My family is one of the top silk merchants in the southern foot of the Western Regions.

Since I was a child, I have seen my grandfather's caravan carrying mountains of silk cloth from Zhongtu every year, and I have also heard and witnessed some experience and knowledge related to silk.

Therefore, for every piece of fabric that Kuzhina chooses on the way, I can tell me the origin of the fabric, the material, and the clothes suitable for cutting.

Not only was Kurina overwhelmed by my knowledge, but even some Han shopkeepers were amazed at how I, a teenager from the Western Regions, could know so much about the folk customs and products of the Han region.

When I explained to them that I was Han and my hometown was in Jincheng County, Longxi, few people wanted to believe it, which made me very helpless.

The wheat-colored skin and Tocharian accent no matter how much you hide the smell of the aborigines of the Western Regions, you will come from afar.

Although I have the blood of the Han family in my body and the orthodox Confucianism and Taoism education I have received since I was a child, all these inner things cannot be revealed.

Therefore, these indigenous Han people who came to Loulan to do business recognized me as a wealthy man from the Western Regions, and they had nothing to do with half of their Han people.

"Hurry up and cover the sun, Brother Yi! If you continue to dry like this, your face will be like black charcoal, and the ancestors of your hometown will not recognize you as a descendant! ”

After coming out of the store, Kuzhina gave me the paper umbrella and smiled wildly.

"It makes sense, no wonder that Shangguan woman, as well as those Han merchants, don't look down on this young master as their kind, haha!"

It dawned on me that I took Kuzhina's paper umbrella and laughed at myself.

But a dignified seven-foot man, such a fancy sunshade paper umbrella on his head was too pretentious, and I returned the paper umbrella to Kuzhina after a few steps.

followed her full-time and became a domestic helper who carried bags and paid for them.

In addition to some of her daughter's colorful ayaro, Kuzhina also bought a few pieces of fabric for men's clothing, which made me very depressed.

Is she dressing her lover Jabu? I couldn't help but feel jealous.

But in the past few days, I have never heard that Kuzhina has a young man who is ready to get married, who is she preparing clothes for? Maybe it's her guys, their fathers.

No matter who Jia Yi is, what does it have to do with me! This young master is just a passerby.

Thinking of this, I was relieved again.

Passing by a tailoring shop, Kuzhina called me in and asked an old Han tailor to measure my body.

"Childe has a good figure, what a blessing!"

The old man kept admiring while holding the ruler, he regarded us as a pair of talented and beautiful women.

After measuring my height, shoulder width, and waist circumference, I thanked my uncle, and I pulled Kuzhina out into the street without saying a word.

"Kuzhina, what do you mean! Is it a humiliation of this young master? ”

I was very unhappy and cried out, my mother has always been so big that I have prepared all the clothes for me.

Just now, I was very unhappy with the amount of people who were measuring like a puppet.

"Brother Yi, I have an old man with a figure similar to you. I want to give him a set of autumn clothes, so I borrow your figure for use, please don't blame Brother Yi! ”

Kuzhina apologized to me pitifully with rare tenderness, and made me lose my temper at once.

But the next time, I was much colder to her, like a passerby.

Back at the inn in the evening, we didn't talk a word of nonsense between us.

And Kulia and Qin Chong are like two happy little bees, and every snack and delicacies on the street will be bought and shared with us.

My favourite dish is an iced water honey soup made with fresh milk and Shanshan melon mixed with ice water.

On such a scorching afternoon, standing next to the stall under the shade of the thousand-year-old poplar on the side of the street, each person drank a pottery bowl of honey soup, which was doubly refreshing, and the originally depressed mood was also relaxed.

But between me and Kuzhina, it seems that there is no longer the previous intimacy, and the sacred "old man" who does not know where has completely interrupted my visit to Loulan.

After the meal, Qin Chong, who didn't know how to watch people's faces, still shouted vigorously to watch the performance of the orchid.

"Loulan Lefang moved to the national capital of Hunicheng two years ago. If necessary, I can find a few local orchids to perform for you, and the price is very reasonable. ”

The store saw that we needed entertainment for the night party, so they hurriedly recommended themselves.

"Okay, if there is a young sister who is good at singing and dancing and has good looks, just call it!" I clapped my head and went to the backyard to shower and change.

Half a day of wandering was very uncomfortable, and it was really hard to imagine how the ten days in the sand sea some time ago were spent.

I know all too well about Kabuki's business, and there are more than a dozen sisters in our Seifuze Inn who make a living from these skills.

