Powerful Song Dynasty

Chapter 88 The Undercurrent of Shangshui

Just in Shangshui County, five tributes were released, one or two were impressively listed, and everyone was elated and elated.Unexpectedly, there was a disgusting news that Lu Tianshou was escorted back to the county by the command of the local soldiers of Gaoquzhai, which made the Lu family mess up.

"Father, what should I do?" Lu Zhenniang was in a panic. She had the best relationship with Lu Tianshou. Now that Lu Tianshou was taken by the government, she was frightened and at a loss.

Lu Dayou had a gloomy face. He didn't expect his son to be arrested by the government, and he was even more angry at his son's confusion. If you run away, just hide it honestly. Wait for him to take care of it. If you come back, why do you want to buy a murderer to assassinate him? Wang Xiu?Even if you kill Wang Xiu, your life is over.

It is excusable to make a mistake once, and it is still to be forgiven twice, but it is simply unforgivable to make the same mistake twice.

Assassination, yes, assassination.This is completely different from the last time I hired a murderer to hurt someone. Although Wang Xiu was safe and sound, it was an attempted murder after all.He was escorted back with great fanfare, and the city was full of wind and rain. Even if he wanted to know it privately, he couldn't do what he wanted. What's more, the Wang family is not what it used to be. Just being the number one in the Chenzhou test, the county magistrate must pay attention to it. stand up.

"Father, do you want elder brother to come back?" Lu Zhenniang was at a loss.

"Confused, your eldest brother is doing business abroad, how could he come back just as soon as he said he would?" Lu Dayou scolded his daughter with a sullen face.

"That. The daughter is going to beg Zhang Lang. Maybe, maybe the Zhang family has a solution." Lu Zhenniang panicked, and her enchanting and beautiful face was full of panic.

Lu Da had a toothache for a while, and since he heard the news that his son had been escorted, his anger rushed up, and the pain made him upset.

However, he knew very well in his heart that Zhang Wenshan would never help him. Ever since Lu Tianshou attacked Wang Xiu last time, the Zhang family had abandoned the Lu family, and the only person in contact was his daughter.

Could it be that he sacrificed his daughter for his son?He passed through such thoughts, but it was difficult to make a decision. After all, she was his own daughter! Besides, even if you want to sacrifice, you have to have a way. The Zhang family doesn't seem to value Lu Zhenniang very much.

"There is really no way. He committed the crime of murder. Who is Wang Xiu? He is the leader of the test. If you want to assassinate the leader of the test, even the Zhizhou will be furious."

Lu Zhenniang's face paled, she took a step back, and said in shock: "Don't scare my daughter, Daddy, can't even save the Zhang family?"

Lu Da had a thought, his face changed a few times, and finally he gritted his teeth and said, "Zhang Qiyuan won the second place, so he should be able to talk, but it's a pity that Zhang Wenshan is the old fox."

"Wang Dalang." Lu Zhenniang thought of Wang Xiu's humiliation to him in the market that day, which should be a great humiliation in her understanding. ferocious.

Over the past few days, Wang Xiu stayed in the house and wrote and drew. Sometimes he meditated, and sometimes he wrote vigorously. Wang Cheng thought that his son was preparing for the test, and he felt very relieved.

Youqin and Moyan hid at home shyly. Fortunately, Li Caiwei came to accompany her every day. The two of them talked and made candied haws to eat, so they were not lonely.

The Wang family also prepared generous gifts, and invited a matchmaker to propose marriage to Widow Li's family. Widow Li naturally accepted it with a smile. She didn't say anything else, just looking at the full-color official silver, precious Shu brocade and those gold and silver jewelry, Widow Li's mouth was closed. no more.

"Mother, it's fun to see you. You don't look at money all day long, you just touch Sichuan brocade and satin. Are you tired?" Youqin Moyan teased Widow Li.

Widow Li stared, but still couldn't stop smiling, and shouted: "The daughter I have raised for more than ten years, should I just give it to that kid for nothing, and make him bleed anyway." Looking at the Shu brocade, he sighed: "This is a serious Shu brocade. Look at this skill, oh, big sister, mother will make you some dresses."

Li Caiwei's eyes stared at little stars, she bit her fingertips enviously, which girl doesn't love beauty!What's more, how luxurious the dress is made of this fine Shu brocade.

Youqin Moyan looked at Widow Li helplessly, feeling that her mother had fallen into the eyes of money, and the petty citizen was full of greed for cheap, she took Li Caiwei's little hand, and said softly: "Come on, I will make a beautiful dress for my sister." .”

