Chapter 0017: Behind Bars
The wine was drunk, the matter was settled, and the singing and dancing were appreciated.
Zhang Hongcheng beckoned lightly, and the Oiran who led the dance called over and ordered: "Miss Lan'er, this Zhu Gongzi is Lord Lu's honored guest, you must accompany him." ”
When Oiran Lan'er saw that the person who was about to become her first man was an immature young man, she was a little happy when she learned that she didn't have to accompany the two middle-aged greasy men who had a stomach and could be her father for many years.
Lan'er came to a few people, embroidered her legs slightly bent and saluted, and responded softly: "The slave family will take care of it." ”
Zhu Chengjun secretly paid attention to the expressions of these three people, and then glanced at the charming and delicate young woman in front of him, and through simple observation, it could be concluded that she did not look like a spy sent by Zhang Hongcheng to spy on him.
The county government can't get out for the time being, but it can't cut off contact with the outside world, otherwise its overall plan will be disrupted. Zhu Chengjun also wanted to test how closely they monitored him, so he immediately got up and waved lightly at Lu Zuan and Zhang Hongcheng, and said, "Two adults, there are still a few words to explain to the righteous brother, so I will be out of company first." ”
After Zhu Chengjun walked out of the living room, Zhang Hongcheng immediately instructed Master Xu to send someone to secretly monitor.
Zhu Chengjun walked slowly towards Xu Xiao's resting place, probably because the person in charge of monitoring was careless and made a slight abnormal noise. Under house arrest and surveillance, Zhu Chengjun was mentally prepared early on, and he did not expect it to come so soon.
When he came to the side courtyard, Zhu Chengjun saw two sword-wielding officials standing guard in front of the round gate.
The two officials recognized Zhu Chengjun and consciously stepped out of the way without hindrance.
"Big brother ......" Xu Xiao saw that Zhu Chengjun was safe and sound, and his hanging heart relaxed.
"Eaten?" Zhu Chengjun was afraid that Xu Xiao would be in a hurry to say something inappropriate, so he casually asked something insignificant.
"The little brother has eaten, it's just ......" Xu Xiao, who was under house arrest for no reason, wanted to complain, but when he saw Zhu Chengjun's eyes, he hurriedly changed his words, and said: "Since the matter of the eldest brother has been negotiated, let's go back early, Shen Ze's kid is afraid that he will not be busy." ”
Zhu Chengjun patted Xu Xiao on the shoulder and said: "I still have some things to discuss with the county lord in further detail, I will stay in the county office for a few days and not go back, and the affairs of the Changxing ticket number will be handed over to you and Shen Ze with full authority to follow up, if there is anything unclear, just let people come over with a letter to ask for instructions." ”
Even if Xu Xiao didn't understand the meaning of Zhu Chengjun's words, he subconsciously told him that the eldest brother was afraid that he would be detained by the county magistrate.
"That'...... The younger brother will prepare a few sets of clothes for the eldest brother and send them over......"
Zhu Chengjun immediately stopped Xu Xiao and said with a smile: "Big brother is now Lord Zhang's honored guest, can he still have food and clothing for me?" Shen Ze is probably too busy, and if you don't go back to help, he should be annoyed with you. ”
The gatekeeper saw that the two old men were so abrasive, and they couldn't wait to put Xu Xiao out on the spot.
Zhu Chengjun looked up at the sky, and this Hongmen banquet had been eaten for more than an hour. I didn't take care of a few bites of the meal, and the people at the wine table were filled with sophistication.
Not long after Xu Xiao was invited out, Master Xu walked up and said, "Please come with Xu." ”
The guest is as follows the host, Zhu Chengjun is not worried or curious about where Master Xu will take him.
I can't help myself, even if it's Longtan Tiger's Den, I have to go.
Out of the yamen, Zhu Chengjun got into the carriage with Master Xu.
