But the bright moon shines on the ditch

When the street returned to its previous order, the flow of people returned to its original trajectory, and the people who should not and would not have been here completely disappeared, only then did sounds come from the wing room on the second floor of Jiangshui Tower, where the drop of a needle could be heard.

"Has she ever met you?"

When the woman heard this, she looked at the man opposite her, thought for a moment, and shook her head: "It shouldn't be, right?"

In fact, if Wu Jiaruo paid close attention, she had already met Liang Peiqiu before she first arrived in Jingdezhen, even before she met the famous Xu Zhiliu.

Or in other words, Liang Peiqiu had seen her.

At that time, Wang Yunxian gave Taxue to her, and she rode Taxue through Jingde Street every day to go horse racing in the suburbs.I accidentally passed Wu Yin, and it seemed that he was waiting for a woman in front of Jiangshui Tower.

The woman had a beautiful smile and was particularly close to Wu Yin, which made her look sideways frequently, surprised by the contrast between Wu Yin and Wu Yin.Later, when passing by, the woman nodded to her.

The two went in completely opposite directions.

Liang Peiqiu didn't think about Wu Jia until she checked into the hotel and lay in bed at night.Later, she used Tuxue to lure Wu Yin into taking the bait, and after her relationship with Xu Zhiliu got closer, she once heard Wu Yin mention that a younger sister was also in the town.

He said that he was here to see him off to his new post and that he would be returning to Beijing soon.

Of course, officials' ladies were not someone they could make friends with if they wanted to, so no one took it to heart when they heard about it.Now that I think about it, the woman I saw in Jiangshui Tower today must be Wu Yin's sister, right?

For some reason, Liang Peiqiu always felt disturbed when she thought about the woman and then the man beside her. She tossed and turned for a long time before she fell asleep.When I met Wang Yunxian the next day, they looked at each other's dark eyes and couldn't help laughing.

Wang Yunxian asked her: "Do you also recognize the bed?"

Liang Peiqiu said yes, so Wang Yunxian began to complain about all the bad things about the hotel. The bed was hard and made his back hurt when he slept. There was no hot water for washing at night, not to mention the food, which was difficult to swallow.

Wang Yunxian was part of the entourage, and the reception standards were different from that of her, a representative of the folk kiln. They did not live in a first-class room, and the goods they used were not high-quality goods. In short, from the moment they entered the hotel, they were placed under strict rules. Distinct levels.To put it harshly, if Emperor Wanqing hadn't been so kind and merciful, in this dynasty when merchants were humble, they would never have been able to step through the hotel's door, let alone enjoy the treatment of guests.

Liang Peiqiu rubbed Wang Yunxian's shoulders and joked that he had never suffered.

Wang Yunxian closed his eyes and hummed: "Master, I didn't come to this world to endure hardship!"

Liang Peiqiu originally wanted to refute, but then she paused.

Wang Yunxian's words are often shocking. At first glance, they sound deviant and different from the ideas of many people in this world. However, if you think about it carefully, it is not difficult to find that those ideas are actually hidden deep in the heart, envied and unavailable. They are called spiritual energy. .

It was difficult for him to still retain the innocence of his youth after going through all these things. Liang Peiqiu felt sincerely that it was precious, and she stroked his unkempt bun like a puppy's head.

"You're right!"

"That's not."

The two of them talked for a few more words. They were worried that someone from Honglu Temple would summon him, which would arouse suspicion. Liang Peiqiu sent Wang Yunxian back early, but did not say that he had been summoned. In the next few days, they could not even question him seriously. None of the officials were seen, so they ate and drank in the hotel every day, feeling cowardly.

In the next few days, even An Jiu disappeared.

Hearing that the emperor had finally summoned him, An Jiu went to the emperor to serve him without stopping.Just like this, the direction of the wind in the court turned slightly, and even the small hotel was blown by the warm breeze of the eunuch.On this day, officials of Honglu Temple hosted a banquet for envoys from all walks of life. Liang Peiqiu and Zhang Lei cleared up their relationship and got the opportunity to go to see Anjiu through the side door of the outer courtyard.

The person who led them was the pavilion chief, whom they had met when they arranged their accommodation last time. However, he was not very nice to them at that time, but now he was extra polite. He talked endlessly about the several treasures presented in Jingdezhen and explained them from all aspects. The imperial kiln factory and the pottery supervisor praised it again.

