Chapter 1: Autumn Sounds (Four Times)

Early the next morning, Wang Xun rushed to the Changlefang cockfighting arena with a stomach full of questions. Who would have thought that Yu Wenzhi, who was eager to be in the cockfighting arena for twelve hours a day, suddenly changed his sex, and he didn't show up for a long time.

The brothers of the Qin family, who don't usually appear much, also arrived early today. He greeted Wang Xun exactly, and then ordered the servants to move down a dozen black and gold chicken coops from an open carriage behind him.

The fighting in the cage is tall, with a smooth coat, and at a glance you know that it is a good breed specially cultivated with a lot of money. Although it was said that there was a sense of wealth between friends, Wang Xun still stepped forward and arched his hand, and thanked him with a smile: "Let the two brothers break the bill again!" In fact, the two brothers don't have to be like this, there are still several "generals" in our field! ”

"It's all from a friend, it's not worth a few dollars! If you keep it at home, it will only become more and more decadent. It's better to take it to the field to receive the experience early. Qin Guomo glanced at him and smiled and gave a very pleasant-sounding reason.

Qin Guozhen is two years younger than his brother, and his personality is not as calm as his brother, he waved his hand and said very impatiently: "Erlang, it's not interesting for you to say this." We're also shareholders in the field, aren't we? You can't get dividends for nothing every year, but you are left alone when something happens! ”

"Second brother is polite!" Wang Xun was speechless, so he had to clench his fists gratefully.

Before the opening time, the three of them stood in the lobby and chatted while supervising the guys to clean up the yard. After a few casual words, Qin Guomo looked around and asked in surprise, "Why didn't you see Zida?" It stands to reason that he would have been here a long time ago? ”

Zida is Yuwenzhi's word, and when he heard the Qin brothers mention it at this moment, Wang Xun couldn't help but smile bitterly in his nostrils, "I'm also looking for this kid?" I usually can't get away, but I don't know where to run today! The two brothers went to see Mrs. Qiu Guo last night, she didn't have any difficulties for you, right? ”

"Nope. Just casually chatted a few words of homely things, and left our brothers to have dinner. She's actually very good-hearted! Qin Guomo thought about it and responded with a smile.

"Mrs. Qiu Guo has left you two brothers for dinner! Oh my God, you actually had dinner at Mrs. Qiu's house! Without waiting for Wang Xun to speak, Ma Fang's figure suddenly flashed outside the door, with a huge plaster on the bridge of his nose, but it still couldn't make his woman-like sharp voice a little rougher.

"It's just a light meal!" Qin Guomo turned around and explained to him with a smile, "Last year, an uncle of my clan wanted to renew the string, but it was still the red line that Mrs. Qiu Guo came forward to pull." The new aunt is a distant cousin of hers. Therefore, according to the generation, Guozhen and I have to be called Mrs. and aunt! ”

"Oh my God! Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Ma Fangcai didn't care about the hidden meaning of other people's words, he just blindly hugged his head and shouted, "You are actually fortunate to go to the dinner party at Mrs. Qiu's house." Why don't you take me? You must know that the entire Jingshi, who wants to go to a pro-Mrs. Fangze, can all add up from Guanghuamen to Qujiangfang! How is it? Isn't that the Lady of the Kingdom as ........ as the legend says?" (Note 1)

"Alright, you're everywhere." Seeing that Ma Fang was talking more and more, Wang Xun had no choice but to step forward and interrupt, "Shouzhi, you went home yesterday and it was fine." Uncle didn't punish you? ”

"Yes, we thought that Shouzhi would be lying in bed for ten days and half a month recently!" Knowing that Ma Fang is such an open-mouthed character, the two brothers of the Qin family don't care much about him. Take a few steps forward, and look up and down around the horse.

"Hey, hey!" Ma Fangma Shouzhi smiled triumphantly, revealing a mouthful of neat teeth, "My grandfather was on duty in the household department yesterday, and he didn't go home at all." Recently, there seem to be a lot of things in the court, and it is estimated that it will not take ten days and half a month, and it will be difficult for him to spare the effort to take care of me! ”

"No wonder your kid keeps his tail cocking today!" Everyone nodded, and they all made a sudden realization.

"What about Yuwen Zida, he didn't come today?" In the blink of an eye, Ma Fang also found that today's cockfighting arena lacked a little lively atmosphere, and after a brief sweep of his eyes, he found out the specific reason.

"Who knows where he ran to?" Wang Xun smiled and shook his head.

