Chapter 185 Secret Old Tao looked at Agui and Ding Huan with scruples. Judging from the situation, he seemed a little embarrassed. The corners of his mouth twitched twice, but he still couldn't muster up the courage to say what he meant.
Seeing this situation, Ke Han had no choice but to nod towards A Gui and Ding Huan, signaling them to stay away for the time being.
Agui and Ding Xu smiled bitterly, walked to the door consciously, and walked out.
"I am Yan Zi's father!" Lao Tao was like a child who made a mistake, telling a huge secret. He tremblingly explained to Ke Han, "It is the duty of parents to protect their children.
Obligation! I have no reason not to go find her! Since I have never fulfilled my responsibilities as a father, I beg you, promise me to go with you."
Although Lao Tao spoke very softly, because of the absolute gossip content, his words were still like a spring thunder that shocked Ke Han. He was confused and stood there blankly, staring blankly at this elusive person.
The impenetrable old Tao
"I once served as Ma Qian's adjutant to the Marquis of Dingxi. At that time, our relationship was closer than that of real brothers!" Old Tao slowly calmed down. He seemed to be telling a story that had nothing to do with him, and his expression was dull.
"Stop joking, does this have anything to do with Yan Zi?" Ke Han asked, "You can't make up such a reason."
"I'm serious, everything I said is true!"
Old Tao was anxious, and he explained briefly - "Twenty years ago, Master Xu Zhien, the minister, was killed by a traitor and was demoted to his hometown. However, because of his family's decline, he was framed by local officials and was exiled to the pastures of the Western Regions.
Ma, his wife died of illness due to long-term coldness on a cold night that year.
The accompanying daughter Xu Hui is smart and studious. She can play chess, calligraphy, calligraphy, and painting. She is omnipotent. She is both sensible and good at sewing. Every time Xu Zhien sighs and drinks to drown her sorrows, Xu Hui always stands aside silently, serving her father with tears in her eyes.
One day, Xu Zhien drank too much and was drunk. Xu Hui was also tired and fell asleep on the table. She was woken up by smoke in the middle of the night. When she opened her eyes, she saw that the oil lamp had turned over and burned the straw bed.
Mat, almost burned down the straw shed that we depended on for survival.
Xu Zhien's surprise was no small matter. From then on, he completely gave up his alcohol addiction.
At that time, Xu Zhien faced his daughter's exhausted figure and lamented that he was incompetent and failed to take care of his wife. He had already made a big mistake. If he lost his daughter again, he would no longer have the dignity to live in the world. So the next day, he put down his old face.
, rushed to the palace of Dingxihou and asked for help to repair the hut for the sake of his colleagues. Unexpectedly, Dingxihou couldn't help but ignored it and even humiliated him so much that he couldn't even get sick.
As a result, all the burdens of life fell on Xu Hui's young shoulders. During the day, Xu Hui herded horses in the pasture, and at night, she knitted sweaters for others to earn a pitiful reward to support her family and contribute to her family.
Father buys life-saving herbs
One day, I went to the racecourse to collect horses. Oh, it was the annual equestrian competition that was about to take place. I was ordered to select horses for Chen Yu, the Marquis of Dingxi. I forgot to explain that this Chen Yu was the father of Chen Weigao, the Marquis of Dingxi.
At that time, I came alone to the horse ranch where Xu Hui was. It happened that the key to the stable was with Xu Hui, and Xu Hui prepared medicine for Xu Zhien and went to Xiliang Town. I stayed on Xu Zhien's straw-covered hospital bed.
guard in front
Seeing that the aloof and noble Lord Shangshu had fallen into such a state, I was horrified. Probably because I seemed more sincere. Lord Xu Zhien talked to me a lot about his affairs in the court. He was very talkative.
During the conversation with Mr. Xu, I learned that Xu Zhien suffered a catastrophe because he offended the famous concubine Xi who was next to the emperor. What surprised me was that despite this, the skinny Mr. Xu still
He had a strong and uncompromising appearance, and he even said that he was ashamed of the emperor. He failed to write the history of Dashun well, and left many regrets and many other humble words, which made him burst into tears.
To be honest, I was also deeply affected at that time. Unfortunately, I was just a servant. Although I sympathized with Lord Shangshu, I had no way to help this down-and-out Lord Shangshu!
I sat next to Master Shangshu's hospital bed and waited for a long time, but there was no sign of Xu Hui returning home. At this time, not only was I anxious, Master Xu Zhien was also worried. He coughed and said with great effort, "I'm afraid it's Hui'er."
Something happened? So you begged me to help you go to Xiliang Town to look for it.
I had no choice but to make it difficult because I had never met Xu Hui, but in order not to worry him, I had no choice but to bite the bullet and drive towards Xiliang Town.
