Xiaolou listened to the wind and rain all night

The spring rain was lingering and lasted all night.

It was still early in the morning when a young man in green clothes, holding an oil-paper umbrella, crossed the small bridge in the yard, passed the banana tree, went to the front of the house, closed the umbrella, and knocked on the door.

"Yunyou, are you up yet?" The young man in Tsing Yi was Sang Ning.

"Come in." The boy's voice was still clear.

Sang Ning pushed the door open and entered, and the people in the room were sitting in front of the window writing, stroke by stroke, earnestly.The pot of orchid grass was placed on the table, and it looked stronger than before.

"What happened early in the morning?" Yan Yunyou continued writing without raising her head.On weekdays, Sang Ning can sleep well.

"Something may have happened in the capital." Sang Ning walked over and saw the words on the rice paper: The small building listened to the spring rain all night, and the deep alley sold apricot flowers in the Ming Dynasty.

"What's the matter?" Yan Yunyou looked up at him.

"The emperor seems to be looking for someone, and the imperial list has been posted." Sang Ning retracted her gaze from the paper, looked at Yan Yunyou and replied.

"Is there any movement in Fengyue Pavilion?" If there is any movement, Fengyue Pavilion should send someone over to speak.

The Fengyue Pavilion by the Qinhuai River is the largest brothel in Jinling and the first pavilion in the south of the Yangtze River. Not only because the people in Fengyue Pavilion are proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but also because the owner of Fengyue Pavilion, Huashang, is both excellent in color and art, and because the people behind Huashang, The second prince, Shen Yihan.

The brothel is an important place to collect intelligence from the imperial court, and many secrets flow out of their mouths.Because no matter whether it is a man or a woman, once they get into bed and fall in love, they will pour out their hearts, and dare to tell each other in bed what they dare not say on weekdays.The Qinhuai River is the busiest place in the south of the Yangtze River. If any imperial envoy comes to the south of the Yangtze River, he will definitely come to Fengyue Pavilion.

Shen Yihan made sure of this point, and changed Fengyue Pavilion to Huashang.Huashang also lived up to his entrustment, and managed the Fengyue Pavilion in an orderly manner within two years, making it prosperous.

Shen Yihan usually doesn't want Yan Yunyou to get involved in these things.Winners and losers, it would be best if they won the crown prince in the end, if not, then these people would all be implicated, others didn't care, he didn't want Yan Yunyou to be implicated.

"Miss Huashang hasn't sent anyone over yet." Sang Ning replied.

Whether to wait for someone to pass on the news or to go and have a look, Yan Yunyou pondered carefully.There are many people in Qinhuai River, so he is reluctant to go to Fengyue Pavilion, he doesn't like the atmosphere there.

But if something really happened...not to mention that I haven't avenged myself, if I don't mention what happened back then, it doesn't mean that I have forgotten it.

"Today, go out and have a look at the imperial list." It is not a trivial matter for the emperor to find someone.

"Okay." Sang Ning hurriedly responded, he had always been obedient to Yan Yunyou.

Yan Yunyou looked out of the window again in a blink of an eye, the banana tree became greener under the washing and nourishment of the rain, the rain in the south of the Yangtze River made the cherries red and the plantains green.

The man had been gone for two days, and he didn't know how things were going.Without Lu Changzhou, Sang Ning stopped making noise, and the yard became the old yard again.

During the meal, the table was also very silent, and Sang Ning did not speak while eating.Yan Yunyou smiled and said, "Sang Ning, you are so unhappy but can't bear to part with Lu Changzhou?"

"Who would be reluctant to part with him, I am just reluctant to part with my cub."

Yun You smiled and shook her head: "Let's go to Fengyue Pavilion tonight." She added some vegetables to Sang Ning's bowl.

Sang Ning's eyes widened, looking very interested.It's not that he likes those women in Fengyue Pavilion, it's just that it's really boring here, and he's going to be suffocated.

Sang Ning nodded hurriedly: "Okay, okay, I promise Lu Changzhou that I will give him the beauty."

Yan Yunyou glanced at him: "Send the beauty of Fengyue Pavilion?"

Sang Ning paused for a moment, not because he disliked these fireworks girls, but because he felt that Lu Changzhou deserved better beauties.

Sang Ning did not speak again.

When the two of them went to the street, they saw the imperial list.It's just that the content is worthless. Looking for a knight surnamed Ding, there is no portrait or other description.

Yan Yunyou sighed, it seems that Fengyue Pavilion must go.

That night, Yan Yunyou took Sang Ning to Fengyue Pavilion.When I arrived, it was just at the beginning of the Chinese lanterns, the red lanterns were hung low, the figures were scattered, full of romance, red fragrance and green temples, overflowing with color and light.

The girl who greeted the guests at the door had sharp eyes and saw them at a glance.She twisted her body and came over: "Hey, isn't this Mr. Yan and Mr. Sang, but they haven't come for a while, please come in quickly."

They have only been here twice, but the people who welcome the guests at the door remember them.One is because of their extraordinary appearance and temperament, and the other is that they are distinguished guests of the boss of Huashang, which is different from others.

Sang Ning was so breathless from the scented towel in her hand, she frowned secretly: "Forget it, forget it, these people should not be given to Lu Changzhou." Yan Yunyou remained calm, still gentle and polite: " Please let the girl lead the way."

Turn to Zhuge, low Qihu.Passing by a long corridor, red lanterns were lit all the way, and from time to time, maids and servants walked by with wine and vegetables.

