After getting off Jingkun Road, the vehicle entered Jiajin Road.

The six-meter-wide two-way lane became crooked, and Xi Tao slowed down because he was unfamiliar with the place. She looked at the navigation interface on the center console and asked curiously, "Boss, is our destination right?"

Lin Dingqiang leaned out from the back row, "Did you determine the positioning given by Guan Lan?"

"yes. Xi Tao held the steering wheel with one hand, and while zooming out the map with his fingers, he replied: "However, why doesn't this destination even have a name." And out of this Jagin Road, there is no road name further back. ”

Lin Dingqiang looked at the small red dot on the map, before entering the Baihua Mountain Reserve, there were two roads, one road was into the mountain, and the other turned a corner at the foot of the mountain, extending towards the other end, and the destination was at the end of the road.

"Just pay attention, don't make a mistake. Lin Dingqiang leaned on the back seat and looked at the time past 7 o'clock in the evening, "Don't worry, safety first." ”

"Okay. ”

The vehicle drove on Jiajin Road for another 40 minutes, and finally came to the fork in the road after passing through Shenglian Mountain and Shijiaying.

Lin Dingqiang lowered the car window, and the scene in front of him was indeed the same as on the navigation, an asphalt road extending into the depths of Baihua Mountain, and another sheep intestine trail leading to an unknown destination.

After about twenty minutes of driving, an iron gate cut off the trail, and Xi Tao stopped the car, "Boss, there's no way." ”

Lin Dingqiang got out of the car and observed the surroundings of the iron gate, the endless high wall was more than five meters high, and there were barbed wire and surveillance cameras on top of the high wall, and the flashing red dots indicated that these were not decorations.

"Here we are. Lin Dingqiang called Guan Lan and said with a smile: "Open the door." ”

Guan Lan immediately responded: "Okay, right away." ”

Thirty seconds later, the iron door slowly opened, and Lin Dingqiang said to Xi Tao: "Go in, I'll take two steps." ”

The Audi car drove in first, and Lin Dingqiang walked behind, it turned out that there was no house behind the iron gate, but a parking lot like an urn city.

Guan Nushan's favorite land patrol has been parked in the position, and at the same time there are several Mercedes-Benz and BMW, and the most surprising thing for Lin Dingqiang is that among the luxury cars, he also saw three Golden Dragon buses, all with tourist line signs.

Xi Tao parked the car, the three girls walked out of the car, Xin Qing looked at the high walls around curiously, "Lao Lin, what kind of place is this?"

"I don't know. Lin Dingqiang shrugged his shoulders, so far, he hadn't even seen a single figure, "I'll call and ask again." ”

And at this time, Guan Lan sent a message, "There is a gate in the parking lot, come in." Passcode: 1231. ”

Lin Dingqiang looked at his phone, looked up again, and sure enough, he saw a small door on the side of the big golden dragon.

"Go straight. Lin Dingqiang took his head and walked towards the door, and after entering the password, the small door that could only be passed by one person finally opened.

However, the layout of this "second courtyard" really made Lin Dingqiang incomprehensible, he thought that the back of the door was the destination, but the reality was that a shadow wall more than 5 meters long stood a few steps away, so that people could not see what was behind the shadow wall.

The four of them walked to the left again, Lin Dingqiang found that the bluestone slab under his feet replaced the sand in the parking lot, and a few seconds later, the scene in front of him really startled the four people who entered the door, and a building with a very Ming and Qing style was impressive.

On the pedestal on both sides of the gate stands a white marble lion more than one meter high, although the dragon and phoenix are carved on the wide door, there is no plaque, and on the side of the male lion, there is also a giant 赑屃 (bì xì) carved by bluestone, which resembles a turtle, but is one of the nine sons of the dragon. The large stone monument that it was carrying was more than one meter wide and four or five meters high, and it seemed to guard this palace located deep in the mountains in this way.

Xin Qing walked to the stele curiously, looked up, and the text on the stele was already a little blurred, judging from the degree of attachment of the moss, this should be an old object.

"I didn't expect there to be such a place in the mountains. Xin Qing sighed.

And Lin Dingqiang's interest stayed on the figure-eight shadow wall behind him.

There is also such a shadow wall in the courtyard of Uncle Zhou's mutton hall in Beijing, which is carved with things like bats and fairy peaches, and the shadow wall in front of him is carved with magpies and dogs, which is not common, and from the perspective of location, Lin Dingqiang is also the first time to see the shadow wall outside the gate.

"Here!" Guan Lan walked out of the gate, stood on the stone steps, and waved to a few people, "Come in!"

Only then did a few people walk up the stone steps and meet Guan Lan.

