In the main hall, Zhao Chong and his party had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing Luo Chen and the three of them coming, Zhao Chong hurriedly put down the work at hand, stepped forward and said, "Two adults, this journey is quite tiring. The old man prepared a little wine or two, so that the adults could catch the wind and wash the dust. ”

"Zhao Yuanwai, you are so polite. Luo Chen returned the salute, his tone was gentle, and his face was easy-going.

"Haha.... "Zhao Chong is also a shrewd person, and he can see the changes before and after Luo Chen at a glance. However, he rolled his eyes, raised his head and pretended to laugh, and said, "Two adults, please inside." ”

At this time, the remaining few people stood up in turn, bowed to Luo Chen and the others, and said in unison: "I've seen two adults."

"You're welcome, everyone. ”

Seeing this situation, Luo Chen's eyebrows raised, and he glanced at Gu Qinghan quietly, and then said: "Zhao Yuanwai, I don't know who these people are......"

"The concubine is the Lu family, and I have given a salute to the Qing envoy. ”

"Old slave, I've seen Lord Qinge. ”

"The villain Yang Tianbao has seen the Qing Envoy. ”

......

Seeing this scene, Luo Chen could be considered to have understood. This so-called reception banquet is nominally for the two of them to catch the wind and wash the dust, but in fact, it is to build momentum for the Zhao family.

Why?

First, the Zhao family let the corpse disaster be tossed like this, not to mention the loss of soldiers and generals on it, nor the loss of property due to the suspension of mine production, but the damaged reputation of the Zhao family. After many attempts to no avail, the mine slave died and had nowhere to be buried, and these two points alone were enough to make the Zhao family's reputation fall to the freezing point.

Second, although there is a group of bitter haha on the mine, it is not a big deal to usually die one or two slaves, and it is a big deal to pay a few big sons in private. But this time it was different, nearly 100 mine slaves died in the mine at a time, and the town was full of gossip, and it attracted the attention of the officials. This must be handled properly, and the Zhao family has to bleed heavily.

Third, everyone was making a fuss in front of the Zhao Mansion just now, and at this time, this matter must have become a talking point in the mouths of idlers. In the eyes of outsiders, the two outlandish hairy boys fell into trouble with the Zhao family's façade when they first arrived. Although the Zhao family coincided with an eventful time, it was more than enough to raise his hand to pinch two hairy boys to death. Outsiders don't know, and the government doesn't say it, in this case, some good idlers will definitely bite their tongues. The old-fashioned story about a hairy boy who angered the Zhao family will spread throughout the town in a few moments.

However, because of this, Zhao Chong used the name of the family banquet to invite the two young envoys. Anyway, he only needs to let the servant go out to talk a little, Qingwu is here, and the two young men are the adults of Qingwu. In this way, with the name of Qingwu, the Zhao family's reputation will return to its peak.

Some of the negative rhetoric from the past will disappear.

"Luo, I've seen you. ”

"Gu, I've seen you. ”

Luo Chen and Gu Qinghan returned the salute at the same time, obviously, both of them saw Zhao Chong's little trick.

However, the two tacitly agreed that they were silent. In all fairness, the two of them were only here to deal with the corpse disaster, and they didn't need to pay attention to the intrigues in the world.

"Haha, two adults, please take a seat. ”

After a short time, everyone sat down in turn, and a seemingly lively family banquet began.

Of course, at the wine table, there will always be only one set between men. After listening to a big talk, I drank a stomach toast and talked about some things in the mine. The so-called family banquet came to an end in the kind words of everyone.

In addition, in the nonsense of everyone's words, Luo Chen also took the opportunity to understand a little more about the strength of the Zhao family.

Zhao Chong, the head of the Zhao family, his appearance is loyal, and he seems to be loyal and generous, but in fact he is a villain in the market who must be rewarded. Therefore, he was nicknamed the Smiling Tiger in private. His cultivation is a small spirit disciple, and he is also one of the best people in Taiping Town.

Zhao Xifeng, a real gentleman, is not worth mentioning.

However, in addition to the Zhao father and son, there are also two other people in charge of this mansion. One is the old housekeeper, and the other is the big worship Yang Yihu.

Both of them are spiritual disciples, and they are in the realm of spirits. is not only loyal to the Zhao family, but also Zhao Chong's right-hand man.

......

At that time, in a certain room.

"Senior brother, this Zhao Mansion is not simple. Gu Qinghan stood in front of the window with his hands behind his back and said in a deep voice: "In the afternoon, I looked for a few maidservants in the house, and I wanted to inquire about some things about the corpse disaster. However, when I asked several people, they were all silent....."

"Let me say, it's too late, can we talk again tomorrow. ”

"No, the corpse is haunting, and this matter can't be delayed for long. ”

"Hey, no matter how urgent it is, you can't just break in when Lao Tzu is taking a bath. ”

"What are you afraid of, we're both men, and besides, ......"

"Say anything more, you give Lao Tzu out, these things will be said tomorrow. ”

"Alas, okay, senior brother, it's good if you're happy. ”

Hearing the sound of the door of the house, Gu Qinghan's footsteps gradually moved away, Luo Chen buried his head in the hot water, and let out a comfortable groan from time to time.

