Chapter Eighty-Three: The Lonely Empire
In the remote hut on the outskirts of the city, Ling Xueran settled them down and sat on the stone bench in the small courtyard to rest, Meng Qianxue had calmed down at this time, and the feeling of escaping death was not so good, she always felt that she had to catch up with the old people in order to get closer to each other and go back smoothly, so she sat next to Ling Xueran.
Mingyue and Mingyu had already rested after being frightened, only Meng Qianxue and Ling Xueran were left bathed in the moonlight, looking at the soft moonlight, the surroundings were quiet, and there was a breeze blowing from time to time, at this time, Meng Qianxue felt that the world was really small, her life was really hard, and she could still meet the old man at such a critical moment, although she had nothing to do with him, and she didn't say a word, but after all, she saved him, and this time he saved himself, and it was finally even.
But seeing that he has been cold-faced, he still lacks confidence, too many questions linger in Meng Qianxue's mind, one thing is connected in series, and it seems that they are all connected, but there is a key point missing, Meng Qianxue firmly believes that the key point of this question can be found from Ling Xueran, but how should he speak, will he touch any secrets and be killed, after all, the killer who is sitting next to him is the killer who just took his life.
Meng Qianxue was hesitating on this side, and on the other side, Ling Xueran was secretly observing Meng Qianxue, seeing that she was much more mellow than before, and thinking that it was much better to be a maid in the General's Mansion than in the countryside. Meng Qianxue decided to ask on the side, turned her head and was about to speak, only to find that the gaze was falling on her, and her eyes inexplicably made Meng Qianxue feel gentle.
Ling Xueran suddenly forgot to look away from the gaze, feeling very embarrassed, when did her sensitivity drop so much, and what made her even more depressed was that Meng Qianxue was not a woman who was a woman who was all over the country, at most she was cute, she could actually look at her for so long, this was too abnormal, not just a country girl, it was embarrassing to see her not to speak, so she broke the silence first and said; "Last time you saved my life, this time I saved three of your lives, you still owe me two lives, how are you going to pay it back?"
Meng Qianxue almost suspected that he had just read it wrong, these words came out of his mouth and were extremely domineering, there was no gentleness at all, and he was even a little scoundrel, so he was not polite, "I think Shaoxia's life is more valuable than the lives of the three of us, so I think Shaoxia should think about how to repay me." ”
This girl is the same as before, her temperament has not changed at all, Ling Xueran suddenly became interested, leaned over and asked; "Then you say, how can I repay you? Is it good to be in person? ”
Meng Qianxue looked at the handsome face that was about to be pasted, and hurriedly jumped up; "You're insane, who wants you to make a personal promise, this girl doesn't want it, but also, the young man this girl wants will definitely not be able to do it, hmph, it's not difficult for you!"
Ling Xueran smiled in her heart, this girl was as cunning as before, it was better to play with her, so she frowned, "I'm so sure, say it and see." ”
Meng Qianxue saw that the fish was hooked, and she was not ready to go around, so she said directly; "It's very simple, accompany me to go shopping, I haven't come to the capital to enjoy the beautiful scenery here, I think you should be a local, take me out for a walk tomorrow." After speaking, he patted Ling Xueran on the shoulder.
This request greatly surprised Ling Xueran, and asked puzzledly; "It's as simple as that?"
"It's that simple!" "Then why do you say for sure I can't?" "Because shopping with me is not something that ordinary people can bear."
Ling Xueran saw that Meng Qianxue didn't think at all, she simply blurted out and answered his question naturally, not only did not let Ling Xueran relax her vigilance, but was even more sure that this woman would have something to ask for.
Meng Qianxue planned to do so, but her heart was clear, these things had to be investigated sooner or later, Ling Xueran was a key person, she couldn't easily test it, this way of repaying her was also the best way Meng Qianxue could think of, after all, she had a record of shopping for three days without resting, maybe she could stump him, men always don't like creatures who go shopping, and he was also a well-known star in his previous life, and the degree of shopping has long been perfect, and when he arrives here, he has to dress up or not, and he wants lights without lights, After being bumpy on the battlefield for so long, I finally got together with the general, I was a rich and handsome man, but I couldn't be at peace because of those things in the house, why not enjoy it now.
And to have a good relationship with Momo, the best way is to lower his vigilance, cultivate and cultivate feelings first, it is best to become a male girlfriend, it is not too early to see it, so he said to Ling Xueran; "I'm going to rest first, I'll get up early tomorrow, I'm looking forward to you accompanying me to the capital." After speaking, he smiled sweetly.
