In the blink of an eye, around the time of the Qingming Festival, it has been raining for half a month. The rain has been continuous, and the peach and willow trees have been sad. It has been extremely cold in those days. After it passed, the weather gradually became warmer, the water in the Spring River became warmer, and Qinhuai became more and more lively.

Houses and boats on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, along with those brothels and pavilions, are bustling with drunken music and music day and night. This is the largest gold-selling cave in the capital, a joyful nest in the eyes of men, and a gold and silver cave in the eyes of women.

The third watch is over, the fifth watch is in full swing, and the sky is full of fiery trees and silver flowers.

A few months ago, Zhang Haiduan, the chief minister of the dynasty, was assassinated by Black Stone. As soon as the news came out, there was an uproar in the city. It didn't subside until these few days in late spring.

Although the imperial court had announced a massive search for the people in the Black Stone, the imperial official who spoke had moved his head the next day after finishing his words.

All the officials remained silent. They only pretended to post a few notices, then arrested a few death row prisoners from the prison and used them as Black Stone's scapegoats.

The spring breeze blew across my face, and the shadows of clouds fell on the blue water. The waves were shimmering, and it seemed that I could still see the fish in the water.

The weather is getting warmer, and the clothes of the girls in the building are getting thinner and thinner. Some of them have loose hair, exposed shoulders and necks, and their snowy skin is creamy. They are charming and charming. They lean against the red window, swing their fans and smile, which makes people just smile.

It feels like a spring dream in the clouds, where all the beauties are competing, some competing for looks, some for skills, some for talent, and some for temperament.

Especially the tea pavilion under the clear sky in that corner, and the surrounding area is even more lively. Every day, the boathouses and boats on the riverside are moored on the shore early, no matter how they fight, no matter how they fight, as soon as the one in the pavilion appears, they are all just

A dismal ending.

Each and every one of the most beautiful ladies in the capital is no match for one man in the end.

Strange to say, there were some powerful people who coveted that face at first. Most poor people in the world seek food, clothing and stability, but the rich are different. Having more money will naturally lead to

People who think about the law spend money, and those who are powerful are looking for new ideas in a different way. No matter how good you sing, you are still a low-class person. People at the bottom of the market are always looked down upon by some powerful people.

On top of that, instead of just letting him be manipulated and coerced, isn't this how many top oirans have ended up over the years?

So what if he is a man?

But what is surprising is that in the past few days, those who dared to threaten him have mostly died and have never appeared again.

On this day, the song has been sung.

Under the eaves of a corner, Su Qing was leaning against the window, half-closing his eyes, enjoying the gentle breeze blowing on his face, as if he was taking a nap. Today he wore a snow-white robe, which was inlaid with gold and silver brocade, embroidered with flowing clouds and flying flowers.

All her slender wrists and hands were tucked into her sleeves.

The shopkeeper hesitated and said awkwardly: "Sir, how about you get more of this money?"

"how?"

Su Qing didn't open her eyes, she just said doubtfully.

"It's just that I've seen a lot of madams in the building come to pay you a lot of money. It's not because I'm afraid of you, hehe." He smiled sheepishly, because he was afraid that they would run away.

Su Qing opened her eyes and said with some humor: "Don't worry, since I got my name from you, I always have a beginning and an end when doing things, and we are not the ones who do not keep our word when we promised it back then!"

As if he had taken a reassurance, the round shopkeeper breathed a sigh of relief, handed over the money, and then withdrew.

The warm breeze was gentle, and listening to the music of the piano by the river, Su Qing was about to take a nap again, but before his eyelids were fully closed, he suddenly opened them again, because a man in gray clothes walked in from the door, looking like a laid-back man.

, a little sloppy, with a smile on his face.

"The scenery in your place is quite nice. You can take a look at these girls when you have nothing to do. It's nice!" He looked out the window and praised a few times. There was still flour on his body.

"If you have something to say, tell it!"

Su Qing slowly picked up the tea and took a sip. The visitor was none other than Lei Bin.

Lei Bin smiled and took a piece of pastry from the table. He leaned on the table and said casually while eating: "It's not a big deal. It's just that Fatty Chen has issued a reward order. Many masters of black and white are coming these days."

Well, country people have never seen much of the world. They are all lawless. The Chakravartin King wants you to go to the town and show your face!"

Su Qing asked:

"Um, where is it?"

"Tonight, Tonghe Bank."

After Lei Bin finished speaking, he had no intention of staying long. He stood up and walked out, as if just to pass on these few words, and said with a smile: "This snack tastes good, I will take a few pieces back to try!"

