Chapter 22: The Martyrs of Xianghe County (5)

"You call me ridiculous?"

Mai Xian ordered a glass of wine, his face flushed, and he became bolder, and he stretched out his hand and pointed to himself and asked.

"Yes, it's ridiculous and still a mediocre official, deceived by bad people. Also a martyr! has to be buried in the whole county, and the person who killed Guo Niangzi is afraid that he will laugh off his big teeth behind his back. ”

Zeng Shou looked at Mai Xianling, and his face showed mockery.

The faint shadow stood behind Mai Xianling, and began to listen to Mai Xianling's narration silently, and when he heard that he hanged himself, he couldn't stop shaking his head, looking very painful.

She opened her mouth wide, but she couldn't say anything.

This woman should be Guo Niangzi, but why can't she speak?

Zengshou thought about it, or feasted to fill his stomach, and other things, let's sleep tomorrow.

Mai Xianling's eyes widened: "What was deceived, who was I deceived?" Guo Niangzi has a strong temperament, and she dies with full chastity! This is a thing that is obvious to all, a person like Guo Niangzi who understands righteousness, what's wrong with the whole city for funeral? ”

"Pedantic, pedantic, reading too much and reading will make your brain bad."

Zengshou shook his head helplessly and began to gulp down, he was really hungry.

Mai County Ling also wanted to explain, and Zengshou pointed to the dishes on the table: "Eat, the dishes are cold." ”

Master Bai also hurriedly greeted: "Ah, eat vegetables." ”

Luo Fan looked at Zengshou, and then looked at Mai County Order, at this moment he admired this county order a little, knowing that Zengshou was a clan, and the imperial court sent a young clan to be a Qin Order, not to mention anything else, this face is a gentleman at a glance, Mai County Order is a scholar, it is already great to be able to fight for such a Qin is neither humble nor arrogant. His stupid mouth is not as sharp as his longevity, and he held his breath along the way. Someone helps him vent his anger, and he just looks on the wall.

Mai Xian Ling had to pick up chopsticks and continue to eat, this is the most famous restaurant in the county to order the dish, he has no money left for the official Qingzheng family, this table of dishes is still made up by his wife with his own silver, he usually rarely eats such a sumptuous food, but now, looking at the Qin Cha and his entourage who are chewing according to the case, he smiled bitterly in his heart: These noble children who don't know the suffering of the people, how can it be the blessing of the common people to use them as Qin Messenger patrols?

Everyone who ate in the hall was full of worries and did not mention it, and said that Mrs. Mai heard that her husband was going to meet the Qincha, and heard that the official said that the Qincha and his party were more than ten people, and there was a girl and the accompanying old mother and a dozen or so guards sent to the post station, and hurriedly asked the housekeeper to go to the best restaurant in the city to book a table of first-class seats, a table of second-class, and sent the first-class seats to the county government, and the second-class ones were sent to the post station, and picked up some light meals suitable for the taste of the boudoir lady in a food box, and took a maid and a mother, and went straight to the post house with things and a hat.

Along the way, the maid reported the news to Mrs. Mai.

"I heard that the girl is from the princess's mansion, the princess's daughter, and she went to Jiangnan with Lord Qincha, oh, this Lord Qincha is a prince or something, anyway, she is either rich or expensive, and she looks good."

The little maid is well-informed and chattering.

"But no, the old slave took advantage of the wine and quietly glanced at it, he was so handsome, his face was like a white jade Bodhisattva, hey, what is the royal style, how do people look like it."

The old mother also said beautifully.

"You are also bold, you dare to arrange the Qincha behind your back." Mrs. Mai sighed, "The master is about to invite Mrs. Guo to be a martyr, and she will be funeral tomorrow, what does it mean that this Qin Cha is here at this time?" I also overheard a few words just now, and I was a little embarrassed by the master. ”

"No, the lord is honest and honest as an official, don't say anything else, just Guo Niangzi's matter, the lord can't do it right." The maid thought of Guo Niangzi, sighed and said, "Madam, it's really difficult to be a woman, fortunately, Xianghe County is our lord who is the county order, and the lord is really a good person." ”

"Yes, yes, I heard that the people on the street call our master Mai Qingtian."

