Bastards

Cui Yu wanted to take people to his residence, which was Yang Xuan's territory, where safety was guaranteed, and the street was not a place to talk properly.

This section of the road is a bit long, but fortunately, there are many tall trees along the way. If you are willing to watch the road, you can keep walking under the shade of the trees, and the cool breeze is blowing, which is not bad.

Leaving the hustle and bustle of farce just now, avoiding the escalating fiery fight, the crowd of onlookers also dispersed, and the atmosphere suddenly became quiet.Cui Yu, Wang Shibaniang, and Yang Xuan lined up and walked silently. At first, they were a little embarrassed, but the wind kept blowing and the cicadas were singing. Slowly, their thoughts settled down, and they became more at ease.

At first, Wang Shibaniang stared blankly at Cui Yu, feeling like she had a long dream today. In the dream, there were annoying people and annoying troubles, but there were also good things and people I was looking forward to... …

The benefactor's voice was the same as before, clear and warm, with a soothing taste.The benefactor's appearance is so outstanding, as bright as the moon rising, like the scorching sun, it takes people's breath away.The benefactor seems to have an innate nobility, which is different from the royal family, different from the aristocratic family, not rich and luxurious, but an indescribable youth that has been honed over the years.He seems to have seen everything, enjoyed everything, and the world's foreign objects, no matter how rare and rare, can't touch him in the slightest.

He has a beautiful chest, is wise and open-minded, mysterious and noble, he has owned everything, knows all the mysteries in this world, and is different from everyone in this world.

He is unique...

The mind gradually settled down, and the rationality slowly returned. Wang Shibaniang's gaze slowly moved down, and finally landed on her toes.

What she did today was out of line and wrong as a daughter of the royal family, but if she didn't do this, she would not be able to pass the test in her heart, and when she thought about it in the future, she would definitely be even more unwilling.It is true that she got into trouble today, but it is a blessing for her to let her thoughts come to an end, whether the result is good or not.

How lucky she is.

The benefactor's name...is Cui Mata.

Just now, the man who pushed her ferociously and hugged his benefactor's waist to save him from the battle between Rong and Yin called his benefactor's name in a low voice, but she heard it clearly.

It really was Cui Mata.

The young man who is always praised by the elders in the family is wise and intelligent, with a bright future...Cui Mata is not only talented and resourceful, but also a rare metaphysics genius. What a surprise.

For their royal family, they have given favors more than once.Relatively speaking, Xie Jiaqiuyan helped me four years ago, but it was a waste of time, and it was not that important...

She is a female family member, so she is not allowed to participate in many occasions. She can only hear about it from her family. Today, she was lucky enough to meet Cui Yu's debate.Lin Zhiyan's words were menacing and cunning. If she were, she would not be able to think of any way out for a while. The way to escape would probably be to turn in another direction to divert everyone's attention, but it was still a coincidence. Afterwards, everyone In retrospect, she might feel that Lin Zhiyan was right.

However, Cui Yu used the reason he relied on in his own words to analyze that all these are just castles in the sky... It is really amazing to be so quick-witted.

A few words made Lin Zhiyan feel ashamed and ran away. Others might think that Cui Yu was a bit merciless, but to her, it was very refreshing to see Lin Zhiyan committing suicide.

Later, the anger of Rong Yanbin and Yin Zimo escalated, and if he immediately started to do the meat poker himself, was it inadvertent, or was it intentional by Cui Yu?

With Cui Mata's wisdom, it doesn't seem likely that he did something inadvertently to cause this kind of result. If it was intentional, Cui Mata has lived in Chang'an for a long time, how would he know the situation in Luoyang?Although the Rong and Yin families are known as one of the Eight Small Aristocratic Families, they have also attracted many common people and merchants to pursue them. For a family with such rich heritage, they are far behind. How could Cui Mata pay attention to someone worthy of the title?

Wang Shibaniang, is there something wrong with your benefactor?Is there any difficulty, something difficult... If so, she will definitely help!

