A flower of the Republic of China

Chapter 14

1,

Wen Qingyun's face was pale, her footsteps were flimsy, she barely stood still with her hands on the wall, and walked back to the west courtyard step by step.Xue Lian, who had been waiting at the door, saw her heart pounding. She had been by Wen Qingyun's side for more than ten years, and had experienced many great events, but she had never seen her like this.

"Miss, what's wrong with you? Don't scare me, just say something?"

Wen Qingyun stopped in her tracks, turned around slowly, looked at Xuelian, and called back the lost soul little by little, with a wry smile at the corner of her mouth, her ethereal voice didn't seem to come from her throat, " Xuelian, I lost. I have been preparing for so long, but I still can't. I can't avenge Shen'er..."

Xue Lian supported Wen Qingyun, she seemed to fall down at any moment, "Miss, what are you talking about, why are you avenging the young master? I don't understand."

Wen Qingyun stretched out her arms, walked under the tree in the courtyard, leaned against the tree trunk, and said in a low voice, "Shen'er was killed by him. I already knew that it was their murder. I thought I could take revenge this time, but it's a pity that I still can't." He escaped."

Xuelian in the courtyard was confused when she heard these words, but Dongmei who had just walked outside the courtyard was shocked.The nightmare that haunted her for three years finally became a reality.Some things are done, sooner or later it will be known.

Xue Lian has already shed tears, no one likes to feel sorry for the young master who has only lived in the world for a month more than her, "Miss, you tell the master, let's report to the police and let them kill and pay for their lives!"

"There is no evidence, and no one will believe me if I say it. Instead, I am framed." Wen Qingyun slowly lowered her head, the dark blue sky was pressing on her head, and she was about to be unable to hold on. "Xuelian, what do you think I can do?" Do it?" At this moment, she knew better than anyone else that the Shen family was over, Shen Yunpei was being deceived by Yang Jing'an, and the store was in the hands of Gu Baoshan, maybe tomorrow, maybe the day after tomorrow, they would be able to change their name and take everything away.No, she can't allow such a thing to happen, whether it's for the Shen family or for herself, she has to fight one last time.

The south courtyard had just blown out the candles, and Shen Xiaoru and Dongmei just got dressed and lay down.Wen Qingyun raised her voice outside the door and asked, "Xiaoru, can I come in?"

Dongmei was pouring tea, her hands trembled, and the teacup fell to the ground, "Young Mistress, Eldest Young Master has already fallen asleep, can we talk about it tomorrow if you have anything to do?"

Shen Xiaoru was a little strange, but didn't say anything.

"Opening the door is the most important thing." Wen Qingyun's voice could not hear any joy or anger.

Dongmei glanced at Shen Xiaoru who was lying down, and there was a trace of questioning in her eyes, Shen Xiaoru frowned impatiently, he was used to frowning, as if difficult things in the world always happened to him. "Let her in, otherwise no one will be able to sleep tonight."

When Wen Qingyun walked into the room, Dongmei had already lit the lamp, and she was standing aside, twinkling, when she heard Wen Qingyun say, "Dongmei, you go out first, I have something to say to the young master alone."

Holding the teapot in her hand, Dongmei smiled, "Eldest young mistress, you have to hide something from me..." Seeing Wen Qingyun's sharp eyes, her heart tightened, she put down the teapot, and walked halfway outside the door.She was going to tell Yang Jing'an about this unusual incident.

Wen Qingyun told the various crimes she had collected about Yang Jing'an in the shortest words, then looked at Shen Xiaoru, waiting for his response.

Shen Xiaoru was shocked, and then curled his lips noncommittally, "Really? It sounds like a story."

Wen Qingyun was patient, "Of course it's true, such a big matter, would I lie?"

"Where's the evidence?" Shen Xiaoru spread his hands and asked.

Wen Qingyun replied, "He has already revised the accounts..."

"It's just not." Shen Xiaoru propped his elbows and turned his head to the side, "Don't you think it's too much?"

Wen Qingyun was stunned, she thought that Shen Xiaoru might be indifferent, but she didn't expect him to be so confused that he actually found out what was wrong with her.