The old mother is also flattering on the side.

Mrs. Mai sighed: "I only hope that Lord Qincha will leave early, don't trouble the master, these royal nobles, the master can't afford to offend." ”

Miss Qin Jiu had just washed her face, and listened to the guards outside the post house shouting noisily, saying that they were going to eat and drink, and Mama Yao sneered: "This guard has eaten and drunk, but he left us here, he is really a good relative." ”

Qin Jiu didn't say a word, he dug out the face from the box, and Mama Yao shouted: "Girl, this day, we are all tired and hungry, what is this sixth master doing?" ”

Qin Jiu said coldly: "What is the master doing, using your mouth?" ”

At this time, there was a knock on the door, and a voice sounded: "Mrs. County Commander came to see the girl"

Mama Yao raised her eyebrows, opened the door, and saw a woman in her thirties standing at the door, with a pair of phoenix eyes that were exceptionally bright. Mama Yao reached out to pick up the food box in the hand of an old mother next to the woman, but the woman brought the food box over. Mama Yao's hands were empty, smelling the fragrance in the food box, and pursed her lips.

"Girl, my grandson is the county magistrate here, my husband's surname is Mai, I'm here to bring food to the girl."

"Mrs. Mai is polite, how dare you work on these things, you can run it yourself."

As he spoke, he motioned with his eyes to Huixiang to take the food box, but the maid Huixiang didn't even look at it, and sat there motionless.

Qin Jiu had no choice but to take the food box by himself, and Mrs. Mai smiled and said, "I'll serve the girl's meal." ”

Qin Jiu hurriedly waved his hand: "Mrs. Mai don't want to be like this, you can't do it." ”

Mrs. Mai couldn't help but open the food box and take out the dishes one by one, put the rice on the table, and put a bowl of japonica rice in front of Qin Jiu. Mama Yao and Hui Xiang stretched their necks to star, and when they saw that there was only one bowl of rice, they felt very uncomfortable.

"Girl, let's eat first."

Mrs. Mai said with a smile.

Qin Jiu raised his head: "There is Mrs. Laomai." Mrs. Mai, please take a seat, Huixiang, and serve tea. ”

Hui Xiang reluctantly twisted her body to carry water outside, and Mama Yao smiled without smiling: "The guards outside have eaten." ”

Mrs. Mai smiled: "Yes, a table has been arranged for the guards and soldiers." ”

As he spoke, he immediately sat down opposite Qin Jiu: "Girl, let's eat first." ”

It's the first time to eat.

A word first, indicating that there is something to do later.

Qin Jiu also said generously: "I am young, Mrs. Mai is amiable, and the first time we met, I felt that you were my sister." ”

This is the girl from the princess's mansion, and Mrs. Mak even claimed: "Don't dare, don't dare." ”

"My sister has something to say to me, even if she says it, I'll listen here, and I won't delay."

Qin Jiu is very good at observing words and feelings, this county magistrate's wife can ask someone to send the food box and come in person, and repeatedly say that there must be a reason for eating first.

"When the girl entered the city, she heard a major event happening in this county, and it was a martyr's thing."

Qin Jiu nodded, she couldn't say anything, she could only use her eyes to signal Mrs. Mai to continue.

"This matter, it's a long story, this Guo Niangzi......"

Mrs. Mai began to tell Qin Jiu the story of Guo Niangzi.

The door creaked open, and Megumi walked in with a teapot, poured water, and put the tea bowl down with a bang.

Mrs. Mai didn't care, but spoke softly.

At this moment, the banquet in the county yahoutang has been withdrawn, and Zengshou can't help but shake his head: "You must not go out of the funeral tomorrow, Guo Niangzi is definitely not hanging herself." ”