Volume 1 The First Entry Chapter 5 There is a Distant Coming
Long Shaoyang walked down the pavilion and was about to turn around, when he saw a figure rushing straight over and almost colliding with him.
"Hey, this king just saw three people in the pavilion, it's really strange! You are Long Shaoxia. The person who came grabbed Long Shaoyang's arm, looked at his palm, and then looked at his head, and nodded again and again: "Well, well, it's really a talent." I heard that you were invincible in the lantern riddle last night, and then another person singled out a dozen strong men to save His Royal Highness the Crown Prince from danger, which is really amazing. I'm really angry, Your Highness didn't even call me for the lanterns? And Brother Xiao, he secretly brought you back to the house, wanting to come to a golden house to hide 'Jiao'......"
He looked Long Shaoyang up and down on Zhou's body, and kept chattering: "This hand, this head is no different from this king, how can it be both civil and military, really...... It's puzzling!"
Long Shaoyang was slightly shocked in his heart, and said in his heart: "The news has spread so fast. I felt a little embarrassed when my body was fiddled with by him like this, and I couldn't help but want to laugh when I saw this person so frank and straightforward, chattering and noisy.
In a trance, the old servant Cheng Bo came forward panting, holding his waist with one hand, and said breathlessly: "Old ...... The old slave was incompetent and disturbed Long Gongzi. Little Prince, Little Prince, this garden is not allowed to enter without the permission of the eldest young master......"
"Oh, Uncle Cheng, no outsiders are allowed to trespass, but is this king an outsider at the moment? This king has entered the garden at this moment, and he is obviously an "insider", you didn't say that insiders are not allowed to trespass. β
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"Don't open your mouth and close your mouth, the little prince is long and the little prince is short, this king has performed a coming-of-age ceremony a few years ago, and attacked the prince, it should be Teng Wangye, remember, it's Teng Wangye, not the little prince......"
"The old slave remembers, little prince. β
"Oops...... I really can't do anything about you! That Xiao Di is a lot older than this king, and everyone in the mansion is called master, just the big young master on your left and the big young master on the right, I think you are really old and confused......"
Looking at the conversation between the two of them, who were not on the same road at all, Long Shaoyang couldn't help but wonder. Xindao: I think this person is the current Great Qi clan, Teng Wang Xiao Yuanying, the rumor is the most straightforward, free and uninhibited, and some broken thoughts, this is true.
At a glance, I saw that he was twenty-five or sixteen years old, with a round body, two small eyes on a dough-like face, and a pair of eight-figure eyebrows hanging on it, rich with a little cuteness.
The old slave Cheng Bo finally waited for the words to crack, and interjected: "Young Master Long, the old slave is here to introduce you, this is ...... His Royal Highness King Teng Yuanying. Lord Teng, this isβ"
Before he could finish speaking, King Teng had already interrupted his words and said with a smile: "There is no need to introduce, characters like Shaoyang, this king already knows." β
"I have heard the good name of King Teng for a long time, and I am really fortunate to see it today. There were many rudeness just now, I hope to beg for forgiveness!" said that Long Shaoyang was about to salute, but he was already supported by King Teng.
King Teng was surprised and delighted, and said: "Long Shaoxia has heard of the name of this king? In fact, what kind of king is not a prince and a prince, who in the whole of Los Angeles does not know that this king is a clear stream? Shaoyang, I like strange men like you very much, and in the future, you and I will be commensurate with each other. β
"Yes, Your Highness. β
"That's right. Shaoyang, I heard that you are new to the capital, and this time you are here to enjoy the lanterns during the Shangyuan Festival. When it comes to the beautiful scenery of Los Angeles, I am very clear, the scenery of Longmen Mountain, the distant view of Lingshan Mountain, the breeze of pavilions and cranes, and the twilight rain of copper camels...... And this L.A. food, I'm an expert. The oil tea of Xuanyangfang, the meat bun of Yongping Street, the iron lion head of Guiyun Pavilion, the squirrel fish of Huihui Garden, the morning porridge of Chanyue Temple......"
Speaking of the beautiful scenery and food of Los Angeles, at this moment he is like a treasure, gushing endlessly, and looking radiant. "It's better to choose a day than to hit the day, and it's better to hit the day than today, what to do in this broken garden. Let's go, today my brother will take you to watch the beautiful scenery and taste the food. As he spoke, he actually pulled Long Shaoyang's arm and walked out without saying anything.
Long Shaoyang was pulled by him like this, and decided to retreat as advance, and looked at the old servant Cheng Bo at the moment, with a look of bewilderment.
Cheng Bo hurriedly said: "Lord Wang, is Young Master Long a distinguished guest of our mansion, or wait for the old slave to ...... the eldest young master?"
