Chapter 3 A thousand sails have passed, and I suddenly look back

Left phase down?

"You mean...... Down? "Step leisurely.

"Shh Ah San pressed his fingers between his lips, meowed left and right, and walked inward with his leisurely wrist, making sure that no one had covered the door, "There are many people here, I don't guarantee that someone will spread it, it's better to be careful!" ”

Bu Youran frowned, it was time to come......

Ah San couldn't help but sigh, "The fall of the left prime minister will inevitably affect the current situation, although the emperor is young, but he is extremely smart, and has been competing with the queen mother for power, this left minister incident is bound to weaken the power of the queen mother, the emperor has not respected the establishment of the tobacco house, I am afraid that this time it will be drastic to cut all the tobacco houses in the capital." ”

After Bu Youran remembered this incident, the two sons of the Song family began to be reused by the imperial court, especially Song Shangshu, who seemed to be officially united with the right at this time.

Ah San took out a cigarette from the cigarette box and put it in his mouth, "Fortunately, I listened to you half a year ago and reduced the sales of marijuana, if the emperor is determined to smoke gunpowder, he will not lose too much." ”

Bu Youran put his index finger between his lips and bit it lightly, "Have you heard about the situation on the third son of the Song family?" ”

Ah San turned his head, "Are you familiar with him?" He didn't hear Bu Youran's answer, he said again, "I'll help you ask someone." ”

"Forget it, don't ask." Bu Youran originally stood up straight against the body of the wooden table, "Is there anything else?" If not, I'm a little tired today and want to go back and rest for a while. ”

Ah San nodded, and someone wanted to see her off, but she refused.

After leaving leisurely, a steward beside Ah San walked in, "Boss, the accounts have been calculated, take a look." ”

Ah San glanced down, "Does Miss Step know?" ”

The steward shook his head.

Ah San laughed at herself, "Just don't say it, she is clear in her heart." ”

If she knew, why didn't she ask? Is there really someone who doesn't want to work for someone for a penny? ”

"Is she stupid?" Ah San looked at him, "She is better than anyone else, and where is the silver she wants." ”

"What's that?" The steward doesn't understand, who in the world takes the risk of getting involved in big tobacco but not for money?

"You......" Ah San sighed, "You'll understand later." With that, he put the account back in the steward's hand and turned to leave.

Bu leisurely went out, did not return to Yihong Courtyard, but walked in the opposite direction, looking at every familiar scene on the street, and couldn't help but outline all the things that had happened in her mind, originally wanted to stand by and watch, but with these memories made it difficult for her to do it.

The closer she gets, the more indescribable her mood becomes, she stands at the door of Song's house, hesitates, doesn't know how to speak, and finally finalizes a reason, just about to step forward, but sees the vermilion door open to the left and right, out of two men, one is Song Yiping, the eldest young master of the Song family, and the other is Li Wanjin, the son of the right prime minister who is trying to match, and the two walked out of the door.

"Don't worry, my little sister has me over there, I believe she will understand." Song Yiping reassured Li Wanjin.

Li Wanjin looked worried, "I hope Yiling is sincere, and I don't want to make it difficult for others." ”

"She is still young, and when things are clear, she will understand your good intentions." Song Yiping's right hand put on Li Wanjin's shoulder.

Li Wanjin bowed his head, got into the carriage, and confessed before leaving, "I will tell my father what you think when I go back." ”

"Hmm." Song Yiping nodded, looked at the carriage and left the Song family before turning back.

Bu leisurely slowly walked out from behind the hidden tree, the conversation between the two of them and Song Yiling must not escape marriage, and the other is that Song Yiping personally wants to get close to the right minister.

In front of him, Chu Jinyu in the courtyard may still be lying on the stone chair with his eyes closed and pretending to sleep, but he doesn't know if he can expect that the Song family is clearly on the opposite side of him, and whether he already feels that he is in a precarious situation?

Bu leisurely returned to Yihong Courtyard, the sky was just dark, she raised her head worriedly, but she didn't think about it, but she saw the carriage parked at the door, she frowned, wasn't that Li Wanjin's carriage that had just left?

