Bastards

Lan Qiao opened his eyes wide and watched the door hit the wall hard, and slammed the door back and forth several times without stopping. He looked at his young master in a daze: "Sha San, what's wrong?"

Have you forgotten that this is his room?Even if he was angry and wanted to leave, he shouldn't have left...

Holding a small pastel bowl, Cui Yan took a mouthful of warm sweet porridge, and narrowed his eyes comfortably: "It's okay, the child is having trouble."

After the master said that, Lan Qiao didn't think about it anymore, and smiled big: "The young master is eating, and I will make your bed for you!"

"it is good."

Lan Qiao left enthusiastically.

After taking a few sips of a bowl of porridge, Yang Xuan came back with a sullen face.

Cui Yu took a moment to calm down: "Remember this is your room?"

Yang Xuan's eyes dimmed: "I also want to eat porridge."

"Exactly, there's still half a bowl left, or?" Cui Yu pretended to give way.He thought that with Yang Xuan's personality, he wouldn't want to eat what was left of him.

Unexpectedly, Yang Xuanxiong had a mentality of "I'm not happy and you can't be happy" or "I'm happy when you are unhappy", so he reached out and snatched the small pastel bowl from Cui Yu's hand, and raised his hand , stirred the spoon and poured it into his mouth—all the sweet porridge went into his mouth so quickly that Cui Yu didn't even have a chance to shout 'wait a minute'.

After eating the sweet porridge, he smacked his lips: "It's okay, but the taste is too bland."

"The smell...too bland?" Cui Yu's smile twisted slightly, why didn't the brat burn you to death!Drinking it so quickly is like tea, how could it be possible to taste it!

Yang Xuan was in a good mood, licked the corners of his lips with the tip of his tongue, and his slender eyes were filled with a smile: "Yeah, it's too light, don't you think?"

Cui Minxin said that Lao Tzu is not angry, not angry!Keep a smile on your face: "I didn't taste it."

Without waiting for Lanqiao to shout, Cui Yu got up and left directly, waving his sleeves, not taking a cloud with him.

Leave Yang Xuan with a back that is like a waterfall of green silk flying like a waterfall, which attracts people's infinite reverie.

……

Now that he decided to leave, Cui Yu stopped procrastinating and immediately started various farewell actions.In the Xie family where I have lived for a long time, I want to thank the two old men, and talk about recent affairs and political ambitions by the way; I want to spend more time with Xie Wen and Xie Cong to increase my relationship.

On the outside, I want to thank Mr. Wang Fu, and it is inevitable to have a few drinks when I forget the year-old friendship; the sons of the aristocratic families who have known each other in the autumn banquet and have a good relationship can also be invited, have a banquet, and have a farewell drink.

And Fan Lingxiu...

Fan Lingxiu was more enthusiastic. He didn't wait for Cui Yu to find him, and he knocked on the door himself.

Cui Yu has a good income these days.literal meaning.In ancient times, when parting, relatives, elders and friends all had to send some ceremonies. Cui Mata was talented and virtuous, humble and elegant like jade, and he was good-looking. Those who are short of money know that they have made a lot of money this time.

However, what others gave was not as much as what Fan Lingxiu gave.

Wealthy businessmen are rich and powerful.

Cui Mata hesitated a little.

When Fan Lingxiu saw his expression, he immediately raised his hand, as if he was facing a formidable enemy: "Don't say no! Everyone else wants it, but you can't just want mine!"

"This...is a bit much." Cui Yu sighed, "Brother Fan, why is this so?"

Fan Lingxiu rolled his eyes: "I didn't give this for nothing! I will trouble you to give me some advice in the future!" A clever idea came up with this point, and he thought it was good. Fan Lingxiu continued, "It's not easy for businesses to make money. Sometimes my brain is not enough, my father did not give me a brother and brother, no one discussed it, and sometimes I have a headache... I can’t sleep all night. You can take pity on me, Cui Yu. If you don’t understand anything, let’s talk to you, don’t be annoyed.”

