Lu Ke's account 6.

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But six, I'm so confused.

Ma San made a very strange request.

I don't know what the cannon or the tip of the cannon was, but what exactly did he mean behind that request.........

I couldn't go on thinking about it, it was already time for dinner, and I hadn't even opened my luggage.

I panicked and took out my gown from my suitcase, got my grooming and quickly walked out of the room.

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There are two figures in front of the walkway.

Mrs. Tong and the kerosene lamp in her hand.

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Mrs. Tong wore a long white dress with a jeweled necklace hanging from her neck.

Lai Mo was wearing a plain shirt.

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"Alas, it's Lu Ke, let's go together! Do I have the honor to ask you to be my flower messenger with Laimo? What did you do after we dispersed? I didn't see you. ”

Mrs. Tong turned her head to find me and got up.

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"I'm just resting in my room." I caught up with the two and whispered.

Mrs. Tong has a citrus flavor of rouge.

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"That's a shame. I, Lai Mo, and Mr. Ma San have visited the blade room on the first floor. There are a lot of rare things over there. ”

"What are the things?" I walked side by side with them.

"That room was frighteningly big, and it was full of old stuff." Lai Mo pointed to the ironclad figure at the end of the aisle, "There are also blades and armor such as swords, knives, axes, artillery, shields, etc., all of which are the things of the soldiers, which make people tired of looking at them, and the smaller things are well stored in the window." ”

“……… It's like...... It's like a small show store that is about to go out of business. I don't think it's very interesting, but it's good to kill time. ”

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"Really? If I still have time after dinner, I'll go and see it too. ”

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"Lu Ke, if you want to visit that kind of place, why don't you go with me to the guest room to play fists, and you can also drink Gujing wine, it must be much better, how about it?" A smile appeared on the corner of Lai Mo's mouth, and he said with a little provocation.

"Punching? Sounds good. "I was so confident in my punch that I said yes.

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We were the last to arrive at the big table on the first floor, and everyone else was already seated.

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The large dining table was replaced with a tablecloth, on which plates, bowls, chopsticks and other utensils were arranged in an orderly manner.

The only candlestick is placed in the center, flanked by vases filled with flowers.

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As the sun went down, the paper on the walls faded in color.

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"Please sit here, Mrs. Tong." Lei Sheng stood up to greet us.

Wearing a formal robe, he bowed gracefully, then took Mrs. Tong's hand and led her to a seat near the main seat.

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"Thank you, Mr. Lei." Mrs. Tong, who was treated like this, seemed quite happy, and replied, but she should think that this was a matter of course

Lei Sheng shook Mrs. Tong's hand lightly before letting go.

Seeing all this, Lai Mo obviously showed a displeased expression, and quickly walked to the position next to Mrs. Tong and sat down.

My position is opposite Ma San.

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"I don't know what big dishes will be there today, it's really exciting." Mo Si, who had his back to the hall, said excitedly.

Ornaments such as landscape paintings are hung on the walls on all four sides, and when you move your eyes at will, you will naturally take them into view.

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"I'm looking forward to wine. I treat the taste of the first jar of ancient well wine for a while, and I am more interested. "Ying Mo Si is Ma San, who is sitting on his right hand. His tone seemed to blame Mo Si for his joy.

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"I can prepare your favorite wine for you, Mr. Ma San." Hearing this, Lei Sheng walked behind the two with a smile on his face.

"Do you know how to taste wine?"

"Yes. I also like Koinoe sake very much, and I often go to the brewery of the butler and learn a lot there. ”

"So, what are you going to bring out?"

"Do you like Furuinoue?"

"Of course."

"In that case, shall I prepare a jar for you as a pre-dinner drink?" This is the ancient well water brew, drink one jar less than one jar, quite precious!! ”

"Then drink this!!"

"Great." Ma San and Mo Si spoke in unison.

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"Do you have tea?" Lai Mo asked Lei Sheng.

"Yes, of course. There are Pu'er, there are others, which one do you prefer? ”

"Ahh I also want to drink tea. I'm going to be the one who is particularly bitter. Uncle Wang agreed with a blank expression.

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"Lei Sheng, what's the main course today? I'm looking forward to it. Mrs. Tong set her eyes on Lei Sheng.

"Today is a rich feast of eight immortals, and the main course is ......... Well, what is it, Guzi? ”

Guzi approached Lei Sheng and whispered in his ear.

