Chapter 39 Chapter Thirty-Nine
The groom in front replied: "My lord, someone beat up a woman in the downtown area, and many people gathered around to block our way."
"Oh?"
Curious in his heart, Yang Hao opened the car curtain and leaned over to look at the street. Seven or eight feet away, he saw a short, middle-aged man in a robe with a copper coin pattern and a cap on his head, grabbing a The young woman's head was in a bun, and she was slapped across the face, causing the woman's hair to be disheveled, her mouth and nose were bleeding, and her situation was indescribably embarrassing.
Yang Hao frowned, seeing many people watching on the street, but no one came forward to persuade him, he said displeasedly: "What is this, a big man beats a woman in the street, so many people are watching here, and no one came forward to persuade him. Biju..."
Bi Su understood, nodded to him and slipped off the horse, squeezing into the crowd like a loach.Yang Hao looked at the member from a distance, although he was wearing a robe, but his face was full of flesh, two goldfish eyes, thick eyebrows and heavy beard, very fierce, just like a butcher who butchered a pig.
The young woman was originally very beautiful, but her hair was disheveled by his beating, her face was bruised and her cheeks were red and swollen.The man still slapped him harshly and cursed loudly, his appearance was very bad.It's just that the man's dialect was thick and his speech was urgent. Yang Hao was far away, so he couldn't hear what he was cursing clearly.
After a while, Bi Su got out from the crowd, jumped onto the car, spread his hands and said, "My lord, we can't do anything about it. If a senior official teaches his concubine, who can do it?"
Yang Hao asked, "Why?"
Bi Su said embarrassingly: "I just inquired about the news, this guy's name is Zheng Chenghe, he is a nouveau riche, now he specializes in the fur business, and sometimes sells donkeys, mules, cattle and horses, the family is not big or small, and the family business is neither thick nor thin, A well-known merchant in Fugu..."
Yang Hao interrupted: "I'm asking, why did he beat that woman...his own concubine?"
Bi Su smiled wryly and said: "This man is notoriously jealous. It is said that even a guard dog in the backyard of his house is not allowed to belong to a man. There are more than ten concubines and maidservants in his family, but if there is any rebellion in the slightest, they must be beaten." Just scolding. Just now when he and the concubine came out of the jewelry store next door, they passed a young man. The young man only smiled politely at his concubine and did nothing else. Knowing that officials are jealous, I don't dare to look at the young man, I don't want to be seen by Zheng Daguan, and I still get jealous, and I drag my concubine over and beat him, that's how it is, how can others manage his own affairs?"
Yang Hao remembered that his old mother was also such a lowly woman who had been abused and had no identity, and his mind was touched for a moment, and he couldn't help being angry for no reason. As soon as he bent down and got out of the car, he wanted to jump out of the car.Sitting on the left side of the car was a young man named He Jingxiao. He was originally a knife and pen official in a county government in the Northern Han Dynasty. My lord can't, this is Fugu."
Yang Hao said angrily: "So what?"
He Jing said with a smile: "My lord, if the people don't do it, the officials won't be held accountable. What's more, this is my own official teaching concubines and maidservants, and the government can't control it. Besides, my lord, you are not the magistrate of the Fugu. You want to offend the general. Your lord belongs to all the people, and you have important things to do. Why do you care about other people's private affairs? The subordinates think that it is better not to interfere in such matters."
The autumn wind blew head-on, and Yang Hao's mind also came to his senses. He was stunned for a while, sighed sadly, sat back in the car depressed, and said in a deep voice: "Drive the passers-by and make a detour."
Seeing his displeasure, Bi Su didn't dare to say anything, he hurriedly signaled the coachman to drive the car to the side of the road, dispersed the onlookers and made a detour, when he got to the side of the official Zheng, a young man in a black shirt suddenly emerged from the crowd, He grabbed Zheng Chenghe's wrist, raised his brows upside down, and shouted sharply: "You bastard, why beat a woman like this?"
