Chapter 13 The thirteenth chapter overturned the rise and fall of the fake hand of the two heavens and a catastrophe update
Wei Xiaobao's residence is on the side of the imperial dining room to the west of Qianqing Gate and south of Nanku. Go north and bypass the Hall of Mental Cultivation, turn west, pass Xisan, Yanghua Gate, and Shou'an Gate, and go north to Shou'an Palace , On the side of the Yinghua Hall, turn east and pass the West Iron Gate, and go north out of the Shenwu Gate.The Shenwu Gate is the back door of the Forbidden City, once you leave the Shenwu Gate, you are leaving the palace, and you are heading straight to the Gaosheng Teahouse.
As soon as he sat down, Dr. Tea made some tea, and saw Gao Yanchao approaching slowly, winking at him.Wei Xiaobao nodded, seeing Gao Yan had left the teahouse, he drank a few sips of tea, threw a coin on the table, and said: "Today's book is not interesting." Walking slowly, he saw Gao Yan Chaowai is at the corner of the street, and within a few steps, there are two sedan chairs.
Gao Yanchao asked Wei Xiaobao to sit on one roof, followed for a while, looked around and saw no one was following, and sat on the other roof.
The bearer walked like flying, and stopped after a meal.Wei Xiaobao saw that the sedan chair was parked in a small courtyard, and followed Gao Yanchao into it.As soon as he entered the gate, he was greeted by all the brothers from the Tiandihui, bowing and saluting.At this time, Li Lishi, Guan Anji, Qi Biaoqing and others had also arrived from Tianjin, Baoding and other places. In addition, Fan Gang, Feng Jizhong, Taoist Xuanzhen and Boss Na Qian were also among them.
Wei Xiaobao smiled and asked: "Boss Qian, what is your real name?" Boss Qian said: "I dare not, my subordinate is really surnamed Qian, and my name is Laoben. Originally, this is not the boss's board. It means doing business. Lost money." Wei Xiaobao laughed loudly, and said: "You are very shrewd, if you really do business, you can earn all your money." Qian Laoben smiled and said: "Master Wei Xiang, you Praise!"
Everyone let Wei Xiaobao sit down in the upper room.Guan Anji was impatient, and said: "Master Wei Xiang, please take a look." As he spoke, he handed over a big red lacquer post, with a few lines written in thick black ink.Wei Xiaobao didn't answer, and said: "These words, they recognize me, I don't have any friendship with them, this is the first time the two brothers meet, I don't know each other."
Qian Laoben said: "Master Wei Xiang, it's an invitation card to invite us to dinner." Wei Xiaobao said: "That's very good, who is so flattering?" Qian Laoben said: "The name written on the post is Mu Jiansheng .”
Wei Xiaobao was startled, and said: "Mu Jiansheng?" Qian Laoben said: "That is the young master of Mu Palace." Wei Xiaobao nodded and said: "The elder brother of 'Hua Diao Fuling Pig'." Qian Laoben said: "Exactly! Wei Xiaobao asked: "He invites us all to go?" Qian Laoben said: "His post is very polite, please ask the Lord Wei Xiang of the Qingmu Hall of the Tiandihui to lead all the heroes of the Tiandihui to the banquet. Tonight, it’s in South Bean Sprout Hutong inside Chaoyangmen.” Wei Xiaobao said, “Not in Yangliu Hutong this time?” Qian Laoben said, “Yes, when working in the capital, you have to change places from time to time.”
Wei Xiaobao said: "What do you think he means? Drinking bloody sweat medicine?" Li Lishi said: "It stands to reason that Yunnan Mu Wang's Mansion is such a big name in the Jianghu, and Mu Jiansheng is the little prince. His status is that he is an important person who sits on an equal footing with our chief helmsman, so we must not allow such low-level activities. But there will be no good meetings, no good banquets, Wei Xiangzhu is worried, but he has to guard against it." Wei Xiaobao said : "Shall we go and have this meal? Heh heh, Xuanwei ham, cross bridge rice noodles, Yunnan steam pot chicken, those are worthy of sacrifice."
Everyone looked at each other without making a sound.After a while, Guan Anji said: "Everyone, please ask Master Wei Xiang to show you."
Wei Xiaobao said with a smile: "With good wine and good food, everyone will have something to eat tonight. If you want to be peaceful, let me be the host. Let's go to a restaurant. After dinner, we will play Pai Gow and gamble. Beggar girls are fine too, it’s all fraternity money. If you want to save me money, everyone should disturb that surname Mu.” These words are generous, but in fact they are very slippery. I don't make up my own mind.
Guan Anji said: "Master Wei Xiang invited all the brothers to eat, drink and have fun. That would be the happiest thing. However, if this surname Mu invites us, if we don't go, we will inevitably fall into the prestige of the Tiandihui." Wei Xiaobao said: "You think we should go? "Looking at the faces of Li Lishi, Fan Gang, Qi Biaoqing, Xuanzhen, Fengjizhong, Qian Laoben, Gao Yanchao and others, everyone nodded slowly.
Wei Xiaobao said: "Everyone says go, let's go eat and drink his food. Soldiers come to block, water to cover, tea to stretch out, food to open our mouths, poison to come? Let's grunt and swallow it This is called heroes are not afraid of death, fear of death is not a hero."
Li Lishi said: "Everyone is careful, and you can always see some clues. We have discussed it. Some drink tea, some don't drink, some drink alcohol, some don't drink, some don't eat meat, and some don't eat meat. Eat fish. Even if they poison them, they can't catch them all. But if everyone doesn't eat anything, it will make them laugh again."
Everyone discussed it and chatted for a while.When it was time to apply for the license plate, Wei Xiaobao took off his eunuch clothes and dressed up as a prince again.He still sat in the sedan chair, surrounded by the crowd, and headed towards Nandousha Hutong.Wei Xiaobao thought to himself: "I am worried day and night in the palace. I am afraid that the old bitch will kill me. How can I be so happy as the incense master of Qingmutang? It's just that the master ordered me to inquire about the news in the palace. Come out on your own, I'm afraid that Xiangzhu can't do it, whether this little life can be saved, we have to ride a donkey to read the script, wait and see!"
South Douya Hutong is about two miles away. As soon as the sedan chair stopped, the sound of drums and silk bamboo could be heard.Wei Xiaobao came out of the sedan chair, heard a suona playing in his ears, and thought: "Want to marry a wife? It's so lively."
I saw the gate of a large mansion opened, and more than a dozen people, well dressed, stood outside the gate to welcome them.The first person was a young man in his twenty-five or sixteen years old, tall, thin, and full of vigor, he said: "Mu Jiansheng, welcome to Lord Wei Xiang."
Wei Xiaobao has been making friends with relatives and dignitaries these days, and he is used to such courtesies.As the saying goes: "Ji Yi Qi, Yang Yi body", he is accompanied by the emperor every day, such as princes, Baylor, ministers, generals, see each other from time to time, and don't take it for a while, so although he is young, he already has a sense of humor majestic weather.Although Mu Jiansheng is famous, he is not as famous as Prince Kang and Wu Yingxiong. He cupped his hands and said, "Young Lord is very polite. I don't dare to be you." Looking at his appearance, he saw that his face was slightly dark, and his eyebrows were dark. , was vaguely similar to the little Princess Mu Jianping.
Mu Jiansheng knew that Wei Xiangzhu, the leader of the Heaven and Earth Society in Beijing, was a child, and he heard Bai Hanfeng say that this kid had low martial arts skills, a glib tongue, and a little rascal. With a calm expression and a nonchalant look, he thought to himself: "I'm afraid this kid has some skills." He immediately let him in.
The chairs in the hall are covered with red satin covers and brocade cushions are placed, and each guest sits separately. "Sacred Hand Layman" Su Gang, Bai Hanfeng and a dozen others stood behind Mu Jiansheng with their hands down.
Mu Jiansheng asked Li Lishi, Guan Anji and the others for their names one by one, and said a lot of polite words such as long-admired names.Li Lishi and others all thought: "This young master of the Mu family has no airs, and his words follow the rules of the world."
The servants brought fragrant tea, and the drummer at the entrance of the hall played again, which was a grand ceremony to welcome the distinguished guests.Amid the sound of drum music, Mu Jiansheng ordered: "Open the banquet!" and led everyone into the inner hall.The men closed the hall door.
In the middle of the hall is a table for the Eight Immortals, covered with embroidered table surrounds, and there are tables on the left and right sides of the lower head. Although the utensils and furnishings on the table are not as grand as in Prince Kang's mansion, they are quite exquisite.Mu Jiansheng bowed slightly, and said: "Master Wei Xiang, please take the seat." Wei Xiaobao looked at the situation, and the chief took the seat by himself, and said, "Well, we have no choice but to be polite." Mu Jiansheng accompanied him in the next seat .
After everyone sat down, Mu Jian said: "I invite Master."
Su Gang and Bai Hanfeng walked into the inner room and accompanied an old man out.Mu Jiansheng stood to greet him, and said: "Master, Master Wei Xiang of the Qingmu Hall of the Heaven and Earth Association is here today, and it has given us enough face." Turning to Wei Xiaobao, he said: "Master Wei Xiang, this Master Liu, is My next mentor."
Wei Xiaobao stood up, cupped his hands and said: "I've been looking forward to it for a long time." Seeing that this old man was tall, his face was flushed, his white beard was sparse, he was about seventy years old, he was full of energy and his eyes were piercing.
The old man glanced at Wei Xiaobao, smiled and said: "Tian Di Hui has gained a lot of fame recently..." He spoke very loudly, these few words were spoken casually, but it was like ordinary people shouting loudly, and continued: "...Sure enough, talents come forth in large numbers. Wei Xiangzhu is such a young man, he is really a rare genius in the martial arts."
Wei Xiaobao smiled and said: "It's not bad that he is a young man, but he is neither a genius nor a genius, he is actually a fool. That day Master Bai twisted his hand, he couldn't move, almost even 'my mother' Shouted out. My martial arts are really commonplace. Haha, ridiculous! Ridiculous, haha!"
When everyone heard it, they all turned pale in astonishment.Bai Hanfeng's expression was even more strange.
The old man laughed hahaha for a while, and said: "Wei Xiangzhu has a straightforward personality, he really is a hero. This old man has three points of admiration." Wei Xiaobao laughed: "Three points of admiration is too much, there is a fucking point Half a point, don't treat me as a worthless little beggar, trick, or monkey, that's all." The old man laughed again, and said: "Master Wei Xiang is joking."
