"Master Xiao, Master Xiao, you must save my Yang family!"
"Master Xiao, your mother Shu Niang and I have been good sisters since childhood. I even hugged you when you were a child. You must save us!"
"Master Xiao, you must save us!"
Hearing that the men in black were about to destroy their entire family, Yang Zhiyuan and his wife could no longer hide. They hurriedly ran out of the main hall with a group of maids and servants, wanting to ask Yuan Xudong to save the Yang family.
There are more than a hundred people in the family, and these killers in black obviously intend to kill no one, even if they are women, children, old and weak, maids or servants, and then set fire to destroy the corpses and eliminate all traces!
At this moment, the rapid sound of gongs sounded outside the courtyard. It turned out that the nearby people heard the explosion in Yang Mansion and came to investigate. Seeing this, Yuan Xudong looked at the leader of the man in black and smiled:
"Brothers in black, the people nearby are coming over. You should go back first. I think your master doesn't want to make this shady matter known to the world, right?"
"withdraw!"
After taking a deep look at Yuan Xudong, who was not afraid of danger, the man in black immediately ordered a retreat. Many men in black quickly exited the Yang Mansion in an orderly manner. Some of the men in black carried the bodies and weapons of their dead companions, and some in black.
People poured fire oil all over the Yang Mansion, especially Yang Zhiyuan's study, and then dropped a few burning torches. In an instant, the entire Yang Mansion was ablaze, and the men in black quickly retreated like a tide, and then disappeared in the vast night.
Disappear.
The entire Yang Mansion was burned to the ground. In order to avoid the fire and the billowing smoke, everyone, led by Zhao Pan'er and Yuan Xudong, ran to the backyard of the Yang Mansion. There was a pond to hide in, and they could also escape through the back door to avoid colliding with the man in black at the front door.
Together.
After a while, the rapid sound of gongs sounded outside the courtyard, and there were also the sounds of people running and shouting:
"It's gone, it's gone!"
Seeing the flames of Yang Mansion soaring into the sky, the nearby people rushed to put out the fire. There was a loud noise for a while, and several men in black quickly exchanged glances and dispersed in the dark, as if no one had ever appeared. Soon, beside the pond,
Many people came in with buckets in their hands to help put out the fire. Everyone who was still alive in the Yang Mansion was rescued. Yuan Xudong and Zhao Pan'er stayed together, and the rather embarrassed Lao Jia and Gu Qianfan stayed together, looking at Lao Jia and Gu who were covered in blood.
Qianfan, Yuan Xudong couldn't help but expressed concern:
"Are you guys okay?"
"I can't die for now, thank you for what happened today!"
As he said that, when he saw several officers and soldiers wearing black boots walking in, Gu Qianfan's expression changed slightly, he looked at Yuan Xudong and others and whispered:
"Let's go, get out of here first!"
"good!"
After taking a look at the people in the Yang family who were surviving the disaster, Yuan Xudong, Zhao Pan'er, Gu Qianfan, and Lao Jia left quietly.
Because of the strong fire oil, the fire inside and outside the Yang Mansion was still blazing, and the fire was not extinguished. After a long time, the government officials carried out the corpses one by one, and the people stood outside the scorched gate of the Yang Mansion and pointed.
He pointed:
"So many people died!"
"I heard that robbers came to the door, killed and set fire to so many people!"
"Where did our Qiantang robbers come from? I think they are more like pirates!"
"I heard from my brother-in-law who is on duty that this group of masked killers are probably the subordinates of General Chu of Ning Haijun. Ning Haijun's special moiré sword was found at the scene. Everyone knows that General Chu and Master Yang of Ning Haijun
We’ve never been on good terms!”
"Whether it was people sent by General Chu, or pirates who really came ashore, so many people died at once, or Mr. Yang's family, if the court really wants to pursue it, Ning Haijun will not be able to escape the involvement. At least it will be a dereliction of duty.
The crime of responsibility!"
"Be careful, it's better for us ordinary people to talk less about adults' matters, and be careful about the trouble coming from our mouths!"
"That's right, Lao Wangtou has seen things through. Whether it's General Chu of the Ning Navy or Mr. Yang, the transshipment judge of the Liangzhe Road, they are all high-ranking officials. It's better for us ordinary people to talk less!"
Rumble~~
There was thunder in the sky, and soon the raindrops began to fall, and then it started pouring. Yuan Xudong and Zhao Pan'er were covered in water and in a miserable state. After leaving the Yang Mansion, Gu Qianfan and Lao Jia separated from them, obviously going to work.
