Neon Clothes and Iron Clothes

The two boy servants took away the horses for Qu Tucheng and Hu Liang, and a maidservant came and led them through a corridor to a side courtyard. They were invited to sit down, and they were served with wine, food and fruits. Running water is usually delivered. At this time, the man in green came in, bowed to the two of them first, and said with a wry smile: "Two gentlemen, I have risked my life to refuse Young Master Liu Shilang's appointment. Qiuniang is dressing up, and I will wait on you two later. However, I have something to ask for. The young master of Liu Shilang will definitely come to trouble me later. I also asked the two gentlemen to cover me up a bit. I am very grateful! "At this point, the man in green kowtowed twice.

"Okay, okay! Why do you talk so much nonsense? It's not cool at all. It's serious to call Qiuniang here quickly. The two of us who are waiting are happy. It's not impossible to cover for you. If If you're not satisfied, there's no need for Mr. Liu Shilang to take action, neither of us can get through this!" Qu Tucheng said.

The man in green had no choice but to go out. As soon as the man left the house, Hu Liang said: "The minister is a high-ranking official of the third rank. If his young master is angry, how can you cover him up?"

"Oh! Brother, brother, why are you so honest?" Qu Tucheng shook his head and said with a smile: "You believe whatever that green-skinned turtle says. Mr. Liu Shilang, it's obviously a way for him to raise Qiuniang's worth. How can there be such a coincidence in the world? When the two of us come to Toad Tomb, there is a young master who wants to steal it from us? "

"Why is it impossible? You also said that Toad Tomb is also famous in Chang'an, and Qiuniang is one of the leaders. It is not impossible to meet a young master!" Hu Liang retorted unconvinced.

"Alas!" Qu Tucheng said with a look of resentment: "So what if it is true? We are here to have fun, and we are not marrying to live in the family. It is just a joke in the fun. , Do you really want to do something good for them? You had a good time tonight and went back as soon as dawn. What happened that night has never happened. Yes, in terms of rank and official position, the Minister of the Sixth Department is definitely higher than the two of us. But we are the emperor's personal soldiers, not to mention the six ministers, even the minister can't do anything to us, his father also knows the importance, how can he bring it to light for his son's jealousy? Are you really the censor? It’s a dead person!”

When Hu Liang heard this, he understood Qu Tucheng's plan. This noble son had planned to eat everything, wipe his ass, and leave. Apart from being a bit unethical, this idea is actually good. Just as he was about to say something persuasive, a female voice suddenly came from outside: "Little girl Qiuniang, please pay homage to your two gentlemen!"

"Is it Qiuniang? Come in, please come in!" Qu Tucheng suddenly changed his face, with a smile on his face, and said loudly: "Since I saw you last time, I have been yearning for Qiuniang. If I want to see Qiuniang again, I have to hear the fairy Yin, we just have the chance to meet you today, please come in so I can introduce you to a new friend!"

While they were talking, two people came in from the outside. The first one was a well-dressed woman, wearing a bright red skirt and a ponytail, followed by a little maid, holding a pipa in her arms. Originally, this bright red skirt was very tacky, but when it was worn on Qiuniang, it didn't look inappropriate at all. Others only felt that it just supported her appearance. Na Qiuniang bowed to the two of them and said, "Master Qutu said today that he wanted to introduce a new friend to me, but is it the person next to him?"

"Not bad!" Qu Tucheng smiled and patted Hu Liang's shoulder: "This is my colleague, but he also has two identities, do you know?"

"If you don't tell me, how will I know?" Qiuniang glanced at Hu Liang: "I guess he is the grandson of some prime minister, the son of the county prince, right?"

"Hehe!" Qu Tucheng laughed dryly: "Yes, Qiuniang, although you are not right, you are not far off! This person's father is Xu Guogong!"

"Xu Guogong?" Qiuniang frowned: "Is there such a Duke in Chang'an City? Why haven't I heard of him?"

"Of course there is!" Qu Tucheng showed a proud smile: "In addition, Hu Liang is also the number one falconer in Chang'an City. He just won the first place in a falconry held by the Prince of Han not long ago. The prize is a water mill outside Chang’an City!”

"Water mill?" Qiu Niang suddenly had a strange look in her eyes, her gaze resting on Hu Liang: "If so, it is really amazing. I have also heard about it. It is the most fashionable convenience store in Chang'an City in the past two years. It’s falconry, even cockfighting and polo can’t compare to it, but I didn’t expect you to be the leader among them!”

