The two people quickly turned around and saw a man in a green-breasted robe standing on the slope. He was thin and had a ferocious painted face that made people feel frightened. Xue Liang shouted out loud: "Jiu Ye.
"
As soon as Xue Liang called out, Ding Hao quickly remembered the identity of this person. This person's name was Yan Jiu, and he was the head of the inner palace of the Ding family compound. Despite his scarred face, he couldn't look more impressive even in his green silk and brocade clothes.
But in the Ding family, with such a status, even Master Ding and Ding Tingxun's two beautiful concubines had to politely call him Master Jiu when they saw him, because this Yan Jiu was very kind to the Ding family and was a loyal servant.
, His loyalty was recorded in Bazhou Prefecture Chronicles.
Speaking of which, it was eighteen years ago. At that time, Mr. Ding’s first wife had just given birth to a baby at her parents’ home, and thieves came. Mrs. Ding was weak after giving birth and could not escape with her baby, so she asked her slave Yan Jiu to take the baby with her.
The young master fled for his life and committed suicide by throwing himself into a well to protect his innocence. Although Yan Jiu was a humble domestic slave, he was loyal and led the second young master to go through all kinds of hardships and find the Ding family all the way back. He was really devoured along the way.
His face was scratched by grass and tree branches when he rolled down the hillside while holding the second young master in his arms.
Ding Tingxun was grateful and entrusted him with the job of housekeeper to enjoy his happiness. However, Yan Jiu was a good boy and still served the second young master personally, greeting him in front of and behind the saddle. Although the second young master Ding Chengye was a ruthless and ungrateful master, he was very close to him as a loyal servant.
, of course, this was also the reason why Yanjiu not only never stopped him from spending time in alcohol, gambling and gambling, but also helped him cover up.
Yan Jiu sneered and said, "You two are so unruly that you stole the New Year's goods purchased from the kitchen and baked them here. This kitchen should really be tidied up."
Xue Liang said with a bitter face: "Master Jiu, you have misunderstood. This roe deer was hunted by me."
Yan Jiu laughed: "You kid, you still want to visit me, but your Master Jiu doesn't rub the sand in his eyes and hunts by himself? Okay, come back with me and talk in front of the second young master."
Yan Jiu escorted Xue Liang and Ding Hao, carrying the burnt roe deer, and returned to the house triumphantly. The two of them were taken into a hall in Sanjin Courtyard. The floor of this hall was made of clear bricks, and the pillars were anti-corrosion and insect-proof.
There were eight big men on both sides holding torches, and Ding Chengye was sitting on top with his legs crossed, his thin lips pursed, and his handsome face with a trace of anger.
Xue Liang knelt in front of him and argued: "Second Young Master, Second Young Master, that roe deer was really not stolen."
Yan Jiu glanced at Ding Hao and sneered: "Why don't you kneel down if you have no rules? Do you think you are the young master of the Ding family?"
Ding Hao looked around at the few strong men who were looking at him fiercely, and secretly gritted his teeth. A man can bend and stretch, and Han Xin can bear the humiliation of his crotch. Can't I bear the anger for a while? Since I am in such a status now, I can't resist.
Yan Jiu, Ding Chengye, I will remember this for you when I kneel down.
He gritted his teeth and grimaced, and knelt down next to Xue Liang. Ding Chengye glanced at Ding Hao, raised his eyebrows slowly, and then a cruel sneer appeared on his face: "You are so bold, you have ruined me, Ding."
According to the rules of the house, if you do something secretive, do you still need to use clever words to deceive me?"
Xue Liang said quickly: "Second Young Master, Xiao Xiao and Ding Hao will never dare to steal anything from the house. This roe deer... was indeed caught by Xiao in the woods outside the village."
Yan Jiu chuckled and said: "How can you still catch prey with your stupid appearance? Xue Liang, in front of the young master, you'd better tell the truth."
Ding Hao has been watching with cold eyes, because he has never been a servant, and he still can't raise his self-consciousness. He easily puts down his body and begs for mercy from others like a young master and a young man. But now that Yan Jiu insists that they are stealing, and
Ding Chengye seemed to be determined to punish them, and finally couldn't help but said: "Second Young Master, if the New Year's goods bought by the house are missing, we will find out if we find the people in the kitchen and ask. Master Jiu is loyal to the Ding family and will not tolerate anyone eating outside the house."
