The Romance of the Famous Marshals of the Early Tang Dynasty Li Jichuan

Chapter 41 The Righteous Daughter Kong Dejiao

On the fifth day, when it was almost evening, Xu Mouse took Mr. Kong and Miss Kong to Xu Maogong's (Li Ji) room.

Xu Maogong (Li Ji) poured a cup of tea, handed it to Mr. Kong with both hands, and said with a smile: "Mr. Kong, please sit down, wait a while, my father will come to pick you up in the evening."

Mr. Kong sat on the chair, took the teacup, took a sip of tea, and nodded.

Xu Maogong (Li Ji) instructed Xu Rat: "Xu Rat, you go to Qianzhai to see if my father is here."

Xu Mouse responded: "Yes." "Turn and leave.

At this time, when someone knocked on the door, Xu Maogong (Li Ji) opened the door and saw that it was Shan Xiongxin, and Xu Maogong (Li Ji) said: "Brother Shan, please come in."

Shan Xiongxin walked into the room and saluted with his fists and said, "Hello Mr. Kong."

Mr. Kong stood up and nodded.

Shan Xiongxin smiled and said, "Mr. Kong, please take a seat."

Xu Rat walked out of Xu Maogong's (Li Ji) door and quickly ran towards the gate of Zhongzhai.

When he was still more than 20 zhang away from the gate of Zhongzhai, he saw a thin young man running towards him from a distance, and Xu Rat ran closer to see: it turned out to be Chen Lao Wu of the second squad of Qianzhai.

Xu Rat smiled and said, "Brother Chen, what are you going to do so fast?"

Chen Lao Wu immediately stopped and said: "Brother Xu, I just cared about running, I didn't see that it was you, your master Xu has already arrived in the front village, let the sentry come to deliver a letter to the second master, as soon as I heard that it is the master of your brother Xu's family, I volunteered to run to deliver the letter."

Xu Mouse smiled and said, "Brother Chen, you run slowly, don't exhaust you, I'll go back and tell Xin'er quickly, you can rest assured."

After Xu Rat finished speaking, he turned around and ran back, ran towards Xu Maogong (Li Ji)'s room, entered the room, and said to Xu Maogong (Li Ji): "Young master, I haven't run to the gate of Zhongzhai yet, and I met Chen Lao Wu of the second squad of Qianzhai.

Chen Lao Wu said: Master Xu has arrived in Qianzhai and asked the sentry to deliver a letter to the second master, as soon as he heard that it was Xu Gongzi's father, he volunteered to send the letter.

Xu Maogong (Li Ji) said with a smile: "Brother Shan, please go and pick up my father up the mountain."

Shan Xiongxin replied with a smile: "Brother Xu, I'll go now."

Shan Xiongxin turned his face to Xu Mouse and said, "Xu Rat, come with me to the Qianzhai Gate Bar to pick up your master."

Xu Rat said: "Xie Er is in charge."

Shan Xiongxin and Xu Mouse went out of the room, just as Chen Lao Wu arrived, Xu Mouse smiled and said: "Brother Chen, I have already told our young master that you came to deliver the letter, and I will go to the gate of Qianzhai with the second master and go with me."

Chen Lao Wu smiled and said, "Brother Xu, okay, let's go together."

Shan Xiongxin flew on the horse, Xu Rat got on the horse, stretched out his left hand and pulled Chen Lao Wu on the same horse.

Two moments later, Shan Xiongxin, Xu Rat, and Chen Laowu rode to the gate of Qianzhai.

Deputy Captain Wang of the second squad of Qianzhai saw Shan Xiongxin riding over from a distance on the corner tower high in front of the gate of Wagangzhai, ran down quickly, came to Shan Xiongxin's horse, bowed down, and said loudly: "The second master, the rules are current, and the two masters are tired of going on a trip, forgive the sin!" Forgiveness! ”

Shan Xiongxin said with a smile: "Hello Vice Captain Wang."

Deputy Captain Wang of the second squad of Qianzhai rushed to the outpost and shouted loudly: "The second master is here to greet the distinguished guests, open the door quickly."

Chen Lao Wu got down from Xu Rat's horse and said with a smile: "Brother Xu, I'm going to open the gate." After speaking, he ran towards the gate.

