Li You stared at it, the old man of Nadu Mansion had a dark complexion, was tall and strong, and was dressed in a satin robe. It is a bit different to say that he is an idle old man, and his appearance is faintly weathered, at least he suffered when he was young.

"Master Zhu, please take a seat!" Master Du Fu spoke. When Li You sat down, he couldn't even bother to greet him, and couldn't wait to ask: "I see that Zhu Gongzi is still young, I don't know if he has ever married?" ”

Ask about the official's family? Li Younai is a delicate and transparent character, who has always heard strings and songs and knows the meaning of elegance, and immediately realized something in combination with the recent news of the Son of Heaven's wedding draft.

Is this trying to rob him of "Zhu Fu" Zhu Gongzi as a son-in-law? He Li You was robbed? It's a joke! Somehow, Li You's mind seemed to flash the faces of Zhao Liangli and Mr. Zhu Fanghe.

In the evening today, Naqin sent Wu Gonggong and his entourage to Gaoyou Prefecture, and according to the usual practice, tomorrow will announce the ban on civil marriage. So, tonight is the last time for unmarried girls, especially unmarried beautiful girls... This Master Du is in a hurry for this.

How to answer? In an instant, Li You's heart went around seven or eight times, and he knew what to say.

Du Fu seems to be really anxious tonight, looking at the lights in the courtyard, it is clear that he is ready to do a happy event at any time, and the arrow is already on the string, so he has to send it.

If there is nothing to be afraid of, but Li You thought of the people who kidnapped him, none of them looked like good people. Who from a good family would raise so many ruthless characters?

If he replied that he "already has a wife" and politely refused the offer of recruiting a son-in-law, could he not guarantee that the other party would not kill people in anger and bury them on the spot?

For safety, self-reporting of one's real name is even more free. Originally, robbing "Zhu Gongzi" was not a big deal, if the other party knew that he had committed the big crime of kidnapping officials and forcing him to marry a daughter, would he simply kill him without doing anything?

Look at this family is very much like a domineering family in the township, and don't overestimate the attitude towards human life in this era, see Water Margin for details.

But if you don't tell the truth, it's not good to lie and deceive, you are obviously a person with a wife, if you use this to deceive Miss Du for life, you will be very embarrassed... The concept of chastity is always an objective existence that is officially commended. There is no such thing as not being responsible, which is why Li You has stayed away from the eldest lady of the boudoir since he crossed.

Is it her own safety, or is it her chastity? It's a tough choice.

However, Li You finally suppressed his little guilt left after the officialdom experience, and firmly chose to protect his life, so he replied to Master Du: "I am studying in the lower reaches of the Quartet, and I have not yet married." ”

Either way, let's get through tonight safely before we talk about anything else.

"Hahahaha." Master Du seemed to be proud and laughed: "Now there is a god-given relationship, does Zhu Gongzi want to hear it?" ”

Li You gradually has a plan for the image he should play, neither can he show positive enthusiasm, but he can't show no interest, he can't show shrewdness, and he can't show clumsiness and stupidity.

So "Zhu Gongzi" took a sense of proportion, pretending to be crazy and stupid: "Where did this come from? ”

"Isn't it a match made in heaven to have a little girl and a son who are the same age as their son, which is a good match?"

Pretending to be stupid is not able to pretend to be really stupid, Zhu Gongzi suddenly realized, "Recently, the matter of the draft has been rumored, isn't this why Master Du?" Marriage is not child's play, as the saying goes, women are afraid of marrying the wrong man, this matter is a mistake for Miss Guifu is for life, and please think twice about Master Du! ”

Master Du did not allow Li You to refuse, "In a hurry, where can I get a virtuous son-in-law?" Today, the matter of Xie Sanniang's house outside the south gate is supported by the old man with silver, specially for gathering local heroes to observe secretly, Zhu Gongzi has outstanding appearance, no one in a hundred, no need to be modest! What's more, it is said that you and the child are laughing and laughing, and you must also be the child's favorite candidate, so it is not you! ”

Li You was speechless. Your son is Du Gongzi? Do I laugh with him? Your idea is good, but you're blind to the people you sent.

But it can finally be determined that tonight's poetry of Xie Sanniang's family is really greasy. Du Fu secretly sponsored the silver, and then publicly played the banner of elegance in the poetry competition, and Du Gongzi and the new Oiran were both named.

It can also be determined that the personnel sent by the Du Mansion were a secret role at the scene, and there was no direct contact with Du Gongzi, only to see that Du Gongzi took the initiative to talk to him a few times, so he misunderstood that Du Gongzi chose himself and had an in-depth conversation, and after an in-depth conversation, he still chose himself and talked in depth again.

It's really a laughable misunderstanding... Zhu Gongzi kindly pointed out: "The draft matter, the people are worried, why should Master Du's family worry about the big business?" Open up the joints of the government, what is there to worry about? ”

"Alas! Childe, you don't know! Master Du said with a sad face: "I Du is the patriarch, and more than 10,000 acres of the whole clan are paid by the old man, and the loss is not harmonious with Zhizhou, so the state official is waiting to rectify my Du family, how can he help me?" ”

Li You is quite familiar with this low-level affairs, although Master Du said it simply, but he understands what is going on, it turns out that this Master Du is also a big tax collector.

