Changle Floating Life

The villa is on the edge of Yanghu Lake outside Jinling City, with white walls and green tiles, with layers of courtyards and high ridges and cornices faintly visible outside.Accompanied by Jiang Xilie, Pei Zhaoye visited four or five courtyards, all of which are carved with beams and painted buildings, small and unique, and most of them are decorated with willow trees.Although not as majestic and majestic as Duanwang's Mansion, it has its own flavor.

When the two arrived outside a courtyard, they met a maid who came out in a hurry.The maid was about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a beautiful appearance and a thin layer of sweat on her forehead. Jiang Xilie stopped her and asked in a stern voice: "Where is the young master? Why don't you come to pay your respects to Your Highness?"

The maid named "Nuanxue" said crisply as she walked out: "Maid, let's go to Xiaojing Lake and look around again. You always come here without saying hello, don't ask why, just ask us to ask for someone , you must know that this treasure at home, even the king of heaven, I can't control it. These few days, Mr. Gu has asked for leave to go back to his hometown to visit the grave, and he is like a wild horse, wishing he could go to the house to uncover the tiles."

Jiang Xilie was bullied by her for a while, but he didn't take it seriously, but Pei Zhaoye was amused by her cute tone, and smiled and said: "Where do you go to find it, take me with you." Turning to Jiang Xilie, he said: "Mr. One step ahead, I will go to pay my respects with the young master later." He could see that although Jiang Xilie was dressed in white, the princess was quite dependent, presumably she was a confidant and had a high status in the mansion, so he looked at him differently and did not treat him as a prince identity to suppress him.

Jiang Xilie then went to serve Princess Zhen Guo.

Pei Zhaoye followed Nuan Xue to Xiaojing Lake to find someone.It was also Jiang Xilie who made a mistake in his busy schedule and forgot to introduce his identity.Nuan Xue looked at him curiously as she walked: "Are you a new companion? Looks a little too old."

Pei Zhaoye endured the pain with a smile, and asked, "What kind of Qingke do you like to play with, little lord?"

Nuan Xue said: "Dudes don't like dull gentlemen to make friends. They must be interesting people. The more entertaining people, the better. They must be able to chat and behave well. People like Mr. Gu and Mr. Jiang can also read books. Compose poems, paint pictures, play the piano, and be able to socialize, and get out and get in, so that's all right."

What a clever girl!Pei Zhaoye's heart moved slightly.Thinking that there always seemed to be something missing in his Prince Duan's mansion, it turned out that it was precisely such a Xie Yu flower that was missing.

There is a huge pond in the house, which is the "Little Mirror Lake" in Nuan Xuekou's mouth, which draws the running water from Yang Lake outside the village, gurgling and flowing.Weeping willows are densely planted by the lake, lush and green, exotic flowers and plants on both sides of the lake, menstrual frost does not wither in the cold winter, and flowers are red and willows are green all year round.There is a pavilion on the lake. When Pei Zhaoye passed by, he saw a few clear windows inside, brocade tents and Wenyin, and a few plain chairs in the hall. The plaque was inscribed with the words "Duyue Hall".He glanced at the inscription, and sighed unconsciously: "The hometown of King Jin, with willows and smoke slanting, is really extraordinary."

Nuan Xue glanced at him and said, "You know what to do." This time, Liu Shanzhuang was Taizu's younger brother, Taizong's father, and the old King Jin's courtyard, which was given to Zhen Guo Princess during Zhaoren's reign.This plaque was inscribed by the old king of Jin.While talking, the two had already got off the small stone bridge, and Nuan Xue looked around while walking along the long embankment.Pei Zhaoye followed her for a while, then stopped suddenly.

With the afterglow of the setting sun, he saw a young man in Tsing Yi leaning between the tallest branches of willow trees beside the river embankment, with a green silk umbrella on his shoulder as a shade, and holding a bamboo fishing rod dripping green in his arms. Hanging down, intertwined with willow branches.The hem of his robe was pulled at his waist, his trouser legs were rolled up, his feet were bare, and his feet were as white as jade, overlapping and swinging.

Pei Zhaoye walked over, raised his head and said, "It's windy at night, don't you feel cold?"

The young man had his eyes closed, as if he was awakened suddenly, he sat up suddenly, the old tree rustled, and the willow leaves fell one after another.

"Be careful." Pei Zhaoye felt a little stupid when he said that. Since he can climb up, he is not afraid of danger. Of course, he also has a way to get down, so he asked again, "What are you doing there?" The fishing rod said: "Can't you see, I'm fishing." Pei Zhaoye also raised his eyebrows and smiled, and said, "Looking for fish from a tree? Or is Jiang Taigong fishing?"