Taoist Xuanzhen said humanely: "Is the old man Megatron Tiannan, the old hero Liu who is known as 'Iron Backed Canglong' in the martial arts?" Xuanzhen's heart trembled: "I haven't given my name yet, but he already knows my name. The Mu family has managed very well this time. 'Iron Backed Canglong' Liu Dahong has been famous for a long time, and I heard that Mu Tianbo respected him back then. The Qing army defeated Yunnan, and Liu Dahong used all his strength to rescue the orphan of the Mu family. Mu Jiansheng is his direct disciple, and he is the number one person in Prince Mu's residence besides Mu Jiansheng." He bowed and said, "Old hero Liu Back then, when the Three Hegemons were punished in the Nujiang River, and the Qing soldiers were killed in Tengchong, the name of a chivalrous man was spread all over the world. When young people in the rivers and lakes talk about old heroes, they all admire them."
Liu Dahong said: "Hey, that happened many years ago, why are you talking about him?" His face looked very happy.
Mu Jiansheng said: "Master, your old man will sit with Master Wei Xiang." Liu Dahong said: "Okay!" and sat down beside Wei Xiaobao.The Eight Immortals Table is empty on the outside, with Wei Xiaobao and Liu Dahong at the top, Li Lishi and Guan Anji at the left, Mu Jiansheng at the bottom on the right, the upper seat is vacant.All the heroes of the Tiandihui thought: "What powerful person do you want to invite from the Mu Palace?" Mu Jian said: "Help Master Xu out and sit down, so that all good friends can rest assured."
Su Gang said: "Yes!" He went in and helped a person out.
When Li Lishi and the others saw it, they were surprised and delighted, and they all called out: "Brother Xu!" This man bowed his waist and bent his back, it was Xu Tianchuan, the "Eight-armed Ape".His face was sallow and his injuries hadn't healed, but his life was obviously safe.A group of heroes from the Heaven and Earth Society surrounded them all, saying hello one after another, and they were overjoyed.
Mu Jiansheng pointed to the seat above him and said, "Master Xu, please sit here."
Xu Tianchuan took a step forward, bowed to Wei Xiaobao and said: "Master Wei Xiang, how are you?" : "It's almost no business. This subordinate was kidnapped by Wu Sangui's lackeys and almost killed him. Fortunately, the young master of the Mu family and the old hero Liu rescued him from danger."
All the heroes of the Heaven and Earth Society were startled.Fan Gang said: "Brother Xu, it turns out that what happened that day was done by those traitors under Wu Sangui." Xu Tianchuan said: "Exactly. These traitors broke into Huichun Hall and arrested me. Then Lu... ... Lu Yifeng, that bastard, scolded me badly, put a plaster on my mouth, and said that he would starve to death me, an old monkey."
Everyone heard that Lu Yifeng was included, so they were absolutely right.Fan Gang, Xuan Zhen and others all said to Su Gang and Bai Hanfeng: "There were many offenses that day. You heroes have great loyalty, and the world will be grateful." Su Gang said: "Don't dare. We are just following the orders of the young master I don't dare to take credit for doing something." Bai Hanfeng snorted, obviously rescuing Xu Tianchuan was against his wishes.Guan Anji said: "After Third Brother Xu was taken captive, we searched everywhere, but we couldn't find any clues. Needless to say, the anxiety in our hearts is so great. Your family actually rescued Third Brother Xu, which is very admirable." Su Gang said: "Wu Sangui's Yunnan dog officials are all enemies of the Mu family. Naturally, we nail them very tightly. We found out that this dog official offended Third Brother Xu, so it's not surprising."
Wei Xiaobao thought to himself: "This young man is very shrewd, his sister is locked up by me, he went to save old man Xu first, so he begged me to let his sister go. I pretended not to know, but listened to what he had to say. " Said to Xu Tianchuan: "Brother Xu San, you were seriously injured by Erxia Bai, his hands are so strong, can you survive? Will you die like this?"
Xu Tianchuan said: "Second Hero Bai's subordinates were sympathetic that day, and the subordinates have taken care of them for a few days, and they are much better."
Bai Hanfeng glared at Wei Xiaobao.Wei Xiaobao smiled, as if he didn't notice it at all.
All the servants served the wine, and the dishes were very rich.The heroes of the Heaven and Earth Society came to see Xu Tianchuan and they were the ones who rescued them, and secondly, there were such famous old heroes as the "Iron Backed Canglong" Liu Dahong present here. Eat and drink with ease.
Liu Dahong drank three cups of wine, stroked his beard, and said: "My brothers, your association is in Zhili, the capital, which brother is the head?" The most respected one is Master Wei Xiang." Liu Dahong nodded and said: "Very good, very good!" After drinking a glass of wine, he asked: "But I wonder if this little brother can take responsibility for the entanglements between you and me? "
Wei Xiaobao said: "Old man, if you have any orders, you might as well listen to them. I, Wei Xiaobao, have small shoulders and narrow shoulders, and I can take care of small things, but big things can overwhelm me."
The Tiandihui and the heroes of the Mu Palace could not help but frown slightly, thinking: "This child is full of hooliganism when he speaks, and he is a hooligan when he speaks. He is not a hero."
Liu Dahong said: "You can't take responsibility, and you can't let go of this matter. Then I have to ask my little brother to send a message to the respected teacher, and ask Mr. Chen to come and deal with it." Wei Xiaobao said: "Is there anything the old man wants to tell me? Master said, you write a letter, and we will send it to you." Liu Dahong chuckled, and said, "Is this the case? Brother Bai Han Songbai died under Mr. Xu's hands. I don't know how to end it. I want to ask Mr. Chen The Lord speaks a word."
Xu Tianchuan stood up abruptly, and said proudly: "Mr. Mu, Old Hero Liu, you saved me from the traitors and saved me from being humiliated by the villains. I am grateful. Hero Bai was injured by a mistake, and I will die next time." It's worth one life, this old life will pay him, so why make it difficult for Master Chen and Master Wei Xiang? Brother Fan, I will lend you a saber." He stretched out his right hand towards Fan Gang, the meaning was very clear, He wanted to kill himself on the spot to end this public case.
Wei Xiaobao said: "Come on, come on! Brother Xu, sit down, don't be so impatient. You are so old, why are you so angry? I am the incense master of the Qingmu Hall of the Tiandihui, right? You don't listen to my orders , but it really doesn't give me face." The crime of "disobedience to orders" in the Tiandihui is very serious, Xu Tianchuan hurriedly bowed and said: "Xu Tianchuan is guilty, and respects the orders of Lord Wei Xiang."
Wei Xiaobao nodded, and said: "That makes sense. Hero Bai is dead, even if Third Brother Xu is killed, he won't be able to survive. It's a business that always loses money. It's not a business rule."
Everyone stared at him, not knowing what nonsense he was going to say next.The heroes of the Heaven and Earth Association were particularly worried, they all thought: "The reputation of the association in the martial arts, don't be ruined by this little Xiangzhu who doesn't understand anything. We will be ashamed to face people in the future if we go to the rivers and lakes."
Wei Xiaobao continued: "My lord, did you bring only these few friends with you when you came to Beijing from Yunnan this time? Seems like a little less?"
Mu Jiansheng snorted, and asked: "What is the intention of Wei Xiangzhu's words?" Wei Xiaobao said: "That doesn't mean anything. The young master is so noble, which is very different from Wei Xiaobao. When he came to the capital, he didn't bring much Some people escorted me, but if someone accidentally got it taken by the Tartar lackeys, wouldn’t it be a big crime?" Mu Jiansheng raised his eyebrows, and said: "The Tartar lackeys want to take me, but it’s not so easy." Wei Xiaobao He laughed and said, "Young master is amazing in martial arts, he has fought all over the world... Hehe... There are very few opponents, so the Tartars will naturally not be able to catch you. But...but not all other friends in Prince Mu's mansion are like Xiaogong. The Lord is so amazing, if you let the Tartars lead the sheep by hand, and the ox by the back hand, it seems that it is not very interesting to invite a few of them like this."
Mu Jiansheng listened to his playful and smiling face all the time with a sullen face, and when he finished speaking, he said: "Master Wei Xiang's words, are you ridiculing?" When he said this sentence, the expression on his face became even uglier.
Wei Xiaobao said: "No, no. All my life, I will only be bullied by others, and I will never bully others. They grabbed my hand, and you see, the black cyan has not retreated, and the pain made me die. A second white hero, hehe, the strength of your hands is really unambiguous. Those two moves of "sweeping thousands of troops" and "high mountains and flowing water" are amazing. Going to rescue your friends who were taken by the tartars will definitely work. Whatever you say is a victory in the first place, and you will succeed in no time. .”
Bai Hanfeng's face was livid, and when he was about to speak, he finally forcibly held back.Liu Dahong glanced at Mu Jiansheng, and said: "Little brother, your words are somewhat unpredictable, we don't quite understand." Wei Xiaobao smiled and said: "The old man is too polite, my words are unpredictable,' I dare not take the four characters of measuring'. It's as low as it is shallow, and it's as low as it is."
Liu Dahong said: "Little brother said, someone in our Prince Mu's mansion took it to the Tartars, I don't know what it means?"
Wei Xiaobao said: "It doesn't mean anything at all. My little lord, Mr. Liu, my drinking capacity is also unpredictable, most likely because I was drunk and talked nonsense, so fucking incalculable."
Mu Jiansheng snorted, restrained his anger, and said: "So Master Wei Xiang is here to amuse people." Wei Xiaobao said: "My lord, do you want to amuse yourself? Have you wandered around Beijing?" Mu Jian He said in a menacing voice: "How is it?" Wei Xiaobao said: "The city of Beijing is very big, your Kunming in Yunnan is not as big as the city of Beijing, is it?" Mu Jiansheng became more and more annoyed, and said loudly: " How about that?"
Guan Anji listened to Wei Xiaobao's nonsense, and became more and more speechless, interjected: "It's a pity that the Beijing city is full of flowers and flowers, but it's a pity that the Tartars took it. We people with a little blood will all be annoyed."
Wei Xiaobao ignored him, and continued: "Young master, you bought me a drink today, and I have nothing to repay you. When you are free, I will take you around Beijing. If you have an acquaintance to guide you, you will not go wrong. Otherwise, if you wander around and accidentally walk into the palace of the Tartars, even though the little prince has high martial arts skills, it will not be very convenient."
Liu Dahong said: "Little brother, there is an understatement, if you consider me a friend, can you please explain more clearly?"
Wei Xiaobao said: "I can't understand what I said anymore. The friends in Mu Wangfu's martial arts are all extremely high. What's "sweeping thousands of troops" and "high mountains and flowing waters" make them no longer powerful. It's a pity that they are living in Beijing. Unfamiliar, wandering in the street, in the middle of the night and can't see clearly, confused, maybe wandered into the Forbidden City."
