Chapter 20 Chapter Four

Xiao He was not prepared at all, she was startled suddenly, her whole body was shocked, and she jumped up, then she looked straight at Xia Liangmei, her face was like a cloud of fire.Xia Liangmei's eyes looked at her straight, without any sign of guilt, as if it was a matter of course.Xiao He looked at him for a moment, then was angry and angry, and suddenly kicked Xia Liangmei's belly: "Go to hell." Xia Liangmei didn't express any objection this time, and she died of pain at that time. Xiao He kicked this kick, and immediately regretted it, she was so angry that she had forgotten where he was injured, this kick was not light.She lowered her body and saw Xia Liang clenched her eyebrows and teeth tightly, her eyes were closed tightly, as if she was not breathing, and she was at a loss for a moment. She remembered her father's usual situation of beating someone with a board. Whenever someone fainted, he would splash him with cold water Wake up, there is plenty of cold water here, she scooped it from the pool a few times with her hands, and poured it on Xia Liangmei's face, but the water seemed to be very little, and it didn't work. Finally, Xiao He became anxious and dragged Xia Liangmei to the edge of the pool , pressing his head into the water.

Xia Liangmei woke up at that time, if she didn't wake up again, she might be choked to death.He coughed out a few sips of water and opened his eyes.Xiao He was relieved, only then realized that her hands and feet were already sore and limp, and she was sitting slumped by the pool, not wanting to move.She glared at Xia Liangmei fiercely: "If you dare to touch me again, I will kick you to death." Xia Liangmei took a long breath and looked around, feeling a sense of loss.He glanced at Xiao He, and snorted: "How dare I touch you again? Golden branches and jade leaves." Hearing this, Xiao He suddenly froze, looking at the pond glowing with blue light, shedding tears again.

Xia Liangmei didn't persuade her, and continued to sneer: "What? Could it be that you only dared to beat someone when you were the daughter of King Ruyang? Now you suddenly realize that you are not, so you can't live anymore?" Xiao He ignored him , self-serving tears.Xia Liangmei sighed a long time, and said: "What's so good about being the prince's daughter? She's locked at home all day, everything is arranged by others, and she doesn't even have any ideas of her own. If she wants to go out for a walk, there are a few people behind her." Ten guards, even if they go to the latrine, there will be eight people squatting outside the door, which can't be compared to those of us idlers, who have tasted all the delicacies from the north and the south, drank enough wine from all over the world, seen all the beautiful scenery in the world, and can go wherever we want. The heavenly king and Lao Tzu don’t care about it. There is a saying that’ life is a lifetime, the grass and trees are autumn, and you come and go freely, what do you want for your husband’, haha, be happy.”

Xiao He glanced at him, but didn't speak, with blue teardrops hanging on her face, she looked very pitiful. Xia Liangmei came over and said in a low voice: "You don't have to be too sad, the female ghost that night was probably talking nonsense, just now King Ruyang asked me to come and see you, saying that you haven't eaten for a few days, and you are so hungry that you can't hold it anymore Yes, I saw with my own eyes that King Ruyang burst into tears. He was so sad that he was so sad that he couldn't bear to live. The love for his daughter and the meaning of fist and fist can never be faked. I think if you are not his own daughter, he will I don't care about your life, do I?"

Xiao He's body shook, she turned her head and said, "You...are you lying to me?" Xia Liang curled her lips and said, "Forget it if you don't believe me." She slowly got up and wanted to leave, but Xiao He grabbed her "Don't go, are you telling the truth?" Xia Liangmei said: "You guess it, I'm going to bed. When do you want to eat, just say hello, I'll take you to eat It's a good thing I haven't eaten before." After speaking, he made a face at Xiao He, covered his stomach and walked back slowly. Xiao He looked at his back, dazed in a daze, at this moment, a big hand gently stroked her wet hair, Xiao He turned her head and looked at King Ruyang under the moon, the eyes of King Ruyang , There are also tears faintly.

