The Tibetan blue carriage slowly traveled to Xiao's house, and Shang Jun got off the carriage calmly. Two jade-carved spirit beasts that keep wealth and treasures are on the left and right. The eyes of the spirit beasts are inlaid with precious blood jade, and the door made of old red sandalwood looks magnificent and extravagant.
Shang Jun just stood in front of the door, and a servant in a green robe immediately greeted him, bowed slightly, and said, "This son, the time has passed, my master will no longer receive guests, please come back." The polite but distant rejection leaves people speechless. Shang Jun secretly laughed, he really deserves to be the richest man in Cang Yue, even his servants are so adept and difficult to deal with.
Shang Jun also bowed his hands slightly and smiled softly: "Little brother, please inform Zongqing that a friend is coming from afar. If he does not see him, I will leave immediately."
The servant looked at Shang Jun secretly. This man looked elegant and refined, and he was high-spirited. He didn't look like a liar. He called the third young master Zongqing, and he should be a friend of the third young master. Dare to ask the gentleman's name?"
"Shangjun."
"Sir, wait a moment."
The servant went in to report, and Shang Jun ignored the strange eyes of the Xiao family guards and the white shirt, and sat down and waited comfortably on the stone steps.
To do business with the Xiao family, he also checked the situation of the Xiao family. Naturally, he knew that the boy he met in the den of thieves was the third son of the Xiao family. When Xiao fought, he couldn't live in the inn in Tiancheng, and the Xiao family became the safest place.
Shang Jun was still thinking about how to negotiate a deal with the Xiao family, and a surprised male voice sounded from behind, "Shang Jun."
"It's really you." Xiao Zongqing ran to Shang Jun and saw his clear smile before he dared to believe that Shang Jun really came to Xiao's house to find him. As soon as Feiying Village parted, he would always think of him inexplicably. When he heard the news from Xiaoxi just now, he couldn't believe it.
Xiao Zongqing is dressed in a gold-colored silver-gray long gown with a pair of fronts, walking on lambskin boots, and has a purple-gold hair crown. With his white and handsome face, he is just like a graceful and turbid son of the world, which is not the same as when he was imprisoned. Shang Jun got up and smiled generously: "San'er, I haven't seen you for a few months, and you are getting more and more handsome."
Xiao Zongqing pouted and scolded lightly: "Who dares to bear such a handsome character in front of you. Come and talk in my yard." After speaking, he took Shang Jun and happily walked into the house before leaving. After two steps, he suddenly turned around and called to the servant behind him, "Xiaoxi, let the kitchen prepare a table of good dishes, and then take out my Shen Xueyulu, I have a distinguished guest today."
"Yes." Xiaoxi breathed a sigh of relief, but fortunately he didn't rashly drive the man away. When was the third young master so excited? Who is that person
Shang Jun followed Xiao Zongqing all the way, and only thought that this Xiao mansion was quite interesting, whether it was its properties or its facade, it was extremely luxurious, but his home was as simple as an ordinary mansion, or in other words, it was more simple. Some are really quite inconsistent.
Bypassing the garden, Xiao Zongqing took Shang Jun into a small courtyard. Shang Jun raised his head and glanced. The name of the courtyard was "Su Qing". Shang Jun couldn't help but chuckle. The name was clear and not fancy at all.
"Shangjun, come in."
As soon as I walked into the room, I heard Xiao Zongqing apologize with a smile, "Brother Bi, Zongqing has been neglected."
Shang Jun looked up, and saw a man in a commoner slowly raising his head, with an extremely mediocre face, which can be said to be unforgettable and featureless.
The man glanced at Shang Jun, put down his chess pieces, and replied indifferently: "It's okay, I won't disturb you if you have a guest."
He wanted to get up and leave, but Xiao Zongqing held his shoulder and said anxiously, "Don't, the chess hasn't finished yet, why did you leave."
The man shook his head and said with a smile, "No need."
"No. There's no reason to play half of chess." Xiao Zongqing just refused to let go, the man looked embarrassed.
Shang Jun glanced at the chessboard and said with a smile: "San'er, don't embarrass others. The winner of this chess game is already divided, and there is no need to play it."
"The outcome is already divided?" Xiao Zongqing let go of his hand and stared at the chessboard. It was impossible. When he went out just now, he had only played half of it.
Shang Jun picked up a white stone and placed it lightly at the positive corner of the void behind the black stone. There is a saying in Go that there is a "golden corner and silver edge with grass belly". If this stone falls, it will be futile to play other stones. Xiao Zongqing finally saw the clue, frowned slightly, and smiled bitterly: "It turns out that I have already lost, so I was racking my brains just now."
