Qin Gong

Chapter 671: Five years ago, I really admired this person!

Chapter 671 Five years ago, I really admired this person!

"Who would go out in the middle of the night to watch people?"

"No! Everyone who visited yesterday was extremely drunk. Bai Yan must have been unconscious for a long time!"

"Come on, don't say so much, be careful that adults overhear you!"

In the dim night, many people were standing on the corner of the street in the dark, watching the Embassy's Residence from a distance. However, looking over the whole night, they basically saw carriages returning to see off guests, and they didn't see them at all. In the mansion, someone left with his followers.

"Is this the last carriage?"

Suddenly, the sound of carriage wheels turning was heard not far away, and the two men turned their heads to look in the night.

As the carriage was driven towards the Embassy's Mansion under the protection of four guards, several people looked at each other but didn't take it seriously. Even the leading man took the bamboo slips and counted them. He nodded and informed the others that all the carriages that left last night had returned. Judging from the time of return of this carriage, it was probably the carriage that had sent General Tian Sui back.

In the ambassador's house.

Bai Yan returned to the room. After meeting his grandmother, Bai Yan felt much more relaxed.

The cavalry will go south soon, and Bai Yan has already told his uncle to take his grandmother, leave Linzi City, and go back to the village for a while.

Lying on the bed, Bai Yan was not in a hurry to wash up. He had to wait until the next morning to ask the maid in the ambassador's residence to prepare bath water.

After all, he drank too much last night, so getting up early to wash up would not make people suspicious, and also let people in the mansion know that Bai Yan was unconscious due to drunkenness all night.

"Step aside!"

Bai Yan was lying down beautifully, but Zhao Qiu was not happy with it. Seeing Bai Yan's "indifferent" look on his face, he frowned, but in the end he crawled over Bai Yan directly.

I don't know if Zhao Qiu did it on purpose. The long black hair gently brushed Bai Yan's cheek, making Bai Yan feel itchy. The woman's unique fragrance made Bai Yan, who had already experienced the matter of men and women, feel a little dry. .

Bai Yan, who wanted to move away, looked surprised when Zhao Qiu stepped over him.

After all, compared to other actions, this seemingly inconspicuous action is more likely to create a sense of familiarity and trust.

After watching Zhao Qiu sleep inside, Bai Yan stood up and put out the candle.

Returning to the bed again, this time, Bai Yan closed his eyes, turned around, and fell asleep with his back to Zhao Qiu.

“These naked pants are uncomfortable!”

Just as Bai Yan was lying comfortably and about to fall asleep, he suddenly felt movement behind him, accompanied by Zhao Qiu's voice. Before Bai Yan could turn his head, he suddenly felt Zhao Qiu throwing something behind him.

However, it seemed that the strength was not enough, or the shadow was too thin, and in the end it did not fall outside the bed, but fell on Bai Yan's neck.

Smelling the woman's fragrance and feeling a little body temperature on it, Bai Yan looked surprised, then he picked up the black shadow on his neck in a dumbfounded way, and couldn't help but complain in his heart whether Zhao Qiu did it on purpose.

Naked pants! ! !

If other men found out that these pants belonged to Zhao Qiu, they would probably not be able to help but do some bad things with them.

Zhao Qiu didn't know whether he really didn't know or not, what this move meant. He felt the heat in his heart caused by age, and Zhao Qiu's appearance appeared in his mind. Bai Yan tried hard to force himself to calm down.

If Zhao Qiu didn't do it on purpose, Bai Yan wouldn't believe it even to death.

After secretly cursing a demon, Bai Yan once again relied on his determination to put down his naked pants and closed his eyes.

Bai Yan swore in his heart that when he left the Embassy's Mansion tomorrow, he would find a place to live and sleep in a separate room with Zhao Qiu. Tonight, since he had just arrived at the Embassy's Mansion and was pretending to be drunk to hide it from other people, he also needed Zhao Qiu. Qiu helped in the same room, but for various reasons, he had to sleep in the same room with Zhao Qiu again.

