Ye Jianqiu

The west wind blows off the rails, the sky is cloudless and the universe is wide

There are three floors of Tingyue Tower with upturned eaves, and a row of red lanterns swaying in the wind are hung on the corners of each floor. A large golden plaque hangs outside the restaurant, with the inscription "Tingyue Tower" flying and dancing. , it is said that it was written by a prince himself, but unfortunately it was not signed, and some people speculated that it was just a gimmick.

Tingyue Tower in Qingyang Town is an excellent place to drink and enjoy the moon. It used to be possible to climb up here to overlook the green and towering Yingtou Mountain with ethereal fairy peaks.But nowadays, none of the diners have the guts to open the window, unless you want to eat the gritty special seasoning brought by the wind and sand.

But when the night falls, the private rooms on the third floor are seldom vacant, because the diners who are interested will stay away all night, waiting for the dense fog at night.Open the window at this time, and you will find that the world has a different style, the outside is a white chaos, the whole Tingyue Tower is like a misty fairy palace located in the Qiongyao Fairy Pool, with red lights, incense and candles, playing the piano and singing, and the red rattan crunchy hands... ...a person sitting in the clouds is like a wine fairy...

When Situ Jin and Jin Bo came to the brightly lit door of Tingyue Tower, Yang Xiaomi, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately came out to greet him with a smile.

Yang Xiaomi also specially dressed up today, and finally changed his black soap suit, and put on a snow-white robe, and pretended to be holding a golden folding fan depicting Danqing in his hand. The black hair is tied up with a fluorescent plain hair band, like a graceful scholar facing the wind in a jade tree.It's just that he is still restless when he walks, the soles of his feet are windy when he strides, and his playful smile looks like a gentle scum no matter how you look at it.

Yang Xiaomi arranged for the waiter in the shop to take the two horses away. With a smile like a flower, he leaned down and stretched out one hand to lead the way.

"Please, please, please, please, please, the third floor, Wangxian hall on the third floor... Hehe, although there are no immortals to look forward to, but at least you can see the Liusha River, right? County magistrate Cao has been waiting for the two great masters to visit for a long time..."

The dozens of tables downstairs were full. Since Tingyue Building in several nearby counties was the most luxurious, many of these guests drove here from other places to entertain guests and friends here.

On the first floor of Tingyue Tower, there is a large stage made of white marble. Silk curtains hang above the stage. The stone wall behind the jade stage is in the shape of an arc horn. far away.

This is the busiest time in the evening, when a group of men and women with heavy makeup and flamboyant and revealing clothes filed in from the diners, and the waiter on the side was selling loudly: "This is the actor and dancer under our banner of Tingyue Tower. Those who are interested can pay a high price." Please accompany me for a drink."

Yang Xiaomi said: "Today we go up to the third floor, the downstairs is too noisy, if the two elder brothers want to enjoy the singing and dancing, they can call the singing girls to the private room alone."

"No need."

Situ Jin and Jin Bo declined.

When the three of them stepped into Tingyue Tower, they immediately attracted everyone's attention.

I saw Situ Jin and Jin Bo, one vigorous and straight like a green pine, proud of the frost and snow;It seemed that Yang Xiaomi was a regular customer of Tingyue Tower, and people kept greeting him along the way, with soft and soft words.And Yang Xiaomi's eyes are full of peach blossoms, his love is everywhere, and his gestures are extremely romantic.

"Brother Mi, come and sit in my room when you have time? There are peach blossom cakes and plum blossom cheese in my sister's room!"

Yang Xiaomi made a heart-shattering gesture: "Brother doesn't like sweets, and I've been feeling sick these past two days. My sister wants to go back and make some sour ones for my brother!"

"Brother Mi, you're even more handsome today! My little sister can spend a late spring with you - I'd love to jump off a cliff!"

Yang Xiaomi frowned: "Brother, it's better to stay away from you, how can you be willing to let you die!"

"Brother Mi, how about we play a game of cat and mouse? How about you being the mouse this time and my sister being the cat?"

Yang Xiaomi didn't even raise her head: "You're worthless, why are you still rolling around in this set? Next time Monk Wanhua raids the nunnery at night!"

"Brother Mi, the slave family likes you to be served by torture the most. Don't forget to find the slave family if you have any new ways to play!"

Yang Xiaomi raised her eyebrows: "Okay, next time my brother will take you to the death row, and spend a few days with those death row prisoners who sleep in urine and shit, so that you can enjoy yourself!"

