After sitting in the lobby of the Huo family for a long time, the waiter finally came in with a middle-aged man. The middle-aged man had a dignified appearance and a lot of airs. However, Su Rendao felt that such a person would be useless even as an official.
It's not a big official. Only those who are not officials but are related to them do this because they are afraid that others will not know that they are officials. The shopkeeper of Dawan Tea Shop said that this man named Huo works in the county, and he must be just a Cao Rong or something like that.
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The young man raised his head and introduced proudly: "Everyone, this is the master of the house, Mr. Huo, the official of Pingyang County!"
"Pfft!" Hawking spit out a mouthful of tea soup and almost choked himself.
Mr. Huo was extremely displeased. He frowned and said nothing while sitting in the front seat. Su Ren quickly smiled and said, "Mr. Huo, please forgive me. My brother has never seen an official, so I made you laugh!"
Mr. Huo calmed down and waved his hand: "Why do you guys come to my house today?"
"Su Ren, a businessman from Xia Shu County, has something to ask Mr. Huo today!" Su Ren pointed at Huo Jin who was wiping his mouth: "My brother is also named Huo. Hedong was hit by a disaster more than ten years ago.
Then he moved to Shu County with his father. This time I came to Chang'an for business and came back to have a look. Unfortunately, things have changed over time. I don't know if any of my relatives from that time are still there. I heard that Mr. Huo was also named Huo, so I came to inquire about it.
I hope you will give me some advice, sir."
Mr. Huo said coldly: "I am a county official, but you businessmen are clamoring to break into my house. Do you think there is any royal righteousness in your eyes?"
Huo Jin stood up with a cry: "A county official is nothing. My eldest brother was a county magistrate when he was working in Wenshui. Later, he worked as a city magistrate, a soldier, and even a school captain in Chengdu. You, the lowest official in a small county official, are actually
With such a big arrogance, it’s no wonder that people are bullied to the point where they don’t even dare to speak out!”
"You!" Mr. Huo was furious when Hawking said: "Come on, drive these naughty people out!"
"Who dares!" Huo Jin yelled and drew out his sword. The guard outside the door who was about to enter was immediately frightened.
Mr. Huo couldn't get off the tiger. There were more than a dozen vicious men in front of him. He didn't even have a chance to escape in the innermost place. He couldn't help but cast his eyes on Su Ren. Su Ren smiled, waved to Huo Jin to put away his sword and stepped forward.
Put your arms around Mr. Huo's shoulders: "Mr. Huo, we have no ill intentions here. We just want to ask something. As long as you tell the truth, we will never embarrass you!"
Mr. Huo swallowed. His calmness and contempt had been lost somewhere, and he looked at Su Ren timidly: "Sir, if I know anything, I will tell you the truth!"
Leng Jun really couldn't stand Mr. Huo's expression, so he stood up, shook his head and sighed, and walked out of the door. The Huo family's yard is not small, and it's still at the entrance of the street. It seems that Mr. Huo has some skills. Although Songlin Town is not a big place, in
It would be nice to have such a courtyard in such a prosperous place. The servants and servants had gone somewhere long ago, and there was no one left.
Leng Jun walked freely in the yard. Inside the moon gate, a little head peeked at him, smiled coldly, and waved to the child. A child of about two years old stared around and looked around furtively.
Sue came to Leng Jun's side. The little boy had thick eyebrows and big eyes, somewhat similar to the Mr. Huo just now.
"Who are you?" the little boy asked in a childish voice.
Smiling sternly: "Who do you think I am?"
The little boy thought for a while and shook his head: "Are you the guest he invited?" When the little boy spoke, he looked towards the lobby.
"Him? What is your relationship with the person you are talking about?"
"It doesn't matter!"
"Really? I see you are somewhat similar to him, does it really matter?"
"It really doesn't matter!"
The two were chatting just in time when a call interrupted their conversation: "Go to the hospital and come back!"
The little boy stared at Leng Jun blankly, and said seriously: "Don't play with him, he is not a good person!" After that, he jumped up and ran towards the Moon Gate.
Following the figure of the little boy with cold eyes, he was surprised when he saw a woman in simple clothes at the Moon Gate. This woman was somewhat similar to the woman outside the door just now. The woman nodded and saluted to Leng Jun.
He took the little boy and disappeared into the Moon Gate, which was the back house of the Huo family. Leng Jun did not pursue him, but he had many questions in his mind.
In the lobby, Mr. Huo was telling a story. When he heard Hawking announce Huo Laosi's official name, Mr. Huo was stunned for a moment. Su Ren and Hawking called each other for a long time before they came to their senses.
"Speak, do you recognize me or not? Don't be in a daze!" Hawking was very impatient.
Mr. Huo came back to his senses, looked at Hawking up and down, and sighed: "I didn't expect to hear news about Brother Ji Kuixian after more than ten years. Come on! Let's have a banquet. There is a big event today. I want to invite him.
My dear nephew, please have a few drinks."
"Wait a minute..." Hawking quickly stopped Mr. Huo: "Can you please explain clearly first? Who is your nephew?"
Mr. Huo smiled: "Everyone, sit down and listen to me slowly! My surname is Huo and my first name is Zhongru. If I remember correctly, your father Huo Jikui is my cousin. There was a severe drought in Hedong that year and there was no harvest. Huo
Hundreds of people in my village had no food. I had an errand in the county, so I could barely make ends meet. The others had no choice but to leave their hometowns, and ten years passed without any news."
