How would Lu Saburo feel if he knew that Miss Zhu said that he was a fat man who was in the way? Most of them will be casual and then continue to be cheeky to watch the excitement and listen to gossip.

Therefore, Zhang Shou, who was thinking like this, was still gesturing desperately at himself when he saw Lu Sanlang walking out, which probably meant that he would rush over immediately after turning back and passing the word, and he couldn't help but laugh dumbly.

Although Zhu Ying came on horseback, but when she heard Zhang Shou say that the place was not far away, the eldest lady immediately lost the reins to Zhu Hong without saying a word, and then said with a smile: "I am either riding a horse or riding a car all day long, and today I honestly accompanied the Queen Mother in the palace and talked about it all afternoon, I was sore all over, just walk and move!" ”

Zhu Hong, who was behind, couldn't cry or laugh. Isn't horseback riding the best activity? However, including Zhang Shou, no one debunked her careful thoughts, and Zhu Hong also deliberately went over to ask Ah Liu where the place was, and brought two people over in advance to dissuade idlers along the way. Fortunately, the North City is one of the most deserted places in the inner city, and the goal is easily achieved.

Along the way, there was not a single idler who spoiled the scenery.

Although there are their own guards to follow, and there are masters like Ah Liu to open the way, but in the end, in the public, Zhu Ying didn't say anything about the trivial things of entering the palace today, and said with a smile that her mother Jiuniang picked a few girls at home to practice martial arts, but sighed as she spoke.

"Zhan Jin and Liuyin were also called by their mother, but after trying two or three tricks, they were scolded by their mother for being a three-legged cat, and even I was beaten."

She rubbed her wrist in distress: "My mother said that no matter how good I am at practicing archery, it is useless, I can only shoot rabbits, goats and wild deer during the autumn hunt every year, and it is impossible to go to the battlefield, and it is impossible to carry a bow and arrow to swagger through the market at ordinary times, so it is better to practice the sword wholeheartedly." But I just like archery, since I was a child, the first few wooden wrenches were broken, and now this is still given by my father......"

Zhang Shou smiled and listened to the girl's story, until she put up her thumb to show herself, he suddenly said, "Yingying, why do you like archery?" Is it because Emperor Taizu is very good at archery? ”

Zhu Ying's eyes widened suddenly: "Is Emperor Taizu very good at archery?" ”

Zhang Shou couldn't help but be stunned. Taizu's codex said that because of his extremely strong rapid fire, this was also once recognized as the symbol of the Holy Son of the White Lotus Sect, such a distinctive feature should be spread in the process of dominating the world, but listening to Zhu Ying's tone, she who has always admired Taizu didn't know?

He tried his best to make his slightly surprised expression seem appropriate: "I found it in a previous person's notebook, and I thought everyone knew about it." ”

"I see...... It should just be some kind of casual nonsense out of tune. Zhu Ying snorted angrily, then shook his head and said, "Emperor Taizu is a literary and martial artist, but he has long been the king of the Ming Dynasty who has been worshiped by the world for a long time, and he does not rush to the front, and after he ascends the throne, he admires artillery and firearms, and he doesn't know how to ...... archery As for my archery, of course, because my father and eldest brother are good at archery. ”

As she spoke, she glanced at Ah Liu in front of her again, with a little chagrin on her face: "Of course, my archery accuracy is not as good as Ah Liu, his rapid fire is simply amazing!" ”

Those topics that don't involve himself, Ah Liu only thinks of them as a deaf ear, but when Zhu Ying praises himself, his ears moved slightly, but he didn't look back and said: "My archery skills are all taught by madmen, and he is more powerful than me." ”

Zhu Ying nodded suddenly and said: "Yes, the eldest brother's archery skills were also taught by Uncle Hua, saying that Uncle Hua is better than my father in archery, but he just refuses to teach me, saying that it is not good for girls to fight and kill." But if my mother didn't know martial arts back then, where could I fight my way out of the chaos with Concubine Yu and your mother? ”

Speaking of this, the eldest lady seemed to realize that it was a little inappropriate to talk about the dead, and suddenly shut up a little unnaturally. But Zhang Shou didn't mind mentioning the admirable Zhang Xiucai lady, and he sighed with emotion in his heart, but he was even more glad that the topic of Taizu's ability to shoot archery was successfully diverted.

At that moment, he tried to lead the topic directly to Hua Qi. However, although he was very curious about this guy who was supposed to be the emperor's confidant, but stayed in the Zhao State Mansion, Zhu Ying couldn't say anything, only knew that Hua Qi was acting strangely and was very unlikable in the Zhao State Mansion.

Just like that, Ah Liu had already led everyone to the real haunted house - after all, compared to the blacksmith shop that belonged to the angered, the place where the little ghost head really lived could be called a haunted house. When he dragged the little guy in the green dress and pushed open the courtyard door, the first person to exclaim was the girl in women's clothes who was still desperately trying to break free just now.

