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Chapter 44 Chapter Forty-Four

Not seeing Yang Hao come out for a long time, Tang Yanyan and Wu Wa'er couldn't help but quietly turned back, peeking at his door, and heard Yang Hao say in the room: "Come in." The second girl stuck out the tip of her tongue and went in generously, only to see that Yang Hao was still standing there, but his demeanor had regained his composure.But Tang Yanyan and Wu Wa'er saw a puddle of blood under Yang Hao's feet in a blink of an eye, and they couldn't help screaming, which startled Yang Hao: "What are you calling?" "You...you..." Tang Yanyan pointed at him and was speechless. She was still careful, and saw that the blood was winding out from under the bed behind Yang Hao. Blood flowed."

"What?" Yang Hao turned around quickly, and saw that there was indeed a stream of blood flowing out on the ground, and it was almost dry when it reached him. ...how come there is a dead body?" Tang Yanyan and Wu Wa'er looked at each other, looking at the clothes of the deceased, the two daughters already understood that Zhe Ziyu had sneaked here not to kill Yang Hao, but to save him, and she was not on the same side as the assassin.For a moment, the two girls didn't know what to say. Yang Hao also understood: "This corpse must be Duguxi, the fourth of the Huaihe Four Heroes, and it was Ziyu who killed him."

Wu Wa'er said: "Just now when I checked her face on the couch, I saw that she seemed to have no malice towards the officials, but I didn't expect that she came here on tiptoe to help the officials get rid of this assassin. Speaking of these assassins Going against the official is more or less helping Miss Zhe, she did this...for the official...for the official..." Yang Hao took a deep breath and said, "Don't talk about this anymore. By the way, you two were waiting for me at Puguang Temple, and why did you come here and hide on the couch, what are you drinking?"

"This..." Tang Yanyan said in a creaking voice, "This...it's a long story... I've heard about the scenery of Sizhou for a long time, and it is also known as the second state of Jianghuai along with Yangzhou. I don't care about us, this... this, I just want to go to the city alone..." Yang Hao glared at her and said: "So he wandered into the official warehouse and swam to my bed? And because he was bored, one tied himself up like a pig, and the other ate some cartilage powder to try something new. ?” Tang Yanyan blushed, and Wu Wa'er said with a dry smile: "This is a long story, I'm afraid I can't make it clear for a while, if the officials are not busy, then...then I will explain it in detail some other day." Just explain it to you."

"To explain is to cover up, and to cover up is to tell a story. It seems that the two of you haven't figured out the story yet?" Wu Wa'er was also a little embarrassed, and she changed the topic in an embarrassing way: "Officer, I don't know who sent these assassins. The official wants to track down their masterminds and eliminate hidden dangers. And after this incident, the future Be more careful when going in and out. Moreover, Miss Zhe followed the assassin this time to save the lives of the officials, but this also shows that Miss Zhe has not been secretly paying attention to the open and secret struggle between the officials and the Sizhou grain gentry. She Disdain to solve the problem with the bravery of a man, maybe there is a better plan, the officials must be extra careful."

"I know this, I will be more vigilant, you don't have to worry. As for Ziyu...huh!" Wu Wa'er said faintly: "From the standpoint of Miss Zhe, there is nothing wrong with it. When Waa listened to those ministers and dignitaries discussing state affairs, for the San Francisco in the Northwest, the imperial court only used them from the beginning to the end, and never really took advantage of them. They regarded them as the subjects of the Song Dynasty, as their own people. And the Northwest San Francisco bowed their heads and proclaimed their vassals with only one purpose, that is to maintain their current situation. Both the imperial court and the Northwest are well aware of this.

