Beauty Jianghu

Chapter 226 Beauty Treats

In the private room, men and women mix together, laughing and talking, wearing fragrant clothes and mane shadows, drinking wine and drinking wine, and the scenery is extremely beautiful.

At this time, a bright moon had already appeared in the mid-air outside the window, illuminating the surrounding area with snow-white light. The fragrance of honeysuckle drifted into the window with the breeze.

The commotion lasted until midnight before the banquet was finished.

The shopkeeper arranged for all the guests to go to the room to rest. When they were leaving, Hou Fangyu's face was red from drinking. He supported Li Xiangjun and was still reluctant to leave Yang Shucheng and the others. He also talked about the feats he would do when he went to Beijing tomorrow.

After finally saying that, Hou Fangyu walked into the house with Li Xiangjun in his arms.

In the early morning of the next day, Li Xing got up very early. The villa was still quiet, with only birds chirping on the branches and the fresh air of the grass and trees blowing into his nostrils. After a night of commotion, everyone in the villa is still sleeping.

Li Xing was walking in the courtyard, wanting to hold the horse and walk back to the city, but he thought something was wrong. Hou Fangyu still had some strength, and he could still make a difference if he raised his arms.

Now the Qing army is moving southward, and it is unstoppable. I heard that the Dashun army has entered Hubei. There are Qing soldiers in front and Ming army behind. The Dashun army is sandwiched in the middle. How to resist it?

Li Xing hesitated and saw that the whole villa was still immersed in sleep, so he walked out of the villa along the mountain road.

Facing the river, the fresh air blows into my face. I think about my life ambition, I want to do something for a long time. I have succeeded, but in less than a month, everything has failed again. How can I not let people sigh! But if I give up, I will feel extremely unwilling.

Li Xing walked forward along the tree-lined path beside the river.

The first sun has risen in the sky, with thousands of rays of rays of light shining on the mountains, rivers and trees, all covered with gold, shining up and down, making them brilliant. Thinking that I would follow Li Zicheng and fight everywhere, how could I have the time to enjoy such a magnificent scenery.

Unconsciously, we had walked seven or eight miles away. At this time, the sun had risen above the treetops. Thinking that Yang Shucheng and the two were still in the villa, and fearing that they would be hanging around, I had to walk back.

Soon we returned to the villa. The owner of the villa and his servants were already up. People were coming and going, and they were busy cleaning up yesterday's mess.

After Li Xing said hello, he walked to the room, and Yang Shucheng followed Bai Yuyao.

The three of them discussed together for a while and then walked to the main room. A servant had already made tea.

The three of them were sitting in the main room, drinking tea and chatting.

The sun had already risen in the sky, and the flower shadows were shaking on the ground. At this time, Hou Fangyu finally came over.

"I kept the three of you waiting for a long time. I was so happy last night and drank too much that I couldn't get up in the morning. Don't be offended, three brothers."

So, wine and food were served. Even though it was breakfast, it was still very rich. Li Xiangjun made a special statement that this meal was her way of thanking the three young masters for their life-saving grace.

Since Miss Li said so, the wine is unavoidable, not to mention that Li Xiangjun also drinks a lot, and the three of them cannot be short of etiquette, so they spent an hour eating breakfast.

After eating, Hou Fangyu and four other people, together with their families, rode towards the capital according to the results of their prior discussion.

Li Xiangjun did not show off his masculinity and rode a horse as usual, with a servant holding the reins and following behind.

Walking to the gate of the east city, Li Xing and the other three were about to enter the city, while Hou Fangyu rented a house on the Qinhuai River outside the city. Hou Fangyu strongly invited the three of them to follow him to the Qinhuai River.

The three of them excused themselves, saying that they had other things to do after entering the city. Seeing this, Hou Fangyu made a date to meet.

Before parting, Yang Shucheng repeatedly told him to summon people from the society and jointly submit a memorial to create public opinion, so that Ma Shiying and Ruan Dacheng could concentrate on serving the country and fight against the Qing troops going south.

