Chapter 419: The Bamboo Boat and the Painting Boat
Rong An had already rented a beautiful boat.
Chang Rufei felt strange. The boatman said that the money for the charter had been paid.
So, is it the silver paid by Rong'an? Don't have to pay for it yourself?
Will the iron rooster take the initiative to pluck its own feathers?
It's so abnormal!
It is the crisp autumn weather, and the lake is the most pleasant. Although the boat rented by Rong'an is not particularly large, it is a fun one. Not a wooden structure, but a bamboo structure. Simple, yet elegant.
Chang Rufei sighed: "You are picking." "It's too small. Compared with the painting boat on the other side, it is the gap between the sparrow and the flying eagle.
"Wrong. Tao Yunfengya loves bamboo the most, I just do what I like. Rong An pulled Tao Yun and smiled with eight teeth.
Tao Yun: What does it have to do with yourself?
"Thank you for that." She couldn't help but shrink her neck back.
With the wind and the water going smoothly, the boat went fast, and several people sat on the bow of the boat, their hair was flying, breaking through the water, and countless comforts.
Merely......
"Why does it look like it's going to rain on this day?" Yan Feiqing expressed concern.
"It's going to rain, it's going to be in the rain, it's more interesting." Rong An glanced at the black clouds floating in the sky. If it really rains, it will be exactly what she wants, and it will not be in vain for her to deliberately look at the chosen today.
In a word, it is a prophecy.
The pouring rain is coming.
What used to be a pleasant activity on the lake had to be changed to a cabin fun.
"The wind is too strong, Feiqing is not in good health, it is better to go back first!" Chang Rufei suggested.
"Don't!" Rong'an is pitiful. "When I go home, I have to be detained by my mother to embroider, and I don't know when I will come out next time. This door is out once less than once. Let's just sit in the cabin, Feiqing won't catch the wind. ”
"Chengchengcheng, listen to you."
Tao Yun smiled at Rong'an. She can see that the food prepared in this cabin is all candied fruit, and the snacks are only two small plates, and Rong An didn't even arrange her favorite dried meat, obviously not to leave them to wait for a long time. This girl must have something to do......
Two quarters of an hour later, all four stood up.
The bottom of the boat was flooded.
The roof was also leaking.
Raindrops were falling in several places in the cabin, and the water under the feet gradually increased.
Yan Feiqing was unlucky, Chang Rufei laughed and scolded Rong An for picking the door to find the broken boat, and Tao Yun raised his eyebrows to see Rong An laughing.
The boatman came in and apologized.
What he meant was that the ship was going to be mended.
"Then hurry to the shore." Chang Rufei wears new shoes, and she doesn't want to be blistered. "Where's the oar? I'll help you paddle. ”
"I'm afraid it's difficult. We are in the center of Yongming Lake at this moment, and the return is a headwind, so it will take half an hour, and then the girls will be soaked in the water. ”
"So what do you say?"
"The little ones thought that there were a lot of big boats and painting boats on the lake, and the girls might as well find a boat to shelter from the rain. Rent a room and rest, wait a while and wait for the little one to pick up the boat. What do the girls think? ”
"But I don't know who those people are on board, will it be inappropriate?" Yan Feiqing asked.
"Just find the big ship. There are many people on the big boat, so it is natural to avoid suspicion. Just say hello to the boatman and avoid the rain, and you shouldn't have to alarm the owner. ”
What if not?
As far as the eye could see, the closest thing to them was a gorgeous painting boat twenty feet away. The other ships were at least fifty or sixty feet away.
The boatman shouted twice at the bow of the boat, saying hello, saying that he wanted to send a few VIPs to their boat to shelter from the rain.
The painting boat was cheerful, signaling them to approach the boat, and then the sampan would be lowered.
I asked the owner of the painting boat again.
The other party said that this painting boat was rented by Kou Le, the prince of Yongning Hou Shizi, today.
When a few people heard it, the old acquaintance had a good reputation, and the caution in his heart was also put down a little.
"What the hell are you doing?"
Before going to the painting boat, Tao Yun secretly grabbed Rong An.
"On the painting boat, there is Zhu Yongze, the son of King Qingnan."
"Are you deliberately trying to match him and Ru Fei by chance?"
"If you can, you can pinch, and if you can't, you can probe the hearts of the two. So do you want to help me? "Of course, she had to do something else. For example, do something to earn some money or something. If it weren't for the "chance encounter", how could they, the women, have a reason to walk into those people's venues?
"I don't want to help you, I only help Rufei." Tao Yun looked at Rong An and felt that this girl was making trouble today......
Since the Chang family regained their official positions, many people in Beijing have sniffed out something.
According to this trend, Changjia is obviously going to take off!
So in the past few days, because Zhu Yonghao, who has suffered for many years, thinks that he was deceived by Guo Pin, and has something to do with Zhu Yongze a while ago, Chang Rufei, who was originally uncared for, was suddenly paid attention to.