Now that the imperial court is getting bigger and bigger, it no longer needs to maintain them, so they want to tear their face apart, force them to submit by using both soft and hard methods, and ask them to offer their soil and surrender their power, and they will naturally resist. If he said he was defeated and surrendered without a battle, those arrogant soldiers under him might not be willing to submit. However, the official is now an official in the court, and what Zhe girl did is not tolerated by the king's law. Now that the official allows her to leave privately, the slave family naturally knows that the official is affectionate and righteous. reported, but it also left future troubles for the officials, the servants are really worried..."

Tang Yanyan asked suspiciously, "What troubles will there be?" Wu Wa'er explained: "Miss Zhe is proud and arrogant, so she won't admit defeat willingly. I'm afraid she will come up with another plan if she fails to succeed. After all, this is the world of Song Dynasty. If she fails, she will fall into the hands of the imperial court." , involving today's events, the official is an official of the imperial court, knowing that she is the chief culprit who caused the food shortage in Kaifeng and forced the imperial court to spend a lot of money and material resources to deal with it, but let her leave privately, the imperial court intended to embarrass the official, At that time, can we not take the opportunity to investigate the crimes of the officials?"

"You're thinking too far." Yang Hao shook his head and said, "Ziyu is smart and quick-witted, and knows the importance of doing things. You can see the clues from the Kaifeng food cut-off case. She just followed the trend and took advantage of the loopholes in the third envoy's office." However, she did not forcibly concoct any incidents. When the court was dealing with the food shortage crisis, she did not take the opportunity to make troubles in the purchase, storage and transportation of grain and grass. It seems that she is also very careful and knows what it means if something falls into the hands of the court. , so cautious, coupled with her vigilance all along, how could there be any traces in the eyes and ears of the court. I really have a embarrassment now, but it has nothing to do with her."

When Tang Yanyan heard him praise Zhe Ziyu, he felt very unhappy, so he said angrily, "What are you embarrassing about?" Yang Hao looked at her and smiled and said, "Isn't it you who are my embarrassment?" Tang Yanyan was stunned, and said in astonishment: "Me? What did I do again?" Yang Hao said: "You didn't do anything, but your elder brother. I haven't picked you up these few days. First, I'm too busy, and second, I haven't thought about how to settle you down. Brother Ling said that he has promised you Jin Wang is a concubine, once you appear by my side, this matter can be hidden for a while, but not for a long time."

