As the old doctor expected, the old man took the medicine that night and drank some chicken soup. He woke up at noon the next day. He learned that Zhu Kui had saved him and thanked him profusely. He was about to continue saying something when he heard
There was a voice outside the door.
"Third brother, are you there?"
But it was Zhu Kui who called his eldest brother. He raised his hands to indicate that he would talk later, stood up and opened the door: "Here comes eldest brother."
Zhu Meng, who had just entered the room, saw a seriously injured old man lying on the bed as his wife said. Although his face was a little pale now, he saw that the body could already move, so he turned aside Zhu Kui and spoke to him.
Asked: "Old man, have you recovered?"
"I'm feeling much better now. Thank you very much, brother, for saving me." The old man leaned beside the couch and replied gratefully.
"You're welcome, elder. Third brother once said that rescuing people will be rewarded with good deeds. Sow good causes and reap good results. But, since you've already woken up, it's better to leave earlier." Zhu Meng's words to his younger brother were quite good.
I remember it very well, but the topic changed very quickly, reflecting the timid and fearful character of ordinary people that is still hard to change.
"Brother." Zhu Kui quickly stopped him, fearing that Zhu Meng would say something rude again.
"Old man, I'm so rude. I apologize to you on behalf of my eldest brother."
"Young Master, you don't have to be like this. Your brother is right. Yesterday, I was chased by my enemies and was rescued by Mr. Meng. However, I don't know if my enemies will continue to pursue me. It's better to leave earlier so as not to harm your family."
"
After finishing speaking, the old man stood up and was about to leave. Just as Zhu Kui was about to persuade him again, he was stopped by Zhu Meng's eyes, indicating that Zhu Kui should not offend this wealthy man in the green forest. Over the years, he and Zhu Laoshi had not been able to persuade him for this.
How many times has it happened?
Zhu Kui had no choice but to smile sadly and changed his words: "Since the old man is leaving, I won't do anything to stop him. I will just let him see the old man off in person and express my feelings."
Zhu Meng now opened a fish shop in the county town, and built a large pond behind it. The fish were naturally transported from Shigang Village. After returning home from work last night, Zhu Kui told him everything. Originally, Zhu Meng insisted on bringing the old man to the shop.
He was thrown into the street, but Zhu Kui persuaded him to come down.
"There is no such thing as giving up halfway when saving people."
Now that the old man woke up, Zhu Meng naturally wanted to chase them away immediately. His meaning was very simple: not to cause trouble. In fact, Zhu Kui was also a little worried. The people who were chasing the old man were obviously not easy to mess with. It would be okay if he was the only one. He was still living at home.
My brothers, sister-in-law, and parents have to be on guard.
Zhu Kui came to the street with the old man. He did not take the old man to the city gate immediately, but took him to a small inn in the city. His idea was very simple, he must take care of him, but otherwise
Only those who cause trouble for the family can be taken care of.
"Old man, it's inconvenient for me to say more just now. You have just recovered from your injury and are unable to leave the city. You'd better go to the inn with me to rest for a few days. Since I rescued you, I will be responsible to the end." Zhu Kui said slightly apologetically.
"You, you, thank you so much, young man." The old man choked on his words and couldn't laugh or cry. He couldn't help but said that although his body was fine, he was just recovering from his injury. He still needed a good night's rest to regain his fighting strength, otherwise he would encounter another enemy again.
The killer is the meat on the chopping block.
Zhu Kui ordered a table of wine and food, and the two started talking in the guest room.
"I don't know what I called the old man? I don't know how he was hunted down until he passed out in the wild forest."
The old man took a sip of wine and said with a somewhat sad expression: "I know Kaohsiung, have you ever heard of me?"
"Kaohsiung, the city where the heroes of the green forest in the south of the Yangtze River are so righteous, and the leader of the Changhuai River bandits!"
Zhu Kui paused solemnly, paused slightly when he took the wine glass to his lips, and then took a sip of tea as if nothing had happened.
Kaohsiung was quite surprised to see that Zhu Kui had heard of his name and had a flash of strangeness. If it was about the Changhuai water bandits, almost everyone in the east of the Yangtze River knew about it, but the name of the village leader was not as familiar as expected and was only circulated in the green forest.
And the government, very few ordinary people know about it...
The two looked at each other for a while, and finally Kaohsiung continued: "Hey! It's all me who doesn't know people. Do you know that water bandits like us have our own hidden docks? The day before yesterday, I led my brothers to check the progress of building new ships.
, hundreds of people suddenly rushed out to intercept and kill us, and then I managed to break through with all my might and managed to save my life. Originally, there were only about twenty people in my group, but unexpectedly, a brother accompanying me suddenly rebelled and killed several brothers in a row.
As for the sneak attack on me, it turns out that this person also leaked this whereabouts."
"In the end, I fought tooth and nail to kill the enemy and escaped, but the others all died in the battle. I feel sorry for these dead brothers."
At the end of the story, Kaohsiung, the leader of the water bandits, started to sob a little.
"Master Gao, don't be so sad. I don't think your dead brothers would want to see you sad. You need to cheer up and find the person behind the scenes to avenge your brothers." Zhu Kui couldn't help but persuade him.
