21. Stone Lion (14)

Zhang Long's appearance made Zhanzhao turn his head with a smile and look at Yu Xiaoyu with a sure expression; However, he only saw Yu Xiaoyu staring at him with a dull face, Zhan Zhao raised his eyebrows, and the smile on his face deepened......

At this time, Master Bao opened his mouth to break the slightly sad father-daughter meeting situation in the flower hall, and also made Yu Xiaoyu sober up.

Seeing Zhan Zhao's slightly raised eyebrows and a smile on his face, Yu Xiaoyu instantly understood that he had just been embarrassed by Zhan Zhao, and he couldn't help but have a flush on his face, and he was extremely annoyed in his heart; However, Yu Xiaoyu quickly recovered from his frustration and listened carefully to Cui Yi's story......

And after Cui Yi's narration, Yu Xiaoyu, Zhanzhao and others finally understood everything.

It turns out that Dengzhou Shitou Town has always had a strong people's customs, and most of its residents are barbaric and ferocious, and everyone is used to bullying the weak for fun; But the Cui family is an alternative - a rare family of virtue. Because Cui Yi is kind and generous, and never argues with others, the Cui family is also well-known in that prosperous place.

One day two years ago, the Cui family came to an old monk who traveled around Wutai Mountain; Cui Yi had great respect for him and treated him with a rich table of food. When the old monk left, he quietly informed Cui Yi that there would be a flood in Shitou Town in the near future, and told him to prepare his boat in advance in case of emergency......

Hearing this, Cui Yi agreed again and again, and seriously asked the old monk when the flood would come, and the old monk told him to wait until the stone lion's eyes under the Baoji Square on East Street flowed blood, and you had to pack up your things and leave. At the same time, the old monk also dissuaded Cui Yi, who wanted to tell the news to the neighbors; and repeatedly told him not to rescue anyone, especially young people, on the way, otherwise it would bring disaster to his family......

After the old monk left, Cui Yi immediately ordered a big boat to be built, and every day he had to send someone to see if there was blood flowing out of the eyes of the stone lion under the Baoji Square on East Street......

The news didn't go away, and all the neighbors laughed at Cui Yi's stupidity: how could there be blood in the eyes of the stone lion?

There was a butcher under the treasure shop, and after hearing this, he secretly sprinkled pig blood in the eyes of the stone lion; When the Cui family went to see it, they found that there was blood in the eyes of the stone lion, so they hurriedly stumbled back and told Cui Yi about it......

Seeing the frightened appearance of the Cui family, the butcher surnamed Liu and his family clapped happily in the back......

Hearing the information from the servants at home, Cui Yi hurriedly took his family to board the big ship that had just been built under the ridicule of everyone.

Unexpectedly, at dusk, the originally cloudless sky suddenly became black clouds, and it rained heavily in an instant.

It rained heavily for three days and three nights, and a large amount of water poured into the town, where houses were built along the river, destroying most of the houses. In one place, more than 20,000 people drowned because they were unprepared.

Although the old monk has clearly told Cui Yi that he cannot save people on the way, especially young people; But Cui Yi, who was born kind, still saved a lot of people, including Liu Ying.

In fact, after the flood, a rumor began to circulate in nearby states and counties that it was precisely because the villagers here had done so much evil that God had sent such a calamity to punish them. Otherwise, why did the flood only inundate the town of Shitou, but the town next to it not be affected? What's more, only the people of Shitou Town could not escape the flood? It is precisely because of this that the people in the neighborhood are much more simple, and even there are fewer neighborhood disputes......

When the flood receded, Cui Yi returned to his home, only to learn that most of his neighbors had died in the flood......

And Liu Ying was originally the son of Liu Tu, the butcher under the treasure house, and his parents and brothers also died in the flood; Liu Ying was rescued by Cui Yi on the boat when he only had one breath left, and only then did he save his life.

Cui Yi looked at Liu Ying pitifully, so he left him in his own home and adopted him as his own son; Later, seeing Liu Ying's clear eyebrows, clear speech, and diligence and simplicity, he promised his biological daughter Cui Yimei to him, and promised to officiate the marriage for the two after his three-year filial piety period expired.

However, one night nearly three months ago, Cui Yi dreamed of an old immortal who told him that the Empress Dowager's lost golden pill was in the octagonal glazed well in the harem, and told Cui Yi to ask him to let his own son Cui Qing go to Kaifeng to report the news......

