The old disciple of Zhang Xu's family saw that the woman dressed in men's clothing had an extraordinary bearing, and the servant who followed her was also sharp and strong. He did not dare to neglect her at the moment. After carefully greeting her, he had no impression of the person she wanted to see.
"Tang Song?" The old disciple thought for a while, shook his head and said, "So that the distinguished guests can know that there is no Tang Song in the house, not even one named Tang." [Search for the latest updates here.]
The woman frowned slightly when she heard this, and the old man felt his heart tighten inexplicably. Fortunately, this woman who seemed to have great momentum quickly laughed dumbly and said, "In that case, call Shangguan Li to come out and see me."
???????? She didn¡¯t ask for a name, nor did she ask for a visit. The woman¡¯s bossy attitude was actually quite impolite, but the old disciple didn¡¯t care about it. ¡°May I ask how you can pass on the guest¡¯s name?¡±
"Just let him come out, and I'll tell him." The woman waved her hand, and the old man opened his mouth and left.
It didn¡¯t take long for the woman to see a familiar figure walking out from the side door of Zhang¡¯s residence. He has a handsome appearance, but despite his age, he wears Taoist robes that are preferred by older people in this late spring season. The Taoist robes are light and comfortable, and it is inevitable that some of the robes have wide sleeves. Fortunately, the person is tall enough, so wearing such a suit not only does not look restrictive, but also has a somewhat elegant charm.
In late spring, a visitor came slowly, with a handsome face and fluttering sleeves. He really had a solemn and cheerful demeanor.
Soon the visitor saw her, his steps immediately paused, and then he came quickly.
"How did you come?"
Taiping faced Tang Song face to face. After not seeing each other for several months, his face had grown longer and longer, and the last remaining trace of childishness in his brows had completely faded away.
It seems that in just the blink of an eye, Karamatsu, who became famous at a young age, has grown into a man!
"Why can't I come?" As Taiping spoke, he turned and walked towards the long bluestone paved street outside Zhang's residence. "People say that Suzhou has good scenery, and it's not too late to get down to business after a tour. Let's go."
After taking two steps but not hearing any footsteps, Taiping frowned and turned around, "What? Do you still want me to invite you?"
As soon as she finished speaking, the four sharp-eyed and muscular guards following her all looked at Karamatsu, ready to make a move.
He was robbed on the streets of Shendu, and the female tyrannosaurus was the female tyrannosaurus. Tang Song turned around and explained a few words to his old disciple, then walked to Taiping leisurely, "Although I have been in Suzhou for some time, I am still burdened with trivial matters. I¡¯ve never had a good time shopping before, so I¡¯m so lucky to have the princess walking with me today!¡±
Taiping waved his hand and the guards dispersed into the street. It would be difficult to see any clues unless you paid careful attention.
In the Tang Dynasty, it was the fashion for women to wear men's clothes. It was not eye-catching. Once the four guards dispersed, the two of them were no longer so eye-catching. Tang Song smiled lightly and led Taiping into a scene of Wu Nong's soft words. among.
Suzhou is a famous water city, known as the Southeast Water Capital. Tang Song relaxed his mood and walked slowly, but he saw rivers crisscrossing the road, as dense as a spider web. Most of the people lived along the street with the front door and the river at the back. Weeping willows are planted on both sides of the river, and the green willow color is reflected in the water. The water and the willow color are like smoke, which perfectly complements the red buildings of the residences on both sides. There are also exquisite small bridges with different shapes on the river, which can provide a distant view.
Walking on the granite-paved diagonal street by the river, listening to the soft Wu language coming from all around, looking at the water, willows, and red buildings and small bridges in front of him, Tang Song's mood unknowingly relaxed to the extreme. Suzhou, Sure enough, this is Suzhou. The wind seems to soften when it blows here. What you see in front of you and what you feel are all poetic and picturesque, intoxicating.
