Liaozhai: A scholar should draw a sword

Chapter 202 Two Two Hundred Five

Let's say that when Nabu Dalang came to the village, he first looked up and found a house in the west of the village was smoking, so he walked over cheekily.

When I got closer, I smelled the aroma of steamed rice cakes again, and I swallowed wildly, salivating.

"Hey, sister-in-law of the Zhang family, are you steaming rice cakes?"

Bu Dalang entered without invitation, and smiled at a woman who was busy in front of the stove.

As soon as the woman heard the voice, her face fell down, she wished she could pinch a piece of firewood to drive Nabu Dalang out.

After all, they are all farming families, and it is rare to steam rice cakes to satisfy their cravings. As a result, by coincidence, a bereaved star came to the door.

The woman was unhappy, and she was lazy to talk to Bu Dalang, but Bu Dalang had already cultivated a thicker skin than the abduction of the city wall. Whether you talk to me or not, she went to the stove and grabbed a rice cake that had been steamed before. stuff it in your mouth.

"Hey, this is steamed for others, you don't want to eat it."

The woman finally couldn't help but let out a yell.

"Who did you steam it for?" Bu Dalang swallowed the rice cake in two or three mouthfuls, and grabbed another piece.

The woman was so angry that she stepped forward and wanted to put away the rice cakes, but Bu Dalang took a step sideways to block the woman, quickly grabbed some rice cakes and put them in his sleeves, and then ran out.

"You damn Bu Dalang, you are a bandit!"

A woman's yelling came from the house.

But Bu Dalang was triumphant, and ran away in a hurry.

On the way, I couldn't help but eat three more, leaving only two for Yaoqin.

Back at the thatched hut, seeing that Yaoqin was still there, Bu Dalang couldn't help but feel relieved, and handed the rice cake over with a smile: "Here, it's still warm."

"Thank you uncle."

Yaoqin was very hungry at this time, so she was not polite anymore, took the rice cake and started to eat it in small bites.

After she finished eating, Bu Dalang asked again, and finally said: "Well, I'll be a good person to the end and take you to find your parents.

If it doesn't work, I'll take you directly to your grandma's house, maybe you can find out the whereabouts of your parents along the way..."

Hearing this, Yaoqin couldn't help frowning.

Although she was pure in heart, Bu Dalang was so enthusiastic, which made her a little wary again.

When Bu Dalang saw Yaoqin's expression, he guessed what she was thinking, so he added: "But little girl, I can't make this trip in vain, right?

See if this works, wait until I take you to find your parents, can you ask them to pay me ten taels of silver? "

He said that on purpose, only in this way is more in line with common sense, and it is easier to dispel Yaoqin's doubts.

Sure enough, upon hearing what Bu Dalang said, Yaoqin couldn't help being surprised, and nodded quickly: "No problem, as long as you find my parents, not to mention ten taels of silver, twenty taels will be fine."

"Haha, then it's a deal."

In fact, at this moment, Bu Dalang was also slightly shaken.

In his opinion, Yaoqin's family should have some money, and if he took her to find his parents, he might be able to get dozens of taels of silver.

But what if the other party can't come up with so much money by then?
Also, it's so big outside, where can I find her parents?

So I decided to go all the way and think about it all the way, and speak according to the situation.

After that, Bu Dalang cleaned up and left with Yaoqin. When he arrived in the town, he excused that he had no money, pawned the jewelry that Yaoqin was wearing, and exchanged the money for travel expenses.

In fact, the jewelry on Yaoqin's body was worth a lot of silver, but Bu Dalang was eager to cash it out and didn't know the goods, so he was tricked by the pawnshop shopkeeper, and only pawned more than a dozen taels of silver.

But more than a dozen taels of silver is already a huge sum of money to Bu Dalang, so he is naturally happy.

After she came out, she told Yaoqin that she only pawned a few liang of silver, which was used for expenses along the way.

Yaoqin doesn't know much about money, because she rarely goes shopping in person on weekdays, and everything is done by her parents.

Coupled with the current situation, how could she care about how much money she pawned for jewelry?

Along the way, in front of Yaoqin, Bu Dalang also asked someone to inquire about the whereabouts of Yaoqin's parents, but found nothing.

However, this kind of behavior made Yaoqin believe that Bu Dalang really wanted to help her find her parents in order to get paid.

As everyone knows, Bu Dalang is already heading towards Jianzhou Mansion.

He has already made up his mind, everything depends on God's will, if he can find out about Yaoqin's parents along the way, then he will look for it, if he can't find out, then he can't be blamed.

When she saw the tall city walls of Jianzhou Mansion, Yaoqin couldn't help asking: "Uncle, aren't you looking for my parents? Why did you come to the city?"