At first, Bai Yan thought that it would be the same as before in Yanmen Shanwu, that Zhao Qiu and he would sleep separately, and no one would disturb the other.

Never thought...

"Go get me the naked pants I'm wearing!"

Bai Yan, who had finally calmed down, suddenly felt a foot under the quilt again, gently kicking his back.

When he noticed this move, Bai Yan almost went crazy. Bai Yan, who had experienced things between men and women and knew the taste, had long lost his former composure. Especially Zhao Qiu's actions, it was easy for people to have wild imaginations.

"Go to bed early!"

Bai Yanqiang held on to his strength and gave Zhao Qiu the naked pants that Zhao Qiu had hung up in the night.

In the darkness, on the quiet bed, Zhao Qiu raised his slender hands and took the pants. He noticed that Bai Yan's breathing was a little rapid and his tone was a little panicked. For a moment, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but slightly raised. Since he met Bai Yan, his beautiful eyes He rarely looks proud.

"Go to sleep! You smell like alcohol, stay away from me!"

After Zhao Qiu put on his naked pants under the quilt, he turned over and faced inside. After a few breaths, he felt the man behind him also lying down. His breathing gradually stabilized, and the corners of Zhao Qiu's mouth became higher and higher.

There was silence all around.

Zhao Qiu, who was lying down, suddenly raised his hand and gently stroked a small cloth bag. It was very small and the fabric was rough. There were only two coins in it.

In the past, Zhao Qiu wouldn't even have looked at it twice, let alone two dollars, even two hundred dollars!

But at this time, Zhao Qiu's delicate hands, after stroking them, tightly grasped the small purse and placed it next to the pillow. What appeared in his eyes were all the scenes he saw tonight, Bai Yan, and the old woman. people.

Zhao Qiu was very curious about what Tian Feiyan looked like.

For the first time, Zhao Qiu was so curious about a woman and wanted to meet that beauty whose name he had heard countless times.

Day two.

Bai Yan got up early and looked at Zhao Qiu who was still sleeping soundly on the bed. Bai Yan asked the maid in the mansion to prepare toiletries.

Bai Yan, who had put on the official uniform of the Qin State, had just arrived in the study and saw Mao Jiao, Mr. Wei, Mr. Shicheng, and Mr. Shen already talking in the study.

"Mao Shangqing! Mr. Wei, Mr. Shi, Mr. Shen!"

Bai Yan came to the study room and saluted several people one by one.

Except for Mr. Wei, Mao Jiao, Xi Cheng and others all bowed their hands to Bai Yan in return. Seeing Bai Yan, Mao Jiao was filled with emotion. Mao Jiao had never thought before that Mr. Wei, whom Ying Zheng had always wanted to find. , actually beside Bai Yan.

Thinking that Tian Ding was already Bai Yan's father-in-law, Bai Yan's position in Ying Zheng's heart, and what Mr. Wei said yesterday, Mao Jiao had no idea of ​​telling Ying Zheng.

Now that he is old, he has returned to his home country of Qi from the busy place of Qin with all kinds of laws and regulations. During this time in Qi, Mao Jiao has gradually given up the idea of ​​returning to Xianyang.

Even now, with the Qin State annexing other countries, it has gradually become the center of power in the entire world!

Xianyang is no longer what it was before, and Qin is no longer what it was before. This is Mao Jiao's biggest feeling after watching the world in Qi.

In Xianyang back then, the emperor and his ministers were united and wanted to go eastward. In Yingzheng back then, facing the civil strife in Qin, there were many countries, which needed countless talents.

"Sir, Concubine Li and Princess Gui Hanzi are asking to see you outside the mansion!"

In the study, Bai Yan looked at the bamboo slips, and Mao Jiao introduced them to Bai Yan. They were all guests who wanted to visit. The origin and background of each guest, as well as the marriage connections of the noble family, who wanted to meet and who could. He put it on hold, but before Mao Jiao could say anything for a long time, he saw his servants hurriedly coming to report.