"Sister-in-law. Guan Lan greeted with a smile, and as soon as they met, they held hands with Xin Qing, "Tired of sitting in the car for so long, right?"

"I'm okay, it's just hard work. Xin Qing asked curiously, "By the way, what is engraved on the stone tablet outside your door?"

Guan Lan didn't seem to be very clear, she said ambiguously: "It seems to be engraved on what Su Wan Guerjia." Don't talk about that, let's go!

A few people crossed the high threshold under the leadership of Guan Lan, and as soon as Lin Dingqiang entered the door, he saw a shadow wall, echoing the shadow wall outside the gate, and the magpie and dog were also engraved on it, but the shape was a little different.

After bypassing the shadow wall, there is a front courtyard, in the middle of which there are four stone lamps, and on both sides are nine winged long rooms, a total of eighteen rooms. Guan Lan said: "There are not many people living here, and I am afraid that the number of times I come here is only two or three times a year. However, every time you come, you have to play for a few days, and if it is winter, you can wake up and open the door to see the snow-covered yard, which is very flavorful. ”

"It's really tasteful. Xin Qing pointed to the long room on the side and asked, "Which room is your room, take me to see it later." ”

Guan Lan smiled, "This is for cooks, cleaning aunts, and handymen. We live in it. ”

"Is there anything in there?" Xin Qing's eyes widened in surprise, "You are completely similar to the palace in the TV series!"

"This is not a royal mansion, the real palace is bigger than here!" Guan Lan explained with a smile: "Go this way!"

Several people bypassed the front courtyard again, and another courtyard appeared in front of them.

The main hall opposite has glazed tiles and vermilion walls, and red lanterns are neatly hung under the corridors on both sides. Lin Dingqiang, you and your daughter-in-law sleep in the second room next door to me. Xiao Tao and Xiao Lei, you sleep in the third room on the right. It's all arranged, let's have fun tonight! When it's time to eat, you drink less, and when it's dark, I'll take you to hunt!"

As soon as the three girls heard the word hunting, their eyes lit up, "How to fight?"

"It's a secret!" Guan Lan said mysteriously, "You'll know when the time comes!"

Lin Dingqiang said politely: "Thank you!"

"Ahem, what are you polite to me?"

It was the first time for Xin Qing to enter such a courtyard, and the mansion that had entered the courtyard three times from the parking lot didn't seem to have come to an end, "Uncle Guan, what about them?"

"It's in the backyard!" Guan Lan led, "It's almost there, this house is inconvenient at all, it's a waste of legs!"

The five of them walked briskly, and after crossing the path on the side of the main hall, a back garden with Jiangnan style appeared in front of them.

The air is filled with the fragrance of osmanthus flowers, the branches are sprinkled with small pieces of gold, and the tall banyan trees are verdant, shining with greasy grease and brocade-like soft luster, which forms a stark contrast with the golden yellow under the tree, which is unforgettable.

At the end of the garden, there is a lower hanging attic, similar to the stage in Shufangzhai, the stage has been lit, and the civil and military field composed of Jinghu, Jingerhu, Yueqin, gongs and drums is also ready.

In the middle of the garden, there are two tables, one in front of the other, Guan Nushan, Li Anping, Li Yangrong and Li Jianhu are around the table, while Huo Jinwei and Li Lingqiu are sitting on a table in the back.

A few people walked up, and Lin Dingqiang said apologetically: "I'm sorry, I'm late." ”

Guan Nushan waved his hand, "It's not too late, the show hasn't started yet." Xiao Lin, sit down, girl, you greet Xiao Xin. ”

"Got it. ”

Guan Lan took Xin Qing, Zhao Lei and Xi Tao to sit down at the table where Huo Jinwei was, and the two separate tables for men and women made Lin Dingqiang a little curious.

"Introduction, this is Li Yangrong. Guan Nushan held the purple clay pot and said with a smile: "Brother Yangrong, this is Xiaolin." ”

"Uncle Lee, good. Lin Ding called politely.

Li Yangrong waved his hand and looked at Lin Dingqiang appreciatively, "Don't be so polite, just call me Lao Li!"

Li Anping, who was on the side, was unhappy when he heard this, "Hey, your name is Lao Li, and my name is Lao Li." That Xiaolin shouted, which of the two of us agreed!"

"Hey, it's good that the second Li didn't come today, otherwise I really don't know who to call when the fourth Li arrives!" Guan Nushan said jokingly.

"Hahaha. ”

Just when a few people were laughing, the troupe leader sent an excerpt of the performance, greeting him in the most traditional way, "Third master, you have a look." ”

Guan Nushan took the fold and handed it to Lin Dingqiang first, "Xiaolin, you order first." ”

Lin Dingqiang hurriedly responded: "I'm a junior, let's order a few elders first!"

