Volume 1: The Rising Storm in the Western Regions Chapter 61: Hidden Secrets
Zhao Rang was still thinking about the little lady's unusual behavior, but he felt something was wrong. Unknowingly, he felt a little irritated... He picked up the wine glass and drank several glasses in succession.
Ximen Dazhuang saw it and said:
"What's going on, brother, why don't you just drink it by yourself? You don't even ask brother to touch it!"
Zhao Rang wiped the wine beads from the corner of his mouth and sighed heavily.
Out of the corner of his eye, he suddenly saw the young man in rich clothes, who seemed to be looking at him too. But after Zhao Rang turned his head, he also turned his head to the side, exchanging glasses with others, chatting and laughing happily.
Soon, Chen Liushu and his young lady had finished toasting, but his young lady did not return to Zhao Rang's table with him.
"Ma'am, are you feeling a little uncomfortable?"
Zhao Rang asked.
Even if there is no master of ceremonies during the celebration, there is no reason for this young lady to leave midway. This not only makes Shen Liushu extremely embarrassed, but also makes all the guests who came to celebrate feel restless and uncomfortable.
Shen Liushu explained apologetically:
"I'm not afraid of Mr. Zhao's jokes when I say it..."
"She has always been dissatisfied with the fact that she is not doing anything big. In addition, the weather in Chagan Toluogaizhong has been changeable in the past few days, and she has been infected with wind and cold, which makes her temper even worse!"
Zhao Rang smiled after hearing this and said:
"Since Shopkeeper Shen is so accommodating to Madam, why should you care about such a trivial matter?"
Zhao Rang was referring to the wedding ceremony.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see how much shopkeeper Shen loves the new lady, but he just accepts death on such an insignificant matter, which Zhao Rang can't understand.
If Shen Liushu was from an official family, or from an aristocratic family, it would be excusable.
After all, officials have rules, and aristocratic families want face.
No matter when or where, even if it is in decline and dilapidation, marrying a brothel girl as your wife is a disgrace to the family.
And Shen Liushu was a businessman. After the founding of the country by Dawei, he overturned the order of "scholars, farmers, industry and merchants" in the previous dynasty, and the status of businessmen was greatly improved.
It can be said that as long as you don't break the law, don't break the rules, and spend your own earned money, no one will make irresponsible remarks.
Zhao Rang's question made Shen Liushu lament.
After a long time, his emotions calmed down a little and he said:
"She asked for it in the first place."
"She also said it sincerely, meaning that as long as I don't dislike her coming from a brothel, the rest is not important. Then I will arrange it according to her wishes."
"Who would have thought that she would be angry because of this later. I really can't understand it... It's spring and summer, the ice and snow are melting, and business is booming. Business matters make me unable to do anything, so I can only do this."
Zhao Rang said calmly:
"Women have a tendency to fall out faster than they can read a book! Maybe they said that before to test you!"
After saying that, he waved his hand, changed the subject, and asked:
"You just said that Madam was infected with cold? Is it serious?"
Shen Liushu replied:
"It's not serious, I just have a bad cough. Unfortunately, there are no antitussive medicines here. The younger one has spent a lot of money to buy them from King Lanmo City, and I think I can bring them back soon."
Out of curiosity, Ye Sanniang suddenly interrupted and said:
"Don't you know some medical skills? Why don't you go show it to Shopkeeper Shen's wife to save Shopkeeper Shen from worrying!"
Zhao Rang was stunned by what Ye Sanniang said.
When will he see a doctor?
Seeing a doctor is about helping the world and saving people's lives. But Zhao Rang is practicing swordsmanship, and his mind is full of killing tricks!
He is completely opposite to the doctor who is treating the doctor. They will never meet each other in this life!
It is somewhat reliable to say that Yuan Kexin can cure diseases. After all, she carries many kinds of special medicines specially prepared by the Inspector Si Yingwei. If she encounters the right medicine, it will definitely have miraculous effects.
Ximen Dazhuang also looked at his good brother in astonishment.
The two of them have such a good relationship and have been together for so long, but they didn’t even know that he would still see a doctor!
But who is Ye Sanniang? In Ximen Dazhuang’s eyes, Ye Sanniang is a fairy who descended to earth!
Fairies are determined not to lie!
So it must be his good brother hiding a clever trick!
"Brother Rang, you are not interesting enough! You know medical skills, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
"I leave it to you to have diarrhea when I drink alcohol! I don't care, you have to cure me anyway!"
As Ximen Dazhuang spoke, his stomach started to get upset. He covered his stomach, bent over and arched his back, and ran towards the hut.
Before Zhao Rang had time to reply, he heard Ye Sanniang's voice in his ears.
Ye Sanniang was sitting opposite him, but she seemed to be talking in his ear!
"Don't look at me, just follow my words first, and I'll explain to you later!"
After Zhao Rang heard this, he pretended to be humble and said:
"Hey, the two times I took are definitely not enough! And I have almost forgotten them!"
Ye Sanniang struck while the iron was hot and said:
"I also had a bad cough a few days ago because of the cold. Didn't you give me a few massages and it relieved a lot?"