Liu Dahong glanced at Mu Jiansheng again, and asked Wei Xiaobao, "So what?"
Wei Xiaobao said: "I heard that there are many gates in the Forbidden City, and there are many palaces in each room. If you walk in randomly, if you don't have the emperor or empress dowager to guide you, you will easily get lost and you will not be able to get out in your life. I have never seen this before. , I don’t know if the emperor and empress dowager are free, and they lead people the way day and night. Maybe the young master of Mu Wang’s mansion has a lot of face, and all your friends have brought out the name of the young master, and called the little emperor and empress dowager this old bitch. It's hard to say that my son was frightened."
When everyone heard him call the Empress Dowager an "old bitch", they all found it quite new.Guan Anji, Qi Biaoqing and others couldn't help laughing.Wei Xiaobao often called the Empress Dowager an "old whore" in his stomach, but at this moment he was able to swear loudly in front of the crowd, the joy in his heart is really indescribable.
Liu Dahong said: "Young Lord's subordinates are cautious and will never break into the palace. I heard that Wu Yingxiong, the son of Wu Sangui, a big traitor, is also in Beijing. It is unknown whether he sent people to the palace to do something."
Wei Xiaobao nodded and said: "Old Master Liu is right. I have a kid who plays dice and serves the imperial guards in the palace. He said that several assassins were caught in the palace last night, and he identified them as the servants of the young prince of Mu Palace. ..."
Mu Jiansheng was startled and said: "What?" His right hand trembled, and the wine glass in his hand fell off, and broke into several pieces with a bang.
Wei Xiaobao said: "I believed it at first. I thought that the Mu family was a loyal minister of Daming. They sent someone to assassinate the emperor of the Tartars. That is... that is a great hero. Now that I heard what Mr. Liu said, I realized the truth. They are subordinates of the traitor Wu Sangui, so they will be spared. I will go to that friend and tell him to find a way to deal with these assassins. Fuck, traitors, what good things do they have? They must eat more It’s a bit of a pain.”
Liu Dahong said: "Little brother, what is your friend's name? What is his role in the Tatar's womb?"
Wei Xiaobao shook his head and said: "He is the servant who sweeps the floor, makes tea, and pours the pot for the imperial guards. It's very embarrassing to say it. People call him a mangy little boy. What's his name? Those assassins are tied up, I Originally, I told the mangy little boy to secretly feed them some good food. Since Mr. Liu said that they are subordinates of big traitors, I want him to take a knife to stab their thighs a few more times, so as not to let those turtle bastards escape. gone."
Liu Dahong said: "I'm just guessing, I can't be sure. Since they dared to go to the palace to assassinate, they are also great men. If Master Wei Xiang can entrust his noble friend to take care of him, it is because of his loyalty in the world. "
Wei Xiaobao said: "This little man with dysentery is the best with me. If he loses in gambling, I will always give it back to him, and never ask him to pay it back. What orders do you have from the young man and old man Liu? My name is little man Go do it, he doesn't dare to shirk."
Liu Dahong breathed a sigh of relief, and said: "It's very good. I don't know how many assassins were captured in the palace, and what their names are. These assassins are not small, we admire them very much. I don't know if they have suffered a lot. Guild If I can inquire on your behalf, I would appreciate Master Wei Xiang's affection."
Wei Xiaobao patted his chest and said: "This is easy. It's a pity that the assassin is not the brother of the young master, otherwise, I will try to rescue him and hand it over to the young master. One life for another, then brother Xu will be injured by mistake." The matter of Hero Bai will be written off."
Liu Dahong looked at Mu Jiansheng and nodded slowly.Mu Jiansheng said: "We don't know who these assassins are, but since they went to assassinate the emperor of the Tartars, they are always benevolent and righteous, and they are our comrades in fighting against the Qing Dynasty and restoring the Ming Dynasty. Wei Xiangzhu, if you can try to save each other, no matter if it succeeds or not. , Mu Jiansheng will always feel great virtue. The matter of Third Master Xu and Brother Bai will naturally never be mentioned again."
Wei Xiaobao turned his head to look at Bai Hanfeng, and said: "If you don't mention it, I'm afraid that the Second Hero Bai won't give up, and next time we meet, he will come and grab my hand again, making me cry and cry. This taste is terrible. very."
Bai Hanfeng stood up abruptly, and said in a loud voice: "If Wei Xiangzhu can save us...we...can save those fallen knights and righteous men, then the hand surnamed Bai offended Wei Xiangzhu, he should cut it off. Make an apology to Master Wei Xiang."
Wei Xiaobao smiled and said: "No, no, you cut off one hand for me, what do I want to do? Besides, it's hard to say whether my brother with dysentery is capable of going to the palace to save people. These people assassinate the emperor, that is What a crime, I don’t know how many shackles and handcuffs are on my body, and I don’t know how many people guard it. When I say that I will save people, I am just bragging, and everyone is talking about it.”
Mu Jiansheng said: "It is very difficult to save people in the palace, and we dare not expect success. But as long as Wei Xiangzhu is willing to do his best, no matter if he can save people or not, everyone will feel the same. After a pause, he continued: "One more thing, sister She disappeared suddenly a few days ago, I am very worried. Friends from Tiandihui have a lot of friends in the capital, and have many contacts. If you can find out for me and try to save them, I will be grateful Endless."
Wei Xiaobao said: "This matter is easy to handle. Don't worry about it, young master. Okay, we've had enough wine, I'm going to discuss it with that mangy little boy. Fucking play with him, I'm happy." Stretching out his hand, he touched something from his bosom, threw it on the table of the Eight Immortals, it turned out to be four dice, rolled a few times, and the four dice were all red and turned upside down, Wei Xiaobao clapped his hands and said: "Full house is red , Full house, good luck! Sigh, don’t behead everyone, just kill a full house.”
Everyone looked at each other and turned pale, all stunned.
Wei Xiaobao put away the dice, cupped his hands and said, "I'm sorry for the trouble, I'll take my leave now. Brother Xu will go back with us, will it be okay?"
Mu Jiansheng said: "Wei Xiangzhu is too polite. I send Wei Xiangzhu, Xu Sanye and all the friends of Tiandi Hui to you."
At the moment Wei Xiaobao, Xu Tianchuan, Li Lishi, Guan Anji and others left the meeting and went out.Mu Jiansheng, Liu Dahong and others were sent straight to the outside of the gate. Seeing that Wei Xiaobao got into the sedan chair, they went back into the house.
Qunhao returned to the courtyard.Guan Anji was the most impatient, and asked: "Master Wei Xiang, were there assassins in the palace last night? Judging by their expressions, they are probably sent by Prince Mu's Palace." Wei Xiaobao smiled and said: "Exactly. There were assassins in the palace last night. No one dared to disclose this matter, and no one outside knew about it, but they didn't find it strange at all, of course they did it." Xuanzhen said: "They dared to assassinate the emperor of the Tartars. ...Wei Xiangzhu, do you think they can save the person they captured? I'm afraid it will be extremely difficult." When Wei Xiaobao was talking to Mu Jiansheng and Liu Dahong at the banquet, he had already made up his mind. It was absolutely impossible to rescue the captured assassin, but on the bed in his room, there was a little princess and a Fang Yi lying on the bed. .The little princess is not an assassin, heaven and earth will catch her into the palace, and it is not counted if she is released, but Fang Yi is an assassin who broke into the palace. It is not difficult to find a way to get her out of the palace.Hearing Xuanzhen's question, he smiled and said: "It's not enough, it's probably possible to save someone. Xu Sange only killed Bai Hansong, let's get someone out to pay them back, one life for one life, they It's not a disadvantage. What's more, they have interest on the principal and interest, and even returned the little girl that Boss Qian bought to them. The pig went to the imperial dining room, and then pretended to be a human in my house, I lost my temper in the kitchen, scolded you bloody, said these two pigs are not good, and forced you to take them out of the palace immediately." Boss Qian clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Master Wei Xiang has a great plan. The dead pig pretending to be a little girl is fine, and the other one has to be extra-large." Wei Xiaobao expressed his condolences to Xu Tianchuan, and said: "Brother Xu, don't worry. That dog Lu Yifeng offended you, and I'll ask Wu Yingxiong to break his dog's legs." Xu Tianchuan replied: "Yes, yes. Thank you, Lord Wei Xiang." I didn't believe it at all: "The kid is talking nonsense, Wu Yingxiong is the heir of King Pingxi, how arrogant is he, how could he come to listen to you?" Wei Xiaobao promised to untie the deadlock of accidentally killing Bai Hansong for him, although I am very grateful, but I don't believe that he can really accomplish this great event.
