Qi Mutian was about in the afternoon. Qiu Yinming, the pen fun and pavilion www.biquge.info went out in the morning, brought two bottles of imperial wine, and went to the suburbs to shoot a few rabbits and an elk, and then turned to Liuyepo. As soon as he dismounted, a samurai dressed in black came out of the door and invited him in. Qiu Yinming followed the warrior into the manor. I saw that there were many samurai in the same costume and with swords at their waists walking back and forth, and they looked more energetic than last time, it seemed that these were Qi Mutian's subordinates. Straight to the outside of the hall in the second entrance, the black-clothed warrior said inside, "Lord Qiu has arrived." ”

Qi Mutian put down the book in his hand, raised his head, and smiled. Qiu Yinming strode into the door and arched his hand: "Mr. Qi, don't come unharmed." After that, he put down the wine and game, and said, "I know that Mr. likes this wine, so I hunted some game, and I hope Mr. will accept it." ”

Qi Mutian smiled: "You are really relenting, my place of residence is unremarkable, why do you have to come to this mountainous place?" He turned around and said, "Little Five, look at the tea." Song Xiaowu walked out from behind with two bowls of tea, and when he put the tea bowl in front of Qi Mutian, Qi Mutian whispered a few words to him. Xiao Wu nodded and went down.

Qiu Yinming said: "But it seems to me that Mr.'s residence is amazing. ”

Qi Mutian asked leisurely, "How did you find out about Baoshun Qianzhuang?" ”

Qiu Yinming said: "Recently, I have heard a lot of rumors about Mr. A friend learned that you frequented Baoshun Money Village in the capital. So I wrote to you, but I didn't expect a misunderstanding to happen a few days ago. ”

The corners of Qi Mutian's mouth lifted and said, "Now you are famous in my Xihai Alliance." It's a pity I didn't see you defeat Boss Shi. ”

Qiu Yinming said: "Sir." I'm not interested in martial arts. But now that I know that Mr. is a member of the Xihai Alliance, can I dare to ask, Mr. is the leader of the killers mentioned by the martial arts people? ”

Qi Mutian smiled and said, "Yes." I killed those two traitors. Since I invited you here today, I was going to make it clear to you. At this time, Xiao Wu ran in from outside and whispered a few words to Qi Mutian. Qi Mutian nodded and smiled: "To tell you the truth, the masters of Wangjiazhuang and Lianjiabao were originally also the leaders of the Xihai Alliance, three or four years ago, when the old alliance leader died and held a funeral, someone actually took the opportunity to rebel and wanted to seize the headquarters and divide the property. A few battles. At that time, someone actually took advantage of the chaos to rob and fled back to the Central Plains after being full of wealth, thinking that they could enjoy wealth and prosperity from now on. At that time, I was in Chengdu, and the distant water could not save the fire, but fortunately, the eldest lady went to the rescue, turned the tide, and quelled the rebellion. The leader of the alliance ordered the rebellion to be severely punished. As for destroying the door, these people deserve it. Besides, we only killed the men, and the women and children were let go. ”

Qiu Yinming listened to Qi Mutian without saying a word, trying to sketch the situation in his mind. I heard the name of the eldest lady again, and I thought to myself that I don't know if I can see it this time. After Qi Mutian finished speaking, Qiu Yinming said: "Sir, since it is the West Sea Alliance that cleans up the portal, why does it attract the dissatisfaction of the Central Plains martial arts people?" ”

"The Central Plains Martial Arts has always had prejudices against us. This time I borrowed this thing and wanted to drive us back. ”

Qiu Yinming remembered the legendary mustard between the Xihai Alliance and the Central Plains Martial Arts. The grievances and vendettas on the rivers and lakes are continuous, and it is not clear who is right and who is wrong. Qi Mutian said again: "These people have only one martial art, but they don't go to protect the country and defend their families. If we are really mercenary villains, why don't we take a lot of money from the Warat Kingdom to help them attack the Central Plains? How did they know that we helped them to get rid of the country of Warat. And these people know how to fight fiercely, and fight for the best name in the world all day long. ”

Hearing the words 'except for the country of Warat', Qiu Yinming's heart was shocked. Thinking of the rumors in the northwest that Wuwei once mentioned to him, is it true? Qiu Yinming thought for a while and asked, "How did you die first?" ”

Qi Mutian said leisurely: "The prime minister of Wara Kingdom gave 10,000 taels of gold and bought his head. ”

Ten thousand taels! Qiu Yinming suddenly remembered what Zhao Ying said to him that night.

