The new era of chaos begins in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 179: Cleverly persuading Master’s Wife and meeting Zongze again

It was not Ergou's idea to hide their master-disciple relationship from outsiders, but actually Old Man Chen's suggestion.

As the saying goes, the devil is hidden in the details. If Old Man Chen wants to work as a coachman for Mrs. Pang safely, he must hide his identity from scratch.

Maybe the big guys won't look at a mere coachman, but the little guys have sharp eyes, and it's easy to spot devils from places that are often overlooked.

This is also the reason why many seemingly earth-shattering events are always ruined in the hands of little people.

Of course, for a mature man like Old Man Chen, such a detailed plan is just to nip the danger in the bud, and there is not really any clear enemy to guard against.

The two dogs are perfectly fine with this.

Then Old Chen and the coachman went to the carriage market.

However, Ergou sent the Neighing Beast to the stables in Pang Shiniang's house to settle down, and then asked Pang Shiniang for advice.

By the way, the house that Mrs. Pang redeemed is really good. It covers an area of ​​about four acres, has three walls, and faces water on one side. The house is divided into three parts, the front yard, the middle hall, and the back yard.

The front yard is a hall, which is mainly used for meeting foreign guests. It also has servant rooms, stables, carriage rooms and other facilities.

The central hall is where the main room is located, with a main room, a guest room, and a separate small courtyard. It is the place where the male members of the host family live, and where they also entertain some close friends, including friends who stay overnight.

The backyard includes pavilions, gardens, rockeries, running water, small lakes, pavilions, etc. It is an ideal residence for the owner's wife, concubines, and family members.

This three-entry house is both independent (with a dividing wall) and connected to each other (with a door on the dividing wall), and each has its own kitchen and toilet.

Master Pang spent seventeen thousand guan to redeem the house. In Ergou's opinion, the money was well spent.Money aside, the key point is that this house looks comfortable.

Chrysanthemums are planted in the front yard, bamboos are planted in the middle hall, plum blossoms are planted in the backyard, orchids are staggered, green vines are dotted, and running water surrounds the layout. It can be said to be unique and ingenious, and its charm is naturally elegant and interesting. Compared with the so-called villa gardens of later generations, it is simply a match made by a goddess. The dimensionality reduction impact of plastic surgery to create a girl.

Of course, this house is currently only temporarily occupied by Master Pang, Mrs. Zong, mother and son, and an old servant brought by Mrs. Zong. The population is too small to support the vitality of the entire house.

That is to say, Mrs. Pang is a talented and bold person, but if she were an ordinary person, she would probably be a little scared.

Today, Master Pang did not go out. Instead, she and Mrs. Zong were chatting and playing chess in the chrysanthemum pavilion near the water in the front yard.

Seeing Ergou's arrival, the two boys from the Zong family who were playing all gathered around, but the older Zong Ying said directly: "Uncle Ergou, Uncle Ergou, do you know when dad will come back to see me?"

The little Zong Xin was holding Ergou's little feet, drooling and begging for chicken legs.

Ergou was quite helpless about this. He promised Zong Xin that he would bring two big chicken drumsticks next time, and comforted Zong Ying. After that, he had to escape, but he came to visit Master Pang and met Mrs. Zong.

Master Pang twisted the chess piece and asked, "You came to see me early in the morning, but did anything happen to you? What happened to your face?"

Ergou nodded and said: "Master's wife, yesterday evening I was returning to Xiangfu County, but I met a girl on the road. As soon as I saw her, I felt disgusted, and all the supernatural power (spiritual energy) in my body dissipated directly into nothingness. He was so weak that he could hardly use the strength to speak, and he immediately fell into the mud."

Then Ergou pointed to the wounds on his face again, and was about to talk about the damage caused by the emptying of spiritual energy. Unexpectedly, Master Pang had already thrown away the chess piece, and suddenly stood up and shouted: "You... you are such a bastard. What do you mean? Where did you meet that girl?"

Ergou was a little confused and only responded: "Next to Kaihuayuan, a little east of Dasanqiaozi in the north!"

Master Pang heard this, but she was about to run out. Ergou quickly stopped her and asked: "Master's wife! Master's wife! You are heavy, so don't be impatient. If you have anything to do, tell me slowly! But if you need to run errands, just ask Just tell your disciples."

Mrs. Pang said anxiously: "You know so much! That child might be the emperor... but that's..."

She only said half of it, but she remained silent and asked anxiously: "Child! Are you sure that girl is in the Kaihuayuan area?"

Ergou shook his head and said, "She must not be there anymore!"

Master Pang asked in surprise: "How can you be so sure?"

Ergou said: "Of course I am sure, because someone is taking her with him, that person will not stay in the Kaihuayuan area, and the girl will naturally not stay there."

