Old things in Nancheng

The winter temperature in the Northland is very low, with the cold wind sweeping through, it is so cold that people are shaking.Light snow fell in the sky, reflected by all kinds of lanterns on both sides, fell on the ground, was trampled, fell on the body, and was melted.Wang Zimo tightened the rabbit fur hat on his head, put his hands in his sleeves, and squeezed his body with difficulty into the gap between the crowd.

This year's Lantern Festival is more lively and grand than in previous years. Under the shadow of the continuous war smoke, the people who have been holding back for half a year have come out of their warm homes, in groups, calling friends and shopping for business People in the city, those who listen to ditties and those who are fans of guessing lanterns, changed the dullness of the past few months, and unreservedly vented their fear of war, which seemed to be the last carnival.

There were too many people in the market, shoulder to shoulder, Wang Zimo and Taohua were pushed forward by the crowd, Wang Zimo wanted to slowly appreciate the special charm of Qindi lanterns, but he couldn't stop at all, being squeezed all over Sweat, but he didn't feel cold anymore, the dirty footprints on his feet silently expressed Wang Zimo's embarrassment.

"Wang Guanshi, please slow down." Seeing that Wang Zimo was going farther and farther, Taohua couldn't help shouting, but the surrounding noise was too loud. Seeing that Wang Zimo didn't see her words, Taohua could only shout at the top of her voice: "Wang Guanshi , wait for the servant."

Vaguely, Wang Zimo seemed to hear the voice of Peach Blossom, and when he turned to look behind, he found that Peach Blossom had been squeezed far away.Wang Zimo wanted to walk over, but the flow of people was moving forward, and her thin body was forced to retreat, unable to control herself at all.

With an idea, a handful of coppers fell from the sky and landed on the wet and slippery ground, covered in dirty snow. The crowd stopped in an instant, and everyone frantically snatched the dirty coppers on the ground. Taking advantage of this gap, Wang Zimo ran away. In the past, he grabbed Tao Hua who was a little dazed.

Tao Hua was pulled into a bit of a mess by Wang Zimo, and trot mechanically followed Wang Zimo, the warmth came from her cold hands, and Tao Hua's brain became more and more dull.

"Wang Guanshi took my hand? Zimo actually took my hand!"

Her little hands are a little rough, no matter at home or in prison, Taohua has to work hard.The girl's hands should be white, tender and smooth, but her hands, like all working women's hands, are covered with thin calluses. Because of working in the kitchen, her hands are not only rough, but also very dry. , but it is impossible to cover up all the embarrassment.But Tao Hua could clearly feel that Wang Zimo's hands were so slender and soft, extremely smooth, not like a man.

Taohua looked at Wang Zimo who was running in a hurry ahead, in addition to joy, she also felt a deep sense of inferiority. Although they were both criminals, the distance between the two was too far just by looking at their hands.

"Taohua, let's sit down and eat a bowl of glutinous rice balls." Panting, Wang Zimo pointed to the glutinous rice balls stall not far away.

"Okay." Taohua nodded slightly, and retracted her released little hand into the sleeve, feeling the warmth slowly passing away in the palm of her hand.

The two of them ordered two bowls of sesame glutinous rice balls, and sat on the somewhat crude stall. Wang Zimo wiped his sweat and said regretfully, "I didn't expect that it would be so difficult to visit the lanterns. I didn't even look at any of the lanterns carefully, so I could only stay here." Hide."

When Tao Hua heard what Wang Zimo said, she couldn't help feeling a little sweeter in her heart. She took out a very clean handkerchief and wiped her sweat with her own hands.Wang Zimo's neck stiffened immediately, and he didn't dare to move. His mind was already a little chaotic due to the violent running, and now he was no longer as shrewd as before.

"Lang spreads money for a charming man, and a slave wipes his sweat lightly for his lord. He loves his concubine and envies others. The treasurer Wang is so blessed~"

An unserious voice came, and Wang Zimo turned his head to look, his expression changed suddenly, from embarrassment at the first moment, to a smile all over his face at the next moment, she got up calmly, cupped her hands and said, "Master Zhao, you also come Going to the Lantern Festival?"

