The journey was very smooth.

Under the escort of the Longwei Dart Bureau, whether it was a checkpoint or a person from the government on the road, they all passed smoothly, and they didn't even need to be checked.

The news that Chu Xiaoye killed people in the border town did not come over.

I don't know if it's because the army there is ashamed, or because I'm afraid of losing my official hat, or for other reasons, such a big thing seems to have been quietly suppressed.

Ten days later, they finally entered the territory of Suzhou and Hangzhou.

The news of Qin Zhitan's return had already been transmitted back to the Qin Mansion.

So when they arrived at the Shili Pavilion outside Suzhou and Hangzhou, Qin Zhitan's second son, Qin Yu, had already taken the people of the Qin Mansion and was waiting here.

Along the way, although Chu Xiaoye didn't want to speak, he still politely chatted with this Qin member for a while, and learned that the business in Suzhou and Hangzhou was now taken care of by his second son Qin Yu.

As for his eldest son Qin Wen, he is the pride of the Qin family, and now he is a showman, and he is about to prepare for the exam this year.

The family of businessmen has a talent, which is indeed something to be proud of, if it is won this year, it will be very good.

So when it comes to his eldest son, this Qin member is extraordinarily talkative, and the pride on his face is beyond words.

Of course, the second son's ability is not small, and he takes care of the Qin family's business in Suzhou and Hangzhou alone, and it is thriving.

"If there is no Yu'er to support this family, his eldest brother will still have the time and money to study. Go to the apprenticeship to ask for money, ask for a way, participate in various poetry meetings, literati gatherings, and ask for money and introducers. Where did the introducer come from, of course, he met with money. And those literati friends, if you are too stingy, who will pay attention to you in the future? We are a family of businessmen, and it would be a shame to say it, and those literati look down on it. If Wen'er is not generous, where will she make friends? If you don't have friends, it's definitely useless to just study by dying. No matter how talented you are, what's the use of not having friends to help you promote and build momentum? So, they can't do without two brothers. ”

When he came to Shili Pavilion, Qin Zhitan was still chattering.

When his second son, Qin Yu, came to call him, he stopped talking and got out of the carriage.

Chu Xiaoye was dragged by him into the carriage, and he had to follow at this time.

Qin Zhitan hurriedly introduced: "Yu'er, this is the nephew of Chu I mentioned to you in the letter, we met bandits on the way, thanks to the help of him and his friends." Nephew Chu is our benefactor, this time when we come to Suzhou and Hangzhou, we must treat us well. ”

Qin Yu hurriedly arched his hand and said, "Brother Chu, my father has already told me in the letter what happened on the road. I don't say thank you, this time I came to Suzhou and Hangzhou, and my Qin family must repay the kindness of Brother Chu. ”

Chu Xiaoye said humbly: "You're welcome. This time it's a nuisance. ”

Qin Yu was probably in his twenties, and although he was young, he looked very calm, quite similar to his father.

The Longwei Dart Bureau completed the task, and after seeing the Qin family come to greet them, they could be regarded as relieved.

Qin Zhitan paid him the remaining silver taels, and gave him some more, saying many words of gratitude.

Without their escort, it would have been difficult to arrive so quickly.

After the people from the Longwei Dart Bureau left, Chu Xiaoye and the Qin family continued to walk towards Suzhou and Hangzhou City.

Several men were on their horses, and several elven maidens, as well as Doya Catherine, sat in the empty carriage.

Their appearance is too outstanding, and the color of their hair is also conspicuous, so in order not to cause a commotion, they can only be crammed into a carriage.

Chu Xiaoye's silver hair was relatively short, and she wore a hat, so she was not as conspicuous as them.

Qin Zhitan probably hasn't ridden a horse for a long time, and at this time, riding on a horse, twisting from time to time, changing positions, and looking uncomfortable.

Qin Yu hurriedly said, "Dad, why don't you sit back in the carriage?" Mother and sister's carriage should be big enough to sit. ”

Qin Zhitan waved his hand and said, "I haven't sat for a long time, I'm still a little unaccustomed to sitting just now, and I'll be fine for a while." I want to take a good look at the scenery along the way and the appearance of Suzhou and Hangzhou, I haven't been back for two years, and I don't know how much has changed. ”

Qin Yu smiled: "It hasn't changed much, it's not much different from when you left." ”

Qin Zhitan shook his head, sighed, and said, "How can there be no difference, look at you, young and confident, childish and early, and for my father, I am old." ”

Qin Yu hurriedly said: "My father is only forty-two years old, where is he old?" Not old at all. ”

Qin Zhitan smiled and said, "Okay, don't talk about these things that affect your mood, so as not to make the guests laugh." What about your eldest brother? Knowing that we came back today, we didn't come with you to greet us? ”