"Concubine Li? Gui Hanzi? It seems that she is here to express her gratitude for drawing her sword to save her yesterday!"

Mao Jiao was a little surprised when he heard that Concubine Li and Gui Hanzi had come to pay their respects. Then he looked at Bai Yan and smiled.

"I heard that the King of Qi originally intended to betroth Gui Hanzi to you, but for some reason, Gui Hanzi regretted it later and begged the King of Qi to give up the idea! Otherwise, the person you are marrying now may not be Tian Ding's daughter. But the daughter of King Qi!”

Mao Jiao said with a smile.

Mr. Wei was talking to Xicheng, discussing something. After listening to Mao Jiao's words, he looked at Bai Yan with profound eyes, looking a little proud and a little relieved, as if he was very sure about something.

"Invite Concubine Li and Princess Qi into the mansion!"

Mao Jiao ordered his servants.

Bai Yan watched the servant go out and accidentally caught the teacher's gaze.

"It's not convenient for me to be known to outsiders!"

Mr. Wei said softly.

After all, Mr. Wei has many connections and reputations in Qi State. If his clan members, other nobles, and even the old men from Jixia Academy know about him, he will inevitably come to visit him.

When the time comes, not only will there be more trouble, but also because of Bai Yan's affairs, everyone will eventually be implicated in Mr. Wei.

Mr. Wei didn't want to cause trouble, so it would be nice to be quiet, especially since the King of Qin, Ying Zheng, had also recruited him to serve in the Qin court.

"Disciple, go out and meet Concubine Li and Princess Qi!"

Bai Yan raised his hand and saluted Mr. Wei, then after Mr. Wei nodded, he saluted Mao Jiao and the others, then turned and left the study.

After a while.

Under the leadership of the servant, Gui Hanzi, who had met Bai Yan yesterday, followed a beautiful woman with a graceful appearance, who seemed to have been dressed up carefully, and gradually came to Bai Yan.

"Bai Yan, I've met Concubine Li, I've met Princess Qi!"

Bai Yan greeted Concubine Li and Gui Hanzi under the pavilion.

Bai Yan had heard about Concubine Li for a long time. She was the most beloved concubine of King Qi. However, since Queen Qi died during childbirth, Concubine Li was the master of the harem of King Qi. Although she had no name, it was true.

"Concubine Li, I have met Mr. Wu Lie!"

Concubine Li returned the gift to Bai Yan and looked at Bai Yan's face. To be honest, in Qi State, Bai Yan's appearance could only be considered handsome. Concubine Li had seen too many handsome men, and she also met at Jixia Academy. There have been too many young people with great talent and aloof temperament.

Thinking of Gui Hanzi's repeated praise of Bai Yan yesterday, praising him for his youth, handsomeness, and temperament that was far superior to others. Even those handsome men could not be compared with the bachelors of Jixia Academy. It seemed that there was nothing else in Gui Hanzi's eyes except Bai Yan. people.

Concubine Li, who had always been curious about what kind of man Bai Yan was, now that they met, to be honest, was very disappointed.

Bai Yan's appearance could only be considered delicate, but as for his temperament, Li Fei really couldn't tell.

"Gui Hanzi, I have met Mr. Wu Lie. Thank you very much Mr. Wu Lie for your rescue yesterday!"

Gui Hanzi returned the gift to Bai Yan, her little cheeks were bright red, her eyes looked at Bai Yan, and she quickly moved away like a startled rabbit.

"It's a small effort, but it doesn't matter!"

Bai Yan nodded softly and said casually.

Li Fei looked at the appearance of Gui Hanzi next to her and shook her head helplessly. She really couldn't figure out how, apart from her identity and reputation, the words Gui Hanzi praised Bai Yan in front of her yesterday came from.