"Brother Mi, I can't sleep at night, tell me another ghost story..."

Yang Xiaomi smiled: "It just so happens that brother really caught a hanged ghost. It's beautiful and funny. Brother Minger will bring it to you to play with!"

Yang Xiaomi turned around and made a helpless expression at Situ Jin and Uncle Jin.Then he proudly greeted the people around him one by one.In his busy schedule, he was still careful about the two distinguished guests behind him. When passing through the carved arch, he quickly lifted the pearl curtain, for fear of bumping into each other. Because there were too many people, Yang Xiaomi used the folding fan in his hand to move left and right, and pushed forward. In the back block, the technique is so agile that no one can touch the corner of the clothes, and he quickly flashes a way for the two behind him like a butterfly wearing a flower in the crowd.

Situ Jin suddenly realized, it turned out that Yang Xiaomi's fan was for this purpose!No wonder someone made a comparison, that catcher Yang is so shrewd that his eyelashes are empty!

Finally came to Wangxian Hall on the third floor, Yang Xiaomi respectfully opened the door and let the two of them go in first.When Situ Jin entered the door, he saw several officials in casual clothes sitting at the table chatting. When they saw the guests coming, they all stood up and greeted them with warm smiles.

Cao Da, the county magistrate of Potain County, came up to say hello first.He stepped forward and very politely gave Situ Jin the seat, but Situ Jin declined: "Magistrate Cao is too polite. According to his age and rank, Mr. Cao should be in the seat."

Cao Da said sincerely: "I, Cao, have long been looking forward to being able to get together with Junzhi and have a good drink. It is a blessing that Junzhi took time out of his busy schedule to sit for a favor! Today is the last chance, Yang As soon as the catcher said that Junzhi was coming, I was so happy all day long, even my mother-in-law laughed at me for being crazy... So, this is just a private gathering between us brothers, there is no need to pay attention to any vulgar etiquette, Jun Just take the first place."

Situ Jin declined a few more times before sitting down.After Situ Jin and Uncle Jin sat down, Yang Xiaomi got up and introduced the other guests one by one.

After Yang Xiaomi finished his introduction, the three stood up again and toasted Situ Jin one after another.

Bo Li Wren, with a face as thin as a bamboo pole and a goat beard, first stood up and offered a toast to Situ Jin: "Master Situ is here, it is really radiant, I will do it first to respect you."

Several other people also wanted to toast to Situ Jin, and Situ Jin accepted the moves one by one without hesitation, and everyone present couldn't help but praise the patrol envoy for being so generous.

After everyone drank the first round of wine, Yang Xiaomi quietly got up and went out.After a while, the door of the private room was opened again, and a fragrant wind rushed to her face. A gorgeously dressed middle-aged lady stepped forward and called, "Oh, isn't this the famous brother Situ Jin in our Qingyang Town? He really deserves his reputation! Come on!" Come on, Sister Bihua first toast Brother Situ!"

After finishing speaking, she picked up the wine glass and toasted Situ Jin, then limply clung to Situ Jin's body as if she didn't have any long bones on her body, and whispered in his ear: "Today, our siblings will know each other. If you meet on the street, don't pretend you don't know each other!"

Situ Jin laughed and laughed.

Finally, Bi Hua got up from Situ Jin and said with a smile: "Okay, I, Bi Hua, will not hinder the adults from talking about business. We heard that some famous beauties in Yuelou heard that there were distinguished guests, and they couldn't sit still for a long time. Now, I just want to take this opportunity to meet some good brothers."

After she finished speaking, she clapped her hands, and two men and two women walked in from the door, and sat down beside the guests obediently.

Sister Bihua began to introduce: "These two beauties are called Huahao, and the moon is full, and the two beauties are called Liangchen, beautiful. Tonight, Simei will serve you two to your heart's content..."

Bihua carefully explained to the beauties: "You guys will take good care of me. If you offend any adult, please be careful."

"How dare you, the adults are angry, so how about venting it on me?"

A handsome man said softly.

Sister Bihua smiled and said: "Liangchen, you drink well, and have fun with the adults tonight."

"Don't worry, sister."

The man named Liangchen put his arms around Situ Jin's arm after he finished speaking, and then Sister Bihua backed away in satisfaction.

Seeing that Situ Jin didn't refuse, Liang Chen took advantage of the situation and stuck to Situ Jin's body, like brown sugar, he couldn't stand up anymore.

