Jincheng flower hour

No matter how deserted the deep forest was, it was outdoor after all, the two hugged and kissed, not daring to do such things.Although the clothes are messy, the crowns are loose, and the leaves are stained on the clothes and hair.

Liu Hong helped Zhuang Yang take off the collar leaves, and Zhuang Yang helped Liu Hong tie the tassels.Liu Hong looked at Zhuang Yang affectionately, lingering on Zhuang Yang's lips and neckline, he was attached to Zhuang Yang.Zhuang Yang smiled and whispered: "If you don't go out again, the attendants may think that something happened."

The two dressed neatly, mounted their horses, and left the deep forest.

Passing by the lake, the figures of the two were reflected in the water. They were two young and handsome faces.Liu Hong's riding posture is heroic, solemn and upright.Zhuang Yang looked back at the deep woods and the mountains in the distance persistently, marveling at the vastness of the mountains and forests here.Zhuang Yang has read in books that Xinchao used to raise all kinds of wild animals in the forest garden, among them tapirs.However, in the later period of the Xin Dynasty, he was weak and unable to maintain the care of Lin Yuan, and the place was abandoned for many years.Zhuang Yang and Liu Hong didn't go to the deeper part of the forest. Is there a bamboo mountain there?

"Erro, what are you thinking?"

Liu Hong turned his head and waited for Zhuang Yang. He looked at Zhuang Yang thoughtfully.

"I don't know why, but I think of Zhuli."

Zhuang Yang replied, rode his horse to follow Liu Hong, and the two drove together.

"I also dreamed of Zhuli, dreaming of the life at that time."

Liu Hong also missed Zhuli.He even dreamed of himself in poverty more than once, fishing in bamboo, farming, and practicing martial arts. Every morning, he looked at the second floor of the dealer on the other side of the river.

At that time, Zhuli was peaceful and beautiful, and it was the place where he and Zhuang Yang stayed together.It's a pity that such Zhuli no longer exists, and the entire Fengxiang has been devastated.

Before the two returned to the abandoned Li Palace, the two attendants stood there quietly waiting.They seem to still retain the posture before Liu Hong left, very conscientious.The two attendants brought by Liu Hong are all his confidantes, they are loyal to Liu Hong and promoted by Liu Hong himself.

Four people and four horses left Linyuan, the sun was hot and it was approaching noon.

Entering the city gate, the road is bustling with pedestrians, and people stop and watch curiously.The civilians did not know Liu Hong's identity, but guessed from his attire that he was a person of unusual status.They pointed and talked curiously.Liu Hong asked his attendants not to chase the people away, and to slow down, so as not to hurt pedestrians with horseshoes.

Last winter, Liu Yu settled in Chang'an, and within three or four months, the city of Chang'an has returned to its former bustle, and is more vibrant than when Emperor Xinai ruled.

Zhuang Yang didn't know the scene in Chang'an in winter, he just felt that people were not sallow and emaciated, and had a smile on their faces.Although Zhuang Yang has never had contact with Liu's father, he firmly believes that Liu's father has many capable officials in his hands, so that the people's hearts can be settled so quickly.

Liu Hong was used to being surrounded by others, he took it calmly, and had a cordial conversation with Zhuang Yang. In front of outsiders, he restrained his intimacy with Zhuang Yang, so as not to make people associate too much.

On this journey, Zhuang Yang was escorted by Liu Hong and sent him back to the building.

Naturally, not only the common people saw them, but also some officials along the way.Many officials had met Liu Hong, and heard to some extent that a Confucian scholar came from Shu, who was Gong Zihong's benefactor in his poor years.

Liu Hong's attendants were guarding outside the gate of the building, and Liu Hong and Zhuang Yang entered the house.

Zhuang Yang twisted the wet wipe and handed it to Liu Hong. The two of them were covered with dust, their hands and faces were dusty.Liu Hong took it, but instead of wiping his own face, he used a wet towel to wipe off an inconspicuous stain on Zhuang Yang's chin, which seemed to be stained with saliva first and then with fine soil.

"Hiro, I'll do it myself."

