It was raining, and there were not many customers at Shengchundang Pharmacy. Today, the doctor who was sitting in the hall went to attend the wedding of the younger generation. Member Geng rolled up his sleeves and went to the front hall to take the pulse of the patient in person. His medical skills were learned after entering the family of his wife Sun.
, not particularly brilliant, but passable.
The person who came to see the doctor and get medicine was Mr. Wu Huiguang, the nursing officer of the Qingzhou government office. Mr. Wu put his hand on a towel and asked the Geng officer to take his pulse while grumbling: "I just came back from the funeral of Feng Jianxiao. This
It's been cloudy for two days, and I feel a little stuffy inside. Please take a good look at it."
"My lord, please be at ease. This is still an old problem. You have been suffering from this disease for many years. It is impossible to cure it all at once. However, it is still easy to relieve the pain. Sir, if you are more relaxed when encountering something, the disease will naturally be half cured first."
Already."
"If you save money, you can save money. Of course, I can save money."
Mr. Wu said: "But I like to be more serious. Once I really encounter something, I can't help it. Let's talk about today. Today, at Feng Jianxiao's funeral, I met a monk who didn't know how to chant sutras at all.
I was really angry, so I argued with him. Oh! It’s so sad to think about it. Feng Jianxiao is calm and capable in his work. He has always been friendly with others when he was in office. He is a good person! He will die if he wants to die. He will die.
Just die, the funeral is so shabby, the monk even recited the rebirth mantra wrongly, how can he be reincarnated."
Geng Xin withdrew his hand and began to write. While writing the prescription, he said without raising his head: "I heard that Feng Jianxiao was suffering from acute colic. He struggled at night and accidentally knocked over the oil lamp.
Did he die in a fire? Alas, all the savings and everything he had accumulated over the years were burned down. Without the help of adults and a few colleagues, it would be difficult to buy a coffin otherwise. It’s not easy for adults either, just do your best.
As the saying goes, life and death are determined by fate, and wealth and honor are determined by God."
Wu Huiguang curled his lips and said: "Hanging Intestinal Sha! Hey! Hanging Intestinal Sha!"
He looked left and right, stuck his head over, and whispered: "Old Geng, you are a real person, I will reveal it to you, but don't make it public. Feng Jianxiao was given..."
He held his hands together like a knife, chopped it down hard, and said, "Crack! Hurry, two sections of the body were cut off in one go, and a big living person was gone in just one go."
"What?"
Geng Xin's pen trembled, he stopped writing quickly, and said in surprise: "Did Feng Jianxiao ask someone to kill him? My God, this is a murder case. Feng Jianxiao is an official. Killing an official is like rebelling. How come there are people?"
Dare you do such a thing? Well, since he was killed by someone, why do you think he died of a sudden illness?"
"Ahem! Why don't you let Prince Qi make trouble!"
Wu Zhaomo looked over and said mysteriously: "Because of the assassination of Yang Wenxuan last time, the prince called in several adults from the government office and severely reprimanded him. He said that if this continues, the prince will replace our state.
The government yamen is in charge of the affairs on the ground in Qingzhou. Well, the last time was the assassination of Qingzhou Jin gentry. This time it is even worse. Even the officials of the state government yamen were killed? How can it be spread like this? Don’t you adults?
Dare to make it public, this matter can come out of my mouth and into your ears, but please don't let others know about it again."
"Yes, yes, sir, don't worry. I, Lao Geng, have always been strict with my words. No matter how big the matter is, I can keep it in my heart and I will never tell anyone about it."
Geng Xin wholeheartedly agreed and handed the prescription to the boy. The boy went to grab the medicine, wrapped it into three packages, tied it with thread and sent it back. Geng Xin offered it with both hands, handed it to Wu Zhaomo, and delivered it to him personally.
He went under the dripping eaves and said with a smile: "Mr. Wu, you have a good time. Please be at ease if anything happens to you."
Wu Huiguang held up an umbrella and said: "I know, I am going to Linglong Mountain today. I have a lot of emotions. Death is like a lamp going out. Once and for all, it is over. While you are alive, you should live well..."
Geng Yuan stood under the dripping eaves with his sleeves rolled up. Looking at Wu Zhaomo's back, he suddenly thought: "Kill people? Kill people... Others can kill people, why can't I kill people? Death is like a lamp going out.
It’s all over once and for all!”
Officer Geng's hands in his sleeves suddenly clenched tightly. His face was flushed with thoughts that he had never had before, and his breathing became heavy: "Feng Jianxiao is an official. In order to avoid King Qi's rebuke, the government office even
The cause of Jianxiao Feng’s death can be concealed, let alone that of Yang Xuyi. Not only him, but also that bitch, and that little bitch, if I kill them all at once..."
Geng Yuanwai started to tremble with excitement: "Not only can I avert a huge humiliation, but I can also taste the true feeling of being the master of the country. Now there is an assassin who has disappeared without a trace in Qingzhou, and the government is not allowed to publicize disturbing things.
News, this...this is a God-sent opportunity..."
The more Geng Yuanwai thought about it, the more excited he became, and a ferocious smile gradually appeared at the corner of his mouth. At this time, Li Dayin limped back. As soon as he saw his figure, Geng Yuanwai immediately lowered his eyelids and regained his indifferent expression.
With a similar look, he slowly turned back to the medicine hall.
