Chapter 29 third chapter

The big sedan stopped in front of a beautiful restaurant.The blue tiles condense the moon, and the red lights hang high.The uplifted and flying eaves are decorated with lights, mottled in five colors, and the atmosphere is gorgeous.Just above the gate of the restaurant hangs a gold plaque with ancient seal characters: "White Crane Tower." In front of the white jade steps, there were four people waiting in Chinese costumes.Di Gong and Ma Rong got off the sedan chair, and the four of them couldn't help being surprised when they saw that it wasn't the county magistrate of Luo.

Ma Rong said sharply: "You sages have listened, the county magistrate Luo has temporarily handed over the seal of the Jinhua Administrative Office to the county magistrate Di of Puyang Zhengtang. ——The county magistrate Luo has returned to Jinhua in the starry night. This Jinshan Leyuan is a public and private All government affairs are handled by Mr. Di alone. This is the declaration, and Zhuo Le and others will meet in order." "The humble Feng Dainian pays homage to Lord Di and asks Daan." Feng Dainian took the lead in expressing his opinion. Di Gong said with satisfaction: "The magistrate of Luo county had an order before leaving, and everything can be discussed with Feng Xianggong."

Feng Dainian's face flashed red: "Master Di, please come upstairs and host the banquet." Digong nodded. ——His identity was so readily accepted by Fang Guanjun, and he was quite proud of it. Feng Dainian introduced three colleagues one by one: Wen Wenyuan, the largest antique dealer in Le Cree.In addition to dealing in Qinwa Han bricks, antique calligraphy and paintings, it also has a good business of gold and silver jewelry and pearls.Fifty-four or five years old, with a horse face, fair and clean beard, sunken cheeks, and twinkling mouse eyes, he looks more sophisticated than the world, shrewd and capable.Tao De, the owner of the restaurant in Leyuanli, is the shopkeeper of Baihelou.Aged twenty-eight years old, gentle and elegant, solemn and reserved, exuding the air of a merchant.He, Feng and Wen almost took over all the businesses in Jinshan Leyuan, most of all the wealthy tycoons here.Jia Yubo is the youngest.Fresh eyebrows, plump and handsome, and a scholar.The surname of Quzhou Prefecture, overseas Chinese travel here.Because of his good poems, he is highly valued. He goes in and out of the upper-class mansions, and circles among the rich men's brothels, at ease.

Di Gong bowed his hands to salute, saw that these four people had different manners and unique styles, they were no different from worldly businessmen, so he was also very happy. Everyone flocked to Duke Di and went up to the White Crane Tower, while Ma Rong took the opportunity to escape. Drink tea and talk before the banquet as usual.Di Gongming straight to the point: "The county was entrusted by Luo Yingyuan's virtuous brother to affix the case of Li Lian's suicide and report it in detail. It's just a newcomer, and the people and places are sparse. I really want to hear your opinions on this matter."

One is getting more and more happy, and they are all speechless if they don't guard against Di Gong's sudden vomit about Li Lian.The pair have a serious atmosphere and a heavy heart. Feng Dainian sighed, and said first: "Master Di, although Mr. Li has a reputation for raising people, he is still young and ignorant of the world. If he suffers a slight setback, he will commit suicide in anger. In fact, this kind of thing is not uncommon in Leyuan, the brothel is frustrated, Pu loses money, and it often ends with death. Master Di doesn't seem to need to be too serious." Di Gongdao: "The case of Li Lian is different from the love affair in the brothel. It is said that it is blindly unrequited love, falling into a magic barrier, unable to control it, and finally abandoning the world." Then he sighed, "People who study don't want to work hard. It’s really despicable to take Wei Ke, ascend to the first place, go to the top of the world, honor your ancestors, but die for a fireworks prostitute, don’t think about the labor of your parents, and laugh at the shame of your friends.”

