Zhancheng South

After Lin Shu left, He Yan stretched out his hand and dragged Han Jin into the room, but he didn't know what to say, to comfort him for the suffering he suffered when he was young, or to comfort him that he still had himself by his side?He Yan used to think that words could comfort people's hearts, but now that he thinks about it, it is too pale and weak. He has never been so upset that he can only comfort others with words.

Han Jin seemed to see He Yan's embarrassment, and took the initiative to say: "I think it's a blessing to meet Dad, Master, and you when I was young. I was sent down the mountain by Dad many years ago. Dad and Master insisted that I take this place for Han Shizi, now I think it is Dad and Master who want me to meet you while they are still there, so I will not be alone after they are gone."

He Yan took the initiative to stretch out his arms to hug Han Jin, and said in a muffled voice, "If I knew you were such a poor little boy, I would definitely treat you better, and it would be better to spoil you like a little fool."

Han Jin hugged back, "You are good enough to spoil me, but it would be even better if you could let me in at some point."

Kazuhiko asked, "When?"

Han Jin leaned close to He Yan's ear and whispered four words, He Yan's ears turned red, how could he talk about "love in bed" in such a bright and sunny day?But He Yan still forced himself to be calm and pushed away the humanity: "This, each depends on its ability."

So the old butler prepared a jug of spirits every day, and watched the young master and the young master drink each other. Although the spirits were hurting, but every time he didn't drink a few sips, the atmosphere was not right. The old butler was happy to see It's done, but he probably didn't expect that these two people have been in the same bed for [-] times and haven't consummated their marriage. This matter has to be paid attention to an auspicious day, and besides, although the two of them are not on good terms, there is no three-way relationship. Mediator Liupin, but if you worship heaven and earth, you only worship the high hall. Speaking of it, you still have to pick an auspicious day and put on red clothes to worship.

Han Jin's parents were newly mourned, according to the etiquette system, he had to be filial, so he was not in a hurry right now, that is, his lips were smeared and he didn't dare to do anything.

The two couldn't stay idle after the new year in Jinling, so they simply bid farewell to the old housekeeper, euphemistically saying: "Reading thousands of books and traveling thousands of miles, they should go and see what it's like outside."

The old butler also knew that while the two of them were free, they had done everything they should and wanted to do, so they could go wherever they wanted, Zuo Jinling would always be home, and they would always come back.

This time, He Yan thought about not going to the north. After discussing with Han Jin, he decided to go to the southwest. He already knew that the forests in the southwest were full of obstacles and there were many snakes, insects, rats and ants, so he brought extra with him when he went. They were still pretending to be husband and wife, but the two of them changed back to their original colors when they entered the southwest territory. People here probably don't know who He Yan and Han Jin are.

The two of them pretended to be merchant brothers, and they came to Yongchang Mansion originally, and the talk of visiting the mountains and rivers at the old housekeeper's place was just to make him feel at ease. He is well aware, but the rumors of the previous dynasty are probably not groundless, not to mention that he is not sure how many people in Nanliang know about this matter, and how many people are sure that he came here to see where the legacy of the previous dynasty came from. here.

When they first entered the Southwest Territory, He Yan and Han Jin were still amazed by the houses in front of them, or the civilized courtyard houses, which were somewhat similar to the blue tiles and white walls in the south of the Yangtze River, but the city walls along the way were quite different from the hinterland of the Central Plains. Three rivers run through the city, every family has flowing water, there are also bamboo houses and villages, surrounded by low fences, which made the two people laugh, even if it is this trip, it is worthwhile to visit the mountains and rivers.

Some local people saw that the two of them were dressed differently from the others, so they came up to inquire. Although there are many businessmen here and there, they probably have never seen such a beautiful person.Because of the inconvenience of speaking, not many people came up to talk to them, but every time they went to Xiejiao Inn, the waiter they heard asked in official language: "You two are merchants from the Central Plains? I don't know what the family does for a living. ?”

He Yan replied: "The family sells silk, and because we brothers wanted to try our luck in jade, we came to southern Yunnan to find fate."

Hearing this, the little boy said with a smile: "In recent years, there are quite a few people looking for jade business here, and most of them have returned without success. In the early years of this poor village, there were people who made a small fortune in jade, but if they really made a fortune. Can it still look like this?"

He Yan replied: "I don't know how those people my brother mentioned made a small fortune?"

"Hey, it's not worth mentioning. A stone was thrown on the side of the road, and some thoughtful people said that this place is full of stones. Hey, look at me, I'm so patronizing and gossiping with you, I still have work to do! "After finishing speaking, I will leave.

He Yan hurriedly took out the silver from his pocket and put it in the little second hand, who accepted it with a smile on his face, and continued, "I don't know your surnames!"

"The surname is Song, from Jiangnan, this is my younger brother." After He Yan finished speaking, he pointed to Han Jin beside him.

The little girl laughed and said, "Young Master Song, you two really look alike, you are indeed brothers! They are both so plump and handsome, with handsome eyebrows!"

He Yan said with a smile: "Brother, the reputation is too high. I don't know if this person who made his fortune with jade is still making a living with jade?"

"I'm doing this. There are so many stones. Who knows if there is any jade in them? Maybe it's a big luck! For noble people like you, go to the street Erli to the south, maybe you can bump into one." How green is the water!"

