[Rat and Cat] Han Palace Autumn

Shangmingxuan is a well-known tea house in the capital, not only because of its profound background, as long as you have money, even imperial tribute tea is not unbearable, but also because the storytellers here often talk about court affairs even though there are signs that they don’t discuss government affairs. The interesting stories of the rivers and lakes are used to add a bit of after-dinner conversation to the boring life of the public.

Among them, the consumption in the lobby on the first floor is normal, and ordinary people can also enjoy a pot of tea and listen to books and talk, but above the second floor, the guests are either rich or expensive.

At dusk, many guests sat in the teahouse. There was a one-foot-high wooden platform in the middle of the first floor, with tables and chairs on it, and a storyteller was singing a ditty in an allegro. Or the sound of nobles rewarding money upstairs.

"It's refreshing to play that bamboo board, all the guests listen carefully. The exhibition guard, martial arts is strong, and he is well-known in the world. But there is someone who doesn't buy it. This person's arrogance is too arrogant. Do you know who this person is? -"

The first floor was noisy, and the common people were talking and guessing wildly. Although it was noisy, it was extremely lively.In the private room separated by green bamboo curtains upstairs, the nobles don't care about the noise, they are only interested in the content of the storytelling.

In the private seat by the window, the young knight-errant in white clothes turned his back to the crowd, playing with a shiny and delicate white jade wine glass in his hand, with a strand of hair hanging from his temples fluttering slightly in the wind, looking quite at ease.

The storyteller then sang, "He is Bai Yutang, known as Chinchilla in the world!"

"Oh——" Everyone drew a long sound in cooperation, and some winked, and they all went to see the storyteller who was fanning the paper fan.

"Bai Yutang thinks he's good at martial arts, and he's determined to find that Zhan Zhao to compete with. Although——with his skills, he can be regarded as a top-notch player. Even if he meets Zhan Zhao, it will be difficult for him.

"Thanks, that Zhan Zhao has a good stomach. Otherwise, Bai Yutang might have to surrender after ten moves. That's called, the mouse licked the cat's nose—he was looking for death. This Bai Yutang, sooner or later, would have to surrender." - suffer - disaster!"

After the storyteller finished singing in one breath, applause erupted one after another in the lobby.

Most of the people here are people who have lived in the capital for a long time. Recently, it is not uncommon to see that modest young man wearing a red robe and holding a black sheath sword to patrol the streets. He is as gentle as jade and as elegant as bamboo.And never hesitate to help the common people with small favors, and with a smile like a spring breeze, he has already captured the love and respect of men and women in Kaifeng city, old and young.I don't know how many girls who are waiting to be married, when they hear the name of the "Royal Cat" Mr. Zhan, their cheeks are stained with red frost, and their hearts are cocoa.At this time, when everyone heard the storyteller praised him, they applauded and welcomed him with all their might.

However, there was an unexpected situation, the storyteller was smiling complacently and clapping his hands around, when he suddenly saw an ingot of gold flying down from the second floor and smashed it on the case in front of him, he couldn't help being stunned.

"Storyteller, you've talked so much about Yumao Zhanzhao, have you ever met him?"

The clear and beautiful young man's voice came over. It was the young man in white who was sitting by the window. Now he turned over and fell down. His white clothes fluttered, his snow skin and black hair, his face was extremely glamorous and lingering, and his raised sword eyebrows The unruliness in his eyes is vividly outlined, so that people will never mistake her for a woman.

The storyteller was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly and cautiously apologized and said with a smile: "Cough, I have that kind of luck, isn't it... I heard it all!"

The young man looked around, the sun was shining brightly outside the window, there was a newborn kitten stretching weakly on the roof, a white shadow flashed, before the kitten could react, it was grabbed and brought back to the teahouse.

Lazily, he smiled at everyone: "I'll let you see and see, Yumao, that's what he looks like."

The storyteller also made fun of it, and called out to the kitten, "Guard Zhan?"

The kitten opened its wet eyes and looked at the humans who disturbed its sleep. Impatiently, it "meowed", stretched out its paws and scratched in the air, covered its eyes again, and fell asleep by itself. stand up.

"Haha——" Not only did the young man clap his palms and laughed, but even the uncomfortable crowd couldn't help roaring. It was really the kitten that was naive. When everyone thought about it, Zhan Weiwei was surprised when he met a bold girl offering flowers Isn't it as innocent and cute as this cat with its eyes wide open in embarrassment?

The young man in white laughed so hard that he couldn't breathe, he grabbed the kitten's ears and rubbed them, then turned around and sent it back.

