Bastards

It would be lonely to talk about it alone. Fan Lingxiu's blood boiled with enthusiasm and his mouth was dry, but everyone was quiet, and no one spoke to discuss... I couldn't help but feel lost: "Don't you all like to listen?"

"No, it's very interesting. We're all fascinated. Brother Fan, if you don't mind being bothered, you can talk more." Cui Yu's smile was extremely sincere.

The mansion report is distributed by the imperial court, and it can be carefully considered horizontally and vertically to observe major events in the world. However, the content of the mansion report is limited, and most of the time it only announces a result, and the details cannot be known.Although what Fan Lingxiu said was all rumors, some were true and some were false, but he was a businessman, and the scenes he entered and exited were different from ordinary people, so a lot of news... had merit.

Yang Xuan was as quiet as ever, narrow eyes narrowed slightly, he seemed to be dozing off, and didn't care much, but Cui Yu bet that he couldn't miss anything that should be analyzed and remembered.

Xie Cong's expression was serious, and he gradually changed from being confused to thinking, with more worries on his face.

Only Lan Qiao played heartlessly with the little tiger.

The breeze blew over the willow branches, the shade of the trees swayed slightly, and the dappled sunlight hit the face. In the hot summer, it is rare to be cool and comfortable at this moment.

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Fan Lingxiu chatted openly, gossiped happily, shook out all the material in his stomach, and began to worry about the country, the people, and the future: "The situation ahead is unclear, we should make more preparations... Cui Liusha is injured, thank you ... Well, although I can't see it very much, your head fell, and I'm fine with all my beard and tail, but I don't know how to kung fu. Except for the clothes on my body, my money and belongings have been swallowed by Hong Huang, even my little things nothing."

The rich young master has long eyes and slender eyebrows. He has never been so poor in his life since he was born!

"I have to find the best route..." Xie Cong looked at the map and worried, the next thing was the trivial things, which were the most important, "How do I get there?"

"Go here." A slender finger pointed to the map, and moved lightly along the thin line, "Go south for five miles, go west, bypass the river slope, and take this ferry. From here, the shortest waterway to Chang'an." Cui Yu With a warm smile, the red mole between the eyebrows is as red as blood under the sun, "The waterway is uneven, the shorter the journey, the safer it is, what do you two think?"

Fan Lingxiu looked at the map, his eyes gradually widened: "This road is easy to find! Although there are more curves, the distance is indeed the shortest! Cui Liu, how did you find it? I couldn't figure it out after looking for a long time!"

Cui Yu smiled and said nothing, and glanced at Yang Xuan.

Yang Xuan still didn't move, pretending not to notice.

Xie Cong looked at the picture carefully: "The shortest is of course the best, but... I don't know if there is an unexpected road break ahead."

"I don't know all the roads. Why don't you just walk around and look around, and turn back if you can't."

"Exactly! Xie Shudan, you have to be decisive, you always sit here and think about it, but you can't figure out why!"

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After the discussion was over, the sun was also slightly shifted, Lan Qiao got into the car, and everyone set off on the road together.

Sitting in the car was boring, and the few people started looking for topics to chat again, but this time it was no longer about mysterious gossip, and the direction of the topic was very relaxed. They were talking about Chang'an City, from eating and drinking customs to banquet stories, everything .

Now that it's here...

A flash of light flashed in Cui Yu's eyes, and he smiled and said, "I am ignorant and ignorant. I have also heard that there is an autumn banquet in Chang'an. The rumor is that it is a grand event. The guests attending the banquet range from the upstarts, the talented and the beautiful, to the hermits. Many people gathered The banquet was not busy or chaotic. There were old wives and young children, and the female relatives would not be disturbed lightly. This banquet has lasted for more than ten years since it started, and there has been no scandal. All Chang'an people have an autumn banquet Posting it as a pride, those who are outside even rush back early, lest they miss it...is this really the case?"

Following Cui Yu's words, Xie Cong's body gradually straightened, his face turned reddish.

"Hahaha..." Fan Lingxiu laughed, winked at Xie Cong, "You have to ask this nerd about this, he knows best!"

"Oh?" Cui Yu's eyes fell on Xie Cong's flushed face.

Fan Lingxiu laughed even louder: "This autumn banquet is hosted by his family! I heard that his uncle and grandpa will also come out at this banquet, are you thankful for the bookworm?"

Xie Cong tried his best to keep his expression on tight, but he was too young after all, and his tone still showed a hint of pride: "It's not as powerful as the rumors outside..." While talking, he suddenly thought of something, and looked at Cui Yu with bright eyes. , "Brother Cui, do you want to come and see? I can give you an invitation card!"

His thoughts turned so quickly, Cui Yu was a little surprised: "Is this... okay?"

The more Xie Cong thought about it, the more he should do this, and his tone was quite enthusiastic: "What can't be done? Brother Cui saved my life, let alone the little autumn banquet invitation card. If you have any request, my parents will not refuse!"

"But..." Cui Mata paused slightly, thought for a while, and said bluntly, "My family has no name, my father is just a petty official, and I'm just a bastard."

"Bastard?" Fan Lingxiu was quite surprised, "Cui Liu, are you actually a bastard!" Not at all!Which nameless concubine can raise him so well, look so good-looking, and be so elegant and unparalleled!

Xie Cong was also taken aback, he didn't expect Cui Yu to be a bastard.

Cui Yu, on the other hand, was open and generous, without any inferiority complex or discomfort, he just said bluntly: "I can't go to such a scene."