Li Caiwei's eyes lit up, and little stars appeared in her eyes.

Widow Li gouged out her daughter's eyes, but she really likes Li Caiwei, this little girl is too good at things, her hands and feet are also quick, coaxing her happily, and she is more willing to accompany Li Caiwei with her daughter. Generously said: "That's natural, what color tenth sister likes, the aunt will sew it for you."

"Thank you ma'am." Li Caiwei was overjoyed, but she didn't refuse, can she refuse?Whoever refuses is a fool.

"Hey, I'm finally looking forward to it. When Wang Dalang comes back from Kaifeng, you will get married, and the old lady has something on her mind."

"Mother, what are you talking about?" Youqin Mo Yan blushed and was extremely shy.

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In the Zhang family, Zhang Wenshan was especially happy. Although his son didn't get the first name, he was honored by his ancestors, which made him embarrassing and threw a big feast for the whole day.

However, he still has a knot in his heart. Wang Xiu, who has always been inconspicuous, won the first place and completely suppressed his son's limelight in Shangshui County. Blood.

When Lu Tianshou was escorted, he took a deep breath, and immediately discussed with his son, saying: "Why is the Lu family boy so unbearable, he dared to assassinate Wang Xiu at this moment, isn't he asking for boredom?"

Zhang Qiyuan sighed, and said with a gloomy face: "Wang Xiu is really lucky. He frequently turned dangers into danger in Wanqiu and took the lead, which made those crazy students lose their temper. This made Lu Tianshou plotted and lost his life."

Zhang Wenshan is so scheming, and through the words of the third child, he can naturally smell the conspiracy. Since Lu Tianshou was assassinated, why Wang Xiu was not injured at all, but Lu Tianshou was taken down a few days later, which is a bit unreasonable!

"Your third uncle is also wondering, but it's not easy for him to ask too many questions."

Zhang Qiyuan glanced at his father strangely, and said with a smile, "Lu Tianshou is overthinking himself, and it's not a loss to be caught by Wang Xiu."

Zhang Wenshan looked at his son in surprise, Nian Xu smiled, and Lao Huai said comfortingly: "It's good that you can think like this, it's better than your two elder brothers."

Zhang Qiyuan was praised, and he was secretly happy. Although his two elder brothers are not very successful, one is a subordinate in the county government, and the other is working in other places. There are also great conflicts between them, nothing more than how to divide Nuoda's family property , with Zhang Wenshan's approval, if he can get a Jinshi and become an official again, his family property can account for more than half of it in the future.

"However, my child doesn't quite understand how Wang Xiu escaped the assassination. It is said that Lu Tianshou ran away, and the Lu family also secretly helped. It is not difficult to invite a few killers. Besides why, those few people around Wang Xiu It's so cumbersome, not even one injured, it's so strange."

Zhang Wenshan smiled indifferently, and said meaningfully: "This is not the focus of concern. Everyone has their own means. It doesn't take long to save them to know their means. You have to plan for the future! Wang Xiu is too weird."

Zhang Qiyuan nodded seriously. If it is said that before, he did not particularly value Wang Xiu, and thought that the other party leaned on the big tree of Shen Mo. Although his views on learning orthodoxy were good, they were just scholars' views. In Wang Xiu's relationship, he tried to be a friend, but deep down he never thought Wang Xiu was his opponent.

However, Wang Xiu's methods before and after Wanqiu really made him take it seriously. This is a strong enemy!
"The two of you may be the same age, so encourage yourself." Zhang Wenshan looked at his son with a long smile.

Zhang Qiyuan nodded with a smile, a sternness flashed across his brows, he knew that the struggle between himself and Wang Xiu might have just begun.

Just when the father and son finished their conversation and Zhang Qiyuan was about to go out, the servant of his own class sneaked up and said softly: "Little official, the young lady of the Lu family asked my relatives to send a letter, and I will ask the little official tonight meet up."

"Hmm." Zhang Qiyuan frowned, but didn't speak.

The servant smiled wretchedly, and said softly: "Leave the door in the backyard at night, the lady of the Lu family has something to say, should the little official go or not?"

"Lu Tianshou, well, her affairs are not easy to handle, what do you think?"

"Why don't you answer first." The boy smiled even more obscenely.

"Then I'll listen to you." Zhang Qiyuan rolled his eyes, and a sinister smile flashed across his mouth.

(End of this chapter)