Master Pang said in shock: "Impossible! Who in this world can ignore that child's exile aura?!"

Ergou didn't show off, but said straightforwardly: "It's Gao Gongji! Gao Gongji appeared with that girl. If it hadn't been for that child's harm and I fell into the mud pit, I'm afraid Gao Gongji would have arrested him I am leaving!"

Then he recounted the conversation between Gao Gongji and the girl.

Finally, Ergou asked: "Master Wife, where is that strange girl? How come I, who have opened the Heavenly Gate, are suppressed when she comes near her?"

Pang Shiniang looked at Mrs. Zong next to her, as well as the two children not far away, as well as the old servants of the Zong family, and then said: "That is a very important existence to us! I never thought that it could actually appear in the capital. You must be lucky enough to be born! It's a pity that she fell into the hands of the Gao family, but I don't know how many twists and turns will happen in the future."

Ergou pretended to scream and said: "Master's wife, how can I be considered lucky when I meet that child? I ate her yesterday to dispel the strange power, but she has not fully recovered yet!"

Master Pang said in surprise: "Oh! I wonder how much of your original power you have recovered now?"

Ergou asked again: "What is the original power?"

However, Mrs. Pang also told Mrs. Zong: "The powers we use are divided into two categories. One is the power we generate from our own beliefs and souls. This kind of power can be used like arms and fingers. It’s okay to use, but the weight is small.

The other type is the power that absorbs and attracts from the surrounding fog. This kind of power can be said to be endless, but it has a certain infectivity. If it is used too much, it will cause pollution to oneself, such as auditory hallucinations and visual hallucinations. , physical changes, etc. In severe cases, they may even lose themselves and become crazy monsters.After being suppressed by that girl, you can only recover your original power within three days, but the power of the Heavenly Lord from the misty world cannot be recovered. "

Ergou suddenly said: "So that's it! I wonder why my own supernatural power can't be fully restored! It turns out that there is still such a change in it."

Mrs. Pang frowned and said, "How much have you recovered now?"

Ergou took a moment to estimate it and said, "It's about one-tenth of what it was in its prime."

When Master Pang heard this, she was surprised and said: "Good boy! I didn't expect you to have such a talent for supernatural powers! Haha - if you don't want to learn martial arts with your master, just practice the power of Tianzun with me."

Ergou shook his head and said, "It's better not to give it up! I think a mage who can't kill people with a knife is not a good apprentice!"

Of course, Mrs. Pang couldn't understand what Ergou called "Gandalf Terrier".

To be honest, if it weren't for the Jingkang Revolution that would happen more than twenty years later, Ergou would have no choice but to choose a leisurely career.It should be noted that Ergou is only 15 years old now. When the Jingkang Incident occurred, he was only in his forties. He is catching up with the most exciting time in life. If he does not work hard to change himself, he may become a loser in the future under the impact of the general trend. of eggs.

Mrs. Pang only thought that Ergou was causing trouble, but then asked: "Are you sure that girl is following Gao Gongji?"

Ergou said: "I'm pretty sure, that kid is still talking to me, saying he wants to learn martial arts from Gao Gongji!"

Mrs. Pang was surprised again and shouted: "Then the child still talked to you? What did he say?"

Ergou was a little confused again and just said: "I didn't say much, just chatted casually. For example, I asked her what her name was and if she had any family members."

Mrs. Pang pinched her eyebrows unbearably, but asked: "You asked her name, what is her name?"

Ergou replied simply: "She said her name is Xiao Shi!"

"Her...her name is Xiaoshi? Great! Hurry! Get the car ready! I'm going to Sitiantai to find Shi Laodao! He has to be the one to contact everyone for such an important matter!" Master Pang jumped up and down excitedly. He yelled to go out.

Ergou said, "Master, Madam, the master has gone to the horse and carriage market to choose a carriage. There is only one horse at home! He can't get out! How about I hire a carriage?"

Mrs. Pang said anxiously: "Hire a carriage! It's not like I can't ride a horse! Bring the horse! I'll ride out on my own!"

The two dogs couldn't defeat Master Pang, so they had no choice but to lead the hissing beast out.

When Master Pang saw the Neighing Wind Beast, she also praised: "What a good horse, your master came here to talk about it before, and it really looks extraordinary! But I don't know where you got it from?"

Ergou smiled and said: "A friend named Han gave it to me!"

Master Pang was stunned when she heard this, but then asked: "Friend named Han? Could it be that he is a member of the Han family in Anyang?!"

Ergou said: "Exactly!"

But Mrs. Pang sighed and asked with some sadness: "Did you meet anyone else in the Han family?"

Ergou secretly laughed in his heart, but said casually: "Oh! There is also a strange person, he claims to be my senior brother, his martial arts is extremely strong, even if the master is several decades younger, I am afraid he is no match for me. I was I'm a little confused, how can Master teach such an invincible hero with his little ability?!"

