On a March morning, the Bianhe River is covered in layers of mist, and the air is slightly cold and wet.

On the bank of the Bianhe River, willows are planted on the Sui embankment, and the green trees are stacked in rows from afar, the breeze blows the willow branches, and the water splashes like smoke.

Climb the embankment and look at it from afar, but see that the dawn is foggy, the green willow is shrouded in a faint smoke, verdant and dripping, as if half containing smoke and half sorrow, the scenery is particularly charming, just like a wonderful willow-colored blurred landscape painting.

At this time, there were three people standing on the embankment on the shore, and a spacious carriage was parked not far away, and these three people were fascinated by the scenery of the 'smoke willows on the Sui embankment', and they were speechless for a long time.

When the first rays of sunlight slowly rose, the water of the Bianhe River seemed to be dyed with a little golden light, and the three people bathed in the morning light began to come back to their senses.

In the middle of the sound, a handsome man sighed: "Fortunately, the princess invited me to take a peek at the beautiful scenery of Bianliang today." The people of the Great Song Dynasty enjoy this beautiful scenery every day, which is really enviable. ”

Another handsome man said: "Bianliang really deserves the title of the first city of the Great Song Dynasty. ”

The woman in white who was called the princess on the side said: "Brother Yelu has won the award, and the color of the vast grassland makes people yearn for it. ”

At this time, the morning breeze swept through the willows, gently blowing up the clothes of the woman in white, Zhao Xian, the corners of her clothes were flying, and her hair was fluttering, as if she wanted to ride the wind, and she was like a fairy standing on the embankment.

Brother Yelu looked at it casually, and at a glance, he couldn't take his eyes off, and his eyes showed a look of amazement.

Zhao Xian raised her jade hand lightly, brushed off the broken hair on her sideburns, the light was behind, the jade man was in front, and the sparkling behind her, Yelu Zongzheng's heartstrings were gently stirred by a hand, and she couldn't stop for a long time, which made people both look forward to and fear this feeling.

"Brother Yelu, the king of Changsha County, the sun has come out at this time, why don't we move the painting boat and swim in the Bianhe River." Zhao Xian blushed a little when she was stared at by the two.

Yelu Zongzheng nodded, and the three of them walked towards the carriage they had been waiting for.

There were two people sitting on the carriage frame, and when they saw the three coming, the young man jumped down, bowed his head and called, "Master." ”

Zhao Xian asked, "Is the painting boat ready?" ”

"I've been waiting for a long time." The man replied.

Zhao Xian nodded and entered the carriage first, Yelu Zongzheng followed, and the heroic Yelu Zongyun went up the last, just about to enter the carriage, it seemed to think of something, turned around and looked at the young man carefully, and called out in surprise: "Ah Yan? ”

"Ah Yan is not Brother Xiao's attendant, how did he follow the princess again?" Yelu Zongyun asked puzzled.

Yelu Zongzheng said embarrassedly: "Zong Yun, it's a matter of others' secrets, don't ask more." ”

Yelu Zongyun stopped in embarrassment.

Listening to Yelu Zongzheng's tone, it turned out that he did not tell Yelu Zongyun about her, Zhao Xian looked at Yelu Zongzheng in surprise, and her eyes did not hide the light of appreciation.

The carriage drove for about a quarter of an hour before coming to another place. This is also the bank of the Bianhe River, but unlike the previous place to enjoy the willows, there are many large and small painting boats parked here, and most of them are boats carrying passengers to cruise the river.

After the four of them got out of the car, they followed Zhao Yan towards a rather large painting boat, which looked ordinary on the outside, and from a distance, there was also a young man standing on the deck who seemed to be waiting for someone.

When a few people stepped onto the deck, the man greeted them with a smile on his face, made a series of comments to them, and called, "The two county kings are polite." ”

When the Yelu brothers saw that the person in front of them was gentle and elegant, Sven and handsome, they were immediately impressed.

Zhao Xian smiled and introduced the three of them to each other, it turned out that the man was Yin Ren of Hangzhou's "Yin Ji Silk", and he was invited by Zhao Xian today but it also had another meaning.

