The Red Chamber begins with a bastard

Chapter 360 Disaster is coming
Lin Zhixiao stood outside the gate of Jiangnan Imperial Examination Hall and watched from afar as Jia Huan successfully entered the examination room. Then he called on his sons Lin Zhong and Lin Fu to leave.

Lin Fu asked in confusion: "Since my father wanted my elder brother and I to perform well in front of Master Huan San, why didn't we take the opportunity to greet him and let Master Huan San know that we came to take the exam for him? If we do it so quietly, Master San doesn't know about it, so how can he accept our kindness and remember our kindness?"

Lin Zhixiao sneered, "We are slaves, and it is our duty to serve our masters. If we do something trivial, and then expect our masters to accept our kindness and remember our kindness, isn't that ridiculous?"

Lin Fu looked embarrassed and could not say a word.

Lin Zhixiao taught him, "If you want the master to think highly of you, you have to be better at doing things than other servants, more considerate and thoughtful than others, and even be able to draw inferences from one example. However, if you want the master to use you, these are far from enough. You also have to control your mouth and hands. Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, don't say what you shouldn't say, and don't take what you shouldn't take. I, your father, have been in charge of the treasury in the mansion for more than ten years. What did I rely on? It's nothing more than the word "reliable"."

The brothers Lin Zhong and Lin Fu both bowed their heads and accepted his instruction.

Lin Zhixiao added, "Master Huan San is very smart. He probably guessed our intentions when he saw us. Now that the provincial examination has just begun, it is better not to distract him. Let's wait until the results are announced before visiting him."

Lin Zhong looked at the long line of examinees waiting to enter the Imperial Examination Hall and said, "I heard that there are more than 18,000 examinees from Nanzhili this year. Do you think Master Huan San can pass the exam? If he fails, he will be in a bad mood. Wouldn't that be a perfect setback for us?"

Lin Zhixiao stroked his beard and said, "Master Huan won the top three prizes three years ago. Logically, he should have improved his knowledge after three years of study. With Master Lin's personal guidance, he should have no problem passing the provincial examination. However, things are unpredictable, and it is possible that he will fail. We will just have to adapt to the situation when the time comes."

At that moment, the father and his two sons left the Imperial Examination Hall and returned to the Jia family's old house in Wuyi Lane. It is said that Lin Zhixiao and his son came to the city only one day later than Jia Huan, and they lived in the Jia family's original old house during this period. However, they did not disturb Jia Huan in the past half month, which shows that Lin Zhixiao is indeed a very patient person.

On the way back to the old house of the Jia family, Lin Zhixiao and his two sons happened to pass by a brothel on the bank of the Qinhuai River, which was called "Weicuilou". It was a very famous brothel in the Qintan River area. It had a large storefront and was of high quality. The girls were of excellent quality. Therefore, despite the high consumption, the business was very good, attracting a large number of princes and nobles, literati and poets who came to smell the fragrance and chase the butterflies, and linger in this land of luxury and tenderness.

Just as the Lin father and son were marveling at the luxury of this brothel, the street suddenly became chaotic. A team of Jinyiwei dressed in Feiyu uniforms and with embroidered spring swords on their waists rushed to the front of Weicui Tower with murderous intent, and surrounded the front and back of the house in an instant. The Lin father and son were also squeezed to the side of the street by the panicked crowd.

"Hey, the Jinyiwei have all been dispatched. It's such a big scene, I'm afraid it's not simple. I wonder who will be unlucky next." Lin Zhong whispered.

Lin Zhixiao glared at his son sternly, signaling him to be quiet, while stretching his neck to watch the fun.

It was around 7am, and the Weicui Building hadn't opened yet, but the Jinyiwei didn't care and broke in directly, searching every room. The place was in chaos. The disheveled prostitutes and the clients who stayed overnight fled in a panic, their white bodies dazzling and jaw-dropping.

The madam of Weicui Tower was shocked and angry, but facing the ferocious Jinyiwei, even though she had a strong backing, she dared not stand up. She just found the Jinyiwei captain who led the group, stuffed a silver ingot into his pocket, and said with a smile: "Hello, General. I don't know what happened to alarm you. The girls are timid and can't stand being startled. I hope the general will show mercy and we can discuss everything."

The captain of the Jinyiwei took the silver skillfully and said with a smile, "Don't worry, mother. We are only ordered to arrest a criminal. It has nothing to do with your Weicui Tower. We will leave immediately after catching him. Hey, brothers, take it easy and don't rush around. It's a small matter to scare the girl, but if any of you breaks a bird in panic, it will be a sin!"

The Jinyiwei all laughed loudly, and continued to search everywhere happily, even taking the opportunity to take advantage of some of their brothers. Exclamations could be heard from upstairs and downstairs.

The old procuress was secretly furious but could not vent her anger, so she could only ask, "Who do you want to arrest, General? We have always run our business in accordance with the law and have never dared to commit crimes." After saying this, she secretly stuffed another ingot of silver into the brothel.

The captain of the Jinyiwei said loudly: "Master Xue Pan of the Xue family in Jinling, nicknamed the Dai Ba Wangzhe, has stayed the night at your place?"

The madam was secretly surprised and said, "Yes, yes, but what did Master Xue do wrong?"

The captain of the Jinyiwei sneered, "You don't need to ask this. Anyway, the matter is not small, you just hand him over. If he dares to hide him secretly, or tip him off and let him escape, I'm afraid you can't even think about running Weicui Tower anymore."

