Chapter 9: Drunk

The time alone between lovers is always short and passes in the blink of an eye.

In the blink of an eye, the moon is already high in the sky.

A big bright moon hangs in the clear night sky, reflecting the moonlight on the lake.

The two drank most of a bottle of "Drunken Life and Dreaming Death". Even though both of them were in the stage of returning to the true stage, and constantly used their cultivation to dissolve the alcohol, they were still drunk.

Qi Xuansu drank less, about five or six points drunk, and Zhang Yuelu drank more. Although she had a higher cultivation level, she was still seven or eight points drunk.

Seeing that it was getting late, it was time to go back. Qi Xuansu joked: "Can you still walk? Do you want me to carry you back?"

Zhang Yuelu shook her head and said: "What kind of place is this? What if others see it? Besides, you can't even stand steadily, and you still carry me. I'm afraid that we will both roll into the lake together."

Qi Xuansu was joking, so he naturally wouldn't force it, so the two supported each other and walked back together.

Zhang Yuelu didn't forget to bring along the unfinished half bottle of "Drunken Life and Dreaming Death".

Fortunately, Zhang Yuelu's study is located at the deepest part of the entire courtyard, separated from the front yard by a moon gate. If she doesn't summon or invite him, no one will come to disturb her. It's very quiet. So they didn't see anyone along the way. The two of them supported each other and came to the door of the study.

It's called a study, but it's actually three rooms inside and outside. The two inside are Zhang Yuelu's living room, and the outside is used as the signing room and reception room for office.

Then Zhang Yuelu came to her senses: "Where are you going to stay tonight? Your room should be at Lei Zhenren's place."

Qi Xuansu pretended to be dumb and said: "What do you mean where to stay? Aren't we going to talk all night?"

If it were Zhang Yuelu at other times, she would naturally not agree, but at this time Zhang Yuelu was very drunk. Although she was not unconscious, her mind was dizzy, and she nodded and agreed: "Okay, let's talk all night."

The two entered the study, Qi Xuansu went to light the candle, and Zhang Yuelu casually put "Drunken Life and Dreaming Death" on the table and turned to go to the inner room.

She seemed to have forgotten Qi Xuansu's existence, because her movements were very natural, just like she was alone at ordinary times. She seemed to have not forgotten Qi Xuansu's existence, because she did not forget to lock the door.

Qi Xuansu had to sit on the bench next to the coffee table.

Not long after, Qi Xuansu heard the sound of water coming from inside. Judging from the size of the sound, it was not washing the face, but bathing.

In terms of prosperity, Jinling Prefecture is not inferior to Dijing or Yujing. Zhenwu Temple, as the largest Taoist temple in Jinling Prefecture, often receives dignitaries of high status, so in addition to its vast area, the interior is also very good.

Take Zhang Yuelu's residence for example, all the furniture is made of huanghuali wood, and the paper, pen, inkstone and inkstone on the desk are obviously of top quality and neatly arranged. The tea sets on the table and coffee table are all made of top-quality fine porcelain, and there are vases and antiques.

Although there are kerosene lamps, many people think that candles are more stylish. So there are also various candlesticks, with standing candlesticks as tall as a person in the four corners, short candlesticks placed on the table and covered with lampshades, and even octagonal palace lanterns with tassels hanging above. If all are lit up, the whole room will be as bright as day.

In addition, there is a huge pipeline system. Zhenwu Temple has long said goodbye to manual water extraction, and instead directly brings water into the house through iron pipes. If you want to use water, just open the water valve, and you can take a bath at any time, without having to boil water first as in the past.

Of course, ordinary people and even ordinary wealthy families do not have this condition.

Qi Xuansu listened to the faint sound of water, and his thoughts began to drift, imagining the scene inside. But his imagination was really lacking, and he could only imagine the water vapor and the looming figures.

At some point, the sound of water stopped.

Qi Xuansu sat up subconsciously.

It was late at night, and everything was silent, and all the subtle sounds became clear and audible.

Qi Xuansu only heard the rustling sound coming, which should be Zhang Yuelu putting on clothes.

After a moment, footsteps came from far away, and the door bolt was opened.

Zhang Yuelu appeared in front of Qi Xuansu again.

After Zhang Yuelu took a bath, her hair was still slightly damp and casually draped down. She changed out of her formal crane cloak and put on an ordinary dress.

As the saying goes, men should be pretty in black and women should be pretty in mourning. Half of the ten women in the Taoist sect like to wear white clothes, but Zhang Yuelu doesn't like to wear white clothes, or she doesn't like to wear pure white clothes. She always has to embellish it with other colors. At this time, her dress is mainly blue and white, without the usual sharpness, but more graceful and gentle.

It was the first time that Qi Xuansu saw Zhang Yuelu like this.

Zhang Yuelu sat next to Qi Xuansu, occupying the other half of the bench. After taking a bath, she was a little sober, but not completely sober. She stared at the shoe tip sticking out of her skirt, stunned.

Qi Xuansu said that he wanted to talk all night, but at this time, he didn't know what to say.

After a while, Zhang Yuelu raised her head and said, "Tell me more about your experience after leaving Jiangling Prefecture."

