The Royal Merchant of the Red Chamber

The decoration on the second floor is similar to the corridors of those big hotels in later generations.The ground is specially fired dark red tiles, which exude an ambiguous color under the candlelight.The closed doors of the private rooms are exquisite and luxurious, occasionally moans can be heard from the gaps, and there is a kind of erotic temptation everywhere.

Wang Ren followed behind Xue Pan, and shook hands somewhat stiffly.

Seeing this, Xue Pan's smile deepened, and he smiled at Wang Ren: "Look at the hype you said, but it's actually just a silver pewter tip."

Wang Ren smiled wryly, and retorted uncomfortably, "It's just that I'm curious because I'm here for the first time. But Pan'er, your methods are really superb, and I'm afraid this drunken fan has become a gold-selling cave like heaven and earth."

Xue Pan smiled complacently, and said, "There is only one in heaven and on earth. Compared with it, this luxury and luxury is just a small scene."

"This is considered a small scene, so what is a big scene?" Xue Pan suddenly turned around when he heard the words, and saw Feng Ziying and Wei Ruolan walking over with a smile, and said, "When will you take us to Jinling to see and see?" ?”

Xue Pan greeted, "Brother Feng, Brother Wei, you are here too."

"The days and nights in winter are long, and there is nothing to pass. I have to come to you, a drunkard, to spend money for fun." Wei Ruolan said, and couldn't help laughing: "But it seems that we can save some money today. With Pan'er, a rich man, here , Why use our pocket money!"

Xue Pan couldn't laugh or cry and said, "Since that's the case, let's go together!"

Feng Ziying and others naturally smiled and agreed.

Go to the end of the corridor and turn left. There is a delicate door that is different from the doors of other rooms.The royal blue body is engraved with exquisite and complicated exotic patterns.Seeing Wang Ren sizing him up secretly, Xue Pan explained, "This is my private room."

Before he could say a word, he suddenly heard someone shouting from behind: "You idiot Xue!"

There was only one person who could say that, Xue Pan turned his face darkened, and he saw Tu Huang's handsome and sinister face.I haven't seen him for more than a year, but Tu Huang's stature has grown a little, but his appearance has become more and more beautiful.

Xue Pan twitched the corner of his mouth and said with a smile: "So it's Master Liu, long time no see."

After a pause, he asked again: "When did Master Liu come back? Why didn't you hear any news?"

With the effort to speak a word, Tuju and others also came out.Including Tu Huang, there are four people in total.Xue Pan looked at the other two whom he had never seen before. One was seven feet tall, with a rough face and a naive look between his brows.The other looked proud and arrogant, and he looked four or five points like Tu Zhen.

Tu Huang immediately introduced to him: "You can just call Seventh Lord and Twelfth Lord directly."

Xue Pan immediately called someone with a smile on his face, and introduced to Wang Ren and Feng Ziying, "This is Wang Ren, my uncle's brother, and this is Feng Ziying, the eldest son of General Shenwu's family... this is the fifth, sixth, seventh and Lord Twelve."

Tu Jue frowned, and asked with a smile: "But the eldest son of Mr. Wang's family in all nine provinces?"

A flattered expression appeared on Wang Ren's face.Hastily stepped forward to exchange greetings with Tu Teng.Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xue Pan tugged on Tu Huang's clothes and asked in a low voice, "Why did you come here with them?"

Tu Huang knew it well, knowing that the "them" that Xue Pan was talking about naturally referred to the Seventh Lord and the Twelfth Lord.Immediately smiled and replied: "It's a coincidence, we met when we were in Jiangnan, and then we came back together."

Xue Pan nodded, and asked Tu Huang if they had chosen a private room, and after getting a negative answer, Yue Xing led them into Xue Pan's private room.

The decoration inside is naturally luxurious.After looking around, Tu Huang said with a smile: "Since you and I jointly opened this drunkenness and gold fan, why don't you ask them to reserve a private room for me. You idiot Xue are not good at doing things."

Xue Pan pretended to be honest and smiled at the two of them, and said, "This is not to save money!"

"You—" Tu Huang shook his head speechlessly, and sat down on the sofa with everyone.Immediately feeling a limp, Qi Ye straightened his back a little uncomfortably.

Xue Pan smiled and said, "Master Qi, relax a bit, just lean on the back of the sofa."

Immediately, a servant boy came over and delivered fruit plates, wine and various dried fruit pastries.But for a moment, the wall in front suddenly lit up, and behind the transparent soundproof glass wall, there were bands and singers and dancers performing on it.

