Chapter 77: Thoughts
Today, because of the sudden incident, Leng Zixing and Cheng Rixing have been delayed for a long time, and now that the dust has settled, they naturally leave and leave.
Jia Lian was quite reluctant, and repeatedly invited Liu Xianglian to Rongguo Mansion for dinner, and after being agreed by the other party, he took Jia Baoyu back to the house with a little joy.
As soon as he got out of the Fan Tower, he was entangled by a little beggar, who was the one who led the way before.
Jia Lian was about to shout him away, but Jia Baoyu, who had just ridden on the horse, stopped him and asked by the way, "What are you looking for me?" ”
When he heard this, the little beggar looked very angry.
"Hey, don't turn your face and deny people, you said before, I helped you take the risk to drag Zhang Laohu's person, and you will give me ten times the silver afterwards, do you want to repay the debt? I see that you are so well dressed, you should look like a nobleman, can't you even afford ten taels of silver? ”
Jia Baoyu smiled: "Just for the silver? ”
"Also, also, by the way, in order to help you, I offended Zhang Laohu's people, how can I still mix in this realm in the future? You're going to have to pay me for ......."
Jia Baoyu, this little beggar is very interesting and very clever, but I don't know why he became a beggar. He looks thirteen or fourteen years old, looking at his greedy appearance, in a few years, he may be a gangster leader in the capital again......
"There will be no Zhang Tiger in Xicheng in the future, as for the silver, what is your name?"
"My name is Xiao Wu, what are you asking for? Give me the money quickly, or I will follow you all the time, preaching everywhere that you are not trustworthy and treacherous! ”
"Will you follow me? Help me do things later? ”
Xiao Wu, who was thinking about how to get the silver in a thousand ways, was stunned when he heard this, and subconsciously asked, "Follow you?" Help you do things, just like him? ”
Xiao Wu pointed to the cigarette, and then said, "Are you willing to take me in?" ”
Although Mingyan is just Jia Baoyu's little servant, whether it is the clothes on his body or his white face, he is not bad with the son-in-law from an ordinary family, and naturally he is not comparable to a little beggar who is begging for food in the market.
Jia Baoyu nodded: "You are very smart, you shouldn't be in the market." ”
The beggar Xiao Wu finally put away his cynical scoundrel appearance, his expression was quite moved, perhaps, he hadn't heard anyone praise him for many years.
On Jia Baoyu's side, Jia Lian said: "Second brother, what are you doing with a beggar, you want to make so many people in the family, you can choose it." ”
Jia Baoyu smiled and shook his head, not explaining to him.
After a while, the little beggar seemed to have figured out all the joints, and said, "It's not impossible for me to follow you, but you have to promise to let my brother follow you." ”
"It's okay, I don't need a person to eat here."
"Also, the ten taels of silver you owe me will be returned to me first......"
Rao is Jia Baoyu, who has always felt that he is quite humorous, was stunned for a while, glanced at him, and left.
Behind him, Xiao Wu's voice came: "Hey, ten taels of silver is not good, five taels is fine......
......
In the Fan Building, Li Shaoyou went upstairs to see Li Ling, and saw that she was alone in a daze, and the maid next to her dutifully stood aside, and he went downstairs again with a little relief.
Liu Xianglian asked, "Shaoyou doesn't plan to go back to the post house?" ”
As soon as he mentioned this, Li Shaoyou said with hatred: "I'm afraid that bastard will attack my sister again!" ”
It was only two or three days before the birthday banquet of the Emperor Taishang, and they went out for the first time, and they were plotted, which shows that the other party did not intend to let them go from the beginning.
Staying in the inn may be safe for a while, but the whereabouts are completely controlled by the enemy, and no one will feel at ease.
Liu Xianglian said: "But it's not a long-term strategy in Fanlou, I'm afraid they won't give up." ”
Li Shaoyou shook his head resolutely, what he didn't say was that in the post house, it was impossible to have a maid to take care of his sister, and even if he was willing to stay by his sister's side all the time, it would not be very convenient after all.
Here he could hire dutiful maids with silver. However, it is really not a long-term solution......
"Why don't you go down to me. Although my family is in ruin, I also bought a small courtyard in the capital, and there is only one old servant. ”
Liu Xianglian sincerely invited.
When Li Shaoyou heard this, he subconsciously shook his head and refused, he didn't want to involve Liu Xianglian. Suddenly remembered something, hesitated for a moment, and said, "What does Brother Liu think of my sister?" ”
Although Li Shaoyou's tone had been as calm as possible, Liu Xianglian immediately realized the meaning.
Could it be that after today's events, Shaoyou intends to choose a son-in-law for his sister......
However, although Li Lingsheng is very beautiful and is an energetic young man, with the Li family's reputation in Shu, marrying him does not humiliate him at all, and it can even be regarded as a low marriage, but ......
Although he knew that Li Ling was only frightened today and did not lose his body, he always felt a little uncomfortable when Li Shaoyou matched him and his sister at this time......
Moreover, he boasted of being romantic in his life, and he was determined to marry a stunning beauty. Regardless of today's events, Li Ling's stunning positioning in his heart is also slightly worse.
If he reluctantly responds today because of his brotherly affection, it will inevitably be unsatisfactory in the future, misleading others and himself.