This young man not only has a crisp voice, but also looks as handsome and charming as a gentle virgin. When Zheng Chenghe saw him, he couldn't help sneering, and shouted loudly: "It's you, it's you, just now that person is you. You guys As for the dogs and men, I can see that you are not a good friend just by looking at your eyes. How about it? How about it? As soon as I hit this bitch here, you couldn't help jumping out. Little whore, you still say you never Having an affair with someone, how could he jump out for you, sir, I killed you, a lowly servant girl, in the street today, and I can't get rid of the hatred in my heart."
Yang Hao looked at the young man in the black shirt, his eyes suddenly showed surprise, and he lost his voice: "Miss Zhe?"
The young man in Xuanyi was Zhe Ziyu who was Yichai and Bian. Hearing Zheng Chenghe's roar of jealousy and hatred, she was angry and funny, and she couldn't help but scornfully said: "Being selfish and jealous, beating a woman, which woman will follow suit?" A man like you is really unlucky for eight lifetimes. Show me clearly whether this girl is a man or a woman!"
She straightened her chest, there was no Adam's apple on her raised neck, and the buds on her chest protruded slightly in a graceful curve. Coupled with her handsome and charming facial features, and a crisp and sweet voice, she was clearly a woman in men's clothing.
The people watching around suddenly realized, and couldn't help bursting into laughter. Seeing that the other party was actually a woman, Zheng Chenghe knew that he had misunderstood his beloved concubine. He blushed, squeaked for a while, and suddenly became angry again, and raised his leg. With one kick, he kicked the little concubine who was crying with joy, and cursed viciously: "You shameless maid, can't you see that she is a woman? When you see a little girl in men's clothes, you also get mad for no reason." Smile, you're so slutty, I'll have to deal with you little rascal when I go back!"
After Mr. Zheng finished scolding, he got into his carriage in despair, and he kicked the pretty young woman on the ground mercilessly, clutching her calf and moaning in pain, Zheng Chenghe sat down in the carriage, He shouted angrily: "You still don't get in the car? Are you going to embarrass the master?"
The woman didn't dare to neglect, she got up quickly, held back her tears, limped into his carriage, and timidly moved towards him like a dog beaten by its owner.With Zheng Chenghe's nostrils up in the sky, he kicked the pedals twice, and the carriage drove forward.
Zhe Ziyu saw the woman's disappointment, stomped his feet resentfully, and was about to turn around and leave when Yang Hao called out urgently, "Miss Zhe."
Zhe Ziyu raised his head in response, and when he saw him, his pretty eyes couldn't help but widen, showing joy in surprise.
In fact, Zhe Ziyu already knew about the fact that Yang Hao arrived in Fugu City and was rejected by her elder brother.She is even more aware of her elder brother's thoughts.She didn't want to use her influence to interfere in this matter.
She knows exactly what Lulingzhou is doing these days and how effective it is.Since the man she fancy is like a god who can turn iron into gold, Luling Prefecture, which has nothing and everyone is regarded as dead, has become a treasure land of geomantic omen in the blink of an eye. Big brother's method?
Knowing that Yang Hao had been rejected and returned, he immediately spread invitations to the Fugu officials and gentry, and Zhe Ziyu knew that Yang Hao was going to make side-effects and probe his elder brother's bottom line.The beloved lover of the family fights with the eldest brother who is like a father, and bargains for their own interests. As clever as her, they naturally have to stay out of the matter.Moreover, this smart little girl thinks this is a very interesting thing, she wants to see if her elder brother is tougher, or he is better, so although she really wants to meet Yang Hao, she still restrains herself temporarily She hid her emotions behind the scenes.
She also knew about Yang Hao's going to Xiaofan Building today, but she deliberately stayed out of it.Her ninth uncle has gone to the Central Plains because of the government's plan to cut down the vassal. Now she temporarily takes over the ninth uncle and takes up the secret spy affairs of the Zhefu. These days are also very busy. For the convenience of movement, she often travels in men's clothing. When he was born, he couldn't meet each other.When trying to avoid him, he bumped into him.
