Chapter 16: Disaster Strikes

The morning sun shines through the clouds and shines directly on the Dufu, which is still quiet and peaceful in the morning light, and the dew on the flower branches is still showing off the flickering light.

In the wing room of Du Fu Xize, Master Du got up early today and had not gone out yet, just tidying up his appearance in front of the bronze mirror. Mrs. Liu poked her head out of bed and quipped, "Did the master come back, why didn't he take a good rest and do it in such a hurry." Could it be that the home is an inn with cashiers, and it can't keep the master's heart? Or is there another plan. ”

"Madame, where are you talking about? We're all old husbands and wives, so what else is there to talk about. Isn't this all forced by the broken locks in the middle of the court, and it's good that I can come back every once in a while. If it's an external transfer, it's a thing of the past. When you come back, it's hard to decide if you come back as a family. When I come back, I have to see the old mother and all the children, how can I enjoy my family for the time being. Master Du looked at himself in the bronze mirror, squinted at Mrs. Liu and said, it seems that there is no room for maneuver to lie.

"Hey, I know that the old man is diligent and loves the people, has a kind heart, and gives up his small family to take care of everyone. I, just a woman's family, I don't know your noble thoughts and virtues of a humble gentleman, I can only think that I am unlucky enough to be tired of you, no matter how I say that it is a blessing to marry a husband like you. Mrs. Liu said with some dissatisfaction, and retracted the lazy quilt when she lost the curtain.

Master Du smiled bitterly angrily, shook his head, and left the room.

Bang, bang, bang, a series of loud slamming doors, which woke up Mrs. Liu, who was sleeping deeply. She lazily shouted at the head of the bed in the back room, "What a damn noise are you guys, why don't you let people feel comfortable and sleep well?" Hey, what's going on, report it quickly. ”

The maid who reported outside the door hurriedly exclaimed: "Madam, madam, it's not good, it's not good, it's wrong, something is wrong, something is wrong." The tolerance has come to the mansion, ma'am, go and see. ”

Mrs. Liu still wanted to continue to have a big dream at this time, but she couldn't help but hear the yahuan outside the door shouting so quickly, she shrugged violently, got up, and was stunned on the bed for a moment. Then he was so frightened that he didn't bother to comb his hair, put on his coat, put on his mop shoes, and rushed out of the door and ran straight to the living room.

In the welcome living room of Du Mansion, Li Zhutou of the Beijing Mansion had already stationed in front of Zuo Zetang with five officials. Seeing that Mrs. Liu was in full swing, Li Zhutou hurriedly came, not at all unkempt and disheveled, and hurriedly said: "I came early in the morning to disturb your mansion, and the villain really didn't want to go." But where the duty lies, being dispatched by the people of Futai, it is really difficult to disobey. If the villain has anything to offend, Mrs. Wanwangliu is magnanimous and forgiving, and the villain is grateful. ”

"Okay, okay, Li Zhutou, early this morning, you will bring someone into the house to disturb each other, if there is anything, you can just say it, we are not outsiders, just be better." Mrs. Liu relieved herself and said with a heavy breath, and did not shy away from sorting out the clothes and fabrics in front of Li Zhutou and others.

"Since Mrs. Liu came simply, then I will say it. This morning, the old man Liu, who was on duty in the city, came to report that the black stone unicorn in the bell and drum tower in the city was gone. Someone reported to the official and said, 'Yesterday evening, Du Qingfeng, the prince of your mansion, and the son of Lei, the son of Xun, the son of Xin, and the brother of Han Gongzi happened to play there, and they also used the excuse of drunkenness to withdraw and say that they were going to steal this black stone unicorn and use it as money to buy wine. The villain thinks that these sons and brothers are all masters with faces in the capital, and they will never do such a dirty thing. But Lord Futai insisted on pushing the villain and said, now that the people have all the certificates, don't you believe that it was a good thing that their sons and brothers did? Now whether it's true or not, I will first detain the government and go to the prison before making calculations. The villain was ordered to be sent, so he had to take a few brothers to your mansion to ask the eldest son to go. Li Zhutou told Mrs. Liu truthfully, and at the end he also handed over the notice document of Lord Futai.

