Murong Shuqing held the hand of the wine glass for a while, then turned to look at Xi Lieyue's smiling eyes, and glared at her, this woman couldn't stop for a moment
"Oh? I'd like to hear the details!" Xian Yi saw their dark tide, and his curiosity was raised. What made this casual and indifferent man stare
Ignoring Murong Shuqing's threatening eyesore, Xi Lieyue smiled word by word: "How can you relieve your worries - only porridge."
Xian Yi was stunned for a moment, this... The answer was indeed unusual, and the corners of Jun Yi's mouth twitched involuntarily.
Murong Shuqing gave up completely this time, Xi Lieyue was a bad friend who betrayed her friend. Facing Xian Yi's playful eyes and the suppressed laughter in the room, Murong Shu cleared his wry smile, not knowing what expression he should have.
She really didn't want to repeat the porridge theory when she was in a hurry last time, but she didn't say anything, as if she was sorry for Xi Lieyue's teasing and Xian Yi's playful gaze, she slightly bowed her hands, and Murong Shuqing replied politely and perfunctorily: "Let Young Master Xian laugh, Qin Mou's humble opinion, public opinion, and food."
All the people present are extremely knowledgeable, these few words have already expressed the meaning of Murong Shuqing, Xian Yi suppressed the joking smile just now, his star eyes narrowed slightly, and said with interest: "Young master has extraordinary knowledge, I don't know. Where does the young master think that the food for relief comes from?"
Xian Yi's question not only aroused Xi Lieyue's interest, but Murong Shuqing also looked squarely at the man in front of him. The question he asked was a lot of hard work by wise masters and ministers, but does she want to answer it? The answer is - no. The identity of the man is unknown, and Xi Lieyue is already "eyeing on her", so it would be better for her to say less. After thinking for a while, Murong Shuqing returned to a fairly common method, "Prosper agriculture, reduce the fu." Finally, after glancing at Xi Lieyue, who was always drinking, Murong Shuqing added with a smile, "Suppress alcohol."
Guessing that he should have a different and wonderful answer, but the obvious perfunctory answer disappointed Xian Yi, but the last sentence of suppressing drinking is very interesting. Xian Yi asked with a smile: "Why?"
Murong Shuqing came to Xi Lieyue and took the white jade wine glass in her hand. The aroma of the "tasteless" wine that had been chilled in it was overflowing. Murong Shuqing glanced at her before answering with a smile, "This wine has a rich and mellow aroma. , clear and sweet, but such a glass of wine consumes ten times as much grain. The country is strong, the rice grain is abundant, and the wine is fragrant. It is indeed elegant, and vice versa..."
Although she said that, she meant to make fun of Xi Lieyue, but what she said was also true. Murong Shuqing knew how much food the Murong family's brewery consumed in a year. In this era, rice was basically used to ferment wine, and the cost of wine was really expensive.
Suppressing alcohol is indeed a new concept. This man has deliberately restrained his talents, but inadvertently, he can still feel his delicate thoughts and whimsical ideas, Xian Yi sincerely praised: "Young Master Qin thought carefully, let Xian Some admire."
Xi Lieyue was lying on the soft couch with her chin propped up. She knew that Murong Shuqing wanted to tell her these things. Although she loved wine, she would not disregard people's livelihood. Besides, there are not many people in the sea area and abundant resources, so she doesn't need to worry about this at all. Looking at each other with Murong Shuqing, Xi Lieyue didn't forget to tease back, "I think it's three words that stay with me!"
The last time I didn't know her identity, I felt that she was very concerned about food, and her insights were quite unique. It was only later that she learned that she was the owner of the largest grain storage and grain-producing home in East Corner. No wonder she was so "careful" about grain.
Xian Yi asked curiously, "Young Master Qin came from a winemaking background?" Judging from his temperament and conversation, it doesn't look like any of the restaurants and workshops in the East Corner can afford to pay 10,000 taels of silver to listen to and enjoy music, or maybe he is not from the East. Corner
Brewing? He just finished asking, Murong Shuqing and Xi Lieyue were stunned for a moment. After a little stunned, Xi Lieyue laughed happily, while Murong Shuqing didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Does she look like wine? Suppressing the smile in his heart, Murong Shuqing cupped his hands and smiled, "Just a little dabbling."