Liang Peiqiu heard this and thought that he thought that since she and Zhang Lei were selected as representatives of porcelain dealers in Beijing, they should be An Shijiu's close friends, so the basket of good words was not directed at them, but to use their mouths to speak to An Shijiu. Nine shows goodwill.

Zhang Lei agreed to them one by one without changing his expression, and he exchanged pleasantries with the pavilion chief, constantly coming back and forth with his wits.Liang Peiqiu secretly admired that Zhang Lei was worthy of being Xu Zhiliu's right-hand manager. Even if he was facing the fine-grained people at the foot of the imperial city, he could handle it with ease. As a junior, she stayed by her side in silence and learned humbly.

Several people walked through the small garden towards the inner courtyard. Zhang Lei looked in the wrong direction and asked.The director of the pavilion smiled and explained: "The letter I got just now when I was admitted to the hospital said that the master was too drunk and had gone to the back room to rest. He asked me to take you two directly to the side room."

"It's so troublesome, sir."

"You're welcome." On the pavilion's round face, a pair of eyes narrowed into the shape of crescent moons, "You two are accompanying me, do you know what my lord's preferences are?"

This was to persuade An Jiu to surrender to him. Zhang Lei and Liang Peiqiu looked at each other and tacitly handed over the conversation to Liang Peiqiu.

Liang Peiqiu said: "Sir, you often feel unwell and upset after summer, probably caused by the hot and dry weather. I heard that the Ministry of Internal Affairs made an ice mirror, which does not need to be cut into crushed ice, and there is no need to change the water and add ice from time to time. Can it keep you cool all night?”

The director of the pavilion stared slightly, as if he was surprised that they were well-informed. He didn't know whether it was An Jiu's deliberate action or the people below him who were trying to please him. He thought for a moment and said honestly: "I don't know where you heard it. There is indeed such a thing. In order to wish His Majesty a long life, the ministers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs recruited skilled craftsmen from all over the country, and it took them three years to make it before summer."

Needless to say, regulations are not to be mentioned. Unless the emperor gives the gadgets supervised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, how can ordinary people use them?
The director's eyes rolled, "I have a familiar fellow from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I can run a few times for Mr. An when I get back. If it is convenient, I will ask you to use it after you return to Jingdezhen."

"This will save you the trouble, adults."

"It should be, it should be. Mr. An supervised the making of imperial porcelain for Your Majesty. He worked hard and laboriously, and his contribution is indispensable. I can only share some of the worries for Your Majesty. It is also my honor."

Liang Peiqiu was polite to others, but she felt that it was not easy to be an official. Wherever she went, there were people of higher rank than herself, so she would be involuntarily flattered at all times, and it was no different from how they rose up to fight against the common people.

Just as he was thinking about it, a person came across from him. Before Liang Peiqiu could react, the pavilion chief, like a soldier who had been practicing for a long time in the military camp and was always ready for action, reacted quickly and stepped forward.

Liang Peiqiu was surprised by his smooth movements, and at the same time she felt more and more sorry for his difficulty.The chief of the pavilion bowed respectfully and called the other party "Master Zhou".

Only then did Liang Peiqiu see the appearance of the person coming, and couldn't help but stop.

It was actually the man who was next to Wu Jia on the second floor of Jiangshui Tower when he entered Beijing that day.

The man did not look at them, but nodded slightly to the director of the pavilion, and made a slight and cold voice from his lips. Without waiting for them to greet him, he walked past and said "defiant".

Liang Peiqiu had no doubt that he did not recognize her. Maybe the inadvertent look at each other that day was just her illusion, right?She was helplessly swept over by a familiar feeling again.

When the man walked away, the chief of the pavilion breathed a sigh of relief, and then introduced his identity to them - Zhou Qiguang, the chief registrar of Honglu Temple, with an official rank of the sixth rank, and was his superior officer.

He was a Jinshi in the eighth year of Wanqing's reign. Because of his regular appearance, he was even more beautiful than Tanhua Lang back then. He was quite famous among the people and was nicknamed "White Stone Langjun".

It was a song called "Shiraishi Lang's Song":
Bai Shilang lived near the river. He was led by Jiang Bo and followed by Yu.The accumulated stones are like jade, and the rows of pines are like green.Lang Yan is unique and unique in the world.

It can be seen that its beauty is unique.

Such a person was originally a disciple of the emperor with a bright future. He entered the Imperial Academy and served as an assistant to the prince. However, due to poor health and being in bed all year round, he was unable to hold an important position, so he worked as a clerk in Honglu Temple.I became seriously ill a few months ago, and I heard that funeral arrangements had begun in the house. I didn't expect that I was saved from a desperate situation. This time I came back and it was like a new life.