Feng Dainian glanced all over the room, Wen Wenyuan and Jia Yubo both avoided them intentionally, bowed their heads and remained silent.Tao De looked at Feng Dainian meaningfully, and said: "This Leyuan is originally a world of love and willows, a world of flowers and willows. How can there be joys and sorrows? The blind obsession at the time, addicted to it, can't retreat, it's just Worrying. Those of us who grew up here have long been accustomed to the commonplace. We hold our bodies apart from others, neither right nor far away, and impartial. When we enter, we enjoy ourselves as much as we want, and when we leave, we withdraw ourselves. What can’t be seen? The ancients have said it all: Cang The water of the waves is clear and can wash my tassels; the water of the waves is turbid and can wash my feet. Mr. Li is so lofty, he doesn’t know how to wash his feet, so he can get in. If he can’t get out, he can drown himself in the basin of water. Blame whom?"

Di Gong was secretly shocked when he heard this.This businessman, who is in charge of food and drink, has such a thorough theory, and he can't help but be impressed.Then he asked, "Is Mr. Tao a local?" "Going back to Master Di, my ancestral home is in Lingnan, and I only came to settle here forty years ago. My grandfather bought all the wine shops and restaurants here, and they have been running them ever since. ——My father died early, and he knew the world and people when he was a child, so you Seemingly enlightened, but actually lonely, Master Di laughed." Dee nodded with a smile.

At this time, Feng Dainian stood up and said loudly: "Let's take a seat. Please take your seat, Mr. Di." Di Gongxun thanked you for taking your seat.Feng Dainian sat opposite Di Gong.On the left is Tao De, and on the right is Wen Wenyuan.He also signaled Jia Yubo to sit on the right side of Duke Di. ——There is a table full of enthusiasm. Feng Dainian nodded towards Tao De.As soon as Todd clapped his hands, the waiters filed to bring the food and wine to the table.There are eight delicacies in water and land for a time, and there are many delicacies, and new melons and fruits are dotted among them.

After drinking for three rounds, Di Gong became suspicious: "Feng Xianggong, why is my left seat still empty?" Feng Dainian laughed. "Seeing my memory, I forgot to explain. Master Di, this seat is reserved for Miss Qiuyue, the oiranian lady of this Leyuan. ——For some reason, I have been seated in the future." "Miss Qiuyue?" Duke Di was startled suddenly. "Yes, Master Di. This Miss Qiuyue is a towering cash cow and a bottomless cornucopia of our Leyuan. Everyone admires and loves everyone. I hope that Master Di will appreciate and show his kindness when I come here."

Mr. Di knew that the tax paid by Leyuan to the state capital had always occupied the first place in Jiangnan Road, so he called it rich as an enemy.A group of singing and dancing prostitutes in Qiuyue can undoubtedly be called a cash cow and a cornucopia. "Feng Xianggong, this Jinshan Leyuan is full of gold and silver, so rich, but I don't know how the place is Jing'an?" Di Gong asked. Feng Dainian proudly said: "There are sixteen cadres under my humble staff. They are extremely alert and skilled in martial arts. They usually hang out in various parts of Leyuan, pay guests from all over the world, and don't reveal their identities. Therefore, you have a clear understanding of everything that happened in Leyuan. If anyone Bad guys pick quarrels and make troubles, and are arrested immediately. They often take precautions before they happen. All the bachelors who travel and eat, and the men who live in the flood are also intimidated. They hold their breath and abide by the law. Outside of Leyuan, there is a loophole outside of the Yihun Bridge. The strongman haunts and steals more than once, and finally dare not enter Leyuan to commit crimes. That day, the post car on which we deposited the tax was robbed in the woods outside Leyuan. The famous officers fought for a while, killed three robbers, and two fled for their lives.——You can see that I have extraordinary means of doing things."

