Chapter 139

On this day, the mansion of Jin Wushu was particularly lively

Since the new emperor ascended the throne, the contradiction with Zonghan, who held the military power, has become deeper and deeper. Jin Wushu, zongwang and others are in the wait-and-see stage. In order to win him over, the new emperor sent a large number of gifts on the eve of his engagement

In the gift, there was also a gold thread dress for women, which was also looted from the state of song

Wang Junhua led a group of maidens to decorate with lights and decorations. Finally, he took a brand-new horse and put it in to find Jin Wushu, which he wanted to wear on the "shooting willow Festival"

Just put it on, I can only hear zongwang's visit Jin Wushu hurried to greet him personally. Zongwang saw that he was wearing a brand-new horse suit, which was very powerful. He praised loudly, "fourth brother, you really have the posture of a bridegroom's official. Congratulations..."

Jin Wushu politely said a few words, and the two sat down. Zong Wang said, "this willow shooting Festival, the wolf owner will sit down in person. You have to do a good job."

"That's natural."

Zong Wang suddenly lowered his voice: "the wolf Lord is actually very ill. He just got a strange disease a few days ago..."

The current wolf owner and the old wolf owner are brothers. Although they succeeded to the throne in the year of tiger and wolf, they got a strange "heartache" because of their wounds after years of war. A few days ago, they were infected with wind chill

He was not long on the throne, and his foundation was unstable. For fear that outsiders would know it, he kept it secret and only summoned famous doctors in his bosom, but it had no effect

Jin Wushu knew the meaning of Zong Wang, for fear that Zong Han would take the opportunity to make trouble this time Suddenly said: "in fact, it's better to start first and take Zonghan..."

"No. Zonghan's side now has Valley God and other major generals, and he has no other treason charges except arrogance. The wolf Lord's intention is also to worry that all tribes will not accept it. This' shooting willow Festival ', he intends to give us a downfall, and you must frustrate his spirit..."

Zong Han's men were also strong generals, and it was not easy to frustrate him. Jin Wushu frowned, and Zong Wang said, "how are you getting ready for your engagement?"

"What's worth preparing for? Just marry."

Seeing his indifference, Zong Wang suddenly remembered the song woman he had been infatuated with, and was about to ask. He also remembered that Jin Wushu had been in a bad mood since his disastrous defeat at sea, so he stopped asking and left

As soon as zongwang left, he heard Wu Qimai come back and immediately spread Wu Qimai

Wu Qimai briefly described the situation of Yu wenxuzhong and others. Hearing that there was no useful information, Jin Wushu couldn't help sighing

Recently, I always have a strange feeling in my heart, holding an unrealistic fantasy, and always want to find a clue of "her" in this messenger group

In fact, how could she have anything to do with the messenger group?

He was still unwilling: "just these people, there is nothing else?"

"Only three attendants have never seen it, and I'm sure it's no big deal."

Three attendants? No woman on this trip? If there is no woman, she is naturally not one of them

"Well, let's just pay close attention to the news of the eldest prince."

"Yes."

Tomorrow is the "shooting willow Festival"

The streets and alleys of Yanjing are seeing more and more people. Inns and inns are overcrowded. Everyone is talking and laughing, waiting for tomorrow's large-scale entertainment

Hua Rong saw many people and stepped up the inspection. Helpless, although Yanjing city was not large, it was not easy to find a person in a moment. In particular, the state of Jin kept the whereabouts of the Empress Dowager confidential and refused to disclose it to song envoys at all

On this day, after a while of calculation, Hua Rong no longer searched aimlessly, but went out alone to look for the local "laundry house" in Yanjing

Naturally, she should be careful when going to such a place. She didn't even take Zhang Xian and others with her. She only tied up with the nephew of the shopkeeper, who was also an active Jin Jun, and went to "have fun"

