Ji Han Liu Zhang

Chapter 117

Chengdu, State Shepherd's Mansion.

The courtyard where Liu Xun was staying was a harmonious and lively scene.

Currently accompanying Liu Xun, in addition to Liu Zhang's sister-in-law Wu Ran, there is also Huang Wan who followed Huang Quan into the Prefecture Mufu today.

In the Han Dynasty, the relationship between men and women was not as rigid as in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was not a problem for men and women to meet each other, and for girls to go out for a stroll in the market. Therefore, Huang Wan came to the Prefectural Mufu today to accompany Liu Zhang's son Liu Xun. .

Looking at Liu Xun who was having fun with Lu Yi, Huang Wan lowered her eyebrows and felt something lingering in her heart.

Huang Wan's maid Qing He told her yesterday that there were some rumors circulating in the streets of Chengdu recently, and they were related to her husband Liu Zhang.

Rumors say that her husband is suspected of being a 'sister-stealer'.

This is not groundless speculation, but a well-founded argument.

Rumors say that after Liu Zhang became the shepherd of Yizhou, conflicts arose between the brothers because his brother Liu Mao drank, had fun, watched songs and dances, and killed slaves at will during his funeral. In one case, Liu Zhang admonished the unfilial Liu Mao; in the other case, Liu Zhang Liu Mao's wife Wu Ran was placed in a separate courtyard, placed in Liu Xun's residence, and lived separately from Liu Mao. This has to make people think a lot.

Huang Wan didn't take it seriously at first, thinking that Liu Zhang would not do such a thing according to his character.

But now, she had some doubts. On the one hand, Wu Ran did indeed live in the other courtyard where Liu Xun lived, taking care of Liu Xun's daily life, and the deeds in the rumors were verified.

On the other hand, it was because of Wu Ran's beauty that when Huang Wan saw Wu Ran for the first time, even though she was a female, she felt amazing and excited. It can be said that I felt pity for her.

The beauty of the country is fragrant, the fishes are falling, the geese are falling, the flowers are shy when the moon is closed, Huang Wan thought of a lot of words to describe the beauty, but none of them felt very appropriate to describe Wu Ran's beauty.

She felt that a more appropriate word to describe Wu Ran's appearance should be the poem Li Yannian used to describe his sister during the reign of Emperor Xiaowu.

'There is a beautiful woman in the north, peerless and independent.Look at the Qingren city once, and then look at the Qingren country.Would you rather not know the beauty of the city and the beauty of the country?Beautiful women are hard to come by. '

Huang Wan was shaken by Wu Ran's beauty. She felt that maybe it was exactly what the rumors said. Even if she hadn't done anything like that yet, she was probably close to him.

'No matter what, I am the first wife. Regarding the possibility of the rumors being true, Huang Wan had a small temper in her heart.

At this time, Caiwei, Liu Zhang's personal maid, walked into the other courtyard, saluted Wu Ran and his future mistress Huang Wan respectively, and then told a happy news: "The news came back from Nanzhong, which enabled you to win every battle. Now, The thieves are in dire straits, and it is estimated that Nanzhong will be pacified soon."

Hearing this, Wu Ran and Huang Wan looked at each other. Their eyes were filled with joy, and they were happy for Liu Zhang.

Then Caiwei took out a piece of cloth and said to Huang Wan: "I happen to be at home, and the messenger brought the message to my mother. Please accept it."

Huang Wan took the cloth with a happy face and read it. There were not many words on the cloth, only a few words.

"Looking at the sky at dawn and looking at the clouds at dusk, thinking about you when you walk, and thinking about you when you sit."

Wu Ran, who was beside Huang Wan, read out the words on the cloth softly. Huang Wan was shocked and immediately put away the cloth. With a blush on her face, she said to Wu Ran who was peeking at the cloth: "Sister."

