Young Master Yang Yang
Vol V Chapter 32
Ningzhou was surrounded by water on three sides. It was truly a water village. The city was also filled with shallow water. On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the lanterns in the river were more eye-catching than those on the shore. Those women who were raised in boudoirs had a rare chance to see the light of day. In the past, he had always wondered why there were so many people who fell in love at first sight and got married in ancient times.
Wang Chen explained disdainfully," A man walking on the streets of ancient times for a long time would not see half a young girl. Those men might have seen their mothers and sisters when they grew up. It's not easy to meet one. As long as it's not one eye and two noses, it's almost the same." Those young ladies naturally did not have the chance to be seen by others, let alone the so-called elegant young master. Therefore, as long as it was a man, as long as it was not Li Kui, then what? With just a few words of poetry, it was estimated that the young lady's heart would be secretly promised. At the end of the day, it would be a beautiful story of a talented scholar and a beautiful woman. It was over!
At that time, I really admired his insights. Wang Chen has always been smarter than me!
Were they doing well now? Do you remember that there was once a me?
Sometimes, I said that I was a heartless person. I was like a fish in water in China and tried my best to forget everything that had happened in that world. However, someone still entered my dream in the middle of the night. It was Wang Chen in the depths of my memory. No matter how much he hurt me, I actually never hated him. I have plenty of resentment. Why didn't he choose me? However, could I really bear to let him fall into a dilemma? So my disappearance is the perfect ending of all the stories. I don't know if I have also entered Wang Chen's dream. If it is true, then I will definitely tell him that I am very good now, very good...
Xi-er, are you daydreaming?"
I was deep in thought when Murong Cang interrupted me. He pointed to the lake and asked,"Does it look good?"
I nodded. Tonight, there were quite a number of boats like us. Those boats were decorated luxuriously and brightly. The lanterns lit up the Yinyue Lake, making it warm and gentle. From time to time, the sound of silk and bamboo could be heard. It was extremely elegant.
The two old nannies stayed at home, Murong Cang left a few guards to guard the house, and the others were mobilized. Little Jing had probably never seen such a bustling folk scene before. She was so excited that her eyes sparkled with an indescribable spirit. That Ji Xiang was still trying his best to curry favor. I'm really anxious for Azurepeak, doesn't Blockhead even know to give me a chance? (Editor's note: The emperor is not in a hurry to die ~~~)
Our boat is very simple. There are a few lights hanging symbolically, but it's extremely spacious. It's a two-story boat house.
The group of people only cared about drinking and singing. Murong Ze was the most excited. His face was a little red and he was slightly drunk. He actually threw away his cup and started singing. Ji Xiang was laughing hard at the side. Only Azurepeak was always vigilant and did not relax for a moment.
Sigh, I couldn't help but sigh,'Being my guard is indeed tiring, very tiring. It's really hard on him. When these things are over, I must give him a long vacation.'
I was actually allowed to drink two cups today. At first, I was surprised that Murong Cang would be so generous. After I drank it, I realized that what he gave me was rice wine. Anyway, we were family, so I never had any scruples. Murong Cang was even more willing to be my special chair. He hugged me and sat on the deck. The breeze on the lake blew, but I didn't feel a trace of coldness.
"Are you happy?" He whispered into her ear.
I held his hand." You've put in so much effort. How can I not be happy? To think that you got such a big boat so quickly. I don't think those boatmen today are ordinary boatmen!”
He smiled and nodded my head, saying,"Look carefully. This is the official's boat. Those boatmen are also the soldiers of Ningzhou's garrison. Ningzhou is water-saving on three sides. Only the side we came from is connected to the ground. Therefore, the navy of Ningzhou's garrison accounts for 50%. These soldiers are good at fighting!”
So that was how it was!
"When did you reveal your identity to the Prefectural Governor of Ningzhou? I didn't know anything about it."
"It was just yesterday. We didn't come out just to play today. There isn't much time left until the 2nd of February, so it's time for us to reveal our identities. We have a lot of manpower in the family recently, and Jianqiu has always been able to send first-hand information. We have made all the preparations. We have completed the task the Emperor ordered us to do this time, and you have successfully given birth. We will go back to Xirong after a while.”
I nodded." Your Majesty, you know that I'm in such a situation, but you still want to give us a mission. Is this taking revenge?"”
Murong Cang laughed loudly and felt a little helpless." You always misunderstand him. Think about it, even without this edict, we're not here to tour the mountains and play. Of course, I want to. It's just that as the leader of a sect, someone has long fallen into the martial world.”
Who said that this was not the case? I'm just a little unbalanced.
"Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law, don't always whisper to each other alone. Haven't you said enough at home? Quick, Fourth Brother, come over and drink!"