Just when Xiao Zongqing conceded defeat, the man in commoner suddenly said, "That's not quite the case."
Shang Jun and Xiao Zongqing looked at each other, the man grabbed Heizi, but it fell on the opposite corner of Baizi. Heizi quickly formed a line and faced off against Baizi. Although Heizi was still at a disadvantage, he did not have no chance.
Shang Jun came to the interest, and then held Bai Zi, and played against the man. The two held one side, and they were right for dozens of rounds. In the end, Shang Jun narrowly won by a difference of one son.
The man put down Heizi and praised him sincerely, "Young master is good at chess, and Bi admires him."
Shang Jun bowed his hands slightly, and replied calmly: "I don't dare to do it, you have made a good start." When this person plays chess, he not only takes care of himself, but also speculates on the opponent's chess path. A thoughtful person. He is far from being so ordinary as he looks.
Xiao Zongqing stood between the two of them and said with a smile: "Okay, don't be humble to each other anymore, the dishes will be cold later. Big brother Bi, stay and have dinner together."
Bi Xian hesitated for a while, and finally nodded lightly, and replied, "That's the trouble."
Xiao Zongqing's eyes flickered, and he glanced at Shang Jun secretly. He is really charming. Big Brother Bi never talks too much with unfamiliar people, let alone eating at the same table. He just asked casually, Bi The eldest brother actually agreed, it seems that he is also curious about Shang Jun.
The three of them sat down at the table, Xiao Zongqing had a whim, and said with a smile: "I am so happy today, why don't we swim in the lake while eating, enjoying the moon and tasting wine, isn't it a beautiful thing, what do you think?" One is the eldest brother who has known each other for many years. , one is a friend through adversity, both of them are extremely elegant people, it is really rare to swim together today.
Bi Xian seemed to have long been accustomed to Xiao Zongqing's disposition to do whatever he wanted, and replied, "The guest is as the host."
Shang Jun didn't care, he smiled and said, "It is better to obey than to be respectful."
Xiao Zongqing nodded again and again, and exclaimed excitedly: "Okay, come here, prepare the wine and dishes on the painting boat."
"Yes." Judging from their swift looks, it is estimated that they have been trained by Xiao Zongqing to get used to it.
Tianhe, the most famous river in Tiancheng, is full of green on both sides of the river when you see it in the daytime, with strange peaks and shoals. Whenever the moon is on the branches, the star tree flowers planted by the river begin to exude fragrance. When the fragrance is strong, it is like a strong wine, which makes people feel drunk and slightly drunk; when it is light, it is like new tea, which makes people feel refreshed.
At the beginning of the moonlight, the boats and painting boats in the Tianhe River are intertwined, and it is very lively.
Xiao Zongqing chose the upper reaches of the river, and the Xiao family's boat was very luxurious. The dark red Xiao characters on the bow were eye-catching and publicized, and ordinary boats did not dare to approach, so they were in the lively Tianhe, but they were rare and quiet. .
The three of them sat down at the table again, and Shang Jun secretly admired that the servants of the Xiao family were really well-trained. They came out of the Xiao family by horse carriage before they were seated. Steaming. Seeing the servant and knowing the master, it is no accident that the Xiao family can have today's achievements.
Xiao Zongqing patted his head and said with a smile, "By the way, I haven't introduced you yet. He is my new friend Shang Jun, and Big Brother Bi Xian has been a friend of our Xiao family for many years."
Such an introduction is equivalent to not saying it, but the two don't care.
Shang Jun politely bowed his hands as a salute.
Bi Xian also nodded lightly and smiled back.
Xiao Zongqing raised his glass and smiled: "It's rare to get together today, let's have a toast first." After they raised their glasses, Xiao Zongqing suddenly smiled mysteriously, "Wait, good wine should be paired with a good glass."
After speaking, Xiao Zongqing took out a square jade box from the wooden cabinet, opened it carefully, and a flash of light flashed past. The exquisite box contains a set of jade cups.
"This is it?" Shang Jun stared at this ice-type jasper cup with admiration. The cup is simple in shape, without extra carved decorations, and is polished smoothly and meticulously. The flawless jade quality makes the jade cup crystal clear under the moonlight, almost transparent. The body of the cup seems to gather light, and under the shadow of the moonlight, the fluorescent light surrounds it.
