The ancient trees of Linquan are in the middle of a mountain forest, and it is not easy to walk along the way, but the official family has built a road here, and there are many pedestrians on the road, especially on such festivals, men, women and children in Kyoto will come here to pay their respects.

Yu Zhi and Wang Dafu got out of the car early and walked along the bluestone road to the edge of Weiming Lake behind Baiweiju. Because it has no name, it is called an unnamed lake.

The warm sun melted the snow of Weiming Lake for several days, and the snow occasionally slipped on the green plants of the pavilions built along the lake, and sometimes there was a clear cry in the mountains and forests.

The bluestone road is not crowded, although there are many people, the road is wide. It takes a few steps to move forward.

"How is it that there are more old people than young people?" Yu Zhi asked.

Wang Dafu explained on the side: "They are all people who are anxious to hold their grandsons and nephews. In recent years, there have been a lot fewer in-laws in Kyoto, and the teenagers have studied hard for Qingyun to try the cold window, and the girls are trying to find those who worship the prime minister. ”

Yu Zhi smiled, intentionally or unintentionally, looking at the pedestrians coming and going, among which there were also teenagers and girls coming one after another. There were also many women who glanced at Yu Zhi's body several times, and then whispered to the people around them. "There are only so many young and marriageable teenagers in the Great Chu court, and even if they take more than a dozen concubines, they can't stand so many people."

"What Young Master Xiao Yu said is very true. If Young Master Xiao Yu has a fancy to it, the little one can go and inquire. Wang Dafu smiled sneeringly, and it seemed that he had done a lot of these matchmaking things.

"Me?" Yu Zhi was surprised, and then shook his head like a rattle. "Not to mention that I already have a heart, and even if I look up to others, the girl's family may not look up to me." Saying that, Yu Zhi remembered Li Wantong again, and he hadn't seen him for a few days.

Wang Dafu said: "With such conditions, this official position, and this face, young master is also one of the top fifty people in Kyoto, he shouldn't be so humble." If I have a daughter, I will let her marry you. ”

Yu Zhi somehow suddenly felt more confident, thought about it carefully, but scolded with a smile: "You still want to take advantage of me?" Yu Zhi looked at Wang Dafu's thick eyebrows and big eyes, and said that his daughter was like a father, and he didn't dare to imagine it.

"If there is a son-in-law like the young master, I can wake up with a smile in my dreams." Wang Dafu said.

Yu Zhi cleaned himself up today, and the black hair falling from his forehead was slightly unruly, like a budding willow branch swaying in the wind. The handsome face is hidden under the black hair, which makes people want to take another look at it.

Yu Zhi is not as cold as Ye Qinghuan to attract girls, but he is also a pretty son.

Yu Zhi was walking in front, and suddenly someone stuffed a white silk scarf at him, embroidered with a pair of vivid mandarin ducks, and there was a fragrance into his nose when he sniffed it, I don't know if it was the smell of fat powder or the girl's body fragrance.

"What is this?" Yu Zhi smiled bitterly. This was the first time he had received a woman's favor.

Wang Dafu smiled very obscenely and explained: "In Kyoto, if a woman falls in love with a certain son-in-law, she will hand the close-fitting silk scarf to the other party. It seems that Young Master Xiao Yu is very likable. ”

Yu Zhi took the white silk scarf and took a closer look, and saw two small characters embroidered on the lower right corner of the silk scarf - Wanrong. This is a woman named Wan Rong, and she is also a bold woman.

Yu Zhi couldn't find the other party for a long time, but he didn't know what to do with the white silk scarf in his hand, so he couldn't throw it away. He folded it up and put it in his sleeve.

……

"Childe, you have received so many silk scarves, if you are known, you will be scolded a few more words." The girl followed behind the boy, and there were already dozens of silk scarves in her arms, all of which were left by the girl's family in the past.

The young man was dressed in a white velvet robe, dressed in a gorgeous robe, and wore an extremely pure green ringed jade pendant around his waist. Although it is low-key, it can be seen at a glance that the young man is from a rich and noble family.

And the girl's clothes are also made of extremely precious fabrics, and she shouts one by one.

"You've wronged me, obviously they forced it to me, why did I refuse?" Xiao Jingyao was very helpless, he and the palace maid Wan'er came out of the East Palace today to see the Linquan Ancient Tree that he had done.

Xiao Jingyao himself thinks it's ridiculous, he has been born for more than ten years, especially in Kyoto for more than ten years, but he has never even visited Kyoto. is in the position of the prince, but he has never seen a corner of his own rivers and mountains.

