The last conscience of the Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 5 Fortunately, I protected my face

Liang Xin wrote a plan to Cao Yang on the spot. On the night when Li Shishi came here, Taiqing Tower was divided into two courts: an inside and an outside court. The outside court was lively and the atmosphere was lively. Li Shishi was the only one in the inner court.Then came the preliminaries, where a huge curtain was set up and only people could be seen.Then the guests compare poems and paintings to decide who is qualified to stay.

Finally, the curtains were removed, leaving only one person who could enter the back hall to listen to the music.

Cao Yang asked: "Is the song over?"

Liang Xin said slowly: "Then it depends on fate and God's will."

Cao Yang figured it out: "Yes, God's will."

These words can only be understood but cannot be expressed in words.

The two discussed it again, and Liang Xin even prepared the test questions for Cao Yang at the wine table that night.It is impossible for Cao Yang to handle this matter himself, he will arrange for the right person to handle it.

Liang Xin also learned during the chat that the fan she just grabbed meant which restaurant Master Li would go to.

And those wearing long robes and gorgeous clothes are all noble children of Bianjing City.

It seems that Master Li is indeed well-known in Bianjing.

On the way back, Chu Hong said to Liang Xin: "Shaojun, you have changed."

"Change?"

"It's nothing." Chu Hong didn't say any more. Based on his impression of Liang Xin, in the past, Liang Xin would have done anything to get close to this teacher girl regardless of the consequences.

At this time, it seemed that he didn't take this person seriously at all.

Chu Hong didn't say anything further, and Liang Xin didn't ask any more questions.

Anyway, if you say something, just answer, I have lost my memory.

Chu Hong did have some thoughts in his heart. What surprised him the most was that Liang Xin used to have an inexplicable yearning for Goulan, but now she didn't care at all and didn't take Goulan into consideration at all.

Was his temperament changed drastically due to aphansia?
Chu Hong kept this matter in mind.

After returning home, when Liang Shicheng came back from the palace on errands, Chu Hong was waiting at the concierge: "Your Majesty, Shaojun is waiting for you at home. There is something that is not too difficult, and it may be very good for Your Majesty. .”

"Excellent?" Liang Shicheng was surprised that Chu Hong used such a word.

Regarding the specific matter, Chu Hong would definitely not speak before Liang Xin. He would stick to his duty.

Liang Shicheng entered the room, and Liang Xin was painting. Liang Shicheng shook his head. His level was not bad at all. Seeing Liang Shicheng come back, Liang Xin quickly asked: "Dad, how are you painting? Teach me some skills."

Liang Shicheng replied: "The officials said I was vulgar, but many people praised my father's painting skills." After finishing speaking, Liang Shicheng motioned to Liang Xin to get out of the way. After Chu Hong came over and replaced Liang Shicheng with a new piece of paper, Liang Shicheng asked : "What do you want to draw?"

Liang Xin replied: "An ancient temple hidden deep in the mountains!"

Hearing this title, Liang Shicheng was stunned at the same time, because this way of formulating the painting title was very similar to that of today's officials. Liang Shicheng immediately asked: "Why?"

"Didn't Dad say that our father and son's lives, glory and wealth all belong to the official family, so..."

The father and son sat down, and Liang Xin began to describe his arrangements and plans.

Soon, Master Liang figured out the whole thing, and he began to have a set of plans in his heart. There were three shortcomings at the moment. The Jiaofang said that it was under the control of the Ministry of Rites, but in fact the people in it were called palace servants. Liang The teacher is from the palace.

It was easy for him.

The only thing left was to choose the day when Master Li was scheduled to go to Taiqing Tower, and to ensure that Zhao Ji could get out of the palace that night.

Liang Shicheng needs to think carefully about this matter.

The second difficulty is that even for the poems, paintings, etc. that will be used that night, my son Liang Xin has already prepared all the topics in advance. This is Bianjing.

What if the one with no eyes comes out to be more brilliant than Zhao Ji?
So, prepare in advance.The last one is the Taiqing Building, with the Cao family behind it.

Don't let the Cao family steal all the benefits from this matter and make your work go in vain.

In this way, the father and son discussed all the details until midnight.

At the same time, some plans have also been adjusted.

For example, before Emperor Zhao Ji arrived at Taiqing Tower, it was impossible for Taiqing Tower to remain silent, so we should use this time to find ways to squeeze out those who are knowledgeable and outstanding in painting.

If necessary, you can hit someone in the back with a black stick.

The next day, Liang Shicheng went to the palace as usual to work on errands, while Liang Xin slept until the afternoon. In the evening, he went out to meet Cao Yang in Taiqing Tower to revise the previously discussed process.

This is a win-win situation. The benefits that should be gained by Cao Yang must be given to Cao Yang, but he must keep the share that his father and son deserve.

On the way to clear the building, someone suddenly stopped the car.

Liang Xin saw that he was Cao Yang's long follower.

"Brother Xin, my young master asked me to bring you a message. When you arrive at Taiqing Tower, if you are beaten for no reason, remember not to fight back or say anything. If my young master thanks you, there will be retribution. Thank you."

"Well, okay." Although Liang Xin didn't quite understand what was going on, she agreed.

Come to think of it, it might not be a prank.

By the way, Taiqing Tower.

Liang Xin entered the private room on the second floor and was shocked as soon as she sat down.

Is the person in front of me still Cao Yang?
My nose was broken, and one eye was so swollen that I couldn't even see people clearly when I opened it.

Liang Xin hurriedly went to care: "Brother Yang, you, the rich and powerful, have gone too far when joking around. What's more, how can you slap someone in the face?"

"Brother Xin..." Cao Yang looked up at Liang Xin and smiled bitterly: "I'm sorry."

As soon as the sorry voice fell, the door curtain of the private room was opened. Before Liang Xin could react, she saw a leather-wrapped fist coming toward her face.

"You..." Liang Xin thought of her previous reminder not to speak, so she shut up and covered her face with the seat cushion.

He didn't say anything when he came, he just punched with his fists. Even though he was thin, his punches were extremely fast.

A quarter of an hour later, the private room was quiet.

Liang Xin lay on the ground panting, and Cao Yang leaned on the soft cushion and hummed.

The most pitiful thing is that no one in this restaurant dares to approach this private room.

Another quarter of an hour passed, and Liang Xin gently picked up her hairband and said slowly: "Fortunately, I protected my face in time. Hiss... my ribs hurt."

As for Cao Yang, he poured two glasses of wine, pushed Liang Xin's glass over and said, "I owe you a favor, Brother Xin. You know how the restaurant business is a lowly business. I, a dignified young prince, actually intervened in the restaurant." thing, so... you understand, that’s it.”

"What do I understand? Is this insulting family tradition or something? Is that person just now your Cao family?"

Cao Yang nodded.

Liang Xin was a little confused: "The people who threw you in front of my carriage that day must have high family titles. You were the only one who was beaten, what about them?"

Hearing this, Cao Yang laughed: "With the door open, if they can walk out on their own within three days, their injuries will be considered minor. Brother Xun, a British official, I heard that even one of the canes was broken."

(End of this chapter)