Thoughts kept going all the way, and her mind was spinning so fast that Wang Shibaniang even forgot to take care of her beauty, and she didn't watch the road walk along the shade of trees in order to hide from the sun, and she didn't pay attention to the time.When she entered an inn, she was led by Cui Yu into a side room where she was seated and served tea, but she never recovered.

After Cui Yu called the girl several times, she was still lost in the question, and asked in response: "The words that Yin Rong Yanbin and Yin Zimo were so angry that they didn't hesitate to fight with each other... Did you say it on purpose?"

She probably didn't expect her to ask this question as soon as she sat down. Cui Yan was slightly startled, and then turned his eyes slightly, and looked at her with a half-smile: "What a transparent girl."

It really is!

Praise yourself so much...

Wang Shiba blushed slightly, he was a little afraid to look Cui Yu in the eye, he paused for a moment before realizing, pointing at himself in shock: "Do you know I'm a girl?"

She was obviously wearing men's clothes!

Cui Yu sat down opposite her, with a chic posture and a mysterious smile: "I still know, you know me."

The posture in which he changed his robe and sat down was very aesthetically pleasing, coupled with his already exquisite and handsome appearance, and the provocative speech gesture that seemed to contain some code words, which girl could bear it!

Yang Xuan stood beside her with her arms folded and sulked, not knowing who to stare at.

Stare at Wang Shibaniang, the girl is quite innocent, it's not normal for her to be unmoved by such a charming and beautiful man, and she didn't do anything except grab the corner of Cui Yu's clothes when she was in danger An unacceptable move; stare at Cui Yu, there are many reasons, it is too wrong to intentionally flirt, and must be vigorously condemned and corrected!But he... is reluctant.

I had no choice but to move a chair, sit down with a big knife and a golden knife, and stare at the two of them at close range, to ensure that there will be no violation of the rules!

It's just that the movement of moving the chair to sit down is a bit louder, as if half the room has been demolished.

Cui Yu tapped the table with his fingertips, and calmly looked over: "Why are you so noisy? Didn't you see that you were doing something serious?"

Yang Xuan held on this time!Not cowardly at all!

His eyes widened, and he stared back: What you do with me is serious business!

Cui Yu narrowed his eyes, his fingertips froze...

Yang Xuan's heart beat a little faster, but she still didn't move.

Xu Yin was not in the court for a long time, and the people who guided him during the growth process paid more attention to it. Yang Xuan has developed the aura of a strong man, and has maintained his inherent noble aura.In addition, he is tall and tall, he has grown muscles from practicing martial arts all the year round, and his facial features are rather tough. When he stares at people, he does have a bit of a fierce look, which makes people daunting.

Cui Yu is not afraid of people who are used to seeing them, but a little girl like Wang Shibaniang who lives in the inner house must be a little scared when she sees them for the first time.

Seeing Wang Shibaniang's face turned pale with fright, Cui Yu comforted him softly: "Don't be afraid of him, he is my friend, he looks a bit fierce, but he is generous and kind-hearted."

Wang Shibaniang's trust in Cui Yu was absolute, and she nodded immediately: "Yes!"

Yang Xuan: ...

"Girl drinking tea."

Wang Shibaniang blushed when she saw Cui Yu repeatedly comforting her. She wanted to say that she was not that timid... After drinking a sip of tea, she suddenly realized that she recognized Cui Yu, but Cui Yu didn't know her yet. !

She got up quickly, walked in front of Cui Yu with a solemn face, and bowed with blessings: "Little girl Langya Wang's Eighteenth Mother, thank you for saving my life, sir."

Wang Shibaniang?Cui Yu thought to himself, the Wang family, the head of the Luoyang family, really did a good job with this favor.It's just - "Today's matter is just a matter of raising one's hand. Even if it wasn't for me, with so many people present, they would definitely not watch the girl being bullied. It really doesn't count as a life-saving grace. The girl doesn't need to be so courteous."

Seeing Cui Yu, Wang Shibaniang still didn't think of herself, and said: "Four years ago, the son helped the Xie family's autumn banquet in Chang'an, and Shibaniang escaped from the catastrophe. Perhaps the son forgot, but Shibaniang always Keep it in your heart, never dare to forget..."