"I have lost my decency. I would like to remind Mr. Xie Xiaolang. I still don't know how to call Mr. Xie?"
"My surname is Zhu Mingkui. I grew up outside Moling County since I was a child."
"Could it be the storyteller Zhu Kui who has been rumored around Moling in recent years? It is often said in the market that there was a storyteller in Moling. He often helped the heroes of the past with his righteousness and wealth. What he said today is true!"
Since the Piaoxianglou storytelling program spread, it has become famous in Jiangdong in the past few years. Many restaurants in Jiangdong have followed suit. Even if they copied the same thing at first, the stories were not the same, but
After all, it is difficult for the Han people to change their talent for copycatting. As time goes by, the plots and techniques of imitating stories become more and more proficient, and they still have the same style, becoming a unique skill of Jiangdong.
"Master Gao is over-reputed, it's just a fabrication made up by some friends."
Zhu Kui shook his hand and stood up to say goodbye: "Okay, Master Gao, you can stay here to recuperate in peace. I have to go back to Piaoxiang Building to do some work first and come back to visit tomorrow."
"Wait a minute, Mr. Xiaolang!"
Seeing Zhu Kui about to leave, Kao Xiong thought of something, then took out a jade pendant from his waist and stuffed it into his hand and said: "I owe you the kindness of Mr. Xiao Lang for saving my life. I have nothing to repay. This jade pendant is with me."
If you need it in the future, if you need it, come to Changhuai Water Village to find me. I am obligated to do so."
Zhu Kui looked at the jade pendant in his hand. It was crystal clear and it was a piece of fine jade, with the word "高" engraved in the middle. He roughly estimated the value to be at least three taels of gold. Knowing that his current monthly income was no more than this, he felt that
He muttered that the robber was really rich, but he still declined.
"The jade pendant for this high-ranking master is too precious, and I feel ashamed for it."
"Whether it's valuable or not depends on me, just accept it. You still look down on me as a water bandit and don't want to make friends with him."
Seeing Kaohsiung talking about this, Zhu Kui took advantage of the situation and accepted it.
"Farewell."
Kaohsiung looked through the window at the figure slowly leaving on the street. Most of the people on the roadside were familiar with each other, and they all greeted him with a smile. He praised in his heart: "What a young hero, this boy will never be the same again."
The thing in it.”
As soon as he returned to Piaoxiang Building, he saw the waiter coming up to tell him that Zhao Ying'er was looking for him.
After Zhao Ying'er took over Piaoxiang Building, she lived in a renovated and quiet courtyard in the west behind the restaurant. The green and unnamed plant vine leaves covered the one-person-high hollowed-out pavilion wall. Under the pavilion wall, there are patterns
He planted various flowers and plants. The only regret was that Zhu Kui could only recognize a limited number of flowers and grasses.
"Um?"
Zhu Kui stepped on the ground covered with antique bluestones and suddenly stopped when a piece of music he had never heard before came from the courtyard.
"This little girl is really talented in composing and plays really well."
Looking up, among the green vine leaves at the top of the pavilion wall, there is a girl sitting playing the piano, like an elf in the forest...
After a short meeting, the music of the piano stopped, and Zhu Kui clapped his hands lightly and walked over.
"Second Miss, the sound of nature sounds, your piano skills have improved again."
Zhao Ying'er took the handkerchief Xiaoqiu handed her, wiped her hands, and stood up: "Brother Kui, thank you. This song is a thank you for writing "Adult and Lilliput" for me."
Some time ago, on Zhao Ying'er's birthday, Zhu Kui adapted a fairy tale from his previous life as a gift.
"Second Miss, you're too polite. I don't know what you want me to do if you ask me to come here."
"Can't I come to you if I have nothing to do? I've already told you that it's much better. Don't miss the second lady. The second lady is called Wei Shengfen. You just don't want to change it."
The two have known each other for five years and have a deep friendship. Zhao Bancheng had talked to him three years ago, intending to let him marry into the Zhao family. After that, he would inherit all the property of the Zhao family. However, he was rejected by Zhu Kui, although he did not leave Piaoxiang after that.
Lou did not alienate Zhao Ying'er, but he always adhered to his duties and called her "Miss".
At the beginning of this year, the concubine in the thirteenth room finally succeeded and gave birth to a younger brother for Zhao Ying'er. Zhao Bancheng was so happy that he held a feast, gave out porridge and food, and laughed and said: "Accumulate virtue and do good deeds. Good people will eventually be rewarded."
The marriage was therefore not mentioned, and even the love for Zhao Ying'er seemed to be transferred to her youngest son.
"Don't look so grim. Let's get down to business. This time, the wine we sent to Lujiang County for the Lu family was intercepted. We lost both people and goods. Only two guys jumped into the water and escaped."
Seeing that Zhu Kui's face was bitter and he lowered his eyebrows not knowing how to answer himself, Zhao Ying'er sighed in her heart and changed the subject to get down to business. The wine sent to the Zhou family in Lujiang County was that Zhao Bancheng's eldest daughter was a concubine of Zhou's family.
, the wine business with the Zhou family has become a routine.