The carriage drove through the streets and alleys of Shengjing.

Lu Yu and Pei Yunyao sat face to face.

Pei Yunyi also seemed to consider that the purpose of their trip today should not be publicized, so he picked the most ordinary carriage. The car is not spacious, two people sit, and the distance is very close.

As soon as Lu Yu raised his eyes, he could see the person opposite.

Today's Xiu Mu, he did not wear the usual vermilion official clothes, only wore a pear blossom white narrow-sleeved round-necked brocade robe, the waist was closed with a green jade belt, the lining was very neat, the high hair tips hung down on the shoulders, even though the expression was cold, still saw the splendid grace.

Lin Danqing said that the selection of the guards of the front division of the palace should not only select their physical ability, but also their appearance and posture. Lu Yu thought to himself, the reason why Pei Yunyi was able to sit in the position of the commander of the front division of the palace at such a young age may not be because of the relationship between Pei Di, the Duke of Zhaoning.

Probably by his face.

Thinking so badly, Pei Yunyi noticed her gaze, raised her eyes, and couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.

He asked, "What does Dr. Lu see me doing?" ”

Lu Yu looked away: "I'm just thinking about how long it will take for the tea garden to arrive." ”

To go to the city of Gyro Mountain, the journey is quite far, come and go, and most of the time when you come back are in the evening.

He smiled: "It's still early, the mountain road is bumpy, Dr. Lu can sleep in the car first, and I'll call you when you wake up." ”

This is also for her sake.

Lu Yu thought about it, although he didn't really sleep, but the distance was far away, and it was good to close his eyes in the car to recuperate, so he closed his eyes.

Who knew that as soon as he closed his eyes, the carriage passed through a narrow alley, the dirt road was uneven, and a child ran in front of him, Qingfeng was busy dodging the horse, the movement was too big, the carriage was thrown off, Lu Yu's body was crooked, and he fell forward unexpectedly.

"Pilot-" let out a long shout.

Lu Yu's head hit a piece of soft clothing.

The garment was warm and fragrant, but the chest was hard, as if it were wearing a thin layer of armor, which made people feel a slight pain.

There is a very light aroma of blue musk deer.

She raised her eyes and met Pei Yunyao's dark eyes.

The young man's hand held her arm, which seemed to be her subconscious reaction when she pounced on her, but the person was a little surprised, he was looking down at her, frowning and asking, "Are you okay?" ”

His eyes are beautiful, but they are so bright and dark that it is sometimes difficult to get a glimpse of the true emotions in them. However, there was no banter, no alienation and indifference at this moment, and the eyes he looked at were concerned, like the sparkling spring water under the Falling Moon Bridge, warm and gentle, and overwhelming.

Qingfeng's voice sounded outside the window: "Master, someone passed by just now." ”

Lu Yu suddenly came back to his senses, sat up straight, and heard Pei Yunyao say, "It's okay, let's go." ”

The carriage went on again.

The atmosphere in the car was somewhat delicate.

In order to drive away this unfamiliar emotion, Lu Yu took the initiative to speak: "Master Pei." ”

"How?"

"Can you show me your sachet?"

As soon as these words came out, Pei Yunyi was stunned, as if she didn't expect her to suddenly make this request.

But soon, he smiled, and quickly untied the pouch around his waist and handed it over.

Lu Yu stretched out his hand to take it.

This is a white jade open-carved lotus pattern sachet, carved very delicately, as soon as you get close, a faint fragrant medicinal fragrance suddenly exudes from it.

Lu Yu's heart moved.

From that time in Wan'en Temple, Lu Yu had already noticed the fragrance on his body.

People love to wear sachets, and so do men, unlike Du Changqing's strong fragrance that seems to be pickled, the fragrance on Pei Yunyi's body is very light, if there is nothing, it is clear.

She followed Yun Niang to make medicine in the mountains, Yun Niang also made incense, and ordinary incense can know the ingredients used as long as you smell it. However, Pei Yunyi's incense is different, it seems to be blue musk at first smell, but when you think about it carefully, it is different. The moment she fell, Pei Yunyi reached out to help, and Lu Yu smelled the fragrance again.

It seems that there are some other spices or medicinal herbs in it, which are calm and calm, and they are better than Qi Yutai's spiritual rhino incense.

Such a sachet should have been specially made for Pei Yunyao, she couldn't distinguish every spice in it, so it was better to ask Pei Yunyao directly.

Thinking of this, Lu Yu asked: "Master Pei's incense bag is different from the incense on the market, and it seems that there are special people to mix it. Can you give me a copy of the recipe? ”

She has insomnia all year round, but she was better when she was in Renxin Hospital, and she always couldn't sleep until late at night when she arrived at the Hanlin Medical Hospital.