Sitting in the bumpy carriage, Zhu Chengjun glanced at Master Xu, who was sitting upright and closed his eyes, and asked, "Where is Master Xu going to take him down?" ”
Master Xu's eyelids moved, but he still squinted, and replied: "Xu was ordered to take Zhu Gongzi to Lord Zhang's mansion, and it is the first time that Master Zhang has been in charge of Zhongli County for many years to bring guests to the mansion, which shows how much importance Lord Zhang attaches to Zhu Gongzi. ”
Regard highly? Hell you if you believe it. Now that you know that your immediate boss is so important to me, you still dare to be lazy, right? Zhu Chengjun squinted his eyes half-squinted at the appearance of Master Xu, and said: "The time for the establishment of the Changxing ticket number is still short, and all matters are indispensable for me to make up my own minds. ”
"These are all important matters related to the two adults, Xu will take care of it." Master Xu replied impatiently.
The carriage bumped on the road for nearly half an hour, until Zhu Chengjun spit out the wine he drank two hours ago.
"It's almost here, please bear with me a little longer." Master Xu doesn't seem to care about people, but mainly cares about his own feelings, and the breath exhaled in a semi-enclosed space after vomiting ...... It's by no means so good-smelling, but the nose of this master is too sensitive.
Master Xu kept carrying the curtain of the car window, letting the fresh air blow in as much as possible to drive away the damn stench. When he looked at Zhu Chengjun, he couldn't help but feel a deep disdain, and said secretly: If you have a car, you will suffer, and you are really an unblessed person.
"It's ......"
didn't wait for Master Xu's words to finish, when he felt that the carriage slowed down, Zhu Chengjun got out of the carriage with a bone, ran quickly to the side of the road and vomited vigorously, and did not forget to scold in his heart: The carriage is really not a human seat!
After spitting out nothing, Zhu Chengjun finally felt more comfortable after taking a few deep breaths, and suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that there were two cars parked in front of the mansion where the county lord lived, and the horse's head was on the horse's head, seeing that no one was willing to give up half a step in this posture.
arguing in front of the county master's house, this is a new thing, and Zhu Chengjun can't help but be interested.
Looking at the decoration of the carriage and the smell of fat powder wafting over, it can be called a proper 'fragrant car', and the person sitting in the carriage should be a beautiful woman without thinking too much. It seems that our county master is still a romantic figure, and the fans invited outside actually collided face-to-face with the delicate flowers at home. What kind of scene is the jealousy between women, Zhu Chengjun is afraid that the world will not be chaotic, and he has an expectation in his heart.
"Who is not long-sighted, he can't even recognize the third lady's car!" The entourage came up with a scolding.
The reprimanded coachman led the horse to give way, and in the current situation, it seemed that the one in the family had an advantage after all, and he had the upper hand before he showed up in the first encounter.
At this moment, the beaded curtain of the carriage was lifted by the maid, and a charming beauty stroked her chest and bent over.
Zhu Chengjun saw that the third lady's skin was like snow, her beautiful eyes were full of autumn water, and her eyebrows were charming and charming, which can be called a peerless stunner, but the subconscious action of stroking her chest before stepping out of the carriage is enough to show that she is a reserved and reserved woman. A woman who is both reserved and charming, she is definitely an unstoppable existence.
The third lady's lips opened lightly, and she said softly: "Since the master picked it up, sooner or later we will have to meet." ”
The people in the car seemed reluctant to get out of the car and show up, and without waiting for the third lady to have a seizure, Master Xu stepped forward in three steps and two steps to explain, and said, "Mrs. Hui, this is a guest invited back by the adult." ”
The third lady didn't care, and said: "The lord wants to invite the female guest back to the house, when have I ever complained, it is nothing more than to want to see the sister who has just seen the new house, and I want to put a face on Mrs. Ben before I enter the door?" ”
Zhu Chengjun crossed his arms with great interest to watch the excitement, but unexpectedly he was pulled up by Master Xu to make a shield.
