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Four years ago, Nan Qian and Bei Luo became natural allies because of their marriage; Four years later, due to the breakdown of the marriage alliance, the relationship returned to the original point. The so-called unity is not together, and the relationship between countries is good or bad, and it is normal for many people to talk a few words after tea and dinner, but there are still some unusual clues from the careful people.

Xiangcheng Moon Tower

Speaking of the establishment of Xiangcheng, it is very legendary, it is hard to imagine that such a prosperous and free place was originally bought little by little, all of which started with the city lord Qin Mo.

No one knows where he came from, no one knows where his money comes from, only that his life's hobby is buying land. In the past few decades, Xiangcheng has gradually expanded from a small fishing village to a large capital.

In this place, there are no restrictions on nationality, status, and whatever you have done before, as long as you come here, everything can start again, and it is more like an ideal paradise than other countries.

The city lord Qin Mo is bold and uninhibited, and his friends are all over the world, but he is not close to women, he has never married, and he has only one righteous son of unknown origin by his side. When he was thirty years old, he built a high-rise building towering over the clouds by the sea, and named it Mochizuki. Not to mention its exquisite wealth, prosperity and beauty, just its location and height, it is also a good place to watch the sun from the wind and lean on the building to look at the moon.

Although the current Qin City Lord is nearly fifty years old, he is still in strong shape and has a good demeanor. Three years ago, he entrusted the affairs of the city to his son Qin Fei, and he has never been a director again. That Qin Fei is also very sensible, and he will come to accompany his father-in-law every evening, talk about a few major events in the city, and talk about the parents.

On this day, Qin Fei came to the Moon Tower as usual, and what he saw was still the back of a person drinking tea alone and looking into the distance. Since his stepfather received a letter three years ago, the whole person's spirit has changed a lot, if it weren't for the unfinished business, I'm afraid I don't know what it would be like now.

He collected the worries in his heart, walked in front of his stepfather Qin Mo easily, and respectfully held the account book, "Father-in-law, this month's tax has been collected, please take a look." ”

Qin Mo waved his hand and refused, "No need, don't show me these accounts in the future." ”

Qin Fei respectfully accepted it again, seeing that his father-in-law was still sad, he couldn't help but persuade again: "Father-in-law, God's will is like this, it's not your fault, why bother yourself, you have white hair." ”

Speaking of this matter, Qin Mo's eyes dimmed a little, and he muttered in his mouth, "Since ancient times, I sent away the white-haired people and the black-haired people, shouldn't I also go?"

Qin Fei has been lonely and helpless since he was a child, if it wasn't for his father-in-law taking him in, he doesn't know if he would have survived until now. For him, his father-in-law is the only reliance and warmth in this world, and now when he hears such words, his heart suddenly feels sour.

"Father-in-law, when you say this, I feel uncomfortable"

Qin Mo laughed twice, and there was endless sadness in his heartiness.

"Ah Fei, you don't know what real discomfort is, and I hope you never know it, I'm just joking, you stand down, I want to be alone.

Qin Fei didn't plan to leave, he knew something, although he wasn't sure in his heart, but if he could give his stepfather a little comfort, it would be worth a try.

He walked behind Qin Mo, gently pinched his shoulders for him, and pretended to be mysterious: "Father-in-law, I got a piece of news today, I think it's good news, you will be happy to hear it."

Is there anything else in this world that can make him happy Qin Mo shook his head, "Ah Fei, I know that you are filial, I understand it, go out"

Qin Fei was not discouraged, he went around to the front again, and said one thing solemnly, "Father-in-law, there is news that the eldest apprentice of the Zhongnan Old Ancestor has gone out of the mountain and gone to Nanqian. ”

Qin Mo snorted lightly, "What kind of good news is this, it's just a strange old man, what does his apprentice have to do with me when he goes out of the mountain, and what does he have to do with me where he goes?"

"I also heard that it was because a little apprentice had an accident in Nanqian and caused trouble." Qin Fei continued to explain without hurrying.

Hearing this, Qin Mo also noticed something strange. What's wrong, what kind of trouble, didn't hear anything big happen to Nanqian, he said lightly, "um", and continued.

"Father-in-law, many big and small things have happened in the land of Jiuzhou in just a few months, which seem logical at first glance, but when you think about it, some places are not clear."

"For example, the sudden severance of diplomatic relations between Nanqian and Beiluo, such as the draft with heavy thunder and small rains in Nangan, such as the accident that happened in the waters of Nangan."

"And all the weirdness is related to Nangan, the child thinks that this is the biggest weirdness"

Hearing this, Qin Mo's heart shook violently, and he also thought of some things, although these things were not clear, everything was just a doubt, but

He got up and walked slowly to the eaves of the verandah, the wind was very strong, the robe was blowing fiercely, looking at the somewhat gloomy sky, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "The mountain rain is coming, the wind is full of buildings."

