Chapter 5: Temptation
Sima Mansion.
Pavilions and pavilions, red tiles and gray walls, atmospheric but not luxurious, simple and simple in the style, people can not catch loopholes.
Lin Zicong followed the servant into Sima's Mansion with a smile, followed by Lin Xi, and Lieutenant Xu Junchang, the other person in charge of escorting the tax and silver this time.
The gate of Sima Mansion was open, and there were two rows of officials with some official positions in Jiangcheng standing on both sides, while Jiangcheng Sima Gou Yulin was standing in the middle, and the governor He Wanqing was standing next to Gou Yulin, although it was not obvious, but it was half a step back.
"Mr. Lin, I came all the way from afar, and I worked hard." Led by Gou Yulin and He Wanqing, a group of people hugged their fists at Lin Zicong.
Lin Zicong returned the gift with several people.
As a military general, Gou Yulin looks like a big man, beard, dark skin, sharp light in his eyes at any time, and the evil aura on his body is intimidating and he dare not look directly.
Contrary to Gou Yulin, Lin Zicong is dressed in a Confucian robe, like a scholar with a full stomach and knowledge, with a graceful demeanor and an indifferent smile, making it impossible to see that he is the one who destroyed a grassland elite in a conversation and laughter.
"Lord Gou is polite, doing things for the Holy One is really not hard. What is really hard is the soldiers stationed at the border gates, we are just ordinary people who survive safely in the mountains and rivers guarded by the soldiers. Lin Zicong responded gently.
He Wanqing, who was beside Gou Yulin, heard Lin Zicong's salutation, and said in his heart: It's not good.
This Lord Sima hates that others call him Master Gou the most, which is something he deeply taboos.
He Wanqing quietly paused his gaze at the corner of Gou Yulin's eyes.
Sure enough, Gou Yulin's eye lines deepened significantly, his gaze became more profound, and his sharp eyes also converged.
This was a precursor to his discontent.
However, the person who can sit on such a military place is not a simple person, not to mention that Gou Yulin still has the title of a general, and he is even more scheming.
Even if you are unhappy, you will not show it easily. If you want to have a seizure, you will wait until after the fact.
I saw him laughing: "What did Mr. Lin say?" It is everyone's responsibility to defend the country. As the people of the Cloud Country, our relatives also live in this vast land, and to defend the country is to protect our relatives. ”
While speaking, Gou Yulin was full of pride, and his face was even more proud.
"Mr. Lin must have been tired all the way. It's better to rest first, and then have a reception banquet in the evening. He Wanqing stepped forward and reminded.
"That's right! Seeing my memory, I only cared about talking. Gou Yulin patted his forehead and suddenly came to his senses, "Mr. Lin should let the servant take him to rest first." We'll have a reception party in the evening. Mr. Lin needs to rest. ”
Gou Yulin's tone is meaningful and imaginative.
Lin Zicong nodded, "Then Yuda will retire first." "Lin Zicong's word is Yoda.
So saying, he went away with the servant who had brought him.
Lin Xi bowed lightly to Gou Yulin and quickly followed.
It was night, the moon was bright, the sky was blue, like a piece of blue jade, deep and quiet.
Gou Yulin and his entourage took a carriage and stopped at West Street, the most lively street in Jiangcheng at night.
"What does Mr. Lin think of Zhiyun?" Gou Yulin and Lin Zicong sat in the same carriage, and the rest of the entourage sat in other carriages. Follow behind.
Lin Zicong looked at the flaming red lanterns on the street, illuminating the entire street, and there was a faint sound of singing, playing musical instruments, and frolicking from the stores on both sides of the street.
There are large and small stalls in front of the store, and all kinds of trinkets are displayed on the stalls, not only from Yunguo, but also from Dongguo, and even some goods from Wuguo.
In addition to the knick-knacks, there are also some snack stalls, steaming Jiao'er, delicate crystal xiaolongbao, and spicy and delicious cold beef......
"It's very lively, much more lively than when I was there." Lin Zicong sighed.
He also spent some time in the Jiangcheng army, and later went to Lucheng with General Yuan Tianyuan to support the Wu state.
"Yes, indeed. Hahahaha. Gou Yulin laughed, a little proud.
In order to make Jiangcheng's economic development go up, he personally led the team to pay over all the bandits within a radius of 100 miles, and even went to the largest Black Wind Village at that time to stand down the bandits.
The carriage stopped.
"My lord, the Red Chamber has arrived." Servant road driving outside. I don't know if it's Lin Zicong or Gou Yulin.
"Mr. Lin, please!" Gou Yulin opened the curtain and saw that it had really arrived.
Lin Zicong nodded and got out of the car first.
When the curtain was lifted, four doors two feet wide were visible.
The door is red hollow with intricate patterns, and the intertwined red flowers are wrapped around the doorpost, vivid.
Looking up, there is a hollow plaque hanging on it, and the hollow glyph is the word Red Mansion.
Lin Zicong pulled the fan out of his waist and knocked it on his hand, looking like a merry boy. "Red Mansion? Unexpectedly, Jiangcheng also has a red mansion. This red mansion has been opened all over the country, and everyone in it is full of songs and dances. ”
Gou Yulin looked at Lin Zicong, "Sir, are you still satisfied?" I know that a character like Mr. Lin loves to watch these big guys' performances the most. Although I am a layman, I can still understand some dances, listen to some songs, and know some people. ”
"Okay, why not?" Lin Zicong shook his head, "I don't know if there is any music and dance in the Red Mansion in Jiangcheng that is worth appreciating." ”
Gou Yulin touched his beard boldly, "Mr. Lin will know when he goes in and has a look." A newcomer just came out a few days ago, and I heard that it was a woman who had been cultivated since she was a child in Jiangcheng Red Mansion, not only music, but also her dancing style. I heard that when she debuted a few days ago, the audience was sold out, but unfortunately I didn't see that kind of pomp and circumstance at the time. This time, Mr. Lin can also take a look at this woman's strength, and she has the potential to become everyone. ”
"Why are Master Sima and a few masters standing outside?" A red figure fluttered from inside, and his voice was coquettish.
Gou Yulin looked at Mei Niang's figure from the head without a trace, "Why did Mei Niang come in person?" But do you know that I have brought a distinguished guest? ”
"This is natural, Mr. Lin entered the city today is seen by everyone, many girls in our building have gone to the city gate to see, and when they come back, they are still guessing where you will take Mr. Lin to pick up the wind, and they are all looking forward to coming to our building, so that they can have a good look." Mei Niang nodded with a smile and looked at Lin Zicong, "This is Mr. Lin, I didn't expect Mr. Lin to be so dignified." ”
"Since Mei Niang knows that this is Mr. Lin, why don't you invite us in?" Gou Yulin looked at Mei Niang with a smile, with a playful look in his eyes.