Then Hou Fangyu agreed and said goodbye.

Li Xing and the others rode to the gate of the north city and handed the horses to the horse shop on the edge of the city. The three of them had the receipt and entered the city on foot.

The three of them knew in their hearts that nothing could be accomplished if they expected Hou Fangyu to do so, so they kept silent.

Walking into an alley, there were very few people here. Yang Shucheng couldn't help but ask:

"General Li, what will we do next?"

Li Xing said: "According to rumors in the city, the Qing soldiers have broken through the Huaihe River defense line. Liu Zeqing, Liu Liangzuo, and Gao Jie's subordinates have all surrendered to the Qing. They are going south with the Qing soldiers. I estimate that they will soon reach the Yangtze River."

Li Xing looked at the two men melancholy, and then said: "The Dashun Army has also arrived in Hubei, and Zuo Menggeng, Zuo Liangyu's son, has also joined the Qing troops and are working together to encircle and suppress the Dashun Army. I think the situation is also very critical. We There is nothing to do in the capital. It is better to go back."

Both nodded in agreement.

Seeing that both of them were willing to go back, Li Xing added: "The two bags of gold and silver jewelry we brought when we came were obtained by the Dashun Army through bloodshed. We cannot take advantage of these two traitors who have betrayed the country."

After hearing this, Bai Yuyao smiled softly and said: "General Li, don't worry, I have taken back Ruan Dacheng's baggage, and it's a lot of money. It's just that Ma Shiying's things are still stored in Linggu Temple outside the city. More than a hundred hometown soldiers were guarding the place."

So, Bai Yuyao told Li Xing everything he did during the two nights.

Li Xing didn't speak and waited until Bai Yuyao finished speaking. Then he sighed and said: "With these two traitorous ministers, they only care about themselves and have already thought of a way out. No one thinks about the country. I estimate that if the Qing troops attack this capital, It only takes a dozen days.”

The three of them turned to the street. There were many people here, and the sound of shouting could be heard all the time. Looking at the bustling people, there is no sign of the destruction of the country.

Bai Yuyao asked: "Ma Shiying, this traitor, we have to take away his things to be able to have such a strong voice."

Li Xing said: "With just the three of us, we don't seem to have much confidence."

Yang Shucheng said: "Huang Xianfu in the palace can also help us."

Li Xing asked: "How to enter the palace?"

Yang Shucheng said: "I have already thought about it. Let's go find Liu Aming for a drink."

After hearing this, both of them smiled and said, "Let's go have a drink with him. It's as if the three of us traveled thousands of miles to the capital just to pay him back for the drink."

Liu Aming eats and drinks all day long. If no one invites him to drink, he will lie on the bed at home, motionless and hungry.

But he also has the ability to sneak around and inquire around. He is also a great street gangster. There is a use for such a person.

The three of them no longer returned to the inn, but followed the road they had taken and walked towards Liu Aming's house.

Since I've been there once, I didn't need to ask anyone anymore, so I just went to Liu Aming's residence.

Soon we arrived at Quliu Lane. Walked to Liu Aming's house. I knocked on the door and shouted several times, but there was no sound inside.

Could it be that this boy was lucky and someone invited him to drink again.

Bai Yuyao looked inside and saw that the door was closed, but there was no padlock. He knew it in his heart, kicked open the broken courtyard door, and walked in without ceremony.

When he walked to the door of the house, he kicked it open.

I walked in and saw a simple two-room house with no one around.

Bai Yuyao shouted: "Come out here, kid, or I will burn your house down with a fire."

"No, no." Liu Aming climbed out of the firewood pile next to the stove and explained, "I didn't know it was the three young masters who came. I thought it was a bad guy who came, so I hid in the kitchen. If it had been earlier Knowing that the three young masters are coming, I have already greeted them outside the gate."

In fact, this Liu Aming lied. He owed someone money for drinking, and they decided to come to ask for the money today. They said that if he didn't pay back the money, he would be killed. He had no money, so when he heard the door knocking, he hid in the firewood pile in a panic.