Throughout May, the Changping Marquis Mansion was immersed in a lively joy, and the second prince Ying Yan and the concubine Yiguang of the Changping Marquis Mansion were about to get married.

The only girl in the Hou Mansion got married, and she was married to the royal family as the wife of the main family, which was undoubtedly a very proud thing, and the whole house was overjoyed and attached great importance to it, and even Luo Yan, who lived alone in the courtyard, felt the festive atmosphere everywhere.

As early as a month ago, the Marquis of Changping, who guarded Guicheng on the frontier, also received grace and allowed him to return to the imperial city for half a year to participate in his daughter's ceremony.

On the morning of this day, the magpies at the door kept chattering, and the wife of the Marquis of Changping, Zhou, and the whole house waited at the gate of the outer courtyard early, ready to welcome the return of the Marquis of Changping, and Luo Yan was also among them. After waiting for half a stick of incense, there was the sound of rumbling cars and horses outside, and after a while, a group of five tigers and tigers appeared in front of everyone.

Although Luo Yan was standing in the crowd, he could clearly see that the middle-aged man led by him was more than eight feet tall, with a wide forehead and a square face, and he was mighty. And the four young men in the back thought to be Lian Jing's four younger brothers.

Luo Yan observed for a long time, except for the beauty and elegance of the prince Lian Jingsheng, who followed Mrs. Hou, the other four brothers were all heroic and extraordinary with the Hou of Changping. The so-called tiger father has no dogs, and I heard that Lian Jing's four younger brothers were in the army at a young age

is now the right-hand man of the Marquis of Changping.

Mrs. Hou Zhou and her husband have been separated from each other for many years, and it has been more than two years since they last met. But Yiguang was as excited as a bird out of the cage, jumping into his father's arms and playing coquettishly, his eyes full of admiration.

The brothers haven't seen each other for a few years, and it goes without saying that they ask each other long and short questions. Such a warm reunion made everyone's eyes hot, and Luo Yan's heart was also full of emotion.

That night, the Hou Mansion held a sumptuous family banquet.

Lian Jing is the eldest son and the heir of the Hou Mansion, and when his father and younger brother are away, he comes forward to bring in the big and small affairs of the family. Years of experience have also allowed him to gradually take charge of himself, and he is very decent. It's just a casual sentence from the Marquis of Changping: My son has grown up, and even the amount of alcohol has increased, which made his eyes red.

The atmosphere of the family banquet was very good, and everyone was very happy, especially Yiguang, who was protected by her parents and spoiled by her five brothers, as if she was the little princess at this table.

Luo Yan is also very happy, she likes this relaxed and happy atmosphere very much, but with the strong contrast of Yiguang's side, it is inevitable that she thinks of her life experience again, and she can't help but feel: How good it would be if she also had a brother.

Lian Jing sat opposite Luo Yan, and it was easy to sense her sudden loss. His mood was also complicated, and he could even roughly guess the reason for this sudden loss. Looking at a soft-boiled shrimp ball in front of him, he put one in Yi's disc, and another in Luo Yan's disc.

It was just a small gesture, but it immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Nan Qian's etiquette between men and women is very strict, and this table is actually an outsider, if it weren't for the fear that she would be lonely, it stands to reason that she can't sit and eat with a foreign man. Changping Hou's wife Zhou's gaze immediately sank when she looked at Lian Jing, and the four brothers were also full of inquiring eyes.

Although Luo Yan is not particularly clear about these rules, he has heard a lot of Mama Liu say every day, and he probably knows a little. Looking at the prawn balls on the plate, being in such a stagnant and embarrassing air, she was a little overwhelmed.

At a loss, Lian Jing couldn't wait to go back in time and immediately take back the shrimp ball. His heart trembled more than he was afraid, afraid of everyone's strange eyes, afraid of being known by His Majesty the Southern Emperor, and afraid of Luo Yan

At this time, the Marquis of Changping spoke: "Your name is Luo Yan, no matter where you come from or why you came, when you come to my Changping Marquis Mansion, you are a part of this family, Lian Jing is Yiguang's eldest brother, and it is also your eldest brother, and your family does not need to pay attention to so much hypocrisy." ”

Luo Yan nodded slightly, thanked Lian Jing again, and prepared to eat the soft-hearted shrimp ball.

At this moment, a loud voice came from outside: "His Majesty the Southern Emperor has arrived"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and after reacting, they hurriedly got up to take over. Luo Yan was even more shocked, she knew that she was going to participate in the draft, and she had also asked Yiguang curiously about Nanhuang himself. At that time, what she heard was a flawless person, and when an acquaintance in a dragon-patterned silver-white brocade robe stood in front of her, Luo Yan had a string of "hehehehehe" in her heart