The next day was a fine day, Xia Liangmei was sleeping on the bed, dreaming with her face inward, when she was suddenly pulled up by a hand, she opened her eyes and saw that it was Xiao He.The current Xiao He is not as depressed as last night, and he has regained his former domineering overnight. Xiao He raised Xia Liang's eyebrows, yelling that he should take her to eat good food, Xia Liangmei smiled wryly, and said: "My lady, my daughter, my life is about to die, how can I care about it?" What will I take you to eat?" Xiao He was stunned: "Your life is about to die? I see that you are alive and kicking, and you don't have any intention of dying." Xia Liangmei sighed and shook her head: "My surname is Xia’s has always been as good as it is, that day in the public, I said to make you fall in love with me within three days, if not successful, I will kill you, now two or three days have passed, everyone may be around the door That stone lion is waiting for me. Do I still have the face to leave this door?"

Xiao He's face turned red, her eyes rolled, and said: "What are you afraid of, you have no face to go out, you have legs to jump out of the window. Didn't you walk like that that night?" Xia Liangmei still hesitated, Xiao He couldn't wait He took Xia Liangmei's hand. Xia Liangmei shook her hand away, Xiao He was about to have a fit, Xia Liangmei looked serious, and said, "Aren't you afraid that I'll catch you and give you away again?" Xiao He held her head up: "Not afraid, besides, I I heard it all, you arrested me to save your lover, but unfortunately she died." Xia Liangmei's face suddenly sank, he looked at the distant sky, and sighed softly: "Yes, she died , From now on, there will be no more bosom friends in this world, no more bosom friends..."

He closed his eyes, and slowly, two teardrops rolled down from his sockets. Xiao He looked at him quietly, as if she didn't believe that he would shed tears at all, Xia Liangmei suddenly opened her eyes: "Why don't you hate me? Because of me, you almost never see your relatives." Xiao He said: "I want to hate you too. If you didn't give up your life to save me that night...why did you save me?" Xia Liangmei turned her head away without answering, just said indifferently: "I made a bet with your father that I want you for three days Falling in love with me, Yunyun, it's all fake, the real purpose is to lure you out of the palace and exchange for my lover, in fact, I don't like you at all, I only love her, for her I don't hesitate to sacrifice your life Exchange, do you still dare to go with me?"

The eyes of the two suddenly intertwined, and after a while, Xiao He actually nodded firmly: "I'm not afraid, I know you won't hurt me again in the future." After hearing this, Xia Liangmei looked deeply at Xiao He, Word by word: "Then I won't jump out of the window today, I will lead you out through the gate." This time Xia Liangmei didn't lead Xiaohe into a remote place, she just sat down by the alley and had a full meal, Xia Liangmei looked like a mouse who had lived here for decades, where could there be a unique flavor shop? , Even in the most remote places, it can be found.And Xiao He had never seen any of these delicious foods in the city before, as if they all popped up all at once.After eating and drinking, Xia Liangmei took Xiaohe to wander around, and the things she bought were all accessories that she had never seen in the city before. Xia Liangmei was generous, and the gold around her seemed to be inexhaustible .Xiao He couldn't see her eyes anymore, so she hired a carriage to take the things she bought back to the palace.

Xiao He was full of joy, and when she followed the car into the street of Wangfu, she didn't see a man reeking of alcohol, looking straight at her back with a pair of drunken eyes. Xia Liangmei asked Xiao He to go back with the car first, then turned around and entered a pharmacy.He wants to buy some wound medicine.The shopkeeper was very polite and called out a doctor to look at Xia Liangmei's wound first.So the doctor and Xia Liangmei entered the inner room. Not long after, the back door of the pharmacy quietly opened, Xia Liangmei came out, changed into a suit of clothes, and covered his head with a big soft hat, he looked around, saw no suspicious person, and hurried to north of the city.