Coincidentally, the next day, someone sued Cui Yi, and the emperor issued a list to find the queen mother's lost golden pill......

Originally, Cui Yi planned to let Cui Yimei's twin brother Cui Qing go to report the news; However, because Cui Qing was too young and had never gone far alone, Cui Yi's wife Zhang disapproved of this matter very much.

At this time, Liu Ying took the initiative to bring it up, saying that he was willing to go to Kaifeng to report the news on behalf of Cui Qing and look for the lost golden pill of the Queen Mother; Later, Liu Ying came to the capital alone, and met with Pang Taishi after uncovering the list text, and then met the emperor through GuΓ² Pang Taishi, and found the queen mother's golden pill......

And the Cui family saw that Liu Ying had not returned for a long time, so they were worried about whether Liu Ying had an accident on the way; Just as the Cui family was about to ask someone to go to Beijing to inquire about Liu Ying's news, Cui Yimei suddenly took Yahuan Xiaocui thousands of miles to find her husband and found Kaifeng all the way......

Everyone already knows what happened after that......

Hearing Cui Yi's narration, everyone was silent; Only Yu Xiaoyu felt unimpressed......

After instructing someone to take the Cui father and daughter down, Lord Bao slapped the table angrily: "Now that the matter is clear, Wang Dynasty Mahan, you two will go and mention Liu Ying immediately." Early tomorrow morning, the mansion will be promoted to interrogate Liu Ying. ”

Hearing Lord Bao's words, Ma Han hurriedly stepped forward with a sigh of relief, shook off Xiao Ke, who had been standing beside him, and said in the same voice with the dynasty: "Obey!" ”

"Please stay, two of you!" Gongsun Ce suddenly opened his mouth to stop Wang Dynasty Mahan's footsteps, and turned his head to look at Lord Bao: "My lord, I'm afraid that Liu Ying won't come to Kaifeng Mansion lightly." ”

"Hmph," Zhan Zhao said disdainfully, "If you don't come, does he dare?" If he doesn't come, Zhan will force him to come. ”

Hearing Zhanzhao's words, Yu Xiaoyu sighed and shook his head gently.

"Zhan Guards must not do this. After all, Liu Ying still has such an identity as a concubine, and he is protected by the queen mother and the princess, so he can't be directly escorted here. Gongsun Ce looked at Yu Xiaoyu, and a smile on his face made Yu Xiaoyu goosebumps: "My lord, when the talented student saw Mrs. Zhan's demeanor, it seems that he has already thought of a way. Why don't you ask Mrs. Zhan to say it, and everyone will refer to it. ”

Yu Xiaoyu's eyes widened, and he looked at Gongsun Ce angrily, secretly scolding Gongsun Ce in his heart for being a scheming fox, and dug a pit for her to jump.

However, after seeing that everyone was looking at him with a look of hope, Yu Xiaoyu couldn't help but bite the bullet and said, "This...... I did come up with an idea, which was a bit ......."

"Mrs. Zhan, but it doesn't hurt to say it." Master Bao and Gongsun Ce glanced at each other and said with a smile.

"Actually," Yu Xiaoyu smiled: "It's not difficult to let Liu Ying come to Kaifeng Mansion; It's just that Master Bao is afraid that he is suffering some grievances. ”

Master Bao said in a deep voice: "Mrs. Zhan has a way, although it is said, the personal honor and disgrace of this mansion is nothing. ”

"As long as the adults show Liu Ying a little weakness, invite Liu Ying to come over for a meal." Yu Xiaoyu pinched his fingers and gestured: "Anyway, the killers sent by Liu Ying are all dead, and he shouldn't know that the Cui family has arrived in Kaifeng Mansion." As long as you don't admit it, he can't take the initiative to ask about it; And Miss Cui is just a girl, and in his eyes, it is estimated that she will not be able to become a climate, but he is a powerful and powerful concubine in the sky......"

Hearing Yu Xiaoyu's reasonable analysis, a smile appeared on Lord Bao's face: "I see. It seems that the government can only compensate Liu Ying. ”

Hearing Lord Bao's words, everyone's hearts felt aggrieved for him; But Master Bao didn't take it to heart, got up directly and left the flower hall, and ran back to the study to think about how to write an invitation to Liu Ying.

