Zhang Feili felt a little proud when he saw several old men being frightened by him. At this moment, because he heard the noise outside, many private room doors on both sides of the aisle were opened. The diners poked their heads out to see what was going on. They saw that it was a business trip. While handling the case, the timid ones quickly retreated and closed the private room door again. Some bold diners simply walked out of the private room and stood in front of the door to watch the fun.
Seeing several old men trembling with fear and not recovering for a long time, Zhang Fei shook his legs and shook the fire stick in his hand, and shouted sternly: "What's the matter? Didn't you hear what I said? Follow me to the government office at once. Come on, if you dare to resist official duties, you will be punished even more severely!"
At this time, an old man with a white beard sitting in the middle of the table stood up tremblingly and said tremblingly: "Master, what have we done? You are going to take us to the government office!"
Zhang Feili's eyes widened and he said angrily: "Are you pretending to be stunned? Don't think that I didn't hear what you just said. I'll give you a chance now. As long as you follow me back to the government office, you can kill those who were planning to rebel just now." If that person is told to me, the others can go home as they please! If not, everyone here will be punished for rebellion!"
Several old men were so frightened that they almost collapsed to the ground when Zhang Fei kicked the label of rebellion. You know, throughout the dynasties, no matter which country the emperor was, he hated anyone who threatened his throne. After living there, he would like to be cut into pieces. Therefore, in the laws of various countries, the crime of rebellion is also the most severe punishment. It can range from being beheaded in public, to being quartered with five horses, or even confiscating the family and exterminating the clan!
At that moment, several old men couldn't help but look at the old man in his sixties who was wearing a kerchief and a scarf hat next to old man Bai Hu. He was slightly fat, had a purple face, and had a gray beard. Zhang Feili knew it right away. After taking a rough look, he pointed the water and fire stick in his hand at the old man and asked: "Old man, what is your name?"
In fact, as soon as the old man saw the three sworn brothers looking at him, he knew that he had been betrayed by his good brothers. He had no choice but to stand up from his seat, clasped his hands and said, "Two officers, can I Can you be accommodating?"
Zhang Feijie sneered: "How can you be accommodating to the serious crime of rebellion?"
The old man pretended to be calm and said: "I wonder what the basis is for sending officials? I have to accuse this old man of rebellion!"
Zhang Feizu was furious when he heard this, and shouted: "Bold rebel, what you just said in this private room, didn't you just want to rebel?"
"Who is the rebel? What did I say again?" The old man pretended to be confused.
Zhang Fei's legs have been around in Xinjing Mansion for many years, and he has long been trained to be slipperier than a loach. How could he not know the old man's intention? If he repeats what the old man just said in the private room, the old man will contradict him. After all, only a few people in the private room, as well as him and Niu Xiaobao heard the disrespectful words the old man said just now, and the doors of many private rooms in the corridor were open! There were even groups of diners watching the excitement standing in the aisles. When these people go to the court to testify, I'm afraid they won't be able to explain clearly.
Therefore, he sneered and threatened the other three old men in the private room: "Did you hear clearly what I just said? If you and I go back to the government office to bear witness, I will not only ensure that you and others are safe, but the government will also reward you." !”
At this point, Zhang Fei paused for a moment, then rolled his eyes and said fiercely: "If not, then all of you are guilty of the same crime as this old man. At the very least, it is beheading in public! If not, it may even be the confiscation of the family and the annihilation of the clan! You have to think about it later!"
The standing old man trembled when he heard the sound, and then looked at his three sworn brothers as if asking for help. But what was disappointing was that in order to protect themselves, all three of his brothers lowered their heads in unison. He held his head and said nothing, and no one could stand up or even say a word to defend him!
When the old man saw this, his heart was filled with despair. He raised his head and sighed, and said sadly: "I shouldn't have come to eat this so-called farewell wine and ended up with such a result!"
After speaking, he reached for his waist. The white-bearded old man sitting next to the old man quickly pressed his hand and said in surprise: "Second brother, what are you going to do? Don't you think about your younger siblings, your son, and your grandson?" Are they safe?"
The old man lowered his head and smiled bitterly: "You are overthinking it. I just tightened the belt around my waist and prepared to go to the government office on official business!"