Taiping grew up in Chang'an, and has lived in Luoyang in recent years. They are both famous cities in the north. After getting used to the majestic and majestic atmosphere of Chang'an and Luoyang, when he first walked into Suzhou, a picturesque place with gentle wind and soft water, it seemed that his temperament was also infected with some Jiangnan. "I've heard of Suzhou's good name for a long time, but when I saw it today, it was even more beautiful than the good name. It was worth the trip."
At this time, Tang Song, who was completely relaxed, did not think about anything else. Hearing the words, Qingqing smiled and said: "Yes, Wuzhong has a beautiful scenery, and the scenery never ends. The dawn is full of smoke, and the spring is full of May trees. Part 1 There is heaven, and there is Suzhou and Hangzhou below. It would be a pity not to visit Suzhou when you arrive in the south of the Yangtze River."
The influence of the environment is really great. At this moment, Taiping, like Karamatsu, has no intention of talking about business, and he is in a very good mood. "What you said is very good, and I am tired of walking. Is there any good place to rest?"
Looking back, I saw that the two of them had wandered a long distance without knowing it. Although Tang Song has been in Suzhou for some time, he has never been to Suzhou because he is busy every day. Naturally, he is not familiar with it. After hearing about it, he thought about it for a while and then pawed his hands and said: "A glass of fine wine with spring bamboo leaves, Wu and Wa dance together." Drunk Hibiscus. In Suzhou, riding a small boat and drinking spring bamboo wine is the best place to rest."
As he said that, Tang Song was already looking for the curved bridge where the two rivers converged in front of him. As he expected, the curved bridgeSure enough, there was a small black-awned boat parked underneath, with a boat girl smiling and greeting the guests.
This boat girl is already half an old woman, but her beauty is not bad, and her skin is as beautiful as snow, which is pleasing to the eye. It is no doubt that she must have been a very beautiful woman when she was young.
After Tang Song stepped onto the boat, he saw the boat was swaying, so he turned around and stretched out his hand. Taiping glanced at him and helped him get on the boat.
The space inside the awning boat was not large, and the two of them did not go inside to get bored. They sat down on the small table in the cabin, and their bodies were very close to each other.
Taiping seemed a little uncomfortable, but after glancing at Karamatsu and seeing his calm expression, he sat down as usual. The boat girl untied the mooring rope, smiled and asked where the distinguished guest wanted to go, and told him. Several paths to visit.
When he heard the words "Hanshan Temple", Tang Song immediately said: "This is it."
The boat girl looked at the sky, smiled and said softly: "If Chen Guang goes to Hanshan Temple, I'm afraid she won't be able to come back at night. If we stay at night, is it okay to respect our guests?"
"It's best to stay at night" Tang Song waved his sleeves lightly, "Go quickly, go quickly"
Taiping had never seen such a casual Karamatsu, and it was also something that was not found in the information she collected. After seeing the accompanying guards boarding another awning boat, Taiping didn't say much and Ren Tangsong made up his mind.
It is a long way back and forth from Hanshan Temple, and considering the magnanimity of the two guests, this is indeed a rare good business, and the boat girl is naturally happy. After saying hello to the back of the boat, there was a soft sound of oars, and the awning boat moved forward with ripples.
Sitting on a leisurely black-topped boat, looking at the beautiful scenery of willow-colored red buildings and winding streets and bridges on both sides, occasionally reaching down to take a sip of the clear water in the river, and in the meantime there is Chunzhu wine presented by the boat girl to cheer up. What a wonderful feeling it is. Leisurely and comfortable.
We left Suzhou City through Changmen and traveled all the way. At dusk, the awning boat arrived at the foot of Hanshan Temple and anchored in a small river harbor where five or six passenger ships were parked.
When the boat arrived at the Hanshan Temple, Tang Song had no intention of going up the mountain to visit the temple. The boat girl thought that the two of them thought it was too late and didn't care. After they stopped the boat, they reorganized the food and drinks, and fetched a pipa to sing for fun. It is "Spring in the Jade House" from "The Collection of Pearls and Jade":
Dongcheng gradually felt that the scenery was good, and the wrinkled ripples welcome guests. Outside the green poplar smoke, the morning light is cold, and the red apricot branches are full of spring.