Heβ€”Why did he come to Yihongyuan?

Suspiciously walked in, Bu leisurely saw that the hall was already full, glanced around, and his eyes were full of flattering and false smiles, and he couldn't look at every face.

She shook her head, forget it, it's his business where he likes to go, why do you care so much?

Just as he was thinking about it, he went upstairs, passed through a private room, and heard Dong Li's voice, "Li Gongzi is so handsome, don't always keep a straight face." ”

When Bu Youran heard Li Gongzi's three words, his nerves suddenly tensed, and he stood still.

"Li Gongzi is the first time to come to us, right? It's okay, don't be so nervous, this girl makes sure you come once and think about it a second time. "Dong Li's personality was originally a very open, but not casual person, she and Han Qing's situation is different, she was sold to the old bustard of Yihong Courtyard since she was a child, and she has always only sold her art and not her body, but according to what she said, this is a step that must be taken in the future, but she needs to wait for a good person.

As soon as Dong Li came out, he happened to see Bu Youran, who had been waiting outside the door for a long time, and his red lips rose up, "Sister Bu waiting for me?" ”

Bu nodded leisurely, and while the door was not closed, she quickly peeked into the room, and happened to see Li Wanjin with his cheek sideways sitting on the chair.

Dongli turned his head to look at her, "Sister is looking for me, it won't be..." She gestured her hand into the room.

Bu Youran "shh ”

"Of course I have to help my sister. It's just ......" Dong Li blinked and pouted, "My sister is always partial to Han Qing, so that we people will have no place to stand." ”

Bu Youran suddenly understood, couldn't help but smile, stretched out his slender index finger and scraped on the bridge of her small nose, "Just this little bit of fancy intestines, I still want to turn around." Let's just say it! ”

Dong Li pursed his lips, "I also want my sister's cover." ”

"You should understand that Han Qing originally had good conditions and was versatile, not all of them were me." Step leisurely and calmly.

"My sister is still partial." Dongli spoke aggrieved.

Bu leisurely sighed, "In this way, I guarantee that the person you choose to rely on one day is what you want, and you are not forced by others." How is it? ”

Dong Li's eyes rolled, and he smiled whimsically, "This way, it seems to be okay." ”

Bu Youran was helpless, stretched out his hand and grabbed her wrist, "Dongli, my sister asked you if you know the identity of the person in the house?" ”

Dong Li said with a smile, "Li Wanjin, the son of Lord Li, the right minister." ”

Bu Youran was secretly surprised, it was just a temptation, but he didn't think he knew.

"Sister, don't be surprised, in fact, it's not that I can see through it, but my mother's sharp eyes and knowledge of many people, I can see it at a glance."

Step leisurely and suddenly.

"That sister...... What do you need Dongli to do? ”

"You should also have heard of my situation, I am cooperating with Boss Ah San, and I will not hide it from you, the situation in the court is turbulent, the future of the tobacco house is unknown, and all the hard work I have paid for more than half a year is there, and now I urgently need a backer."

Dong Li was clear, "Is my sister going to take refuge in the right minister?" ”

"The left phase has fallen, the right phase is inclined to the emperor, and the shape of the queen mother is unclear, and anyone who knows the eye will choose the emperor's side." Bu leisurely explained.

"That's right." Dong Li nodded, "I understand, my sister is trying to win him over, he is the only son of Lord Li, so he will naturally say good things for you." ”

Bu Youran smiled knowingly, "Clever." ”

"Sister, don't worry, leave this task to me, and you will be fine." With that, he turned around and picked up a new flask and walked inside.

Originally, Bu Youran didn't plan to make up her mind about Li Wanjin, it was just a coincidence, and she didn't think that a person who she thought was completely ignored would now have to please in every possible way.

As Dongli said, Li Wanjin is a newcomer, you can't be in a hurry, you need a time to pave the way, however, visiting a brothel is like smoking marijuana, once there is a second time, especially for the children of these high-ranking officials, the boredom of the family and the strictness of the elders make them a imprisoned heart eager to be liberated, in the brothel, there is no need for scruples, no identity restrictions, no secular ethics, and they are free to choose to sink here.