Zha he has served in the Jin army for many years. He was once a pioneer in attacking the Liao state, but he has never been to the song state. Now, he is not allowed to send troops, is idle at home, and does not like grazing, so he idles all day He is now in his twenties and sevenoreight years old. He is tall and strong. Because his parents died early, he is poor and has no money to marry

The shopkeeper's wife is a real woman, and Zha he is his wife's nephew. He is an authentic golden man. He often goes to his uncle's house to eat and drink. After knowing Hua Rong, Hua Rong gives money to eat and drink, and also helps him repay a few gambling debts. Therefore, he is very enthusiastic about Hua Rong

Hua Rong first invited him to drink a pot of wine. He was drunk, and his tone was very boastful: "brother, you are generous, today I will take you to a good place..."

Hua Rong deliberately said, "where?"

"There are the most princesses and concubines of the state of song in the laundry yard in the north of the city..."

Hua Rong was delighted: "what beauties are there?"

"Last year, most of them were Princess Tianxiang, the famous first beauty of the state of song, and several princesses were there. Even empress dowager Wei, the biological mother of the current emperor of the state of song, hahaha..."

Hua Rong was surprised, but followed his words: "Oh? Is there such a thing? Isn't the Empress Dowager very old? What fun is there?"

"Lady Xu is half old. Besides, how exciting it is to be able to play with the Empress Dowager. Who cares if she is too old? Hahaha, when she becomes the empress dowager, Zhao Deji has to call us' Daddy '..."

Hua Rong frowned in disgust. These damn Jin Jun, I don't know how much the poor empress dowager has suffered in the brothel of Jin Ren

She pretended not to care: "I'm not interested in old women..."

"It's useless for you to be interested. Now, the Empress Dowager has married."

"Ah?"

"The Empress Dowager is old and pale. She married a distant relative of mine. Hahaha, brother, you have no chance..."

It really took no effort. It turned out that the Empress Dowager had to marry a retired Jin Jun Centurion in order to get rid of the inhuman life in the laundry

Hua Rong thought secretly. In this way, it's always easier to get close to Webster. He was about to try to call Zha he to lead the way, but he heard him say drunk again: "the Empress Dowager can't play, it doesn't matter, and there's also the queen. Zhao Deji's queen is still in the laundry..."

Her heart sank. She had met Princess Xing. After Zhao Deji ascended the throne, Princess Xing was listed as the queen. However, who would have thought that dignity, such as "Queen", was suffering the heaviest suffering in this foreign land?

Zha he said enthusiastically, "go, go, little brother, I'm interested today. Let's hurry to have a look..."

This is Hua Rong's first time to see the "laundry house" in the state of Jin. Its style is completely like the official brothel in the state of song, but the internal environment is not as gentle as the fat and powder Township in the south of the Yangtze River. All the people in and out are vulgar Nuzhen Jin soldiers, bare their arms and hairy chest, and a strange smell of sheep wafts back and forth And the women are all rough Nuzhen clothes, one by one haggard, completely unable to see the original charming appearance

Naturally, the main body of prostitutes are female prisoners of the song state, others, as well as female prisoners of the extinct Liao state and poor women in the Jin State

At the entrance of a barracks, Hua Rong saw two hairy Jin Jun carrying a topless woman to go in for fun. The woman crossed her braids and passed haggardly. Her face was familiar. It was Princess Xing

Hua Rong didn't dare to meet her under such circumstances, and her heart was very sad. At this time, the binding in another barracks had been satisfied She whispered, "don't you get married? Why don't you marry the queen of song?"

Zahe laughed: "I'm poor and have no money."

"I can give you money."

Zahe was overjoyed: "really?"

"Really."

"But, I..."

Zha he wanted to say something more. Hua Rong was surprised, and saw a group of drunken Jin troops coming opposite. The leader was Wu Qimai, the bodyguard of Jin Wushu He came out of the camp of Princess Xing just now It must be because Zhao Deji couldn't be caught at sea, so he came back to "greet" his wife every day

War is ugly, and so is its essence

Although Hua Rong had disguised, she still dared not face Wu Qimai and hurriedly whispered to Zha he to leave

However, Zha he happened to recognize Wu Qimai, so he quickly greeted him: "hi..."