Ordinary people go to pay grain and pay taxes, and when they are bullied by small officials and officials, the additional losses are often as high as three or four percent, and they also toss people hard, and when powerful big families or gentry go to pay grain taxes, small officials and officials are afraid and dare not collect too much.

Therefore, in many places among the people, there was a situation of tax package, and the powerless and powerful small people handed over their money and grain to the large gentry, and then the large households handed it over to the government on their behalf. For example, if you should pay 10 stone and add 3 stone to the loss, you only need to give 12 stone to the large household, and when the large household is transferred to the government, you only need to pay 11 stone by virtue of your power.

In this way, the small people get convenience and some preferential treatment, and the large households can also receive one or two percent of the benefits, which can achieve a win-win situation. But the officials are not satisfied, and if they are like this, where will their income come from?

This is another kind of game between the yamen and the local big households, and it is not surprising that there are contradictions, and if the Du family is a large tax collector, it is not surprising that they are hated by the governor.

However, these have little to do with "Zhu Gongzi", and he repeatedly refused: "Your mansion can find someone who knows the roots among the neighbors, why bother to favor it." ”

"She likes people who are both talented and good-looking! There are stupid and vulgar people all around, and she can't see it! Where else can you find it tonight? After saying so much, Your Excellency still refuses to let go, do you look down on my Du family? Master Du's tone was a little unpleasant, and there was a hint of threat.

It seems that it is not good to continue to pretend to be normal and careful, Zhu Gongzi was muttering his words, and suddenly a crisp voice came from behind the side: "Father! This one does! ”

He hurriedly turned around, but saw that the round and lovely face of the girl with a spiral bun flashed through the gap in the curtain and disappeared, like a glimpse.

Very pleasing young lady... Zhu Gongzi turned his head again, and Master Du smiled proudly: "How is the little girl?" The old man said that he is a good match, and he will not be wronged! ”

First moved people with wealth, and then tempted by beauty, Zhu Fu Zhu Gongzi, who ate this set, bowed and said: "The beauty of the king, it is difficult to be grateful, but the high hall is not in front of you, what can you do?" ”

"You scholars are vanity! Before dawn, be sure to sign the marriage book, and the marriage is done, so that the government can't find fault. The old man has prepared all the gifts, he has done this first, and then he can say how he wants to make up for it when he returns to his hometown, my daughter of the Du family will never be worthy of the Zhu family, presumably Ling Zun will only be happy! ”

"It's all fate." Zhu Gongzi bowed again very into the play.

Master Du's smile doubled with a smile on his face, "An hour later is a good day, you can go to the guest room to rest for a while." And I have them made a marriage book, and in an hour they will call you. ”

The two sides agreed, and Li You was led to the guest room to rest. It is a three-room house by the pond, and there are two house slaves named waiters at the gate of the courtyard, which are actually guards.

Where can Li You sleep, walking around the house repeatedly, thinking about his situation. In fact, there is nothing to think about, it has come to this point, and I can only be the groom's official head-on. But the question is, after entering the cave room, is it better than a beast or a beast?

Li You, who was struggling, suddenly heard a few soft sounds, but they came from the window. He had just seen that there was a pond outside the window, how could there be a sound similar to a knocking? So he went up and opened the window to find out.

As soon as the window was opened two feet wide, Li You felt a flower in front of him, accompanied by a refreshing fragrance, and a dark shadow suddenly jumped in from the window.

His gaze subconsciously followed the castration of the shadow, but saw the shadow lightly touching the ground and rolling a few times, and then got up quietly.

Under the movement and stillness, looking up at each other, the shadow showed a beautiful face, as if he was twenty-four or five years old, the phoenix eyes were only affectionate, and the peach cheeks were charming and charming, which surprised Li You.

If you look closely, her hair is neatly wrapped in a cloth, her smooth face and forehead are displayed on the outside, and she wears a short-sleeved jacket on her upper body, but her lower body is exposed with two long pants.

made Li You stunned again, this woman does not have a shirt or skirt outside, only a jacket and trousers, which is equivalent to wearing underwear and pajamas to see people. There is also a kind of dress like this, that is, a woman who sells art in the rivers and lakes.

Her jacket and pants are all dark blue, and it is very easy to hide in the dark night, no wonder Li You saw her suddenly jump in as if she had seen a ghost. Dressed like this, probably for the convenience of movement.

But... Jumping in? Li You turned his head again to look at the window that was still open, only two feet wide, Li You was quite agile with his own skills, but it was absolutely impossible for him to jump in through the gap in the window silently like a cat.

Where did this character come from? Li You subconsciously asked, "Is the little lady a human or a ghost?" ”

The woman first gestured a few times outside, and then whispered: "Naturally, it's a human, don't raise your voice to alarm the slaves in the courtyard, the slaves came here to save you." ”

As soon as he heard the word help, Li You asked vigilantly: "What does the little lady mean by this?" ”

The woman said, "If the slave family didn't admit their mistake, in fact, you are Lord Li of Jiangdu County?" ”

Li You, who was exposed to the biggest secret, was shocked! He was about to say something when the woman said, "Don't worry, Lord Li, only the slave family in this house recognizes you." ”

(To be continued)