Chapter 55 Persecution
Although he found the place, Zhang Yao was stopped outside the door. The woman should be Mr. Qiu's wife. Judging from her appearance, she had no intention of inviting guests to the yard to rest. She said that there were only women in the family, so it was probably inconvenient.
Fang Buwei will discuss it for the time being, but this attitude is hard to figure out. Others come to visit and don’t even let the door in. It’s a bit unreasonable. Seeing that the woman is so rude, both Zhang Biao and Zhang Hu brothers and Cui'er’s faces have become cold. The master is humiliated and dies. As a servant of the Zhang family, he cannot tolerate the young master being despised and insulted by others!
"Yunniang, if a guest has arrived, why don't you invite him into the house?"
The old lady walked out of the house and stopped at the door with a crutch slightly trembling. When Yunniang saw it, she hurriedly walked up to support her and said, "Mother, it's windy outside, and you're not in good health. You should lie in the house and rest more."
"If I don't show up again, people thought our family was not polite and neglected the guests!" The old lady said in a low voice. She heard it clearly in the house. This daughter-in-law was thrifty and virtuous. Xu'er was not a good family and her family was ruined, but she never regretted that she could marry such a good daughter-in-law. It was really the blessing of the ancestors of the Qiu family.
But no one is perfect. Yunniang is too thoughtful and too cowardly. She always likes to think about things that are not available and scare herself in the end. Not only will she offend people if she loses her mind, she will also offend people for nothing.
"No, he is..."
"Don't think so much. Since you are a guest, please come in to your house. It's just a bowl of tea. No matter how poor our family is, we can't lose this little!"
"yes."
Since my mother-in-law spoke, Yunniang had no choice but to respond. She walked to Zhang Yao and bent her knees and said, "Prince Zhang, please."
The atmosphere eased a little, but that was the only thing. Cui'er didn't know much about this woman and had no prejudice. However, what she did was neglecting her young master. If the young master hadn't expressed his words, he would have turned his back.
The Qiu family was in ruins and could not even take out a decent chair. The young master didn't care and felt it didn't matter whether he sat or not. The maid didn't think so. He swept around and turned away. Soon after, he brought a few people back.
"Take all the things inside, you go and get some firewood; you take people to pick up a jar of water; and you go to the market to buy some cups, bowls, chopsticks, chairs, etc. Remember to buy some good tea. I don't care what method you use, I will see something within half a stick of incense!"
Several people stood at the door and stopped. They looked at the courtyard of the Qiu family and looked at each other. One of them said, "Girl, girl, this, you didn't say it's the Qiu family!"
"I didn't say what's wrong?" Cui'er said coldly with a stern face: "Look clearly, what I gave is white silver, not copper!" As she said that, she spread her hands and shone out the silver barley in her hand. Several people stared at her, for fear that in the blink of an eye, the silver she got would fly with wings.
"You have figured it out. If you want, just do what I said just now. The money is yours. If you don't want to leave now, I won't keep you. I really don't believe it. With the money in my hand, I can't find one or two people who are willing to obey orders!"
Money can make the devil push the mill. If this silver barley is in your hand, you will have to share a lot of money. If a few people bite the teeth, they don’t care whether the Qiu family is really evil. Besides, what if it’s evil? I’m so brave and starving to death, I’ll just come over to help. Can I really get into bad luck?
"You guys, this is my family!" Yunniang was anxious to stop her, but she didn't want her mother-in-law to hold her arm tightly. She didn't dare to exert force. The old man was weak and sick. If she had any good intentions, she, a daughter-in-law, would have no shame to see anyone.
"Don't worry," the old lady closed her eyes and said half-heartedly, "This Young Master Zhang is here to find Hao'er. You have been evil before, so it's okay for his servants to be unhappy."
"My wife did something wrong before," Yunniang couldn't help but say, "But this person is too rude. He wants to show off his power and go to other places. This is our family, how can he let him do whatever he wants?"