Although it is a private visit to Weifu, the clothes and noble temperament of a master and a servant still make people feel that they are from a rich family.

"Childe just accepted the silk scarves of those girls with joy, but he was tired of Wan'er. Wan'er didn't see her son's refusal, and every time she wanted to refuse and welcome. ”

Xiao Jingyao turned around and looked at Wan'er behind him with a smile. "Wan'er, are you jealous?" He stretched out a hand to caress Wan'er's cheek, the hand was very gentle, and the face was also very hot. In the palace, Xiao Jingyao likes these ambiguous actions, and wants to really taste the green and attractive fruits.

"Childe, this is outside." Wan'er reminded.

Xiao Jingyao withdrew his hand with a smile and took the pink and white silk scarves in Wan'er's arms. "Since Wan'er is jealous, I will throw them all away."

"But......" Wan'er stopped talking.

"There's nothing to throw away." As he spoke, Xiao Jingyao shook his hands, and the silk scarves embroidered with various delicate patterns fell into the Weiming Lake with the cold wind.

"If this son doesn't like to reject the girl's family, how can he be so humiliating?" Guo Songxian was quite envious when he saw the silk scarves in Xiao Jingyao's hands, and he was even more jealous when he saw the jade pendant on Xiao Jingyao's waist.

Born in a wealthy family, he had a good father.

At this moment, the eyes of many pedestrians on the bluestone road fell on the two of them. Especially the girls who were waiting for the boudoir looked at Xiao Jingyao angrily.

No one has ever received so many silk scarves like Xiao Jingyao, but no one has thrown them in public. A piece of love is discarded.

This kind of scene really makes these girls who want to get married have a sense of substitution. Of course, there is no shortage of girls who really handed Xiao Jingyao silk scarves to watch this scene from the sidelines.

"Brother Guo is right. They all came here to ask for a marriage, but this son was too humiliating. On the road, there was no shortage of people like Guo Songxian who spoke. The man and Guo Songxian nodded, obviously acquaintances.

"If you don't come to ask for marriage, you might as well return these silk scarves one by one, don't tease the hearts of Kyoto women, and don't ruin your reputation." Guo Songxian persuaded with righteousness and awe. He is a voice for justice, a voice for thousands of girls in Kyoto, and a voice for himself.

Guo Songxian is quite famous in Kyoto, but he is still alone, and he lacks a wealthy family to recruit him as a son-in-law. It seems that the reputation is even greater.

"What if I don't?" Xiao Jingyao was really unexpected, it was rare to go out and meet someone looking for trouble. He has lived in the deep palace for a long time, and everyone respects him, and he thinks it is quite interesting to meet this person.

"Besides, I've thrown it into the lake, how do you want me to pick it up?"

How to pick it up?

Half of it is an icy lake, unless you just jump into it. However, even under the warm sun, the lake water is still freezing and biting, and no one can bear it.

Xiao Jingyao looked at the surface of the lake with floating ice and silk scarves, sparkling, and the cold light made him feel cold. At this moment, his gaze was also a little colder.

"Presumptuous!" Wan'er said angrily. She stepped out in front of Xiao Jingyao in one step, and the lord humiliated the ministers to death. Wan'er has been by Xiao Jingyao's side since she was a child, and she also understands this deeply when she is in the palace.

And Xiao Jingyao is not just her master.

"This girl, I advise you not to be deceived by such a villain." Guo Songxian persuaded "kindly".

Wan'er can become the palace maid next to Xiao Jingyao, and her appearance is naturally much more beautiful than ordinary women. Guo Songxian thought in his heart, such a little woman is the easiest to deceive.

"Wan'er, forget it." Xiao Jingyao listened to the gossip in his ears, and also knew who this scholar-like guy was. There are many famous talents in Kyoto, and Guo Songxian's reputation has also penetrated into the palace. Although it was not loud, it was in the limelight in some garden poetry meetings in Kyoto, and Xiao Jingyao heard some of it.

Xiao Jingyao took Wan'er's hand from behind and planned to leave. This mood has been ruined by Guo Songxian.

"Aren't you going to apologize?" Guo Songxian blocked the way, and he didn't want to give up at all. Guo Songxian felt the adoring eyes of the women around him, and he couldn't help but feel a little proud.