Han Jinbuxian frowned slightly, and He Yan said to Xiao Er gratefully: "Thank you for your advice, brother, tomorrow, tomorrow I will go and see with my brother."

After sending off the shop waiter, Han Jin said to He Yan: "Hearing him talk like this seems to let us go."

He Yan said with a smile: "This man did it on purpose at first glance. He thinks that we are two big fat sheep that can be slaughtered, but if he didn't say it, I'm afraid we are still wandering around. Let's see the situation at that time. , it’s time to learn more.”

Han Jin nodded, thinking that what the little girl was talking about was nothing more than gambling with stones, and cheating some gold and silver would not kill people.

Jade is not only produced in southern Yunnan, but Heyan speculates that what the master said that day should refer to a new unexploited mine that he and his family knew, and he concealed it, and he himself did not believe it when he told it.

The next day, He Yan and his wife went to the street where the second finger of the shop was located. There were merchants on the street who carved jade for a living, and some sold rough stones. buy it.

A street is bustling with people, there are those who are rich for a while, and those who are bankrupt. It is really all sentient beings, but they are all driven by profit.

He Yan and Han Jin pretended to be ordinary merchants, huddled in the crowd to watch the excitement, listened to the people who solved it, didn't solve it, half solved it, and those who watched the excitement, and analyzed it logically. "The number of greens produced by this Jade Pavilion is more than that of Qingzhifang, but the green water head produced by Qingzhifang is better. These two are neck and neck in our place."

No need to ask, the current store is Cuiyu Pavilion, so you don’t need to ask if you are looking for Qingzhifang, just see which store has the most people around. Is there any way between Cuiyu Pavilion and Qingzhifang to identify this jade?"

The man turned his head and saw that he was a bearded man, which is not unusual in this place. He glanced up and down at Heyan several times, and then turned his gaze to Han Jin. Calling He Yan "brother", the man looked at him and said, "Brothers? Going out to do business? Just entered this business?"

He Yan first patted Han Jin's hand reassuringly and said, "Ah Jin." Then he said to the man, "I haven't entered the industry yet, but I just feel a little strange."

The man said: "Young man, don't think that this line of work is easy to mess with. This line of work is like a mountain."

He Yan hurriedly replied: "Yes, yes, we just came to have a look, just for fun, and dare not go deeper."

Seeing this, the man ignored the two of them, and He Yan and Han Jin felt that something was wrong, so they went back to the inn first.When there was no one around, He Yan said: "The waiter in the store is still a character."

Han Jin replied: "Deliberately pointing us to Nanerli Street. The bearded man came to find out our identity, but he was afraid that he could see that we were not sincere in doing business."

"It doesn't matter. I didn't plan to talk about business. If I really want to talk about it, I don't have money."

Han Jin was speechless, so poor that he was fresh and refined.He Yan said again: "I just came here to experience the scenery of southern Yunnan, and I don't have to give an explanation. As long as I can prove that the He family has indeed become a poor man, no one will open the jade mine that I don't know if there is any." Got an idea."

Han Jin was speechless for a moment, and replied: "Have you been investigating this matter for a long time? Did you know the true face of the jade mine for a long time?"

He Yan smiled and replied: "Actually, I vaguely guessed something before Master said it. Although Xia Mengyu is not a bad-hearted person, he is a multi-minded person. I know he wants the barbarians to assimilate with the Han people, but it doesn't mean that the Han people are in power. If he wants me to surrender to the enemy and treason, it must be that Hejia has something worthwhile, what else can a merchant have? Only money is left, and Hejia came from the southwest, and there are not a few jade shops in his hands. Can guess what."

"So you sent someone to the southwest to investigate?"

"Not only have I checked, I have received the truth before I came."

Han Jin replied: "Then you are bored and addicted, do you still want to take another look?"

"Didn't I say before I came that I came to visit the mountains and rivers? You didn't believe it." Heyan sighed helplessly, "Ajin, am I so unreliable and unworthy of your trust? "

Han Jin took a deep breath, walked over to He Yan and sat down, put his arms around He Yan's waist, limply lay on him, and said through gritted teeth, "I wonder if my brother can tell me what I found?"

He Yan swallowed his saliva reluctantly, feeling a little depressed. Didn't he drag Han Jin out to relax when he saw that Han Jin was in a bad mood? How could he know that Han Jin was really thinking about the real thing?But this beauty is in his arms, except for the abrupt movements, everything else is fine, and it is quite comfortable to hold her like this.

He Yan was enjoying it so comfortably, when he lowered his eyes and saw his Ah Jin moving uncomfortably, he just remembered what question Ah Jin seemed to have asked just now?

Han Jin got up, and asked again in a hoarse voice: "What did you find out?"

He Yan coughed lightly and replied: "Well, it's like this. The jade workshops in this place, especially gambling stones, have some problems with the source of jadeite raw stones, but not all of them. It's just that a large part of the veins have been mined. Most of those rough jadeites come from other countries, most likely the country south of the dense forest in southern Yunnan."

"That's what you checked? Where's the jade mine map of you and your family? Is it fake?"

"Even if it's not fake, so many years have passed, and others are not allowed to finish picking it?"

Han Jin thought for a while and said, "The country south of Yunnan is still separated by a dense forest. It sounds very mysterious!"

"That country also has jade mines, but they are sold as stones, and only a small number of people can pass through this dense forest, escape from death, and risk their lives to gain wealth. If you want to come to that country, you will not be rich."

"Then shall we go and see?"