Gentlemen, listen to the sword chant

Chapter 44 Bullying men and women, maliciously finding fault

On the eve of the New Year's Eve.

The year is coming to an end. Although Chen Ci was in a bad mood by the gambling house, he quickly adjusted his mentality. He didn't want to show a bad face to the princess. The worst result would be to lose a lot of money.It's really disturbing. First, the grain, grass and horses were robbed by the grass bandits of Tuolong Mountain, and then the gold and silver were robbed by unknown strongmen and bandits. It was a shame and a shame.

Chen Ci did not intend to stay in Guangling City for the New Year. After all, the original owner returned to his hometown for the first time, so he had to go back to Taoyuan Town to worship his ancestors, otherwise he would have a bad reputation of treachery. Besides, he needed the support and support of the people of Taoyuan Town. support.He ordered his subordinates to purchase the supplies needed for the New Year. However, early in the morning, he saw the princess hesitated to speak. She wanted to say something, but she looked embarrassed, as if she was thinking about her words, but in the end she didn't say anything. Seeing her embarrassment, she smiled and said: "Princess, what's the matter? Between you and me, there is no need to hide it. Could it be that living in Guangling City is not going well? Or is it because Taoyuan Town is remote and you don't want to go back?"

After coming to Guangling, the princess looked rosy, and she was diligent about eating and lodging.That's right, she is a royal, so she should have enjoyed the glory and wealth, and the sloppy countryside doesn't belong to her.

The princess raised her eyebrows, shook her head, and did not break free from Chen Ci's slender hand, but took the initiative to caress Chen Ci, "Husband, I often went to the textile shop a few days ago, and met a little sister-in-law. I went again yesterday, but I couldn’t see him. I asked the shopkeeper, but the shopkeeper prevaricated and refused to say anything. I was worried that there was something hidden in it..."

"The princess is worried that something happened to the little sister-in-law?" Chen Ci frowned, seeing the princess' cautious expression, it was amused, "Princess, maybe it's the end of the year, so the little sister-in-law has to go home to help, right? Don't you also come every three years?" Did you go to Chawu? A spinning shop is not home after all.”

The princess nodded, thinking about it for the same reason, but for some reason, she felt unhappy, just a kind of ominous premonition.Seeing it in her eyes, she was not busy today anyway, so she just went to see what was going on as she wished, and said, "Then let's go and see, if there is any financial accident due to financial constraints, it's okay. Good help."

The two went to Dongshi in a carriage. During the New Year's Eve, there were lights and festoons everywhere, especially this Dongshi, which was even more lively.Either husband and wife, or brothers and sisters, holding each other's arms, following the children, holding the supplies, beaming with joy, the princess is familiar with the road here, and when she got out of the car, she walked into a weaving shop holding Chen Ci's arm.In order to celebrate the New Year, many families will buy cloth and silk to make clothes, and the business in the store is very good.

Chen Ci noticed that as soon as the two entered the door, the face of the old man who was knocking on the abacus in front of the counter to keep accounts changed slightly. He put down the bamboo scroll and went up to the second floor. , so I feel safer.

Seeing the arrival of the princess and Chen Ci, the waiter in the first store immediately greeted her flatteringly.This store is located in Dongshi, and it is one of the largest stores in Guangling City. People from all walks of life walk around every day. The waiter in the store can be said to be sophisticated, and he has a pair of sharp eyes. With just one glance, he can see the extraordinaryness of the princess and Chen Ci. .Besides, the princess has been here a few times, and she is generous and only buys expensive ones. She is the big patron of the store. The waiter in the store said with a smile on his face: "Miss, are you here? Our store just arrived yesterday and sent a batch from Wancheng. The silk is of excellent quality, and it is the best material for making clothes, do you have the palm of your hand?"

The princess looked at Chen Ci, who understood, cleared his throat, and said calmly, "Okay, wrap it up for me first."

The shop clerk smiled happily, and turned around to wrap up the Chen Ci, but was caught by the Chen Ci's arm. He was a little surprised and looked at the Chen Ci blankly. Let me ask you, a few days ago, my wife often saw a little sister-in-law who was chatting speculatively here, where is she? Why has there been no news for several days in a row?"

The waiter was also very confused, scratching his head: "Master, I don't know."

Chen Ci looked at the princess, and the princess began to describe the appearance of the little sister-in-law. After what she said, the shop waiter suddenly realized: "Oh, I know if you say that, the little sister-in-law is called Cuiniang, and she is from Nanguan. , it seems that her husband is sick and busy, and my shopkeeper advanced her salary in advance and asked her to go back."

The princess stared at him: "You are talking nonsense."

The statement turned cold.

The waiter hurriedly waved his hands: "everything I said is true, if you don't believe me, just ask about it."

The princess sneered: "You're talking nonsense. My sister-in-law and I had a good chat. She once told me that she had a military household registration. Her husband died in the Battle of Jiangcheng in Tai'an 16. Since then, she has been alone. You have never remarried. It's okay." How can there be a saying that the husband is sick in the 'Chastity Archway' given by the government? You are talking nonsense!"

The waiter in the shop was confused, and scratched his head honestly: "This villain doesn't know, the shopkeeper told me so, and everyone in the shop spread it like this."

From this point of view, there is indeed something hidden here.In fact, Chen Ci didn't want to bother with these trivial matters at all. After all, he was robbed of food, grass and horses on his front feet, and washed his back feet in a gambling house. When it came, it had to be dealt with properly. Immediately, he grabbed it with his big hand and strangled the waiter's neck, "You tell your managers to come out."

The waiter in the shop did not dare to offend Chen Ci, not to mention that Chen Ci was dressed gorgeously, he must be from the elite class, and besides, the nine-foot man behind Chen Ci, with big arms and a round waist, would be scary just standing there, so Xiao Er smiled. Nodding again and again: "Yes, yes, the villain will call the shopkeeper right away."

The statement let go of his collar.

After a while, a bloated middle-aged man with a big belly came over. This man had wicked eyebrows and a sharp mouth, giving Chen Ci the impression that he was the master of the government at that time.

"You two, what are you calling me for?" The shopkeeper first smiled, then held the gift with both hands, bowed slightly, which was considered to be enough face.

Chen Ci snorted coldly: "Let me ask you, where is Cuiniang who has been working in your shop before?"

The shopkeeper hesitated and frowned. He often walks around Guangling City, so he naturally knows who the man and woman in front of him are. Even the most powerful king of Wu in Guangling would pay them as guests.The shopkeeper smiled awkwardly, moved his eyes, and said embarrassingly: "Master, Cuiniang's husband is ill, so he resigned early."

"Fart!" Chen Ci sneered, and as soon as he went up, a big ear scraper slapped him in the face.

The shopkeeper was slapped inexplicably, his face changed slightly, his face was burning with pain, and he suppressed his anger.

At this time, because of Chen Ci's sudden move, many people in the shop looked sideways.

The waiter in the store beat him up when he saw that the statement was inconsistent, he was startled, but he knew that the shopkeeper was not someone who would be slaughtered, and he felt emotional, thinking that the statement was over, and he had been kicked to the iron plate, seeing the age of the statement, It is estimated that he is just a fledgling noble son, who has never experienced severe beatings.

(End of this chapter)