Chapter 85: Negotiation and Danger (1)
The sky is superb. The sky is blue and blue. It's as clean as fine glass.
The sun shines on people, too. Su Yi looked up at the dazzling sunlight and couldn't help but squint her eyes slightly. Hongli tugged at her cloak. Said: "Although it is a great sun. But when the snow melted, it was still extremely cold. Be careful."
Su Yi smiled lightly. Hmm."
At the feet of the Son of Heaven. Whether it is a scorching summer or a cold winter, it can't stop its prosperity. The streets are bustling. It's very lively. Merchant traveler. Peddler's pawn. Exotic Strangers. BMW Xiangche. The flow of people is weaving.
Hongli only wore a purple moire pine crane cotton robe. Wore a mink felt hat. There is a romantic flow between the eyebrows. Su Yi wore a cloud fei makeup satin weaving colorful flowers and flying butterfly brocade. Below is a silver embroidered hundred butterfly flower skirt. The delicate figure is hidden in a large cloak. A small face is mostly hidden by the fox fur on the neckline. It looks even more delicate and pitiful.
Hongli hugged her. Walk slowly down the street. Two feet behind the two of them are six big inner masters. Wu Shulai led the people to follow unhurriedly.
Su Yi slightly looked at the crowd shuttling back and forth. Unconsciously showed a light smile. But I heard a shout in the distance: "Get out of the way. Get out of the way."
Su Yi is looking for prestige. I saw a red horse galloping in the distance. But the horse seemed to be frightened and out of control. Immediately sat a woman. She grabbed the reins in a panic and shouted, "Get out of the way."
The horse knocked over the stalls of several vendors and rushed straight at them. Hongli eyebrows frowned. hugged Su Yi and leaned towards the side of the road. Wu Shu came to see the horse rushing towards them, and hurriedly motioned for the two accompanying guards to move forward to stop them. The two of them flew up and restrained the horse. The steed neighed. The woman on the horse leaned over and fell off the horse, and pounced on Su Yi. Hongli subconsciously stepped forward and caught the woman. The woman just fell into Hongli's arms.
The world is spinning. The woman came to her senses. Looking at the man in front of him who was holding her. His cheeks were stained crimson. Hongli slowly let go of her. The woman looked at Hongli with a shy look and bowed slightly. He said softly, "Thank you for saving me."
Hongli said lightly: "You're welcome."
The woman said hesitantly: "The little girl Qingwan dares to ask the son's surname. Where is the house? It's also good...... It's better to come to the door another day to thank you......"
Hongli had already retreated to Su Yi's side and grabbed Su Yi's body. The woman was too shy to look up. I didn't hear a response before I looked up and went to Hongli. But I saw Hongli hugging a young and beautiful woman. Immediately his face turned pale. Extremely embarrassing. Hongli glanced at Su Yi. I wanted to see something strange from Su Yi's face, but I saw Su Yi pursing her lips and smiling. I can't help but be a little disappointed. He asked Su Yi in his mouth: "Madam. Where are we coming from?"
Su Yi saw that he actually threw this embarrassment on himself. Eyebrows frowned slightly. He said softly: "Miss Qingwan doesn't have to be polite. It's just us...... We live in seclusion. And it's just a matter of raising your hands. The girl doesn't have to take it personally."
The embarrassment on Qing Wan's face went down slightly. "Thank you so much."
After speaking, he bowed slightly, then turned around and led the horse away.
Wu Shulai saw that the woman had gone far before he stepped forward and said, "The slave should die. Shocked the Holy Driver."
Hongli waved his hand and motioned for him to step aside. He took Su Yi's hand again and walked forward. After walking a few steps, he suddenly said, "Do you just want to talk about our husband and wife?"
Su Yi was stunned for a moment. A smile appeared on the corner of Hongli's mouth: "Our husband and wife live in a simple ......."
Su Yi's face was slightly red. Say, "Throw this to me; I don't know what to say for a while......"
The smile in Hongli's eyes became deeper and deeper. Said: "Madame is doing a good job. If the husband is so outstanding, it is inevitable that there will be girls who admire. That's how Madame should be...... It's so good that the hearts of those boudoir ladies ......"
These words are said in one go. It's just that Su Yi can't help but be ashamed. Shook his head helplessly.
There were a few girls gathered around a stall. Whispering. Su Yi couldn't help but raise her eyes and look at it suspiciously. Hongli led her to the stall. Only then did I find out that it was a stall selling jewelry and mirror boxes. The peddler was enthusiastically introducing the girl to his things.