As soon as he pretended to be so pitiful, Cui Yu knew what he was thinking.Probably Fan Lingxiu lacked a sense of security in his heart, he was optimistic about himself, and wanted to tie himself down to manage this relationship, even if it cost more money.In fact, Fan Lingxiu didn't need to be like this at all. They had been in contact for a long time, and they were considered friends. If they asked for something, he couldn't ignore it.

But since Fan Lingxiu lacks a sense of security, it's hard to say that. Cui Yu nodded with a smile: "Okay." Double the rewards.

Seeing that he accepted it, Fan Lingxiu breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately became happy, and talked to Cui Yu about the gossip he had heard recently.He knew that Cui Mata liked to hear it.

Cui Mata really liked it.Fan Lingxiu's sources of gossip are many and complex, ranging from business-official relationships, what a certain official looks like, what his family looks like, what his wives and concubines look like, to what ordinary people in the market have accidentally seen, and what gossips are circulating that the officials don't know about. secret.He can always pull out the cocoons in it and get certain information.

Because of the success of Porcelain King Fulao Shanzhang before, after the gossip was over, Fan Lingxiu and Cui Yu had a heated exchange on business methods.

Cui Yu was also in good spirits. Seeing that Fan Lingxiu was already well-informed, he simply talked about the tricks of thick black learning in detail.

"Holding" is actually a kind of language art. It realizes the other party's psychological satisfaction and makes communication smooth. The methods are ever-changing, and the results are often unexpected.This trick has a wide range of uses, and businessmen have more opportunities to use it, especially Fan Lingxiu.

Fan Lingxiu was fascinated by what he heard, his eyes sparkled.

He used to have some hazy ideas before, and sometimes used them subconsciously, with some bad results and some very good ones, but he never quite understood why.Cui Yu broke it apart and said, his eyes suddenly opened up, as if a clear door opened in front of him, he knew how to do some things!

……

Yang Xuan followed and listened for a while, the more he listened, the more he felt that the good-looking rabbit was really wise, and he could make achievements in any direction.Calm down and think about it, many things this person said are not usable at the same time, carefully explored, you can understand by analogy...

Unlike the idiot Fan Lingxiu, he didn't understand until Cui Mata explained it deeply. He understood a lot of things almost instantly.After he figured it out, it would be boring to listen to the conversation between the two, so he turned and walked out of the room.

In the courtyard, Lan Qiao was grooming the little tiger.

The little tiger was lazily basking in the sun. He squatted behind the little tiger, making sure not to block the light, his movements were careful and gentle, and he was still nagging: "Ah Chou... Be good in the future, okay? Going to a place where you can't have fun at will, if you are too naughty, you will cause trouble for the young master..."

It doesn't matter whether the little tiger can understand or not.

Although this boy is annoying, his loyalty to Cui Yu is second to none.

Yang Xuan folded her arms, remembering that Cui Yu said last night that no matter who he is, he is unique and different... The corners of his eyes can't help but turn up, how can Lan Qiao compare with him!Thinking about Cui Yu's going to leave soon, without a caring person around him, he decided not to argue with Lan Qiao.

In fact, the blue bridge... is also useful.

Yang Xuan's long and narrow eyes were filled with emotion, and then he calmly walked in front of Lan Qiao: "Cui Yu is leaving, you have to take good care of him, you understand?"

Seeing him, the little tiger crawled along his trousers with a "meow" and climbed onto his shoulders, and rubbed against him obsequiously, acting coquettishly.

Lan Qiao stood up with firm eyes: "I will take good care of the young master!"

"How to take care of it?" Yang Xuan reached out and scratched the little tiger's neck.

Lan Qiao broke his fingers: "Work diligently and have a wink. You can't let the young master be cold or hot, hungry and thirsty, you have to have all three meals and suppers, and take care of everything in terms of basic necessities..."

"Is that enough?" Yang Xuan snorted coldly.

"Then..." What else?Lan Qiao was slightly taken aback.

Yang Xuan pointed out something: "The Cui family...isn't peaceful."

Lan Qiao's eyes darkened immediately: "...Yes." Many people wanted to bully the young master. "But this..." He couldn't do it.He also wanted to protect the young master, but most of the time it was useless!

"You're useless."

Lan Qiao nodded heavily, tears were about to come out again: "Yes... small ones are useless."

