Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 581 Veteran’s Dignity

After Yang Yuan left, Old Man Song immediately went to find Uncle Gou.

After hearing what Old Man Song said, Uncle Gou felt ashamed.

As a veteran soldier, he has the dignity of a veteran soldier.

Although he was not a scout in the army and it was normal for him to be not good at gathering information, he felt embarrassed when being reminded by a junior.

Uncle Gou arranged for people to start making preparations and asked them to be sent to Xiaoshan area the next day under the name of "Moshang Hua Embroidery Workshop" to supervise the production of specific silk products.

Relying on his superb skills, he rushed to Xiaoshan overnight and entered the Huantan Ancient Town.

The moonlight is like frost, shining on the earth, making it clear and bright.

There is a thin mist, curling in the night.

Just after midnight, Xiao Sheng'er woke up.

Yuye helped him urinate, then quickly changed the baby's swaddling clothes before handing it to Li Shishi.

Li Shishi fed the child, put him in the hammock, hummed a song to coax him for a while, and Sheng'er fell into a deep sleep again.

Fei Yuye and Li Shishi still slept on the same couch, with Yuye sleeping inside.

Although she said she would coax the child, it was certainly impossible for Li Shishi, as a mother, to sleep soundly and leave her son to be taken care of by her.

Besides, when my son wakes up at night, he either needs to urinate or to drink milk, and Yuye can’t do the job of drinking milk for him.

The two men had already fallen asleep, but were woken up by Sheng'er's crying. Now that they had served the young master, they climbed back onto the bed and went straight to sleep without saying much.

After the breathing of the two people on the couch gradually stabilized, after a while, Li Shishi's breathing suddenly stopped.

She gently raised her head from the pillow, listened for a moment, then turned her head to take a look.

Yuye had her back to her, sleeping like a bow, her breathing steady and long.

Shishi smiled slightly, but her smile was a little weird.

She got down quietly, her shoes were beside the couch, but walking in shoes would obviously make more noise.

So Shishi just picked up her shoes, walked to the hammock first, looked at her son again, and seeing that he was still sleeping soundly, she tiptoed out.

When Shishi sat up gently, Yuye, who was sleeping with her back to her, had already quietly opened her eyes and her heartbeat quickened.

She felt very ashamed. As an unmarried girl, she didn't know what she wanted to see.

Knowing that godmother and Yang Yuan are in that kind of relationship, do you still need to verify it?
The last time I saw it, it could be said to be an accident, but this time I was peeping just for the sake of peeping. There is really no excuse.

However, although it had been a long time since she saw that scene, the impression had become much more blurred, but it just kept lingering in her mind.

She had been thinking about it more often recently, causing her to toss and turn. She had to practice the "Zhelong Gong" silently before she could fall asleep.

The scary thing is that, because the scene she saw at the beginning has become very blurry, but she now knows who the man in front of the lotus pot under the cherry tree is. Her memory has automatically supplemented a lot of things...

The man in the picture is no longer just a naked and muscular back.

The concrete fragmented images kept replaying in her mind, making her feel addicted and possessed.

She spat on herself and told herself that this was wrong, but at the same time she crept up on him nervously and excitedly.

Shishi was holding her shoes, while Yuye was barefoot, as light as a cat.

Because Shishi's house has hired three new maids, there are no empty rooms on the first floor, but there are some on the second floor.

There is a guest room separated from Shishi's bedroom by a study. This room has two doors, and the outer door leads directly to the roof garden.

The door to the guest bedroom was slightly ajar, and light shone from inside.

Shishi's ears suddenly moved, as if she heard something, and a slight blush appeared on her face.

But she didn't look back, but walked forward quietly.

The door opened, and Shishi came in gracefully like a swimming fish, and closed the door gently.

But I don't know if it was because the door hinge was light or because of my fingers, the door was not closed tightly and there was still a gap.

Yang Yuan was lying on the couch, looking at Shishi who flashed in, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Even though the two of them were so familiar with each other, Shishi could still always give him a feeling of amazement.

At this moment, she was holding her shoes in one hand and wearing only a soft, thin silk robe, her appearance was hazy.

Her hair had spread out while she was sleeping, and fell on her shoulders like a waterfall, making her snow-white face, picturesque eyebrows, and scarlet lips look even more bright and charming.

Yang Yuan couldn't help but chuckle and said, "The flowers are bright and the moon is dark, shrouded in mist. I'd like to go to my lover tonight. I'll walk on the scented steps barefoot, holding my golden shoes in my hand."

Shishi spat at him lightly, and the blush on her face deepened.

This little thief casually recited a line of the Jiangnan King's poem to tease himself, but he had no idea that this line was written by his own ancestor.

Fortunately, he was not his brother-in-law, but a petty thief whom he had deduced.