Among the many poetry clubs, even if Guo Songxian can shine, it is also a momentary scenery. Da Chu is still martial, and his contemporary majesty wants to expand the territory rather than chant poetry.

Xiao Jingyao was quite angry, and no one dared to block his way. There are none in the Imperial City, but there are outside the Imperial City. When did he get angry, except for the autumn wind that taught him since he was a child, and now he is blocked by someone outside the imperial city, which is a bit like being bullied by dogs in Pingyang.

"Oh, Brother Guo?"

Yu Zhi saw this scene from afar, but Wang Dafu wanted to lead Yu Zhi to the other side. Sure enough, Yu Zhi walked up after watching it for a long time, and it seemed that this was going to cause trouble.

Wang Dafu thought about the huge plaque of the Autumn Mansion, and gave himself courage, if the young master of the family has such a background, wouldn't it be more embarrassing? Thinking about it this way, Wang Dafu felt that Yu Zhi was a good boy.

When Guo Songxian heard the unfamiliar voice, he naturally turned his head and saw that it was Yu Zhi, his expression changed slightly, but he greeted him with a smile. When Yu Zhi entered the Shuntian Mansion, he was the master of the Bai family. Guo Songxian's heart was not so open, after all, he and Yu Zhi had a holiday.

Yu Zhi pretended to be surprised and looked at the scene in front of him, pointed his finger and said, "Yo, Brother Guo is bullying people again?"

What does it mean to bully people?

When am I bullying?

How can this be called bullying?

Guo Songxian was very wronged, and his face was blue and purple for a while. Although he made friends with various families in Kyoto, there was no one who really had a wealthy family as a backer like Yu Zhi. Therefore, Guo Songxian naturally did not dare to go against Yu Zhi.

"Seeing Brother Guo like this, do you still want to throw people into the lake?" Yu Zhi said. He doesn't mind being an enemy of Guo Songxian, because he is Guo Songxian, so he doesn't mind helping even more. "Don't use force as a scholar like you, you will lose your identity as a scholar."

Yu Zhi walked between the two, separated the two, and then faced Guo Songxian.

"Okay, since Yu Gongzi said so, I, Guo Songxian, am not unreasonable. As long as he apologizes to the girls, I will let him go. ”

A generous remark made the girls' eyes even more eager.

Guo Songxian's expression was resolute, but his heart was full of joy, he just wanted this effect. Since entering Kyoto, Kwok has been looking for such an opportunity to become famous.

Yu Zhi turned his head and asked Xiao Jingyao behind him, "Are you willing?"

Xiao Jingyao smiled and shook his head.

So, Yu Zhi was like a peacemaker. He turned his head to Guo Songxian and said helplessly: "Brother Guo, people don't want to." Can you spare them? ”

Yu Zhi's attitude is very humble, but he has the appearance of bowing his head and begging for others.

"Young Master Yu, since that's the case, I can't blame me." Guo Songxian looked like he had to stand up for the girls around him.

"Don't you really give me face?"

"Definitely. The eldest husband was born in the world, and he did something and did not do anything. If he is willing to apologize, the mistake is not unforgivable. However, you have also seen Yu Gongzi. This man will not repent. ”

"And what are you going to do?"

"Throw him into the lake, pick up the silk scarves of these girls, and return them one by one."

Yu Zhi looked at the icy lake and frowned.

"I'm afraid that the water of this lake will freeze to death. Brother Guo, is there no other way? Yu Zhi seemed to be frightened by Guo Songxian's words, and looked worried.

Guo Songxian was proud in his heart, and the situation was under his control. Now he has the support of those around him, and he is extremely confident.

With confidence, Guo Songxian's voice is also a little louder.

"Nope."

Yu Zhi heard this, scratching his head, looking helpless.

"Do you know water?"

Xiao Jingyao was stunned and still shook his head. Is this guy going to throw me into the lake too? Xiao Jingyao looked at the young man who suddenly appeared vigilantly.

Yu Zhi sighed, then moved away. He took a few steps towards Guo Songxian, and suddenly Yu Zhi reached out and grabbed Guo Songxian's shoulder.

Thump!

The icy water splashed everywhere and fell on the water and also on the bluestone pavement.

Screams rang out in unison.

"How can you throw Brother Guo into the water? The water of this lake can freeze people to death. The one who spoke was the one who had just been in cahoots with Guo Songxian.

Thump!

There was another crisp splash.

Yu Zhi clapped his hands, clasped his hands on his chest, and looked at the two people struggling in the water with a smug expression.

