The reason why Yan Ruyu was able to become the most famous "beauty" in Dongcheng was not only his own ability, but also Xiao Han's support was also invaluable. It is said that there is no first in literature and no second in martial arts, and each one is attracted by his own eyes. What is the basis for the competition between this industry? It is based on the value.

After Yan Ruyu became famous, a tide emerged in Dongcheng. Many women followed Yan Ruyu's imitation. Those who had money bought a small courtyard directly, and those who had no money bought a small building facing the street. They extended around with Yan Ruyu's mansion as the center, and finally formed a long street. The beautiful "beauties" in the East City gathered here. Many clients who wanted to meet Yan Ruyu had their names. Before they could walk to the gate of Yan Ruyu's mansion, they were caught off their souls by the bells and swallows on both sides of the street and stopped. In this way, Yan Ruyu became more and more mysterious, as if they were a god. Because the long street was due to Yan Ruyu, it was named "Ruyu Street", which also means "Ruyu Street".

Ruyu Street is east-west, and Yan Ruyu's mansion is at the westernmost end of Ruyu Street. From the back door of her house, you can see the Peacock River, so Xiao Han always comes in through the back door.

Unlike the noise at the easternmost end of Ruyu Street, the westernmost end of Ruyu Street is very quiet. After coming out from here, there is a long and wide river embankment. I don’t know who built many elegant small pavilions along the river embankment. There are stone tables and benches inside, so that people can sit in the pavilion and look at the river water and the west city opposite. Because there are mostly inns and residential areas here, the dragons and snakes in the East City rarely come here, and it is a rare and peaceful place in the East City.

As summer approaches, more and more people in the pavilion are gradually increasing. At dusk, a girl in a green dress comes to an uninhabited pavilion. She does not sit on a stone bench, but sits on the "beauty" on the side of the pavilion, and behind it is the sparkling peacock River.

The so-called "beauty" has a bench underneath, with a railing on the top, and the backrest that pokes outwards bends like a goose neck. It is usually built on the side of the corridor or pavilion sill, and in addition to resting, it also has the interest of reflecting the waves.

At this time, the woman was sitting on the "beauty leaning", holding a book in her hand, and a lilac veil covered her face below the bridge of her nose, revealing only a pair of smart eyes and a fair forehead.

She chanted the words in the book in the official language of the Central Plains: "The Yue girl picks lotus by the autumn water, with narrow sleeves and light silk, and secretly reveals two golden bracelets. She illuminates the shadows and picks flowers like faces, and her heart only competes with her silk. The wind and waves at the end of the Chicken Stream are late, the fog is heavy and the smoke is light, and she cannot accompany her when she comes. The faint singing of the boat is far away, and the sorrow of separation leads to the south bank of the river."

The evening breeze blew her dress and her hair all over her head, and her mood fluctuated, and it was really "the hearts only competed for chaos."

A scholar in green stood outside the pavilion. Hearing the woman's gentle whisper, he couldn't help but sigh softly.

At this moment, a gust of wind suddenly blew up, the book was light and flew out of the pavilion, and when it flew past the scholar, he reached out to catch it.

The scholar looked down at the name of the book, which was "June 1 Ci Chao", then walked into the pavilion, returned the book to its owner, and praised the girl's taste.

The girl calmly took her book and looked at the scholar. Although her clothes were not luxurious, they were very neat and handsome. She did not make people feel bored.

"Are you from the Central Plains? The Western Regions do not talk about the ethics and rules of the Central Plains. If you don't mind, you can sit down and talk." The girl's voice was gentle and pleasant, "It's dark, and it's a bit difficult to read books again. It's better to chat."

The scholar was still a little restrained as a Central Plains. He did not sit up with the girl on the beautiful woman near the water, but sat on a stone bench not far away and said, "The girl said it is right. The ethics in the Central Plains are strict. Men and women are not close to each other, they cannot meet each other, and they cannot sit in the same seat. I have never met a girl like you in the Central Plains."

"What is 'girls like me'?" The girl's tone suddenly turned cold. "Do you think I am the ones who are laughing? I asked you to sit down and talk, but I didn't get your respect, which attracted contempt. If so, I asked you to leave, or I left."

The scholar realized his mistake and hurriedly said, "Sorry, please forgive me, my sister."

The girl's tone was slightly relaxed, "Okay, let's not talk about this. You are from Zhongyuan. Then why did you come to Loulan City? Is it for study tours or business?"

The scholar pondered and said, "I don't know what to say. There is a saying among us, called 'Which whim'. Those who have whimsy suddenly feel their ears. I suddenly want to come to Loulan City for a trip, so I came."

"A long trip wherever I want to go?" the girl chuckled, "I envy you very much. You can be so free and unrestrained, but I can't. This city is a cage for me, and I am the bird in the cage. I can't leave here. Leaving the door and sitting by the river to read books is already my greatest freedom. There is no way, and you have to lose something if you get something. By the way, I just forgot to ask, your surname?"