For Xia Xun, the following days were very peaceful. In addition to taking care of his own business, he also began to look for a successor to the scapegoat. At the same time, he transferred and sold his properties as much as possible, all in the name of asking for return.
After Jiangnan got married, King Qi expressed his loyalty, saying that he was going to Peiping to buy furs, animal sinews and other goods for King Qi.
Xia Xun had already reported the details of his trip to Yanggu to the King of Qi. When he rescued people in Putai County, he did not hide anything. He also casually mentioned the matter of breaking the waist badge. Naturally, the King of Qi would not know how to use a badge.
He was worried about it, but he was a little disappointed when he heard that it would take several cold winters to solve the problem of the origin of fur and animal sinews.
Fortunately, his enclosure movement was in full swing, and he had obtained a large amount of money from it, so he did not have to worry about payment problems for the time being. He did not expect that Xia Xun would take the initiative to pay for the purchase of furs, animal sinews and other items.
Moved, King Qi generously agreed to Xia Xun's return to Jiangnan to get married. In this way, Xia Xun's request to choose someone to take care of King Qi's business while he was away was naturally passed.
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The King of Qi was satisfied with the deal. In the next few days, Xia Xun began to sell raw wrought iron. Fortunately, although he had never done business before, he was not a complete layman on business. And Xiao Jingtang, a financial expert,
After several days of busy work, Yang Wenxuan's business was finally on the right track. Several of his top shopkeepers were all talented people, so there was no need for him to do everything personally. With the rules and regulations, he had a path.
, naturally someone took care of his business properly.
Immediately, while drinking with business friends, Xia Xun released the news that he would return to his hometown to get married next spring. Xiao Jingtang heard the news from outsiders, and was so surprised that he immediately flew away.
He rushed to see the eldest young master. When he saw him, he burst into tears and said, "The young master is finally willing to return to his hometown. The young master is willing to get married and start a business. Old Xiao is relieved. He hasn't gone back for many, many years..."
Before that, through Zhang Shisan's description, Xia Xun felt that Yang Dingkun, Yang Xu and his son had some grudges with their family that were unknown to outsiders. He also clearly remembered that he officially replaced Yang Wenxuan and came to the Yang Mansion.
When he was young, Manager Xiao once told him that he wanted him to resolve life-long matters as soon as possible, return home in fine clothes, and marry his wife. It seemed that the relationship between Yang Xu and his hometown was very complicated.
As for the truth of all this, only the manager Xiao in front of him may know it in detail. Since Xia Xun is going to Jiangnan, he must first understand the grievances and resentments of the Yang family. He still knows nothing about him until now.
He was also full of curiosity about his fiancée whom he knew about, so he immediately advised her with gentle words: "Uncle Xiao, don't cry. This is a good thing. Why should you be sad?"
Xiao Jingtang wiped his tears and said: "Yes, yes, Lao Xiao is happy, happy."
Xia Xun sat him down and said: "Uncle Xiao, my father told me about his hometown before, but his words were unclear. At that time, Wenxuan was young and couldn't remember much. Now that he plans to go back, Wenxuan wants to
Listen to Uncle Xiao talk about our family's affairs in detail. When we return to our hometown, we must meet the elders of the family. When the time comes, we can decide how to treat each other. And my unmarried wife, I used to..."
When Xia Xun said this, he had already prepared a plan in his mind. Yang Wenxuan's father passed away five years ago. Even if he only confessed his grievances with the family to his son the year before his death, Yang Wenxuan was only sixteen years old at that time. In terms of age,
He was young and didn't know much about the world, so he could barely get past it. Manager Xiao had now identified him as his young master, so even if there were some mistakes in what he said, it wouldn't make him suspicious.
Xiao Jingtang really had no doubts. In fact, Yang Xu heard his father talk about his grudges with his family when he was young. As he grew older, his father no longer mentioned the matter. However, although he did not understand the details, Yang Wenxuan also understood it.
My father and son had suffered great injustice from their family, so they never liked to mention things about their hometown.
When Xia Xun asked, Xiao Jingtang said bitterly and excitedly: "Yes, young master, when I was a child, I heard him occasionally talk about things in his hometown when he was drunk. The young master has been sensible since he was a child, and he knows that he has suffered a lot in his hometown.
Because of the great grievances of the clan, I have never mentioned anything about my hometown since then, and even delayed my return to my hometown to get married. This is not the right thing for the young master to do. You should treat the young lady well in the future."
Speaking of this, he sighed and said: "The young master left his hometown at a young age and has not had the slightest contact with it for so many years. The young lady's family does not know whether you are alive or dead, young master, and where you are now.
Fortunately, Lao Xiao remembered that the young master left his hometown when he was six years old and got married when he was five years old. The young madam had just been born at that time, so this year is the age of hair extensions. There is a marriage certificate, and the young madam’s family will not be so early.
Find another husband for her."
Xia Xun couldn't help but ask: "Uncle Xiao, how much do you know about my unmarried wife?"
Xiao Jingtang burst into tears and said with a smile: "When Lao Xiao came to Qingzhou with the master, the young madam was still a baby sucking milk. How could Lao Xiao know about the young madam's affairs, but Lao Xiao knew about the young madam's natal family.
Our young lady is truly a daughter of a noble family."
Xiao Jingtang pursed his lips and said with a proud face: "That's a member of the Xie family in Yangxia, Chen County!"