Sixty years old, Zhe Yanzhi's ears were really soft this year. He obeyed his concubine Du Shi's words, especially when she gave birth to a son, which enabled him to have a son in his old age and finally extended his life.
He was full of gratitude to Du in his heart, so he obeyed all Du's requests one by one and resolutely complied with them, as long as they were not to surrender the city to the Jin Kingdom or the nomads.
Gradually, there were various jokes in Datong City. For example, where is the strongest wind in Datong City? It is not the wind outlet on the grassland, but the bedside of the governor's dormitory. Another example is that King Yong had long expected that the title of governor was the homophone of Du Du.
At noon, Zhe Yanzhi returned to his mansion as usual and picked up his half-year-old son to play with him. At this time, he unexpectedly found his concubine sitting aside secretly wiping tears. He couldn't help but be startled, "What's wrong with you? What's wrong?
Crying?"
"It's nothing. There was a strong wind just now, and I was blinded by the wind and sand."
"Nonsense, do you think I'm a fool? Can't you see that you are sad?"
"I just suddenly felt a little scared!"
"Tell me, what are you afraid of?"
Du held the child in her arms and cried: "Of course I hope that the master will live a long life, but what if... what should the child and I do?"
This is a very serious and realistic question. Orihiko is already sixty-two years old. How many years can he live? Seventy years are rare in life. It would be great if he can live to seventy, but Orihiko is
He knows his own body, and living to seventy is a luxury for him, but even if he can live to seventy, he only has eight years left.
His son was only eight years old, and his concubine was only twenty-seven or eighty years old.
He smiled bitterly and said: "No matter what, I will definitely leave you two a large sum of money and a house in Jingzhao, so you can live comfortably."
"Who do you think our orphans and widowers can rely on?"
Of course, Zheyanzhi didn't want Mr. Du to remarry. If he remarried, his son would have to take his stepfather's surname. He didn't want to do it. He thought for a moment and said, "You can rely on your father and brother. I treat them well and they should be able to take care of them."
Good on you."
This was what Du wanted. She sighed and said, "If you want to do my brother a favor, don't let him be an official."
"Why?"
"There are many discussions in the city, saying that my brother has no fame and cannot read a single word, but he was able to become a county captain because of nepotism. Not only will he not be able to help the master, but he will also ruin the master's reputation."
Zhe Yanzhi waved his hand and said noncommittally: "To fight a tiger, you need brothers, and to go into battle, you need father and son soldiers. Everyone knows that relatives are reliable, and if there are relatives available, of course you have to use relatives. Although Du Shun is not a professional, he is better than those
The nerd is much more capable, and he took control of the county government only half a year after taking office. If he hadn't helped me control the county government, how could I have dealt with that Khitan thief in the government office?"
"But there are many rumors against him outside. I'm afraid that it's easy to dodge an open attack but hard to guard against a hidden attack. My brother has a straight temper and will be framed by people with conspiracy and tricks!"
"Don't worry, who would dare to touch him as long as I'm here? I know it in my heart. Some people dream of overthrowing Du Shun and regaining control of the county government. How can I let him succeed!"
Although Du was only twenty years old, she was very scheming. She first spread the word and made Zheyanzhi realize that he would only rely on his brother to protect his son in the future. When Zheyanzhi realized this, she then made another plan.
A trap, Zhe Yanzhi got into the trap, and he had to risk his life to protect Du Shun.
Zheyanzhi stayed at home for less than half an hour before returning to the military camp. Just as Zheyanzhi left, Du came running over. Du sent all the maids away. She and her brother wanted to discuss confidential matters, and asked her
A confidant maid stood guard at the entrance of the courtyard.
Without outsiders, the two of them were living happily in the room. They were not real siblings. Du was just an adopted daughter. Her surname was actually Yang. She had hooked up with Du Shun a long time ago. Her adoptive father and adoptive mother
Of course, he knew that he was just pretending to be deaf and dumb. He originally adopted her to continue the Du family lineage.
However, this matter was relatively confidential, and even Du Shun's wife, Li, didn't know about it, and she really thought they were brother and sister.
But the concubine Du Shi doesn't know who the child's biological father is, whether it is Zhe Yanzhi or the eldest brother Du Shun. Calculating the time, both of them are possible, and both of them have similar figures and looks. They are both tall and tall.
Zhang Fang face.