Qi Ye was dumbfounded, he couldn't help but walked forward and knocked on the glass wall, turned around and said with a smile: "Is it really transparent?"

Before Xue Pan could speak, Tu Huang hurriedly called him back and said, "Come back and sit and talk. Isn't it embarrassing to look like this for no reason?"

Qi Ye was dumb for a moment, touched his nose and came back to finish.

Prince Zhongshun Tuzheng sat silently by the side, his expression erratic and indifferent, without saying a word.

Taking advantage of pouring the wine, Tu Jue said, "This time I'm going to the south of the Yangtze River on an errand, I owe to Pan'er's two handwritten letters. Otherwise, I'm afraid it will be troublesome."

Xue Pan took advantage of the situation and asked, "Did the fifth master see Mr. Zhen who weaved in Jiangning?"

Tuju smiled and said, "Naturally I saw it. Thanks to your help, Mr. Zhen even asked me about you!"

After a few more gossips, Tu Jue whispered to Xue Pan selectively what he had seen and heard in the south of the Yangtze River.Feng Ziying and the others consciously played around with the other princes.For a while, everyone had something to talk about, so they didn't feel embarrassed.

In vain, through the ups and downs of half a life, the ups and downs have tasted the warmth and coldness of the world.Although he took the initiative to hand over most of his power to Tu Zhen for his resurgence, the most important thing is the good relationship between him and Xue Pan.

What's more, he got Xue Pan's help when he went to Jiangnan, so he respected him even more.The group of them returned to the capital city this afternoon, and Tu Huang learned that Luxurious and Gold Fans had opened, so he naturally brought Tu Teng and others over to have some fun.Just happened to meet Xue Pan who came over.By virtue of intending to narrow the relationship between the people, he took this opportunity to break into Xue Pan's social circle.He is elegant and gentle by nature, although he has a high status, he is never arrogant.His speech and demeanor made people feel like spring breeze.It didn't take a while for Feng Ziying, Wei Ruolan and others to get close to him, and their conversations became more natural and casual.

After drinking for three rounds, Feng Ziying and others, who had drunk too much, had already waved their hands to show off the singers on stage.Most of the people who sang in the front were the tunes from the two operas presented by Xue Pan on this year's Longevity Festival.The sound of drums and music, taking advantage of the singing of the young master in the field, seemed to become more and more noisy.

The princes were reserved at first, but after watching for a while, Tu Huang also eagerly jumped onto the stage.He had sung songs in front of princes and ministers on the Longevity Festival before, but now it is no problem in front of such two people.Immediately, she sang "Borrowing from Heaven for Another 500 Years" passionately. After listening to it for a while, Feng Ziying became interested, and even started to dance with her sword.Fortunately, Xue Pan's private room is the most luxurious, and the stage in the venue is also big.For a while, one sings and the other dances, but I feel that I can handle it with ease.

Seeing this, Xue Pan applauded repeatedly.

But for a moment, he also abandoned his disciples and went up to sing.

Wei Ruolan, who was kicked out, shook her confused head and said with a smile: "It's not impossible for Pan'er to sing, but I have to sing a new song."

Xue Pan smiled and agreed, "No problem."

Seeing this, everyone applauded and booed again and again.

Xue Pan smiled and stood on the stage and bowed around.After pondering for a moment, he began to sing: "I have a little donkey that I never ride..."

The singing is accompanied by movements, the sensuality is excellent, and there is a lot of interest in self-entertainment.

The dancer on the side is a little embarrassed, you look at me, I look at you, I don't know how to accompany the dancer.

After a while, Wei Ruolan and others climbed up and dragged Xue Pan down without mentioning it.

The time of bliss is short, after chatting for a while, everyone saw that it was almost time, so they wanted to get up and leave.

When we parted at the door, Tu Zheng suddenly asked with a cold face: "I heard that you have a good relationship with Xiaolin Zhuangyuan?"

Xue Pan smiled and said, "What's the matter, my lord?"

After hesitating for a moment, Tu Zheng asked, "Is he... okay now?"

Xue Pan nodded, and said calmly: "Little days are getting more and more prosperous."

Tu Zheng sighed softly, turned and left without making a sound.

So everyone parted, and Xue Pan took Wang Ren back to Zhongxinhou's mansion.

