Lord, don't leave your husband

Chapter 25 Better to offend a villain than a gentleman (3)
"Really?" Lai San pretended to be reserved, "This sword is good for everything, but it is not very quiet. This is not the same as my temperament. I am usually the least pushy person."

"Your Majesty's Chengying is really good, can you let me see it?" Yang Huaili said with a smile, "I really want to have a sword like a tiger and a dragon, but it's a pity that I don't have that life. It's better to let the officials stick to the county." Good luck to you." Lai San seemed to have a good impression of him, glanced at Mu Yanling, saw that Mu Yanling didn't object, and immediately took it off and handed it over.

Yang Huaili drew his sword out of its sheath, but no sound came out.He wondered: "Huh? Could it be that this sword is really good and will recognize its owner? Why is there no sound when the officer draws the sword?" He said and handed the sword over with both hands.

Lai San also felt strange, every time he drew his sword, there would be a sound. Why did this guy make no sound when he drew his sword?He took it and pulled it out again, and a dragon chant sounded immediately, clear and sweet.Handed it to Yang Huaili and tried again, still silent.

"I know!" Yang Huaili said loudly, "The sword is like a dragon chant, that's what the sword spirit will have when it meets a hero. The official has no strength to restrain a chicken, it seems that the sword doesn't bother to make peace with each other. "

Lai San didn't need to think about whether he was a hero at all, and he definitely wasn't.But he has also heard storytelling describing that the sword with the sword spirit screams when it meets the owner. Why does this sword only ring when it is in his hand?Could it be that although he is not a hero in this life, he is not guaranteed to be a hero in one life, and has a great destiny with this sword?
As he thought this way, many people spoke in harmony, but one obviously couldn't help it and laughed.

Li Dongyang looked at the man dissatisfied, and said, "Fuman, what are you laughing at?"

It was a man in his 30s, with a slightly fat body and good looks. He had a fair face, handsome features, and a pair of phoenix eyes that were quite lively, with a bit of elegance. Good son.It's just that he looked at Lai San with a look of disdain that was clearly visible although he tried his best to hide it, which was in stark contrast to Yang Huaili's charming face.

Fuman stood up, bowed gracefully, and said to Lai San: "Mr. Jun, your Yingying Sword is very interesting, can you let the official try it?"

Lai San grinned, and handed over the sword very simply.Fuman took the Chengying sword, pressed the spring with his hand, and slowly pulled out a smile from the corner of his mouth, without making a sound.

Lai San had been listening carefully, but seeing that he hadn't made a sound, he couldn't help but wondered: "Huh? It's weird, show me quickly, is there really a sword spirit..."

He was very nervous, why didn't the secret passage stop ringing again?Didn't you get spoiled by me?

All men have nothing to dislike about this kind of sword.Lai San really fell in love with this sword as soon as he saw it. If he was asked to choose between 1000 taels of gold and this sword when he was desperate for food and clothing, although he would choose gold, he would have to suffer for a long time. .Now that he has the money, he will not change this sword no matter how much money is given to him.

Seeing that Chengying was silent again, he immediately became nervous. He hadn't finished his sentence, but there was a smile on Fuman's mouth, and he slowly inserted the sword back, and then drew it suddenly.

Immediately, an extremely clear dragon chant sounded, clear and loud, even much louder than the sound made by Lai San.

Lai San opened his mouth wide in surprise, what's going on?Could it be that sword spirits are also like people, calling out when they want to, and not calling out when they don't want to?
The so-called sound of the dragon's chant, it must be the kind of sword that has been folded and forged hundreds of times, with the ripples that have been folded layer by layer, and the blade must be straight without any curvature, and the blade must be sharp enough to cut Only iron like mud can achieve it, even the famous swords in history, there are very few who can do dragon chant.But if you don't make this sound, it will be very easy. As long as you draw the sword slowly, or if your hand is steady, and the sword body does not vibrate at high frequencies, then there will be no sound.

Fu Man drew his sword twice again: "Sure enough, it's a tiger roaring and a dragon singing, a good sword, a good sword." His face was rather smug.