"It's all fixed, it's all fixed!" Feeling that Ah Liu suddenly let go, the little guy suddenly rushed in, lingered under the grape trellis in the yard for a while, and rushed into the house as if flying. After a while, there was a voice shouting that it was too good, and as for the other words that burst out too pleasantly, others would not be able to distinguish it clearly for a while.

Zhang Shou had already seen a little clue, and immediately squinted at Ah Liu and asked, "Are you looking for someone to repair the old as the old?" ”

Ah Liu nodded indifferently: "I went to the outer office of the celebrant and the celebrant to carry the words." ”

As soon as these words came out, not to mention Zhu Ying, even Zhu Hong and the others had strange faces. Even if the celebrant and the foreign minister are not in charge of every day, they have a lot of important things to do, and they still have the kung fu to take care of such small things? However, Zhang Shou tasted a little different meaning from Ah Liu's simple description.

Even if the celebrant can really find someone to repair the old house, the question is, how do people know how the house is in good condition?

When Zhu Ying ordered Zhu Hong and the others to stay outside, and he entered the courtyard curiously first, Zhang Shou suddenly asked Ah Liu: "Ah Liu, who is the little ghost named Brother Zhu who once bought the house?" ”

Ah Liu immediately raised his eyebrows innocently: "How do I know!" ”

"Then why did you go to the celebrant and find someone to clean up here?"

"I found them wandering around the neighborhood before. So I just looked for them. Ah Liu's face was taken for granted," and they agreed. ”

While speaking, Zhu Ying, who had already entered the courtyard, only heard the second half of the words, and found that Ah Liu was actually casually supporting the celebrant and supervisor, and she was immediately overjoyed. At this moment, the little girl she had just pinched her face had already run out of it. It's just that when he stepped out of the threshold, he was too anxious, and he fell directly to the ground with a plop.

She felt pity in her heart, so she simply went up and pulled the person up herself.

Immediately after, seeing that Ah Liu didn't speak, she turned her head to look at Zhang Shou and asked, "Ah Shou, what's going on?" ”

"I don't know much. This house seems to have been bought by a son surnamed Zhu from the little guy's uncle and aunt, the little guy's parents died, and the uncle and aunt secretly sold his last home. The kind-hearted Zhu Gongzi not only allowed him to continue to live, but also took him to teach his uncles and aunts a lesson, and later took him in and took care of him for a long time. ”

"And there used to be a Beijing official Liu Lao Lao who lived next door, and a girl surnamed Zhou next to his wife, Mrs. Liu, was also very good to this little guy. But later, Zhu Gongzi went to the north to fight, Mrs. Liu died, and the family returned to their hometown. So, this little guy who finally found a place to rely on after the death of his parents, and became alone again, stubbornly thinking that driving away the person who bought the house next door would make his eldest brother Zhu and sister Zhou come back. ”

Zhang Shou paused when he said this, and then asked the little guy who was holding back tears: "I'm not wrong about these things, right?" ”

The little guy in the green dress sniffed hard, and then said angrily, "That's right." ”

Zhu Ying heard that Brother Zhu in the mouth of the little guy had the same surname as herself, and couldn't help but ask with interest: "What is the name of Brother Zhu you are talking about?" ”

"Brother Zhu is Brother Zhu." Although the little guy was grabbed by Zhu Ying's wrist and hurt, but that beautiful face was close at hand, he still couldn't get angry, so he could only whisper, "He didn't say what his name was......"

"I don't even know his name? You little fool, you're so sloppy! ”

Before Zhu Ying continued to tease the child with great interest, Zhang Shou suddenly interrupted: "Little guy, does the big brother Zhu you are talking about live here all day long, or does he come here every once in a while?" Or is there a set time to be here? How did you live these days when he was away? Where does the food and drink come from? ”

As for Zhang Shou's question, the little guy hesitated for a moment, and finally stumbled and said: "Brother Zhu said that he has a home, so he will go back at night, and only often come over during the day." There is no fixed time, as long as he is free, he will definitely come! Before Brother Zhu went to war, he left me some food and money, and asked Sister Zhou to take care of me. ”

Zhang Shou glanced at Zhu Ying, who was still full of curiosity, and asked gently: "Since he entrusted someone to take care of you, even if the family next door suddenly suffers a funeral, it won't leave you alone to live here, right?" By the way, it's really rude to call you little guy all the time, can you tell me your name? ”

"My name is Xiao Cheng! Empress Dowager Xiao's Xiao, a successful success! ”

The little guy didn't seem to realize how much he gave Zhang Shou a lot of slots in his self-introduction with his head held high, but he said angrily: "Mrs. Liu suddenly passed away from a sudden illness, and someone came to make trouble, and Mr. Liu was angry and anxious, so he fell ill, so I went out to find someone to inquire about Brother Zhu's whereabouts, but when I asked Brother Zhu everywhere, people ignored me, and some people beat me!" When I came back, the Liu family actually moved away, and Sister Zhou followed, and I only found a note in the crack of my door. ”

Xiao Cheng said as he spoke, his head already drooped: "But I still don't recognize all the words, there are too many words on that piece of paper......"

