Chapter 52 "The Horse Mansion?"
The crowd walked for about three quarters of an hour before finally stopping in front of a mansion.
Zhao Mengfu looked up, his eyebrows were already furrowed, and asked, "This is where we stay?"
It's not that he dislikes it, it's because the mansion in front of him is too dilapidated.
The whole building was well preserved, but the walls were mottled, and much of the red paint had fallen off, revealing the gray masonry, and the rooms inside, though intact and cleaned, were empty and without much furniture, and the courtyard was overgrown with weeds, and the two almond trees had probably not been trimmed for a long time, and the branches had pierced the walls and stretched out!
This appearance has been obviously abandoned for a long time.
Cao Fu swept the courtyard like this, he was already angry, and reprimanded Xiao Jingmao again: "Zi Ang is a member of the royal family, you actually let him live in this dilapidated place?"
You must know that Zhao Mengfu is the eleventh grandson of Zhao Kuangyin, Taizu of the Song Dynasty, and the descendant of Zhao Defang, the king of Qin.
And he, Cao Fu, is also from the former famous general Cao Bin, a family heirloom martial arts Yuyu Baji is even more perfect, and his strength has already stepped into the realm of Danding.
Both of them are noble, and they also enjoy all kinds of glory and wealth in Lin'an.
But stepping into the Red Phoenix Army, they must live in this dilapidated house?
Faced with the doubts of the two, Xiao Jingmao looked calm and replied calmly: "Two, the holy decree came in a hurry, and we really didn't have time to prepare. It's about wanting to build a new house, and how it can be done in just one day. Moreover, all the houses in the city are owned by their owners, and it is impossible to take the things of others. This house is the only one that has been idle since its owner hanged himself in the house due to some accident. I came in a hurry today, and I can only grieve you. ”
If he doesn't say it, this statement has caused controversy among everyone.
Cao Fu was also frightened and inexplicable, and shouted directly: "So you let us live in this haunted house?"
It was the Middle Ages, and people believed in ghosts, so if someone died in that house, they would be feared and would never step into it unless they had to.
"Haunted house?"
Xiao Jingmao chuckled lightly and replied: "Not to mention whether the ghost exists, and before you enter the lord, my lord will come in person and check it inside and out. In that case, what are you worried about?"
"But you shouldn't have arranged this kind of place for us to stay. If that ghost is making a fuss again and frightens Brother Ziang, then what?" Cao Fu looked worried, and began to fight again.
Seeing that the other party was unwilling, Xiao Jingmao already felt a little annoyed, raised his voice a few points, and shouted: "Why not? You must know that the so-called ghost has already been eliminated, and if it is still going on." I'm afraid that it's not that there are ghosts in this house, but that there are ghosts in people's hearts. ”
"So what?" Cao Fu made a desperate bet and shouted again: "In short, we will never live here!"
"Absolutely. But you should also understand that I have spent three thousand yuan to settle you. If you're going to choose somewhere else, don't look for me for the expense. ”
Xiao Jingmao snorted coldly and refuted directly.
Anyway, he just has four words, "I can't stop loving!".
"You guy, you are so entertaining us?"
Cao Fu saw that the other party was so lazy, and both eyes began to breathe fire.
"Oh, then, according to Your Excellency, are you going to fight?"
Xiao Jingmao's expression changed slightly, and he already signaled the person behind him to clench the gun on his body, as if he was ready to fight.
Seeing this scene, Zhao Mengfu suddenly felt a solemn atmosphere, faintly revealing a bit of gunpowder.
He was gloomy in his heart, but he remembered what Zhao Yun told him before leaving.
"Sure enough, this trip to get married must not be so easy!"
Zhao Mengfu is not a stupid person, and naturally knows that when he stepped into Chang'an, there was an inexplicable hostility in the city.
This hostility is really uncomfortable.
"But in any case, since I have undertaken this task, I must shoulder the responsibility and make sure to promote peace and friendship between the Red Phoenix Army and the Song Dynasty. ”
Zhao Mengfu was determined, and immediately turned his head, but reprimanded Cao Fu: "Although it is a haunted house, it is a residence after all. Let's settle down here. ”
"But Ziang. What if that ghost appears?" Cao Fu said again.
Zhao Mengfu smiled and said: "If it appears, it has the support of Brother Cao, what do I have to worry about?" Then he bowed to Xiao Jingmao and said with a smile: "Mr. is kind-hearted and refuses to harass the house for us, he must be a virtuous talent." The king of Jin can have you and other assistance, no wonder he can have today's achievements. ”
"Brother Zhao is polite. Xiao Jingmao bowed his head and smiled, but thought in his heart: "Not to mention the other party's appearance, this is not bad for others." If it's not out of sincerity, I'm afraid it's also a scheming person. He complained again: "It's just that the government affairs are busy, but I can't continue to accompany you, I wonder if I can let me leave?"
Zhao Mengfu replied, "Of course you can." But before I leave, may I ask one thing, that is, I wonder if you have ever determined the day when I am married to your lord?
"In-laws?"
Xiao Jingmao sighed in his heart, and said secretly: "Sure enough, I started to mention this matter." With a little apology on his face, he said, "I don't hide it." Just yesterday, because of the Mongol invasion, the lord had already led the army to resist, and if he wanted to fulfill the marriage contract, he was afraid that it would be delayed. ”
"How long will that take?" Zhao Mengfu asked.
Xiao Jingmao replied: "Maybe one or two years, maybe three or five years, in short, I don't know." After all, once this war starts, no one knows when it will stop. ”
Cao Fu stood aside and sneered: "In this way, the matter of in-laws is impossible?"
"This happened suddenly, and I was not prepared, if there is anything offended, please apologize. Xiao Jingmao's eyebrows condensed slightly, and he also opened his mouth to retort.
As for what he said, it is not known whether it was an in-law or a Mongol invasion!
Zhao Mengfu listened to this conversation and felt extremely lost.
He was also happy for a long time when he learned that he might marry the King of Jin, thinking that this move would make the two countries stop and turn the conflict into a jade silk.
But looking at today's events, it is clear that it is not so smooth!
Xiao Jingmao saw that everyone had already moved in, and he had no interest in staying here, so he directly resigned and returned to the Provincial Government Council.
At present, Xiao Feng is fighting on the front line, and they need to stabilize the rear and ensure smooth supply, but they don't have much energy here, continue to play with Zhao Mengfu!