Outside the door, another thief approached quietly, and seeing that there was a gap in the door, he felt that it was God's will, and couldn't help but put his eyes closer.

I don't know what she saw, but her eyes suddenly widened and she subconsciously covered her mouth, as if she was afraid of making a sound.

After this night, her lingering memory will probably be enriched with many more scenes.

However, these scenes were not just her imagination, but she had actually seen them.

Yuye's defenses were hit even harder.

……

The Yan family, who had moved away from southern Fujian during the war-torn era of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, intended to return from overseas.

This incident was soon reported in the "Lin'an Tabloid", which also detailed the former glory and honor of the Yan family.

With Tang Situi's introduction, Yan Shen met King Jin Zhao Yu and was entertained by him.

The "Lin'an Tabloid" said that when the Central Plains was in turmoil and the four directions were in unrest, it was not just one wealthy family that moved overseas.

Now the Yan family in southern Fujian has decided to return to their homeland, which is a recognition of the strength and stability of the Song Dynasty.

After the Jin Dynasty changed its uncle-nephew country into a brother country, the New Jin Dynasty established diplomatic relations with the Song Dynasty at the beginning of its establishment. The Goryeo Kingdom changed its recognition of the Song Dynasty as its suzerain state. Now the nobles who were exiled overseas are also going to return to their homeland. What does this mean?
Therefore, the personal reception by the King of Jin had very important political significance.

Afterwards, Tang Situi personally arranged for Yan Shen to purchase a large house in Tianqingfang, and invited colleagues, friends, and officials from Lin'an to visit Yan's home.

The Yan family has been operating in Java for two hundred years. It is not easy for such a large family to move back to Song State.

It is said that it will take more than a year of preparation before the Yan family can gradually close their businesses in Java and return to Song State in batches.

Yan Shen was the one sent back to the Song Dynasty by the Yan family to make arrangements in advance. It was said that the mansion in Lin'an alone could not accommodate so many members of the Yan family.

The Yan family also wanted to arrange for many of their clansmen to return to southern Fujian and rebuild their homes in their hometown.

A banquet was hosted by a former noble family in southern Fujian, a close friend and relative of the current First Ruler Tang Situi, and even someone whom His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin had met, so naturally everyone had to give him face.

And this person is worthy of being the descendant of a noble family. His talent, learning and eloquence are all impressive.

Many powerful and great scholars originally went to Yan Mansion to congratulate him on his new house just for Tang Shitui's sake.

As a result, after some contact, Yan Shen's impressive demeanor conquered them. Many dignitaries treated him as a guest of honor, and Yan Shen instantly became a famous scholar in Lin'an.

……

Datong Lane and Cuiyu Tower.

Shui Fu was wearing a pair of scarlet bell-bottom pants and a lake green ribbon embroidered with mandarin ducks. She twisted her slender waist and walked gracefully to the couch and handed over a glass of water.

Tang Shitui took the cup and drank the water in one gulp. His dry throat was immediately soothed.

Shui Fu said softly, "Do you want to drink more, my husband?"

Tang Shitui waved his hand, lay down on the soft couch, closed his eyes, and looked satisfied and happy.

Shui Fu turned around and placed the cup she had taken back on the bedside table, bent her waist and sat on the edge of the couch, leaned into Tang Situi's arms, and said with a chuckle, "Mr. Tang was so brave just now, why is he like mud now?"

Tang Shitui said weakly: "Little goblin!"

Tang Shitui didn't open his eyes, but just raised his hand and slapped Shui Fu on her butt.

Although Tang Situi is young, he is rather weak.

Maybe it's because I read too much, use my brain too much, and rely on my youth and don't exercise on a daily basis, so my limbs are very weak. The slightest movement will cause my heart to beat like a drum and my ears to tinnitus and my throat to become dry.

Even the pleasures of the boudoir were often difficult to enjoy because of his body, until... he met Shui Fu.

There is an indescribable magic when Shui Fu's slender waist twists.

Moreover, she probably knows the art of inner charm. As long as she wants, she can send Tang Shitui to the realm of bliss in a very short time.

Moreover, Tang Situi didn't need to expend any effort during the whole process. He just had to lie there and enjoy it thoroughly.

From then on, he could no longer leave Shui Fu.

Fortunately, he was not keen on women. Occasionally, when he needed to, he would disguise himself and visit Cuiyu Tower.

"Go, there's something in my bag for you."

Shui Fu chuckled again, and fetched a handful of his lifeless body, then she slowly stood up and took Tang Shitui's belt.

Tang Situi's robe was hung on a hanger, and his waist bag was also hung on it. This is a kind of waist bag worn by men, usually tied to a leather belt.

It has appeared since the Zhou Dynasty and became an established part of the clothing system during the Han Dynasty.

Most people wore it in the Tang Dynasty, but it was removed from the clothing system in the Song Dynasty. From then on, whether to wear it or not was entirely up to personal preference.