As soon as Wei Xiaobao returned to the palace, as soon as he entered the Shenwu Gate, he saw two eunuchs coming up to greet him, saying in unison: "Gui Gonggong, go quickly, go quickly, the emperor will upload you." Wei Xiaobao said: "What's the matter?" A eunuch said: "The emperor has urged you several times, it seems that there is something urgent. The emperor is going to the study." Wei Xiaobao hurried to the upper study room.Kangxi was pacing up and down in the room, when he saw him coming in, his face was filled with joy, and he scolded: "Damn it, where did you die?" Wei Xiaobao said: "Back to the emperor: I think the assassins are bold and reckless, if I don't catch them all, I'm afraid it's not good, maybe there will be troubles, but the emperor is worried, I have to find the right master who is in charge of it secretly. So I just changed In casual clothes, I walked around the streets and alleys, wanting to find out who the leader of the assassin is and whether he is in the capital." Kangxi said: "Very good, but what news did you find out?" Wei Xiaobao thought to himself: "It would be a coincidence to say that we found out the news after just looking for it." He said: "After walking for a long time, I didn't see any eye-catching people. I will think about it tomorrow." Go check again." Kangxi said: "It may not be useful for you to wander around. I have an idea." Wei Xiaobao happily said: "The emperor's idea must be good." Kangxi said: "Just now Duolong reported that the three captured assassins were very tight-lipped, no matter how much they tortured and tricked them, they still insisted that they were sent by Wu Sangui, it seems that they will torture again , I can’t tell the truth. I think it’s better to let them go.” Wei Xiaobao said, “Let them go? This... this is too cheap for them.” Kangxi said: "These assassins are sent by order. Although the traitors are involved, whether they kill or not is irrelevant to the overall situation. The most important thing is to find the mastermind and catch them all. There will be no future troubles." At this point, he smiled and said: "Let the little wolf go, the little wolf should How about going to the she-wolf?" Wei Xiaobao was overjoyed, clapped his hands and laughed: "Wonderful, wonderful! We let the assassins go, but we watched them secretly, they will go to meet the leader of the rebels. The emperor's clever plan is really better than the three Zhuge Liang." Kangxi laughed and said, "What's better than three Zhuge Liang? You're flattering too much. It's just that it's not easy to pinpoint the assassins and keep them from finding out. Xiao Guizi, I'll give you a job. Pretend to be a good person and rescue them from the palace, and those assassins will take you there naturally as you are." Wei Xiaobao pondered, "This..." Kangxi said: "This matter is naturally quite dangerous, if they find out, I have to kill you immediately. It’s a pity that I am the emperor, otherwise, I really want to do it myself, this taste is very good.” Wei Xiaobao said: "The emperor told me to do it, I will naturally obey the order, no matter how dangerous it is." Kangxi was overjoyed, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "I knew you were smart and brave, and would be willing to do things for me. You are a child, and the assassin will not be suspicious. I originally wanted to send two guards with good martial arts Do it, but assassins are not stupid, so they may not be fooled. If it doesn’t work once, you can’t try again. Xiao Guizi, if you do this, it’s as if I did it myself.” After Kangxi learned martial arts, he was eager to try and always wanted to do a few dangerous things, but as the emperor, after all, it was inconvenient to take risks, so he sent Wei Xiaobao to do it, and used him as his substitute, even if it might be better for the guards to do it , he would rather send Wei Xiaobao there.He thought that Xiao Guizi was about the same age as me, not as good at martial arts as me, not as smart as me, if he could do it, I would naturally be able to do it too, if he sent him to do it, it would be almost the same as doing it himself, even though he couldn't experience it himself Its environment, but it can also be imagined. Kangxi said again: "You have to pretend as much as possible. It is best to kill one or two guards in front of the assassins, so that these assassins have no doubts about you. I will tell Duolong to relax. Interrogation, let you take them out of the palace." Wei Xiaobao responded: "Yes! But the guards are good at martial arts, I'm afraid I won't be able to kill them." Kangxi said: "You can adapt accordingly, but be careful, don't let the guards kill you first." Wei Xiaobao stuck out his tongue, He said: "If he is killed by the guards, his death will be inexplicable. Instead, Xiao Guizi will become an accomplice of the rebels." Kangxi rubbed his hands together, very excited, and said: "Xiao Guizi, what do you want me to reward you for accomplishing this?" Wei Xiaobao said: "If this matter is successfully done, the emperor will be happy. As long as the emperor is happy, That is better than any other reward. The next time the emperor thinks of something interesting and dangerous, if he still sends me to do it, that would be great." Kangxi was overjoyed and said, "Definitely, definitely! Alas, Xiao Guizi , It's a pity that you are a eunuch, otherwise I will definitely reward you as a high-ranking official." Wei Xiaobao had a thought, and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty." He thought: "One day, you will find out that I am a fake eunuch, and then you don't know how to be angry." He said: "My Majesty, I beg you for a favor." Kangxi smiled and said: "Do you want to be a high official?" Wei Xiaobao said: "No! I act loyally for the emperor, if something goes wrong and makes the emperor angry, you have to spare my life, don't kill me." Kangxi said: "As long as you are really loyal to me, your head will be firmly placed on your neck." He laughed loudly.
Wei Xiaobao came out from the upper study room, thinking: "I originally wanted to release the little princess and Miss Fang to the Mu Palace, but based on what the emperor said just now, it turned out that the assassins were released by order, and the two little girls were released if they were not busy.出去了。刺客的真正头儿，刚才老子就同他们一块儿喝酒，要不要奏知皇上，将沐剑声小乌龟和柳大洪老家伙抓了起来？可是师父如知道我干这件事，定然不饶。他妈的，我到底还做不做天地会的香主哪？” 他在宫里人人奉承，康熙又对他十分宠信，一时之间，真想在宫里就当他一辈子的太监了，但一想到皇太后，不由得心中一寒：“这老婊子说什么也要寻我晦气，老子在宫里可耽不长久。” 当下来到乾清宫之西的侍卫房。当班的头儿正是赵齐贤。他昨晚既分得了银子，今日又从侍卫总管多隆处得了赏赐，得知是韦小宝在皇上面前说了好话，一见他到来，喜欢得什么似的，一跃而起，迎了上来，笑道：“桂公公，什么好风儿吹得你大驾光临。” 韦小宝笑道：“我来瞧瞧那几个大胆的反贼。”凑在他耳边低声道：“皇上差我来帮着套套口供，要查到主使他们的正主儿到底是谁。”赵齐贤点头道：“是。”低声道：“三个反贼嘴紧得很，已抽断了两根皮鞭子，总是一口咬定，是吴三桂派他们来的。”韦小宝道：“让我去问问。” 走进西厅，见木柱上绑着三个汉子，光着上身，已给打得血肉模糊。一个是虬髯大汉，另外两个是二十来岁的年轻人，一个皮色甚白，另一个身上刺满了花，胸口刺着个狰狞的虎头。韦小宝寻思：“不知这二人之中，有没那刘一舟在内？”转头向赵齐贤道：“赵大哥，恐怕你们捉错了人，你且出去一会。”赵齐贤道：“是。”转身出去，带上了门。 韦小宝道：“三位尊姓大名？”那虬髯汉子怒目圆睁，骂道：“狗太监，凭你也配来问老子的名字。”韦小宝低声道：“我受人之托，来救一个名叫刘一舟的朋友……” 他此话一出，三个人脸上都有惊异之色，互相望了一眼。那虬髯汉子问道：“你受谁的托？”韦小宝道：“你们中间有没刘一舟这个人，有呢，我有话说，没有呢，那就算了。”三人又是你瞧瞧我，我瞧瞧你，都有迟疑之色，生怕上当。那虬髯汉子又问：“你是谁？”韦小宝道：“托我那两位朋友，一位姓沐，一位姓柳。'铁背苍龙'你们认不认识？” 那虬髯汉子大声道：“'铁背苍龙'柳大洪在云贵四川一带，谁人不知，哪个不晓？沐剑声是沐天波的儿子，流落江湖，此刻也不知是死是活。”一面说，一面连连摇头。 韦小宝点头道：“三位既然不识得沐家小公爷和柳老爷子，那么定然不是他的朋友了，想来这些招式也不识得。”