Di Gong heard it interesting, and said with a smile: "It's better to come to Leyuan to live in Leyuan earlier, or you will meet a strong man, and you will not be able to bear it." Feng Dainian suddenly asked: "Master Di received a great trust in a hurry, and he hasn't asked where to stay tonight." "I have already rented a room in the Yongle Inn, the red pavilion is very quiet." "Red Pavilion?!" Feng Dainian was shocked. Everyone at the banquet also showed worry, and couldn't help but look at each other. Di Gongdao: "The Red Pavilion has a quaint atmosphere and beautiful scenery. I think it's very safe." Feng Dainian stopped his cup and said solemnly: "Don't dare to lie to Mr. Di, Mr. Li committed suicide in that red pavilion, it may be very ominous. ——Humble position is to order someone to transfer Mr. Di to the official post to settle down." Di Gong also felt strange in his heart, and replied: "If Li Lian died in the Red Pavilion, the county would not want to move. I just don't know which room Li Lian committed suicide in?" Feng Dainian was distracted and murmured for a long time, but he didn't seem to hear Di Gong's question.Todd was still calm, seeing him thinking for a while, he replied: "Ask Master Di, Mr. Li died in the bedroom. The door was locked from the inside at that time, and his key was inserted into the lock hole inside the door. I remember it was County Magistrate Luo who led the men to break the door open." Di Gong asked again: "I saw that there were more than a dozen wooden bars on the window of the bedroom, and outsiders undoubtedly couldn't get in. I just don't know how Li Lian died?" "He wiped his own neck." Feng Dainian came to his senses at this moment. "I heard that Mr. Li had dinner on the terrace outside, so he went back to his bedroom. He told the guard that he wanted to sort out some documents and letters, and no outsiders were allowed to disturb him. After an hour, the guard changed shift to deliver tea and knocked for half a day. There was no answer to the door. Seeing that the door was locked, I turned to the balcony to peek through the window, only to see Mr. Li lying on his back in a pool of blood." Feng Dai took a long breath, glanced left and right, and said: "We asked Luo County Magistrate to rush to Honggezi together, and Luo County Magistrate ordered him to slam the door. The door opened, and Mr. Li had already passed away. Immediately ordered him to test I will move to Taiyiguan Temporary Residence." "Did you find anything unusual during the autopsy?" Duke Di asked urgently. "It's nothing unusual, it's just a sign of suicide. But, but, I remember Wu Zuo said at the time that Mr. Li had bruises and bruises under his chin. The reason is unknown. ——After the body was moved to Taiyi Temple, he sent a post horse to Baisha Mountain to report Mr. Li's father, Mr. Li Jingwei, took care of himself in a pavilion on Baisha Mountain after he became an official. At that time, it was said that he was burdened with heavy and harsh conditions, and his movement was inconvenient. In the end, Mr. Li's uncle, Li Dongliang, came to identify the body and asked someone to carry it back to Baisha Mountain. The delivery is over, and the ancestors will be buried in their hometown." Di Gong nodded frequently, "I don't know who the woman Li Lian was obsessed with at that time?" After an awkward silence, Feng Dainian replied, "That woman is Qiuyue." Di Gong sighed: "I suspected it was her, it really is good." Feng Dainian said again: "Mr. Li didn't leave any words or autumn moon when he died. We only saw that he drew two nested circles on a page, and wrote the word 'Tuoxin Qiuyue' under the circle.— ——Mr. Li is obsessed with Qiuyue, and everyone knows it. The magistrate of Luo county sent Qiuyue to question him immediately, and Qiuyue readily admitted that Mr. Li was infatuated with her, and offered to redeem her several times, but Qiuyue refused." Di Gong said in a low voice: "The county just happened to meet her at the Yongle Inn, and she was arrogant and domineering. Poor Li Lian's death, she actually thinks that she has a good reputation and tries her best to brag about it." Tao De said: "The prostitutes in Leyuan all have such unreasonable and whimsical ideas. Once someone commits suicide for her, the prostitute will be worth a hundred times. The higher