Guanqingzhai

Chu Jue coughed, and Hu Yue quickly comforted Mr. Chen, saying, "Don't be in such a hurry, brother, then... why don't you let your daughter-in-law return home?"

Mr. Chen said: "The two of them got along well afterwards, but they seldom went out of the East Chamber, and they only played activities in the yard. Although the son came back to life, he was emaciated and couldn't continue to take over the business. Originally, I was I want to mention that since we are all married, we should go back to our natal family to have a wedding banquet in accordance with the regulations. Unexpectedly, the son would not agree. He said that his body is still weak and he cannot go out and get tired. He should take good care of it. My own child Having said that, I will follow their wishes, anyway, Shi Laosan didn't think about these things."

After pouring out all these things, Master Chen took a deep breath, as if he was relieved, he blew on the tea and drank a few sips, which eased his emotions.

Chu Jue listened quietly the whole time without saying a word. Mr. Chen is a businessman who has seen countless people, and he dared not underestimate him as soon as he saw Chu Jue.At this moment, Hu Yue didn't answer. After drinking a cup of tea, Hu Yue said: "Brother... I have something to say, I don't know if I should say it or not."

Master Chen nodded and said, "Brother, it's okay to say."

Hu Yue said: "You son... may not be able to keep it."

Mr. Chen shook his hands while serving the tea, and the tea bowl fell on the table. The second heard the sound and hurriedly came to deal with the aftermath.Master Chen clasped his fists and bowed: "I'm just such an only son. I have no one to rely on when I grow old. I can only count on him. Although I don't know what's going on with him now, as long as I'm still here, I...I..."

Master Chen couldn't continue, he set the table heavily, and began to cry in a low voice.

Hu Yue shook his head towards Chu Jue, and finally it was Chu Jue's turn to speak. He said, "Whether this can be kept or not depends on your son's intentions."

Master Chen stood up abruptly, and kowtowed to Chu Jue without saying a word: "Your official! I'm just that one, that's my heart. I beg you, let me grow old. One to rely on."

Chu Jue smiled slightly and said, "Then we have to talk to your son."

Hu Yue had already helped Mr. Chen up at this time, and then said: "The one who should come can't hide, let's go brother, go see your son."

Master Chen waved his hand and said: "My place has been very strange since returning to the sun. He almost sleeps during the day and rarely makes any movement. Only his wife is in the house to wait on him, and he doesn't need girls to help."

Hu Yue said, "Then come back at night."

Hu Yue said again: "At that time, I still need to bring someone. Please, Mr. Chen, go to Hongqiao, the oiran lady by the Jinshuiqiao River, and ask her to take the girl to Chen's residence at night."

Mr. Chen has long since lost his mind, and he has other concerns, so he quickly responded, and then took out a stack of silver tickets from the opening and said: "This... a little care..."

Unexpectedly, Hu Yue, who was so poor that he had no clothes to wear, actually refused. He waved his hand and said, "I won't accept it. Brother, I still say the same thing. This matter is not up to us, but to your son."

Master Chen knew he had no choice but to nod in resignation.He made a bow and said, "Brother, I'm not in good health, so I won't sit with you for now. It's not too late for you two to leave after lunch here."

As soon as Hu Yue was about to open his mouth, Master Chen changed his words: "Little Er, these two are my distinguished guests, so don't neglect them. In addition to the five perch that were supplied to the palace this time, there is one left over for the two of you. Make a good dish of golden and jade carp."

After finishing speaking, he bowed again: "Gouzi...there are two more." After finishing speaking, he didn't dare to turn back and walked out, fearing that he would hear Hu Yue say that there was no other way.

Hu Yue and Chu Jue were left in the private room, and Xiaoer had already cleared the table and put the order on. Hu Yue looked back at Chu Jue, and said, "Why did you agree to him?"

Chu Jue said: "It's just that I can't bear it. And don't you want to do something for that beauty?"

Hu Yue raised her eyebrows and said: "This little brother of the Shi family has obviously been fascinated. This... ahem, in short, the deal is done. We can call back Shi Lang's soul, but there is no other way for Young Master Chen."