说着拉开架子，使了两招沐家拳，自然是“横扫千军”与“高山流水”。 那胸口刺有虎头的年轻人“咦”了一声。韦小宝停手问道：“怎么？”那人道：“没什么。”虬髯汉子问道：“这些招式是谁教的？”韦小宝笑道：“我老婆教的。”虬髯汉子呸了一声，道：“太监有什么老婆？”说着不住摇头。他本来骂韦小宝为“狗太监”，后来听他言语有异，行动奇特，免去了这个“狗”字。 韦小宝道：“太监为什么不能有老婆？人家愿嫁，你管得着吗？我老婆姓方，单名一个怡字……” 那皮肉白净的年轻人突然大吼一声，喝道：“胡说！” 韦小宝见他额头青筋暴起，眼中要喷出火来，情急之状已达极点，料想这人便是刘一舟了，见地一张长方脸，相貌颇为英俊，只是暴怒之下，神情未免有些可怖，当下笑道：“什么胡说？我老婆是沐王府中刘白方苏四大家将姓方的后人。跟我做媒人的姓苏，名叫苏冈，有个外号叫作'圣手居士'。还有个媒人姓白，他兄长白寒松最近给人打死了，那白寒枫穷极无聊，就给人做媒人骗钱，收殓他死了的兄长……” 那年轻人越听越怒，大吼：“你……你……你……” 那虬髯汉子摇头道：“兄弟，且别做声。”向韦小宝道：“沐王府中的事儿，你倒知道得挺多。” 韦小宝道：“我是沐王府的女婿，丈人老头家里的事，怎么不知道？那方怡方姑娘本来不肯嫁我的，说跟她师哥刘一舟已有婚姻之约。但听说这姓刘的不长进，投到了大汉奸吴三桂的部下，进皇宫来行刺。你想……吴三桂这大汉奸……”说到这里，压低了嗓子道：“勾结鞑子，将我大明天子的花花江山双手奉送给了满清狗贼。吴三桂这家伙，凡是我汉人，没一个不想剥他的皮，吃他的肉。刘一舟这小子，什么主子不好投靠，干么去投了吴三桂？方姑娘自然面目无光，再也不肯嫁他了。” 那年轻人急道：“我……我……我……” 那虬髯汉子摇头道：“人各有志，阁下在清宫里当太监，也不是什么光彩事情。” 韦小宝道：“对，对！当然没什么光彩。我老婆记挂着旧情人，定要我查问清楚，那刘一舟到底死了没有，如果真的死了，她嫁给我更加心安理得，从此没了牵挂。不过要给她的刘师哥安个灵位，烧些纸钱。三位朋友，你们这里没有刘一舟这人，是不是？那我去回复方姑娘，今晚就同我拜堂成亲了。”说着转身出外。 那年轻人道：“我就是……”那虬髯汉子大喝：“别上当！”那年轻人用力挣了几下，怒道：“他……他……”突然间一口唾沫向韦小宝吐了过来。 韦小宝闪身避开，见这三人的手脚都用粗牛筋给牢牢绑在柱上，决计难以挣脱，心想：“这人明明是刘一舟，他本就要认了，却给这大胡子阻住。”一沉吟间，已有了计较，说道：“你们在这里等着，我再去问问我老婆。” 回到外间，向赵齐贤道：“我已问到了些端倪，别再拷打了，待会儿我再来。”
其时天已昏黑，韦小宝心想方怡和沐剑屏已饿得很了，不即回房，先去吩咐御膳房中手下太监，开一桌丰盛筵席来到屋中，说道昨晚众侍卫擒贼有功，今日要设宴庆贺，席上商谈擒拿刺客的机密大事，不必由小太监服侍。 他开锁入房，轻轻推开内室房门。沐剑屏低呼一声，坐了起来，轻声道：“你怎么到这时候才来？”韦小宝道：“等得你心焦死了，是不是？我可打听到了好消息。” 方怡从枕上抬起头来，问道：“什么好消息？” 韦小宝点亮了桌上蜡烛，见方怡双眼红红的，显是哭泣过来，叹了口气，说道：“这消息在你是大好，对我却是糟透糟透，一个刚到手的好老婆凭空飞了。唉，刘一舟这家伙居然没死。” 方怡“啊”的一声呼叫，声音中掩饰不住喜悦之情。 沐剑屏喜道：“我们刘师哥平安没事？” 韦小宝道：“死是还没死，要活恐怕也不大容易。他给宫里侍卫擒住了，咬定说是大汉奸吴三桂派到宫里来行刺的。死罪固然难逃，传了出去，江湖上英雄好汉都说他给吴三桂做走狗，杀了头之后，这名声也就臭得很。” 方怡上身抬起，说道：“我们来到皇宫之前，早就已想到此节，但求扳倒了吴三桂这奸贼，为先帝与沐公爷报得深仇大恨，自己的性命和死后名声，早已置之度外。” 韦小宝大拇指一翘，道：“好，有骨气！吾老公佩服得很。方姑娘，咱们有一件大事，得商量商量。如果我能救得你的刘师哥活命，那你就怎样？” 方怡眼中精光闪动，双颊微红，说道：“你当真得救得我刘师哥，你不论差我去做什么艰难危险之事，方怡决不能皱一皱眉头。”这几句话说得斩钉截铁，十分干脆。 韦小宝道：“咱们订一个约，好不好？小郡主作个见证。如果我将你刘师哥救了出去，交了给小公爷沐剑声和'铁背苍龙'柳大洪柳老爷子……”沐剑屏接口道：“你知道我哥哥和我师父？”韦小宝道：“沐家小公爷和'铁背苍龙'大名鼎鼎，谁人不知，哪个不晓。”沐剑屏道：“你是好人，如果救得刘师哥，大伙儿都感激你的恩情。” 韦小宝摇头道：“我不是好人，我只做买卖。刘一舟这人非同小可，可是行刺皇帝的钦犯。我要救他，那是冒了自己性命的大险，是不是？官府一查到，不但我人头落地，连我家里爷爷、奶奶、爸爸、妈妈、三个哥哥、四个妹子，还有姨丈、姨母、姑丈、姑母、舅舅、舅母、外公、外婆、表哥、表弟、表姊、表妹，一古脑儿都得砍头，是不是？这叫做满门抄斩。我家里的金子、银子、屋子、锅子、裤子、鞋子，一古脑儿都得给没入官，是不是？” 他问一句“是不是”，沐剑屏点了点头。 方怡道：“正是，这件事牵连太大，可不能请你办。反正我……我……师哥死了，我也不能活着，大家认命罢啦。”说着泪珠扑簌簌的流了下来。 韦小宝道：“不忙伤心，不忙哭。你这样羞花闭月的美人儿，泪珠儿一流下来，我心肠就软了。方姑娘，为了你，我什么事都干。我定须将你的刘师哥去救出来。咱们一言为定，救不出你刘师哥，我一辈子给你做牛做马做奴才。救出了你刘师哥，你一辈子做我老婆。大丈夫一言既出，什么马难追，就是这一句话。” 方怡怔怔的瞧着他，脸上红晕渐渐退了，现出一片苍白，说道：“桂大哥，为了救刘师哥性命，什么事……什么我都肯，倘若你真能救得他平安周全，要我一辈子……一辈子服侍你，也无不可。只不过……只不过……” 刚说到这里，屋外脚步声响，有人说道：“桂公公，送酒菜来啦。”方怡立即住口。 韦小宝道：“好！”走出房去，带上了房门，打开屋门。四名太监挑了饭菜碗盏，走进屋来，在堂上摆了起来，十二大碗菜肴，另有一锅云南汽锅鸡。四名太监安了八副杯筷，恭恭敬敬的道：“桂公公，还短了什么没有？”韦小宝道：“行了，你们回去罢。”每人赏了一两银子，四名太监欢天喜地的去了。 韦小宝将房门上了闩，把菜肴端到房中，将桌子推到床前，斟了三杯酒，盛了三碗饭，问道：“方姑娘，你刚才说'只不过，只不过'，到底只不过什么？” 这时方怡已由沐剑屏扶着坐起身来，脸上一红，低下头去，隔了半晌，低声道：“我本来想说，你是宫中的执事，怎能娶妻？但不管怎样，只要你能救得我刘师哥性命，我一辈子陪着你就是了。” 她容色晶莹如玉，映照于红红烛光之下，娇艳不可方物。韦小宝年纪虽小，却也瞧得有点儿魂不守舍，笑道：“原来你说我是太监，娶不得老婆。娶得娶不得老婆，是我的事，你不用担心。我只问你，肯不肯做我老婆？” 方怡秀眉微蹙，脸上薄含怒色，隔了半晌，心意已决，道：“别说做你妻子，就算你将我卖到窑子里做娼妓，我也所甘愿。” 这句话倘若别的男子听到，定然大不高兴，但韦小宝本就是妓院中出身，也不觉得有什么了不起，笑吟吟的道：“好，就是这么办。好老婆，好妹子，咱三个来喝一杯。” 方怡本来没将眼前这小太监当作一回事，待见他手刃御前侍卫副总管瑞栋，用奇药化去他尸体，而宫中众侍卫和旁的太监又都对他十分恭敬，才信他确是大非寻常。刘一舟是她倾心相恋的意中人，虽无正式婚姻之约，二人早已心心相印，一个非君不嫁，一个非卿不娶。昨晚二人一同入宫干此大事，方怡眼见刘一舟失手为侍卫所擒，苦于自己受伤，相救不得，料想情郎必然殉难，岂知这小太监竟说他非但未死，还能设法相救，心想：“但教刘郎得能脱险，我纵然一生受苦，也感谢上苍待我不薄。这小太监又怎能娶我为妻？他只不过喜欢油嘴滑舌，讨些口头上的便宜，我且就着他些便了。”想明白了这节，便即微微一笑，端起酒杯，说道：“这杯酒就跟你喝了，可是你如救不得我刘师哥，难免做我剑下之鬼。” 韦小宝见她笑靥如花，心中大乐，也端起酒杯，说道：“咱们说话可得敲钉转脚，不得抵赖。倘若我救了你刘师哥，你却反悔，又要去嫁他，那便如何？你们两个夹手夹脚，我可不是对手，他一刀横砍，你一剑直劈，我桂公公登时分为四块，这种事不可不防。” 方怡收起笑容，肃然道：“皇天在上，后土在下，桂公公若能相救刘一舟平安脱险，小女子方怡便嫁桂公公为妻，一生对丈夫忠贞不贰。就算桂公公不能当真娶我，我也死心塌地的服侍他一辈子。若有二心，教我万劫不得超生。”说着将一杯酒泼在地下，又道：“小郡主便是见证。” 韦小宝大喜，问沐剑屏道：“好妹子，你可有什么心上人，要我去救没有？”沐剑屏道：“没有！我怎么会有什么心上人了？”韦小宝道：“可惜，可惜！”沐剑屏道：“可惜什么？”韦小宝道：“如果你也有个心上人，我也去救了他出来，你不是也就嫁了我做好老婆么？”沐剑屏道：“呸！有了一个老婆还不够，得陇望蜀！！” 韦小宝笑道：“癞蛤蟆想吃天鹅肉！喂，好妹子，跟你刘师哥一块儿被擒的，还有两个人，一个是络腮胡子……”沐剑屏道：“那是吴师叔。”韦小宝道：“还有一个身上刺满了花，胸口有个老虎头的。”沐剑屏道：“那是青毛虎敖彪，是吴师叔的徒弟。”韦小宝问道：“那吴师叔叫什么名字？”沐剑屏道：“吴师叔名叫吴立身，外号叫做'摇头狮子'。”韦小宝笑道：“这外号取得好，人家不论说什么，他总是摇头。” 沐剑屏道：“桂大哥，你既去救刘师哥，不妨顺便将吴师叔和敖师哥也救了出来。”韦小宝道：“那吴师叔和敖彪，有没有羞花闭月的女相好？”沐剑屏道：“不知道，你问来干什么？”韦小宝道：“我得先去问问他们的女相好，肯不肯让我占些便宜，否则我拚命去救人，岂不是白辛苦一场？” 蓦地里眼前黑影一晃，一样物事劈面飞来，韦小宝急忙低头，已然不及，拍的一声，正中额角。那物事撞得粉碎，却是一只酒杯。韦小宝和沐剑屏同声惊呼：“啊哟！”韦小宝跃开三步，连椅子也带倒了，额上鲜血涔涔而下，眼中酒水模糊，瞧出来白茫茫一片。 只听方怡喝道：“你立即去把刘一舟杀了，姑娘也不想活啦，免得整日受你这等没来由的欺侮！”原来这只酒杯正是方怡所掷，幸好她重伤之余，手上劲力已失。韦小宝额头给酒杯击中，只划损了些皮肉。 沐剑屏道：“桂大哥，你过来，我给你瞧瞧伤口，别让碎瓷片留在肉里。” 韦小宝道：“我不过来，我老婆要谋杀亲夫。” 沐剑屏道：“谁叫你瞎说，又要去占别的女人便宜？连我听了也生气。” 韦小宝哈哈大笑，说道：“啊，我明白啦，原来你们两个是喝醋，听说我要去占别的女人便宜，我的大老婆、小老婆便大大喝醋了。” 沐剑屏拿起酒杯，道：“你叫我什么？瞧我不也用酒杯投你！” 韦小宝伸袖子抹眼睛，见沐剑屏佯嗔诈怒，眉梢眼角间却微微含笑，又见方怡神色间颇有歉意，自己额头虽然疼痛，心中却是甚乐，说道：“大老婆投了我一只酒杯，小老婆如果不投，太不公平。”走上一步，说道：“小老婆也投罢！” 沐剑屏道：“好！”手一扬，酒杯中的半杯酒向他脸上泼到。韦小宝竟不闪避，半杯酒都泼在他脸上。他伸出舌头，将脸上的鲜血和酒水舐入口中，啧啧称赏，说道：“好吃，好吃！大老婆打出的血，再加小老婆泼过来的酒，啊哟，鲜死我了，鲜死我了！” 沐剑屏先笑了出来，方怡噗哧一声，忍不住也笑了，骂道：“无赖！”从怀中取出一块手帕，交给沐剑屏，道：“你给他抹抹。”冰剑屏笑道：“你打伤了人家，干么要我抹？”方怡掩口道：“你不是他的小老婆么？”沐剑屏啐道：“呸！你刚才亲口许了他的，我可没许过。”方怡笑道：“谁说没许过？他说：'小老婆也投罢！'你就把酒泼他，那不是自己答应做他小老婆了？” 韦小宝笑道：“对，对！我大老婆也疼，小老婆也疼。你两个放心，我再也不去勾搭别的女人了。” 方怡叫韦小宝过来，检视他额头伤口中并无碎瓷，给他抹干了血。 三人不会喝酒，肚中却都饿了，吃了不少菜肴。说说笑笑，一室皆春。 饭罢，韦小宝打了个呵欠，道：“今晚我跟大老婆睡呢，还是跟小老婆睡？” 方怡脸一沉，正色道：“你说笑可得有个谱，你再钻上床来，我……我一剑杀了你。” 韦小宝伸了伸舌头，道：“终有一天，我这条老命要送在你手里。”将饭菜搬到外堂，取过一张席子铺在地下，和衣而睡。这时实在疲倦已极，片刻间便即睡熟。 次日一早醒来，觉得身上暖烘烘的，睁眼一看，身上已盖了一条棉被，又觉脑袋下有个枕头，坐起身来，见床上纱帐低垂。隔着帐子，隐隐约约见到方怡和沐剑屏共枕而睡。 他悄悄站起，揭开帐子，但见方怡娇艳，沐剑屏秀雅，两个小美人的俏脸相互辉映，如明珠，如美玉，说不出的明丽动人。韦小宝忍不住便想每个人都去亲一个嘴，却怕惊醒了她们，心道：“他妈的，这两个小娘倘若当真做了我大老婆、小老婆，老子可快活得紧。丽春院中哪里有这等俊俏的小娘。” 他轻手轻脚去开门。门枢叽的一响，方怡便即醒了，微笑道：“桂……桂……你早。”韦小宝道：“桂什么？好老公也不叫一声。”方怡道：“你又还没将人救出来。”韦小宝道：“你放心，我这就去救人。” 沐剑屏也醒了过来，问道：“大清早你两个在说什么？” 韦小宝道：“我们一直没睡，两个儿说了一夜情话。”打个呵欠，拍嘴说道：“好困，好困！我这可要睡了。”又伸了个懒腰。 方怡脸上一红，道：“跟你有什么话好说？怎说得上一夜？” 韦小宝一笑，道：“好老婆，咱们说正经的。你写一封信，我拿去给你的刘师哥，他才肯信我，跟我混出宫去。否则他咬定是吴三桂的女婿……”沐剑屏道：“他冒充吴三桂女婿的侄儿。”韦小宝道：“方姑娘做了我大老婆，刘一舟只好去做吴三桂的女婿了。”方怡道：“你别胡扯！不过要写封信，倒也不错。可是……可是写什么好呢？” 韦小宝道：“写什么都好，就说我是你的老公，天下第一的大好人，最有义气，受了你的嘱托，前来相救，货真价实，十足真金。”找齐了海大富的笔砚纸张，磨起了墨，将一张白纸放在小桌上，推到床前。 方怡坐起身来，接过了笔，忽然眼泪扑簌簌的滚了下来，哽咽道：“我写什么好？” 韦小宝见她楚楚可怜的模样，心肠忽然软了，说道：“你写什么都好，反正我不识字。你别说嫁了我做老婆，否则你刘师哥一生气，就不要我救了。”方怡道：“你不识字？你骗我。”韦小宝道：“我如识字，我是乌龟王八蛋，不是你老公，是你儿子，是你灰孙子。” 方怡提笔沉吟，只感难以落笔，抽抽噎噎的又哭了起来。 韦小宝满腔豪气，难以抑制，大声道：“好啦，好啦！我救了刘一舟出来之后，你嫁给他便是，我不跟他争了。反正你跟了我之后，还是要去和他轧姘头，与其将来戴绿帽，做乌龟，还是让你快快活活的，去嫁给他妈的这刘一舟。你爱写什么便写什么，他妈的，老子什么都不放在心上了。” 方怡一对含着泪水的大眼向他瞧了一眼，低下头来，眼光中既有欢喜之意，亦有感激之情，在纸上写了几行字，将纸折成一个
Qunhao returned to the courtyard.Guan Anji was the most impatient, and asked: "Master Wei Xiang, were there assassins in the palace last night? Judging by their expressions, they are probably sent by Prince Mu's Palace." Wei Xiaobao smiled and said: "Exactly. There were assassins in the palace last night. No one dared to disclose this matter, and no one outside knew about it, but they didn't find it strange at all, of course they did it." Xuanzhen said: "They dared to assassinate the emperor of the Tartars. ...Wei Xiangzhu, do you think they can save the person they captured? I'm afraid it will be extremely difficult." When Wei Xiaobao was talking to Mu Jiansheng and Liu Dahong at the banquet, he had already made up his mind. It was absolutely impossible to rescue the captured assassin, but on the bed in his room, there was a little princess and a Fang Yi lying on the bed. .The little princess is not an assassin, heaven and earth will catch her into the palace, and it is not counted if she is released, but Fang Yi is an assassin who broke into the palace. It is not difficult to find a way to get her out of the palace.Hearing Xuanzhen's question, he smiled and said: "It's not enough, it's probably possible to save someone. Xu Sange only