Chapter 23: Visiting the Wen Family
"Zhou family, I really haven't heard of this. Steward Li, have you ever heard that there is a Zhou family in this Jizhou City?" asked Wen Xiong to the old butler who led the way.
The old housekeeper hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Back to my lord, among the wealthy nobles in Jizhou City, I haven't heard of a Zhou family, so I immediately sent someone to inquire." ”
Wen Xiong nodded.
The old butler immediately understood and left.
"Shaoxia, let's go into the house to talk, I have already sent someone to help you inquire, and as soon as there is news, I will notify you immediately. Saying that, Wen Xiong led a few people into the hall.
In the hall, several people sat down.
After a while, someone brought tea, the tea was sweet, not hot, not cold, and the temperature was just right.
It's just that Jingwen rarely drank tea before, so he couldn't taste the quality of tea at all, but he felt that the aroma was pleasant.
"Wen Xiong, Mu Qing was able to get out of danger this time, but thanks to Jing Shaoxia, can you think of how to repay him?" Chen Yanke said while sipping tea.
"Hahaha, it's natural to repay it, I don't know what kind of opinion Qian Lao has?" Wen Xiong said heartily.
"When I first arrived in Jizhou City, I might as well instruct the kitchen to make a sumptuous meal, and then you take out the fine wine 'Qinxue Youlan' that has been treasured for many years, and treat Jing Shaoxia well. Chen Yanke seemed to think of something, and unconsciously pursed his lips.
Jingwen could hear Chen Yanke talk about 'Qinxue Youlan', his face was full of intoxication and he was very curious.
"So you're waiting for me here. Okay, okay, okay, I'll order you to go down, let people prepare the banquet, take out the wine, and treat Jing Shaoxia well. In this way, Jing Shaoxia and Qian Lao escorted them all the way, it was very hard, it was better for the two of them to go and rest for a while, and when the kitchen was ready, I would ask the next person to invite the two of them to come to dinner. Wen Xiong said.
"Well, I happen to be a little tired. Jing Shaoxia has been in the dust all the way, and he is tired, so let's go and rest for a while. Chen Yanke said.
"I don't have a problem with that. Jingwen said.
"Well, I'll see you at the banquet later. After Wen Xiong finished speaking, he summoned a few subordinates and ordered them to go down.
After that, Jingwen was led by a maid to cross the winding path to the secluded place and came to a small stone arch bridge. He crossed the small bridge, skirted a flower bed, and reached a courtyard. The verandahs on both sides of the courtyard are connected, and the green willows hang around.
There are several mountain stones in the courtyard lined with horizontal horizontals, there are a few sycamore trees planted in the east, and there is a begonia in the west, which is like an umbrella, and the silk is hanging green. There is also a pond in front of it, where two mandarin ducks are frolicking under the sycamores. There are all kinds of cages hanging on the corridor, all kinds of different birds and birds, so it is not lively. The backyard is full of roses, roses and lilies, and the scenery is very beautiful, it is really a good place to live, Jingwen admired it in his heart.
The maid took Jingwen into one of the rooms, and Jingwen realized that it was a bathroom.
In the middle of the room was a large bathtub that was emitting heat, and there were several sets of clean clothes beside it.
Jingwen looked at his ragged appearance, it was really time to clean up.
The maid took Jingwen to the room and left.
At this time, an aunt walked in, directly started to take off Jingwen's clothes, and said, "Childe, let me serve you to bathe and change clothes." ”
Where had Jingwen seen this kind of battle, and hurriedly waved his hand to refuse: "No, I'm used to coming by myself, you can go out quickly." His face flushed with shame.
Soon after, Jingwen finished bathing, changed into clean clothes, and walked out.
The maid was already waiting outside the house, and took Jingwen to another room, which was very tidy, and the bed and bedding had been cleaned up. After the maid left, Jingwen quickly fell asleep, and he was really tired these days.
Knock, knock, knock.
There was a knock on the door outside the house, and Jing Wenxing turned around.
When I came outside, I found that it was ten years of sunset.
The soft sound of the sunset kissing the ground separates day and night. The tired birds cast into the forest, like the poet's burned poems, return with the blood and flames of the sunset. The pond fish returns to the abyss, the smoke is called, and the guest travels at the same time.
Looking at the sunset on the horizon, Jingwen suddenly felt a little homesick.
I remembered when I was a child, when my mother held his hand and walked home at sunset, I was a little distracted.
"Childe, childe, the lord is invited. The voice of the maid sounded in my ear.
"Okay, please lead the way. Jing Wen turned his gaze back in a daze and spoke.
Under the leadership of the maid.
Jingwen soon came to the main hall, where there was a round table, and Wen Xiong and Chen Yanke had already arrived.
"Jing Shaoxia has arrived, come here, I'll be waiting for you. Wen Xiong said with a smile.
After Jingwen took a seat, the delicacies were served one by one. In front of him was a delicate bottle filled with a crystal clear liquid.
"Jing Shaoxia, this is 'Qinxue Youlan', it's delicious, Lao Qian has a drink with you. Chen Yanke raised the bottle in his hand and said.
Jingwen also picked up the wine in front of him and tasted it.
As the name suggests, 'Qinxue Youlan' is refreshing, like the orchid in the snow valley, the entrance is extremely mellow, with a hint of coolness, very sweet.
Jingwen thought it was very delicious, and unconsciously drank a lot.
"Jing Shaoxia, this wine is intoxicating. Wen Xiong reminded with a smile.
"Wen Xiong, you feel sorry for your wine, Jingwen is a soul cultivator, his physique is very strong, it is impossible to get drunk. Chen Yanke teased.
"Hahaha, I still know Qian Lao. Wen Xiong laughed.
The atmosphere of the meal was very good, and the three of them chatted in the main hall.
From time to time, Wen Xiong would ask Jingwen some information, and Jingwen would pick and choose some answers.
"Jingwen, I see that you are still young, if you don't dislike it, you can call me Uncle Wen, don't be so angry. Wen Xiong said casually.
"Wen Xiong, this is not good, I have always respected the strength of soul cultivation. Chen Yanke frowned slightly.
Jingwen didn't care too much, and nodded in agreement.
Chen Yanke saw that Jingwen agreed, and he didn't say anything more.
After dinner, Wen Xiong asked his subordinates to call Wen Muqing over.
She was wearing a pale blue brocade dress, embroidered with large and small butterflies, fluttering, combing her long silky hair, and holding a crystal clear hosta. She is already slender and straight, with a delicate face, and the corners of her eyebrows and eyes are always warm, looking very gentle and delicate.
She stepped on the lotus step, and came with a light step and a smile in her eyes.
"Mu Qing has seen his father, Qian Lao, and Jing Shaoxia. Wen Muqing gave salutes one by one.
Jingwen also stood up and saluted Mu Qing in return.
When she looked at Jing Wen, a hint of discoloration flashed in her eyes.
A handsome young man imprinted into her eyes, Jing Wen in front of her was dressed in pale cyan silk, with a jade belt around his waist, his face was like a crown of jade, his eyes were like stars, and the corners of his mouth were smiling. In her eyes, Jingwen exudes a bookish aura all around her, looking gentle and elegant.
and him, who was in rags before, are like two people.
"Childe is so handsome. Wen Muqing couldn't help but admire.
It was the first time that Jingwen had been praised like this, and he was a little happy and a little overwhelmed.
At this time.
The old housekeeper walked in and said, "Master, I have inquired about the situation of the Zhou family." ”