Unable to find Yu Wenzhi, Ma Fang's attention turned to other things, "Erlang, two elder brothers, did you catch that group of strangers yesterday?" Grandma's, you beat me up! When I got home, I couldn't touch the bed, so I slept on my stomach all night! ”

"Chasing is catching up. But it's a draw! Wang Xun nodded with a smile, and then asked seemingly casually, "What happened yesterday?" I don't think those outsiders are like the Lord who deliberately causes trouble! ”

"How do I know!" Ma Fang's answer made everyone cry and laugh, "I'm watching the excitement in the small room, and Brother Zida has already fought with someone in the lobby." I saw that he was going to suffer, so I hurried forward to help. Who would have thought that those outsiders looked like weak scholars, but they were more ruthless than the other! ”

Frowning slightly, Wang Xun turned his gaze to the two brothers of the Qin family. The two brothers also shook their heads with a wry smile, "Don't look at us, the two of us are also confused and the quilt has been rolled in." When he heard the movement, Shouzhi was already lying on the ground. It's all our own brothers, how can we watch him get beaten......."

"This battle was fought!" Wang Xun couldn't help shaking his head and smiling bitterly, and he was even more convinced that Yuwenzhi deliberately caused trouble and involved everyone. But Yuwen Zhi is indeed not this kind of person who frames his friends, so why did he do this? And what benefits can be gained from this?

In fact, he was not the only one who was confused, the Qin brothers returned home yesterday and felt that the battle during the day was confused. Therefore, the two of them rushed over early in the morning to find out what was going on today by supplementing the cockfighting arena with the reason for cockfighting. I couldn't find Yu Wenzhi at this moment, and saw that there was a faint black gas on Wang Xun's brows, and I understood that it was probably a little more complicated than I imagined, so I smiled, and looked at him left and right.

Only Ma Fang was heartless and couldn't see other people's faces, so he asked about the beginning and end of another "battle" yesterday, "How can it only be a draw?" Erlang, can they actually make a draw with you? What is the way, it is so powerful! ”

"If the name is known by my uncle, I'm afraid that if you hide for another ten days and half a month, you won't be able to escape the family law!" Looking at him, Wang Xun responded with a wry smile, "The guy who fought with me is called Li Bai." In addition, there are Gao Shi and Cen Shen, both of whom were born as Jinshi. Well, now, you're satisfied, right? ”

"Ugh!" Ma Fang hiccuped loudly, almost catching his breath. His family education was strict, and his father, who was an official in the household department, used the world's talents to set an example for him every day. The poet Li Bai is one of them, and the names of Gao Shi and Cen Shen are less than Li Bai's, but they are also the objects he strives to learn. refused to be motivated, and beat the learning goal, if this crime was caught by Ma Fang's father, I am afraid that his ass will be beaten into four petals.

Seeing that Ma Fang's little face turned pale with fright, Qin Guozhen couldn't help but step forward and pat him on the shoulder, "Don't worry, you've turned enemies into friends." Lao Lei will be in Linfeng Tower at noon tomorrow, and let a few of us shake hands with Li Bai and make peace. Remember, it's noon tomorrow. This time, the people you have befriended are all momentary talents, and even if you drink too much, your uncle will definitely not teach you a lesson! ”

Hearing Lei Wanchun's name, Ma Fang immediately jumped up again, "Old Lei? Is it Lei Daxia? When will he return to Jingshi again? Why don't you say hello to us in advance. He replied to my Bohai scimitar, but he hasn't fulfilled it yet! ”

Some people's names just can't help but be chanted, as soon as Ma Fang's words fell, Lei Wanchun's tall body had already squeezed in from the door, "Who is talking about me?" I mean, I've been sneezing since I got up in the morning. Okay, don't talk about it, I'll send it to the door! ”

After that, he smiled and threw a heavy package at the counter at the door to change chips, smashing the counter with a bang, "It's all sent by some friends I met when I went to the rivers and lakes before, everyone can pick a few things and take them home to honor the elders, which is also a part of my heart." Pony Four, the cutlass you want is in the package. Be careful, if you've already cut your hand, don't cut your hands! ”

"Hey!" Ma Fang agreed, rushed over, and opened the package. In addition to two broad-bladed scimitars with sheaths, there are also several strings of pearls and several pieces of jade. They are all stuffed goods that are known for their weight and size. The Qin brothers and Wang Xun knew that Lei Wanchun had never had a lot of money since he followed Zhang Xun, so they hurriedly stepped forward to pack up the package again, and thanked him: "How can it be good to spend money with Brother Lei?" You're a county lieutenant, and you only get a few salaries! ”