"Hey, who are you? When did you come up?"

When the waiter was about to come in, the two of them looked at each other, yelled a few words, and stretched out their hands to stop him.

Su Qing said casually: "It's okay, let him go!"

Hearing this, the man gave up and when Lei Bin went out, he brought in a little girl with pigtails.

"gentlemen!"

"Let me see what we caught today?"

Su Qing laughed and took the fish basket. When he opened it, he found that it was full of big crabs, crawling around alive.

"Oh, this must have taken a lot of effort, right?"

"No, my hands have been pinched. My dad said it's been more than a month. You can't eat fish every day. No matter how much you like to eat fish, you will get tired of it. I will give you something fresh before dawn.

I’m going to catch it!”

The little girl was not afraid of strangers at all, so she responded quickly, her name was Yin Ling, her voice was like a silver bell, crisp and sweet, her smile was like a warbler's cry, very sweet, her eyes were big and bright, and her eyelashes were as curved as goose eggs.

Her little face shows the whiteness and tenderness unique to Jiangnan women. She has a long braid and a longevity lock around her neck.

When Su Qing heard this, she looked at her hands and saw a few small bloody mouths.

He laughed a little and said: "You are trying so hard to please me, tell me, what do you want to do?"

The little girl felt embarrassed that her thoughts had been penetrated. Her lively little face suddenly turned red, her chin buried, her hands nervously rubbed the corners of her clothes, and she asked in a thoughtful voice: "Sir, can you teach me how to sing?"

It was as if this question seemed rude and abrupt to her.

Su Qing was a little curious.

"Why did you suddenly have this idea?"

Seeing that he was not angry, Yin Ling did not refuse. She raised her head again as carefully as a frightened rabbit, with a slightly gloomy look on her face, and said quietly: "A floating corpse was fished out of the Tianhe River a few days ago!"

Su Qing asked: "Do you know him?"

The little girl nodded. "We grew up together. She is three years older than me. Her father is also a boatman on the river. He betrothed her to someone else half a year ago. I heard that she is even older than her father. It turned out that the man owed her

With the money from the gambling house, I wanted to sell her to a brothel to pay off the debt, but in the end she was beaten to death, and her body was completely naked!"

She seemed to have seen the miserable death scene, and her face turned pale.

"So, I think if I learn to sing with my husband, my life will be better!"

Unexpectedly, Su Qing was silent for a while, then shook her head.

Yin Ling's face became paler, her eyes became dim, and her energy was gone. She whispered: "The crabs have been delivered, then I will go back!"

After saying that, turn around.

"I haven't said anything yet. What do you understand?"

Su Qing sighed and spoke suddenly. The little girl turned around subconsciously, and her sad little face seemed to come to life again. He said warmly: "Do you think I became famous because of singing? What if my face is ruined?

, no matter how beautifully you sing, you will still starve to death!"

"If you really want to live a better life, the first thing you need to learn is not singing!"

After rubbing the little girl's head, Su Qing blinked.

Yin Ling wiped away her tears.

"Then what do I want to learn?"

Su Qing pursed her lips and looked at her for a while, her eyes changing, as if she was thinking about something, and then she said softly: "Do you want to learn magic?"

The little girl raised her head, a little confused. "Are they just those jugglers on the street?"

Su Qing's eyes flickered. "What you are learning is different. What you want to learn is called Immortal Cable. It is infinitely mysterious and powerful. It is much more powerful than singing songs."

"Did you learn from your husband?"

"No, with another person, but he should not accept apprentices!"

Yin Ling only felt that her mood was ups and downs, ups and downs.

Seeing that her expression was about to darken again, Su Qing laughed, finding it interesting. However, her smile faded quickly and she said calmly: "Just because he doesn't accept a disciple, doesn't mean he won't teach you. Don't worry, I will let him willingly teach you."

Whatever I learn, I leave it all to you!"

"Then can I still learn to sing from my husband?"

Yin Ling asked suddenly, looking eager.

Su Qing smiled and said: "When you learn the Immortal Cable, I will teach you, but you have to keep this matter a secret. Even your father can't tell it. Only heaven knows and the earth knows, you know and I know!"

"Um!"

The little girl's eyes were bright and she nodded heavily.

When she saw Yin Ling happily walking downstairs, Su Qing looked back, Shi Shiran stood up, and walked back with the fish basket in hand.

…

The night is already deep.

The stars are vast, just like the lights of thousands of houses in the capital that have not been dimmed. The shadows of lights hang between the tall buildings. Some people are asleep and some are not asleep yet.
To be continued...