Once magnificent, now brilliant

The man was tall and tall, with a very foreign appearance, deep eye sockets, and grayish pupils.The hair is not bundled, only two small braids are braided, and the rest of the hair is tied at the back of the head at will, wrapped with characteristic colored silk, and equipped with a few gold bells, which do not ring, but are just decorations.

Seeing him, Qi Xiang was obviously happy, and walked quickly to the man.

Bai Junyu didn't recognize this person, and his brows were frowning at this moment. He had never seen Qi Xiang like this, even when he saw Xian Xuan when he returned to Beijing, he was not so pleasantly surprised and positive.

The man supported him with one hand, as if he was afraid that he would fall, looked at him for a while, then shook his head and said: "This big river can't make you fat, not even Beijing."

Qi Xiang smiled and said, "It has nothing to do with the place, it's my own poor health."

"You can't say that. If you go back with me, it will definitely be much better than it is now." The man said firmly.Don't care what other people think.

go back with him?Why?Xian Xing is also very dissatisfied, and is also full of guard against this foreigner.Qi Xiang is his friend, the second prince is nothing more than that, he can't make a difference, but what is the meaning of this blatant robbery?

Before he could ask, Rong Cang spoke first, "Wen Jing, who is this?"

From Rongcang's standpoint, even if it wasn't for himself, he couldn't let Qi Xiang run away with others, he was still a foreigner.

Qi Xiang stretched out his hand to give the man a hand, and said with a smile: "Let me introduce you, this is the prince of the Jinmao clan, Gong Xizhi." After speaking, he introduced the three of them to Gong Xizhi.

This time the Jinmao tribe also came, they didn't know beforehand, so they couldn't help being surprised.

The Jinmao tribe is located in the deep mountains, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the army's equipment and weapons are the best, even better than Dachuan's, so even if the tribe is not big, no one can annex them.The reason why they have such good armament conditions also depends on their territory, which is rich in gold and water jade, which is almost inexhaustible. Through these transactions, they become the objects of dependence of all countries and ethnic groups, and they also earn money for themselves. It was full.At the same time, it also maintains good relations with almost all places, which can be regarded as a rare undisputed state in this land.

Gong Xizhi is the second son of the king of the Jinmao clan. The eldest son, Gong Xigui, is six years older than him and has already been established as the heir apparent.Gong Xigui is smart, good at fighting, and has made great achievements in governing the country. He stays in the clan for many years and rarely goes out, so not many people have seen him.And Gong Xizhi was spoiled by this elder brother since he was a child, he was kind-hearted and didn't want to be restrained, so he played around when he was an adult, ignoring those trivial matters.

"So it's your highness, who have admired their names for a long time." Gongxi has always been favored, but he is not arrogant, on the contrary, he is well-bred.

"I haven't heard that the prince is coming, so I'm far away from welcoming you." Rong Cang said politely.He has no prejudice against the Jinmao people, it's just that Gong Xizhi and Qi Xiang are old friends, they don't know how these two people know each other.

Gongxi smiled and said: "When I received the invitation, I originally planned to send a mission to celebrate as usual. I happened to go back to visit my brother, and I knew that Ah Xiang had returned to Beijing, so I took the opportunity to miss the mission's schedule and came with me. "

This kind of celebration doesn't have much to do with the Jinmao people. Originally, sending a mission here was just a matter of face.

Xian Xuan couldn't hold back, and asked: "How did the prince and Wen Jing know each other? I haven't heard of it before."

Gongxi embraced Qi Xiang's shoulders casually, "It's a long story, but to put it simply, I met by chance and hit it off right away. I always wanted to bring Ah Xiang back to Jin Mao to raise him and give him a life without worry. I didn’t agree, but my mind has never changed.”

Bai Junyu frowned even tighter, and grabbed the armrest of the wheelchair with all his fingers—take Qi Xiang back to raise him?Do you care?Have you asked his opinion? !

Qi Xiang has heard these words too many times, and each time he never agrees, and he doesn't bother to refute, and asks him, "How do you know I'm here?"

Gong Xizhi didn't hold back, "It's a coincidence, isn't it? My people came out to buy things, just in time to see you coming in. Otherwise, I would have to spend some time to find out where you live."

Gong Xizhi had no reason to monitor him, and he did not talk to Gong Xizhi after he came back.