The first pavilion in the south of the Yangtze River really deserves its reputation. There is another pavilion behind the front hall, which is brightly lit and very lively.

In front of the door, the girl leading the way knocked on the door: "Girl, Mr. Yan is here."

"Come in." A soft voice came from inside.

The girl pushed open the door and blinked at Yan Yunyou again: "Young Master Yan will come to our Fengyue Pavilion more often in the future." After she finished speaking, she blushed shyly and backed away.Sang Ning could see clearly from the side, and secretly rolled his eyes.

The two walked into the house, the upstairs room was even more gorgeous, there was a bead curtain hanging in the Jin Pavilion, and the owner was behind the bead curtain.

A pair of slender green hands opened the bead curtain, and a young girl, dressed in a lake-blue gauze dress, with bright eyes and bright teeth, smiled sweetly: "Young Master, why did you come to find Huashang today?"

"Have you heard about the emperor's list?" Yan Yunyou asked directly without going around the bush.

Hua Chang withdrew her smiling face and frowned. She knew about this a long time ago, but the second prince confessed that she didn't need to tell Yan Yunyou about this matter, and she didn't say anything.Never expected that the imperial list was posted.Now don't hide it anymore.

"I heard that this happened a few days ago. Several princes have also started to make moves. It seems that many people have come to the capital. Recently, there are a few people who look like military officers who always come to patronize, and every time they order a lot of girls. , the money was generous, and according to the content of the conversation, it seemed...as if he was General Yan's subordinate."

Hua Chang carefully looked at Yan Yunyou's expression, it was really not good-looking.She hurriedly said again: "The second prince is also afraid of these things, and will trouble you. It is more convenient for Fengyue Pavilion to find someone."

Yan Yunyou snorted coldly, very disdainful.The General Yan that Huashang spoke of was Yan Qingyuan, the great general of the dynasty.Yan Qingyuan was his biological father, yet he and his mother were left in Jiangnan for 14 years without interfering with him. Six years ago, he suddenly decided to bring their mother and son back to the General's Mansion, but something went wrong on the way.

A group of masked men intercepted him halfway, calling Yan Qingyuan's name, and calling for the killer.But there were only 14-year-old him and his mother in the carriage.Mother knows martial arts, if it wasn't for herself...she wouldn't have died.

Yan Yunyou closed her eyes, and suddenly asked Hua Chang: "I asked the second prince to help me find out what happened back then, I don't know..." At this point, the words were already a little sour: "I don't know what the second prince has. information."

Hua Chang's expression changed, he didn't know how to answer.

Looking at her appearance, Yan Yunyou already understood a lot in her heart.If it could be found out, it must have been found out long ago.

Sang Ning already saw that Yan Yunyou's condition was not good, so he leaned over and said, "I asked, shall we go back?" After speaking, he glanced at Huashang again: "If they don't tell you, we can check it ourselves."

"Mr. Yan," Hua Chang said in a hurry, "I can't talk about the affairs of the capital, but the matter is so important that Hua Chang dare not hide it from you. Sit down first."

Yan Yunyou glanced at her, embarrassing a girl is not something a man can do.He sighed, how could he care about the affairs of the capital, but since Yan Qingyuan also sent someone, it means that the matter is of great importance, so it doesn't hurt to listen.

He sat down: "Miss Huashang, don't worry, speak slowly if you have something to say."

"Twenty years ago, the emperor was assassinated during his southern tour, and was rescued by a young knight-errant. There are clues, the matter is of great importance, and the emperor must go back to deal with it in person, so the two parted in a hurry. Now I want to find him back and meet again, and this matter is over."

Yan Yunyou raised her eyes and looked at her: "Why are you only remembering what happened 20 years ago?" He was also thrown in the south of the Yangtze River for 14 years. relative.

The emperor is only in his 50s now, and he knows his destiny at [-]. Maybe it is because he is seriously ill, or maybe he thinks that some things are good if he does it, but if he doesn't do it, he becomes obsessed. He is a lifesaver after all. , what the emperor wants to do is still to be done.

Hua Chang lowered his head: "The Sacred Heart is unpredictable."

"There are no valuable clues on the imperial list, Miss Huashang, do you have any news."

"The second prince said that the man's surname seems to be Ding."

Yan Yunyou said: "Then focus on looking for a chivalrous man named Ding who is around 40 years old." 20 years ago, that person must have been very young. Only young people have such enthusiasm. .

"It's just that this kind of thing is really looking for a needle in a haystack." Yan Yunyou stood up.

"Mr. Yan, don't worry. The princes are trying their best to find someone, just to please the emperor. Just do it if you want to, don't worry about the result." After all, the prince is not strong enough, this is a good opportunity.It just depends on which prince can move the emperor.

"I understand, Miss Huashang, please go ahead and take my leave." Yan Yunyou said as she prepared to leave.

"Mr. Yan." Hua Chang stopped him despite all the entanglements.

Yan Yunyou turned her head, only to see that Huashang's beautiful eyes were full of embarrassment. "Miss Huashang, do you still have something to say to me?"

"Master Chen Yuan may have some clues about the matter of Fenghuanglin. The government has sent someone to investigate the matter. Although the case was closed in the end, it was said that the robbers killed people and took money, but there are other files in the Chen family that have not been handed over to the court. I remember it should be more detailed." Hua Chang turned around and said, "Young Master Yan, go slowly."

Looking at her back, Yan Yunyou was very grateful. After six years, there was finally news.

He cupped his hands: "I thank Miss Huashang!"