At the beginning of the lanterns, the night market on the long cross street has just risen, and the hawkers shout and sell one after another. In the past, at this time, Yan Shisan should have gone to a crowded place with a few handymen to eat.

But today, he was reclining on the Taishi chair, picking his teeth with his hands, not angry at all because he couldn't join the excitement, but he looked complacent. Although he had to stay in this little chamber all the time except for meal time since he took charge of the storeroom, he did not feel any discomfort.

It seems that outsiders may have less freedom, but a few people know that a little freedom is indeed exchanged for real rights. If you want to be noble before men, you will inevitably suffer later.

A cup of tea after a meal to refresh and help digestion. Yan Shisan got up and brewed a pot of strong tea, although he didn't drink tea at night, but it was not too late at this time, so it would be fine.

Holding a teacup in his hand, leaning on the door frame and looking at the bright moon in the sky, he said with a heartfelt voice: "Last night the moon was rounder than tonight, and now it is like a tengu biting one side." Before he finished speaking, there was a clapping sound in his ears.

Yan Shisan's expression froze, and he asked slightly embarrassedly, "Who?" ”

A voice came from the dim aisle: "I didn't expect Brother Yan to hide it deeply, and he can make such a magnificent poem, the younger brother admires and admires!" ”

Hearing the voice of the visitor, Yan Shisan said with a smile on his face: "It turned out to be Little Brother Ling, why did you come to me so late?" ”

I saw Ling Haoran walking out of the darkness with a wine jar in his hand, and said as he walked: "I heard that Brother Yan was promoted, so I specially went to the kitchen to ask for a pot of wine to congratulate my brother." ”

"Congratulations to me?" Yan Shisan said with a surprised face: "This can't be helped!" ”

Seeing that Ling Haoran had come to the door of the ear room while speaking, he shook the wine jar in his hand and said with a smile: "What's so surprising about this, isn't it just a drink, could it be that Brother Yan looks down on me Ling Haoran?" ”

Yan Shisan hurriedly took over the wine jar and said with a smile on his face: "My little brother, don't say that, I, Yan Shisan, can live under the same roof with you, it is already a blessing that Sansheng has been fortunate to cultivate in his previous life, how dare you look down on it, please come in, please come in." ”

Ling Haoran was not polite, and walked in. After looking around, he said with a smile: "Although it is simple, it is better that no one disturbs it." ”

Yan Shisan was stunned when he heard this, and said secretly in his heart: There seems to be something in this. After thinking about it, I was relieved, after all, the identity was there, and it was bound to be a little complaining when I was in the same room with others. Then he smiled and said: "Little Brother Ling, if you feel a little wronged by the residence, you can ask Hall Master Zhu to mention it, compared to the Hall Master, it will not be unsympathetic!" ”

Ling Haoran looked back at Yan Shisan, and said with a smile: "Brother Yan, aren't you whimsical, if I mention it, I will probably be scolded!" ”

As he spoke, his eyes swept to the lonely wine jar on the table, shook his head and said regretfully: "When I heard the news of Brother Yan's ascension, I was ecstatic in my heart, and I hurried over with only one jar of wine, and I forgot to bring the three crabs left in the back kitchen to make snacks, and I blamed them." After that, he looked at Yan Shisan with a look of annoyance.

Yan Shisan's heart trembled, and he secretly said in his heart: This crab is one for each person today, how can there be three left in the kitchen? Is there anyone who is not in the church or someone who doesn't like to eat?

Although he had doubts in his heart, he said with a smile: "Isn't it a waste of food to put it away, the hall master said that it must not be wasted, so I will go and get it." Brother Ling, you wait for me a little, I'll come when I go. ”

"There is wine and no food, it is really tasteless," Ling Haoran's eyes lit up, and he thought for a moment and said: "If you rush to ask for it, I'm afraid the cook won't give you all three, otherwise in this case, you will say that I will eat it too." ”

Yan Shisan nodded, and said with a snickering face: "Brother Ling is still thoughtful, I'll go." With that, he turned around and ran to the back kitchen.

"What did you say?" The cook looked at Yan Shisan in front of her in surprise, and after a little contemplation, she asked, "Ling Haoran wants to eat crabs?" ”

"That's right," Yan Shisan glanced at the cook and said angrily: "A dignified disciple eats a crab left over by others, you have to be interrogated for so long, don't you bother!" ”

The cook didn't get angry because of this, but said lightly: "Then wait a minute, I'll give you a hot one, crabs can't be eaten cold." ”

"Okay, then you hurry up," Yan Shisan nodded and urged, "He's still waiting." The cook didn't reply, but answered, still bowing her head and busy with the things in hand.

After a while, the cook handed over a food box and whispered: "Steward Yan, I have opened up, one for him and two for you." ”

Yan Shisan was stunned when he heard this, and let out an "oh" with understanding, and then said happily: "Thank you, thank you." With that, he hurriedly disappeared into the night with the food box.

After three rounds of drinking, Yan Shisan sighed the crab legs in his hand and said, "Crabs are not a rare commodity in my Qingzhou, but not everyone can eat them, why don't you eat them?"