the status of the dead lonely old man, or the higher the official rank, the more serious it will be. That woman will chew her tongue for the rest of her life." Di Gong spat angrily: "It's sad! The big things are upside down, Li Lian also read poetry and books in vain, and he is still a juren." Feng Dainian said: "Master Di, don't lament for the ancients, there are some people who don't live up to it. Come on, don't let us lose our interest." After he clapped his hands, three young and beautiful singing and dancing prostitutes with heavy make-up came out from behind the screen. Come to pour wine for the guests.So one holds the drum, the other plays the piano, and separates the two ends.A self-plucking string named Yinxian in the middle sang softly and uttered a wonderful tune: The east wind is as soft as silk, When the soft strips are in spring. Thrush take advantage of plain hands, Worried about the late blooming. Rouge is always too thin, Frequently corset your waist. Sit in the mirror all day, Anxiety becomes lovesickness. There was a burst of applause among the seats, and the wine was added. Yinxian curled back.Feng Dainian praised: "Master Di, this Yinxian is Qiuyue's apprentice, and his beauty is evident." Yinxian Yaoyao walked up to Jia Yubo, picked up the wine pot, and poured a full cup respectfully: "Congratulations to Mr. Jia, you will be the son-in-law of Mr. Feng riding the dragon. Miss Yuhuan is really lucky." Jia Yubo laughed and said, "Just because of Miss Yinxian's wonderful song just now, I'm afraid that Peng Lang will not come to make a good marriage." Yinxian raised his eyes to look at Jia Yubo, and saw that he was handsome and handsome, so he was stunned, his cheeks flushed. Wen Wenyuan approached with a laugh: "If Peng Lang doesn't come, there will be Wen Lang." Then he hugged Yinxian.Yinxian dodged, spit out his saliva, and pretended to be angry: "What a gentle man, I'm afraid it's a plague of pigs and dogs." Jia Yubo laughed loudly: "The year is coming to an end, and the beauty has a different heart. ——I am afraid that the ancients are singing." Feng Dainian also laughed: "To tell the truth, Master Di, Jia Yubo will be engaged to his daughter Yuhuan in a few days, and the big matchmaker is this Mr. Tao." Di Gong hurriedly toasted to congratulate, and was about to speak when he saw Qiuyue's tall figure appearing at the door of the restaurant.His brows were green and his face was full of anger. Qiuyue is wearing a full moon and a day star hang silk Bailuo skirt, shining silver.A head full of dark clouds spiraled high, with a gorse hairpin running through it, and a big ruby ​​inlaid on the head of the gorse hairpin.Two pieces of white jade-like ears hang down from each of the ears with a leaf of emerald light.A phoenix spreading its wings and jade scratching her head was inserted between the servant girls. ——Walking and swaying and shining, beautiful and moving, it is really the reincarnation of the flower demon, overwhelming all the fragrances in the garden. Seeing one, he let out a long cry, and suddenly there was no sound.Feng Dainian rushed forward to express his welcome, but Qiuyue asked sharply, "Where is Master Luo?" Feng Dainian accompanied him with a smile and said, "Master Luo went back to Jinhua in the starry night. The magistrate of Puyang, Mr. Di, will hold the banquet for the seal. The table is waiting for Miss Qiuyue and Feng to drive." Qiuyue was also not humble, and sat down angrily: "The silver fairy serves wine!" Yinxian didn't dare to be negligent, and hurried forward to pour a cup with Qiuyue.Qiuyue took it and swallowed it.The life is poured again, and the Yinxian fills another cup and hands it over.Another gulp and drank.Qiuyue picked up the wine cup and was urging the wine again, when she suddenly saw Di Gong sitting next to her, she seemed to recognize her. "So it's Your Excellency? Master Di, we already met in the Red Pavilion. Haha." Feng Dainian was secretly surprised: "When did Miss Qiuyue see Master Di in the Red Pavilion? You...you really went to the Red Pavilion." Qiuyue ignored Feng Dainian, and only asked Di Gong: "Since Master Di has been entrusted by Master Luo, I don't know if Master Luo has anything you want you to tell me before leaving?" "No. Luo County only asked me to come to the White Crane Tower for a