Zhe Ziyu complained in his heart, but he got into the car pretending to be happy. As soon as he got close to him, he remembered his impulsive reaction last time. But I didn’t see you coming. Thinking about it, you came.”
As soon as Yang Hao reached out and lowered the car curtain, Zhe Ziyu became even more uncomfortable, and moved his buttocks to the side of the seat quietly.Yang Hao took her hand and said affectionately: "I never thought that I would meet you here. I was still worrying just now, and I don't know where to find you."
When Zhe Ziyu saw that he cared about her, she was also happy in her heart. She pursed her lips before she said in a low voice, "I also... miss you often..."
After saying this, the two were speechless again, Yang Hao held her soft little hand, and they looked at each other with deep affection in their eyes.The wheels were rolling, and it took an unknown amount of time before Zhe Ziyu woke up with an "Ah". She withdrew her hand, brushed the hair on her temples lightly, and said coyly, "You...where are you going?"
"Oh," Yang Hao said, "I'm hosting a banquet in Xiaofanlou to entertain the officials and gentry of Fugu. You... come with me."
"What?" Zhe Ziyu was "surprised" when he heard it, and quickly waved his hands: "No, no, you... You are the prefect of Luling now, and all the banquet guests are high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen from Fugu. I am a little girl. I……"
Yang Hao gently held her hand again, and said in a soft voice: "Today, the invitations are scattered all over the place. It has already been stated on the invitations that this is a casual banquet, and there is no official business. It is just to thank the gentry of Fugu for my hospitality last time. Everyone Officials, gentry, rich and powerful can bring their families with them. I know that the Northwest is no better than the Central Plains, and women’s family members can also sit at the table, so what are you afraid of?"
Hearing this, Zhe Ziyu raised his head suddenly, his eyes showed surprise, the other people brought the female relatives of the family, what did he take him to do?Although Yang Hao didn't say what he said clearly, he clearly admitted the relationship between them.Could it be that his whole life really fell on him.
Zhe Ziyu suddenly remembered Fu Yaozi's vague words that day, and Fang suddenly felt uneasy again, foretelling some things is really not a good thing.Otherwise, there is only joy at this moment, and there will be no worries about gains and losses.That old Taoist Fu Yaozi said that he was destined to be married to his husband, he... it is better that nothing happens to him.
Miss Zhe was thinking a lot, Yang Hao saw her happy and said nothing, only said she agreed, and said happily: "It's good if you agree, let's go now."
He smiled and looked up and down, and said with a smile: "Although you are wearing men's clothing, you are still beautiful, charming and dignified, haha, I think... your limelight tonight must surpass the beauty of all the officials, gentlemen and women."
Zhe girl secretly complained: "This is too bad. How many of the officials and gentry he invited to the banquet didn't know my face? Let him go this time, let alone wear men's clothes, I just wear a beggar's clothes. It must have shocked the audience. The eldest brother was about to give him a blow, but I went with him... It's hard, it's hard, what should I do?"
Rao Zheziyu was full of wit and schemes, but at this time he had no idea at all.At that time, men and women had to be more reserved about their relationship after all, and they were not as open as they are in modern times.Even if Yang Hao wanted to propose marriage, he would only hire a matchmaker to discuss the employment with her parents, and would not discuss with her privately.Now inviting her to the banquet is already the most obvious confession, if she refuses, will it give Yang Hao a wrong signal, making him mistakenly think that he doesn't want to marry him?
With this worry, Zhe Ziyu didn't dare to refuse lightly, but if he didn't refuse... Miss Zhe couldn't help but stare: the banquet tonight is really exciting...