Of course Li Dongyang was not happy, he looked at Mu Yanling as if asking, and seeing Mu Yanling's expression was calm, he turned his gaze away and didn't pursue the matter.

Fuman smiled when he saw it, and handed the sword to Lai San with both hands, and then said: "Fuman, I would like to thank the Duke for your kindness. It seems that this sword has some fate with the lower officials."

Lai San took the sword and quickly put it back on his waist, he couldn't bear to give it to others.You said that you have fate, even if you plan to pay homage to this sword, it won't work.

"It's easy to say, Mr. Fu is a hero at first glance, we are on par, on par!" He didn't want to mention Chengying Sword again, for fear that this person would ask for it.So he changed the topic, became interested in Fuman's name, and asked, "My lord, is your name Fuman? Which Fu? Which Man? Is it the Fuman who is rich in the world and a house full of gold and silver?" He envied him He said dumbly, "What a good name! There is a family named Fu living at the east end of my house, called Fu! He is too ignorant, and You Dai means he didn't come. Sure enough, he is not rich at all. You Look at the same surname Fu, how good your name is! Rich and full!"

Fu Man is the son of a noble family, his surname is Fu, he has always boasted that he is both civil and military, and he is very unsatisfied with the name his father gave him. He described it like a big granary, and he only regarded it as satire.Displeased in his heart, his face turned cold, and he held back his breath and said: "The county lord has a good name, the fortune will meet, the wind and the cloud will turn into a dragon, everyone is really envious! The lower officials are also very envious!"

He still couldn't help it, and vaguely satirized Lai San with the fortune opportunity meeting, meaning that he was the lucky one who reached a high position by virtue of his fortune.

"Huh? Is my name good?" Lai Sanxin asked, is the name Toad good?Then why don't others say yes?Although he couldn't quite understand the strings of excuses in Fuman's mouth, it was easy to see from the boy's expression that he was scolding himself. He immediately said with a smile: "Are you envious? Then You can just applaud, I don't mind."

Hearing this in Fuman's ears, it's a satire on him. I'm just lucky. If you have the ability, go for it. See, he has always been raised by others. Except for his strict family education and good literary talent, he is considered capable. There is no essential difference between Kuangao and Mu Qingfeng in this respect, both are second-generation ancestors.Knowing that he should be respectful to the county magistrate, he still couldn't help but snorted coldly after being ridiculed like this.

This Fuman's status is unusual, his ancestors have been high-ranking officials in Dingxi for several lifetimes, so he has raised the temper of the son of an aristocratic family all his life.If it was just like this, he would not have dared to challenge Lai San, who was obviously protected by Mu Yanling.However, his other identity made him dare to act presumptuously in front of first-rank officials like Mu Yanling and Li Dongyang.His own sister married another first-rank official in Dingxi who was equal to Mu Yanling's official position—Teacher Chen Dinglei.He Fuman is Chen Taifu's direct brother-in-law.

Chen Dinglei and Mu Yanling have been at odds for several years. Although there are many people who are attached to Mu Yanling, all those who follow Chen Dinglei are die-hard iron parties, and their official voices are very good, so the influence of Chen Taifu in Dingxi Strength is not much worse than Mu Taishi.Fuman is Chen Dinglei's in-law, so of course he is Chen Dang.

Among the dozens of people present, there are quite a few people who have the same purpose as him, but others are just guessing to themselves, no one like him dares to embarrass Mu Yanling and the county magistrate face to face.

Seeing him snort coldly, Lai Sanqi said: "I really don't mind. Anyone can call a name. There are only three Zhao Si in our neighbors. Fortunately, they are of different ages, otherwise we wouldn't be able to call him." Alright, if you like, just call me the same name, as long as your father agrees to this matter, you don't need to discuss it with me."

Before Fuman could answer, Li Dongyang had already laughed, and said: "Hehe... I have heard of people who give surnames, but it is rare to give names. Mr. Fu, have you not thanked the county magistrate?" He said it in a joking tone, but also kindly Looking at Fuman intently, his expression was not taunting, but rather intimate.

