Promotion and fortune in Song Dynasty

After the servant who took a bath arrived, he immediately followed the store manager's instructions and found Lu Ci.

The moment he saw his face clearly through the hazy mist, his eyes showed an uncontrollable astonishment, and after a while he asked cautiously, "Excuse me, but sir, do you need to wipe your back?"

Lu Ci shook his head, smiled and raised his chin at Di Qing who was hiding at the other end of the bath, and said humorously, "Please catch that little raccoon slave, and scrub it from top to bottom."

Di Qing suddenly opened his eyes wide.

Seeing his frightened appearance, the scrubber couldn't help being happy, and responded with a full mouth: "Okay!"

Although Lu Ci said 'catch', he was only joking, but he never expected that Di Qing, who has always obeyed his words in every possible way and was obedient in every possible way, was uncooperative this time. , Playing a game of hiding with the back wiper who was determined to 'catch' him ashore.

Moreover, he has been hunting in the mountains all year round, and he has developed agility, and he is so vigorous in running around, that it is really hard for the back worker to do nothing to him for a while.

Lu Ci took the time to watch from the sidelines for a while, but finally he was amused by Di Qing's flustered and awkward gesture which was rare.

He made a gesture to ask the wiper to pause, and asked with a smile, "Is this your first visit to the perfume shop?"

Di Qing nodded in bewilderment.

Lu Ci couldn't help being surprised.

However, after he recalled his experience and knowledge when he was working in Fenzhou, he realized that what Di Qing said was true.

Although Fenzhou is farther north than Kaifeng and Mizhou in terms of geographical location, most of the water in the baths is supplied by springs. If there are no springs in the city, pipelines must be built to divert water into it.

Compared with other prefectures and counties, Fenzhou has not been able to keep up with the construction in all aspects due to poverty and fewer people. When he was working there, he only paid attention to basic people's livelihood and education, and did not focus on pleasure. develop.

What's more, most of the people in Fenzhou are busy with their lives, and if they really need to take a bath, at most they fetch water from the river well and deal with it with cold water.Those who are a little more particular are just heated up before use, and there is no leisure time to go to the bathhouse, let alone enjoyment.

Seeing that Di Qing was indeed extremely uncomfortable, he did not hesitate to hide, and his whole body was almost stiff, Lu Ci, who originally wanted to play tricks on him, immediately decided to give up.

Playing with friends is for fun, but if it is difficult for others, it will not be beautiful.

Lu Ci then called the back rubbing worker over, saying that he would give him money, but he didn't need him to do the back rubbing.

After seeing the back wiper leave, Di Qing, who had been tense all the time, let out a long sigh of relief, still pressed his back against the pool wall, and said with great apology and guilt: "Grandpa clearly has good intentions... "

Lu Ci raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "It's okay. I don't intend to force you, and you don't have to mind. It's just that everyone has left, how long will you hide there?"

The distance between the two was at least four or five feet, and it was foggy, making it difficult to see faces.

In normal times, although Di Qing is a dull gourd who doesn't like to show his mood on his face, he is very honest in action, often sticky and attached, expressing his joy for himself frankly.

At this time, he was uncharacteristically, wishing he could be a hundred and eighty miles away from him, and he didn't look like he was losing his temper. It inevitably made him suspicious, but at the same time felt very subtle.

Di Qing's face was so red that it was about to bleed, as if he was in a dilemma, but when Lu Ci patiently waited for him to explain or come over, he still faltered and kept his head still, wishing he could hide in the water.

Lu Ci couldn't guess the reason, so he simply didn't force him anymore.

Although he is very curious and good at trying to figure out people's hearts, he will not selfishly explore the little secrets that friends or relatives try to hide.

Since Di Qing wanted to keep that little secret, Lu Ci thoughtfully fulfilled his wish, and suggested with a smile, "I'm done. Since it's your first time here, why don't you spend more time alone."

Seeing that Di Qing was about to decline subconsciously, he added: "I was going to drink tea and rest for a while, I am not waiting, you don't have to come out in a hurry."

Di Qing made a few random 'huh's, and saw Lu Ci get up calmly, put on a scarf under the service of the bathhouse servants, and was sent to the cubicle like stars holding the moon, he was at a loss. He lowered his head in embarrassment.

When Lu Ci asked the reason, he didn't hide it on purpose, but he didn't know what happened.

There has never been such a weird change in his body!

This change happened extremely suddenly, it seemed that at the moment when he was staring at Lu Gongzu entering the water, he obviously just lost his mind for a little bit, and after turning his attention to himself, he realized that something was wrong.

The strange, unfamiliar and strong taste not only made him dizzy, but also frightened him.

In normal times, he might be able to study it calmly.

——But now he is in the same bathing place as his grandfather, and he is about to fall into the same pool at a critical moment!

What no one knows is that just now in the hot bathhouse, Di Qing, who was pulling the towel vigorously and desperately trying to completely cover her body to cover up this shameful change, was stunned by the smiling gaze of her father-in-law on the spot. I broke out in a cold sweat.

The water in the pool is snow-white and not clear, but if you get close, your grandfather will definitely find that you are abnormal.

Just trying to restore the thing to its original state had made him rack his brains and brains.

But before returning to his original state, he was in such a state of confusion that he was almost at a loss, so of course he didn't dare to respond to Gongzu's words.

Moreover, I am confused, and it is impossible to explain this shameful change, let alone pass it.

Although he didn't know the reason or the meaning, Di Qing had a strong intuition that it shouldn't be easy for the grandfather to know about it...