Looking at Gui Hanzi, who had just come here dressed up carefully, Li Fei smiled bitterly, and then she was too lazy to pay attention to Gui Hanzi. Li Fei came here this time under the instruction of King Qi, to see if she could make some insinuations and find out about Bai Yan's origins, and Can you persuade Bai Yan to return to Qi to serve? "What a big deal! Wu Liejun's words make people admire Wu Liejun's open-mindedness!"

Li Fei said with a smile, a smile on her face, and then the smile disappeared, and she looked helplessly at Gui Hanzi beside her.

"It's a pity that the king originally intended to betroth Hanzi to Lord Wu Lie. He never thought that Hanzi would be deceived by his clan members because he was young and inexperienced. In the end..."

Li Fei said, looking at Gui Hanzi's aggrieved face and red eyes when she mentioned this matter, and then she turned to look at Bai Yan.

"Now Mr. Wu Lie has returned to Qi and rescued Hanzi. If Mr. Wu Lie doesn't give up, it's better to let Hanzi take Mr. Wu Lie on a hunting and outing in a few days. Young Master Sheng left Linzi a few days ago. He must have just returned to Linzi at that time. Young Master Sheng has always admired Lord Wu Lie, and if you have Master Sheng here, you can go to Jucheng, Dongyang, Langya, and Mount Tai. Chunyu and Yuanlin are also praised for their beauty!"

Li Fei seemed to be smiling, but after she finished speaking, a look of surprise and surprise flashed across her eyes.

Having served King Qi all the year round, apart from her delicate face, Concubine Li's most outstanding feature is that she understands King Qi's thoughts, and her eyes are the most important thing. The places I just mentioned are in all directions of Qi Kingdom.

It stands to reason that no matter which direction Bai Yan is in, as long as he mentions the most famous places in those directions, Bai Yan's eyes will instinctively fluctuate.

No matter how subtle it is, ordinary people can't see it, but Concubine Li, who has been in the harem for many years, is the best at observing words and expressions. It is impossible for her not to notice any fluctuation in Bai Yan's heart.

strangeness! ! !

Li Fei thought to herself, very puzzled.

"This time I came to Qi State on the order of the King of Qin. He couldn't bear the conflict between Qin and Qi, so Bai Yan did not dare to be careless. After Han, Wei and Chu destroyed the country, countless dignitaries came to Qi State, and even the Yan State in the north also came to Qi State. In this case, Bai Yan is worried that these forces have intricate connections and numerous nobles. Once they collude with the nobles of Qi, even if the King of Qi wants to stop the war, he will be unable to do anything!"

Bai Yan raised his hand to salute, declining Li Fei's invitation, and then saluted Gui Hanzi to indicate that important matters were at hand.

"Mr. Wu Lie is overly concerned. The Qi State has made the country rich through business, and has been visiting the station all the year round. The nobles have gathered together, and it is no longer just a day or two. The Qi State has the King of Qi here, so there is no need to worry about thieves causing trouble."

Li Fei explained with a smile, telling Bai Yan to think more.

However, Bai Yan had just noticed the fleeting frown on Concubine Li's eyebrows.

"Today is different from the past. If it were a year ago, Bai Yan would not have doubts, but now in Qi State..."

As Bai Yan was talking, he suddenly sighed and stopped talking. The way he hesitated to speak made Li Fei frown, but at this time Bai Yan seemed to no longer want to talk about these things.

"Forget it! Bai Yan only hopes that when there is no more war between Qin and Qi in the future, although Bai Yan serves Qin, he is also a Qi person. Bai Yan does not want to see Qi State be like what it was decades ago. Like this, the territory is divided, the people of Qi mourn, the other countries play music, the people of Qi have no clothes, and the other countries drink heavily."

When Bai Yan said this, he turned his head and looked outside the pavilion.

And after hearing Bai Yan's words, not to mention Concubine Li, even Gui Hanzi, who looked uncomfortable, couldn't help but look at Bai Yan.

The Bai Yan in front of me is Qi Ren!