Murong Ze really didn't have a moment of peace. Murong Cang and I exchanged a smile and walked into the cabin. We thought that the kid was really drunk, but who knew that he was very sober. No matter how drunk he was, his eyes were still so clear.
"Fourth sister-in-law, are you happy today?”
Why did everyone ask this? Did they really come out today because I was happy?
She found a comfortable place to sit down and saw that Xiao Jing had really gone crazy today. Her face was red and it seemed that she had drunk a lot. I looked up and saw a flower boat approaching.
Everyone in the cabin was instantly alert, each and every one of them well-trained. Murong Cang gave Ji Xiang a look, and the latter came out of the cabin to welcome them.
Before she could see anyone, she heard a familiar voice.
It was the famous singer of Jiangnan, Miss Du Yunyan!
"Isn't the one sitting in the cabin Lord Cao, the Navy Guard of Ningzhou?”
"No, my young master borrowed Lord Cao's boat today. It turns out that you are Lord Cao's old friend, and you actually recognized him at a glance.”Ji Xiang's tone was gentle and polite, probably because his legs went soft after seeing a beauty. This pervert.
"May I ask your name, Young Master?"
"I am Ji Xiang, I don't know your name…"
Bastard Ji Xiang, love-struck.
"I, Du Yunyan, am honored to meet you. I wonder if I can introduce you to your master. Today, I have come here on a boat. I feel that this boat is very familiar. Since it is not Lord Cao, could it be an old friend of mine?”
The few of us in the cabin heard what she said clearly. Murong Ze winked at Murong Cang with a mischievous expression. The latter immediately looked at me nervously. I glanced at him with a smile that was not a smile and said,"Since we met by fate, why not invite Miss Du in?”
Murong Cang did not think much of it." There's nothing much to say, right? But the person on her ship today is worth us meeting."”
"Could it be Feng Qing?"
Murong Ze shook his head." Feng Qing would never take a boat in this place of fireworks. Feng Qing's trip is much more magnificent than ours. When the boat approached just now, I heard a string of zither music from afar. I know that the person playing the zither must be an extremely elegant and unrestrained person."”
Why didn't I hear it? On second thought, it was probably because of their internal strength that they heard further.
"Qing Ming, go invite Miss Du and the others over!”
I personally gave the order. Murong Cang had a helpless expression and only spread out his hands and said,"It has nothing to do with me."
"Are you feeling guilty, Fourth Brother?" Murong Ze giggled.”
I looked at them in amusement and took the veil from Xiao Jing to cover my face. Qing Feng had already ordered a few guards to clean up the place. I turned around and saw Ji Xiang leading Du Yunyan and a young master in…
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Du Yun Yan was more charming than a flower. She was wearing a blue muslin dress, and her eyes were filled with charm. The young master in green had elegant features and a slender figure. He stood there with a smile, looking elegant and extraordinary.
Murong Cang and Murong Ze actually sat there without moving, not having any manners at all. I could only brace myself and greet them,"It's actually Lady Du, it's really fate.”
Du Yunyan seemed to be completely focused on Murong Cang. If I hadn't spoken up, he would probably still be infatuated with Murong Cang. I smiled coldly. How can you hide this from me? Or maybe she's just doing it for me to see.
"Greetings to Young Master and Madam!" As she said that, she bowed, but I felt uncomfortable no matter how I looked at her. Her etiquette was really strange. It was as if she was a concubine greeting the main wife. What the hell?
On the other side, Murong Ze was staring at the young master in green. He suddenly stood up and asked,""Are you the Young Master Yang Yang, known as the Love Sword?”
The green-robed young master nodded with a smile." Young Master Liuyun, you have good eyesight. It's really fate that we can meet here today. Young Master Murong is famous for his chivalry. Today, I see that you are indeed a talented man."”
They felt like old friends at first sight. These two people had been famous for many years. When they stood together, they had two completely different styles. One was as casual as the clouds, while the other was as free as the wind.
However, with just one glance, I actually felt that these two would definitely become very good friends.
Murong Ze pointed at me and Murong Cang, saying,"Let me introduce you. This is my fourth brother and this is my fourth sister-in-law.”Then, he pointed at Yang Yang and said to us," This is Young Master Yang Yang, who is known as the Love Sword!”
We exchanged pleasantries for a while. I glanced at Du Yunyan and saw that her face was pale. I immediately understood that Murong Ze had left her aside. Although I knew that she was Feng Qing's woman and that she was also involved in Murong Cang's injury, I still didn't want to make things difficult for her. I also wondered why Yang Yang didn't take the initiative to help her out.
I held Du Yunyan's hand and said to Murong Ze,""Fifth brother, this is the famous Lady Du Yunyan, who everyone wants to get to know.”