Looking at their expressions, Xian Yi knew that he had guessed wrong just now, but what was the identity of the man? This man deserves his deep consideration.
Xian Yi lowered his head in thought, and the man behind him reminded in a low voice, "Master, it's getting late."
As if thinking of something, Xian Yi nodded lightly, and the man backed back respectfully.
Xian Yilang smiled and cupped his hands and said, "It was a pleasure to talk today. I hope to chat with Young Master Qin and Miss Haiyue next time. Xian has something important to do today, so he will leave first."
Xi Lieyue didn't get up lazily, she picked up the silk on the side, shook it, and said with a smile, "Young master, walk slowly."
Murong Shu nodded lightly with a light smile, but before getting up, he politely replied, "There will be a future."
Xian Yi took a deep look at Murong Shuqing, who was sitting at the table, and smiled, "There will be an appointment later." After speaking, he left the painting galleon gracefully. He thought they would meet again soon.
Murong Shuqing still doesn't know that this polite "there will be a future" will become a nightmare that she is eager to escape in the future.
Looking at the sky, the sun had already slipped, but the sunset was still like fire, and the magnificent red and splendor rendered the slightly turbulent river water, as if it also brought a short and gorgeous vitality to it, Murong Shuqing got up and tidied up the slightly wrinkled shirt. , walked out of the cabin, Ren Qingfeng combed her long hair that slipped inadvertently, and said lightly: "I'm leaving too."
Lying on the soft couch and accepting the "tasteless" handed over by the boy beside him, Xi Lieyue smiled at Murong Shuqing who was standing on the deck, "What's the hurry, accompany me for two more drinks."
Turning around with a smile, and looking at Xi Lieyue's lazily squinting eyes, Murong Shuqing joked bluntly: "Forget it, you laugh like a fox, if you don't leave, you'll be ripped apart. ." Today, she saw Xi Lieyue's inferiority.
She wouldn't be able to tear it apart, but accepting it as a good minister of the country would suit her heart. Murong Shuqing was very attached to her in terms of temperament, style, and behavior. She sincerely hoped that she would be willing to return to the sea with her. At that time, they would definitely be able to introduce the sea into the prosperous world.
"Walk slowly." Xi Lieyue didn't force her to stay, since she was a confidant, she shouldn't force her, she would try her best to get Murong Shuqing to go to the sea voluntarily.
Murong Shuqing ignored her, got off the boat with Lu Yi, and walked slowly along the river bank with the afterglow of the sunset. Xiaguang is indeed the most difficult to grasp. In the blink of an eye, the dazzling red in the sky has gradually submerged in the dark blue clouds, and it is hard to find a trace.
"Yan." Xi Lieyue turned over and jumped lightly, got off the soft couch, took out a black jade seal from the brocade bag around her waist, and tossed it smoothly. Seeing the graceful figure of Murong Shuqing walking away, Xi Lieyue leaned against the mast, the corner of her mouth was lightly raised, and she said with a smile, "When Xiu Shu returns to China, let Qin Xiuzhi come over immediately."
Murong Shuqing, I see where you are hiding!
"Yes." She knew exactly what her master was thinking, but how could this Miss Murong easily compromise? Qi Yan shrugged, she should go write a letter, and leave the rest to the two of them to "fight" on their own.
Returning to Qi's house from the back door, Murong Shuqing keenly felt that the atmosphere was not right. In the past, there were only two guards patrolling the backyard, but now it has increased to four. Something must have happened to the Qi family. In order not to cause trouble, Murong Shuqing and Lv Yi, who were dressed in men's clothes, returned to Pinecui Xiaoju smoothly under the cover of Yan Yu and Cang Su.
As soon as Murong Shuqing stepped into the courtyard, the purified water that had been waiting in the courtyard greeted her, and said anxiously, "Miss, you are back."
"What happened?"
Seeing Murong Shuqing, Jingshui finally let go of half of his heart, took a deep breath, and told Murong Shuqing what he had just heard from the guards, "Eldest Master was injured when he encountered an assassin on the way back. "
Qi Yun was assassinated? Murong Shuqing frowned lightly. Yesterday, there was news from Linfeng Pass that Cang Yue had indeed stationed 80,000 troops outside Linfeng Pass in the name of guarding against the frontier, and Dongyu had also dispatched 60,000 troops to rush out of the pass. The confrontation between the two armies was unavoidable. Is Qi Yun's assassination today a coincidence or intentional? If it is intentional, what will happen next
Murong Shuqing sighed softly and said to Lu Yi, "Lv Yi, find me a women's dress, I'll go take a look." Or grandpa already has a clue.