The connection, if not a coincidence, would take some time to find.

Looking at the food and drink on the table, Gong Xi said politely: "Have I interrupted your meal? I'm really sorry. But I haven't seen Ah Xiang for a long time, I wonder if I can let him go with me?"

This request is not reasonable. They came out to celebrate Bai Junyu's recovery from his injury. What's the matter if they were stopped halfway?But the other party was an honored guest of the Jinmao family, so it was unjustifiable not to give him any face.

It was the hardest thing for Qi Xiang to be in the middle, if it was just a normal meal, but it was for Bai Junyu's celebration, and he had no reason to leave.On the other side is Gong Xizhi, a friend he met in Xizhen, who enlightened him when he was most sad. Even if they are not confidants, they are also good friends.Friends come from afar, and he has no reason not to entertain them.

Bai Junyu, who had been silent all this time, cupped his hands and said, "Prince, since you came from afar, it's also appropriate for Wen Jing to catch up with you. But we also have important things to discuss here. If we come first and talk later, we can't let Wen Jing go with you."

Gongxi raised his eyebrows, Bai Junyu's eyes were not friendly, he had noticed it just now.As for why this is so, he has many guesses, but he can't ask in person.And what Bai Junyu said was right, it was really not kind for him to rob someone suddenly, so he looked at Qi Xiang, "Ah Xiang, what do you say?"

Qi Xiang had already made up his mind, but before he could open his mouth, Bai Junyu went on to say, "Why bother with Wenjing? It's reasonable, it's not easy for you to see Wenjing. Wenjing, go catch up with the prince, and have a meal." It's just a meal, it's not bad."

He is not afraid of offending Gong Xizhi, but it is Qi Xiang who is in trouble, why bother?It's better for him to give in.

Qi Xiang's original plan was to let Gongxi go straight back first, and then go to the posthouse to catch up with Gongxi after he finished his meal.Unexpectedly, Bai Junyu was generous and directly decided the result for him.

"Alright, when I come out to watch the parade, I'll treat you and make up for you." Anyway, they are common, so don't worry about it.Besides, Bai Junyu's legs will get better and better, and it will be necessary to celebrate when the time comes.

Gong Xizhi was very happy, cupped his hands and said: "Then I will not be polite, please excuse me."

After speaking, he dragged Qi Xiang away.

Sitting by the window, Bai Junyu watched Qi Xiang being dragged into the post by Gongxi all the way, her face getting colder and colder.

Xian Xuan was very upset, and asked: "Why did you let Qi Xiang go with him? Jin Mao's second prince, no gentleman is going anywhere."

He had a very bad impression of Gong Xizhi. Normally, since Qi Xiang was having dinner with them, why should Gong Xizhi make an appointment another day?It's not like going back tomorrow.

Bai Junyu sighed softly, "Gongxi came here straight away, obviously he must see Qi Xiang today. We fought with him, and indeed we occupy the area, but Qi Xiang is the one who is in trouble. I don't want to make things difficult for him. The future will last forever, not this time. "

Xian Xuan and Rong Cang glanced at each other, and they seemed to have something to say to each other.

Rong Cang: "What if Gongxi intends to take Qi Xiang away this time?"

It's not impossible to listen to Gong Xizhi's words - at least he has always wanted to persuade Qi Xiang, hasn't he?

Bai Junyu held the wine glass and looked out the window, "Then he has to get out of the capital."

Rong Cang then asked: "Then what if Qi Xiang is willing to go with him?"

Bai Junyu was taken aback for a moment, but was at a loss for words.

Xian Xuan kicked Rong Cang lightly under the table, and said with a smile: "If Qi Xiang wanted to go with him, he would have left long ago. Let's not think too much about it, just ask Qi Xiang carefully next time we see him. "

If you want to leave early?Bai Junyu drank the wine in the glass. At first, he brought Qi Xiang back forcibly. Qi Xiang originally rejected the proposal to go back to Beijing with Xiao Song. If he hadn't gone, would the result be different?

Rong Cang observed Bai Junyu's expression and said, "Yes, maybe we think too much, Qi Xiang might not want to leave at all."

After all, Bai Junyu is here, as long as Qi Xiang still has Bai Junyu in his heart, he will definitely not leave.