Xiaofanlou was taken over by Yang Hao today. On the wine table under the picture of a hundred birds facing the phoenix in the hall, some officials and gentry who had arrived earlier had already sat down, but none of the officials and merchants with higher status had arrived. Identity, of course, there is no reason to show up before the owner arrives and lower his value. But the young masters of the Zhe family didn't care about that, the oldest of them was only eighteen years old, they were all lively and active young men, they had no patience to wait, and they arrived at the place early.Seeing the sons of the Zhe family arriving, some officials and merchants who wanted to confirm the intention of the Zhe family came over to test their words. At this time, the banquet is not in session, but Xiaofanlou is the number one restaurant in Fugu, so the care is natural and thoughtful.Dried fruits, candied fruit, sake and tea have already been brought up one after another, but when the glass of wine was drained, he was happy and said loudly: "You don't need to ask, my father has always been dignified, how can I go to spy on him? So you come from me It’s also impossible to detect any tone.” The officials and gentry were immediately disappointed, and Zhe Haichao laughed and said, "If Luling Prefecture gives up force and focuses on merchants, then my Fugu might as well share a piece of the pie with him. But he, Yang Hao, never asked my uncle for instructions, so he made his own decision. It's too arrogant, it's better to suppress his arrogance. Besides, won't we Fugu benefit more if he has a sense of awe?" All the officials and gentry nodded their heads again and again, and some cautious ones still asked: "Second Young Master, is this... the General's wish?" Zhe Weixin snorted and said: "Although my father didn't say it clearly, can't I, as a son, still not see his intentions? I went to the banquet today because I didn't want to break Yang Hao's thoughts, but it wasn't just because of this. , hello, hello. After a while, my uncle Ren will also come to the banquet, and you will know the clue by then. Please be safe, everyone, just look at my uncle and let him know that the officials in the Fugu are up and down Yixin, if he wants to get my Fugu's support, are you afraid that he won't give us a lot of money?" All the officials and gentry heard what he said so clearly, they couldn't help but smile and nodded in agreement. At this time, Zhe Weichang happily ran in and said, "Come on, come on, Yang Hao's car has arrived at the entrance of the alley." Zhewei was in a hurry and said: "Hurry up, come back to your position, return to your position, don't mess up your own position first." Those petty officials and merchants rushed back to their seats one after another. Zhewei was waiting for someone to give Yang Hao another chance today, so he deliberately sat upside down, filled his glass with wine, and drank by himself as if no one else was there, wanting to let Yang Hao As soon as Hao came in, he knew that they didn't take this Luling prefect and regiment trainer seriously. Yang Hao's car drove into the alley, Zhe Ziyu saw that he had arrived at the Xiaofan Building, and felt even more flustered, "Hao...Brother Hao, you are an official, and now the banquet is not for officials from Fugu, but local officials." Great businessman, I... I'm just a commoner's girl with a humble status, how can I meet the family members of officials and gentry. Besides... let's say..." Two peach blossoms appeared on her face, and she lowered her head and said in a low voice, "Brother Hao, Ziyu understands your heart. But after all, you and I have never...never had any status. Going out like this will cause trouble." people joke." Yang Hao was filled with infinite tenderness when she called out "Brother Hao". He had already betrayed a woman who loved him so much, how could he let this girl who fell in love with him be wronged for him again.The scene he saw on the street just now deeply stimulated him, humble status?Does a good girl with a humble status deserve to be bullied? He grabbed Zhe Ziyu's wrist, and said proudly and honestly: "I will worship the next Taoist as my teacher to learn martial arts. My mentor has lived a life of self-will and carefree life. My disciple, how can I lose my master?" Naturally, you have to act rashly. Ziyu, don’t be afraid, anyone who insults you will insult me. Yang Hao will never allow his woman to be bullied or hurt by others. Come on, let’s get off car!" Zhe Ziyu's heart trembled when he called out "my woman", and he couldn't say the words of refusal anymore. After being pulled away by him, it was as if he had taken ecstasy, and obediently followed him out of the car. The little bird leaned beside him like a human being, and the only thing that kept echoing in his ears was the sentence "My woman...my woman..." For a moment, he was