This matter needs to be considered in the long run.
"Miss Li is innocent and kind, she is a rare good girl, and she is your sister who is less traveling, I have always treated him as my own sister."
Li Shaoyou frowned, although he couldn't fully know Liu Xianglian's thoughts, he could guess one or two.
In his opinion, Liu Xianglian clearly minded today's events and thought that his sister's chastity was dirty! Angry, Li Shaoyou said: "In this case, Brother Liu has not yet married a wife, and my sister is still waiting to be in the boudoir, so it is inconvenient to bother." ”
Liu Xianglian smiled bitterly. Although he knew that it would hurt the friendship between the two, he did not regret it.
He is not a wanton and abusive person, he is somewhat persistent in feelings, or loyal, and is unwilling to accommodate at will.
It's better to have a little more life now than to cause the two brothers to turn against each other in the future because of his affair with Li Ming.
Liu Xianglian has her own ideas, and Li Shaoyou doesn't have some plans.
In fact, how did he not know that it was inappropriate to say this to Liu Xianglian now, but he didn't say one thing. He guessed that his sister should have a good impression of Liu Xianglian......
Liu Xianglian was naturally handsome and uninhibited, and when he got acquainted with him seven or eight years ago, although his sister was still young, she had also met many times and had a deep impression.
Now, although many years have passed, when he entered Beijing, he heard him say that he was going to Liu Xianglian for help, and his sister obviously looked very happy. Thinking of being in Shuzhong again, because he had correspondence with Liu Xianglian, Li Ling liked to inquire about Liu Xianglian's news, and was very eager for Liu Xianglian's wanton chic style of living without a fixed place and seeing thousands of miles of scenery.
It was in view of these that he opened this mouth.
Now that he sees that Liu Xianglian is not interesting at all, he naturally will not take the initiative to say this.
In his heart, his sister's dignity is much heavier than his!
Separated from Liu Xianglian, Li Shaoyou ordered another side room, next to Li Ling.
After a little trimming, he knocked on his sister's door.
When the maid opened the door, Li Shaoyou said to her, "You go back and rest for half an hour first, and then come back." At night you sleep in this room, and your wages are calculated according to the daytime. ”
"Yes."
The maid was very obedient and closed the door and left.
Li Ling's state looked much better, sitting on the edge of the bed, seeing Li Shaoyou coming in, he stood up and called out in a low voice: "Brother." ”
Li Shaoyou stepped forward and hugged her, and said, "It's all over, the person who hurt my sister has already received the punishment he deserves, there is only one other, forgive me, my brother has no way to deal with him for the time being......"
"Hmm." Li Ling nodded obediently, suddenly reacted, raised his head and said, "Brother, you want to deal with the eldest prince?!" ”
Li Shaoyou's eyes flashed, and he said hatefully: "If it weren't for the fact that he wanted to search for some treasure map in order to please the Emperor Taishang and colluded with corrupt officials, my father would not have died innocently, and now he has resorted to such despicable and shameless means to hurt you, if you don't make him pay the price, I, Li Shaoyou, will not be a man!" ”
"Brother~"
Seeing Li Shaoyou's expression, Li Ling temporarily forgot about the grievances he was frightened today, and looked at him worriedly.
The eldest prince, that is the emperor's son, and his brother wants to deal with him, how can this work......
Li Shaoyou saw his sister's thoughts, and in order to avoid her worry, he comforted her softly: "Don't worry, my brother is not a reckless person, and he will not act rashly." ”
Then he shifted his gaze, sat on the stool next to him, looked at the neatly stacked robes on Li Ling's bed, and asked, "This is Second Master Bao's clothes?" ”
Li Ling nodded silently.
Li Shaoyou was silent for a moment, and said: "Second Master Bao has a great kindness to my brother and sister, I will have someone send this dress to him tomorrow." ”
Li Ling listened and didn't speak.
The hero saves the beauty, a very vulgar episode, but it can't be said that it is unreasonable. Today, when she was most panicked and helpless, Jia Baoyu appeared, although she was holding a wooden stick with a fierce face, but in her eyes at that time, she was like a god who saved the world.
Later, he put his clothes over himself and said pitifully, "It's all right", and it took a lot of effort for her to hold back from throwing herself into his arms and crying bitterly.
She didn't do anything in the house just now, so she folded Jia Baoyu's clothes that the maid had changed for her. Now, when she heard her brother say that she was going to send it away, she was a little reluctant in her heart.
Li Shaoyou noticed Li Ling's expression and said tentatively: "Second Master Bao is smart and decisive, talented, although his status is noble, he does not have the arrogance and condescension of the children of the family, but he is a rare young man. ”
Li Ling nodded subconsciously.
Li Shaoyou wanted to say something more, but after thinking about it, he shut up.
It's a pity that Jia Baoyu's status is too high, and it is almost impossible for him to marry his sister. Today, if it was Liu Xianglian who rescued his sister and saw his sister's innocence, then he would be desperate to save face, and he would definitely let Liu Xianglian marry his sister.
It's a pity that things in the world are so rare to have both!
Yes, I heard that Bao Erye is the person that the second prince fancies, and he wants to avenge his father and sister, perhaps, he can rely on them......