Tang Yanyan's face was ugly: "Wow, it's really embarrassing. He's the King of Jin now, what a scary official, or else you can tie me up and give it to him. My brother will be happy, and you can join me too." Everyone is happy to be an official, how nice, lest I only cause trouble for you and embarrass you." Yang Hao laughed and said, "What are you thinking about? Do you think I am afraid of talking about King Jin's power and want to hand you over?" He held Yanyan's hand, and said softly: "Yanyan, when I say embarrassment, I mean how to keep you and me together without embarrassing your family too much, and King Jin, unless we die Tianwa, otherwise if you offend him, you will end up with a lot of troubles. It doesn't mean that you will leave this little trouble behind. Yanyan, if you want to be the side concubine of King Jin, I will not stop you, no matter whether you like this person you have never met or not, since you have made this choice, you have to consider it, I have no position to stop you , I don't have the courage to risk my head to fight a strong man, and the girl I want to win even says she wants to marry him, that's not a lover, but an idiot. But as long as your heart is still with me, and you are willing to follow me, no matter if I am rich or poor, then even if you are a big trouble, I will never let you go. Man said that he is King Jin and my immediate boss , even if he is the current emperor and holds the power of my life and death, I will be angry for you and fight for this wife with him, otherwise, this man's body will be born in vain! " Tang Yanyan's cheeks flushed when she heard this, but she just stared at him obsessively, unable to speak for a while, even Wu Wa'er's eyes became hazy. That era was not modern, and it was only natural for a modern woman to choose her own marriage, and it was not justified for others to interfere, but at that time, it was reasonable and legal to order a woman to marry whom her parents, elders, brothers and elders wanted a woman to marry. The one she likes is another person, and it is this woman who is cast aside because of disobedience to women's morals and etiquette. The man she likes has no position and right to fight against the husband-in-law chosen by her elders. If this person is the emperor, it will be even more serious. Is it the king's land in the whole world, is it the king's subject on the coast of the land, as long as the woman is not married for a day, the emperor said that he would accept her as a concubine, that would be a matter of confidence up. That's why Yang Hao's words moved them so much.In this contest, the timing, location, and harmony of people were all at a complete disadvantage to Yang Hao. Tang Yanyan was betrothed to King Jin as a concubine. It was the decision of his father, brother and elders in the family. It was a reasonable and legal thing, even if King Jin and Yang Hao The status is equal, even lower than the powerful official position, and it is Yang Hao who is reviled by the world, because he does not follow the etiquette and seduce married women.The relationship between him and Tang Yanyan is not recognized, and the words of the matchmaker are justified by the order of the parents. Now, Yang Hao personally promised that as long as Yanyan's heart still belongs to him, then he will never give in.In this contest, not only is he far behind his opponent by more than one level in terms of power and status, but he also has no advantage in terms of morality and public opinion. He may be ruined at any time and his future will be lost.How much sacrifice and courage does it take? How many men in the world are willing to make such a sacrifice for a woman without hesitation?How could they not be moved by it. After listening to Yang Hao's words, Wa'er wiped the corners of her eyes quietly, then turned to Tang Yanyan happily and said, "Sister, didn't you say that you have thought of a perfect method, why don't you tell the officials to hear it?" Tang Yanyan was tearful, and was about to throw herself into Yang Hao's arms to be touched. Hearing what the baby said, she lowered her head shyly and twisted the corners of her clothes. The shyness of a child was really pitiful. It's cute, but Yang Hao's interface almost made her nose crooked. "Who? Yanyan! Can Yanyan come up with a good idea? Pull you down, her left brain is full of water, and her right brain is full of flour. It's fine if she doesn't move, but when she moves, it's all paste. She can use her brain to come up with ideas?" "Your surname is Yang!" Tang Yanyan stared at her almond-shaped eyes, pinched her waist with both hands, and shouted in the shape of a teapot: "Are you asking for a beating?" "Ah!" There was a scream at the door, interrupting their words, the three of them looked towards the door together, it turned out that Bi Su had rushed back panting, when they saw a dead body on the ground at the door, they couldn't help screaming.
