After being drunk and full, Shen Gonghai and his three brothers swaggered towards Yanlailou to the beat of the sunset drum. The meal just now was extremely enjoyable. Zuixianlou's signature dish of hand-caught mutton was really good, fat and delicious. It's not greasy, it's thin but not bad, and it doesn't have a hint of mutton smell. I heard that the chef of this family learned the craftsmanship from the Yun family at a great expense.
"It's not that good. Once, I was lucky enough to be studying in the library with His Highness the King of Wei, Mr. Hypatia, and Marquis Yun. Marquis Yun's family sent me a big pot of mutton, and I was invited. Eating together, the taste of the pot of mutton is really unforgettable, but Marquis Yun first took out a pine stick from the pot. I don't know why. I just saw that the store did not use this process when taking the meat out of the pot. I knew it. They have only learned the superficial knowledge, not the essence. If they want to eat good mutton in the future, it is better to go to Yunfu." Shen Gonghai showed off proudly while picking his teeth.
Zhu Zong laughed and said: "The food in Yun Mansion is the best in the world. I saved two children who fell into the water with my own strength. The academy gave me a lot of money. I can ask Mr. Yuanzhang to write an inscription, and I can also ask Mr. Yushan to write a postscript." You can even ask Mr. Li Shi to paint and Mr. Zhao Yanling to cook tea. I can't decide. Seeing that my father has worked endlessly for me for these years and is not satisfied with the food, I can't bear it, so I use the money to ask Marquis Yun to make four cold, four hot, and a soup. Invite my father to taste it.
Who would have thought that my father and my mother would actually eat up all these dishes. The younger brother sat aside and ate two bowls of white rice. After eating, my father said, this is the most delicious food in the world, and it would not be a loss even if he died immediately. Haha, who of you has such an honor as my younger brother? You must know that back then, His Highness King Wei worked hard to get the first place in the academy. With the money, he invited the Queen to dinner, which was only four more dishes. Hahaha. "
"Zhu Bing, you should have asked Mr. Yuan Zhang to write an inscription, Mr. Yushan to make a postscript, or Mr. Li Shi to make a portrait of your ancestors. This is a matter of honor. It's a pity that it's gone after just one meal. "
"What a pity. I think the pig bristles are right. It is our responsibility to honor our ancestors. If I can ask Marquis Yun to cook, I think this is indeed the first choice. If I choose, I will also choose to have a big meal."
After listening to Yuan Jia's words, Shen Gonghai laughed loudly and said: "On this day, we are naturally allowed to fly freely. Don't talk about the past, we should look forward. Today Yanlailou is having a carnival, ten years from now we will Brothers, come upstairs again and see who is the hero."
Four young men in college robes stood at the door of the brothel and talked about their heroic ambitions, which attracted the attention of passers-by. The meddler said angrily: "There is only one kind of good man in the brothel. Who dares to fight with me?"
Shen Gonghai took a look at the plump figure, sighed, and took the lead to enter the building. He never mentioned the word hero again. When he walked into the building, he found no trace of Yao Niang. He was inevitably a little disappointed because he had no one to show off to.
I was about to shout when I saw a woman in red walking over. She smiled before saying anything, her handkerchief shaking like a flower. Her smile was much brighter than Yao Niang's, but it was far less comfortable than Yao Niang's. He raised his eyebrows and asked, "Where has my wife gone? Did you say that she got married?"
The woman in red said with a smile: "My wife was in trouble and was sent away by the officials. Isn't that right? Just squat under the wall and don't talk to her. If the officials didn't see her as pitiful, she might have been sent to the army. ."
The smile disappeared from Yuan Jia's face, and he frowned and asked, "Do you know what case she committed?"
"Oh, sir, my wife is an old woman. Aren't you still her benefactor? Look, every girl in the yard is not charming and lovable. Why do you ask a sinner?"
After Yuan Jia heard what this woman said, she knew she couldn't ask, so she walked out of Yan Lai Building and came under the eaves of the opposite house. She saw Yao Niang covered in filth, wrapped in a shabby quilt, shaking and looking at Yuan Jia. There was a look of fear in his eyes. Without waiting for Yuan Jia to ask questions, he kept kowtowing and said urgently: "Mr. Yuan, this old woman is blind, forcing Yuan Bao'er to receive guests, and blaspheming the official grandma, please spare the old woman."
Shen Gonghai held his nose in disgust and said, "Yuanjia, forget it, Mrs. Sister-in-law was in trouble that year, and it was also forced by current events. Where Yan Lailou was, Mrs. Sister-in-law knew clearly when she sold herself. I can't blame Yao Niang. I will never deal with such a person again. It's beneath the status of a down-and-out old woman to care about her."
Yuan Jia shook his head and said: "The grudge is over, but the kindness has not been repaid. A man is worthy of God and has clear grudges. When she was proud, I naturally ignored her. Now that she is in trouble, not to help her is against the teacher's teachings." ."
Zhuzhi nodded, took out two silver coins from his arms and threw them in front of Yao Niang, and then asked Yuan Jia to go in early. People like Yao Niang can repay kindness easily, just give them money.
Seeing Yao Niang holding the money and not letting go, Yuan Jia felt relieved. Twenty guan of money was enough for Yao Niang to do some small business to support herself. The snacks in Yanlailou were all made by Yao Niang. It's not a problem for a small shop.
Unexpectedly, two big men jumped out from the street, snatched the money from Yao Niang's hand, and kicked Yao Niang to the ground, who was shouting loudly, and were about to leave. Yuan Jia suddenly became furious, and stopped the strong man in a flash and said: "Be a human being. How can you be so shameless? The money was given to my wife by my friend. Is it reasonable for you to take it so skillfully?"