"I have no choice, even if what you said is true, if he wants our family's property, just give it to him. It happens that I don't like doing business either, and I smell like copper and intrigue. Are you tired?" Shen Xiaoru finished speaking, Lie down again.

Wen Qingyun couldn't help but be bitter, "Without our intrigue, who will give you money to be an actor?"

Shen Xiaoru rolled his eyes and said, "I spend the money of the Shen family lying down, and I can't spend it all in ten lifetimes. You don't need to worry about it."

For a moment, Wen Qingyun really wanted to shout, I don't care!It's a pity that she can't do it, even if they make a clear distinction between the Shen family and her, she still refuses to watch Yang Jing'an succeed and Shen Yunpei's life's hard work go to waste.She is not Shen Xiaoru, doomed to work hard.

Right now, for her, there is only one last way left.

The concierge was woken up in the middle of the night, seven reluctantly and eight reluctantly came out, holding the skirts of their clothes, muttering something unknown.Seeing that it was the eldest young mistress, she cheered up, "Eldest young mistress, are you still going out at such a late hour? Did you ask anyone to follow? How about I call the driver..."

"No need, there is something important to do in the shop." Wen Qingyun thought for a moment, then took out a silver ingot and put it in his palm, "If anyone asks, just say that my natal sister is ill, and I will go back early in the morning. Understand ?"

The concierge collected the money, naturally he didn't have so much right and wrong, he opened the corner door cheerfully, watched Wen Qingyun's back disappear into the night, and then turned around and went back to continue his big spring and autumn dream.

It was tonight that Zhongjiazhai came down to pick up food, and Wen Qingyun wanted to find Zhong Han before they left the city.The only thing she can count on is him.It's a pity that she didn't know, the servant who took the money closed the door and went to the account room, interrupted Yang Jing'an and Dongmei who were talking, and informed her that she had left home.

Yang Jing'an nodded, and handed over a silver ingot in the same way. The concierge was all smiles. If things go on like this, it won't be long before he can go back to the countryside to build a house and buy two acres of good land to live his fairy life.

The porter left, Yang Jing'an scolded Dongmei, "If you say you are the master, look at your courage, you haven't made any progress."

Dongmei ignored the teasing in her words, and went straight to the point, "Uncle, I heard her outside the door just now saying that you are going to take over our Shen family's property, is it true?"

Yang Jing'an sneered, "If it's true, can I still sit here? The master doesn't believe it, so why are you coaxing?"

Dongmei stared at Yang Jing'an. In some respects, she knew him better than anyone else in the yard. His viciousness and scheming had been exposed to her countless times.

This look made Yang Jing'an feel a little uncomfortable. He turned around and said, "Put your heart in your stomach. If uncle treats anyone badly, he won't treat you badly. I don't have any heirs either. I will wait for you and your son to give me money in the future." retirement."

Dongmei seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and suddenly said nervously and steeply, "She found out that we were responsible for the child's death. If this matter gets out, I'm afraid your life and mine will be lost."

"Let her doubt it. She doesn't dare to do anything to us without evidence. You go back and be your aunt and grandma and take good care of the young master. Don't worry about other things." Yang Jing'an became a little impatient. The good mood is gone.

Dongmei stood up and opened the door full of doubts and worries. She was surprised to find that Shen Hao, who had just turned five years old, was standing at the door, his dark eyes gleaming in the darkness.No one knew how he came here alone through the dark courtyard at night. Dongmei leaned down and asked anxiously, "What are you doing here? What did you hear?"

Shen Hao's immature voice sounded like thunder, "Mother, you killed my little brother."

Dongmei looked like a ghost, her mouth was opened wide, but she couldn't utter a word.It was Yang Jing'an who walked to the door and patted Shen Hao's head with a smile, "Young master, you can't talk nonsense, otherwise you will never see your mother again, you understand?"

Shen Hao nodded half understanding, he didn't understand why they were so nervous, and he didn't understand the true meaning of death.He was a little tired, and asked Dongmei to take him back to his room to sleep, but before that, Dongmei forced him to swear for the first time in his life, that he would never tell anyone what he heard and saw—he almost It was done, and this oath was maintained for 30 years until the last moment of his life.In the not-too-long years that he spent later, he swore many vows, but this was the only one that he truly fulfilled.