Originally, Shen Liushu was dubious about Zhao Rang's medical skills, but after Ye Sanniang's repeated back and forth, he became a little convinced. Compared with Rang Gong, he cupped his hands and said:
"I also ask Mr. Zhao to use his magic rejuvenation skills. I would like to express my gratitude here!"
Zhao Rang stretched out his hand to support Shen Liushu who was about to bow down, and at the right time he heard Ye Sanniang's voice again:
"Hurry up and agree! Aren't you curious about that little lady's arms? You can take this opportunity to see them clearly!"
Only then did Zhao Rang understand what Ye Sanniang was planning, and he also felt that this was a good idea.
According to the current clues, this young lady is the most suspect, and she is also the only person who left clear traces at the scene of the bloodbath in the "Zhong Family Class".
If the evidence can be confirmed, we can start from here and follow the clues to find several other people.
Maybe the person who used the projectile to deliver the message meant that Zhao Rang should be careful about these murderers.
Zhao Rang remembered that Yuan Mingkong once said that many seemingly unrelated things actually have hidden secrets. Just like a tree has leaves that bathe in the sun, but it is also inseparable from roots rooted in the soil.
One light and one dark, together build the whole.
The bullet information, the Zhong family class was bloodbathed, Yuan Mingkong disappeared, and the most important thing - the whereabouts of the lost arrows, there must be a hidden thread that is not yet visible, connecting them in series.
Together.
Zhao Rang pinned his hopes on Shen Liushu's little lady, and he would either reveal everything or get nothing. Anyway, he had to give it a try!
"This... Well, since you said so, Shopkeeper Shen, just press me and give it a try!"
Zhao Rang felt that his performance was extremely realistic and continued:
"But let's agree in advance that if it's not cured, you can't blame me, and you can't go out and talk nonsense! My Zhao family has been practicing swordsmanship for generations, and I have never been a doctor! If others find out, they will laugh at me to death!"
This paragraph is considered to be played by Zhao Rang at will!
It was his first time acting, and he didn't know how effective it would be. He could only say whatever he thought of, and just talk nonsense. Even if it didn't work, he had the entire Zhao family behind him, so what could Shen Liushu say?
Ye Sanniang also saw this, so she told Zhao Rang to act like this.
Otherwise, if an outsider is brought in, how can he deceive Shen Liushu if he doesn't have the confidence alone?
"No blame, no blame! Absolutely no blame! Mr. Zhao, just use it!"
Chen Liushu's head shook like a rattle.
But even if he said this, Zhao Rang still looked thoughtful, and even touched his chin pretendingly, trying to make himself look more mature and steady!
"Hurry up and lift your butt! If you keep pretending, you're going too far!"
Ye Sanniang's voice sounded out of thin air in Zhao Rang's mind, like thunder on the ground! Zhao Rang was so frightened that he stood up!
"Master Zhao, please come this way!"
Shen Liushu led Zhao Rang back to Tongbao Bank, but he turned from the right.
There is also a hand-chaosu veranda here that is exactly the same as the one on the left. The difference is that the pendant patterns on the railings here are more southern.
"Manager Shen, I remember you are from the North, right?"
Shen Liushu turned his head and replied:
"Exactly, my ancestors for five generations have all been from the North!"
Zhao Rang responded without saying another word.
Shen Liushu didn't know why he asked such a question, so he thought Zhao Rang was just looking for something to say.
Walking out of the verandah, a room was lit with long lights.
Hearing footsteps outside, a little girl with twin tails came out of the house and called out to Chen Liushu respectfully:
"master!"
Shen Liushu introduced Zhao Rang:
"This is Xiaolan, an orphan I adopted last month, and now I work as a personal maid for my wife."
Then he said to Xiaolan:
"Master Zhao is a very distinguished guest, and he can also treat his wife. You must serve him attentively!"
Xiaolan looked up at Zhao Rang and smiled.
When this little girl smiles, she has two very beautiful dimples on her face! Her eyes also curve into crescents, which makes her look sweet and friendly.
"Master, you'd better not go in yet!"
Xiaolan blocked Shen Liushu from outside.
"Ma'am, are you still angry?"
Chen Liushu lowered his voice and asked quietly.
Xiaolan nodded and signaled Shen Liushu to step back and stay away from the door and window.
"My wife just came back without saying a word. After coughing, she beat her chest hard with her hands. Now she has just calmed down and is lying down to rest!"
After hearing this, Shen Liushu was helpless.
My wife chose it herself.
You have to endure it no matter what!
The only thing to blame is that I was too impulsive at the time!
"Okay, I won't go in. You can take Mr. Zhao in!"
Xiaolan nodded and led Zhao Rang into the house.
You can't tell from the outside, but the main hall of this house is eight feet wide!
Zhao Rang couldn't help but measure the steps and kept counting in his mouth.
"Mr. Zhao, you don't have to count! This room is eight and a half deep. The reason why it doesn't look big from the outside is because the master asked the craftsmen to build it like this."
Zhao Rang asked doubtfully:
"Specialized? Why do this?"
In his opinion, the higher and wider the front door, the richer the home! How could anyone pretend to be poor to the outside world?
"The master said that this kind of layout is called a big-bellied arhat. With a big belly, he pretends to have a lot of money, but does not reveal his wealth! Only in this way can we continue to be rich for a long time!"