Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

"Alright, then we'll take our leave now."

Cui Ying saw Zhao Yuan and the other two off.

He then instructed the maids to lay out fruit platters and dishes.

Cui Ying invited Yan Qing to sit down.

"I haven't yet asked Brother Xiao Yi's name."

Yan Qing, however, dared not reveal his real name.

Thinking of his master's surname,

“My surname is Lu, so my name is Xiao Yi.”

Cui Ying smiled and asked, "May I ask where Brother Xiao Yi is from?"

"She was originally raised in Yanjing Prefecture,"

"But later I did some business with JD.com."

Cui Ying stared blankly at Yan Qing.

"I never imagined that Brother Xiao Yi, who has traveled all over the country, would be so proficient in music."

"Ying'er was confined to brothels from a young age,"

"The arts and sciences they learned,"

"I can't beat Brother Yi at all. I'm so ashamed of myself."

Yan Qing also stared intently at Cui Ying and said,

"Miss Ying'er, you're too kind."

"Xiao Yi only has a rudimentary understanding of music,"

"How can anyone compare to Miss Ying'er?"

Yan Qing then told Cui Ying some interesting stories about the martial arts world.

Anecdotes from the countryside.

Cui Ying was originally a woman who had worked in the sex industry.

People with the surname Shui

She had many lovers with talented men.

Later, although she was kept by Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji),

But he did not sever ties with other people.

The most famous was the great scholar Zhou Bangyan.

On one occasion, Emperor Huizong (Zhao Ji) fell ill and was unable to attend court.

As a subject, Zhou Bangyan naturally knew this news.

He took advantage of this opportunity to meet Cui Ying in secret.

The two originally thought that Zhao Ji would recuperate in the palace.

Just as they were getting along,

Unexpectedly, Emperor Huizong was also captivated by Cui Ying.

He actually came while sick.

Zhou Bangyan was unable to dodge in time.

I had no choice but to hide under the bed.

It turns out that Lingnan had just sent oranges to the palace as tribute.

Zhao Ji was thinking of Cui Ying.

So I sent her one to try.

Chapter 1683 They've already hooked up?

Cui Ying chatted with Zhao Ji for a while.

Afraid that Zhou Bangyan under the bed might make a sound.

He then advised Zhao Ji to return to the palace.

Emperor Huizong also felt his body was heavy.

He dared not have sex with Cui Ying.

Then he returned to the palace.

Zhou Bangyan hid under the bed for a while.

Hearing Cui Ying fawning over Zhao Ji in every way,

Naturally, resentment would arise.

He immediately composed a poem.

With a knife as smooth as water, and Wu salt as white as snow, delicate hands peel open a fresh orange.

The brocade curtains were just beginning to warm, and the incense from the animal-shaped burners lingered as they sat facing each other, tuning their sheng (a type of reed pipe instrument).

He asked in a low voice: Where shall we stay for the night?

It was past midnight on the city wall, and the horses slipped on the thick frost.

It would be better to stop here, since few people travel here anyway.

Who would have thought that later, when Cui Ying was serving Zhao Ji,

In a moment of passion, he sang the lyrics.

Emperor Huizong immediately knew that the person who wrote the lyrics that day was in the room.

After asking Zhou Bangyan,

So they found a pretext to demote Zhou Bangyan and send him out of the capital.

When Cui Ying saw a man like Yan Qing,

She immediately took a liking to him.

He began to provoke Yan Qing with his words.

Yan Qing was also a romantic man.

After having a few drinks,

"Xiao Yi's embroidery is beautiful."

"Would you like to take a look, my lady?"

Cui Ying sensed that Yan Qing was also interested.

He immediately abandoned his reserve and nodded,

"it is good."

.....

Zhao Yuan and the other two then came to find Yan Qing.

Cui Ying stopped avoiding it.

He then hosted a banquet for the three people at the West Tower.

During the meal, Yan Qing and Yan Qing exchanged flirtatious glances.

Without any attempt to avoid suspicion.

Zhao Yuan watched as Yan Qing treated the knowledgeable Cui Ying...

They were all completely infatuated.

He also greatly admired Yan Qing's methods.

Cui Ying heard that the group hadn't yet chosen a place to stay.

He immediately ordered his maids to prepare a courtyard for the four of them at Fanlou.

Zhao Yuan wanted to take his leave several times,

They were all persuaded to stay by Cui Ying's warm hospitality.

Zhao Yuan, of course, knew who she was trying to persuade to stay.

They had no choice but to stay behind with Wu Song and Shi Xiu.

Listen to Yan Qing and Cui Ying playing instruments and singing.

Fortunately, both of them were highly skilled.

The three of them seemed to be enjoying themselves quite a bit.

Until late at night,

Cui Ying reluctantly saw the four people off as they left the building.

The four returned to the house.

Wu Song couldn't help but frown and say,

"Xiao Yi, you didn't tell Cui Ying about us, did you?"

Yan Qing smiled and said, "Brother Wu Song, don't worry."

“I know what’s important,”

"I just talked to her about romantic things."

Upon hearing this, Wu Song

That's when he stopped talking...

Zhao Yuan laughed and said, "I think you and Cui Ying are a perfect match."

"Could he have really fallen in love?"

Yan Qing blushed and said, "Ying'er is both beautiful and talented."

"If she could treat him with sincerity,"

"I don't mind her past."

Zhao Yuan smiled and said, "I think she's quite attached to you too."

"It seems she was truly in love,"

"You two are quite a good match, haha."

While they were talking and laughing,

Zhao Yuan suddenly heard a slight noise from the roof.

He couldn't help but shout,

"Who?"

The voice just fell,

Then Shi Qian was seen hanging upside down from the eaves like a golden hook.

Then they climbed in through the window.

Zhao Yuan asked, "Have they all settled in?"

Shi Qian nodded and said,

"Xue Yong led a hundred men who were scattered throughout the city,"

"Lu Fang, Guo Sheng, Xie Zhen, and Xie Bao, along with their subordinates, resided outside the city."

Zhao Yuan nodded and said, "Alright, then we'll stay home and avoid going out."