2,

Yang Jing'an was not worried about what Wen Qingyun was going out to do, but to be on the safe side, he still went outside Mrs. Shen's room.Shen Yunpei stayed in the study room at night, Mrs. Shen slept very lightly, and when she heard footsteps, she asked the girl to hold the lamp and open the door. Seeing Yang Jingan's bewildered and sad face, she couldn't help but sighed.

On the surface, she hadn't asked about family affairs for a long time, but in fact, the big and small things of the Shen family were in her heart, whether it was an eventful year or a bad year.She can see the trajectory of prosperity and decline, and has a premonition of the tragedy that is about to happen.

Yang Jing'an sent the servants away, and stood silently in front of Mrs. Shen.

"Jing'an, I know everything. Don't worry, the master is not confused and won't wrong you."

Because of this sentence, Yang Jingan's shoulders trembled and his voice choked, "Ma'am, I have been in the Shen family for decades, and you know what I have done. Thinking about my life, I have no wife and no children, and I have never complained. It is chilling to say that the home is the place to retire from now.”

Mrs. Shen nodded and asked him to sit down. She poured a cup of tea with her own hands. When she looked up, she saw that his temples had turned gray, and she felt even more gloomy. These make you a family, and you also have a root."

"Get married?" Yang Jing'an smiled wryly, "Madam, I haven't thought about it for a long time. As long as my wife is well, the Shen family is well, and the young masters are well, I will be content."

Mrs. Shen almost shed tears, only she knew that Yang Jing'an suffered from being alone for many years, was it because of her?Back then, Yang Jingan was adopted by her father. In winter, she wanted to go to the river because she wanted to play. She accidentally fell into a trap dug by countrymen to catch wild animals. can escape.When she returned home, she was afraid and didn't dare to tell the truth to her father, so he froze all night in the wilderness, and was found and sent back early the next morning.At least he saved his life, but he didn't have the capital to be a real man.This incident was a thorn in her heart. She was sorry for him and missed his life.But he didn't even have a word of complaint, and he followed her willingly all these years.

"Jing'an, we've been together for most of our lives, and I won't let them do anything to you." Mrs. Shen's eyes were red, maybe she was really old, and her eye sockets were getting shallower and couldn't hold tears anymore.

What Yang Jing'an wanted was this sentence, and when Mrs. Shen said it without hesitation, and put the final weight on this game of chess, he knew that he would definitely win.

Wen Qingyun took a shortcut to Maoyong's warehouse, which was next to the wharf. The grain ship had already been loaded, and Miff took a few confidants to do the final inspection.Wen Qingyun boarded the boat, and the soldiers guarding the pier benefited, so they opened and closed their eyes and let them go straight down the river.

Zhong Han was already waiting for the grain ship at the appointed place, and he was a little surprised to see Wen Qingyun.

"What do you need from me?" He avoided addressing him and asked directly.

The moment she saw Zhong Han, Wen Qingyun's sadness and despair accumulated all night and her strength to hold on all night collapsed together.She felt that she had hope to rely on again, and her heart was also solidified.This feeling had happened before when Wen Yuntang was alive, and it reappeared on the body of this gangster who made people look pale. Maybe it was a wonderful fate.

"Can you find someone for me?" Wen Qingyun said, "Zhang Mozhi, Zhang Jian's subordinate in Nantong, worked with Yang Jingan before. But he has disappeared. I want to find him and accuse Yang Jingan."

Zhong Han nodded and said, "I will do my best, but I cannot guarantee that I will find it. Now that the world is in chaos, it is not easy to find someone."

"I believe in you." Wen Qingyun smiled, and when he said he would do his best, she was full of confidence.

Zhong Han listened to the sound of the water, lost his mind for a while, and suddenly said, "There are some things you should let go of. Don't you feel tired all these years?"

Wen Qingyun thought for a while and said, "Don't you always say that people are in the rivers and lakes and can't help themselves. I am the same. The deep house compound is like the green forest of the rivers and lakes. You can't get out after entering."

"I don't want to come out." Zhong Han said to the point, "You don't want to part with the glory and wealth. You don't want to part with your identity as the young mistress of the Shen family."

Wen Qingyun smiled, "Even if it is, is there something wrong?"