On the road leading to the horse ranch in Xiliang Town, I saw a girl surrounded by several slutty men. I was also anxious to find Xu Hui. When I saw that the road was blocked by such people, I was very annoyed and yelled.
With a cry, he rushed over
It is human nature to sympathize with the weak. I whipped a few men directly, and they turned around and surrounded me. They pulled out daggers from their waists and waved them around randomly.
It’s nonsense to say that they don’t have any kung fu. Even those who don’t have any kung fu are so rough that it would make people panic when they see them. All the men in the Western Regions are very tall. They thought I was not tall, so they didn’t let me go at all.
In front of my eyes, one of them, who was as strong as a mule, grabbed the whip I had whipped, and with a bang, he pulled me off the horse. Then, several people punched and kicked me, and hit me all over again.
Beat him up
Peaceful coexistence with ethnic minorities is the rule of the Dashun Dynasty. I raised the whip and whipped it, but it was just in vain. Apart from scaring them, I had no intention of whipping them.
However, my action angered them and caused trouble
However, I couldn't let go, so I grabbed the neck of one of the guys who was about the same height as me and refused to let go. As a result, I was stabbed no less than ten times, and the guy I choked was also choked.
My face turned blue and I lost my breath.
I endured the pain and shouted to the girl in the crowd, "Why don't you leave quickly?" Unexpectedly, she cried "Wow" and the medicine bag in her hand fell to the ground.
Needless to say, that girl was Xu Hui. She looked at me with eyes full of gratitude and fear.
At this moment, the young master of Dingxihou’s family, who is now Dingxihou, Chen Weigao, and a group of young masters came out of a gambling house. They were surprised to see the person lying on the ground was me. What was even more incredible was that those
The slutty guy turned out to be the gambler he played cards with.
Chen Weigao yelled at those guys, then asked someone to pick me up, and then looked at the frightened Xu Hui, and said disapprovingly, "Is this kind of thing worth fighting for like this?" Hey, my dozen or so
The knife was in vain!
I told Chen Weigao that the girl was the daughter of the Wrangler. Chen Weigao said calmly, "The daughter of Lord Shangshu? What a pity!" Then he asked two people to stay and accompany me to the pharmacy to have a look, but he and I
Those men left together
Xu Hui spread the medicine bag, because the herbs splashed with sewage and could no longer be used. She stood there with a depressed expression. I asked her to return to the pharmacy with me, and used Ding Xihou’s account at the pharmacy to prepare enough for her for a month.
Take the potion, and then return to the horse ranch with her
Unfortunately, Xu Zhien could not wait until Xu Hui came home and passed away.
This is something I never expected!
I helped take care of Xu Zhien's funeral, left some money, and together with the two people who were supporting me, hurriedly drove a few horses to the West Palace. Along the way, I could not let go of Xu Hui, she was so depressed.
The look on his face made me a little worried. The faster I walked, the more reluctant I was to leave. After about half a pack of cigarettes, I told the two people and retreated.
When I returned to the hut, what surprised me was that Xu Hui was still leaning on the door and looking around. When I got off the horse and returned to the hut, she burst into tears.
That day, we chatted for a long time, from family to the court. She told me everything she knew. Then, she said she was very grateful to me for saving her today.
I lived in the thatched shed for five whole days. Chen Weigao didn't care what he was doing. He always said that as long as I did the things he assigned me, it would be fine. I usually had a few days of free time, so I could feel at ease.
Living in a straw hut to recuperate
Something happened that shouldn't have happened to Xu Hui and me on the night of the third day. That night, we drank some wine. I only remember that she told me that she was willing to do everything she could for me. At that time,
I was very moved, and then I got drunk
Later, I returned to the West Prince's Mansion and asked Chen Weigao to help find a job for Xu Hui. Chen Weigao simply agreed. Within two days, he agreed to let Xu Hui assist the accountant in the West Prince's Mansion. At that time, I was very happy, but I didn't know
Why, Xu Hui looked very depressed. Although she finally agreed to come and help, her attitude towards me became much colder.
Later, Xu Hui unexpectedly married Chen Weigao. At that time, I felt indescribably sad. Although, I comforted myself by saying that one of them was the daughter of the former Shangshu, and the other was the heir of Prince Xi.
They were a perfect match, but the emotional pain was still extremely painful, even more painful than the dozen stab wounds I suffered in the back because of her.
In winter, Yan Zi was born. Everyone in the palace was very happy, except Chen Weigao, who had a sullen face. This was quite surprising.
Two years later, when I went out with the army to fight in the Western Regions and returned home victoriously, I learned that Xu Hui had died of a stomach ailment that could not be cured and was in unbearable pain.
I have always been skeptical about this statement, but I can never find where the doubt comes from.
Later, the servant who served Xu Hui was fired without any reason. Later, someone passed a note telling me that my wife’s death was related to her child. What surprised me was that her child was mine!…