At first, Li Wanjin was once a week, but later it became twice a week, and he even brought friends.

Dong Li infiltrated the cigarette to Li Wanjin little by little, Li Wanjin had only heard of marijuana, but did not know about the cigarette, so he felt fresh, so he made an appointment with Bu Youran to come to Ah San's tobacco house.

"Well, this one is small, and it looks good in your hand." Li Wanjin looked left and right for a long time, "I don't choke when I smell it." ”

"yes, you can try it, it's still sweet." Ah San half-bowed and introduced, and people were angry as he spoke.

"Well, yes, yes." Li Wanjin nodded again and again, from the beginning of the cough to the proficiency in the back, one has already been started, step leisurely affirmation, if it is not Dongli's intention to win over today, one day Li Wanjin will fall into the temptation of marijuana, such a "potential" makes people have to sigh, he is a "good seedling" of smoking.

"What does it smell like?" Li Wanjin tried several models in a row, and the luster under his eyes became brighter and brighter, and his mood became more and more high than when he just came out of the brothel.

"This is corn, and the tobacco is all smoked with fresh corn leaves for three days and three nights." Ah San introduced.

"No wonder it tastes so good." Li Wanjin was very satisfied, and turned to look at Bu Youran, "How about I bring back a few for a few friends to try?" ”

"Of course." Bu Youran hurriedly smiled and prepared a cigarette case, which contained ten cigarettes and five different flavors.

Li Wanjin Tong GuΓ² Dongli was familiar with Bu Youran from the beginning to the later familiarity, and occasionally, Bu Youran would add a small performance to the hot chat between the two, and many of her novel ideas were expected by Li Wanjin.

And the recommendation of cigarettes made his trust in Bu Youran reach its peak.

Li Wan walked out leisurely, stroking the small cigarette case, and couldn't put it down.

"Haven't you seen the eldest son of the Song family in the past few days?" Bu Youran saw Li Wanjin take Song Yiping to Yihong Courtyard last week.

"Oh, he's a busy man, he doesn't have time, now that the new mansion has just been built, and there are many things in the court, he can't get away." Li Wanjin's hand was still reluctant to leave the cigarette case.

Bu leisurely smiled and nodded.

"Your box is also very good, but it is more exquisite than my mother's makeup box." Li Wanjin pushed lightly, opened the cigarette case, and stared as if he had discovered a new continent, "Is this a mirror?" ”

Bu leisurely chuckled, "This is a silver face, so it can shine a human face." ”

"This is the first time I've seen it. In this way, silver mirrors are clearer than bronze mirrors. ”

"Hmm." Bu Youran said in his heart, of course, the price is also there.

Li Wanjin looked left and right, his eyes couldn't help but shine, "Can I buy two boxes?" ”

"Of course." Bu Youran readily agreed, "I'll ask someone to send it to you tomorrow." ”

When Li Wanjin walked out of the street, he saw a carriage that had been parked not far away for a long time, and he was reluctant to leave before leaving.

Bu Youran saw the carriage leave, so he turned around and walked back, but he heard two men talking while walking towards the smoke house.

"The title of the third son of the Song family is only because he was adopted by Song Shangshu and gave face."

Another person said, "This time, this absurdity, Lord Shangshu no matter how much he tries to cover it up, is useless. ”

"Cover-up?" The man snorted coldly, "Lord Shangshu is now close to the right minister, and Chu Jinyu is the person from the left, do you think Lord Shangshu can still tolerate him?" ”

"That's right. In this case, it was only a matter of time before he was kicked out......"

"Humph......"

The two turned the corner into a small smoke shop that was about to go out of business.

Looking at the clothes, these two people are just ordinary civilians, but even people with such identities know it, it can be seen that Chu Jinyu's life is no longer easy.

"Li Gongzi is gone?" Ah San walked out and just saw Bu Youran who was stunned in place.