Bai Yan's worries came from the noble families of various countries, that is, the noble families of Han, Wei, and Chu Yan.

After listening to Bai Yan's words, Gui Hanzi couldn't help but subconsciously remember that when Qi was destroyed, it was indeed the Han, Wei, Chu and Yan kingdoms that divided up Qi's land. In other words, it was the nobles who came to Qi now. The fathers and ancestors of the noble clans robbed this land.

But now, the descendants of those nobles who robbed wealth, raped, and plundered in Qi in the past have come to Qi again.

But thinking of this, even Gui Hanzi couldn't help but have a thought in her mind. With the current situation, how could she feel that the nobles of Han, Wei, and Chu had used another method to occupy the territory of Qi again.

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"Sir, right in front!"

While Bai Yan was talking with Concubine Li and Gui Hanzi, on a mountain road, an official wearing the official uniform of Qi State, followed by about a dozen minor officials, walked all the way forward.

Looking at the small official leading the way, the Qi officials sighed helplessly, looked at the dense forest around them, and lamented that the road was really difficult to walk.

"Ling Shi, we're here, right in front!"

After walking for a while, following the officer's words, the elderly Lingshi finally saw a village.

Because there was a familiar official leading the way, Shi Ling and his party quickly found the old man in the village and asked if there was a young man named Yan in this village.

Speaking of this name.

Not to mention other minor officials, even Shi Du was filled with emotion. Who would have thought that a farmer's son who was so inconspicuous back then that his name was not enough for them to remember would actually cost them a lot of trouble today? Come and look for it. What’s even more amazing is that this order came from King Qi.

Ling Shi was also fortunate to have a subordinate who vaguely remembered that the son of a farmer came from a village outside Linzi City. Otherwise, trying to find someone in the crowded Linzi by just one word would be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Even if you find people with the same name and surname, there are probably many, many. After all, a farmer's son who doesn't even have a surname would easily have the same name and it would be troublesome to name him.

Within the village.

After being asked by the clerk, the old man in the village, named Lu, bent down in fear when he saw Ling Shi and his party. His old body walked much faster, and led Ling Shi and his party towards him. Go to the Xiao family's house.

In the water village, many villagers immediately started talking when they saw so many officials, and more and more villagers followed behind.

It is human nature to watch the excitement. After all, it has nothing to do with you. No matter what happens to others, you can brag and chat with others in the future. Therefore, you can see so many officials going to the Xiao family's home.

Not to mention everyone in the village who got the news took their children to watch. Even the busy men in the fields put down what they were doing and went to the Xiao family's house.

In the Xiao family's small courtyard.

Yanfu, Jishi, Shui Shou and others looked at Ling Shi and his party, standing in the courtyard with fear and uneasiness, and were a little at a loss.

Hearing that all these people came to ask about Yan'er, Mrs. Xiao felt uneasy, fearing that there was bad news about Yan'er. Ms. Xiao had never seen such a high official before, and she didn't understand what the position of the official in front of her was or how old she was. Official, when faced with questioning, he could only tell what happened to Yan'er.

Fortunately, in the next village, Shou'er's grandfather's village, there was a man named Wu who had met Bai Yan before. It seemed that Bai Yan appeared in Yangxia, followed by a man named Shen.

"You left five years ago? Are you not in Qi State now? Yang Xia, Wu?"

When Ling Shi heard what Shi said, he looked at Yan's father, who was an honest man, and at Shi, and frowned.

This was an order from King Qi, saying that he must find the farmer's son and Tian Jin's tomb no matter what. Ling Shi had a vague impression of the fog, and seemed to have followed the Zhan family to find the mysterious old man who wrote the book.

"Have you ever heard that Nayan usually buries corpses somewhere in the countryside?"

Ling Shi asked with a serious face. It was about Tian Jin, and Ling Shi didn't dare to be careless, especially since Ling Shi had vaguely heard some rumors, which was probably related to Wu Liejun Bai Yan.