Chu Jue said: "When he saw the three of us invisible, I knew he was definitely not alive."

But Hu Yue asked: "But do ordinary dead people return to their souls so strangely? Even if they return to their souls, why does he want to hold on to Shi Lang, who is obviously a man?"

Chu Jue knocked on the table and asked, "What do you think is wrong with this?"

Hu Yue raised her eyelids slightly, but Chu Jue smiled and didn't answer."It's a tacit understanding," he said.

Hu Yue smiled and repeated: "It's a tacit understanding."

The two drank a few cups of tea, and the little one came up to tidy up neatly. The hospitality made Hu Yue feel a little embarrassed. The little one was smart, and immediately smiled at Hu Yue, then retreated, and replaced him with a handy man. The pretty girl brought a table of dishes, among which was a famous dish "Jin Yu Yu Yu" that has been handed down from the Sui Dynasty to the present.Hu Yue opened his eyes and murmured: "This is what Emperor Yang of Sui once praised, 'the so-called gold and jade are delicious in the southeast'?"

Chu Jue said, "Yes, hey."

Hu Yue picked up the chopsticks, and was about to strike when he heard Chu Jue sigh, he paused and said, "Brother Chu, why are you sighing?"

Chu Jue raised his eyes and said, "As the saying goes, if you eat someone else's mouth, your mouth is short, and that person's hand is short. Now that Mr. Chen is so hospitable, why don't you think of a way to save his only seedling?"

Hu Yue rolled his eyes at him, put his chopsticks down, picked up the fish and stuffed it into his mouth, and said with a look of enjoyment: "Don't eat South Sea golden clams, it's lighter than Dongpo jade grits soup. It's delicious, it's really delicious."

Seeing that Chu Jue was still sticking there without moving his chopsticks, Hu Yue sighed and said, "You know, his son is hopeless. Now only Qiaoniang and her younger brother can be saved. There is no way to save it. At that time, we will act as if we don’t know anything, and let’s eat it.”

Only then did Chu Jue pick up the chopsticks, and didn't ask any more questions about it, but he caught Hu Yue eating this famous dish with great taste, while his eyes kept wandering.

How could such a calculation be just a spectator with cold eyes?

Sure enough, the two were full of food and drink, and the two of them delivered it to the Chen Mansion in person. Hu Yue guessed that it was very likely that Master Chen was afraid that they would leave after eating.So I specially asked someone to escort them here.

When he arrived at the Chen Mansion, Mr. Chen was fully armed, and none of the family members were left behind, they all stood outside and waited.Then he said to the housekeeper, "Go and call the young master."

The housekeeper was still hesitating, Master Chen walked on his crutches and said, "What are you waiting for, hurry up and invite me."

The butler ran out quickly. It was already dark at this time, and the lights were on in the house, but for some reason, a cold wind suddenly blew.Master Chen didn't close the door, and the wind blew straight into the hall.

Chu Jue and Hu Yue were still sitting in their seats, Master Chen couldn't sit still, and others stood up.hands on the table.

Hu Yue whispered to Chu Jue: "Guess, why is this Young Master Chen still alive?"

Chu Jue tilted her head and said with a low laugh, "Are you testing me?"

Hu Yue raised her eyebrows and said, "Brother Chu will give me the questions every time, and occasionally, my younger brother will come to test you."

Chu Jue opened his fan, and said, "Yes, I won the old rules."

The corner of Hu Yue's mouth twitched, and he lowered his voice even more: "Okay, but if I guess right first, then you have to promise me that Hongqiao will not bring me wine, and you have to make it up for me..."

Chu Jue squinted his eyes and said, "Okay. It's settled."

Hu Yue patted the fan slightly and said, "Refreshing."

After the two finished placing their bets, the butler had already brought the young master of the Chen family to the front hall.It's just that this young master didn't seem to need a lamp in the dark, he didn't look at the bottom of his feet at all, and walked very steadily.

Hu Yue said, "Master Chen."

Young Master Chen frowned and said, "What are you two doing here?"

Just as Hu Yue was about to speak, Chu Jue stood up, and he took a few steps. Young Master Chen stepped back vigilantly, keeping a distance from him.Chu Jue sneered and said, "How long do you want to occupy Young Master Chen's body?"