Yang Xiaomi on the opposite side winked at Situ Jin with a smirk, Cao Da and the others laughed knowingly, and Chen Shu said: "Good day, why don't you feed the adults wine?"

Liang Chen immediately got up and poured a glass of wine, and fed it to Situ Jin's mouth. After Situ Jin finished drinking, he wiped the corners of Situ Jin's mouth with a handkerchief, and shyly leaned into Situ Jin's arms.

The other beauties fed Uncle Jin and the others a few cups of wine, and the atmosphere on the wine table finally became harmonious.

Seeing that Situ Jin and the others were at ease, Cao Da and the others also relaxed. Cao Da said, "It's rare for us brothers to get together today. We don't talk about business, we just have fun. Come, come, Junzhi, come and try Tingyue Tower." The famous peach kernel crystal meat, fresh mushroom soup and grilled fish, which cannot be tasted in other places."

Dianshi Chen Shudao: "That's right, this fish is a dragon spit pearl raised privately by Mr. Cao's family. I specially fished it for the two of you to taste. You can eat fish in Qingyang, unless you have it in the lotus pond in the back garden of Mr. Cao's house. If fish are eaten in other places, I am afraid that fish eat people..."

Everyone laughed, the ferocity of the black tiger fish was obvious to all, so there is no such dish as fish in any restaurant.

The beauties used the serving chopsticks to put the dishes on the plate in front of him with a wink. Liang Chen also scooped up a small cup of fish soup and put it in front of Situ Jin. He picked up the copper spoon and made a gesture to feed him. Situ Jin Smiling slightly, he took the spoon and drank it himself.

Cao Da became interested, and suggested that Liangchen sing a song. Liangchen picked up the chopsticks, knocked on the dishes and sang Yiyi, Liangchen's voice was good, clear and melodious like a mountain spring, like a lark singing in the forest, Cao Da Looking at Liangchen obsessively, everyone couldn't help applauding and clapping their hands.

Uncle Jin on the side looked at the plate of mushrooms on the table and smiled secretly. Ye Jianqiu's business is doing well, and he can even eat home-grown vegetables in restaurants.I'm afraid that when we arrive at this restaurant, the price of mushrooms will have to go up.

After Liang Chen sang the song, he sat down and stretched out his hand to gently squeeze Situ Jin's arm. He couldn't help but marvel: "This lord is really strong, it's weird to hold."

Yang Xiaomi laughed loudly: "This lord has something tougher and tougher, do you want to try it?"

Liang Chen smirked and threw the handkerchief at him, covered his mouth and smiled lowly.

Cao Da is courteous, Yang Xiao is obsessed with dog legs, and the others work hard to curry favor.In order to liven up the atmosphere, Yang Xiaomi called a few kabukis who sang songs, and the room was filled with joy.

After three tours and five flavors of food, everyone began to chat in different places. During the meeting, Yang Xiaomi kept chatting about the cases that happened around the county during this time. Among them, the one he talked about the most was a thief.

Speaking of this, He Da was furious, he said: "My house was patronized by that man, even my wife's newly made fur coat was stolen, and all the jewelry in the jewelry box was empty! This thief must be a woman!"

The skinny Li Wren shook his head and said with a smile, "Brother Cao's words are wrong, that fellow is a man."

Everyone was suspicious: "Brother Li, how did you find out?"

Li Wren caressed her long beard and said with a smile: "I'm not afraid of your jokes. The newly-made carved tin chamber pot in my house was also stolen by that thief. How could it be a woman who did it?"

The squire Liu Baofu is an upstart with a round head, a thick neck and a red face. He gritted his teeth angrily: "My village is guarded by servants day and night. When I heard that there were thieves, I was even more careful. In the end, the warehouse was turned upside down." Chaotian not only steals food, but also steals bedding, furniture, chickens and eggs, even the lambs in the sheep pen! You say that this little thief has such skills, but he is afraid that he will have no money? No matter how you look at it, he is poor and crazy Got it! I was so angry that I was dizzy for a few days, it’s really pissing me off!"

This Liu Baofu was easily agitated, and his face was flushed, and he felt flustered when he raised his energy. According to the current words, he had severe high blood pressure. It seemed that the thief was really angry with him, and he was about to have a cerebral hemorrhage.

Everyone laughed, this Liu Baofu was the worst one to be stolen. When reporting to the official, even Yang Xiaomi was taken aback. The entire Liu family village was almost ransacked. The largest potted plant may not have been moved, and all the fruits on it were picked off, and even the makeup powder from the concubine's room was stolen!It's really stealing like scratching the ground and cutting off children and grandchildren!

