Chapter 146: Angry and Returned
Like the layout of most high-end green buildings, this Qin Pavilion is also arranged as a patio as soon as you enter the door, but the ceiling is made of bamboo poles and oilcloth, and then a roof is hung and a lantern is hung to make a closed greenhouse.
On the first floor, a screen seat is arranged below the entrance, which is the hall, after the guests come in, they are now drinking tea and listening to music, if it is really for the service of dignitaries, but also invite well-known musicians to play, make it quite elegant.
The second floor is a private room, where guests drink and have fun, and if you want to be lively, you can open the window to see the hall below, which is also a pleasure.
The same is true of the Qin Pavilion, but it is already dark this day, and none of the people who come to have fun are listening to music in the hall, and the guests are either in the back or drinking and having fun in the private room.
Below, Lu Wancai was in a-for-tat confrontation with Song's mother before he said threatening words, but when he heard an angry shout from the second floor, Lu Wancai was stunned, and then raised his head suddenly.
I don't know when, a window on the second floor has been opened, and a person is looking at this side with a window sill, after all, it is night, and the light is deliberately hazy, Lu Wan looked up and didn't see it clearly.
"It's really out of style, and you actually came to this Qin Pavilion to mess around!!"
Another shout, and then the man turned around, Lu Wancai heard the voice clearly this time, this person can really train himself, it is the top boss Shuntianfu Cheng Chen Zhizhong.
Lu Wancai scolded secretly in his heart, the staircase slab that he heard over there was a sharp knock, and Chen Zhizhong, the chief servant, had already run up from there, and this Chen Fucheng was naturally wearing civilian clothes, walked quickly to Lu Wancai, pointed at Lu Wancai's nose and scolded:
"Who asked you to come, who gave you the text to make you seize ......"
The shaking fingers were about to poke his face, Lu Wancai took a step back, suppressed the anger in his heart, and clenched his fists and said:
"Fuzun, the four servants in our government were detained by this courtyard, and their subordinates came to ask for people."
"Yo~~~, Lord Lu can't talk like that, those murderers came up and asked Qin Pavilion to buy a wooden card with a few thousand taels of silver, and the slave family also felt weird, this must be a bandit who pretended to be an errand to blackmail money, in order to prevent them from ruining the reputation of Shuntianfu, this is why the following sons and daughters will arrest people, and they are waiting to send it to Shuntianfu tomorrow!"
Lu Wancai's eyes widened, and he was about to scold, but Chen Zhizhong turned his head and said with a smile:
"Mother Song thinks so much about Shuntian Mansion, Chen must make it clear to Master Yin, and thank Mother Song for her consideration!"
Hearing the answer between the two, Lu Wancai's heart immediately became cold, and sure enough, Chen Zhizhong's face turned cold again, and he shouted in a deep voice:
"Didn't you hear Mother Song say that it was a bandit, what are you still pestering here, just do what you have to do!"
"Fuzun, there are indeed four servants of the government who have been detained here, and it is a messenger who came with him to report to the lowly position, this is undoubtedly true, this old bustard is full of nonsense, my lord ......"
"Shut up!! How can characters like Mother Song talk nonsense, even if it is an errand officer in our house, who is so blatant to extort money, the official will also take people to ask for the crime after the dismissal, Lu Tong sentenced, you will not be promoted soon, don't be confused in your brain, so as not to delay the future, go quickly, don't delay the business of the Qin Pavilion! ”
Lu Wancai's every statement was blocked by Fucheng Chen Zhizhong, after all, it was his own Shangguan, although he had been deflated recently, he was still Shangguan, Lu Wancai didn't dare to talk back, hesitated for a long time, took a few deep breaths, and clenched his fists and said:
"Fu Zun, maybe there is a misunderstanding in this matter, so how about letting the lowly take those four messengers back to discipline?"
This is already a soft word, Chen Zhizhong showed a satisfied look on his face, turned his head to look at Mother Song, this young woman's face became a little cold at this time, and Sen Ran said:
"Officials protect each other, who knows what will happen, there is such a gang of gangsters in the city, I don't know how many peers have been extorted, the slave family must send these bandits to the yamen, please deal with Lord Yin, if you don't give an explanation, the slave family will go to the criminal department to beat the drum, and you must give justice."
The folding fan in Lu Wancai's hand slammed on the table next to him, pointed at Mother Song and shouted angrily:
"You mother-in-law, the official promotes the peace brand for the peace of the industry, and the errand is also sent by the official to greet you, you are so cynical and sneering, do you still have the king's law in your eyes......"
Halfway through his words, he was interrupted by Chen Zhizhong beside him, Chen Zhizhong glanced at the face of Song's mother, and shouted coldly:
"What kind of peace brand, why hasn't this official heard of it as a mansion, if you mess around here again, Lu Wancai, this official will go to this place to visit you, even if it is Lord Fu Yin, he won't spare you, get out quickly!!"
Mother Song had a smile on her face again, and looked at Lu Wancai leisurely on the side, the originally quiet hall was also noisy, many windows on the second floor were pushed open, and many people looked down again, and many people were accompanied by a fan, pointing and giggling.
