Seven Strings in Dreams

The other two gentlemen were a veteran storyteller known as Mr. Jun, or Mr. Jun. A scholar, Mr. Jun had traveled extensively in his early years and even participated in the imperial examinations for the Qinglong Kingdom. Unfortunately, his ranking was unsatisfactory, and he disliked the intrigues of officialdom. After only a few years as county magistrate, he resigned. Thereafter, he collected anecdotes from various regions and compiled them into a book.

Jun Lao loved being a storyteller. Whenever he spoke of corrupt officials, he grew furious and wished he could bring them to justice. Whenever he spoke of the common people's inability to redress their grievances, he wished he could intervene. Whenever he spoke of the ancient sages who diligently governed the country, he yearned for them and wished he could share their worries. Whenever he spoke of chivalrous men and women who were willing to help others, he wished he could travel the world with his sword.

Most of Jun Lao's stories are deeply moving, full of life and blood, and bring tears to your eyes. Some of Jun Lao's stories are very real. Jun Lao is a very competent storyteller. Many people come to Listening to the Rain Tower to hear Jun Lao and his stories.

Another storyteller was also quite talented! He was a teacher. Initially, he disdained storytelling, even feeling that storytellers were an insult to scholars. But then something happened to him, leaving him with nowhere else to turn. No one at the academy was willing to help him. It was Elder Jun who stepped in, giving him a new lease on life and the opportunity to be a storyteller at Tingyu Tower.

This gentleman's name is Nie Cheng. He's a bit pedantic, but not a bad person, just not very likable. In Tingyu Tower, everyone calls him Mr. Shuang'er.

Mr. Shuang'er loves to tell love stories. He's no upright teacher here. He's simply a storyteller with a delicate heart. His stories are a blur of truth and falsehood, true and false, indistinguishable. In his stories, kings are pitiful, heartless, and queens are power-seekers. In his stories, even rural folk can experience passionate love. No one knows the truth of these stories, except the people involved.

Without Tingyu Tower, Mr. Shuang'er would no longer exist! No one would go to the academy to disturb Mr. Shuang'er, because there was only a lonely and rigid Nie Cheng, Mr. Nie.

Although these gentlemen have their own areas of expertise, they will also change their plans at the last minute, for example, when something big or strange happens.

In short, you can hear any kind of story in Tingyu Tower.

After the storyteller finishes his story for the day, he'll stay for a while to chat with the diners or even have a meal. While this time isn't long, it's still a good opportunity to hear a lot of gossip.

Storytellers tell stories on the first floor of the hall, and you can also listen to stories by the windows on the second and third floors.

The private rooms on the second floor of Tingyu Tower are very expensive. If you want a good seat, you need to make a reservation in advance. The third floor is even more mysterious.

The scattered tables on the first floor are really the most cost-effective, but they are crowded and the environment is a bit messy.

Every time Meng Xianyu came, she would have a pot of tea and the waiter would give her a plate of melon seeds.

After a few days, the waiter knew Meng Xianyu.

The waiter said: "Sir, you are here. I have reserved a seat for you. Please come this way."

Although Meng Xianyu only drank tea, she asked the waiter a lot of questions and gave him a lot of tips. The waiter saw that she was neatly dressed, had elegant manners, and was generous, so he took special care of her.

The waiter didn't have many other special skills. But he knew who the storyteller would be the next day the night before. He remembered that Meng Xianyu was very interested in today's storyteller, so he reserved a good seat for her.

The waiter squeezed in with Meng Xianyu, and Meng Xianyu almost couldn't keep up.

There are a lot of people today, and the aisles are full of people.

The waiter behaved very well. If he hadn't reserved a seat for her, she would definitely not have had one today.

Meng Xianyu and the waiter arrived to thank them, and the waiter went back to work.

The waiter was very reliable. He didn't reserve the middle seat for Meng Xianyu, but instead left her an inconspicuous second-row seat. Although this seat wasn't directly facing the storyteller, it was still good enough.

The waiter didn't dare reserve the middle seat for Meng Xianyu. After all, if the boss found out, he'd definitely get scolded. Of course, he had to find a seat that was both low-key and practical.

Meng Xianyu mentally gave the waiter a big thumbs-up. This waiter was quite clever. If there was a chance in the future, it would be best to recruit him as her younger brother. He would definitely be a good helper.

Meng Xianyu was listening to the story leisurely, but suddenly she heard a burst of women's exclamations. Meng Xianyu turned her head and saw that the women's faces were flushed and suddenly shy.

At this time, several men walked in from outside the door. Each of them was very handsome. However, in addition to being handsome, they also had a bit of arrogance, with their noses looking up, and they didn't even look at people with their faces.