After a while, Xia Liangmei came to a blacksmith shop, and said to a man who was pulling a bellows: "I want to forge iron." The man didn't lift his head, and said: "What?" Xia Liangmei said: "A handle to repair the moon An axe, two ladders, and three flower bells." The man said, "Where are they used?" Xia Liang asked, "To fight or not to fight?" Then the man raised his eyes to look at him, and turned to an accountant inside. Shouted: "Shopkeeper, come to buy and sell." The account manager stood up, walked in without saying a word, Xia Liangmei followed behind, passed through the yard on the back floor, entered a small garden, and stopped in front of a delicate pavilion. There were two people sitting opposite each other, the tea was curling up on the stone table, and there was a game of chess in the middle, the sound of chess being played was clear and sweet. Xia Liangmei walked into the pavilion, ignored her, reached out for tea, and drank it in one gulp.The person on the left smiled: "You still dare to drink my tea, are you afraid that there are anesthetics in it?" This person is actually Qian Daye, and the person opposite him has a face as calm as water, and his demeanor is gentle, it is Zhou Wen. Zhou Wen gently pushed the chessboard and stood up. He didn't look at Xia Liangmei, but just looked at the surrounding scenery with his hands behind his back, and said softly, "What's the matter?" Xia Liangmei didn't look at him either. Just drinking tea, he replied lightly: "Very well, everything is going according to plan." A smile appeared on Zhou Wen's mouth: "So, does that girl really fall in love with you?" Xia Liang raised his eyebrows and said, "Isn't that why you want me to come?" Zhou Wen turned around, looked at his face, as if he was very interested in him, and said, "I really want to know , How did you come up with this idea. If it were me, after going through all this, I'm afraid I'd fall in love with you too." When Qian Daye heard this, a trace of sadness suddenly flashed across his face, but it disappeared immediately.He glanced at Xia Liangmei, frowned, and said, "You seem to be injured." Xia Liangmei didn't care, and said, "I deliberately wanted to get hit by him, or else with Lu Qingdi's three-legged cat skill, I could Can it hurt me? I just made it for that girl Xiao He, doesn't it mean that it's more like a hero saving the beauty?" Qian Daye raised his thumb and said, "Gao Ming." Xia Liangmei seemed to be very proud, she unfolded the folding fan in her hand, and there were five large characters: Luoyang Huaxiaguo.He laughed and said: "Girls are similar, as long as you can save her without worrying about your own safety, you can give her something new and exciting every time you are together, and you still have a little bit of arrogance, I believe this girl will be happy." is yours." Zhou Wen also smiled, and said: "But chasing girls also costs money. I believe there are no more than a few hundred taels of the ten thousand taels of gold you brought." Qian Daye also said: "Yes, the capital's most You hired a good cook, the best jeweler, and the best embroiderer, and for that girl alone, with such a huge cost, I think even if she knows the truth, she will definitely fall in love with you." Xia Liangmei patted her pocket and said: "That's right, my money is indeed running low. This time, I'm here to ask for money. You two will do me a favor by giving me some of the people's fat and cream that I've found. This future son-in-law of King Ruyang, no matter what, he can’t be penniless like a mud leg.” Zhou Wen kept his composure, took out a roll of banknotes, handed them to Xia Liangmei, and said, "Money, the above has already been prepared, to be blunt, as much as you want. It's all up to you whether you can do it well or not." That's it." Xia Liangmei took the banknote, stuffed it into her pocket, then laughed, and said: "Money can make ghosts grind, now that I have money, it depends on whether I, a fine ghost, can push Ruyang King's game. Grind." After he finished speaking, he turned over the fan, and there were five large characters on the other side: Yuanlai loves Wanfang.Xia Liangmei laughed loudly, turned around and left, just after taking two steps, she turned back and asked Zhou Wen: "What's wrong with your wife? She can't really die. To be honest, the look on your face that night was really scary." I jumped." Zhou Wen smiled and said: "Not dead, she is alive and well, and asked me about you, it seems that she likes you very much. Let's be friends, if you like it too, I will give it to you you." Xia Liangmei turned around and left, muttering as she walked, "You'd better keep it and hurt yourself. I won't be fooled." When Xia Liangmei walked out of the garden, Zhou Wen's face suddenly darkened, and he said, "This person really has some skills. We have won the first move. We can't guarantee that it will go well." Qian Daye poured a bowl