Hualuo Chang'an

It took Luo Changxi three full days to digest what Gong Yining said.

However, she didn't tell Gong Yining, it's not that she didn't know about the "mirror grinding" that Gong Yining said, but she didn't know it was called "mirror grinding".

As early as when she was in southern Xinjiang, she knew about it and had seen it.

But at that time, Luo Changxi didn't take that experience seriously.She thought that it was just a way for the two weak women to attach to each other, or because they couldn't get pity from the man, they had to stay with the woman.

Of course, Luo Changxi couldn't be a simple and ignorant boudoir girl.

The Xiangnan Army under her control has tens of 10 people. Except for her and Jing Qing who are women, the rest are men. There are specially equipped military prostitutes in the camp. When the truce is stationed in the inner city, the generals and soldiers And have some fun too.Of course, Luo Changxi couldn't hide these things, so she understood the relationship between men and women very early.

But Luo Changxi didn't think there was anything to make a fuss about, she thought it was human nature and instinct, as long as it was controlled properly, it wouldn't affect such a major event as the war situation.As for the private lives of those soldiers, she does not interfere, it all depends on their personal preferences.

It was still her first year in southern Xinjiang.

Once, after winning a battle, several guards clamored to invite her to drink in the border town. Although she was usually strict, when she was not fighting, she was not too particular about anything, so she agreed quickly.But Jing Qing said with a secretive face: "They say they drink, and most of them drink flower wine to find a girl, and you actually agreed to go..."

Luo Changxi didn't take it seriously: "It's nothing, just go and see."

Jing Qing couldn't stop her, so she had to go with her.

As a result, the flower wine was not drunk, but a strange thing happened.

The kilns in the border towns are naturally not as good as the Ranxiang Building or the Huayue Courtyard, and most of them are built very crudely.Usually, a shed is set up outside for guests to drink, and several cave dwellings are dug inside, and thinly dressed or even naked women are thrown in it, leaving a small hole for guests to peek. Then I can go in and vent.Among the women, there are refugees who can't afford to eat, daughters sold by poor families, wives sold by their husbands, and even boudoir girls who were kidnapped and sold.

Hearing this, Luo Changxi could hardly bear to have a fit.

Jing Qing held her back again: "Your Highness, even in the better brothels, those women were obtained by such means. It's just that the folk customs in the border areas are vulgar, so this brothel is also vulgar. That's all. There are so many miserable women in the world, if you can save one, can you save the whole world?"

At that time, Luo Changxi really had a heart to save the world.

"Even if you can't save the whole world, you can save one."

In fact, she also knew that Jing Qing was right, there were so many brothels in the world, how many of them could she save?

Besides, she had never felt any pity for those brothel girls before, but now she suddenly became so indignant and pretended to be kind, even she herself looked down on herself a bit.

She knows all this.

But no matter what, now that she saw it with her own eyes, there is absolutely no reason to sit idly by.

But before she got angry, there was a sudden commotion at the brothel, and the scolding of the brothel's procuress and the mocking and discussion of a large group of men could be heard in the distance.This time, without waiting for Luo Changxi's order, Jing Qing consciously ran to inquire about the news.

When she came back, Jing Qing had a strange expression on her face.

Luo Changxi thought that Jing Qing had seen something ugly, and asked, "What's going on? Could it be that the owner of the kiln committed evil again? Let's go and reveal our identity..."

"No, it's not what His Highness thinks." Jing Qing smiled wryly, "It's... two kiln girls..."

"Ok?"

"The two kiln girls had an affair for some reason, and it was exposed. They are... just cursing."

Affair?

Luo Changxi almost thought he had heard wrong.

The little soldiers next to him laughed loudly when they heard this.

"The general doesn't know, even the women in this brothel sometimes feel lonely..."

"Isn't it? I'm afraid I miss a man, tsk tsk."

"It's not a big deal, you won't be lonely if you pick up a few more customers..."

Luo Changxi kept silent with a cold face.

The soldiers saw that something was wrong, and they all resigned and returned to the camp wisely.And Luo Changxi and Jing Qing went directly to them.

Then, they met Du Xinwan and Xiaoqin.

The first time Luo Changxi saw Du Xinwan, he thought she was an unusual woman.Although Du Xinwan was very embarrassed at the time, with unkempt hair and ragged clothes, she stood up straight, with a kind of grace and demeanor that only a lady can have.Although there were men watching the excitement everywhere, and most of the eyes they looked at them were obscene, contemptuous, and mocking, but there was no trace of timidity on Du Xinwan's face, let alone shame or humbleness.

In comparison, Xiaoqin was much weaker. Although she stood with Du Xinwan and refused to give way, it was obvious that she was a little scared, and her body was trembling unconsciously.

At this time, Du Xinwan suddenly held her hand.

It just stretched out a slender hand that looked equally weak and helpless...

But Xiaoqin seemed to have been given some kind of strength suddenly, gradually settled down, and her body did not shake so violently.

These, only Luo Changxi noticed.

She suddenly felt that there was an enviable beauty in the two people in front of her.