But Fuman's fair face was flushed, and he didn't know how to take the opportunity to go down the stairs. The more he looked at Lai San, Li Dongyang, Yang Huaili and others, the more they looked like dogs of the same feather.I hated these people so much in my heart that my eyes almost burst into flames.

Lai Sanqi said: "Master Fu, are you hot?"

After a while, Fuman reluctantly said: "It's not hot, Mr. Xie is concerned."

Lai San shook his head and said: "Look at how red your face is. If you're hot, take off your coat. It doesn't matter. There are all men here. What are you afraid of? Speaking of which, I'm getting hot too. Mr. Li, your place The dragon is burning a little too hot." After saying that, he took off his cloak, and his family had already taken it respectfully and put it aside.

"Isn't that all right? Mr. Fu, you should take off one too." Lai San looked at him and said.

"That's right, the last time Mr. Fu was at Mr. Chen's mansion, when he was in the mood, he took off his clothes and sang loudly. He played the famous song "Wind into the Pine" by Ji Zhongsan. I have attainments, but I am a great talent in Dingxi, none of us can compare to him, and it’s rare that the county magistrate is here, why don’t you show it today and ask the magistrate to comment on it?” Another official who is obviously from the Mu family Come for fun too.

"Really?" Lai San cheered up, and said enthusiastically, "Okay, it's still early for dinner, Mr. Fu, just go ahead and play."

Fu Man choked up his breath, he sneered and said: "Today I met the Duke for the first time, and I admire you, so I will play a piece, and it is my honor to get a comment from the Duke. "After that, I stretched out my hand to play the piano.

"This..." Some neutral officials wanted to persuade him, but seeing Lai San's expression full of interest, they had no choice but to give up.

A moment later when the qin came, that Fuman sat down slowly, put the qin on his lap and tested the sound, there was a hint of madness on his brows.

He closed his eyes slightly, moved his ten fingers, and began to pluck lightly, as if no one outside him was in his heart.It's just that a vague sneer on his lips ruined this magi-like demeanor in the bamboo forest.

Fuman can indeed be regarded as a talented person. He played the piano very well. At first, all the officials were still smiling, but their voices gradually quieted down. Gradually, no one made a sound, and they all listened to him quietly. play.This is a rather chilling piece of music, halfway through the piece, the warm room felt chilly.

The music that Lai San understands is that it is noisy with silly drums and drums. As a result, this person stands alone and plays faster and faster. This kind of joy, but the chill made him a little uncomfortable.

After a long while, Fu Man finished playing the song. He felt a lot less oppressed in his chest, opened his eyes, and asked Lai San, "What do you think of this song, the Duke?"

"Good!" Lai San applauded and praised loudly, "It's very good!" Lai San felt that although he didn't play festively enough, it was probably due to his level, but he was an official after all, not as good as those in the juggling troupe. It is not uncommon for people who specialize in playing the piano and drums.

"Really?" Fu Man smiled faintly, "In the world, the principles of all things are interlinked, and the music can also be entered into Taoism. It can be as small as a family or a room, as large as a government or a country. Music rituals are national rituals, and the way of governance is also in it , the Duke thinks this song is good..." He suddenly stopped laughing, "Then I have to ask the Duke to comment on it, what's so good about it?"

Li Dongyang laughed very reluctantly, he interjected: "Master Fu has the sun and the moon in his heart! Putting the piano in the way, this way of governing is just to..."

"Master Li!" Fu Man interrupted him, "I want to hear the opinion of the Duke of the county, and then listen to Master Li's teachings, how about it?"

Fuman knew that the county prince didn't have much ink in his stomach, so he deliberately brought up Shi Zhengguo to frustrate their spirit.

Lai San's expression was a bit tangled, and he thought that he was not satisfied with a general compliment, he had to praise it carefully, so he said: "This piano is... very good! It is really beaming and tinkling, which makes people feel happy. I am very happy to hear that. The coming year will definitely have a good weather, a bumper crop of crops and a prosperous livestock!”