Murong Ze nodded with a faint smile. He didn't seem very interested. He had wanted to meet Yang Yang just now, but now Yang Yang had come and attracted all his attention. Murong Cang, on the other hand, had always been wary of Du Yunyan, so he did not even look at her. How adorable.
Everyone sat down facing each other. Murong Ze was the first to speak,""Could it be that the song just now was played by Young Master Yang?”
Yang Yang nodded gently." I had something to do and went to the capital. When I came back, I passed by here. It was the Lantern Festival and Lady Du happened to be in Ningzhou, so I invited Lady Du to come to the lake to admire the moon and watch the lanterns. I didn't expect to meet Young Master Rong. I was lucky."”
Yang Yang's words were extremely sincere and concise. Coupled with his clear eyebrows and bright eyes, he gave off the feeling of a true gentleman.
"Just call me Liu Yun!"
Murong Ze seemed to really like Yang Yang. Normally, he would not be so easy to get along with. They were the favored sons of the heavens and the descendants of the emperor. They had always had their eyes on the top of their heads and were not willing to befriend others easily.
Yang Yang also cupped his hands and said,"Then please address me as Yu Feng!"”
I looked at the two of them with a smile and felt that the atmosphere couldn't be better.
Azurepeak and the others were also sitting at the side. Seeing that Murong Ze was so close to Yang Yang, their tense vigilance eased a little, but Qingming still had a cold face.
"Brother Liuyun's whereabouts have always been elusive. I heard that he appeared at Luori City's wedding banquet last month, and now he's here with his family on a lake tour.”Yang Yang's words were true. Murong Ze's whereabouts could indeed be said to be strange. Moreover, in terms of identity, he had the most secrets.
"Yu Feng, what are you talking about? You, the head of the four great young masters, are the one who is really elusive!”
I heard the two of them talking about it with interest and smiled."The two of you don't need to flatter each other. You are both famous young masters in the martial arts world. You are proud of your literary talent, martial arts, and even your character. Now that you're being humble, you dare to say that you're all speaking the truth? Even if it was the truth, it would be suspicious of arrogance. After all, they were equally famous. If he praised the other party, wouldn't he be praising himself?”
Yang Yang looked at me strangely. I knew that a woman like me might be a little strange in his eyes. Usually, when they talk, it's not the woman's turn to interrupt, but I actually dared to tease them.
"Fourth sister-in-law, can you save some face?" Murong Ze sighed helplessly.”
His shameless request surprised Yang Yang and Du Yunyan even more. They did not expect the renowned Young Master Liuyun to be so soft.
I burst out laughing. Murong Cang glared at me and I quickly said seriously,"Didn't you come out to play today? Don't be as reserved as usual. Besides, I see that Fifth Brother and this Young Master Yang are really like old friends at first sight. Why did you write those sarcastic words? Do you still need to say those empty titles yourself? Even I, a person who doesn't go out of the door, can recite it backwards. So, I think we should not let down this good night tonight. We should not let down this meeting. Why not drink and sing?”
Yang Yang's eyes lit up and a smile blossomed on his face. I suddenly felt as if the entire boat was lit up.
"Furen is a true person. Yes, don't let down the lake's light and water. Today, I can finally meet Brother Liuyun, who I have known for a long time, and I can also meet people like Fourth Young Master Rong and Furen. This trip is really not in vain!”
As he spoke, he filled his cup. Murong Ze laughed and filled his cup again. The two smiled and clinked their glasses…
I glanced at Murong Cang and said,"Look, this is the real Jianghu children!"”
"Don't think too simply of the martial world. Not everyone is as open-minded as Young Master Yang.”
" I know." I nodded and smiled at Du Yunyan."I've long heard that Miss Du's singing and dancing are the best in Jiangnan. I wonder if we are fortunate enough to have Miss Du perform today?”
I don't want to give her the cold shoulder. Besides, I really want to see how capable Du Yunyan is.
Murong Ze was the first to agree with my words. Ji Xiang also clapped his hands in approval. Du Yunyan stood up slowly and bowed to everyone."Today, everyone on this ship is an expert. Just now, Young Master Yang's song made Yun Yan so embarrassed that she almost didn't dare to play the zither again. However, since I was invited by my wife and all the young masters today, it is a great honor for Yun Yan. I am willing to sing a song and hope that everyone will not dislike it.”
She is also very generous. I really have to admire her. If a woman like Du Yunyan could be truly close to her, she would definitely be her best friend. It is a pity that we are on different sides.
"Miss, you're such a fairy-like person. It's our fault for being rude!" Murong Ze smiled.”
His words were beautiful. As expected of someone who often coaxed girls. I shook my head at him, and Murong Ze immediately shrank his neck in fear.
