The afterglow of the sunset was swallowed by the high peaks and cliffs, the night covered the world, and the bright moon was shining, reflecting the rustling bamboo forest on the outskirts of Chang'an. Bamboo shadows are chaotic, a quiet and eerie place, with a faint human voice shattering in the wind.
"Master Su, I suddenly feel that you are not here to investigate the casino."
"how you said that?"
"Look at the situation where no one is around. It looks like a Yeben tryst. You might as well be frank. Are you already tempted and planning to do something to me?"
"… what can I do?"
Chu Mingyun closed the front of his clothes, and already held the sandalwood fan in his hand, staring at Su Shiyu's back with a half-smiling smile: "There is naturally more that can be done, why don't we have a good discussion. I can teach you this style. How to take off the clothes faster, you can also tell me which one you like... "
"Master Chu," Su Shiyu suddenly turned his head, and Chu Mingyun paused as he approached.
"To be honest," Su Shiyu looked at him, he was slightly taken aback, and replied, "Huh?"
"Su can't remember the last time he could communicate with you normally."
"… "
Su Shiyu turned his head and looked at the old wooden coffin half buried in the ground in front of him. He pressed it with one hand, and with a heavy force, he slowly pushed the coffin lid open. The hoarse friction sound was especially creepy in this silence. Chu Mingyun frowned and stepped forward to watch.
There was no corpse in the coffin, not even the bottom of the coffin. Instead, there was a stone-stepped path leading down gloomily, as if it was going to Huangquan Ming Road. The coffin is just a cover, this is the entrance to the casino.
Chu Mingyun didn't hide his disgust and said: "It's not bad enough to go in from a place like this? Who would be interested in gambling?"
"The more dignitaries will naturally have other ways to enter, but we only bought a few gamblers, so we had to ask Lord Chu to be wronged." Su Shiyu said, "It is precisely because of this that the governor of Jingzhao has not closed down this place. Casino, otherwise, I am afraid that the government here has not been able to enter, and the other side has already escaped."
Chu Mingyun hummed inexplicably.
Su Shiyu put out the fire and was about to enter and suddenly thought of something, "This road should be extremely dark, will Master Chu feel uncomfortable?"
"What's wrong with the discomfort, are you going to take me away?"
Chu Mingyun replied casually, but Su Shiyu really reached out and held his wrist lightly. Under the moonlight, the bamboo shadow was mottled, Su Shiyu looked back and smiled at him, "Let's go then."
He couldn't answer for a while.
They stepped into the coffin and slowly walked down the stone steps. As expected, there was no light on the way, and the vision was full of thick and indissoluble black. As they continued to move forward, the surroundings became more and more gloomy and cold, and the chill was sticking to the skin, as if it was about to penetrate into the texture. Chu Mingyun only felt that there was only a little temperature left in the wrist, and the thin warmth came from the sleeve. The warmth of the human palm.
No one spoke, only the sound of footsteps stepping on the stone steps.
I don't know how long I have walked, but I just feel that the stone steps are turning up from the bottom, and the road ahead seems to be light, and after walking dozens of steps, I suddenly become enlightened.
It seems to be in the middle of the valley, the pavilion in front of you is towering, painted beams and carved eaves, and the lights are heavy, as bright as day.
The servants in front of Zhumen all wore masks, and when they saw Chu Mingyun and Su Shiyu approaching, someone trotted to greet them, and graciously handed over two white masks, "Two lords, welcome to Bliss Tower! I wish you two Get promoted and get rich!"
The two people who had to go to usurp the throne when they were promoted again suddenly understood. No wonder the entrance has grown like this. Only when the coffin is advanced can they enter the bliss.
Chu Mingyun looked down at the exquisitely crafted mask in his hands, "What are you wearing this for?"
"People who come here don't all want to be known. Wearing a mask is always more comfortable." The servant said respectfully.
The mask went down from the forehead, covering most of the face, only the lower jaw was exposed. Chu Mingyun and Su Shiyu looked at each other, smiled softly, and pushed in the door.
The rich aroma of wine mixed with the aroma of fat powder floats in the entire hall, the sound of money and silver hitting is crisp, and the voice of the singer is mixed in the din of shouting and scolding. Looking around, all the gambling tables were crowded with people, and the glamorous gambling prostitutes shuttled through them, and the atmosphere was lively.
"Huh?" Chu Mingyun saw what Su Shiyu said with his mouth open, reached out and pulled him closer to his ear: "What did you just say?"
Su Shiyu hesitated for a moment, did not push him away, and said, "There is nothing to see in this game. We need to find a way to meet the owner of the casino."
"Master Su seems to have an idea?"