"I don't think so, Xiao Di's surname is Xiao, and this king is also surnamed Xiao, I can't write two Xiao characters in one stroke, this Xiao is Xiao, and this king is in charge of this matter. If something happens, the king will bear it. Let's go, Brother Long!" pulled Long Shaoyang and walked away.
Long Shaoyang smiled in his heart: "Although King Teng is honest and straightforward by nature, he can respond to changes on the spot, and his talent for sophistry is also very comparable. β
"Lord Wang, Master Long, you two and so on, old slaves...... The eldest young master told the old slave to take care of Long Gongzi, in case there is a mistake, the old slave can ......" As he spoke, Cheng Bo trotted up and followed.
A group of three people walked through the Zhu House and walked out of the Xiao Mansion.
There was already a gorgeous and spacious carriage waiting outside, and there was a lantern hanging in front of the car, with the word "King Teng" written on it, which was obviously used by King Teng to travel. King Teng was reluctant to take the car, saying that it was better to walk and enjoy the flowers, Long Shaoyang was as easy as the host, and Cheng Bo was even more inconvenient to say.
The three of them walked on a stroll, and King Teng's carriage followed far behind.
Long Shaoyang saw that the pedestrians on the street were bustling, very lively, and it had a different taste than at night.
The three of them looked at the porcelain of Xingning Fang, watched the calligraphy and painting of Wenqu Zhai, and swam to the painting boat of Taiji Pond.
Everywhere he went, Xiao Yuanying talked endlessly, shaking out almost everything he saw and knowing, Long Shaoyang interjected from time to time, the two asked and answered, asked and answered each other, talked very happily, and laughed constantly.
But Xiao Yuanying was surprised to find that he had the right time and place for the scenery and geographical environment, but Long Shaoyang, who knew a lot about the anecdotes and poetry behind him, knew a lot about it, and he could always intersperse comments at the right time. If there is no end to the shore and no traces to be found, the admiration cannot help but be deepened.
Walk around and talk along the way, and when you come to Tianjie, it is already unlicensed. A few hours had passed, and the three of them were already hungry.
Xiao Yuanying raised his eyes and saw a restaurant standing on the street not far away, it was Guiyun Pavilion, and said with a smile: "Shaoyang, we have a good fortune today, this is a century-old shop." Let's go in and eat and talk. As he spoke, he walked in first.
The three of them came into the building, and some of them had already recognized King Teng, and when they saw that the gold lord was coming, they ran over to greet them with a smoke, and led the three of them straight to the private room on the second floor.
The guy chattered as he walked: "The best private room on the second floor of the small shop is prepared for a noble lord like the prince, this private room is spacious and faces the street, and when you open the window, you can see the bustle and prosperity of the heavenly street......"
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Xiao Yuanying with a wave of his hand, "Okay, okay, this is not the first time this king has come here, and he has long been a frequent visitor." Let's have two pots of jade pot spring first, and then a few signature dishes, let's go. Also, take good care of the king's retinue downstairs, and go by the way to receive a reward of twenty taels of silver, and say that it is my meaning. β
The guy had already narrowed his eyes with a smile, and he promised to go one after another.
On the second floor, I saw a few private rooms on both sides of the corridor.
The three of them entered a private room facing south, and Long Shaoyang saw that this private room was really spacious and bright, enough to sit twelve or thirteen people, with tables and chairs, full of style.
Xiao Yuanying sat on the main seat first, and Long Shaoyang followed and sat on the left hand side of King Teng.
Seeing that the old servant Cheng Bo was still standing, Xiao Yuanying said with a smile: "Uncle Cheng, close the door and don't have so many rules in front of this king, the big gift is not bad." Besides, the two of us are sitting and you are standing, can you drink this wine happily?" the old servant Cheng Bono said continuously, and sat on the very edge.
In a short time, all the food and wine were delivered. Two pots of wine, several dishes are laid out around, roast pigeon, hibiscus prawns, eight treasure duck, pearl tofu, pearl snow fungus, casserole fish head...... Of course, Guiyun Pavilion's signature iron lion head is indispensable.
The guy asked as he put it up, "Lord, what song are you listening to today......?"
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Xiao Yuanying again, "Today, this king has a banquet for distinguished guests, enjoying the scenery and chatting, and it has nothing to do with Fengyue." You go, don't disturb without the king's orders, so as not to sweep the king's interest!" After speaking, he turned to Long Shaoyang and said: "Shaoyang, this roast pigeon, but one of their signature dishes, the pigeons are raised in their backyard, the meat is delicious, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, that fragrant!"
Long Shaoyang nodded with a smile, looked at Xiao Yuanying's chubby face, and then looked at the table of dishes, and then understood in his heart, and swallowed the words to his mouth.
Long Shaoyang poured Xiao Yuanying first, Cheng Bo poured wine, and poured himself a glass. Xiao Yuanying raised his glass, and the three of them raised their glasses and drank together.
The three of them drank and talked, and after a while, they drank and became hot.
