Qingshi County is not too big, and it is not a well-known county in Gangneung. But because of the emergence of a special 'wine' here, Qingshi County has become a place to smell in the streets and alleys of Jiangling. In addition, near Gangneung and further afield, it is known that there is a Qingshi County in Gangneung, and Qingshi County produces a spirit that is as clear as water.

Although the price of shochu is getting higher every year, the number of shochu sold is limited. But those who love the contents of the cup but are very wealthy, still buy a lot of shochu. It is either drunk at a banquet or given away. This has also led to a rapid increase in the price of shochu, but it has also attracted the jealousy and peep of other brewers and breweries. But how did these people inquire in Qingshi County, they only knew that this soju came from the county's Piaoxiang Liquor Workshop. As for the owner of the sake brewery, and who made this shochu, I can't find out.

However, there are still those who do not give up and are determined to get the 'craft' of making shochu......

"Erlang, the news this time must be true."

"Oh? Bring it to me and take a look. ”

In the elegant study, a handsome young man with a face like a crown of jade and eyes like a cold star sat elegantly behind several cases. He pressed on several cases in one hand and a book in the other. The handsome young man, who was obviously reading a book, was interrupted by the middle-aged man who had just come in.

The middle-aged man after a few cases has an ordinary appearance, and the occasional flash of light in his eyes can show his goodness. At this time, he was respectfully placing a few pieces of paper on several cases. Looking at his expression, he was a little excited, and it was obvious that the contents of these pieces of paper were very important.

The handsome young man named 'Erlang' couldn't help but be interested when he noticed the excitement on the middle-aged man's face. He put the book in his hand neatly aside, and only then did he pick up a few pieces of paper on the case and look at it carefully. Calm returned to the study, save for the sound of him flipping the papers.

Soon, a little smile appeared in the eyes of 'Erlang', but there was a hint of playfulness in his mouth: "Piaoxiang Wine Workshop, Qianzhou Lu Family, Lu Xiang'er, Lu Hong......"

"There's nothing wrong with this time." The middle-aged man didn't see 'Erlang's expression, and when he heard him talking to himself, he nodded and said, "In order to determine the accuracy of this news, I specially sent someone to Qianzhou to investigate. Although Qianzhou has already been in trouble, it has still been discovered. There used to be a Piaoxiang wine shop in Qianzhou, which was the property of a local merchant family. This family's surname is Lu, and it was only after being killed by King Chen that it declined......"

"Well, I believe the news is true this time." 'Erlang' put the paper down, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and an inexplicable smile appeared on his face. This made the middle-aged man immediately a little puzzled, and couldn't help but say, "Erlang, do you already know this news?" ”

"I don't know. However, I know Lu Hong, who is my 'little junior brother'. After 'Erlang' finished saying this, he raised his head and said to the middle-aged man: "Steward Cui, you go and prepare the carriage, let's go to Qingshi County to have a look." ”

"This ......" Steward Cui hesitated a little, and said hesitantly: "Erlang, the exam will start the day after tomorrow, why don't you go another day." ”

Jiro's smile remained the same, and he gently got up and put the books on the shelves. At the same time, he also said: "It's okay, just go out and relax." Steward Cui rest assured, if the head of the family asks, just push it on me. ”

"Alright then, I'll go get ready." Steward Cui nodded lightly, turned around and prepared to walk out of the study. But 'Erlang' suddenly thought of something, hurriedly called Steward Cui, and said meaningfully: "Steward Cui, the 'news of Qianzhou' is only known to our family." ”

After a little silence, Steward Cui understood the meaning of 'Erlang', nodded again and left the study. And after 'Erlang' returned to quiet in the study, he walked to the side of several cases. He picked up a brush from the pen stand, dipped it in some ink, and drew a 'circle' on the paper. There are three words in that 'circle', Lu Xiang'er.

Looking at the name, Erlang's fingers lightly tapped on several cases, and said with a slight smile: "Interesting......"

Half an hour later, a simple-looking carriage drove from Gangneung Mansion to Qingshi County. It was early summer, the weather was cool, and thin curtains hung from the windows on both sides of the carriage. From the outside, I could only vaguely see two people sitting in the car, but I couldn't see whether the two were men or women, and what they looked like.

The man driving the carriage was a young man. Sitting in the carriage were the handsome 'Erlang' and the Cui steward. After the carriage came out of Gangneung Mansion, 'Erlang' kept his eyes closed and recuperated. But Steward Cui lifted the curtain from time to time, or lowered his head slightly and was thinking about something.