"Xiao Ke had a feeling today and went out in the snow. Sure enough, Xiao Ke saw a good show in this bustling lantern festival." Mr. Zhao laughed.

The smile on Wang Zimo's face did not change. Facing Mr. Zhao's teasing, he was not at all embarrassed, and introduced for Mr. Zhao: "Master Zhao, this is my sister, named Taohua, sister, this is Qingfengnian. Mr. Zhao."

Qing Fengnian is the largest rice and grain merchant in Xingyuan Mansion. He not only does business for ordinary people, but also prepares military rations for the army. He is very famous in Xingyuan Mansion and has a very good relationship with the generals in the army.

If Zhao Sanye Zhao Xian is in the rice grain business, and Wang Zimo is in the silk and satin business, there should be no overlap, but God's will is unpredictable.Zhao Xian heard that Wang Zimo's Caishengzhuang silk was a famous product in Suzhou and Hangzhou, so he assigned a steward to purchase it. sell.

After dismissing the manager of the Zhao family, shopkeeper Zhang pulled Wang Zimo to hide in the inner room, and reminded: "This Zhao family is terrible, the young master Zhao Xian is very respectable in the army, and now we are fighting endlessly here, General Their power should not be underestimated, the old man can only help the civil servants for the young master, on the other side of the military officer, if the young master finds a way to get online with Mr. Zhao, maybe he can gain something."

When Wang Zimo heard Zhang's words, he deliberately approached Zhao Xian.The first batch of silk won the unanimous love of the Zhao family, and soon someone came to buy the second batch. Without saying a word, Wang Zimo took some of the treasures of the town shop from the silk and satin village, and went to see Zhao Xian in person. Wang Zimo actually helped Zhao Xian and the Jiang family start a rice grain business, and the relationship between the two became much closer all of a sudden.

Zhao Xian's family is rich, but he is not good at studying. Zhao Xian is also a person who didn't like reading since he was a child, so he doesn't have the sour aura of a scholar. Although Wang Zimo has a gold seal on his face, Zhao Xian doesn't mind at all, especially After Wang Zimo helped him find Jiang's family, he had a very good impression of Wang Zimo.

One is close to each other, the other is flattering, frequently drinking and talking about the mountains, the relationship between the two is getting closer, but Wang Zimo never agrees to go to the brothel with him, which makes Zhao Xian very distressed.

No, seeing Taohua wiping Wang Zimo's sweat, Zhao Xian thought that Wang Zimo's wife had appeared.

"My family has seen Mr. Zhao." Taohua saw Zhao Xian dressed in wealth and followed by eight strong men with thick waists and round arms, so she knew that he was a noble person, and made a blessing in a low voice and respect. Her eyes dimmed.

"Young lady, you don't need to be polite, since we are the sister of Wang Xiandi, then we are our own people." Zhao Xian smiled lightly, his eyes swept across Tao Hua's body, and two words flashed in his mind, prisoner and beauty.

However, Zhao Xian read all the beauties in the world, and ordinary beauties would not make him lose his temper. After meeting Taohua, he actually asked for a bowl of glutinous rice balls to eat with Wang Zimo.

"Third Master, if you have something to do, you can go on your own. The little brother will go back after a while." Wang Zimo said.

"It's early to go out, I'll let you play with me, the elder is holding a meeting in the garden, I'm afraid there are not enough people to go now." Zhao Xian said nonchalantly.

Wang Zimo knew about this, the elder was the state official of Xingyuan Mansion, and he was the largest among the civil servants. For this Lantern Festival meeting, they Caishengzhuang also received invitations, and Wang Zimo ordered shopkeeper Zhang to attend.She wanted to go by herself so that she could make friends with some officials, but she was ridiculed by too many civil officials a few days ago. She was afraid that she would lose face on such an occasion, and it would be boring to think about it, so she didn't plan to go.

