Chapter 212: Neighbors explains the war and the war begins

Chapter 212: Neighbors explains the war and the war begins

Chapter 212 Neighbors’ Explanation: The war begins

The narrow ebony courtyard door opens to the alley, and only the small courtyard upon entering has been neatly tidied up. The outer wall of the house was newly painted with a layer of light yellow fine mud. There was a large cauldron filled with corn on an ancient wooden table in the courtyard. There was an open wooden box beside the table, filled with various kinds of silk fabrics. The curtains in the main room were rolled up high, and several housewives from nearby households were chatting and laughing in the room. When they saw Liuli, they all smiled and came out, "Ms. Kudi is here too."

Liu Ruyue took a step behind, looking at Liuli who was surrounded by everyone with a smile, and bowed and saluted, "Mrs. Kudi can come today, which really makes Pengpi shine." She was wearing a light yellow shirt, which was brighter than before. The round face that has obviously become slimmer is lightly swiped with makeup, which makes her look even more beautiful and approachable.

Liuli returned the favor with a smile, "Ms. Liu, you're so polite. Congratulations on your move."

Ayan, who was following her, folded the two ends of her hand into a wooden box in the courtyard. The soft and white fabric immediately attracted everyone's attention. Someone stepped forward to take a look, and then reached out to touch it, "This What kind of material is it, I’ve never seen it before!”

A-yan smiled and said, "I would like to teach you ladies that this is fine white folded cloth."

"White folded cloth? How can white folded cloth be so thin and soft?" "Exactly, I have seen a lot of white folded cloth, how could it look like this?" Everyone immediately gathered around.

Ayan smiled and explained to everyone that this kind of fine white folded cloth was not common in the market, but was new from the Qu family workshop, and I was afraid it would not be sold in the market for a while. Several housewives were busy comparing several clothing materials in the wooden box, asking about prices, and discussing what kind of clothes should be made of such fabrics to look good. It was very lively for a while.

Amidst the laughter, Liu Ruyue led Liuli into the main room. They saw that the main room was hung with beige gauze curtains, and there was a grass-green silk mattress on the couch. It looked delicate and elegant. Liuli smiled and said, "What happened in the past." Even though I haven’t thanked you yet, I haven’t been able to come to visit you, but I didn’t expect that we would become neighbors in the blink of an eye.”

Liu Ruyue shook her head and smiled, "Ruyue didn't dare take it. If it weren't for Chang Shi's help, where would I have gone to find out the whereabouts of my cousin? It happened that someone was willing to sell the yard here. I saw that the location was good, so I bought it. I asked someone to renovate it, and I originally planned to move in in August, but..." She glanced at the crowd outside who were still chattering incessantly, and when she looked at Liuli again, her expression became quite solemn, "I heard the day before yesterday that the army had arrived at the city. , Ruyue has a heartless request, and I hope Madam will fulfill it."

Liuli was a little surprised and paused before saying, "Ajian might as well talk about it."

Liu Ruyue said softly, "I would like to ask Chief Lao Shi to find out in the army whether there is a Hedong man named Fang Lie, especially among the Turkic soldiers and prisoners of war who are assisting in the battle."

 Fang Lie? Prisoners of war? Liuli was suddenly confused. Liu Ruyue sighed softly, "If my cousin is still alive, he must have killed the commander. The Tang Dynasty can no longer tolerate him. It's probably..." She stopped talking, and then added after a moment, "My cousin has been around since he was a child. He has a fierce temper, so I often joke with him and call him Fang Lie. I think that he has probably changed his surname, but if I mention this name, he will probably guess that it is me. "

Liuli nodded, "I understand, please don't worry, Ajian, I will definitely talk to Chang Shi." There are many small countries in the Western Region, but the majority of tribes are Turks. Since Fang Ling cannot stay in the Tang Dynasty, it is indeed possible Invested in Turkic tribes. Among the various Turkic tribes, some are following Ashina Helu to rebel against the Tang Dynasty, and some are helping the Tang army fight against Helu. Fang Ling is in the Turks, but it is difficult to say which side he will be on. This matter is no different from finding a needle in a haystack, but under the current circumstances, there is no solution.