The boy stopped laughing and looked him over carefully.The setting sun covered Pei Zhaoye's face with a layer of soft light. He was wearing a blue satin brocade robe with white waves, seabirds and horned tails embroidered on the sleeves. Come.

Then the one on the tree reeled in the line without saying a word and stood up while leaning on the trunk.Holding a green umbrella in one hand, he took a step forward into the void.Suddenly, a gust of wind blew up and slowly floated down from the air with a green shirt on it.Even if Pei Zhaoye was mentally prepared, he was quite dumbfounded.

The young man threw away his thick umbrella and fishing rod, patted his clothes, knelt on one knee, cupped his hands and smiled, "Marquis An Ning Ye Jianqing pays homage to His Royal Highness Duan Wang."

Pei Zhaoye laughed and stepped forward to help him up, saying: "Why don't you call him cousin? It's been so many years, and it hasn't changed a bit. But you have so many weird ways of playing."

Ye Jianqing took advantage of the opportunity to stand up and blinked, saying, "That's because Jianqing was ignorant when he was young. Now that he's grown up, he naturally understands the superiority and inferiority." As he said this, he went to pick up shoes and socks under the willow tree to wear, and hopped on one foot Standing, staggering, with no image at all.

Pei Zhaoye just smiled and shook his head, Nuan Xue rushed over when he heard the sound, seeing this weird scene, he dared not speak nonsense.

When they were young, the two of them read books together for a year in Ruisi Temple, Ganjing Neishuge.Ye Jianqing was only five or six years old at that time, too young to remember anything.Pei Zhaoye was already eleven or twelve years old, and he remembered everything clearly.

Ye Jianqing led Pei Zhaoye to see Princess Zhen Guo, and halfway there, he saw Jiang Xilie coming to greet him, and repeatedly apologized: "Just now, there is an urgent matter in the mansion, and His Royal Highness has already returned to the mansion. Please tell the young master to treat you well." Your Highness, Prince Duan, please condescend to be here today, and tomorrow the Princess Mansion will send a cart to pick you up into the city."

Pei Zhaoye has always been easy to talk to.What's more, he always felt that it was uncomfortable to have Princess Zhen Guo, who was a grandma, present, so he was greatly relieved at this moment.

The food and drink at the banquet has been prepared.There is a pair of Tao Jingjie's "Drinking Wine Picture" hanging in the hall.There were two girls on the left and one on the right, one of them was Nuan Xue just now, and the other heard Ye Jianqing call her "Qingyun".There are not many dishes on the table, eight delicacies platter, filled with water chestnut, taro, persimmon, shrimp and crab, three delicacies from the Yangtze River, saury, shad and catfish.Ye Jianqing and Jiang Xilie ate together, and the young master served the dishes himself.

Pei Zhaoye ate a chopstick, and his eyes lit up.

It turns out that although Huaiyang cuisine is light, it is sweet.He was born in the north and grew up in the north. His taste is salty and spicy. These days, he has been wandering in the south of the Yangtze River, and his tongue is so sweet that his tongue is soft.Unexpectedly, the dishes here are the improved southern taste, which not only retains the fresh flavor, but not too sweet, which is just right.

Ye Jianqing said: "Grandma has been in the north for many years, and she was not used to Jiangnan dishes at first. It has changed a lot in these years."

Princess Pei Yongzhen of Zhenguo had guarded the border with her son-in-law in Youzhou for many years when she was young, and both her son-in-law and her beloved son died of border affairs. Eighteen years ago, during the Shaokang period of Emperor Zhongzong, he brought his grandson back to Jinling to enshrine the city.

Pei Zhaoye said solemnly: "The former emperor and father often said that the princess is capable of writing and martial arts. She has guarded the country's borders for many years. She is the Great Wall of the country and the important weapon of the Great Zhou Dynasty."

There were some gossips at the table, it was nothing more than the local conditions and customs in the south of the Yangtze River, the meal was more relaxed and comfortable than yesterday's, and later they served various fine dishes and Fuchun tea.Jiang Xilie took his leave first and went back to the Princess Mansion.Ye Jianqing gradually couldn't sit still after he left.His facial features are extremely flamboyant and free, one can tell at a glance that he grew up in the brocade curtains and among the stringed songs, and he is full of dandies and nobles.But unlike Yuan Shangqiu, the governor's son, he has the unique elegance and elegance of the royal family, which only makes people love and loves them twice, and is not annoying.

Pei Zhaoye patted his hands and said, "I'm tired, I'm going to bed first, don't make trouble too late."

Ye Jianqing stared at him with bright eyes, like a kitten or a puppy, and said overjoyed: "Cousin, you are the best. I remembered that in the past, the master at Ruisi Palace asked me to do my homework. You wrote it for me."