Zhuang Yang was worried about being seen.Liu Hong naturally knew what Zhuang Yang was thinking, and motioned Zhuang Yang to look out of the courtyard. The two attendants were standing straight outside the courtyard with their backs to them.

Even so, Zhuang Yang took the wet wipes and wiped his face himself.Wash it in clean water, wring it dry, and hand it to Liu Hong.

Liu Hong wiped his hands and face, his eyes were dishonest, he looked at Zhuang Yang with a smile on his face.

However, there was not much time for the two of them to get along, and Liu Hong needed to participate in the discussion between Liu's father and the counselors about the battle situation in the afternoon.

Liu Hong left, while Zhuang Yang stayed in the building, and Liu Hong's two attendants were also left behind.

Not only are the guards left behind, but unlike other residents in the hotel, Zhuang Yang eats the food that the hotel cooks cook for the guests—in fact, it’s not bad.Zhuang Yang didn't live with Liu Hong, but they ate together.

The food was delivered by Liu Hong's order and had to be delivered to Zhuang Yang himself, and no one else was allowed to take over.

Liu Hong is extremely cautious in this regard.

In the afternoon, Zhuang Yang went to visit Zhou Jing.

Liu Yu not only granted Zhou Jing an official position, but also presented a house.

When Zhuang Yang came, Zhou Jing was writing in the courtyard of his new home. He was writing a letter so that Zhuang Yang could take it back to Sichuan and bring it to Wei Jia.

Hearing that the servant reported that Zhuang Yang was coming, Zhou Jing stepped forward to greet him and invited Zhuang Yang to the hall to chat.

The Han State valued talents and gave them preferential treatment.What's more, Zhou Jing is a famous person, Liu Yu, king of the Han Dynasty, was very generous, he gave away a set of houses, including carriages, servants, cooks, and beauties.

"Ayang, are you with the young master this morning?"

Zhou Jing was wearing an elegant satin gown today, looking graceful and luxurious. 26-year-old Zhou Jing has been a commoner all year round since he suffered a family change.He has a handsome appearance and a thin figure. He is a child of a family, elegant and dignified.

"Sir, how do you know?"

Zhuang Yang was obviously surprised that what happened this morning had spread to his master.

"I heard from Huang Shaoshi that earlier, he was still talking to me in the courtyard. Before you came, he just left."

Zhou Jing has friendship with many civil servants of Liu Yu, and he has more friends in Han than in Shu.

"He said he saw Gong Zihong and a handsome gentleman riding out of the city. From his description, I guess it was you."

"Go to Shanglin Garden with Ah Hong this morning, and return at noon."

Zhuang Yang answered truthfully, he knew that Mr. asked him this matter on purpose, not just casually.

"When you come to Han, he stays with you for two days, and outsiders will inevitably talk about it."

Yesterday Liu Hong took Zhuang Yang to the stone room, Zhou Jing could also see the intimacy between the two, Zhou Jing felt uneasy.

"So it is."

Zhuang Yang is worried, but he won't stay long, and will leave tomorrow morning.

"Ayang, if it was earlier, I would have kept you working here. Now, you and him should separate earlier."

Zhou Jing was afraid that something would happen in the future. Once there was affection between the two of them, no matter how subtle it was, it would still be seen through.

"Yes."

Zhuang Yang prostrated himself on the ground, Zhou Jing never said harsh words to him, but these words sounded almost like a reproach.

Seeing Zhuang Yang bowing silently, Zhou Jing remembered the scene of Zhuang Yang kneeling down in his courtyard that day.

At that time Zhou Jing said: "Even if you don't tell me, as a teacher, I can't punish you."

But at this moment, Zhou Jing knew all about it, but what position did he have to blame Zhuang Yang.

"Get up."

Zhou Jing signaled Zhuang Yang to stand up, Zhou Jing knew Zhuang Yang's character best.Zhuang Yang is trapped by love.

On this day, Zhou Jing handed the written letter to Zhuang Yang and said: "If General Wei asks you about my situation in Han, you can tell him the truth."

What Zhou Jing said probably meant that he had obtained a good life.

Zhuang Yang promised, put the cloth into his arms, and bid farewell to Zhou Jing.