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"Hold, I see, it's okay." Lei Sheng moved his gaze back to us, "Everyone, you've been waiting for a long time, my sister-in-law and my lovely nephew are finally here. ”

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Lei Sheng looked around at us and stood up.

Silence fell into the noisy room.

We also got up in a panic to greet the hostess of the house.

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Gu Zi respectfully opened the door of the hall, and two figures followed the subordinates in.

Those two were none other than the housekeeper's wife, Lei.

and her son Raylai.

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May six.

When we saw these two men, we were all amazed!

What kind of people do you think these two will be?

You can imagine looking at it.

But I guessed it.

At the time, there was a big gap between my imagination and the reality.

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Ray is a lovable woman.

Although I had long heard that she was more than thirty years younger than the big housekeeper, I never thought that she would be so young.

She was petite and innocent, more like a teenager than in her twenties.

Her hair coiled up to the top of her head was chestnut colored. Eyeballs and hair are the same color.

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"Ladies and gentlemen, it's a pleasure. I'm Lei. Mrs. Butler and her son stood at the big table together, looking around at us nervously.

Then he greeted everyone in a harmonious voice, "For some reasons, the big butler is unable to entertain you personally, I apologize to everyone, and at the same time sincerely welcome you to this wolf king fang located in the deep forest." I will do my best to entertain you, so please enjoy this time in the workshop. ”

Her ears and neck are adorned with jewels encrusted with large gemstones, which glow brightly whenever she turns her head or moves.

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Based on my impression of the five words "Mrs. Butler", I would have guessed that she should be a solemn person.

However, this is not the case, and if you put aside the ornaments on her body, she gives the impression that she is simply the same as the average person.

However, her son, Lei Lailing, surprised us very much.

It should be said that it is a shock that approximates fear.

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He is seven years old, but he looks younger than he really is. He was very thin, his hair was closer to red than his mother's, and was neatly cut at the ends.

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"He's our big butler's child, Raylai." The lady of the housekeeper stretched out her hand, placed it gently on her son's shoulder, and introduced him to us with a look of grace.

For a moment, we didn't know what to think of this little boy.

When we first saw him, we all held our breath involuntarily, and a wave of fear and confusion came over us.

We had to look at him in a strange way, and the boy wore a cloth mask on his face that would only appear on a stage.

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The mask is a face that resembles a yokai.

The mouth is a thin line, a bit like an upside-down crescent moon, in the flickering light of the fire.

The subtle change of light and shadow reminds people of the demon's smile.

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At first, I thought that this was arranged by them, maybe there would be a singing show tomorrow night, and the little young master was one of the performers, so he rehearsed it in advance.

Or maybe it's just the teenager's own play.

But whether it was Mrs. Butler or Lei Sheng, they all had serious and sincere expressions.

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"Hello everyone, I'm Lei Lai." The young man, who had been silent, lowered his head slightly, and his voice was hoarse and vague as if it were cold.

I can't hear it clearly.

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Why did this teenager dress up like this strange and wear cute clothes, but he wore a weird mask that was scary?

That kind of disagreement made me a little uneasy.

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"You seem to be frightened by this kid." Lei Sheng looked at the young man, nodded and said, "It's no wonder. But please don't worry about Raylai's appearance. The child was burned a few years ago, and his face was covered all year round. ”

"Burned?" Ma San asked with a mixture.

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"Yes, Young Master Lei Lai was too young at that time, and he accidentally ended up in such a ........."

“……… In fact, this is also one of the reasons why the young master Lei Lai lives in this workshop, this square has no windows, and the room is a little dark, where the young master can be more comfortable. ”

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It turns out that this is the reason why the teenager dresses up so weirdly.

Perhaps, as Lei Sheng said, the young man's face or other places may have been burned and left marks, so he covered it with a mask and clothing.

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"It's really hard, there must be a lot of inconveniences on weekdays, right?" Mo Si looked at the young man and said sympathetically.

"It's okay." In place of his nephew, Lei Sheng replied, "He's used to it. ”

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"You may be seated." Lei Shi said casually, "Everyone should be hungry!" It's not a strange place in the middle of nowhere, but we do our best to prepare the best food for you, and we hope you will enjoy it. ”

When the lady of the housekeeper and her son had sat down, we sat down with us.

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The lady of the butler sat on the throne, and the boy sat on her left.

Lei Sheng's subordinates brought ancient inoue wine and dishes, and used this time to introduce each of us to the housekeeper's wife.

