Chapter 66: Return

Xie Xiangcun has not visited Qu Liuyu in Fangli Villa for a long time because of urgent official business such as assassinating Dai Feng and beheading Dai Yun. In the past, when he went to Fangli Villa, he came and went quietly, and even if he stayed overnight, he only lived in the Inviting Moon Xiaozhu where Qu Liuyu lived.

Imitation Pear Villa is built along the mountain and water, is located in the middle of the mountainside, scattered, a building surrounded by a cloud wall. There is a pool of water under the villa, there is a stream in it, flowers and trees are everywhere, and the fragrance of flowers is permeated. In the early morning, the clouds and mist are shrouded all year round, and at night there are bright red lights and stars. Being in it is like walking in a dream.

Because of his leg disease, Qu Liuzhen was arranged by the villa to live in the relatively flat terrain of the Moon Building. It is a small corner in the large courtyard lined with houses, and it is said to be the most suitable place for moon viewing in the mountain villa, hence the name Inviting Moon Kozuki. There is a hall in the small building, plus two ear rooms, in the early years, Qu and Xie master and apprentice each lived in an ear room, and the hall in the middle has the functions of living room, piano room, study and so on. After the green lotus moved in, he occupied the ear room where Xie Xiangcun originally lived, so that when Xie Xiangcun came back to visit the master and needed to spend the night, he temporarily set up a floor in the hall. But this time, because of the longer time he lived, Xie Xiangcun was already a second-class member of the DPRK, and his official position was second only to the prime minister, and Wu Yueguo had no prime minister at that time, and Xie Xiangcun could be said to be one of the ministers with the highest status. This time, he brought a lot of guards, plus imperial doctors, escorts and others, and in order to greet him, he vacated the entire compound where Yingyue Xiaozhu was located for Xie Xiangcun and his subordinates to live.

Xie Xiangcun and others arrived in the evening. The owner of the villa took his subordinates and carried red lanterns all the way to greet him. Originally, Qu Liuyu didn't like this kind of pomp and circumstance, but when he saw Xie Xiangcun's face full of sickness, he forgot about everything else for a while, and asked, "Apprentice, are you sick?" ”

Xie Xiangcun fell into his arms and said coquettishly: "I'm so sick. ”

The master and apprentice supported each other and walked into the room specially arranged for Xie Xiangcun.

The rest of the entourage hurriedly moved the things they were carrying out of the car and landed separately.

Qu Liuyu helped Xie Xiangcun to the bed, let him lie down, covered the quilt, and then asked, "What kind of illness do you have?" Have you seen it? ”

Xie Xiangcun said: "I brought the imperial doctor here, I want to recuperate in the villa." ”

Qu Liuyu said worriedly: "It's very inconvenient to buy medicine here. ”

Xie Xiangcun said: "You don't need to buy medicine, the imperial doctor brought a lot of medicine." ”

The master and apprentice hadn't seen each other for a long time, and they had a lot to say, but the owner of the villa had been beside him, shushing Xie Xiangcun and asking for warmth. When Xie Xiangcun was a little apprentice, he paid little attention to it, but now that he is a big official, he can't wait to please him. Finally, when the owner of the villa left, the imperial doctor brought a bowl of medicine that had been boiled.

Xie Xiangcun frowned, disgusted with the bitterness of the medicine, and was unwilling to drink it, and the imperial doctor Wang said apologetically: "Please Lord Xie must be here today, and put more flavoring medicines such as licorice and sucrose for you tomorrow, so that it will not be so bitter." ”

Qu Liuqing, who was sitting on the edge of Xie Xiangcun's bed, said with a smile: "This kid is used to being bitter from snacks, and he is just coquettish with me." Imperial Doctor Wang, don't pay attention to him, I'll feed him the medicine. Let's go and rest. ”

Imperial Physician Wang looked at the master and apprentice and retreated.

