Don't steal a man from me

After the king of Chu returned from his "southern tour", the young king of Chu finally calmed down. The envoys of various countries sent the news that "the king of Chu is ill and is resting in the palace of Chu" they found in Yancheng. The countries of the Central Plains agreed. breathed a sigh of relief.

Huiyu, the son of Qingxiang Huiwen, changes tricks all day to make fun for King Qing, and is playing in the newly built "Zhaiyue Tower" for a while.

Chen Guo was disturbed by the Hu people and Huns in the north, and had a quiet life for a few days.

There were frequent internal turmoil in Song Weiguo, and a group of powerful ministers relied on their own military power to fight a little every three days, and a big fight every five days, making the whole country a mess.

The country of Ji is small, and the king is trembling, but no one can offend. The monarchs and ministers live in peace and security, guarding their own one-third of an acre of land.

Such a peaceful time was unprecedented since the feudal lords took over the hegemony. People from all over the world took a breath. Men don't need to be recruited, and this year they can live a stable year.

God seems to have sensed this rare tranquility, and this winter is not so cold.

Under the smoggy national conditions of the countries in the Central Plains, Xiguo can be said to be thriving. On the official roads leading to Xiguo in various countries, there are many big merchants who go to Xiguo for business, and there are taxis who go to Xiguo for business. Son, I have to say that Xiguo's prosperity can be seen from Linyi's daily flock of city gates.

King Xi didn't expect that he could get the three cities of Chu that he had coveted for a long time without a single soldier.

What's even more refreshing is that Qing and Chu have successively formed alliances with Xi, and Xi, the two major powers in the Central Plains, will have to adjust their disputes. If this is not an overlord, what is it?

So three imperial edicts were issued in succession, granting Hanzhang Jun Mei Hao the title of Dr. Zuo, assisting Xiangguo in handling state affairs, and rewarding the Mei family with a hundred yi of gold.

Xixiang Jiang Ren is conscientious and hardworking, and handles state affairs even more tightly. Mei Hao said that he is an assistant, but in fact, he doesn't have much to do on weekdays. Everything in the country is well organized by Xixiang. Let go of your hands and copy Long Nanzi's works at home to pass the time.

Xi people love to listen to operas, so there are all kinds of opera troupes gathered in the west of Linyi City, and Xi people call the west of the city "Yi Qing Yuan".

Xi people are at leisure, and there is nothing to do in winter, so the master of the rich family will wear a good fur coat, sit in a cart driven by two horses, leisurely go to the Yiqing Garden, and find the best troupe to listen to two or three performances , Wait until the sun goes down, and then get on the car and go back to the city.Ordinary people wear jackets and surround those big families two or three times, and it doesn't cost a few knives to watch a show. (Xi Dao is the currency of Xi State, and it is called "Xi Dao" because it looks like a knife)

Today, the sky is gray, and snowflakes are falling in a short while. Xiguo is facing the sea, the snow cannot solidify on the ground, and it will become muddy after a while. A bronze cart stopped in front of the largest opera troupe in Yiqingyuan After getting off, the coachman jumped out of the car smartly, put the bench in place, and a man in emerald green gown and black fur coat got out of the car.

The man held a folding fan in his slender and pale hands, the fan was very beautiful, with jet-black fan bones, and the fan pendant was a piece of warm jasper, which made the whole fan soft and soft.

The man opened the fan with a "swish", and a red plum was painted on the snow-white paper, and a guqin was drawn under the plum tree, with a few lines of small words beside it: "Flowers fall alone, and swifts fly together."At first glance, it seems that it is impossible to beat, but if you think about it carefully, you will taste the unspoken emotions of the fan holder.

"The first-class seat has been prepared for Mr. Hanzhang, please follow me to the second floor." The master of the troupe greeted him with a smile, and said to the fan holder.

Hanzhang Jun bowed modestly and said with a smile, "I'm sorry." Then he entered the theater with the master of the troupe.

Today's song is "A Dream in the Garden", and the pool was full of people who came to watch the play before it even opened.

"I'm looking forward to this scene." A middle-aged man wearing a fur hat sighed.

"That's right, Mr. Xun's play is nothing to choose, and a garden tour is even more so!" One of them echoed.

Mei Hao smiled and quickened her pace to go up to the second floor, and sat down facing the stage.

The third master Xun mentioned by the population is the famous character of this "Yi Qing Garden", named Xun Yan, he is handsome, tender and silent, and he is clear and cool, like a lotus in autumn water, exuding a clear and meaningful air.

It didn't take long for Mei Hao to sit down, only to hear a murmur of choking on the stage, and the originally noisy pool suddenly became quiet.