Huo Zhongru wiped the corner of his eyes: "I remember when my eldest brother Bo Xiao, I Zhongru, my third brother Shuxian, and my fourth brother Ji Kui said goodbye in tears at the entrance of the village. No one knew if we would ever see each other again. In the past ten years, I have always dreamed about it.
I can see the shadows of all brothers. Today, my nephew came unexpectedly. As an uncle, I feel guilty! If I could share some food rations back then, the four brothers and I might have been able to survive the natural disaster with gritted teeth!"
After saying this, everyone's anger subsided. By chance, they really found an acquaintance. The sudden appearance of an uncle made Hawking very uncomfortable. At such a young age, he was not as calm as Huo Zhongru about the rapid change. When Huo Zhongru hugged him
When Hawking cried bitterly, Hawking looked confused and had no idea what to do.
Su Ren sat down again and waved the guards to go out, leaving some space for the uncle and nephew. When Leng Jun came in, he happened to see a scene where he hugged each other and cried, so he looked at Su Ren. Su Ren smiled: "Second uncle
!”
"Ah!" Leng Jun was also shocked, looking at the two of them in disbelief.
The banquet was quickly started, and Huo Jin introduced Su Ren, Leng Jun and others to Huo Zhongru again, and told him about his past in Shu County. Huo Zhongru's eyes widened when he heard this, and he raised his glass and said to Su Ren: "So this is the best person in the world.
Mr. Su, who is so well-known, is so famous that it is better to meet him. Brother Ji Kuixian and his family are grateful to you for taking care of him. I am here to thank you and ask you to drink this cup."
Su Ren drank it with a smile. Huo Zhongru said to Leng Jun again: "Master Leng taught my good nephew martial arts. Although he is the second brother, he is actually the master. I thank you for your teaching. I would like to offer you a drink for my incompetent nephew. I hope you will
Young Master, I will teach you more in the future."
Huo Zhongru completely changed into a different person, weaving back and forth among everyone like a bee and butterfly. After three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, Huo Jin had completely integrated himself into the role of Huo Zhongru's nephew, and asked: "Uncle, were you there before?"
Who is the boy throwing stones in front of our house? Tell me, I will vent my anger on my uncle's behalf!"
Huo Zhongru was obviously stunned for a moment, and quickly changed his words: "Nothing, nothing, I'm getting together with my nephew and several young masters today. Let's not talk about those things, just continue our family relationship!"
Hawking said: "Is it possible that my uncle is afraid of him? My nephew can kill a little brat with three punches and two kicks!"
Su Ren also asked: "Looking at that man's posture, it seems that he has some deep grudge with the family. As the saying goes, it is better to dissolve enemies than to make enemies. If you need our help, Mr. Huo, just ask."
Hawking nodded: "It will be no problem for my elder brother to help. Uncle, can you tell me what is going on?"
Huo Zhongru was forced into the corner and couldn't say anything anymore. His face was a little red, and he hiccupped for a long time before saying: "It's not a big deal, it's just that I offended someone at Princess Pingyang's Mansion a few years ago, and the child named Wei would come out from time to time.
He came to harass, but he didn’t hurt anyone, just let him go and drink and drink!”
"The surname is Wei?" Su Ren suddenly became more energetic: "Princess Pingyang's mansion, the surname is Wei?"
Huo Zhongru smiled and didn't answer. Su Ren's heart skipped a beat. When he heard Huo Zhongru announcing his family name in the lobby, Su Ren felt that the name was familiar for a moment, but didn't pay attention. At this time, he heard the surname Wei.
These two words immediately reminded me of the famous general Wei Qing of the Han Dynasty. Wei Qing's nephew was Huo Qubing, Huo Qubing's father...
Su Ren looked at Huo Zhongru with surprise on his face and did not look away for a long time. It was too sudden and unexpected. Su Ren calmed down his excitement and said, "May I ask Mr. Huo, do you have a son named Huo Qubing?"
Huo Zhongru looked nervous and waved his hands quickly: "Mr. Su is joking, my two sons are safe and sound, and there is no such thing as Huo Qubing."
He rolled his eyes coldly: "Isn't that right? I just saw a child about two years old in the hospital. His mother called him to get sick. He looks somewhat similar to Mr. Huo."
Everyone looked at Huo Zhongru. The wine glass in Huo Zhongru's hand had fallen to the ground. He was stunned for a long time and sighed: "Hey! Since the young masters have guessed it, I won't hide it anymore? I was so confused for a moment! I'm really confused.
It’s just a moment of confusion!”
Huo Zhongru picked up the wine glass, poured himself another glass, and drank it in one gulp: "Two years ago, I went to Princess Pingyang's house as an errand, and I saw a beautiful slave girl surnamed Wei, so I became obsessed with it. Who would have thought that the slave girl could have such a beautiful woman?
I was pregnant, and the Princess Mansion was no better than anywhere else. I, a little county official, seduced a slave girl from the Princess Mansion, which was a capital crime, so I didn’t dare to admit it. Last year, the slave girl named Wei gave birth to a son and came to my house. I liked the child very much when I saw it.
Unfortunately, her mother was a runaway slave from the princess's mansion. Although I took her in, I didn't dare to make it public, which is why the following things happened."
Huo Zhongru drank another drink: "Wei Qing, the younger brother of the slave girl surnamed Wei, thinks that I don't care about mother and son, so he will come to my door to make trouble in a few days. This matter is too important to say anything, so I can only let it go." Huo Zhongru said.
After saying that, I felt much more relaxed. I drank three large glasses in succession, lay down on the couch, and shed tears. (To be continued)