As she was talking, she seemed to recall her frail body, unable to speak, and the miserable thoughts of having nowhere to ask for help, Liu Mei frowned slightly, and tears glistened in her eyes.

"Four years ago..." Cui Yu recalled, and finally remembered the thrilling time at the autumn banquet, and pointed at Yang Xuan with a smile, "I just noticed something different, but I couldn't lift my hands and jump, and I didn't know martial arts, so it's better My friend was very helpful."

Wang Shibaniang looked at Yang Xuan in surprise, "This—"

"He is Sha San." Cui Yu smiled. "At that time, he ran back and forth urgently, called the relevant principals, and caught the culprit. Only then can you avoid suffering."

Wang Shibaniang didn't know about this sum, after hearing Cui Yu's words, she immediately bowed to Yang Xuan eagerly: "Shibaniang doesn't know, benefactor, please don't blame me."

Yang Xuan waved his hand, he has saved many people, thank you or not is not important at all.Besides, his purpose of saving people was not to ask for a thank you letter from the person concerned. What he wanted, he had already got it.

He was spared, but Wang Shibaniang couldn't, and she saluted solemnly: "Shibaniang thanked Mr. Sha for saving his life!"

Yang Xuan waved his hand indifferently: "Get up and talk."

"Miss Wang, you don't need to be so polite." Cui Yu tried to liven up the atmosphere, "Is everything in your family okay? Are your parents and elders still in good health?"

Wang Shibaniang blessed the body: "Thank you for your concern, young master. They are all very well. The old man who lives in Chang'an at home has been clamoring to come to Luoyang recently. He is very healthy."

The permanent resident in Chang'an...could it be Mr. Wang Fu?

Cui Yu glanced at Yang Xuan.

Yang Xuan nodded.Mr. Wang Fu was his teacher, he knew his identity, and he didn't take the trouble to give up teaching him.Now that he plans to return to Luoyang Chaotang, the old man thinks that he has not taught him enough, so he clamors to come over, but traveling in summer is the most difficult, the old man will not go on the road immediately.

"Where are your brothers and relatives? Is the job going well?"

Wang Shibaniang pursed her lips and smiled, her eyes were crooked, and she was very girlish and pretty: "Everything is fine, but the king of Yue has been acting frequently recently, and my brothers are a little annoyed."

She was born in a top-notch family, and she is also a prostitute. She should have a lot of upbringing, as well as a sense of politics. She knows what should be said and what should not be said outside. For example, these are the things that should not be said.But Cui Yu is a figure that the elders talk about. Although one is in Luoyang and the other is in Chang'an, the two places are separated, but some political views are the same, and it is not without contacts.

According to these words, there is no problem with Cui Yu.Besides... Cui Yu is still her savior!

Cui Yu actually just wanted to ease the atmosphere, but he didn't expect this girl to be so sensible and even send a message!Surprised, he asked a few more related questions, and Wang Shibaniang answered them happily.Anyway, it's not a secret, and after a little inquiring, you can find out, saying that you have repaid the favor with your benefactor!

The two chatted very happily, Yang Xuan's face was dark, and he was even more unhappy.

This is a stupid girl!Cui Yu actually smiled at her like a flower!He is also very good-looking, how could Cui Yu's eyes be reluctant to sneak over!

Even if he wanted to collect some information, Cui Yu didn't go too far in the face of the Wang family, so he went as far as he could.After a cup of tea, he began to ask Wang Shibaniang with a little teasing: "What's going on today? Why are you in such a dangerous situation?"

Wang Shibaniang's face was a little red: "Today... I am self-willed."

"Ok?"

Wang Shibaniang glanced at Cui Yu quietly, she didn't say that she decided to sneak out to hide from her fiancé, she didn't want to tell Cui Yu that she was engaged, but she felt that today's behavior was too embarrassing.Ignoring the reasons and antecedents, she said directly: "...the little girl disguised herself as a man and went out quietly. When she went out, she played a tricky game, cheated the maid who was close to her, and wandered around by herself..."