Thinking of those cold black eyes, the pavilion chief couldn't help but tremble. He said that Shangguan was lucky, but God showed mercy, but in his heart he scolded him.

He was so immortal that he came back just before Wanshou to take credit. Didn't they work hard for more than a year to make wedding clothes for him?
When the person was delivered, the pavilion chief originally thought of asking An Jiu for some favors, but he didn't want to give the guard any face, so he directly blocked the person outside.After going in and reporting, only Liang Peiqiu was allowed in.

Zhang Lei remained calm and nodded with Liang Peiqiu.

After Liang Peiqiu entered, she first heard several painful groans coming from inside, and then something seemed to be knocked to the ground. A woman knelt down and begged for mercy, crying again and again.

Soon, she heard a familiar voice: "Why are you crying! Am I that scary?!"

"Please forgive me, my lord!"

"Get the hell out of here."

Immediately, two women dressed as maids were carrying trays, walked around from behind the screen, and rushed forward with their heads lowered. Liang Peiqiu was unable to avoid them, and the trays were knocked to the ground again.This time the maids didn't even dare to accept it, so you pushed me and ran out.After the door opened and closed, the room was once again filled with a strong and pungent medicinal smell.

Liang Peiqiu leaned over to pick up the medicine bottle and walked around behind the screen while An Jiu asked.

"Sir, it's me."

When An Jiu saw her, he propped up his body and fell back onto the bed like a force-relieving spring.Holding back the pain and taking a breath, he managed to get up and pull up his clothes.

Liang Peiqiu stepped forward quickly: "Sir, be careful, you are still bleeding, or I..."

An Jiu stared at her.

Liang Peiqiu realized that she was quick to speak, but it was too late to regret it now. After a little adjustment, she helped him pull down the clothes attached to the wound, and said bravely: "If you don't mind, I will help you apply the medicine." .”

An Jiu's falcon-like eyes were still staring at her for a moment. This time Liang Peiqiu did not dodge, and there was no trace of impurity in his clear eyes.

An Jiujiu was defeated and lay back on the bed.

"They believe that I am a murderer, and everyone avoids me like a snake and a scorpion, but you are bold."

Liang Peiqiu sat idly by the couch, tearing off the blood-stained muslin on his back bit by bit. Her voice became softer with each movement: "Don't you know, sir? I've always been bold."

An Jiu smiled: "You don't pretend now."

"You can pretend for a while, but you can't pretend for a lifetime. You will have to walk around with adults a lot in the future. It will be too tiring to live like that."

An Jiu snorted lightly on the tip of his nose: "It's good that you know. Since you want to show your loyalty, why don't you take this opportunity to tell me the truth, why did you protect Xu Zhiliu's porcelain that day?"

This was his heartache, which had been difficult to resolve, and he revealed it at a subtle moment, "Why did you save Xu Zhong afterward? Why did you abandon your master who was so kind to you in the end?"

He turned back again and pinched her wrist, forcing her to face the problem.

Liang Peiqiu seemed to be forbearing, unwilling, painful, and compromised. So many complex things flashed through her clear eyes that An Jiujiu could hardly tell whether she was too into the drama or serious about her true feelings.

"Sir, the number one private kiln in the world is a huge and irresistible temptation for any ceramics person, right? How can I, a simple commoner, avoid vulgarity? Everything I do is for fame, profit and desire. I just adapt to the current situation and can’t help myself.”

"What an involuntary man!"

An Jiu leaned forward, almost face to face with her, and tightened his palms.In the intertwined breaths, he heard her grunting in pain and smelled a faint scent of bitter orange.

The scent was also mixed with the similar medicinal smell of the two people.

He frowned and immediately withdrew: "Everyone says you are affectionate and righteous, but what you do is just like an act."

"Sir, it is true that if I want to act, I must have the right opportunity, right? At least the death of Xu Zhiliu was not under my control. The reason why I acted in that scene at Hutian Kiln that day and broke a leg was all because of something other than this No, otherwise everyone in the world will think that I forced him to death. The common man is innocent and harbors the jade. I am the one who wins the spring and summer bowl battles, and I am the one who laughs last. How can I resolve this issue without suffering some pain? The jealousy of the world? How can we win their trust? How can Anqing Kiln be changed owners and avoid the same fate as Xu Zhiliu? "

"you!"

"I know that your Excellency will not trust anyone easily, but that is not important. I believe that as long as we have the same purpose and have opposite interests, we can go the same way."

