"Boss Lin, what's the matter? Has it gone out of business?" The neighbors crowded to watch the excitement, seeing the old shop that had been open for more than ten years close like this, with reluctance in their eyes.
The well-connected boss clasped his hands in all directions, "Yes, yes, my nephew in Jingzhong picked me up to take care of me for the elderly. Thanks to everyone for taking care of me all these years, thank you here."
"Boss Lin is so lucky." Everyone laughed and watched enviously as those particularly capable men packed up their clothes, a carriage rolled away, and the car went a long way, and some people praised: "Enjoy the blessing..."
December, Hanoi.
A group of men walked out of the magnificent manor, their chests were bare in such a cold weather, revealing deep and shallow scars.
At first, a person with a burden on his back was walking in front of the people with big strides, and a group of people reluctantly followed, the person stopped suddenly, clasped his fists Lang Ran, and said loudly: "Brothers, the green mountains will not change and the green waters will flow forever, so let's bid farewell , there will be a period later!"
"Second leader, where are you going? Why don't you tell the brothers?" A group of people stared blankly at him as he decided to leave. Suddenly, a young man rushed over and grabbed his clothes tightly.
"I..." The man turned his head back, smiled warmly, and stroked his head, "I'm going to do the business of beheading, but I can't tell you, just stay in the gang, maybe there will be a chance to see you later .”
"Take me with you!" The boy raised his head and suddenly said loudly.
One sound and everyone responded.
"Take us with you!"
"What's the matter of beheading and working hard? When will we not be doing the job of licking blood with the knife's head?"
"That's right, we haven't been the second-in-command these years. We have been played to death by those gutter rats from the south of the city. If you leave, who will protect us from now on?"
"Follow me, I will go wherever you go!"
"Walk!"
The man stood in the sunset, looking at a group of brothers who had been through life and death for more than ten years, for a long time, he smiled slowly.
"Okay, let's go together!"
Shannan, Shanbei, Longnan, Longxi, Jianghuai...
All over the sky, in Shisan Dao, all states and counties, such things happened. Countless people silently took down the planks and closed the shop doors, countless people walked out of the helper's shop with their burdens on their backs, and countless people handed over their hands to bid farewell to the stewards and friends of the officials' mansions. Countless masters put down their brushes and resigned from their employers happily.
They walked out of different gates and walked in the same direction, like small but persistent rivers, passing through hills and valleys, and flowing to the same sea.
Eighteen years of dormancy, once restless, the blade is swaying in the sky, whose throat will be dragged off
At this time, Dijing.
What is restless is the sky and the earth, and Kyoto is still singing and dancing. In the gathering place of officials and eunuchs on Shenshui Street in the west of Beijing, a delicate and small house is full of lights, festoons and festoons, as if it is feasting.
From time to time, a carriage stopped in front of the door, and the people in the carriage came down with a happy face, and were taken in by the attentive gatekeeper.
Although the host here did not greet the guests in person, every visitor already felt very honored—this is a new courtyard built by Wei Dashi, the new house was completed today, and guests are invited as a joy of housewarming.
Wei Zhi is an important minister of the country, who is favored by the emperor, but he is low-key and modest, and does not interact with anyone too much. Yearning for his way, now it's so easy for him to open Jinkou to entertain guests, not to mention those who receive the invitations and drive here immediately, even those who don't have invitations, and those who rely on connections to find ways, will follow along.
The flower hall of the courtyard, which was not very big at the time, was actually crowded, and there were visitors from all ministries, halls, and Hanlin courtyards. Originally, there were only ten seats in the hall, but now they had to temporarily add seats in the courtyard, and there were still many people who had no place to sit. , Audacity and acquaintances crowded together.
Fortunately, the servants of Wei's residence were very well-educated, and the number of people was beyond expectation, but they were not surprised. The arrangements were well organized, and they didn't say to wait for the host to come to the banquet, and they directly served food and wine like flowing water.
Then someone laughed and said: "I'm being rude, I didn't welcome all the guests, I will punish myself with three cups..."
As soon as the sound came out, everyone in the hall who was still hot just now fell silent. Everyone turned their heads and saw a young man in white shirt coming with a cup and a smile on his face.
At that time, the plum blossoms in the house were in full bloom, the red plums were like fire, the branches were vigorous and brown, slanting across the blue tiles and white walls, and the young man who came through the flowers seemed to be thinner and looked more elegant, with light clothes and thin fur all covered with snow Even the headband is plain white, with black hair draped over his shoulders like flowing water, and his face is like snow in the plum blossoms dancing like flames. He walks briskly with the cup in his hand, and the falling plum blossoms pounce on his sleeves, Yingying.
This scene was clear and colorful, vivid and chilling, and everyone suddenly held their breath.
There are also some high-ranking officials who are amazed for a moment and then amazed - Wei Dashi's body is completely plain, and beauty is beautiful, but it is not suitable for etiquette.
Some people were immediately relieved that young people love to be pretty, and university scholars must also be able to avoid it, so it's okay to dress casually when meeting guests in private.
Feng Zhiwei smiled and nodded all the way. She looked at people with extremely kind eyes, and her attitude was like a spring breeze. No matter whether it was an invited guest, a senior official or a small official, she treated everyone equally. A little bit of admiration.
"Brother, accompany me for three glasses first." Standing in front of the steps, she stretched out her hand and drank three glasses in a row. When the glass was turned over, someone applauded obsessively, and the whole room immediately became lively.
Feng Zhiwei brought Qian Yan and a few Qingming students who served in the court to persuade them to drink. These Qingming students are all the children of officialdom, Yanyan Yanyan was kind and friendly, and the atmosphere gradually became lively. After a while, everyone was half-drunk.
"Brother got into some trouble a few days ago, thanks to all the adults who went all out to lobby for your help, brother took this opportunity to thank you." Feng Zhiwei, the boss, had another cup of hearty.
Everyone knew that she was referring to the Hanoi book case some time ago. In fact, the case involved two university scholars, and no one dared to say anything. The auspicious words of "turning bad luck into good luck".
"Recently, I often go to the palace to chat with His Majesty." Feng Zhiwei casually swirled the wine glass, and started chatting.