Xiao Zongqing took out the cup, filled it with wine, and said with a smile: "This set of cups was given by Big Brother Bi last year, and I have been reluctant to use it. In fact, when it comes to doing business, no one is as good as Big Brother Bi, who travels the world. To read the beauty of the world, to see the world's rare treasures. The merchants do this for the sake of making people both envious and jealous."
Not seeing the joy of being praised, Bi Xian said lightly, "Zongqing is exaggerating."
Xiao Zongqing has known Bi Xian for many years. Knowing that he doesn't like others discussing his affairs, he hurriedly smiled and said, "Drink and drink."
Shang Jun only looked at the wine in his glass and did not take up the topic. It can be seen that Bi Xian is a low-key person, and he does not like to dig into other people's private affairs.
Xiao Zongqing is a straightforward person. He drank wine, looked at Shang Jun, and asked directly, "Shang Jun, is there something wrong with your visit to Tiancheng this time?"
Bi Xian shook his head gently. Zongqing has been like this since he was a child. He asked this to help others, but he didn't care whether others were willing to clarify their intentions. Shang Jun smiled calmly and directly stated his intention, "There is indeed something. I am here this time, one is to make your Xiao family's business, and the other is to meet friends."
Xiao Zongqing understood and replied: "The business is still in charge of the eldest brother and the second brother. I will introduce you tomorrow."
Shang Jun shook his head. It was not a false excuse on the scene, and he smiled generously: "No need, I have already sent the invitation, and business matters, let it take its course. I am here today, just to visit friends."
Xiao Zongqing laughed, Shang Jun is Shang Jun, he is so casual when he does things, and it is a pleasure to make friends with such people. Raising the cup, Xiao Zongqing smiled and said, "It's good to visit friends, come here and have another drink."
The three of them were drinking to the fullest, and the noisy noise by the river from far to near disturbed the silence of the room. Xiao Zongqing asked impatiently, "Why is it so noisy outside?"
Xiaoxi replied softly: "Third young master, it seems that the official is catching the criminal."
Xiao Zongqing flicked his sleeves, "Sabotage."
Shang Jun's eyes flashed, he squinted slightly and looked out, white gauze was flying, Shang Jun vaguely saw several columns of soldiers in silver armor searching all kinds of ships all the way, he recognized that dress, it was You Xiao's subordinate, unexpectedly He moved so quickly, it seemed that he couldn't find him, and he wouldn't let it go. It's just that at the feet of the emperor, they are not government officials, but they dare to search them. What is the identity of You Xiao
Soon, the Iron Armored Guards had found the Xiao family's painting boat. Xiaoxi stood on the bow of the boat and shouted loudly: "Presumptuous, my master is receiving a distinguished guest, how can anyone search the Xiao family's boat casually?"
The leading young general hesitated slightly. Cang Yue didn't know the Xiao family, not to mention him, he was an official of the imperial court. When he met the Xiao family, he was courteous three points. It was just that the Lord had issued a death order today, so how dare he not obey.
With his back straight and his hands bowing in a salute, the young general said politely, "The last general has been ordered to arrest the court's criminals, and any painting and drinking establishments will be searched. Please be more convenient."
Xiaoxi waved his hand and replied in a loud voice: "On the boat, there are only my master and guests, and there is nothing to do as you said, please come back."
The young general was slightly angry, he had given enough face, but they didn't know how to praise him. The lieutenant behind him did not have such a good temper. A businessman's family was so arrogant. The lieutenant shouted, "Bold, dare to obstruct the official business of the official, there must be a problem, break in for me!"
Dozens of armored guards behind him, armed with long swords, were about to rush to the bow of the boat, Xiaoxi was shocked and shouted, "Who dares!"
Following the cry of Xiaoxi, the Xiao family guards also drew their swords to face each other, and for a while, the swords were drawn. Shang Jun glanced at Xiao Zongqing quietly, his face was cold and silent, even though the noise outside had turned upside down, he was still pouring wine for Bi Xianhe himself, and now he didn't look like a fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy, Quite everyone's style. Bi Xian's face is full of leisure, but looking at himself, he is not free and easy enough.
"The Xiao family deserves to be the Cang Yue family. They are so majestic that even the royal guards dare to stop the case." A cold, arrogant and sarcastic male voice came from between the two parties. Shang Jun picked up the hand of the wine glass and frowned. It's Yu Xiao. It's really a narrow road for enemies!