Then the shengge was sung slowly, the pipa sounded, Yunong walked out slowly from the thick curtain, his butterfly clothes were picturesque, his sleeves fluttered, his black hair danced with his clothes, his eyes were clear and bright, and his cinnabar was bright.

How can there be such a peerless person in the world, the people in the pool stare at the people on the stage intently, the butterflies are blooming, the peach blossoms are falling, the people on the stage have picturesque eyebrows and long sleeves, a prosperous time flies by like sand With his white jade-like fingertips, time is like water, and the world of mortals is boundless, all of which are performed with his frown and smile.

The people on the stage seemed to raise their eyes inadvertently, and met Mei Hao's eyes in the air, then moved away blandly, turned around and lowered their eyes, all movements were smooth and just right, covering up the full of affection.

As soon as the play ended, the audience was silent for a few seconds, and then there was thunderous applause. The people on the stage raised their eyes inadvertently, met Mei Hao's smiling eyes, smiled slightly, turned around and stepped back.

Behind the stage, Xun Yan took off his butterfly clothes and put on a moon-white gown. He washed off the rouge and gouache on his face with warm water, let his long hair loose, and casually scattered it behind his head. Fan Fengzhi.

Autumn water is the god, and Qionghua is the bone. Even though I am in the theater, there is a refreshing air all over my body, without the greasy smell of rouge and gouache. At this time, wearing a white shirt in January is like a blue moon on a Yaotai, which is impossible.

"Master Xun, Mr. Wang in the city invites you to have a gathering at his house." The class leader stepped forward and handed over an invitation card.

Xun Yan glanced at the invitation and said calmly, "No time."

"This..." The class leader showed embarrassment. It is better not to offend powerful people, so he said with a smile: "Master Wang has posted three times, and you always say you don't have time. I'm afraid it's not a big deal." .”

"Or to put it another way, I don't want to go." Xun Yan raised his eyebrows, got up and left after speaking.

Helplessly, the class leader shook his head and sighed: "Xun Yan, Xun Yan, you are too hot-tempered. It's okay if someone covers you. If no one protects you, you will have no good place to go sooner or later."

People all over the world say that Chu people like to enjoy themselves, but Chu people's enjoyment is quite different from Xi people's.There are many mountains and rivers in Chu, and Chu people often ride a flat boat on the lake, drinking for fun. Xi people are very prosperous and lively, and they enjoy listening to operas.

Xun Yan buttoned up his scarlet cloak, went out from the back door of the theater, walked quickly towards the front door of the theater, and stopped a bronze-car driveway that was about to go: "Hanzhang-jun, please stay!"

Mei Hao frowned, he paused, tightened and loosened the hand holding the folding fan, sighed slightly, and said to the driver: "You go back first and tell the master that you don't have to wait for me for dinner."

In the white snow, Xun Yan was wearing a scarlet cloak and stood alone. Mei Hao bent down and got out of the car. What caught his eyes was the redness of the world. I remembered the red plum at home.

After a long time, Xun Yan walked slowly towards Mei Hao. He stopped a step away from him, looked at Mei Hao lightly with his eyes like autumn water, and then asked, "Mr. Hanzhang is leaving? If there is nothing urgent , might as well go to the humble house to talk about it."

"Alright." Mei Hao smiled lightly, cupped his hands and said, "Then respect is worse than obedience."

The coachman raised his whip, the horse neighed, and the hooves rattled a few times, pulling the cart away. Mei Hao and Xun Yan walked side by side slowly towards the end of the alley.

The bluestone streets have been wetted by falling snowflakes, and they are glowing green. The two walked silently to the sycamore tree at the end of the alley, and turned into a hidden path next to it.

The path is paved with blue bricks, because it is hidden by the sycamore trees, so not many people pass by, and the fallen leaves of sycamore trees are accumulated on the road, which adds a sense of loneliness to this winter.

The two walked to a black door. Xun Yan stepped up three stone steps and patted on the door. After a while, a young servant came to open the door. When he saw Xun Yan, he smiled and opened the door to let him pass. Guo Xun Yan took off the cloak and said: "The third master is back, the theater must be overcrowded again today."

After seeing Mei Hao, he bowed his hands and said "Hanzhang Jun", and when the two entered the room, the servant closed the door.

"Ganer, go and bring some snacks to my room, and make some dinner." Xun Yan said lightly.

"Okay." Gan'er smiled, turned and left.

Mei Hao and Xun Yan entered the room, Mei Ziyu was taken aback by the tangy fragrance of plum blossoms, and there was a branch of red plum placed on the desk, which added three points of aura to the plain room.

