Rebirth Night Expedition Far River

It was like opening an ink painting scroll. On this winter morning, their carriage slowly approached Zhucheng. The first thing they saw in the distance was a large misty lake with misty mountains and frozen water. , like a huge mirror, reflecting the pale sky.

The folk customs of Cangtong are simple and simple, and the scenery of Xiping is beautiful. Dragons and tigers are hidden in the city, and in Zhucheng, the first sub-altar of the Demon Cult is hidden here; Xuejiazhuang has the leader of the martial arts as his son-in-law; there is also the Chen family with the best wine in the world.It can be said that there is a mixture of fish and dragons, but it is hard to say who is the real dragon and who is the fish that tried to fool it.

Wen Jiang asked Xie Zheng before, where he lived in Zhucheng, and Xie Zheng only knew the answer. He was still thinking about whether he could buy or get a jar of Shangjia winery. Jiu, he didn't tell Shao Yu about his coming to Zhucheng. After all, Xie Zheng and the others had important things to do. He was worried that if he accidentally revealed the whereabouts of everyone and caused irreparable losses, he would not say thank you. He can't help but slap himself to death. Of course, after seeing the interception just now, he feels that even if they have the word "Devil Cult" written on their bodies, and then run naked, they will never Someone will catch up and block the way!

However, Wen Jiang was still very curious about the location of the branch of the Demon Cult that had been hiding for a long time, but when he got there, he was really shocked.

I saw two majestic and majestic stone lions at the door, and two strong and imposing characters on the plaque - Chen Fu.

Wait, wait a minute, this name is a bit familiar!Looks like I've seen it somewhere, silent... Shao Yu's maternal ancestor's house!

After being ambushed on the small road outside the city, Xie Zheng asked some of them to go on the main road first, and then took Wen Jiang, Xiao Shan and Shen Song to Zhucheng in a carriage.

So when he arrived at the gate, he saw a middle-aged man with a few servants waiting there. As soon as Xie Zheng's carriage appeared, he hurriedly went down the steps to greet him: "Mr. Xie, you have finally arrived."

Xie Zheng said with a smile: "Uncle Liu."

Looking around for a while, he said in a low voice: "Master originally wanted to come too, but I heard Xiao Xia who arrived earlier said that you had encountered an ambush outside the city, so people would have noticed something, so I only let this old servant come here to wait. You didn't meet anyone again, did you?"

Xie Zheng waved his hand: "It's okay, the wind has been a little tight these few days, everyone should be more careful." Then he smiled and said, "How is Mr. Chen recently?"

"The old man is very tough. A few days ago, he even clamored to go back to find Mr. Lu for a couple of games. But recently, he had symptoms of dizziness and other symptoms. The doctor told him not to drink alcohol, so he lost his temper for a while. When he got the news, Mr. Xie Hello, Mr. Xi is about to have the altar of old wine buried under the peach blossom tree unsealed."

"Thank you in advance, Mr. Chen for your kindness." Xie Zheng said with a smile, "It's just that the doctor's advice must not be forgotten, so the jar of wine will be cheaper for me."

"Hahahahaha." Uncle Liu laughed. "Mr. Xie, please come in quickly." He greeted Xiao Shan and Shen Song familiarly, and even touched Shen Song's head: "Master Song has grown a lot taller."

Shen Song chuckled.

Uncle Liu finally set his sights on Wen Jiang. He didn't look at him too much, and his tone was as usual, with a kind smile: "This one must be Young Master Wen, right?"

"Uncle Liu." Wen Jiang called obediently.

"Sure enough, exquisite and clear, gentle and elegant." Uncle Liu praised.

Wen Jiang said shyly, "Uncle Liu has praised you."

Uncle Liu smiled, and then led the way for a few people in front. However, he was walking obliquely in front of Xie Zheng, and he was very respectful.