She prepared a lot of medicines for her own concentrating and sleeping, but there were too many drugs in Luomei Feng back then, and ordinary drugs were difficult to take effect on the body, but every time she smelled the fragrance on Pei Yunyi's body, she suddenly felt peaceful. If you can get a spice, maybe it will be good for you to fall asleep at night.

Although some incense recipes are precious, Pei Yunyi has always been very generous to things outside his body, and he should not be too embarrassed.

Lu Yu thought so, but Pei Yunyi was stunned when he heard this, and did not immediately agree, but only asked, "What are you doing with this?" ”

Lu Yu casually made up a reason: "I see that the fragrance used by Master Pei is quiet and cold, and I like it very much, and I plan to make a picture for myself according to this recipe and wear it on my body." ”

"Make your own pair to wear?" He asked slowly.

Lu Yu nodded.

Pei Yunyi's face was strange.

When people in Shengjing, men and women love to wear incense bags, and all kinds of incense in the incense pharmacy are innovative. However, there is a difference between the incense that everyone can buy in the incense pharmacy and the incense that is blended by private individuals. Aristocratic men and women were reluctant to use the ordinary incense that everyone could buy in the incense pharmacy, and often asked perfumers to mix unique incense for themselves, so as to show their status.

Since it is unique, there is no such thing as two people using the same fragrance. Unless the two people are husband and wife or lovers, they should use the same incense recipe to show intimacy.

His "Night Light Cold" was specially deployed by a special person back then...... The meaning of Lu Yu's words just now is the same, knowing that this is a fragrance that the incense pharmacy can't buy, and it is his own unique fragrance, but she still said that she wants to wear it exactly the same?

Doesn't she know what that means?

Lu Yu naturally didn't know.

She grew up on Luomei Peak, she understands little of the customs of the market, and she doesn't have much feeling for men and women, plus Changwu County was a small place in the past, and she didn't see a few people wearing incense bags in Su Ri, and I don't know where this "lover's incense" starts, I only wonder in my heart, isn't it just a incense party, why Pei Yunyi doesn't look very happy.

After a pause, Lu Yu looked at him inquiringly: "Master Pei is not convenient?" ”

I feel that I didn't hesitate so much when I asked him to betray the Taishi Mansion last night.

"It's not very convenient." Pei Yunyi opened his eyes and said lightly: "I don't know what the specific incense recipe is, let's talk about it later." ”

This perfunctory remark...... It seems that I really don't want to.

Lu Yu regretted in his heart, maybe this recipe is indeed very expensive, but there is no reason why it is difficult for a strong man, so if you don't want to, you don't want to.

She didn't speak any more.

……

After the incense recipe, the subtlety in the car has also diluted a lot. The carriage galloped all the way, and soon left the city gate and headed in the direction of Gyro Mountain.

Gyro Mountain is located in the outer city of Shengjing, the mountain shape is narrow and wide, the whole mountain peak is like a huge spinning top upside down, it is spring again, the mountain is verdant, looking at the past from the carriage window, a piece of green.

I don't know how long it took, but the bumps on the road gradually subsided, and I could smell the rich fragrance through the gaps in the flying carriage curtains. Outside, the sound of Qingfeng stopping his horse sounded.

"Master, Miss Lu, the tea garden has arrived."

The tea plantation has arrived.

Pei Yunyao lifted the curtain of the carriage, took the lead in getting out of the carriage, and stretched out his hand to help Lu Yu down.

Lu Yu stood still and looked around.

This is a tea plantation, or tea mountain.

A large area of tea trees grows in the high mountains, the mountains and forests are dense, and the golden sun is sprinkled directly from the overhead, illuminating the peaks and mountains with thousands of stacks of jade, and thousands of acres of blue waves.

This is the largest tea garden in Mangming Township on Gyro Mountain - Cuiwei Tea Garden.

Now that it is the season, there are many tea farmers picking tea in the tea forest, and when they see a carriage passing by, some people stop their movements and look at this end.

Lu Yu took out a light gauze scarf from his sleeve and put it on, and when he looked up, he met Pei Yunyi's strange gaze.

He asked, "Why do you wear a face towel?" ”

"I'm afraid it will damage Lord Pei's reputation." Lu Yu replied without changing his face.

In fact, she was just worried that if there was Qi's eyeliner here, if something happened in the future, she would be recognized at a glance, but there would be endless troubles in the future, so it was better to be safe.

After a pause, Lu Yu spoke again: "Do you want Master Pei to wear a hat too?" ”

He and Qi Qing are officials in the same dynasty, although this person has always acted unrestrained, but the reason for this today is that she dragged Pei Yunyao over.

