Late Ming sea owl

Chapter 7 River clerk
Lin Hai's heart was clear. These days, he had already noticed that Zhu Niang was interested in him. With the straightforwardness of the girl from the Dan family, he had probably had a close relationship with Shi Wusi.The old man didn't mention it earlier or later but only brought it up tonight. It must be because he believed in Mazu's dream.

He made up this lie mainly to deceive Aunt Chunhua and prevent her from having any evil thoughts. Unexpectedly, it had an unexpected effect and he got a wife back for nothing.

As for the old man's little abacus, Lin Hai didn't bother to point it out. He just smiled and said: "Uncle Shi wants to marry Zhu Niang to Lin. This junior has received a wrong love. How dare you not obey?"

Shi Wusi was stunned when he heard this. The so-called two families becoming one family naturally meant recruiting a son-in-law to come to the house. He didn't want Lin Hai to be deaf and dumb, and told him in one sentence that he would marry his daughter and leave the house.

He was not a man of words, so he said after a long while: "This... the old man is saying that Brother Lin has no relatives, and he doesn't even have a place to stay..."

"Although I am temporarily in dire straits, with the help of Concubine Tian, ​​why worry about not being able to settle down and start a family? If Uncle Shi wants to recruit a son-in-law, please find another good match. I wonder if Princess Zhu is willing?" Lin Hai interrupted Shi Wu lightly. After Si's words, the smile on his face turned cold.

Are you kidding? Son-in-law has been discriminated against since ancient times. Let alone losing face as a traveler, just because of this status, the ambition in the hammock is a dream. Who is willing to submit to the jurisdiction of a son-in-law?

However, he wanted to test whether it was Zhu Niang's intention to recruit a son-in-law or Shi Wusi's. If it was the former, they would break up. If it was the latter, he didn't want to let down Zhu Niang's affection and would definitely ask his future father-in-law to marry him. scope.

Shi Wusi didn't know what Lin Hai was thinking, so he forced a smile and said, "Brother Lin's words make no sense. The parents have always made the decision on their children's marriage. How can a daughter's family agree or not?"

Lin Hai sneered and said: "If this is the case, you already have a son-in-law who is older than you, so there is no need to recruit a son-in-law. What kind of good man is willing to step in? With Zhu Niang's fierce temperament, you Can you make the decision? But don't make her angry and end up making a mess."

These words hit Shi Wusi's weakness. He had children and grandchildren, and the purpose of recruiting a son-in-law was not to pass on the incense. In the final analysis, he was still afraid of losing his daughter as a strong labor force.Zhu Niang is 19 years old this year, and she is definitely an older leftover girl in this era. It is for this reason that Shi Wusi never proposed marriage to her.

Hearing Lin Hai's words, Shi Wusi immediately hesitated. How could he have thought of ruining his daughter's life?It's just that Dan Min's family is already poor, and there is no backbone in the family. Even if his old man starves to death, how will his eight-year-old grandson live?

"As the saying goes, a good girl can't be retained, but Zhu Niang is a filial daughter. If it were someone else's daughter, if the elder was like you, do you think she would still take advantage of you? Your daughter knows it, even if she is Once you get married, will you still leave you and your grandson alone?"

"Lin is not alive. If he married Zhu Niang, he would naturally have to die in your old age. If I were really heartless, the pearl given by Tian Fei would have been named Lin, so how could I still have your Shi family? In the final analysis, I still remember Zhu Niang’s life-saving grace, otherwise what would happen even if I kidnapped your daughter?”

Lin Hai observed the words and emotions while using his tone to destroy Shi Wusi's psychological defense line with both soft and hard tactics. Especially the following words were very murderous.He had seen many different kinds of people in his career as an agent, and he was used to waiting for others to order. This was how he had to deal with people like Shi Wusi.

In the past two months, Lin Hai had been so kind and friendly. Shi Wusi had long forgotten that he was also a man who was willing to kill people. At this moment, he suddenly realized that he was already panicking and said: "I never said that I would like to recruit a son-in-law. This is what Brother Lin said." What you said may have misunderstood the old man’s meaning.”

Lin Hai took advantage of the victory and pursued him: "What does Uncle Shi mean?"