To investigate the matter of the man in black, Yuan Xudong was too lazy to wade into the muddy water, so he went back to Zhao's Tea Shop with Zhao Pan'er. Unexpectedly, it started raining heavily on the way. He didn't bring an umbrella, and there was no place to take shelter from the rain. He was soaked in the rain in an instant.
, running in the rain, Zhao Paner looked at Yuan Xudong and asked loudly:
"The Imperial City Division is known as the emperor's eyes and ears, and is responsible for the whole world. Gu Qianfan is also the commander from Tokyo. What kind of hell is this? They shouldn't just let a case as big as the Yang Mansion go by just because the officials are protecting each other, right?"
During the heavy rain, Yuan Xudong looked at Zhao Paner beside him and asked loudly:
"What kind of officials protect each other?"
A bolt of lightning struck, the sky was as bright as day, and then there was a rumble of thunder. Yuan Xudong was startled. He had vowed to be struck by thunder many times. What if he was really struck by lightning?
It's too awful!
Zhao Pan'er didn't know that Yuan Xudong was afraid of thunder, so she continued:
"When I came out of Yang Mansion, I saw a big footprint on the bluestone. The kind of boots that only officers and soldiers would wear, and the crossbow arrows they used. The arrows had the word Qiantang engraved on them. All the arrows were
It is made by each county, and there will be the logo of each county government on it. You can tell by just checking it, and you can see that those men in black are all from the government, right?"
Looking at Yuan Xudong who was silent, Zhao Paner continued:
"These men in black obviously want to destroy the Yang family. Their real target should be Yang Yunpan, or some important object in Yang Yunpan's hands. The people from the Imperial City Department were just involved by chance.
Could it be that this big fight started because of the night banquet picture?"
Hearing the words "Night Banquet Picture" and then thinking of the walking tasks assigned by the system, Yuan Xudong took a deep look at Zhao Pan'er and said:
"Yang Zhiyuan's official position is not low. He has something in his hands or has offended someone. He knows best. Jiangnan's officialdom has long been a nest of snakes and rats. From top to bottom, officials protect each other. The smarter people often die.
The sooner you get there, the better to stop meddling in other people's business. It really makes these officials so anxious that they will jump over the wall and kill even the emperor's relatives!"
"Then let's forget it, right?"
Zhao Pan'er thought of those servants of the Yang family who were innocently killed, and felt somewhat sad that rabbits died and foxes were killed. These servants were all very good, and they often went to her Zhao's tea shop to drink tea. They got to know each other after going back and forth.
The maid who opened the door was one of them. Unfortunately, she was killed casually by those men in black. Even her body was burned beyond recognition. It was impossible to identify her original appearance. These maids and young men were all pitiful people.
The Yang family spent money to buy it. I'm afraid it will be dead when it is dead, and there will be more than a dozen new graves on the mass grave!
Looking at the somewhat indignant Zhao Pan'er, Yuan Xudong frowned slightly and said:
"There are so many corrupt officials in the world today. Even my father, they are all damned officials. If you kill a bunch of them, the people who come next will do the same thing. For example, the Ouyang Xu you mentioned, etc.
After he becomes an official, he will definitely do the same. These so-called scholars have been studying hard for more than ten years in a cold window, not for the glory and wealth, but for the high power, are they doing it for the sake of the common people?"
Without waiting for Zhao Paner to refute, Yuan Xudong continued:
"Of course, it is not ruled out that there are good and upright officials who ask for orders for the people, but they are only rare. In my opinion, everyone in the world, whether they are traffickers and lackeys, or high-ranking emperors, or famous scholars and officials
Everyone should be equal. The imperial court also distinguished between lowly and good people. In essence, the Song Dynasty court was the largest corrupt official group, and there were many smaller corrupt official groups below. But this is human nature. Who wouldn’t want to
Are you born to be the superior of others and dominate the people below?"
Speaking of this, Yuan Xudong looked at Zhao Pan'er who looked slightly stunned and smiled:
"It's funny to say that those corrupt officials are like this, but the people are also like this. They also hope that their sons will study hard and become officials in the future, so as to honor their ancestors!
My father is from a poor family. He passed the Jinshi examination at the age of twenty-four, and then married into the Gu family. With the support of my grandfather, Gu Shenyan, the old minister of the Ministry of Rites, he rose to prominence step by step. Later, when he got stronger, he betrayed the Gu family. Now he is even more...
To serve as prime minister, one person is subordinate to one person and tens of thousands of people are superior to him!
He is such a poor boy, but he looks down on those poor boys and only has eyes for famous aristocrats like the Gu family and the Gao family. Can you understand what I say?
