Wu Ruofei's boudoir was in a very remote corner of "Jiangyun Building", and the furnishings in the room were also very elegant. Qiu Yizhi couldn't help but think of the brothel "Nuanxiang Pavilion" in the capital and the temporary residence there. The Tianzun teaches the saint Wen Lingjiao.
But Wu Ruofei stretched out an orchid finger, pointed slightly at Wang Laowu and said: "This strong man has worked hard carrying me all the way here. Why don't you go down below to have some fun? All expenses will be recorded in my account." "
Wang Laowu's face turned red when he heard her speak, and he said: "No, no, no, I am here to listen to the girl, it is already a blessing that I have cultivated for several lifetimes..."
However, Qiu Yizhi heard that Wu Ruofei was actually issuing an order to expel guests, so he said to Wang Laowu: "Laowu, don't you always envy the 'Tietou Jiao' and the others? Today I just take this opportunity to broaden my horizons." As he said, Then he took out a large piece of silver from his pocket, handed it to Wang Laowu, and said, "Just go and have fun, I don't need you to serve me here."
Wang Laowu reluctantly left the room.
Wu Ruofei watched Wang Laowu leave, and then said to Qiu Yizhi: "Excuse me, sir, please wait here for a moment. Can you ask this girl to help me change my clothes?" As he said that, he looked at Yuchi Jiming.
Yuchi Jiming was also stunned and said in shock: "I even wore men's clothes on purpose, how could my sister recognize my identity?"
Wu Ruofei covered his mouth and smiled, showing his endless charm: "In our line of work, we have seen many men and women. Although it is a low-level business, it is good at looking after people. Although this girl dresses carefully, she also has a very heroic appearance. , but in every gesture, she still looks like a woman, of course she is disguised as a man!"
When Wu Ruofei spoke, it really made people feel like they were taking a breath of spring breeze. No wonder everyone inside and outside Jinling City was attracted to him. Despite her, Yuchi Jiming was a strange woman with outstanding martial arts skills, and he was attracted by her demeanor. He happily followed her into the screen and helped her change her clothes.
In just a moment, Wu Ruofei and Yuchi Jiming came out from behind the screen. Perhaps she particularly liked colors such as bright red and pink. The new set of silk skirts was also similar to the dirty one just now, but There are some differences in tailoring and decoration.
Qiu Yizhi was carefully appreciating Wu Ruofei's graceful demeanor when she saw her extending her hand to invite him to sit down, pouring another bowl of tea, frowning and saying: "Master, do you know that you have already caused a big trouble? That Yin just now Tai, you’re not someone to be trifled with!”
Qiu Yizhi smiled slightly and said, "Girl, don't worry about me. I also have a reputation. I'm afraid a little scoundrel can't do anything to me." After saying that, he took out his name card from his arms and Pass it to Wu Ruofei.
Wu Ruofei took the name card, glanced at it, and said: "This name card is a rarity. The calligraphy of Sichuan Zhuzhu and Mr. Qin Guangyuan are not ordinary. I didn't expect that this young master is actually a county magistrate. I'm disrespectful." Got it..." Then he returned the name card to Qiu Yizhi.
Qiu Yizhi was feeling proud and was about to say a few words of humility when Wu Ruofei said again: "The bad thing is the official status of the young master. If the young master is just a white man, taking care of his family, he will run away." Yes, but I am responsible for the security of a county, so I can’t just walk away..."
When Qiu Yizhi heard this, he couldn't help but wonder: "What? This Yin Tai actually has such ability?" He suddenly realized, "Is this Yin some relative of Yin Chengliang, the governor of Jiangnan Province?"
"He is Yin Chengliang's only son." Wu Ruofei shook his head and said.
