Road edge float

Chapter 66: Chapter 66
The rich colors of twilight and early night are intertwined. Under the colorful sky, the lanterns lit in the city lord's mansion are flickering among various rockery trees, and clusters of cherry trees are covered with lush pink flowers like cumulus clouds. Tender-colored cherry blossoms, a pool of green mist steaming, and maids and servants in neon clothes walking through it, just like a fairyland.

Along a bluestone road, through a cherry forest, the petals are falling like rain in the wind, and the fragrance fills the whole nose, refreshing the mind and sweeping away the fatigue.Under the guidance of Zhike, Yan Kaiting and Fu Mingxuan walked to the main venue of the banquet, and the guests present were already bustling with each other.

From a glance, the banquet area is fan-shaped and divided into three areas.The outermost floor entertains some ordinary guests, forming the largest semi-circular shape. In this area, the tables and chairs are simply furnished, and the distances are relatively close. After the guests are seated, they appear a little crowded. They are also ordinary servants.Most of the people sitting in this area are shopkeepers of some small shops in the city. It is a great honor to be able to attend the banquet of the city lord, so naturally they don't mind where they sit.

Further inside is a smaller ring-shaped area. In this area, the tables and chairs have been carefully furnished. They are all mahogany tables and chairs. On the table are all kinds of rare fruits and handmade pastries, and the chairs are placed A layer of soft cushions.The distance between the seats is also relatively far. Even if all the guests are seated, it is more than spacious. Compared with the outer floor, this floor area can be said to be much more comfortable.This area is specially prepared for some special guests, such as some practitioners who have already cultivated, or business partners who have a cooperative relationship with the city lord.

As for the small fan on the innermost layer, there are only a few tables and chairs arranged in a row of rings.The furnishing of this floor is much more elaborate than that of the other two floors.Beside each table, there are senior maids and attendants who are superior in both dress and self-cultivation to serve the guests. The tables are filled with all kinds of rare and exotic goods for the guests to play with and appreciate. Just two people.This is an area specially prepared for the distinguished guests in the city. The owner of the city sits in the center of the innermost circle.

Inside this row of circular tables and chairs, there is a running water channel made of wide bamboo, which is more than ten inches wide. It flows in front of each guest in a circular shape and circulates continuously.I saw a clear spring flowing slowly in it, shimmering under the shining lights, just like a silver belt around the waist of a beauty.

At the front of the banquet area, which is the fan-shaped sharp corner area, there is a performance stage more than ten feet high and more than ten feet long and wide. On it, several young women in feather clothes and neon clothes are performing sword dances. Amidst the clanging, the separation and reunion flashed a dazzling sword light.

Yan Kaiting and Fu Mingxuan were naturally located in the innermost area. Led by a maid, they sat on a table and chair opposite the City Lord Weiqing, separated from the City Lord by a ring of Qushui. Looking at each other from afar.

Sui Yuan, the lord of Weiqing City, is known as "the real man of the sea", leaning against the sacred mountain Wushan, with the meaning of "the sea was once difficult to turn into water, except that Wushan is not a cloud".At this time, he was wearing a dark golden robe, with a large indigo belt around his waist, and his gray hair was fixed on top with a black jade hairpin. He was shaking a dark green mountain and water folding fan, and was looking at Yan Kaiting and Fu Mingyuan who came and smiled.

"Congratulations to the old city master of Sui, and wishing the old city master of Sui a better life than Nanshan!" Yan Kaiting and Fu Mingxuan bowed respectfully to Sui Yuan before taking their seats. The person was sent to the mansion in advance, and I don't know if the old city lord will like it?"

Sui Yuan laughed a few times, and said: "Lord Yan and Mr. Fu are polite, how can the fine jade and folding fan be ordinary things, how could the old man not like them?"

After exchanging pleasantries like this, the two sat down, and on a table next to them sat Tu Yuyong and another unknown young man.I saw that young man with sword eyebrows and star eyes, bright and clear, wearing a dark blue gown, holding a teacup in one strong hand, drinking alone.

Yan Kaiting noticed that the man was holding a teacup with a finger on his finger, and it could be seen that it was a small magic weapon.But what attracted Yan Kaiting was not the finger-pulling instrument, but the inlaid various magnificent jewels on this instrument, which can be seen at a glance as the style of Duobao Pavilion.

"Duobao Pavilion." Fu Mingxuan whispered while drinking tea, this small voice was only heard by Yan Kaiting, who also nodded imperceptibly.

Now, it is clear that the relationship between Weiqing City Lord and Duobao Pavilion is not simple.

At this moment, four people were seated on the two vacant tables next to the city lord. Yan Kaiting and Fu Mingxuan looked over with the prestige. Yan Kaiting glanced over, but Fu Mingxuan was a little surprised.

"What's wrong?" Yan Kaiting noticed Fu Mingxuan's imperceptible expression.

Those four people were three men and one woman, all wearing light blue gowns, long swords on their waists, and fluttering black hair. Their temperaments were seven or eight points similar to those of Shen Boyan and his party that they met in Yujing City, but they were different in clothing.Yan Kaiting in the light blue gown looks a little familiar no matter what he looks at, but he can't remember it for a while. After thinking for a while, he slapped his head and looked in surprise at Fu Mingxuan who was sitting calmly drinking tea.

"Xiaoyoumen?!"