"You are useless, but someone is useful." Yang Xuan's voice slowed down, and he reminded him by puffing out his chest.

Lan Qiao tilted his head, his eyes lit up: "You mean young master? That's right, why didn't I expect that young master is so smart! I just need to be obedient!"

Yang Xuan's face darkened: "Let Cui Yu take care of everything, what's the use of you!"

"Then there is..." Who?Lan Qiao looked at Yang Xuan pitifully.

Under the sun, Yang Xuan was tall and tall. Although she was not tall enough, she was strong enough. She had a tiger body and ape arms, a sturdy belly and a wolf waist, and her eyes were fierce. She was not easy to mess with.

Lan Qiao finally understood Yang Xuan's hint, suddenly realized, and beat his palms: "You! You can help!"

Yang Xuan rolled his eyelids, and gave a look of 'you just know': "You can tell me quietly if Cui Yu is in any trouble." I have my own way to make those people get the punishment they deserve."

That's right!Sha San knows martial arts and has a good mind. Although he didn't get along well at first, he really took care of the young master and did his best!Lan Qiao's eyes became brighter and brighter, and he almost cried out excitedly: "You are a good person!"

"Do you know now?"

Lan Qiao hummed and nodded: "I know, I know! At first I didn't like that you were guarding against you, it was because you poisoned the young master! Now that I know you are a good person, of course I will change!" He immediately knelt down Confess to Yang Xuan, "I was wrong before, don't hold grudges! The Cui family is not peaceful, the young master is having a hard time, I will write to you often, you must help the young master!"

Yang Xuan was satisfied: "Get up."

Lan Qiao got up, patted the dirt on his body, and smiled like a fool.

Yang Xuan rolled his eyes: "Do you know how to do it?"

Lan Qiao was stunned: "Not... writing a letter?"

Yang Xuan had a look of frustration like "I am also defeated, how could such a stupid person be so stupid in the world": "What's the situation to write a letter?"

"Young master...when you are being bullied."

"You stupid head, do you know when your young master was bullied?"

Lan Qiao was dumbfounded.

Yang Xuan earnestly taught: "Everything, after you and Cui Yu left, tell me all the details. How is the family, how everyone behaves, where Cui Yu went, who he met, whether it is a man or a woman. , what did they say, what other people looked at him..."

"But it's only at home that someone bullies the young master..."

"Stupid!" Yang Xuan slammed Lan Qiao on the forehead, "Your young master looks good, right?"

There is no doubt about this, Lan Qiao's voice is crisp and clear: "It looks good!"

"Good-looking people have more troubles. Home is home. There are so many mad bees and butterflies outside. They want to pounce on you when you see your son? What about those who sold themselves to bury their fathers, accidentally lost their handkerchiefs, and entangled your young master? What should I do?" In that case, who suffers?"

Lan Qiao was stunned: "...Young Master." The young master is so good-looking!

"So if you encounter any accidents, especially if there is a woman next to Cui Yu, you must tell me!"

"Ok!"

After Lan Qiao simply agreed, he was puzzled again: "That man..."

"Men must be safe? Cui Yu is so good-looking, and there are many men who look masculine outside. If you accidentally meet one, do you know what will happen?" what to do!"

Lan Qiao responded immediately: "I'll write to tell you everything!"

"That's right, you are stupid, am I smart, I will analyze it for you, and take a good look at Cui Yu."

Yang Xuan's voice was a little low and deep, quietly ringing in his ears, it seemed to be full of righteousness between heaven and earth, and also seemed to be coaxed by some kind of ghost.

After thinking about it, Lan Qiao felt that there is no problem, this method is very good, and he smiled big: "Sha San, you are a good person!"

"Remember not to let Cui Yu worry about it, we are the only ones who know about this, understand?"

"Ok!"

"Then...how can I send you a letter?"

"Fan Lingxiu will give Cui Yu a shop later. You are working for Cui Yu, and you will definitely go there often. Just put the letter in there every day and just write my name."

……

With the little tiger on her shoulder, Yang Xuan walked away slowly, full of ambition.

