Chapter 18: Between the Peach Blossom Lake

On this day, Qu Gao was accompanying the Zhang family to enjoy the flowers in the courtyard, Zhong Lijun ran over anxiously in armor, saw the two of them, and saluted: "Uncle, aunt, Jun'er has something important to tell you." ”

Qu Yanping originally wanted to transfer Zhong Lijun to the city guards, but thinking that he was young, if he stood in front of the city gate for ten or eight years, wouldn't he be like him in this life? So he asked someone to arrange Zhong Lijun to be on duty in the Taishou Mansion, where the future is better, and it is convenient for Qu Gao to take care of each other.

Zhang excused himself to be tired, so he went back to the house first. Zhong Lijun whispered in his ear: "Uncle Chang came to ask for news, Uncle Zhao Che and several heroes of the rivers and lakes were arrested and are locked up in Xiangyang Prison at this time. Qu Gao was shocked and hurriedly asked Zhong Lijun to prepare the carriage. If you go to prison, it's not a trivial matter, and you have to ask Chang Fuhai about the ins and outs of the matter.

Zhong Lijun drove the carriage to the downtown in the east of the city, and stopped in front of a store called "Changle Fang", Zhong Lijun beckoned Qu Gao to get off the car, saying that Chang Fuhai and Zhu Yan were inside, and there were two graceful and pretty women standing at the door of the music square. ”

Zhong Lijun asked, "Aunt and Uncle Chang are in the store?" When the two daughters heard this, they all put away their flattering faces, and replied: "Upstairs, son, please poop." With that, he let go of the two of them and went back to the door to solicit guests. Qu Gao was secretly surprised, as soon as he entered the workshop, the wine was full of color, and the spring was infinite, and he followed Zhong Lijun up to the second floor, knocked on the door, and Guo Zhuyan's voice came from it.

As soon as he pushed open the door and saw his old friend who he hadn't seen for a long time, Qu Gao smiled and said, "What a Zhu family, you dare to open a brothel here." Zhu Yan shook his head innocently and replied: "Even if Ah Yan has the courage to do this, he can't pass the approval of the public government, this brothel ...... Bah! What a brothel! This workshop was opened in the name of my brother-in-law. Seeing that Qu Gao's jaw dropped in shock, Zhu Yan explained: "A few days ago, in order to make the clothes needed by General Zu Ti, Uncle Chang recruited a lot of women who were exiled from the north, many of whom had skills. However, the messenger of the public office was really difficult to dismiss, and he moved out of the righteous brother before letting him pass. Brother Yi, don't worry, we are doing serious business when we open the door, Ah Yan will protect every girl here, as for what you are willing to do, Ah Yan doesn't care about it. ”

Zhong Lijun didn't understand, scratched his head, and said, "Uncle, what my aunt said is reasonable, so is this a music shop or a ...... Brothel, if it's a brothel, I'll never come back again. ”

Qu Gao raised his eyebrows and smiled: "It's a brothel that you should come more, uncle will find you a suitable girl in a few days, and let you become your own son earlier, which can be regarded as worthy of Brother Zhongli." Zhong Lijun held back a smile when he heard this, his face flushed, and he lowered his head and retreated to the side without speaking.

"By the way, the corner of this music shop is good, and the decoration is gorgeous, where did you get the silver?" Qu Gao asked again.

"The last time Uncle Chang delivered goods to General Zu Ti, Ah Yan advanced a year's expenses to General Zu Ti, and for the next year, he will have to work for General Zu Ti in vain." Zhu Yan pursed his lips and said helplessly.

"Okay, Xiao Gao, it's hard for you to make a trip, let's get down to business." Chang Fuhai had a calm face and interrupted the small talk between the two.

The four of them took separate seats, Qu Gao first asked Chang Fuhai about the whole story, it turned out that Zhao Che got nearly 1,000 catties of pig iron from the Xiangyang black market, and wanted to smuggle it out of the city, but because the carriage and horse were too heavy, the guards were suspicious, and they checked that it was pig iron and other things, so they arrested Zhao Che and his party, and are now imprisoned in the government prison.

Smuggling pig iron, but it is a big crime of rebellion, this is not a joke, Qu Gao knew the seriousness of this matter, and he did not dare to make a guarantee, after understanding the situation, Qu Gao thought, let's go and meet Zhao Che first.