Zhong Han knotted up and looked at the river without saying a word.

"I married into the Shen family, I was born as a member of the Shen family, and died as a ghost of the Shen family. This is my fate. I have accepted my fate from the day I got married, and I will not want to look back." Wen Qingyun smiled again , his face glowed dazzlingly against the background of the river, "Fate is predestined by God, and everyone has their own luck. I can't change my fate against the sky. I just hope that I can try my best to make it smoother."

Zhong Han smiled wryly, he rarely showed helplessness, but now his eyes were full of helplessness. "And then? This time I let you pass the test smoothly, but next time, sooner or later, you will not be able to pass it. What will you do then?"

"My life is good, and I have noble people to help me. I knew it when you didn't kill me in Zhongjiazhai. You won't ignore me, right?" Wen Qingyun still used a woman's wrist, although the two of them None of them have been revealed, but Sima Zhao's heart is already in each other's hearts. Zhong Han licks blood on the tip of his knife to live, and never forgets to lend a helping hand when she is in trouble. Is it for the sake of chivalry?She is not stupid and understands.

Zhong Han was really helpless, the thoughts of being pierced by others were lifted up by the river, there was no way to avoid it, so there was no need to avoid it, he suddenly had a surge of pride, looked straight at the woman in front of him, and asked: "What if I say I want you to go with me?" ? We leave this place and start living the life we ​​want to live."

Wen Qingyun's smile froze. The words she was most looking forward to hearing and most afraid of hearing finally came out of his mouth. What appeared in the dream has now become reality, making her unable to cope with it just like in the dream.

There was a long silence, Wen Qingyun lowered her head, her eyes fell into the deep and shallow river water, which made Zhong Han too late to regret, and he could never take back what he said.He should have known that this would be the result, but he was unwilling to be reconciled.This is a piece of window paper that has been lying between the two of them for too long, and they have been carefully avoiding it all the time, for fear that if it is pierced, they will not even be able to be friends.Maybe it was because the night was too cool tonight, and his mind started to get hot, maybe it was her appearance that gave him extravagant expectations that he shouldn't have.He concealed his embarrassment, and a self-deprecating smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"What if I say I can't?" Her voice began to tremble.

"Don't be afraid, I tied you once, there will be no second time."

"I've never been afraid of you." She said quickly, "I can't, because we met too late. I thought about it, really, I thought about what it would be like to be with you. I knew I shouldn't think about it, But I can't help it. I don't know what it is, but I have you in my heart. Always. I didn't intend to tell you this, and I won't say it for the rest of my life. I don't know what's wrong with me, maybe we shouldn't see each other in the future We shouldn't have met long ago. I couldn't help it. I always wanted to see you, so I would go to you whenever I had something to do. I was looking forward to something, so I would have an excuse. Without you, I would I don’t know if I can get to this day, but you are very important to me, really important. Don’t stop me, I’ve said it, you just let me finish it, I will never say it again, and you are not allowed to say it again, because Too late, right?"

Zhong Han listened in silence, then slowly turned his head away, she was too cruel, expressing her emotions recklessly, but using every word to convey the same message, no, no, no, he must suppress himself, whether he wants to or not, Do you want to, can you.

"It's almost dawn, I have to go. I'll help you with your affairs." He stepped on the pedal and stretched out his hand. Wen Qingyun hesitated for a moment. She knew that there were people watching, but she was upset. As if handing over.She is not afraid of being watched, and she is worthy of the Shen family and the three obediences and four virtues that a woman should have.What's the big deal if she listens to her own heart and follows her wish once?

With her feet on the shore, Wen Qingyun turned her head and smiled at Zhong Han. After a while, he had returned to his previous appearance, with cold eyes and a calm expression.She didn't know whether she should be thankful that he was a man who would never love his sons and daughters, be heroic and short-tempered.

"Take care." Wen Qingyun smiled, "Even if it's for me."

Zhong Han nodded, his hand fell on her cheek for the first time, the temperature and trembling passed by his fingertips were imprinted on his heart, immortal.

