Chapter 6 Xiangping City
Five or six days have passed in the blink of an eye.
In the past few days, Xiao Yu kept in mind the master's instructions, and did not easily show his skills, and could not practice swords every day like in Motianju. In the evening, he studied the "Ferris Formation" left by his master, and after a few days, Xiao Yu felt that he had understood a lot of the formation, but after all, there was no chance to verify, which was a fly in the ointment during this period, and the most headache for Xiao Yu was not that he did not have the opportunity to verify the formation, but...
"Hey, mud monkey, what are you doing in a daze, you fell off your horse again today, haha, you don't have to cover it, I saw it a long time ago, haha." Han Liyan, who was riding on a horse, sneered.
Xiao Yu's biggest headache every day is this Miss Han, although the relationship is much closer, she no longer dares to even look at Han Liyan like she did at the beginning, but Han Liyan's naughty temperament still makes her suffer a lot, especially in the title, Han Liyan seems to recognize it, "mud monkey" and "mud monkey" keep calling, Han Yi said a few times and still didn't change, and in the end, even Han Yi had no choice but to stop care.
"Mud monkey, look at my equestrian skills, Miss Ben."
After speaking, his legs clamped the horse's belly, and he rushed out like an arrow, only to see Han Liyan holding the whip in her right hand and waving it continuously, the horse speed was getting faster and faster, and when she was about to hit a boulder about half a zhang high in front of her, she suddenly pulled the reins hard, and the horse under her feet "neighed" with a long scream, and jumped over the boulder with a "whoosh".
"Good!"
"Good!"
The merchant group cheered, and several Turkic people put their hands on their mouths in the shape of trumpets, and excitedly "woo woo" to blow something, Han Yi looked at his daughter with a smile in his eyes, and even Li Li rode on his horse and cheered loudly.
"How's it going, mud monkey? Do you want Miss Ben to be your master? Han Liyan, who was riding back, looked at Xiao Yu with a wicked smile, and threw a wink at Xiao Yu in the blink of an eye.
Xiao Yu's face flushed, his head "buzzed", and he quickly lowered his head...
The season has entered the middle of winter, although there is no snow, but the cold wind is even more raging, blowing on the face and causing pain, even Han Liyan, who has always been talkative, no longer rides a horse and hides in the carriage.
Xiao Yu wrapped up the clothes that Aunt An made for herself, but her mood was not affected by the weather at all, because she was going to Xiangping City today.
Approaching Xiangping City, the number of people on the official road gradually increased, from time to time there were a few fast horses whistling by, and one after another on the roadside dressed in various costumes and speaking various languages were endless.
Xiangping City, a big city that he has never been to, Xiao Yu couldn't help but be excited.
Finally, close to noon, Xiao Yu's eyes lit up, and a long black line finally appeared out of thin air on the distant horizon, and a sense of heaviness rushed towards him.
It's close, and if you look closely, Xiangping City is generally boxy and more regular. The city wall is about two zhang high, about three hundred zhang long, the city gate is almost the same height as the city wall, and there is a big sign hanging directly above the city gate, on which two big characters "Xiangping" are written in Chinese characters. The city wall is equipped with a protruding enemy platform every 30 zhang distance, and the enemy tower is built on the enemy platform, which is the place where the soldiers defending the city rest, look out and fight.
Overall, Xiangping City gives people a sense of safety and steadfastness.
"Tut-tut, such a high city gate, I'm afraid this city wall must be three or four feet high." Xiao Yu felt novelty everywhere, and even the ordinary city gate was full of interest.
"Haha, mud monkey, you are really rare and strange, what is this, you have never seen Luoyang, the capital of my Great Sui, what is this, it looks like it is not as good as Jicheng, the governing place of Yan County!" Although Han Liyan hid in the carriage and didn't come out, she couldn't help but count Xiao Yu at the first opportunity.
"Hmph", Xiao Yu snorted softly in his heart, ignoring Han Liyan.
Han Yi, who was riding a horse in front, heard a slight smile, turned his head and said to the person next to him: "I'm about to enter the city, you go to the city first to find an inn to settle down." ”
The people of the merchant group were just about to answer and set off, but they heard Han Yi whisper again; "That Brother Xiao's accommodation has also been arranged."