"Young Master Xiaoyu, this lake can freeze people to death." Wang Dafu said worriedly.

Yu Zhi said indifferently: "Why don't you go and they catch it?"

"Young master, I think these two people are extremely guilty and deserve to be frozen in the water." Wang Dafu looked indignant, and took a few steps back as he spoke, for fear that Yu Zhi would kick him down.

"By the way, you two remember to pick up those silk scarves in the water." Yu Zhi shouted loudly. He was glad that these two guys knew how to water, otherwise he would have to worry about how to fish them up.

The bluestone road was silent, and the onlookers were afraid that this young man would throw them into the unnamed lake one by one. They secretly looked at the lake in their hearts, the lake with a cold glow.

Now the two people in the lake have turned pale, and their mouths are constantly scolding: "Dog mongrel." And so on.

"Wang Dafu, don't let the two of them come up until they have picked up all the silk scarves."

After Yu Zhi finished speaking lightly, he walked along the bluestone road towards the Linquan Ancient Tree again. The scolding words were too brief, and in less than half a sentence, Wang Dafu kicked into the water again.

The girls who had the eager eyes were no longer eager, and fearfully gave way to Yu Zhi.

Yu Zhi's footsteps stopped, and the surrounding girl's family took another step back. Yu Zhi smiled lightly and took a step.

……

"Interesting."

Xiao Jingyao looked at Yu Zhi's back playfully and muttered. Now no one pays attention to Xiao Jingyao and the two who caused the incident.

Wan'er had been following Xiao Jingyao for a long time, and knowing what Xiao Jingyao was thinking now, she said loudly: "Son, why don't you catch up and meet?"

Xiao Jingyao smiled, "If you save us, you must see us." ”

……

Yu Zhi walked alone on the road, the second half of the bluestone road was already in the mountains and forests, surrounded by wild trees on both sides. Yu Zhi sniffed the fresh air in the mountains and forests, occasionally avoiding the snow falling from the trees.

Yu Zhi wanted to accompany Ye Qinghuan to Beiliang Mansion, and even wanted to take Li Wantong to meet the miracle doctor mother-in-law. There is another trouble - Yu Zhi is the secretary of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Although the official is not big, it is also troublesome in this small official position.

In the court, the hardest working people are not those first-class officials, they will always be petty officials like Yu Zhi.

"Oops, headache headache." Yu Zhi muttered to himself. He was planning to talk to Qiu Jinfeng in his heart, after all, the Imperial History Master of the Metropolitan Procuratorate was Qiu Jinfeng's protégé.

"Brother."

Yu Zhi turned his head and saw that it was Xiao Jingyao, and after saluting, he walked again.

How did Xiao Jingyao catch up again.

"Brother Tai, the road is uneven. I want to invite my brother to drink a cup of tea. Xiao Jingyao said sincerely.

Yu Zhi looked at Xiao Jingyao, and then looked at Wan'er behind Xiao Jingyao. "You brought her to ask for marriage? You're not a good person. ”

Yu Zhi knew that there were many young masters in Kyoto who raised some handsome daughters, and in the western border, this was called a child daughter-in-law. He looked at Xiao Jingyao and Wan'er's appearance.

"Brother Tai, I owe you a favor." Xiao Jingyao looked at Yu Zhi's back and shouted.

Maybe it won't be long before Yu Zhi will know how valuable this favor should be.

"Childe, you two don't even know your names. I'm afraid he won't be able to ask for this favor. Wan'er smiled.

Both are smart people. Yu Zhi's sentence is that Xiao Jingyao already has a celebrity by his side, and he actually came to ask for marriage. A sentence was unintentionally said to Wan'er's heart.

Although she knows that her identity and Xiao Jingyao's identity are very different, and it is impossible to live in her life, every girl's family will have a vision.

Xiao Jingyao also smiled and touched Wan'er's head. "Wan'er, did you see the token on his waist?"

"That's the sign of the Metropolitan Procuratorate." Xiao Jingyao continued.

Since he got the token of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Yu Zhi has been hanging on his waist all the time, for fear that others will not know. And with such a bright brand, how could Wan'er not see it?

"Oh, he's from the Metropolitan Procuratorate? Wan'er heard that His Majesty recently rewarded a secretary of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, presumably this person. ”

Xiao Jingyao turned around and left in the opposite direction of the Linquan Ancient Tree.

"Childe isn't going to see the ancient tree?"

"I don't look at it. Seeing such a person today is worth the trip. ”