第1180章 六朝金粉地,金陵帝王州(4)

府邸一如记忆里的模样。

The plaque was weathered, with a green embroidery growing on the bronze beast's head. It appeared old and worn, but to him, it was like a cherished treasure lost in time.

He ascended the steps.

Su Jiu did not accompany him.

She watched as he pushed open the door and entered. The halls of the Xie residence were empty, not even a single servant remained. Only the vast expanse of endless white snow filled the entire mansion, the bright and desolate snow glare making one's eyes sore.

谢容景抬步跨进门槛。

“哥,我回来了。”

他低声。

苏酒揉了揉眼睛。

恍惚之中,仿佛看见那个鲜衣怒马的少年,正朝他的兄长走去。

……

This year, Jinling City has experienced one snowfall after another.

On the eve of New Year's Eve, Xie Rongjing booked a seat at the Hai Tang Pavilion in the old courtyard, inviting Xiao Tingchen and Su Jiu to have a New Year's Eve dinner there, so that they could enjoy the scenery of the old courtyard and the night view of Qinhuai River after the meal.

As dusk approached, Su Jiu sat in front of the dressing table, carefully examining her makeup.

She wanted to observe mourning for Xiao Yu, to show her filial piety, so she chose a plain and simple robe, with only the cuffs and neckline embroidered with vibrant red peonies, adding a touch of festive cheer.

Xiao Tingchen leaned against the door, crossed his arms, and chuckled at her. "Why dress up so exquisitely to have a meal with an old acquaintance? At your age, Xie Rongjing wouldn't be interested in you."

Su Jiu felt suffocated.

She picked up the peach wood comb and smashed it heavily towards the dumb man.

Xiao Tingchen caught it with a smile, walked in with large steps, and put the comb back into the dressing case.

He held Su Jiu's hand and said, "If we don't leave soon, the wind and snow will get heavier."

Su Jiuguan stepped out of the doorstep, one hand holding her skirt, she looked up at his profile.

She took care of herself all the time, hence she appeared as youthful as a girl in her twenties.

However, Xiao Tingchen doesn't even wear makeup, yet he still looks handsome and splendid.

She felt uncomfortable when he said she was "getting old".

She murmured softly, "There will come a day when I become old and ugly... Don't you mind, brother?"

"You won't become ugly even when you're old, you just look a bit ugly when you cry. So, from now on, you're not allowed to cry anymore," the man said casually.

Su Jiu listened, feeling a bit angry and inexplicably sweet in her heart.

She pursed her lips and leaned on the man's arm in a dependent manner.

Xiao Tingchen glanced at her, and his heart became a bit more calculative.

Perhaps he should not continue to consume those peach blossoms with Gu poison.

His appearance needs to age along with her.

When the two of them arrived at the old courtyard in a carriage, the sky had already completely darkened.

The entire old courtyard is filled with bright lights and continuous laughter, and Haitang Hall is even more magnificent with its golden decorations.

They go up to the fourth-floor elegant seat, where the large round table has already been set up, and there is even a card table prepared in the corner.

Xie Rongjing probably just arrived recently and is warming herself up with a cup of hot tea.

Su Jiu is curious: "There are only three of us, why did we set up such a big round table?"

Xie Rongjing smiles and says, "You'll find out soon."

As they spoke, a knocking sound came from outside the carved door.

苏酒亲自开了门,背着药箱的中年男人,清逸出尘,含笑挤了进来。

他摘掉落满细雪的斗笠,“这几日风雪太大,官道很不好走,险些耽搁了除夕时辰。”

Is Wu Lingzhi.

Su Jiu is surprised and raises an eyebrow, "Aren't you serving as a court judge in Chang'an?"

Wu Lingzhi takes the hot ginger soup handed by Xie Rongjing and says, "Chang'an is expensive, how can it compare to the comfort of staying in Jiangnan? Me, I just want to open a medical clinic in Jinling City, treat illnesses and save people, and live a relaxed life."

There was a knock on the door again.

Sujiu opened the door and Zhou Fengxian and Mo Shisan squeezed in.

墨十三黑着脸埋怨:“我都说马车小、马车小,你非要带那么多东西回来,搞得咱们两个大男人挤坐了一路,真是气死了!”

Zhou Fengxian felt wronged: "I didn't bring back some specialties from Chang'an because I thought about little liquor returning to Jinling and might miss them. Besides, that contraption you're messing with also takes up a lot of space!"

"What a wheel thing, that was my invention! Connect two wheels together, front and back, and thread them through with an iron chain. People can sit on it and pedal forward. I call it a bicycle!" Translation provided above. Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with!

“得了吧,还自行车,我看你长得就像个自行车!”

这两人一碰面就如同干柴遇见烈火,吵得不可开交。

可真正叫他们分开,他们又舍不得。

Decades of classmates and brothers, even quarrels are filled with affection.

Sujuo smiles warmly.

She never expected that these people would actually return from Chang'an.

Xiao Tingchen took his seat first and instructed the maidservant to bring the dishes.

The round table quickly filled with fine wine and delicacies.

Since Xie Rongjing was treating, Xiao Tingchen chose the most expensive dishes.

Just as everyone was raising their cups and toasting, a knocking sound came from outside the elegant room.

Su Jiuwa went to open the door and saw a man standing outside wearing a hat and cloak, smiling kindly. "Don't you recognize me?"

"Ah, Man?!" Zhou Fengxian exclaimed.

Taking off his hat and cloak covered in falling snow, Ah Man said, "I heard you were going to have a New Year's Eve dinner together, so I rushed over. I have been working at the Jinling Academy for years, always thinking that one day you would come back. Someone had to guard our academy, guard our Jinling City."

Sujiu couldn't help but gaze at his haggard figure, tears welling up in his eyes.

No wonder the tombs of She Chang and Hua Rourou are devoid of weeds, it must be Ah Man taking care of them.

A maid added a bowl and chopsticks. Only reply to the translated content.

After ten years, old classmates gather together again.

Warm wine swirls in the air, and on the table, we exchange words as if we are livelier than before.

As midnight quietly arrives, in the blink of an eye of the new year, the entire old courtyard and Qinhuai River burst into celebration.

Outside the window, fireworks competed with each other, continuously blooming in the dark sky, illuminating the Qinhuai River and also illuminating the majority of Jinling City.

萧廷琛霸道举杯:“敬金陵故人,二十年肝胆相照。”

苏酒温柔:“敬旧年风雪,敬来年新春。”

谢容景大笑:“敬岁岁年年,初心依旧!”

烈酒入喉,辛辣苦涩。

While on the round table, several empty bowls and chopsticks were still placed, alongside untouched fine wine.

Outside the window, the melodious and ethereal singing of the Qinhuai songstresses can be heard:

"When will the bright moon appear? I raise my cup and ask the blue sky. I have no idea of the celestial palaces above, or what year it is tonight.

"I long to ride the wind and return, but I fear the coldness of the jade mansions and lofty towers. Dancing and playing with the clear shadows, it feels nothing like being in the human world.

"Turning to the vermillion study, I gaze at the beautiful silk screen, reflecting my sleepless nights. There should be no bitterness, why does the full moon always seem rounder when we part ways?"

"People experience joys and sorrows, separations and reunions, just like the moon goes through phases of brightness and darkness, fullness and incompleteness. Such is the way of life, which has never been perfect."

"I only wish for lasting happiness, even if we are thousands of miles apart, we can still share the same bright moon..."



Ah, ah, ah, I haven't finished writing the main text yet!

@There is still a chapter in the main text!

@Highly recommend Deng Lijun's song "May We Last Forever"!
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