Mrs. Pang was on the side, but after hearing a few words, she laughed so hard that she couldn't even see her eyebrows. She was so happy that her mouth almost reached behind her ears.

She smiled and said to herself inadvertently: "That child has an extraordinary background and is born with extraordinary intelligence! As long as he learns his skills with his heart, it is natural for him to be better than his master. How is he doing?"

The last sentence was to ask Ergou again.

Ergou said: "That man married a legitimate daughter of the Han family, and they are quite affectionate to each other. But the woman is a drunkard..."

But Master Pang suddenly said with a look: "What about 'that person' and 'that woman'! Those are your senior brother and senior sister-in-law. They must have some etiquette when speaking! How can you speak so freely!"

Ergou said with a smile: "Yes, yes! Master's wife is absolutely right! By the way, Master's wife, I came here to hear from the senior brother that Senior's wife seems to be pregnant too! She is the only one who likes to drink a lot, but she doesn't know whether it's appropriate or not. ?”

ah?Pregnant women drink alcohol?How can this be done?
Mrs. Pang was a little bit angry immediately, but she said: "What! Hurry! Write a letter to Guang'er! Let him bring his wife to the capital to raise the baby! How can it be appropriate to be left in a remote place with no one to take care of it?! "

Ergou secretly laughed in his heart, but asked: "Master's Wife! Do you still want to go out on horseback now?"

However, Mrs. Pang swung the horse's reins proudly and said with a proud smile: "I'm going to have a grandson soon! How can I still go out to work! Wait until your master comes back and ask him to call Taoist Shi! Lead the horse Go back! Huh! You guys do have some ideas. I’m happy today, Master, so I won’t punish you! Go!”

Ergou chuckled, said goodbye to his wife, and then went to the street to buy some meat and fruits. Then he walked all the way to Helv Gate, paid some money to enter the city, and then went straight to Kaifeng Mansion.

At this time, the governor of Kaifeng Mansion was no longer Xie Wenguan, but Huang Lu, a general under Zhang Dun's command, temporarily took charge of the photo. The reason was that Zongze sued the officials to expose Wuyou Cave, and Ergou went to the capital's Changjie Street at night to add fuel to the fire. , has turned into an outright political struggle.The inside story revealed was extremely detrimental to the reformists, especially the implication of Cai Jing, but it was regarded by people in the old party as a turning point in the political counterattack.

However, this was not the situation that Zhezong and Zhang Dun wanted to see, so Xie Wenguan was ordered to transfer to another position, and Huang Lu came to the rescue. The purpose was to control this case, which had more political significance than practical significance, to be limited to one within a controllable range.

Of course, with the support of the big man Xu Yanfu, although a small official like Zongze was considered the initiator of the case, he was almost ignored now.

After all, Xu Yanfu's casual attempt to contaminate someone is more important than Zongze's thousand words. What's more, Zongze is not the kind of person who talks nonsense. Even if someone comes to coerce or induce him, it won't work.

When Ergou arrived at Nanya, he sent some scattered silver to the gatekeeper, saying that he wanted to visit his friend who was temporarily detained.

The yamen official was quite reasonable. He only asked Ergou who he wanted to visit, but took him to the prison door next to him and handed him over to the prison guard guarding the door.

The two dogs naturally offered some loose silver as a favor, and then they had to carry the food box to the inside under the guidance of a small prisoner.

The prison in Kaifeng Mansion's Nanya is actually cleaner than ordinary prisons. There are no cockroaches and rats running around, and there is no stench everywhere. There is only a bit of dampness, and there are not many prisoners inside.

In fact, most of the time, the Kaifeng Prefecture does not handle cases. It only reviews the case files submitted by the counties under its jurisdiction. If the judgment is deemed appropriate, it will be reported to the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple for filing. If it is deemed inappropriate, it will be sent back and ordered to be retried by the county magistrate. However, the Kaifeng Mansion will handle the matter, which is what Bao Qingtian often did in later movies and TV dramas.

Of course, if the governor of Kaifeng Prefecture is unwilling to take action, he can directly send the problematic cases to Dali Temple for disposal.

For example, the former governor Jian Zhoufu did this.

Under the guidance of Xiao Laozi, Ergou finally met Zongze.

Zongze's appearance surprised Ergou. He was originally a handsome and handsome man, but he almost turned into a haggard little old man. His hair was fluffy and his face was covered with dirt. Only his eyes were as sharp as knives. .

When Zongze saw Ergou, his eyes were a little teary and he just said: "Brother Ergou! You have to come see me after all!"

Ergou said to Zongze: "Brother Rulin has suffered!"

Then he gave the little prisoner two taels of silver, asked him to open the prison door, and fetched him a basin of water.

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　　Two chapters in one.

　　


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