"I don't do anything wrong," said the old lady lightly: "If he really wants to show off his power, he wouldn't have only brought two or three servants. If he hears old man, he doesn't need to say anything. When Hao'er comes back, everything will be left to him."
When Mr. Qiu came back, he stood outside the door and was stunned. Nannan next to him also widened his eyes. There were very few guests at home, let alone so many people came at once. He was a little scared for a while, and then he was secretly worried. Are these people going to stay for dinner? Only a cup of corn left at home, what should I do?
"Zhang Yao!" Seeing Zhang Yao, Mr. Qiu was so angry that he pointed at the crowd that was constantly coming and going, and said with anger: "What's going on?"
"Sir, I'm back, sit down quickly, there are delicious foods here, why bother to get angry?"
Zhang Yao sat half-resisting on the soft collapse. Cui'er peeled the grape skin and fed it to her mouth. He picked up the wine cup and served it to drink a glass. There were small ice fish in the jar, which made it very cool and refreshing to drink. It was a rare enjoyment in this summer.
Seeing Zhang Yao looking slutty, Mr. Qiu was angry and held back his anger and said coldly: "Young Master Zhang, this is my home, not your Zhang family!"
"Of course I know, sir, I, a student, come to visit the teacher. Seeing that the teacher is as poor as a family, the family is nestled in this dilapidated thatched house with air leakage everywhere, and I don't even know what to eat for the next meal. My heart hurts like a knife!"
As he said that, he wiped the corners of his eyes, as if tears were to flow out. Regardless of whether there was or not, he pretended to wipe it twice, straightened his body firmly and strongly: "The teacher is like a father, respecting the teacher and respecting the Tao is a virtue that we scholars should have. As a disciple, how could I bear to see the teacher live here and let the wind and rain hit the dilapidated thatched house!"
"So I asked Cui'er to find some people. It doesn't matter how much it costs. Within three months, I will see a house here, a courtyard with two in and two out, red walls, green tiles, willow trees and peach blossoms, all of which cannot be missed!"
As he was speaking, someone came to the side, he bowed with fists and said, "Young Master, I just saw it. I want to build what Young Master said, this place is not enough!"
Zhang Yao was too lazy to deal with this idiot who lost his chain at critical moments. Cui'er walked up to him and said dissatisfiedly: "Why can't you do any small things? Our young master said that you want a house that can be in and out of two. If you can't do it, you can change to other foreman. There are more people who can build houses in Suzhou Prefecture, and you are not the only one!"
"Girl, this is the result if you change to someone else," the man shouted: "The place is too small, and it is hard for a good cook to cook without rice!"
"Then buy the house next to you!" Cui'er said without thinking: "If you don't have double, it's twice, it's five times. If you go and talk, you will naturally be bound to have the benefits if you talk. If you can't talk, then change to someone who can do things. Remember it, you will only have one chance!"
This undescendant momentum obviously shocked the man, twice, twice, and five times? He swallowed secretly, and immediately felt that his waist was much straighter. What is the concept of five times? This money is enough to buy another house in the city. Why should I continue to live in a rotten place like Lao Huaishu Lane? I immediately clasped my fists and said, "Please rest assured, if this little thing is not done well, I will never eat this food in the future!"
After saying that, he turned around and left without looking back. Before leaving, he glanced at Zhang Yao and Mr. Qiu. He didn't know who this young master was, but Mr. Qiu knew him and was envious in his heart: This person is so developed that he is said to be a devastating star. Have you seen it? He has climbed to a high point, but the old man is right. He has been going on for thirty years and thirty years, and the feng shui has changed. Don't look down on anyone!
"Zhang Yao, I have never accepted you as an apprentice. I am not your master, and you are not my disciple. There is no need to please me like this!" Mr. Qiu said coldly: "Although I, Mr. Qiu, is a little poor, I also understand the principle of not receiving any reward without merit. It's better not to have this food that is pity!"
"Sir, what's wrong with you?" Seeing that Mr. Qiu seemed to be really angry, Zhang Yao didn't care. He smiled and said cynically: "It is natural for students to respect teachers. Even if you report to the Holy Emperor, I have a right to make a mistake. No one can find any fault. He will only praise me as a person who knows how to be grateful and is an example for scholars in the world!"