"It's a big fart, it's endless urging along the way, and I'm tired of it all the way. Luo Chen pricked a fierce man in the water and said to himself: "You ride a tall horse, but the waves are strong." What I was riding, a sick, stunted horse, looked like it was human, let alone ridden. ”

"Also, this stinky horse, eats grass, medicine and meat, it can eat anything, but it doesn't grow fucking meat. ”

"Every day, I'm tired to death......"

As the night deepened, Luo Chen's muttering stopped, he covered his waist with one hand and his fart with the other, and collapsed on the bed and fell asleep.

After a bumpy ride, he should always be tired.

On the second day, the sun was already three poles. The maid outside the door came and went, and the toiletry water was changed several times, but the little master in the house never woke up.

"Hong'er, it's already this time, why hasn't Lord Qingenvoy woken up yet. ”

"No, there's not even a movement in the room. ”

"Hehe, it's the first time I've seen someone who is more sleepy than the young master. ”

Inside the house, two small-looking maidservants gathered together and whispered their ears, one holding a copper basin in one hand and willow leaves and fine salt in the other.

"Crunch"

The door opened, and Luo Chen scratched his head and walked out sleepily.

At this time, the two little maids hurriedly stopped, lowered their bodies and walked forward in small steps, and said in unison: "My lord, the little maid has asked you to say goodbye." ”

"Huh"

This sudden greeting really startled Luo Chen, and he subconsciously raised his hand to punch it, but he quickly stopped when he saw it.

"Whew, I almost hurt someone. Luo Chen raised his hand and shook it in the air, but saw the two little girls looking at him blankly. He scratched his head and laughed dryly, and said, "Why, does I look scary?" ”

“... Poof....."

"Ahem, Hong'er. ”

The little maid on the right hand didn't hold back for a while, and actually laughed out loud. However, the other little maid coughed twice and quietly bumped her with her elbow.

"Ah, my lord, Hong'er didn't mean to laugh, please spare Hong'er. The little maid Hong'er also realized that her face instantly lost blood, and she hurriedly fell on the ground and whispered for mercy, with a hint of crying in her voice.

At the same time, another little maid fell to the ground and whispered with her for mercy.

Seeing this, Luo Chen raised his eyebrows, he couldn't help pinching his chin, and looked the two of them up and down with interest. Then, he squatted on the ground and asked in a low voice, "Your name is Hong'er." ”

"Back to my lord, the little maid's name is Hong'er. Hong'er slammed her head on the ground, and her tone was inaudible with fear.

"Hong'er, .....what do you say" The tone in Luo Chen's mouth changed, and after a deliberate pause, he said: "This matter is going to be spread on your young master, what will he do." ”

Hearing this, Hong'er trembled unconsciously, and hurriedly kowtowed in a panic, crying: "My lord, please spare the little maid, the little maid will not dare anymore." ”

"If you don't say it, don't blame me......"

"Adult, little... Young master, he will kill the little maid. ”

However, before Hong'er could say half of her words, her shoulders shook involuntarily, and then she prevaricated and couldn't speak.

"Oh, little master, it's kind of interesting. Luo Chen didn't ask too much about anything, got up and said, "You two get up, I don't have a family law as big as your young master, and I won't do anything to you." ”

"Thanks.... Mr. Xie. ”

Hearing this, the two little maids hurriedly shook their heads and thanked them, and they were relieved in their hearts.

"I said, the water is getting cold, what are you two doing? Luo Chen smiled bitterly, this time he had completely seen the oppressive nature of the slavery system.

"Ah, little maid, I'll fetch another basin of water. ”

"No, this coming and going has to be delayed until noon. ”

Luo Chen shook his head weakly and sighed, and after scribbling and washing, he walked to the front house.

In the front house, in the main hall, Zhao Chong, Gu Qinghan, Yang Yihu, the three of them were talking and laughing together, and they didn't know what they were talking about.

"Zhao Yuanwai, it's early. ”

"Yo, junior brother, it's such a coincidence, you're also there. ”

Luo Chen strode into the main hall with his back hand, and asked the three of them very generously.

"Haha, Lord Luo had a good night's sleep last night. ”

"It's three poles in the sun, you're still early. ”

"Lord Luo, morning. ”

Zhao Chong gave his hand in response, and at the same time turned his head and whispered to the side. Gu Qinghan is a commonplace look, and he has already seen the bad habit of someone who is snooze. Yang Yihu bowed his hand and returned the salute.

"Haha, I overslept for a while, don't be surprised. Luo Chen returned the salute to the three of them, and raised his voice to say haha, "I heard the three of them talking happily from afar, but I don't know what they are talking about." ”

"The villain talked to Master Gu about some things about the elimination of corpses. Zhao Chong answered and said, "It just so happens that Lord Luo is here, and this time everyone is here." ”

"Oh, I see. ”

Luo Chen sat beside Gu Qinghan, naturally picked up the teacup and took a sip, and asked rhetorically: "Regarding the corpse evil, I don't know what Zhao Yuanwai has to say." ”

The adults laughed, how could the old man have any high opinions. Zhao Chong made a look of embarrassment, and said with a wry smile: "The corpse evil has been poisonous for a long time, and the old man only hopes to extinguish this disaster as soon as possible, so that he can give an explanation to the dead mine slaves." ”