Du Yunyan's reputation as the best courtesan in Jiangnan was indeed well-deserved. She knew how to sing the right song for the right occasion. Today was not just a song about a girl's grudge, it was a song about leaving the country. It was tactful yet heroic, delicate yet frank. Her voice was also impeccable, almost as good as Han Hong's.
After the song ended, everyone could not help but applaud. At this moment, everyone sincerely admired her. She deserved such applause.
"Sorry to embarrass myself…"
" You're too kind. Miss's song is a masterpiece. We're all blessed to hear it today." Murong Ze's mouth was sweet everywhere. This kid!
Suddenly, the atmosphere was cheerful. Du Yunyan still tried to find an excuse to talk to Murong Cang, but the latter maintained his composure.
Actually, they had some friendship before. Otherwise, Murong Cang wouldn't have gone to the appointment just because she invited him. In the end, which man didn't have one or two female confidants? It was just that after the last battle, there was a grudge in each other's hearts. Moreover…would Murong Cang still dare to not take me seriously? See how I deal with him?
"Will Brother Liu Yun be attending the Martial Arts Circle Convention next month?”
"I've already promised someone that I'll have a good drink with him. Of course I'll be there!”Murong Ze glanced at Du Yunyan as he said this. It seemed that the person he had promised was Feng Qing.
Yang Yang looked interested.”
" That's right!" Murong Ze smiled faintly." It's Young Master Feng Qing from Sunset City!"”
I saw Du Yunyan's hand tremble for a moment, but then it returned to normal. She didn't forget to raise her glass to me.
I turned around and muttered to Murong Cang,"Miss Du may be a little helpless!"”
Murong Cang also showed some regret." Our standpoint is already different. Don't force it. Not everyone in the world can be saved. Even if you are a Bodhisattva, you can't save everyone."”
I smiled and said,"How can I have so much free time to care about this kind of business? Besides, I only want to save you in this world!"”
"Are you happy today?"
"If you ask again, my answer won't change!”
Xi-er, thank you!"
I couldn't help but laugh.”
He didn't say anything, but looked at me gently. Murong Ze and Yang Yang were still talking enthusiastically. Ji Xiang would occasionally interrupt. He liked to show off. It was true that the master would bring out the person. You see, our Azurepeak Qingming was much more stable and reliable. He couldn't be compared. (Azurepeak Qingming: We are like this. It has nothing to do with you, right?）
"Young Master and Madam are really in love. Yun Yan is really envious! Yun Yan was born into a lowly family, so it was rare for her to have a good marriage in this life.”These words were full of resentment.
I smiled slightly." Miss Du is such a talented person. She will definitely meet a good match in life. How can you belittle yourself?”
"Furen praises me too much. If I can really be with my lover in this life, I'm willing even if I have to be a child.”She stared straight at me when she said this, and I instantly felt a little angry. Du Yunyan was just a chess piece, or a spy. Even if she really wanted to follow Murong Cang, how could she say something like that? This was clearly meant to sow discord, but I couldn't help but laugh. She actually didn't know my character after the last time. It really didn't make sense.
Her voice wasn't soft, so everyone heard it clearly. For a moment, there was no sound in the cabin. Everyone looked at me and Murong Cang. Murong Ze frowned, Yang Yang's expression changed a little, and I didn't want to look at Murong Cang at all.
I sneered,"How can a person like Miss Du be wronged?" I'm afraid that when she enters the fu and is doted on alone, there won't be anything to do with the main wife. How many women can compare to Miss's appearance? Don't you think so, Miss Du?”
She looked at me in surprise. Through the veil, she didn't know that my gaze was like a sword. I took pity on her delicate tricks. I didn't expect her to not forget to deal with us at all times. I just didn't know that I wasn't a hysterical shrew who would lose her composure when she heard the slightest rumor about her husband.
"Madam is too serious. How dare Yun Yan!”At this point, I didn't dare to say anything else. I was a little helpless. Why did I have to ruin the good atmosphere?
Murong Ze looked at me with admiration and love, while Yang Yang looked at Murong Cang. The latter had an innocent look on his face, but he was looking at me gently. It seemed that this guy was going to eat me up. He wasn't nervous at all. He knew that I definitely wouldn't do something that would hurt my loved ones and make my enemies happy.
At this moment, the ship was approaching the Yinyue Bridge. On the bridge, there were many people and the lights were brilliant. Countless lanterns were in full bloom. It was really a flourishing night scene!
We walked out of the cabin and stood on the deck. We welcomed the breeze and enjoyed the scenery on both sides of the river. Laughter and laughter continued. Everything was so beautiful that it was unreal.
This is the second happiest Lantern Festival I've ever had!
It was true…
End of Chapter
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