The long night passed, the sky turned white, the moon was like the background of splashed ink landscape, hanging shallowly in the western sky, leaving a place for the sun to display the clear sky.Wen Qingyun felt very tired and asked Mi Fu to prepare a car.Mi Fu came over, with a strange expression on his face, and said in a low voice, "Young Mistress, Mrs. Shen is waiting for you in the car over there."

Shen Yunpei also stayed up all night, his eye circles turned blue, and his eyes that were always black, black, white, or white were also confused into dark gray balls, showing the fatigue in his heart.Wen Qingyun suddenly felt a little guilty, and got into the car bravely, but Shen Yunpei ignored the scene between her and Zhong Han just now, and asked, do you think he is sure?

Even he admitted that Zhang Mozhi was the key to finding the truth, and Wen Qingyun gained a little more confidence.She suddenly wanted to understand one thing, whether it was her or Yang Jing'an, Shen Yunpei didn't believe it, but he couldn't let them see his disbelief, so he would rather put on a bad face and sing a show.Compared with Shen Yunpei, these tricks between her and Yang Jing'an are not worth mentioning.

What needs to be worried now is, will Gu Baoshan and Yang Jing'an give them time?Can Zhong Han find Zhang Mozhi at the last moment?Is Zhang Mozhi still alive?
"You go back first. I have something to do." Shen Yunpei leaned against the wall of the carriage and closed his eyes.

Wen Qingyun watched the carriage roll up a trail of smoke and dust along the path by the river, judging from the direction, Shen Yunpei should be going to the Qingkou Mine.Wei Yucen was in charge there, so he was not implicated in this matter.When Shen Yunpei went at this time, he probably didn't know what to do, and left a way out for the Shen family as a last resort.

3,

Wen Qingyun and Yi fell asleep for a while, and just fell asleep when she was shaken awake by Xuelian.The sun was shining all over the place, and it looked like a good day.But Xuelian yelled angrily, "It's terrible, Mr. Gu has come and led troops to surround our yard, saying that he brought orders to ask Madam to hand over the shop deed."

Wen Qingyun sat up abruptly, ignoring her dizziness, she pulled on her shoes and ran out, Xuelian followed closely behind, "Miss, wait for me!"

The courtyard of Nuo Da was full of people, half of them were servants who looked like tigers and wolves with swords and guns, and the other half were servants who didn't know why and were frightened.Shen Xiaofang was already a handsome young man at this time, and his temper was even worse than when he was young. Standing in the middle of the crowd, he glared and cursed at the officers and soldiers, "What are you trying to do? Why don't you see what this place is? I don't allow you to act wild!"

Shen Xiaoru also came out, his complexion was not good, his head was half lifted, his eyes were on his toes, he and Dongmei supported Mrs. Shen to stand at the entrance of the hall, at this moment Gu Baoshan fully displayed the dignity of a court official , hugged a fist in the air and said, "Ma'am, I've offended you!" Turning his head around, his voice became more serious, "Search for me!"

The soldiers were ready to move, Shen Xiaofang became impatient, picked up the broom beside the flower bed, and hit the soldier walking in front of him.The soldiers dared to get angry but did not dare to fight back. After all, it was the young master of the Shen family, and no one could afford to be hurt.

Yang Jing'an hurriedly stopped him, begging, "My third young master, please stop making trouble."

Mrs. Shen sneered again and again, "Okay, Mr. Gu, it seems that today you are going to have trouble with my Shen family. Let me tell you again, the deed and land deeds are kept in the hands of the master. If you dare to search my Shen house, unless you come from Step on me!"

Gu Baoshan ignored this threat at all, and just directed his soldiers.The servants look at each other, knowing that disaster is imminent, but they don't know which way to fly.The timid ones huddled together, cheering each other on, and the bolder ones opened their eyes wide to see, after all, it was a rare excitement, and going out to tell stories with people was also a topic.There are also a few who simply plan to go back to the servant's room to pack their things. They have watched too many scenes of copying and beheading the nine clans, and are worried about their own life and the size of the family behind it.

It's all messed up.

Wen Qingyun walked fast all the way, and slowed down when she reached the gate of the courtyard, taking in all the chaos that seemed to be in the end of the world.On the contrary, Shen Xiaoru glanced at her without knowing where to look, as if seeing a life-saving straw, "You are not in a hurry, it is all your fault, why don't you hurry over here?"