"No," Pei Yunyi glanced at the white scarf on her face and pulled the corners of her lips: "I don't have a fiancée." ”

Lu Yu: "......"

Qingfeng walked up to the tea farmer who was carrying a load of tea leaves, the tea farmer was an old man who was already a little old, and when he saw this, he put down his burden and talked with Qingfeng.

They talked very fiercely, and Lu Yu vaguely saw Qingfeng show the tea farmer the waist card, and handed him a thick ingot of silver.

She looked at Pei Yunyi.

As if to understand Lu Yu's doubts, Pei Yunyao smiled and said: "The tea gardens on Gyro Mountain are all planted by tea farmers in Mangming Township, and the owner of Cuiwei Tea Garden is a wealthy businessman, and it is difficult for outsiders to enter. ”

Lu Yu nodded.

It is difficult for outsiders to enter, but Pei Yunyi can enter, and Qian Quan is really the best pass in the world.

"Are you scolding me in your heart?" Pei Yunyi's suspicious voice sounded in his ears.

He raised his eyebrows and looked at her, his tone a little inexplicable: "I never do this on weekdays." ”

Lu Yu smiled: "Master Pei is willing to make an exception for me, it's too late for me to be grateful, how can I scold you in my heart, I'm too worried." ”

He scoffed, "Your compliment is very insincere. ”

Lu Yu bowed: "It's the adults who are too suspicious." ”

Pei Yunyi: "......"

After a back and forth, Qingfeng had finished talking to the tea farmer, returned to the two, and said to Pei Yunyao: "My lord, you can go in now." ”

Pei Yunyao nodded.

Qingfeng didn't follow, and drove the carriage to the place where the horse was tethered, and Lu Yu and Pei Yunyao walked side by side.

Although there is a tea garden on Gyro Mountain, the road is easy to find. There is a clear wild road between the woods and the fields, and the footprints of people and the traces of wheels rolling over on it spread from the tea plantation mountain forest to the inside, which should be in the direction of the village where people live.

Although this forest path is not as rugged as the mountain road in Fangcai, there are also raised rocks and pits on the road, which is not easy to walk. Pei Yunyao walked behind Lu Yu, so as not to slip and fall on Lu Yu's feet to facilitate support, but when he raised his eyes to look, he saw that the woman was holding her skirt with both hands, walking very fast on this mountain path, and she didn't need anyone to help her at all.

She looked soft and weak all day long, as if she would be tired and panting after a few more steps, and she looked like a pale and sick beauty, but there was no obstacle here, like walking in the mountains all year round, like an agile deer, shuttling lightly between the mountains and forests.

He suddenly had a strange illusion, as if the person in front of him had been familiar with such an environment for many years.

didn't feel the pace he was keeping up, Lu Yu, who was walking in front, turned around, his veiled face was covered, and his eyes showed doubts.

He bowed his head and smiled, and followed.

After walking about half a pillar of incense, the tea plantations gradually decreased, and the trees were not as dense as Fangcai. Passing through the last tea plantation, houses gradually appeared.

The forest path has become a wide dirt road, and there are red mud houses on both sides, and a few villagers dressed as tea farmers are sitting on the side of the road, sifting fresh tea leaves with dustpans.

This is Mangming Township, where almost all the tea farmers who grow tea on Gyro Mountain live.

At this moment, it is daytime, and there are few villagers who are idle at home, and most of them go to work in the tea plantations.

Pei Yunyi walked to a house outside, under the eaves was sitting a middle-aged woman with a headscarf picking up tea, he stepped forward and asked with a smile: "This aunt, how to get to Yang Weng's house?" As he spoke, he quietly handed over a silver tael.

As soon as the woman looked up, and saw that he was well born, and that he was kind in speech and manner, she took the money, looked at him with a smile, and enthusiastically stretched out her hand to the end of the street and pointed to it: "Yang Weng, go to the end of this street, go all the way to the right, and see the charred one." At this point, he suddenly became a little suspicious, stared at Pei Yunyi and asked, "Their family members are gone, what are you looking for him?" ”

"I once bought tea in Yang Weng Tea Garden, and after returning to Beijing, I learned that something happened to his family, so I came to see it." Pei Yunyi replied calmly.

When the woman heard this, she said, "I see." There was a little sigh in his expression, "Hey, it's also evil." Then he instructed him: "The area around that house is now deserted and gloomy, so Miss Childe should not stay too long...... No one is allowed to pass on weekdays. ”

Pei Yunyao responded with a smile, then got up and motioned for Lu Yu to continue walking with him.

