Chapter 525 Chapter Thirteen

"Qinye, the triple town of Yujie, and the four ponds of the Golden Palace Fu Zhouyuan." This is a pair of stone-carved and lacquered gold couplets at the entrance of the Xifeng Pavilion in the West Garden of the Inner Palace tonight for banquet guests. The couplet describes the scene of the Guanzhong Plain in Weizhen, Chang'an, China, and also shows the ambition of Baizi Pavilion , is to build Longquan into a military strategic stronghold to deter the Northeast Plain. After arriving at the palace gate, the waiting concierge led the three of them through the imperial city to enter the palace, passing through the corridors extending left and right in front of the main hall paved with bricks and stones, passing through the garden and courtyard into the quiet and elegant Xifeng Pavilion.

Qifeng Pavilion is located by a small artificial lake in the West Garden that introduces hot spring water. It is connected to a promenade around the lake. It is surrounded by paulownia trees, towering cypress trees, and mottled bamboo shadows. As the weather gradually improves, the crescent moon looms behind the floating clouds. , the scenery is extremely beautiful. The steam from the hot spring pool rises, forming a spectacle entwined with rosy clouds, adding infinite poetic flavor to the curved sill corridors and water pavilion platforms. Compared with the real Taiji Palace in Chang'an, it is another story.

As soon as she entered the West Garden, Lie Xia shook her head and sang, half-chanting as if she had forgotten her feelings: "Gong Ying Xiao reported that the auspicious smoke opened, and the three birds and spirit birds came back with the water. Turn around the rainbow and make it a beautiful palace, and the floating cranes approach Penglai." He didn't sing loudly, but there was another kind of kindness. Although they didn't like him, they had to admit that his presumptuous and cynical accent was very attractive, and it seemed to hide secrets and scheming, reminiscent of his unique evil temperament.

Shang Xiufang's sweet and charming voice came from the platform beside the lake in Qifeng Pavilion: "Mr. Lie is here!" Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling exchanged glances, both could see the shock in the other's heart. Shang Xiufang's voice revealed strong expectations and joy, revealing her desire to see Lie Xia, which made them feel the crisis that Da Zhi mentioned for the first time. Shang Xiufang is a talented woman who is admired by everyone in China. Even though the war is raging, she is above the battle, and she is treated like a prince wherever she goes. , but also to serve the Marquis for fear of not being careful.She is a veritable state guest, and it would be a pity no one would be willing to see if Lie Xia, an evil person of the Great Ming Zun Sect, was captured physically and mentally.

Until now, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling have personally experienced this other battlefield that can not be solved by force. Lie Xia's most powerful trick is to share the same goals with Shang Xiufang in music, and now he shows Hou Xibai's style of literary talent. Both of these aspects are not comparable to Kou Zhong and Koda Zhi, so Lie Xia catches up from behind. Forced to the passive and downwind. Lie Xia's voice echoed in the ears of the two of them: "It's such a beautiful scene, to be able to walk around the corridor with Xiufang, lean on the railing to enjoy the moon, go far and wide, talk about music and art, what more can I ask for in this life."

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling followed behind him, sighing that they were powerless to fight back. He said it so poetically, did they say hello everyone, Xiufang, or did the little brother come?I can't put my beak at all, let alone make nonsense. The Qifeng Pavilion, which was full of colored lights and was originally as beautiful as a dream, suddenly turned into an endless nightmare. Shang Xiufang's singing came, and she sang aloud: "The moon is facing the land, and the cloud chieftain is netting green yarn. The royal banquet is Chen Gui vinegar, and the sky wine is drinking durian flowers. The water is straight to the floating bridge, and the city is connected to the forbidden garden. Thank you for your kindness. , the way home is full of haze."

Jijing's lyrics, combined with her beautiful and slightly sad voice without any impurities, on such a night, have a unique condensed beauty like fine porcelain and white jade, who can not be moved by it. Lie Xia stopped in shock, and stood outside the gate where the four maids of Xifeng Pavilion were waiting, singing loudly: "The emerald pearl curtains are not alone, and the songs of the Qing Dynasty depend on each other. Lie Xia wishes to be the confidant of everyone in Xiufang forever." Behind him, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling could only look at each other and smile wryly. Lie Xia has already shown his strength to win Shang Xiufang by walking such a short distance, making Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling also reduced to supporting roles.

The front curtain is not alone, and the singer is dependent on each other, which is a clever way for the two of them to show their love that they will never think of, but Lie Xia speaks so easily and casually, which is what Shang Xiufang likes. The concierge who avoided the side respectfully invited the three of them to sing: "Young Marshal Kou, Young Master Xu, and Young Master Lie are here!" Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling had the feeling of finding a hole in the ground to hide in. Under Lie Xia's comparison, they could only feel that they were useless in this regard. Shang Xiufang yelled, and the voice said in embarrassment: "Young Master Kou, Mr. Xu, please forgive Xiufang for being rude, but I didn't know that the two of you came with Mr. Lie!"

This explanation only made Kou Zhong feel very sad, while Xu Ziling felt sad for Kou Zhong. Lie Xia showed his demeanor, retreated to the other side opposite the concierge, bowed and said, "Please, two brothers!" Kou Zhong wished he could raise his hand and pinch his throat, forcing him not to mess with Shang Xiufang again, but the cruel reality did not allow him to be so happy.He also put on a nonchalant smile, and said, "Brother Lie, you're welcome. You go to see everyone in Xiufang first. I have a few private words with Ling Shao." Lie Xia said: "So little brother is one step ahead."