Hu Liang couldn't help but feel a little proud to be praised by Qiu Niang. However, he had been taught on the island not to speak nonsense or boast. He subconsciously explained: "How dare I take the title of number one? I was lucky enough to win that day, and it was also because the two eagles I brought with me were better than others' eagles. If it were just about skills, I might not be able to beat them!"

"Young master, why should you be so modest? Just take the cockfighting and polo that I just mentioned. If chickens and horses are not as good as humans, no matter how good your skills are, you will probably lose!" Qiuniang covered her mouth and said with a smile: "But It seems like you are an honest gentleman!"

"An honest gentleman?" Qu Tucheng was stunned, and then laughed: "Yes, my brother is indeed an honest gentleman. He has been in Chang'an for some time. When I told him about Toad Tomb, he didn't even know where it was; I And he has never heard of Qiuniang, we haven’t had such a person in Qianniu Guard for many years!”

"That's right! If everyone is like you, Mr. Qu Tu, how can our daughter's family bear it?" Qiuniang rolled her eyes at Qu Tu Cheng, took the pipa from the hand of the maid on the side, plucked it twice, and adjusted the tune. , he started singing while playing. Hu Liang listened carefully, but he could only understand sixty-seven points. He was probably telling his family background, chanting about his life experience and having no one to rely on. This kind of song is very popular among the happy parties in Chang'an. It's popular. However, this Qiuniang was very skilled and had a beautiful tone. She sang an ordinary happy tune that made Qu Tucheng and Hu Liang mesmerized.

"Okay, okay, okay!" As soon as the tune stopped, Qu Ducheng shouted loudly. He poked Hu Liang with his elbow and said with a smile: "This piece of music by Qiuniang can make the Wuling boy risk his life." Yeah, we can’t listen to this in vain!”

Hu Liang knew what Qu Tucheng meant, so he waved to the outside and gave a few instructions to the entourage who came in. After a while, a stack of Sichuan brocade was delivered. Hu Liang took one and handed it to Qiuniang: "Quan Dang." I offer Qiuniang a headband, please accept it!"

"Thank you so much, Mr. Hu Liang!" Qiuniang took the Shu brocade, put it aside, bowed to Hu Liang, and then started playing and singing again. This woman was both good at playing the piano and singing, and she was also good at speaking, which put the two of them in a happy mood. , time passed so unconsciously.

"Qiu Niang, where is Qiu Niang! Come out and see me!"

Suddenly, a loud shout came from outside, followed by several lower voices, which sounded like persuasion and begging. Hu Liang and Qu Tucheng exchanged glances and realized that this was probably Liu Shilang's young master. It seemed that the man in green was really not lying.

"Two young masters, please allow me to step aside first and deal with it before I serve you!" Qiuniang also had a look of pleading on her face. Before Qu Tucheng could speak, Hu Liang said: "Listen to the voice, come on. The man is angry, and if you go over there, you will probably suffer a bit, why not invite him over, sit down and have a glass of wine together, wouldn't it be better?"

Qiuniang was overjoyed when she heard this. This Mr. Liang was really a gentleman. He clearly took this matter on her and saved her from a big problem. She hurriedly thanked her and asked the little maid to invite the person who shouted. Come on, after about a moment, the door of the small courtyard was pushed open violently, and a young man with a face full of alcohol came in and said loudly: "Who are you? How dare you steal my Qiuniang!"

Hu Liang frowned slightly, walked to the door and bowed his hands to the young man: "Brother, why do you have to say that? I came here today just to listen to Qiuniang's playing and singing, one person listening, two people listening. It doesn’t hurt to have one more person!”

In fact, the young man didn't drink much, but he was just getting drunk, and the two points of drunkenness turned into seven or eight points. Seeing Hu Liang's attire and demeanor, he immediately calmed down. After all, he also knew that there were people in Chang'an City who were like heaven and earth. If he acted recklessly, it would not be surprising to cause family ruin. "I am the third son of Minister Liu Shilang of Hubu. Who are you?"

"I protect good people, and I am well prepared for my official position. This person's name is Qu Tucheng, and he is my colleague!"

"Hu Liang? Qu Tucheng? Qian Niu Bei Shen?" When the young man heard this, he suddenly remembered that he was alone, and suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. His original drunkenness suddenly disappeared, and he hurriedly bowed to Hu Liang and returned the courtesy. : "I was discourteous after drinking. I alarmed my husband. Please forgive me!"