Just when the atmosphere was a little weird, there was a sudden chaotic sound of footsteps outside the door, only to hear someone shouting: "Second Miss! Second Miss! Can't get in! Mr. Qi has guests! Then a voice like a silver bell said, "Get out of the way!" ”

Qiu Yinming turned his head to look, only to see a bright figure suddenly appear in the bright sunlight at the door. The person who came was dressed in a light yellow silk shirt and a delicate sable leather shoulder, and said with a smile: "Uncle Qi! Qi Mutian said: "Zining, you are really ignorant. Uncle has guests there. The girl said angrily, "What's wrong with the guest?" ”

Not her. Qiu Yinming was a little disappointed.

The girl was about fifteen or sixteen years old, her skin was as white and crystal as mutton fat, her two curved eyebrows were of appropriate shade, her pupils were full of autumn water, she looked forward to it, and her pink lips smiled like peach petals. Although the childishness has not been eliminated, it already has the posture of a captivating city. In addition, it seems that he has just galloped on horseback, his sideburns are slightly messy by the wind, and his cheeks are crimson, which is extremely bright. Qiu Yinming admired in his heart. I thought again, since it was the second lady, it should be her sister, but she looked like a Han person, but Zhao Ying said that the eldest lady's mother died early, presumably this was born to his stepwife.

The girl was very happy to see a strange handsome man in the guest seat staring at her thoughtfully, looked at Qiu Yinming with a big smile on her face, and asked Qi Mutian, "Who is this big brother?" Qiu Yinming didn't expect such a delicate girl to be so generous, and she didn't even have any courtesy, and she was a little surprised. Qi Mutian said in a slightly reproachful tone: "Zining, why are you so unruly." This is my good friend, Mr. Qiu. ”

The girl turned around and made a gesture to Qiu Yinming, and said, "My name is Heng Zining." Big brother, the dark horse outside the door is yours? Qiu Yinming nodded. Heng Zining praised: "That's the most beautiful horse I've ever seen!" Sell it to me. I'll give you gold. Qiu Yinming couldn't help but smile and said, "Thank you Miss for the compliment." As for the horses, I don't sell them for as much gold as they give. Heng Zining "haha" smiled: "I'm talking about fun." He turned around and said to Qi Mutian: "Uncle Qi." I'm looking for my sister. But first, let's meet Uncle. ”

Qi Mutian said: "Your sister is behind." Don't mess around here, go ahead. ”

Zi Ning caught a glimpse of the game on the ground and asked, "Where did this come from?" ”

"It was given to me by Young Master Qiu."

Zining asked Qiu Yinming with a smile: "Brother Qiu, stay and eat for a while." I'm going to cook. The venison I made was the best. With that, he lifted the game and walked out briskly.

Qi Mutian shook his head and said to Qiu Yinming: "She is the pearl of the alliance leader's palm, lawless, no one can do anything about her." Chengxian, I'm inviting you to dinner today, she likes to join in the fun, don't you mind? Qiu Yinming had no choice but to say, "I don't mind." ”

"Oh, yes." Qi Mutian said again: "I almost forgot." Leader Shi, who was defeated by you last time, wants to apologize to you today. Would you like to meet him? ”

Qiu Yinming was a little embarrassed and said: "Where, I injured him, how can I make him apologize?" ”

Qi Mutian said: "It's okay. Leader Shi is a straightforward person. Yesterday you boasted to me about you. After that, he instructed outside the door: "Please lead Shi to come over." ”

After a while, the scarred man strode in from outside the door, and when he saw Qiu Yinming, he hugged his fists and bowed down and said, "Lord Qiu, I have offended a lot a few days ago. Shi is not going to accompany you. The adult's martial arts are strong, and Shi admires him. ”

Qiu Yinming immediately got up and saluted back: "Leader Shi doesn't have to be like this. Is the injury healed? ”

Shi Tou said: "It's no big deal. ”

The three of them sat down and continued to chat for a while. After Leader Shi said goodbye and went out, Qi Mutian asked: "I heard that the eldest lady saw you alone for a while that day, what did you talk about, can you tell me a thing or two?" ”

Sure enough, it was about her. Qiu Yinming remembered the young lady's jerky and shy tone that day, and said some very personal concerns, which hurt a lot to say. So he said: "Miss said that next time I will take care of my subordinates not to hurt people for no reason." Nothing else. Moreover, the young lady has been sitting behind the screen, in fact, there is no meeting. ”