A person behind Li Dongyang burst out laughing with a "puchi".Everyone looked at him, but it was Wang Yuanzhi, the palm seal of the Sinon Yamen.Because he is really familiar with this set of rhetoric, and it must be said every year when the spring ox is beaten to pray for blessings.

Fu Man's expression became quite ugly, and he said, "Is this what the Duke thinks is very good?"

Lai San was amazed that this person was so confident in his piano skills, isn't that enough?Do you have to boast to death?Obviously that's what happened to you.So he reluctantly added: "You played it deafeningly! Originally, many people would have such momentum together. Mr. Fu's one piano played the sound of gongs and drums. It's really amazing!"

Sinonong Wang Yuanzhi turned around abruptly when he heard the words, and scratched the wooden pillar behind him with his fingers, making a creaking sound.Generally speaking, when a person is about to laugh, it is difficult to hold back, so he is more uncontrollable than others.

"The Duke of the county feels the sound of gongs and drums?" The muscles on Fu Man's face twitched slightly, "I made this when I was in the bamboo forest on the top of the mountain, listening to the sound of the wind blowing into the bamboo. The sound of the wind blowing into the bamboo forest can be heard by the Duke of Gong as the sound of gongs and drums in the sky! The Duke of the Duke is really of great taste!"

"Wind into the bamboo forest?" Lai San frowned, thinking that this is still going on.He thought for a while and said, "Thinking about it, it really looks like a bamboo forest blown by the wind! Not only there is the sound of the wind blowing, but also the sound of the strong wind blowing, and occasionally the sound of the bamboo poles snapping when the wind blows! It's a mess! It's a mess! It really is very good!"

Just as Wang Yuanzhi calmed down a little and turned around, he turned around suddenly and scratched the pillar until it creaked.

"You...you you you..." Fu Man's face was purple and black, his whole body was shaking, he was completely speechless, and then walked away.

This was just a small episode at the banquet, after he left, he was still singing and dancing.Lai San ate and drank enough at Li Dongyang's house. After a good chat, it was already [-]:[-] a.m., and he ate a meal from morning to evening, but he didn't get any results. He still didn't know Mu What did Yanling pull him out for?

After saying goodbye, Lai San leaned on the carriage and closed his eyes to rest.

He could feel Mu Yanling staring at him with burning eyes, but Mu Yanling didn't speak, so he didn't speak either.Sure enough, after a while, Mu Yanling spoke first.

"Lieutenant Lai, half of the officials above the third grade in Dingxi gathered here for a banquet today. Why are you so unfaithful to Fuman? You must know that many people will be moved by the news. What you do today, in the eyes of others, then But this is your attitude from now on!"

Lai San raised his hand, begging for forgiveness and shouted: "Lord Mu, I beg you! I can't understand what these people said today. Two, you also know my level, can you repeat what you just said, so that I can understand it?"

Mu Yanling looked at him with a half-smile: "You really don't understand?"

After a while, Lai San said with a playful smile: "It's not necessary to say that I don't understand at all. I really don't understand the words, but I can understand the nose and eyes. These people casually say a few words to me and look at my eyes. I can see the general idea if I don't have good intentions. Today, the rich man who played the piano and Mr. Li who treated the guests looked down on me a bit, but Mr. Li probably didn't dare to offend you. You didn't say anything. It’s different. But the one who plays the piano is different. He’s not taller than me, and he always looks at me with his chin raised, with an expression of disbelief. Nothing else, whether he likes to hear what I say depends on whether he likes to hear it or not. It can be seen, I know he doesn't like to hear my compliments! You said that I am not pretending to him... Do you mean that I know that he doesn't like to hear it and still boast so much?"

Mu Yanling nodded: "That's probably what it means. Do you know that behind Fuman is Grand Tutor Chen Dinglei, someone you can't afford to offend?"

Lai San said indifferently: "Behind him is Taifu, behind me is still Taishi! Master Mu, you are the best for me, you didn't pay attention, you don't need to say anything, just stand behind me, those The person's appearance immediately changed! Special bandage! With you here, what am I afraid of? I am not afraid of attending this kind of banquet every day!"

(End of this chapter)