Volume I, Chapter 3
The next day, dawn.
On the official road leading to Qiushui City, a slender figure looms. Gradually, they approached the gates of Autumnwater Castle.
Since it is the dawn, and it is the dawn of winter. Although it was almost dawn, there were still very few pedestrians passing by.
The guards on both sides of the city gate, holding cold red cherry spears, yawned and rubbed their hands that were about to freeze.
Most of the passers-by who get up so early are businessmen, but there are exceptions. For example, a person who is walking towards the city gate at this time.
Actually, this person is nothing special, except that he is younger, and the most conspicuous thing is a sword. Yes, this person is Lu Xingyun who disappeared last night.
In fact, in such a society, it is normal for men to wear swords. Men's swords, in addition to being people in the rivers and lakes, are a symbol of the status of some rich children. But this person is not like a person in the rivers and lakes, because he is very young. The second is not like a rich kid, because he dresses too ordinary.
Despite this, it also attracted the attention of the left guard. The name of this city guard is Wang Gui. About fifty years old, Ganchengwei has been in the business for almost thirty years. Wang Gui didn't care too much about this person.
Just as Lu Xingyun walked past Wang Gui, Wang Gui saw a sword, a sword that only women would wear.
But at the moment, it is worn on a man's body. Can you not make him wonder?
Lu Xingyun walked into Qiushui City unhurriedly. He was smiling, and with that seemingly green but warm face, although not handsome, it was not much worse. It's just that Lu Xingyun doesn't know that he has been targeted.
At this time, Wang Gui was still thinking about the sword, because he remembered that he seemed to have seen the sword somewhere.
"How can you not remember?" Wang Gui muttered quietly. I saw that he frowned, and he didn't ask the pedestrians entering the city.
At this time, the sky was already bright, and Qiushui City began to flourish in the past. It took a long time. Only then did he hear Wang Gui and whispered, "By the way, I seem to have seen Miss Shangguan wear this sword a few years ago." How could it be on him?"
Lu Xingyun has been walking on the streets since he entered Qiushui City. He looked at him as if he had been here before.
He did come to this place, and that was three years ago. Three years have passed, and he has changed a lot, but Qiushui City has not changed, it is still the same as before.
Lu Xingyun continued to stroll, just walking aimlessly. Always with a sunny smile on his face.
"Sugar gourd, rock sugar gourd, sweet and sour rock sugar gourd. ”
When Lu Xingyun heard the voice, he saw an old man shouting not far ahead. Lu Xingyun felt a pain in his heart at this time, but he still had a smile on his face and walked towards the old man.
"This son, do you want to come to the string?" said the old man.
Lu Xingyun stretched out his hand to get the string of sugar gourds. "Brother Xiaofeng, I also want to eat that sugar gourd. Just as the little girl in the pink padded jacket said this to a boy in a fox fur coat. Lu Xingyun's hand froze.
The summer three years ago was also in this Autumn Water City.
That day, he was also here to buy sugar gourds.
When he turned to leave, he saw a rich lady in a blue dress, looking at him angrily.
Lu Xingyun was stunned at that time. Because, he felt that his heart no longer belonged to him at this moment.
What kind of eyes are they? The blue sky was as clear as the clouds, and the pink white face that was sunburned. There was also a crystalline bead of sweat on his nose. At that time, the rich lady was looking at the sugar gourd in his hand angrily.
"Little sister, let's go! next time the eldest brother comes out, I'll buy it for you." ”
At this time, Lu Xingyun came to his senses, "Oh, this benevolent brother, junior brother Lu Xingyun, since this young lady likes to eat rock sugar gourds so much." Then I'll give it to this young lady. Lu Xingyun said.
"Hehe, under the surname Shang, the noble Shang. The rich boy continued, "Then how can it be done, since Brother Lu bought it first, no matter how much she likes it, she can't win the love of a gentleman!"
Lu Xingyun said, "Brother Shang, it's fate to meet. It is also a matter of course to send Ling Mei rock sugar gourd! Besides, this is the last string. ”
"Who scarces your sugar gourd? At first glance, you are not a good person. Big brother, let's go. The rich lady in the blue dress said angrily.
"Little sister, how can you speak! Brother Lu is also a piece of heart. The son, surnamed Shang, turned to Lu Xingyun again and said, "Hehe, Brother Lu, my little sister is more willful, please don't mind! I hope to see you next time. There's still something to do next. I went first. ”
Seeing this, Lu Xingyun clenched his fists and said, "It's okay." I think Ling Mei is very cute. Since Brother Shang has something to do, then please do it!"
The son surnamed Shang also hugged Lu Xingyun. He turned around and took the rich lady and left.
Lu Xingyun looked at the rich lady in the blue dress holding the rock sugar gourd he gave him, turned around and glared at him, and left angrily.
"Good, good, good, since Wan'er likes to eat. Then let's buy it. ”
"I knew that Brother Xiaofeng was the best for me. ”
Lu Xingyun's hand was somehow withdrawn. At this time, he still had a smile on his face. It's a stiff smile. I don't know if it's frozen or what. Lu Xingyun turned around and left. I only heard staccato words coming from behind.
"Brother Xiaofeng, it's so delicious, you can buy it for me next time." Giggles. The laughter faded away.
Lu Xingyun is still wandering the streets. At this time, Lu Xingyun seemed to have lost his previous mood. But still smiling, stiff smile.
People come and go on the streets, and all kinds of shouts come and go, so it's not lively. Lu Xingyun stopped at a place called the Bafang Inn.
"Octagon Inn, hehe. Lu Xingyun whispered. After looking at the plaque of the Octagon Inn, Lu Xingyun walked in.
"Yo, guest officer, please. The man hurriedly put the white cloth towel on his shoulder and hurried up to meet him.
"Guest, are you sharp, or are you staying in a hotel?" said the man.
"Shopkeeper, bring me a room. Lu Xingyun said.
"Well, hello officer. Staying in the hotel for five taels a day, including food and lodging, I don't know how many days the guest will stay!" The shopkeeper didn't even look at Lu Xingyun and said, and continued to make calculations in his hand.
"This is fifty taels of silver tickets. Lu Xingyun said.
I saw the shopkeeper smile and put away the silver ticket, and shouted to the guy, "Laifu, Laifu, quickly lead this guest officer to the Peony Pavilion on the third floor." ”
"Guest, come with me. "Dude.
Lu Xingyun followed the guy to the Peony Pavilion.
"Guest, please come in. I'll bring the food at noon. If you need anything, just call me. My name is Rifle. Guest, you rest first. ”
"Hmm!" Lu Xingyun replied.