Seeing that she didn't ask about being chased and killed, and she didn't blame him for killing the people in the General's Mansion, Ling Xueran finally put her mind at ease.
Early the next morning, Ling Xueran didn't know where to get a set of exotic pink clothes, with a veil on her face, a flowing dress, and she was quite good-looking, Ling Xueran urged Meng Qianxue to change into it, and she was also dressed as an exotic, with two mustaches on her mouth, looking like Avanti. Meng Qianxue wrote a letter and put it at the head of Mingyue Mingyu's bed, and followed Ling Xueran to set off.
Thinking of going to the capital today, Meng Qianxue was almost excited and couldn't sleep at night, she finally fell asleep, she was woken up so early, and she was a little dizzy, but Ling Xueran was still good-looking.
The two walked and walked to the city gate as if they remembered something, Meng Qianxue stopped in front of Ling Xueran and didn't know what she was saying, Ling Xueran couldn't hear clearly, and nodded Meng Qianxue's head with her hand, "Just say what you want, don't mumble and be annoying." ”
Meng Qianxue tugged at Ling Xueran's sleeve with her hand and whispered; "I... I didn't bring any money, you... Can you help me pay for it first? Ling Xueran looked at Meng Qianxue's pitiful expression, speechless, what kind of woman is this, she even has to count her purse, but if she doesn't agree to her now, she will fall short, I don't know what tricks she wants to play, forget it, let's lend it to her first, anyway, her two girls are still on her own territory, and she is not afraid that she will not pay back.
Ling Xueran nodded out of temper, Meng Qianxue almost laughed, this man is really interesting, being a killer in ancient times was a money-making business, but it was also quite dangerous, thinking about the serious injury he suffered when he was rescued in the cowshed last time, he was a little unbearable, but he would always pay him back, let's take one step at a time.
When the two came to the city gate, Ling Xueran didn't know what to show to the city gate, so she didn't check the identities of the two of them, and she didn't ask anything to pass through directly.
Meng Qianxue teased Ling Xueran and laughed; "I didn't expect you to be quite capable, and there are still people up there." Ling Xueran squinted at Meng Qianxue and ignored her.
Meng Qianxue looked at the bustling ancient street, screaming excitedly, attracting the fingers of the vendors next to her, Ling Xueran was afraid of revealing her identity, so she covered Meng Qianxue's mouth with her hand and explained to others; "My sister isn't in her right mind, so I'll take her home."
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Ling Xueran dragged Meng Qianxue to the side of the road and said angrily; "What's your name? Afraid that your enemies won't find you? Meng Qianxue also realized that her behavior was a little too much, and she was sorry;" Silently, I'm sorry, I'm so excited, so..."
Seeing that no one noticed this, Ling Xueran interrupted Meng Qianxue's words and warned: "There are many people in the market, you are not allowed to leave my line of sight, let alone play any tricks, I am not ready to let you go yet." ”
Meng Qianxue was still smiling heartlessly, as if she hadn't noticed anything, "Well, I know, I won't get lost, and you don't want to lose me." ”
Meng Qianxue said that, but her heart was cold, sure enough, the person who assassinated herself was not so simple, and she didn't plan to let herself go, now it's better to pretend to be an idiot than to startle the snake, and you must find out the mastermind behind the scenes as soon as possible.
Now it's like a knife hanging over his head, and that person lets himself die whenever he wants, and this feeling is very uncomfortable!
Ling Xueran saw that Meng Qianxue was not abnormal, but felt that she was too worried.
The two came to the bazaar, there were a lot of vendors, I thought it was very eye-catching to dress like this, but I didn't expect it to be normal here, people of different races came and went, dressed strangely, few women in the dark moon showed their heads, Meng Qianxue secretly felt silently careful, and became more cautious.
Meng Qianxue lingered in various stalls, the ancient handicrafts were particularly exquisite, and she couldn't put down each one, but when she thought of her purse, Meng Qianxue just looked at it.
Ling Xueran noticed Meng Qianxue's entanglement, and when she repeatedly fiddled with a flower hairpin and was about to put it down, she snatched the flower hairpin over and asked the vendor, "How much is this?" I bought it. ”
The peddler glanced at them, saw that they were extraordinary, and was overjoyed, "Childe is really a good eye, this hairpin is the best style we sell, and now there is only this one left, I will sell it to you for ten taels of silver cheaper." ”
Ling Xueran took out the money from her sleeve pocket and was about to hand it to the vendor, Meng Qianxue stopped Ling Xueran's hand, "Just such a hairpin, it costs ten taels of silver, don't buy it." ”
The vendor was afraid that the business would be yellow, so he hurriedly said: "I make this with the best materials, you look at the quality and workmanship, you can't find a second one with my good looks."