Pei Zhaoye couldn't help but smile bitterly.Ye Jianqing insisted on sending him outside the bedroom, and whispered in his ear before leaving: "Cousin, I will see grandma tomorrow, and I will take you for a stroll around the city, you will never miss it."

The bedroom is fragrant and soft, and the furnishings are not ordinary.A large huanghuali bookcase contains some books and scrolls of inscriptions.Next to the window is a painting table with flat chi patterns on all sides, a celadon brush washer, and a variety of brushes on the pen stand.A soft mother-of-pearl inlay, with a six-curved screen painted "Dongshan Victory Picture" blocks the back.Pei Zhaoye turned around, and there was a large carved bed inside, and the curtain outside had been hung, only a thin layer of smoky veil hanging down.

Footsteps came from outside, Pei Zhaoye went to the outside, saw a basin of water coming in from the cloud, and asked, "Whose bedroom is this?"

Qingyun then said: "This is the place where Lord Marquis lives daily. Your Highness came here in a bit of a hurry today, and the guest room has not been cleared yet."

Pei Zhaoye came over to wash his face and hands, and then asked, "Where did the young master sleep?"

Qingyun was a little dazed, and said dryly: "I don't know. Maybe it's the couch in Duyue Hall, or I can go to Mr. Gu's room for a night."

When Pei Zhaoye heard that this was his bedroom for him to sleep in, it was very useful, but when he heard that he had gone to sleep in someone else's bed, he felt a little uncomfortable.After washing up and repelling Qingyun, he still didn't feel sleepy, so he walked to the painting table.On the table was a half-painted picture of a lady with hairpin flowers. The tubes of commonly used brushes were wrapped with a piece of velvet, and the wastebasket on the floor was full of balls of paper.He accidentally picked one up and opened it up to read, there was a random poem written on it, which was written by Ye Jianqing.He touched the ink with his hand, and was very happy at first, but when he saw two sentences in it, "I want to cherish spring every year, I don't regret the passing of spring", but my pupils constricted and his face changed color.

Besides, Jiang Xilie hurried back to the Princess Mansion in the city.Pei Yongzhen had already put down the bed curtain and was about to fall asleep.Jiang Xilie listened to her from outside the screen: "Housekeeper Yang said that I was caught in the cold and could not see guests. Go and see Yuan Huaike's people. I told you earlier, his son was raised to cheat his father. Why did he get into trouble again?" A life lawsuit?"

Jiang Xilie wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve. The spring was cold, but he was already drenched in sweat from running around like this: "Your Highness, Mr. Yuan is involved in the case of Ning Caishen."

There was no sound behind the screen for a moment.

Xuzhou and Jinling are very close to each other, and they communicate with each other in the officialdom.Such a tragedy happened in Xuzhou, and the God of Wealth who died was an incomparably rich country. The news naturally spread to the border of Jinling.

Jiang Xilie said again: "The Shaoqing Zuo Fengmian of Dali Temple who came with King Duan held Mr. Zhao and Mr. Yuan tightly. I heard that he was severely punished."

Princess Zhen Guo sighed softly, and said: "Dogs that can bite don't bark. Be careful. You can see that he looks gentle and humble, but in fact he is tolerant and easy to kill. He is not a gentleman. He said he went to the south of the Yangtze River to rectify salt. There is absolutely no good thing, just don’t hit the knife’s edge.”

Jiang Xilie heard that there was nothing wrong with her words, and guessed that she meant to agree, so he resigned and went to the guest room to meet the confidant of Yuan Huaike, the Governor of Water Transport.When the man saw Jiang Xilie coming, he knew that he was the number one capable person in front of the princess, and he was always resourceful.Then wept bitterly, and said: "Mr. Jiang's life is on our young master's body."

Jiang Xilie heard him tell the cause and effect, and also heard that Mr. Yuan was taken away while he was warming up on the bed in a brothel, he couldn't help but gasped, and thought, this Zuo Fengmian can't tell that he is young and looks like a son-in-law. Such a character, with such vicious means, doesn't even leave a way out.He thought for a while, and suddenly his eyes brightened, and said: "I have a plan, maybe I can get out of the siege. But I can't show up, otherwise it will damage the reputation of the Princess Mansion. I recommend a person, this person has always been involved in lawsuits , Interfering in official affairs, with sophisticated means and without leaving traces. You go to him, and he will understand what to do as soon as he hears it. But don't say that I recommended it."

The next morning, Ye Jianqing came over to have breakfast with Pei Zhaoye, and the two went to the Princess Mansion in Jinling City, and met the Princess together in the main hall.After talking for a while, the princess naturally ordered Ye Jianqing to take Duan Wang around the city.

When he was still in the mansion, Ye Jianqing kept winking at Pei Zhaoye. Pei Zhaoye remembered what the young master had said yesterday, "I don't want to miss Shu" and said with a smile: "If you dare to gossip, see if I don't do it for the emperor." Auntie taught you not to."

