Because they had the same surname, he and Zhang Xun were considered brothers. In fact, they were not related by blood. As a horse bandit, Zhang Tianai was able to come and go freely in Mayi, naturally because of this relationship. He occasionally helped sell stolen goods and took some share of the profits. But he himself
Xu is an official, but Zhang Xun is a thief. He keeps this relationship secret and does not mention it in front of others. He also handles matters through his master, which is somewhat contemptuous.
On that day, when I saw Zhang Tianai going to the ancestral hall to worship and found out about her relationship with Li Mu, Magistrate Zhang's face immediately changed 180 degrees.
In the past, when Zhang Tianai came to Mayi, County Magistrate Zhang didn't take this 'niece' seriously, otherwise when Bai Qiaoqiao met Zhang Tianai, she wouldn't have stayed at Ma Laizi's house. But after knowing Zhang Tianai and
After the relationship with Li Mu, this niece became closer than a real person. Magistrate Zhang invited Zhang Tianai and his party to his residence, cleaned it from top to bottom, even sprinkled the dust with water, asked about the welfare, and compared the relationship with his relatives.
All sons are dear.
After Zhang Tianai and his entourage left, Magistrate Zhang let the news out, saying that he and Zhuluhou were related and that his niece was Zhuluhou's concubine. This news was so powerful that after the surrounding counties learned about it, they used to only send Li
Siwen gave a gift and prepared an extra gift. Who dares to neglect the in-laws of Zhuluhou?
Li Siwen also heard the news, but he didn't know the twists and turns. When he saw that the county magistrate's surname was Zhang, and Zhang Tianai was also surnamed Zhang, he really regarded them as a family. When he saw him again, he was polite
Seeing that the lie was not exposed, County Magistrate Zhang took advantage of the situation and pretended to be a tiger. From then until now, he has been Li Mu's uncle-in-law for more than half a year.
During the Chinese New Year, my uncle-in-law went to Zhangjiazhai to pay New Year greetings to Zhang Xun and gave him a lot of gifts. How could this have happened before? Zhang Xun gave him gifts during the Chinese New Year, but he didn’t even meet and asked his master to do it for him.
Don't worry. Now that the two of them have fallen out, Zhang Xun doesn't argue with him, so the matter of uncle and father-in-law has been 'finalized'.
County Magistrate Zhang also learned from Zhang Xun that Li Mu was coming to marry Zhang Tianai during the Chinese New Year, and started making preparations when he returned to Mayi. In order to flatter Li Mu, he took the money himself and moved the house where Li Mu's family was located.
Neighbors demolished and rebuilt it, claiming it was the favor of Zhuluhou. Only the original courtyard of Li Mu's house was kept in its original state, which was used in Li Mu's memory.
In order for Li Mu to stay in Mayi for a few days, he specially built another mansion. Although the scale was not very luxurious, it was fully equipped. Even the maids and servants were prepared. Not only the maids and servants.
, he also spent huge sums of money to purchase several Kushan female slaves. Naturally, all men understand the purpose.
The reason for being so eager was to make a good impression on Li Mu when he returned to his hometown. But all these things were prepared, and Li Mu didn't come. Although he knew it wouldn't be so early, he couldn't help but feel anxious.
Every day when he arrived at the city gate, he would stand on top of the city wall and look in the direction of Chang'an, hoping to see the Marquis's guard of honor coming over so that he could put his preparations to use early.
Just like today, he came back disappointed at the city gate. Magistrate Zhang asked his concubine to get some hot water and wash his feet. He squinted his eyes and thought about something. For some reason, he suddenly felt palpitations. Seeing this, the concubine hurriedly brought him a pill.
, this medicine was bought from Lingzhou, and each pill costs 500 Wen. Considering the consumption level of Mayi, it is not affordable for ordinary people.
Magistrate Zhang took a pill and his heart palpitations gradually calmed down. He said to himself or to his concubine: "I have been murmuring in my heart these past few days. I always feel that something is going to happen. Can I
What happened, what could happen?"
The concubine is only in her twenties, half his age. The most annoying thing for young people is nagging. Just because they are favored, they will act coquettishly from time to time: "Master, you are just too worried, what can happen to you?"
?We are now married to the Marquis of Zhulu. In these nearby places, except for Dingxiang County, which we cannot offend, other county magistrates must respect us. When the master meets the Marquis, maybe the county magistrate will
Do you have to respect us too?"
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Although County Magistrate Zhang dotes on this concubine, he is not so lustful that he is blind. He still knows the depth: "Dingxiang County Prince, he is not only the brother of Lord Hou, he is also Li Ji's brother."
The son of the general, such a noble person, do you dare to speak arbitrarily?"
"Master, why don't you understand the meaning of the slave family?" The concubine leaned close to Magistrate Zhang's ear and whispered: "Have you forgotten your brother? How did he become the father-in-law of the Marquis?"
Magistrate Zhang was stunned for a moment, then said: "He has a daughter, and the three of us are sons. We don't have this blessing."
"Who knew that you are both sons, so why can't you have a daughter?"
"Where am I going..." Magistrate Zhang suddenly understood and said, "You mean, I...can't do it, if I am exposed, will I still be alive?"
"Wealth is sought in danger. Master, if you don't try, how will you know? I have a sister in my family who is very pretty. Just say she is your daughter." Before he could finish his words, Master suddenly came in.
, the concubine was wearing few clothes, so Magistrate Zhang hurriedly stretched out his hand to block it, and scolded: "You are becoming more and more unruly, are you going to die? How dare you break into the master's bedroom?"
"Oh, my master!" The master stamped his feet anxiously and said, "Hurry up and have a look, someone is coming to the city gate!"
"Who are they? The city gates are closed. I have to wait until tomorrow for the arrival of the King of Heaven. I am the lord of the county, why do you want me to go and greet you? Get out of here quickly, sir. I want to go to bed."
"Master, you can't sleep. I just went to take a look. Maybe..." The master swallowed and said, "Maybe the Marquis is here!"
"Master Hou?" Magistrate Zhang's face suddenly turned pale. He stepped on his shoes without wiping his feet. He reached out to grab his clothes but couldn't find the sleeves. He was so anxious that he was sweating profusely: "How is this possible? Master Hou?"
Why did you come so late at night?"
"I said I was rushing to get into the city, but I didn't expect it was too late and I was blocked outside. The Marquis ordered me to camp outside the city and enter the city tomorrow. I thought this was wrong, so I hurriedly reported it to the master.
Master, please go quickly. Isn’t the Marquis angry? You let him stay outside the city for one night and come into the city tomorrow morning. Your head..."
"Yes, yes!" Magistrate Zhang finally put on his shoes, picked up his clothes and threw them away again. He said to the concubine: "Go and get my official uniform, sir!"
The concubine was also panicked: "Sir, which official uniform are you wearing?" It was not unreasonable for her to ask. Magistrate Zhang had served as an official in the Sui Dynasty and also as an official in the Turks. He had several official uniforms.
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When County Magistrate Zhang heard what she said, he was so angry that he slapped his hand away and cursed: "What other official uniform could it be? Sir, I am an official of the Tang Dynasty, so of course it is the official uniform of the Tang Dynasty, you idiot."
Things, I’ll take you back to your parents’ house tomorrow!”