Master Xu hurriedly explained: "This is Zhu Gongzi, the distinguished guest invited by the master needs to stay in the house for a few days, as for the girl in the car, it was the master who prepared the ...... for Zhu Gongzi"
The latter words have to be said by a scholar in public, and Master Xu can't pull this old face down.
The third lady stopped at Zhu Chengjun with a pair of wonderful eyes and looked at it, and then glanced to the side, with a thick color of disgust in her eyes. The third lady may have known that the person who came was not a vixen who competed with her, so she turned around and walked into the mansion surrounded by maids.
The grace of the beauty turning around and twisting her waist, Zhu Chengjun's eyes were stunned, and he suddenly felt a slightly sultry fragrance blowing by. This fragrance is fresh and elegant, with a hint of greenness, not at all like the body fragrance of a mature woman. Smelling the fragrance and knowing the beauty, and then looking at the reserved and subtle figure of the third lady, Zhu Chengjun is really unbelievable, is this third lady and the county master empty of the name of husband and wife? With such a stunning beauty in the harem, can the county master bear not to enjoy it? Our old Zhu is served!
It wasn't until the third lady and the others entered the mansion that the other beauty showed her face very reluctantly.
Zhu Chengjun saw the woman's face clearly, and it was the Oiran Lan'er of the Piaoxiang Courtyard who danced for the four of them at noon.
Lan'er, supported by the maid, slowly stepped out of the carriage, and looked at Zhu Chengjun's wonderful eyes, inadvertently revealing a trace of imperceptible hatred.
Master Xu led Zhu Chengjun to Steward Wang and conveyed Zhang Hongcheng's instructions to him, saying, "Steward Wang, Master Zhang will explain in person, please entertain Zhu Gongzi." ”
The master has an order, how dare he be a subordinate.
The homes of dignitaries and dignitaries are all deep courtyards, and Zhu Chengjun and others pass through one round door after another under the guidance of Steward Wang.
When walking through the courtyard, Zhu Chengjun always felt that there was a pair of eyes staring at him behind him.
Under the placement of Steward Wang, Zhu Chengjun was placed in a bedroom and study...... A small courtyard with all your needs.
Zhu Chengjun saw that the courtyard was quiet and elegant, but Zhang Hongcheng did not wronged himself.
Now that a shady deal has been reached, the money plan should be given to him.
Zhu Chengjun waved away the housekeeper, turned around and went into the study.
When he put down the pen, it was already dusk, Zhu Chengjun glanced at his proud work, and the corners of his mouth hooked up with an unfathomable sneer. This plan is an unsightly poisonous plan, in order to prevent Zhang Hongcheng from regretting it afterwards, Zhu Chengjun will roll this plan up and down, and let it stay in his mind for the time being.
After bathing and changing clothes under the service of the maid, Zhu Chengjun walked into the room arranged for him, and as soon as he entered the door, he saw that Oiran Lan'er had been waiting here for a long time.
Lan'er's delicate body is covered with a soft and close-fitting vegan, and a touch of bright red obscene clothes can be faintly seen under the white clothes. Lan'er's beautiful hibiscus cheeks are not powdered, leaving only the residual crimson after bathing, fresh with a hint of charm. The beauty is like a flower that you can pick, and Zhu Chengjun feels that his eyes are wandering on Lan'er's soft and delicate body without obeying the call.
Lan'er moved her lotus feet lightly, walked over slowly, and gently put a pair of plain hands on Zhu Chengjun's shoulders, and her soft body naturally leaned up. Lan'er Ying's lips opened lightly, and she stood on tiptoe and said greasy behind Zhu Chengjun's ear: "It's late at night, and I will be served by the slave family tonight." ”
Beauty throws herself into her arms, it is easiest for people to relax their vigilance, and suddenly feel the soft and delicate body in her arms stiffen, Zhu Chengjun reflexively grabbed Lan'er's wrist, and looked at it, Lan'er quietly pulled out the silver hairpin without knowing when.
