"Three adults. And here it is. "Stopped. said to Zhang Fan and the three people who followed him.

And Zhang Fan and the three who stopped when they heard Mao Zhengqing's voice. Look at the gate of the house where he parked and the yard behind it. The expressions on his faces became strange.

Speaking of which. This is not the capital or the north. Courtyard houses are not popular in the southwest. So. Even if you have a yard at home. It's basically just that kind of one in and one out. There is a small courtyard when you enter the door. After that, it's the place to live. If you have a little money. You can add an extra room next to it. That's how it is if you don't have any money. But no matter what. This kind of place. It's not too big.

And this courtyard in front of me. It's not too small. Two rooms have also been added to the front and back. It looks much better than the next few shops. If it's about living people. It's not a problem to live with five or six people.

But. The problem is not here. It's not that the three of them are used to being pampered. You can't eat in a place like this. Zhang Fan and Liu Xian are not that kind of people. And even they had never seen Feng Bao come to eat in such a place. But Feng Bao can eat military rations on horseback. Coming here shouldn't be a problem.

That's the question. Mao Zhengqing said it before. He set a table at home. Invite Zhang Fan and the three of them to come over for dinner. Although none of the three had ever been to Mao Zhengqing's house. But apparently. Mao Zhengqing's home. No matter how you think about it. It won't be like this. Of course. A prefect of the four grades. The official position is not big. Say it's not small. Even if he is really a big corrupt official. But this is not the rich land of Jiangnan. In this southwest. It's not much silver.

But no matter what. No matter how you think about it, you shouldn't live in this kind of house. The yard in front of you. If you talk about an ordinary family who does small business. Occasionally, a small pen was posted. Two more rooms were built. Zhang Fan believes. But if you say that this is a dignified place where the prefect of the four grades lived. Zhang Fan still didn't believe it.

Of course. This kind of person is not unprecedented. Hai Jui is a living example of this. But. Obviously. Mao Zhengqing in front of him. It could never be someone like Hai Jui. From him though, it's not fat. But it's definitely not a thin body to look at. It's obvious.

In a word. This Mao Zhengqing. Definitely not incorruptible. There are definitely questions. There's definitely a lot of grey income.

But this yard in front of you. What's going on again. This is his home. It doesn't look like it at all.

Could it be ...... In such a moment. Zhang Fan and the three of them all thought of a possibility in their hearts. Possible. This was deliberately made by Mao Zhengqing to show them. Although it is said that Yongning Mansion has just settled down now. But Mao Zhengqing is the prefect of the four products. I want to borrow a yard. It's still a simple thing. Or not. This is Mao Zhengqing's yard. It's just that he doesn't live here on weekdays. Now it can be regarded as being used to cater to Zhang Fan.

Merely. All three of them thought so, though. But the same. All three were skeptical. It's very simple. After all, Zhang Fan and Feng Bao are here. One of the two of them was the commander of the Jinyi Guard. One is the great eunuch in charge of the East Factory. They are all experts in inquiring about things. As long as Zhang Fan asked someone to check Mao Zhengqing a little. And this is also something that Zhang Fan will definitely do. Just ask. Where he lives is clear. When the time comes. If not here. Wouldn't Mao Zhengqing be even more troublesome.

Mao Zhengqing. Anyway. You can imagine that, too. Case. He probably wouldn't do this kind of thing that didn't do him any good.

But. It's a bit confusing.

"Lord Mao." Maybe it's too confusing. Zhang Fan couldn't help but ask. "You live here." Among the words that Zhang Fan asked. With very big doubts. That tone is listening. It's clear that I don't believe that this is Mao Zhengqing's home.

How could Mao Zhengqing not hear the meaning of Zhang Fan's words. But there was no other expression on his face. I'm a little embarrassed. said to Zhang Fan: "My lord." This is the Humble House. This is the home of the lower officials. How could the lower officials fool the adults. Mao Zhengqing's words are true.

Merely. His words. It doesn't sound like much to anyone here now. It's also normal to listen to. But actually. What he said was very problematic. Think about it. If Zhang Fan didn't believe that his house was here, he asked such a thing. Then he should answer naturally. But no matter how you think about it. He shouldn't have said it either. Fooling people or something. Isn't that clearly saying that he has a problem himself?

And now. Mao Zhengqing said so. That is to say, it is clearly admitted. I do have a problem. But none of the people present thought it was anything strange.