In the middle of the night, Liu Hong went to the building.

Ask the guards on duty outside the building if there is anything unusual.The guard said that there was a person who was always sneaking around outside the hall, and when he saw them there, he ran away in desperation.

"That's interesting, who is it?"

Liu Hong placed guards in the building, just a cautious behavior, and he didn't think that anyone really wanted to plot against Zhuang Yang.

"My lord, it's Cai Zhong."

Cai Zhong was the son of Cai Dong, who was the elder brother of Liu Yu's other wife, Cai Shi.

Cai's father and son were ignorant and incapable of being reused. Relying on their nepotism, Liu Yu sent them some money and gave them two lowly official positions.

When Liu Hong just returned to Liu's father, the father and son had great malice towards Liu Hong, and Liu Yu took care of them before they were quiet.Do you want to make trouble again now?

Liu Hong didn't put these two people in his eyes, but he didn't intend to stop there and deal with him later.

At this time Zhuang Yang was in the house, he had heard Liu Hong's voice, and he came out to greet him.

Even though it was late at night, Zhuang Yang was still wearing his day clothes and went to bed without changing. He knew that Liu Hong would come.

When the two entered the room, Zhuang Yang asked who Cai Zhong was. He obviously heard the conversation between Liu Hong and the guards.Liu Hong told Zhuang Yang the identity of this person, and he said with a smile: "It's just their father and son, doing things so absurdly."

Since Liu Hong returned to Liu's father, he has heard and seen how cleverly the counselors used their tactics, so he dismissed the tricks of Cai and his son.

"What do they think they're looking for from me?"

"Most likely they are inquiring, trying to find something that is not good for me. Don't worry Erlang, you are my benefactor, even my father knows about it."

As long as he is not caught in an affair, no matter how good Liu Hong treats Zhuang Yang, no one else will comment on it.

Speaking of the benefactor, Liu Hong signaled the attendant outside the house to come forward, and the attendant was holding a lacquer box in his hand.

Liu Hong took the lacquer box and ordered his attendants to leave.

"Erlang, life in Sichuan should not be easy in the future. This thing will save you in the future."

Liu Hong handed the lacquer box to Zhuang Yang himself.

It was a flat and square lacquer box, not big, but very heavy. Zhuang Yang opened the lid of the lacquer box and found four gold cakes inside.

"Ah Hong, I can't take it."

Zhuang Yang didn't dare to accept it, it was a huge fortune.

"Erlang, I can't bear to see you and your family displaced in the future."

The situation in Sichuan will only become more chaotic, not to mention that when the war rages to Jinguan City, it will be a difficult time.

Seeing that Zhuang Yang still refused, Liu Hong said: "Erlang gave me the jade, and I also accepted it."

That piece of jade is still on Liu Hong's waist.

"Erlang, don't make me worry."

Liu Hong held Zhuang Yang's hand and begged with words.

He still can't keep Zhuang Yang by his side, but he will try his best to protect Zhuang Yang.These four pieces of gold cakes were gifted to Liu Hong by Liu's father after a great victory.Liu Hong naturally had other belongings, but the gold cake was easy to carry, so he gave it to Zhuang Yang.

Liu Hong covered the lacquer box, opened Zhuang Yang's suitcase, and put the lacquer box into his clothes.

Zhuang Yang knew that he could only accept it, and it was not easy for Liu Hong to refuse.Besides, Liu Hong's worries are not unreasonable. In the future, the money can be used to protect his family if there is a war.

After delivering the gold cake, Liu Hong hugged Zhuang Yang tightly, reluctant to part with him.Zhuang Yang pushed Liu Hong away, although he didn't want to, he could only urge him: "Ah Hong, you should go."

Liu Hong pressed a kiss on Zhuang Yang's lips, turned and left.He pushed open the door, stepped into the courtyard, and walked resolutely.

The coachman only waited for a short time outside the building, and then drove Liu Hong away.

On the eve of parting, they couldn't spend the night together, how could Liu Hong not long for Zhuang Yang, but he had to restrain himself and not make any mistakes, so that Zhuang Yang could leave safely tomorrow.