For a moment, Lan Qiao felt that something was wrong with Yang Xuan, but after a while, he had a good impression of Yang Xuan.He knows that he is not smart, so he never dares to talk nonsense and promise things, but God protects fools, he is lucky when he is young, and bad people approach deliberately, no matter how kind they are, he will always feel uncomfortable, far away Avoid, I have never caused any trouble for the young master, this time... probably not.

Lan Qiao let go after thinking about it, and continued to prepare for the trip with a smile.

Sure enough, before Fan Lingxiu left, he gave Cui Yu the name and address of a paper and ink shop.This store is run by himself, the place is small, the shopkeeper is tight-lipped and trustworthy, quiet and safe, if Cui Mata has any personal matters, he can deliver them to him.

In fact, he originally wanted to give the store directly to Cui Yu, but just now Yicheng Cui Yu was very reluctant to accept it. He was worried that Cui Yu would not want it, so he had to do so for the time being.

Cui Yu thought about his miserable home, Yicheng, an unfamiliar place, really needed such a place, so he accepted it generously: "Thank you."

"Why are you being polite to me!" Fan Lingxiu couldn't hold back when he got up to leave after finishing talking, "Why do you have to leave? It would be nice to stay!"

Cui Yu smiled: "My family is in Yicheng."

Internal conflicts are always a matter, which must be resolved sooner or later.And... the prince he wants to help, the world he wants to seek, no matter where, big or small, it can be a battlefield.Who said a small place has no benefits?Maybe he can find something good.

Fan Lingxiu tightened his sleeves, sighed and bid farewell to Cui Yu.

As for why Yang Xuan...he accidentally saw the deed paper that Fan Lingxiu hid in his sleeve, and he knew what was going on immediately.

……

Busy and busy, finally the day to leave.

He has complained about his divorce, and he didn't tell anyone the exact date when he decided to leave.And...he didn't like the parting situation very much, he was sticky, and his heart was still heavy.

So at the dawn of the day, he took the blue bridge, hugged the little tiger, quietly walked to the carriage and horses in the outer courtyard, got in the carriage and left.

Yang Xuan sighed out of the window, and after a while, she slowly got up and walked to the outer courtyard.

The two brothers Xie Wen and Xie Cong stretched their necks to look at the door, and when they saw him coming out, they asked, "Are you going to see off Brother Cui?"

Yang Xuan nodded: "I'll come back as soon as I go."

"You...be careful, don't let Brother Cui see it."

Cui Yu left like this because he didn't want to trouble everyone.But the servants of Xie's family are not stupid, even if he doesn't have many things, even if he quietly asked Lan Qiao to load the luggage into the car at night, how could Xie's family not know?The Xie family wanted to fulfill Cui Yu's thoughtfulness, but they couldn't help but worry about it.A pair of master and servant went on the road alone, there was no one to see them off, and there was no glass of water and wine at the ten-mile long pavilion. Thinking about it, it was deserted...

Right now, Yang Xuan is going to see him off, and Yang Xuan will be able to practice martial arts, so it is completely possible for Cui Mata to not notice, it is a good match for both parties!

Xie Wen earnestly warned: "You must watch him walk past the Ten Mile Pavilion."

Xie Cong's voice paused slightly: "If he changes his mind and wants to come back..."

Xie Wen patted his younger brother.Xie Cong's voice choked: "It's because you want to send it far away..."

The servant led the horse, and Yang Xuan jumped on it: "Go back, I know."

……

Compared with the depressed mood of the Xie family brothers, Cui Yu's master and servant are in good spirits, and the little tiger is even more energetic. He doesn't stop in the car, practicing hunting skills by pouncing on the corner of Cui Yu's clothes.

Lan Qiao hid his hand behind the corner of Cui Yu's clothes, and moved it from time to time. The amber-like round eyes of the little tiger stared intently, without blinking. Suddenly he jumped out and bit Lan Qiao's hand.

Lan Qiao sometimes reacted faster than it and dodged it smoothly, but sometimes reacted slower and was caught by it.The little tiger was very caring, he bit it and ground it with his young teeth, playing with it without using any force.