'Master Chen' suddenly changed his face, he said: "Why did you say that?"

Hu Yue said: "I'm afraid the real young master Chen has passed the Santu River, drank Mengpo tea, and is now ready to reincarnate."

Master Chen stood beside him, he pulled Hu Yue and said, "He...isn't he my son?"

Hu Yue said: "Originally, it was a story of returning to the soul, but I didn't expect it to be a trick. And it was a series of tricks."

As soon as Hu Yue finished speaking, the outside servant led two people in, officially Hongqiao and Qiaoniang.

The expression of 'Master Chen' changed slightly when he saw them, and then Hu Yue said, "I said... do you still need me to talk?"

Chu Jue said, "Should I also invite Mrs. Zun out?"

'Master Chen' said: "Don't hurt him, everything has nothing to do with him."

Chu Jue smiled slightly and said, "Of course it doesn't matter."

Everyone was taken aback, but Hu Yue picked up the tea bowl and looked like watching a play. Master Chen was completely dumbfounded. He said, "What's going on? Is he my son?"

Hu Yue patted Mr. Chen on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, old man. Whether this matter is good or not, the truth will always come to light. You can rest assured."

After a while, the servant girl brought over the 'young mistress' who walked a little weirdly. 'Master Chen' grabbed the visitor and dragged him into his arms.He said: "I have nothing against you, why make it difficult for me?"

Chu Jue said, "Of course it's to save your sweetheart."

Master 'Master Chen' tugged on the arm of the person in his arms, with a little more strength.

At this time, Qiao Niang saw her younger brother and quickly shouted: "Brother, it's me! I'm my sister!"

When Master Chen saw Qiao Niang, he was taken aback and said, "What's going on, what about my daughter-in-law...then she..."

After speaking, he glanced at the person who was still in his son's arms, paused, and suddenly an extremely absurd idea popped up in his heart.

Master Chen shook his hands, he stammered, "He...he...is he a man?"

Master Chen took several breaths, then sat back on the chair in a daze, the crutch in his hand had already rolled to the ground.Hu Yue helped pick it up.Master Chen hurriedly pulled the butler, and said hysterically: "Quick! Get out of the irrelevant people! Anyone who dares to say a word about today's matter will be beaten to death immediately!"

The servants hurriedly retreated.There were only a few people left in the hall.Without the lights in hand, it looks very dim here, and you can't see other faces if you go far away.But Young Master Chen and the younger brother of the Shi family were in the darkest place, almost half of their bodies had already merged into the darkness.

Hu Yue said, "Now you should talk about it."

Chu Jue stopped him: "My brother, do you still remember our bet?"

Hu Yue said: "Is there any value in continuing this bet?"

Chu Jue said: "Of course, because there are still younger brothers you don't know about." After he finished speaking, he turned around and came in front of Young Master Chen and Shi's younger brother in the blink of an eye. He said to his younger brother: "Shi Young master, how long are you going to pretend?"

At this moment, even Young Master Chen was stunned. He looked at the people around him and said, "Are you... sober?"

Shi Lang stopped pretending, he stood up straight and said, "How do you know, Your Excellency?"

Chu Jue said: "When I saw you for the first time, I happened to notice that your eyes were looking at the tree where Qiaoniang was hiding. In fact, you had already found out that there was someone behind the tree, but you didn't say anything. I already Guess that you may have awakened from the fascination long ago."

Young Master Chen let go of his hand slowly, and he said, "Since you know, why are you still willing to...?"

Shi Lang stammered: "Because I... don't want to just leave you and walk away..."

Young Master Chen took a step forward and said, "Do you know who I am?"

Shi Lang said: "When you read the song "Hua Tang Chun"... I guessed who you are. But I don't know why you became like him."

Hu Yue shook his head and said, "Borrowing a dead body to revive the soul, tsk..."

Qiao Niang suddenly thought of something, she stepped forward and asked excitedly; "Then...then you and my brother, you will die like this...dead people..."

Young Master Chen naturally knew what he meant, and he smiled wryly: "Of course it's impossible... I always thought that Shi Lang had already been enchanted by the enchantment spell, so it's natural for me to get close to him..."

