Wanqingsi

Chapter 75 Marseille
After bumping on the grassland for five days, we finally arrived at the destination of this trip, the imperial capital of Yaoyue Kingdom.This is a huge earthen city.To be honest, it can't catch up with the gentle and delicate golden walls of the capital of Tianzhao Kingdom, and it can't even catch up with Cangdu, the publicity of an "international metropolis". The city walls here are built with a mixture of stone and rammed earth. It was supposed to be an old and mottled ocher-yellow earth wall, but because the outer wall was painted with a layer of white ash, it looked very bright, sweeping away the vicissitudes of life.Yaoyue people advocate white, and think that white symbolizes purity, auspiciousness, beauty, and integrity. They call kind people "people with white hearts", so their herdsmen live in white tents, spread white felt, and eat white meat. White cheese, drinking white milk and fragrant milk tea, white sheep grazing under the blue sky and white clouds.

Such a snow-colored castle stands on the green grassland, showing its astonishing beauty in the crimson sunset.The sunset glow floated in the sky like a red veil, and the hills under the setting sun turned dark purple, like an isolated island in the sea of ​​clouds.The eagle hovered in the crimson evening sky, making crisp and distant chirps from time to time.

Entering this snow-white city, I found that the houses in the city were also built with stones and rammed earth, and the walls were still covered with a layer of white ash. Unlike the city walls, most houses used colorful paints to paint the Colorful abstract patterns are painted on the walls of my home.There are two-story houses and three-story houses, most of which are flat roofs, one next to the other, and on the flat roofs, there are huge round tents.

An Yuanxi and I stayed in the inn that Chibei arranged for us. We will receive the remaining half of the payment after Chibei delivers the tribute to the palace tomorrow and the inspection is correct.After I was kissed by the privy envoy that night, I was a little guilty, and I was not comfortable seeing him, and I always avoided him. An Yuanxi showed me a bad face these days, and I didn't bother to talk to him , After having dinner and getting hot water for me to take a bath, I went to bed early.

At noon the next day, Chi Bei came to the inn and handed over the remaining payment to me and An Yuanxi.I counted the bank notes, and I was very happy that the business was finally completed safely.Originally, I planned to take the silver taels to the branch of Jubao Bank in Huangdu to deposit, and then set off with An Yuanxi to return to Cangdu after a day's rest, but Chibei suddenly told me that in two days it will be their annual festival in Yaoyue Kingdom It is said that this is the most grand event in Yaoyue Kingdom. It is very lively and exciting. He kindly invited me to participate. When I heard it, I was a little moved.After thinking about it for a while, he said with some embarrassment: "However, on such an occasion, do you want to drink? I drink lightly, and participating in such a grand event..."

The people on the grassland are hospitable, they can drink, and they like people who can drink. The host cannot refuse the wine offered to the guests, so I pretended to be proud and drank two glasses at the first night when I first arrived in the grassland, and I was immediately put down. Presumably they've never seen anyone who drinks as lightly as I do?What an embarrassment!
"It's nothing. Although we prairie people like to persuade people to drink, we don't make things difficult for others. What's more, the privy envoy has ordered that no one is allowed to persuade Boss Ye." Chi Bei smiled, with a hint of misgiving in his eyes, " Otherwise, if Boss Ye gets drunk and hugs Manager An and won't let go, Manager An may not be able to sleep well again."

"Uh?" What do you mean?I turned my head to look at An Yuanxi in surprise, only to see that his expressionless handsome face suddenly burned up, and he whispered in a shy and anxious voice: "Master Chibei, please don't talk nonsense..."

"How am I talking nonsense?" Chi Bei looked at An Yuanxi jokingly and said, "I, Chi Bei, don't have so many twists and turns, I never tell lies..."

"Wait, Brother Chibei, what are you talking about?" I looked at him confusedly, he said that I hugged An Yuanxi after I was drunk that night?Also said that An Yuanxi didn't sleep well?My cold sweat was streaming down, what did I do that night?Why can't I remember at all, did I pretend to be crazy and eat An Yuanxi that night?However, there seemed to be nothing wrong with my body the next day.I turned my head and stared at An Yuanxi: "Director An, what happened that night?"