Ling Haoran smiled lightly, stretched out his hand and pushed the crab in front of him to Yan Shisan's hand, and said, "Look at your food, it's more fragrant than eating myself, come, this is only what I invited you to eat." ”

Yan Shisan was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile: "How embarrassing is this, even you and me?" ”

Ling Haoran raised his hand and said, "You and I don't need to be so polite, just eat!" ”

"Then it's better to be respectful, I'm not welcome." Yan Shisan was slightly polite, then picked up the crab and began to eat.

After a while, the three crabs went down, Yan Shisanzhi was complacent, touched his mouth and said: "Little Brother Ling, it's not me Yan Shisan, I think that we are three disciples in Qingzhou, and you are the only one who is the best candidate for Yaozun." ”

"Brother Yan," Ling Haoran looked down at his slender fingers and said with a smile, "Why do you say that?" ”

Yan Shisan said softly: "Wen Ziqi, what's the use of having strength without background light?" I doubt he'll make it to the finals! And that Pei Yuanting, not only is his strength weak, but he also has no background, which is even more impossible! ”

"Oh?" Pei Yuanting frowned, and said with a smile: "Listen to what you mean, I have the strength and background?" ”

Yan Shisan smiled when he heard this, looked back at the empty courtyard, and saw that the silence was as usual, so he whispered, "I heard it all!" ”

Maybe Yan Shisan's drinking was not good, and when he got into a pot of wine, his eyes were already dull, or maybe the candlelight was dim, so he didn't notice that Ling Haoran's face was like frost at this time, and even his eyes seemed to be able to shoot out bursts of cold light.

"Hear?" Ling Haoran's eyelids flickered, and he said coldly, "What have you heard?" ”

Yan Shisan's eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was thinking about this, and after a long time, he said: "That day, that is the day when there is an inspection, in the evening, the master of the Zhu Hall invited the inspector to dinner, and the two of them talked about you during the banquet. ”

Ling Haoran's eyes narrowed slightly, his face smiled, and asked, "What do I have to say?" ”

"They think you're the second son!" Yan Shisan lowered his voice and continued: "Ling Zhiheng, the second son of General Weiyuan's Mansion. ”

Ling Haoran crossed his arms, looked at Yan Shisan, who was already drunk in front of him, and muttered, "Second son Ling Zhiheng? ”

Yan Shisan, who has always been good at drinking, shook his head slightly, and said vaguely: "Yes, they think you are Ling." Before he could finish speaking, a snoring sound came from his mouth.

The moonlight is hazy, the starlight is filled, and the red candles on the painting boats along the Wei River are tall.

Wen Ziqi looked at the second daughter sitting upright and Pei Yuanting who was covered in mud, and said in surprise: "Old Pei, what's wrong with you."

Pei Yuanting glanced at him and said, "You can't let him throw his body into the wilderness, just bury it on the spot according to his last wish!" ”

Huang Zhutou, who was standing next to him, nodded as if he didn't understand, hugged his fists and said, "Lord Qin, there is a hidden truth in this case according to your decision." ”

As soon as the words came out, he found that Wen Ziqi sighed slightly, and Huang Zhutou was shocked, "Brother Wen, what do you mean by this, shouldn't I ask this question, and I am smart again?" ”

Before he could stop thinking about it, he saw Qin Keqing's eyes cold, and said in a solemn tone: "An old man who is nearly seventy years old, what can he hide when he commits suicide by throwing himself into the river. ”

Huang Zhutou was shocked when he heard this, and said secretly: "Looking at the appearance of Lord Qin, I seem to be talking too much. Then he hurriedly said respectfully: "The lower officials are really unfounded, Lord Qin is aware of everything, so he naturally knows the reason at a glance." ”

Qin Keqing glanced at Huang Zhutou, and didn't pay attention to his flattery, just stared at Pei Yuanting with his eyes, and said with a smile: "Today's matter, I still want to thank Senior Brother Pei a lot." ”

"Thanks?" Pei Yuanting looked down at his muddy body, and said with palpitations: "Don't say that you are beaten, you have to contribute money and efforts, what am I trying to do?" ”

Huang Zhutou didn't pay attention to the conversation between the two just now, but praised in his heart: Look at this muddy body, how many more people can do this.

Huang Zhutou thinks so, in fact, he has his own reason, drowning people are often covered with mud, and when they do an autopsy, they are bound to have close contact, so they often stick to it. But I have never seen Pei Yuanting like this, like a soil mouse making a hole, and his whole body is covered with mud. I thought about it and didn't understand why, I could only think that it was a sign of dedication.

Qin Keqing didn't answer, just smiled faintly.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Nangong Feifei yawned, stood up with a tired face, and smiled slightly after looking around at everyone: "Thank you for your help today." Although the little girl is grateful, there is a rule in the painting boat that no one can stay overnight. So I can only say sorry to a few of them. ”

Although the words were polite, the intention of chasing away customers has long been revealed.

When Qin Keqing heard this, he immediately snorted, stood up and clasped his fists and saluted: "Before I know it, it's getting late, since Dr. Wen has returned safely, there is naturally no need for us to stay for a long time." The Si people have passed away, and all the mourning is still the first thing to take care of your body. ”

Nangong Feifei nodded and replied, "Thank you Lord Qin for your concern, the little girl will remember it in her heart." ”

At this point, there was no need to say more, and everyone walked out of the painting boat with tacit understanding.

Looking at the starry sky overhead, President Pei Yuan sighed and said, "The bright moon is in the sky, and the evening breeze is blowing the willows. It's such a beautiful day, but I'm covered in mud, hey. ”