Hongli's eyes swept slightly, and he frowned slightly. Su Yi couldn't help but smile slightly when she saw his eyebrows frowning slightly. He is the emperor. Treasures abound in the palace. Ordinary objects naturally can't wait for his eyes. But Suyi found it interesting. The things on the stall are shoddy though. But it looks beautiful. The price is not expensive. That's why it attracts so many girls. Su Yi reached out and picked up the skein blue butterfly ribbed hairpin. Hongli saw her eyes like water. He whispered, "Do you like it?"
Su Yi smiled lightly. Before he could speak, he noticed that the atmosphere was stagnant, and then he found that the girls in front of the stall were staring at Hongli with a shy face. Looking at Hongli's gaze, he couldn't help but purse his lips a little and smile. Hongli didn't know why she was laughing. I just think that her smile is bright and unprovoked, which makes him happy. Su Yi whispered: "This hairpin Yunrou definitely likes it. She has always loved butterflies......"
"Then buy her as a reward." Hongli waved his hand and motioned for Wu Shulai to step forward.
"And Qiuruo......" Su Yi said.
Hongli couldn't help but smile. Knocked her on the forehead: "You will be gracious and gracious. It's just that rewarding Yun Rouqiu with these things will inevitably lose her identity. If you want to reward them, go to the store and see what are the rare things."
"I see them as sisters. These little objects were given to them just as a gesture. It's not a reward, it's a gift. Besides, I'm not their master. You're ......"
Hongli looked at her deeply. The smile on the corner of his lips slowly disappeared and hidden. said: "You are their master......"
Su Yi only felt that his gaze was deep. If there is a deep pool, she will almost drown in it. She lowered her head slowly. Reached out and picked up a red jade bead bracelet and played with it in his hand. Hongli saw that her hands were as white as jade. It is even more lined with the bracelet as bright as blood. So he took her glove and put it up. After a moment of careful consideration, he said, "Although it is a crude thing. It's still passable. Do you like it?"
Su Yi looked at the bracelet. Bright as blood. Above is a pool of emerald as green as water. The two bracelets are distinctly colored. One is red and the other is green. She just felt that it was very glaring. There was a slight bitterness in my heart. I picked the red jade bracelet and put it on the stall. He took another jade lily hairpin and put it in his hand." I still like this ......"
Hongli was stunned, so he took it and put it into her hair. After a few clicks, he said, "Not bad......"
Wu Shulai hurriedly stepped forward to pay the bill. Su Yi was concentrating when she suddenly heard the sound of gongs and drums from far and near. I couldn't help but look up. I saw that a group of welcoming relatives were beating gongs and drums. Two columns of people lined up behind the bridegroom. There was a man sitting on the horse. Big red wedding dress. A face full of joy. Behind is an eight-lift sedan chair. The sedan drapery of red gauze silk is embroidered with auspicious patterns of Danfeng Chaoyang, unicorn send-off, and rich peony. Each of the four corners hangs a pink ball. Touching the eyes are full of bright red happy words. Su Yi felt dazzling. The bright red color seemed to pierce her heart. The melons stretch. Tie the knot. Such a good thing will never befall her......
Not long since. She also thought that one day she would sit in a big red sedan chair and marry her sweetheart. But now it's all in vain......
Qin Se is not quiet in Yumo, but she has no chance with her after all......
Hongli's gaze was drawn back from the welcoming procession. But I saw that Su Yi was in a daze. The sadness in her eyes was not something he didn't see. A glimmer of pain flashed through my heart. So he led her forward......
Gongshan is steep. Trees are overgrown with weeds. The mountain road is even more winding and eighteen bends, winding and rugged. Gu Yanzhao followed the little girl who led the way all the way over the ditch and slowly walked slowly.
Walk through several woods surrounded by greenery. Only then did I see the smoke rising from afar. I think that's the direction of Hongyu Village. Gu Yanzhao only secretly marveled in his heart. The mountain road is rugged. There are many trees and shrubs. The red rain village is located in a depression. I can't see the smoke at the bottom of the mountain. If there is no such little girl to lead the way, I am afraid that they will not know how long it will be before they can see the true face of Hongyu Village.
Gu Yanzhao stood on a raised bluestone and looked at the stockade surrounded by clouds and mist forests. The little girl who led the way, Bai Ling, suddenly turned around and smiled at Gu Yanzhao. Ran to Gu Yanzhao. "The general is tired. It's almost there."
Gu Yanzhao smiled lightly. Bai Ling suddenly took off the flower crown on his head and put it on Gu Yanzhao's head. Said: "The customs of our village. For foreign visitors, we have to send flower crowns."
Gu Yanzhao only felt that his head seemed to be stabbed by the flower path, and he felt a faint pain. Didn't care.