Long Shaoyang looked at Xiao Yuanying, whose face was flushed and talking to himself from time to time, suddenly felt that this person was very interesting, and suddenly a sense of envy rose.
This person lives freely, lazy and frenzy, just like a person walking alone in the wilderness, doing whatever he wants, following his heart and feet, and walking out of thousands of roads under his feet. But as for himself, there is only one road under his feet, a road that cannot be easily revealed to outsiders, a road that has just embarked on a journey and can only continue to move forward.
In a daze, I suddenly heard the friction of tables and chairs moving downstairs, and the street outside the window was in a commotion, and there was a commotion from time to time. Long Shaoyang stood up, walked to the window, and looked down, only to see that there were crowds of people on both sides of the street, and everyone was stretching their necks to look east of the road, as if they were waiting for something.
Seeing this, Cheng Bo got up and walked over.
Xiao Yuanying burped, stood up, and followed, saying as he walked, "I'll also take a look, what's going on." β
As soon as the three of them stood still, they heard someone shouting below, "Come, come." β
Everyone roared, craned their necks and looked east.
Listening to the clattering of horses' hooves, getting closer and closer, the first four horses galloped over, and the two people in front each held a blue-faced bordered flag, waving in the wind. After a dozen zhang separation, there are hundreds of elite guards, with iron armor and forest, the sword light is like snow, and the majesty is majestic. Followed by five horses, lined up, the whole body is snow-white, the whole body is shiny, pulling a gorgeous carriage, painted and carved with lacquer, the style is extraordinary.
The carriage was followed by a hundred guards, followed by floats drawn by horses, no less than seven or eight, each filled with boxes of various sizes, apparently filled with things.
When everyone saw this formation, they couldn't help but cheer loudly.
Long Shaoyang's heart moved: "I think the county lord is here in person." β
I only heard Xiao Yuanying say disdainfully: "It turned out that the Wu delegation had arrived, so I should be so lively." Come, Shaoyang, let's continue to drink and talk. As he spoke, he pulled Long Shaoyang and Cheng Bo into the table.
"Your Highness is talking about the Wu State of our Great Qi Dynasty?"
"Exactly. A few years ago, a letter was sent out in the inner court, saying that this year is His Majesty's 40th birthday, and that the countries of Xiliang, Northern Wei, and Eastern Wu will send delegations to celebrate, and that there are two days before His Majesty's birthday, and the mission should also arrive. Xiao Yuanying said lightly.
"Although Wu has always been a vassal state of my Great Qi Domain, as far as the old slave knows, the clan relationship has long existed in name only over the years, and the annual tribute has long been broken, why is it so pompous this time? Cheng Bo said.
"yes, I think it's weird too. Not only that, but I heard that this time it was the only daughter of Wu Guogong - the commander of Zizi County. Xiao Yuanying's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said with a smile, "Speaking of this Zizi county lord, Zhong Ling is handsome, elegant and dignified, and is known as the first beauty in Eastern Wu." Shaoyang, Haizhou is connected to Wu State, have you ever heard of the good name of the county lord?"
"The county lord's reputation has long been heard of, but he didn't have the opportunity to see it. Long Shaoyang said with a smile.
"Haha, 'My Fair Lady, I've been longing for it'. Shaoyang, this can be described as a heroic temperament. Xiao Yuanying said with a smile.
Long Shaoyang was about to answer, but when he heard Cheng Bo, he suddenly sighed deeply and said: "Speaking of Wu Kingdom, it was not like this more than 20 years ago. I remember that one year there was a domestic rebellion, Wu Guogong escaped alone for help, Emperor Taizu Gao sent troops to escort him, and the battle was settled, and Wu Guogong was reinstated. But now, if Wu Guoruo leaves, the Northern Wei Dynasty is eyeing the tiger, and the Xiliang wolf is ambitious...... Daqi has long since lost its former prosperity. With that, he buried his head deeply.
Xiao Yuanying glanced at the door and said in a low voice: "Uncle Cheng, you don't have to hide it like this, although this king was only a drooping age back then, he also remembers some things." I want Emperor Taizu Gao to be wise and martial, all countries surrendered, Haiyan River was clear, Wenchen was like clouds, and military generals were like rain. β
Saying that, he hiccuped, and then said: "Speaking of military generals, I have to mention the generals of the Four Great Pillar Kingdoms, who are a little older this year, I am afraid that everyone knows it...... Shaoyang, how old am I to be you, I saw and heard these things when I was young, you are just an adult, have you ever heard of these old things?"
Long Shaoyang originally sat on the side in a daze, listening to the two reminiscing about the old things, and was at a loss. Seeing that he asked himself at this moment, he smiled to himself and said lightly: "The junior brother has also heard a little about the generals of the Four Great Pillar Kingdoms, but it is fragmented and incomplete. β
He took a sip of wine and swallowed it.