then Li Sao

It is the end of spring again.

The young man led the horse into the city and walked slowly on the open streets.He was dressed in plain clothes, but he couldn't hide his elegance and elegance, and there seemed to be endless confidence and romance in his brows.

Different from the heroic young man who showed his sharpness like King Yue, this young man's demeanor is very restrained.He is tall and straight, his eyes are stable, he walks step by step, he is not very eye-catching, but the women who pass by him will often stop and look back, and ask his companion in a low voice: "Whose family's Ge Yilang is that?" ?”

The young man walked to the bustling market and stopped at a roadside tea stall.

Probably because he was tired and thirsty from the journey, he drank two big bowls of tea to moisten his throat. He asked the tea stall owner politely, "Where should the Yue Palace go?"

The boss answered with a smile while tidying up the adjacent table: "It's not far away, it's in Zhuxiang in front."

"Thank you." The young man ordered another bowl of tea, this time he drank it slowly, and chatted with the boss along the way.

"Recently, many people have inquired about the Yue Palace." The boss said.

"Oh? How do you say it?"

"In the past few days, the King of Yue issued a list of Zhang Zhaoyong, saying that he wants to gather people with lofty ideals to fight bandits together. Now people are going to visit every now and then."

"Yeah, no wonder Tongfang looks so lively."

The young man was noncommittal, but slightly bent his mouth while sipping tea.He also came all the way here after hearing about Yuezhou's recruitment list, but that was not the main reason.

He asked: "So, that King Yue is a great man?"

The boss scratched his head: "It's not a big shot, anyway, I still look like a child, but he does have some skills. When he first came here half a year ago, there was a lot of trouble in Tongfang Woolen cloth."

"What did he do?"

Seeing him showing interest, the boss took the opportunity to add another bowl of tea to him: "Let me tell you, the palace caught fire the first night he just came. He was lucky enough not to be burned to death, but according to common sense He said, he should be a little frightened, right? Unexpectedly, he had a big banquet within two days, and it was in the ruined palace. Do you think this Yue Wang is unusual? Hey, speaking of the fire Ah, that's a big one, half of the square is illuminated..."

unusual?

Quite unusual indeed.

Why did the Seventh Prince, who had achieved nothing in the capital, become unusual once he arrived in this remote place?

Or, if it was really as he thought, there was such a person by his side to advise him from the beginning to the end?

The young man walked into Zhu Lane, which was not as lively as outside. The red gate was closed tightly, and two guards guarded it dignifiedly.

He frowned and thought to himself, how does this look like recruiting talents?Could it be that those ordinary people exaggerated their words.

Walking to the door, he stepped forward and was about to speak, but was interrupted by one of the guards.

"Your Excellency, you don't need to be polite. Unfortunately today, my lord has an important business and can't see you. Please come back tomorrow. My lord said that if there is any inconvenience, he will personally apologize tomorrow."

Although the guards guarding the gate looked intimidating, they spoke respectfully and politely, and did not bully others at all.The young man was stunned for a moment before he realized, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart, this Yue king really has a hand.

What is the inconvenience, what is the personal apology, to put it bluntly: no matter whether you have money or not, you can go to the inn to stay for a night, the bill can be credited, and I will pay tomorrow.

It seems that the King of Yue also knows that with his current prestige, the people who come to join him may not be some great sages, but most of them are too poor or desperate.

——Do not think highly of yourself or others, let go of airs, and recognize reality clearly.

So how did this King of Yue, who was under 15 years old, manage to be so tight?

There was a modest smile on the young man's face, he cupped his fists and said, "Brother may have misunderstood, I am not here to visit your lord."

"Huh?" The guard was a little confused, "Then you are..."

"In Xiajin, I came here to visit an old friend. Is there a man named Luo Ping in your mansion?"

"Are you Mr. Luo's friend?" The guard looked him up and down with surprise on his face.

"Exactly." Fang Jin said, "It seems that he has indeed settled down here. Anyway, please inform me that an old friend of the Mocheng Restaurant is asking to see him, and I hope he must come to see him."

The guard hesitated for a while, Fang Jin was not in a hurry, his expression was extremely sincere.

Finally, one of them nodded to the other, and that person entered the door to announce, and the person who stayed behind said to Fang Jin, "Please wait a moment, Your Excellency. If Mr. Luo wants to see you, we will let you in."