"Okay." Qi Xuansu agreed immediately. He smelled the fragrance on Zhang Yuelu's body and suddenly felt thirsty. He reached out and took the small half bottle of "Drunken Life and Dreaming Death" on the table and took a sip.

Next, Qi Xuansu started from the boat ride, how he met Xu Kou, how he encountered the Japanese pirates, and what Shen Mingshu did, etc.

Zhang Yuelu listened intently, and occasionally took the jug from Qi Xuansu's hand and took a sip - because the wine glass was left in the pavilion, the two simply drank from the jug.

Just like this, one person talks, the other listens, and they drink from the same jug. It's very harmonious.

Until Qi Xuansu mentioned Li Qingnu.

"Li Qingnu, is that the great courtesan who is famous all over the world?" Zhang Yuelu asked inadvertently.

Qi Xuansu was drunk and did not hear the dangerous meaning hidden in this sentence, so he said casually: "We met in Shangqing Mansion."

"I know." Zhang Yuelu seemed to have sobered up a little, and his thoughts became clearer, "Are you familiar with her? I didn't know your identity at the time, how did she know your identity?"

Qi Xuansu was startled. He had also sobered up a bit, but he actually had some quick wits: "Actually, I was careless. I gave the mask to Liu Hu and didn't hide my true face. She accidentally recognized her. Fortunately. She was not a member of the Taoist sect, and she didn’t know that Qi Xuansu was a ‘dead person’ at that time, so I just made the mistake.”

"Is that so?" Zhang Yuelu looked at Qi Xuansu, feeling drunk again.

"Of course." To support his statement, Qi Xuansu took out the white fox mask from his bag.

Zhang Yuelu took the white fox face mask, looked at it a few times, and was noncommittal. Qi Xuansu added another word: "I also reached a deal with her. I will help her deal with Lu Yunfeng, the young master of the Lu family, and she will help me transport Liuhu safely to Liaodong."

"Drunken life and dreaming of death" is no better than ordinary wine. Even Zhang Yuelu, who has not been drunk for a thousand cups, is drunk. Therefore, Zhang Yuelu is very different from usual at this time, as if he has become a different person. When she heard this, she exclaimed: "Heroes save beauties." ”

Qi Xuansu suddenly sobered up to 80%, and quickly said to himself: "It's a fair trade."

Zhang Yuelu showed a meaningful smile and raised an eyebrow at Qi Xuansu: "Lu Yunfeng had Li Qingnu's idea, and someone helped Li Qingnu to stand up. I don't have such luck. When Li Tianzhen had my idea, no one helped me. , I can only rely on myself.”

Qi Xuansu was dumbfounded. Normally Zhang Yuelu would never say such a thing. Besides, he didn't know Zhang Yuelu at that time. He had no way of talking about his career. Isn't this unreasonable?

It seemed like she was really drunk.

Qi Xuansu thought so, but couldn't say it.

He then thought about what kind of person Li Tianzhen was, the legitimate son of the Li family. Among his peers in the family, he might only be inferior to Li Changge, who was of a different generation. At that time, Zhang Yuelu should have arrived in Yujing not long ago. She was born in a branch of the Zhang family. Li Tianzhen could freely enter and leave the Zhenjing Courtyard, but she could not enter the Dazhen Palace at will. At that time, she was not the designated successor of Zhenren Cihang, but one of many One of the disciples did not get the favor of the Earth Master.

Facing Li Tianzhen, she had no other help except that surname.

Although many people now use this incident to explain how Zhang Yuelu has a profound background and even Li Tianzhen does not take it seriously, but in fact it is the reverse of the cause. For Zhang Yuelu, it is not a good memory.

If she hadn't been so thoughtful and used words to stop Li Tianzhen, making him agree to a bet, and ultimately forcing him to leave Yujing, then she might not have ended well.

It's just that she has a strong nature, and she never wants to show any weakness in front of others, let alone express her feelings of helplessness, grievance, fear, etc. in her heart. She always shows herself to be tough, tenacious, and majestic, as if she is the one who has arrived. A person with an iron heart.

I'm afraid that only when she was really drunk and in front of Qi Xuansu, who shared life and death, would she show off a little bit.

Thinking of this, Qi Xuansu couldn't help but feel great pity and pride: "Isn't he just Li Tianzhen? Don't worry, leave it to me. One day, I will make amends for you."

Zhang Yuelu smiled and said nothing, just sipping his drink.

"You don't believe it?" Qi Xuansu asked.

"I believe it." Zhang Yuelu said, "Of course I believe it."

Qi Xuansu snatched the wine bottle from Zhang Yuelu's hand and took a sip. He couldn't help but burp: "I will do what I say."

Zhang Yuelu took the jug from Qi Xuansu's hand again: "Then, what happened after you helped Li Qingnu deal with Lu Yunfeng?"

"What else can I do? Of course I'm rushing back to see you." Qi Xuansu didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore, "After Master Pei informed me, I didn't stay for a moment, and I was ready to return home."

Zhang Yuelu blinked: "Really?"

"Of course it's true." Qi Xuansu said firmly.

Zhang Yuelu's eyes became brighter and brighter, but he lowered his head and took a sip of wine.

Eventually, both got drunk.

They cuddled up against each other on the bench and fell asleep.

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