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"Lei Sheng." The lady of the housekeeper asked him, "You want to drink bitter tea first, right?" Still, I think I'd better drink water. Don't we have Kuding tea, Mrs. Tong, what about you? The lady of the chief butler took special care of this female guest, and her eyes moved from Lei Sheng to her.

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"Well, okay. I also like Kuding tea, Mrs. Butler. Mrs. Tong said with gratitude.

"So, what is this glass of wine to toast, Madame Ray?" After everyone's cups were filled, Lei Sheng said in a somewhat laughing tone.

The ancient well wine in his hand shone like a ruby in the firelight.

The boy's cup was filled with water.

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"I wish you all a leisurely life, and I also wish the Wolf King Fang a hundred years of prosperity!!" Lei said with a smile on his face.

The crowd raised their glasses.

The crisp clashing sound of cups resounded throughout the hall.

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Although he looks young on the outside, he is a sleek person.

Not only that, but she also has a combination of intellect and elegance. Because she thought everything through, our tension disappeared in an instant.

The atmosphere that followed was also quite pleasant.

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"That's right, Lei Sheng. Have you already told everyone that the big butler will come to the workshop tomorrow? The lady of the chief butler asked with an apologetic expression.

"Of course. Mrs. Lei, I have already told you about this and solemnly apologized, and I have received your understanding. Lei Sheng replied solemnly.

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"Don't say that, we don't care. If you see this with your own eyes, let's save it for tomorrow!! It's something we've been waiting for for a long time, and it's boring to get it so easily. Mo Si shook his hand exaggeratedly.

"I'm relieved to hear you say that. The big butler actually attaches great importance to this invitation, and I think he must feel very sorry for you when he arrives late this time. Lei said with a smile.

"It's just a day, and we don't mind at all."

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Just say a few words to the lady of the housekeeper, and you will immediately find that she is a woman with a good mind.

Not only is he a good listener, but he is also a master of finding the right words.

The same goes for Lei Sheng.

The two of them were always smiling, creating a pleasant atmosphere, and they were able to answer all kinds of questions we asked skilfully.

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Our first course.

Shiitake mushroom soup with mugwort leaves.

I'm hungry and wish I had the soup in my bowl right away.

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However, what we are interested in is the background and family background of the big butler.

We know almost nothing about him.

Of course, we try to steer the conversation to this point.

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After Ma San made a statement about the customs and habits of various places in the world, he tried to inquire, "The ancestor of the big butler of Rego should also be a famous family, right?" ”

"yes!" The lady of the big butler said a little troubledly.

"The family of the Great Butler of Rego is said to date back to three hundred years ago, when they were also prominent in the coastal area." Lei Sheng then answered in detail on her behalf.

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"Three hundred years ago, the year the continent disappeared, right?" Mr. Ma San opened his mouth.

"Vanishing land?" Mo Si didn't quite understand.

"It's a legendary lost continent, and the human world is coming."

"Human?"

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"Yes. There are still many stories circulating, and when I heard about the prominent Linhai family three hundred years ago, I wondered if the ancestors of the great butler Rego had anything to do with the Lost Continent. ”

"I see."

"That's true, but that's just a legend, and in fact, I don't know much about the past of the big butler." Lei Sheng concluded.

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"Mrs. Butler." Mrs. Tong asked cross-examiningly, "How did you and the chief butler meet?" Are there any twists and turns? Please tell us about it!! ”

"Well, this .........," said the lady of the housekeeper, "our acquaintance is nothing special, Mrs. Tong. My father was once friendly with a big family. One summer, I went to the ticket number of that big family to play, and it happened that the big housekeeper was also there. It was indescribable that we became acquainted at once, and although the housekeeper and my father were the same year, we were still the same. ”

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"Mrs. Butler, can you ask one more thing, I am a ticket number shopkeeper, I am very interested in this aspect, may I ask where did the money and income of the big butler come from?" Mo Sihei smiled and asked.

"I don't know about that........." Rei smiled as he tilted his head.

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"The great steward has many sources of money and silver, but most of it is the silver left by the ancestors. In addition to depositing the silver in the ticket number, the chief housekeeper also helped people open a grain store with a lot of money, and only took five dividends. When you become a nominal proprietor, you can buy grain at a price........."

“……… Every year, the grain store dividends alone have to pay a lot of money. Of course, the butler also runs a sake brewery, and Furuinoueshu is one of them. However, in terms of business, the big butler doesn't want to take the lead, he runs in the name of someone else, and ordinary people rarely hear the name of Rego. Lei Sheng said with a smile.

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Our meals are not only hearty, but also impeccable.