In fact, she did it. She killed Xu Zhiliu, killed Xia Ying, replaced Wang Yu, and controlled Xu Zhong. Everything was "used" by her to adapt to the current situation.

Taking advantage of Xu Zhiliu's death to gain fame.Taking advantage of Xu Zhong's danger, he reached a deal with him.Use transactions and good reputation to plunder the Anqing kiln, and become the best choice to become an official in the dynasty.

An Jiu suddenly laughed wildly: "You are a little god, you are so adaptable to the times!"

"My lord, there is no perfect plan in this world, and there is no consistent good. If I really have any merit, it is just that after everything happens, I have the courage to pave the way for myself and plan what I need."

"So, the friendship between you and Xu Zhiliu in the past was all fake?"

"Who knows if it's true or not? Anyway, he is already a dead man."

Hearing her sarcastic tone, which was a bit careless, as if she really didn't care about that person, Anjiu breathed a sigh of relief.

At any time, ambitious people are easier to control than those without ambitions. Someone as cool as Xu Zhiliu is really a tough guy who will never stop fighting.

And Liang Peiqiu, as Zhou Yuan said, is both hard and soft, a double-edged sword, which can be the icing on the cake if used well.

An Jiujiu did not doubt that she had the ability to control Liang Peiqiu. Even if she did not, judging from the current situation in Jingdezhen, she would not be able to dig out his Wuzhishan. Therefore, she eliminated her doubts and allowed her to quietly deal with the wound on her back.

An has not worked hard for more than [-] years, nor does he often see the light. His skin is fair and tender, like a woman's.Just by comparison, the brand-new whip wounds on his back, which turned out flesh and blood, looked even more shocking.

Liang Peiqiu couldn't help but wonder, wasn't it said that he had regained the emperor's favor?Where did this new injury come from?

Her movements paused slightly, and An Jiu seemed to notice something, and hummed as a reminder.Liang Peiqiu immediately cheered up. After applying the medicine, he took the copper basin stained with blood out, took the warm water prepared outside, and re-entered the inner room.

Perhaps the applicator's technique was too skillful and gentle, or perhaps the round of competition was temporarily over. With his guard down, An Jiu fell asleep in a daze. When he opened his eyes again, he saw a person squatting beside the couch, carefully wiping him. Blood stains on soap boots.

Her side face looked gentle and tranquil in the afterglow of the setting sun, like an ancient scroll or a bowl of sweet soup.It was both far and near, taking him back to his distant youth.

The face that comes to mind every time I dream back at midnight seems to be right in front of me at this moment, beautiful, moving, and full of affection.

An Jiu's heart suddenly tightened.

The next moment, he turned over and sat up from the bed, picking up the cloak at the head of the bed.Seeing a dark shadow flash before his eyes, Liang Peiqiu subconsciously ducked back and sat down on the ground.

An Jiu looked at her pitiful appearance and laughed out loud not knowing what the fun was.

"Don't mention what you saw here today to anyone." After saying that, he stood up and walked out, stopping at the door. His heart felt itchy and he couldn't help but look back.

At this moment, the setting sun is melting gold, the remaining clouds are turning into beautiful colors, and a group of shadows is floating in the wind under the window, quiet, weak, and arousing pity.His voice slowed down unconsciously, "You are so lucky to work for me, I will never treat you badly. Just go back and wait for Wanshou's summons on that day..."

After a pause, he hardened his heart again, "Liang Peiqiu, I hope you are not the second Xu Zhiliu and don't let me down again, otherwise... I guarantee that you will die more ugly than him."

An Jiujiu left for a long time, and Liang Peiqiu was still paralyzed on the ground.

There was a cold feeling under the legs, which brought a pain as fine as needle pricks.She suddenly felt that she had been sitting on the ground for too long. She wanted to get up, but fell back down. She touched her lower limbs with her hands and found that they were already stiff.

An Jiu's threats were still echoing in his ears, and his body was already wet with sweat.

However, she didn't feel tired, only happy.An Jiujiu didn't forget to test her even though he was seriously injured. When she came, she didn't expect that he would take such precautions. She almost deceived him and finally waited for the opportunity to meet the saint.She won this tough battle again!
Thinking of Xu Zhiliu and the unbearable look in his eyes many times when he looked at her, her heart boiled with enthusiasm and she laughed unconsciously.

In a deserted corner, she smiled foolishly.

Nobody understands.

After a long time, a figure hidden behind the dark window left quietly.