Qiao Niang cried: "What the hell are you? Why do you want to hurt my brother like this?"

Young Master Chen's expression was very painful, and he loosened Shi Lang's hand, but Shi Lang held his hand instead and said to his sister, "Sister, I'm sorry for you...I did it all voluntarily."

Young Master Chen looked at the people around him in disbelief, not only shock but also joy in his eyes.

Chu Jue looked at the inexplicable eyes of everyone, and then smiled slightly: "Let me guess what happened. Mr. Shi has always participated in a poetry meeting, and Miss Hongqiao also participated. In this poetry meeting, Mr. Shi and this 'Master Chen' should be acquainted, and the two had a good conversation. But this 'Master Chen' has feelings and desires for Mr. Shi. But he can't do it directly. It just so happens that the Chen family who comes to the poetry meeting occasionally Young master, that's why he came up with such a plan to return the soul to the mandarin duck."

Master Chen said: "My son... my son was killed by someone?" After speaking, he turned his head and looked at the person in the dark

Chu Jue said: "Maybe, maybe not, because he can indeed see a person's life and death. So he designed to let Young Master Chen meet Miss Qiao Niang, and he became an infatuated person at once. It is the most terrible thing. So because of this marriage, Mr. Shi went to him to discuss countermeasures. He proposed a plan, and Mr. Shi agreed in desperation. At this time, the young master of the Chen family did not have this blessing, and everyone knew that he He died on the day of great joy. Afterwards, there was the story of resurrection, but that person didn’t know why Mr. Shi was not affected by the fascination... Can you ask Mr. Shi for advice?”

Shi Lang said: "Because of purses, my sister is good at women's red, especially embroidered purses. My sister has always sewed realgar cinnabar incense bags to ward off evil spirits. On the day of my wedding, my sister personally wore them on my body."

Qiao Niang stretched out her hand to Shi Lang and cried, "Brother..."

'Master Chen' looked at the person beside him, that person was unusually quiet, but he was twitching inside, he said: "You know that and you are willing to..."

Shi Lang smiled wryly and said: "Ha, it's not because of that poem... Do you think I don't know what you think? Do you really think I'm a nerd? , Daochun is ruthless!"

'Young Master Chen' continued: "In a lonely night, I go up to the building alone, cut a candle and drink light wine. One can only drink the new moon, and the love will not last."

Hongqiao cried out suddenly, pointing at the two of them, she said, "This...isn't this..."

'Master Chen' bowed to Qiao Niang and said, "Miss doesn't recognize me?"

The voice of 'Master Chen' has changed, the original weak, hoarse and dull voice has become extraordinarily mellow and elegant.Hongqiao opened her eyes wide: "You are... Mr. Hu?"

Hu Yue was stunned, and Hong Qiao immediately added: "You are Mr. Hu Sheng?"

Hu Sheng nodded and said, "Exactly. I thought I could keep it a secret. I might be able to feel the affection in the world, but I didn't expect it to be like this in the end."

He turned around and walked towards Mr. Chen. Mr. Chen was so frightened that he took several steps back and hid directly behind Hu Yue. He poked his head out and pointed at Hu Sheng and said, "Who are you? Why did you want to kill me?" Son?"

Hu Sheng shook his head and said: "I didn't kill your son. You should know in your heart what disease he has. At that time, his life span was over. You should thank me for giving you so many filial piety instead of this short-lived ghost."

When Mr. Chen heard this, his heart felt as if he had been stabbed with a knife. He wrinkled his face and scolded: "You are talking nonsense. It is clear that you, a monster, killed my son. I...I want to..."

Hu Sheng chuckled, and said, "I don't need to lie, anyway, I won't be using this body for long. I will return it to you sooner or later."

He glanced sideways at the people around him, his eyes full of reluctance: "You...why do you want to? You have clearly seen my real body and know that I am not human."

Shi Lang said: "When you read this poem alone in the plum garden, I am also there. I can feel your feelings and understand your mood. The world only seeks a bosom friend. If not, how can I Ken...Knowing that my sister is still waiting for me outside, knowing that this will not last long, but still guarding you, I just don't want you to show such a lonely expression again. Have you ever really understood me? "

Qiaoniang took a few steps back, shook her head and was speechless, Hongqiao immediately supported him, feeling helpless in her heart.

