Chapter 23: Can't afford to offend
Dongxiang knocked on the door of the young lady's room and found that Mei Ruoxue was painting "Mountain Dwelling Map". Fuyuka put down the tea, and then concentrated on watching the young lady paint.
"Alright, the painting is finished!" Mei Ruoxue breathed a sigh of relief.
"Miss painted really well, there are flowers on the branches, there are splashed ink landscapes, surrounded by clouds and mist, and the painting is magnificent. Just a poem to embellish it, that's the finishing touch. Fuyuka suggested.
"As for poetry, let me think for a moment. After a few seconds of thinking, Mei Ruoxue blurted out: "Outside the blue waves rippling in the green mountains, the Ziying Lake is half a city in spring." The pieces are red like the old people, who cherishes the flowers in a season?"
"Yes, Miss's poems have grown a little. Fuyuka complimented, and then asked her to give her a "Mountain Dwelling Map".
"It's okay to give away paintings, but don't sell them, it's my hard work. Besides, there are a lot of talented people in Suzhou, and I am afraid of being criticized. Mei Ruoxue said a little unconfidently.
"Don't worry, miss. There are poems in your paintings, and there are paintings in your poems. Every time I take it out and sell it for money, there is an endless stream of buyers. I'm pretty confident in that. Dongxiang put away the picture scroll, took it into her arms, and said with a smile.
"You'll be clever, be careful to be greedy and suffer big losses in the future. Mei Ruoxue admonished.
"But the monthly salary given by the master is low, and the money for a meal outside has to earn for several days. People just want to improve their food, and they get tired of eating radish and cabbage every day. Dongxiang said aggrievedly.
"As long as you have a lot of eyes, take it and sell it. The money from the sale has a good meal, so as not to say that the young lady is mean to you. Mei Ruoxue expressed understanding.
After that, Dong Xiang took the calligraphy and painting to the bustling area of Suzhou City to set up a stall, and then began to shout. I heard that it is the painting of the first beauty in Suzhou, and there is an endless stream of buyers.
"This is my Miss Mei's painting, I want to buy it for 100 taels of silver, first come, first served. Fuyuka bid.
Hearing that the price was 100 taels, the onlookers shouted that the price was too high, so they all dispersed. At this time, a dignitary appeared, dressed in a gorgeous coat, looking rich.
"100 taels?" said the nobleman.
"Deal!" Fuyuka secretly rejoiced that she had sold Miss's painting so quickly.
The nobleman put away the painting and prepared to leave, but was stopped by Guan Dadong. The fierce light emitted from Guan Dadong's eyes was enough to make anyone frightened, and he opened his mouth and said: "Dongxiang, he will pay 100 taels, I will pay 200 taels, sell me the painting!"
"But I bought the painting first, and the girl who sold it agreed. ”
Dongxiang looked left and right, it was the first time this situation had happened, her head was bigger, and she didn't know what to do.
"But our young master bid higher, and he should sell it to our young master!" Guan Dadong's subordinate said confidently.
"Everything has a first-come-first-served basis, since the painting was sold to me, it depends on my wishes whether it is transferred or not. The noble man argued with reason.
"If you don't comply, we'll have to copy the guy!" Guan Dadong's men all drew their big knives and threatened with murderous anger.
"Don't you want to know who I am?" said the nobleman.
"We don't know who you are, but we know that there is no good end for offending Humen!" Guan Dadong's subordinate said without fear.
"Why are you afraid of Humen? I am Song Xiaojia, Song Yuming's only son. Song Xiaojia said with a straight waist.
Several of Guan Dadong's subordinates were about to make a move, but they were stopped. Guan Dadong apologized: "It turned out to be Song Gongzi, I was rude just now, please forgive me!"
"A few dogs, don't get out of here! Be careful I tell my dad that you can't eat Humen and walk around." Song Xiaojia scolded.
"I am good friends with Song County Ling, and I also invite Song Gongzi to have a lot of Haihan. Guan Dadong said in a low voice.
After speaking, Song Xiaojia swaggered away. Dong Xiang didn't want to wade into this troubled water, and was stopped by Guan Dadong when she was about to leave. Guan Dadong asked: "Dongxiang, please buy me your young lady's paintings in the future, I will never treat you badly!"
Fuyuka was in a complicated mood and nodded in acquiescence.
After going back, Dong Xiang packed a few uneaten roast chickens and ducks, as well as good Dahongpao tea. When Zhu Han saw it, his eyes were very hot, and he asked sourly: "Why did you become a rich man all of a sudden, did you steal Miss Mei's gold and silver jewelry to change it?"
"I'm rich, don't you blush me?" Dongxiang ate very much, accidentally burped, and then said: "First of all, I don't rely on stealing, nor do I rely on robbing. Every penny I earn is clean, and I rely on my own sharp teeth. Unlike some people who are stupid and can only do rough work, so they can't make a fortune in their lifetime. ”
Zhu Han's body trembled for a while, and he picked up the big spoon and waved it at Dong Xiang, chasing after him: "You actually scolded me for being stupid! ”
"Miss, help......" Fuyuka shouted, panting, running.
"Zhu Han, stop it!" Mei Ruoxue rushed over when she heard the news.
Zhu Han had to obediently put away the big spoon, and said meekly like a mouse meeting a cat: "Miss, I, I just want to scare and scare her, and there is no malice." ”
"Okay, you go stir-fry. I have something to say about Dongxiang. Mei Ruoxue commanded.
Dong Xiang was called into the lady's boudoir, and then sold today's painting to everyone who said that Mei Ruoxue listened.
The words were divided into two ends, and Guan Dadong's subordinates all had bitter words like dumb people eating coptis. One of them took the liberty of asking: "Young master, why do we want to let Song Xiaojia's kid today, Suzhou is our territory." Whoever dares to challenge the authority of Humen here is to on the head of the young master. I can't spare him first!"
"But......" Guan Dadong also stood up.
"No, but. The subordinates have a plan to wipe out the whole family of Song County. The men began to make plans.
"Tell me what? Guan Dadong said curiously.
His subordinates began to whisper in Guan Dadong's ear. After hearing this, Guan Dadong laughed wickedly and praised: "Good plan! Although it is simple and crude, it is practical and feasible. It's just to boost the morale of our Humen, hahaha......"
On the other side of the yamen, after Song Yuming knew about this, he hurriedly called Song Xiaojia and said angrily: "Kneel down for me! Do you know that you have caused a catastrophe today!"
Song Xiaojia is a cynical master, resolutely refusing to kneel, and theorizing: "I don't! I didn't steal or rob, why do I want to kneel." ”
"But you have offended someone you should not have offended. You just came back from your third aunt's house, and you don't know anything. In the past six months, Suzhou City has been occupied by Humen. Song Xian Ling said fiercely.
"Why don't we preemptively encircle and suppress the rabble of Humen?" Song Xiaojia suggested.
"Child, you should know when you grow up so big that although the disciples of the Humen are flying and domineering, with our current strength, they are definitely not the opponents of the Humen!"
"But my father is a county order, and he has a relationship in the court, as long as my father writes a letter to Governor Zhang, he will bring in elite soldiers. Now send my cronies to hurry up, and within a week, I will definitely want Humen to disappear from the rivers and lakes from now on!" Song Xiaojia said angrily.
"Knowing the father Mo Ruozi, okay! I have long been tired of looking down on Humen, so I will listen to you in this matter. Song County Ling said firmly.