Xu Rat shouted loudly: "Brother Chen, it's hard work."

At the outpost next to the gate of Wagangzhai, five or six sentries ran out, ran to the gate and opened the door with Chen Lao Wu, and squeaked to open the gate.

Xu Gai and housekeeper Xu Quan rode horses and stood in front of the gate of Wagangzhai, with two sedan chairs next to them.

Shan Xiongxin and Xu Mouse rode out of the gate of Wagangzhai and came to Xu Gai.

The two jumped off the horse, Shan Xiongxin walked to Xu Gai's side, and said in a low voice: "Uncle Xu, Mr. Kong and Miss Kong are ready."

Xu Gai smiled at Shan Xiongxin and said, "The second master, please lead the way."

Shan Xiongxin and Xu Mouse flew on their horses and rode into the gate of Wagangzhai, Xu Gai and the housekeeper Xu Quan rode horses, and the servants carried two sedan chairs and followed into the gate of Wagangzhai.

Three moments later, everyone came to the door of Xu Maogong's (Li Ji) room, Xu Maogong (Li Ji) stood at the door to greet them, everyone dismounted, Xu Maogong (Li Ji) came to Xu Gai, and said: "Dad, Mr. Kong and Miss Kong are waiting in the room."

Xu Gai said: "Son, lead the way in front of the head."

Xu Maogong (Li Ji), Xu Gai, and Shan Xiongxin walked into Xu Maogong's (Li Ji) room.

Xu Gai clasped his fists and saluted, and said with a smile: "Mr. Kong, Miss Kong, I asked my subordinates to carry two sedan chairs and send the two to Sun Anfu's house in Caozhou Juàn Cheng County to recuperate."

After speaking, he untied a blue cloth bag from his body, handed it to Mr. Kong, and said, "Mr. Kong and Miss Kong, this is a new set of clothes that my wife made for Mr. Kong and Miss Kong, please change them." Mr. Kong nodded and took the blue cloth bag.

Then he untied a blue cloth bag, handed it to Miss Kong, and said with a smile: "Miss Kong, this is two hundred taels of silver, you can keep it for emergencies."

Miss Kong waved her hand and said, "Xu Yuanwai, we can't ask for this silver."

Xu Gai said with a smile: "Miss Kong, last time I gave Mr. Kong's clumsy wife to make a long gown for Mr. Kong, and Mr. Kong accepted it, but I gave Mr. Kong ten taels of silver, and Mr. Kong shook his head and resolutely refused to accept it. Miss Kong, you think: If Mr. Kong had received the ten taels of silver at that time, you wouldn't have to go to the Jixiang Restaurant to sing a song, and make money to ask Lang Zhong to treat Mr. Kong, and now a series of troubles will not appear. ”

Hearing Xu Gai say this, Mr. Kong sighed and nodded.

Miss Kong saw her father nod and accepted two hundred taels of silver.

Xu Gai said with a smile: "Mr. Kong, Miss Kong, let's wait outside the door, you put on new clothes, please sit in a sedan chair and set off." After speaking, he walked towards the door.

Miss Kong said, "Xu Yuanwai, please wait."

Xu Gai stopped and stood there, and asked with a smile, "Miss Kong, what's the matter?"

Miss Kong looked at Mr. Kong, Mr. Kong nodded, Miss Kong took out a note, handed it to Xu Gai with both hands, and said with a smile: "Xu Yuanwai, this note was written by my father."

Xu Gai took the note, opened it and watched, and there were five big characters written on the note: Righteous Daughter Kong Dejiao.

Miss Kong said: "Xu Yuanwai, my father wants me to recognize you as my father-in-law, and the current situation is indeed high."

Xu Gai said with a smile: "Miss Kong, where are you high, I have long had this intention, but, think about it, my knowledge is too low, and I am too far behind your own father, Mr. Kong, so I never spoke, if there is such a learned daughter as you, then I Xu Gai has a lot of brilliance on my face."

Miss Kong looked at Mr. Kong, Mr. Kong nodded, Miss Kong knelt on the ground, and said loudly: "The righteous father is above, please be bowed by the righteous daughter Kong Dejiao."

