Thinking of this, an indescribable feeling of shame and sorrow surged in her heart. Just as the courtesan was about to cover her face and leave, she suddenly saw the high-spirited girl smiling at her, shaking the crabapple in her hand and promising: "Okay, I'll come over another day."
The courtesan was stunned, and then nodded excitedly repeatedly, like a chick pecking at rice. She had lost her usual deliberately charming and shy demeanor, and her true feelings were revealed.
After watching the girl leave, she turned around abruptly and said to the people beside her: "Sisters, sisters, mother! Did you hear that? General Ning Yuan said he would come to listen to my singing another day!"
"I heard it, I heard it..."
"I have to... I have to hurry up and practice the piano!" The courtesan ran back upstairs clutching her handkerchief with tears of joy in her eyes.
The madam sighed helplessly: "...I was counting on her to stand here and solicit customers. There are so many soldiers waiting behind her. It's good for her!"
But he didn't call the person back.
She can understand it. As a woman, how could she not understand it?
Being "affirmed" by a man and being affirmed by a woman, especially such an extraordinary woman...the feelings they give them are completely different.
The straightforward feelings in one's heart will not lie. One of the girls turned around excitedly and walked towards the building. If General Ning Yuan were to come, how could Sister Haitang, who was alone, entertain him by singing songs, playing the piano, and pouring wine? Oh, how could she?
She wants to discuss it with Sister Haitang!
Seeing her quickly chasing Haitang, the other prostitutes also reacted and left in twos and threes. The madam shouted, "...I'm going to die. What a heartless bunch. Are we going to continue our business?"
As he said this, he grabbed the ear of a girl who was running slower and pulled her back while cursing.
The prostitutes who failed to run away were forced to stand still, and their enthusiasm for attracting customers plummeted.
Listening to the sound of the piano and the music coming from the building, the handkerchiefs in their hands were about to be torn to pieces - damn it, when Zheng Jiulang, the dignified Zheng family of Xingyang, came hundreds of miles to Bianzhou and spent a fortune on Sister Haitang, they were not so jealous! If they had known this, they should have had more courage and thrown flowers at General Ningyuan! Seeing their absent-minded appearance, the madam poked one of the flower girls on the forehead: "...One by one, are you trying to attract customers or mourn! Where are your wild hearts!"
"Okay, if General Ning Yuan is willing to honor us by coming to listen to Hai Tang sing, then we will close the building for a day and not accept other guests, so that you little hooves will have the opportunity to come up and take advantage of the opportunity!"
When these words were spoken, all the young ladies were delighted and called out "good mother" again and again.
The madam was still cursing, but there was a hint of a smile on her face.
If I could get this Ningyuan general to promise to come and listen to music, I would have to read the music sheet to pieces, and it would be unreasonable not to break eight or ten strings. In this case, who would have the time to flatter a man?
The former is the bright moon among the clouds, and the latter is livelihood and copper coins.
Bending down to pick up copper coins in the mud, occasionally having the chance to look up at the moon among the clouds, or even standing on tiptoe to touch it, is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them.
Since it is so rare, we should seize it well.
There is very little they can control in their lives, so just let them be willful this time.
The madam concealed her feelings, continued to put on a flattering smile, and waved her fragrant handkerchief out of the building.
Along the way, Chang Suining witnessed the enthusiasm and generosity of the people of Bianzhou. There is no need to elaborate on the former, and the latter is because someone even threw expensive peonies at her.
Chang Suining, Cui Jing and others, who were scented with the fragrance of flowers, followed Hu Lin and dismounted outside the Bianzhou Governor's Mansion.
Many Bianzhou officials were waiting here, and they immediately came forward to pay their respects.
The Hu governor introduced them.
"This is General Xiao Minxiao."
"This is General Ning Yuan."
"This is Grand Commander Cui..."
The whereabouts of Cui Jing had not yet been widely spread, and at this moment the officials in Bianzhou were all very surprised and hurriedly saluted again.
Therefore, not only did they invite General Ningyuan to Bianzhou this time, they also had the famous Grand Commander Cui come to visit... If other prefectures and counties knew about this, wouldn't they be jealous and unable to sleep? After a slightly excited greeting, an official said: "... Generals, please come into the palace to talk!"
The crowd surrounded Chang Suining, Cui Jing and Xiao Min and walked towards the governor's mansion.
When crossing the threshold of the Governor's Mansion, Xiao Min subconsciously slowed down a step and let Chang Suining go first. At the same time, Commander Xiao noticed that General Cui made the same choice as him.