Qu Liuyu picked up the medicine bowl and asked, "Do you really want to feed you for the teacher?" ”

Xie Xiangcun said: "Don't dare to have Master Lao." "Let's drink a bowl of medicine. Instead, he asked, "Master, I haven't come to visit you for a long time, do you blame me?" ”

Qu Liuyu said truthfully: "I was originally very angry, but I heard that you beheaded Dai Yun, and I know that something big happened in the court, and you are afraid that you are very busy, so you can't come over, so you won't be angry." ”

Xie Xiangcun leaned in Qu Liuyu's arms and said, "I know that Master loves me the most and won't be angry with me." ”

Qu Liuzhen smiled: "How old are these people, still so clingy?" Although the words seemed to be complaining, his hand had already wrapped Xie Xiangcun in the crook of his arm.

Xie Xiangcun said: "There is one more thing, I want to ask the master not to be surprised." ”

Qu Liuyu asked, "What's the matter?" ”

Xie Xiangcun glanced at Qu Liuyu and said, "Master, the Yamen of the Ministry of War is a little chaotic at the moment, and it is a heavy military aircraft, which is not suitable for living, I won't take you over to live with you first, you won't mind, right?" ”

Qu Liuzhen said: "I live very well in Fangli Villa, and I didn't want to go to live with you in the Yamen of the Ministry of War." ”

Xie Xiangcun said: "Although the villa is good, after all, the road is undulating, your legs and feet are hindered, and the green lotus is a woman, she has no strength, and her life is inconvenient." After a while, I am going to buy you a house in Hangzhou City, and when it is ready, our master and apprentice will live there with Green Lotus. ”

Qu Liuzhen said: "Although there are some inconveniences in the life of the imitation pear villa, the scenery is very beautiful, there are fragrant flowers and trees, there are smart streams, quiet and charming. As a teacher, he is a servant, and he has to write lyrics and compose music, all of which require a quiet residence to nourish his heart. Fangli Villa is the most suitable place to nourish the heart, and there are many younger generations here, since you can't learn art, the teacher wants to teach them his skills. ”

Xie Xiangcun said, "But I have always looked forward to living with Master and taking care of Master's daily life. ”

Qu Liuyu said: "Right now, Dai Yun has just been ambushed, and you have a lot of things to do in charge of the military department, I think you don't want to be distracted by things like buying a house, just live in the yamen of the military department." After a few years, when you grow up and need to get married, it's not too late to buy a house. You can come and visit Master often, and Master is already very happy. ”

Xie Xiangcun took Qu Liuzhen's hand, put it on his cheek, and said: "But I really want to live with you, I often listen to you play the piano, listen to you sing, and listen to Jiangnan's new words and songs, my heart is so confused." ”

Qu Liuyu stroked Xie Xiangcun's cheek and said, "Dai Yun was killed, I thought you would be high-spirited, complacent, and full of longing for the future, but why, are you so sullen?" ”

Xie Xiangcun didn't answer, and in the dark, Qu Liuyu felt a big teardrop, dripping on his hand, Qu Liuyu persuaded: "Disciple, your body is sick like this, if you are in such a bad mood, I am afraid that you will become sick." You don't know how much your brothers and sisters envy you. Envy you for your success and success. They also hope that one day, they can get an official and a half-job. ”

Xie Xiangcun said: "Singing, dancing, and playing the piano make yourself happy and others, what a lucky life." They don't know the hardships of being in officialdom, so they will be envious. And being a celebrity is my dream. It's a pity that this dream can no longer be realized. ”

Qu Liuyu asked, "Do you regret it?" ”

Xie Xiangcun choked up and said: "No, I once told the saint: as long as the green seedlings can grow into ears of wheat, the effort is worth it." ”

Qu Liuyu hugged Xie Xiangcun in his arms, patted him gently, and came over for a long time, and when Xie Xiangcun stopped his tears, he asked cautiously: "I want to ask you something, you must answer truthfully." ”

Xie Xiangcun asked, "What's the matter?" ”

Qu Liuyu said: "Do you know how my leg hurts? ”

Xie Xiangcun said truthfully: "I know it from a very young age. At that time, the teachings of the villa allowed the disciples to learn how to serve the nobles, and they used you as a negative example. said that no matter how good the 'work' is, if you collide with the nobles, the Qu Qi people will be the end. He also told us: No matter what the dignitaries ask the servants to do, they must do it, and there must be no complaints. ”

Qu Liuyu sighed and asked, "I heard that you refused to let go of the children of the Dai family, did it affect you because of the experience of being harmed by Dai Yun?" ”