Xiang Lei hurriedly walked up to Gu Yanzhao and took off the flower crown. He frowned at Bai Ling and scolded, "What are you doing?"
Gu Yanzhao was stunned. Bai Ling is also full of grievances. Blinking with big eyes. muttered, "It's just our custom here......"
Gu Yanzhao stopped Xiang Lei: "Xiang Lei. Nothing to do ......"
Zhu Ling and Xu Fang were also full of doubts. Said out loud: "Xiang eldest brother. The little girl is also a piece of kindness. Look at how scared people ......."
Xiang Lei's face was faintly pale. He snorted, "How can a man wear a flower crown."
Gu Yanzhao smiled when he heard this. "It is their custom here. It doesn't hurt to wear it. Let's go."
Bai Ling didn't say anything more. Jumping and walking towards the front. Gu Yanzhao and the others had to follow.
The humidity in the mountains is extremely heavy. The Red Rain Village is even more misty as if it was shrouded in fog.
Cross a stacked wooden bridge. After sparing a few more rocks, I saw a village.
There is a very high torii in front of the village. It's a very complicated text. Xiang Lei explained that it was the text of the local Miao family, and it was written by the three characters of Hongyuzhai. Gu Yanzhao nodded. All the way to the depths of the stockade. I saw that the houses in the stockade were all semi-dry wooden buildings. Most of them are divided into upper and lower layers. The upper floor serves as a living room. The lower level is a pig pen or used to pile up sundries. Gu Yanzhao couldn't help but be a little puzzled. Xiang Lei explained behind him that this was the local house on stilts. Because the local humidity is extremely heavy. It was rainy again. The stilted building is divided into two floors. The upper floor is ventilated, dry, moisture-proof and suitable for living.
All the way. But I rarely see the local people. Only occasionally saw a few old people and children dressed in local ethnic minority costumes, and they all looked at them scrutinically.
The lark led them to a building. Said with a smile: "It's here. Our village master has been waiting for the general here for a long time."
Gu Yanzhao looked away. I saw that it was a double-hanging foot building. Similar to the courtyard houses in the capital. At the foot of the building, there are four big men standing on each side of the door.
Gu Yanzhao followed Bai Ling into the gate. I went up a few more stone steps before I reached the main house. The main house is a north-south transparent structure. As soon as he entered the main house, Gu Yanzhao saw the black crowd behind the house. At the back of the main house is an open-air platform. Extremely broad. At this time, there were many young men dressed in local costumes. No wonder Fang Fang entered the village all the way and didn't see a few young people gathered here.
Gu Yanzhao saw that there was a big flag at each of the four corners of the platform. The flag has a strange pattern tattooed on it. In the center of the table is a rectangular table with four corners. The table is full of dishes. A man in his mid-forties sat facing him. The man's clothes were no different from those of the others. The hat on his head is scarlet. Dark complexion. Big shoulders and round waist. It looks a bit like the momentum of the owner.
The man saw Gu Yanzhao walking towards him. Nor do you get up. Just looked at him with disdain. Bai Ling walked up to the man and said, "The owner of the village. General Gu has arrived."
The owner of the village said in a rough voice: "You are Gu Yanzhao." The tone is stiff. I think it's not good for Chinese.
"It's down there." Gu Yanzhao said.
The owner of the village slammed the table and got up. One foot on that chair. "Your grandmother's ......"
Someone behind him suddenly coughed. The owner of the village was immediately silenced. Gu Yanzhao looked at the coughing man. I saw a woman. The eyebrows are delicate but with a bit of sharpness. Bai Ling smiled at Gu Yanzhao and said, "General Gu, sit down. Our village master doesn't speak Chinese well. If there is something offended, I hope General Gu will not be surprised."
The woman was standing behind the lord of the village. But the owner of the village seemed to want to listen to her. The woman's identity is revealed. There is no doubt that it must be the lady of the stockade. Gu Yanzhao smiled lightly. "It's all right."
He sat down immediately. Xiang Lei and the three of them also sat next to Gu Yanzhao.
The owner of the village raised the wine glass on the table. He said, "You have come from afar. I'll give you a glass first."
Gu Yanzhao raised his wine glass. Zhu Ling and Xu Fang were a little hesitant. Xiang Lei said: "General. Beware of deception."
Gu Yanzhao saw that the owner of the village drank it all. And he drank it all down.
Wait to put down the glass. Gu Yan Zhaofang said: "The owner of the village. The purpose of our visit must be very clear. Since the owner of the village is willing to meet with you, the owner of the village may as well tell me about your conditions......"
"Our conditions." The owner of the village smiled. Will you agree to any conditions?"