That Person In That River and Lake

  Chapter 36 Eating noodle soup in a tavern

The mountains were covered with snow at a glance, everyone looked at Qin Keqing with surprise, and Yang Ao, who had a full stomach, was filled with inexplicable joy in his eyes. He knew that with Qin Keqing around, the princess Tang Yun would not have to worry about it again. Relying on him, his status will naturally become lower. If he wants to make the first contribution, only Qin Keqing will leave.

  Speaking of the seven mysteries of the world, each has its own characteristics, and the biggest characteristic of Qin Keqing, the sword riddle, is that she is obsessed with swords, doesn't ask about world affairs, and doesn't know the ways of the world. She is quite confused now why everyone is looking at her.

But at this time, Tang Yun was stunned. She didn't know how to explain the serious relationship to Qin Keqing. She didn't want to save her, but she was powerless. If she exposed herself to save others, she felt it would be uneconomical. However, she is a princess, so such words cannot be said.

  Qin Keqing suddenly got on the horse, turned around and said, "Yes, why are you still in a daze, aren't you leaving?"

   Tang Yun: "..."

  She suddenly wanted to laugh, and cursed herself for thinking too much. Who is Qin Keqing?

  Actually, Tang Yun guessed right. In Qin Keqing's eyes, there is nothing worth protecting, and she has no idea whether to save or not. She just heard that Xia Guo's army has always only died in the border town, rather than fleeing. As for why Tang Yun didn't save those people now, she didn't really want to know the reason.

  No one reacted extraneously, and they all acted in an orderly manner. Only Yang Ao frowned secretly, and lost an opportunity just like that.

The carriage swayed slightly and rolled on the snow, leaving two long marks, and slowly drove to the distance. Only the monstrous cries and the raging fire could be heard in the distance, all of which witnessed the long journey. There is a village in Ling County. In this ice and snow, the village was slaughtered!

Galloping all the way, I soon arrived outside the county seat of Changling County. The winter in Changling County is snow-white, clear and profound. The half-city tombs covered by snow are returning to the ruins. , the gate of the city was not closed, just because the county lord ordered it to be on standby at all times.

The carriage stepped on the wet and cool bluestone road, looking at the sunlight leaked by the tiles, reflecting the mottled city walls and the shiny tiles on the roof, but there are still traces of wooden boards, no signs of decay, only some fine carvings finely carved shadows,

  Princess Tang Yun gently opened the curtain, looked at the harmonious Changling County, felt a slight shock in her heart, and said, "I never imagined that such a small and remote county is actually in the south of Beimo. It's really not easy to be so peaceful!"

  Qin Keqing had never been down the mountain, she didn't know why she was amazed, and said, "Isn't it supposed to be like this?"

Tang Yun smiled lightly and said, "I have been here before. The Jianghu atmosphere is very strong and chaotic, which is also the characteristic of the north. I didn't expect it to be managed so well after a few years. It seems that I haven't been here for a few years. When I returned to my homeland, I no longer knew that my great summer had changed so much!"

  Qin Keqing just nodded thoughtfully, didn't continue to speak, just slightly steered the horse, touched the long sword at his waist, and looked indifferent.

   "Commander Yang," Tang Yun called again suddenly, and said, "What happened to the person sent to scout the way?"

   "Princess Qi, I have notified the county government here, and it should be ready!"

  …

In the county town of Changling County, it is still a vast expanse of whiteness. From a distance, the entire county town is covered in silver and is extremely enchanting. There are few pedestrians on the street, but it is not quiet. In a city, even ordinary people They all smelled a sense of turmoil, and county soldiers were constantly shuttling through the streets and alleys.

  In the county government office, Gu Qingci listened to Ma Shilian's report, with a look of surprise, and said: "You said, the princess has come to Changling County? How is this possible?"

Ma Shilian smiled wryly and said: "I was also surprised before I stepped down, but I have confirmed many times that it is indeed the princess, but it is the third princess who was sent to the Beimo royal court five years ago, so she should go back to the capital. Passing through Changling County."

Gu Qingci nodded, and suddenly realized that the coup in Beimo royal court, the princess sent as a hostage, as long as she is not stupid, will definitely find a way to leave that place of right and wrong, after all, the one in power in Beimo now is Hu Yulie, the main combat faction .

Slightly frowned, Gu Qingci was not very comfortable, now is the time of trouble, he didn't have the heart to receive any princess, and said: "I will leave the matter of receiving the princess to you. Where, this county goes to meet them."

Ma Shilian cupped his hands and said: "The lower official has already sent someone to arrange it. As for the guards of Her Royal Highness... Originally, the lower official arranged for them to rest at the inn, but it is not convenient for them to go out for a stroll." stop."

Gu Qingci nodded, and said: "It's inevitable. I stayed in Beimo for five years. It's normal to go back to my homeland and want to see the style. This county is also planning to go out to eat bowls of noodles. When they come back, you can tell me I."

In the past few days, Gu Qingci often comes to drink in a small tavern not far from the county government office in the evening when it is getting dark. Every time, there is a pot of wine, a plate of peanuts, and a bowl of noodle soup. , The peanuts should be undercooked, the soup noodles should be Yangchun noodles, and add a few more chopped green onions.

There is only one proprietress in the tavern, she looks about twenty-five or six years old, it is said that she is a widow, although she looks ordinary, she has a pair of stunning eyes, very bright, like pearls in the night, and it may be that she has been in contact with flour all year round , the skin is very fair, and the fingers are slender, but it's a pity that that face is too ordinary. Gu Qingci came here to eat noodles and drink, the proprietress's soup is delicious, but this person is a bit silly and timid.

The proprietress saw Gu Qingci from a distance, with a light in her eyes, but she didn't move, because she was not in a good condition now, and she was surrounded by several big men, all of whom were big and three thick. There are a few big knives lying around, and it seems that they are not easy to get along with. They are all talking vulgar words, and they are having a good time. From time to time, they touch the white lady. Although the proprietress tried her best to resist, it was useless .

   "I haven't touched a woman for half a year since I came here from the desert. Although this girl is a bit ugly, she can be used for a while. Grandma's is quite white."

   "Come on, come on, don't be afraid, sir, I will love you well today, and in the future, I will eat hot and spicy food with you, it's not much better than opening a tavern with you."

The proprietress hurriedly avoided, but she was afraid of annoying these people. Seeing Gu Qingci was like seeing a savior, she hurriedly said, but because of fear, she became stuttering, "Several guest officers... just kidding, I... I... I have guests here, please make room, I... want to do business."

  Gu Qingci also saw it, but there was no disturbance. He walked slowly into the tavern, sat down in an orderly manner, knocked on the table lightly, and said: "Madam proprietress, old rules!"

   Stand-alone, I really am a stand-alone!

  (end of this chapter)