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"It's so delicious!!"

Mo Si, who blushed from being drunk, praised it vigorously. He touched his bulging belly with his big hand, "Even though he was already full, he still kept stuffing things into his mouth unconsciously." ”

"You've won the prize, it's just some simple tea and light rice." Mrs. Butler said modestly, "However, our cook's skill is indeed beyond words, which is something we are quite proud of. ”

"This is the wife who is the master, and she knows how to use people." Mo Si echoed.

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"Then again, the supreme thing is still this ancient well!!" Ma San muttered, shaking the wine in the cup, and at the same time savoring the taste of Gujingshang wine, "This wine not only tastes complex and diverse, but also has a smooth entrance." This is probably the so-called fairy bar!! ”

"Thank you for the compliment." Lei Sheng smiled and said, "I thank you on behalf of Grand Butler Rego." Collecting and brewing famous liquor is where the great butler is prosperous, and the chief butler says that he owns the world's supreme Gujingshang wine, and he is often proud!! ”

"The world's supreme Guinoe wine? Is this an exclamation? ”

"No, it's true."

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"In that case, can I have the privilege of visiting the brewery?"

"No problem. When the Grand Butler arrives tomorrow, I will relay your request as soon as possible. ”

"Then you'll have to work for you." Ma San retracted his gaze and took another sip of ancient well wine.

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From time to time, I peeked at the boy who remained silent.

The teenager quietly and in small sips poured the food into his mouth.

Neither his mother nor his uncle spoke to him.

He didn't say a word from beginning to end.

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I couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

What a well-behaved child.

However, the behavior is simply scary.

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Just when a plate of mountain plums was delivered.

Mo Si said to the lady of the housekeeper that he wanted to send the things we brought.

But Lei Sheng suggested that he wait until tomorrow night when the big butler arrived before taking it out, and Mo Si had to regretfully accept it.

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It lasted until the beginning of the day.

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"Thunder, it's almost time to go into the house and sleep." When the meal was over, the lady of the great butler said to her son in a harmonious voice.

"Yes, mother." The young man nodded obediently, "Everyone, I'm out of company." ”

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After speaking, he walked out with one of his subordinates. We nodded a little and watched him leave.

"If you don't mind........." Lei Sheng said, looking at everyone, "let's have a cup of tea in another place!" Everyone, please move to the large room on the west side of the hall, and I will ask someone to bring me tea. Of course, if anyone wants to drink more, please let me know. ”

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"Then, Mrs. Tong and I will go to the guest room to talk about some women's words!!" Mrs. Butler nodded elegantly and said, "Mrs. Tong, I have the lipstick I just bought here, let's try it together, this long dress on your body is really beautiful, can you tell me where it was ordered........."

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We made our way to the big room in small talk.

In the conversation between Lei Sheng and Mr. Ma San, some medical words were mixed from time to time.

Mo Si specially brought the bowl containing his third largest bowl of food tonight.

I listened quietly to Lai Mo's burps and drunken babbling, nodding my head from time to time.

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In the large room on the west side of the hall there was a low round table of rosewood, around which several chairs were covered in gray satin.

A black candlestick with a kerosene lamp was placed on the table, and the light of the fire illuminated the room.

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As with the other rooms, there are dark tiles on the floor.

The walls were painted black.

Directly opposite the entrance of the large room, there is a ladder-like staircase that leads to the second floor and connects to the cloister.

There are many bookshelves in the cloister, which are completely empty.

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I'm the only one who drinks tea.

The others continued to taste the wine, and even Mr. Ma San blushed with excitement.

Although Uncle Wang didn't say anything, he just drank Gujing wine one after another, but it could be seen from his expression that his mood was quite relaxed.

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After talking about the general situation of all parties for a while, the conversation shifted to the ancient times.

Mo Si suggested that everyone tell a story they liked, and then took the lead in saying that what he liked was the Gufang Sutra.

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"Fourth Brother Mo, there are thousands of words, and the ancient Fang Jing should be the most mediocre among the many strange detective stories, right?" Lei Sheng was looking at the corridor, and turned his head when he heard the words.

"Brother Lei Shengtai, there is no one in the literature, for people like me, and people who are still ordinary people, this kind of mediocrity can make me feel at ease. I'd like to ask you, which story do you like? Mo Si said solemnly.

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"That's right, Lei Sheng. I had climbed up the mountain behind the Wolf King Square before the meal to see it. ”

At this time, Ma San threw out a new conversation.

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