"The reason why this place is attractive is that in addition to gambling without any taboos, there is a more important point," Su Shiyu said, "Those gamblers said that there is a rule here, the person who wins the most money can go upstairs to gamble with the master. One, the winner can make a wish at will, and they will definitely do it."
"Just mention it?" Chu Mingyun laughed sarcastically.
Such arrogant words, I am afraid that even today's saints will not easily open their mouths.
Su Shiyu nodded, "That's why I think this place is weird, and it doesn't look like a place to make money." After speaking, he looked at Chu Mingyun.
The two of them were a little too close to each other, and they looked directly into the bottom of their eyes. Chu Mingyun's eyes were clear, he was stunned for a moment, and he stepped back unconsciously and opened a little distance.
Chu Mingyun caught his gaze and seemed to understand why Su Shiyu said he wanted to ask for help, so he asked, "You don't know how to gamble?"
"Naturally, this is not the way to go," Su Shiyu smiled, "If you bet big and small, you can try it, but the most played table in this hall is Pai Gow, so I can't do anything about it."
Chu Mingyun smiled: "It's a coincidence, I don't know how to gamble."
Su Shiyu turned his head to look directly at Chu Mingyun, and he could clearly feel his deep surprise through the mask.
"..." Chu Mingyun looked at him, "I'm just like a arrogant, arrogant and lascivious person?"
Su Shiyu silently retracted his gaze and smiled, "How come."
Chu Mingyun raised his eyebrows and said coolly: "I am also a soldier anyway, and the military discipline is strict in the army. No matter how I am, I always have to lead by example in this regard."
"...I'm rude." Su Shiyu paused for a while, then hesitantly said, "Since that's the case, do you want to go back and make a long-term discussion?"
"It's all here." Chu Mingyun looked at the largest gaming table in the center of the hall. There were crowds of people there, and you could vaguely see the stacks of chips on the table. The characters on the gaming table were all luxuriously dressed, and there was a small group of people behind them. The servant serves tea. One of the young men in purple shirts is particularly conspicuous. He is covered in assorted accessories. He is very particular about his accessories. He threw a gold-lacquered and jade-boned famous painting fan in his hand and threw two black dominoes. From a few meters away, he could see the frivolity between his gestures and gestures. Doing pie, swagger is simply a slap in the face.
Chu Mingyun looked at it carefully for a moment, then suddenly said, "...Why does that dandy look familiar?"
Su Shiyu followed his line of sight and looked back. After thinking for a moment, he said, "This suit... It should be Xu Tong, the only son of Xu Yin, the minister of military affairs of the Chu Party."
The clothes of some playboys are always more recognizable than the face, after all, the mask can't stop the majestic prodigal spirit.
But that's not what Chu Mingyun cares about, "Why do you specifically say it's the Chu Party?"
"It's just to make it easier for Master Chu to remember this person." Su Shiyu said plainly.
Chu Mingyun didn't care about him, stared at the gaming table for a moment, and then smiled, "If this casino is really weird, then I have a way to try it, but I don't know if Master Su is willing to cooperate with grievances. a bit?"
"But it doesn't matter."
Chu Mingyun whispered a few words in his ear, Su Shiyu's eyes moved slightly, and he smiled lightly: "It's not difficult."
"Don't regret it."
"Then I'll bother Lord Chu." Su Shiyu glanced around. The two of them stood and talked for a long time. Although the location was inconspicuous, they always attracted some inquiring eyes. He took a step back and said slightly, "Young Master, relax, I naturally won't tell others that you have been here."
Chu Mingyun glanced at him with a smile, "I didn't hurt you in vain." He walked towards the central gaming table.
Here, Xu Tong happened to win, and the little servant behind him hurriedly brought over a lot of golden chips. He was triumphant, and those who lost were not annoyed but flattered:
"Young Master Xu is really lucky today!"
"It's not just today, which time has it not been a winning streak these days? If I see it, it won't be long before I'll be invited to bet against this master."
"That's what you need to say? Young Master Xu, have you decided what wish you want to make? If you are promoted and get rich, don't forget our brothers..."
Xu Tong waved his hand, "Just have fun, what can you wish for? What's the point of being promoted and getting rich? I've seen the emperor's hedonic expenses a few times now, but that's how it compares to being at ease with us."
Chu Mingyun couldn't hold back a sneer.
At this time, no one happened to pick up Xu Tong's words. It was a little quiet, and Chu Mingyun's sneer became particularly clear.
Xu Tong frowned, and immediately looked over in displeasure, and the others also turned their attention to him.
The author has something to say: The setting of Bliss Tower and wearing a mask draws on Mr. Gu Long's legendary prequel of Lu Xiaofeng=v=