Meng Qianxue saw that the hawker was very good at talking, but this hairpin was very ordinary, and it was not so expensive to sell, and she just looked at it as small and exquisite. So he said: "Boss, I've walked all the way here, and I've seen a hairpin without this pattern, only one or two." I've also seen small patterns of such patterns, and it's only one or two, and you're only a combination of the two at best, so it's better to sell it to me for two taels of silver. ”
The peddler hurriedly shook his head and said aggrievedly: "Girl, this is unacceptable, two taels of silver is not even enough for the capital, I will accept this amount when I see you like it, don't tell others."
Seeing that the hawker was comparing eight, Meng Qianxue also shook her head, compared to four, the hawker immediately changed his face, Meng Qianxue no longer fought for it, and pulled Ling Xueran to leave, but before she could take a few steps, the hawker stopped her.
Meng Qianxue winked at Ling Xueran, went back again, and finally sold it for five taels of silver.
Meng Qianxue felt a sense of accomplishment with the wrapped hairpin, and Ling Xueran asked, "We have visited so many shops and small shops and never seen the two things you said, how do you know the price?"
"I made it up, who made this trick so ordinary." Meng Qianxue said disappreccantly.
Ling Xueran only felt speechless, this woman is really a scoundrel, and it will affect her reputation, thinking that I Ling Xueran will have to bargain when I buy something, and I won't laugh at the dead when I spread it.
Meng Qianxue continued to stroll, she didn't expect the capital to be so prosperous, and the trade of various countries was developed, if it weren't for the war, it could really be said to be prosperous.
After walking around the city all morning, but her stomach was hungry, Meng Qianxue put her hand on Ling Xueran's shoulder and asked; "Where is the best restaurant in Beijing? I'm hungry, take me to something delicious. ”
Ling Xueran nodded, thinking that she could finally take a rest, this woman's physical strength is so good, she is still full of interest, if she hadn't promised her in advance, she really wanted to turn around and leave, this shopping is more tiring than killing.
In Xueyun Building, the highest restaurant in the capital, Meng Qianxue and Ling Xueran went up to the second floor and picked a position by the window.
The shopkeeper stepped forward to pour tea very neatly, "Guest officer, it doesn't look like a local, let me introduce you to the signature dishes of Xia Xueyun Building." Ling Xueran interrupted him, and ordered directly without looking at the menu;" First of all, there is an assorted su plate, boiled white mushrooms, candied chicken head rice, braised beef, and then a pot of sake. ”
Meng Qianxue mocked; "Okay, you, you really look like a local tyrant, this place often comes?" Ling Xueran ignored her and tasted tea alone, Xiao Er said yes, turned around and left, Meng Qianxue hurriedly shouted, "Two more bowls of rice, I want a big bowl!" The shopkeeper was stunned for a moment and nodded with a smile.
Ling Xueran glanced at Meng Qianxue and shook her head, it was a real headache to be with this kind of woman.
Meng Qianxue was unconscious, still observing the surroundings, and suddenly two or three tables away, a woman attracted Meng Qianxue's attention, I saw that she was dressed in red, even without makeup, she still couldn't hide her own charming temperament, at this moment she was holding a teacup with pink lips, tasting wine.
Meng Qianxue only felt familiar, but she couldn't find such a stunner in her mind, and suddenly a gust of wind blew from the window, and the woman's inky green silk flew in the wind, and the two beads on her head were close to the green silk and made a cold snow white, and the cold murderous aura in her clear eyes made people dare not approach indifferently.
Meng Qianxue was stunned, the woman noticed the sight, turned her head to look at Meng Qianxue, the two lines of sight intertwined, and both were surprised.
Fortunately, the shopkeeper quickly put the wine and food on the table, blocking Meng Qianxue's sight, and when the shopkeeper left, the woman disappeared.
Ling Xueran retracted her gaze from the street, ready to move quickly, and when she saw that Meng Qianxue's face was wrong, she asked; "What's wrong? Hurry up and eat! The attitude was not polite, Meng Qianxue seemed to have just reacted, and hurriedly picked up the chopsticks, seeing that the side dishes with full color and flavor did not have the original good appetite, and casually grabbed a few chopsticks, Meng Qianxue said to Ling Xueran;" The food here is not delicious, so let's change it. ”