When Murong Shuqing came to Qiyun's Qiyun Courtyard, it was already completely dark, and the two rows of red lanterns in the courtyard almost drove out the darkness. In the front hall, the figures swayed, and Wu Mei walked back and forth without any control, looking into the inner room from time to time, tears fell silently, which was more heartbreaking than howling. Sitting on the throne, He Xiangjun also looked worried and melancholy, and the blood that was constantly brought out from the inner room always disturbed their hearts.
In comparison, Qi Zhonglin was much calmer, with his old but still strong hands clasped in front of his chest, his wise tiger eyes closed slightly as if resting, no one knew what he was thinking.
Murong Shuqing entered the front hall without making a sound, and stood quietly aside. At this time, no one will pay attention to her. Qi Rui and Qi Fengxian have not yet been seen. I don't know if they have not yet learned that Qi Yun is injured, or they have gone out to check the news. After a long time, Qi Zhonglin opened his eyes and saw Murong Shuqing standing beside the door thoughtfully, and whispered a little tiredly, "Shu Qing, you are here."
Murong Shuqing raised her head to meet Mingrui's eyes that were still kind but also stained with light sorrow, came to him, and replied in a low voice, "Grandpa, what's the matter with him, Uncle?"
Qi Zhonglin didn't answer her directly, got up and said, "Come with me."
The two walked out of this depressing front hall one after the other. The courtyard of Qiyun Courtyard was planted with trees, which was atmospheric and spacious, and countless mottled shadows were cast at night. The two stood under the shadow of a tree, Qi Zhonglin didn't intend to go around the corner, and said directly: "Do you know that the battle between Dongyu and Cangyue is inevitable?"
"I know that the assassination of Uncle today, if it is not a coincidence, it means that the war has begun." In fact, as early as Xuanyuan Yi rushed to Linfeng Pass, the war was a foregone conclusion.
"Then you should know more, why is it your uncle who was injured?" Looking at Shu Qing, who was calm and indifferent, Qi Zhonglin's tense face was dyed with a relieved smile. Such Shu Qing is not Guerlain in the greenhouse. Well, it won't be easily discounted in the not-so-distant storm.
The two countries confront each other, compete in strength, compete in martial arts, discuss strategies, and also rely on food and forage. Xuanyuanyi is famous all over the world, and it can be said that he has no certainty against Cang Yue. If she guessed correctly, the most direct and effective way for Cang Yue to inflict heavy damage on Dongyu is to cut off her food and grass.
After thinking for a moment, Murong Shuqing looked worriedly at Qi Zhonglin who had his back turned to her. He had already left the court, and he had indeed deliberately avoided the affairs of the court over the years. It's just today's event, and it's very likely just the beginning. If Grandpa wants to protect the Qi family, he may have to go to the muddy waters this time. But Grandpa was already seventy years old, and the flying silver threads stinged Murong Shuqing's eyes, and he couldn't bear to let him get involved in these complicated and vulgar affairs again, Murong Shuqing sighed: "Grandpa, let me handle this matter! "
Qi Zhonglin looked up at the full moon and laughed out loud, thinking that he would be in the world all his life, but the little girl in front of him today wants to support him. Turning around and patted Murong Shuqing's shoulder kindly, Qi Zhonglin's worldly eyes were also stained with mist, and he smiled with emotion: "Grandpa knows that the people around you can protect you and your thoughts. It's just the Qi family. It's not safe, you can stay at Ruier's Shuangtian Courtyard, grandpa has his own measure."
Murong Shuqing wanted to say more, but she also understood that since Qi Zhonglin had made a plan, protecting herself from being a burden to him was the best thing she should do. Nodding lightly, Murong Shuqing still raised that warm indifferent smile and replied, "I see, don't worry about me."
"Well, let's go." Qi Zhonglin nodded, waved his hand, and turned around again to hide in the mottled green shadow.
Murong Shuqing turned and left, no longer disturbing his thoughts. She should also think about what she will do next.