The four looked at each other for a moment, and Commander Xiao smiled knowingly. It seemed that Commander Cui and he were of the same mind! "Did you prepare these flowers?" Chang Suining walked in front and looked at the flower pots placed on both sides of the corridor. Most of them were rare varieties, and some were so rare that Duke Zheng would drool at them. He couldn't help but say, "This is too extravagant."
If these were exchanged for food, they would be enough to feed the army for a long time.
"General Ningyuan has misunderstood. These are not what we prepared." An official squeezed beside Hu Shishi and explained with a smile: "Most of them are from the common people and gentry in the city who came to welcome General Ningyuan--"
As he said that, he quickly looked at Xiao Min and said, "There are also General Xiao and other soldiers who sent it voluntarily..."
Seeing how he was trying hard to hold the water, Xiao Min really wanted to say "not that necessary".
You really don't need to mention him in every sentence. He repeatedly made achievements by "rubbing" the word trick, no, repeatedly picked up merits, and has been officially diagnosed as General Chang. How could he be the kind of person who has no self-awareness and wants more? "So that's the case." Chang Suining understood and said, "It's a thoughtful gesture, and we are all just appreciating it. So I'll trouble you all to return them to each other afterwards."
The official quickly agreed.
When passing by a screen wall, Chang Suining looked over as if she sensed something, and saw a few heads popping out from behind one side of the screen wall, but when they saw her line of sight, they all shrank back.
However, after just a moment, the smallest head couldn't help but stick out again.
She is a cute little girl of five or six years old.
Chang Suining was attracted by that lovely face and couldn't help but smile.
The little girl blinked her big round, black eyes, and then ran out from behind the screen wall as if she had been called by something.
"...Seventh sister, come back!"
There were young boys and girls behind calling her anxiously, but none of them could stop the little sister.
"It's Xiaoqi, come quickly to daddy!" When Hu Lin saw his youngest daughter, he immediately smiled like a chrysanthemum, spread his arms and bent down.
However, the little girl seemed not to see him at all. She ran past him with her little skirt lifted up and came to Chang Suining in one breath.
"Are you General Ning Yuan?" The little girl looked up at Chang Suining with bright eyes.
Chang Suining smiled and nodded: "That's right."
"Then..." The little girl asked again with eyes full of expectation and curiosity: "Are you really a general star who is the reincarnation of an immortal?"
Chang Suining pretended to think about it for a moment, and in front of so many people, he said without any modesty: "It's very likely."
Fairy or ghostly, it's just a difference of one word.
The little girl's face was filled with amazement, her eyes widened, and she exclaimed "Wow" in an exaggerated and admiring tone.
"Then when I grow up, can I fight with you, General?"
"certainly."
The little girl jumped up with joy.
At this moment, her eyes fell on the young man beside Chang Suining again, and she exclaimed "Wow" in surprise again.
Then he asked seriously: "Are you also a reincarnation of a god?"
Cui Jing said seriously: "I am not."
The little girl let out an "ah".
Chang Suining looked at Cui Jing.
What's wrong with this man? How can he coax a child when he's so honest? How can he bear to do that to such a lovely girl? Is his heart made of iron?
Besides, wouldn't it seem that she was the only one who liked to brag?
Receiving Chang Suining's gaze, Cui Jing was silent for a moment, and then changed his words: "...Maybe, it could be."
He did not think Chang Suining was bragging. In his opinion, she was the reincarnation of a god.
He was the one bragging at this moment, but she allowed him to say it, so it was okay for him to say it.
The little girl's eyes lit up: "I told you! You are so beautiful, you must be the reincarnation of a god!"
"Just like my father, my mother and aunt always say, he must be the reincarnation of a donkey!"
Everyone immediately looked at Governor Hu.
Hu Lin: “……?!”
His wife and his only concubine actually teamed up to say this about him behind his back?
She looks virtuous on weekdays, but unexpectedly, she is so good at judging people by their appearance!
And his daughter is too filial! But...what does Maolu mean? Is he long-faced? Or is he stubborn? He needs a reasonable explanation and a sincere apology afterwards! Hu Lin's eldest daughter walked over quickly, her face flushed as she pulled her younger sister behind her, her smile shy and embarrassed.
It's over. Mother and aunt are in trouble this time.
She could only blush and say, "I am young and my words are innocent... I am sorry to make you all laugh."
It would have been better if the word "embarrassing" had not been said. Once it was said, it reminded everyone that Governor Hu had always been approachable and had no airs. The officials then realized what was happening and started to laugh and joke about it.
Hu Lin immediately begged for mercy: "...Please stop making fun of me!"
Everyone went to the front hall, chatting and laughing.
The banquet held in the Governor's Mansion today can only be regarded as a welcoming banquet. The real celebration banquet will be held three days later. Firstly, this is because soldiers such as Chang Suining and Xiaomin need to rest. Secondly, officials in Bianzhou attach great importance to this celebration banquet and there are many things to prepare. In addition, there needs to be enough time to wait for Li Xian and others to arrive.