Finally, the word confession didn't come out of his mouth, Wen Qingyun's heart was so cold.The difference between them was that she could never forget that they were husband and wife, but he never seemed to think about it that way.

Gu Baoshan glanced at it, and seemed to like the idea of ​​the culprit very much, which made him even more confident, "Eldest young mistress, please come with us later."

Wen Qingyun didn't hide but went forward, walked up to Gu Baoshan and said, "There must be a reason?"

"Recognize him!" Gu Baoshan said, "The officers and soldiers who were patrolling the night last night encountered a group of bandits. Do it! But we have already captured this group of bandits, so I ask the eldest young mistress to help identify them and see if there is any bandit leader Zhong Han!"

Wen Qingyun swayed a bit, if it wasn't for Xuelian supporting her, she might have fallen down.What kind of torment is this, a voice shouted in his heart, no, Zhong Han's great ability will not fall into the hands of officers and soldiers.Not to be outdone, another voice shouted that he must have been arrested, maybe he had already been beaten beyond human shape, that's why Gu Baoshan was so unscrupulous.The two voices came and went one after the other, suddenly louder and then softer, tearing her whole body in half, one half was in the water and the other was in the fire. She really wanted to ask what happened, but she couldn't speak in front of the Shen family.

Gu Baoshan's expression made everyone understand what it means to be a villain. He smiled with two yellow teeth, "Eldest young mistress, are you alright?"

Taking advantage of the chaos, Yang Jing'an walked up to Mrs. Shen, and said in a low voice, "Madam, why don't you hand over the house deed first, and then ask for it when the master comes back. Otherwise, the officers and soldiers will rummage around in the house and spread the word, and the Shen family will be shocked." It's over."

Mrs. Shen was a little shaken, she knew that the matter was of great importance, and she became more and more undecided, "I asked you to go to the master, has anyone been sent out?"

Yang Jingan sighed, "I've already gone, but it will take half a day to come back. Madame, please make up your mind, you can't wait that long now."

Gu Baoshan spoke at the right time, "Master Shen, please come back with me later..."

"I won't go!" Shen Xiaoru tightened his grip on Mrs. Shen's arm in vain, "Mother, I won't go, that's not a place for people at all. Mother, please, give him whatever he wants!"

Mrs. Shen's last line of defense fell, and no one in the yard could count on her. She wanted to drag Shen Yunpei back, but he didn't come back. She reached out and took out the key she kept close to her body. The people next to him looked anxious.

Wen Qingyun finally came to her senses, rushed over, and pressed Mrs. Shen's hand, "Mother, no, hand it over, I'm afraid I won't be able to take it back!"

The one standing in the farthest corner of the courtyard could also see the resentment burning on Gu Baoshan's face. He waved his hand with a grinning grin, and the word "take away" was already on his lips. Stepping up to him, he stammered, "My lord, no, it's not good, the revolutionaries are coming to attack the city!"

Gu Baoshan grabbed the soldier by his collar, lifted him up, and asked with staring eyes: "What did you say? Say it again?"

The soldiers flinched and didn't answer, they leaned back vigorously, as if they were ready to escape at any moment.The sound of gunfire in the distance said it all.Gu Baoshan let go of his hand, and the soldiers hid aside. Who has never heard of the power of the Revolutionary Party, there is no need to risk their lives for such a small wage.Gu Baoshan was not in the mood to entangle the Shen family, and hurriedly led people to the city gate to supervise the formation.The young and old members of the Shen family were left dumbfounded, some were sorry, some were astonished, and some were rejoicing.Like a big play that has been rehearsed for too long, the gust of wind has blown for so long, but the protagonist ran outside the stage, causing the audience to hang on for so long, and once they relax, they are still in vain.

A sudden change saved the Shen family.It can only be said that it was fate's ups and downs, and his subordinates showed mercy, and they didn't want to see this big tree die in vain.