Taking a deep breath, Mr. Qiu felt irritated. He never knew that Zhang Yao was actually a dog skin plaster. Once it was touched, he couldn't tear it off. He was helpless and rubbed his temples and said helplessly: "Mr. Zhang, I am no longer Mr. Xixi of your Zhang family. The talented people in Suzhou Prefecture are like carp cars across the river. Anyone who comes to find can be your teacher. Why do you have to choose me and keep pushing each other? "
This is true. If Zhang Yao is willing, he can line up from the east of the Zhang family from the west of the city. If everyone is knowledgeable, it will be fine to teach him to read and write. Besides, these people are not good enough. It is not difficult to send him to Huailing Academy. Of course, the better Bailu Cave Academy is also possible, but the distance is a little far, and the mountains are high and the road is far away. I guess the old lady will not want her grandson to leave home for too long.
Since she said this, Zhang Yao was too lazy to continue making trouble and asked in a deep voice: "Sir, don't want to continue teaching me, but because my qualifications are too poor, I am actually a rotten wood that cannot stand the education?"
"Young Master Zhang is talented and learns from one example. He is far superior to most scholars in the world. He is a smart person I have rarely seen in my life!"
"That's why I was too naughty and inappropriate, which made the gentleman furious and then resigned?"
"I have made some small mistakes, but I am a person with a temperament. Although I am a bit of a playboy, my flaws do not hide my beauty. My character can be called gentle!"
Hearing Mr. Qiu's answer, Zhang Yao had a vague guess in his heart, and did not give him a chance to think back to his senses, and pressed step by step: "Since it's not me, then my family is not good at treating the teacher well, has lost their etiquette, and has neglected the teacher?"
"The Zhang family is tolerant to me. There are carriages to pick me up and drop off when I go in and out, and there are pastries and fragrant tea every day to satisfy my cravings. If I don't go, I just need to say hello. How can I say neglect?"
"Since this is not that, it's not that, it's just that the gentleman is dissatisfied with his salary and thinks that my family has given too little?"
"Young Master Zhang, don't joke anymore!" Mr. Qiu said with a wry smile: "I don't have the reward given by the old lady. Anyone who hears it will be envious. It is one of the few beautiful people in Suzhou Prefecture!"
"Yes, Mr. Qiu!" Zhang Yao said meaningfully: "Everyone knows that being a Mr. Xi in my Zhang family is not a shame, but a big beauty. So, why do you want to resign?!"
Until this moment, the picture was revealed, and it was a very simple question. Mr. Qiu opened his mouth but couldn't answer it. He was panicked and tried to stabilize his position to come up with an excuse. But he met Zhang Yao's eyes and suddenly realized in his heart. It was useless. He obviously discovered something. No matter what kind of excuse he made up, he would not believe it!
"Little sister, how old are you this year? What's your name?"
Squatting down, Zhang Yao smiled like a big-tailed wolf. Regardless of whether the little girl wanted it or not, she touched her head and smiled: "Tell me, I will take you to eat a lot of delicious food."
"Mom said, you can't ask for things given by strangers!" Holding his father's hand tightly, the little girl mustered up the courage to say, "You are a bad person, Nannan doesn't like you!"
The answer was really unexpected. Zhang Yao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "How could my brother be a bad person? I am your father's disciple, and I will be your senior brother from now on, not a stranger!"
"Dad, what is senior brother?"
Looking at Nannan, Mr. Qiu's eyes were full of love. He was in jail for several years, and his unborn daughter turned into a little girl in a blink of an eye. If it weren't for the great emperor's grace, it was the saint emperor who pardoned the world, and perhaps he would never have met in his life. If this were true, this would be his biggest regret in his life. Even if he died in the end, he would die with his eyes open.
For this daughter, he said that he could be Mr. Xixi of the Zhang family again! He made up his mind and said coldly with a cold face: "Zhang Yao, don't be too arrogant!"