Wen Jiang held Shen Song's hand. Ever since Shen Song's potential strength was exposed outside the city, Shen Song became more attached to Wen Jiang. When he returned to the carriage from the outside, he looked at Wen Jiang and pretended to look at Wen Jiang. He rubbed against the side, but did he secretly take a look at Wen Jiang, and Wen Jiang found out, hilariously and angrily tapped him on the forehead and said, "Xiao Diu, do you think you are better than brother Wen and plan to become a landlord?"

When Shen Song heard this, Brother Wen's tone was still the same as before, not changed at all, he was still the gentle and gentle brother, and immediately rushed over happily: "No, Xiao Diu listens to Brother Wen the most."

Wen Jiang patted his head and asked concerned: "You didn't get hurt just now, did you?" Although he has seen how powerful his own child is, in his own eyes, he is still that innocent little loser who needs the love and care of his family.

Shen Song buried his head in Wen Jiang's arms and shook his head vigorously: "No."

Look back to the present.

The Chen Mansion is a very typical style of a large family in the south of the Yangtze River. The long corridor and the moon gate are connected to a quiet and deep courtyard. In the courtyard, there is a strange rockery. With a light and cold fragrance, turning around a rockery, you can see clusters of blooming winter plums blooming quietly, with a faint fragrance floating.

"All the fragrances are shaking down alone Xuanyan, occupying all the charm to the small garden. The sparse shadows are slanting and the water is clear and shallow, and the dark fragrance is floating in the moon and dusk. [Note 1]" This situation makes people can't help but read this sentence poetry.

"What a poem!"

A dignified and vicissitudes of life sounded suddenly.

Wen Jiang looked over following the sound, and saw an old man in a gray robe standing on the corridor not far ahead, looking at the crowd. He was short but thin. At first glance, he was just an ordinary old man. When the eyes fall on you, you will feel the courage that cannot be ignored.

This should be the current head of the Chen family, Shao Yu's grandfather, old Chen.

Sure enough—"Old Chen." Xie Zheng called out, with a hint of intimacy and respect in his tone.

"Ah Zheng is here, let me wait a long time." Boss Chen laughed loudly, and waved to Shen Song again: "Xiao Song, come here, let Grandpa take a look, I haven't seen you for more than half a year. Well, not bad, you look good It’s very solid, as if it has grown taller.”

Today, even Shen Song, who was praised for his height, couldn't close his grin. He was dragged up and down by Mr. Chen to check him up and down. Ah, you've grown stronger and stronger, oh, Lao Du has been thinking about you, anyway, it's nothing to worry about, you can go and see him directly."

Wen Jiang didn't know what relationship Lao Du had with Xiao Shan, but when Xiao Shan heard the name 'Lao Du', his eyes lit up, his whole body was filled with joy, Xie Zheng nodded, and he couldn't help it Rushing inside, took two big strides and then turned back and said, "Xiao Qi, I'll introduce someone later."

Wen Jiang smiled: "Okay!"

He ran away in a hurry.

So Wen Jiang fell into Chen Lao's eyes.

"This little friend is Wen Xiaoqi." Old Chen said with certainty, his eyes sparkling.

Wen Jiang saluted and said: "Hello, Mrs. Chen, this junior is Wen Jiang, and this time I came to visit your old man with Brother Xie. If there is anything wrong, please forgive me."

"Haha, we people in Jianghu don't have that much courtesy. Since you are brought by Ah Zheng, you are also one of us. What does the old man say to his own people? He never hides it. You Used to it."

"The juniors know."

"You baby, really, let me tell you, I already know, you and my good grandson are sworn brothers, why, do you still call yourself a junior when you meet?" Old Chen said with a smile on his face, seeing Wen Jiang stared wide He glanced at him, and immediately burst out laughing: "Hahahaha, boy Shao sent someone to deliver a letter to the old man the same day, and said proudly that he recognized a younger brother who is very smart, sensible and good at cooking. I will bring it back for the old man to see, heh heh, maybe after he finishes his messy work, the old man has to wait until the year of the monkey. But he must not have imagined that Xiaoqi came first by himself hahaha."

Wen Jiang didn't hold back, and directly saluted: "Grandfather is good."

