In the dim dusk, on the winding official road, a group of people and horses were moving forward slowly, like a silent worm.
The team was somewhat sparse, and in the middle of the most compact team were a dozen large vehicles guarded by hundreds of people.
If there is a powerful spy here who is robbing families and doing business without capital, from the dust raised by these carts, it can be judged that these carts are obviously filled with heavy goods.
In fact, along the way, this team did not fail to attract the attention of these strong men. However, when they confirmed the identity of this team, they gave up the idea of plundering almost instantly. This was just a river.
In the government, there may not be much risk in fighting a few scattered merchants on the official road, but robbing the nine-thousand-year-old Eunuch Wei's team, who are guarded by hundreds of people...
Forget it, this is not how you seek death.
Even though it seems that he was demoted from the capital at the age of 9,000, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. This is not something that people like them can care about.
When the scattered pedestrians on the official road saw this team coming, they hurriedly stayed away. Anyway, everyone knew that going out and staying away from these teams armed with swords and guns was the best way to protect their own property and small things.
The most responsible thing to do.
Wei Zhongxian was in the cart in the team.
The cart was swaying, and his people were also swaying slightly with the carriage. Compared with the carriage he usually rode in, sitting in such a cart was almost like suffering.
But Wei Zhongxian didn't care about any of this at the moment. When it came to suffering, he knew the moment he left Beijing that the most glorious time in his life was probably gone forever, and the days after that would only get harder and harder.
Come to suffer more and more.
When he arrived at Hejian Mansion, less than half of the more than a thousand people who had followed him out of Beijing had already dispersed. Those who dispersed at first were looking for a reason to leave in front of him. He, Wei Zhongxian, was not a mean person either.
As long as he comes to say goodbye, he will not have any shortage of what he should give Cheng Yi. After all, the guests and hosts are now running their own careers and they are all here. There is no point in turning against each other again. Why don't you all leave some thoughts?
, maybe we can meet again in the future.
However, gradually, fewer people came to say goodbye, and more people quietly left the team without saying a word.
When his confidant Li Chaoqin reported these things, he didn't say anything. He just asked his confidants. It seems that there are more than a dozen carts of property accompanying them. As for those who want to leave, let's go.
, that’s roughly what it means.
With these dozen carts of goods, even if he, Wei Zhongxian, is down and out, he can live the rest of his life safely. As for the rest, he can just not think about it!
"Master Chitose, Fucheng is ahead of us. It's getting late. Let's go to Fucheng to spend the night today!"
Li Chaoqin's voice sounded outside the carriage. Wei Zhongxian slowly opened his eyes and gently lifted the curtain. The scene outside the window was as unfamiliar as ever. Logically speaking, he should have some impressions. When he went to the capital from his hometown Suning, he had passed by
Fucheng, but why is there no impression at all?
"Chao Qin, is there no news about the Holy Empress?"
He coughed slightly and asked outside. There was a moment of silence outside: "I haven't heard back from Master Qiantose yet. It's probably because the news coming from the capital is not very convenient. Master Qiantose, please wait..."
"Yeah!" He hummed softly and sat up straight: "Let's spend the night in Fucheng today. Tell the children to be energetic and don't let those little officials in Fucheng watch you when you go into the city.
Seeing their dejected looks..."
There was a response from outside, and then there were sounds of people running and shouting. Wei Zhongxian closed his eyes slightly and stopped paying attention to what was going on outside.
I don't know how long it took, but Li Chaoqin's voice sounded again outside the carriage, but this time, Li Chaoqin's voice was slightly trembling, whether it was fear or anger.
"Master Chitose, Fucheng County does not allow our carriages and horses to enter the city. It is said that it is getting late and the city gate is closed. If our carriages and horses enter the city, it will easily disturb the people...
He said angrily: "Master Qiantose, what kind of nonsense are you talking about? A county magistrate with a bigger sesame dares to shame Master Qiantose. Master Qiantose, please give the order. I will take someone to get this without opening my eyes."
The guy..."
"Stop making trouble!" Wei Zhongxian was also angry, but he was not angry at the little Fucheng County Magistrate, but at the people's hearts. As expected, there were many more people who added insult to injury than those who offered help in times of trouble. He, Wei Zhongxian, was the Nine
Even if I am nineteen hundred years old, I still have to taste the warmth and coldness of human kindness.
"Is there any place to stay nearby?" He pondered for a moment and asked.
"There was an inn on the way we came here!" Li Chaoqin said, "It's just a little dilapidated, and it looks like it's almost uninhabitable!"
"That's it!" Wei Zhongxian immediately decided: "It's enough for one night. Let the children camp in the nearby fields. Tomorrow morning, we will go to the city for some hot water soup!"
Following Wei Zhongxian's order, the team slowly turned around. By the time they arrived at the dilapidated inn that Li Chaoqin was talking about, the sky had already turned dark.
The guests in the inn were all driven out like chickens. Facing the swords and guns of this group of people, all the guests were angry but did not dare to speak, and disappeared into the night with their belongings.
The only ones who couldn't leave were the storekeeper and the clerk. Wei Zhongxian had never seen such a small person in his eyes. Even Li Chaoqin talking to the store clerk was considered as giving them face. Anyone who could talk to Li Chaoqin in the past had to be at least fifth grade or above.
of officials.
"Master Chitose, please forgive me, this is the best room in this inn!"
Leading Wei Zhongxian into the room, Li Chaoqin was a little frightened. Wei Zhongxian waved his hand: "Send some hot water, forget it, bring some food and wine. Don't let others disturb me if you have nothing to do!"
The room became quiet, and the food and wine were quickly served.
The food was vulgar and the wine was cold. Wei Zhongxian picked up the wine glass and took a sip. His mouth suddenly felt bitter.
Why!
He let out a long sigh. He thought of the singers raised in his house. A month ago, when he was drinking, the sound of silk and bamboo still filled his ears, and beautiful women sang and danced to entertain him. However, in front of him, there was only this rough and rough shop in the deserted village.
Even though he felt that he had calmly looked at his own experience, he still couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness in his heart.
As if it was an illusion, there was a babbling sound of silk and bamboo in my ears, as if someone was singing something.
The voice was very low, but in this quiet inn, the voice reached his ears very clearly.
"Listening to the first watch, the drum is beating, and my heart is upset.
I remember how extravagant the night banquet was back then.
The lambs are brought in, the wine is poured, and the music and singing are noisy.
Nowadays, in the deserted shop, I have no choice but to drink village mash.
I am also afraid that wine will weaken me and my sorrow will be heavy. How can I get rid of my sorrow?"