She pursed her lips, and lowered her head slightly: "At my age, my parents don't allow me to go out often, but I stay at home every day, and I feel very depressed. I really want to do something to relax...Wandering on the street In a circle, people don't know me, and I don't have to obey the rules when I wear men's clothes, and I play happily, but I don't know why, I feel a little uncomfortable after the fun, thinking that my mother must be worried about me, and my maid must be in a hurry. , I couldn't continue playing... But I ran out, and I was unwilling to go back so soon, so I found a teahouse——" She looked at Cui Yu and gestured, "It's just that you received me, my lord. That tea house, sitting there drinking tea to pass the time."

Cui Yu quite understands Wang Shibaniang's mood, who hasn't had a rebellious period?In ancient times, little girls were raised so strictly that they seemed to be born without such emotions, but they are human beings, so how could they have no emotions?Wang Shibaniang looked like she was of marriageable age, and if she added some fear of marriage and pressure, her behavior would be more forgivable.What's more, she is kind-hearted, knowing that she has done something wrong, and she feels guilty towards her parents, family members and even her maid.

Cui Yu comforted Wang Shibaniang: "Although you are considered self-willed today, you are right. You just came out to play, and you will go home when you have played enough. As long as you go back safely, your parents and family will not care about you." I will blame you, and the maid will not hold grudges."

"Really?" Wang Shibaniang's almond eyes were full of water, and there was a bit of eagerness in them, which shows that Cui Yu's comfort was very important to her.

Cui Mata nodded: "Really."

Wang Shibaniang sighed for a long time, and when she raised her head again, she was already smiling, with a relieved expression: "Thank you, my lord, for your explanation."

Cui Mata also smiled: "Yes."

Yang Xuan watched the two of them interacting, the atmosphere of completely pretending that he didn't exist was really irritating!

He glanced at Wang Shiba Niang quite sharply: "How did you meet Rong Yin and the other? Why didn't you tell me?"

"That's right," Wang Shibaniang said solemnly, "I've been sitting there for a long time, and I don't know when Rong and Yin will come, but suddenly, Xiao Er brought a cup of good tea and pointed at Rong Yan. Bin, he said he invited it, and I didn’t want to make trouble, so I didn’t want it, so I asked Xiao Er to send it back. This book is nothing, but Yin Zimo is also at the other table, and when he saw it, he laughed twice. Maybe he also There was no intention of ridicule, maybe it was just a coincidence, maybe it wasn't the one who was laughing at Rong Yanbin, but Rong Yanbin misunderstood, probably wanting to argue, so he walked to my table and sat down to invite me in person. I still don't want to , Rong Yanbin is not happy, when he is not happy, his voice is unconsciously amplified, now not only Yin Zimo, but everyone knows, Rong Yanbin can't hold back his face..."

"I was a little embarrassed at the time, and I thought I'd get offended and take the tea and let the matter pass. Who knows what happened to Yin Zimo, so I asked Xiao Er to bring a cup of tea. I didn't want Rong Yan I don’t want him. Although I am a daughter of the royal family, I have plenty of money to go out. How can I not afford a cup of tea? The two of them took turns doing this, and they deliberately looked down on me. Feeling angry in my heart, I didn't want to deal with it anymore, turned around and left."

"Those two are fighting, why would you allow me to go? Rong Zibin said that I stole his things, and Yin Zimo was even more ruthless, and even brought the autumn feast post that my Wang family gave him with him. I happened to be tripped by someone when I passed by, and I didn’t stand still. I put my hands on the table and spilled tea, which definitely spoiled his post. I was very angry, but the incident became more and more troublesome, but it was not good. I pretended to be a man , people don’t know that I am from the Wang family, so it’s okay to lose face, but if things get serious, reveal my identity, and lose the Wang family’s face, it’s absolutely impossible. In a hurry, I saw that the window was not high, so I felt overwhelmed. After jumping down...Young Master knows everything after that."