The head of the cell recognized Qu Gao's identity and did not stop him, and when he saw Zhao Che in the dungeon, he had already been punished, and there were dozens of whip marks crisscrossed on his body, and he didn't know whether he was unconscious or asleep at this time. Qu Gao asked the cell boss to open the door, stepped forward and shouted, "Brother Zhao." ”。 Zhao Chexu felt that the voice was familiar, his body trembled slightly, slowly opened his eyes, and said happily: "Xiao Gao, why are you here?" Time is limited, Qu Gao has no intention of catching up with him, and said bluntly: "I'm here to save you, you tell me everything completely, I will find a way to save you!" ”

Zhao Che smiled bitterly twice, and said a little indifferently: "I heard that Xiao Gao is the son-in-law of Taishou, is this trip really here to save me, or do you want me to confess?" ”

Qu Gao's heart was cold when he heard this, and the chill suddenly swallowed his whole body, he never thought that the two of them had experienced life and death, and now they were actually so suspicious, seeing Zhao Che don't turn his head, he didn't want to say more, Qu Gao got up in a daze, he was a little overwhelmed, after a while, the cell boss urged, Qu Gao came back to his senses, looking at Zhao Che who was lying on the ground with an indifferent expression, Qu Gao couldn't lift half of his enthusiastic emotions, and coldly asked, "Before I think of a way to save you, you'd better be able to control your mouth like now." ”

Back to Changle Fang, discuss with Chang Fuhai and Zhu Yan how to rescue, robbing the prison will not work, then the only way to let Taishou Zhang You order the release of people, but how to make him order? Although Qu Gao is his son-in-law, it will definitely not work if he opens his mouth to intercede for a felony who smuggled pig iron, and he will even put himself in it.

"Only let Zhao Che confess a master that Zhang You can't provoke." Zhu Yan Qingyin said, after thinking about it, she didn't know such a powerful person, so she looked at Qu Gao again.

The lord that Zhang You can't afford to provoke? A person immediately appeared in Qu Gao's mind. The man had his back to him, standing above the clouds, as high as he could see but out of reach.

Unconsciously still came to the door of the palace, the gate is three zhang high, magnificent, carved beams and painted columns, the door wall is spotless, is it the dwelling place of the world? The power of the Wang family is really unmatched.

reported to Menzi, and after a while, the servant rushed back to Qu Gao and said: "Lang Jun, my son-in-law has important matters to deal with, and I hereby instruct you to wait for Lang Jun in the heart of the Peach Blossom Lake under Qingxiu Peak tonight, and ask Lang Jun to be sure to keep the appointment on time." ”

Peach Blossom Lake under Qingxiu Peak? Why was the appointment in that kind of place, Qu Gao wondered in his heart, and he didn't know what the king's idea was. went home and led the white horse, and then hurried slowly towards Qingxiu Peak.

Now in the middle of April, the peach blossoms are in full bloom, although the sky is dark, but the fragrance in the air is awakening, to the peach blossom lake, in the lakeside pavilion to see a royal guard, the guard stepped forward to lead the high horse, said: "Lang Jun, the son has been waiting on the boat for a long time." ”

Dozens of steps between the shore, tied to a delicate painting boat, the boat is brightly lit, and it is very eye-catching in the deep lake. Qu Gao stepped onto the painting boat, and the guards put the rope and let it drift. Wang Shouzheng was drinking alone, and when he saw Qu Gao's arrival, Yuyan was instantly happy, and Qingyin said: "I haven't seen you for a few months, Qu Lang's appearance has not decreased, it seems that the wine color of Taishou Mansion is not suitable for Qu Lang's appetite." ”

Qu Gao sat down and said bluntly: "Wang Lang, Gao has something to ask for. Wang Shou continued: "Don't worry, the first also has something to say to Qu Lang." Wang Shou drank a cup of himself and said: "Since the first time I saw Dongshi, it has been nearly half a year, this half year, Qu Lang went north to Nanyang, killed Hu Lu, Yi's house, and smoked, and there are Jianghu guests around him, accompanied by strange women, but it really impresses the head." ”

Qu Gao was secretly shocked, Wang Shou knew his experience so clearly, but then he thought that with his power background, it should be easy to understand a person. Taking a sip of wine, Qu Gao replied: "Wang Lang is an immortal in the Nine Heavens, what do you say about these trivial things?" ”

Wang Shou smiled faintly and said, "The woman beside Qu Lang is already planning for Qu Lang's business, and now Qu Lang's power has just started, so it is really not appropriate to cause more trouble at this time." ”

More troubles? What is Wang Shou referring to Zhao Che? Now that he has figured out his own bottom line, Zhao Che's matter must be in his hands, so what does he mean by not wanting to save Zhao Che?

"It's no secret, Qu Lang's friend is now working for Shi Min, the righteous grandson of Shi Hu of the Qianhu clan, and the pig iron is also obtained for him. Now that the Jin room is weak and Hu Lu is strong, I know that this friend and Qu Lang were born and died, and I also know Qu Lang's loyalty, whether to save or not, Qu Lang should think carefully! Wang Shou grimaced, waiting for Qu Gao's answer.

