Chapter 10: Conspiracy
"Young master, young master, Madame asked me to bring you food. Xiao Zhao grinned.
The cell boss opened the door and let Xiao Zhao in. Xiao Zhao thanked him repeatedly, "Big brother, you lock it first." Go to the rest party, and wait for me to finish eating with the young master, and then please you. ”
Xiao Zhao is very good at coming to things, and the cell boss listens to it, closes the door, and says something to call me and leaves.
"Young master, these dishes are all made by Madame herself, try them while they are hot. Xiao Zhao opened the basket and took out the food one by one.
Xiao Zhao handed the rice bowl to Xiao Bao, squatted aside and urged him to eat quickly.
Xiaobao looked at Xiao Zhao suspiciously, and said, "You don't eat?"
"I've eaten it a long time ago. Xiao Zhao said repeatedly, but as soon as he finished speaking, his stomach betrayed him.
Xiaobao stared at Xiao Zhao's stomach and teased, "The mouth is not honest, but the body is quite honest." Come and eat together!"
"How can this be? These are all made for you by Madame's own hands. Xiao Zhao scratched his head and waved his hand in refusal.
Xiaobao looked at Xiao Zhao helplessly, and pointed to another bowl of rice in the basket, "Look at this is not a bowl, my mother knows the amount of my rice, and one more bowl is for you to accompany me to eat." Hurry up and stop being pretentious. ”
Seeing that the young master said this, Xiao Zhao grinned and picked up the dishes and chopsticks, "Well, Madame's craftsmanship is better than that of the chefs in the house, it's really delicious." ”。
"Eat it. Some can't stop your mouth when you eat it. Xiaobao knocked on Xiaozhao's head.
The eyes around made Xiaobao a little uncomfortable, Xiaobao looked around, they hurriedly lowered their heads, and picked up the white rice and pickles in the bowl. The bearded man and the lean man were still so stiff that they looked away from me, but they were still staring at the meat on the plate.
After eating, put the dishes and chopsticks into the basket, chatted with Xiao Zhao for a while, Xiao Zhao was about to go back to be busy, Xiao Bao beckoned to him and whispered in his ear. Xiao Zhao raised his head suspiciously, looked at the young master, and saw Xiao Bao nodding before leaving.
"Brother Cell Boss, you see that this is a little careful, I hope to take care of our young master. Xiao Zhao shoved the broken silver into the cell leader's hand.
The cell boss looked at the broken silver in his hand, his face greedy, but he still pushed it, "This can't be helped. ”
"Make, make. If my young master needs anything, please trouble the cell boss. Stay, no need to send. Xiao Zhao stepped out of the prison road.
At this moment, Young Master Shen led the matchmaker and the attendant to stand outside the gate of Liufu.
He arched his hand and said to the doorman, "Please inform your master, the Shen family of Shifang City has come to pay a visit." ”
The porter looked at the person, bowed his hand and saluted back, "Please wait for a while, the little one will go and report." ”
He turned and walked away, and entered the house.
"Master, the young master of the Shen family outside the mansion asks to see you. The old butler had an ear canal.
"Oh, do you know what's going on?" asked Master Liu.
"I don't know, I haven't made my intentions clear. The old butler replied.
Master Liu lowered his head and muttered, "This is strange, I have no contact with the big families in the city, what is the so-called thing when I came here this time." ”
After thinking hard for a while, Old Man Liu couldn't think of why, and said, "Those who come are guests, please enter the hall quickly." ”
Hearing the order, the old butler bowed down and retreated to make arrangements.
Old Man Liu stood up and shouted to the apprentice who was waving his fist in front of him, "Fight hard, practice three more sets, and meditate and rest." ”
After telling him, he turned and left.
The old butler led Shen Ming into the door and walked towards the hall.
Old Man Liu watched the person appear outside the door, got up and said, "Young Master Shen is here, I hope you will forgive me." ”
Shen Ming said in fear, "Uncle Liu, it's really a small one, I hope you will forgive me for taking the liberty of disturbing." ”
The matchmaker smiled and said, "Master Liu, don't be like this, Young Master Shen is here to propose marriage today." ”
Master Liu also understood a little in his heart, but his appearance did not change, and he said suspiciously, "Forgive the old man for being ignorant, I don't know..." ”
"Hey, Master Liu, don't pretend to be confused, this is a great joy. The matchmaker covered her mouth and smiled.
"Uncle Liu, the kid doesn't hide his intentions, the kid is here for your little daughter. "Affirm humility and courtesy.
"Oh! Has Shen Gongzi ever seen the little girl?" said Old Master Liu.
Shen Ming said, "A few days ago, I was fortunate to see Ling Yuan, and I fell in love at first sight, so I took the liberty to visit. ”
"Oh?" Master Liu looked at the butler on the side, his eyes full of inquiry.
The old butler whispered, "Master, a few days ago, the young lady went out to choose clothes for the coming-of-age ceremony. ”
"I see, it is her blessing that Shen Gongzi can look down on the little girl. However, the old man came late to get a daughter, and he loved him very much, and it depends on her meaning. Old Man Liu said euphemistically.
Before Shen Ming's words came out, the matchmaker next to him rushed to speak, "Oh, Master Liu, the words of my parents, the life of the matchmaker." This is not nonsense, if she chooses a poor family in the future, it will be a sin!" said the matchmaker bitterly.
"Besides, the two haven't seen each other, and now they happen to meet each other, maybe Ling Yuan can take a fancy to it?" the matchmaker smiled.