"Sir, no, Master, how could I be more greedy?"
Zhang Yao said with a grievance: "I am your disciple. If you don't believe me, go out and inquire. At the latest tomorrow, everyone in Suzhou Prefecture will know about this! Master, are they more surprised or envious when they hear it? I think there must be them. Even if they have any questions, they will not doubt my sincerity!"
At this moment, Mr. Qiu didn't know that he had fallen into the trap. From the very beginning, Zhang Yao planned to force him to submit. Whether it was what he said or built a house, it was actually for outsiders to see. Others would definitely be curious. When he asked casually, he turned out that the young master of the Zhang family respected his master. Even if he knew, he would only envy and jealous, secretly hated why he did not have such a good disciple.
As for explanations in the future, others will not believe it. A joke. If you have nothing to do with the Zhang family, why do you spend money and effort to build a house for you? No matter how rich the Zhang family is, the money is not blown by the strong wind. Why do you only build it for you or not? It’s because you are lucky enough to have a lot of luck in your ancestral grave and smoke is coming out of your master Zhang? You don’t know what kind of thing you have, but you don’t know what Mr. Zhang likes you, treats kindness like grudges and repays kindness, and is not a son!
This is an open conspiracy. After thinking through the causes and consequences, Mr. Qiu was shocked and angry. He hurriedly resigned from Mr. Zhang's Xixi that day, in order to draw a clear line with Zhang Yao and he was unwilling to have anything to do with him. Now, even if he has a hundred mouths, he can't explain it clearly!
"Nannan, this is what my brother gave you," Zhang Yao pulled down the jade pendant on his waistband, stuffed it into the little girl's hand, and then hugged her in his arms: "You will be my sister from now on. If someone bullies you, you will tell your brother, see how I deal with them!"
"Really?" The little girl was skeptical. She was still young and was far from understanding what Zhang Yao said. She intuitively had a big brother that was really good. No one dared to bully her by then.
Although the little girl is not very old, she really weighs a little bit. In addition, she is not familiar with Zhang Yao, so she made a fuss to come down soon. As soon as she landed on the ground, she jumped to find her mother and grandmother with her jade pendant. Such a beautiful stone has many patterns carved on it, which is white and beautiful. Grandma and mother must like it very much.
Seeing the little girl throwing into her mother's arms and holding up the jade pendant as if she was offering treasures, Zhang Yao withdrew his gaze and stared at Mr. Qiu, whose face was ashen, silent, suddenly the corners of his mouth raised and said lightly: "Sir, no, has the master figured it out? It doesn't matter if he didn't understand it. If he doesn't do it one day, it's a month, and if he doesn't do it one month, it's a year. The disciple has time. In the future, the disciple will come to ask the master every day until the master nods his head and agrees!"
"You! You!" Mr. Qiu was so angry that you couldn't speak for a long time. Zhang Yao smiled and said, "Master, my heart to be a disciple is bright and the world is clear. Master should agree quickly. Oh, by the way, the disciple is afraid that the master will disappear one day without a trace, so he specifically ordered Zhang Biao to find more people and stare at Master for twelve hours a day. Don't worry, at least three people in a group, and there will be no mistakes in custody!"
This sentence gave Mr. Qiu the last blow. He knew in his heart that Zhang Yao could definitely do it. For a moment, he was both angry and regretful. He felt that he was fascinated by ghosts and was Zhang Yao's teacher for more than a month. Now, it's better, and it's hard to get off after getting on the pirate ship.
"I promise you!"
These four words mean that they are unwilling to accept their feelings, and even said it with gritted teeth. Zhang Yao looked up and tidied up his clothes, signaling Zhang Biao, Zhang Hu and Cui'er to disperse and not let people get close. He stepped forward and whispered: "Master, please tell me, what is wrong with the disciple?"
After looking at this disciple with a gloomy mind and many wrists, Mr. Qiu lowered his head and whispered: "Don't practice your words anymore in the future. It's a bit ugly, but it will also be less trouble!"
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Chapter completed!