The old man with a white beard breathed a sigh of relief, and retracted his hands with a stern look on his face. Only then did Zhang Feiqiu, who was blocking the door of the private room, react and said in a cold voice: "Huh, you know what you're doing. As long as you come back to the government office with us honestly, I'll take care of you." Try your best to excuse your family in front of the judge!"
Several old men walked out of the lucky private room one after another with their heads down. Zhang Feijie and Niu Xiaobao were escorting them from behind with water and fire sticks in their hands. They happened to run into the shop boy who had just greeted them downstairs. He was holding a cup of covered food in his hand. A large casserole with a lid came towards him, and he couldn't help but be shocked by the scene in front of him. He didn't understand what happened here in this short period of time.
Just as Zhang Feiji walked past him, the store clerk quickly said to please him: "Master, the three sets of ducks you asked for are ready!"
Zhang Feili glanced at him coldly and uttered the word "get out" from his mouth.
The group of people walked down the stairs and bumped into Old Hu, the cashier of the Duck Flavor Restaurant, who was busy in the living room below. Seeing the attitude of these people, Old Hu was also quite surprised, and hurriedly came over to greet them. The old man with a gray beard at the front said in shock: "Master Qing, what happened?"
Master Qing let out a long sigh and shook his head gently without any explanation. Seeing that something was wrong, Old Man Hu hurriedly walked up to Zhang Feiqi, cupped his hands and said: "Master Cha, can you sell it to the next face? Master Qing is a regular customer of our restaurant. If you have any offense to Master Cha, I will give it to you." I am willing to apologize to Mr. Cha on his behalf, if there is anything wrong with Mr. Cha...!"
Before Old Man Hu could finish speaking, Zhang Feijie raised his eyebrows and said sternly: "What's the matter? Do you want to stand up for this traitor? Then come with us to the government office!"
"What? Rebel?" Old Man Hu was frightened by the word "rebel". He took several steps back, his upper and lower lips trembled, but he could no longer make a sound.
Zhang Feizu was very satisfied with the deterrent effect of his words. He glared at Old Man Hu, and Niu Xiaobao escorted the four old men straight to the door. However, feeling that he had made a great contribution, he did not forget that Master Tongjian sent him to arrest him. The duck's mission: After walking out of the duck restaurant, he ordered the four old men who were arrested to divide the four cages of live ducks placed next to the door of the duck restaurant into one cage for each person, and carry them back to the government office together in their hands.
The most luxurious private room upstairs in Lao Yang Ya Restaurant is the first Fuzihao private room next to the staircase. This private room is two larger than the other private rooms. It is not only paved with smooth redwood floors, but also covered with A thick Persian carpet was put on, and three heating stoves were turned on at the same time, making the people eating inside sweaty in this cold weather.
Hearing the commotion outside, a middle-aged man came out from the private room of Fu Zihao to watch the bustle of wealthy businessmen dressed up. He first looked at the two businessmen who were standing at the door of Jihao private room and shouted, and was about to go over to take a look. How many old men were there? Under the scolding of the official, he had walked out of the private room and was walking towards him.
Seeing this, the middle-aged man quickly pressed his body against the wall, and then four old men, with the first and the two servants behind, passed in front of him.
Watching the group of people walking down the stairs and out of the Duck Flavor Restaurant, the middle-aged man thought for a moment, then turned around and pushed the door of the private room of Fu Zi half open, and then quickly hid his body inside. At this moment, there were eight men and women in the private room. A big man standing behind the door quickly closed the door after he came in. The middle-aged man bowed to the middle-aged lady sitting at the head of the round table and said: "Mrs. Huang, I have found out that two servants from the Xinjing government office were performing official duties at the Duck Flavor Restaurant. I happened to hear a few old men insulting Emperor Zheng in a private room, so they were arrested by these two servants in front of the traitors!"
"Oh!" The middle-aged lady said softly, then fell into deep thought.
At this time, a girl of about eighteen or nineteen years old with a pretty face sitting next to the middle-aged lady pouted and said coquettishly to the lady: "Mother, I say that what you hear is false, and what you see is true. This He is actually a idiot, and he only managed to win the heart of Princess Zheng by flattering her!"