"This.... Well, go and call Miss. Master Liu was speechless, so he had to tell the housekeeper to bring his mother over.
Behind the courtyard, the young lady was annoyed. A rush of footsteps sounded, and the old butler appeared in her eyes.
When the mother saw someone coming, it was Lu Bo who had taken care of her since she was a child, and called softly, "Lu Bo." ”
Lu Bo's face was full of kindness, "Miss, the master asked you to go to the hall." Said respectfully.
The young lady came and took Lu Bo's arm and said, "Lu Bo, you see you call me Miss again." If outsiders hear this, they will talk about me. ”
Lu Bo patted his head and smiled. "Yes, Lu Bo is not. ”
"Uncle Lu, do you know what my father called me?"
Lu Bo opened his mouth and said, "The young master of the Shen family in Shifang City came to propose marriage, and the old master couldn't make up his mind, so he came to invite the little ... ,”
Halfway through the words, seeing that the mother was full of resentment, she hurriedly changed her words, "Xiaoxi went to take a look." ”
Only then did the girl show a smile on her face, "That's right, Lu Bo." But please tell my father, I don't want to see him. ”
When Lu Bo left, the mother was full of sadness.
Lu Bo walked to Master Liu's side and said in his ear, "Master, it seems that Miss's heart is still with Young Master Xiaobao and refuses to come." ”
After hearing this, Master Liu nodded slightly, got up and said apologetically, "Shen Gongzi, I'm really sorry, the little girl has been spoiled by me since she was a child, and now she refuses to come out to see her, which is really helpless." ”
Shen Ming stood up and said, "That little student can move and meet Miss." I hope Uncle Liu will be fulfilled. ”
"This.... ”。 This statement is obviously not giving up, and Old Man Liu also muttered in his heart, now that Xiaobao is in prison, I don't know whether what he has done is true or false, it is better to let this Shen Gongzi try.
"Lao Lu, you can take the little master down to meet the little girl. After thinking about it in his heart, Master Liu spoke.
Lu Bo looked at Master Liu suspiciously, and saw that his expression did not change, "Yes." Response.
Walking in front to lead the way for Shenming, Shenming's attendant wanted to follow, but Shenming waved his hand to signal him to stay, and he stopped.
The mother was thinking about Xiaobao, but unexpectedly, there were footsteps again.
I saw Lu Bo with a young man who he had never seen before, and when he saw him for the first time, he was a little annoyed, obviously he couldn't see it, and he was so cheeky to meet him.
"Xiaoxi, Shen Gongzi has to meet you, and the master ordered me to bring him. Lu Bo leaned beside her and said.
"I see, Lu Bo. The mother said respectfully.
"The old man stepped back first, and you talked. With that, Lu Bo withdrew.
Lu Bo did not leave, but flew to the eaves by stepping on the wall, lying on the eaves, staring at Shenming's every move, afraid that he would make a move to hurt the young lady.
Shen Ming arched his hand and said, "In the next statement, I take the liberty to visit, and I hope to forgive me." ”
"Do you know that you are presumptuous, and you are still like this?" said the mother.
"I also know that there are tigers in the mountains, and I prefer to go to the tiger mountains, so I am afraid of missing the people who make my heart move. Shen Ming sat on the stone chair and came slowly.
"No need, I can tell you for sure that I already have a sweetheart. The girl turned her back to him and said, the meaning was already obvious, that is, I didn't want to talk to him, and anyone with eyes would leave with interest.
"Oh, I think I'm still late, but we can be friends. Shen said euphemistically.
"No need, please go back. "This is already a clear eviction order.
Shen Ming stood up and stood with his hands in his hands, "I just came in and saw Miss frowning, but there is something troublesome?"
"Nothing to do with you. The girl's voice became colder and colder.
Shen Ming plucked the leaves, as if casually, "Discuss it with strangers, don't be so uncomfortable, maybe you can help a little later." ”
The girl was silent, obviously a little moved, yes. He is a big family in the city, maybe he can help Xiaobao get out of trouble?
"Then do you know about the recent murders in the county?" said the girl, still in a cold voice.
Shen Ming smelled the trumpet flower he had just picked in his hand, and the corners of his mouth hooked up a wicked smile. "But the case of the man who wanted to insult a woman and kill a righteous man. ”
"Exactly!" shouted the girl.
"Could it be that Miss's sweetheart is the villain?" said Shen Ming's voice with doubt.
"No, he's not such a person, he must have been framed. The mother said sharply.
"Oh, since Mademoiselle is convinced, then I will first retire and help you find out about it. "Affirm the arch.
"What do you want? I can't marry you. The girl said coldly.
"It's okay, I hope to be your friend, Miss, that's enough. Shen Ming took a step and walked out.
"Okay, if you can help Xiaobao overturn the case, I will remember your great kindness. "My mother is colorful.
Shen Ming did not reply, and bowed his hand and left the courtyard.
Lu Bo in the distance also jumped off the eaves and returned to the hall.
"Uncle Liu, the juniors won't bother, they will retire first, and they don't have to send each other off. After the salute, Shen Ming left Liufu with the attendant and the matchmaker.
When he couldn't see their figures, he asked Lu Bo on the side, "What's the situation?"
Lu Bo was also a little confused, and told the situation he saw one by one.
Master Liu lowered his head and pondered, "I can't guess!"
Shen Ming, who was walking on the street at the moment, was only a personal attendant by his side, and the matchmaker had already left.
He hooked the corners of his mouth and said, "The fish has been hooked." ”