Wang Yehao unfolded the note sent by Wang Liang - it was the secret report sent back by Liu Zhao from Guangzhou: It was scheduled to return to Beijing on the third day of this month. He was finally relieved after hanging on for more than three months. What Wang Yehao was most uncertain about when he made the plan before was how powerful the Hearthstone Immortal's ability to foresee was. If he really has the ability to predict the future, this plan may be known to the other party, and the recruitment will be ruined.
Wang Yehao recalled the Hearthstone Immortal's way of doing things, and always felt that it was slightly weird. Although he was always right about the direction of the government, he seemed to have no magical powers about other matters. Whether it was the arrest of a medical practitioner in Guangfu, the assassination of a brothel in Yangzhou, or the failure to find a mirror, all signs indicate that the immortal's ability to predict has great limitations. So Wang Yehao made a bold guess: This person may only be able to interpret the things in the book of life and death, but he doesn't know anything else.
At the beginning of the year, Wang Yehao handed out the news. The first was to get him back as soon as possible; the second was to take the opportunity to test. He informed the maid that she was pregnant and secretly asked Liu Zhao to pay attention to his reaction. According to the news sent back by Liu Zhao, Mr. Zhou did not seem to be suspicious, and he immediately urged his return. Wang Yehao thought for a while and decided to move on to the next plan.
After Liu Hao settled the two maids, he did not receive any new instructions. Except for sending some rice, noodles, vegetables, meat and money every month as instructed, he no longer interfered with anything else - there is now a dedicated person responsible for the care. Although there is no mission for the time being, the Wang family's money is not short, and they are richer than before. Therefore, Liu Zhen is also happy to have some leisure time, and continues to sell fortune tellers in the capital and secretly inquire about various information.
Liu Zheng rents in Dongyue Temple on weekdays. In his early years, he also had a family. Unfortunately, a few years ago, his wife and child both contracted serious diseases and both passed away within a few days. Liu Zhen felt that his profession might be detrimental to his morality and his family. He had been working in this business for a long time, and he no longer cared about his family's interests, so he no longer thought about marrying a wife and having children, and lived a life where one person had enough to eat and the whole family was not hungry.
After getting up this day, he was packing up his things and preparing to go out. Wang Liang came suddenly and said that the master wanted to go for an outing tomorrow. He also said that it might rain tomorrow and asked him to bring rain gear.
It's said to be an outing, but actually it means going to the place where the maids live. This is the secret language they agreed upon.
On the second day, Wang Yehao disguised himself and took a two-person sedan with only a few trusted servants and an empty sedan. Accompanied by Liu Wei, he arrived at the residence of the two maids.
The house is near Xuanwumen, not far from the Wang Gong Factory where an explosion occurred two years ago. When the explosion occurred, homes in this area were severely damaged, and many houses collapsed. According to official statistics alone, "more than 1,930 houses collapsed, killing 537 men and women." As for the damage to houses, there are countless others.
At this time, it had only been two years since the explosion. The market here had not yet recovered, and there were still ruins on the streets. Regardless of officials, gentry, or common people, they generally felt that this place was unlucky. Most of the wealthy people had moved away, so it was very popular. The depressed area is deserted. Liu Zheng made a mistake when he was ordered to take over this courtyard. The house is not big, with only two entrances from the front and back. Apart from Yui and Zhiling, there are four servants who are ordered to "take care" of them here, so it looks empty.
The two maids, who had been bored in the new house for more than three months, finally saw the master coming and hurried forward to say hello. Wang Yehao ordered them to close the door first and then come inside to serve them.
After the door was closed and bolted, Zhiling asked Yui in a low voice, full of anxiety: "Sister Yui, Mr. Wang is not coming to take us in, is he? Do you think we are still with Mr. Zhou?"
"Don't talk nonsense, we are servants, and whatever the master says will be whatever it is." Yui doesn't have high expectations for Mr. Zhou's return, but the master may not necessarily take them away, and it is more likely that he will change hands. Just giving it away.
"You said that there has been no news from Mr. Zhou for more than half a year. Have you forgotten about us? I think he was checking fortune telling and buying a house. He might really want to take us in." Zhiling became more and more excited as she talked. His little face turned red with embarrassment.
The two of them entered the house and saw the master sitting in the middle, and they quickly saluted. Wang Yehao asked the two of them to stand up with a calm look on his face, and then asked Yui as if making a routine: "Are you still used to living here?"
"Sir, I'm used to living as a slave." Yui lowered her head and replied.
"What about you?" Wang Yehao asked Zhiling with a smile.
"Reporting to the master, the food and accommodation are good, but it's a little deserted. It's hard to find any neighbors here, and only Mother Chen can talk to her."
"Oh? Who is this Mother Chen?" Wang Yehao asked with interest.
Zhiling replied: "She is an old widow from Qian Street. Her daughter is married. She usually lives alone. She comes here occasionally to chat."
"Haha, are there any other neighbors here?"
"No more, even Mother Chen doesn't come here often..."
Before Liu Zhiling could finish speaking, he coughed dryly and scolded Yui: "How did you serve Mr. Zhou before? When the master came, you didn't even prepare tea?!"