"Mom, what's the matter?" As soon as Mrs. Liu returned to the mansion, Deng Xiu'er rushed to meet her and said. With a gloomy expression, Madam Liu walked towards the inner room without saying a word, and Deng Xiu'er hurriedly followed behind.In the inner room, Madam Liu sat down, Xiu'er hurriedly poured a cup of tea, put it in front of her, and whispered: "Mother?" Madam Liu stared straight ahead, and murmured: "Why? Why did people's hearts become like this?" Her tears suddenly couldn't stop streaming down, and she choked up and said: "I still remember, that year, our hometown was flooded and our house was flooded. Your father and I took you to escape to your third aunt's house. It's also fruitless, but she would break half of a steamed bun for you to eat. What's going on now? The rich clothes and fine food, the tall house and the mansion, which ones are not owned by your father, and now your father is suffering It's difficult, as long as you pay back the shortfall, Prince Wei will forgive you, the money is ill-gotten gains, why don't they hand it over, why don't they save your father's life?" Mrs. Liu closed her eyes, tears rolled down her eyes: "Now, it's not the time for them to curry favor with us anymore, their hearts have turned black, some people dare to speak harsh words to me, some people dare to close the door tightly and refuse to let me even take a step Your mother stepped in, mother has never been so low-key, every family went to beg them, she almost knelt at the gate, after all the good words, no one was willing to spit out the meat to save your father's life , daughter, mother is sorry for your father, it was I who harmed him!" Mrs. Liu was crying bitterly, and Xiu'er stood by and wept silently with her. She didn't even think that the world was so cold, those walking and walking were so close, even if mother or herself sneezed, a large group would come with all kinds of supplements and medicinal materials Inquiry, all kinds of inquisitive words, when it comes to relatives who make people tired, they are so ruthless, they can sit back and watch her father die and refuse to lend a helping hand. In the past, they may have been good relatives who could have only one pancake and have to break it in half to share with them, but it is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from luxury to frugality. Slaves are like clouds, and losing this kind of life is more uncomfortable than death for them. Gold and silver have already made their hearts as black as inkstones. Ever since she got Wei Wang's acceptance, the mother hastened to sell all the family property, and sold everything that could be sold, but she still couldn't make up the large amount of treasury money embezzled by my uncle, so she could only talk to the relatives who had benefited, But who knows... what else can I do now?There is no account to follow for that sum of greedy money, and there is no written evidence. All the key functions of the entire treasury and the entire yamen have been occupied by the Liu family in the past two years. They are like a group of moths , gnawing at the building frantically, all the people joined forces to coax father, even mother, the bedside person, helped them hide it from father, and now they are suffering the consequences themselves, even trying to remedy it is useless. Wait until Yushitai sends people to investigate and recover the dirty money?In that case, the father's crime will be confirmed, and no one can cover the sky with one hand and continue to hide it for him.Why are those relatives so greedy?Relying on their father's influence and their greedy money, they have long been as profitable as snow balls, and their family property has grown countless times. They just took out the money that was greedy back then to save their father's life, and save this to give them a fortune. Why do they refuse to kill their loved ones? "Daughter, mother is ashamed of your father, mother pulled down this face, said everything she could say, and begged anyone she could... No, that's not human, not even a dog, that's a group of ungrateful people White-eyed wolf! How can you live now? If your father is really convicted, mother will have no face to see him again, mother...mother would rather die, but my poor child, what can you do. " Mrs. Liu didn't want a penny back, she was desperate, she hugged her daughter and cried bitterly, Deng Xiu'er said in tears: "Mother, don't think about it, there will always be a way, there will always be a way." Mrs. Liu said with a wry smile: "A way? How can there be a way? Others now treat us like snakes and scorpions, avoiding them, and none of the ungrateful and heartless Liu family is willing to help!" He beat his chest and said, "That's the treasury's money. What Shuchen said at the beginning was to temporarily borrow money from them to do business with them. Why is Shuchen so messed up! Even if they sign a document or leave a note, mother will not be empty talk There is no proof!" "Mother, the imperial envoy will be here soon. If you don't raise Qi Kuyin to fill in the loopholes, even the king of Wei won't be able to come forward to help. I... I will go to see him again and ask him for help. Put pressure on!" Deng Xiu'er wiped away her tears and stood up resolutely. Madam Liu's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly asked, "King Wei is a thousand years old, he...is he willing to help?" Deng Xiu'er hesitated for a moment, and said: "Now, this is our only chance, my daughter can only give it a try." Mrs. Liu knelt down in front of her daughter with a "boom", and Deng Xiu'er was so panicked that she quickly knelt down and helped her: "Mother, what are you doing? You killed your daughter." "Daughter, my mother's heart is like