"It's not what you think." An Yuanxi was anxious and angry, his face was as red as steamed shrimp.Chi Bei laughed, and said, "You Tianzhao people are so awkward..."

"Lord Chibei!" An Yuanxi interrupted him sharply, "This kind of joke will damage the reputation of our boss, how can we make it casually? We respect the customs of your country, and please respect the etiquette of our Tianzhao country. If you have nothing to do, please go back."

When Chi Bei heard this, his face was a little embarrassed, but he put away his grinning expression, and said with a smile: "Forget it, I was wrong, Chi Bei will leave first today, if Boss Ye has no problem, I will pick you up on the day of the horse race meeting! "

"That's troublesome brother Chibei." Although I was full of doubts, it's not easy to ask him, anyway, An Yuanxi can't run away, so I'll torture him later.

After Chi Bei left, An Yuanxi hurriedly said: "Miss Ye is fine, I'll go back to my room first."

"Wait." I stopped him, "What did brother Chibei say just now?"

"He's talking nonsense." An Yuanxi's face was so red that he could fry eggs, and there is nothing wrong with it.I sneered and said, "Director An, do you think I'm a fool?"

"I said it's okay, then it's okay!" His voice suddenly became louder, and he was about to walk out the door with a flick of his hand. I rushed up and grabbed him, seeing that his face was blushing strangely, and I felt a little uneasy. I wouldn't really do anything Bar: "I..., did I take advantage of you?"

"No!" His face was almost red and purple, but he answered unambiguously.

"So you took advantage of me?" I frowned, is this scholar so bold?

"No!" He growled softly, avoiding my gaze, and I felt the blush on his face almost burst out of his body.

I stared at him for a while, and couldn't help laughing: "Since it's fine, why are you blushing like a monkey's butt?" It's so fun, it's so fun to tease this scholar.I actually believe that I didn't do anything too outrageous that night, my body's reaction can't deceive people, and I'm not an innocent girl, so it's impossible to be ignorant.

"Miss Ye!" He shook my hand, glared at me and roared angrily, "You..." But he couldn't say a word, trembling with anger, finally opened the door without saying a word, and walked out .

Run away again?Ye Haihua, you are so evil!hey-hey!In the next two days, An Yuanxi put on a poker face when he saw me, but that person still had a conscience, and he was willing to accompany me when I went to the street, but of course he wouldn't say a word to me.I ignored him, and deposited the money collected in the bank in the past two days, and then went to the street to buy some small gifts for my family and the staff of the embroidery shop.Before I knew it, I had already regarded Lao Futou's house as my own home. The simple old Futou loved me as much as his own granddaughter. , I have longed for a home for too long.

Two days later, Yaoyue Kingdom's annual horse racing meeting ushered in.Early in the morning, An Yuanxi and I were taken to the horse racing meeting by Chi Bei.On the vast grassland, there are dozens of large white tents. They are not round and sealed like usual, but square with three sides closed and one side open.There are two flagpoles erected in front of the tent, and a thin wool rope is tied between the flagpoles. Five small flags in blue, yellow, red, white and green are tied to the rope. galloping horse.Chibei told me that the blue flag represents the pure blue sky, the yellow flag represents the fertile and grassy land, the green flag represents the grassland with flowers in full bloom, the white flag represents the livestock with abundant wealth, and the red flag represents the happiness of the people. , Guotai Minan.

On the green grassland, groups of horses run wildly against the ground like clouds moving in groups.I have seen the most horses I have ever seen in my life, including maroon, snow blue, sea chestnut, crimson purple, tiger yellow...Some of them recharge their batteries and forage for green grass by the lake;From those high-spirited horses, I have tasted the majesty of the nation on horseback. No wonder Genghis Khan was able to lead the Mongols to sweep across the Eurasian continent. Living with horses every year, he naturally cultivated a rough, bold and courageous character.