Qi Mutian smiled slightly and said, "It's nothing." I'm just curious. Although the eldest lady does not like to meet people, nor is she good at talking, she has never sat behind a screen to meet people. She is not afraid of the sword mountain and the sea of fire, how can she only see you still using the screen. It's a surprise. ”

When night was approaching, Qi Mutian called for a stove, warmed the wine, and lit all the candles in the hall. After a short time, someone brought it to the table, began to set the dishes and chopsticks, and served the dishes from behind. At this time, Heng Zining walked in from the back door, sat down with a smile on his face and said, "Uncle, Brother Qiu, my roasted venison will be ready soon, now collect the juice on the stove, and someone will deliver it in a while." After that, he took a deep breath and said, "It's so fragrant!" What kind of wine is this? ”

Qi Mutian said: "This is the imperial wine that was paid tribute to the emperor. Also, don't shout nonsense, this is actually Lord Yushiqiu. You're always like this, no big or small, and sooner or later someone will tell it and it will become a big joke. ”

Zi Ning made a grimace and said, "Uncle himself calls someone 'son', why should I call him an adult." ”

Qiu Yinming couldn't help but smile and said, "Your uncle and I have known each other for a long time, and I was not an adult at that time. You can call it whatever you want, though. I'm not going to say it. ”

Zi Ning was very proud and said, "It's better to be Lord Qiu." By the way, my sister will come right away and eat with us. ”

Qiu Yinming was suddenly a little nervous. Listening to Qi Mutian said: "Chengxian, you have such a big face." I don't know what the expression on Qi Mutian's face was, he didn't want to look at it, so he said vaguely: "Where." ”

"While she was talking, she came." Zi Ning said.

Qiu Yinming slowly turned his head, only to see a well-proportioned and slender figure appear at the door.

She was dressed in a white silk shirt with an ivory silk gown, her long skirt was as red as fire, and two gold silk silks disappeared with the skirt. The cloud-like black hair was neatly tied into a bun, and there was no other jewelry between the hair, only a few pearls were embellished, but her face was particularly radiant. Her eyebrows are deep, and her silhouette is very different from that of a woman in the Central Plains, but it is not as abrupt as a woman with colored eyes. The skin glows in the candlelight, and the eyes are as radiant as they first see. Walking slowly, with elegant steps, people can no longer take their eyes off it when they see it.

The woman was indifferent to his gaze, her eyes drooped slightly, and she stepped forward and bowed slightly, "Lord Qiu, don't come unharmed." ”

Qiu Yinming immediately stood up, sighed deeply, and said, "Miss, thank you for your hospitality a few days ago." See you today. Three lives are fortunate. He looked up and deliberately looked her in the eye again.

She still didn't look at him, but her face was a little red, and she said softly, "You don't have to be polite. Have a seat. After that, next to Zining, Qiu Yinming sat down opposite.

"Venison is here." Zi Ning looked at the door and said.

I saw a samurai walk in with a huge casserole and place it in the middle of the table. As soon as the lid was lifted, the aroma suddenly filled the hall. Zi Ning said proudly: "My ability to roast meat is comparable to my sister's marksmanship." ”

Qi Mutian laughed and said, "I'm not ashamed." ”

At the end of the dinner, although the eldest lady said very little, with Heng Zining present, the atmosphere has been very active. While talking and laughing, the candle flame flickered, and the eldest lady smiled, and the brilliance in her eyes was like the moonlight reflected in the deep sea. Qiu Yinming's gaze rarely left her, but he never caught her eyes.

Before you know it, the night is getting darker.

The big casserole has bottomed out, and the two bottles of wine have been drunk. Heng Zining was satisfied, got up and said to everyone: "I'm really happy today." It's not too early, and if you don't go back, you'll be punished by your father for copying the Analects. Uncle Qi, I'll come back in a few days. He smiled at Qiu Yinming and said, "Lord Qiu, you have to entertain me next time I go to the capital." Finally, he said to the eldest lady: "Sister, I'm leaving." Tomorrow I said yes, accompany me to the temple to offer incense. ”

The eldest lady got up and said to her, "It's dark, it's not safe for you to be alone." I'll send you back. He turned to Qi Mutian and said, "Uncle Qi." I won't live here tonight, and we'll talk about what I said during the day. ”

Then he bowed to Qiu Yinming, but he didn't speak, looked up into his eyes, smiled lightly, and turned to leave.

That fleeting smile seemed to have a thousand wisps of breath, tossing and turning in the air, Qiu Yinming suddenly felt that he was willing to lose to her a thousand times again.