Fu Mingxuan nodded and said, "That's right, it's indeed Xiaoyoumen."

Speaking of this, the four people on the opposite side also noticed Yan Kaiting and Fu Mingxuan, and nodded to them as a greeting.Yan Kaiting was stunned for a moment, and returned the salute respectfully, while Fu Mingxuan nodded lightly, but did not respond at all, and his eyes no longer looked there.

"What? Aren't those people from your same sect? Why did they appear here?" Yan Kaiting was puzzled, and wanted to know why Fu Mingxuan's indifferent attitude towards strangers was all about.

Fu Mingxuan nodded, and said, "I don't know why they appear here, but these people don't have the slightest affection for me."

Having said this, Yan Kaiting understood a little bit.Presumably, having reached this position in the sect, Fu Mingxuan also made a lot of enemies.At least, for someone like Fu Mingxuan who had no foundation in the sect before, it is really rare to rely on his own strength to reach the core position step by step.

"Look, it looks like it's going to be lively today." Fu Mingxuan signaled Yan Kaiting to look at a young woman about twenty years old who was sitting at a table next to the mayor's wife.I saw the woman's delicate face, she was not surprised at first glance, but the more she looked at her, the more charming she became, her face was as white as a bright moon, a pair of deer eyes were crystal clear, her pink lips were like crystal jelly, and she was wearing a pink gown with flowers on it. A pink lotus, with a thin silver belt around her waist and a blue jade pendant, was smiling and chatting with the mayor's wife.

A frown and a frown can be described as amorous feelings.It's just that Yan Kaiting's expression changed when he looked at her. The jade plaque hanging on his body was clearly the same as the one on Xiang Yao and his father.

"Flower Temple!"

Fu Mingxuan nodded, and said: "It seems that this banquet is not that simple, so we need to be more careful."

Yan Kaiting frowned unconsciously, looked at Sui Yuan who was sitting opposite, unexpectedly, met Sui Yuan's gaze.

Yan Kaiting suddenly felt a thrill all over his body, and his hairs stood on end instantly, as if a sheep was in the mouth of a tiger.

But Yan Kaiting was not a timid master, he met Sui Yuan's gaze directly, and even poured himself a cup of tea leisurely, raised the cup to greet Sui Yuan, and then drank it down.

The performance on the stage continued continuously. At this time, the night completely crowded out the remaining touch of vermilion at sunset, and the entire sky was swept by that rich dark blue.The number of guests arriving one after another gradually decreased, and most of them had already arrived. In the innermost area where Yan Kaiting was seated, there was only one table that was still vacant, and it was unknown who was waiting for it.

Yan Kaiting didn't care about these things, he just stared at the performances on the stage. For a while, jugglers were spraying flames, and for a while, there were delicate willow girls dancing, and for a while, a few storytellers came to look at them. It was very lively, but Yan Kaiting's thoughts had long since drifted away.

Duobao Pavilion, Huashen Temple, Xiaoyoumen, what is Weiqing's plan behind the scenes, is it just a simple coincidence, they got together for a meal?
No, absolutely not, Yan Kaiting's keen intuition told him that the things inside were definitely not simple.

At this moment, a burst of drums sounded, the originally noisy guests gradually quieted down, and the performers on stage also left the stage one by one. Sui Yuan stood up and walked steadily onto the stage.

Sui Yuan, who was in his sixtieth year, was still imposing. He waved his hand and said, "Thank you for coming to Sui's birthday banquet today. Please forgive me for the poor reception. Next, the banquet will officially begin. Please also drink and eat well, and have fun!"

Sui Yuan's voice was deep and powerful, and his voice wafted in the huge venue, as if he was standing next to someone. After finishing speaking, he walked off the stage, and suddenly the sound of various musical instruments was played, and a group of maids brought all kinds of delicacies The dishes were served one by one, and after a while, the guests began to enjoy the hospitality this time.

At this moment, a light and smart voice sounded in everyone's ears, and everyone raised their heads to look around.

"uncle!!"

Following the prestige, I saw a peach-colored figure jumping like an elf to the banquet area on the innermost floor, sitting beside Sui Yuan, holding Sui Yuan's arm, and calling softly: "Uncle, Uncle, that scoundrel is here again!!"

It seemed that Sui Yuan loved his lovely and lively niece very much, he scratched the girl's nose with a smile, and said, "Lian'er, you can't say that, the two of you were originally arranged to sit together, haha! "

The girl named Lian'er snorted dissatisfiedly, her little red lips pursed, and she sat down on the empty table and chair.As soon as she sat down, she saw Yan Kaiting and Fu Mingxuan diagonally opposite. The girl let out a small exclamation, then quickly lowered her head and pretended to pour herself a cup of tea.

At this moment, a series of footsteps sounded, and the lively Cheng Xiaotian appeared in front of everyone.

"Lian'er, wait for me!" Cheng Xiaotian changed into a scarlet robe, looking for the girl's figure in a panic, until he saw the girl sitting in the banquet area on the inner floor, he trotted all the way over and joined the girl Sitting at a table, smiling like an idiot, looking at the girl.

"Huh!" The girl snorted softly, but ignored him.

After a long time, Cheng Xiaotian, who took his eyes off the girl, finally saw Yan Kaiting and Fu Mingxuan who were sitting diagonally across from each other. They were still smiling brightly in spring, but suddenly became as cold as ice.

(End of this chapter)