"Thank you."

According to what they called that person and their attitude towards him, Fang Jin became more certain of what he thought: that Luo Ping had an extraordinary status in the Yue Palace.

Soon Fang Jin got a reply: "Well, Mr. Luo invites you in..."

Fang Jin thanked him and entered the palace. He didn't hear the conversation between the two guards after the gate was closed again:

The gatekeeper stayed behind and said: "Let's go, let's go, what kind of expression do you have, and you hesitate to speak, what's going on!"

The person who went in to report said with a bitter face: "That's because I haven't finished talking!"

"Mr. Luo invited him in, what else do you have to say?"

"Mr. Luo wants to let him in, but the lord won't let him in! The lord even scolded me all over the face. Do you think I'm wronged or not!"

"..."

For some reason, the wind in late spring suddenly became bleak.

Fortunately, the two of them saw it quickly. At this time, Mr. Luo's will can override the prince's will, so it stands to reason that they probably shouldn't be forced to work overtime or have their salaries deducted.

Fang Jin was guided all the way to the backyard. The maid who led the way wanted to lead him to Luo's bungalow, but when she raised her eyes and saw that Mr. Luo was already sitting on the pavilion in the courtyard, she blessed herself and withdrew. Fang Jin went to see him himself.

Looking at the pavilion in the garden, Fang Jin was a little surprised——

The prince who claimed to "see no guests on important matters" was sitting beside Luo Ping at the moment, holding a small carved bowl and stuffing it into Luo Ping's mouth.

Luo Ping frowned and kept hiding: "Stop making trouble, I'll drink after seeing him, what does he look like now!"

However, Zhou Tang refused to budge: "It's just an old friend, why are you so caring. Now the most important thing is that you take good care of your illness. Drink it quickly, the medicine will be cold in a while."

"This is a minor illness, and it will be cured without taking medicine. Can you avoid it for a while?"

"No, I won't leave if you don't drink the medicine."

"What are you doing so awkwardly at this time!" Luo Ping was a little anxious, and coughed a few times while speaking, "Is this how you become a prince? You don't have any prestige, how can you convince others!"

"You know how to teach me a lesson. You still don't take medicine obediently when you are sick. Obviously you owe the lesson even more, so you are so eager to see that Jin!" Zhou Tang sat down, put down the medicine bowl, and suddenly oops, " The petals have fallen into the bowl, this bowl of medicine can't be drunk anymore, just forget it, and ask someone to cook another bowl..."

While complaining, Fang Jin had already stepped onto the pavilion.

He was very surprised by the conversation between these two people, but he quickly calmed down.

Ignoring Zhou Tang who squinted at him, he lightly touched the petals in the medicine bowl with his fingers, faced Luo Ping and said with a smile:

"As the saying goes, we meet you again when the flowers fall."

Luo Ping was stunned for a moment, and responded with a smile: "It's clear, I seem to have known each other before."

……

Zhou Tang looked back and forth at them.

what?Why did Junyan come back again? Where did this person come from!

Cough lightly: "Little master, since I'm your friend, why don't you introduce me?"

Fang Jin, courtesy name Zhongli, was from Fengzhou.

Luo Ping briefly introduced his acquaintance with Fang Jin. Zhou Tang didn't say anything after hearing this, and sat quietly for a day waiting for them to catch up. He didn't show much interest, but he didn't miss a word.

Fang Jin saw that Luo Ping was only wearing a thin shirt, his cheeks were flushed abnormally, and his hair was a little messy. He thought that he was ill, so he didn't want to disturb him, so he advised Luo Ping to rest more after exchanging greetings. Wanting to get up to say goodbye and come back another day, I never thought that Luo Ping would force me to stay.

"Wait a minute, Zhongli, Mu Quan has something to say."

Being pulled by his sleeves, Fang Jin had to sit down, glanced at King Yue's not-so-good-looking face, and thought it was quite interesting, he said calmly, "What's the matter?"

Luo Ping also glanced at Zhou Tang, who was stunned by this glance.What's wrong?What is the little master hesitating about?What are you worried about?

Fang Jin waited patiently.

