Chapter 8: The First Smell of Painted Skin

Walking through the streets and alleys, Zhou Bai felt the prosperity of the city, everyone's face was full of pride, proud that he was in the most prosperous city in the world, through the bustling market, Zhou Bai came to the north district where the Gu Mansion is located, the environment gradually began to be quiet, surrounded by streams, the grass and trees are taken care of, and the trimming is pleasing to the eye. Pedestrians and traders deliberately avoid this place, this is the residence of dignitaries and dignitaries, and several mansions passing by are obviously surrounded by extravagance, and purple air looms.

Compared with others, the entrance of Gu's mansion is slightly simple, the ordinary gate, there is no couplet, I heard that every time Gu Xizhi writes a couplet, someone will steal it, and even some powerful people come to rob it in person. It's annoying to take care of it, so I simply don't hang up. This has also become a feature of the North District.

Literati light businessman, this is also a characteristic of the previous dynasties, but wine and tea are not among them, these belong to elegant things, and Gu Xizhi's wife Du's family is from Du Zhongning's Kang Jiawei people, after Du's parents and Du sisters left the family to Jinling, the original family business should be inherited by the sister Gu Du, but Gu Du's family fell in love with Gu Xizhi, who was still a poor scholar, Gu Du's parents were not mean people, respected Gu Du's wishes, but if the two were together, Gu Du's family would not be able to inherit the family business, Gu Du's family did not hesitate to choose Gu Xizhi, the two raised the case and the couple were deeply affectionate, but Gu Du's early death, because of his family incident, his parents have returned to his home to preside over the overall situationWhen leaving, Gu Du's entrusted Gu Xizhi to take care of his sister, so Gu Xizhi took Gu Du's sister and his sister-in-law to Gu's house.

And Gu Xizhi's sister-in-law is not a simple character, with Gu Xizhi's literary name, he actually supported the industry in Jinling alone, and the story restaurant is famous. Story wine is widely sought after by Jinling literati. And this woman also settled in the Gu Mansion, just like a hostess. And this strong woman is now nearly thirty years old, and her love for Gu Xizhi is gradually no longer hidden, and Gu Xizhi feels ashamed of his wife, so he avoids it. However, how can I stop my heart from moving! I regret one while avoiding it, and at the same time thinking about it. That's why Zhou Bai sent a letter.

Hearing that Menzi had a message from Gu Xizhi, Du Shi rushed out, and a few maidservants behind him couldn't catch up, "How is my brother-in-law doing lately, is there a shortage of silver? Is it that I have finished drinking the wine I brewed myself?" The woman ran out of breath, and she didn't have time to wipe the fragrant sweat on her forehead, so she hurriedly asked.

"I've seen my future sister-in-law. Zhou Bai looked at the woman in front of him with a stunned expression, couldn't help but smile evilly and quickly put it away, and saluted with a serious face. The woman's face flushed, and she said in shame, "It's a pity that I don't know where to make friends with the disciples, and I am talking nonsense." The joy in his eyes could not be hidden. The housekeeper next to him couldn't help but smile.

"Mr. also invited in, let go and change his clothes first, but this time he was in a hurry, but he made Mr. smile. Instructed the housekeeper to take Zhou Bai to the front hall to rest, and the woman took the letter and walked to the backyard with the maidservant.

Zhou Bai couldn't help but secretly said, this big brother Gu is really, the sisters are all deeply rooted in his affection for him, how good it is to receive it all, how many people's dreams are the affairs of Empress E's daughter, he actually avoided it.

"Second lady, isn't your third cousin still in the hall?"

"Ahh The woman was obviously very accustomed to the second lady's address, "Forget it, it's okay." Since he was dismissed, the friends of the DPRK and China have almost been cut off, but he has met a few strange people outside, presumably the same is true of this person. ”

Recalling the bearded man who Gu Xizhi admired very much, that temperament was absolutely extraordinary, and a little exudation could make people feel cold, even more fierce than the murderous aura of those generals in the army. Ever since the encounter he had quietly begged for a drink, he had nightmares for days, but fortunately he hadn't appeared in front of him since, presumably because he had been warned by regret. When the woman thought of this, her heart burst with sweetness.

Zhou Bai came to the hall, but found that there were already people in the hall. A servant girl dressed differently from Gu Fu was comforting the woman on her right hand. The woman was only twenty-one or twelve, with a delicate appearance, her eyebrows were light, and her tears had been wiped away, and only a faint sadness remained.

The two glanced at each other, and Zhou Bai bowed, then moved his eyes out of the hall to show respect. As for the filthy aura remaining on the top of her head, Zhou Bai didn't want to ask directly, so he didn't help her retreat.

A moment later, Toshi came from outside. The fragrant wind bursts, and the three-point wine aroma and three-point grain fragrance make Zhou Bai's eyes light up, it is the taste of the original wine! It seems that it is the aroma of sake that is often in and out of the place where it is made, and even the sake that I often make and is contaminated with by aging.

"It turned out to be Brother Zhou Bai. Du Shi saluted and said, "I have already read the letter of pity, and I have sent someone to send the wine he wanted." Slave Du Qingxi, if Brother Zhou Bai doesn't dislike it, just call me the second sister. ”

"Sister Qingxi, you still have guests here, so I'll leave first. "Woman, seeing that Second Sister Du was greeting Zhou Bai, she wanted to leave as soon as she was inconvenient for a married woman here.