Because Chang Suining herself was a girl, the women of the governor's family and the wives of officials in the city were also present at the welcoming banquet.
During the banquet, Governor Hu looked at his wife and concubines from time to time.
He had intended to condemn them harshly with his eyes when they looked at each other, which would surely make them feel uneasy, but the hateful thing was that the two women never even looked at him.
In the end, it was his eldest daughter who couldn't bear it anymore, so she quietly tugged at the corner of the governor's wife's clothes, signaling her to look in the direction of her father.
The governor's wife then looked at her husband.
The governor Hu, who had finally waited for this moment, immediately waited in a solemn manner.
The governor's wife frowned in confusion, and then gently poked the concubine beside her.
The concubine also looked over and was stunned.
The governor's wife whispered in confusion, "...Why is he so upset when he comes back?"
The concubine shook her head innocently, indicating that she didn't know either.
Hu Jing, the eldest daughter of Hu Lin, felt her scalp tingle when she heard this. Fortunately, her father couldn't hear this, otherwise he would have fainted from anger on the spot.
Here, halfway through the banquet, Adian could no longer sit still.
Chang Suining took him to sit at the same table at the top of the table, which really proved the saying that those who do not drink should sit at the same table with children.
With Chang Suining's permission, Adian left the banquet and ran out to play.
Seeing two young boys in brocade clothes playing "Eagle Catches Chicken" with servants and maids in the corridor, he ran over impatiently.
He was too tall and ran too fast, so the servants and maids subconsciously protected the two young men behind them.
One of the young boys was not afraid. He ran out from behind the maid and asked Ah Dian, "Who are you?"
"My name is Adian!" Adian looked at him eagerly and asked in a very polite tone: "Little brother, can I play with you?"
His Highness said that when you need help from others, you should be sweet-mouthed!
Little kid brother?
Hearing this name, the young boy burst into laughter.
Ah Dian took another step forward: "Is it okay, kid brother?"
"Of course!" The young boy patted his chest and said, "Since you are a guest and you call me brother, then stand behind me and I will protect you!"
Ah Dian was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly. He ran behind him, bent down and grabbed his robe.
For the next half day, Adian spent time having fun with the young men from the governor's mansion. Hearing that the young men from the Hu family had no prejudice against him, Chang Suining was very happy and let him go.
In the evening, Chang Suining, Cui Jing and Xiao Min walked out of the meeting room of the governor's mansion.
Governor Hu sent them out and repeatedly told Chang Suining to rest and recuperate in the governor's mansion for the next few days, and to inform the servants in time if there was anything wrong.
Chang Suining thanked him and motioned for him to stay: "... Hu Shishi has also worked hard."
Hu Lin stopped, bowed and watched them leave.
On the way, Xiao Min mentioned that Deputy General Jin's injury had shown signs of improvement, and also mentioned the traitor who stabbed Deputy General Jin, and asked Chang Suining: "General, do you want to try him?"
"Let someone watch him first, and give him a small amount of food and water once a day at irregular intervals, so that he doesn't starve to death." Chang Suining walked forward with his hands behind his back and said, "Wait until the other two arrive, and then we'll interrogate them together."
Add to that the survivor who assassinated Cui Jing, and the four of them will confront each other together, and the scene will surely be very interesting.
Of the "other two people" she mentioned, Xiao Min only knew one of them, and he didn't know who the remaining one was. However, Xiao Min did not ask any more questions, but just nodded in agreement.
Cui Jing did not say anything, but just listened to the two of them talking about military affairs.
It was not until Commander Xiao raised his hand to say goodbye at a fork in the road that he said, "Goodbye, General Xiao."
Xiao Min was stunned, and the words "General Cui, aren't you leaving?" came to his lips, but he didn't say them.
After Xiao Min left, Chang Suining walked forward and stopped under an apricot tree.
Cui Jing also stepped forward.
Yuanxiang, Ache, Xier and others followed not far away.
"The apricot flowers are in bloom." Chang Suining looked up at a tree of apricot flowers.
Cui Jing hummed, and said, "The results of the imperial examinations will be announced in the next two days."
Chang Suining blinked at the apricot blossoms, and when she turned to look at the handsome young man, a strange idea suddenly came to her mind.
Thank you all for your monthly tickets and rewards! Today I decided to recommend a special book to you. The special thing about it is that... it is my own finished book, hahahaha (I really have no other choice, my friends have been sacrificed by me again and again, what if there are new book friends who haven't read it) I randomly recommend a book that makes people laugh, "Joy on the Frown", attached with the link
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