, I... all the little ones know this loyalty. I am afraid that I will make mistakes while busy, and it is inevitable that there will be times when I am not careful."
As soon as Ding Hao said this, Ding Chengye became furious: "What's the matter? I still need you to teach me how to do things? You two idiots are so brave! My father is not at home today, and my eldest brother is not at home either. Ding
My second young master has the final say throughout the house. Yan Jiu, enforce the family law for me!"
Several villagers couldn't help but rush forward and knock down the two of them, then picked up a big stick and started beating them. The stick hit his body, causing Ding Hao to twitch in pain. He hugged the back of his head to protect his vital parts and gritted his teeth to resist. Unexpectedly,
Then I remembered what the Dong family's wife had said. It turned out that the handsome second young master of the Ding family was indeed a man who was determined to retaliate. He had ruined his good deeds, and when he got the chance, he would make things right.
After more than a dozen sticks were struck, the groans of the two people turned into screams, and the lower half of their bodies seemed to no longer belong to them. At this moment, a sad cry was heard: "Second Young Master, don't hit him, my son
I won’t steal anything, I won’t steal anything.”
A woman rushed into the room and jumped on Ding Hao. The village man couldn't close his stick in time, so he hurriedly moved to the side, grazing her forehead and hitting her on the shoulder, causing her body to jerk violently in pain.
She was trembling, but just after she stopped the village man, she immediately threw herself at Ding Chengye's feet, hugged his legs, and begged: "Second young master, my son must have been wronged. He has been honest since he was a child.
I won’t steal anyone’s things.”
Ding Hao looked at the woman who suddenly barged in in surprise, and saw a trace of bright red blood trickling down from her forehead, but she didn't seem to notice it, and just held Ding Chengye's legs to plead for him, and his heartstrings couldn't help but tremble.
"Second Young Master, Butler Su, my son has always been honest. You all know that he will never steal anything. My son must be unjust. He has just recovered from illness. How can he withstand a beating? If Second Young Master can't calm down,
, just hit me, Yang is willing to accept this stick for her son..."
Ding Hao's nose felt sour, and his vision suddenly became blurry.
"Second Young Master!" He suddenly got up, gritted his teeth and propped up his almost completely numb body, stood up unsteadily, and said loudly: "Second Young Master, this property belongs to the Ding family, and you belong to the Ding family.
There is nothing wrong with you, young master, looking after your own property. However, although I am a servant, I cannot be wronged for no reason. If you say that I stole things, you should provide evidence. Just rely on Yan Jiu... Yan Guanshi
Just one sentence will condemn me, and I won’t accept it!”
Ding Chengye was furious, kicked Yang away, jumped up and said: "You bastard, even if I hit you by mistake, what's wrong with you? In the eyes of your second young master, you are worse than a dog, and you can't beat him to death."
But a bundle of mats was dragged out and buried. The second young master punished his thieving slaves, and the government had no control over me..."
"I didn't steal anything from the Ding family!" Ding Hao said through gritted teeth.
Xue Liang lay next to him and timidly pulled on his pants, but Ding Hao's eyes were filled with fire and he glared at Ding Chengye fiercely.
Ding Chengye laughed angrily: "You didn't steal? Right, you have a mother who stole people's things, but you don't have a son who stole people's things? Beat him until he accepts it!"
The villagers on both sides were about to rush forward to take someone away again. Yang hurriedly stopped in front of Ding Hao, but was pulled away by a servant and fell to the ground. Ding Hao saw an unknown fire burning in his heart. What does it mean?
My mother? This is my mother! I am also a man, I can’t bear it anymore! It’s a blessing to not die, but if I live like this, it’s better to die happily. When I was hit on the head by Old Xu
It’s time to get over it, just think of it as my earnings these days.”
He opened his arms with red eyes and was about to fight, when suddenly a cold rebuke came from the door, like pearls walking on a jade plate, cold and clear: "Enough! Ding Chengye, you are so majestic, you have a father and a big brother above you."