Shui Fu took the sling, returned to the couch and sat down, then opened the sling.

"ah!"

Shui Fu exclaimed, looking at the thing in her hand with eyes full of joy.

It was a pair of bracelets, twisted together with strands of extremely pure gold, with exquisite patterns at the joints and a ruby ​​as big as a cat's eye in the middle.

Such a pair of bracelets is not only stunning, but also full of exotic charm.

Tang Shitui opened his eyes and smiled, "This was given to me by my cousin Yan Shen. It is said to have come from the distant Persian Empire and was made by a famous craftsman during the Sassanid Dynasty. It is quite old. Do you like it?"

"I like it. Nunu likes it very much."

Shui Fu rushed over in surprise and kissed Tang Shitui on the face. She couldn't wait to sit up and put on a pair of bracelets. She raised her white wrists and smiled sweetly, "Do they look good?"

"Haha, they look beautiful. These jade hands and this bracelet are a perfect match."

Shui Fu placed a pair of hands wearing gold bracelets on Tang Situi's chest. Her slender fingers danced like a blooming orchid.

Shui Fu showed him the beauty of her hands and said, "That man is my husband's cousin. He must be an extraordinary person."

Tang Shitui smiled and said, "Of course, my cousin is a descendant of the former Minnan Yan family.

During the chaotic Five Dynasties, their family moved overseas to avoid the war.

Now the country is in turmoil and is in danger of being destroyed, so he wants to return to the Song Dynasty and contacted me. "

Shui Fu's eyes flickered, and she said, "I'm afraid my husband's cousin's family has returned at a wrong time.

"Your Majesty is very ambitious, and people say that he will soon send troops to the north to recover the Han homeland. By then, I'm afraid we won't be at peace here either."

"Ok?"

Tang Shitui's eyes narrowed and he said, "Shui Fu, do you think the emperor should launch a northern expedition?"

"Ah, this is a matter of state, it is something that the emperor and you, sir, should consider. I am just a woman, how can I care about these things?"

Tang Situi smiled and said, "It's okay. This is a private discussion between you and me. What's wrong with that?"

Shui Fu hesitated for a moment, then said, "I don't know whether the imperial court should send troops to the north.

All I know is that I was born and raised in Jiangnan. Bianliang and Luoyang are just names in stories. They sound no different from Yanjing, Shangjing and so on.

Presumably, the Han people in the north feel the same way when they look at Lin'an and Jinling.

Now everyone should just live their own lives in peace and contentment. Why would you call me today and I call you back tomorrow?
We are living a good life now, do we have to cause prices to go up so high and make people suffer?
Hey, Mr. Tang, you don’t know that the prices of people’s goods have started to soar now.

I am fine, we can afford food and daily necessities, but I don’t know how many families have to save money on food and daily necessities.”

Tang Shitui's face became serious. "I saw the news reported by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Revenue a few days ago. They also mentioned that prices fluctuated a lot. I didn't expect it to be so serious?"

Tang Shitui frowned: "If there are natural disasters or man-made disasters that affect the harvest, and someone takes the opportunity to drive up prices, there must be a reason for it.

However, nothing like this has happened recently. So the rising prices must be because the people are worried about shortages of supplies once a war breaks out, so they start hoarding food, which causes the prices of all kinds of goods to rise.

If not, the Prime Minister will have to visit the King of Jin tomorrow and make sure to calm people's hearts."

Shui Fu blinked and said worriedly, "Husband, is the imperial court really going to send troops to the Northern Kingdom?"

Tang Situi shook his head and said, "I think the emperor has this ambition, but he will definitely not use military force against the Jin Kingdom within three to five years."

Tang Shitui sneered: "It's so easy to cut out the redundant ones?
When trouble breaks out, the government will realize that the ancestral system cannot be easily changed.

Also, adjusting the military system and punishing corruption are not bad things, but if they are implemented, they will hurt the vitality. However..."

Tang Shitui's eyes flickered, and he said, "It is possible that the imperial court will use military force against Xixia... No, it is not possible, but it will definitely use military force.

However, you don't have to worry about it having too much impact on our Song Dynasty. The Song Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty are restraining each other.

Whether it is the Great Song Dynasty against the Western Xia, or the Jin Kingdom against the New Jin, as long as we cannot destroy their countries with lightning speed, the war will end soon and no one will be deeply involved. "

Shui Fu lay on Tang Shitui's chest, blinking her big watery eyes as she listened. When Tang Shitui finished speaking, she smiled tenderly and said in a friendly voice:
"I'm not worried at all. I have Mr. Tang as my big leg to hold me. Even if the sky falls, I'm not afraid."

As she spoke, she twisted her body like a water snake and slid towards Mr. Tang's thigh...

……

"I found it!"