The madam's face turned pale with fear, and she said hurriedly, "Master Xue is in the Yucui Pavilion at the back. I will take you there right away."

So, the madam led a group of Jinyiwei and headed straight for the back house of Weicui Tower, where there were several houses with separate gates and courtyards, where all the popular prostitutes lived.

It turns out that Xue Pan had recovered from a serious illness recently, but he returned to his old ways and still hangs out with a bunch of playboys every day. Every day he either walks his dog or traps his hawk, or sleeps with prostitutes. Last night he invited a top-notch girl to drink and have fun at Weicui Tower, and stayed in the Yucui Pavilion of Weicui Tower at night.

Xue Pan had a restless night and was extremely tired. He was still sleeping soundly and had no idea that disaster was about to happen.

bang...

With a loud bang, the door of the room was violently pushed open, and the captain of the Jinyiwei and his brothers rushed in.

"what!!!"

"ah!!!"

Two screams were heard on the bed, and then two white bodies jumped up in panic, quickly pulling up their clothes to cover their vital parts. It was obvious that this was a young couple, the woman was beautiful, one of the most popular girls in Weicuilou, and the man was also very handsome, but his movements were delicate and his eyes were charming, which looked extremely awkward.

The Jinyiwei leader was stunned for a moment, then his face darkened. He stared at the effeminate man and asked, "Why are you here?"

A trace of fear flashed across the man's eyes, and he said shyly, "Captain Zhou...what are you doing here?"

At this time, there was another noise on the bed. Xue Pan sat up, yawning, and shouted in dissatisfaction: "Who is so blind as to disturb Master Pan's sweet dream?"

Captain Zhou stared at Xue Pan with a cold look in his eyes, and sneered, "Are you Xue Pan?"

Xue Pan didn't even open his eyes, and said calmly: "Yes, it's me, your uncle Pan. You're disturbing me so early in the morning. Are you tired of living? Don't you know who I am, Xue Pan?"

Captain Zhou laughed in anger, waved his hand and shouted, "Tie him up!"

The Jinyiwei behind him immediately rushed forward and captured Xue Pan. He then realized something was wrong and opened his eyes and shouted, "What are you doing? Let me go!"

When he opened his eyes, he found that the person who came was actually a Jinyiwei wearing a flying fish uniform. Xue Pan was stunned and said with a stammer: "Jin...Jinyiwei? What did I do wrong? Did you arrest the wrong person?"

Captain Zhou stepped forward and slapped Xue Pan twice, then scolded him with a smile, "Master Pan, right? I am your master. Weren't you very arrogant just now? Try to be more arrogant again?"

Xue Pan's cheeks were swollen from being beaten, and he was somewhat sober. He said in shock and anger: "What right do you have to arrest and beat people? Do you think the Jinyiwei are so great? My uncle is the Minister of War, and my uncle is the father-in-law of the emperor. Try to beat me again?"

Captain Zhou was not afraid at all. He raised his hand and slapped Xue Pan twice, grinning and saying, "I've seen beggars, but I've never seen people begging for a beating. What's wrong with me beating you?"

"You are a rebel! You are just a centurion, and you dare to hit me!" Xue Pan was shocked and angry, and threatened: "If you dare, tell me your name. If I don't kill you, I am not a stupid bully."

Captain Zhou sneered, "My name is Zhou Hua, I'm from the Jinling Pacification Division, and I'm a captain under the command of Lei Zhenfu. Be sure to recognize me, or you'll make a wrong complaint in front of the King of Hell. Take me away!"

Although Xue Pan was a muddleheaded person, he immediately realized that something was wrong when he heard this. A chill ran through his head, and even the last bit of alcohol was scared away. He struggled and screamed, "I haven't done anything wrong. Why are you arresting me?"

Zhou Hua laughed and said, "Does Mr. Pan have a shipyard called Shunxinglong?"

Xue Pan nodded in astonishment: "Yes, it's my boatyard."

"About a month ago, you sold a batch of old boats, yes and no?"

Xue Pan nodded again.

Zhou Hua sneered and said, "That's right, take him away!"

A group of Jinyiwei immediately escorted Xue Pan out. No matter how he struggled and shouted, it was useless.

When Xue Pan's two servants heard the noise, they rushed over to stop them, but they were knocked to the ground by the Jinyiwei on the spot.

"I have been wronged by the Jinyiwei. Go find my wife quickly and write letters to my uncle and aunt. Yes, go find Jia Yucun to save me!" Xue Pan shouted while struggling.

Zhou Hua sneered and said, "Just find someone to go. Not to mention Jia Yucun, even if Wang Ziteng comes in person, it won't work."

After Xue Pan was escorted out, Zhou Hua looked at the dishevelled handsome man with a fake smile and said, "You are so bold. It seems you are tired of living."

The handsome man was so frightened that he trembled and fell to his knees on the ground, begging for mercy with a pitiful look on his face: "I was blinded by greed for a moment, Brother Zhou, please have mercy on me and don't tell the governor, otherwise I will be in trouble. As long as Brother Zhou saves me, I will obey you in the future."

Two men and one woman were doing everything they could to make love, and it is hard to describe what was going on.

After the three of them had their fun, they slept together and slept until dawn. Unexpectedly, they were caught by the Jinyiwei who suddenly broke into the room. Zhou Hua was the confidant of Lei Zhengfa, the governor of Jinling Zhenfu Division. The male favorite was afraid of being reported and was frightened out of his wits on the spot.

(End of this chapter)