Chapter 378 Two cups of ginseng soup and two jars of wine
It is said that people feel refreshed when happy events happen. After that day, Ah Xiao completely changed and began to become more like a man. His home was no longer empty and slovenly. A woman who put on simple clothes brought her home
The house is kept clean, and apart from not knowing how to cook, Ah Xiao can do all the housework. Ah Xiao is in high spirits every day, and after finishing the day's work yesterday, he no longer got drunk with his friends, because there is a little lady waiting to be fed at home.
Ah Xiao, who came back from a trip that day, said hello to the military advisor, ran back to his house, showed off what he had gotten from hunting today in front of the little lady, and then went to cook.
The young lady who was captured was very resistant to this place at first, but seeing how good A Xiao was to her, she gradually integrated into the life here, but she didn't dare to go out. For this, A Xiao was very anxious that she not go out, so as not to be trapped.
Others in the village were worried that only the other woman who had been kidnapped up the mountain would come here to look for her, and the two of them stayed in the room and chatted quietly.
Lu Yu also told Ah Xiao, two of the girls' families, that they were Master Lan's maids, and their backgrounds must not be good. Please be considerate and considerate. Although they were snatched back, don't abuse them.
In response to the military advisor's sermon, both of them nodded vigorously. They were serious. It was too late for them to have such a beautiful woman as their mother-in-law. Such beauty was not something ordinary people could have.
Lu Yu's mood recovered on the second day, and she returned to the familiar appearance of people in the village, helping Thirteenth Niang to take care of the village.
On the watchtower at the top of the mountain village, the north wind was blowing, and both Thirteen Niang and Lu Yu were sitting on it, watching the beautiful sunset.
"You are just going to reward these two charming little ladies without keeping them to help you warm your bed? It's already winter, isn't it cold to cover yourself with a quilt?" Thirteenth Niang laughed at this somewhat pedantic scholar.
He once said that in the future, if the matchmaker is marrying someone else's girl, and not in this way, he will always go down the mountain, and he can't really be a bandit all his life.
"It's been cold for so many years, I'm used to it."
"Now that your wish has been fulfilled, isn't it time to go down the mountain?" At this point, Thirteenth Niang felt a little sad.
"There's no rush." Lu Yu smiled.
After hearing his answer, although she still had to go down the mountain in the end, she would not force her to stay if she could stay a little longer. After all, he had made so many contributions to the village, and it was neither emotionally nor rationally appropriate, unless he could be allowed to stay here.
Have a home.
"When you are with him and I leave, he can take my place."
Thirteenth Niang knew who he was talking about and smiled: "Last time he said in his letter that he went to Beijing to take the exam and he will definitely become a high official. Then I will hand over the village to Lu Yi. If it doesn't work, I will
Leave it to Ah Xiao."
"Oh, so you have a plan?"
"Of course, the village given to me by my adoptive father is still the same as before. I can hand it over to the next one with peace of mind. I don't feel that I owe anything. I also want to live for myself."
"Yes, yes, live for yourself. When the time comes, we will be neighbors. If he becomes a high official, don't bury me, a poor scholar."
"If he dares, I will beat him. Don't worry, as long as I am here, you will never starve to death." Thirteenth Niang put her arms around Lu Yu's shoulders and said proudly.
"Just starving to death?"
"As long as I'm here for a day, you, Lu Yu, will follow me and enjoy the hot and spicy food."
"There are also jugs of good wine."
"Of course, I have to introduce you to some women with big butts who are good at giving birth to babies. When we have children in the future, the boys will be brothers and the girls will be sisters. One boy and one girl. Hehe, then we will be in-laws."
Thirteenth Niang hugged Lu Yu and talked about the bright future.
At the same dusk, a group of officers and soldiers walked up the commercial road. They were much better than the previous ones. Under the leadership of a thin monkey, they came to a jungle on the commercial road, where there were several discarded corpses.
, because of the cold weather, the body was still well preserved.
Some captains in the team frowned when they looked at the corpse on the ground. When they saw that face, their expressions became even more serious.
"Take them all back."
"yes."
The team came in a hurry and left in a hurry. When they left, a figure walked out from behind the big tree in the jungle.
"I can finally go back and rest. I no longer have to protect these corpses."
.......
With the disappearance of Hezhoumu in Hezhou, a bigger news broke in Ye Lancheng.
He Zhoumu died in Black Tiger Mountain. His body has been found and brought back to Hefu.
Later, more details were leaked out.
He Zhoumu looks glamorous, but privately he is very sensual. Not only does he have three beautiful concubines at home, but he also flirts with the maids and maids at home. Some of the maids and maids from He Mansion were beaten to death by the real wife when they were having sex with the male master.
After that, he went to the countryside and married an honest farmer.
