As soon as Cai Sheng left, people in the hall began to talk about it:
"I heard that Cai Hongchao was friendly with a dwarf and thought it was nonsense. I didn't expect that the rumors in the market were actually true."
"Who in the market doesn't know this."
"What kind of person is Cai Hongchao? Why do you want to associate with an ugly and incompetent dwarf?"
"Maybe dwarfs are good at flattering people?"
"..."
Cai Sheng didn't know that the drinkers downstairs were criticizing Tao Guan behind his back, otherwise he would definitely wash away this humiliation with blood based on his character that values love and justice.
The two followed the maid into a clean and bright empty room.
It has been more than two months since Zuixiangju opened, and Tao Guan has only been here once with Cai Sheng, so he sat on the couch, feeling a little reserved.
When the servant left, they were the only two people left in the room. Tao Guan asked out of curiosity: "Cai Jun, why are there so many wanderers and drinkers in Zuixiang Residence?"
"Have you noticed it too?" Cai Sheng raised his eyebrows slightly and asked with a smile: "Dwarf slave, do you know who the master of Zuixiangju is?"
Tao Guan replied: "Isn't it rumored that the owner of Zuixiangju is an old wine-making man from Jinghu?"
Cai Sheng laughed and said: "Who would drink bad wine after drinking Zuixiangju's fine wine? Since the opening of Zuixiangju, all the wine shops in the city have been greatly affected. If the owner of Zuixiangju was just an ordinary old winemaker, he would have opened it long ago.
I can’t go down anymore. But look, there has never been any turmoil in Zuixiangju so far, so why?”
Tao Guan suddenly said: "Zuixiangju has another owner?"
"There are only a few people in the market who know about this, and I am one of them." Cai Sheng couldn't help but feel a little proud when he said this. However, although he regarded Tao Guan as a friend and believed in the latter as a person, he still did not
Willing to reveal secrets.
"I can't say who they are specifically. As for why there are so many wandering drinkers in Zuixiang Residence, it's because the owner is a generous man and treats money like dirt. He not only often gives wine to them, but is also willing to give it to them on credit."
For some reason, Liu Jing's figure suddenly appeared in Tao Guan's mind.
Tao Guan's guess was absolutely correct, Liu Jing was the master behind Zuixiangju.
His approach is slightly similar to Lu Mu during Wang Mang's period.
Lu's mother's son, Lu Yu, was a minor official in the county. He was convicted and executed by the county magistrate for a minor offense. Lu's mother was filled with grief and anger, and decided to secretly make friends with her to avenge her son's death.
Lu's mother had a wealthy family with millions of assets. She used the money to open a wine shop and buy swords. When young knights came to drink wine, Lu's mother often borrowed them on credit. If the family was in difficulty, she would just give them money and clothes, never asking how much.
After a few years of running out of money and supplies, Lu's mother gathered dozens of people and fled to sea. Within a few years, the number grew to thousands. They then returned to their hometown and killed the county magistrate, finally avenging her son's death.
Liu Jing didn't have as much purpose as Lu Mu. What he did was just a casual move. Maybe he could use them one day. Even if he didn't, it didn't matter. It didn't cost much anyway.
When Liu Jing returned to his house, he felt chilly all over, so he quickly lit the charcoal, put it in a copper hearth, and warmed his arms. In the Han Dynasty, there were only smokers, but after several studies, he finally turned it into a "hand warmer".
Feeling the heat that continued to come from his palms and chest, Liu Jing slowly recovered. He leaned on the bedside, holding the stove in one hand and "Zuo Zhuan" in the other. He calmed down and once again immersed himself in the magnificent history of the Spring and Autumn Period.
After traveling for more than half a year, he has read "Zuo Zhuan" no less than four times. What makes him feel amazing is that every time he reads it, he feels that he has gained a lot. When the ancients read "Zuo Zhuan", they would at least have some catchy satires.
After reading it only a few times, it is impossible to fully understand the true meaning of "Zuo Zhuan".
As the bamboo slips were turned, time passed slowly, and it was sunset in a blink of an eye.
Liu Jing put down his book, stood up and stretched his muscles. He was thinking about what to eat for dinner when he suddenly came to the door.
He has always given Liu Jing the impression that he is dull and inhumane. It is hard to imagine that such a person would have a look of horror on his face, with tears rolling down like water from a bursting embankment.
"Bomu, what happened?" Liu Jing asked. In fact, he already had the answer in his heart. He was a filial son, and it must be his mother who was ill that made him so depressed.
Sure enough, I heard solemn sobs: "My brother came to the market just now, and Yan's mother vomited blood after a meal and fell into a coma. I have heard that Liu Jun has an old relationship with the medical doctor Zhang Zhongjing. I hope Liu Jun can invite Zhang Shi to my house to be my mother-in-law."
See a doctor." After saying this, he bowed to the ground and kowtowed heavily.
When he knew that the Medical Saint was by his side, and Liu Jing deliberately made friends with him, and he always had fantastic ideas and liked Zhang Zhongjing, the two of them became friends without any surprise.
"It's a small matter, Bo Mu, get up quickly." Liu Jing helped him stand up seriously and couldn't help asking: "Isn't your mother's condition getting better all the time? How could it suddenly worsen?" If not, he would have asked Zhang Zhongjing to do it.
Went forward.
He shook his head seriously to express his ignorance.
Liu Zhu walked in at this time, and it was obvious that he was sending Yan Zhen back on horseback.
Liu Jing said: "Without further delay, Bomu, follow me to invite Zhang Zhongjing. Wenxiu, you..."
Liu Jing originally intended to let him go home, but he heard Liu Zhu say: "It is getting late and the road is slippery, so it is not suitable to travel by horse. Please drive Liu Jun in a carriage." Since he captured Wu Xian, he had to kidnap the horseman because he could not drive.
Afterwards, he specially learned the art of driving.
"Okay." Liu Jing nodded and agreed.
Time was running out, so Liu Jing followed Liu Zhu and went out seriously. The three of them worked together and quickly loaded the car. Under Liu Jing's guidance, Liu Zhu drove the carriage to Zhang Zhongjing's residence.
Fortunately, Zhang Zhongjing neither took a bath nor went out today. Liu Jing briefly explained the situation, and Zhang Zhongjing readily agreed, picked up the medicine box and set off with him.
The serious home is located in Guolianli, east Linxiang, not far from the county government.
Lianli is indescribably wealthy. The outer walls are made of wooden palisades, and nearly half of the houses inside are thatched dwellings. The same is true for serious homes.
A young man of fifteen or sixteen years old stood at the door of Yan's house with an anxious expression. His appearance was somewhat similar to that of Zheng, and his face was also dark and dull. He was Zheng's younger brother Yan Yi.
He solemnly jumped out of the carriage and asked urgently: "Brother, how is mom? Are you awake?"
Yan Yi shook his head and said sadly: "No, he is still in a coma."
Seriously holding back his tears, he turned around and bowed to Zhang Zhongjing and said, "I'd like to trouble Zhang Shi to see a doctor for my mother."
Zhang Zhongjing nodded and followed the Yan brothers into the room filled with the strong aroma of medicine.
Liu Jing and Liu Zhu were both waiting outside the door. It was not until a full two-quarters of an hour passed that Zhang Zhongjing came out. Liu Jing asked hurriedly: "Zhang Jun, how is Yan's mother doing?"
Zhang Zhongjing looked calm and said: "There is no worry about life."
"That's good." Liu Jing felt relieved immediately after hearing this.
Zhang Zhongjing added: "However, her disease is difficult to cure. The medicine she used before has lost its effect and is harmful. I have changed her medicine to see how it works."