banquet, and didn't mention anything about Miss Qiuyue." For some reason, Mr. Di did not dare to raise his voice. Qiuyue opened her apricots wide and said angrily: "If you don't believe what you say, you are like a white crane for a while. This White Crane Tower was originally a deception." A pair of beautiful eyes radiated a sharp and fierce light. Feng Dainian didn't dare to look up, turned around and chatted with Tao De. Di Gong immediately understood: Luo Yingyuan used the golden cicada's plan to get rid of its shell.He clearly fell in love with Qiuyue, but he is intelligent by nature and knows the way to return. Although he promised Qiuyue to redeem her body and bond for a while, he regretted it later. ——Qiuyue is headstrong and surly, and she is not an IKEA and IKEA person.Therefore, you are eager to be wise, and when Li Li replaces the peach, you earn me to top the vat, and you run away. ——Feng Dainian and the others don't know what's going on, I'm afraid they also understand Luo Yingyuan's painstaking efforts at this time.Only Qiuyue was wronged, bitter and depressed, and forced to swallow hatred.Just now at the Hongge Zilu meeting, she thought complacently that she was going to be the wife of an official and monopolize her favor. "Miss Qiuyue, just now I heard about the misfortune of Mr. Li Lian. It's a pity that a man who is talented and beautiful has such an ending." Mr. Di turned the topic to Li Lian. Qiuyue turned back slightly: "Mr. Li is deeply in love and forgets himself. He is also an unlucky person. He is really devoted to me. When he left that day, he specially gave me a bottle of Yexianglu and put it in an envelope. He said he also attached He wrote a poem and a bunch of sweet words. He knows that I like to use all kinds of perfume lead powder, but the poor man didn't take advantage of me, and he hasn't opened the envelope yet." Suddenly Yinxian yelled, his face flushed with shock and embarrassment. ——It turned out that Wen Wenyuan was being narrow again, and the wine was poured all over Wen Wenyuan. "You bastard!" Di Gong yelled, "You are just teasing the distinguished guests like this? Look at your wine stains, and you haven't gone back to change your makeup." Yinxian agreed and withdrew and went downstairs.Qiuyue drank three more cups, and the noodles were springy for a while, panting softly.Shaking and standing up: "I'm a little sleepy, I'll leave the table for a while, and I'll be back in a while." When Qiuyue returned to the banquet, she was already in a different mood.Spring is shimmering, her face is radiant, her eyes are smiling, and her air is more beautiful.She sat where she was, and purposely approached Di Gong's shoulder.Putting one hand on Di Gong's shoulder, he softly whispered: "Di county magistrate, I'm sorry for my blunt statement, you and I are also like-minded. Only now do I understand that you are a man who is truly humane, far from Li Gongzi and Luo county magistrate. Generations are comparable. I had this feeling when we first met in the Red Pavilion." Di Gong didn't know what to do for a while, and felt frightened.Sure enough, Luo Yingyuan poured a basin of sewage on my head, which was very embarrassing.I was writing a draft in my belly, how to deal with it, and suddenly Wen Wenyuan bowed his hands and left the table, saying that he had an appointment with a merchant, so he took a step first. Qiuyue hurriedly stood up to return the gift, and then flattered Wen Wenyuan with a cup.Looking back, I saw the shape of Di Gong's clay sculpture and wood carving, and I felt amused.He ignored Di Gong, and talked and laughed with Feng Dainian and Tao De. ——Feeling and docile, her demeanor is quite different from before. Di Gong was full of doubts in his heart and couldn't let go.I don't know what trick Qiuyue is playing again. ——This cloudy, sunny, happy and angry, burning coals and frost, is unbearable.No wonder Li Lian committed suicide and Luo Yingyuan wanted to escape. ——When I was thinking wildly, I suddenly heard Qiuyue tearing up her clothes to say goodbye, saying that she was too drunk to drink, so she wanted to leave the banquet first.He smiled at Di Gong again. Di Gong hurriedly got up and returned the gift.After seeing off Qiuyue, I feel relieved, but I feel energetic.

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