of tea , took a sip, and said: "I believe him, even if King Ruyang is a fox, he can't beat Xia Liangmei, an old wolf." Zhou Wen's eyes suddenly flashed a cold light, he coughed a few times, He took out the silk scarf, wiped it, and said, "We should be more careful about people who even King Ruyang can't fight. There won't be any troubles in Taohuawu, that's the only way we can control Xia Liangmei." Qian Daye said: "There will be no trouble, Xia Liangmei has no friends, and she can't leave by herself, that person is still in our hands." Zhou Wen nodded, remained silent for a moment, and said, "Now, I'm waiting for the wedding wine." Suddenly, the accountant hurried over and handed Zhou Wen a text message.Zhou Wen glanced at it, and suddenly slammed the table, causing the chess pieces on it to fly high.Qian Daye was taken aback, and said, "What happened?" Zhou Wen didn't answer, but just showed him the text message. After Qian Daye finished reading, he also sat on the chair blankly.Zhou Wen looked at him for a moment, and suddenly said in unison: "This news must not be known to anyone." King Ruyang sat on the grand teacher's chair, looked at Fang Qinglong in front of him, and asked, "Where did he go after he broke up with Xiao He?" Fang Qinglong said, "I went to a pharmacy, looked at the wound, and bought some medicine. After coming out, I went to Jincheng Gambling House to gamble. When I came out, I was all smiles, and it seemed that I made a fortune. Then I didn’t go anywhere else, and went back to the mansion.” King Ruyang nodded, and said: “You see, this person has no problem?" Fang Qinglong murmured, and said: "It's hard to say. First of all, his origin is unknown. I heard from the fourth child that night that when he fought with people outside the city, the weapons he used were extremely strange. They looked like a book. Later, I also read that book. The book is indeed an unusual weapon. If I expected it to be correct, it is a wordless book. The only person who used this weapon was a man named Shang Xiaolou three years ago, and this man three years ago He has disappeared from all corners of the country for many years, no one knows whether he is dead or alive. Now there is a Xia Liangmei, who also uses wordless scriptures, I think this person is definitely Shang Xiaolou." After hearing this comment, King Ruyang frowned, and asked: "Is this person connected with the court?" Fang Qinglong said: "As far as I know, there is no connection at all, and he even killed court officials for personal grudges. , The imperial court once offered a reward of 100,000 bonuses to catch him. This man has always been maverick, arrogant, and does not take anyone or any power seriously." King Ruyang smiled: "Then why did he come to assassinate me? Did I secretly pass the song? Do you just want to marry my daughter?" Fang Qinglong said: "I'm afraid this is his last way. The so-called hidden in the court, he was probably coerced by the court, so he came to assassinate as a last resort My lord, with his cleverness, how could he not know the methods of the court? Even if he succeeds, he cannot escape from the gate of the palace alive. Sir is an example, the imperial court has no faith at all." King Ruyang nodded with a smile, agreed with his opinion, and said: "So he used his plan to destroy the assassination, and then took refuge in me, so that the court would not dare to treat him because he did not dare to admit that he had sent someone to assassinate this king. What's the matter?" Fang Qinglong said: "It must be so." King Ruyang said: "Then he can only save his life if he wholeheartedly relies on me. From this point of view, Xia Liangmei has absolutely no other intentions." He walked back and forth a few steps, his face changed several times, and finally said: "If Xiao He really likes him, I might consider recruiting him as a consort." The night is coming, Xia Liangmei has no intention of going back, so she stays in Xiao He's room.Xiao He didn't intend to chase him away either, the two sat down facing each other, with a table of wine and food in the middle, and they were having a lively chat. Xia Liangmei was a little drunk, and was attacking: "That night you broke into my room and called me a 'coward', what did that mean? When was my surname Xia timid?" Xiao He objected: "You are not timid? Then why have you been hiding in the house for three days? I stayed in the small building by myself and sent everyone out just to see if you dare to come. Don't dare to reveal it, what is it if you're not a coward!" Xia Liangmei laughed dumbfounded, and said: "You are such a child, why can't you figure out such a simple truth?" Xiao He smiled contemptuously, and said: "What's the reason? It's reasonable to be timid, I think it's reasonable to be thick-skinned." Xia Liang raised two fingers, waved in front of Xiao He, and said, "Two questions. First, even if I want to come, I won’t