After a night of silence, after the morning court the next day, Xue Pan calmly entered the Qianqing Palace.It happened that the king of Nan'an County, who had returned to Beijing to report his duties, was reporting the establishment of a navy to Tianjin Wei.Seeing that Xue Pan, who had gained weight again, frowned and asked for instructions: "Your Majesty Qizuo, I have heard Lord Xiaolin say that the young master is proficient in the art of war and skilled in soldiers. Now that the navy has all the equipment in place, the relatives who have just been recruited The soldiers have also gone through the initial drills, and they can sail out to sea only when they have a solid foundation and skills in the coming year. I will make sure that in case of emergency, I ask the Holy Lord to assign the young master to me to train soldiers together."

As soon as this remark came out, not only Xue Pan, but even Tu Zhen were a little stunned.

For a long while, no one spoke in Qianqing Palace.

In the end, it was Xue Pan who came to his senses first, screaming and shouting: "What are you talking about, how can I, a dude, be able to train soldiers? I'm so tall and I haven't even been tempered with steel. You let me train soldiers... Are you messing with me? To punish me or to punish me?"

Everyone's face was dark again.He looked at Xue Pan in disbelief.By the way, there is actually someone who can speak so confidently and proudly about the dude... Young Master Xue, your integrity is really different from other people's, isn't it?

Tu Zhen sighed, rubbed his brows with some headaches, and said with a smile: "If you say that Pan'er is a business genius who is making money every day, I believe it. But the king of Nan'an County said that Pan'er can train soldiers—— It’s a bit too sloppy.”

The king of Nan'an County said with a dull face: "Your Majesty Qizuo, it wasn't my minister who said it, it was Xiaolin Zhuangyuan who said it."

"Your Majesty, don't believe what he said. Back then, when I confronted Concubine Nan'an and the princess, he couldn't pursue it for various reasons, but he has always held a grudge. Now he just wants to trick me away and abduct me to him." My lord, you must protect me!" Xue Pan said, walking behind Tu Zhen with a mournful face, and while rubbing his shoulders for him, he said, "My lord, save my life. I will make a lot of money for my lord. Good. Don't abandon me!"

The tearful and panicked appearance looked extremely pitiful.Even though he knew that he was mostly pretending, Tu Zhen still felt a little distressed.

Immediately rubbing Xue Pan's neck, he said, "I know it well."

After finishing speaking, he turned his head and said to Nan'an County King: "Pan'er is used to being pampered. If he really went to the military camp with you, I'm afraid he won't be used to it. Besides, although Pan'er has the status of a first-class guard, what is his skill like?" I don’t need to go into details. Everyone knows that Pan’er enjoys life in Antu, so it doesn’t matter if such a person is in Beijing. Once he enters the barracks, I’m afraid he won’t be convinced by those soldiers. If it causes friction and mutiny, it will be troublesome.”

Xue Pan nodded repeatedly when he heard the words.Constantly flattering the wise words of the Holy Spirit.

The king of Nan'an County looked at Xue Pan silently for a while, then suddenly cupped his fists and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, I heard that many of the looting rules in the military training rules in the hands of Xiao Lin Zhuangyuan were asked for advice from the young lord. Therefore, I concluded that the young lord I must be familiar with military affairs, but it’s just hidden. Now that the sea ships and artillery are all ready, just wait for the soldiers to be proficient before they can sail the world and show my great reputation. I hope that the young master will not be greedy for personal pleasure and abandon the important affairs of the court Regardless."

Seeing that the King of Nan'an said it so solemnly, Tu Zhen couldn't help being suspicious.Immediately turned around and asked: "Is what the King of Nan'an said true?"

Xue Pan secretly groaned in his heart.At that time when he was traveling, military-themed movies and TV series were popular, and he watched them all when he was extremely bored.From time to time, I also have a few words with Lin Mozhi's ink marks.At that time, Lin Mozhi was writing his graduation thesis, so he didn't have time to write with Xue Pan, a wealthy idler, so he casually said a few words about him.The two debated for a long time about studying hard and having fun, but they couldn't agree.Later, after traveling one after another, each had his own chance and gradually forgot.

Later he learned that Lin Mozhi was transferred to Tianjin Wei to build a navy, but Lin Mo was an untrained literati in his previous life, and he couldn't even participate in the military training when he was in college because of his health.Naturally, there is little experience in establishing a navy this time.After pondering, he found Xue Pan's head.Xue Pan wrote down all the military training methods he saw while watching TV and gave them to Lin Mozhi.And asked Lin Mozhi to write down the results of the military training and tell him.At that time, it was just a whim, and anyone who thought about it was known by the king of Nan'an County.