"I am not allowed to be Qi from your surname, my name is Qi Wang." The scholar replied, and then he looked at the girl and waited for her to report her name.

"I can't tell you what I'm called." The girl stretched out a finger and held it up on her lips and made a "silence" move. "If my family knows it, I will suffer. This is also the reason why I wear a veil. My home is not in Xicheng, but not in Dongcheng. I am just a passerby in this city, but I am trapped in this city."

The scholar asked tentatively: "Are you... a member of the thirty-six countries of the Western Regions?"

"You are so smart." The girl's eyes lit up.

The scholar continued, “Are you a…exiled princess?”

The girl giggled, not admitting, nor denying, "I am just a homeless person, just as you say in the poems in the Central Plains, "The storm comes out of the Han border, and the geese return into the Hutian", and a touch of rootless floating blouses."

The girl asked again, "Do you know why I want to talk to you?"

The scholar thought for a while, "Is it because I helped you pick up the book?"

"You are so cute." The girl laughed out loud, "You Central Plains people have a saying called "Two-sleeved breeze". I want to talk to a person who has no smell of copper. I am really tired of those rich businessmen and powerful people with big belly. They use jade wine glasses, gold plates, ivory chopsticks, and the jewels all over their eyes, which is really boring."

The scholar hesitated and said, "There are still a few words in the Central Plains: 'A penny can stump heroes', 'A rich man is difficult for men without money', 'A unavailable step is difficult for men without money', 'A unavailable step is difficult for a step', no matter what, money is a good thing."

"Money is of course a good thing, but it doesn't have to be too much, enough. Just like identity, don't be an emperor, general, or a minority, or a idle nobleman, it's great." The girl sighed, "It's hard to make a living for the people who are promoted to the people who are promoted to the people who are promoted to the people who are promoted to the people who are promoted to the people who are free. They are running around all day just for hunger. Emperor, general and minister are intrigue and intrigue, and they are inevitably exhausted and have the worries of death. In between the two, it's just right."

The scholar probably still had the ambition to save the world and pacify the world, so he did not agree, but remained silent.

"Mr. Qi, what do you want to do after you leave Loulan and return to Central Plains? Are you going to continue to get fame and honor?" asked the girl.

The scholar shook his head and said, "I'll probably continue to be a teacher and aide for others. If no one hires me, I'll be a teacher."

The girl asked, "Do you have disciples too?"

"Of course." said the scholar, "but he is not talented, he is always naughty and causes trouble. He always asks me to clean up the mess for them every time."

The girl chuckled softly, "Little children always do this."

The scholar asked softly: "Can we meet again in the future?"

The girl showed a embarrassed look, "Maybe I can't, or I'm destined to see you again." Then she looked at the sky again and said, "It's getting late, it's time for me to go back. Have you seen the carriage around the corner? That's my home."

The smile on the scholar's face remained unchanged, "I saw it."

The girl smiled and said, "My coachman and guards went for fun just now. They couldn't see Yan Ruyu, but they could go to some cheaper places. Now they should come back."

The scholar said concerned: "They shouldn't do this. Dongcheng is not Xicheng after all."

"I know. I am more familiar with Loulan City than you." The woman smiled, "Okay, it's time for me to leave. Please stay here. Don't let my coachman and guard see you, otherwise it will cause trouble for me and you. Do you understand?"

The scholar nodded.

After saying that, the woman stood up in the setting sun, walked out of the pavilion dignifiedly, and soon disappeared into the dusk.

The scholar stood there, watching the woman go away until she completely disappeared, and then slowly walked towards the corner.

Turning around the corner, Ruyu Street, the carriage that the girl said was still parked here, without moving position, and there was no one in the carriage. The scholar raised his eyes and looked at it, and he saw a hint of green in the dim sky. The figure walked very fast, and then walked into a small building.

Ruyu Street only has bitches and maids, and there are no good women, and of course there will be no down-and-out nobles and princesses in the country.

The scholar withdrew his gaze, came to the carriage, and got straight onto the carriage.

The coachman sitting on the shaft kept his head down. After the scholar got on the carriage, he raised his head and revealed his face covered by a hat.

Black flames burned in his eyes, emitting a faint light in the deep twilight.

The scholar's voice came from the dark carriage, "Let's go."

"Yes, master." The coachman replied stiffly. From beginning to end, the expression on his face did not change at all, like a wax figure.

The driver carried a carriage and raised his head on the wide and deserted Ruyu Street. He left Ruyu Street and came to the river embankment. Then he ran along the river embankment. The lanterns hanging on the car lit up, reflecting a big word "Ai".

The carriage finally came to the Peacock Bridge.

The guards of the bridgehead made the way with the most respectful attitude.
Chapter completed!