"Why can't I go!" Fan Lingxiu couldn't see someone he liked being wronged, and this person was no worse than the son of the family, he was good-looking, and he even saved him!He glared at Xie Cong, "Your family's autumn banquet, there is no rule that bastards cannot enter!"

Xie Cong shook his head slightly.There is no such rigid requirement, but the etiquette system of the aristocratic family is strict, and the concubine and the concubine are very separated, and they are not too friendly to the concubines, no matter whose family they belong to.

"Xie Cong," Fan Lingxiu sneered as he tapped his fingertips on the table, "Cui Yu is your lifesaver."

"It's okay," Cui Yu smiled brightly and cleanly, "I'm just hearing it, and I'm a little curious about the inside story, and I don't want to personally participate. Brother Fan, don't make things difficult for Brother Xie."

Xie Cong blushed, and quickly waved his hands: "I'm not ungrateful, it's not that I don't want to invite Brother Cui, I'm just worried that Brother Cui will be wronged... I will be very busy that day, and I won't have much time to greet Brother Cui. If you don’t respect me, I’m afraid I won’t be able to show up in time...Brother Cui saved me, you shouldn’t be underestimated.”

"That's the case... I'm not afraid. Cui Liu is not a child, just watch and play with yourself, and don't provoke others." Fan Lingxiu looked at Cui Yu, "I don't think Cui Liu is like a troubled person. .”

"I'm not a troublesome person, but... don't bother." Cui Yu still declined with a smile.

Cui Yuyue refused, and Xie Cong felt more and more uncomfortable. The family has developed so far, and there are many bad habits, and many things should have been changed long ago. He is not the kind of person who makes conclusions based on his status, otherwise he should not hold Fan Lingxiu when he is in the quagmire. hand!

"Brother Cui, don't get me wrong, I really want to invite you!" Xie Cong said eagerly, "Look, your leg injury is still not healed. When you arrive in Chang'an, you have to rest and see a doctor. Why don't you just stay at my house and wait for the fall?" After the banquet, if your injury is healed, I will send someone to send you to Yicheng County to find your father!"

When he said this, Fan Lingxiu suddenly quit: "Hey, don't cut me off! Cui Liu saved my life. When I get to Chang'an, I want to treat me well. Why should I go to your house? Your house has food and a good place to live in my house." You can do whatever you want, and don't you get any supercilious looks?"

"What are you messing with!" Xie Cong was really angry now, and quarreled with Fan Lingxiu, "Even if he is a bastard, brother Cui is also an official family, so it is most suitable to live in my house!"

"Hey, you look down on my merchant, don't you? No matter how good your family is, the food, rice, oil, salt, sandalwood cabinet incense, clothes and tops are all made by yourself, and you don't buy everything outside? Don't deal with any merchant if you have the ability!"

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The two were quarreling, no matter how loud the voice was, no matter how imposing, the words were not too much, as if they knew each other's bottom line, and the small quarrel was pleasant.

Cui Mata didn't care.His goal has been achieved, Chang'an and his party, Xie's autumn feast, he needs to launch a strategy against a few target characters!

The hand was suddenly pounced on by the little tiger, biting his soft teeth lightly, and his licking fingers were itchy.Turning her head to look over, Yang Xuan was yawning lazily, with a teasing smile in her long and narrow eyes... It should be to see some of his intentions and make fun of him.The poison on your body hasn't been cured yet, so you just think about it with all your heart?

Cui Mata couldn't help staring at him.Who caused him to be poisoned!Hand over the antidote quickly!

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Cui Yu and the others were very lucky. The road they selected was in good condition and the road was smooth.

In the early morning of the third day, avoiding Fan Lingxiu and Xie Cong, Yang Xuan handed Cui Yu a small, black pill.

Cui Yu blinked and immediately realized: "The antidote?"

Yang Xuan looked into the distance, making a deep expression.

"Thank you!" Cui Yan frowned, thinking it was a beauty in his heart, the crisis of trust is over, and it will be fine to increase the horsepower to increase the intimacy value!

Yang Xuan raised his eyebrows coldly: "What are you excited about?" He ruthlessly broke Cui Yu's fantasy, "The next one will be in a month."

In other words, the poison on the body has not been completely cured... After a month, he still has to take the antidote, or he will die from the poison?

Cui Mata froze, do you want to be so ruthless!

The good-looking rabbit has changed from a laughing rabbit to a crying rabbit, and finally no longer cares about other things. His eyes are all about himself. If he wants to leave, he probably has to cry and hug his thigh to beg...Yang Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly, and turned around to play in a good mood The little tiger went.

Cui Yan closed his eyes and reminded himself not to be angry with the brat... Gritting his teeth for a while, he turned around calmly and gave Lan Qiao a small pill.

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In the afternoon of this day, the group finally arrived at their destination.

The ferry is not big, the streets are paved with stones, the bridges are paved with wood, stone beasts are attached to the pillars, and wooden sheds are covered, everything is complete, that is... there is no one person, no boat.

Turning back and forth, left, right, southeast, northwest, and still... there is no one person, no boat.

Fan Lingxiu cried out in agony: "The heavens will cut me off, I finally arrived, and there is no boat!"

The turbulent river was rushing by, and some white waterfowl couldn't stand the summer heat, croaking and rushing into the water, and after coming out for a while, they couldn't stand it anymore, and continued to plunge into the water.

It's...unknownly hot today.