Come to think of it. I'm afraid it's because. The two sides of the situation today. I already know it. Although it has not yet been said openly and honestly. But this has become an open secret. There's really no need to pretend to be sloppy. If so, I want to say that. Either that, or just can't recognize reality. Either that, or someone who blindly wants to escape. And it doesn't matter which of the two. It's all a sign of unwisdom.

So. Mao Zhengqing would say so. It's not a mistake.

And. Mao Zhengqing's words. Suddenly, Zhang Fan felt. This Mao Zhengqing. It didn't look as stupid as he looked. Or rather. He is not even a wise and foolish man. But it's definitely a bit clever.

Or not. He may have another story.

Now. Zhang Fan suddenly felt. The whole thing got interesting. Even he still doesn't know what the hell is going on. But Zhang Fan's intuition told him. It's definitely a lot of fun. And. Zhang Fan also felt a little. Mao Zhengqing. Maybe he really wants to be investigated and punished. But his consequences. may not be as set for him before by Zhang Fan. It's a dead end. Maybe. It's impossible to say what else will happen in this.

"That being the case. Please also ask Lord Mao to lead the way. "I thought about it. Zhang Fan didn't plan to dwell on the question of where Mao Zhengqing lived anymore. Whatever the matter. Let's go in first.

Listen to what Zhang Fan said. Mao Zhengqing is no longer wordy. There was a knock on the door. Not long. And the door opened. The three of Zhang Fan who walked over could see it very clearly. The one who opened the door was an old woman who was at least over forty years old.

This is another thing that makes Zhang Fan and the three of them a little incomprehensible. Even Mao Zhengqing lives in this kind of place. But the people in the family are like this. It's not that all three of them feel it. The men in this world are all womanizers. It's just that Mao Zhengqing looks at it. It doesn't look like a serious thing. This old woman is dressed ordinary. Although the clothes were very cleanly washed. But look at the traces above. Apparently left over from the time of work.

Just when Zhang Fan and the three of them were speculating. The old woman spoke: "The old man is back." ”

This time her identity was revealed. She must be a subordinate of Mao Zhengqing's family.

"Hmm." Mao Zhengqing nodded. Said. "I've told you before. Today, a distinguished guest came to the door. How's the preparation at home? ”

"Back to the master's words." The old woman bowed her head and said. "It's ready at home."

Listen up. Mao Zhengqing didn't say anything to her anymore. Turning to Zhang Fan and them, he said, "My lord." Please come in. ”

After a few people entered the gate. Zhang Fan just looked at it. Mao Zhengqing's home. From the outside. It's not too big. But after coming in. But it was discovered. This yard is not small. On Zhang Fan's memory. Compared to his hometown in Qingyang Mansion. and the small courtyard where I lived in the capital. It looks a little bigger. And. This small courtyard. It was very clean. It also looks very comfortable.

Look inside. But it's a three-piece room. The one in it is not small. I think it's a hall. The two next to them are a little smaller.

"Your Excellency." Seeing that Zhang Fan was quite curious about his home. Mao Zhengqing couldn't help but introduce it. "In the middle is the hall. It doesn't look like much. But sit down for six or seven people to eat. That's enough. On the right is the bedroom of the lower official and the lower one. On the left is the study of the lower officials. ”

Listen to Mao Zhengqing's introduction. Zhang Fan didn't know how. Suddenly, I felt that this place was intimate. What it looks like here. It's not the same, though. But this layout. But it's the same as the small courtyard where I used to live.

Mao Zhengqing didn't know what Zhang Fan was thinking. just led a few people into the hall.

There is a table in the center. There are also a few chairs next to it. It's not crowded.

Mao Zhengqing beckoned a few people to sit down. It is the only subordinate in the family. The old woman went to tea. Instead, he was interrupted by a female voice in the room.

A woman walked in. is about the same age as Mao Zhengqing. Dressed in an ordinary way. I don't see any riches. But there is a slight grace on the face. It's not like an ordinary woman.

"Your Excellency. This is the cheap inner Zhou family. Mao Zhengqing said. This is General Liu Xian Liu. If it weren't for General Liu. Our Yongning Mansion can't settle down. This is Gonggong Feng from the palace. This is Lord Zhang. The two were distinguished guests from the capital. ”

"A few adults." The woman bowed down. Then he turned to the old woman and said. "Mother Lee. You go and cook. I'll greet you, a few adults. ”

"Yes." The old woman who was called Li's mother answered. It is to turn and leave.

This Mao Zhengqing's wife Zhou bowed down to Zhang Fan and the three again. Said. "Ladies and gentlemen, please take a moment. I'm going to pour tea for a few people. After that, he left.

They looked at each other. Zhang Fan three. This time I was really surprised.