"Blissful growth hates the lack of entertainment, but is willing to love a daughter. She smiles lightly, holds wine for you to persuade the setting sun, and leaves the evening light among the flowers.
With beautiful wine and beautiful people, and gentle singing on the pipa, after listening to the song, Tang Song seemed to melt into the boundless beauty of the spring south of the Yangtze River. He leaned sideways and slurped at the water's edge and said lazily: "The world always hates the lack of entertainment, but is willing to love a daughter of gold." Smile! Life is short, you should be happy when you can enjoy it, why bother fighting and running around, but putting the cart before the horse in life?"
Taiping¡¯s eyes lit up. When he looked at her, Tang Song just turned sideways towards her. It was difficult to tell whether his words had an ulterior motive or were truly unintentional. At this time, I heard the boat girl who had just collected the pipa say with a smile: "This little official said it refreshingly, life is short, so why bother fighting?"
Tang Song turned around and looked at Taiping with a faint smile.
It was this glance that made Taiping confirm that Karamatsu's words just now were clearly alluding to her.
It's just that today's mood is really good, and the surrounding scenery is too beautiful. Taiping doesn't want to ruin everything, so he just smiles coldly, "How can you have fun if you don't run, fight, or fight? For example, this Zhou Da Madam, the hairpin on your head alone costs no less than thirty guan. Being able to afford such a hairpin is considered a small fortune. You can enjoy happiness at home, so why bother to be a boat girl on the river every day? Who doesn¡¯t know how to talk coolly? How many people can do it?¡±
"This distinguished guest has good eyesight." The boat girl gave a wry smile and then recounted her life experience. She did not shy away from it. She bluntly said that she was born in a brothel, and she also worked as a housewife. Twenty years ago, she and A young prince promised to redeem his life, but the reunion was too short-lived. Just a few months later, the young prince was leaving for Chang'an. Before leaving, the two of them were reluctant to leave, agreeing that they would return in two years at most, and they would still be there under the willow shade. We meet on the bridge and will never be separated from each other.
However, the young master has been away for twenty years and has still not come back. "The city has changed a lot in the past twenty years, and I am not living in the same place as before. If he comes back, he will definitely not be found, but Banqiao is still the same." As long as he comes back, he will definitely see the old appearance."
Twenty years has been too long. When the boat girl talked about this matter again, her tone was dull, but her persistence and affection were shocking. After listening, Tang Song put away the smile on his face and stood up to hand over to Mrs. Zhou. He bowed.
Seeing this, the boat girl hurriedly returned the gift, "I can't afford it. I'm a junior official and can't do it."
"There are thousands of willows in the Qingjiang River. It was the old Banqiao twenty years ago. I said goodbye to my lover on the bridge, and there is no news about it till now!" Tang Song sighed quietly, "Only Mrs. Zhou's wordsIf you persevere, you will be able to bear all the gifts."
Taiping was also moved by the story and persistence of the boat girl. There was a distant look on his eyebrows, and he didn't know what he was thinking.
After Tang Song asked the lover's name, he was very unfamiliar. He was definitely not someone he knew, so he didn't say any more sad words and just remembered the name in his heart. It was getting late and the boat lady left to prepare dinner. The cabin became very quiet for a while.
After being quiet for a while, Taiping turned around and looked at Tang Song with a half-smile, "When you saluted the boat girl just now, you had an expression of sympathy with me. Could it be that you also have someone waiting in the distance?"
Tang Song withdrew his gaze from the distant green hills, met Taiping's eyes and said sincerely: "I know why you came to find me. The princess is already extremely wealthy, why not give up the desire to fight and enjoy the joy of life?"
This vague sentence seemed to prick the ambition in Taiping's heart that he had never shown to anyone. The lazy eyes of Youyou Shanshui suddenly became sharp, staring at Karamatsu closely, trying to see if he was really serious. I know what I don¡¯t want others to know now.
Seeing her like this, Tang Song laughed at himself in his heart. He thought it was too simple. If Taiping was so easy to persuade, she would not be Taiping.
(To be continued)
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