Qiao Niang is not married
There are so many kinds of umbrellas in Linyao that it is dizzying.
The green silk umbrellas, straight-handled umbrellas, and oil-silk umbrellas used in wedding ceremonies across the country all come from here. Even the canopies used by the emperor when traveling are made by wealthy families here.
Xu Ning was so fond of these beautiful umbrellas that every time he visited a stall, he would open and take a look at any umbrella he had never seen before.
"It's not a good idea for us to keep going like this. It will take at least a month to walk from Linyao to Qujiazhuang. I think you guys should find a way to get some money." Xu Ning said exactly what Qu Yi was worried about.
"You're right. But how are we going to get the silver? Steal?" Qu Yi raised his eyebrows in doubt.
"Tell me what you think about all day long? You always say that you want to be a great hero. Is stealing an act of chivalry?" Xu Ning was so disappointed with Qu Yi that if she wasn't short, she would have hit him on the head.
"If you ask me, the most suitable method is to perform on the streets." Xu Ning widened her eyes. She had also thought of this method, but when Xu Lian said it, she was shocked.
Who would have thought that the seemingly bright and clear-minded Second Brother actually performed as a performer?!
Xu Lian looked at Xu Ning's stunned expression and felt a little embarrassed: "Ahem, that's what I did when I was young and had no money."
"Don't you think so? Ah Xu." He added suddenly.
Xu Ning's eyes were as big as copper bells at this time.
The young man who had been silent all the time was busy covering his mouth and coughing, looking into the distance unnaturally, not daring to meet Xu Ning's gaze.
"Well, let's go eat something first. I'm starving." Qu Yi suddenly suggested when he saw the awkward atmosphere.
"Didn't you say you had no money?"
"My sister gave me a bag of silver when she left. Although I can't stay in an inn, I can still have a good meal."
"Why didn't you say so earlier!"
…
As the sun sets, a group of young people walk away, leaving behind only an orange-red skyline as they play and fight.
"Ah Xu, have this, it's delicious!" Xu Ning ate a piece of salt-baked chicken and picked up another piece for Tang Xixu.
The young man saw the tender yellow chicken nuggets in the bowl, and a flash of rejection flashed across his eyes. He frowned, then ate with relish: "Hmm, it's really delicious." Then he took another big mouthful of rice from the bowl. However, Xu Ning was so focused on eating that she didn't notice.
"Today I have the honor to invite Miss Fang from Ruyan Tower. She will play a song for you." The owner of Zuike Tower welcomed "Miss Fang" in the center of the lobby.
"Miss Fang? Isn't she the top prostitute in Ruyan Tower? In the past, I couldn't even see her even if I paid enough money."
"Yes, I didn't expect that today I could not only admire her beauty, but also see her play a song for us with my own eyes."
Oh~ Turns out she’s the top girl in the brothel.
Xu Ning had an expression of understanding.
"She only sells her art." Tang Xixu explained suddenly.
This made Xu Ning feel embarrassed: "Oh, I didn't say anything." The girl looked around and finally fixed her eyes on the courtesan on the stage.
The apricot-colored veil half-covered the courtesan's face, but even so, the woman's every frown and smile revealed her natural beauty.
"when!"
"Thump! Thump, thump, thump." The sound of the pipa is loud and clear. The strings are plucked heavily and then plucked lightly, and the fingers change rapidly, which is dazzling.
At this time, the musicians joined in with the sound of drums, "Dang!" "Dang!" The momentum was overwhelming, with golden swords and iron horses.
The sounds of drums and pipa were closely interwoven. Xu Ning seemed to hear the chaotic and urgent sound of horses' hooves, and the clashing sounds of swords and guns. "Kill—kill!" The soldiers charged forward with their swords, vowing to fight to the death and showing no mercy in front of the enemy.
When the string music ended, everyone present was speechless, with only a bright moon in the center of the pond in the lobby.
Xu Ning couldn't recover for a long time, "Wow! Wow, wow, wow!" "Good!" I don't know which audience came to their senses first, they just clapped their hands and applauded. Only then did Xu Ning come out of the picture in his mind, and then he stood up and applauded with everyone, "Good! Good!"
Now Xu Ning believed it.
It is indeed worth a fortune.
"I've heard that listening to Fangniang's music is like being on the battlefield. Now I hear it with my own ears, and it's indeed true."
"Everyone, Fangniang thanks you for your kindness in listening to my song." The woman on the stage half leaned forward while holding the pipa to express her gratitude.
"I recall the days when Huanyu was young, Xiao Qiao was just married, and he was so handsome and heroic. With a feather fan and a blue scarf, he talked and laughed, and the masts and oars were reduced to ashes. Alas, what a pity, a generation of heroes is gone." People who listen to the song can't help but think of the former young hero Mo Huanyu.
When Tang Xixu heard the word "Huan Yu", his hand that was holding the tea could not help but pause slightly.
"Hey, brother, Huan and I know him. He is General Mo's son, but who is this Xiao Qiao?"
"You don't know this. This Xiao Qiao is Huan Yu's sweetheart Qiao Mulan. It is said that after Huan Yu was defeated in Ye County, this Miss Qiao committed suicide for love." A middle-aged man in his forties or fifties spoke with some pride, but he was also sad after he finished speaking.
Ye County, this isn’t… Xu Ning pricked up his ears and listened more carefully.