Although everyone has a lot of complaints about the idea of "pu" of small fish; However, he really couldn't think of any other way to bring Liu Ying to Kaifeng Mansion without conflicting with the princess.

"Everyone," Yu Xiaoyu shrugged indifferently, with a bright smile on his face: "I'll go first, you guys talk slowly......"

"Mrs. Zhan," Xiao Ke reluctantly glanced at the alienated Ma Han, and then turned his head to face Yu Xiaoyu: "I'll go with you." ”

Yu Xiaoyu nodded, turned around and left the flower hall side by side with Xiao Ke.

"Mrs. Zhan," Xiao Ke thought for a while and pursed his lips: "You say, why is that master of the horse so vicious?" Not only did he deny his fiancΓ©e, but he also sent someone to kill his savior? ”

Seeing Xiao Ke cautiously leaning into his ear, Yu Xiaoyu also lowered his voice: "There are many big mountains and beasts, big forests and many birds, what kind of people don't have it, it's not unusual." ”

"Then you say," Xiao Ke then asked, "Does Liu Ying really believe what Master Bao said?" What if he doesn't come? ”

"He should come," Yu Xiaoyu thought for a while: "It can be seen from his pomp and circumstance that that person is arrogant, extremely capable of putting on a score, and has an excellent face." And the person who was against him before finally bowed his head to him, it is estimated that he can even be happy in his dreams, how can he not humiliate Lord Bao well? Okay, we're about to leave Kaifeng Mansion, let's not discuss this matter, lest the news leak out......"

Xiao Ke nodded lightly.

"That's right," Yu Xiaoyu thought for a while, and asked with a smile, "How about you meeting with Master Ma?" Why didn't I see you patrolling the streets with him? ”

Xiao Ke bit his lip and spoke after a while: "Actually, it was Brother Ma who asked me to accompany Miss Cui - after all, I also lived in the guest room of Kaifeng Mansion for a few days." ”

Seeing that Xiao Ke was a little lonely, a smile appeared on Yu Xiaoyu's face: "Okay, don't bother." Let's go, I'll invite you to eat Yangchun noodles and go to ......"

When it came to eating, Xiao Ke also laughed: "Mrs. Zhan, you are so stingy-please ask me for Yangchun noodles; No, I'm going to eat Zhouji's meat buns......"

"Okay," Yu Xiaoyu nodded briskly: "Then let's go eat meat buns." ”

In the study, Master Bao frowned and thought for a long time before finally writing the invitation and asking Zhanzhao to send it to the Horse Mansion overnight.

"Zhan Guard," looking at Zhan Zhao who was about to leave after taking the invitation, Gongsun Ce opened his mouth and stopped Zhan Zhao: "You must remember that even if the people of the Horse Mansion are domineering, you can't be angry......

"Zhan Mou understands." Zhanzhao nodded: "Please rest assured, Lord and Mr. Gongsun." ”

Although Zhanzhao had promised Master Bao and Mr. Gongsun that he would not be angry. However, seeing Liu Ying's villainous face, it still made Zhanzhao's heart angry, and he almost couldn't control his anger, and impulsively dragged Liu Ying back to Kaifeng Mansion.

After returning to Kaifeng Mansion and telling Lord Bao that Liu Ying had promised to come to Kaifeng Mansion for a banquet tomorrow, Zhan Zhao returned home with anger.

Looking at the door of the study in front of him, Zhan Zhao hesitated. However, as soon as he remembered that when he saw Yu Xiaoyu today, she looked heartless, Zhanzhao's anger did not come to a place, and simply pushed open the door of the study directly and continued to live in the study.

And although Yu Xiaoyu knew that tomorrow morning, Wu's mother would continue to nag her to take the initiative to find Zhan Zhao to admit her mistake and persuade Zhan Zhao to go back to the room to live, but she still didn't care to live in the room alone, occupying the big bed, and falling asleep steadily......

Early the next morning, Yu Xiaoyu got up early, and after the morning run, he didn't even eat breakfast and hurried to the restaurant, found Xiao Ke, and discussed today's affairs.

And Zhanzhao also returned to Kaifeng Mansion early to prepare because Lord Bao wanted to set up a banquet to entertain Liu Ying and then take him down......