Qin Yu smiled bitterly: "I originally talked to my eldest brother last night, and said that I would go out of the city to greet you together today." As a result, early in the morning, he was dragged away by his classmates, saying that he was going to attend a literary meeting on the banks of the Qinhuai River. ”

Qin Zhitan said with a smile: "You should go, these literary meetings are very important to the reputation of literati." Most of those famous talents have become famous by participating in these literary conferences. Even if your eldest brother goes and doesn't play anything, he can still listen to the poems and high-minded talks of those talented people, and increase some talent and insight. These gatherings, how many, you let him go to participate as much, don't be afraid of more, don't be afraid of spending money, if he wins the promotion this year, the ancestors of my Qin family are estimated to be able to wake up with a smile. ”

Suddenly, the voice of the little girl named Xiao Liang came from the carriage: "Daddy, what you said is so scary! The little boy didn't dare to go to the ancestral hall anymore, if the ancestors and ancestors suddenly woke up, the little boy would be scared to death. ”

"Little girl, don't talk nonsense!"

Her mother immediately covered her mouth, but couldn't help but laugh.

Qin Zhitan was quite embarrassed, turned his head and glared at the carriage, and said, "Daddy is talking to your second brother, you don't intervene!" The girl's family has talked so much since she was a child, how will she marry in the future? Learn more from your sister, you know? ”

The little girl took away her mother's hand and said unconvinced: "Daddy, you said that your sister was disobedient before!" You let my sister learn to be popular and learn to make clothes, but my sister doesn't do it. My sister likes to learn from her eldest brother, reads and writes poems all day long, and goes out with her girlfriends to see talents, which is especially angry with you! Last time you said you almost you off. If I learn from my sister, Daddy, I'm sure you'll be soon. ”

"Little girl! Looking for a fight! ”

As soon as the woman put her across her lap, she hit her buttocks.

The little obedient pretended to say "wow" twice, but there were no tears.

Qin Zhitan had a headache for this little daughter, so he had to smile awkwardly at Chu Xiaoye, who was riding a horse next to him, and said, "The two girls in the family are disobedient, hey, there is no way, they are all spoiled by their two elder brothers." ”

Qin Yu next to him wanted to speak, but he didn't dare.

Luo's voice came from the carriage: "Master, who is favored, you know best in your heart, don't blame my son for the responsibility." ”

Qin Zhitan snorted and ignored her.

In this family, except in front of his two sons, he really doesn't have much majesty.

When the majestic city wall of Suzhou and Hangzhou City appeared in everyone's sight, the sun was already setting.

Chu Xiaoye followed the Qin family and entered the city smoothly.

As soon as I entered the city, I was shocked by the prosperity of the city.

Although it was already dusk, the streets were still crowded with people, the shouting of vendors, the frolicking of children, the flirting of young people, and the scolding of old people, mixed together, deafening.

Horseback riding is not allowed in the city.

Qin Yu led the horse, took the Qin family guards, and opened the way in front.

Walking from the south city to the north city, when he returned to the Qin Mansion, it was already completely dark.

In the past few days, everyone has been on the road continuously, and everyone is tired enough.

Qin Yu instructed the maid to immediately prepare a clean courtyard for Chu Xiaoye and the others, so that they could make a little news, and then instructed the kitchen to hurry up and prepare the dinner.

Chu Xiaoye took a bath in the house first, changed into clean clothes, and went to eat.

The dinner party prepared by the Qin Mansion in a hurry was extremely rich, and some of the food was still ordered from the restaurants on the street, and the taste was very exquisite.

During the meal, the eldest prince of the Qin family still did not come back.

Luo was a little worried, and said, "Yu'er, do you want to send someone to take a look?" ”

Qin Zhitan put down his chopsticks and said, "What do you see?" In this Suzhou and Hangzhou city, what is there to worry about? Even if you want to see your son, you can't disturb your son's study. Dine! ”

Roche sulked.

Qin Yu hurriedly persuaded: "Mother don't worry, the Wenhui is usually held at night, and at noon it is just a casual meal and chat." By the Qinhuai River, it is very lively every night, and there are officers and soldiers patrolling, and the eldest brother will be fine. ”

Qin Zhitan looked at his wife and said, "I haven't rested well in the past few days, after eating, I will take Mo'er and Xiaoliang to the room to rest, and it will not be too late to see your son tomorrow." ”

Luo glanced at Chu Xiaoye and the others, so he had to continue eating.

If the guest doesn't finish eating, it will be rude for her to leave with chopsticks.

Lan Nixi was full.

However, Chu Xiaoye was still dealing with a leg of mutton in front of him.

Qin Mo'er, the eldest lady of the Qin family, looked at him from time to time, looking a little anxious.

The little girl next to him was also very anxious, and couldn't help but say, "Brother Chu, how can you eat so much?" The little girl and her sister want to go out to find the eldest brother, can you stop eating? ”

Qin Mo'er, who was next to her, hurriedly covered her mouth.