Today, I was originally sincere, but I was so politely humiliated by the Shangguan female post and Ku Rina one after another.

I can't find a place to get angry and go wild, so I just want to vent with this kind of dance music.

Soon, Xiao Er led 5 orchids with heavy makeup and bright clothes into our guest room.

Two pipas, one mustache, three female musicians, and the other two are full-time kabuki.

Under the dim mutton oil lamp, the orchids sat on the floor, and after adjusting the music, the performance began.

There are popular songs and dances in Khotan and Shanshan countries, as well as folk songs of Guloulan, as well as Han style and elegant music that have been spread in Chang'an and other places in the Han Dynasty.

When the performance was lively, I would leave my seat with a tambourine and dance to the melody of the hu music.

And Qin Chong, Kulia, and Kuzhina used the chopsticks as the hammer and the case as the drum, which was a powerful harmony for me.

The four of us teenagers were free from all restraints, and we were so happy that we almost forgot where our home was and where we were.

It wasn't until midnight that the guests in the other rooms couldn't stand the noise and came into protest that our song was over.

After breakfast on the second day, we left the old city of Loulan and rushed back to the Peacock River Inn.

I wanted to go to some of the surrounding places for a few more days, maybe I could have some stories with these two charming girls.

But the holiday given by my grandfather is only two days, and I don't have much interest in the woman who has an old friend, so it's better to avoid it.

This is also the way of life of a frank gentleman, don't be greedy for the wealth of the black road, and don't provoke the daughter of a good family.

Perhaps the difficulties of the previous trip to the desert have not disappeared, and the two days of amusement have added to my exhaustion.

After returning to the Peacock River, I slept soundly day and night, and almost every meal was brought to bed by Qin Chong.

I ate and slept like this, and it was not until the caravan set out again that I was fully awake and recovered.

Pinch your fingers and calculate, we have been resting at the Peacock River Inn for nearly ten days, and the idle time flies so fast!

"Young master, young master! Kuzhina told you to go to the river! ”

When I got up early in the morning, when I was packing up, Qin Chong knocked on the door and smiled mysteriously at me.

This kid's relationship with the little sister of the Ku family is progressing rapidly, and it seems that there is no need for me as a big matchmaker.

"What's the matter?" I asked impatiently, I was most afraid of seeing this woman who was about to become another woman's wife recently.

"She didn't say it, you'll know when you go!" After finishing speaking, Qin Chong picked up my bags and went to the courtyard to prepare the horse.

Kuzhina was standing quietly by the river, holding a package in her hand.

Thinking of the unintentional kiss with her in the river that day, my heart was full of inexplicable reluctance.

"Brother Yi!" Kuzhina looked at me and shouted sweetly.

"You're leaving today!" Although he was still smiling, his voice was full of sourness.

"Yes, grandpa said that the wind in the desert between Shanshan and Liangzhou is still coming in more than half a month, and we have to hurry up!" As I spoke, I had come to Kuzhina's side.

The woman had clearly cried, and there were faint tears on her face.

"Brother Yi, I made you an autumn coat these days. It's cold in the Northland, and it's snowing in August, so take care of yourself on the way! ”

After saying this, Kuzhna, who had always been happy, sobbed sadly, and it seemed that there were countless words to tell me.

"The old man you said was me!" I took the package and smiled with emotion.

I've been blaming Kuzhna all these days!

"What other old people besides you and me! You idiot! Kuzhna thumped my chest and burst into tears and laughed.

"I didn't bring anything good with me, so I'll give this to you!"

My heart was hot, and I casually took off the beautiful jade Buddha bead around my neck and handed it to Kurina.

"Can I take your talisman beads?" Kuzhna smiled shyly.

"Take it, there is a lot of inconvenience in carrying this object around you for a long time, so you should keep it for me." When I return from Middle-earth, I'll exchange it for other gifts. Hehe, tell me what you like! ”

As I spoke, I affectionately hung the beads on Kuzhina's long crane-like neck, which was really beautiful.

So left the seeds of lovesickness, I don't know if what I did was right or wrong, everything is fate!

"Well, I will burn incense and pray in front of the Buddha every day to bless you with a safe return." Kuzhna couldn't help but hug me tightly, and she couldn't help but let go.

Qin Chong's shout came from the other side of the courtyard, and the caravan was about to leave.

I cupped Kuzhna's face and kissed her affectionately on the forehead.

Goodbye, dear girl!