After all, Bai Yan had just returned to Qi, and the King of Qi was anxious to search for Tian Jin's bones.

"..."

After listening to Ling Shi's words, Yan's father and Ji Shi looked at each other, then looked at Ling Shi and shook their heads.

Burying corpses is a taboo matter. They didn't ask Yan'er at first, let alone inquire in detail.

"Sir, what did Yan'er commit?"

Seeing Ling Shi frowning more and more, and even sighing, Shi took courage and asked with red eyes.

Listening to countless official villagers outside the yard, they kept whispering, saying that Yan'er must have committed something big and might be wanted. Listening to those words, Mrs. Xiao was also frightened and panicked, and her eyes were full of hope. tears.

At this time, Mrs. Xiao felt sad and worried about her second son. He had been looked down upon by the people in the village since he was a child. Now, listening to the words of the villagers outside the yard, Mrs. Xiao was really scared.

I was afraid that something would really happen to my second son.

"I am the Lingshi of the State of Qi. This is because of some things that happened five years ago. I need to ask you personally. If there is any news, remember to go to Linzi and tell me!"

Ling Shi looked at Mrs. Xiao who was so nervous that she was crying. He also heard the comments from the villagers around him. Although he was originally irritated, he felt a little sorry for Mr. Xiao, so he explained.

Thinking that he might have to send people to Yangxia to search for him, Ling Shi knew that he had to return to Linzi immediately to report this matter to the King of Qi, so he turned around and walked out of the courtyard.

"It's your lord. If there is news, the civilian woman will inform you!"

Listening to the grateful voices behind him, Ling Shi didn't take it to heart, but suddenly he heard some villagers exclaiming outside the yard.

"Ah! Reishi?"

"Ling Shi, is the gentleman who Yan deceived his family before and said that he would follow him to Yicheng after being appreciated by Ling Shi?"

Hearing the villagers' words, Shi was a little confused. He didn't understand what the villagers meant by these words. Why were they deceiving his family?

After thinking about it, Ling Shi ordered an official to find out.

Soon, under the gaze of Ling Shi, a villager was brought over. In front of everyone, he pointed at the couple behind him and told him what Yan had done to deceive the couple.

"Five years ago, were you taken to Yicheng by me?"

Ling Shi listened to what the villagers said, and after learning what happened, his eyes were full of surprise. He turned his head and looked at the woman behind him with tears on his face. He suddenly understood why the woman was so anxious to know the news about the young man. .

Although that young man came from a humble background, he was also an extremely filial person.

"Although I have never taken him to Yicheng, I did appreciate this person quite a lot in Linzi five years ago. This is true! If there is any news in the village, go to Linzi to find me!"

Ling Shi said softly, maybe out of kindness, maybe out of emotion.

Then, under the watchful eyes of countless villagers outside the yard, Ling Shi walked straight out of the yard. Upon seeing this, the petty officials followed him and walked outside together.

Outside the fence, when they heard Ling Shi's words, the villagers who were officials immediately became excited. This was Ling Shi, who personally said that he appreciated Na Yan in the first place. This was what they had seen and heard with their own eyes.

Think of this.

For a time, all the villagers, regardless of gender, old or young, especially the women, couldn't help but look at each other, looking at Mr. Xiao and Mr. Yan with envy.

This is Master Lingshi! Not to mention them, even the old man in charge of the village has never been in contact with them in his life, let alone being able to speak a few words.

And Yan, to be able to be appreciated by Ling Shi, I don’t know what kind of bad luck he had!

If I come back in the future and be appreciated by an adult with such a status, I'm afraid I won't have to worry about food and clothing when I grow old.

Outside the yard.

The more the villagers thought about it, the more envious they became, especially when some women looked at their children. Originally, they were wondering if something had happened here, so they came over to watch the fun, but before they woke up, they became jealous.

However, some women said in a sour tone, who knows whether Na Yan is dead or alive now. If Yan comes back, he still doesn't know how old he is, and he may not even come back.

(End of this chapter)