When Ye Jianqing smiled, there were two dimples on his face, and his eyes were bent like the moon: "How dare you use those nonsense to insult His Royal Highness Duan Wang's listening."

The two left the princess mansion hand in hand, Ye Jianqing didn't need any carriages, horses or entourage, and went straight to the bottom of the river embankment.Jinling is a typical water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Houses are built along the river, and rivers are used to form streets.A black-covered boat just stopped under the embankment, Ye Jianqing threw a small piece of broken silver to the boatman, and the two sat down at the hatch.

The boatman said "Let's go", and with a push of the penny, the awning boat left the bank and went down the river leisurely.On a small table in the cabin, there is a set of blue and white porcelain tea sets, as well as some food such as melon seeds, broad beans, peanuts, and dried tofu.Ye Jianqing lifted the pot and poured a cup of clear tea for Pei Zhaoye. Seeing that there was some brownish powder in the porcelain cup, and the tea was not the usual green color, the latter hesitated for a while.

After Ye Jianqing poured it for him, he picked up the pot and drank it, taking a few gulps.Only then did Pei Zhaoye raise his glass with a smile, and there was a sweet fragrance of grains after he took it in. Ye Jianqing wiped his mouth and said playfully, "This is roasted bean tea, made with smoked beans, sweet-scented osmanthus, sesame, and orange peel. You old men who are used to big fish and big meat drink it."

At this time, not long after Qingming, the willows on both sides of the bank are lush and green, the orioles are sitting on the branches, and the peaches and plums are blooming.The awning boat crossed one bridge after another, none of them repeated.On both sides of the embankment, people doing business, washing clothes, reading, and all kinds of people walk around.They walked through teahouses, dyeing workshops, pawnshops, theater stages, Taoist temples, temples, and academies all the way, and the scenery along the coast was as vivid as "Along the River During the Qingming Festival".

Ye Jianqing let the boatman turn into a narrow water alley, pushed aside the densely planted lotus leaves, and jumped from the bow to the stone steps.A girl came out of the river house on the bank and said a few words in a delicate voice, Ye Jianqing also raised her eyebrows and answered a few times.The girl went back to the river room again, Ye Jianqing leaned over to pull Pei Zhaoye, and the two went ashore together.

An elderly couple brought out a low table, and immediately put on two stools.The two sat opposite each other, and Pei Zhaoye smiled and said, "What did you just say, I only heard 'cut and cut'." He thought Ye Jianqing was going to take him to the Qin Lou Chu Pavilion for fun, but now he saw that it was like this place, I can't express my joy in my heart.

Ye Jianqing looked up and laughed loudly, "Isn't living in this world just two important things, eating and dressing?"

While speaking, the previous girl brought a large pot of fragrant boiled snails, which was packed in ocher brown flower pottery.The couple also served a pot of rice wine, Qingtuan, lotus cake, candied lotus root and other food.Like Ye Jianqing, Pei Zhaoye picked up the screw meat with a silver needle and ate it, his hands were red and oily, and the corners of his mouth were greasy.

Ye Jianqing asked him: "I have always lived in Huiliu Villa, will you go back with me at night?"

Pei Zhaoye thought for a while and said, "That's exactly what I wanted to do, but I'm also afraid that Aunt Huang will be rude."

Ye Jianqing pursed her lips and smiled, and turned her eyes to the distant sky.

Pei Zhaoye recalled that when he was young, he was white and tender, like a boy under Guanyin's seat, and when he grew up, he became thinner and thinner, but he seemed to be a weak willow supporting the wind.He suddenly thought of something and grinned.

Ye Jianqing turned her head and looked at him strangely, only to hear Pei Zhaoye's slow, elongated voice, saying word by word: "Yuan~yue~flat~feng, remember?"

Ye Jianqing was stunned for a moment, and there was a look of annoyance on his face: "Cousin still remembers this. At that time, I was young and didn't know the right pair, but now I don't."

"Really, then I will test you." Pei Zhaoye glanced around and said, "The breeze and bright moon are priceless, and there is love near the water and the mountains."

In some places in the south of the Yangtze River, there is endless love every year.

It wasn't the first time he came to Jiangnan, but he was more fascinated by the flowing water than ever before.

Ye Jianqing frowned and thought for a while, and just when Pei Zhaoye thought he was going to ask for forgiveness, he heard him read in a loud voice: "It's true when it's false, and it's also false. Inaction has its place, and there's nothing."

Pei Zhaoye saw the reflection of water waves in his eyes, and there was a layer of hazy light, so he held a piece of candied lotus root for him, and sighed: "Jianqing has grown up, and he is no longer Wuxia Ameng, and now he can also practice Zen."