killed Bai Hansong, let's get someone out to pay them back, one life for one life, they It's not a disadvantage. What's more, they have interest on the principal and interest, and even returned the little girl that Boss Qian bought to them. The pig went to the imperial dining room, and then pretended to be a human in my house, I lost my temper in the kitchen, scolded you bloody, said these two pigs are not good, and forced you to take them out of the palace immediately." Boss Qian clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Master Wei Xiang has a great plan. The dead pig pretending to be a little girl is fine, and the other one has to be extra-large." Wei Xiaobao expressed his condolences to Xu Tianchuan, and said: "Brother Xu, don't worry. That dog Lu Yifeng offended you, and I'll ask Wu Yingxiong to break his dog's legs." Xu Tianchuan replied: "Yes, yes. Thank you, Lord Wei Xiang." I didn't believe it at all: "The kid is talking nonsense, Wu Yingxiong is the heir of King Pingxi, how arrogant is he, how could he come to listen to you?" Wei Xiaobao promised to untie the deadlock of accidentally killing Bai Hansong for him, although I am very grateful, but I don't believe that he can really accomplish this great event.
As soon as Wei Xiaobao returned to the palace, as soon as he entered the Shenwu Gate, he saw two eunuchs coming up to greet him, saying in unison: "Gui Gonggong, go quickly, go quickly, the emperor will upload you." Wei Xiaobao said: "What's the matter?" A eunuch said: "The emperor has urged you several times, it seems that there is something urgent. The emperor is going to the study." Wei Xiaobao hurried to the upper study room.Kangxi was pacing up and down in the room, when he saw him coming in, his face was filled with joy, and he scolded: "Damn it, where did you die?" Wei Xiaobao said: "Back to the emperor: I think the assassins are bold and reckless, if I don't catch them all, I'm afraid it's not good, maybe there will be troubles, but the emperor is worried, I have to find the right master who is in charge of it secretly. So I just changed In casual clothes, I walked around the streets and alleys, wanting to find out who the leader of the assassin is and whether he is in the capital." Kangxi said: "Very good, but what news did you find out?" Wei Xiaobao thought to himself: "It would be a coincidence to say that we found out the news after just looking for it." He said: "After walking for a long time, I didn't see any eye-catching people. I will think about it tomorrow." Go check again." Kangxi said: "It may not be useful for you to wander around. I have an idea." Wei Xiaobao happily said: "The emperor's idea must be good." Kangxi said: "Just now Duolong reported that the three captured assassins were very tight-lipped, no matter how much they tortured and tricked them, they still insisted that they were sent by Wu Sangui, it seems that they will torture again , I can’t tell the truth. I think it’s better to let them go.” Wei Xiaobao said, “Let them go? This... this is too cheap for them.” Kangxi said: "These assassins are sent by order. Although the traitors are involved, whether they kill or not is irrelevant to the overall situation. The most important thing is to find the mastermind and catch them all. There will be no future troubles." At this point, he smiled and said: "Let the little wolf go, the little wolf should How about going to the she-wolf?" Wei Xiaobao was overjoyed, clapped his hands and laughed: "Wonderful, wonderful! We let the assassins go, but we watched them secretly, they will go to meet the leader of the rebels. The emperor's clever plan is really better than the three Zhuge Liang." Kangxi laughed and said, "What's better than three Zhuge Liang? You're flattering too much. It's just that it's not easy to pinpoint the assassins and keep them from finding out. Xiao Guizi, I'll give you a job. Pretend to be a good person and rescue them from the palace, and those assassins will take you there naturally as you are." Wei Xiaobao pondered, "This..." Kangxi said: "This matter is naturally quite dangerous, if they find out, I have to kill you immediately. It’s a pity that I am the emperor, otherwise, I really want to do it myself, this taste is very good.” Wei Xiaobao said: "The emperor told me to do it, I will naturally obey the order, no matter how dangerous it is." Kangxi was overjoyed, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "I knew you were smart and brave, and would be willing to do things for me. You are a child, and the assassin will not be suspicious. I originally wanted to send two guards with good martial arts Do it, but assassins are not stupid, so they may not be fooled. If it doesn’t work once, you can’t try again. Xiao Guizi, if you do this, it’s as if I did it myself.” After Kangxi learned martial arts, he was eager to try and always wanted to do a few dangerous things, but as the emperor, after all, it was inconvenient to take risks, so he sent Wei Xiaobao to do it, and used him as his substitute, even if it might be better for the guards to do it , he would rather send Wei Xiaobao there.He thought that Xiao Guizi was about the same age as me, not as good at martial arts as me, not as smart as me, if he could do it, I would naturally be able to do it too, if he sent him to do it, it would be almost the same as doing it himself, even though he couldn't experience it himself Its environment, but it can also be imagined. Kangxi said again: "You have to pretend as much as possible. It is best to kill one or two guards in front of the assassins, so that these assassins have no doubts about you. I will tell Duolong to relax. Interrogation, let you take them out of the palace." Wei Xiaobao responded: "Yes! But the guards are good at martial arts, I'm afraid I won't be able to kill them." Kangxi said: "You can adapt accordingly, but be careful, don't let the guards kill you first." Wei Xiaobao stuck out his tongue, He said: "If he is killed by the guards, his death will be inexplicable. Instead, Xiao Guizi will become an accomplice of the rebels." Kangxi rubbed his hands together, very excited, and said: "Xiao Guizi, what do you want me to reward you for accomplishing this?" Wei Xiaobao said: "If this matter is successfully done, the emperor will be happy. As long as the emperor is happy, That is better than any other reward. The next time the emperor thinks of something interesting and dangerous, if he still sends me to do it, that would be great." Kangxi was overjoyed and said, "Definitely, definitely! Alas, Xiao Guizi , It's a pity that you are a eunuch, otherwise I will definitely reward you as a high-ranking official." Wei Xiaobao had a thought, and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty." He thought: "One day, you will find out that I am a fake eunuch, and then you don't know how to be angry." He said: "My Majesty, I beg you for a favor." Kangxi smiled and said: "Do you want to be a high official?" Wei Xiaobao said: "No! I act loyally for the emperor, if something goes wrong and makes the emperor angry, you have to spare my life, don't kill me." Kangxi said: "As long as you are really loyal to me, your head will be firmly placed on your neck." He laughed loudly.