The leader said, "Boss, the Tingyu Tower brothers have reserved it for today. Let's disperse!"

Meng Xianyu was listening with great interest, and she was reluctant to leave. Suddenly, everyone dispersed, leaving her alone without a chance to leave. This seemed very awkward.

The waiter came over quickly to smooth things over, "This guest just sprained his ankle, please don't be offended, gentlemen."

After saying that, the waiter came to help Meng Xianyu. Meng Xianyu didn't want to be too conspicuous, so she followed the waiter's instructions and pretended to limp as she walked out of the store.

At this time, there were still many people outside the store who had not left, and they were all watching.

Before Meng Xianyu reached the door, she heard a few light coughs coming from behind the young masters.

Those people no longer focused their gaze on Meng Xianyu, and immediately changed their expressions. They smiled and made way for her.

I saw a man about twenty years old, wearing a white cape, with a pale face and a thin body. He looked like he was about to fall at any moment.

Even so, it still couldn't hide that handsome face. Compared to those arrogant young men before, he was so much more handsome.

That face looked a lot like Ling Chuan's, yet more angular. Less childish, more aloof. He was much thinner than Ling Chuan, and while they looked alike, they were also very different.

The person who came was the second son of the Ling family.

Meng Xianyu guessed his identity at a glance, but she was stunned by what she saw.

The second son of the Ling family, a think tank. Meng Xianyu had heard a lot about him from others.

That good-looking face is just a deceptive shell. If you underestimate this person, you will definitely suffer a great loss.

In the moment Meng Xianyu was stunned, she came face to face with the second son of the Ling family.

Those people were about to scold Meng Xianyu and ask her to leave quickly, but were stopped by the second son of the Ling family.

Meng Xianyu was afraid of being seen through by the other party, so she wanted to leave immediately.

But the man called her with a cold voice.

The second son of the Ling family: "Ganwei girl, have we met before?"

Meng Xianyu almost swore when she heard this. They were indeed a family, and their way of chatting people up was the same.

Meng Xianyu: “Never”

The second son of the Ling family: "Oh? Are you so sure, young lady?"

Meng Xianyu: “Yes”

The second son of the Ling family looked at Meng Xianyu. Seeing the waiter supporting her, he asked, "Miss, did you sprain your ankle?"

Meng Xianyu nodded reluctantly.

The second son of the Ling family said: "I have been weak since childhood and always have a doctor with me. Why don't you help the girl get treated?"

Meng Xianyu: "Thank you for your concern, it's just a minor injury, so I won't bother you anymore."

The second son of the Ling family: "Are you afraid of me?"

Meng Xianyu: "You worry too much, sir. I just sneaked out and I'm afraid my sister will worry. I should go back early."

The second son of the Ling family asked: "Is the girl from Shuitian City? Is she from the academy?"

Meng Xianyu didn't care what the other person said and turned to leave. Even the waiter didn't react. When the waiter realized what was happening, he followed Meng Xianyu out.

But the second son of the Ling family didn't know what he was thinking. He asked again, "I don't know your name yet. Could you tell me? I don't have any other intentions, I just think you look like an old friend."

Meng Xianyu silently rolled her eyes. What kind of person was she? Or had she offended the Ling brothers? She had thought Ling Chuan was talkative enough. She had expected the second brother to be a bit more aloof, but what a waste of his aura.

As expected, the man's appearance is not trustworthy at all. What he says is even more unreliable. Can these two brothers let her go?

Meng Xianyu didn't look back, but just waved and said it was inconvenient. She thanked the waiter and left in a hurry.

Unfortunately, she was being followed.

There were several waves of people, obviously not sent by one person.

Meng Xianyu got rid of a wave of easy ones, and only the last wave was left that she couldn't get rid of.

She didn't know how the other party caught up with her. Even if she changed her clothes, he would still catch up with her.

Meng Xianyu had no choice but to head towards the third stronghold.

After all, Yunlai Inn and Peiyuefang cannot be exposed, at least not in connection with her current appearance.

Fortunately, Ling Chuan didn't show up today, otherwise the truth might have been revealed.

Meng Xianyu first asked someone to pass a message to Wu Na, asking her not to come out to look for her, lest they both be exposed faster.

Then let Wu Na notify Yufan's protectors to secretly stop those who are following.

Playing two roles at the same time is already the limit, Meng Xianyu cannot play three roles at the same time.

She also doesn't want to challenge the impossible.

She also didn't know why things had turned out like this.

At the same time, those who were lost had already returned.

These people were sent by the women who loved the second son of the Ling family, as well as people from the Feng family and the Leng family.

After all, the Feng family, the Leng family, and the Ling family have always relied on marriage to maintain their relationship.