Naturally, Lu Ci didn't know that Di Qing, who he guessed had entered the "rebellious period of good face", actually encountered a sudden puberty physiological reaction.

While he was leisurely sipping tea and looking at the wall poems of varying standards, the little raccoon slave was panicking and wanted to get rid of the messy parts on occasions where he shouldn't be energetic, which caused him a headache Terrified.

Lu Ci quickly wiped out all the refreshments brought by the servants and belonged to him, and he still felt a little unsatisfied.

Just when he was hesitating whether to extend his hand to Di Qing's share, the little raccoon slave, whose whole body was as red as a boiled shrimp, came out as if pinching a spot.

Lu Ci only regretfully withdrew his half-stretched hand. After looking at Di Qing, who was in a trance, who was about to be stupid for too long, he deliberately teased: "This color is just right. If you boil it for a while, I'm afraid it's overdone."

Di Qing: "..."

Seeing that Di Qing was still out of his mind, as if he hadn't heard him at all, Lu Ci's hard-pressed curiosity suddenly resurfaced inevitably.

--this is not good.

After silently admonishing himself, Lu Ci, who had returned to seriousness, saw that Di Qing's state didn't look like he could be eaten for tea, so he simply asked someone to wrap up his share.

After hanging the small bag on the other party's wrist, he smiled and held the other party's hand, jokingly said: "Return home in a refreshing way."

As soon as these words came out, Di Qing, who was secretly wary of his physical condition and highly nervous, couldn't help but pursed his lips and smiled.

The way home from the bathhouse was not far away, so Lu Ci randomly picked one that needed to pass through the busy market, thinking about picking out some fancy items for Di Qing to buy back.

But before walking a few steps, Lu Ci noticed that people were rushing in one direction, and some people were shouting excitedly.

Di Qing couldn't help but take a few more glances, and was caught by Lu Ci who was watching his expression carefully.

So Lu Ci, who originally didn't intend to join in the excitement, changed his mind suddenly, and led Di Qing to the direction where the crowds were rushing, and explained with a smile while walking: "Look at this posture, there must be Zhuqiu in Xishi." Anyway, I'm not in a hurry to go back, why don't I go and see it for a while?"

Di Qing wasn't really interested in Cuju, but he never objected to Gongzu's proposal, so he nodded without hesitation.

But he didn't know that Lu Ci didn't like the game at all, and he made this trip purely to take care of him.

Seeing him gradually returning to his normal state, Lu Ci immediately misunderstood that he was happy to watch the football game.

When the two came to Xishikou with their own thoughts, they really saw a lively Cuju competition being held here.

However, the uniforms worn by the second team in the field are no longer the 'Lingyun Club' and 'Nandu Club' that Lu Ci is familiar with, but a new style that he has never seen before.

It must be because of the years of leaving home, Mizhou can be called changing with each passing day, and even the Cuju team has also been updated accordingly.

In the exaggerated performance of shouting excitedly, crying and laughing with the changing situation in the field, just like the exaggerated performance of modern fans, Lu Ci, who was always smiling faintly, and Di Qing, who was expressionless, seemed particularly abrupt .

Lu Ci reluctantly endured it for a while, but he really couldn't adapt to the hot-blooded atmosphere. Looking at Di Qing's reaction, he didn't seem interested at all, so he knew that he had misunderstood just now.

So he leaned close to Di Qing's ear and whispered, "Go back?"

However, Di Qing was at the most sensitive and nervous moment, and he was unpreparedly provoked by the extremely close voice, his ears seemed to have been scorched by the astonishing temperature, and he jumped up a little.

Lu Ci was also unexpected for his overreaction.

He raised his eyebrows and asked tentatively, "Are you okay?"

Di Qing stammered: "No, no problem. Then go back."

——This bastard definitely has a ghost.

Lu Ci glanced at him noncommittally, and said "Oh" meaningfully.

But seeing the peach blossom with slightly upturned tails, adding a touch of romance and affection, Di Qing almost wanted to run away on the spot.

Fortunately, at this moment, a sudden change in the Cuju field rescued Di Qing who was in extreme distress in time.

"The Nandu club is finally going to change the team leader!"

"Damn it, it's time to change, if you don't change, you'll lose!"

"I bet a lot of money on Nandu Club, they must not lose!"

……

Hearing the voices of discussion around him suddenly boil again, Lu Ci was just about to seize the time to lead people to retreat, and he froze when he caught sight of the energetic newcomer.

Hold on.

Lu Ci stared intently for a while, and after confirming that the extremely familiar face was the one he knew, he narrowed his eyes dangerously.

Isn't the so-called president of Nandu just Zhong Yuan who just passed the examination not long ago and should already be on his way to Beijing to take the provincial examination?

The author has something to say: I made a note before, but it is estimated that many people have forgotten it, so I will make a note again.

There are two main types of cuju games in the Song Dynasty. One is called "white play", which emphasizes skill and appreciation. There is no goal. If the ball does not land, the player with the higher skill wins.The other is called "building the ball", which emphasizes confrontation more, and is similar to today's football games: "The left and right troops build the ball, and the goal is rotated in front of the hall. It is about three feet high, with colorful knots, and the goal is about one foot away. Head Su Shu, long-legged hooded head, red brocade jacket, and the rest all with rolled feet and hooded head, also red brocade jacket, more than ten people. Meng Xuan, the ball head of the right army, and more than ten people, all in green brocade clothes." The opposing sides wore different clothes. There are more than ten players in jerseys of different colors, with the goal of kicking the ball into the goal, and the player with the most goals wins. ("Song: The Dawn of Modern Times")