Several people walked into the cabin of the painting boat one after another, and the Yelu brothers found that the interior of the painting boat was extremely delicate and comfortable, and it was not as ordinary as it looked.

There was a table inside the cabin, which was full of steaming breakfast, and the Yelu brothers secretly praised Zhao Xian for being careful, and Yelu Zongyun was even more bright-eyed.

The sun rises higher and higher, and there are painting boats passing by from time to time in the Bianhe River. Looking at the green willows on both sides of the river, there are no people in a hurry on the street, all of them are leisurely, and they greet each other.

Yelu Zongzheng couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "The people are rich and know etiquette, and the ancients are really honest and do not deceive me." ”

"Xing, the people are happy; Death, the people suffer. The war between the two countries can only cause more and more poverty and suffering for the people, and what the Great Song Dynasty hopes for is to live in peace with the Great Liao for a long time. Zhao Xian continued.

Yelu Zongzheng didn't expect this to come out of the woman's mouth, and looked at Zhao Xian Gao more and more, "Live in peace", Yelu Zongzheng whispered silently a few times, was silent for a long time, and said: "The princess's words are very much in line with my wishes." ”

The two looked at each other and smiled, and suddenly felt an unusually tacit understanding.

Yin Ren saw that there was a strange atmosphere flowing between the two of them, and a flash of gloom flashed in his eyes, thinking of his special identity, his heart was overwhelmed, and he hurriedly got rid of the thoughts that he shouldn't have. He turned his face and asked with a smile: "It is reported that the king of Zhongshan County came to the Great Song Dynasty to discuss the matter of mutual market with my emperor?" ”

Yelu Zongzheng nodded, "Song Liao Yongchang was originally reopened at the time of the first emperor of the Great Song Dynasty, but then gradually closed, now the Song and Liao countries are on good terms, I heard that the Empress Dowager of your country has also returned to the emperor, it is the best time to talk about revitalizing the Rong Field, Yin Shaodong is interested in opening the 'Yin Ji Silk' to my Da Liao?" ”

"Yin Ji silk is one of the three 'official silks' of my Great Song Dynasty, and there are Yin Ji silk semicolons in many places across the country, and the strength is also a leader in my Great Song Dynasty." Zhao Xian added a sentence on the side.

Yin Ren said: "We still need the support of the county king. ”

Yelu Zongzheng nodded and said with a smile: "If Yin Ji Silk is willing to come to my Da Liao, it is an honor for my Liao country. ”

At this time, the window and door of the painting boat were open, the breeze gusted on the river, and the sound of silk and bamboo came not far away, accompanied by bursts of laughter, and came in with the wind.

Several people were deaf and clear-sighted, and immediately heard the familiar laughter, several people glanced at each other, and Zhao Xian ordered: "Ah Yan, cover the window." ”

Zhao Yan walked to the window in response, and wanted to cover the window, but a voice came, "Where in life do not meet, it is better to meet by chance, since you have already met, why don't you come over and talk about it?" ”

The voice was clearly directed at Zhao Xian and the others in the painting boat. The sound had arrived, and the ship had come in an instant.

The atmosphere of harmony in the ship was ruined by this man's words, and several people looked at each other.

Zhao Xian said: "Ah Yan, someone turned the boat around and drove away, I don't want to see this person." ”

Helplessly, the painting boat has not turned around, just now the boat has blocked the way, there jumped a few big men, as soon as they jumped on the painting boat, they quickly moved the two boats together, and someone over there immediately put on a few wide boards, as a passage for the two boats.

In the cabin, a man slowly paced, forever white and black, still with a smiling expression, and in addition to following the famous attendant, there were still a few men dressed as sons, and the stars stepped on the pedal like a moon and walked over.

Before the person arrived, the man in white smiled and said, "Are you not waiting to see you?" ”

Several people didn't want to offend this person, so Brother Yelu had to stand up, nodded at the man, and called: "Prince Yuanhao."

Among the four, only Zhao Xian sat on the chair and looked at Prince Xia Li Yuanhao lightly.