burning with oil. Mother is sorry for your father. It was mother who harmed him. Now this is the only chance. Mother begs you, mother begs you. Good daughter, you must save him!" Your father, this is the only chance. My mother gave birth to you and raised you, and I only ask you for this one thing, otherwise, under the nine springs, my mother will have no face to see your father, no face to see him." Mrs. Liu pushed her daughter away and kowtowed repeatedly. She knocked her head loudly, as if she had lost her mind and went crazy. Deng Xiuer was so frightened that she cried and returned the courtesy and helped her. Finally, Madam Liu calmed down. Deng Xiuer went back to the room to wash away her tears and cleanse herself Before changing clothes, he took a sedan chair and hurried to the pier again. When she arrived at the pier, Deng Xiu'er was startled, and saw that the official ship was far away from the shore, because the water area near the pier was wide, like a small lake, the boat stopped in the middle of the lake, and never docked at all.Deng Xiu'er hurriedly got out of the sedan chair, handed over a sling of money, and begged softly, the guard on the shore ignored him and said: "Girl, the official storehouse yamen recruited assassins. It was burnt out in a fire. Several adults were worried about the safety of King Wei Qiansui, so the boat sailed away from the embankment. Did you see that these small boats cruising on the water are full of archers, and there are also dark nets under the water. The water around the official boat is tight, and anyone who dares to approach at will will be shot or killed. I have already broken the rules after talking so much with the girl, please don't embarrass me, please leave quickly." Deng Xiu'er pleaded: "Big Brother Bing, I know Wei Wang Qiansui from my family. I also ask Brother Bing to report. If he knows that I am coming, Qiantui will definitely meet me." When the man heard it, he shook his head like a rattle: "You can't make it, girl, don't make things difficult for me, how noble is Qiantose, how can I have the right to report without authorization, if there is any mistake, I, the eater, will have to move place." "Brother Bing, you are just helping to spread the news, so what responsibility do you have to bear? I dare not let Brother Bing work hard in vain. There is still some money here. Please do help." "If you earn money, you have to spend your life. There are strict orders from above. I dare not violate military orders. Besides, even I am not qualified to board the ship without summons. If I report to you, I may be arrested." The shot became thorny, girl, you'd better go, don't get entangled here, or everyone's face will be ugly." Deng Xiu'er begged in every possible way but failed, so she had to ask: "Then, I don't know which lord issued the warning order, but I also asked Brother Bing to inform, and I will go and beg him." The guard stood under the sun, very angry, rolled his eyes and said: "The only person in charge now is Yang Yuanshi, besides him, who else can there be?" "Emissary Yang?" Deng Xiu'er thought: "I haven't used the note written by the envoy Yang yesterday. I thought that those relatives and family members are all like this. If I go to ask them again, I'm afraid there will be no result. Now I just go together. , it would be best if they can pay back the money, otherwise, I will beg Court Envoy Yang to think of a way." Thinking of this, Deng Xiu'er nodded and said: "So, thank you, Brother Bing, and I will leave." Deng Xiu'er got on the sedan chair and left in a hurry, a person came slowly from the guard camp temporarily stationed on the shore, looked at the shadow of the sedan chair going away and asked with a half-smile: "Is this the daughter of the Deng family?" The guard hurriedly bowed and replied: "Yes, the little one has sent her away according to the adult's order." That person was Cheng Dexuan. He glanced at the sedan chair that was about to disappear at the end of the long embankment, and sneered secretly: "Want to save Deng Zuyang? Unless he is willing to bite that old guy Zhao Pu, otherwise it will not be so easy for him to escape from this encounter." .” No, Murong Qiuzui and Fang Zhengnan were also watching this scene in the distance. The two of them were worried, until Cheng Dexuan's figure disappeared by the embankment, Fang Zhengnan said: "It seems that they want to take advantage of Deng Zuyang's matter. The article, but the intention is with Master Xiang." Murong Qiuzui said coldly: "Deng Zuyang is such an idiot, he indulged his family members to do evil, but no one was willing to save him when the situation came to an end. Do you think he will be under the pressure of King Jin and say something unfavorable to the Prime Minister? " Fang Zhengnan's eyes flashed, and he turned around and said, "With his character, it doesn't seem to be the case, but... people's hearts are separated, and under the pressure of threats and temptations, it's hard to say how people will choose." Murong Qiuzui said in a deep voice: "Then... what is the safest way to eliminate hidden dangers?" The two looked at each other, with a look of coldness in their eyes, the cicadas on the tree suddenly stopped singing, as if they were also frightened by their murderous intent.
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