be able to see you, and second, even if I see you, it’s impossible to take you out of this house to exchange for my lover.” Xiao He said: “How do you say that?” Xia Liangmei said: "Your father never wants me to marry you, so he will send people at all intersections to prevent me from seeing you. I'm not a pervert, let alone a stupid pig. I won't see you even if I go there." The second thing..." He lowered his voice: "I know girls best, the more calm you are, the more she wants to get close to you, the more you are not interested in her, she will try to arouse your interest , At this time, when I walk on the front foot, you will definitely follow me on the back foot. Am I right? I knew that day, and you will definitely find me." Xiao He kicked him from under the table, and spat: "Men are all ghosts, they don't want to be famous, they just want to cheat girls, they are worthless!" Xia Liang shook her head and said, "No, no, a hero since ancient times They are all perverts, and celebrities have always loved beauties. Men are not lustful, so I'm afraid they are eunuchs..." Xiao He covered her ears and said, "If you don't listen, you're getting more and more serious. Get out of here, or I'll kill you." You're welcome. Tell you, no man has ever dared to stay in my room for an hour..." Xia Liangmei stood up, swayed and walked out, muttering: "How can I sleep alone on a good spring night... After three cups are soft and full, a pillow of black sweetness..." Xiao He was covering her mouth behind her, smiling He looked at him all over his face. The cool night outside the door is like water, the air is cool and the wind is clear, Xia Liangmei came out, the wind blows, the wine seems to wake up a lot, he shakes his fan, his head flutters around, looking at the scene of this midsummer night. The beautiful scenery is really a bit lingering, but when he just turned to a gravel path, he saw a white figure standing there in front of him. Xia Liangmei didn't need to get close to see who it was. He chuckled lightly, closed his folding fan, and said, "Mr. Lu, there must be someone who is here late at night." Lu Qingdi turned around slowly and looked at Xia Liang. Liangmei, but Xia Liangmei was taken aback from the bottom of his heart. He never thought that Lu Qingdi seemed to be a different person in just a few days. The current Lu Qingdi no longer has the high-spirited look he had when he first met him, as if he had aged ten years all of a sudden, with a haggard look, which can be seen at a glance.He forced a smile, nodded to Xia Liangmei, and said: "I'm waiting for you." Xia Liangmei said: "I know, and I also know your purpose, you want me to return Xiaohe to you. You, right?" Lu Qingdi lowered his head and did not speak. Xia Liangmei snorted, and said: "What I admire most in my life is a man who stands upright. No matter what kind of blow he receives, he will hold his head high. If you come to me with this attitude, I might make your wish come true." , but it is a pity that you are not a man." Lu Qingdi was angry, pointing at Xia Liang's eyebrows and said bitterly: "Don't be bloody, is your purpose of looking for Xiaohe pure? Do you really love her? Can you Give her happiness? Don't think you've fooled her, but you can't fool me. " Xia Liangmei smiled lightly, and said: "You are right, I don't really love her, but you forgot that now she really loves me. You can tell her my words, tell Ruyang King, tell everyone A person from the palace, see if they believe it or not." He smiled and walked past Lu Qingdi, then turned back, patted him on the shoulder lightly, and said in a tone of almost pity: "Brother, I advise you, It's a good thing for you and your family to die, don't come to the palace anymore, because you have no place here." After finishing speaking, Xia Liangmei sighed softly, and slowly walked back to her room. Lu Qingdi stood there blankly, looking at Xia Liangmei's back, with resentment on his face, not sadness, suddenly he ran wildly, and ran to the back of Xiao He's makeup building, looked up at the lights above, but Never moved a step. When Xia Liangmei returned to her room and fell asleep, the night was already very dark. After beating the second drum, Xia Liangmei woke up suddenly, his body and head were covered with sweat, cold sweat. Xia Liangmei's eyes suddenly showed panic and sadness that he had never experienced in his life, and he called softly: "Qinghan, Qinghan...don't go, don't leave..." He reached out out of thin air to grab it, but only Just caught the curtain blowing in the wind. The night wind was soft and cool, and the white curtain was still fluttering in his hand, as if the man's clothes were fluttering. Xia Liangmei's hand froze there, and it took a long time for him to release it slowly, and his body also softened accordingly. down. "Taohuawu in Peach Blossom Spring, Peach Blossom Crisp in Taohuawu, Peach Blossom Crisp Reflecting