoist classics.

Privately engraved books are mainly family genealogies, ancestral works, private works, etc.

The purpose of bookshops engraving books is mainly to meet the public's need to buy books.

"Li Qiaoer Bookstore" is a large-scale printing house in Lin'an, and "Lin'an Tabloid" was printed by "Li Qiaoer Bookstore".

The Song Dynasty did not prohibit officials from doing business, so although many officials would not appear directly in person and instead had their family members do the business, they would not hide the fact that their families had businesses or shops.

But Yang Leifeng chose to hide his identity as the real owner of "Li Qiaoer Bookstore".

Perhaps, this is because Li Qiaoer is his mistress, and he is afraid that his wife will discover their relationship.

But no matter what, it was precisely because of his cover-up that the people sent by Uncle Gou to follow him discovered his sneakiness.

Yang Leifeng’s current success is inseparable from the support of his father-in-law’s family, so Yang Leifeng is somewhat henpecked and dares not easily stay overnight outside.

He kept a charming and beautiful woman named Qiao'er as his mistress, and every month, he could only come over for three or five nights, no matter how hard he tried to come up with various excuses.

Tonight, he finally found an excuse that would not arouse his wife's suspicion and stayed outside.

He excitedly rushed to "Li Qiaoer Printing House", and the people who were following him discovered his relationship with the printing house.

Yang Leifeng was one of the people that Uncle Lao Gou ordered to be under close surveillance, and the printing house was also a key area of ​​investigation. When the two were combined, the news was reported to Uncle Lao Gou.

Uncle Gou rushed to the alley opposite to "Li Qiao'er Printing House" and asked the two men who had followed him and monitored the opposite side, "Is he still inside?"

One of the men said, "Yes, he arrived in the evening and never came out after entering the printing house.

I asked the owner of the shop on this street, and she said that the man was the lover of the female owner of the printing house.

However, the owner of this place only heard people in the bookstore call him Mr. Yang, but he didn’t know his original name.”

Uncle Gou nodded: "Okay, you guys continue to stay here, I'll go find out what's going on."

Yang Yuan took great pains to get a dime of banknote paper from the Huizi Papermaking Bureau, and a little bit of special ink from the Left Treasury of the Ministry of Revenue, and asked Uncle Gou to familiarize himself with it repeatedly.

Only Uncle Gou can find out if he goes and investigates it himself to see if there is any suspicious paper or ink in this printing house.

If it were someone else, even if the paper and pen were placed in front of him, he might not be able to see the suspicious points.

Moreover, most of these slightly larger mansions would keep dogs to guard the house.

If a person's skills are not particularly good, he will be easily detected once he sneaks in.

Therefore, Uncle Gou's men were very cautious. After following them, they did not act rashly, but quickly reported to Uncle Gou.

Uncle Gou sneaked under the opposite wall like a wisp of smoke, paused for a moment, and then climbed over the wall and went in.

It was a full hour later that Uncle Gou came out of "Li Qiaoer Printing House". The dog in the Li family's house never barked.

At this time, the sky in the east was already turning pale.

In Fengji Restaurant, a group of middle-aged people who lived together in Tokyo Bianliang when they were young were walking out arm in arm.

In the master bedroom of the Yang family, the newly married Marquise, Princess Song Luxi of the Great Song Dynasty, was sleeping sweetly in the arms of a man.

Her loose hair looked a little messy, which made her rosy face change from the sweetness of a girl to the charm of a young woman.

When the rooster crows, her long hair will be tied into a bun and a new life will begin.

(End of this chapter)