Recently, I came to Chang's house to test the tone, and there are many matchmakers who have the intention of proposing relatives.
It also includes Xingning Bo Yin Jiang, that is, the scourge that Ru Fei married in her previous life!
After Rong An heard the news a few days ago, he was shocked.
Bad fate!
Xingning Boyin Jiang has a gentle appearance, but in fact he is brutal.
In his previous life, Ronghua took revenge on his long-time enemy Chang Rufei, and deliberately secretly matched her and Yin Jiang.
At that time, Chang Rufei was not young and did not have many choices, and the Chang family was suppressed to the point that they couldn't do it, so they nodded easily.
made Chang Rufei not only become the stepmother of several children, but finally embarked on a road of no return, and even her own flesh and blood would rather be left behind, but also a piece of white silk to end the rest of her life, it can be seen what kind of life she is living!
Rong An later learned from Rong Hua that Xingningbo's original partner was beaten to death by him after drinking. Chang Rufei followed him, and she was devastated all the time, and she was physically and mentally miserable.
Rong An originally thought that the fate of everyone in this life had changed, and Chang Rufei would also usher in a new life.
But that guy got entangled again.
The key is that this time he not only entrusted the respected elders to the Chang family to say goodbye, but also was very sincere, made a lot of promises, and even made it clear that if the marriage is completed, all the internal rights in the family will be handed over to Chang Rufei, and the future son will also be his and Chang Rufei's children, etc.
Chang Rufei has a reckless temperament, but Xing Ningbo is very mature and steady, which the Chang family thinks is good, plus his fists and feet are good, his status and appearance are worthy. Although the step-room is uncomfortable, but in view of Ru Fei's reputation is not very good, the Chang family did not refuse, but should look at each other in a few days.
How can this be done?
Rong An was anxious when he heard it!
Regardless of whether Zhu Yongze and Chang Rufei have a drama or not, in short, Rong An will not allow Xing Ningbo to spoil Chang Rufei again. Therefore, today, she also invited Xingningbo to come for a while......
The sum of these purposes has led to today's trip.
The four of them went up to the painting boat smoothly.
But a few people also realized when they entered the painting boat, and the embarrassment was not that there were male guests on the boat, but that most of the male guests were gamblers.
Coincidentally, Chang Rufei and Yan Feiqing originally planned to quietly ask the boatman for a place to shelter from the rain, but they didn't know that as soon as they got on the painting boat, they asked Kou Shizi to see them.
A few people couldn't turn a blind eye, so they had to see it.
Kou Shizi is very enthusiastic, but it is not the kind of enthusiasm that is rude and obscene, but the kind that is very sincere and straightforward at first glance, and it is difficult for people to refuse.
That Kou Shizi has a very good background, is free and easy by nature, and is also clever, which is in line with the requirements of the shipowner that Rong'an needs today. Rong An nodded secretly, saying that Zhu Chengyi was reliable.
"Since you're here, why don't you sit inside. There is everything you need to eat and drink, and there are also rooms for resting. All acquaintances. Eating, drinking, playing cards, and drinking are all ordered, rest assured, there is no mess on the ship. Not even a single singer.
By the way, the prince of Yan'an and the county lord of Changning may also come over later. If the four of you feel bored, I'll get you another room, you just get a table, play horses and hang cards, or make a copper stove to eat hot meat slices! ”
"This ......" Several people looked at Rong An together, so is this pushing or not pushing? Sounds good. Moreover, if her men are coming, if they insist on leaving, will she be annoyed and angry?
"Go ahead." Tao Yun said first.
"Okay, let's go." Chang Rufei is fun and immediately responds. "I want to see the cards played, too." She only heard that the sons like to book a painting boat to gamble, but she hasn't seen it yet, and she heard her brother say that it is very exciting.
So, the four of them were led inside by Kou Shizi.
There are several floors in the boat.
The carved beams and paintings are among the buildings, although there is a sense of luxury, but there is no extravagance.
Hearty laughter came, many of whom were old acquaintances.
Chang Rufei even saw a cousin of her Chang family taking him to play cards......
The four of them also put their hearts at ease.
The atmosphere was congenial, and there was not much embarrassment.
Kou Shizi made an introduction.
Said that most of the people play on the first floor, a small number of guests are on the second floor, and the third floor is a private room, ask them where to go?
"Let's stay here for a while!" There are quite a few people in the hall, and it is indeed very lively.
Not to mention Chang Rufei, even Yan Feiqing was curious about those guys who gambled at the long table.
"Would you like to play?" Kou Shizi laughed.
"We're not going to bet."
"No, it won't. Whoever you like, you will give money to whomever you want. Win the rake, lose the ...... Just do it. ”
Rong An also smiled: "Isn't that a robbery for money?" We can't afford to be kind. Instead of taking a cut, it's better to bet directly! ”
"Is Miss Yu going to die?" Kou Shizi's eyes lit up. "If you want to get out of the game, I'll open a table for you! You can pick and choose the opponent. ”
"I want to play, but I just won't."
