Lotus Pavilion.

It is the largest lotus pond in the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and it is also the most convenient place to enjoy the unique and elegant lotus flower in the season when the lotus is in full bloom.

From June to September every year, it is the lotus flowering period, the pink lotus and the emerald green lotus leaves complement each other, and they depend on each other, as if a touch of pink in the green bush, very lovely; the lotus blooms proudly, the fragrance is far away and the benefits are clear, the pavilion is quietly planted, the dragonfly often stops on it, and the reflection in the lotus water prints each other, the colored carp in the pond swims in the meantime, stirs up bursts of ripples, the fish have no intention of touching the flower branches, the dragonfly instantly takes off and flies, the body is balanced in the water after a few taps, and then quietly goes away......

Such as the beautiful scenery, since it provokes the tourists to be intoxicated, often go together to enjoy the tour, tired then take a rest on the lotus pavilion, see the lotus in the pool swaying with the wind, the color carp in the water leisurely.

Occasionally, you can see the fish to eat, several people each put the food in the pool, the fish are jubilant and active, compete for food, a cluster here, a team there, between the tourists frolicking and playing, then who feeds the fish at the most for the gambling chips, than to Bo to go, self-enjoyment, very lively.

Pedestrians often like lotus flowers not only because the lotus fragrance is far away and elegant, just like people's yearning for high quality, but also what makes pedestrians care is that the lotus flowers open and close, just like people in the sunrise and rest, sunset and rest, as if there is spirituality, and also indifferent self-control, do not fight with others, so often describe the lotus as the gentleman of the flower.

Lotus flowers can be seen blooming in the daytime, although only the bud is left in the evening lotus appreciation, but there is also a faint fragrance coming, coupled with the coldness of the moonlight, there is a moving flavor, it can be said that each has its own merits.

In the evening, as the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet is approaching, the curfew time is gradually advanced, and after dusk, you will see that they are ready to return home, and the crowd on the street will gradually become scarce, and the Lotus Pavilion is also rare to enter the quiet time, quietly ushering in the clear night tonight.

I thought that there would be no one lingering in the Lotus Pavilion, but I never thought that there were still people who were interested and elegant and lit a few lanterns on the pavilion, sat in the pavilion, lit a furnace of sandalwood, and entertained themselves leisurely here.

In a moment, the elegant piano sound came from the pavilion, elegant and clear rhyme, sweeping away the haze in people's hearts, suddenly feeling comfortable in the limbs, which makes people feel refreshed!

Looking at it, the person in this pavilion is actually a woman in a pale green dress, only to see that her face is covered with a green veil, and she can't see her face, but the shape and the pair of smart eyes can be possessed by an ordinary woman; the most striking thing is that the jewel on the forehead between the eyebrows of the woman, shining under the illumination of the lamp, sets off the woman's temperament more gentle and luxurious.

I don't know who this woman is, a long night, alone in this place to touch the piano?

The green woman's slender and jade fingers, slender and dexterous, plucked the strings on the piano surface, playing a beautiful note, in this slightly lonely night, but also dyed a bit of elegant poetry.

The woman was playing a beautiful music as if everything around her had nothing to do with her. She was so quietly immersed in her own piano sound, ignoring all the qiē in the outside world.

Until a person's footsteps sounded behind her, the sound of the woman in green gradually slowed down, and then the sound became weaker and weaker, until finally the rhythm stopped, and at this time the green woman's interest was completely lost, but she heard the sound of the people behind her palm again and again, although there was appreciation, but it always made people feel a little bad scenery.

"Wonderful, wonderful, I didn't expect that Miss Jing is not only beautiful, but even the sound of this piano is so wonderful, it really amazes Dugu Xin!"

The man behind him is calm and handsome, with an outstanding temperament, and it seems that he always has a meaningful smile on his face, which is unpredictable.

"Brother Xin laughed, you are the letter brother of the Taibao of Yizhou, what beautiful woman has never seen it, and what wonderful piano sound has not been heard?"