However, there was that unsociable voice with yin and yang: "Isn't that true? There are those servile villains who are greedy for wealth and fame, and sell their bright future to the officials. It is really unreasonable!

"Hey, what Nanxia is, he is really a bully, he has completely disgraced the people of Jianghu!"

In the corner of the lobby, a few gangsters carrying knives and swords were making loud noises, their faces were filled with righteous indignation, and they were slapping the table as if they were going to fight the Nan Xia immediately.

One of the bearded men stood up, clasped his fists to the high platform and saluted: "This must be Chinchilla Bai Yutang Bai Wuye, who has long admired his name."

Others also made a fuss.

"Yeah, only someone like Fifth Master can be called a real hero!"

"That's right, what kind of thing is Zhan Zhao, dare to be compared with Fifth Master?"

A few people chattered and belittled Zhan Zhao to nothing, but Bai Yutang, who was sought after by them, didn't see any sign of agreement and relaxation on his face. Instead, he put away the smile just now, and his expression became more and more gloomy .

The whole teahouse suddenly fell silent, and the faces of the people who were laughing just now showed a little resentment, but looking at the weapons they were carrying, they could only dare not speak out.

The atmosphere was quite depressing for a while, and only a few people could be heard scolding endlessly.

"Shut up, fifth master!" Bai Yutang's handsome face showed a look of evil, "What are you guys, dare to humiliate Zhan Zhao here!" Huaying pulled out of her sheath in an instant, and the bright white light flickered The man's eyes hurt, he jumped down from the high platform, and pointed the tip of his sword at several people.

Those people turned pale with fright and hurriedly dodged, but they managed to avoid Bai Yutang's angry blow, a bloodstain appeared on their wrists, the pain was unbearable.

"Nan Xia is a noble character, so how can you allow me to speculate. This time, I will warn you first. If Grandpa Bai sees you again, I will hit you once, get out!"

"Hmph, I've heard for a long time that Chinchilla is cruel and merciless, and it's true!" Beard covered his bleeding wrist, and gave Bai Yutang a hateful look, "Forget us, brothers, let's go!"

"How about Zhan Zhao? People in Jianghu have their own opinions, and there are many opinions. Could it be that you, Bai Yutang, can stop it all by yourself?"

"Hmph, the mouse fights for the cat, and the cat doesn't necessarily appreciate it."

"A cat, a mouse, it turned out to be a nest of cats and mice..."

All of them ran out the door in a panic, and there were swearing and resentful voices from a distance. Bai Yutang ignored him, and Gu Zi chose a clean place to sit down and called, "Little Er, come and make a pot for Grandpa Bai." Excellent Biluochun!"

The teahouse gradually became noisy again, but Bai Yutang was still squinting out the window alone, with a look of worry on his public face.

"Now it's under the feet of the emperor, but there are still these pretentious fools talking nonsense. It seems that this time, the cat's reputation in the world has really been discredited."

He and Zhan Zhao have known each other since childhood, and the second lady of the Zhan family married his elder brother Bai Jintang, the two families can be called family friends.The two of them were best friends when they were young. Although Xiao Bai Yutang liked to tease and bully Xiao Zhan Zhao, he never allowed others to say no to him.After more than ten years of friendship, I know that person very well.

"That cat is greedy for riches and honor? What a joke. The shabby salary of the guard with a knife is probably not worth as much as a plate from the Zhan family. What is it about getting rich and expensive? With his high-minded and dull appearance, if he knows how to flatter, even Rats can... bah, even sows can climb trees! Tch, that stinky cat, who only picks up these thankless jobs..."

He was still nagging, thinking that he was about to meet that person, his beautiful peach eyes couldn't help but narrowed: "But this time... this cat owes a lot to Grandpa Bai, and he must be punished for being with Bai. Grandpa has a big drink!"

Thinking about it, a gentle look appeared in his eyes that he didn't even notice, "I haven't seen him in these years, and I don't know how he is doing... Just when his aunt passed away, he was fine, and he was named a royal cat and was cast aside all the time." , it must be very pitiful, it can’t be said, but the fifth master has to go to enlighten him."

When the people in the building were drinking tea, they couldn't help but peek at the fierce and handsome young man. Seeing him talking to himself for a long time, his expression fluctuated, suddenly a man burst out laughing, and the two strands of hair on his temples followed. The wind fluttered, and as soon as he turned over, he jumped out of the window, leaving only a large silver ingot on the table.

Sigh... The common people sighed and shook their heads. Recently, they have been hearing some inexplicable people trouble Mr. Zhan. Now, there is finally someone who fights for Mr. Zhan. I don’t want to, but he is a lunatic—it’s a pity. Having such a strange disease...