Qingchuan History

Chapter 354 The City of the Cave
When I got out of the gambling house and went up to the ground, it was seven or eight points dark.It is nearly May, the turn of spring and summer, and the cities and counties are bustling.The streets and alleys in Suoning City are criss-crossed, and shops of all sizes welcome and send them off.The night market is also in full swing, with food and clothing, toys and decorations, brightly lit up and down, and all kinds of hawkers are busy setting up stalls.

"Suo Ning Suo Ning, but restless, the whole city is full of excitement when locked." Getting on the carriage, Gu Xinglang quietly listened to the bustle outside the car for a while, and sighed sincerely.

"There is no curfew in Suoning City. Just for this alone, the night must be more lively than Ji." Ruan Xueyin interjected, and turned to look at him, "It seems that you are very used to it, and the novelty has long since disappeared over the years."

Gu Xinglang thought about it for a while, "Not always at this time. Spring and summer," recalled carefully, "There were two or three times."

"How many times in total?"

"Once a year. This is the seventh year."

Ruan Xueyin nodded, "It's about the same period as I came to Suo Ningcheng."

Gu Xinglang smiled, "You always come back during the New Year's Eve." Recalling again, "I didn't have that time to come. The palace is very busy during the New Year's Eve."

Perfect miss.Ruan Xueyin thought.Similarly, the trip to Suoning is once a year, and before the time comes, it will never happen.

Of course she does it more than once a year.It is necessary to go back during the New Year's Eve, and it depends on the situation at other times.

And who is manipulating everyone's time and encounters?

"At that time, the Shangguan Banquet will have to go back to Cangwu." Gathering her thoughts, she continued to ask, "What's the matter with this underground gambling shop in Suoning City? Has it been open for a long time?"

Knowing that they had chatted before, it is not surprising that she opened her mouth to reveal the identity of that person at this moment, Gu Xinglang nodded lightly,

"I had it when I knew him. Since the second year, I have seen him every year, and I have been here. I didn't ask how long it was open. I didn't find it either."

She processed the conversation message for a while, "So you and him have known each other for a total of eight years."

"Yeah. We first met when I came to the throne."

Gu Xinglang ascended the throne at the end of the year.The year name was changed in the second year.So it was the year when Tingguan was closed.

"Where did you meet?"

This year is his seventh year in Suoning City.So they were not here when they first met.

"Qinan."

"He also has a gambling house in Qi Nan?"

"Another industry. Not a casino."

"The Bank Bank." She subconsciously said, "So it's not a cover."

Where did you hear about the Qianzhuang Bank?
Gu Xinglang groaned, he was too lazy to ask more questions, and leaned back, "Running all the way, and just went to such a place, aren't you tired? There are so many questions."

"It's too interesting to resist asking."

His heart moved, "The place is interesting, or the people are interesting?"

Ruan Xueyin thought about it seriously, "It's all interesting."

"It seems that we talked a lot." The boy also said that there were only a few words.

"He told you?" Ruan Xueyin was quite surprised.How dare you say that?
Gu Xinglang narrowed his eyes slightly, "Is there anything you can't say?"

"It's true,"

He hesitated to speak, so he had no choice but to ask, he regained his energy, "What did you say?"

"Praised his appearance, let me guess who he is, and emphasized again how much you fell in love with Mrs. Yu back then. He talked about all the beauties in Qingchuan, and you only talked about Mrs. Yu."

The words have come to this point, there is nothing to say, she replied, look at him frankly.

Gu Xinglang blinked.

"He's a man," coughed dryly, "you've seen it too, he speaks exaggeratedly, five out of five can give you ten out of ten. You just go in one ear and out the other," coughed again, "don't take it too seriously."

"I think so too." Ruan Xueyin nodded seriously.

Gu Xinglang was dripping with cold sweat, "What else, is that all?"

Quiet for half a moment.

"I want to ask him about the situation of Shangguan's wife. But he is reluctant to say. Does he have a bad relationship with the family? Or is it only for the stepmother and younger sister, and Shangguan Xiangguo is actually not bad?"

Gu Xinglang was silent for a moment, "He seldom talks. According to my investigation and my impression of him over the years, it should be bad."

"Including his father?"

"Hard to say."

Ruan Xueyin hesitated for a while, and finally said, "You don't have many obstacles facing him now?"

The large-flowered orchid was a gift from Shangguan.The source of this situation is likely to be Cangwu Shangguan's family.Those who kill their fathers and kings should be killed by the whole family, even the nine clans.Even across borders.

This whole family naturally includes the Shangguan Banquet.

Gu Xinglang didn't answer for a while.

Ruan Xueyin was a little uneasy.