Bu leisurely nodded his head, "Where are you going?" ”

"It just so happened that Liu Laohan said that there was a batch of new wine, which tasted better than ours, let me go and have a look, let's go together." Ah San greeted and got into the carriage leisurely.

Bu Youran heard that Boss Ah San had asked someone to transport wine from abroad very early, thinking that it might be that Liu Laohan, so he couldn't help but follow.

……

A whole day passed, and I lay on the bed leisurely and tired.

As soon as the little girl in Yihong Courtyard saw her come back, she hurriedly brought the food, "The girl just came back?" Mom said she was afraid that you wouldn't eat, so she left it for you. ”

Bu Youran didn't even bother to laugh, "Go back and tell your mother that you have a heart." ”

The little girl looked so lazy, "Is the girl uncomfortable?" Do you want me to press it for you? ”

Bu leisurely waved his hand, "What about Dongli?" ”

She leaned her head on the side of the bedpost, went out and put on men's clothes, half leaning on her body, she didn't have time to retreat, half hung on her shoulders, and the white fox fur set off her face was a little pale, from a distance, she looked like a sick and weak nobleman, I felt pity.

The little girl turned her head, and couldn't help but look stupid, and she had time to react to Bu Ran's question.

Bu leisurely looked up and glanced at her.

The little girl's cheeks were red, and she hurriedly lowered her head to place the dishes and chopsticks, her hands and feet were a little flustered, "You, as soon as you said it, it reminded me that Miss Dongli was still looking for you during the day, and she went out to work after waiting for you to come back for a long time." ”

Bu Youran nodded, "Okay, don't be busy, go down early and rest." ”

"Iβ€”I'm not tired." The little girl looked around, "I'll help you get some hot water?" ”

"No, you don't." Bu leisurely waved his hand, "Let's go down." ”

"You're not feeling well, I'm still ......"

Bu Youran couldn't help but sigh, frowning.

The little girl knew that she really didn't want to stay, so she couldn't help but be a little frustrated, turned around and walked out.

Bu Youran is very kind to them on weekdays, but today is really tired, especially for entertainers, always have to figure out people's thoughts, do what they like, and flatter from time to time.

It can be seen that the traitors by the emperor's side are not easy to be.

So, what about Chu Jinyu? Ten years later, when he becomes prime minister, will he assist the emperor like this? Trouble and bother, will this traitor be what he wants?

Why didn't I ask him these words when I was so close, on the contrary, now that the two have become strangers, they are very curious......

……

Han Qing has been unhappy for the past two days, everyone can see that she has not performed for two weeks in a row, and the guests below are waiting for a long time, and they are looking for a large number of silver tickets from the old bustard of Yihong Courtyard, just to see one side and relieve the pain of lovesickness.

The old bustard also begged Han Qing in private, but to no avail, Han Qing was determined not to play, and in desperation, he looked for a leisurely attempt to enlighten him.

This morning, Bu Youran waited for Han Qing to finish breakfast and then took her out.

"Where are we going?" Han Qing lifted the curtain and looked out.

"We'll find out in a moment." Step leisurely and return to the road seriously.

The car stopped for about a moment.

Han Qing lifted the curtain, "This is?" When she saw the plaque on the door, she was surprised, "Why are you ......?"

"How do I know?" Bu Youran said her unfinished words, "It's Mom, to be honest, I'm even more surprised than you, it turns out that the owner of your handkerchief is Chu Jinyu." ”

"Mom......" Han Qing was stunned, "She, how does she know." ”

Bu leisurely smiled, "Actually, the situation of each of you, she is clear there, she is ruthless on the surface, but in fact, it makes you break your thoughts, and some people can't touch it." ”

Han Qing lowered her head and said nothing, tears falling down her eyes.

"Mom is tolerant of you, and she knows your mind from the beginning." Bu leisurely paused, "Qing'er, sister, I am older than you, let's leave my mother aside, just me and you, I will also advise you not to be emotional about him." ”

"But...... But I can't take it back...... Han Qing couldn't help but sob, "I've never said a word to him alone, maybe even if I walk in front of him, he may not shake his head, I just ...... Isn't it okay to just have unrequited love? ”

Can't you?