According to the later Gregorian calendar, this year was exactly 1911. The ancient Qing Dynasty was precarious and perilous. How many people fought for their dreams, and how many people lingered on their lives in troubled times.Many years later, people praised this year with praise, calling it the end of the old era and the awakening of a nation.But for the people at that time, their increasingly numb hearts had already carried too much suffering and pain, and such a major event as the change of dynasty could not make any waves.They bear everything laid down by fate, even if they lose their lives in vain, they only blame their own bad luck, and they will be ecstatic when they taste a little bit of sweetness.They are the burials of the old era and the creators of the new era. Unfortunately, for them at that time, these things were too far away and strange, not as real as the smoke in the evening and the appropriate smiles of the people around them.

4,

This riot, which took place in Haizhou City and was later recorded in the annals of history as "the discoloration of mountains and rivers", seemed to the people at that time more like a farce that was not well prepared.The fuse was an exchange of fire between Gu Fagan's patrol soldiers and Zhong Han's team escorting the grain ship the night before. It should be said that the two sides encountered each other unintentionally. The concubine and the girl entertained well, and everyone was a little drunk.If it was on a normal day and there was no officer watching, they would turn around when they met a bandit from afar, and if they couldn't see them, who would risk their lives for a few dollars that couldn't be beaten with a single punch?But when he was drunk, he had the courage to be a hero. When he saw the boat pulling up to carry grain, he felt that he was not a good citizen, so he went over to question him with a few brand-new Hanyang-made poles in his hand.Zhong Han took his time, saw the tricks, said that he was transporting food for the rich man, and asked some military masters to make it easier for him.Coincidentally, the rich man who was talking nonsense in Zhong Han's mouth was mistook by the soldiers for the household that had just left the house. He was the most short-spoken, or maybe he wanted to look back and see what else was available, so he was eager to help escort him .Zhong Han was helpless, so he led his men to fight for a while. The soldiers had good weapons, but Zhong Han didn't take advantage of it, so he had to retreat while fighting. Made a few brothers.Only then did he decide to attack Haizhou City and rob the prison the next day.With the little manpower in Zhongjiazhai, even if they mobilized, not to mention robbing prisons, they would not even be able to touch the city walls of Haizhou City. Gather to one place.Everyone has an agreement to help each other first, and they have had enough of Gu Fagaan and Gu Baoshan's anger for a while, and they all expressed that they only follow Zhong Han's lead.One of the newspaper accounts, Fan Tianlong, had some knowledge, saying that our siege of the city is not justified, anyway, there are rebellions everywhere now, why don't we also return to the revolutionary party and take down Haizhou City under the banner of anti-Qing and Fuming. Saved, maybe you can sit in the mountains and rivers for a few days by the way.Zhong Han felt that this method was feasible. The soldiers were afraid of bandits, but they had long been frightened by the legendary revolutionary party, and they might be able to break into Haizhou City without much effort.Immediately, four groups of troops were sent out to attack the four city gates, giving the defenders in the city the illusion of a large army pressing down on the border.

Gu Baoshan ran out from Shen's house, and when he heard what his subordinates said, he felt timid.He told the soldiers around him that if he wanted to fight to the last man, he had to be worthy of the emperor's kindness, so he took off his official uniform, boarded a boat from the pier and slipped away.

The guards retreated without a fight, and the soldiers had no fighting spirit, so they opened the city gates to let the "revolutionary party" enter the city.The battle lasted less than half an hour, and Zhong Han stood at the gate of the government office, watching Fan Tianlong kick over the big drum that symbolizes supreme power, and there was a feeling in his heart that could not be expressed in words.The brothers who were imprisoned in the government prison were released and set fire to the cell. The people of Haizhou City hid under their eaves and watched the flames everywhere. If it rains heavily, the entire city of Haizhou will be burnt down.

When the fake "revolutionary party" was attacking the city, Mrs. Shen gathered together Shen Xiaoru, his monogamous concubine, Shen Xiaofang, Yang Jingan, and her precious grandson Shen Hao. She looked over everyone's faces and sighed deeply. Take a breath.