"You can play dice. than the size of the dice. If the number of points is large, it will be on. If the points don't work, they will be refunded. Simple. Kou Shizi ordered a table and played with dice.
Rong An took the initiative to go over there.
"Rong'an, do you really want to play?" Several people asked at the same time.
"It's bad for your reputation." Yan Feiqing said. Sheltering from the rain can be excusable, but gambling is ......
"I'm the least afraid of losing my reputation." Rong An smiled, and as soon as the good things came out in a few days, her reputation rose. She really wanted to gamble. Originally, the two thousand taels she gave to Xingyun had no way to come, so she planned to use this method to rationalize the "poor" own silver, and everyone was watching, just enough to prove the way the silver came from.
At present, although Shantang's silver is basically solved, the more silver the better, which does not prevent her from getting more to do good deeds.
Watch her rob the rich and help the poor!
She's ridiculous anyway!
A few days ago, she even got Liao Wenci's 5,000 taels, and when she heard that she was gambling, probably even the emperor would not be too surprised. Therefore, she is not in a hurry and is not afraid.
"Let's see." Rong An glanced at Tao Yun.
glanced around, but didn't find Zhu Yongze. I think it's upstairs. He won't fly away, and sooner or later he will come down, so there is nothing to hurry!
However, Rong An had already seen Xingningbo who was playing vigorously at the table. After entering the door, Rong An has been secretly staring at him. Obviously, Chang Rufei didn't know him, but he had already met Rufei.
His eyes swept over Ru Fei for the first time, and then secretly looked at them from time to time.
Looking at him, he should have won a lot, and the stack of silver tickets in front of him is the spring breeze proud.
Take a closer look at this Xingning Boyin River, it looks really good. The age of thirty makes him look more mature and calm, and in terms of appearance, it is indeed very deceptive. In addition, he is still a filial son in the family, which makes people feel that this person is reliable.
Rong An also noticed that he was not drinking, but only tea......
Kou Shizi stopped everyone and introduced the four daughters one by one.
Over there, when everyone saw Rong An, they instantly coaxed her and began to beckon her to play a few games together. After all, they used to play gambling with Zhu Chengyi often, but recently that guy has been honest, no, the family is here, so they naturally have to agitate.
Rong An turned his head and rushed to the three of them: "Otherwise, I'll go down, you guys watch the battle, welcome to vote for me!" ”
Sure enough, seeing that Rong An had the intention of ending, that Xingning Bo Yin Jiang had already taken action.
He came in stride, and his bearing was very good. He introduced himself and solemnly saluted the four women, especially bowing more to Chang Rufei.
Everyone looked at each other, with inquiry in their eyes, which made Chang Rufei instantly embarrassed.
Rong An smiled lightly, this person is really not a good thing. He and Chang Rufei have no words, he has such a clear goal, he has the intention of announcing his master, seizing his name, and forcing him to obey.
"Don't worry, I'll give you a breath." Rong An whispered to Chang Rufei.
Kou Shizi led a few people to an empty table, six seats, and Rong An chose a single seat and sat down.
The other three didn't dare to play, but it was not good to throw her alone at the card table, and seeing that it was still raining heavily, they had to sit behind her.
"Is Xingningbo going to end up too?" Rong An asked with a smile.
was asked like this, Xingningbo naturally immediately agreed and withdrew from the original card table.
He was originally worried that he wouldn't be able to contact Chang Rufei, so, just right. It's almost good to set up.
Chang Rufei felt uncomfortable, and was about to turn around to the side, but was stopped by Tao Yun.
How much calculation Rong An made Tao Yun didn't know, but Xing Ningbo Bo had already begun to curry favor with Chang Rufei, but as long as Zhu Yongze had that heart, it was impossible to be a turtle with a shrunken head. Whether he was really intentional or hesitant, after today's try, the results were immediate.
Then, instead of running away, it is better to endure.
See if you can make someone sour.
Tao Yun also believes that since Rong An said that he wants to be angry, it will not be a vernacular...... Killing multiple birds with one stone.
Rong Anzheng smiled brightly and motioned for Xing Ningbo to sit opposite. Well done. I'm not afraid that he will come, but I'm afraid that he won't end.
Rong An looked at Kou Le again.
"The prince instigated me to play, but I can't dodge, I still rely on you to teach me a trick or two!"
Kou Le smiled, he had already received Zhu Chengyi's request to help take care of one or two, which was natural. Without saying a word, he sat down on Rong An's hand.
As soon as Kou Shizi greeted him, the table was immediately full of six people.
Rong An thanked her, because she noticed that although there were two people who were greeted by Kou Le, they were also famous guys in Beijing with good demeanor.
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