Mrs. Liu was taken aback when she heard Li Zhutou's words, her eyes became straight and hooked, and her face turned pale. Immediately jumped down from the master, wandering back and forth, left and right, muttering to himself: "How is this possible, how is it possible? How could my family Qingfeng do such a thing that humiliates the ancestors and disgraces them. Li Zhutou, did you mishear what Lord Futai said? ”

"Mrs. Liu, the villain didn't mishear Lord Futai's words. If you don't believe me, ask the brothers behind me. If you are in doubt, you may wish to take a closer look at the notice issued by the people of Futai. Li Zhutou politely clasped his fists and saluted, and then turned to point to the brothers on the side.

"Oh my God, where did this go? Woe to the family! The family is unfortunate. Mrs. Liu sighed again and again for a while, and her previous joy had turned into full sadness. Suddenly, he reprimanded sharply: "Steward Wu, go to the East Wing and invite me that unscrupulous and unscrupulous kid who has grown up and insulted his ancestors, and I will hand him over to Li Zhutou and others to escort him to Futai Prison." ”

Steward Wu was so frightened that he replied sharply, and hurried away with trembling feet. After a while, the two little guys came to the center of the hall with a drunken boy and housekeeper Wu. As soon as the little guy threw his hands, the boy fell to the ground with the smell of wine, like a lazy dog whose legs had been torn off. He muttered and muttered, "Wine, wine, buddy, one more glass." Hey, hey, black... Stone... Kirin, black... Shi Qilin went as wine money. ”

Li Zhutou and the officials immediately looked at each other without saying a word, and then completely fell in love with Mrs. Liu among them. Mrs. Liu also seemed to be bluffed by Du Qingfeng's drunken and lazy state, so excited that her eyebrows were upside down, her eyes were wide open, and she couldn't say a word after staying in it. Suddenly poured the tea in his hand at Du Qingfeng.

After a while, Steward Wu asked, "Madam, what do you think this eldest son should do?" Do you want to stay in the mansion or let Li Zhutou take them away? Mrs. Liu glanced at Du Qingfeng who was lying on the ground, and then glanced at Li Zhutou who was still looking forward to answering, and spit out a few words coldly, "Let's hand him over to Li Zhutou and them, this big event that stabbed the basket and caused public anger, let's let it go." ”

As soon as Mrs. Liu's words came out, Li Zhutou hugged his fists and thanked him, and with a wave of his hand, the brothers behind him stepped forward and tied Du Qingfeng firmly.

Du Qingfeng suddenly woke up most of the time, and when he opened his eyes, he saw that he was tied up with a lot of flowers, and several officials next to him were escorted. Then he muttered loudly: "Let go of me, let go of me, what did I do wrong, you tied me up like this." Mother, save me! Mother, help me! ”

Mrs. Liu was even more angry at this time, and scolded fiercely: "You unfilial piety and insulting ancestors, you still have the face to call your mother to save you!" What did you do yesterday? Mother can't save you, you can fend for yourself. ”

The quarrel between the mother and son spread directly to the courtyard of Mrs. Du in the backyard of the East Wing. Master Du and the old mother were chatting happily, when they suddenly heard fierce crying from the front hall, and hurriedly left the old mother and walked to the front hall.

At the next glance, Master Du saw that Du Qingfeng was tied up by several officials, and Mrs. Liu was sitting on the side, her face pale. Just as he was about to scold him loudly, Li Zhutou had already bowed forward and said, "Villain, meet Master Du!" May Master Du be blessed and healthy, increase his official ranks, and rise step by step. ”

Master Du also said angrily: "What are you doing here, tying my son up strongly? Do you know what kind of place this is? Don't let it go soon. ”

Li Zhutou still bowed down and said: "Master Du, the villain was sent by the Lord of the Beijing Mansion, and I have come to invite Du Gongzi of your Mansion to inquire about one or two. I hope that Master Du can understand the righteousness and understand the difficulties of the villain, and our brothers are just doing things according to their errands. If Master Du has any questions, it is best to discuss them with my family. ”

"Master, master, don't blame them for their work. It's all to blame for our unscrupulous sons who don't learn well, and the sins they have done are really embarrassing and insulting to their ancestors. Hey, sir, you don't care, let them go, and make plans after figuring out what happened. Mrs. Liu stopped Master Du on the side and said, the withering love was already present. Master Du sighed, shook his head, and could only give up silently.