Bu Dalang had his own countermeasures, and replied: "Silly girl, it is easier to inquire about information in the city. Besides, I know a few people here, and they can help inquire."

Having said that, Yaoqin didn't say any more.

After entering the city, Bu Dalang found a small inn in a remote location.Firstly, it is unobtrusive, and secondly, the price is cheap, after all, he doesn't have much money on him.

After placing Yaoqin in the room, Bu Dalang said: "I'll ask the guy to bring some hot water later, you can take a shower, and then I'll send you some food.

When it's over, you can rest for a while. I'll go out and ask those friends. If it doesn't work, we'll set off tomorrow morning and continue to look for your parents. "

"Okay, thank you, uncle."

Up to now, Yaoqin has no claim at all and can only let Bu Dalang make arrangements.

Of course Bu Dalang didn't want to inquire about the whereabouts of Yaoqin's parents. Now that he has arrived at Jianzhou Mansion, he has already made up his mind to sell Yaoqin.

He went to find a friend who was nicknamed Gouzi.

As soon as he explained the situation, Gouzi couldn't help but his eyes lit up: "You kid is so lucky? You actually picked up a lady from a rich family?"

Bu Dalang said triumphantly: "This is what makes people lie down at home, money falls from the sky, and she came here by herself."

"How can you be sure that she is a lady from a rich family?"

"You can tell by her clothes, and I pawned the jewelry on her body for several taels of silver."

"How many taels?" Gouzi couldn't help but frowned.

How many taels of silver jewelry can be called the lady of a rich family?Come to think of it, this guy must not be telling the truth.

"In short, I can be sure that she is a young lady from a rich family. She is educated and courteous. The worry is that although she is young, she looks quite fresh.

I resisted not making a move, just thinking of buying a good price. "

"You're smart, kid. If you touch her, it won't be a chick, and the price will be greatly reduced."

"You are familiar with this place, go ask how much money you can sell it for?"

Gouzi rolled his eyes and said, "I have to palm my eyes first, and then I can talk to others after seeing the goods."

Poor Yaoqin, a little girl who doesn't care about the world, has become a commodity among the two of them.

Hearing this, Bu Dalang hesitated.

He knew very well in his heart, what true friend could he have?They are all good friends, each of them is better than the other.

The reason why he was looking for Gouzi was also because he was not familiar with Jianzhou Mansion, so he didn't dare to go to the brothel to talk by himself, for fear of being cheated, and it would be a big trouble if he was sent to the government to sue him for trafficking.

Therefore, he had to rely on the dog.

However, Bu Dalang was afraid that Gouzi would abduct Yaoqin and let Zhulanzi fetch water in vain, so he was very conflicted.

Gouzi is also an old fritter, so he guessed what Bu Dalang was thinking, and said with a smile: "What? Could it be that you are afraid that I will be fooled?"

"no no……"

He thought so in his heart, but Bu Dalang wouldn't admit it.

"Since it's not, then take me to take a look, you know, in this world, the daughter of an ordinary family can only be sold for a few taels of silver.

But if you meet someone who is beautiful and talented, it may cost dozens or even hundreds of taels of silver. "

Hearing the word "hundreds of taels of silver", Bu Dalang's heart suddenly thumped wildly.

For him, this temptation is too great, so big that he can do anything and risk anything for it.

"Okay, I'll take you to see it now, but you must remember, don't let it slip..."

Bu Dalang told him carefully, and then brought Gouzi to the inn, and pretended to Yaoqin that Gouzi was a yamen servant in the yamen, and came to inquire about the situation in detail, so as to help find the person.

Yaoqin believed it was true, she was so excited, she really treated the dog as a policeman in the yamen, and explained the situation at home clearly.

After that, Gouzi and Bu Dalang walked aside and muttered.

"How is it? Is it the best?"

"Hahaha, Dalang, we made a fortune this time." Gouzi said excitedly.

"Oh? You mean you can sell it for a lot of money?"

"Must. This little girl is simply top-notch. Not only is she pretty, but the key point is that she has read poetry and books and knows all kinds of talents.

Dalang, let's make a big one this time, and take her to Linzhou Prefecture to sell. Jianzhou Prefecture is too small, and it is estimated that it can be sold for 200 taels. "

"200 taels is too little for you?" Bu Dalang couldn't help exclaiming.

"Of course it's too little. 200 taels is half for you and half for me. One person is only 100 taels..."

"Wait..." Bu Dalang was a little unhappy: "Goofy, I brought the man through untold hardships, you are responsible for finding a buyer, and you want to share [-]% of it all at once, isn't it too dark? "

"Dalang, do you think it's easy to find a buyer? Then go and try it out, maybe you can only sell it for a few dozen taels..."

Speaking of this, he rolled his eyes, and deliberately threatened: "And the water in here is very deep, maybe you will go to jail."