Xian Xuan immediately followed the words: "Yes, yes, that prince has only known Qi Xiang for a few days? He can't compare with us. Come, come, eat vegetables."

in private room

The meal was a bit boring, in Gong Xizhi's room in the post house, the servants who came with him quickly prepared a table of food and wine, Gong Xizhi greeted Qi Xiang to take a seat.

"We haven't seen each other for a year, right?" Gongxi poured tea for him, knowing that Qi Xiang can't drink.

"Yeah, have you been okay this year?" Qi Xiang sized him up, no different from before.

He and Gongxi had known each other since the evening in Xifeng.At that time, it was the New Year's Eve, and every New Year's day, these slaves could rest for fifteen days, which was also a rare rest in a year.Qi Xiang slipped outside to burn paper for his mother and Liang Fu, and met Gong Xizhi who had traveled so far and was sitting on a rock drinking.

The festivals of the Jinmao people are different from those of Dachuan. Gongxi always wanted to experience the culture of Dachuan, so he went all the way west, and there was no need to go back for the festival.At that time, Gong Xizhi's mother had just passed away a year ago, and when he learned that Qi Xiang was here to burn paper for his mother, they started chatting.He found that Qi Xiang was not an ordinary prisoner, but a learned man who hadn't been to many places, but read a lot of books, and chatted speculatively.

Gong Xizhi sympathizes with Qi Xiang's life experience and experience, and admires his knowledge. He is willing to tell Qi Xiang what he has seen and heard along the way and the scenery of mountains and rivers.He felt that Qi Xiang was like a buried pearl, if he didn't leave Dachuan, he would never have a bright future.

He once thought about secretly taking Qi Xiang away and bringing him back to Jin Mao to show off his ambition.But Qi Xiang refused, Qi Xiang said that he still had his own things to do, he didn't want to live such a useless life, and he didn't want to be a fugitive for the rest of his life.

Gong Xizhi didn't force it, and only went to see him every once in a while. The two of them talked, and it seemed that the friendship between gentlemen was as light as water, but in fact, Gong Xizhi had already regarded him as a good friend.

"It's still the same, walking around. I have seen almost all the great rivers and mountains. I just want to find a place with good mountains and rivers, buy a house, plant the fields and water the flowers. Wouldn't it be beautiful to live a leisurely life?" Gongxi leaned lazily on the back of the chair.

"It's good, but you may not get used to staying in the same place." If Gongxi Zhi could stay, he wouldn't wander around.

Gongxi smiled, "That's okay, I'll get you this house, and when I get tired of shopping, you can stay with me for a few days."

If Rong Qing's generosity is for the sake of winning over, then Gong Xizhi's generosity is purely because there is too much money to spend.

"I don't want to leave here for the time being. If I have this plan in the future, I will settle down by myself. If you want to come and live for a while, you can do anything else." Qi Xiang didn't want to talk about the future. He didn't talk to the public about Bai Junyu. Xizhi mentioned it.

"You are a person who wants to rely on yourself for everything. It's not bad, but where do you put those friends who really want to help you?" Gongxi said bluntly and earnestly: "I don't think your body is strong, it can be seen Living in Dachuanjing is not comfortable. That being the case, why don’t you leave with me? My Jinmao has mountains and rivers, and the place is a bit small, but my life is rich and the people are happy. You are talented, if you can help me in the future Brother, it’s also an ambition.”

"Azhi, I have my own reasons for staying here. Let's talk about the future. Your eldest brother is full of talents, and I, a native of Dachuan, are not lacking. I have no intention of going to court. It is lucky to be a wild crane in the future. gone."

Gongxi sighed, "Okay, if you don't want to say it, I won't force it. But if you encounter difficult things, you must come to me, and I will definitely protect you."

"Thank you."

Qi Xiang couldn't drink, and Gong Xizhi didn't drink. The two chatted until Haishi, when Qi Xiang came out.As soon as he stepped out of the gate of the post house, Bai Ru greeted him.

"Why are you here?" Qi Xiang asked in surprise.

Bai Ru smiled and said, "Young Master, I don't worry about you, I've been waiting here all this time."

Qi Xiang's heart became hot, he withdrew the person Gong Xizhi had arranged to see him off, and walked to the carriage.

Bai Junyu lifted the curtain of the car, a smile appeared on his expressionless face, "It's cold at night, get in the car."

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