Xianyang Bridge

Chapter 8

He was smarter and taller than he expected. He thought that Jiuxian Shenlong was a mighty and heroic man, but he didn't expect him to be so handsome. He stood there seemingly casually, with vigilant eyes, and his figure under the official uniform Slender and full of strength, it looks like a beast ready to go.

Hearing him ask who you are, the old man smiled, "Of course it's Qi Daxia's creditor," the old man said, shaking his head suddenly, "Well, that was before, but it's not anymore."

"So Qi Daxia can rest assured that Qingyuan will not trouble you with anything in the future."

Qi Shaoshang frowned, and didn't understand the meaning of his words for a moment. At this time, Xiaoqi came back with the eagle on his back. When Qi Shaoshang saw the eagle, a flash of light flashed in his mind, and said, "You gave Ping Luan Jue to Gu Xi towards?"

The old man took the eagle and looked at it. Jiuxian Shenlong was really not stupid, and said, "If you have any questions, you might as well ask Xiao Gu yourself." He said and looked at Qi Shaoshang gently, "I will not interfere with his communication." friend."

What he said seemed to be Gu Xichao's master, Qi Shaoshang couldn't help feeling worried, and said, "Of course I will go to him, but please remember, the master, this is the capital after all, not a place where the noble sect can do whatever they want , please restrain yourself a bit, say goodbye, and don’t send it off.”

After Qi Shaoshang finished speaking, he turned around and left Qingyuan. The old man looked at Ying, then looked at Xiao Qi, and said in doubt, "He actually threatened me? Is he so arrogant when he doesn't owe money?"

Xiao Qi didn't answer, but said, "Young master went shopping, why haven't you come back yet?"

As if he understood his words, the eagle, which had been motionless, suddenly spread its wings and flew away, circling in a circle to nowhere. The old man looked at the empty arm, and faced the eagle going away, "Old Huang?? Are you going to rebel? ?”

Xiao Qi scratched her head, "I'll go and have a look."

As he said that, he left the garden quickly. The old man stood in the garden full of spring flowers and looked at the emptiness around him, and suddenly smiled angrily.

Eight

In the teahouse outside Xiangguo Temple, Gou Feng and Zangtougui were sitting at the table by the window on the second floor. The open window could see the paper shop opposite. Gu Xichao had been in there for an hour to pick out ingots and incense candles.

Mo Lin whispered to Gou Feng, "The spies found out that he has been in charge of the general account in Qingyuan for the past few years and has never been out. Could it be him?"

"Never go out? Apart from the people in Qingyuan, can anyone else prove it?" Gou Feng asked while stroking his beard and scratching his chin with his fingers.

Mo Lin nodded, "Yes, Tie Shou, he will meet with Tie Shou several times a year, except that they will go to visit his wife's grave together during the Qingming Festival, and other times are not fixed."

"Tie Shou?" Gou Feng frowned, "The Tie Shou of the Four Famous Arrestors?"

"Yes," Mo Lin said, "Master Gou didn't know that he was not in the capital before. Six years ago, Gu Xichao and Fu Zongshu conspired against each other. After the failure, his wife committed suicide in front of Tie Shou. Before she died, she begged him to save Gu Xichao's life. Tie Shou agreed. gone."

Gou Feng looked at the paper shop across the street, narrowed his eyes, "Tie Shou agreed? He dared to make such a guarantee for treason and capital crime, the four famous arresters are very proud!"

Mo Lin smiled dryly, "That's right, Qi Shaoshang took the Yuci Pingluan Jue as a pawn, and nothing happened. His Majesty also rewarded him with gold. He is different from us."

"Heh, Qi Shaoshang didn't kill Gu Xichao because of his iron hand?" Gou Feng looked at Mo Lin, "The people in the Jianghu have clear grievances and grievances. Gu Xichao has as many lives as Qi Shaoshang's brothers in his hands. How can the iron hand do it?" Let him put it down?"

"This... the subordinates don't know about it," Mo Lin said in embarrassment, "Maybe there is something hidden?"

Gou Feng lightly tapped his fingers on the table, and suddenly said, "Qi Shaoshang's Ping Luan Jue was given to Qing Yuan, and Gu Xichao is Qing Yuan's general accountant, could it be that he took Ping Luan Jue?"

"Qi Shaoshang was the Ping Luan Jue five years ago, and it's only been three years since Gu Xichao went to Qingyuan." Mo Lin didn't answer directly, but his meaning was very clear.

Gou Feng didn't care about his retort, and said thoughtfully, "Three years ago, that person from Mingjiao also appeared three years ago. Originally, we thought that most of the elites of Mingjiao died in the south of the Yangtze River. Find out the money that the prince asked for. I didn't expect that in three years, besides digging up some kittens and puppies, he would let him straighten out the Mingjiao under our noses, and take away the things in the Wannian Building. Really! No."

"Master Gou still doubts Gu Xichao?" Mo Lin asked.

Gou Feng didn't speak, looked at the opposite street, shook his head, Mo Lin also looked over, the two saw that Gu Xichao had come out of the shop, and the shopkeeper was enthusiastically beckoning the shopkeeper to help him move things into the carriage, one by one The neatly dressed servant came to Gu Xichao's side and led him into the car.