After speaking, Dangdang kowtowed three times.

Xu Gai supported Miss Kong with both hands, and said with a smile: "Xu Maogong (Li Ji) came to see you, Sister Ji."

Xu Maogong (Li Ji) took a step forward, bowed, and said loudly: "Sister Ji is good, brother Xu Maogong (Li Ji), this is polite."

Shan Xiongxin took a step forward, bowed, and said loudly: "Sister Ji, brother Shan Xiongxin, this is polite."

Xu Gai said: "Mr. Kong, this time the two of you went to Sun Anfu's house in Juàn County, Caozhou to recuperate. I thought: It's best to be incognito, if someone asks about Miss Kong, just say that it's Xu Gai's daughter, Mr. Kong, are you willing to say that? ”

Mr. Kong nodded.

Miss Kong said, "Father-in-law, my father agrees."

Xu Gai said with a smile: "Mr. Kong, it's better if no one asks." If someone asks: Miss Kong's name, just say: Xu Dejiao, are you willing to say Mr. Kong? ”

Mr. Kong nodded.

Miss Kong said: "Father-in-law, someone asked me my name, and I said that my name was Xu Dejiao, and my father agreed."

Xu Gai said with a smile: "Then we will go out, your father and daughter will change into new clothes, change clothes, and then come out and get on the sedan chair."

Mr. Kong nodded.

Xu Gai, Xu Maogong (Li Ji), and Shan Xiongxin walked out of the room and waited at the door.

After a while, after changing into new clothes, Miss Kong helped Mr. Kong out of the room.

Xu Gai said to the housekeeper Xu Quan and others: "Housekeeper, I have recognized Miss Kong as a righteous daughter, and you will all call her in the future: Miss Ji."

The housekeeper Xu Quan, Xu Rat, and the subordinate who carried the sedan chair bowed and saluted, and said in a low voice: "Please Miss Ji get on the sedan chair."

Everyone got on the horse, Mr. Kong and Miss Kong got on the sedan chair and walked towards the gate of Wagangzhai.

When everyone left the gate of Wagangzhai, it was already dark.

Shan Xiongxin and Xu Maogong (Li Ji) held torches to lead the way in front, and Xu Gai, housekeeper Xu Quan, and Xu Mouse held torches to guard the two sedan chairs and marched towards Sun Anfu's house in Caozhou Juàn Cheng County.

Just after the sixth day (9:00-11:00), everyone arrived at Sun Anfu's house in Juàn County, Caozhou, and everyone dismounted.

Xu Gai and housekeeper Xu Quan walked to the gate, housekeeper Xu Quan knocked on the door knocker, the servant opened the door, and when he saw that it was Xu Gai, the servant said loudly: "It's Xu Yuanwai, please come inside, and the little one will go and invite my master."

After a while, Sun Anfu walked out of the door and said with a smile: "Brother Xu, please come inside, my father was still talking yesterday: Xu Yuanwai, when will you come?" Brother Xu is here today.

Miss Kong and Xu Rat helped Mr. Kong get out of the sedan chair, Sun Anfu walked quickly to Mr. Kong, bowed, and said with a smile: "Hello Mr. Kong, I have heard of Mr. Kong's name for a long time, and I am fortunate to see Sansheng today, please in the house."

Everyone entered the hall, and Father Sun stood up, walked up to Mr. Kong, clasped his fists and saluted, and said with a smile: "Hello Mr. Kong."

Mr. Kong clenched his fists and nodded.

Xu Maogong (Li Ji) smiled at Father Sun and said, "Grandpa Sun, Mr. Kong can't speak, please don't blame."

Dad Sun smiled and nodded, Dad Sun gently pulled Mr. Kong and said with a smile, "Please take a seat Mr. Kong."

Mr. Kong, waved his hand again and again, and Miss Kong said with a smile: "Grandpa Sun, you are the master, we are guests, or invite Grandpa Sun to sit down."

Father Sun smiled and said, "Mr. Kong, I will sit in the main seat."

Dad Sun sat in the middle, Dad Sun pointed to the seat on the left, and said with a smile, "Mr. Kong, please take a seat."

Miss Kong and Xu Mouse supported him, and Mr. Kong sat on the left side of Father Sun.