Immediately said embarrassingly: "I just write and write casually, and it may not be useful."

The King of Nan'an County immediately clasped his fists and replied: "Reporting to the Holy Majesty, at first I didn't think much of Mr. Xiao Lin's military training method. Unexpectedly, training soldiers with this method for three months really has a miraculous effect. Therefore, I have to be convinced. Great hidden in the court, hidden in the deep. However, it depends on the grace of the sage, how can the little prince come to the country and the country because of his own enjoyment. The people of Li and the common people ignore it. Abandoning the sage for thousands of years and ignoring it. Doesn’t he live up to the emperor’s grace ?”

Xue Pan gave Nan'an County King a vicious look.Do you need to buckle such a big hat?

Tu Zhen frowned and glanced at Xue Pan.This is a big matter, if what the King of Nan'an said is true, then it is not impossible to let Pan'er go to the army to train soldiers.only……

Xue Pan claimed to be the person who knew Tu Zhen best, and when he saw Tu Zhen's silent appearance, he knew that he was a little moved.He hurriedly said: "Since it's effective, just practice according to the previous method. Why call me over? I'm not a soldier in their army, and I don't have proficient martial arts skills. After I pass, no one will look down on me. If you don't listen to me, wouldn't it be superfluous at that time?"

Tu Zhen's face changed again.

The king of Nan'an County immediately said: "The previous actions of the minister were just copying the scriptures, and they didn't understand the tricks. How can they be as confident as the young master. If the young master can go to the barracks to train soldiers in person, I am afraid that the effect will be even greater."

Xue Pan immediately interjected, "I'm also following the scriptures, and I don't understand."

The king of Nan'an County was too lazy to argue with Xue Pan, he just cupped his hands and asked, "Please ask the emperor to judge."

Tu Zhen's silent face showed a bit of excitement.

Xue Pan's face turned pale with fright, and he said repeatedly to Tu Zhen: "I won't go, I won't go."

Tu Zhen pondered for a while, although he was quite moved by the words of Nan'an County King, but he was even more reluctant to bear Xue Pan's suffering, and finally sighed and said: "We will discuss this matter later."

Now that the matter has come to this point, the King of Nan'an had no choice but to step down reluctantly.

After Nan'an County King left, Xue Pan immediately threw himself on Tu Zhen's body and cried, "I'm not going!"

Tu Zhen embraced Xue Pan with a gentle face, and persuaded softly: "Pan'er, be good, I can give you a special decree to allow you to do things cheaply. After you go, you won't suffer?"

"The place where the barracks is practiced is deserted, and where there is the bustle and bustle of the capital, I don't want to go." Xue Pan said with a frown.

Tu Zhen pursed his lips, and said again: "Actually, although Tianjin Wei is not as prosperous as the capital, it is also very interesting. I agree that you can live in the barracks except for training. Is that good?"

"The food in the military camp is terrible. And no alcohol is allowed." Xue Pan said with a look of disgust.

Tu Zhen's face turned dark, and he pondered for a moment and said, "I allow you to have a small stove, so you don't have to eat and drink with soldiers in the army, how about it?"

"In the capital, there are rich and rich people, and you can usually listen to little songs and songs, but when you arrive at the military camp, you have nothing." Xue Pan sighed pitifully, sniffing his nose.

Tu Zhen gritted his teeth and glared at Xue Pan, and finally compromised: "If you want to go, you can organize a small show by yourself, how about it?"

Seeing this, Xue Pan knew that Tu Zhen had made up his mind, so he nodded aggrievedly.

At the end, he teased with some reluctance: "After I leave, you will never see me again. Don't you miss me?"

Tu Zhending took a look at Xue Pan, and with both arms suddenly imprisoned Xue Pan in his arms, rubbing Xue Pan's earrings with some ambiguity on his lips, and said with a smile: "So Pan'er should concentrate on training soldiers, and also Come back soon. How about it?"

The most sensitive part of his body was being teased, Xue Pan shrank back a little uncomfortably, and just about to speak, the next second his eyes widened unbelievably.

A fiery thing touched the base of his thigh. Xue Pan subconsciously raised his head to look at the clear-faced Tu Zhen. Swallowing his saliva in a daze, he looked at Tu Zhen with his tongue agape.