This is a confusing account, and Mrs. Du doesn't want to settle the account clearly, even if it is Zhe Yanzhi's son! She has more benefits.
After the clouds and rain stopped, the two of them put on their clothes. Du Shi poked Du Shun's forehead with her finger and said coquettishly: "You have been here all day stealing food. If you have the ability, take me home to be happy."
"That won't work. The vinegar bottle at home will fall over when touched. She will cry, fuss, and hang herself. I'm really afraid of her."
"She can't even lay an egg. What are you afraid of her doing? If this person kicks her legs in the future, don't you want a huge fortune?"
"Don't worry! When that day comes, I will definitely divorce her, and then we will go to Bashu to live in seclusion together, change our names, no one will recognize us, and we will be rich for the rest of our lives."
Speaking of this, Du Shun glanced at the sleeping child on the small bed, frowned and said, "You said this child is mine, but why do I feel more like that old guy?"
"He's only half a year old. Who do you think he looks like? Besides, you're only thirty years old, and that old guy is sixty-two years old. Who do you think it is?"
Du Shun curled his lips and said nothing. Logically, it should be his child, but he also had an unspeakable secret. He had been married for three years, but his wife's stomach had not moved. He was worried that he used to be a thug in a brothel and played too hard.
hurt.
But he never dared to talk about this hidden worry, so he knew very well that this child might not be his.
"Let's talk about business! Have you told him?"
"I told him, don't worry, as long as I ask, he will definitely agree. He promised me that as long as he is here, no one can touch you."
Du Shun immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He had just received news that Yelu Qiyan had borrowed three hundred soldiers. The gangsters who were arresting him all over the city had already arrested more than a dozen people. He knew that these people were vicious towards the refugees.
But in front of the soldiers, all of them turned into soft-footed shrimps. Not to mention torture, even if they yelled and cursed a few times, these guys would be scared to death, and they would have to explain everything.
That's why Du Shun is so worried. Now that he has Zhe Yanzhi's guarantee, Du Shun is not afraid that Yelu Qiyan will cause trouble for him.
.........
Yelv Qiyan led a large group of soldiers to break into the Baihualou brothel. He interrogated the scoundrels who were acting as hunters. The person behind the scenes was indeed the county captain Du Shun. They had sold seven girls into Baihualou. Du Shun was dissatisfied with the money he earned.
There were too few, so they were asked to sell more people. At this juncture, the murder of Yao Dalang occurred.
Yelv Qiyan was angry and resentful that the dignified county magistrate actually did such an evil thing of forcing good girls into prostitution. For the time being, he could not think of looking for Du Shun, but rushed to Baihualou to rescue the girls who were forced into prostitution.
The soldiers punched and kicked her, making the madam cry and howl. She kowtowed repeatedly and begged for mercy, "Master Fu, please spare my life!"
Yelu Qiyan grabbed her hair and slapped her more than a dozen times until her mouth vomited blood. Yelu Qiyan gritted his teeth and said, "How dare you force a girl into prostitution under my rule? I'm going to kill you!"
The madam vomited blood and said with confusion: "They... they haven't received the guests yet!"
"Are you telling the truth?"
"Young people don't dare to lie. They just come in and they need to be nursed for a while until their skin becomes slippery before they can accept guests. This is the rule, otherwise the guests will be dissatisfied."
"Where are they?"
"They all live in the west building!"
Yelv Qiyan said to the soldiers: "Go to the West Tower and bring them all out!"
A group of soldiers rushed towards the west tower. Yeluqiyan asked the old bustard again: "Who gave the money to buy them?"
"It's for...for Mr. Jiang."
"County yamen Jiang Qing?"
"It's him!"
"Do you have his receipt?"
"Yes, all seven receipts are here."
Although Du Shun did not personally sign the receipt, Jiang Qing was Du Shun's staff and he signed it on behalf of Du Shun.
Yelu Qiyan ordered the soldiers to take the old bustard down to record a confession. At this time, the seven young ladies were found and brought out. Each one looked like a flower, but they were crying.
The commander whispered to Yelu Qiyan: "I've asked them, and it's true that they haven't started accepting guests yet."
Yelu Qiyan nodded and said: "Put them on the bullock cart and return them directly to their parents. Tell their parents clearly that their daughter was lucky to be rescued in time, but no matter what the reason is, if you dare to sell your daughter again next time