"Third Master, what a face, if you go late, the adults may not agree, and you will have to drink alcohol as a punishment." Wang Zimo said with a smile.

"What are you doing with those nerds? They shake their heads and recite poems after drinking some wine. They are so boring. But this time, many generals will also be present. They should be able to drink a lot. Why don't you come with me, my brother? Let's go together Make it fun." Zhao Xian suggested.

When Wang Zimo heard that people from the army would also go, his eyes lit up. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity~ "Third Master, you know that my younger brother can't hold alcohol. When I get there, my younger brother will not be bullied by the generals." Wang Zimo He wrinkled his little face and said in distress, with an expression of wanting to go but not daring to go.

"It's obvious what you said, with my brother around, you can still be bullied!" Zhao Xian patted Wang Zimo's shoulder fiercely, and said domineeringly.

"But my little brother still has to accompany my sister to the Lantern Festival." Wang Zimo continued to be "distressed".

"What's there to do at the Lantern Festival? It's crowded, and it's not easy to play. Why don't you go with us, my little lady, but with her beautiful looks, you can make those sour and reckless people blind." Zhao Xian enjoyed the prince very much. Of course, he couldn't feel this kind of extremely smooth deliberation that Mo created for him.

Tao Hua had been sitting there with her head bowed, and she turned pale with fright when she heard that Wang Zimo was going to take her to drink at the meeting held by the Grand Master. My noble lady, how could she bear it.

Seeing that Taohua was very embarrassed, Wang Zimo squeezed her hand and comforted him: "Don't be afraid, with the third master here, no one in Xingyuan Mansion can bully us."

"That's what people say, then let's go together, it's just that the young lady's dress, I'm afraid I have to clean up." Zhao Xian was completely relieved by Wang Zimo's flattery.

"You don't have to worry about this matter, the third master. Thinking about my clothes in Caishengzhuang, I am afraid that the clothes in Xingyuan Mansion are second to none." Wang Zimo said confidently.

"Look at my brain, it's not easy to use. It's hard to find your silk and satin in Caishengzhuang. You are a talented brother. The most fashionable clothes in Suzhou and Hangzhou are here. Those women are going crazy. I My mother, my sister-in-law, and the people in my house have not stopped these days, but my father and my brother have been tormented miserably. The accountant said that this year's expenditure is too much, and my father asked me to make up for the deficit of those women. In order to repay my brother's big En', third master, I will simply bleed to the end, give the little lady a set of clothes, match it with the clothes in your village, and make them blind." Zhao Xian has been a playboy since he was a child, and he didn't blink when he said these words.

"How can you let the third master spend money, you can't, you can't." Wang Zimo quickly waved his hands and declined.

"I'll give the little lady a meeting gift, brother, do you have any objections!" Zhao Xian patted the table and said domineeringly.

"Since that's the case, the younger brother has no choice but to accept it reluctantly. Later, the younger brother will give some fashionable silks and satins to his sister-in-law as a New Year's gift. The third master can't be jealous." Wang Zimo laughed.

"You boy, let me tell you what's good about you. If you have the ability to abduct my wives away, I will definitely thank you in front of you." Zhao Xian laughed dissolutely.

After discussing it properly, Zhao Xian asked his subordinates to escort Taohua to Caishengzhuang. Wang Zimo asked Zhao Xian's subordinates to find Jiang's shopkeeper in the village, who was sent by Jiang Shangpei's family. They must dress Taohua as beautiful as a fairy, and Zhao Xianxu The next set of masks will be taken by another hand from the gold shop.

Wang Zimo's mind was spinning very fast, and Zhao Xian asked Zhao Xian to send his men to the prison camp to call Jiang Shangpei to the hall together. She has not been able to open the situation with the civil servants. It is expected that Jiang Shangpei will gain something this time.

The strong man led the way, and Wang Zimo walked leisurely this time. The blue gown fluttered in the wind, his slightly narrow eyes sparkled, and the young man was full of vigor and brilliance, with a graceful demeanor and elegance. her stubbornness.