After a while, Luo Ping said: "I'm not surprised that you will come, but I'm surprised that you came so soon, can you tell me why? Did something happen in the capital?"

"No, everything in the capital is as usual." Fang Jin replied.

"In that case, why did you come here?"

"Have you forgotten, Mu Quan? Back then, I was going to assist His Highness the Crown Prince. You persuaded me to find another Ming Lord. Now that I have found it, why do you have doubts?"

"Based on your ability, you will definitely feel like a fish in water by the Second Prince's side."

"You're wrong." Fang Jin smiled wryly, "I thought so too, but later I realized that the capital city is a huge whirlpool, and whoever interferes in it will eventually lose its way. The second prince is rigorous, too rigorous There are many capable people around him, and there are many advices, so there are many paths to choose from. Her rigor makes it difficult for him to make a choice, and he finally stops. It is a pity that I am also one of the people who hindered his footsteps. I am tired of this situation. .”

Luo Ping nodded: "Indeed, you are such a proud person, how could you be willing to be his foot wrap. Then how did you find this place?"

"I went to ask Mrs. Sun about your whereabouts. Mu Quan, you really treated me well. The restaurant has not charged me a penny so far, saying that the boss specially explained it before he left."

Luo Ping laughed it off, and then asked: "Are you going to join the King of Yue?"

Fang Jin glanced at Zhou Tang again, still indifferent: "I told you, I'm here to visit old friends, not to see the King of Yue."

"Oh, is that so?" Luo Ping curled his lips.

Fang Jin could fool the guards, he could fool Zhou Tang, he could fool the others, but he could never fool him.

They are the same guy and he understands him.

It is impossible for a person who is keen on power to travel thousands of miles just for friendship.

He came to see King Yue, but he hadn't made up his mind yet.

Feeling a little sleepy, Luo Ping picked up the medicine bowl, blowing away the floating petals, and he drank the medicine slowly.Zhou Tang opened his mouth to stop him, but was forced back by Luo Ping's slight glance.

Strong bitterness lingered in his mouth, and Luo Ping's thoughts became a little clearer.

In the previous life, Fang Jin appeared a year after Zhou Tang arrived in Yuezhou. It was winter, and he remembered it clearly.

That winter, the second prince listened to other people's slander and expelled the most powerful counselor around him from the mansion.At that time, Fang Jin came to Zhou Tang's side as a waste chess player.

It's completely different now, he was still doing well in the capital, but he suddenly let go of his challenge and came here with ease, just because they met once before.

Luo Ping couldn't help thinking, can God's will really be changed?Just because of some trivial changes, some things are really different from the past?

In any case, Fang Jin's arrival at this time is of great benefit to Zhou Tang.As for the long tit-for-tat confrontation between him and Fang Jin back then, let's put it aside for now.

——Give Fang Jin a step down, and he doesn't have to hold on alone.

Luo Ping got up and stood up.

Due to illness and weakness, he shook slightly, Zhou Tang subconsciously wanted to help, but he refused.

To the surprise of everyone present, Luo Ping actually bowed to the other party.

He said: "I thought you would come in half a year, but I didn't expect you to come so soon. Zhongli, Mu Quan has something to ask, please agree."

Fang Jin quickly reached out to help him: "Please get up quickly, Zhongli can't take it anymore!" After Luo Ping sat down again, he asked in detail, "I don't know what makes you so worried?"

"Bandits in Yuezhou." Luo Ping said, "I would like to implore you to help King Yue clear up the bandits."

Now Zhou Tang also knew that this Fang Zhongli was the one the young master wanted him to wait for, and he looked at Fang Jin with sharp calculations.

"I still want to invite you..." Before he could reply, Luo Ping continued, "Please take Xiaotang as your apprentice and teach him the martial arts of the Candle Mountain Sect."

One sentence of "Yue Wang", one sentence of "Xiaotang", and two sentences of entrustment weighed heavily on Fang Jin.

Zhou Tang frowned and then relaxed, he didn't speak, just stared at his little wife.

I don't know how long it was silent, and a few more residual flowers fell on the bottom of the medicine bowl.

Fang Jin turned to Zhou Tang, saluted and said, "It's a great honor for me to ask Mu Quan, but in order not to insult my master, I have a few questions to ask my lord, and I will decide whether to agree or not after I finish asking."