The person who came was wearing dark iron armor, the silver halberd in his hand was cold and sharp, and his eyes were full of playfulness and coldness, making Xiaoxi swallow a mouthful of saliva unconsciously. The Xiao family guards also tightened the long sword in their hands. The appearance of this person made people feel inexplicably suffocated. You Xiao slowly walked to the bow step by step, glanced coldly at the striking Xiao characters on the bow, and hummed, "I have found this painting boat tonight. Let your master ask me about my sin in person."
"You!" Xiaoxi was so angry that he looked into the cabin frequently. The master didn't say anything, and he didn't dare to make trouble.
"Search!"
Following You Xiao's arrogant order, the armored guard rushed into the cabin.
The sound of footsteps approached, and Shang Jun's eyes darkened. He was not afraid to fight with You Xiao again, but doing so would definitely affect San'er and Bi Xian. Without much thought, Shang Jun suddenly got up, jumped up, and attached to the roof of the cabin. The Xiao family's painting boat is very large, the top of the cabin is more than two feet above the ground, and the gauze curtain hangs down from the top of the cabin. At such a night, hidden above the cabin, between the white gauze, it is indeed difficult to be found, but there is no place to rest on it. At the place, Shang Jun could only keep his body as close as possible to the roof of the cabin, and lightly tug at the veil with both hands to prevent himself from falling.
At the same time that Shang Jun jumped up, Bi Xian's sleeves waved over the table, and swept the jasper cup that still contained half a glass of wine. He wrapped his right hand around the tablecloth, caught the cup firmly, and hid it in his sleeve. Everything was done in a flash, as if he had long known that Shang Jun would hide.
Xiao Zongqing was slightly startled, but quickly regained his composure. He picked up the jug in his hand, poured another glass of wine for Bi Xian, and said with a smile, "Brother Bi, let's have another drink."
"good."
When the Iron Armored Guard broke into the cabin, they saw Xiao Zongqing and Bi Xian toasting their glasses frequently and leisurely. The confrontation outside didn't seem to affect their elegance at all. At a glance, the young general saw that although the cabin was very large, it was also very empty. Except for a young boy who was waiting by the side, there was no other suspicious person in sight.
The Iron Armored Guards have captured traitors, executed royal dignitaries, and learned to be fierce and ruthless. A thin man, a young man with a weak crown, was not shocked in the cold light of the sword shadow. As a member of the Xiao family, he should at least be furious, but there was nothing.
The armored guards looked at each other, wondering if this empty cabin should be searched, the teenager looked at You Xiao.
You Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly, stared at Bi Xian and Xiao Zongqing, and said coldly, "Search."
"Yes." With the order, the Iron Armor did not dare to neglect and searched carefully.
No matter how they overturned the boat, Xiao Zongqing and Bi Xian remained silent and drank freely.
The ship was already empty, and there was nothing to search for. In less than a quarter of an hour, the teenager walked up to You Xiao and said, "Sir, I didn't find it."
You Xiao slowly approached the round table, walked around the round table, and suddenly sat down in the empty seat next to Xiao Zongqing, holding a chopstick, tapped the tableware on the empty seat, and snorted coldly, "You two are good Yaxing. , two people to drink, prepare three sets of tableware?" The tinkling voice sounded in the quiet cabin, which was particularly harsh.
Xiao Zongqing put down the wine glass, met You Xiao's arrogant eyes, and said with a smile, "This gentleman is really good Yaxing, I am a banquet guest from the Xiao family, so it's not too much trouble for you to prepare an extra pair of tableware." Xiao Zong Qing spoke calmly, and couldn't help but secretly rejoice in his heart. Fortunately, Big Brother Bi put away the wine glass just now, otherwise I really don't know how to explain the half glass of wine.
There was no clue on Xiao Zongqing's face, You Xiao threw down his chopsticks, looked around alertly, and said with a deep meaning: "I'm afraid that Mr. Xiao and other guests will be too hard to hide." What made him feel that something was wrong, what was wrong
Seeing that You Xiao's eyes gradually moved upwards, Xiao Zongqing and Bi Xian looked at each other, got up and walked in front of You Xiao, with displeasure, he asked loudly: "Chuang has also broken, search has been searched, what else do you want? I don’t speak to give you face, why do you deliberately make things difficult for you? Although my Xiao family is not a royal family, it is also a good citizen of Confucian businessmen. The behavior of the adults makes people puzzled.”
Sure enough, it is the true nature of a businessman. Even at a young age, he is well versed in this way. In this way, if he wants to praise and criticize, he will really be accused of deliberately making things difficult for him if he searches further. Unfortunately, he has always acted for me, and if he wants to use words to squeeze him, never think about it! The more he is like this, the more suspicious he is.