"No, this is not above the court, so why should I be rude! Please, please!" Hu Liang stretched out his right hand as a sign of invitation. Mr. Liu bowed again, then walked sideways up the steps, entered the door, and sat down among the guests and hosts. Qiuniang entertained the guests by playing and singing again, but Mr. Liu seemed to be a humble gentleman this time, advancing and retreating without any rudeness. He was completely different from just now. After listening to two pieces of music, he excused himself as it was late and got up to leave.

"This Mr. Liu really knows how to advance and retreat. Hearing that we are prepared by thousands of cows makes it easier to talk!" Hu Liang said with a smile on the way home.

"Hehe!" Qu Tucheng smiled: "This guy knows how to advance and retreat, but I'm afraid he's not afraid of our skin. This skin can protect us. The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Liu Shilang, is now in great power, but he doesn't So easy to deal with!”

"Why is that? Because of your family?" Hu Liang asked.

"That's even worse. After five generations of gentlemen were killed, if our Qu Tu family doesn't produce any more talents in the next generation, I'm afraid we won't even be able to do this Thousand Niu Preparation!" Qu Tucheng glanced at Hu Liang: "If that's the case, My guess is right, he probably won't give in until he hears your name!"

"my name?"

"Your name is very strange. It doesn't look like a person's name, but more like the name of a monk! In addition, the household department and the transfer envoy are closely related. His father probably talks about your father at home. He can remember it. Your family background is not surprising either!"

"Because of this? It's not possible, right?" Hu Liang said with a smile: "My father has many sons, and I am just a bastard!"

"Even if you are a concubine, you are someone who is valued very much. Otherwise, why would you stay in Chang'an?" Qu Tucheng said: "No one knows what will happen in the future, and no one wants to provoke him for such a trivial matter. What a disaster. If this kid refuses to give in at that time, and let him know when he goes back, his father will probably break the dog's legs and send them to your house to apologize!"

"That's not possible!" Hu Liang said with a smile. He was already quite astute, but he just had too little experience. Then a question came to his mind. Could it be that Qu Tucheng dared to be so domineering because of himself at that time? Are you there too?

"A Cheng, did you already expect what happened next?" Hu Liang asked.

"That's right. Otherwise, do you think I'm so bold as to rush to confront someone in Toad Tomb? There is no other powerful person in Chang'an City, but there are as many powerful nobles as you want! How can you be careless!"

Hearing this, Hu Liang couldn't help but dumbfounded. He dared to use himself as a backstop. He smiled bitterly and said: "You are sure that my father's account is being sold. If you make a mistake, won't you suffer a big loss? Why? Yes, don't you think this is pushing me into a pit? Are you afraid that I will know the truth and not retaliate against you? "

"Through the reward thing, there are really not many people in Chang'an City who don't sell your father's account. We won't be so unlucky. Only the later ones protect good people. A bad reputation is also a reputation. In Chang'an City, a little bad reputation is not a problem. bad thing!"

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The Japanese country, Namba Capital, He Boyong's residence.

A lamp like a bean on the table reflected a pale white light on the mutton-fat white jade wine glass in He Boyong's hand. He shook the glass gently to make the wine in the glass shine brightly, and then drank it all. The cup is a good cup and the wine is good wine, but it can never stop the anger and anger in the drinker's chest.

There were footsteps outside the door. He Boyong didn't look back and said in a deep voice: "Get out, no one is allowed to come in without my order!"

"I can't do it either?" A familiar voice came from outside the door. He Boyong turned around in surprise: "Is it you? Sanlang?"

"Who else would it be if it wasn't me? Who in your family would dare to cause trouble for you?" Wang Wenzuo stood at the door, looking at his old friend with a complicated expression.

"Sanlang! Sanlang!" He Boyong chanted it twice, and finally sighed: "You know everything. Your son removed me from my official position, took away my military power, and made me like this. There is no way , I’m old and no longer useful, your son wants to use his own people, he doesn’t look down on us old guys anymore!”

Wang Wenzuo ignored He Boyong's complaint. He walked to the table and sat down, pointing at the wine bottle: "What's wrong? Pour me a glass if you don't want to. I don't remember you being so stingy in the past!"

"Do you want to drink?" He Boyong hurriedly poured a glass of wine for Wang Wenzuo. He watched Wang Wenzuo drink it all and was about to pour it again, but Wang Wenzuo stopped him with his hand: "Wine is good wine, but drinking too much is bad! ( End of this chapter)