The man was stunned, his eyes lit up, and he rushed out on horseback...
As he spoke, Xiao Yu had already entered the city with the merchant group.
As soon as he entered the city gate, Xiao Yu's eyes lit up, and he saw that the main road connecting the city gate was bustling, people coming and going, and the cold wind was still the same cold wind, but blowing on this lively street, it seemed to have changed his temperament, and it was much milder.
Xiao Yu rode a horse and followed the merchant group slowly, feeling very happy in his heart, at a glance, his eyes were full of green tiles and red walls, and the buildings with obvious Goguryeo style on both sides of the street stretched away like floating clouds. On the streets, tall shop signs flutter in the wind, and horse-drawn carriages come in one after another. Restaurants, houses, martial arts halls, dojos and even brothels are full of people's talking and noisy noises, especially the markets, which are bustling with people, including richly dressed nobles, hawkers, and children running and fighting. The Sui Dynasty, the Goguryeo people, the Buyeo people, and the Jin people, different costumes and different languages made Xiao Yu overwhelmed.
"Hmm, ginseng cake? I don't know how Aunt Bian's is doing?
"Mare's milk? Be sure to try it when you have time. ”
"Tsk, this building is a restaurant, how do you feel higher than Motianling."
"Brother Xiao, it's here, I've been tired for a few days, let's eat something first." Li Lide's voice suddenly appeared.
Xiao Yu, who was riding on a horse and looking around, heard this, and quickly took his eyes back.
Li Li was standing at the door of a restaurant in front of him at the moment, smiling at Xiao Yu, Han Yi was also standing aside at this time and smiling silently, only Han Liyan didn't know where to run.
Seeing this, Xiao Yu hurriedly dismounted and walked over quickly.
"Brother Han, Brother Li, I have troubled you too much along the way, and I am already very grateful to lend me a horse to ride, besides," Xiao Yu paused, "Besides, I still have one thing to do that my master has entrusted me to do, so I won't trouble you anymore." ”
Originally, after entering the city gate, Xiao Yu planned to say goodbye to Han Yi and the others and go directly to the old man mentioned by the master, but who knew that he was attracted by the street scenes on both sides of the street, and unconsciously followed behind the merchant group.
"It's okay, it's okay." At this time, Han Yi spoke, "As the so-called meeting is providential, I have already arranged the room for Brother Xiao in this restaurant, Brother Xiao has eaten, rested for a day, and it is not too late to do what your master explained tomorrow." ”
After speaking, without waiting for Xiao Yu to answer, he went straight forward, grabbed Xiao Yu's hand, and walked directly towards the door of the restaurant.
Xiao Yu had no choice but to let Han Yi pull him.
As soon as he entered the restaurant, he didn't wait for Xiao Er to step forward, Han Yi pulled himself straight to the second floor.
Xiao Yu went up to the second floor and saw that Han Liyan was sitting at a table by the window, grimacing at herself, and the rest of the business group was sitting at a few tables next to her. On the entire second floor, except for the people of the business group, there were only two people, one tall and one thin, on a table in the corner, at this moment, the two of them heard the voice, and they were looking up at Xiao Yu who had just stepped up to the second floor.
Han Yi pulled Xiao Yu straight to the host and guest seats at Han Liyan's table, Li Li sat next to Han Liyan, there were only four Xiao Yu at the huge table, and Han Liyan's two maids didn't know where they went.
Xiao Yu was pulled by Han Yiqiang to sit down, and just about to speak, Han Yi waved his hand and said to a merchant group who was waiting next to him: "Tell Xiao Er, let's start."
When the people of the merchant group were instructed, they immediately walked up to Xiao Er, who was standing on the stairs, and began to talk in Goguryeo.
Han Yi turned his head and smiled at Xiao Yu; "Brother Xiao doesn't have to be restrained, today is to apologize for the incident that collided with Brother Xiao a few days ago, and secondly, Brother Xiao and I, you are more speculative, just take this opportunity to get close to Brother Xiao, and please Brother Xiao let go of his stomach, eat as much as he can, and drink as much as he can."
After speaking, Han Yi turned to the rest of the business group and said, "Some time ago, everyone was relatively bitter, but today we let go of drinking, and we must not get drunk and not return." ”
"Thank you, Master."
