Gwangju City in the daytime, smoke and willow flowers and mist, the scenery is just right.

On the bluestone-paved ground, pedestrians come and go, and horse-drawn carriages roll.

Talking and laughing, it is a prosperous and wealthy scene.

Li Zhihuai changed into a dark robe that was different from the past, embroidered with fine ink-colored moire, and pinned with a unicorn hollow jade pendant on his belt, adding a bit of nobility to the elegance of the whole person.

Li Ge wondered in his heart, didn't the second master have a good relationship in Yuelailou?

Probably not, he has always heard that the second master and the second lady are in harmony with each other, husband and wife are in love, after getting married, the second master does not even have a concubine, and even the second master will take the second lady to take him when he is out of office.

With a curiosity like rolling waves, he followed the second master to the Yuelai Building, where the guests flocked.

Yuelai Building is located in Chunxi Street in the city, the most prosperous area on the official road.

There is a lot of people, and it is very lively.

The interior of the building is elegantly furnished, and the tables, chairs and counters used are all made of fine wood.

Li Zhihuai went to a private room upstairs first, leaving Li Ge and his personal servant Alin to wait downstairs.

Li Ge's eyes couldn't help but glance upstairs, trying to cross the distance and see through the red wooden door to see everything that happened inside.

It's just a pity that he can't see it.

After a quarter of an hour, Xue Yan walked into the Yuelai Building with a faint expression, he didn't look around, he went straight to the table at the window and sat down.

Seeing this, Li Ge walked over to greet him enthusiastically, and insisted on stuffing a large bag of silver and a few gold leaves into his hand.

"Brother Xue, this is a little bit of our heart, I hope Brother Xue will not dislike it, I always recall the thrill of that day, if it wasn't for you to save me, I'm afraid I would have died a long time ago......"

Seeing that Xue Yan wanted to return the things to him, Li Ge grabbed his hand and continued, "Brother Xue, you must take this!" The tone is not to be refused.

Xue Yan had no choice but to accept it.

Li Ge smiled at this: "Brother Xue, are you here to drink?" The wine that came to the building is very sweet, and I want to come over after you drink it next time. ”

After he finished speaking, without waiting for Xue Yan to answer, he summoned the little servant and served a pot of wine.

The little guy was holding a piece of white cloth on his right shoulder, nodding his head, the white cloth on his waist did not move at all, Xue Yan stared at his shoulder and retracted his gaze.

"Brother Xue, my lord is upstairs, he heard that you saved us from the bandits, and said that he would like to thank you in person......"

Afraid that Brother Xue would refuse to meet, Li Ge hurriedly said again, "The second master of my family is very good, Brother Xue, you don't have to worry, he just wants to talk to you, thank you for your help, you can't go first." ”

Xue Yan poured a bowl of wine and drank it all in one gulp.

"I'm not leaving."

He said lightly.

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In the upstairs private room, the windows are tightly closed, and the movement downstairs is cut off.

The interior of the room is elegantly decorated, with a large calligraphy and painting hanging on the antique wall, and a brown round table of fine material in the middle, and a person sitting on each side of the round table, one of whom is dressed in black, tied with a high ponytail, holding a sword in both hands, eyes slightly closed, and his head hanging, which minimizes the atmosphere of the room.

"Master Jian."

Li Zhihuai poured a cup of tea and handed it to him.

The man with a blank face on the other side raised his head at this time, and his eyes were dim and looked at Li Zhihuai without any waves.

"Coming?"

The voice was hoarse and low, like a stone grinding on a piece of iron, and even the atmosphere in the room was a little weird.

Li Zhihuai knew what he was asking, nodded and said, "It's here." ”

Master Jian finally put down the sword in his hand, and the stiff scabbard collided with the table with only a slight sound.

"Master Li, I don't know my proposal, do you agree or not?"

His tone was cold and light, his eyes were dark and hazy, and at a glance, everything turned into a pool of stagnant water.

People who have experienced many twists and turns in life and death are probably like this.