Yui hurriedly said: "The water has just been boiled. I'll hurry up now!" After saying that, he quickly left the house to see if the water on the stove was boiling, leaving Zhiling in the house who was still talking about her pride. Seeing Yui being sent away, Zhiling felt more and more that the master was interested in her. She continued to gossip about the market, and occasionally raised her head to peek at Wang Yehao's reaction.
Wang Yehao patiently continued to listen to Zhiling's report for a while, then turned to Liu Wei who was standing by and said, "Sir, do you still remember the selection of people before?"
Liu Ming cupped his hands and responded: "Remember."
"Let's do it now."
Hearing this, Liu Zheng was stunned for a moment, then understood, took out a pill from his arms, and said to Zhiling with a smile: "Girl, I saw that you were not looking well, and I feared that you might have a hidden disease, so I specially placed you here. To nourish the body, I will prepare a pill of Golden Phoenix Pill, which can strengthen the root, nourish the yin and nourish the yang."
Zhiling happily took the elixir and asked, "Don't you have any, Sister Yui?"
Liu Zhen said with a kind face: "Just accept it, she is not so lucky."
Seeing that Wang Yehao also nodded slightly, Zhiling's mind was filled with the idea of inviting pets. She didn't even have the slightest suspicion, and swallowed the pills in one gulp without waiting for tea. Within a moment, I felt dizzy and short of breath, and before I could cry out, I collapsed to the ground. At this moment, Yui happened to have prepared some refreshments and pushed in the door. Seeing this scene, she couldn't help but feel at a loss for what to do. However, Liu Zheng was alert and rushed forward in two steps, grabbed Yui and covered his mouth and nose. Yui felt a strange fragrance, and then her neck was slapped hard, and then her whole body went limp and she lost her strength.
"I have married you with my soul. I advise you not to struggle, so as not to suffer." Liu Zhen placed Yui on the chair and warned.
"Don't be afraid, I actually have a fortune to discuss with you." Seeing that Yui was under control, Wang Yehao began to flatter him, "If you act according to my plan, I will ensure that you have food and clothing, prosperity and wealth. "
Although Yui was weak, she was still conscious. When she saw Zhiling, who was lying on the ground and was obviously lifeless, she still had the courage to disobey. She trembled and said, "This slave is at my command."
"Okay." Wang Yehao stroked his beard and continued: "This time Zhiling died in childbirth, but she left a baby girl for you to raise. You have to take good care of her, remember?"
"My slave, I remember." Yui replied weakly.
"When Mr. Zhou comes back, I will follow this statement. If you have a child in the future, this girl is not a concern. I will help you become the main wife." Wang Yehao's face immediately darkened, and he pointed at Zhiling on the ground and continued, " If you have a long tongue like her, go to the underworld to keep her company.”
"This slave dare not say anything."
Wang Yehao stared at Yui for a while, then nodded towards Liu Wei. Liu Zhen recited the spell to Yui leisurely, and then said: "This spell is only for half an hour, and then your hands and feet will be as normal, but your soul will remain here with Pindao for the time being. Just think about it."
"Please forgive me, master." Yui cried and begged for mercy.
"Just do as you are told, and I will not harm you." Wang Yehao said to Yui without any doubt, and then told Liu Zhen, "In a few days, when the child is delivered, I will send a wet nurse and maid to take care of it. Clean up here, Remember to tell Mother Chen to shut up."
Liu Zheng answered the matters one by one, immediately stuffed Zhiling into the sedan chair, and asked the sedan bearers to carry her back to the house quietly. After half an hour, when he saw that Yui had recovered, he quietly left.
On the second day, Liu Zheng did not leave the stall. After going out, he headed south and headed straight out of the city.
Outside Yongding Gate, refugees from all over the country fleeing the spring famine crowded together in front of various porridge factories set up by the government and charity bureaus. Liu Wen walked through the crowd in a familiar manner. After passing through the crowd, he passed through a desolate cemetery and did not stop until he came to a small dilapidated temple. Hanako, who was lying against the wall and basking in the sun, recognized Liu Ming and quickly stood up to greet him: "Hey, Liu Mutou, I haven't seen you for a while, why are you here today?"
"Hey, what else can you do here? Is Wu Hai here?"
"I'm picking out stones inside." Hua Zi introduced Liu Zheng into the door.
Liu Ming walked around the main hall and came to the backyard. A man in his thirties was playing with several unconscious children, and from time to time he would draw some marks on their limbs and faces. Seeing Liu Zhen come in, the man did not stop what he was doing. He just nodded and said hello, and continued to sing: "You can harvest life in the lean years, and you can reap happiness, longevity and wealth..."
"Wu Hai, do you have any new goods?" Liu Wei stepped forward and asked.
"It's all here, what do you want?"
"I want a girl, fairer. Four or five months old." Liu Zhao picked them up as he said it, but there seemed to be nothing suitable.
"Hey, which master wants to refine medicine this time?" Wu Hai smiled and rubbed his hands, "There happens to be a brother and sister behind, let's go and take a look."