A slight sigh sounded in his ears as if silently, Tu Zhen tried his best to suppress the desire from the bottom of his heart, rubbed Xue Panxue's white neck and sighed: "My dear Pan, you will grow up when you come back. "

After finishing speaking, one hand was imprisoned on Xue Pan's neck, and the other hand lifted Xue Pan's chin slightly, and leaned closer to it.

A very clean and pure kiss, like a small animal constantly probing, licking and licking.The wet and hot tip of the tongue gently traced the shape of Xue Pan's lips, carefully, as if afraid of waking up something, and there was a breath of treasure from the temperature of the lips.The very beautiful touch made Xue Pan feel dazed for a while.

Many times the language is weak, Xue Pan has always been eloquent, so he never believes what others say.More often he will carefully observe how others do it.There is a calm and cold heart hidden under the smiling dull dandy.He will never be bewitched by the influence of others, he only does what he thinks is beneficial to himself.

Therefore, after he felt that there might be something rare and precious hidden behind Tu Zhen's carefulness, he blinked his eyes in confusion.

In fact, ever since Tu Zhen opened his mouth to change the relationship between the two, there has been no unnecessary action.At most, it's hugging and hugging, like a superficial kiss.Most of the time, it is manifested in the obedience to all Xue Pan's requirements.Even if it is a request that cannot be compromised like this moment, Tu Zhen will try his best to make Xue Pan the most comfortable and comfortable, and he is willing.But he will not use some excuses to force Xue Pan to do something.

Xue Pan once thought it was just an emperor's favor for useful people.It's like those cunning rabbits and lackeys who made great achievements in history, and like the concubines who are favored in the harem.As for his reluctance to touch Xue Pan more, it may be due to the man's habit of liking beautiful women.

But now to calm down and savor it, in fact, behind Tu Zhen's various actions, there is a kind of indescribable tenderness in it.

Xue Pan blinked, and suddenly became interested in observing Tu Zhen.

The indifferent face withdrew from the alienation in front of others, a little gentle and a little doting, ignoring the nobleness and elegance of the yellow robe, Xue Pan suddenly found that Tu Zhen was also pretty good-looking.It's not the most popular style among handsome men these days, with sword-like eyebrows and eyes like bright stars.Tu Zhen's outline is a bit indifferent, her eyebrows are exquisite and picturesque, her eyes are as cold as a pool of cold pools, and her thick and curled eyelashes are gently entangled like the wings of a butterfly, revealing a kind of security and trust.Xue Pan suddenly remembered a sentence, to the effect that people who truly love each other will close their eyes when kissing, because they are intoxicated by the throbbing and tenderness brought to them by the other party.

Thinking of this, Xue Pan twitched the corners of his mouth slightly, and narrowed his eyes happily.His gaze continued to linger on Tu Zhen's face.

High and straight nose bridge, moderately thick lips are always tightly pressed.It was firmly on his lips at the moment.The warm breath rushed towards him, giving him the illusion of dizziness.His complexion is a little dark, not as smooth as Xue Pan's.But it looks very clean.Ru Daozhu's face is always serious and serious, and some free air-conditioning is released from time to time.The cold and hard lines are slightly softer because of the tenderness at this moment, which highlights his picturesque eyebrows more and more.

It was only then that Xue Pan realized that since he met Tu Zhen, he had never looked at him so seriously.

In Xue Pan's heart, Tu Zhen has always been a very good collaborator.He helped him with money, he kept his family safe; he helped him enrich the treasury, and he gave him wealth and glory.The utility is clear, and it is a simple equivalent exchange.

After Tu Zhen ascended the throne, in order to ensure that the Xue family could follow Tu Zhen firmly and not be tempted by the emperor.Tu Zhen asked him to continue their relationship with him as a partner, which in Xue Pan's view was just another form of contract.From black and white to spiritual restraint, Xue Pan appears to be a little weak on the surface, but actually requires Tu Zhen to pay more.

He needs unscrupulous love, he needs unreserved trust and delivery, so that he can be sure that Xue Pan will stay by his side willingly, without any second thoughts.

And what Xue Pan has to do is to get the money every month as before.For a time, Xue Pan didn't think so about Tu Zhen's clumsy restraint.But now he feels nothing wrong.

Thinking of this, Xue Pan suddenly clasped Tu Zhen's neck with both hands, put his lips next to Tu Zhen's ear, and said with a soft smile, "Your Majesty, why don't we do it?"