Origin is not important, what is important is that the butt determines the head. A poor boy has the same thoughts as a poor boy. When he really becomes an official, he will not be the same person!"
After hearing what Yuan Xudong said, Zhao Paner disagreed and said:
"I believe in Ouyang's character, he is not the kind of person you said, and he will definitely be a good official in the future!"
"Then let's wait and see. Every time a person slaughters dogs for justice, he will always be a scholar if he is unfaithful!"
It rained heavily, and the sky turned from dim to moonlight, until the sun rose in the east and the morning glow was magnificent. Yuan Xudong and Zhao Pan'er found a ruined temple to hide from the heavy rain for a night. Fortunately, Yuan Xudong's dimensional space also prepared a lot of modern living supplies.
Seeing Yuan Xudong pulling out many strange clothes and food out of thin air like a magic trick, Zhao Paner's eyes widened and she was very cute!
One night passed, Yuan Xudong used a lighter to make a fire to dry the clothes he and Zhao Pan'er were wearing. In order to avoid shocking the world, Yuan Xudong and Zhao Pan'er changed the modern clothes they were wearing into ancient clothes. During the process, Yuan Xudong couldn't help but take a peek.
It's white and tender, which makes Yuan Xudong excited. He really wants to take a few sips to see how it tastes!
On the way back to the city, Zhao Pan'er's face was red. Although she secretly blamed Yuan Xudong for being a traitor, she still couldn't help but approach him and blushed shyly:
"Where is that Middle-earth continent? I have also seen foreigners with yellow hair and green eyes, but they don't know magic either?"
"The immortal also has black hair and black eyes, but we don't know magic, right?"
Looking at Zhao Pan'er who was as curious as a baby, Yuan Xudong said with a smile. Last night when he was bored, Yuan Xudong took out his mobile phone and looked at it. Although there was no network or service provider, Yuan Xudong downloaded a lot of stand-alone games, movies, and music when he traveled through time.
Novel, etc., it also brought a solar panel generator, a hand-cranked generator, etc.
Yuan Xudong watched the fantasy movie of the Lord of the Rings series to pass the time. Zhao Pan'er couldn't help but take a look at it twice, and then she was completely fascinated. While watching the movie, Yuan Xudong took the opportunity to touch it twice without paying much attention. Later, Yuan Xudong
Holding Zhao Paner in her arms like this while watching a movie, until the sun rose and Yuan Xudong put away his phone, Zhao Paner reluctantly ended her first movie-watching trip. Then it turned into a hundred thousand whys, pestering Yuan Xudong to ask questions.
Asking about the West.
Looking at the thoughtful Zhao Pan'er, Yuan Xudong said seductively:
"Pan'er, that's a movie, just like a fairy tale told by a storyteller. If you really want to watch it, I also have a vixen, the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother, and a big iron bird that can fly in the sky. It
It can hold hundreds of passengers in its belly, which is similar to the carriages we have here. There is also the Deep Sea Ship, a super large ship made entirely of steel. It can hold thousands of people at a time, and it has nine days.
Landing on the moon, going to the five oceans to catch turtles, etc., you can see whatever you want, all in that little mobile phone, it can be said to be all-encompassing, do you want such a precious treasure?"
"don't want!"
Although she wanted it very much, Zhao Paner still refused:
"Don't try to seduce me, I don't care!"
"Yeah?"
Looking at the tough-talking Zhao Pan'er, Yuan Xudong deliberately teased her and said:
"Forget it if you don't want it. I'll give it to Yinzhang and Yinping later to relieve their boredom. They will definitely like it!"
"you"
Looking at Yuan Xudong who was deliberately angry with her, Zhao Pan'er turned around and left. Deep in her heart, unknowingly, she suddenly felt jealous of Song Yinzhang, her sister, and even Yinping. But when she thought of Ouyang Xu, she didn't know what to do.
What should she do? If she asks Yuan Xudong, Yuan Xudong will definitely tell her that this is the inevitable result of long-distance love. The man will find another person, the woman will change her mind when she sees something different, and we will break up as soon as possible!
There was nothing to say all the way. When I returned to the vicinity of Zhao's tea shop, I saw an old man carrying a baggage wandering in front of his yard. Zhao Pan'er said with some uncertainty:
"Uncle De?"
Hearing Zhao Pan'er's voice, the old man known as Uncle De quickly looked at her, bowed and saluted respectfully:
"Old slave, pay homage to my wife!"
"Uncle De, why are you here?"
Seeing Ouyang Xu's old servant, Zhao Pan'er was a little excited and said:
"Where's Ouyang?"
Without waiting for Uncle De to answer, Zhao Paner gradually became nervous and said:
"Is he okay? He won't fail the exam again, right?"