filled with joy and tenderness, and he forgot where he was. When Yang Hao got out of the car, he saw a carriage parked beside it. Standing beside the car was a short, fat and rude man. Although he was wearing a robe, his bloated body was as ugly as a water tank. His two short legs Standing next to the car, it seems that it is not much higher than the wheel. He only heard him cursing into the car in a rough voice: "Baby girl, master, I wanted to bring you out to show me a face, look at your face, it looks like a monkey's butt, how can you meet people?" Yang Hao took a look, this was the very jealous Zheng Cheng and Zheng Daguan who he saw on the road, Zheng Daguan became more and more angry as he talked, he rolled up his sleeves, spat on his palms and was about to get in the car: "Seeing that the time is up, I can't go back and get someone else, grandma, come here, let me slap you a few more times, my whole face will turn red, and you won't be able to see the difference. Spit, spit!" The little concubine in the car was trembling with horror, and begged quickly: "Master, please don't beat me any more. I... I'll make up a little in the car, put some rouge and powder on it, and I'll definitely be able to cover it up." "This guy also came to the banquet? Have I seen him during those few banquets?" Yang Hao was taken aback for a moment, and suddenly remembered that he had refused to go to several banquets, and it was Cheng Dexuan who went to the banquet.This person must have gone there at that time, and now he has been invited back according to the original invitation. Although he looked down on Zheng Chenghe very much, and even hated it, but these people are willing to come to the banquet, and they attach so much importance to this banquet, they are clearly interested in the huge business opportunities in Luling Prefecture in the future, which is very inconvenient for Yang Hao Say what.He snorted secretly, glanced contemptuously at Zheng Chenghe, who looked like a short winter melon, and then gently took Zhe Ziyu's little hand.Her small palms are slender and her skin is as soft and moist as jade. Yang Hao looked back and smiled, and said softly, "Ziyu, let's go." "Oh..." Like a pissed off daughter-in-law, Zhe Ziyu was led step by step towards the gate of Xiaofan Building, and he just cried in his heart: "It's over, it's over, it's over, I'm going to kill Zhe Ziyu this time!" Become the number one celebrity in Fugu..."
Xiaofanlou was taken over by Yang Hao today. On the wine table under the picture of a hundred birds facing the phoenix in the hall, some officials and gentry who had arrived earlier had already sat down, but none of the officials and merchants with higher status had arrived. Identity, of course, there is no reason to show up before the owner arrives and lower his value. But the young masters of the Zhe family didn't care about that, the oldest of them was only eighteen years old, they were all lively and active young men, they had no patience to wait, and they arrived at the place early.Seeing the sons of the Zhe family arriving, some officials and merchants who wanted to confirm the intention of the Zhe family came over to test their words. At this time, the banquet is not in session, but Xiaofanlou is the number one restaurant in Fugu, so the care is natural and thoughtful.Dried fruits, candied fruit, sake and tea have already been brought up one after another, but when the glass of wine was drained, he was happy and said loudly: "You don't need to ask, my father has always been dignified, how can I go to spy on him? So you come from me It’s also impossible to detect any tone.” The officials and gentry were immediately disappointed, and Zhe Haichao laughed and said, "If Luling Prefecture gives up force and focuses on merchants, then my Fugu might as well share a piece of the pie with him. But he, Yang Hao, never asked my uncle for instructions, so he made his own decision. It's too arrogant, it's better to suppress his arrogance. Besides, won't we Fugu benefit more if he has a sense of awe?" All the officials and gentry nodded their heads again and again, and some cautious ones still asked: "Second Young Master, is this... the General's wish?" Zhe Weixin snorted and said: "Although my father didn't say it clearly, can't I, as a son, still not see his intentions? I went to the banquet today because I didn't want to break Yang Hao's thoughts, but it wasn't just because of this. , hello, hello. After a while, my uncle Ren will also come to the banquet, and you will know the clue by then. Please be safe, everyone, just look at my uncle and let him know that the officials in the Fugu are up and down Yixin, if he wants to get my Fugu's support, are you afraid that he won't give us a lot of money?" All the officials and gentry heard what he said so clearly, they couldn't help but smile and nodded in agreement. At this