Liu Ruyue smiled sweetly and bowed, "Thank you, madam."

Liuli quickly returned the gift. The two sat down separately and chatted for a few words. Only then did Liuli know that Liu Ruyue had become a frequent visitor to the Great Buddha Temple and got to know some of the female relatives of Xizhou who also believed in Buddhism. She was elegant, spoke well, and wrote well. A good calligraphy, the identity of this palace maid is also curious, so many people asked her to copy Buddhist scriptures, and she accepted all the requests. On the one hand, she could get some money to polish her pen, and on the other hand, she could get more friends with these female relatives. After a few months of dating, I have become very familiar with the female relatives of these wealthy families in Xizhou City.

Liuli was filled with admiration and couldn't help but nod, "Ajian is really good at his job."

There was a hint of self-deprecation in Liu Ruyue's smile, "Thank you, madam. These are just tricks to settle down. Anyone who has stayed in the palace for a few years is not difficult to do. On the other hand, Pei Changshi set a new record in Xizhou in just half a year." In this situation, that's really a good thing." Looking back now, she was really unfounded at that time. This long history was actually full of clever plans and interlocking links to turn a dead situation into an invincible one. The living chess of the earth. Naturally, his role has come to an end, so he had better move quickly to avoid disturbing the prince's eyes.

She thought for a moment and then asked, "It seems that Madam's house is undergoing construction work these days. Will she be able to live in a warm house in a few days?"

Liuli shook her head hurriedly, "It was not to expand the house, but because a distinguished guest came and I couldn't bear to offend her, so I bought the adjacent small courtyard as a temporary measure."

Liu Ruyue said "Oh" and glanced outside as if she didn't care.

Although Ashina Yunyi's story is not easy to spread, it is not a big secret. Liuli's heart turned, and she told the origin of this person in a few words, "Now I just say that she is my sister, and I can't say that I want to live there." A few months ago." He then smiled and said, "If you have time in the future, please come and sit in the humble house for a while. My girl doesn't like to meet strangers, please forgive me."

Liu Ruyue laughed. Pei Zhai's movements could not be hidden from others, but she wanted to use her words to dispel the suspicion of outsiders. She nodded, "I will pay you a return visit in two days when it's convenient for you, madam. It is said that a young lady who has not yet left the government should be pampered."

The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Seeing that several women in the yard had turned around and walked back into the house, they tacitly changed their minds.

One day later, Liu Ruyue actually came to visit with two gifts in return. Liuli hurriedly led her to the backyard and invited Ashina Yunyi to come over. Ashina Yunyi was bored. Hearing that a guest was coming, he came over like a gust of wind and met Liu Ruyue. Hearing that she came from the Chang'an Palace, he hurriedly said, "Have you ever seen Mrs. Liu?" The emperor of the Tang Dynasty?"

Liu Ruyue glanced at Liuli, smiled slightly and said, "The palace is very big, I have only seen it twice from a distance."

Ashina Yunyi nodded with emotion, "Chang'an is really big. It would only take half an hour to run around the palace on horseback..."

Liuli was a little surprised when she saw that the two of them were talking in a congenial manner. She stood up and ordered someone to bring the cooled buttermilk. When she turned back, Ashina Yunyi was talking enthusiastically. After asking Liu Ruyue about the Great Buddhist Temple, she turned around and pulled Liuli away and said, "Sister, please take me to the Great Buddhist Temple tomorrow to have a look!"

Liu Ruyue also smiled and said, "If Yun Yi is bored all day long, it is easy for her to have random thoughts. It is better to go out for a walk. It doesn't matter if she doesn't leave Xizhou anyway." Her eyes stayed on the faces of Liuli and Yun Yi for a moment. "You look like sisters right away, so there's no need to tell anyone in detail."

Liuli looked at Yunyi's smiling face that was obviously brighter than usual, thought for a moment and smiled, "You should look more and talk less when you go out. Is it possible?" Ashina Yunyi nodded hurriedly, her smile became more cheerful, and she suddenly spoke She only went out twice in Chang'an and stayed indoors on weekdays. She had heard of Xizhou City for a long time, but she didn't know what it looked like.