"Lord Chen is righteous and makes decisions for the people!!"
I don't know who shouted loudly, and continued to eat deflated, such a scene around him, Lu Wancai's black face had turned purple, his mouth opened and closed and he wanted to say anything, but he didn't come out, and in the end, he just hugged his fist, turned his head and left.
"Master Lu, since you came last time, several girls in the Qin Pavilion have been talking about you! Do you want to go up and take care of it!! ”
There was another courteous greeting from Mother Song behind him, and the second floor and hall of the Qin Pavilion immediately burst into laughter, and Lu Wancai was extremely ashamed and angry, and his steps became faster and faster.
Wang Si and Li Gui didn't follow up, they saw their boss come out with a black face, and laughed behind them, they all knew that the matter had not been done, and before they could ask each other, they heard Lu Wancai gritting his teeth and saying:
"Let's go, let's go back to Lord Wang and let his old man vent his anger for us."
"Brother Wang, Lu has been an official for almost 20 years since he was promoted, and he has never been so angry, if this breath is not out, I am afraid that my heart and lungs will be suffocated! ”
When Lu Wancai returned to Wang Tong's mansion, the people brought by Wang Tong had not dispersed, and Lu Wancai came to this place, and all the qi he received in the Qin Pavilion immediately came out.
Wang Tong stood up and poured him a cup of tea, and said with a smile:
"Brother Lu has worked hard this time, first take a sip of tea to dissipate his anger, and tell the things he encountered in the Qin Pavilion from beginning to end."
This cup of tea is a way to quench your thirst, and the second is a way to express your gratitude, Wang Tong and Lu Wancai both know that this time Lu Wancai went to take the lead, which is nothing more than to probe the details of the other party and see who is behind the other party.
Lu Wancai drank tea and began to speak, Wang Tong listened attentively, and after finishing speaking, Wang Tong pondered, but did not ask questions, turned his head to Tan Jiang on the side and said:
"A dozen or so people from your side have all called over tomorrow!"
General Tan agreed, and Wang Tong asked:
"Brother Lu, Fu Cheng Chen Zhizhong is also a character in Shuntian Mansion, what kind of immortal will make him so struggling?"
"It's hard to say, Shuntianfu is in Jingshi, where it is a place that suffers from splints, and any immortal has to stammer."
"How long has the Qin Pavilion been open?"
"This has to be investigated, it used to be a good place, but the name is not as big as it is today......"
Lu Wancai said hesitantly, and Li Gui on the side added:
"The reputation has only risen in the past three months, and the old Ding who is responsible for the purchase of money and grain in the yamen is familiar with the little one, and he likes these places the most."
Wang Tong nodded, raised three fingers and said:
"There should be a certain big guy behind this Qin Pavilion, this is one of them, this big guy was not long when he was prominent, this is the second one, the words of 'villains blackmailing the same industry' should show that this Qin Pavilion is not impulsive, but has a plan for a long time, I am afraid that our people will suffer this secret loss in the morning and at night!"
After the analysis, everyone nodded, Wang Tong stood up and walked a few steps, and said:
"All the helpers from outside the city have been mobilized into the city, Wang Si and Li Gui, how many people can you pull out to fight, whether they are on an errand or not?"
“…… Dozens of idlers can always scream..."
"Okay, call them all, the official who should spend the money will pay here, and tomorrow morning, I'll go and inquire who is behind the scenes of this Qin Pavilion?"
Hearing Wang Tong say this, Lu Wancai, who had calmed down, hesitated, but still stood up and said:
"Brother Wang, I am afraid that there are great people behind this level of courtyard in the Beijing Division, and the four detained servants are nothing more than eating some skin and flesh, and when they are sent to the yamen, the next thing is that if they offend the big people for such things, then they can't be committed."
Wang Tong laughed out loud, waved his hand and said:
"I didn't want to inquire about anyone, but to make a fuss, now that the Qin Pavilion has made it clear that he wants to give us a dismount, if we grit our teeth and suffer this loss, then there is no need to push down the safety brand in several other places, besides, if you give me Wang Tong's popularity, then you must get it back tenfold."
After hearing this, Lu Wancai, Wang Si, and Li Gui didn't know what to answer, or Lu Wancai took the lead, and the three of them bowed.
The next morning, it was a coincidence, because nearly 300 people were taken in the palace, and this shortage also needed to find someone to replace it as soon as possible.
Without the support of Dongchang, it was really difficult for Wang Tong to find out who was behind the Qin Pavilion, so Wang Tong didn't care about his surname, and led General Tan and Li Wenyuan to walk around the Qin Pavilion in the morning.
At noon, Zhang Shiqiang inquired about other news, "Several large gambling houses in Xicheng and Nancheng have joined forces, if the Qin Pavilion can withstand the Ping An brand, in the future, this Qin Pavilion will be the head of the shares, and the dividends will be shared."
After spending an ordinary afternoon in the Huwei Martial Arts Hall, Wang Tong went home and wiped his body, changed into a long shirt, Shi Shiran went out, and it was getting dark.
(To be continued)