"The leader is wise."
In particular, the Turks shouted the loudest, although Xiao Yu couldn't understand a word of their words.
"Mud monkey, how about walking around the city with me in the afternoon?" It was also my first time in Xiangping City. Han Liyan said suddenly.
"This?" Xiao Yu is most afraid of this Miss Han, staying alone for an afternoon, it is strange that he will not be killed by her.
"Yan'er, don't make trouble, Brother Xiao has other things to do in the afternoon." Han Yidao.
"Cut, forget if you don't go, what excuse to make." Han Liyan looked disdainful, "Mud monkey, let me ask you again, are you going or not?" ”
"Me." Xiao Yu was helpless and didn't know how to speak.
"Okay, in the afternoon, I'll go with you and Brother Xiao." Li Li said when he saw Xiao Yu's embarrassed appearance.
"Okay, okay, Brother Li will go with me and Han, Eh, Miss Han." Xiao Yu was afraid that Han Liyan would say anything more, and hurriedly said.
"Cut." Han Liyan rolled her eyes at Xiao Yu.
Seeing this, Han Yi smiled and didn't speak, and asked Xiao Yu: "If you need my help in the matters explained by Brother Xiao, please speak as soon as possible, it's not that I'm boasting, in this Xiangping City, I still have some connections." ”
"It's okay, if Brother Lao Han is concerned, I'll be fine." Xiao Yu hurriedly waved his hand.
"Huh?" When Han Liyan heard this, she turned to stare at Xiao Yu with a pair of wonderful eyes, her eyes kept turning, and she didn't know what the hell she was thinking.
Xiao Yu noticed Han Liyan's strange appearance, his heart moved, and he quickly diverted the topic.
"How many days is Brother Han going to stay in Xiangping City this time?"
"Well, I didn't stay long this time..."
The meal was not yet served, Xiao Yu had to chat with Han Yi and Li Li without a word, and Han Liyan interjected a few words from time to time.
"What! The god map has reappeared! No, then you and I ... Before he finished speaking, he was gagged.
Xiao Yu and the others looked together, it turned out to be two people sitting in the corner, one tall and one thin, seeing Xiao Yu and them coming and going, the tall man stood up and arched his hand towards Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu and the others hurriedly returned the salute, and the two people lowered their voices and were still arguing fiercely, but Xiao Yu heard what he said just now.
"God Map? What god figure? It looks like it's very important. Xiao Yu is curious from the bottom of his heart, but curiosity is curiosity, and it is better to interfere less in other people's affairs.
Xiao Yugang wanted to listen to Li Li talk about some interesting things about going out to do business, but he didn't expect Han Yi to say at this time.
"Well, the god map is out again? Then I don't know how much blood and rain will be in this world in the future. Han Yi shook his head and said.
"Dad, what kind of god map, so powerful?" Han Liyan's eyes widened.
Xiao Yu also looked at Han Yi suspiciously, only Li Li was still drinking tea by himself.
"Dad, Dad, don't sell it, you see, you're going to kill the mud monkey." Han Liyan shook Han Yi's arm and said pitifully.
This Han Liyan obviously asked herself first, and she had to pull herself up for anything!
Xiao Yu was a little angry at this time, he didn't look at Han Yi at the moment, and turned his head to look at the scenery outside the window.
"Haha, Dad, you see that the mud monkey is really angry, why don't you hurry up." Han Liyan was secretly proud in her heart.
"Okay, okay." Han Yi had nothing to do with his daughter, "Obviously, you just want to know if you have to pull Brother Xiao." ”
"Come on, guest officer, your food is here." A person dressed as a junior in Goguryeo dialect popped out a sentence appropriately.
"Come, come, Brother Xiao, try the specialties of Xiangping City." Han Yiyi stretched out his hand.
Xiao Yu also took advantage of the situation and turned around.
Han Liyan also knew that it was a bit too much for her to pull Xiao Yu into the water just now, so she stuck out her tongue at Xiao Yu.
"Daddy, what kind of god is it, my daughter is about to die."
"Look at you, don't worry." Han Yi glanced at Xiao Yu and picked up a glass of rice wine, "Come, Brother Xiao, drink this cup first." ”
"Hmph." Han Liyan pursed her lips dissatisfied.