"The master is not at home, and this kind of thing happened again. There is chaos outside, and no one knows what will happen next. I have to explain a few words to you clearly. Xiaoru, you are the eldest son of Shen, and you will be the one to set up a family in the future." As a family member, you must be able to stand upright. I think you have not been thinking about business these years. Apart from being an actor, you are just a playboy. You have the habits of a dude. Don’t look down, did I say something wrong? Blame me, when I was a child You are in poor health, and your father forced you to study, but I stopped him from taking care of it, because I was afraid that you would not be able to bear it, so I let you get used to it. You can die later, and you are also a person with a son. I also have to think about my son. I still have some private money, and all three sons have a share. You take the big head, not because I am partial, because you take the grandson's share. In case our Shen family can't pass this test, your father and I If there are three ups and two downs, you have to take on the responsibility of the boss, help your brother marry a wife and start a family, educate Shen Hao well, let him grow up to be promising, don't act like you, you have done your filial piety to us. "

The disapproval expression on Shen Xiaoru's face gradually disappeared, and finally he showed a rare solemnity, and met Mrs. Shen's eyes and said, "Mother, I remember."

Mrs. Shen took a breath, "Xiaofang, you are the youngest. As the saying goes, the emperor loves the eldest son, and the common people love the youngest. If you want to say partiality, you are the one who is the most annoying and mischievous at home. It's also you. Can you count how many troubles you have caused since you were young? In fact, you are not young. If I hadn't been in poor health for the past two years, I should have arranged for you to get married. I know your thoughts, Fang You want to be a general, right? It is said that our Shen family is a serious businessman who studies, but in the current world, there may be a chance for you to flex your muscles. When you look back, you Take your own share, go to any military training school if you want to, mother will not stop you."

After hearing this, Shen Xiaofang fell to his knees and kowtowed firmly to Mrs. Shen.

"Eldest young mistress, Dongmei, you are all my daughters-in-law, one is righteous, and the other gave birth to a grandson for me. To say something offensive, you two are indistinguishable from each other in my eyes. I also know that you both have feelings in your heart. Feeling resentful, don’t shake your head, it’s true, it’s true if it’s me, too. The day when the eldest young mistress came in, our Shen’s life was not going well, and today’s day has passed by rushing about one thing, gossiping Let's not talk about it, this is also the fate between you and Xiaoru. You have the ability, the master told me that the Shen family may rely on you to support the facade in the future. You should give me face and take a good look at Xiaoru, Bring back our Maoyong, and I will remember your great kindness!"

Wen Qingyun was stunned, and quickly reached out to support Mrs. Shen who was about to bow down. Her nose was sore, and tears flowed out, "Mother, what are you doing? I promise you, I will definitely bring Maoyong back!"

Mrs. Shen nodded, turned around and looked at Dongmei, "Dongmei, you have been with me for more than ten years. I don't have a daughter, and I always treat you as a daughter. You are married to Xiaoru, forget about my fault." Something on my mind. Otherwise, I would really hate to marry you as a servant. From now on, your responsibility is to raise my grandson. Do you know?"

Mrs. Shen took out the red sandalwood box, took out a stack of silver bills, and divided them into four stacks, "You can also keep the filial ones, and Xiaofang, this is yours." Picking up the last stack, he turned around and found Yang Jingan, "Jingan, I told you that no matter what happens, the Shen family will not ignore you. This is yours, not too much, but it is enough for you to go back to the countryside and buy a house for the elderly. gone."

Yang Jingan didn't expect Mrs. Shen to be like this. The small stack of bank notes grew out of her hand and slapped him in the face.Wen Qingyun looked at him coldly, eyes full of contempt.He raised his head, clenched his teeth tightly, the flesh on his cheeks tensed up, and his surging heart softened and hardened.

I heard Mrs. Shen say again: "There is one more thing I haven't said to you. I said it today, and I hope you all remember it. Butler Yang once saved my life and is my great benefactor. No matter what happens to the Shen family in the future , whatever happens, you are not allowed to hurt him, understand?"

After explaining this, Mrs. Shen waved her hand and told everyone to go back, pack up their things, and prepare to find a chance to escape to the old house in the countryside if the war gets tight.This is also the experience accumulated over the years. Separate the money and people can flee separately, which is safer than a large group of people.It was the same with the long-hair trouble back then, and it was the same with the righteous and boxing trouble in the Gengzi year. No matter what the trouble is, the big family will suffer first. Who makes you hate you when you are rich and honored?The children are young and fleeing.She didn't plan to go anywhere, she was already half buried, and she would have died in her own home if she died.

(End of this chapter)