Tranquility doesn't like this kind of frivolous compliment, just like she doesn't like the smile that Dugu Xin always wears on his face, it's all fake, what's the good in saying it?

Dugu Xin was not angry when he heard this, laughed a few times, and said:

"Does Miss Jing think that Dugu Xin is just a moment of rhetoric? Indeed, as Miss Jing said, Dugu Xin has seen countless beautiful women, and has also heard the beautiful and pleasant sound of the piano, but these are not as good as Miss Jing's, whether it is the sound of the piano or the ...... Good looks. ”

At the end, Dugu Xin deliberately dragged out his words, and praised the woman in front of him without hesitation, you must know that he never praises a woman lightly, because it is always the woman who takes the initiative to cling to him.

Tranquility just smiled indifferently, always feeling that there was something abnormal about Dugu Xin tonight, as if the drunkard didn't mean to drink.

"Brother Xin praised it falsely, and Tranquility didn't dare to take it. With such a long night, why didn't Brother Xin settle down earlier, but he came to this Lotus Pavilion alone, didn't he come to enjoy the flowers?"

There was a bit of sarcasm in the quiet tone, if it was said to enjoy the flowers, she remembered that there were also strange flowers and plants in the Yanyu Building, which were more charming than the lotus of the clear pond. Moreover, even if he Dugu believes that if he wants to enjoy the flowers, he doesn't have to go so far, come here to enjoy the flowers!

"Isn't Miss Jing also playing the piano here for self-entertainment, could it be that she also plays the piano for recreation because of the long night?"

In Duguxin's words, there is always a bit of ridicule.

Tranquility couldn't help but feel a little disgusted in her heart, if she remembered correctly, the relationship between them was just a simple cooperation and use, and it didn't seem to be good enough to tease each other without any scruples, right?

"Playing the piano at night is just a habit that Tranquility has been hard to give up for many years. It just so happens that the sound of the piano has stopped, and if Brother Xin has nothing else to do, then the tranquility will not disturb Brother Xin's appreciation of the flowers under the moon. ”

After saying that, Tranquility stood up and bowed slightly, and was about to pick up the lyre and leave.

"Oh, wait. Spending a good full moon also needs to be appreciated by beauties to be interesting. Since Miss Jing has no intention of enjoying the flowers under the moon, why don't you and I talk about business, but also pass this lonely night, I don't know what Miss Jing thinks?"

Dugu Xin stopped Tranquility's path in one step, not so much to ask Tranquility's consent, but to say that he had already made a decision for Tranquility.

Tranquility's eyes were slightly cold, and a smile slowly appeared on the corner of her mouth, and then she sat back in the pavilion, her hand stroking the lyre and reluctant to leave, as if she was stroking a treasure, reluctant to give up.

"Since Brother Xin sincerely invited, then Tranquility can only be respectful rather than obedient. ”

Hearing Tranquility's obedient words, Dugu Xin nodded with satisfaction, and then sat down opposite Tranquility, he looked at Tranquility, and Tranquility looked at the piano, he didn't speak, and Tranquility was silent.

This atmosphere suddenly felt a little awkward.

"Miss Jing, I don't know how the matter I asked the girl to go before?"

Tranquility raised her eyes slightly, and then said:

"If Brother Xin is talking about the plan, Yiqiē has already been prepared, and then it is up to Brother Xin to set a period for implementation. ”

"It was a real pleasure to work with Ms. Jing. If there is wine at this moment, Dugu Xin will definitely toast the girl three glasses to celebrate. ”

Dugu Xin laughed, which meant that he was indeed elated at this time.

"Brother Xin, can you decide when to start implementing the plan?"

Tranquility was concerned about this, so she asked.

On the day of the expiration of the seven-day fast, at that time, hundreds of civil and military officials will line up to greet Feng Jia, and at that time, they can catch all of them in one net, so as to get twice the result with half the effort. ”

Dugu Xin is decisive and capable, brave and strategic, and he really deserves his reputation.