Wei Xiaobao came out from the upper study room, thinking: "I originally wanted to release the little princess and Miss Fang to the Mu Palace, but based on what the emperor said just now, it turned out that the assassins were released by order, and the two little girls were released if they were not busy.出去了。刺客的真正头儿，刚才老子就同他们一块儿喝酒，要不要奏知皇上，将沐剑声小乌龟和柳大洪老家伙抓了起来？可是师父如知道我干这件事，定然不饶。他妈的，我到底还做不做天地会的香主哪？” 他在宫里人人奉承，康熙又对他十分宠信，一时之间，真想在宫里就当他一辈子的太监了，但一想到皇太后，不由得心中一寒：“这老婊子说什么也要寻我晦气，老子在宫里可耽不长久。” 当下来到乾清宫之西的侍卫房。当班的头儿正是赵齐贤。他昨晚既分得了银子，今日又从侍卫总管多隆处得了赏赐，得知是韦小宝在皇上面前说了好话，一见他到来，喜欢得什么似的，一跃而起，迎了上来，笑道：“桂公公，什么好风儿吹得你大驾光临。” 韦小宝笑道：“我来瞧瞧那几个大胆的反贼。”凑在他耳边低声道：“皇上差我来帮着套套口供，要查到主使他们的正主儿到底是谁。”赵齐贤点头道：“是。”低声道：“三个反贼嘴紧得很，已抽断了两根皮鞭子，总是一口咬定，是吴三桂派他们来的。”韦小宝道：“让我去问问。” 走进西厅，见木柱上绑着三个汉子，光着上身，已给打得血肉模糊。一个是虬髯大汉，另外两个是二十来岁的年轻人，一个皮色甚白，另一个身上刺满了花，胸口刺着个狰狞的虎头。韦小宝寻思：“不知这二人之中，有没那刘一舟在内？”转头向赵齐贤道：“赵大哥，恐怕你们捉错了人，你且出去一会。”赵齐贤道：“是。”转身出去，带上了门。 韦小宝道：“三位尊姓大名？”那虬髯汉子怒目圆睁，骂道：“狗太监，凭你也配来问老子的名字。”韦小宝低声道：“我受人之托，来救一个名叫刘一舟的朋友……” 他此话一出，三个人脸上都有惊异之色，互相望了一眼。那虬髯汉子问道：“你受谁的托？”韦小宝道：“你们中间有没刘一舟这个人，有呢，我有话说，没有呢，那就算了。”三人又是你瞧瞧我，我瞧瞧你，都有迟疑之色，生怕上当。那虬髯汉子又问：“你是谁？”韦小宝道：“托我那两位朋友，一位姓沐，一位姓柳。'铁背苍龙'你们认不认识？” 那虬髯汉子大声道：“'铁背苍龙'柳大洪在云贵四川一带，谁人不知，哪个不晓？沐剑声是沐天波的儿子，流落江湖，此刻也不知是死是活。”一面说，一面连连摇头。 韦小宝点头道：“三位既然不识得沐家小公爷和柳老爷子，那么定然不是他的朋友了，想来这些招式也不识得。”说着拉开架子，使了两招沐家拳，自然是“横扫千军”与“高山流水”。 那胸口刺有虎头的年轻人“咦”了一声。韦小宝停手问道：“怎么？”那人道：“没什么。”虬髯汉子问道：“这些招式是谁教的？”韦小宝笑道：“我老婆教的。”虬髯汉子呸了一声，道：“太监有什么老婆？”说着不住摇头。他本来骂韦小宝为“狗太监”，后来听他言语有异，行动奇特，免去了这个“狗”字。 韦小宝道：“太监为什么不能有老婆？人家愿嫁，你管得着吗？我老婆姓方，单名一个怡字……” 那皮肉白净的年轻人突然大吼一声，喝道：“胡说！” 韦小宝见他额头青筋暴起，眼中要喷出火来，情急之状已达极点，料想这人便是刘一舟了，见地一张长方脸，相貌颇为英俊，只是暴怒之下，神情未免有些可怖，当下笑道：“什么胡说？我老婆是沐王府中刘白方苏四大家将姓方的后人。跟我做媒人的姓苏，名叫苏冈，有个外号叫作'圣手居士'。还有个媒人姓白，他兄长白寒松最近给人打死了，那白寒枫穷极无聊，就给人做媒人骗钱，收殓他死了的兄长……” 那年轻人越听越怒，大吼：“你……你……你……” 那虬髯汉子摇头道：“兄弟，且别做声。”向韦小宝道：“沐王府中的事儿，你倒知道得挺多。” 韦小宝道：“我是沐王府的女婿，丈人老头家里的事，怎么不知道？那方怡方姑娘本来不肯嫁我的，说跟她师哥刘一舟已有婚姻之约。但听说这姓刘的不长进，投到了大汉奸吴三桂的部下，进皇宫来行刺。你想……吴三桂这大汉奸……”说到这里，压低了嗓子道：“勾结鞑子，将我大明天子的花花江山双手奉送给了满清狗贼。吴三桂这家伙，凡是我汉人，没一个不想剥他的皮，吃他的肉。刘一舟这小子，什么主子不好投靠，干么去投了吴三桂？方姑娘自然面目无光，再也不肯嫁他了。” 那年轻人急道：“我……我……我……” 那虬髯汉子摇头道：“人各有志，阁下在清宫里当太监，也不是什么光彩事情。” 韦小宝道：“对，对！当然没什么光彩。我老婆记挂着旧情人，定要我查问清楚，那刘一舟到底死了没有，如果真的死了，她嫁给我更加心安理得，从此没了牵挂。不过要给她的刘师哥安个灵位，烧些纸钱。三位朋友，你们这里没有刘一舟这人，是不是？那我去回复方姑娘，今晚就同我拜堂成亲了。”说着转身出外。 那年轻人道：“我就是……”那虬髯汉子大喝：“别上当！”那年轻人用力挣了几下，怒道：“他……他……”突然间一口唾沫向韦小宝吐了过来。 韦小宝闪身避开，见这三人的手脚都用粗牛筋给牢牢绑在柱上，决计难以挣脱，心想：“这人明明是刘一舟，他本就要认了，却给这大胡子阻住。”一沉吟间，已有了计较，说道：“你们在这里等着，我再去问问我老婆。” 回到外间，向赵齐贤道：“我已问到了些端倪，别再拷打了，待会儿我再来。”
其时天已昏黑，韦小宝心想方怡和沐剑屏已饿得很了，不即回房，先去吩咐御膳房中手下太监，开一桌丰盛筵席来到屋中，说道昨晚众侍卫擒贼有功，今日要设宴庆贺，席上商谈擒拿刺客的机密大事，不必由小太监服侍。 他开锁入房，轻轻推开内室房门。沐剑屏低呼一声，坐了起来，轻声道：“你怎么到这时候才来？”韦小宝道：“等得你心焦死了，是不是？我可打听到了好消息。” 方怡从枕上抬起头来，问道：“什么好消息？” 韦小宝点亮了桌上蜡烛，见方怡双眼红红的，显是哭泣过来，叹了口气，说道：“这消息在你是大好，对我却是糟透糟透，一个刚到手的好老婆凭空飞了。唉，刘一舟这家伙居然没死。” 方怡“啊”的一声呼叫，声音中掩饰不住喜悦之情。 沐剑屏喜道：“我们刘师哥平安没事？” 韦小宝道：“死是还没死，要活恐怕也不大容易。他给宫里侍卫擒住了，咬定说是大汉奸吴三桂派到宫里来行刺的。死罪固然难逃，传了出去，江湖上英雄好汉都说他给吴三桂做走狗，杀了头之后，这名声也就臭得很。” 方怡上身抬起，说道：“我们来到皇宫之前，早就已想到此节，但求扳倒了吴三桂这奸贼，为先帝与沐公爷报得深仇大恨，自己的性命和死后名声，早已置之度外。” 韦小宝大拇指一翘，道：“好，有骨气！吾老公佩服得很。方姑娘，咱们有一件大事，得商量商量。如果我能救得你的刘师哥活命，那你就怎样？” 方怡眼中精光闪动，双颊微红，说道：“你当真得救得我刘师哥，你不论差我去做什么艰难危险之事，方怡决不能皱一皱眉头。”这几句话说得斩钉截铁，十分干脆。 韦小宝道：“咱们订一个约，好不好？小郡主作个见证。如果我将你刘师哥救了出去，交了给小公爷沐剑声和'铁背苍龙'柳大洪柳老爷子……”沐剑屏接口道：“你知道我哥哥和我师父？”韦小宝道：“沐家小公爷和'铁背苍龙'大名鼎鼎，谁人不知，哪个不晓。”沐剑屏道：“你是好人，如果救得刘师哥，大伙儿都感激你的恩情。” 韦小宝摇头道：“我不是好人，我只做买卖。刘一舟这人非同小可，可是行刺皇帝的钦犯。我要救他，那是冒了自己性命的大险，是不是？官府一查到，不但我人头落地，连我家里爷爷、奶奶、爸爸、妈妈、三个哥哥、四个妹子，还有姨丈、姨母、姑丈、姑母、舅舅、舅母、外公、外婆、表哥、表弟、表姊、表妹，一古脑儿都得砍头，是不是？这叫做满门抄斩。我家里的金子、银子、屋子、锅子、裤子、鞋子，一古脑儿都得给没入官，是不是？” 他问一句“是不是”，沐剑屏点了点头。 方怡道：“正是，这件事牵连太大，可不能请你办。反正我……我……师哥死了，我也不能活着，大家认命罢啦。”说着泪珠扑簌簌的流了下来。 韦小宝道：“不忙伤心，不忙哭。你这样羞花闭月的美人儿，泪珠儿一流下来，我心肠就软了。方姑娘，为了你，我什么事都干。我定须将你的刘师哥去救出来。咱们一言为定，救不出你刘师哥，我一辈子给你做牛做马做奴才。救出了你刘师哥，你一辈子做我老婆。大丈夫一言既出，什么马难追，就是这一句话。” 方怡怔怔的瞧着他，脸上红晕渐渐退了，现出一片苍白，说道：“桂大哥，为了救刘师哥性命，什么事……什么我都肯，倘若你真能救得他平安周全，要我一辈子……一辈子服侍你，也无不可。