Later, Luo Changxi naturally stepped forward and redeemed the two of them, solving this troublesome matter.It was only after asking that she realized that Du Xinwan was really the daughter of a wealthy family.Bold by nature, she came to the frontier with her family on business.Unexpectedly, there were robbers on the way, all the accompanying family members were killed, and all the money and goods were robbed. She was robbed and taken to the bandit's den. After being tortured/humiliated, she was still unyielding, and even stabbed her with a hairpin. One person died and several others were bitten. Later, the bandits got annoyed and sold her to a kiln down the mountain.

She is a hard-working woman, but also a person with a strong heart.

Even Luo Changxi had to admit that this woman named Du Xinwan was even stronger than her heart who had experienced life and death on the battlefield.

Once a woman is brave, it seems that no matter what she encounters, she cannot be defeated and crushed.

But the more he saw her so brave, the more Luo Changxi felt pity for her.She offered to send Du Xinwan home, but Du Xinwan refused.

"I have encountered so many dirty things, and I will only embarrass my family when I go back. Why don't I just pretend that Du Xinwan is dead, and in the days to come, I will live my own day, and I don't have to care about other people's opinions, just take care of me Just be happy." Du Xinwan said with a smile, "Besides, I already have Xiaoqin."

Luo Changxi was a little touched, but also faintly felt that he still didn't understand something.

But she didn't ask, she felt that there was nothing wrong with Du Xinwan and Xiaoqin.She was even a little envious of Du Xinwan now, she could "just care about her own happiness" in the future.

Although Du Xinwan was very grateful to Luo Changxi for his rescue, she declined Luo Changxi's other kind intentions.She said that she and Xiaoqin had secretly saved some money, and planned to redeem themselves and leave here when they had collected enough. Now that they were saved, they planned to find a place to start a small business with the money for the rest of their lives.

Before leaving, Du Xinwan heard Luo Changxi say a few words about her indignation towards the women in the brothel, and left a few more words.

She said: "Those women are indeed pitiful, but you can save them for a while, but you can't save them for a lifetime. If someone really needs it, you can help if you have the ability, but they are the ones who can control their lives in the end. Sometimes, To help others is to help others, but sometimes, to help others is to harm others.”

Later, Du Xinwan and Xiaoqin left.

Luo Changxi has honed in southern Xinjiang for five years, and gradually he is no longer the same Luo Changxi he used to be.

Now because of the sinking of the fish, Gong Yining mentioned the idea of ​​"grinding the mirror", and Luo Changxi inevitably thought of that strange woman Du Xinwan again.It was also because of meeting Chen Yu again at this time that Luo Changxi felt that he seemed to understand Du Xinwan's feelings back then.

It turns out that the relationship between women and women like this really exists.

and……

It seems to be more loyal and firm than the love between men and women.

Luo Changxi figured it out, so he really wanted to talk to someone, and then talk about the events of the year.Of course, what she was looking for was none other than Gong Yining.She felt faintly in her heart that it seemed that only Gong Yining could understand and understand, and she also wanted to ask Gong Yining how she viewed such feelings.

She really wanted to know what Gong Yining thought.

But when Luo Changxi found Gongyi Ning, Gong Yining was excited in the Ranxiang Building.

"That Su Wuniang is too insidious! It's just... shameless!"

Luo Changxi was puzzled, and walked up to her and asked, "What happened?"

When Gongyi Ning saw Luo Changxi, she was taken aback for a moment, and then said: "What are you doing in hiding these days? You don't even know about the rumors in Beijing? You don't have to think about changing into women's clothes this time." There is a way to suppress the rumors. Someone can take the lead and help you a lot!"

"What do you mean?"

"Chen Yu is very popular now. She is known as the number one oiran in the capital. It's okay for ordinary people not to see her. It's a rich family in the city, and even high-ranking officials in the court can't see her. Because Su Wuniang said that Miss Chen Yu once Performing in the Prime Minister's Mansion, he introduced Ling Xiang as his first confidant in his life, and he was only willing to play the piano for Ling Xiang in this life. This kind of statement is just right for those boring people in Beijing. It is a "romantic talk", bah Now that Chen Yu's reputation has risen, I heard that someone promised ten thousand gold, just for one side!" Gong Yining became even more indignant when she said this, "I saw her ghost! How could Chen Yu like Ling Xiang!"

When Luo Changxi heard this, he was surprised at first, but then he suddenly thought of the night when she went to the prime minister's mansion.

At that time, Chen Yu's eyes kept falling on Ling Xiang.

Could it be that Chen Yu's goal early in the morning was Ling Xiang?

Huayue Fourth Courtyard is not just an ordinary brothel, Su Wuniang must also have power behind her.That force has great schemes, step by step infiltrating into the homes of high officials, and now, they simply have the idea of ​​Prime Minister Ling.

This is no longer simply a matter of fame and money.

The most important thing right now is to clarify Ling Xiang's attitude.

Luo Changxi didn't hesitate anymore, grabbed Gong Yining who was excited, and dragged her out.

"What are you doing! Where are you taking me?"

"Go to Shuangxiu."

"What's the use of finding her?"

"It's better than jumping around here by yourself."