Chapter 32: The Owner's Troubles
As soon as the two wanted to visit, the master of Zhuangzi set up a banquet and sent a maid to invite them to participate.
This can be described as drowsiness coming to hand over the pillow, just right.
Without hesitation, the two followed the maid to the place where the banquet was located.
It was a pavilion, located in a corner of the manor.
When Lin An and the three of them came there, they saw that there was already a handsome boy in the pavilion, who was waiting.
That seems to be the owner of this Zhuangzi.
"Yesterday, I heard that the two of them came to my village to spend the night, as the owner of the village, they should have greeted them in person, but they were busy with affairs, and some of them were not well entertained, so please don't mind. ”
"Where, it's just that we're bothering. ”
Lin An and Wang Heng hurriedly replied.
Although it was only a quick glance, from the dress of the owner.
Lin An also saw that the person in front of him must be a big man.
The two of them borrowed to live here, and they already accepted each other's kindness, and when they heard the words of the owner, they didn't dare to slack off.
did not obsess with etiquette, the three of them exchanged a few polite words, and then sat down one after another.
In the pavilion, the sumptuous dishes had already been prepared, and the maid who brought them here was pouring wine on the side.
The three of them pushed the cups and changed the lamps, which was not lively, but it also had a bit of a banquet taste.
Lin An didn't know how to drink, but he couldn't resist the enthusiasm of the other two, so he had to raise his glass and take two sips.
After three or two rounds, everyone let go a little.
At this time, I only heard the owner ask:
"I heard the maid say, the two of you borrowed my Zhuangzi because the muddy water in front of them blocked the road and couldn't go to Tongzhou?"
Hearing his question, the two of them nodded their heads.
The reason for this was given to them when they came to the door.
didn't hide it, Wang Heng continued:
"The two of us, from Pinglu City, originally planned to go to Tongzhou to work.
I followed the map all the way, and I saw that I was about to arrive, but I didn't think about it, and I was blocked by the muddy water in front of me.
As a last resort, I had to disturb and live in this village. ”
When the owner heard this, he waved his hand and said with a smile:
"Don't get in the way, don't get in the way, my Zhuangzi, called Yingke Village, is meant to welcome visitors from all over the world.
I'm lucky to be here. ”
As he spoke, his voice changed:
"Looking at the extraordinary posture of the two of them, this trip to Tongzhou should be an important position.
It is a blessing for Tongzhou to welcome two such talents.
Here, I would like to toast you two first. ”
The owner in front of him is suspected to be one of the top people in Tongzhou.
Compared with him, Wang Heng and Lin An are just ant-like little people.
Hearing his words, Wang Heng, who put down the wine glass, sighed.
"Where is the important position, the two of us are just a little martial artist, helping people run errands and be thugs. ”
"Oh?"
When the farmer heard this, he was a little curious, and he asked:
"Those two, are you in the South Garden or the North Garden?"
Tongzhou City Martial Division, divided into north and south gardens.
The South Garden is responsible for maintaining order in the city, while the North Garden is responsible for handling some difficult and miscellaneous matters.
Hearing his question, Wang Heng's eyes lit up, and he continued:
"I'm in South Garden, and he's in North Garden. ”
"I see. ”
The owner glanced at the two of them, and his gaze lingered on Lin An for a moment.
Then, he withdrew his gaze and said with a smile:
"It's really a bit condescending to let the two of you be a little martial artist, but I happen to have a vacancy in Nanyuan in my hand.
If the prince is willing, I will promote you, how about it?"
When Wang Heng heard this, his face was overjoyed, but he didn't immediately agree.
After going south and north for so many years, he is not a fledgling stunned young man.
I don't think that just after staying in this Zhuangzi for two nights and having a relationship, the big man in front of me will put an important position in his hands.
Besides, even if he puts himself in the position, if there is no one behind him to support him, this son, he will not be able to sit for long.
After thinking about it, he still refused:
"I appreciate the owner's kindness.
It's just that I'm just a newcomer, how can I hold such a position. ”
Hearing him say this, the owner of the village did not force it.
The three of them pushed the cup and changed the lamp again.
However, at this moment, the owner turned his head, his brow furrowed, and he looked in one direction.
Noticing that Lin An and the others also looked in that direction.
I saw that as far as the eye could see, by the calm lake, a woman was standing quietly.
"Is the owner worried?"
Wang Heng asked out loud.
The farmer turned around, hesitated for a moment, and then explained to the two:
"That woman was originally one of my concubines, but unfortunately, she never knew how to be satisfied and pestered me all day long.
So much so that when I see her now, I get bored.
I wish she would disappear from this world and never be seen in front of my eyes again. ”
As he spoke, he seemed to realize that he had said something inappropriate, so he smiled apologetically:
"It's me who said too much, and I ask the two sons not to care. ”
Lin An and the two smiled kindly, as a response.
The appearance of the woman seemed to be just an episode.
Soon, the three of them continued to push the cups and change the glasses and drink.
It's just that, in between, the two can always see that the owner of the village turns his head from time to time and looks at the figure by the lake.
And as the number of turns increased, his frowning brow was even worse.
Finally, Xu couldn't bear it anymore, he got up and said to the two:
"I have a business to attend to, and I can't continue to accompany you, two, sorry. ”
"Where, the owner has something to do, just go and get busy. ”
With that, the owner left the place.
The two people who stayed in the pavilion were also a little unhappy, so they simply left together and returned to their residences.
On the way, both of them frowned tightly and didn't say a word, as if they had their own thoughts.
Lin An recalled what happened at the banquet.
The elegant and easy-going owner of the Zhuangzi stood by the lake, looking very quiet, but because it was too annoying, the owner of the village disgusted the woman.
This kind of scene that looks so normal gives him an unusual feeling.
At this time, he was worried about this.
On the other side, Wang Heng was thinking about the owner's intentions.
As for what the owner said that he had a vacant position in his hand, Wang Heng had no doubt about this.
But at the banquet, he did not accept the proposal of the owner of the village and recommended himself to fill the vacancy of this position.
It's a newcomer and has no roots, and that's a reason.
But more importantly, he couldn't grasp the attitude of the owner, and he didn't know if it would be just a joke from the owner.
After all, those powerful people play tricks, but they are more real than real.
However, when he saw the woman, and the owner of the farm, his brow was furrowed because of this.
Wang Heng suddenly understood.
He understood why the owner of the village suddenly asked about the identities of the two of them, and told himself about the grievances between him and the concubine.
Annoying, that concubine is too annoying.
But the owner, for some reason, was not suitable for her, so he hinted in his words.
After that, he was even more careless, and he leaked his mind about wanting to get rid of it.
"If I can help him do this, maybe I can win his favor and find a backer for me in Tongzhou.
However, the true situation of this matter still needs to be verified. ”
Thinking so, the two returned to their lodgings, said goodbye, and went back to their respective rooms.