Unrequited love is her own business, and no one has the right to stop it!

It's just that it hurts!

Bu leisurely looked at Han Qing, who was curled up in the corner crying and shrinking, and couldn't help but hug her distressedly.

"Sister, something happened to my uncle...... Han Qing gradually calmed down, "Not only that, but Chu Jinyu was implicated, saying that he was his uncle's male favorite." ”

Bu leisurely frowned.

"This is obviously a frame-up, my uncle is in a high position, how many people covet it, and Gongzi Chu was even framed by a traitor, why, why do the people I care about be treated like this?" Han Qing grabbed Bu Youran's hand tighter and tighter, "I'm afraid, even you ......"

Bu leisurely patted her thin back and reassured, "It's okay, they'll be fine." ”

Before they knew it, the two of them stayed here for several hours.

"Let's go back, it's a little cold......" Bu said leisurely.

"Sister, you let me look at him again, from Ming'er, I promise to stop thinking." Han Qing begged.

Bu leisurely glanced out, "We've been here for more than half a day, and we haven't seen half a person." ”

"But ......"

"Shh Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Bu Youran, "Someone came out." ”

I saw a middle-aged man walk out, followed by a fifteen-year-old maid, and when he got to the door, he stopped, said something to the girl, and returned to the house.

The little maid's face was ugly, her head drooped all the time, and she looked a little discouraged, and she silently walked past their carriage.

"Why doesn't this girl look happy?" Han Qing muttered quietly.

"I'm afraid I'm a maid, and I'll be scolded by my master." Bu Youran looked at this little girl very familiarly, but for a while he couldn't remember when he had seen it, even if he met, it must only be one side.

Han Qingnu sighed, "It seems that I really can't see ......."

Bu Youran was about to let the coachman drive, when a weak female voice came from outside the car, "Please, I'm not very familiar with the capital, can you take me all the way?" ”

"Little girl, it's really not ......"

Bu leisurely lifted the curtain, "Let her come up." ”

When the coachman heard Bu Youran say this, he could only let her come up.

"Is that the little girl?" Han Qing turned his head to look at the leisurely steps.

Step nodded leisurely.

The little maid got into the carriage and thanked Bu Youran and Han Qing again and again, saying that she had just come here not long ago, and she was not familiar with it, and her master was in a bad mood, and she wanted to eat dim sum made by a family on the street, so she had to let her buy it.

Bu leisurely heard her narrate, and memories poured in from the depths, the girl in front of her was the new maid brought to Song Yiling by the old lady of the Song family, at that time, the two only glanced at it, and hurriedly took the bag to Chu Jinyu's residence, but they didn't expect that there would be a goodbye fate.

The little maid talked a lot, without a trace of caution against strangers, and there was no need for anyone to ask, and she expressed all her dissatisfaction in one go.

"My young lady is a little willful, she originally wanted to please Chu Gongzi, but she didn't want to be rejected, so she vented all her feelings on us people when she was unhappy." The little maid looked complaining.

Han Qing was anxious to find out about Chu Jinyu's situation, so she asked directly, "How is the situation of Young Master Chu?" ”

Bu Youran originally wanted to stop her, but she still didn't have time, fortunately, the little maid was honest and didn't think much about it, "Gongzi Chu was affected by Lord Zuo Xiang, not only was he dismissed from the identity of the little marquis, but now even this month's monthly salary has been canceled, and Mrs. Song didn't want to see him in the first place." There was a hint of pity in his words, "I've lost a lot of weight in the past few days." ”

When Han Qing heard this, he wanted to pull the money bag from his waist, but he was held down by Bu leisurely, making his eyes pale.

The little maid glanced out the window, "Here, this is it, two girls, thanks to you today, I don't know how to be grateful, or ......" She took out a tael of silver.