The more Liuli listened, the more ashamed she became. She was not good at dealing with young and indulgent women. After seeing the letter from her master's wife, she preconceived that Yunyi was difficult to deal with. In the past few days, all she had thought about was how to comfort her, but she had never thought about how to comfort her. A young woman with such a temperament is bored in the house all day long. What else can she think about except revenge? A good-natured person can also become paranoid, and the more paranoid and irritable she becomes, the less he dares to let her go out...

When Yun Yi left happily, Liuli couldn't help but nodded gratefully to Liu Ruyue, "Thankfully, Ajian came here today, but I was negligent."

Liu Ruyue smiled indifferently, "When I was in the Li Zheng Palace, I trained countless female officials and maids. Women with a temperament like Yun Yi, find some things for them to do, and they will get better slowly."

In the next few days, Liuli took Yunyi to look around Xizhou, and asked Xiaotan to teach her how to cook some dishes, and asked Ayan to teach her some simple female reds, and he also taught her how to draw some of the most beautiful strokes. A simple flower and bird, if Liu Ruyue had time, she would come over and chat with her for a few words. Within half a month, Ashina Yunyi's temperament became much softer and brighter. Even Pei Xingjian couldn't help but said one night, "You still have a way."

Liuli smiled and said, "Her temperament is always like this. It was because we treated her wrongly before."

Pei Xingjian thought about it and smiled, "I was negligent."

He had already said this once, and it should be said by himself. Liuli couldn't help but sigh, "Are you done with the food and grass affairs?" Although the Tang army had set off ten days ago, the food and grass for 30,000 troops along the way But it was still all provided by Xizhou, and Su Dingfang was responsible for the food and grass. Pei Xingjian was naturally very attentive, assigning merchants to accompany the army, and dispatching government soldiers to secure the food. These matters were extremely complicated and laborious. How could he have the energy to think about such trivial matters? ?

Pei Xingjian's tone was extremely calm, "The arrangements have been roughly taken care of. I will go out in a few days to send some food and grass to my mentor."

Liuli was taken aback. Shouldn't he be dispatching food and fodder to the rear? Why do you have to personally deliver the food to Su Dingfang again? Could it be that there was a problem with the transportation of grain and grass?

Pei Xingjian held her hand comfortingly, but there was a strange determination in his eyes, "Don't worry, everything went smoothly this time, but... I want to take a look!"

Liuli was startled for a moment, then raised her head and smiled, "What should I prepare for you?"

Pei Xingjian stared at Liuli, and a bright smile slowly appeared on his face. He stretched out his arms and hugged her tightly, "Liuli!"

Liuli smiled and said nothing. The man in front of her looked gentle, but how many people knew that he had toiled his muscles and bones in the cold and heat, and how many people knew the vigor in his bones? Maybe the battlefield has a natural attraction for him? Why should she make things difficult for him?

Pei Xingjian lowered his head and pressed her forehead, his voice was extremely soft, "Liu Li, don't worry. Nothing will happen to me and my mentor. This time the West Route Army will face He Lu's troops. I will always Go and see what the Turkic cavalry looks like.”

Liuli nodded slightly, and Pei Xingjian added, "I will take Ah Cheng with me, and Agu will still stay at home. You should not leave the city these days. Just leave anything to Agu to do."

Liuli couldn't help but ask, "Are you going to **** the food and fodder alone? Or are you going with other colleagues?"

Pei Xingjian smiled lightly and said, "I will invite Prince Qu to go with me tomorrow."

Liuli couldn't help but be a little surprised, "How could he agree?" The workshop under Xizhou City had just been built, wasn't Qu Chongyu about to show off his skills, collecting more white folds and spinning more fine cloth? Why would he agree to do such a drudgery job as escorting grain and fodder, which would neither achieve military merit nor attract the slightest limelight?

Pei Xingjian’s voice had an obvious smile, “He will definitely agree!”

There will be an extra update before 8 o'clock tonight. Try to be fatter, hahaha. I have finally written about the war drama that I love...well, I will be diligent in coding and begging for pink!

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