"Good! Good! Good! I knew that the person my good grandson recognized must be someone with knowledge! From now on, you are also my good grandson! Hahaha! I am so happy today, I have another good grandson Ah Zheng is a witness, in the future, if someone bullies you, just come to your grandfather, and your grandfather will beat you back!" Chen Lao happily slapped Wen Jiang on the back twice, almost hitting him on the ground, thank you Zheng stood aside and grabbed his arm.

Xie Zheng couldn't stop laughing and said: "Old Chen, let's go into the house and talk again."

"That's right, that's right, the old man forgot when he was happy, Xiaoqi, have you froze?" Chen Lao said, and he was going to greet him on his back, Xie Zheng took Wen Jiang in his arms and said to Chen Lao: "Mr. Chen, please."

Old Chen's hands were empty, he squinted his eyes and looked at the two of them for a moment, then smiled and said, "Well, let's talk when we go in."

Wen Jiang felt that at that moment, his heart jumped into his throat, and he thought, the ancient people should not be like this, understand? !

But when I think of the things I have to say about men and women in history that I know, I always feel that the old man's look is full of deep meaning.

He couldn't help trembling, thinking, he just recognized his grandfather, so he won't be kicked out in the next second.

Xie Zheng lowered his head and said, "Is it frozen?"

"Uh, it's just a little cold." Wen Jiang came back, and the next moment he felt his arms tightened, he also moved closer to Xie Zheng's arms, comforting himself, it's okay, as long as Xie Zheng doesn't push him away.

After several people entered the room, Uncle Liu ordered hot tea to be brought up. Wen Jiang thanked him, took a sip of hot tea, and immediately felt much warmer.

Mr. Chen ordered: "In Xiao Qi's room at night, remember to put more charcoal basins, make the fire more vigorous, let people watch, don't turn it off."

"Yes." Uncle Liu quickly agreed.

"Thank you, grandfather." Wen Jiang hurriedly got up and said.

"I told you not to be so polite." Mr. Chen waved his hand, motioning him to sit down.Then he turned to Xie Zheng again and said: "The person you mentioned, I have already confirmed, he is right." He said disdainfully: "What is Xuejiazhuang, he found Hao Quan as his son-in-law, and he really regards himself as a famous martial arts family It's decent, hehe, the old man wants to see how many catties and taels they weigh!"

Xie Zheng lifted the tea cover, his eyes darkened: "Xue Jiazhuang is nothing to be afraid of, Hao Quan is the most moral person in the world, he may not stand with Xue Jiazhuang, but he is soft-hearted, so he should choose not to take action when the time comes .”

"But the premise is that the Xue family village will not be involved." Old Chen snorted and said, "But if the Xue family village seeks death by itself, then there is no one else to blame."

Xie Zheng smiled slightly.

Wen Jiang didn't speak at the side, but just admired the delicately placed hall furnishings. The simple and elegant carved bamboo flowers were inserted with red plums, and a few simple strokes on the central wall outlined an elegant and lively evergreen picture of pines and cypresses. It exudes the gentleness and softness of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River, but this feeling is a little subtle when it is placed with the old man sitting on the main seat.

As if seeing his doubts, Old Chen smiled and said, "Do you think this hall is a bit arty?"

Wen Jiang smiled awkwardly, but said nothing.

Fortunately, Xie Zheng rescued him: "Mrs. Chen is taking care of all the big and small things at home."

That's right, Jiangnan women are mostly such simple and elegant people.Wen Jiang nodded, expressing his understanding.

While the three of them were chatting and laughing, the topic turned to Wen Jiang. Old Chen stroked his chin and said, "Xiaoqi, the journey was bumpy, are you tired?"

Wen Jiang blinked: "It's okay."

Old Chen also winked at him: "Then, let's have lunch with my grandfather at noon."

Wen Jiang instantly understood: "I don't know what taboo my grandfather has. I came in a hurry, and there is no time to prepare too much at this hour. How about making a soup for my grandfather today?"