Han Qing waved her hand, "No need." ”

"Also, I'm a little embarrassed for one or two." Her cheeks were slightly red, "I sent moon silver another day, please have a meal, are you okay?" ”

Bu nodded leisurely and watched her jump out of the carriage.

"This girl didn't ask us where we live, what is it called, how can you please?" The coachman couldn't help but tease.

Bu Youran smiled in agreement, turned his head to look at Han Qing, and looked worried, "Even if you give this silver bag, he won't accept it." ”

"What do you know?" Han Qing raised his head, "At least let him have some silver in his hands." ”

"I ......" Bu Youran couldn't say that she knew him too well, but seeing that Han Qing wanted to be more serious, she had to give a reasonable explanation, so she hurriedly said to herself, "He doesn't even accept the money from the people they live with, so how can he take you?" Besides, you didn't think about it, he was a man with self-esteem. ”

Han Qing took a leisurely step and was empowered, "My sister is right, it's me who owes it to consideration, and blames me for being too anxious." ”

"It's okay if you want to help him, but think about it......"

Han Qing pursed her lips, as if she began to ponder.

……

Chu Jinyu is not short of money, and he has never taken a fancy to the monthly payment from the Song family from beginning to end, and it has no impact on him whether he gives it or not.

His quality of life can be said to be far higher than that of the Song family, from his chopsticks and spoons to his carriage decoration, but he is noble and low-key.

On this day, Li Wanjin came to Yihong Courtyard and invited Dongli and Bu Youran to go to the Drunken Immortal Building together.

When I entered the private room, I found that there were other people.

One is Mu Heng, the second son of Lord Yin, and the other is Liao Yichen, the son of the largest businessman in the capital, and these two are good friends with Li Wanjin.

Li Wanjin introduced them to Bu Youran, one was to introduce two big deals, these two people are rich and connected, and they have no advantage if Bu Youran wants to promote cigarettes; The second is to hope that Bu Youran will give him a special ZuΓ² gift box suitable for birthday banquets, which should be exquisite and more beautiful than the current market.

Bu Youran saw Li Wanjin introduce these two to her, and agreed.

During the dinner, the three of them lit cigarettes.

"Well, how does it smell?" Li Wanjin Xianbao generally looked at Mu Heng.

"Absolutely! I didn't expect it to have such a sweet taste. Mu Heng praised, squinting his eyes and looking at Bu Youran through the layers of smoke, "You are a girl, how did you come up with it?" ”

Bu Youran smiled leisurely and didn't explain, "If you like it, I'll send it to Mu Gongzi another day." ”

Dongli people were clever, and hurriedly picked up the wine jug and poured it into Mu Heng's cup, "Son, don't patronize and talk, and taste the wine here, it's also quite good." ”

Mu Heng was suddenly attracted by Dongli and asked east and west.

Bu leisurely saw that the three of them were surrounding Dongli, and wanted to take advantage of this to go outside to breathe, so he got up and left.

When she went out, she asked Xiao Er of the Drunken Immortal Building where to wash her hands, originally just casually asked, but she didn't think it was really there, to her surprise, maybe the modern toilet is still the ancients.

Bu leisurely wet his hands with water, did not dry them, turned around and walked out, took two light steps, only to find that the drunken immortal building at this time seemed to have changed.

There had been a lot of noise just now, but now there was silence, and everyone seemed to freeze the frame, and their heads turned in unison towards somewhere on the first floor.

Bu leisurely walked over curiously, looked down against the railing, and when he saw that the long figure standing sideways at the bottom was Chu Jinyu, his body seemed to have passed the current, and he couldn't move numbly.

Xu has not seen the sun for many days, the complexion on his face is slightly pale, and there is a gap between him and Bu Youran's mind, his body is thin, as weak as that boneless, his hair is tied up at will, his long eyelashes are pulled down, and the corners of his lips are tightly pursed.

The surroundings were too quiet, or the footsteps of Bu Youran were too prominent, he seemed to hear it, raised his head and looked at the second floor, the dark and narrow phoenix eyes were upturned the moment he saw Bu Youran, and his white cheeks were suddenly so bright that people couldn't take their eyes off it.