"I'm talking too much. You have your own considerations, so you don't need to answer me." She moved to approach him, and put a hand on the back of his hand.

"As a friend, there are also many utilitarian considerations." He said suddenly.

The industry is all over Qingchuan. At present, it seems that all the money is involved. Naturally, there are utilitarian considerations, and there are many.There should also be many games.Ruan Xueyin understood.

"As for the problem you just mentioned," he continued, "the time has not yet come, and the end has not yet been revealed, so let's put aside all the side-effects for now. When it comes time to deal with it, we can deal with it together."

"Is he loyal to Wei country wholeheartedly?" She was inexplicably interested in this question.Sounds a little silly, but I always feel that there is room for discussion.

"Hard to say."

This is the answer again.Ruan Xueyin blinked.

"Why did he praise you? It's annoying, isn't it?" The fragrance of orange blossoms lingered in the April night wind, Gu Xinglang turned his head to look at her.

"Yes." Ruan Xueyin answered honestly, "Whether you look good or not when you open your mouth and keep your mouth shut, the top priority is to look at beauties." After a pause, try to be as pertinent as possible, "That's how he behaved. Does he really think so, or is he just playing tricks on the occasion? I don't understand, so I can't judge casually." After a pause, "How did you become friends with him?"

Looks like they're still friends.

Not just for utilitarian purposes.

"He is indeed a prodigal son, and even more of an apprentice." Gu Xinglang smiled, "He was born in a family, but he made his home all over the world, wandering around the Qingchuan, he is a person of true temperament. His home is everywhere," he repeated, "Sometimes Just thinking about it makes me envious.”

Totally understood, she was also envious.

"He told me that you are actually a person who cares about your appearance. Is it because of your appearance that you treat me?"

Ruan Xueyin never asked such questions.

Gu Xinglang stayed for a while.

"I can't answer your question."

"Why can't you answer?"

"I want to say yes, you think I only value appearance, not because I like you, and it's superficial. If I say no, you think I don't think you are good-looking enough. How do you answer this?"

Ruan Xueyin was also stunned, and chuckled, "Why didn't I realize that this question is so profound when I asked it."

"It's more than profound, you call it a death problem." Gu Xinglang shook his head and pinched her chin, "I'm really bad at learning, how could Ruan Xueyin in the past come up with such a problem?"

"Scared?"

"A little."

She felt happy, pursed her lips and smiled, "Where are we going next? Are we going to stay overnight in Suoning City?"

better not.She has been restless since entering the city.It was okay in the underground before, but now it is on the road——

"One more thing." Gu Xinglang replied, pondering, "But it's not convenient to take you. I need you to stay in the car and wait for me later." Going to see her again, "Are you hungry?"

"A little bit. But we can't go to the restaurant to eat."

"It's okay. It's just a meal or two, so it won't be conspicuous. I have been here before, and I have shown my face in broad daylight."

In broad daylight.Ruan Xueyin was funny.

After Gu Xinglang said this, he suddenly felt guilty.In the past, I used to go to the most happy building when I followed up with the official banquet.

"Do you know the most happy building?" Ruan Xueyin asked.

Gu Xinglang almost coughed wildly, "Huh?"

"It's a fun place, and it's very famous in Suoning City. It costs a lot of money just to walk in. If you want to eat and drink, the price doubles several times. If you still want a girl," she paused, feeling that she was discussing these things in an open manner. It’s not quite right, but I’ve already said this, so I can only bite the bullet and continue:

"Basically, it costs a lot of money. So although it is famous, not many people can afford it."

In the past, Shangguan banquets were always arranged, but he didn't know that the meals in those years cost more than a thousand gold.

"Why is the asking price so high?" He really went there often, and he really didn't know, he asked sincerely.

"Because the food is really delicious. The girl is also really beautiful. I heard people say that their food is the best in Ningcheng, even surpassing all the famous restaurants."

is very good.Gu Xinglang nodded secretly, startled, "Then you are—"

Want to go to the favorite building to eat?He suddenly felt dizzy, although once a year, the madam already recognized his face.How do you get acquainted with each other when you meet each other?
"I want to say, since it's not convenient for you to take me with you later, you might as well put me down, and I'll eat something for myself, and come pick me up after you're done."

"Inappropriate." Gu Xinglang breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately objected, "I'm not at ease."

"There is a place that few people go to, and no one knows about it. I used to go there often. It is absolutely appropriate for you to leave some hidden guards for me."

"Where?"

"It's in the alley behind the most happy building. There is no window or door, just like the casino in Shangguanyan, it's underground."

　Preview: A long-lost friend will show up tomorrow, hehehe.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)