"Wait, Kiyoike. Maybe Brother Zhou can help you solve your troubles. Second Sister Du grabbed the woman and introduced to Zhou Bai, "This is my cousin Wang Chen, who married into the Hanshan Wang family four years ago, and Wang Sheng will go to the mountain courtyard every month to study for a few days and cultivate his self-cultivation. Half a year ago, Wang Sheng didn't know where to find a woman Baiguo, who was very charming, and brought it home as a concubine, and since then his temperament has changed greatly, and he is extremely cold to my cousin, and he only knows how to indulge in the woman's room every day, and his body is not as good as day by day. ”

Wang Chen couldn't help crying when she heard this, and the maid next to her helped her wipe her tears, Wang Chen took over and said, "One day I really couldn't stand it, and when I went to the Xianggong's room at night, I saw the woman sitting in front of the mirror..... Wang Chen's body couldn't help but tremble, and he was slightly frightened. "I saw her peel off the skin of her face, and the face underneath ..... Rotten flesh and black blood, obviously a monster!" Wang Chen gasped and continued, "I hurried back to my room, and told my father-in-law and mother-in-law the next day that we invited a few Taoist monks behind Xianggong's back, but I didn't expect to return in vain. When the prime minister found out, he was furious, scolded me for being a jealous woman, and wanted to divorce me. Fortunately, my father-in-law and mother-in-law dissuaded me, so I listened to them and came out for a few days so as not to beat and scold my father-in-law after seeing him. ”

Zhou Bai glanced at Second Sister Du suspiciously, he didn't know what Gu Xizhi wrote, this Second Sister Du was not polite, and directly took trouble for him. Fortunately, he was more curious about the painting of the skin, and he was able to get involved in it.

Zhou Bai said with a smile, "Since it was the second sister who spoke, how could the younger brother not help." Turning to look at Wang Chen, he said solemnly, "Mrs. Wang, when I entered the door, I felt that there was a trace of evil spirit left on Madame's body. After listening to what you said, I have concluded that this white fruit is a demon and a ghost, even if it is not a demon, it must be related to a demon. ”

Wang Chen's eyes lit up when he heard Zhou Bai's words, and his heart was that he had met a master, and he had long heard that his cousin was extremely powerful in Jinling, and he had met many powerful people. Sisters are connected, and when the second sister of Shicai Du grabbed Wang Chen's family, the two made eye contact for a moment, and Wang Chen's family knew what it meant.

Wang Chen and Zhou Bai said yes, Wang Chen went back first, and Zhou Bai set off for Hanshan County three days later.

"Cousin, who is this Zhou Bai? Why do you ask him for help? Second Sister Du and Wang Chen shared a carriage, and Wang Chen was puzzled. Second Sister Du covered her mouth and chuckled, "I don't know either, but it's a pity that it's a friend he has met recently." A few days ago, I snatched the original wine I gave him this month with Brother Shen, and I regretted it again and again, if there is something evil in the house, you can ask for it. I thought it was money for wine. Wang Sheng's matter was obviously a demon, and he just responded to his suggestion. ”

Seeing the happy smile on Second Sister Du's face when she mentioned Gu Xizhi, the boredom in Wang Chen's heart also dissipated a lot. The delicate body stretched lightly, lying on the second sister Du, and asked quietly, "Cousin, when will you and your eldest brother-in-law finish?"

"That wood, obviously the two are in love, and they avoid me everywhere. Second Sister Du's lips curled lightly and said with some resentment. "Cousin, the eldest cousin has been gone for so many years, and the eldest brother-in-law has never renewed, and he has never been in the land of fireworks, and he has been holding back for a long time. This man, this kind of thing will explode if you hold it for a long time. Wang Chen smiled evilly, "Since the eldest brother-in-law is avoiding you, then you take the initiative to find him, and when the raw rice is cooked and cooked, he will have no way to hide." Looking at the thoughtful Second Sister Du, Wang Chen said solemnly, "Cousin, you are not young, I am eight years younger than you, and I have been married for four years." A woman's youth is really gone, no matter how delicate the flowers are, there will be a time when they wither, and when the time comes, will you still have the courage to pursue happiness?"

Second Sister Du's body shook when she heard this, and her brain instantly cleared, yes. Since he was hiding, why didn't he think of taking the initiative to find him? All his face and other things had been lost when he was dead in the Gu Mansion. Tears slipped from the corners of her eyes, and Second Sister Du looked at Wang Chen seriously, "Thank you, sister, I listened to your words." Looking at the cousin who had her hair in a bun and exuded a warm maternal atmosphere, I don't know when the little girl who was following behind her with a runny nose and asking for candy had already walked in front of her, first married herself, and even had a child the year before last.

And he stood still but didn't know it, as if time was stuck on the day of the eldest sister's death, and he never moved forward!

At this moment, my time is going to re-turn! Second Sister Du said secretly.

Since there are only female dependents in the house, it is not suitable for dinner, so Second Sister Du sent the kitchen to Zhou Bai's room.

Zhou Bai took out the righteous song given by Gu Xizhi and watched the transcription in front of the light. But it is missing a beauty with red sleeves and fragrance.

At this moment, on the top of Kunlun in the far west, a woman in a red robe was mechanically getting rid of the pursuit of several people behind her, and the sword flew towards the south of the Yangtze River!