The big men were not afraid, and one of them raised his hand and said: "Master, seeing that you are also a scholar, it would be better for you to take less care of this matter. We naturally have our own reasons for doing things. This woman has committed evil all her life, and she should be punished accordingly." , we are just doing justice for heaven. She is destined to beg for food, and it is absolutely impossible for her to get money."
Shen Gonghai glanced at the brawny man's waistband that was exposed intentionally or unintentionally, and felt a chill in his heart. He hugged Yuan Jia and whispered in his ear: "Baiqisi."
Yuan Jia looked at the strong man strangely, raised his hands and said: "You can tell others everything. I dare to ask Yao Niang which article or case in "The Laws of the Tang Dynasty" violated. I have also read the law well. Why? Never heard of such a punishment? Could it be that you are carrying out a lynching?"
The strong man chuckled and said: "The reason why you can roar loudly in front of me is because you are wearing the robe of Yushan Academy. Now that you are wearing the crown, that means you have graduated. You have just taken the exam and are just waiting to be ranked on the imperial list. There will be someone with a green robe and a bright future. If you want to go to a brothel, go there. If you want to have fun, go there. It would be best if you don't interfere with this woman's affairs."
Shen Gonghai wanted to drag Yuan Jia away, Zhuzhi, and Yao Si also had the same intention. Bai Qisi was like an evil ghost in the hearts of the people of the Tang Dynasty. The reason why Yao Niang fell to this point must have been offended. The royal family, being able to save one life is already an extra favor, Yuan Jia offends them and they will not get any good results.
"Confucius said Chengren, Mencius said justice. The academy did not teach me how to be a coward. If Yao Niang breaks the law, it will naturally be dealt with by the national law. Killing and surviving is punished according to the law. It is wrong to put a person in such a situation by hiding his head and tail. Why?
Mr. Yun once said that the greatest punishment in life is to deprive a person of his means of livelihood. You forcefully suppress a person who can earn his own living and turn him into a beggar. Are you treating the laws of the Tang Dynasty as if they are nothing?
Bai Qisi? Even in front of His Majesty, I, Yuan Jia, have to ask, since when did the Tang Dynasty have laws prohibiting others from supporting themselves? "
The strong man at the head was speechless when asked by Yuan Jia, but there was a fierce light in his eyes. It seemed that as long as Yuan Jia still refused to retreat, he would take action. Yuan Jia said to the big man again: "I don't care who gives this order." Yours, listen, I have decided to hire Yao Niang to be my cook. Under such circumstances, I don’t believe there is anything you can do to me. In ten days, His Majesty will personally issue graduation certificates to us. At that time, I will I will personally ask His Majesty if the laws of the Tang Dynasty have been revised."
Shen Gonghai's eyes suddenly showed a look of ecstasy, and he took a step forward and said: "I just paid Tang Lusi again, and there is indeed no such clause. Brother Yuanjia advocated righteousness and made clear right from wrong. I deeply admire him. How could such a grand event not be without it?" I am Shen Gonghai." The words he spoke were clear and sonorous to the ears of all the people watching the excitement.
Yao Niang cried with gratitude, and the girls in the Yanlai building were also in tears. They all looked at the elegantly dressed Shen Gonghai with extremely longing eyes. As for Yuan Jia, who had just spoken righteously, he automatically became the first passerby.
The strong man pointed at Shen Gonghai and said: "I hope you can still have the same integrity in Baiqisi Prison. After saying that, Shen Gonghai will be locked up. Yuan Jia became even more angry and said loudly: "Everything has changed. It was me who caused it. If you want to lock him up, just take me. It has nothing to do with my friend. I want to see if Baiqisi Prison still enforces the laws of the Tang Dynasty."
Shen Gonghai quickly put the chain in the strong man's hand around his neck, pointed at Yuan Jia and said: "Don't prevent me from becoming famous. Although you are my best friend, if you block my way to the promotion, I will do the same to you." You're welcome. Your Majesty is the wise king of all times. How could you let me die unjustly in Baiqisi Prison? This is my remonstrance, and it's not wrong. Your Majesty will praise me after knowing it, and deal with these two slaves. I can't do such a good thing. Fighting for the first place, who fights for the first place?"
Yuan Jia shook his sleeves angrily, and Zhuzhi wanted to step forward, but hesitated again and again. Yao Si had already rushed into the crowd, pretending that it had nothing to do with him and stretched his neck to look in, with an expression on his face that it was none of my business. It was so obvious that his friend fought generously and righteously against the powerful, became his friend when eating and drinking, and ran away faster than anyone else when something happened. Many onlookers looked at this guy with contempt, but Yao Si still faced him. The color does not change and the heart does not beat.
The strong man pointed at Yao Si and said to Shen Gonghai: "Look at your friend, how wise he is. If you learn from him, I will definitely forget what happened just now. We will pretend that this has never happened. How? ?This is your last chance."
"Fart, if Yao Si doesn't take it out, how can he help us get away with it? How can he tell the world about your dirty things? I'm just a step too late. It's a fart to let you go to jail. The black house in the academy thinks that these brothers Never lived there? The most miserable people are those who are running outside calling for help. Don’t think that the people in the academy are as dirty as you."
Yao Si cursed loudly: "Zhuzhi, you bastard, you will die if you shut your stinky mouth, and I will run away now." After saying that, he disappeared in a flash.