If someone else enters this room, they will definitely not believe that this is the room in No. 1 corner of Linyi.

There is a picture of snowy plums hanging on the white wall, without any decorations. A window is opened to the south, and a dark desk is placed under the screen window. With some scrolls.

Xun Yan stepped forward, habitually helped Mei Hao take off his fur coat, put it on his forearm, and said, "Sit down first." Then he turned and hung the fur coat by the stove to simmer.

Mei Hao looked a little restrained, and he whispered: "Didn't you tell me everything? You don't need to do that to me, I can hang the fur clothes myself."

Xun Yan turned his head to look at him, smiled and said: "I can serve whoever I want, you don't have to act like an old master every time, those people in the city want me to serve, I still don't take them seriously .”

After speaking, she stepped forward, pressed Mei Hao's shoulder, let him sit down on the couch, then turned around and poured tea for him.

Gan'er also brought some snacks, arranged them, and said: "If the third master wants dinner, just give me an order, and I will bring it right away."

"Yes." Xun Yan sat down opposite Mei Ziyu and nodded.

Gan'er smiled, took the empty copper tray and backed out.

Xun Yan pinched the teacup with his pale fingers, took a sip of tea, and said after a pause, "Yi Wei, a rich businessman in the city, said he would buy me for a hundred gold." After he finished speaking, he raised his eyes and stared at Mei Hao.

After Mei Hao heard this, panic flashed in his eyes, his hand holding the teacup shook, and some tea spilled out, he looked up at Xun Yan, opened his mouth to say something, but met Xun Yan's eyes After that, he hurriedly dodged again, bowed his head and said nothing.

Xun Yan saw him flustered first, then dazed, and the ensuing struggle finally turned into calm.

"Would you like him to buy me?" Xun Yan asked, tilting his head, and then added: "As long as you don't agree, even if he takes thousands of dollars, I won't agree."

"Ah Yan, I..." Mei Hao held the folding fan tightly with his slightly pale hands, he paused, but he still couldn't say what happened next.

"I'll go with you, I won't sing anymore."

"..."

"You like me, don't you?" Seeing that he had been silent for a long time, Xun Yan got up and sat down beside him, pulling his body to let Mei Hao look at him, and asked.

Mei Hao sighed a little, raised his hand to take Xun Yan's hand away, and said slowly, "Ah Yan, falling in love with a man is against human ethics and morality, and it's not polite."

"Why is it impolite for two people to be happy? Why is it against human ethics and morality for men to fall in love? Did we kill people or set fire to them? That Longnanzi is so pedantic, what's wrong with 'seeing no evil, hearing no evil, speaking no evil ’, in today’s world, with the decline of the merchant house, the various vassal states claiming to be kings, and the ritual and music collapsed, there is no etiquette to speak of, and he still insists on sticking to a lot of etiquette, don’t you think it’s ridiculous?” Xun Yan was displeased, and he Staring at Mei Hao, he said, "If you like it, you like it. Don't care so much."

Mei Hao frowned. Long Nanzi was his mentor. The teacher was awe-inspiring and upright. He knew that the rituals and music were broken, but he still knew that it was impossible to do it. This great sage, hearing what Xun Yan said now, couldn't help being a little angry at his unrestrained temperament.

"I won't sing in the future. I will go with you, stay by your side, and be your bookboy. I will polish your writing for you, and wait for you to fall asleep at night." Xun Yan continued, his pair of scissors eyes full of seriousness, as if The things he stated were the most important things in this life.

"A Yan!" Mei Hao blushed when he heard that he did not hesitate to say the words of serving him, and said anxiously: "Don't say that again!" After speaking, he got up and left.

Xun Yan looked at his appearance and laughed out loud. He put his arms around Mei Hao's neck, leaned his soft body in his arms and said, "Admonish King Yan Xi, even meeting with Chu Xiang is easy, how can you face this kind of love?" It's such a stretch, fool! Pedantic!"

Mei Hao didn't expect that Xun Yan would suddenly put his arms around him, and his body froze immediately. The melodious voice of the person in his arms echoed in his ears, and there was a faint fragrance in his breath. Yan's slender waist sighed heavily.

Xun Yan looked up at him, putting aside the banter just now, full of affection and joy in his brows and eyes, adding a bit of haze to those autumn eyes, the cinnabar between his brows glowed with a lustrous light, but seeing him blush Her lips parted slightly, and she said softly: "In this world, you treat me sincerely. I recognize you in this life. You must not dislike me and hate me, let alone betray me."

Mei Hao was overwhelmed with affection for a moment, hugged him tightly in his arms, and lowered his eyes in silence.