Even though he was blind, this Young Master Gu still looked stunning.

Gou Feng said softly, "He can't see, how does he work as an accountant?"

Mo Lin said, "The buddy in Qingyuan said that Mr. Gu doesn't need to look at the accounts."

Gou Feng glanced at him, "You seem to admire him?"

"My subordinates have been afraid of death all their lives. I have a little admiration for this kind of person who is not afraid of death." The smile on his face couldn't tell whether it was genuine or fake. After a glance, Gou Feng turned his face away and said, "Find a chance to try Try him."

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Before Gu Xichao arrived at Qingyuan, Lao Huang had already spotted him, spreading his wings and circling above the carriage, Xiao Qi followed Lao Huang to receive him, and said to him, "Qi Shaoshang came here just now."

Gu Xichao was a little surprised, "What is he here for?"

"He knew that the matter of Shanyang was arranged by the leader, and he also said that this is the capital, and he asked us to restrain ourselves." Xiao Qi stretched out his arm for him to support.

Gu Xichao stopped walking, and turned his face slightly, "Did he see you?"

"Well, he also asked me if I've always been called this name." The boy said, looking at him.

"Xiaoqi," Gu Xichao felt that he seemed a little uneasy, and walked forward again, and said, "I understand what you want to ask, I did choose you by my side because of your name that year. Out of sight, he's my only friend, and your name makes me feel safe."

"But it doesn't mean that you are not good. The only person I have believed in these three years is you, and you should also believe in yourself."

When the boy first heard him say that he was chosen because of the name Xiaoqi, he felt very disappointed, but then he heard that he was the only person he trusted, his eyes lit up again, and he said with a heavy head, "I know Son, I won't ask any more questions in the future."

Gu Xichao nodded, "Is there any arrangement for the leader?"

Xiao Qi said, "No, the leader said that if there is something to do, we will talk about it after the Qingming Festival, so that the young master can rest assured to prepare for the grave-sweeping."

"Is that so?" Gu Xichao paused, "The leader is so kind, so I'll go and stay for a few days."

"But, the cemetery hasn't been cleaned yet, let's go tomorrow." Xiao Qi didn't expect him to make a decision so quickly, and said a little embarrassedly.

"Of course I'll go tomorrow, and I'm going to see Qi Shaoshang today."

Gu Xichao patted the boy's arm, "I'll go and listen to this year's account, if he comes, let Lao Huang call me."

The young man sent him to the study room, and took Lao Huang to stand outside the courtyard. In the evening, Qi Shaoshang sent a greeting card, asking Gu Xi to visit Jinming Lake at night.

The weather was fine in the afternoon, but it rained suddenly after dinner. The rain before and after Qingming also seemed to be sad, lingering like silk, moistening things silently.

Gu Xichao said to Xiaoqi, "Tiqi has been watching me very closely lately, so don't go out."

Xiao Qi said stubbornly, "I'll wait in the car, I won't go out."

Qi Shaoshang asked him to meet at Shuixin Palace at Xushi, and Gu Xi arrived at Hongqiao at Xushi, and went to Shuixindian alone under an umbrella after getting off the car.

Qi Shaoshang stood at the bridge and watched him coming. His sleeves were wet and hanging by his side in the night rain. He was still wearing black clothes, a black umbrella, and black straps covering his eyes. He looked desolate as he walked slowly. Lonely, as if independent of the world.

He stopped a foot in front of Qi Shaoshang, and said, "I'm sorry I'm late, I was delayed for a while by Tiqi's questioning on the way."

"Is there any trouble?" Qi Shaoshang asked, raised his hand and waved it in front of his eyes again, Gu Xichao said, "No."

"Although I can't see it, I can hear it. Your heartbeat has changed. Are you doubting me, Master?"

Qi Shaoshang's hand stopped in front of his eyes, almost touching the tip of his nose, and said, "I'm just wondering how you know I'm here when I didn't speak."

Gu Xichao raised his hand and pushed his hand away, facing his direction, said, "I've said it before, I can hear your heartbeat, breathing, the sound of rain falling on you is similar to the sound of falling on the ground. Very different, it was as obvious to me as a torch in the dark, all too clear."

Qi Shaoshang withdrew his hand, "I was overthinking, let's talk on the boat."

"Shuixin Temple is so empty, can't you rest assured?" Gu Xichao seemed to smile, and Qi Shaoshang walked to the water's edge with an umbrella, untied the boat tied to the shore, and said, "Ti riding those chickens and dogs stealing There are some shady tricks in the things, it's better to be careful."

"Come on." He held out his hand.

Hearing his voice, Gu Xichao came to the water's edge, the water was shaking, and the boat was shaking too, he didn't step out for a long time, Qi Shaoshang said, "Give me your hand."

Using his hands to get into the boat, Qi Shaoshang pushed out with one pole, and the boat split the water, cutting through thousands of ripples.

Far away from the shore, Qi Shaoshang said, "Last time you talked a long story, now can you tell me what happened to your eyes?"

Gu Xichao didn't answer, but said, "Jinming Pond Night Rain is one of the most famous sights in the capital, and it's my first time here. Can the master tell me what it's like?"

Qi Shaoshang looked at him, and he smiled slightly.