Under the full moon, Pinecui Xiaosu is another beauty, magnificent and quiet. As soon as Murong Shuqing entered the courtyard, he saw a bowl of white porridge and a cup of tea on the low table in the pavilion. Murong Shuqing sat down on the soft couch, caressing the body of the cup, the slightly warm temperature warmed her hands and her heart. Murong Shuqing ate the light white porridge slowly, and the faint sweetness always surrounded his lips.
After quietly eating the white porridge in her hand, Murong Shu's slightly chaotic thoughts gradually became clear. She got up and walked into the courtyard, calling softly, "Yan Yu, Cang Su."
The words closed, and two figures in black suits appeared not far behind Murong Shuqing.
Murong Shuqing commanded in a low voice: "Yanyu, you will accompany me to the Shuangtian Courtyard tomorrow, and then notify Feng Qixuan to send ten people back to the Murong family. I don't want anyone in the Murong family to be injured. The four of them are in the Qi family, and I want to know the situation of the Qi family at any time. Cang Su, you immediately go to Linfeng Pass and pass a letter to me about the daily situation of Linfeng Pass and Cang Yue."
"Yes." Just like when they came, after Yan Yu and Cang Su received their respective tasks, their neat figures instantly disappeared into the courtyard.
Murong Shuqing closed her eyes and felt the cool night wind. She didn't want to get involved in politics, but sometimes people can't escape some responsibilities, especially when you have someone who needs to be taken care of. She feels sweet.
"Miss, it's already early winter, be careful with your body." Jing Shui looked at the thin figure of Miss standing in the night wind from a distance, as if it would be blown away by the wind at any time. People are always worried about her, but they don't know how to help her protect her.
After pulling up the brocade robe that Clean Water put on her, the two sat down on the soft couch. Although Clean Water was still a bit awkward, they had to give up at Murong Shuqing's insistence. Murong Shuqing asked in a soft voice, "Clean water, what are your plans for your future life?" Clean water is also her biggest worry. If the child's autism is not cured, it will have a great impact on her future life. , her stupid "brother" will also have a hard time.
"Me?" Jing Shui's body tightened again because of these words. After thinking about it for a while, she replied quietly, "I'm just a slave, what can I do?"
"Do you want to stay in this small courtyard forever?"
Jingshui didn't speak, but kept her head down, Murong Shuqing knew that she had closed herself in her own world again, sighed, patted her hand, and said, "I will leave Qi's house tomorrow, just a little worried. You." She wanted to bring clean water with her, hoping to enlighten her slowly.
"Miss, you're leaving!" Jing Shui heard the news that Murong Shuqing was leaving, and her heart became a little uneasy. She was used to being with Miss, and she was leaving now, so what should she do? "Then I..."
"Jishui, of course you came with us!" Unable to see the struggle of Jishui, Lu Yi couldn't help but walk out of the room.
“Green Recline…”
Murong Shuqing can understand the contradictions of clean water, and he doesn't want to push her too hard, so he smiles: "The place where you feel at ease is home. Lu Yi, let clean water think about it."
Lu Yi walked in front of Jingshui, raised her face slightly, met Jingshui's hesitant eyes, and said word by word: "Pure water, peace of mind is a feeling, just like I am very at ease when I stay with the young lady; When I'm not by the lady's side, I feel at ease when I think of the encouragement and care she gave me. That's because the power to calm people's hearts has always been in my heart, not in this small courtyard. "
Lu Yi's words made Murong Shuqing smile happily. Three years later, the little girl has grown up.
Knowing that what Lu Yi said makes sense, but Jing Shui was still a little hesitant, bit her cherry lips lightly, and said with difficulty: "Lv Yi, I'm afraid I'm not strong enough."
Seeing that she was already a little moved, Lu Yi hurriedly encouraged: "No one knows whether he is strong enough, but stepping out of this small courtyard is the first step towards being strong and brave! Also, you won't take care of me together. Miss, how can I do it alone, Miss, she can't take care of herself, she can't put on clothes when it's cold, she'll forget to eat when she's busy, and... "
"Okay!" Murong Shuqing shook his head in disbelief, "If you don't agree to Jingshui, this girl still doesn't know how to arrange mine!"
"Miss!" Lu Yi stomped her feet gently. She didn't want to help the lady convince the clean water, and the lady still laughed at her like that!
Murong Shuqing stroked Lvyi's head like a puppy, causing Jingshui to laugh uncontrollably. The small courtyard was filled with the happy laughter of the three of them.