Records of the Lost Cases of Helaitang in the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 214 The Three Phoenixes of Wu Clan
Shen Junzheng and his servant stood on the Chang Banqiao. Feng Xianglan walked towards the Chang Banqiao step by step. Her back gradually disappeared from everyone's sight. There were too few people in Qiushuichangtian and Banqiao was deserted.

After a long time, the king sighed and said: "I understand now that at Mohua Manor, Aunt Song was so heartbroken by Brother Yueting's prodigal behavior. She exchanged thousands of taels of real gold and silver for a sword that was not suitable for eating or use. That's fine. Yes, even this sword was given away casually out of loyalty to the elderly and the poor."

Wang Heng remembered that Yueting had said that the sword was for Xiaocai to play with, and he felt a little ashamed. At that moment, Wang looked at him and asked Aunt Hong, "What are your plans? There is chaos outside, but it is safe to go back to Taicang." "

Aunt Hong said: "When I came out, I promised the master that I would go back after everything was done. Naturally, I have to go back to Taicang now."

Wang Heng said, "In that case, my aunt will follow us. Xiaocai and I are staying at Zhuge's house in Suojin Village. We have rented a small house by the Liuqiu Bridge nearby. The cleaning is almost done, so my aunt will go After a few days of grievance, I asked Xiao Wangma of the Zhuge family to recommend a maid to serve him for a few days. Then I went to Mr. Zhang to ask if there was anyone who knew the truth and returned to Taicang by boat. I asked them to take you to Zhoucheng so that you can go back. No one else in Taicang can say anything."

Aunt Hong felt relieved when she saw that Wang Heng was thoughtful in everything, and just said that she would listen to the arrangements of the Seventh Young Master.

Wang Heng asked Xiang Xiang to ask the shop assistant to hire a sedan and two green donkeys to go to Zhuge's house. Aunt Hong and Xiang Xiang had only been together for a few months, and suddenly they were very reluctant to say goodbye. Yes.

Wang Heng told Xiang Xiang to just go to Zhuge's house in Suojin Village to find him and Xiaocai if something happened. If there was any correspondence, just send it to Zhuge's house.

Zhuge Xian let out a long sigh of relief when he saw Wang Heng and Xiaocai returning safely. He woke up early in the morning and heard that Brother Wang had gone out to pursue them in the early morning, and he had been restless and restless until now.

I borrowed some household items from the Zhuge family, and Xiao Wangma also recommended an old woman to work on it. First, Aunt Hong was settled in her new house by Liuqiu Bridge.

The golden wind was chilling, and Wang Heng rode a green donkey to the Imperial Academy to find Mr. Zhang. Just one day later, the clear pond and lotus beside Si Ye's house had already declined to an unbelievable degree.

Knocking on the door two or three times, the old servant of the Zhang family was very quick today. He immediately poked his head out and saw Wang Heng. He showed a bit of joy and said: "Master, please come in quickly. My fifth master is entertaining guests in the flower hall. He is from Xiuzhou." Master Wu is here."

After asking carefully, I found out that Wu Zhuting, one of the Three Phoenixes of the Wu clan, was traveling to Nanjing and came to visit Siye's house early this morning. Wu Zhuting was originally from Wujiang and inherited a wealthy clan from Xiuzhou. He was always known for his hospitality.

The three phoenixes of the Wu clan are headed by Mr. Zhang. Mr. Zhang was a Jinshi at an early age and was the leader of the Xingshe Party. Wu Zhuting and Chen Dazun were both Juren and capable generals of the Xingshe Party.

Wang Heng hesitated when he heard this. He remembered that he had seen Wu Zhuting at the Huqiu Conference. He seemed to be a short and fat man. Wu Zhuting asked Mr. Zhang if he had anything important to do and whether he wanted to go in later.

Seeing this, the old servant of the Zhang family smiled and said: "Seventh Young Master, please go in. Master Wu and my master are like brothers. We must have dinner before leaving."

Wang Heng bravely entered the flower hall and bowed to Zhang Xiru and Wu Zhuting.