Li Zhihuai shook his head and smiled bitterly: "If it was more than ten years ago, I might have agreed, but after so long, I would definitely not agree." ”

Master Jian looked at him blankly, opened his lips and wanted to say something, Li Zhihuai said again: "I didn't tell her, but I know that she will never agree." ”

The two sides were silent, and the slight breath became a sharp weapon to suppress people.

"Yes." Master Jian curled his lips suddenly, "After all, you should have forgotten about it. ”

He stood up sharply and grabbed the saber, pinning it to his waist, and the hem of his garment rose in the wind, adding a bit of grace to his whole body.

"In that case, Lord Li should take care." Master Jian glanced at Li Zhihuai lightly, "Gwangju, at least stay away." ”

Li Zhihuai then stood up: "Where are you going now?" ”

"The capital."

Master Jian looked in the direction of the north and hooked his lips, "It's time to go back and have a look." ”

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Master Jian did not leave through the door, but opened the window, and the figure disappeared in a flash.

Li Zhihuai couldn't help sighing: "If you are really a master, no wonder you ...... back then"

He sighed suddenly, shook his head and smiled helplessly, it has been so long, it doesn't make sense to say this.

When he came out of the private room, Li Gezheng was talking to Xue Yan with great interest.

In fact, it was Li Ge who was talking all the time, and Xue Yan sat on the side and was silent, not knowing whether he was listening or thinking.

Seeing the second master come out, Ah Lin walked quickly to Li Ge and reminded him to go upstairs.

Entering another private room, Li Gexian stepped forward and introduced: "Second master, this is Brother Xue who saved me from the mountain bandits." ”

Xue Yan bowed his hand: "Lord Li." ”

Li Zhihuai once served as the governor of Suzhou, but offended Xu Yanliang, the then governor of Suzhou, because of his inappropriate remarks, and was later demoted to Yizhou, and now he has returned to Gwangju as the governor.

Brother Xue is from Yizhou, and it seems that he has heard of the second master, Li Ge said in his heart.

"Your name is Xue ......?"

Li Zhihuai quietly looked at him from head to toe.

"Xue Yan."

Xue Yan met his gaze, his body became more and more straight, and a strand of hair on his sideburns raised slightly, making his face surprisingly cold.

Xue ...... Spread out? Li Zhihuai read it again and said, "The water dynasty is also in the sea, and it follows from the water." ”

He nodded, "Good name." ”

Xue Yan curled his lips slightly: "My master asked someone to pick it up." There was a bit of pride in the words.

Are they saying polite words?

Did the master ask someone to pick it up?

Even if it was taken by his master, it had nothing to do with the second master.

Li Ge looked at the two of them suspiciously.

The smiling eyes of the two seemed to understand everything, but they kept the people around them in the dark.

Li Zhihuai's tone was very determined: "It seems that that person is very good at choosing names." ”

Xue Yan let out an "um", obviously agreeing with his words.

It seems that Brother Xue likes his name very much, and Li Ge pondered in his heart, Brother Xue's name is better than his own.

"Then where is Little Brother Xue staying in Gwangju now?" Li Zhihuai changed the subject.

Xue Yan shook his head and said in a slightly low tone: "I haven't found a place to stay, my master asked me to come to Gwangju to find a job, but I haven't found a suitable errand yet." ”

"That's easy to do." Li Zhihuai invited him to take a seat and said with a smile, "I just lack a guard by my side, I don't know if Little Brother Xue is interested?" ”

Li Ge's eyes instantly lit up a lot.

If Brother Xue can go to the second master's side as a guard, it would be really good.

As far as he knew, the second master would not usually ask about this kind of thing, but if it was someone he personally invited, he would definitely treat it well.

Brother Xue is really lucky.

He was afraid that Brother Xue would not agree, so he immediately leaned over and whispered to him: "Brother Xue, you have to think clearly, this is a great thing, if you can enter the Li Mansion, you will not have to worry about food and clothing for the rest of your life......"

Xue Yan was silent for a moment, and said hello in Li Ge's expectant gaze.

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