Cui Yan shook his head: "You girl is also bold. Although the building is not high, if you jump off without holding on, you will be easily injured. As you said before, what should you do if you hurt your face? What if you just stepped on a block?" What should I do if the stone sprains my foot and hurts the fall?"

Wang Shibaniang lowered her head and said in a low voice, "I know I was wrong..."

Cui Yu didn't want to criticize a little girl too much, and pointed his fingertips on the table: "That is to say, they are simply competing to compete, and you are just unlucky to be a tool for their competition, even if Rong Yanbin really wanted to befriend you at first, Later, I also forgot about this thought, just for the sake of being higher.”

Wang Shibaniang nodded: "That's true."

"Do you know them?"

Wang Shibaniang nodded, then shook her head again: "They are all people with names and surnames. On some occasions, there are always intersections. Because men and women avoid suspicion, I haven't confronted them or talked to them, but some sisters pointed at them in private. Introduced, so I recognize it. Whether they know me or not, I don’t know.”

Cui Yan's eyebrows drooped slightly, and after a moment of silence, he asked again: "The girl in the pink gauze dress who later offered to help Rong Yanbin, do you know her?"

"Yes." Wang Shibaniang paused slightly, and spoke softly, "Speaking of this person, she is also a predestined person from the autumn banquet four years ago. She is the one who almost succeeded in framing me, and her name is Lin Zhiyan."

Cui Mata thought about things: "A member of the Lin family?"

"Yes."

The Lin family has great ambitions, relying on a member of the family who is an official in Luoyang, they want to expand their relationship. For this reason, they dared to seek help at the Xie family banquet. for a better future.

The Lin family thought they did it without anyone noticing, and even used a handful of Cui Jiazhen. There were a lot of cannon fodder, but they didn't know that the superiors were so thoughtful that sometimes they didn't need enough evidence to see things. You'll know what's going on by looking at the results.What's more, Yang Xuan has caught someone?

But he remembered that later, Yang Xuan and Xie Wen and Xie Cong dug a hole together, leading the dogs of the Lin family and the Li family to bite the dogs.Later, it was the Li family who relied on the power of the king of Yue to win the fight against the Lin family, and it seemed that something happened to the Lin family, who was an official in the Ministry of Officials.

"How can she still jump?"

Wang Shibaniang sighed: "Her uncle was involved in a corruption case and was dismissed from office and sent to prison. The strongest person in her family fell, and the family gradually failed. The man's grandfather passed away and kept his filial piety for two years. The man saw that the Lin family was defeated and did not break the contract, but Lin Zhiyan entered Rong Yanbin's door quietly... She wanted to save her clan uncle, as long as her clan uncle could Turn over, the Lin family will still have hope, but this matter is too..."

Wang Shibaniang didn't want to be too critical, so she just sighed: "Rong Yanbin's biological mother had a lot of grievances because of the past, and she refused to accept Lin Zhiyan, so Lin Zhiyan bought a house outside, and she was raised by Rong Yanbin just like that." She wanted to help Rong Yanbin with an idea, and he valued power as an opportunity. I heard that there was a case recently in Wencheng Peng's family. It was a concubine who wanted to fight for the right wife. Lin Zhiyan said that she had a way and would replace Rong Yanbin Adviser, help him give birth to his mother as a wife, and he will no longer be a concubine."

"By the way, Lin Zhiyan seems to have another saying that Rong Yanbin should bring her to the autumn banquet at my house. As long as she comes in, finds someone, and gets the key things, this matter will definitely be accomplished!"

After hearing these words, Cui Yu's eyes slightly closed, looking a little surprised.

Wang Shibaniang was a little embarrassed: "We girls in the inner circle always pay special attention to the girls inside and outside the circle, especially those who have some grievances... Then Lin Zhiyan, in fact, was not like this before. She has some scheming, but also has a graceful manner , but in the past one or two years, she has really changed too much."

"By the way, my family is holding an autumn banquet, so you two can come too!" Wang Shibaniang smiled sweetly, "My family didn't know that the two of you had arrived in Luoyang, so I didn't post it. Today I will send someone to post it when I go back. It must be rewarded!"