This monotonous game can be enjoyed by one person and one tiger, and no one is too tired.The little tiger bites on the blue bridge, and it will "meow" and rub against Cui Yu, and he will be satisfied only if Cui Yu scratches Shun Shunmao's neck, walks back proudly like a king, and roars at the blue bridge Greeting the game to start again; unable to catch Lan Qiao, he became anxious, lost his temper, and threatened Lan Qiao with a "ha" sound.

Cui Mata patted its head, so it stopped making trouble.

The weather is very good today, the wind is warm and the sun is warm, the golden autumn scenery is prosperous, the horseshoes are long, the trees are under the shadows, the sky is particularly blue and high, and even the air is very fresh, sometimes mixed with the fragrance of wild flowers.

Cui Yan lifted the green screen of the car window, leaned against the soft pillow, took a book volume at hand, and glanced at it from time to time, his whole body was lazy and relaxed.

I don't know when it started, there was a faint music in the wind, like willow leaves being blown between the lips.

The rhythm of this music is soothing, neither clear nor depressing, with a strange atmosphere, as if there is a thick and colorful picture scroll unfolding in front of you, you can see the sunset on the long river, the lonely smoke in the desert, the stars and the moon hanging in the wild, the withered vegetation .It seems that there is a long horn sounding in ancient times, gold and iron horses, soldiers are bathed in blood, and it seems that the world is peaceful, men farm and women weave, and the years are harmonious.

In one year and one season, under the endless time and space, there is a person sitting in the center of the universe, playing this song, all the time.

The music is neither too far nor too close, as if it's right next to your ears, but you can't catch it.

"It's strange..." Lan Qiao tilted his head and listened for a while, "This song is very nice, it seems to tell a long story, not sad, not sad, full of hope, but also seems... very lonely."

He looked at his master: "Master, who is this, it's a little pitiful."

Cui Yu quietly looked at the high mountains in the distance, with a smile on his lips and slightly raised brows: "This man...he is very good, very good, and does not need anyone to pity him."

Cui Yu remembered that there was a bell in front of the car, so he went over and shook it briefly and violently, making a loud noise.

Thank you for dropping me off.

Prince Xiong who hasn't grown up enough yet.

The music stopped for a moment, and when it played again, it was more cheerful.

……

It wasn't the first time Jia Yin saw Cui Yu, since that night when he saw His Highness hugging the unconscious Cui Yu at the riverside, he was unwilling to let go no matter how hard it was, he knew that this person was not ordinary to His Highness.Today, I saw His Highness playing the tune for this person for so long, and when he got the response, there was an obvious joy on his face... He deeply understood that this person is very important.

"Your Highness, do you want to send someone to protect Young Master Cui?"

"No need for the time being." Yang Xuan knew how smart this person was, in the small area of ​​Yicheng, and the small things in the house, this fox in rabbit skin can completely handle it.And... he has a lot of things to do now, and he doesn't have enough manpower, "I'll talk about it when the guards return to the team in a while."

……

Yang Xuan never showed up, and Cui Yu didn't know when Yang Xuan would leave. He walked at his own pace, walked and rested, had breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, and never stopped eating. When the sun set in the west, he immediately found a shop to settle down. Rest, don't look at the time of day, set off when you wake up enough sleep, walked slowly like this for two days, before arriving at Yicheng.

Yicheng County is not big, and the Cui family lived here, so it is easy to find. There is no need to inquire too much, Cui Yu knows the location of his family.He had a long-term mind. Before going home, he went to the shop that Fan Lingxiu had mentioned.

The manager of the shop was a middle-aged man with a round face and a kind face. He had probably received Fan Lingxiu's order early on, and he treated Cui Mata very respectfully.Cui Yu said that he would unload some things here and ask him to keep them temporarily. He immediately opened a small warehouse in the back for Cui Yu's use.

What Cui Yu put down were gifts from various families, except Yicheng Yinliang.There are several large boxes, all of which are high-quality products, and many outsiders have never seen them.

After talking about the novel for a while, and getting to know each other a little bit, Cui Yu took Lan Qiao away.Before he left, he bought some paper and ink in the shop, as if he passed by on his way home and bought it by chance.

After doing everything well, he walked slowly towards home.

But he never expected that in front of his own house, he would be shut down.

Even though Lan Qiao knocked on the door several times and reported who he and the young master were, the door was still locked and would not be opened.