"Hey, how can I do that?"
Looking at Zhao Pan'er, Uncle De's face was filled with pride and he smiled:
"This old slave has come back to announce the good news. He was appointed by the royal family of Jiying Palace, Master, and now he is the most beautiful girl in Jinke!"
"Tanhua?"
Hearing that Ouyang Xu had really passed the exam, Zhao Paner instantly became happy, the smile on her face was as bright as a flower, and she cried with joy:
"I really got it, I really got it, you, you come in quickly and tell me what happened to him in Tokyo!"
With that said, Zhao Pan'er opened the courtyard door of Zhao's tea shop, introduced Uncle De into the courtyard, and couldn't stop talking:
"You said it was true of him. You just wrote a letter and asked you to come back thousands of miles to pick me up. But he is also true. There are so many books and so many boxes and cages that I can't pick up even one person.
, it’s good to have your help, by the way, when we go to Tokyo this time, shall we take the water route or the land route?”
"Madam, don't be impatient. Let's discuss it in the long term. The master asked me to bring you a message, saying that since he is now an official, your status is..."
Seeing Zhao Pan'er so excited, Uncle De was a little embarrassed. He didn't know how to say the next words, but for the future of his master, he had to say it. At this time, seeing Yuan Xudong following Zhao Pan'er and not speaking, Uncle De was about to ask.
Who is this young man Zhao Pan'er? Before he could open his mouth, Zhao Pan'er said excitedly:
"Okay, I understand. You have traveled such a long way, so I can make you a cup of tea!"
"Lady!"
"I know what he's worried about. Doesn't he just think that I shouldn't do business anymore?"
Zhao Paner said happily while making tea:
"Just in time, something happened in the tea house, so I closed it. By the way, Uncle De, have you had breakfast?"
"If you don't want to eat, I have something to tell you!"
Seeing Zhao Pan'er getting happier and happier, Uncle De became anxious. He no longer cared about Yuan Xudong next to him and wanted to tell Zhao Pan'er directly:
"Madam, he already has a master in Tokyo."
"Pan'er, you are finally back!"
At this moment, Sun Sanniang's voice came from far away. She hurried into the yard, still in such a hurry, looked at Zhao Pan'er who was making tea in the tea house and said with a worried face:
"I've been worried about you all night!"
As she said that, she saw Uncle De next to her and said with surprise:
"Uncle De, when did you come back?"
"Sanniang, Ouyang is hit, she is the third flower!"
Zhao Pan'er looked at Sun Sanniang and smiled.
"Tanhua?"
When she heard that Ouyang Xu won the third prize, Sun Sanniang was happy for Zhao Paner and said:
"Congratulations, congratulations, Miss Tanhua, you put on the phoenix crown and harem earlier than me. That's great. If you have to go to Beijing in two days, then I will help you pack it up!"
With that said, Sun Sanniang was about to go into the house to help Zhao Paner pack her luggage and trunks. Uncle De said anxiously:
"Ms. Zhao, if you have something to say, I will say it directly!"
At this time, Zhao Pan'er had just made tea and was coming out with the tea tray. Hearing that Uncle De had something to say, he stopped at the door and looked at him with Sun Sanniang. Uncle De could not hide his pride and said:
"I'm not here to take you to the capital. My master is lucky enough to have been granted a marriage by the wise concubine in the palace. After Grain Rain, he will get married to Gao Observer's daughter!"
"Marriage?"
Zhao Pan'er was stunned, her eyes were dazed, and her ears were buzzing. Sun Sanniang glanced at her worriedly, then looked at Uncle De who looked proud and asked loudly:
"What high observation?"
"After the Guangji Army stayed under Jiedu observation, the infantry deputy commander Gao Hu!"
Uncle De read loudly, with such a long list of titles, Sun Sanniang didn't know how big an official the so-called Gao Kuan was, but she felt that he should be much more powerful than the county magistrate of Qiantang. She didn't know what to say for a moment.
Zhao Pan'er held on to the door frame, looked at Uncle De and said softly and sadly:
"Can you say that again!"
"Master Ouyang is going to marry Gao Hu's daughter!"
Uncle De said it again, and Zhao Pan'er felt like the world was spinning for a while. Then, he suddenly fainted and fell to the ground. The tea tray in his hand fell, and the tea fruits and tea that were originally prepared to entertain Uncle De spilled on the floor. Before he fell into coma, Zhao Pan'er vaguely saw Yuan Xudong.
He ran over and held himself in his arms. His lips kept opening and closing, but he couldn't understand what he was saying at all. Has Ouyang Xu really changed his mind?