"Don't you think I'm too small?" Lei Wanchun had a straight face, his eyes were round, "I think I'm a small official, I'll leave immediately, don't dare to disturb a few nobles!" ”

"Brother Lei, what are you talking about!" When everyone saw it, they had to stop him and give him a gift in person. Lei Wanchun became happy at this time, stroked his beard, and said with a smile: "Is this right?" If you really want to make money, my brother will return to his old business, and he will have it in a casual turn in the capital, but he just doesn't want to cause trouble to my family recently. Originally, my family wanted to visit your family today, but I told him that you would definitely not be at home. So he went directly to the ministry and sent me to make an appointment with you to come to the door. ”

"Zhang Hedong is really polite!" Everyone laughed and shook their heads. Zhang Xun, the boss that Lei Wanchun followed, also has some connections with everyone. But compared with the uninhibited Lei Wanchun, Zhang Xun, who always speaks and does things, must be more difficult to integrate into the circle of everyone.

"That's what my family looks like. Hold on to righteousness, whether you are disciplined or disciplined, you are very strict! Lest everyone misunderstand Zhang Xun, Lei Wanchun took the initiative to defend this person, "But he is willing to do practical things for the people, and he is also the only official I have seen." I'm sorry, neither of the two uncles is a magistrate, and I haven't dealt with him, but he must also be an honest and honest husband who dares to ask for his life for the sake of his name! ”

After listening to other people's compliments to their father, the Qin brothers and Ma Fang both felt that there was light on their faces, so they didn't care whether these compliments were appropriate. In fact, looking at the entire Tang Dynasty, the government and the opposition can be as clean and self-conscious as Zhang Xun, and together I am afraid that ten fingers can be checked. It was precisely because he refused to accept bribes that Zhang Xun couldn't come up with enough money to deal with his boss. Therefore, in the position of the county order, the evaluation has been excellent for many years, but it has never been able to rise by half a step.

"Zida, why didn't he come?" After chatting casually, Lei Wanchun also found that an important person was missing from the cockfighting ring, frowned, and asked in a low voice.

"I don't know!" Wang Xun responded with a smile, "I guess there is something temporary at home, so I can't get out." Lao Lei, you also know that there are dozens of people in their family, and they all rely on him to maintain them!"

"Also, Zi Da Yang usually smiles very easily, but in fact, the burden on his shoulders is heavier than you and me! Yesterday I was also angry for a while, and I said a little too much. I rushed over today, I wanted to apologize to him......"

"Brother Lei's words are out of sight. Yesterday you learned a good lesson, and Zida is not the one who doesn't know what to do! If he dares to get angry, let's pull him out and kick him twice to see if the qi in his stomach can come over! Qin Guozhen smiled and whispered for Yuwen Zhi.

"Yes!" Everyone laughed and diverted the topic elsewhere. I listened to Lei Wanchun talk about a few interesting anecdotes that happened in Zhang Xun's appointment, and the time was close to the hour, and there was a bell on the street "Dangdangdang", teahouses, restaurants, casinos, pawnshops, and many shops opened their doors at the same time, ready to welcome customers. The whole East Market immediately became lively, buying things, watching the excitement, looking for errands to make a living, shoulder to shoulder, and the river was endless.

Wang Xun and others are all characters with status, and they can't gamble with individual customers in the lobby. So at Qin Guomo's suggestion, I planned to sit in the teahouse outside. Before he could leave, a young scholar who looked even more delicate than Ma Fang suddenly squeezed into the crowd at the door, took out dozens of copper coins and threw them on the counter where he exchanged chips, and asked arrogantly, "Is Yuwen Zida there?" Please ask him to come out to me? ”

In front of several shareholders, how dare the guys accept people's bags. immediately pushed the copper coin back with a smiling face, and responded in a low voice: "Yuwen Gongzi is not here." He doesn't come here very often. Is there something wrong with your old man's family? Can you ask the villain to bring him a message? ”

"My old man?" The young scholar, who looked more delicate than Ma Fang, touched his face nervously, and frowned slightly, "I, my old man doesn't need you to talk, don't be perfunctory to me." My old man knows that he is the shareholder behind this cockfighting ring......."

Before he finished speaking, his flexible eyes had already swept over Wang Xun and the others. immediately turned around and quickly squeezed a few steps to this side, "It's Lei Daxia in front, I can be regarded as finding you." My host asked me to bring you a message........"

Note 1: Gwanghwamun is in the northwest corner of Chang'an City, and Qujiangfang is in the southeast corner.