"Sister Yanzhi, save me. Sister Yanzhi, save me, save me! Du Qingfeng saw Dong Yanzhi who came out of the back garden at a glance and shouted, as if Dong Yanzhi was a life-saving straw.

"Uncle, aunt, what's the matter? Qingfeng's brother was kidnapped by the officials. Is it serious? What will be the consequences? Why are you watching and not willing to come to the rescue? Dong Yanzhi hurriedly barged in from outside and asked worriedly, the panic in her eyes was already on her face.

"Well, Yanzhi, my uncle-in-law doesn't know what evil this kid has done, so I should ask your aunt, she may know better than me what Qingfeng has done outside." Master Du glanced at Dong Yanzhi and replied innocently, in fact, he really didn't know at all.

"Yan Zhi, this kid Qingfeng is really evil. Last night, he actually stole the black stone unicorn in the bell and drum tower in the city with his group of fox friends and dog friends as wine money, and you said that our family lacked his wine money. These sons and sons are really troublesome, and it is not good to steal public property there, but they are interested in the black stone unicorn, the treasure of the suppression city in this city. Isn't this a crooked thing that provokes the anger of the public and is embarrassed by the heavenly send, it is really a misfortune for the family. Maybe in the future, there will be some kind of mess, and my wife will not be angry with this unscrupulous son. Mrs. Liu wept and said compassionately in a moment of anger, and did not forget to beat her chest again and again.

"Okay, don't play like this, put away your tricks, whenever something happens, it's like beating your chest and stunning, what effect can it do. It's just a shame for outsiders to see it. Master Du said to Mrs. Liu nakedly, and pointed his sleeve towards the backyard of the east wing.

Mrs. Liu glanced at Master Du's back fiercely, and said hatefully: "Who do you think you are, you look like a high-minded and humble gentleman all day long, and you are a bird!" How many unfortunate things have happened in the door that the old lady has blocked for you, see where you can still Xiong Er? You'll only be in a hurry with your mother! ”

"Auntie, don't be angry. Let's think about how to save Brother Aomine. I'm afraid he won't be able to bear the pain in prison? Dong Yanzhi said while comforting Liufu, and at the same time handed Mrs. Liu a face towel to wipe her tears.

"Yanzhi, it's better for you to do it, my two girls don't have your heart at first glance. Something big happened at home, and I don't know where the two of them are stacked? Qingfeng, this kid is really self-inflicted, how can I save him? It's really uneasy. Mrs. Liu wiped her tears and said, obviously panicked a lot, as if she had lost her mind.

"Auntie, in my opinion, this matter is quite strange, so decent, why did Brother Qingfeng steal that black stone unicorn as wine money? There must be some misunderstanding in this, right? Otherwise, let's send someone to the Futai Lord to inquire about the details first, and then come back and reason. Dong Yanzhi suggested to Mrs. Liu, as if she was confident.

"Oh, Yan Zhi, after you say this, I also think this is quite strange. I can't say, our Qingfeng was used and framed. Mrs. Liu seemed to suddenly realize that the ins and outs of everything had been relieved.

In the hall of Lei Mansion, Master Lei was sitting on the master's chair refreshed. The finger of his right hand gently patted the teacup on the teacup, his eyes became a slit, and the rings on both sides were waiting left and right, looking at himself and contented, like a fairy living in a mythological drama.

"Master, just now Lord Taisun of the capital sent someone to pass the word. said that Du Fu Du Gongzi's work was done, and he was waiting for the people of Du Fu to drill into it. An old man who looked like a housekeeper walked into the hall with a happy face, and whispered in the ear of Master Lei.

I saw that Master Lei's eyes lit up, revealing a row of snow-white teeth, and a faint wicked smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. Then he stretched his waist meaningfully, blew a few times, and nodded again and again: "Lord Futai has done a good job, done a good job, he deserves to be my protΓ©gΓ©." ”

The housekeeper next to him hurriedly approached and said, "Yes, what the master explained, how dare you be a protΓ©gΓ©!" Even if there are thousands of people who are unwilling, they will not dare to be disobedient if they forgive him. ”

Master Lei looked satisfied for a while, and said with a faint smile: "According to the old housekeeper's words, the old man will sit and wait for the fish to take the bait." ”\t

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