"Erlang, Qingshi County has arrived." After Steward Cui lifted the curtain for the third time, he whispered to the person beside him. When 'Erlang' heard this, he opened his eyes and said softly: "Go to Piaoxiang Wine Workshop, in another quarter of an hour, then Lu Xiang'er should go to the Wine Workshop." ”

"Erlang, there is a new teahouse diagonally opposite the Piaoxiang Wine Workshop, why don't we go and taste it there." understood the meaning of 'Erlang', and Steward Cui also knew it in his heart. Under his arrangement, he took 'Erlang' on the second floor of the teahouse and asked for a room with a clear view of the Piaoxiang Wine Workshop. When Xiao Er served tea and pastries, the 'Erlang' looked intently at the winery diagonally opposite.

Piaoxiang Wine Shop is located on the more prosperous street in Qingshi County. Although the façade of the winery is not very large, you can imagine how hot the business of the winery is when you look at the people who come in and out. From the time Steward Cui and 'Erlang' sat in the teahouse, it was only half an hour for dozens of people in the Piaoxiang Wine Workshop to come out of it carrying a small wine bottle.

"Steward Cui, you said that the soju in this Piaoxiang Distillery sells so well, why is it 'limited', and each person can only buy a small bottle per day?" 'Erlang' looked diagonally opposite, with a faint smile on his face, but there was a trace of coldness in his eyes.

"It is rumored that it is because of the exquisite ingredients and brewing troubles of soju, so it is ......" Steward Cui saw the disapproval in the eyes of 'Erlang', so he didn't continue. After hesitating, Steward Cui, who was sitting opposite 'Erlang', was about to say something, but suddenly looked out the window and said happily: "Erlang, look, that is Lu Xiang'er." ”

Following the direction of Steward Cui's gesture, 'Erlang' hurriedly turned around and looked. In the distance, I saw two young girls in ordinary skirts, one left and one right. The two girls are about the same size, judging from the buns, the one on the left is older, and the one on the right is not yet in time.

As the two girls got closer and closer, their faces became clearer and clearer. The older girl has a great look. It's just that her expression is cold, and even with a smile on the corner of her mouth, it still gives people a feeling of being unapproachable. However, her dusty temperament is really eye-catching.

The younger one next to him, although he is not yet in time, has everything that a 'beauty' should have. With snow-like skin, eyes that seem to be able to speak, a straight little nose, a fluttering mouth, and a radiant look, anyone who sees it can't help but look at it a few more times.

When Steward Cui saw these two girls again, he still couldn't help but exclaim: "Erlang, you must not have thought of it." ”

"I didn't expect that." When 'Erlang' saw the two girls clearly, his eyes suddenly lit up. However, he quickly regained his composure, and instead said, "Steward Cui, the one walking on the left is that Chaoxia." ”

"Yes, that little lady is Chaoxia who was saved by Lu Xiang'er." Steward Cui glanced at 'Erlang', and nodded secretly in his heart, worthy of being the person chosen by the head of the family. If Da Lang was here, it would really be impossible to calm down so quickly.

After confirming Asaka's identity, 'Erlang' set all his eyes on her. Looking at the weak-looking Asaka, doubts appeared in the eyes of 'Erlang'. And Chaoxia, who was about to approach the Piaoxiang Wine Workshop, suddenly turned his head and looked in the direction of 'Erlang'. However, she didn't find anything, hesitated for a while, and then followed Lu Xiang'er into the wine shop.

Chaoxia didn't see anything, but 'Erlang' and Steward Cui had a false alarm. If it weren't for the fact that this house was very remote and the windows were hidden, Chaoxia would definitely see the two of them. 'Erlang' was still wondering how Chaoxia, a weak little lady, could have martial arts. But when Chaoxia turned around, the gaze shot in his eyes, the cold sharpness really made Erlang's heart suddenly mention. In the depths of his heart, there was a little fear.

Steward Cui was also the first time he had seen this appearance of Chaoxia, and he had only observed Lu Xiang'er and Chaoxia from a distance before. I didn't expect that the young Chaoxia would have such momentum. Cui Guan gently wiped the fine sweat from his forehead, raised his head to look at 'Erlang', and waited for him to speak.

'Erlang's expression did not change, but his eyelids were drooping, and he couldn't see what he meant. I saw him pick up the teacup, take a sip of slightly cold tea, and said, "The tea here is good, you can come and taste it when you have time." ”

With that, he got up and walked out. Judging by that meaning, I should be ready to go back. This made Steward Cui stunned, but he quickly got up and followed. It wasn't until he got out of the teahouse that Steward Cui understood that his little master was interested in Lu Xianger and Chaoxia.

'Erlang' and Steward Cui made a carriage and quietly left Qingshi County. In addition to returning to Gangneung Mansion, 'Erlang' still closed his eyes and recuperated. It's just that this time his brow is slightly furrowed. And just as the carriage was about to arrive at Jiangling Mansion, he suddenly said: "Steward Cui, after the township test, I plan to hold a 'poetry meeting' with literature and martial arts, you can help me arrange it." ”

"Okay, I'll take care of it." Steward Cui nodded and responded to this matter. And 'Jiro' continued to close his eyes and never said a word again before getting out of the car.