As early as when he heard the word "burnt" in the woman's mouth, Lu Yu was puzzled in his heart, moved his lips, but finally didn't say anything.

It's almost here.

As the woman said, when the street came to the end of the street, she turned right into the path, and after walking about a stick of incense, a field appeared in front of her. The field had been barren for a long time, and was surrounded on all sides by half-man-high weeds, almost submerging the house behind him, and behind the weeds, a blackened house stood out in front of him.

Such a charred house suddenly appeared in the green mountains and mountains, just like a wound that suddenly appeared in the crowd, and the charred black walls of the house fell off in large pieces, like a torn scar, dripping with dried black blood.

Shocking.

Lu Yu's eyes froze: "This is ......"

"This is the Yang family's house." Pei Yunyi's voice came from his side.

Lu Yu frowned: "The Yang family? ”

Pei Yunyi took two steps forward.

Behind him, the chaotic weeds, the pale white robe and this piece of emerald green reflected together, obviously it was a fluffy spring day, but he also felt a little bleak.

He said: "Do you know that Qi Qing loves birds. ”

Lu Yu was silent.

Of course she does.

The nobles of the Liang Dynasty loved to raise cranes, and among them, they were mainly Wenchen. Because the white crane dances and has a refined posture, it is very consistent with Wenchen's pursuit of a clear stream and a lofty realm, so the aristocratic courtyard will always raise a few for viewing.

Qi Taishi's mansion was also raised.

Not only cranes, he also raised peacocks, mandarin ducks, and parrots......

But Qi Qing's favorite is the thrush.

As the saying goes, "Wen Bailing, Wu Thrush", literati love to raise Bailing, and military attaches love to raise thrushes.

Qi Qing is a civil servant, but he especially loves thrushes. There were several thrushes in the house, each of which was expensive, and someone was hired to repair the aviary to take care of the thrushes.

He also likes to "fight birds", and used to love to carry a birdcage to catch and fight. The officials who wanted to cling to the Taishi Mansion used to do what they liked, and spent a lot of money to buy suitable thrushes and send them to the Taishi Mansion, in order to make friends with the Taishi Mansion.

When Lin Danqing and Lu Yu talked about these things, Lu Yu was still very puzzled in his heart.

The Taishi Mansion raises birds and finches all the year round, and Qi Yutai is also used to seeing these songbirds since he was a child, why did he have an aversion to the thrush overnight, so that the entire Taishi Mansion could not find the shadow of a bird in the next few years?

It's very unusual.

"The Yang family is a tea farmer, and the family of four grows tea in the Cuiwei Tea Garden." Pei Yunyi's voice interrupted Lu Yu's thoughts.

"The owner of the house, Yang Weng, passed away five years ago, just past the sixtieth birthday. He had a hobby before his death, he liked to get up in the morning and walk birds in the tea forest. ”

He walked to the front of the house under a charred dead tree.

The tree had been burned beyond recognition by a fire, and only the pitch-black branches struggled upward, and from a distance, it looked like a charred human figure struggling in agony, adding a bit of gloom to the desolation.

Pei Yunyan looked at the dead branch, and his voice was flat: "Yang Weng once raised a thrush. ”

In an instant, the mountain breeze blew through, and Lu Yu's eyes widened.

She suddenly realized something and looked at Pei Yunyi.

He lowered his eyes: "That's a very nice thrush." ”

At that time, people selected songbirds, and the conditions were quite harsh. Yang Weng's thrush is well-known for its elegant appearance and pleasant voice, but also lively and aggressive, vivid and interesting.

What's more, this thrush was Yang Weng's daughter's favorite bird during her lifetime.

Miss Yang died of illness a few years ago, and when she was alive, she took care of the thrush herself. After she passed away, Yang Weng raised the bird more delicately, as if this was the residual warmth of her daughter's life.

Somehow, the reputation of this bird spread farther and farther, and some bird keepers in the teahouse heard about this letter, and specially came to Mangming Township to find Yang Weng, wanting to pay a lot of money to buy this bird, but Yang Weng rejected them one by one.

The Yang family didn't want to sell the thrush.

Pei Yunyao said: "Five years ago, Qi Qing's sixtieth birthday, Qi Yutai wanted to collect the best thrush bird in Shengjing as a birthday gift. I heard that there was a thrush in Mangming Township, so I deliberately brought enough silver to bring people there."

Lu Yu asked, "Yang Weng didn't agree?" ”

Pei Yunyi didn't answer.

There was a long silence before he spoke.

"On the day Qi Yutai left, the Yang family caught fire at night, and all four of them, including the stupid son of the Yang family, were killed in the fire."