Wu Ran, who had succeeded in peeking, covered her cherry lips and smiled, looking at Huang Wan with meaningful eyes, which made Huang Wan's face become increasingly red.
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Chengdu, Dong Mansion.The entrance to the residence of Dong Fu, a great Confucian in Yizhou, an expert in prophecy, and a master of physiognomy, was busy with traffic. People who wanted to visit Dong Fu lined up from the street to the end of the street.

Some of these people came to seek official positions, because Dong Fu and Liu Zhang were appointed as Zhizhong, and they controlled the power to evaluate whether officials of all sizes in Yizhou were competent.

But most people came to see Dong Fu and get one or two prophecies from Dong Fu.

"Just say that I'm tired. I don't see anyone. I don't see any of them. Let them all go away." Dong Fu waved his hand and told the servants.

He stroked his head, feeling a little dizzy.

A few days ago, very few people came to see him and criticize his prophecies.

There is a reason for this. He met Wu Yi's sister Wu Ran and gave her the approval of being a high-ranking minister. However, Wu Ran married the third son Liu Hao, and it was the fourth son Liu Zhang who became the shepherd of Yizhou. Wu Ran had no elders. It's expensive, which is embarrassing.

Therefore, the elders in Chengdu became suspicious of his fortune-telling skills, and fewer people came to visit him.

But recently, there have been rumors in Chengdu that there is some unclear relationship between Yizhou Shepherd Liu Zhang and his sister-in-law Wu Rangu Tianli Xia.

This made the Chengdu elders astounded by Dong Fu's fortune-telling skills. For a time, there was an endless stream of rich and powerful families, wealthy businessmen and nobles coming to the door, like crucian carp crossing the river.

Regarding this situation, Dong Fu was not happy, but a little angry: "Which person spread the rumor?"
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In the reception room of the Chengdu Prefectural Mufu.

Kuai Liang, the envoy from Jingzhou, was once again invited to a banquet at the Prefectural Mufu Mansion. The people accompanying him were all well-known people in Yizhou. They either held high positions in Yizhou or were famous in Yizhou, such as Wang Shang, the king of Yizhou. , Bo Huangquan, the head of the Prefectural Mufu Palace, Zhang Su, the meritorious officer, Zhang Su's younger brother Zhang Song, etc.

As for why Liu Zhang, the herdsman of Yizhou, did not attend, Kuai Liang already knew it when he was in Jiangzhou, Bajun. The school captain Xi Su who accompanied him at that time asked him to resign, saying that Liu Zhang was about to lead his troops to pacify the Soyi people in Nanzhong. He Unable to stay out of the situation, he said goodbye and went south.

'He is courageous and loyal, forgetting himself for the Lord. Kuai Liang was deeply moved by Xisu's actions at that time. In the land of southern China, the plague was rampant, and most people were afraid to avoid it. However, Xisu hurried south and chased Liu Zhang as soon as he heard the news.

School captains like Xi Su are rare in Jingxiang.

"Is Academician Qin not here yet?" Wang Shang summoned the clerk who was greeting the guests and asked him about the news about Academician Qin.

The young official in green clothes immediately responded to Wang Shang's question: "Bye, please, the news has been sent back. Scholar Qin is on the road now and will arrive in a few minutes."

Kuai Liang looked puzzled. A bachelor, who had not arrived at the banquet for so long, was so arrogant. He asked Wang Shang, "I wonder who the bachelor Qin is."

"Scholar Qin, whose surname is Qin, whose name is Mi, and whose given name is Zichi, is from Guanghan. He is a man of great erudition and knowledge, and is unique in his country." Wang Shang replied.

"Oh." Kuai Liang became interested. Unlike his younger brother Kuai Yue who was very interested in government affairs, he devoted himself to learning and became one of the top talents in Jingxiang. He had the idea of ​​competing with Bachelor Qin, who was one of the best in the state.

"To be praised so highly by Biejia, this Scholar Qin must have real talent and learning. In this case, today I will be able to see the talent of this Scholar Qin."

(End of this chapter)