"He is working for Qianhu, if he asks Wang Lang to make a move, it will inevitably put the Wang family at risk, thank you Wang Lang for informing him, Gao will find another way." Qu Gao thought for a moment and replied.

"The Wang family is not afraid of this risk, the first is just to let Qu Lang think clearly, if he decides to save him, the first method is more feasible than Qu Lang's method. It's just that the first person wants to use this matter to ask Qu Lang for a promise. Wang Shou's gaze suddenly condensed and locked Qu Gao.

"You are already the pride of the sky, what else do you need to ask me?" Qu Gao said suspiciously.

The boat was drifting, far away from the shore, and when it reached the center of the lake, there was a bottomless lake in all directions, and Wang Shou suddenly smiled: "Perhaps in Qu Lang's eyes, the first has a superior status and is proud of the world's family, with these, the first can indeed be impossible for ordinary people." However, the general trend of the world is changing rapidly, and Qu Lang, a powerless and powerless son of a poor family, does not dare to slap Chen Xuan and draw his sword Shen Yi, these moves, but the first man never dared to do and could not do it. ”

When Qu Gao heard this, he only said that Wang Shou wanted him to help solve some personal enmities that were inconvenient to do, he remembered the grace of Wang Shou's gift of horses, and felt his courtesy, and said happily: "Wang Lang has something to say, Gao will go to the soup and fight the fire, and it will be achieved." ”

Wang Shou's eyes suddenly became cold, and he pulled out a short knife from his waist, Qu Gao was startled, and only heard him say in a heavy voice: "I want Qu Lang to swear with me that I will not hurt a single person from my Wang family in the future!" His words were fierce, as if he had changed into a different person, his face was very white, and his deep eyes were in this dim room, which made Qu Gao's heart frightened. Wang Shou slashed his index finger with a short knife, wiped the oozing blood between his lips, and slowly pushed the short knife over from the tea table, the corners of his eyebrows were hooked, his expression was charming, Qu Gao was stunned, and he was speechless for a while.

"Wang Lang, what do you mean by this? You treat me like this, Qu Gao is not ungrateful. Qu Gao said hurriedly, seeing that the king's expression did not change, but he didn't believe it, so he had to let himself swear, so he immediately picked up the short knife and swore an oath: "I, Qu Gao, swear with the king's head today that I will never hurt the children of the Wang family. After saying that, he also cut his fingertips and sealed the blood on his lips.

Wang Shou breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Qu Lang is also scared? Seeing him joking in a flash, Qu Gao's face was slightly displeased, and when Wang Shou saw this, he said: "Qu Lang is not strange, and the first does not want to be like this." It's just that a few months ago, Ge Hong and Ge Immortal Master traveled through Xiangyang, and once said, 'There is a Qilin in Xiangyang City with the mandate of heaven, which can change the color of Qiankun in the future'. Among the rookies in Xiangyang for the first time, only Shou and Jun are the most outstanding, and it is expected that this Qiliner is in this painting boat at this time. If the first body bears the mandate of heaven, he will expel Hu Lu in the future, recover the Jin family, and do his best to keep the Qulang family safe! ”

Qu Gao's mind was shocked again, Heavenly Destiny Qilin'er? He has an ordinary background and mediocre ability, how can this be pulled on his head? It is the head of the king, who has a prominent net worth, a good reputation, and a very high prestige in Xiangyang City at a young age, and he really has a collection of thousands of halos, so this destiny has to be sent to him. Besides, even if this destiny fell on his head with his eyes closed, his ambition was the same as that of the king, who forced him to swear a blood oath because he was worried that he would cause trouble in the world?

"Wang Lang is too high in Qu Gao, and he doesn't believe in Qu Gao too much, the ancestors of the Qu family have guarded Xiangyang for generations, and Gao is the same. Zongtian's destiny chose me, is it possible that Wang Lang thinks that Gao will learn to be Ran Min and help Hu bully Jin? ”

Wang Shou shook his head and sighed: "The king and the horse, the world, the world only sees that the power of the Wang family can force the government and the opposition, but they don't know how many heroic souls my Wang family has buried to protect this country." Although Hu Nu is prosperous now, as long as there is a Wang family for one day, the Southern Dynasty can still be peaceful, if the world changes color, the blessing and misfortune are unpredictable. ”

Qu Gao looked at the somewhat frustrated Wang Shou, his heart was complicated and difficult to understand, he just said like Wang Shou, he can be carefree, but he doesn't want him to worry about the major affairs of the family and the country at a young age, how can others understand? Closing his eyes, Qu Gao said in a deep voice: "Please rest assured, no matter who this destiny is, Qu Gao will not hurt the Wang family alone!" ”