After half an hour, Ouyang Zhen came to Chu Huotian's residence, which was the best and largest main house, and the decoration was more rich and exquisite, and the auspicious birds and beasts carved in lacquer gold fell vividly on the eaves and window lattices. In the atrium, there is a stone table about a foot square, which seems to be carved from a whole mountain stone.

It is carved into a mountain style at the high place of the mountain stone, and the half-waist flat place is carved as a stream bend, which is natural and does not have the slightest ingenuity. On weekdays, you can drink tea here, and there are several stone benches under the table, which are also made of the same material.

It was rumored that Hua was the richest in the four countries, Ouyang Zhen had been in the deep palace for many years, and he didn't think so, but now it seems that it is true, just a local rich family can be so pompous, you can imagine how rich other local tyrants are.

However, after a few years of war, most of the wealthy merchants here fled from the forefront of the nearest war in the Chu State, and the most prosperous place of commerce and trade in the past gradually fell silent.

The people in the room came and went, there were military generals, there were also a few elderly scribes, everyone was cautious, Ouyang Zhen stood by the door and did not enter, nor did he retreat. Li Jingcai hurriedly led her to the small warm pavilion next to her and served tea and snacks.

Ouyang Zhen asked casually: "It seems that Master Hou is very busy, it's really hard." ”

Li Jingcai sighed and said, "Yes, Master Hou has a lot of opportunities, and he has a lot of official business on the road these days. Not even enough time to rest. ”

Ouyang Zhen looked at him and said softly: "There is a father-in-law who serves the Hou Ye wholeheartedly along the way, and the father-in-law has also worked hard. ”

When Li Jing heard this, he glanced at her with a little meaning, smiled slightly and then retreated, and said, "Madam, please wait, in a while, Master Hou will pass the meal." ”

Ouyang Zhen waited with peace of mind. Sure enough, after a while, someone came in and lured her in. Turning the large golden screen of the hundred birds competing for spring in the house, and passing through a few curtains, I arrived at the brightly lit hall.

Chu Huotian was wearing a pale cyan robe, with a black gauze and silver wire rolled on the collar placket, which lined his face like jade, and his handsome face was solemn. He had a book in his hand and was reading it by the light.

Ouyang Zhen's eyelids jumped, and he stepped forward with thin steps and bowed slowly. At that time, she was wearing a long skirt with crimson silk painted peony flowers, and a smoke robe inlaid with gold and silver silk embroidered with colorful butterflies.

She has a very white complexion, a crimson dress that she wears properly and is not gaudy, and the peach blossom is carefully pasted on her forehead, which makes her face even more complex, with cherry lips and phoenix eyes, and sideburns like clouds. On both sides, there are two gold wire hollow peacock hairpins, and each peacock has a string of black pearls under its mouth, which is both noble and unassuming.

Chu Huotian saw that it was her, and his usually handsome eyebrows showed a hint of gentleness, motioned for her to sit beside him, pointed to a table of dishes, and said, "You have worked hard these days, eat more." ”

Ouyang Zhen lowered his eyebrows and gave a pleasing sigh. The two were relatively speechless, Chu Huotian seemed to be in a very good mood, and even moved chopsticks to make dishes for her. Li Jingcai was eloquent and explained the characteristics of each dish on the side.

Ouyang Zhen was dining with him for the first time, although he was uncomfortable, but when he stopped eating, he also catered to the customs of Huaguo casually. Unexpectedly, Chu Huotian was extremely interested, and asked again and again. After a meal, I ate for a long time.

It wasn't until three o'clock that the chamberlain came to clean up. Ouyang Zhen served him to change his clothes and freshen up, served him a cup of fragrant tea, lowered his eyebrows and asked him, "Is Master Hou going to bed now?" ”

Chu Huotian took her hand and sat down on the side of the desk: "Can you play chess?" He raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile. His eyes sparkled in the candlelight like the stars of the night, as deep as the sea, and he wanted to drown him.