只不过……只不过……” 刚说到这里，屋外脚步声响，有人说道：“桂公公，送酒菜来啦。”方怡立即住口。 韦小宝道：“好！”走出房去，带上了房门，打开屋门。四名太监挑了饭菜碗盏，走进屋来，在堂上摆了起来，十二大碗菜肴，另有一锅云南汽锅鸡。四名太监安了八副杯筷，恭恭敬敬的道：“桂公公，还短了什么没有？”韦小宝道：“行了，你们回去罢。”每人赏了一两银子，四名太监欢天喜地的去了。 韦小宝将房门上了闩，把菜肴端到房中，将桌子推到床前，斟了三杯酒，盛了三碗饭，问道：“方姑娘，你刚才说'只不过，只不过'，到底只不过什么？” 这时方怡已由沐剑屏扶着坐起身来，脸上一红，低下头去，隔了半晌，低声道：“我本来想说，你是宫中的执事，怎能娶妻？但不管怎样，只要你能救得我刘师哥性命，我一辈子陪着你就是了。” 她容色晶莹如玉，映照于红红烛光之下，娇艳不可方物。韦小宝年纪虽小，却也瞧得有点儿魂不守舍，笑道：“原来你说我是太监，娶不得老婆。娶得娶不得老婆，是我的事，你不用担心。我只问你，肯不肯做我老婆？” 方怡秀眉微蹙，脸上薄含怒色，隔了半晌，心意已决，道：“别说做你妻子，就算你将我卖到窑子里做娼妓，我也所甘愿。” 这句话倘若别的男子听到，定然大不高兴，但韦小宝本就是妓院中出身，也不觉得有什么了不起，笑吟吟的道：“好，就是这么办。好老婆，好妹子，咱三个来喝一杯。” 方怡本来没将眼前这小太监当作一回事，待见他手刃御前侍卫副总管瑞栋，用奇药化去他尸体，而宫中众侍卫和旁的太监又都对他十分恭敬，才信他确是大非寻常。刘一舟是她倾心相恋的意中人，虽无正式婚姻之约，二人早已心心相印，一个非君不嫁，一个非卿不娶。昨晚二人一同入宫干此大事，方怡眼见刘一舟失手为侍卫所擒，苦于自己受伤，相救不得，料想情郎必然殉难，岂知这小太监竟说他非但未死，还能设法相救，心想：“但教刘郎得能脱险，我纵然一生受苦，也感谢上苍待我不薄。这小太监又怎能娶我为妻？他只不过喜欢油嘴滑舌，讨些口头上的便宜，我且就着他些便了。”想明白了这节，便即微微一笑，端起酒杯，说道：“这杯酒就跟你喝了，可是你如救不得我刘师哥，难免做我剑下之鬼。” 韦小宝见她笑靥如花，心中大乐，也端起酒杯，说道：“咱们说话可得敲钉转脚，不得抵赖。倘若我救了你刘师哥，你却反悔，又要去嫁他，那便如何？你们两个夹手夹脚，我可不是对手，他一刀横砍，你一剑直劈，我桂公公登时分为四块，这种事不可不防。” 方怡收起笑容，肃然道：“皇天在上，后土在下，桂公公若能相救刘一舟平安脱险，小女子方怡便嫁桂公公为妻，一生对丈夫忠贞不贰。就算桂公公不能当真娶我，我也死心塌地的服侍他一辈子。若有二心，教我万劫不得超生。”说着将一杯酒泼在地下，又道：“小郡主便是见证。” 韦小宝大喜，问沐剑屏道：“好妹子，你可有什么心上人，要我去救没有？”沐剑屏道：“没有！我怎么会有什么心上人了？”韦小宝道：“可惜，可惜！”沐剑屏道：“可惜什么？”韦小宝道：“如果你也有个心上人，我也去救了他出来，你不是也就嫁了我做好老婆么？”沐剑屏道：“呸！有了一个老婆还不够，得陇望蜀！！” 韦小宝笑道：“癞蛤蟆想吃天鹅肉！喂，好妹子，跟你刘师哥一块儿被擒的，还有两个人，一个是络腮胡子……”沐剑屏道：“那是吴师叔。”韦小宝道：“还有一个身上刺满了花，胸口有个老虎头的。”沐剑屏道：“那是青毛虎敖彪，是吴师叔的徒弟。”韦小宝问道：“那吴师叔叫什么名字？”沐剑屏道：“吴师叔名叫吴立身，外号叫做'摇头狮子'。”韦小宝笑道：“这外号取得好，人家不论说什么，他总是摇头。” 沐剑屏道：“桂大哥，你既去救刘师哥，不妨顺便将吴师叔和敖师哥也救了出来。”韦小宝道：“那吴师叔和敖彪，有没有羞花闭月的女相好？”沐剑屏道：“不知道，你问来干什么？”韦小宝道：“我得先去问问他们的女相好，肯不肯让我占些便宜，否则我拚命去救人，岂不是白辛苦一场？” 蓦地里眼前黑影一晃，一样物事劈面飞来，韦小宝急忙低头，已然不及，拍的一声，正中额角。那物事撞得粉碎，却是一只酒杯。韦小宝和沐剑屏同声惊呼：“啊哟！”韦小宝跃开三步，连椅子也带倒了，额上鲜血涔涔而下，眼中酒水模糊，瞧出来白茫茫一片。 只听方怡喝道：“你立即去把刘一舟杀了，姑娘也不想活啦，免得整日受你这等没来由的欺侮！”原来这只酒杯正是方怡所掷，幸好她重伤之余，手上劲力已失。韦小宝额头给酒杯击中，只划损了些皮肉。 沐剑屏道：“桂大哥，你过来，我给你瞧瞧伤口，别让碎瓷片留在肉里。” 韦小宝道：“我不过来，我老婆要谋杀亲夫。” 沐剑屏道：“谁叫你瞎说，又要去占别的女人便宜？连我听了也生气。” 韦小宝哈哈大笑，说道：“啊，我明白啦，原来你们两个是喝醋，听说我要去占别的女人便宜，我的大老婆、小老婆便大大喝醋了。” 沐剑屏拿起酒杯，道：“你叫我什么？瞧我不也用酒杯投你！” 韦小宝伸袖子抹眼睛，见沐剑屏佯嗔诈怒，眉梢眼角间却微微含笑，又见方怡神色间颇有歉意，自己额头虽然疼痛，心中却是甚乐，说道：“大老婆投了我一只酒杯，小老婆如果不投，太不公平。”走上一步，说道：“小老婆也投罢！” 沐剑屏道：“好！”手一扬，酒杯中的半杯酒向他脸上泼到。韦小宝竟不闪避，半杯酒都泼在他脸上。他伸出舌头，将脸上的鲜血和酒水舐入口中，啧啧称赏，说道：“好吃，好吃！大老婆打出的血，再加小老婆泼过来的酒，啊哟，鲜死我了，鲜死我了！” 沐剑屏先笑了出来，方怡噗哧一声，忍不住也笑了，骂道：“无赖！”从怀中取出一块手帕，交给沐剑屏，道：“你给他抹抹。”冰剑屏笑道：“你打伤了人家，干么要我抹？”方怡掩口道：“你不是他的小老婆么？”沐剑屏啐道：“呸！你刚才亲口许了他的，我可没许过。”方怡笑道：“谁说没许过？他说：'小老婆也投罢！'你就把酒泼他，那不是自己答应做他小老婆了？” 韦小宝笑道：“对，对！我大老婆也疼，小老婆也疼。你两个放心，我再也不去勾搭别的女人了。” 方怡叫韦小宝过来，检视他额头伤口中并无碎瓷，给他抹干了血。 三人不会喝酒，肚中却都饿了，吃了不少菜肴。说说笑笑，一室皆春。 饭罢，韦小宝打了个呵欠，道：“今晚我跟大老婆睡呢，还是跟小老婆睡？” 方怡脸一沉，正色道：“你说笑可得有个谱，你再钻上床来，我……我一剑杀了你。” 韦小宝伸了伸舌头，道：“终有一天，我这条老命要送在你手里。”将饭菜搬到外堂，取过一张席子铺在地下，和衣而睡。这时实在疲倦已极，片刻间便即睡熟。 次日一早醒来，觉得身上暖烘烘的，睁眼一看，身上已盖了一条棉被，又觉脑袋下有个枕头，坐起身来，见床上纱帐低垂。隔着帐子，隐隐约约见到方怡和沐剑屏共枕而睡。 他悄悄站起，揭开帐子，但见方怡娇艳，沐剑屏秀雅，两个小美人的俏脸相互辉映，如明珠，如美玉，说不出的明丽动人。韦小宝忍不住便想每个人都去亲一个嘴，却怕惊醒了她们，心道：“他妈的，这两个小娘倘若当真做了我大老婆、小老婆，老子可快活得紧。丽春院中哪里有这等俊俏的小娘。” 他轻手轻脚去开门。门枢叽的一响，方怡便即醒了，微笑道：“桂……桂……你早。”韦小宝道：“桂什么？好老公也不叫一声。”方怡道：“你又还没将人救出来。”韦小宝道：“你放心，我这就去救人。” 沐剑屏也醒了过来，问道：“大清早你两个在说什么？” 韦小宝道：“我们一直没睡，两个儿说了一夜情话。”打个呵欠，拍嘴说道：“好困，好困！我这可要睡了。”又伸了个懒腰。 方怡脸上一红，道：“跟你有什么话好说？怎说得上一夜？” 韦小宝一笑，道：“好老婆，咱们说正经的。你写一封信，我拿去给你的刘师哥，他才肯信我，跟我混出宫去。否则他咬定是吴三桂的女婿……”沐剑屏道：“他冒充吴三桂女婿的侄儿。”韦小宝道：“方姑娘做了我大老婆，刘一舟只好去做吴三桂的女婿了。”方怡道：“你别胡扯！不过要写封信，倒也不错。可是……可是写什么好呢？” 韦小宝道：“写什么都好，就说我是你的老公，天下第一的大好人，最有义气，受了你的嘱托，前来相救，货真价实，十足真金。”找齐了海大富的笔砚纸张，磨起了墨，将一张白纸放在小桌上，推到床前。 方怡坐起身来，接过了笔，忽然眼泪扑簌簌的滚了下来，哽咽道：“我写什么好？” 韦小宝见她楚楚可怜的模样，心肠忽然软了，说道：“你写什么都好，反正我不识字。你别说嫁了我做老婆，否则你刘师哥一生气，就不要我救了。”方怡道：“你不识字？你骗我。”韦小宝道：“我如识字，我是乌龟王八蛋，不是你老公，是你儿子，是你灰孙子。” 方怡提笔沉吟，只感难以落笔，抽抽噎噎的又哭了起来。 韦小宝满腔豪气，难以抑制，大声道：“好啦，好啦！我救了刘一舟出来之后，你嫁给他便是，我不跟他争了。反正你跟了我之后，还是要去和他轧姘头，与其将来戴绿帽，做乌龟，还是让你快快活活的，去嫁给他妈的这刘一舟。你爱写什么便写什么，他妈的，老子什么都不放在心上了。” 方怡一对含着泪水的大眼向他瞧了一眼，低下头来，眼光中既有欢喜之意，亦有感激之情，在纸上写了几行字，将纸折成一个