Qiu Yizhi smiled at himself and said: "I just had a quarrel with the governor, but I didn't expect to offend his young master again. Alas! It seems that this Jinling City is not my blessed place! It's just that although Lord Yin shares my political views, Different, but I think he is also quite Confucian. How could he teach such a rebellious person? "
Wu Ruofei shook his head and replied: "Yin Chengliang is not mediocre, but he has a son in his old age, and he is too doting on Yin Tai. In addition, he has been in sole control of Jiangnan Road for more than ten years, and his roots here are so deep that he can cover the sky with one hand. Yin Tai is lawless here because of his father’s power.”
Upon hearing this, Qiu Yizhi thought to herself: After Yin Tai knew his identity, he would definitely try his best to drive him out of the Jiangnan officialdom. He would definitely not be able to be the magistrate of Shanyin County; and if he wanted to protect himself, he would just ask for help. The emperor could do it with a secret memorial, but after such a turmoil, his identity would be exposed, and this little magistrate would no longer be able to serve.
Thinking of this, Qiu Yizhi couldn't help but let out a long sigh: "I'm not even a full month old when I take office. I have to leave my post and return home if I don't want to. I guess there has never been a county magistrate as short-lived as me since the founding of the Han Dynasty!"
Wu Ruofei didn't know that Qiu Yizhi had so many things on his mind, so he just thought that he was reluctant to give up this official position, so he smiled and said: "Young master, why should you sigh? This little girl knows someone who may be able to help him think of ways and give advice. "
Qiu Yizhi thought that because Wu Ruofei was an oiran in a brothel, he could not help but recognize several dignitaries, so he said, "I wonder which gentleman can actually speak to Yin's governor."
Wu Ruofei covered his mouth and said with a smile: "Master, I misunderstood. Although the person I mentioned has fame and wealth at his fingertips, he has no ambitions there and is willing to be a hermit. He may have ideas that can help you!" As he spoke, Wu If it weren't for the blush on his face.
When Qiu Yizhi heard what she said, he expressed great admiration for the hermit, and couldn't wait to ask: "I wonder if this gentleman has a great name. Can I ask him for advice in person?"
"This gentleman, nicknamed 'Bansong', has always lived in seclusion. It is extremely difficult for others to talk to him. However, the little girl has some friendship with him. Today he is studying in the study. If the young master If you want to see it, you can see it now," Wu Ruofei said.
Qiu Yizhi was shocked when he heard the word "Bansong" - it turned out that this "Mr. Bansong" was a very famous talented man. He was good at poetry, calligraphy and painting, but he disdained official career and economy. Some people called him arrogant and arrogant. Sheng, some people call him the unparalleled scholar in the country. In short, he is extremely famous. Even Qiu Yizhi's master Zhongli Kuang also highly praises him and mentions him from time to time.
So Qiu Yizhi couldn't wait to say: "It turns out that the young lady is Mr. Bansong's confidante. It's really... I want to go and ask for advice. Is it convenient?"
When Wu Ruofei heard the words "confidante", his face flushed again, and he said with a mixture of shyness and resentment: "What a 'confidante' is, I'm afraid it's just 'fate but not fate'. Since the young master is meeting me, He, um... he is in the thatched cottage in the west of the city. I think it's still early, so it's not too late to go now!"
These words were exactly what Qiu Yi wanted, so the three of them left "Jiangyun Tower" from behind and headed towards the west of the city, regardless of Wang Laowu who was enjoying himself.
(Note: Wu Ruofei - Liu Rushi, Jiangyun Tower - Jiangyun Tower.)
This Jiangyun Tower is one of the most beautiful buildings in Jinling City. It has its own carriages and horses for the guests and girls in the building, so the three of them borrowed a carriage and a horse - Qiu Yizhi drove the carriage, Wu Ruofei rode the carriage, and Yuchi Jiming rode the horse. , all the way to the thatched cottage of "Mr. Bansong".
Jinling is a quite large city. Although the group had carriages and horses to travel, they walked for half an hour before stopping in front of a villa.