The lady smiled slightly and said: "Seeing is believing? Have you seen him in person? Besides, he was able to deceive the beautiful princess of Zheng State, who is the current queen, by flattering her. This is not a bad skill!"
The girl was not happy when she heard this. She pouted her little mouth and said dissatisfiedly: "I don't want to meet him! Think about it, he has to interrogate ducks in the court. If this matter gets out, people will laugh to death. I don’t know that Mr. Gao is such a smart person. He has never even seen this person’s face. Just hearing a few poems he copied from someone unknown, he spends the whole day standing in front of his father and mother for him. say good things!"
Upon hearing this, the noble lady's face became slightly stern, and she said angrily: "Even if you can't get along with this man named Chen, you are not allowed to have any contact with the son of that Lieutenant Wang from Qi State!"
The girl's face darkened when she heard this, and she murmured in a low voice: "The prince and I usually write letters to each other just to talk about poems and songs, and we don't say anything else in the letters. Why are we not allowed to communicate with each other?"
"Haha!" The noble lady sneered: "What do you know about your little kid? I'm afraid he will be sold by someone else, and you will help him count the money. In fact, your father has long seen what the Wang family's father and son are up to. They I just want to use you to trap your father!"
The girl looked up at the noble lady and said dissatisfiedly: "Young Master Wang and I only met once at a poetry conference held in Qi State. We have been exchanging letters since then. He still doesn't know my true identity!"
The lady smiled bitterly and said to herself: "Why did I raise such a stupid child? The Wang family and his son are very powerful in Qi State, and there are spies everywhere. I guess your true identity was discovered before you entered Qi State, otherwise Will there be so many coincidences in the future?"
Seeing that the noble lady was silent for a moment, the girl was very proud, thinking that her mother had finally listened to her words, and then said with an eager face: "Mother, that prince is very talented, and he is very knowledgeable about poetry and songs. , after arriving at Qidu Lanling City this time, I will bring him to meet you, and then you will know what kind of person he is!"
When the lady heard this, her face darkened and she said angrily: "No, who said I was going to Qi? Anyway, I still believe in Mr. Gao's vision. It's not you who clamored to come before attending the civil and military conference of Qi. If Zheng Guo secretly investigates this person named Chen, I will not come to Zheng Guo with you!"
After hearing this, the girl looked disappointed and said: "Mother, why can't you listen to what your daughter said? Not to mention that the man named Chen has already consummated the marriage with the princess of Zheng State. Now you see that he is a idiot and you want to take your daughter away." Push it into the fire pit!"
The noble lady said angrily: "You little girl, you haven't even seen anyone, and you just believe that someone is a idiot based on hearsay. You didn't see this duck trial with your own eyes, or maybe it was someone else in the government office." It was done by an official! Let’s talk about the consummation of the marriage. After the restoration of the Zheng State, the old emperor of the Zheng State did not immediately hold a wedding ceremony for the princess. This shows that the emperor and the princess of the Zheng State did not take a fancy to him as their consort, but only for the time being. Just using him, and according to insider reports, on the way back to Zheng from Chen, the princess of Zheng forced the sixth prince of Chen to write a letter of dissolution of engagement! Do you think this princess is now the queen of Zheng? Will you still consummate your marriage with him?"
The girl was furious and retorted: "Mother, have you ever thought about it? Princess Zheng's disdain for him doesn't mean that he is a idiot? The two businessmen just said it outside the duck restaurant, yes We came here to catch ducks on the orders of the general magistrate of the government office. We received a tip from an insider. Didn't it mean that the man surnamed Chen was just demoted to the general magistrate of the new capital by the Queen? Could it be that there are two general magistrates in the new capital? No!"
Seeing that the two people were talking louder and louder, the middle-aged man dressed as a wealthy businessman who came in from outside hurriedly bowed and persuaded: "Madam, Miss, as the saying goes, I heard that it is better to meet each other. Why don't we go to Xinjingfu Yamen together?" Watch how this general judge hears cases, and then you will be able to get a general idea of this person!"
The lady and the girl heard this, looked at each other, and said in unison: "Okay."