Chi Bei accompanied me and An Yuanxi to sit in a tent. I looked at the people in those tents. There were both men and women. Most of the men were dressed in Yaoyue Kingdom official uniforms, and the women were also dressed up in makeup, dressed up for the festival. It seems that the people present today are either rich or expensive. I don’t know who An Yuanxi and I have entrusted to watch the horse racing meeting.At this moment, there was a commotion in the crowd, and everyone stood up. An Yuanxi and I stood up without knowing why, and saw a group of people walking into the tent in the middle.A tall man sat upright on the first seat. He was dressed gorgeously, wearing a gorgeous Yaoyue national robe. The robe was white, trimmed with beautiful lace, and tied with a silk belt.On the right side of the belt hangs a golden knife inlaid with precious stones.He wore riding boots with exquisite patterns embroidered on the upper.There is a crown on the head, with blood-red agate and emeralds inlaid on the base of pure gold, a ring-shaped gold earring on the left ear, and a necklace of five-colored gemstones on the neck, and on the index finger of the right hand, A large ruby ​​ring.

Rich man!My eyes lit up immediately, my eyes were almost blinded by those colorful gemstones, and I forgot to look at the man's face for a moment.I saw a group of Yaoyue people kneeling on the ground, shouting: "See the king, I wish the king will be with Changshengtian."

An Yuanxi and I quickly knelt down too.It turned out to be the king of Yaoyue Kingdom, no wonder he was so glamorous.When the king called for the seat, I looked up at him secretly, and saw that the man was about 50 to [-] years old, with dark complexion, strong body, rough facial features, and majestic momentum. He even had a pair of blue eyes under his thick eyebrows.

The king of the Yaoyue Kingdom first said a few words, to the effect that the grassland sheep are fat and the horses are strong, and the herdsmen live in a prosperous life. In order to thank the Longevity Heaven for the gift, he held an annual horse racing meeting and so on.I'm not interested in his official talk, but I was attracted by their dance. I saw four girls from the Yaoyue Kingdom in beautiful costumes and four wearing hideous masks in the open space surrounded by tents. The man from Yaoyue Kingdom is dancing enthusiastically.The matouqin plays together with the drums, the melody is melodious, deep and loud.The dance on the prairie is powerful, rhythmic, enthusiastic and full of passion, with strong national characteristics, bringing out a bright and joyful atmosphere.

After a dance show, the audience applauded in unison.The king of Yaoyue Kingdom said: "There are fifty of the best warriors from Yaoyue Kingdom participating in this horse racing meeting. Let us invite them out to see who can win the best horse from the prairie in this year's event. The Golden Sword of the Warrior!"

As soon as his words fell, a group of people stepped out heroically from the side of his tent.I looked at the man walking in front, my eyes widened, and it turned out to be the privy envoy.I saw that he was also wearing a white robe similar to the king's style, riding boots on his feet, and a small long knife pinned to his waist, but he didn't have as many gold and silver jewels on his body.Seeing him, the female relatives in other tents immediately screamed: "Oh my God, it's Prince Ulay. He hasn't participated in the horse race meeting for two years. It seems that other people have no hope of winning the sword this time."

Ulay?prince?This Privy Envoy?Is it a prince?A series of question marks flashed in my eyes, and I looked at Chi Bei, seeking an answer.Chi Bei smiled "hehe" and said, "Master Privy Envoy is our king's favorite Prince Ulei, and he is also the most intelligent, bravest and most popular warrior in our Yaoyue Kingdom."

But I saw Ulei's eyes drifting towards me with a half-smile in his eyes, which caused the female relatives in the left and right tents to scream with joy.I couldn't help laughing, it seems that Prince Ulay is not only supported by the people, but also especially loved by women!
——2006, September, 10
There will be no more tomorrow, so don't wait any longer.I'll take the notebook to the hotel to write, and it may not be possible to update it the day after tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)