Peach Blossom Noodles, It's Better to Get Peach Blossoms..." Xia Liangmei let out a long sigh, and said softly, "Okay, I know you're here, just say what you have to say." As soon as his voice fell, there was a light whisper from the shadows deep in the room. Qing sneered: "Your ears are really good." It was a woman's voice, of course it was the masked woman who wanted to kill him that night. Xia Liangmei said: "Wrong, it's not my ears, it's my nose. I smell the fragrance on your body. It's a kind of gouache called 'Yuxianglan'. The gouache is the best." The woman said: "Originally, but with the soul-destroying fragrance you brought from Wanfangzhai in the capital, this Yuxianglan is much inferior." Xia Liangmei didn't mind Strange: "It turns out that you have been in contact with people outside." The woman said: "Of course, otherwise how could I cooperate with you and perform this good show of a hero saving the beauty?" Xia Liangmei said: "Thank you so much, I haven't asked the girl's name yet." The woman said: "Mercury Lan." Xia Liangmei said lightly: "The eyes are like stars, and the breath is like blue. The woman said: "Naturally, this is my brother's name for me." Xia Liangmei said: "Your brother? He must be a talented scholar." Shen Xinglan said: "No, he is a thief, now he is an official." Xia Liangmei smiled indifferently: "This is the way of the world, a family of officials and bandits." Mercury Lan said: "He was originally a thief, but later he was forced to become an official." Xia Liangmei smiled wryly: "But why no one came to force me?" Mercury Lan said: "So I want to vent my anger for him, Ru Yang I will inform people outside of Wang’s every move, and so far, I have sabotaged his three major events.” Xia Liangmei became a little interested, and said: "Which three times?" Shui Xinglan said: "The first one is the robbery of the 1.8 million taels of disaster relief money." Xia Liang raised her eyebrows and said, "That's made by the Big Dipper, do you know them?" Shui Xinglan said, "You're very strange, aren't you? If it wasn't for the news I sent to Shen Cansheng, how could they get the silver?" Cut it down and transport it to Huainan for disaster relief?" Xia Liang said with eyebrows: "I heard that all the Big Dippers died in that battle, and Shen Cansheng was not spared. And the four gods of wealth under King Ruyang were also wiped out." Mercury Lan said: "The second thing is that King Ruyang conspired to seize the property of Jiangnan Wu and Ling. If I hadn't sent Wu Qingling a secret letter, he wouldn't have won a complete victory." Xia Liangmei asked: "Then what about the third one?" Shui Xinglan said: "That is to help you this time." Xia Liangmei thought of one thing and asked: "How did you get into the palace? Ru Yang Didn't the king doubt you?" Shui Xinglan didn't answer, but asked him: "I'm helping you, and you have to help me once, that's only fair." Xia Liang smiled: "Of course, if it weren't for you He attracted a boy surnamed Lu, and informed Zhou Wen to attract people from the palace at the third watch, how could Xiao He fall into my trap? You are also my matchmaker, if you want me to help you, just ask." Mercury Lan remained silent for a while, and then slowly said: "You can't kill him, leave it to me." Xia Liangmei smiled and said: "It's easy to handle, I didn't even think about killing him." Mercury Lan said: "Okay, what Shang Xiaolou said should not be ignored." Xia Liangmei jumped up suddenly, her voice turned cold: "What did you say?" Shui Xinglan smiled faintly: "I didn't say anything, I will definitely come on your big day." After saying these words, the room suddenly fell silent, Mercury Orchid was gone, only a faint fragrance was still lingering in the room, as if her people were still present. Xia Liangmei lay back on the bed again, and suddenly let out a series of wry laughter, muttering in his mouth: "Heavenly Demon, Shang Xiaolou... Momo Qinghan... Go to Xiaolou..." The night was dark, everything was peaceful and still, the boudoir was dead silent, and the small carved windows were tightly closed, not a single sound could be heard. King Ruyang walked to the door, stopped again, first listened carefully, then gently opened the door and walked in.The people in the room were still awake, the starlight was falling on the ground, and Mercury Lan's slender figure was still in front of the window, and the speckled starlight reflected her face, making her look so sacred and untouchable. King Ruyang walked over, gently embraced her waist from behind, put his lips close to the back of her neck, and blew gently.He could even feel the tiny particles rising from the neck of Mercury Orchid powder.He was sighing softly: "A Tong, you are back, you are finally back. I will never let you go again, never..." Shui Xinglan closed her eyes, and did not push Ruyang Wang away. They all trembled.King Ruyang's hand has reached into her chest.