After all, he couldn't wait to join the cabinet and left. The two looked at each other again and smiled wryly before stepping into the room. In the huge hall, there is a grand feast in the center, and the cups, plates, and chopsticks are all exquisite and elegant. On the other side of the lake is a row of barrel chieftains, and outside is a platform facing the lake with carved railings and jade. Da Zhi and the long-legged female general Zong Xianghua, accompanied by Shang Xiufang, who is beautiful like a fairy in yellow and yellow, are leaning on the railing to watch the hot spring lake. Nao's moving scenery, the corridor around the lake appears and disappears from time to time, and Lie Xia walking towards the platform is like throwing himself into the fairyland from the mortal world.

It was a kind of beauty that was not real, and because it was not real, it was extraordinarily charming. There were no attendants in the hall, and after a few words from the protocol secretary, he exited the hall, leaving only two people. Kou Zhong cast his eyes on the platform outside the pavilion, shook his head and said dejectedly: "Young Master Ling, don't worry about my empathy anymore. I am not the opponent of Lie at all. This kid may be stronger than Hou Xibai." Shang Xiufang's sweet laughter blew in from the outside like a smoked wind. Xu Ziling frowned and said, "To do my friend's duty, should you warn Shang Xiufang? It's her business if she doesn't listen." Kou Zhong remembered the touching scene of kissing Shang Xiufang's fragrant lips forcefully this morning, but now he wants to witness Shang Xiufang and his enemy talking and laughing at Yan Yan, the uncomfortable and useless feeling in his heart can't be described in words, and said: "Men and women It is very difficult for outsiders to interfere in the affairs of time, if you act like a villain in vain, it will only arouse Shang Xiufang's resentment." Xu Ziling shrugged and said, "Are you not an outsider?" Kou Zhong smiled bitterly and said, "The problem is that I have lost the conditions to pursue her, otherwise you wouldn't have tried to dissuade me on this matter. The cleanest way is to kill him with one knife." Da Zhi didn't know if he wanted to see nothing for nothing at this time, and when he returned to the hall, his eyes gleamed with murderous intent, he said fiercely: "You see! This kid is openly flirting with Xiufang and everyone, making it clear that he doesn't care about it. We put it in our eyes and save our face." Kou Zhong snorted coldly: "Let's see how long he can be proud?" Then he turned his head and glanced at the main entrance, sure that Bai Ziting Longjia was nowhere to be seen, and said solemnly: "Do you know that after your Brother Du talked to us, he went to see Xu Kaishan immediately, and left after arguing with him blushing and angrily? ?” Ke Zhi lost his voice: "What?" Immediately, his face darkened, and he said, "Are you following him?" Xu Ziling said: "We didn't follow him, but a friend was spying on Xu Kaishan and happened to witness the whole situation. At that time Xu Kaishan was in the boudoir of Huishen, the most popular prostitute in Longquan City." Dazhi's complexion became cloudy and uncertain, and his eyes flashed fiercely from time to time. After a long while, he suddenly looked like a defeated rooster, and said dejectedly: "Oh! How did it become like this, Brother Du? It was such a mistake." Kou Zhong said frankly: "People's hearts are unpredictable, but from our point of view, Du Xing really doesn't know Xu Kaishan's identity." Da Zhi pondered and said: "We misjudged Brother Du's fiery character. If he goes to Xu Kaishan like this, he will only reveal the secret of my cooperation with you. Why is Brother Du so unwise." Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling felt a headache. This should be the limit that Dazhi can accept. How can we convince him that Du Xing is a person who does nothing for his own benefit? Including his Kodazhi. Da Zhi was stunned and said, "Why are you so hesitant to speak? Don't you suspect that he betrayed us to Xu Kaishan? He would never do such a thing." Kou Zhong smiled wryly, "Because I'm afraid that your elder brother will not accept it if we say what we think." Da Zhiwei was stunned, his eyes glowed brightly, he stared at Kou Zhong displeased, shook his head resolutely and said: "I know Du Xing, he will never betray his friends." Zong Xianghua's polite and indifferent voice sounded at the exit of the platform, and said: "Everyone, Xiufang, please come to the platform to talk to each other." Kou Zhong and Da Dazhi confronted each other, neither giving way, clearly showing the differences in the views of the two sides on Du Xing. Xu Ziling said to Zong Xianghua with a smile: "Master Zong, please tell everyone in Xiufang that we will come out immediately." How did Zong Xianghua know the reason behind the confrontation between Kou Zhong and Dazhi? He thought it was an old enemy meeting and had a conflict, and said: "Young commander and General Ke, please look at the faces of everyone in Xiufang, and put personal matters aside for the time being." Put it aside and wait for the banquet to talk about it later?" After all, don't turn around and go back to the platform. It was the first time for Xu Ziling to see this icy-cold beauty up close, and felt the unique attraction that Kou Zhong said about her. Kou Zhong stretched out his hand and patted Dazhi's spacious shoulder, and said with a smile: "Let's let go of my brother's help tonight, because I'm afraid of hurting the deep friendship between you and your brother Du." Dazhi's expression changed: "Who do you think I am, who comes and goes when I call it?" Kou Zhong was angry, and frowned: "Why can't you think on the bright side? I am thinking of you, so I ask you to stay out of it. Please inform Du Xing, I don't need him to help me anymore." Dazhi was furious and said, "Do you think that I, Dazhi and Du Xing are here to harm you?" Seeing that the two of them were talking more and more stiffly, Xu Ziling was about to smooth things over when the sound of footsteps came from the main entrance. The three of them followed the prestige and were all stunned. It was Han Chaoan and Jin Zhengzong who came, accompanied by their little master Fu Junqiang.