Zhu Chengjun casually knocked out the silver hairpin in Lan'er's hand that wanted to stab him, pushed her away, his face was full of anger, and reprimanded: "Zhang Hongcheng asked you to do this?" ”
Lan'er was like a delicate flower, and was pushed by Zhu Chengjun like this, and fell to the ground on the spot.
Such a weak woman could be the killer arranged by Zhang Hongcheng? After Lan'er fell, she didn't get up immediately to fight back, Zhu Chengjun could almost conclude that she was not instructed by Zhang Hongcheng, and then looking at her weakness, helplessness and anger at the moment, she thought it was a self-defense move to protect her innocence.
"Get up, I misunderstood you, since you don't want me to touch you, just say it." Zhu Chengjun shook his head slightly.
Unexpectedly, Lan'er didn't appreciate it, but looked at herself with more hatred, and scolded: "It's all you!" You're the one who got me down here! ”
Zhu Chengjun was confused, he and her were meeting for the second time, and the old hatred and hatred came from.
"The girl's words are inexplicable, I don't embarrass you, let's go." Treating a weak woman who is hard-working, Zhu Chengjun has more sympathy and pity in his heart.
"Ho ho ......" After Lan'er let out a mournful wry smile, she held the silver hairpin with both hands and pointed at Zhu Chengjun and said sharply: "Zhu Gongzi is really a noble man who forgets things!" Have you forgotten the incense you ransomed for three thousand taels of silver? If you hadn't suddenly spent such a sky-high ransom fee, why would you have doubled my ransom fee instantly! ”
Lan'er actually counted this account on his head, Zhu Chengjun sighed in his heart, and said: "The man who is willing to spend three thousand taels of silver for you, how can he care about spending another three thousand taels." ”
"What a man! That's all my private money! Lan'er was so excited that she stabbed again.
Zhu Chengjun was agile and agile, and easily avoided Lan'er's blow.
"Woo woo...... Lan'er staggered and fell to the ground again.
Knowing that he had no choice but to be a man who was born with an advantage in physical strength, Lan'er sobbed loudly, crying so heartbreakingly.
The woman in the Qinglou saved money to redeem herself and fight for freedom, which was a struggle against fate.
People who are unwilling to succumb to fate, Zhu Chengjun has always respected and comforted: "I can help you." ”
Lan'er turned over the pretty face of the pear blossom with rain, and her tearful eyes saw the sincerity on Zhu Chengjun's face, and then smiled bitterly, and lamented: "It's too late, my deed has been bought out by Zhang Hongcheng's dog official." ”
It is not a matter of a sentence to ask for a deed of sale for a Qinglou woman as the county prince of Zhang Hongcheng, Zhang Hongyuan thought of using Lan'er, an oiran, to please and please Lu Zu'an, maybe Lu Zu'an couldn't raise his interest that night, which allowed Lan'er to escape for the time being.
"I may be able to let Zhang Hongcheng give you back your freedom." Zhu Chengjun is not very sure.
"Really? ......" Lan'er seemed to have a glimmer of hope.
Zhu Chengjun leaned down slightly, and found that someone was eavesdropping outside the window, and his heart tightened for no reason.
The eavesdropper seems to have sensed that he has been discovered, and runs away.
"It's so fast......" Zhu Chengjun didn't have time to take a step, only to see the figure through the screen window disappear for a moment.
Such a speed is simply not like what humans can have, and two words 'light work' immediately popped up in Zhu Chengjun's mind.
If Xuanzhi and Xuan's martial arts really exist, if you want to get out smoothly, I am afraid it will be difficult to climb to the sky.
Fear, worry...... All kinds of emotions came flooding in.
Zhu Chengjun stepped forward quickly to open the window, and a faint fragrance came into the tip of his nose, as if he had smelled it somewhere, and it could be concluded that the uninvited guest must be a woman.
Who is coming? And what is the purpose...... Zhu Chengjun's mood fluctuated for a while.