Qin Zhitan's brows furrowed.

Luo hurriedly scolded: "Little girl! Don't talk nonsense! You go back to your room first! ”

Qin Zhitan looked at the pair of daughters, his eyes stopped on the eldest daughter, and said solemnly: "Mo'er, are you going out at night?" ”

Qin Mo'er saw that the matter had been exposed, so she had to say weakly: "Daddy, I miss my eldest brother with Xiaoling, so I ......"

Qin Zhitan sneered and said, "I think you want to go out and play!" Mo'er, when you heard your second brother say that there was a Wenhui on the banks of the Qinhuai River, you couldn't wait to go, didn't you? ”

Qin Mo'er lowered her head and didn't dare to say anything more.

Chu Xiaoye finally finished gnawing on the leg of mutton and said, "Okay, I'm full." Uncle Qin, I think that since they want to go out to play, let them go out. Anyway, this Suzhou and Hangzhou city is also very safe. Just on the road, I also saw a lot of girls going out and wandering the streets. They just came back, and they are probably very excited, and if you let them sleep, they probably won't be able to sleep. ”

The little boy who was covered by Luo's mouth nodded hurriedly and stole a grateful glance at him.

Qin Yu also persuaded: "Dad, since Mo'er and the little girl both want to go out, and my mother also misses the eldest brother, why don't we go out together?" It just so happens that Brother Chu is also here for the first time, and tonight on the banks of the Qinhuai River must be very lively, why don't we all go out for a stroll together? ”

The little boy nodded again and again, dancing excitedly.

Since the guest has spoken, and the second brother has also spoken, Daddy will definitely agree.

Sure enough, Qin Zhitan saw that everyone couldn't stay at home, so he had to say, "Okay, then let's go out together." ”

He looked at Chu Xiaoye and the others, and said, "However, you have been running all the way, and you haven't slept well in order to hurry back in the past few days, aren't you sleepy at this time?" ”

Chu Xiaoye was full of energy and said, "I'm not sleepy at all. ”

Then he turned his head to look at Lan Nixi and the others, and said, "What about you?" Why don't you rest early? ”

Lan Nixi and the others were indeed a little sleepy.

They almost fell asleep in the tub when they had just taken a bath, and after eating, they didn't want to walk anymore.

When Lan Nixi was about to speak, the little girl suddenly broke free of Luo's hand, looked at Chu Xiaoye with excitement on her face, and said, "Brother Chu, there are so many beautiful young ladies on the banks of the Qinhuai River!" Later, if you fancy any of them, my sister and I can help you talk. ”

The atmosphere froze suddenly.

Lan Nixi took a deep breath, looked at Chu Xiaoye and said, "We're not sleepy, let's go together." ”

Chu Xiaoye: "......"

"Little girl, can you stop talking nonsense?"

Instead of her mother, Qin Mo'er covered the little girl's mouth, her face full of embarrassment.

"Okay, let's go, let's go, everyone is together, it's a little more lively."

Qin Zhitan stood up and resolved the embarrassment.

When she went out, Lan Nixi stuck to Chu Xiaoye, pinched his waist fiercely, gritted her teeth and said, "What about a lot of beautiful young ladies, Lord Ye?" ”

Chu Xiaoye grinned in pain and didn't dare to say anything.

Willis sneered on the side: "Lord Night, if you like one of them in a while, a few of us can go up and help you talk." ”

Chu Xiaoye hurriedly changed the topic and said, "Hurry up and put on the headscarf, it's best to tie up your hair and cover it all." ”

Qin Yu, who was walking aside, turned his head and said with a smile: "Brother Chu, don't worry, in our Suzhou and Hangzhou City, there are actually many elves who are frequented, and on some streets, there are special elf shops and orc shops. Everyone has long been surprised. ”

Qin Zhitan also turned around and said with a smile: "Your Majesty of our Southern Tang Kingdom is broad-minded and tolerant, and allows people of all races from all over the world to come to my Southern Tang Dynasty to do business. That's why my trade in the Southern Tang Dynasty was very prosperous. ”

Even so, Chu Xiaoye still asked Lan Nixi to wrap her hair.

These elf girls not only have beautiful hair, but also look and figure one in a million, and if they go out like this, they are too eye-catching.

Their hair was very long, down to their thighs, and if they were wrapped, they wouldn't be so conspicuous anymore.

There are many fewer people on the streets than when you enter the city in the evening.

At this time, everyone went home for dinner, and more went to the Qinhuai River, where the night was the most lively place in Suzhou and Hangzhou.

Chu Xiaoye looked at the surrounding buildings, looked at the faces on the street, and felt that this scene was so kind.

Sure enough, he still misses the life of human beings in the past.