"But I have never heard of Huan and the young master getting married."
"This is what moved the world and made people sigh. Qiao Niang, who was not married, died for Huan and Gongzi, which shows the deep love between them."
"Yes, since ancient times, women have always been passionate but short-lived. I also heard that Mrs. Qiao was born beautiful, really comparable to the two Qiao sisters of Jiangbei. It's a pity that such a beautiful lady has passed away."
"The most regrettable thing is that Huan Yu's son Mo Tingzhou wiped out the pirates at the age of seventeen and was personally appointed as General of Cavalry by His Majesty at the age of eighteen. However, he died at the age of twenty-one. It is really a pity that such a talented person was not appreciated by God." A middle-aged knight wiped away his tears as he spoke.
"He died at the age of twenty-one. What a sin he must have committed in his previous life."
"Yeah. Maybe he's just looking good, but he might be doing something shameful behind the scenes."
Some of the younger generations have never heard of this matter, and don't understand many things, so they speak without restraint.
Xu Ning lamented, thinking that for many people, twenty-one was just the beginning of their life, but he had disappeared forever in the long river of history.
"Hey, how can you talk like that? It's a sin! You villains dare to slander a hero!" Qu Yi grew up listening to the legendary stories of Mo Tingzhou, and he couldn't stand anyone "slandering" a hero the most in his life.
As he said that, Qu Yi dodged to the next table and slapped the man who had just spoken on the chest.
Those who didn't know martial arts were so frightened that they ran away or hid. "Ah." "Ah."
"You, you are a martial artist, why do you draw your sword against the people?" The man was so scared that he was pissing his pants and his tongue was not straight and his words were incoherent.
Fang Niang on the stage sat upright, not affected by the situation at all, and even started playing the song again.
This time the piece played was "Sheng Sheng Man," a gentle melody that perfectly matched the tense fighting scenes.
"What's going on? It's so lively." A woman kicked the door open.
There was also a martial artist among the scoundrels just now. Xu Ning wanted to stop the fight, "Hey, it's all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding." But the warrior didn't listen to her at all and just kept attacking.
"Damn it! Real weapons!" If Xu Ning hadn't reacted quickly and squatted down immediately, the punch would have hit her directly on the forehead.
When Xu Ning heard the voice, he saw that deep and majestic square face again.
"Sister Mingchang, come and help me!"
Zhao Mingchang joined the battle without thinking.
It wasn't long before those men were subdued.
"Common people? You are indeed a common people, but don't think I didn't see the evil look in your eyes when Fang Niang passed by you. It makes me sick just looking at it!
"Don't redeem a brothel girl every now and then. Everyone in Linyao City knows that you, Master Lu, have more than 30 concubines. You said you married so many, but can you remember their names? Can you remember their appearances? Don't harm other girls. I am eliminating harm for the people, and I am killing people like you!" Qu Yi became more and more angry as he spoke. He has always been a man who cleans up shit when he sees it, and never leaves any disgusting things.
Xu Ning only then realized that this guy's output ability was so strong. He had always underestimated him.
Qu Yi grabbed the man and continued to yell, "I'm telling you, don't take advantage of your lack of martial arts skills to get ahead of others. And don't take advantage of your power and wealth to get ahead of others. Otherwise..." Qu Yi pulled out the dagger again, then slammed it back with a whoosh. Master Lu didn't dare to say a word.
After throwing these people out, they returned to the restaurant.
"Thank you very much. Lu Jinan has come to my building to commit trouble many times, and we couldn't do anything about him. Now the problem has been solved." Fang Niang's voice was soft, but full of gratitude.
"It's a small matter. Fangniang, do you know which street in Linyao City is bustling at night, where there are more people and more space?" Xu Ning thought about performing on the streets, so he had to choose a good location.
"Well, I guess this is your first time here. Linyao is at its most lively at night, and it's the real carnival at night." Fang Niang thought for a moment before saying meaningfully, "At night, everything here is bustling and crowded. If you'd like to stay a few more days, I'm having a banquet at Ruyan Tower on the 11th of this month. You can come and watch."
"What are you doing?" Zhao Mingshang was confused after Fang Niang left.
"Has Sister ever demonstrated her martial arts skills in public?"
"Of course it is..." Before he could finish the sentence, Zhao Mingshang understood what Xu Ning meant, "No." Zhao Mingshang was still defeated.
As night falls, the streets and alleys of Linyao are lit with candles, making it seem as if it were daytime. No matter which street you go to, there are more people on the street than during the day.
Lu Jinan was scared after being beaten, so he stayed at home obediently tonight and did not go out to fool around, nor did he go to any of his concubines' rooms. He just slept alone.
The candle went out and he lay in bed but couldn't fall asleep.
He felt uneasy, and kept recalling in his mind the way the young man in black clothes with a red headband tied his hair up looked at him during the day. Even though he didn't hit him, he just looked at him quietly with a gloomy look in his eyes. He always felt that he was going to swallow him in one bite, and he still felt uneasy.
He closed his eyes tightly, but still felt a pair of eyes looking at him. He pulled the quilt tighter to cover his face.
"Whoosh--whoosh" there is wind.
"Um, um, um." The quilt was suddenly lifted up, and Lu Jinan opened his eyes wide, as if his eyeballs were about to pop out.
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