"His..."

Bu Dalang could not help but shudder.

This is what he is most afraid of. After all, he usually returns home, but this is the first time he has done such a thing, and he has no experience at all.

"Dalang, listen to me first. What I mean is, instead of making a move in Jianzhou, let's go to Linzhou.

Linzhou Prefecture is much larger, and since ancient times, there have been many famous concubines who have moved the world.

Because of this, many talented men and rich men went there one after another.

It is no exaggeration to say that Linzhou prefecture is not inferior to the capital when it comes to Fireworks and Willow Alley.

That Yaoqin girl is so beautiful, and she is just a baby, I figured she could sell it for 500 taels of silver..."

"500 taels?" Bu Dalang couldn't help exclaiming, swallowing wildly.

"Hehe, so, do you think it's reasonable for me to share [-]% now?"

"Yes, yes, so it can really sell for 500 taels, then you will get [-] taels, and I will get [-] taels..."

Gouzi: "..."

What a two hundred and fifty.

Next, the two discussed the countermeasures in detail.

On the next day, Bu Dalang approached Yaoqin with a gratified look and said, "It's true that the emperor pays off, and finally found out the whereabouts of your parents."

"Really?"

Yaoqin stood up excitedly.

"That's right, isn't Gouzi working in the yamen? He went to ask, and it turned out that your parents were arrested by those gangsters who wanted to extort money.

That group of gangsters also arrested several rich people, but they were arrested by officers and soldiers..."

"Where are my parents? Where are they now?" Yaoqin asked anxiously.

"Don't worry, the current situation is like this, because this group of bandits escaped from Linzhou Prefecture, and it is said that they committed a serious crime in Linzhou Prefecture, so the officials of Linzhou Prefecture are also hunting them down.

Now the people have been handed over to the officials of Linzhou Prefecture, including the people they took away, and they are said to be brought back to Lin'an Prefecture to be witnesses..."

This remark can be said to be full of loopholes, but after hearing the news of her parents, Yaoqin's mind was completely confused, and she hurriedly proposed to rush to Lin'an Mansion immediately.

This is exactly what Bu Dalang wants.

Linzhou Prefecture is about four to five hundred miles away from Jianzhou Prefecture, so Bu Dalang and Gouzi first hired a carriage for two days, and then arrived at Linzhou Prefecture by boat.

After entering the city, Bu Dalang and his wife first went to an inn to settle down.

Bu Dalang coaxed Yaoqin and said: "Gouzi has to go to the yamen to inquire about the news first, and after inquiring about the news, he will definitely find a way to let the three of you meet."

Yaoqin was very grateful and thanked her repeatedly.

Let's talk about that dog, this guy has helped pimps before, although it is the first time he came to Linzhou Prefecture, it is not difficult for him, after a little inquiry, he came to the most famous place of fireworks in Linzhou Prefecture.

After wandering around for a while, when he turned to the gate of a large mansion, Gouzi saw a woman in red and red, who looked like an old lady, came out of the gate.

So, he went up and bowed his hands and said, "Please, are there any girls in your yard?"

This old woman's surname is Wang, and people call her Wang Jiuma. She used to be an oiran, so she knows some people in the government.

Later, when I got older, I used some of my own savings to get a good record, then bought real estate, and found a few girls to run the hook bar business by myself.

But this hook bar business is not easy to do, after all, there is a lot of competition.

Wang Jiuma has been in the industry for many years and is quite proficient in this industry.It's a pity, but I haven't been able to find an oiran who can stand up to the table.

This is the same as running a restaurant. They are all popular dishes, so the business will not be much better.

Once you have your own signature dish, your fame will start.

Therefore, Wang Jiuma has been looking for such a girl, and even if she can't find one, she has to cultivate one herself.

Hearing someone take the initiative to ask, Wang Jiu's mother was not very enthusiastic, and asked lazily: "How old is the girl? Have you ever been married? Is your background right?"

"Not yet thirteen, never married, of course her background is right, she is the daughter of a big family in distress.

It's not that I'm boasting, with a little training, I can definitely become an oiran. "

Upon hearing the word Huakui, Wang Jiuma's eyes lit up, and she hurriedly asked, "Where is the person? May I palm my eyes first?"

"She's in the inn now... Let me tell you about her first. The girl is not yet 13 years old. She came from a wealthy family and has read a lot of poetry and books. She is proficient in everything..."

Wang Jiuma was even more pleasantly surprised when she heard such an introduction.

However, he said calmly on the face: "This is just what you said, who knows if you are boasting? There are rules in our industry. You must meet people, feel the bones, and have a body test to see if you are suitable. "

"That's that's..."

Gouzi nodded in agreement.

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(End of this chapter)