Old Chen clapped his palms and laughed: "It's okay, it's okay, the future will be long." He said again: "If you need anything, just ask Lao Liu."

"Okay, grandfather." Wen Jiang got up, ready to go directly to the kitchen.

Xie Zheng thought for a while and said: "I haven't seen Xiao Qi cooking for a long time, I'll go and see."

Old Chen waved his hand: "Go, go, but Ah Zheng, don't forget to come and accompany me to kill a game at night."

Xie Zheng nodded and said: "Definitely."

Uncle Liu hurriedly led the way: "Mr. Xie, Seventh Young Master, please follow me this way."

Standing still in the kitchen and looking around, Wen Jiang decided to make a mutton and radish soup, which can invigorate Qi and keep out the cold. It is the most suitable time to drink.

Everyone else in the kitchen stood far away waiting for his arrangement, Wen Jiang shook his head: "Uncle Liu, I can come by myself, and I don't need to trouble others."

Uncle Liu glanced at Xie Zheng, and said with a smile: "Then the seventh young master will use this small kitchen. It is used for cooking supper at night, but the space is a bit narrow."

Wen Jiang looked in the direction he said, and there was a door between the big kitchen and an independent space behind it, but the ingredients and utensils were all available. Compared with being observed and scrutinized by everyone outside, Wen Jiang saw it at a glance After entering this small kitchen, he happened to have something to talk to Xie Zheng, so he immediately responded: "It's all right, anyway, it's just me, Brother Xie and I, please trouble Uncle Liu."

"Seventh Young Master, if you need anything, you can just tell me, I've arranged everything. My natal nephew is in charge of the kitchen, and he'll be waiting here." Uncle Liu pointed to the door of the kitchen and stood there. Seeing Wen Jiang looking over at him, the slightly fat man bowed hurriedly.

Wen Jiang smiled: "In that case, there will be trouble."

Uncle Liu said he didn't dare, then turned and left. Before leaving, he didn't forget to tell his nephew a few words, Wen Jiang only saw that the latter couldn't stop nodding.It wasn't until Uncle Liu left that he turned around, took out a piece of mutton and white radish, washed them and put them on the chopping board.

Xie Zheng watched from the side without making a sound.

Slice the mutton, first marinate it with cooking wine, put it in the pot, blanch it with hot water, after a while, pour out the blood, take out the mutton, then smash the onion and ginger, pour water into the pot again, and the mutton Put in the green onion and ginger, and cook for about half an hour on high heat.

Wen Jiang peeled the white radish, cut it into thin slices, and worried in a low voice: "Brother Xie, will Hao Quan and the group of so-called decent families behind him take advantage of the fire and make trouble?"

Xie Zheng lowered his head, happened to see the boy's slightly exposed fair neck, couldn't help reaching out his hand, pinched it lightly, Wen Jiang's hand trembled, and almost threw the knife out, thank you, brother Xie, what are you doing?This is teasing, right? !

"It's okay, they can't make any waves." Taking a closer look, the young man's ears were red, and he said with a smile: "Although he is from the Jianghu, he is not really fearless and can do whatever he wants."

A thought flashed in Wen Jiang's mind, and he couldn't help laughing: "That's right, in the whole world, is it possible that the kings and sons and daughters of the rivers and lakes have to bow their heads and obey their ears in front of the king's power."

Xie Zheng's eyes were full of admiration: "You see things very clearly, I can't blame the second master for noticing you."

"I don't care if he notices." Wen Jiang pouted, put the radish slices on the plate, stared at the crock pot and said, "So, Second Master has to contribute to this matter."

"He solved most of it, and we will do the rest by ourselves." Xie Zheng said, "Xiao Qi, you were by the river that day, did you see it?"

Wen Jiang hesitated for a while, then said nonuo: "Yes, I saw it. The statue that surfaced is not complete. What is really important—" He looked up at Xie Zheng and said: "It is the part hidden below right?'

The lid of the crock jar began to vibrate, and a strong smell came from the kitchen.