Guan Nushan didn't open the fold, and said directly: "Then I'll order Junshan." ”

"Okay, Third Master. ”

Li Anping didn't open it either, "I'll order a lonely boat to save the orphan." ”

"Then give me a trip to Xuzhou. Li Yangrong lit the play in the same way, and waited until the class leader arrived at Lin Dingqiang's side, "This gentleman, it's your turn." ”

Lin Dingqiang rarely listens to Peking Opera, he opened the fold, and there were twenty pieces clearly written in it, and after glancing around, "Then I'll order one to borrow the east wind." ”

"Okay, made a note of it. ”

After Lin Dingqiang finished ordering, Guan Nushan said: "The four excerpts are almost the same, Xin girl, you can order another one." ”

Guan Nushan pointed to Xin Qing at the table behind him, and the class master immediately rushed over with the fold, Xin Qing looked at the repertoire on it suspiciously, afraid that only Guan Lan could figure it out on her table.

"What to order?" Xin Qing asked quietly.

Guan Lan pointed to the fold, leaned sideways and said, "You order a whole drama." For example, Mu Guiying broke the Tianmen Array, or Xi Shi can do it. ”

Xin Qing nodded, and after knowing something, she responded, "Uncle Guan, then I'll order Xi Shi?"

"Okay! It's a fun picture today!" Guan Nushan promised: "Class master, you can sing it to me." These are my guests. ”

"Third master, don't worry, we will definitely show our real skills!" The class leader nodded again and again, "Then I'll go down first and let them prepare." ”

After the head of the class left, several waiters brought two carbon stoves and put them on the table, "It's autumn, it's time to eat pots." I didn't prepare anything else today, and the mutton was enough. The wine is enough, and the drama is even more sufficient!"

Lin Dingqiang then understood what the three Golden Dragon buses in the parking lot were, they should be the traffic vehicles of the troupe and the chefs and waiters, judging from their faces, these waiters should be the employees in the Guannushan Racecourse.

"Eating pots, watching plays, and listening to tunes, it's a comfortable day!" Li Anping patted his thigh and said, "Xiaolin, you'll have to drink two more glasses later!" I spent a lot of effort to get today's wine. ”

"No problem. Lin Dingqiang didn't push the cup, and when eating on this occasion, even a person who didn't drink alcohol could not help but take two sips.

"By the way, I have one more thing to say. Li Anping thought of something, stood up, and said sincerely: "Today, this Lao Li and I will express our gratitude to Xiao Lin and Xiao Xin through Lao Guan's field. Thank you for your contribution to our two families and thank you for recovering our losses. ”

Lin Dingqiang hurriedly stood up, and Xin Qing also rushed over and stood beside Lin Dingqiang after hearing his name.

"Pick the point. Guan Nushan couldn't wait to urge: "The fire is going to be extinguished." ”

Li Anping waved his hand, "Don't worry! You old brother, you can't wait as soon as you hear that there is good wine." He then took out a key from his bag and handed it to Lin Dingqiang, "Xiaolin, this is the key to the Ninth Courtyard." It is my Fuhuang Group that I thank you. ”

Lin Dingqiang instantly thought of the twelve aerial courtyards on the Pangu Grand Temple, he had gone up once under the leadership of Guan Nushan, and he was full of curiosity and fascination for this large sky loft hidden in the city.

"Lao Li, this ......"

"Take it. Li Anping stuffed the key into Lin Dingqiang's hand, "Compared to this courtyard, you are the person my Li family values the most!"

"Thank you, Lao Li. ”

Lin Dingqiang's heart was very excited, it seemed that the key in his hand was enough to weigh a thousand gold, he remembered that Guan Nushan once said that these twelve courtyard houses are not open to the public, and only those who Li Anping trusts can be qualified to move in, it seems that Lin Dingqiang has stepped into this small circle.

Guan Nushan raised an eyebrow for Lin Dingqiang, and his words when he was drinking at Lin Dingqiang's house that day were confirmed at this moment, "Xiaolin, we are all optimistic about you." What will you do in the future where you will be of use to our old bones, in spite of words. ”

"Thank you, Boss Guan. ”

Xin Qing tugged Lin Dingqiang's sleeve on the side, "Still called Boss Guan?"

Lin Ding understood and changed his words: "Thank you, Uncle Guan." ”

"That's right!" Guan Nushan laughed, "Come, serve the wine!"

The waiter brought the wine prepared by Li Anping at this time, and then a plate of cut mutton was also served.

The sound of gongs and drums opening the door of Xipi was also heard on the stage in the distance, and Guan Nushan said enthusiastically: "There are no big or small people here today, there is no up and down, and there is only one requirement when you enter the door of my house, which is to have fun." The show is only beginning now!"