When the old Taoist heard that there was a golden statue of himself in Qingluo Village, he hurriedly stood up and asked:
"How can a senior official say this?"
"Haha, immortal master, you don't have to be too humble. Your Taoist friend has announced the cause and effect to the world. Now you and the immortal boy's golden bodies are standing in the temple, enjoying the incense in the village day and night."
Huo Yazi's scalp suddenly went numb. He was only thinking about the second half of the sentence and actually ignored the previous sentence about Taoist friends.
Yao recalled that time when he made a fuss about leaving the house, and met the banker named Qian Lishao at the gate of Qian's Mansion who came to report the news. He publicized the deeds of the old god in public, which greatly gained his face and re-consolidated the power of the house.
Status.
But that person did not mention anything about the subsequent erection of a golden body and the enjoyment of incense.
In this world, it is not a big taboo to build a shrine for a living person.
But the question is where to stand!
He couldn't help but recall the man in black he met that night, and the back of his shirt gradually became wet.
Standing his statue next to the one-horned dragon king, the farmers are not afraid, he is afraid!
"Oh, sir, this golden body of Pindao is really untenable. Pindao is originally a man of wandering clouds and wild cranes. He only wants to save the world and save people. He has no intention of enjoying incense. Please, sir, please quickly transfer the gold of me and the naughty disciple."
If your body is removed, don’t you want to stop me from practicing?”
"Eh? Where did the Immortal Master come from? Only with the golden body of the Immortal Master guarding Zhuangzi can we keep Zhuangzi in good weather. Besides, this is also the wish of the villagers. They serve you sincerely, and they should be doing it to help you practice. Immortal
Teacher, there is no need to be too low-key and modest."
"This..."
Seeing that Huo Yazi couldn't persuade the senior officials, he didn't dare to continue to insist, for fear of arousing suspicion again, so he had no choice but to agree:
"In this case, that poor Taoist is ashamed to receive it. Alas, I thought about it and walked away, hiding my merit and fame.
It's just that Qingluo Village didn't get the thing I pretended to hide, so it might not be effective enough. Why don't I take the trouble to go there and pretend to hide it myself?"
"Oh? That must be excellent. The Immortal Master will hide it in person. From then on, this golden body will be like the Immortal Master sitting in person. Zhuangzi will definitely have no taboos and a good harvest. It's just..."
The official hesitated for a moment. He really didn't want to go to that village again. After pondering for a while, he continued:
"It's just that things in the mansion are busy right now..."
At first, Huo Yazi was worried that the senior officials would not want to go together. After hearing this, he immediately said:
"A high-level official is busy with affairs outside, so how can he go there in person? A poor Taoist and a stubborn person are enough."
……
"Read!"
After sending the immortal master away, Mr. Qian, who was wearing a large otter fur coat, didn't even raise his eyelids. He put his hands in his sleeves and said coldly to the boy.
Originally, when he heard the words Liu An, the head of Qingluo Village, he was not used to it. After all, Qian Duofu, the head of Qingluo Village, had been saying it back and forth in his ears for nearly twenty years. He was the one who first took charge of the family business with him.
The first new banker at the time.
Thinking of the past, he suddenly sighed.
But after the boy finished reciting the tribute, all his thoughts and sighs were burned away by the anger in his heart.
This money has been a blessing every year, and it is nearly 30% less than what Liu An sent this year!
Death is not a pity!
He suppressed his anger and called Qian Ruyu over. He first scolded him for being naughty and naughty, and then told him to restrain his servants.
Qian Ruyu couldn't figure it out at first, but then he thought about the personal book boy, and suddenly realized it, and hurriedly said yes.
"Well, I think that when Qian Duofu was young, he was also very capable and agile. Looking at it makes people feel reassured. It is unthinkable that he has degenerated to this level."
After the official finished speaking, he glanced at Qian Ruyu who lowered his head and said nothing, and then remembered something.
"By the way, Yu'er, my father has asked a matchmaker to renew your marriage after the provincial examination next year.
The woman is the concubine of the Fu Zun family. Although she is a bit inappropriate, she is still married after all... Alas, I can only hate that thief woman for ruining my son's good marriage."
"Everything depends on the father."
Money like jade really doesn't matter, it's better to be from the wrong family. In this case, it will be difficult for the bride to control herself by relying on the power of her mother's family.
"Well, how have you been studying lately? There will be a provincial examination in the spring next year. You have to work hard this time.
In the previous county examination, my father saw that you were young, so he opened up the joints and helped you to enter school. The provincial examination was difficult. You have to study hard and make my Qian family proud."
"Yes, the child must study hard and shine brightly on his ancestors."
……
The farmers who escorted the annual payment in Qingluo Village finished their errands and hurried back overnight that day.
Liu An was left alone in the city. He also built a small courtyard in the county town. He used the money from selling his life when Brother Qing entered the Qian Mansion, plus the regular money he kept saving later to buy it.
"Dad, is the village still safe these days?"
A lamp like a bean, Bai Jingqing leaned in front of the lamp and asked Liu An.
"Everything is fine, don't miss it, my son. As you said, my father moved all the Qian Duofu family away and added some relatives of ours to the village. The remaining villagers with other surnames will naturally be obedient." "That's good. I heard from the uncle that after he received the annual payment from the village this year, he cursed Qian Duofu again and asked the uncle to restrain the servants around him. This is all for you and me to hear."
"I understand. Don't worry, my son. In the first three years of being a father, I will focus on playing it safe and won't embarrass my son."
"Well, dad understands best. Now my body contract is still in the Qian Mansion, and dad is in charge of millions of things in the manor. If something goes wrong, the people in the manor are not very discerning.
"Well, if my family had not been able to survive, I would not have sold you into the house. Fortunately, my son has succeeded and is now a popular figure in front of you. Even he has to look up to you."
Brother Qing immediately stopped when he heard this, came closer and said:
"Seeing that the master is getting thinner and thinner, and his energy is not as good as before. Many things in the house have been handed over to him, and he may not be able to survive for a few years... When the person is gone, then we will..."
……
"Feiyan, pack your luggage quickly, you and I are going to go back to Qingluo Village."
"Eh? Qingluo Village? Why are you going back to that ghost place?"
Huo Yazi pulled Feiyan and whispered in his ear for a while, which made Feiyan's scalp feel numb.
"These bankers are too honest."
"So when you and I go back this time, we must let the villagers tear down the statues of you and me. We must not be placed side by side with the Dragon King."
"When is the departure date?"
"The sooner the better."
After the two of them took stock together, they each began to pack their luggage.
The various tributes brought from Qingluo Village have long been digested, and the two strong green donkeys were also brought into the Qian Mansion by Huo Yazi and sold for five taels of silver, but they are still with him.
Later, I stayed in the Qian Mansion enjoying good food and drinks, and from time to time I would give calculations to all the people in charge. I only needed to make some vague statements to make some money.
Of course, Huo Yazi was adamant that he would not accept the hexagram's influence, but the stewards did not dare to let him have it in vain. For fear of backlash, they would quietly keep the money or hand it over to Feiyan.
After a period of time, I actually saved nearly an additional ten taels of silver.
After leaving Qian Mansion this time, he has no intention of coming back.
Huo Yazi stared at the porcelain bottles and jars on the ancient shelf on one side. They were all real people.
There are a lot of these things in the Qian Mansion, and many of them are stolen by thieves outside to sell the stolen goods. The manor has long been accustomed to it, and no one inquires about the lack of one or two information.
Feiyan silently stared at Lao Tao from the side. Finally, Lao Tao smacked his lips and shook his head slightly, then leaned over and continued to pack the package.