I heard that this Hezhou shepherd was afraid that his wife would find out about his affairs and affect more people, so he began to learn how to hide his sweethearts outside, and there were more than one. I heard that Widow Chen from Nalanxiang County was one of them.
What’s even more frightening is that Hezhou Mu’s courage has reached the point of lawlessness. The big bandit Thirteen Niang in Black Tiger Mountain is also an old friend of Mr. He. This time he appears in Black Tiger Mountain to drink from Thirteen Niang.
We went on a tryst, but for some unknown reason, she was killed by the angry Thirteenth Niang.
No wonder, no wonder, I heard people in the church say that the tigress on Black Tiger Mountain was already in love, but I didn’t know who it was. Now it seems like it’s a certainty.
So why has Black Tiger been working for Tiger for so many years? The government officials just don't go to suppress the bandits. It turns out that he has a backer.
Dog officer, dog officer!
Faced with the rumors outside, the people of the He family were immersed in sorrow. The funeral hall for He Zhoumu had been prepared, and the family members knelt in front of the mourning hall, dressed in white and linen, crying and burning paper money.
The old lady at home has fallen ill, and the white-haired person is sending the black-haired person away, heartbroken.
The He Mansion, which was usually bustling with people, was deserted at this time, and not many people came to pay their respects. Those who showed off that they were Lord He's friends stayed far away, as if they didn't know him.
Those who relied on being Lord He's relatives to act arrogantly hid faster than anyone else, for fear that those who had been bullied by him would come to his door.
All of this was caused by very real rumors.
At this time, a carriage from Biejia Mansion stopped at the door of He Mansion. The groom moved a horse stool. A middle-aged man got off the carriage and walked into the somewhat empty He Mansion.
"Madam, the chief steward of Chejia Mansion is here." He Guojia and Da Hui reported.
Mrs. He nodded and wiped the tears from her face.
After a while, Manager Lu from the Biejia Mansion came in. He first offered incense and worship for his master's family, and then gave some comfort to the family members of the He Mansion.
"Manager Lu, why didn't Mr. Bijia come?"
Mrs. He asked, as a farewell to Hezhou, Zhou Mu died, but only one steward was sent over. This made Mrs. He quite annoyed, but she couldn't show it.
"Madam, my family attaches great importance to this matter. After learning that Mr. Zhou Mu's accident happened, he saw Mr. Zhou Mu on the way. Looking at Mr. Zhou Mu's body, he was extremely angry and immediately organized people to investigate the matter. So
....." Manager Lu explained. "I hope Mrs. He can understand that if the governor of a state dies so suddenly, what will Yingdu think? Therefore, my Lord cannot waste any time and must investigate the matter thoroughly.
"
After listening to Manager Lu's explanation, most of the anger in Mrs. He's heart was reduced. At this time, He Chengzong, the most grumpy person in the family, said: "Don't they say that it was that Lao Shizi tigress Thirteenth Mother who killed my father? You just
Just bring someone to kill him."
"Second Young Master, if you listen to the rumors outside and just clear out Black Tiger Mountain, wouldn't that make the rumors true? We must not only find out the truth, not only find out the real culprit, but also find out who spread the rumors.
, we cannot let Mr. Zhou Mu die unjustly and be insulted and remain innocent for the rest of his life."
Facing the irritable Second Young Master, Manager Lu said calmly.
"Excuse me, sir, please find out the rumor mongers and inform us when the time comes." The eldest son, He Chengguang, begged.
He had certain judgments about the rumors outside. It was true that his father had hidden beauties in the golden house, and he knew it. Moreover, he also knew that some of the people who were hidden beauties were not exclusive to his father, but were shared by people in their small circle, so
He suspected that someone was trying to add insult to injury, and he had to find these people out. If something happened to his family, the people who were adding insult to injury would not have a good time. He also had to go through this circle to prevent his family from being devoured by tigers and wolves.
"Definitely."
After some more pleasantries were exchanged, Manager Lu said goodbye and left.
As people from the Biejia Mansion arrived, some officials who were observing secretly used various reasons to ask their housekeepers or sons to come on their behalf, so that they could show up in person.
"Second brother, these are your so-called friends. They don't even show their faces when something happens to dad, as if they are avoiding something. It's really... ah!"
He Chengzong punched the third child in the face, and He Chengyaoye immediately fought back without showing any weakness, and the two of them started to fight. The fourth child watched the fun, while the eldest brother looked on coldly. Even Mrs. He, the mother of the family, did not want to break up the fight.
After they had beaten enough, she said: "Enough? I've beaten you both, get out of your house. No one is allowed to come out without my order, get out."
Mrs. He suppressed the anger in her heart. After the two people left, she looked at her son He Chengguang with some dissatisfaction and said: "A brother is like a father. When your father is gone, you have to take the lead. Don't be like before."
Like that, just watching from behind your father, do you hear me?"
He Chengguang's eyes sparkled and he promised, "Yes!"