"Hi..."

Wu Qimai and others often went to the laundry for fun, patted the tied shoulder, and looked at the flower beside him: "boy, don't you have no money for wine? Why are you here again?"

"Haha, it's my little brother who is generous..."

"Oh?" Wu Qimai looked at the short man beside him drunk, with a moustache on his lips and a yellow face, as if he had jaundice

He said contemptuously, "go away, you guys..."

Tie together and grab his collar: "this kid is not an ordinary man..."

Wu Qimai was even more contemptuous: "what's different about Han er?"

Zhaha was about to get angry, and Hua Rong was afraid of making a sound. Wu Qimai heard the sound, so she hurried Zhaha and left

Wu Qimai watched them leave drunk, spat, and suddenly said to himself, "no, how can this man's back be so familiar?"

Because of this shock, Hua Rong didn't dare to stay any longer. As soon as she went out, she immediately took her to the Empress Dowager

He got her silver, and was a little ashamed to hear Wu Qimai's rude words to her. Hearing her request, he immediately agreed to help her find it

The two rode out of the north of the city. At this time, it was already afternoon, and Zhaha nagged: "everyone is busy 'shooting willow Festival' these days, and I don't know if they are at home, brother, aren't you not interested in old women?"

"Hahaha, I'm also curious. After all, it's the Empress Dowager."

Seeing Zha he was still wordy, she handed him another Ding of silver: "this is for you to drink at night. It's hard."

Zha she saw this ingot of silver and immediately took it in her arms without asking her

This is a tent on the outskirts of the north of the city. Around it, many such tents, like all nomads, are cattle and sheep. At this time, spring begins, and the grass is not dense, which looks a little desolate

Zha he ran directly into a tent. When he saw it, he shook his head and ran out, shouting, "no one."

Hua Rong was very disappointed. Zha he saw that she was disappointed and immediately said, "shall we wait here?"

"Then wait."

However, they waited for nearly half an hour, and there was no one Seeing that it was not early and there were other things in the post house, Hua Rong said to Zha he, "let's come back tomorrow."

"That's OK."

The two returned the same way. Hua Rong actually had other plans. Since she found the residence of the empress dowager, whether it was true or not, if it was true, the Empress Dowager had to act alone and couldn't be tied up with her anymore

She moved in her heart and suddenly said, "Zhaha, please don't mention today's matter to anyone."

Zhahaqi said, "why?"

"I'm han'er. After all, the Empress Dowager is Han. If people know that I'm curious about her, people will scoff..."

At that time, the lower level of Jin people generally knew nothing about books, which was very simple and rude, especially Zha. Hearing Hua Rong's words were reasonable, he immediately nodded: "OK, I will never tell anyone."

Seeing that Hua Rong was still a little worried, he stretched out his hand and slapped her according to Jin Ren's Etiquette: "don't worry, brother, I won't say it."

Hua Rong breathed a sigh of relief and slapped him

At the moment when she withdrew her palm, she saw her hand soft and white, and it felt so strange to touch it on her hand He looked at her yellow face and then at her white hands. He was so strange that he couldn't say anything. He just stared at Hua Rong's hands: "hahaha, your hands... Little brother, your hands are like women's hands..."

Hua Rong's heart was cold, afraid that he would see through his identity and hum

Zha he saw that she was unhappy and didn't dare to say any more. He patted his head suddenly: "brother, I'm kidding, you don't mind."

She said nothing as if nothing had happened. Zhaha didn't dare to ask again, and a dozen horses: "don't worry, little brother, I will never tell people that you are interested in the Empress Dowager..."

Hua Rong saw that he was simple and honest, and knew that he had never seen through his identity Zahe seemed to be afraid of offending her. He kept telling her about the centurion all the way. When he was about to return to the post house, Hua Rong had understood the centurion's ancestors for three generations