Shi Wusi said nonchalantly: "I...I mean that I want Zhu Niang to be betrothed to you, and I don't want three matchmakers and six betrothals. I just ask that after you and your young couple set up a new family, don't let the seventh child be short-changed, old man." Even if I am a starving ghost, I still have a smile on my face."

The old man's words were really desolate, and Lin Hai wondered if he had overacted, and the style of his painting suddenly changed to that of Mrs. Zhai Zhai.However, he doesn't care about many things, as long as he can achieve his goal. Anyway, Lang has a crush on his concubine. In this old society of arranged marriages, it is too difficult to have free love.

Just as she was about to comfort her future father-in-law, Zhu Niang suddenly opened the door and barged in: "No, Lao Wang is here with his messenger."

"How many people are here?" Lin Hai suddenly stood up.

"There are four people in total. I saw Lao Wang and Gou Si Li from a distance. There is no one here within a mile. Needless to say, they are coming to my house. Brother Lin, they are not good at sitting here. How about we Just run away quickly."

"There are only four people here, why are you running away?" Lin Hai quickly found a kitchen knife, stuffed it into the clothes in his arms, and then ordered Qizai to hide in the inner room.

"My dear son-in-law, I can't do that. Let the old man ask and see what he says." When Shi Wusi saw Lin Hai holding a knife, he immediately became anxious and bravely stepped forward to persuade him.

When Zhu Niang heard this, she knew that the marriage was settled, and she couldn't care less about her joy for a moment. She quickly pulled Lin Hai and said, "Brother Lin, listen to me and run away."

"The Dan family's boat is too slow. They will be captured if they can't get out of the Luohu River. If they take the land route, your father and Qizai won't be able to run far." Lin Hai said in a deep voice, "You all listen to me. They will ask questions later. If you want to raise a bead, just say it's on me. Don't worry, I have my own ideas. Today is a good day for both of us. I won't kill anyone unless it's absolutely necessary."

Soon, the wooden door was kicked open with a clang, and two slaves holding iron rulers broke in. They stood on both sides like door gods.Both of them wore uniform styles of Tsing Yi with cross-collar and narrow sleeves, black headscarves, white waistbands, and tin badges hanging from their waists.

"What a brave man, Shi Wusi, he dared to sneak into my official residence and steal a pearl. Let me take it with you." A cold voice came from outside the door, an old man dressed as a scribe, Shi Shiran. Came in.Lao Wang followed behind him, still wearing a melon cap inlaid with jade and a cotton robe.

Lin Hai guessed that the person who spoke was Gou, the official of the Hebo Office. Lao Wang's daughter was the concubine of this Gou, which is how he came to be the chief.It was this man named Gou who raised taxes and asked his son to borrow money at the same time, which forced the Shi family to almost sell their son and daughter.

"You're wronged, Mr. Gou, you're wronged, old man." Shi Wusi plopped down and knelt down at Secretary Gou, kowtowing. The two slaves couldn't help but lift him up, took out the rope from his waist, and began to tie him up.Zhu Niang became anxious when she saw it. She wanted to step forward but was held tightly by Lin Hai. She turned around and saw Lin Hai cowering in the corner, shaking his head frequently with a look of horror on his face.

"I told you that you are a deceitful thief, and you dare to deny it when you see an official. I said, Lao Shi, it was you who taught your son to be a thief?" Lao Wang behind Mr. Gou smiled strangely, and Lin Hai took Shi's place. After the family paid off the usury, the old man was filled with hatred.

However, he did not dare to ask Gou Sili to take action for Zhu Niang. After all, his daughter was just a concubine and was only slightly better than a maid.Fortunately, Huangtian paid off. Didn't this give him another chance?
Lao Wang stared at Zhu Niang with a lewd expression, and said evilly: "Zhu Niang, if you hand over the stolen goods, I will show mercy and beg Master Gou to spare your father and daughter, otherwise there will be no one named Shi in this house." One by one, I will teach every member of your family to go to the Palace of Hell."

"Chang Wang, my surname is not Shi... I know where the beads are. Mr. Gou, please let me go." Lin Hai held on to Zhu Niang tightly, still looking timid.

"You... you are such a heartless thief!" Zhu Niang was angry and angry. She turned around and slapped Lin Hai, but Lin Hai caught her wrist.

"Get out of here!" Lin Hai pushed Zhu Niang away with all his strength, and while walking towards Secretary Gou, he put his right hand into his arms.