Hu Sheng shook his head, he let go of Shi Lang's hand, and then retreated into the real darkness. Shi Lang refused to let go, but he couldn't catch it no matter what, he frowned and shouted at the man: "If you want to be with me , I will wait for you at the place where you used to appreciate plum blossoms. If you don’t come this time, I will wait for the next flowering season. If you don’t come, I will wait for the next one. Wait until I die.”

He sighed deeply in the darkness, and then there was no more sound.Hu Yue went away with the lamp in hand, only to find a stiff corpse lying on the ground.

When Master Chen saw this, he rushed forward, and wept bitterly, crying heartbreakingly.Hu Sheng looked at him guiltily, and he knelt down and said, "Master Chen, if you want to pursue the matter, it's all because of me. Now that Mr. Ling has passed away, I would like to replace Mr. Ling and serve you for the rest of your life." Kowtow deeply.

Master Chen was in tears, he looked back at the young man who refused to kowtow, he shook his head and said: "Get up, I know my son's illness, his mother had it before she was alive... It's just, I just don't want to Just admit it. My child, you can go back... If I wasn't greedy and wanted to borrow a marriage to celebrate, it would have been nothing in the end. "

Qiaoniang and Shi Lang knelt down in front of Master Chen, and Master Chen looked back at Hu Yue and said, "Hey, brother, you knew it would be like this?"

Hu Yue was still standing, and he said flatly: "Yes. That's why I said, brother, you have to be mentally prepared."

Master Chen turned his head and looked at his son's body again, weeping silently. The Shi family siblings couldn't get up and stood by their side.At this time Chu Jue pulled Hu Yue and said, "Let's go, there is nothing we can interfere with."

Hu Yue nodded, and protected Hongqiao and Chu Jue to leave the Chen residence together.After sending Hongqiao back to the boat first, and then back to Guanqingzhai, Hu Yue only asked, "Am I really too heartless?"

Chu Jue said: "Daochun is ruthless, love is deep and lifeless. Brother, you don't understand."

Hu Yue laughed dryly a few times, but couldn't tell whether it was sadness or joy.

When Hu Yue fell asleep, Chu Jue stood up from the bed, opened the door of Guanqing Zhai, and walked out. At this time, the sky was already white, and the street was deserted and covered with blue mist.There is a person standing in the blue mist, looking down on his appearance, but feeling very lonely.

He said, "I have done what I promised you."

Chu Jue said: "I will do what I promised you." After speaking, he waved a bead from his sleeve, and he said: "The thing you want is here, but I want to warn you, monsters are special. The fox family can't communicate with others, this bead can only protect your fate for the rest of your life, what you're looking for isn't eternal peace after all."

The man smiled wryly and said: "Eternal peace is too extravagant. Don't worry, I won't tell Hu Yue what happened to him in the past, but I still want to remind you that Hu Yue is not as easy to control as you think."

There was still no fluctuation in Chu Jue's eyes. His pupils were as deep as the night, and he said, "I never thought of controlling him."

The man sneered and said, "It's ironic to say that from your mouth. If I were Hu Yue, I would definitely hate you. If he thinks of Yun..."

Chu Jue interrupted: "Don't bother at this time, just like you think that Shi Lang will hate you, but you don't know how much he loves you, and this world is more than just waiting for you. Who is affectionate and who is ruthless? ?”

After speaking, he flicked his sleeves and left.

The blue mist dissipated slightly, and the morning light printed an extremely handsome face, but there was an indelible loneliness between the eyebrows and eyes.He squeezed the beads in his hand slightly and said, "Hu Yue... I can only feel sorry..."

After he finished speaking, he closed his eyes, and recalled that day, when Xiaoxue was at the end of the day, and the path of Hanmei.He watched the plum blossom read the poem, but he didn't expect that there was a person on display in the garden where he thought he was the only one.The other half of the word is attached.The two looked at each other, but at this moment they didn't know that there was already a love bond in the other's heart.