"Brother Xin is wise and quiet, and he admires him very much. ”

Even if it is a compliment, the quiet tone is also faint, if you don't know her nature, you will definitely feel that this is perfunctory, but Dugu Xin heard the praise here, and his face couldn't help but show a little smugness.

"As long as this matter is done, I believe that Miss Jing's father-in-law will also be very happy. ”

Yes, if this matter is completed, the stepfather will be a big step closer to what he wants, and the stepfather will naturally be happy.

Tranquility still maintained the faint smile on her face, but bowed her head slightly.

"If it's done, Duguxin wants to ask Miss Jing's father-in-law to marry Miss Jing, I don't know what Miss Jing wants?"

Dugu Xin looked at Tranquility with a smiling expression, as if he wanted to see something else from it.

Tranquility's hand stroking the strings tightened a little, the strings were suddenly forced, slightly tightened, if you exert a little more force, the sound of the piano will come out immediately, and at that time, Tranquility's mind will probably be seen clearly by Dugu Xin.

After a moment of pause, Tranquility gradually loosened a little of her strength, and then asked:

"In this way, Brother Xin likes tranquility?"

Hearing this, Dugu Xin was slightly stunned, then nodded with a smile and said:

"I like it, otherwise I wouldn't have rashly proposed to Miss Jing. ”

But in Tranquility's view, what Brother Xin likes is not Tranquility, and what Tranquility likes is not Brother Tranquility. ”

Dugu Xin still had a smile on his face, and it seemed to be the second time that he was directly rejected.

But strangely, he didn't get angry both times, but found it funny.

"What Miss Jing likes, but the one who is willing to live and die with the girl, that stupid scholar?"

Tranquility was slightly stunned, it seemed that he couldn't hide anything from Dugu Xin, he really didn't expect that his forces had already infiltrated the capital, and he knew everything about the capital.

The father-in-law cooperates with such a person, and he doesn't know whether it is a blessing or a curse, and the most worrying thing is to lure the wolf into the house, and it is easy to invite God, and when the time comes, if you want to send God, it will be difficult.

"Brother Shin seems to like to make fun of other people's old things, this is not a hobby, easy to attract hatred. ”

Tranquility suddenly let go of the hand that was caressing the piano, then stood up and came to the guardrail, looking down at the reflection of the bright moon in the pool, under the moonlight, sparkling and floating, very beautiful.

But no matter how beautiful the moon in the water is, it is as illusory and ethereal as a flower in the mirror, and you can't reach out to it.

"It's true that Dugu is abrupt, you shouldn't talk about Miss Jing's past, Miss Jing shouldn't be weird. ”

Hearing Duguxin's apology, Tranquility just wanted to laugh, but she just took care of etiquette and couldn't laugh at will.

"Even if the past has long been a cloud of smoke, the tranquility has long been forgotten, but I don't like it to be talked about casually. Please forgive me!"

"Of course, of course, since Miss Jing has forgotten the past, it will be boring to mention it again, presumably the scholar has already forgotten this paragraph, it's better to forget, it's better to forget!

After Dugu Xin let out a burst of emotion, he suddenly changed his tone and asked about the old incident again.

Tranquility's eyes were indifferent, and after thinking for a moment, he said:

"Jianghu warlocks are the most cunning, it is difficult to distinguish the authenticity of a disguise, it takes some effort to find out, seeing that the big thing is imminent, if Brother Xin is determined to find out, then Tranquility will definitely do his best, and dare not slack off. ”

The corners of Duguxin's mouth rose, and a big thing was imminent, and then he said:

"Eh, what Miss Jing said is very true, big things are important, and it's not too late to wait until the dust settles to make such small things. But there is one thing I have to remind Miss Jing, that you and that scholar have long been strangers, and if you don't give up his life, I will do it for you at that time. Please also ask Miss Jing to think for herself, don't make mistakes, lest she regret it in the end!"

After Dugu Xin said this, he laughed a few times and turned to leave.

Tranquility stood there for a long time, not moving......