time, Zhe Weichang happily ran in and said, "Come on, come on, Yang Hao's car has arrived at the entrance of the alley." Zhewei was in a hurry and said: "Hurry up, come back to your position, return to your position, don't mess up your own position first." Those petty officials and merchants rushed back to their seats one after another. Zhewei was waiting for someone to give Yang Hao another chance today, so he deliberately sat upside down, filled his glass with wine, and drank by himself as if no one else was there, wanting to let Yang Hao As soon as Hao came in, he knew that they didn't take this Luling prefect and regiment trainer seriously. Yang Hao's car drove into the alley, Zhe Ziyu saw that he had arrived at the Xiaofan Building, and felt even more flustered, "Hao...Brother Hao, you are an official, and now the banquet is not for officials from Fugu, but local officials." Great businessman, I... I'm just a commoner's girl with a humble status, how can I meet the family members of officials and gentry. Besides... let's say..." Two peach blossoms appeared on her face, and she lowered her head and said in a low voice, "Brother Hao, Ziyu understands your heart. But after all, you and I have never...never had any status. Going out like this will cause trouble." people joke." Yang Hao was filled with infinite tenderness when she called out "Brother Hao". He had already betrayed a woman who loved him so much, how could he let this girl who fell in love with him be wronged for him again.The scene he saw on the street just now deeply stimulated him, humble status?Does a good girl with a humble status deserve to be bullied? He grabbed Zhe Ziyu's wrist, and said proudly and honestly: "I will worship the next Taoist as my teacher to learn martial arts. My mentor has lived a life of self-will and carefree life. My disciple, how can I lose my master?" Naturally, you have to act rashly. Ziyu, don’t be afraid, anyone who insults you will insult me. Yang Hao will never allow his woman to be bullied or hurt by others. Come on, let’s get off car!" Zhe Ziyu's heart trembled when he called out "my woman", and he couldn't say the words of refusal anymore. After being pulled away by him, it was as if he had taken ecstasy, and obediently followed him out of the car. The little bird leaned beside him like a human being, and the only thing that kept echoing in his ears was the sentence "My woman...my woman..." For a moment, he was filled with joy and tenderness, and he forgot where he was. When Yang Hao got out of the car, he saw a carriage parked beside it. Standing beside the car was a short, fat and rude man. Although he was wearing a robe, his bloated body was as ugly as a water tank. His two short legs Standing next to the car, it seems that it is not much higher than the wheel. He only heard him cursing into the car in a rough voice: "Baby girl, master, I wanted to bring you out to show me a face, look at your face, it looks like a monkey's butt, how can you meet people?" Yang Hao took a look, this was the very jealous Zheng Cheng and Zheng Daguan who he saw on the road, Zheng Daguan became more and more angry as he talked, he rolled up his sleeves, spat on his palms and was about to get in the car: "Seeing that the time is up, I can't go back and get someone else, grandma, come here, let me slap you a few more times, my whole face will turn red, and you won't be able to see the difference. Spit, spit!" The little concubine in the car was trembling with horror, and begged quickly: "Master, please don't beat me any more. I... I'll make up a little in the car, put some rouge and powder on it, and I'll definitely be able to cover it up." "This guy also came to the banquet? Have I seen him during those few banquets?" Yang Hao was taken aback for a moment, and suddenly remembered that he had refused to go to several banquets, and it was Cheng Dexuan who went to the banquet.This person must have gone there at that time, and now he has been invited back according to the original invitation. Although he looked down on Zheng Chenghe very much, and even hated it, but these people are willing to come to the banquet, and they attach so much importance to this banquet, they are clearly interested in the huge business opportunities in Luling Prefecture in the future, which is very inconvenient for Yang Hao Say what.He snorted secretly, glanced contemptuously at Zheng Chenghe, who looked like a short winter melon, and then gently took Zhe Ziyu's little hand.Her small palms are slender and her skin is as soft and moist as jade. Yang Hao looked back and smiled, and said softly, "Ziyu, let's go." "Oh..." Like a pissed off daughter-in-law, Zhe Ziyu was led step by step towards the gate of Xiaofan Building, and he just cried in his heart: "It's over, it's over, it's over, I'm going to kill Zhe Ziyu this time!" Become the number one celebrity in Fugu..."