"The beads are in my arms, little one..." He suddenly pulled out the kitchen knife and put it on Gou Si Li's neck like lightning. At the same time, he grabbed his collar and pulled him to make the hostage turn his back to him.

"Don't move, my sword doesn't have an eye." Lin Hai held Secretary Gou and backed out, keeping distance from the two Zaoli until his back was against the wooden wall.

"Ah, help me... please spare my life, hero." Caught off guard, Gou Si Li screamed like a pig, and let Lin Hai drag his legs limply.

Lin Hai's movements were extremely fast. This time, a sudden change occurred. The two slaves did not make any reaction. It was already too late to take action at this time.

"Have your men squat on the ground with their hands on their heads. Hurry up! Otherwise, I will cut off your dog's head and use it as a chamber pot." Lin Hai shouted angrily, and with a slight slash of the kitchen knife, the side of Secretary Gou's neck immediately turned red.

"Quickly...quickly obey the order of the good man." Gou Sili was at a critical moment of life and death, and he hurriedly gave instructions regardless of the pain in his neck.The two slaves were both domestic servants of Gou Sili, and Lao Wang relied entirely on his cheap son-in-law for food. The three of them looked at each other and obeyed.

Lin Hai grinned and said: "Just wait until I hear the truth. I don't want to get involved in a life-threatening lawsuit, so I kidnapped a few of you and ran away. If any of you dare to move, you will force me to kill someone. Don't blame grandpa for his sharp knife."

"Yes, yes, it all depends on grandpa's instructions." Gou Si Li desperately agreed.

"Zhu Niang, take off the two police officers and untie your father." Lin Hai ordered Zhu Niang to take off the police's iron ruler and untie Shi Wusi, and then ordered Lao Wang and the two Zaoli to stand up one by one. , had his hands tied behind his back, and was tied up by Zhu Niang. Finally, he tied up the official Gou, and stuffed a piece of rag into each person's mouth.

"Brother Lin, I just...don't worry." After Zhu Niang tied up the man, she looked a little scared when she remembered that she was going to beat Lin Hai just now.

"I don't have to be upset unless you promise me... No, your father has already promised you to me, and this is too much. Are you thinking of some other way to apologize to me?" Lin Hai responded to Zhu Niang with a smile, He walked up to Lao Wang and slapped him twice.

Lao Wang whined and was speechless. Lin Hai saw the jade inlaid on his melon-skin hat, reached out and took off the hat, threw it to Shi Wusi and said: "Zhang Yue, I don't know if this piece of jade is worth anything. Quan Deng This is my betrothal gift to Zhu Niang."

He searched again on Gou Sili who was tied into a rice dumpling, and took out two silver ingots from his sleeves. Seeing that his clothes were good, he untied him and Lao Wang respectively, stripped off their coats, and then tied them up again. .

"This guy is just a small official, but he did a lot of searching." Lin Hai chuckled and handed the money to Zhu Niang to keep it.He didn't know that Hebo official was a famously fat vacancy in the Ming and Qing dynasties, and that the Secretary was the head of the staff, and that he had much less oil and water than the Hebo ambassador.

"Brother Lin, what should we do next?" Zhu Niang took the money and was a little confused for a moment.

"Don't worry, we just need to run as far away as possible. At least no one was killed. The yamen can't take people all over the world." Lin Hai patted her shoulder nonchalantly and put his arm around her shoulder.

"Okay, let's go become pirates." Qizai suddenly jumped out, his little face full of excitement.

Zhu Niang was held in Lin Hai's arms. It was the first time in her life that she was so close to a man, and there were people all around her. She immediately felt a little embarrassed. She twisted her shoulders and broke away from Lin Hai and said, "Brother Lin, let's leave quickly."

Lin Hai laughed. This girl usually has a strong temper, but she didn't expect to be so shy when she was shy. He pointed at Qizai and gnawed on the remaining chicken legs and said: "Don't worry, hurry up and clean up, don't mess with Aunt Chunhua's chicken." "

Lin Hai picked up a chicken wing and gnawed at it while tearing off the rag from Gou Si Li's mouth: "My lord is worthy of being named Gou, and this nose is really smart. How did you know we have the pearl in our hands?"

(End of this chapter)