On the sixth day of Uncle Gou's renewed investigation of the Xiaoshan area, he appeared in front of Yang Yuan in a dashing manner.

I don’t know what excuse he used, but he called Uncle Ji, Uncle Qu and Old Man Song over.

He wants to prove his ability. An old soldier is still sharp.

"Tsk! It was Xiaoyuan who reminded you, why are you so proud?" Uncle Ji didn't give him any face and immediately exposed his past.

Uncle Gou immediately lost his guard and was about to quarrel with Uncle Ji again, but Uncle Qu's face darkened and he shouted, "Let's talk business."

When in the army, Qu Jianlei's official position was higher than the three of them, and when he was serious, he could really control them.

Uncle Gou glared at Uncle Ji angrily, then said to Yang Yuan: "There are 26 silk reeling workshops of various sizes in Xiaoshan.

I led people to investigate one by one, looking for suspicious points in each workshop during the day, and at night I personally went to investigate the places with the most suspicious points, hehe..."

As Uncle Gou spoke, he could not help but feel proud again: "Using this method, I only checked the sixth house, which is the one I checked last night, and I found it.

The workshop was located by a river. It was a small silk reeling workshop. The owner was called He Qiqi and there were more than 20 reeling workers.

The warehouse where silk is stored in this workshop is divided into two parts, front and back..."

Uncle Gou vividly described how he used his superb skills to sneak into "He Qiqi's Silk Reeling Workshop" at night and how he obtained the real evidence.

Finally, he took out a fake Huizi and handed it to Yang Yuan, saying, "They printed a lot of fake Huizi and Jiaozi. I took one from the cut Huizi. It won't be discovered."

Yang Yuan took the note in his hand, examined it carefully, then took out a new one and compared it for a long while, but could not see any difference.

Such counterfeit banknotes flow into the market. If anyone receives such Huizi or Jiaozi, he will never realize that it is fake unless he rushes to exchange it.

Mr. Qu Da said, "There is no time to lose. Let's go and catch them red-handed now."

Yang Yuan shook his head and said, "This matter is not my responsibility. If I arrest someone, it will be against the rules. I will find someone who can take care of it."

Yang Yuan put the real and fake notes in his arms and went out immediately.

The back garden of Liu Mansion, Qiyun Pavilion.

Liu Wanrong accompanied Yang Yuan and stood by the railing. Yang Yuan held a bag of fish food in his hand and sprinkled some into the water from time to time.

Liu Wanrong stood right next to him, her shoulders against Yang Yuan's body, pointing at the fish fighting for food in the water, her face as beautiful as a flower.

In the distance, behind a clump of flowers and trees, Old Master Liu and his wife were there, with a cat watching them stealthily.

Madam Liu said, "Master, I knew something was wrong. Lord Yang and our Xiaoqiu have a close relationship, so it's normal for them to interact from time to time.

But every time the Marquis came, Xiaoliu would appear in front of him for various reasons and stay to keep him company.

If I don't coax and deceive the men who come to my house for blind dates, it's hard for them to even see her!"

Old Master Liu frowned, stroked his beard, and said, "Hearing what you said, it's true.

When Lord Yang came, it was not yet time to close the office. Why did he come to our house instead of going to the Privy Council to find Xiao Qiu?
Come on, I was supposed to accompany you, but Xiaoliu came here for no apparent reason and even found an excuse to get me out of the way. They must have something going on."

When Madam Liu heard this, she immediately became nervous and said, "What a sin! What if the two of them really have an affair? What should we do?"

Old Master Liu glared and said, "What should we do? Our daughter has been dismissed from the palace, okay? Can she marry according to her own wishes?

As long as someone dares to want her, our daughter will follow him. If anyone should be worried, it should be Lord Yang.

People say that he has a chance to become a prime minister. Some people even bet on who can become a prime minister at a younger age, him or Mr. Tang. He is not worried, so why should we be worried? "

"Yeah! I'm really getting old and confused!"

Upon hearing this, Madam Liu smiled brightly, "Now that our little six has had this experience in the palace, I, as his mother, really don't ask for anything else.

As long as Xiaoliu has a man who loves her, treats her well, and makes her happy, anything is fine. This Lord Yang..."

Madam Liu turned her head to look at Yang Yuan, who was standing by the railing and looked very handsome. The more she looked, the happier she became.

"Master, what do you think...how far have Xiaoliu and Lord Yang come?"

Old Master Liu said solemnly, "My lover has feelings for me, and I am willing to do the same.

However, that was all they could do. They didn't have much chance to meet in private, so how could they go any further?"

When Mrs. Liu heard this, she started to worry again: "What should I do?

Master, you should think of a way to give them a chance to meet each other privately.

It's rare that Xiaoliu finds a man that he likes and is willing to do anything for, so don't let him get away."

(End of this chapter)