Chapter 226. First meeting
Luoyang flourished in the Tang Dynasty and was named the "Divine Capital". In the Song Dynasty, although the status of Luoyang declined slightly, it still had a pivotal position, and the imperial court set up Henan Mansion with Luoyang as the center, calling Luoyang Xijing, as the accompanying capital of Bianliang. Although it is not the capital, it is not far from the capital, so its status is quite important, and many important officials of the DPRK and China even placed their families here. What's more worth mentioning is that because this is not the center of politics, without the supervision of the Imperial Historical Observatory, the extravagance is quite staggering, and the comparison between famous families is also very fierce. And Emperor Taizu ruled the world with literati, and gave officials at all levels extremely generous in order to vote for the favor of these rich people, and all kinds of rare treasures also flowed into Luoyang City. The life of drunkenness and dreams of death has stimulated people's endless desires, and the pursuit of immortality is a myth that many people dream of.
Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty are such wise figures, and they still expect immortality, let alone ordinary people? Chu Yunfei shook his head secretly, according to the news that as early as a few years ago, there was a saying in Luoyang City: Yuan Tiangang, who had predicted that the Wu clan would be the emperor in the Tang Dynasty, got a relic by chance, and then ascended to heaven! In this way, people's desire for relics has been boosted.
Although Chu Yunfei had been mentally prepared for a long time, he never expected that his arrival would cause such a big sensation: the whole mansion of Henan Mansion went out to set up a banquet ten miles outside Luoyang City to wash the dust for Chu Yunfei. In addition to the big and small officials, there are countless literati who like vassal elegance also rushed to join in the fun, because many people wanted to witness Chu Yunfei's demeanor with their own eyes, and in the case of the Night Pearl, Chu Yunfei was already famous all over the world.
"Good food and wine, and of course, beautiful women. Childe, you are so blessed. Although there was a slight smile on Orchid's face, she couldn't hide the grievance in her heart.
Chu Yunfei shook his head helplessly and said, "I'm afraid that this is not a blessing, but a maze array." Don't you know that Master Su in Henan Mansion was once the protΓ©gΓ© of the former Prime Minister Kou? It is said that he, like that Kou lord, was a natural and well-born official, and he was extremely hedonistic. I think you may like this Lord Su very much, he is a real merry man. β
Hu Ji initially thought that Chu Yunfei was just ridiculing, but when she saw Sunan with her own eyes, she realized that Chu Yunfei was not exaggerating at all: although he was nearly forty years old, the years seemed to be particularly kind to this Master Su, and he looked only twenty-eight or nine, but he was a little more stable in his gestures. At first glance, he didn't seem to be very conspicuous, but when he opened his mouth to speak, that ordinary face suddenly became vivid, and people couldn't help but stay on him. Coupled with the smile that appears in his eyes from time to time, people can't help but want to be close to him.
Sunan really knows how to enjoy, in addition to delicious food, there are also courtesan performances to help the fun. Chu Yunfei couldn't help but smile bitterly, Sunan was really a good person, nominally Chu Yunfei was just a famous detective in the capital, but he gave Chu Yunfei a top hat in the name of Chu Yunfei's big strange case. Everyone likes to be patted on the back, especially when the ass is just right. In this way, Sunan narrowed the distance between him and Chu Yunfei.
"I heard that Gongzi Chu is also a person who likes elegance, and he also likes to occasionally chant poetry and paint, and he has a lot of fate with Gongzi. After arriving in Luoyang, why don't you invite the son to settle in the other courtyard below? In this way, it is easy for us to interact with each other. Sunan smiled and picked up his wine glass, and said his request with a sincere face.
Although this was said politely, it did not leave room for negotiation. After thinking about it, I came here just to find the legendary relic, and there was probably no conflict of interest between me and Sunan, so why didn't I accept his kindness? Chu Yunfei drank all the wine in the cup, and said with a smile: "Then disturb Master Su." β
This Master Su is really not bad as he expected, Chu Yunfei is secretly funny, he is really a human essence. Although he doesn't have the pomp and circumstance of the chincha, he is the name of the chincha. As long as you serve the Qincha well, you will have a better life in the future, and who among the local officials does not understand this truth? Sunan will never let go of such an opportunity. But what made Chu Yunfei a little puzzled was that Sunan would really arrange for them to live in their own courtyard, and Sunan's family would live with them.
The annex in southern Jiangsu is not far from the palace, and it is said that the courtyard was built in the Tang Dynasty and is the former residence of a celebrity. Later, after several changes of hands, the descendants continued to rebuild and expand, and it has become quite large-scale. A wall divided the courtyard in two, and Chu Yunfei and the others were arranged in a quiet courtyard in the north to the east. Apparently it had been carefully renovated before they arrived.
"Could it be that this Lord Su doesn't know how to be an official? Didn't he expose his shortcomings? Unless he really has faith in his family, he will put us here, right? With great difficulty, the orchid sent away the diligent servants and began to take care of the place known as the "Bamboo Incense Pavilion".
Maybe he had other intentions. Chu Yunfei was not in a hurry to make a conclusion, and he was noncommittal about Hu Ji's judgment, looking around the situation in the courtyard, he smiled faintly and said: "Compared with Meixiang Xiaozhu, this place has a different flavor. It's just a little more bookish aroma, and if there is a little more sound of silk and bamboo, it can be called a fairyland on earth. β
As soon as his words fell, he heard the melodious sound of the piano coming from not far away. Before he could ask, the bamboo curtain at the door swayed, and a woman dressed in green floated in a tea tray in her hand.
A flash of displeasure flashed across Orchid's face, and she walked a few quick steps to the woman, reaching out to take the tea tray. Unexpectedly, the other party avoided it, and then she squinted her eyes and laughed, and said in a soft and sweet voice: "The slave maid was ordered by Lord Su to come to serve the two." How dare Miss Lao do it? Do those subordinates sent by the adults match the hearts of the two? Do you want to change another batch to serve the two? β
What a clever girl! Chu Yunfei couldn't help but secretly admire, only to see that the girl was smiling, quietly poured tea for them, and respectfully sent it to them.
"Good tea!" Chu Yunfei couldn't help but admire.
The girl smiled and said: "My family expected it well, and the son is really a good tea person." This is the tea made by the adults of our family, and we specially ordered the maid to bring it to the two of us. β
"Your adults are really thoughtful!" Hu Ji took a sip of tea, but her eyes kept on this girl's body, and she said coldly: "You haven't told me yet, who are you from the Su family?" β