Hearing that Brother Zhu still has a home and does not live here, Zhang Shou said thoughtfully: "Then you might as well give me the note, and I will read it to you?" Don't worry, I will explain it to you word by word. ”

Xiao Cheng glanced at Zhang Shou with some hesitation, and saw that the face was still a warm smile, so he hesitantly took out a bag from his arms, and then carefully took out a neatly folded piece of paper from it, but after unfolding it, he pinched the corner and refused to let go, but carefully held it high for Zhang Shou to see.

Zhang Shou was not annoyed, leaned down and looked at the words on it carefully, and then said word by word: "Master Zhu, Mrs. suddenly contracted a serious illness, although she spent a lot of money to seek medical treatment, she was powerless. On the day of the new funeral, the creditor came to the door, and the old man fell ill, so I had to persuade him to return to his hometown for a while. Xiao Xiao disappeared suddenly, and I was powerless to look for it, so I had to leave a message for you. ”

Zhang Shou read to the end, and saw that Xiao Cheng was already teary-eyed, so he opened his mouth and asked, "What is the relationship between Brother Zhu and that Old Master Liu?" ”

Xiao Cheng hung his head and said, "Brother Zhu is a student of Boss Liu next door. He told me that Mr. Liu was not only very honest when he was an official, but also very learned, but because several scholars did not like him, he became an official. Brother Zhu bought my house just to apprentice. It took him half a year to impress Mr. Liu. ”

Zhang Shou's familiarity with the characters in the DPRK and China is still in the initial stage, especially according to the meaning of the little guy, then Liu Lao is a marginal person who has been excluded, and he will not know it, so he immediately looked at Zhu Ying.

And Zhu Ying racked her brains and thought for a while, and finally said discouraged and weak-hearted: "There are so many officials in the DPRK and China, and I have never paid attention to this. If it's a university scholar, I can still remember it, but I can't remember it very clearly if it's a person who is idle at home...... Those scholars are like ghosts, and there are too many people who are excluded! ”

Zhang Shou didn't expect Zhu Ying to be counted on either, and he was suddenly a little helpless. He pondered for a while before he spoke, "Do you have a letter or other note written by your eldest brother Zhu here?" ”

Finally found someone who knew the words and was willing to help him read the letter, Xiao Cheng was excited, he didn't notice Zhang Shou'......s words at all, and only cared about his sadness there: "Brother Zhu bought my house two years ago, and every day I went to the next door to ask for a meeting with Mr. Liu, and left my own article, and I was allowed to enter the door for half a year.

He was completely immersed in the memories of the past, and it wasn't until Zhang Shou repeated the previous question that he suddenly woke up: "Yes, I still have a lot of discarded waste paper from Brother Zhu, I'll show it to you!" ”

The little guy rushed back to the house like a fly, and after a while he came out with a wooden box, Zhang Shou stepped forward to open the lid and took out the first piece of paper, he found that the handwriting that was eye-catching at first glance was upright and straight, as if it was not very distinctive, but when he looked closely, there was a trace of sharp air coming out of the paper. Just as he was poring over this article, he suddenly noticed that there was one more person around him.

When I looked sideways, it was Zhu Ying.

Unlike before, which was purely idle and idle, at this moment, Zhu Ying's face was full of incredulity, and he didn't even pay attention to his scrutinizing gaze. It wasn't until he stretched out his hand and beckoned in front of her eyes that she had just fallen into a stupor, that she suddenly came back to her senses.

"It's big brother...... How could it be Big Brother's handwriting? ”

With so many people surnamed Zhu in the capital, how could it be that the eldest brother secretly studied here without telling her and her family?

The initial vague speculation turned into a reality, Zhang Shou couldn't help but look at Ah Liu angrily, and asked bluntly: "Ah Liu, did you already know?" ”

"Coincidence." It seemed that he felt that such an answer might not be satisfactory, and seeing Zhang Shou's annoyed face, Ah Liu seemed to be reluctant to add a few more words.

"When I was inquiring around Guozijian, I heard that the blacksmith shop next door was originally a mansion, the original owner's surname was Liu, and the former official of Zhishi seemed to be quite big, and the original owner here was surnamed Zhu, but he didn't live here, and the two were teachers and students. Zhu Gongzi went to war, Mrs. Liu died of illness and the whole family moved away, things were very strange. I've met spies from the celebrant three times around, so when I was looking for a blacksmith shop, I decided to buy it. ”

Zhu Ying took a deep breath, stepped forward and grabbed Xiao Cheng's hand: "Go, you go home with me first!" Ah Shou, you also bring Ah Liu! Hmph, this is not over, I have to figure it out! ”