The Huqiu conference was in a hurry that day, but Wu Zhuting still remembered Wang Heng and tried his best to praise his business in Yuanhu Lake, Xiuzhou. He must ask Wang Heng to follow Zhang Xiru to stay for a few days. However, Wu Zhuting came to Nanjing this time, and there was nothing special about it. On an urgent matter, his Yuanhu Villa hired the famous garden pavilion sculptor Zhang Nanyuan to lay stones. I felt that it was a little more respectable, so I went out to invite a few close friends to have a meal, drink, and write poems, which also improved my reputation.

Wang Heng thanked Wu Zhuting for his kindness. Zhang Xiru looked at Wang Heng's expression, and must have something to say, so he said to Wu Zhuting: "Old Wu, you wanted to buy Puweng's bamboo sculptures. I got two of them by chance. Ask Lao Zhang to take you to the study to have a look."

Wu Zhuting happily went to the study.

Seeing no one around, Wang Heng said: "Brother Ximing, my father has a wife who came to Nanjing to check on the illness of an elder. Now that the elder has recovered, she is going back to Taicang. I don't worry about her traveling alone as a female. , School has just started here in Nanjian. I would like to ask Brother Ximing if anyone he knows wants to go back to Taicang and ask my aunt to catch a smooth sailing. We will offer a boat fee here, which is convenient for both host and guest. "

Zhang Xiru thought for a moment and said, "What a coincidence! A certain Mao Fengchang passed away in Nanjing a few months ago. His wife asked me to write a tombstone inscription. I heard that the coffin will be taken back to his hometown by boat in three days. You wait here for a while. The housekeeper of the Mao Mansion will come to get the tombstone. I want to ask him when he will return home."

Wang Heng nodded and said: "The relationship is good, it doesn't matter if we have to wait a few more days."

The two of them had tea and chatted in the flower hall. Not long after, the housekeeper of the Mao Mansion asked to see him. After Zhang Xiru handed over the epitaph to him, he told the story that Mr. Wang San's female family members wanted to take their boat back home.

The housekeeper of the Mao Mansion agreed on his wife's behalf: "Our late wife is the aunt of the Wang family. It is up to us to send the first wife's natal women back to their hometown."

So we agreed to meet at Longjiangguan Pier three days later (11 o'clock noon). The Mao family's boat was flying Mao's flag in Xihe. If we couldn't find the boat, we just had to ask the steward at the pier.

A matter of concern was settled, and Wang Heng was about to leave when suddenly an old servant came to report that the second master of Shangyuan County Yamen was visiting and brought a letter written by Su Ling.

After Zhang Xiru read the letter with his feet raised, he said to the second master: "Go back and follow Brother Su Nian. I will definitely be there at six o'clock tomorrow (9 o'clock in the morning)."

Seeing Wang Heng's confusion, Zhang Xiru said: "Zhenyuan General Sun Junmen, who was under Su Ling's care, has been resurrected by the imperial court. He will leave for Beijing tomorrow. This time, Su Ling's mentor Yuan Fu has recruited Sun Junmen to join the army. The capital will entrust him with an important task. Su Ling will bid farewell to him at Taoyedu tomorrow and invite several people from the scholarly community to attend Sun Jun's ceremony to show Lord Yuanfu's kindness to him."

Wang Heng thought and telegraphed, "About Sun Junmen, his experience is quite legendary, but I am very curious about him."

Zhang Xiru didn't realize that Wang Heng had also heard about General Sun, so he said: "Qi Lang is very well informed. If you get up early, you might as well go with me to Taoye Ferry to meet General Sun."

Zhang Xiru's words hit the mark. Wang Heng said hurriedly: "Get up, get up. I go to bed early and get up early every day."

After saying goodbye to Mr. Zhang, he rode his donkey back to Zhuge's house in Suojin Village. He told Xiaocai about the news that the Suxian Zun would go to Taoye Ferry for General Sun Zhuangxing tomorrow. Xiaocai couldn't bear to watch the excitement, so he Also asked to go with him.

The night is as cool as water, my hands are tired, I throw away the book and fall into a deep sleep.