Wu Ruofei got out of the car and went to call the door. The gatekeeper was obviously very familiar with her. Seeing her arrival, he opened the door without asking and let the group of people, including their carriages and horses, come in.
After entering the garden and dismounting, Qiu Yi saw that the area of the manor was very large, so she asked Wu Ruofei: "Miss Wu, this 'Mr. Bansong' is really rich. For such a large manor in Jinling City, I need to ask for it at least." It takes tens of thousands of taels of silver to buy it!”
Wu Ruofei nodded and said quietly: "This is their family's ancestral Zhuangzi, and it didn't cost a penny."
Qiu Yizhi added: "So, this 'Mr. Bansong' is the owner of the garden?"
Wu Ruofei nodded again, agreeing, but then walked forward in silence.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Qiu Yi picked up a topic and said, "It seems that 'Mr. Banpo' has extraordinary taste. No wonder Miss Wu can look up to him."
When Wu Ruofei heard this, his eyes widened, he looked at Qiu Yizhi with a little surprise, and asked, "What do you mean, Master?"
Qiu Yizhi followed the topic and replied: "I have also gone to the Royal Garden of the Imperial City to attend the deer singing banquet. As for the private gardens of several big shots in the court, I have also visited them, but they are not as natural and wild as this garden." You see, the fallen leaves in this garden are not carefully cleaned, they are just pushed aside and allowed to turn into decay. It seems a bit lazy and dirty, but it seems that these deliberately planted flowers and plants have grown naturally. It shows a kind of refined temperament that comes from mud but is not stained.”
This realization was only realized by the former prime minister Yang Yuanzhi before his death. Qiu Yi's knowledge and ability were expressed from his own mouth, which was naturally surprising and refreshing.
Wu Ruofei said in a very admiring tone: "I have always persuaded my husband to send someone to clean up the garden, but he always refused. When I asked him why, he always told me to figure it out myself. I thought about it for a long time. I don't know what's good about this dirty thing. I didn't expect that the young master didn't take a moment to see the truth behind it. Alas! The little girl claims that she can't recognize men, but today she really met an expert, and she realized that there are mountains beyond the mountains. ah!"
Qiu Yizhi was a little embarrassed by her praise, and said: "I also received guidance from the sages... The girl is so complimentary."
Wu Ruofei also exchanged greetings and said: "Young Master is too modest. In any case, since Young Master can have such knowledge, he and I must have the same mind, and maybe we can become close friends!"
Yuchi Jiming, who was behind him, said: "Sister Wu and uncle said such a lot, why can't I understand it? I think there are mountains and rivers here, and a few fields are relatively empty, but it is a martial arts practice. What a great place!”
Yuchi Jiming's innocent words immediately made Wu Ruofei cover his mouth and laugh, and Qiu Yi also laughed when he saw it.
So the three of them chatted and laughed and continued walking deeper into the garden.
After walking for a while, Wu Ruofei, who was leading the way, slowly stopped and said to Qiu Yizhi: "Master, have you seen the half-dead pine tree in front of me that was struck by lightning? The man lying on the rock below. , he is 'Mr. Bansong'. He is good at everything, but he has a bad temper. I think he is sleeping now. Why don't you wait for him to wake up first? If you make him angry, then it will be your fault. It can’t be done?”
Qiu Yizhi thought: This "Mr. Bansong"'s reputation is not just due to his scholarly prowess. If she really waits for him to wake up, she will be at a disadvantage even before they meet...
He, Qiu Yizhi, was also a proud and arrogant person. Thinking of this, he ignored Wu Ruofei's advice and walked straight towards the stubborn rock under the half pine tree.
Sure enough, I saw a person with his eyes closed, lying on the stone with his back stretched out. This person had a clear face, about thirty years old, with only three short strands of beard on his face. His temperament was refined, but he actually opened his Confucian robe. , letting the afterglow of the sunset fall on my belly that rises and falls with my breathing. (To be continued)