Yang Xiaomi has been a police officer for so long, and this is the first time he has met such an interesting thief!

Chen Shu with a simple and honest face smiled and said nothing, someone joked: "Brother Chen, is your house safe and sound?"

Chen Shu shook his head: "Where is it, I am only a little better than your brothers, and my medicine village only lost a batch of medicinal materials."

Everyone cheered: "Everyone sitting here seems to have been attacked by thieves, only Master Situ and Brother Jin are safe..."

Uncle Jin and Situ Jin looked at each other and smiled, but didn't speak.

Yang Xiaomi's eyes glowed red with excitement: "I have also been a police officer in Zhuxian County for many years. This is the first time I have encountered such an interesting opponent. I will never stop until the thief is arrested!"

After speaking, he drank a big cup by himself.

The beauties smiled coquettishly: "I'm really curious, why doesn't this thief go to the Hualou to steal some makeup, so that our brothers and sisters can also see and see."

"You can't see, I have placed this thief under arrest, this thief is very skilled, like a black welt, he can't even touch the hem of his clothes!"

Yang Xiaomi was lucky enough to see him once from a distance, and saw that the thief had excellent lightness skills, like a big black bird going away in the night, he led a group of people to chase him for a long time, but the thief escaped, so he had to call out the thief The bandits are back.

So he set up military defenses at the home of the richest man, County Magistrate Cao. As a result, the thief only stole once and then stopped patronizing again. He was extremely clever.

Yang Xiaomi finally met a strong opponent in his career, and couldn't help but feel itchy.He was also secretly worried that if the thief got tired of stealing in Zhu County, he would be in trouble if he went to other places. If he went to Mianzhou Prefecture or Linyue City in Kyoto, he would pass by him in his life. It will be a great pity.

After that, everyone was happy again, saying that the expressions on the faces of the rich people in the surrounding area were extremely strange when they mentioned the thief.At first, the person who was stolen was very angry, but later I realized that the thief had done something interesting!Because the thief invisibly made a ranking list for the rich people in Po County!

Those who have been patronized by thieves have a bright face, because no matter who is on the list of the king of thieves, it will be a loud and clear proof that this family is the real rich man in the county!And those who have never been patronized by thieves feel that their faces have lost their luster!

I heard that Mr. Li in Liulu Village deliberately opened the door of his house at night, and the family members avoided it, even hiding the dog. As a result, the thief still did not visit, and not even a single needle was missing.Therefore, Master Li was so angry that he cursed so much that he was laughed at even drinking with his friends!

The host and guest had a great time at this meal, and none of the people talked about the private disputes, and the relationship has become much closer.The scene was very intimate, and some people even suggested that such gatherings should be held at least twice a month, and the people would be sorted by age.Others, who didn't know the inside story, thought they were brothers who had been lost for many years. They not only hooked each other up, but also held hands and called them brothers and sisters.

When the banquet was finally over, Cao Da and the others repeatedly asked to stay, hoping that Situ Jin and Uncle Jin would stay overnight in Tingyue Tower, and the four beauties were also reluctant to part, especially Liang Chen, who stuck to Situ Jin, pouting and asking for help. go back with him.

But Situ Jin declined, embarrassingly saying that there was a small vinegar jar waiting for him at home, and if he returned late, he might kneel on the washboard.

Everyone laughed out loud at what he said, Cao Da patted Situ Jin on the shoulder and said, "Brother, the family law of this brother and sister is too strict, you have to strengthen your husband!"

"I drank a lot of wine today, and I have become more courageous. With Brother Cao's good words, I will strengthen my husband when I go back. If I kneel on the washboard again, I will definitely divorce him!"

"Hey... It's too heavy to say, men, you have to be relaxed, show both kindness and power, this is like cooking a small fish in a big country, only a man who can conquer the hearts of beauties can conquer the world..."

Situ Jin couldn't help raising his eyebrows. The county magistrate Cao didn't hold a lot of alcohol, and he was full of ambition.

It wasn't until before leaving that Yang Xiaomi whispered into Situ Jin's ear: "In a few days, I will take you to see the Tianjing Stone workshop." Then Yang Xiaomi immediately turned around and sent the others to wait as if nothing had happened.

Situ Jin and Uncle Jin laughed at the same time. They were taken advantage of this night. Just waiting for this sentence, a man with strong bones would have to bend his waist for five buckets of rice!