Time flies and it’s New Year’s Eve.
In the off year, the twenty-fourth day of the twelfth lunar month is the traditional day for worshiping the stove. The main folk activities during the Little New Year period include sweeping dust, offering sacrifices to stoves, etc.
It's almost the end of summer, and on this day, every household lights up lights and colors to celebrate the New Year.
Mrs. Zhou also sent a letter before, inviting Liu Mo to return to Linyang to celebrate the New Year together.
Lin Shiqi and Yuan'er also persuaded him to return to Linyang as soon as possible and stay for a few more days.
Firstly, you can discuss the plans for the coming year with the old lady, and secondly, it can also be used as a way to go back to your hometown to relax.
However, Liu Mo directly refused.
I didn't achieve much during this period of time, and it would be embarrassing to go back.
At the same time, he also has a revenge plan to implement.
As the New Year approaches, firecrackers sound one after another.
"Jingshui Pavilion" seemed very empty to the three people having dinner alone. Long shadows fell on the wall. One torch went out quietly, leaving only three remaining.
According to Liu Mo's instructions, we closed early.
Wang Xiaoqi and others have families and have returned home. Li Xin and Zhao Da also returned to Linyang in the first few days.
On New Year's Eve, there were only three people, Liu Mo, Lin Shiqi, and Yuan'er.
Lin Shiqi sat silently, staring at the wine glass in front of her, the wine on her lips was tasteless and sour.
Yuan'er sat across from him, and between the two of them, Liu Mo's expression was complicated, making it impossible for them to see through his inner thoughts.
Suddenly, there was a sound of footsteps among the noisy firecrackers.
Liu Mo suddenly raised his head, "Here we are after all."
"Bang!" The door was violently kicked open, and then a cold voice sounded.
"Shopkeeper Liu, come with us."
Lin Shiqi pursed her lips with an angry look on her face. "Isn't it too much? New Year's Eve is not easy for anyone!"
"Indeed," the visitor said in agreement, "but Miss Lin, we also obeyed the order of the county magistrate. Otherwise, who would have spared the family reunion to come here on errands?"
"Don't use the county magistrate to oppress us." Yuan'er shouted angrily, "Didn't I give you the money for filial piety? Why are you still here!"
"Filial piety? What kind of filial piety, Mrs. Liu, please don't talk nonsense, otherwise you will be charged with disrespect!"
Yuan'er wanted to say something else, but was stopped by Liu Mo.
Chen Zhiyuan did not show up from beginning to end, and everything was conveyed by his subordinates.
Moreover, the most important point is that all "transactions" are hints that are not clearly stated.
"Yuan'er, take good care of Shiqi. I'll be right back."
"Husband, don't go with them. I don't believe that Daxia Dynasty is unreasonable."
"This is too much bullying! Husband, don't be afraid of them. My Lin family is not easy to bully!" Lin Shiqi, who has always been gentle, is also very angry at this moment.
They all know what it means to play like this on New Year's Eve.
Everything went as Liu Mo expected, and it was settled by bribery, which would be another handle.
Chen Zhiyuan used this as a threat to extort all his family wealth, and then whether he "handled it impartially" or continued to "protect" himself, all depended on Chen Zhiyuan's mood.
However, Liu Mo was not prepared for the wickedness of the villain.
Selling yourself so quickly makes it difficult for anyone to spend the New Year comfortably.
"Maybe the county magistrate will invite me to a New Year's Eve dinner." Liu Mo said as he walked next to Lin Shiqi, "Don't worry, I'll be fine."
While talking, he secretly thrust a note into Lin Shiqi's hand.
"Take the note to Master Wu, and be careful along the way!"
Lin Shiqi was shocked at first, then quickly adjusted her mentality and said, "Husband, take care of everything!"
Leave "Jingshui Pavilion".
When we came to Rongcheng County Government Office again, in the night, a full moon rose from the east wall. Under the cold moonlight, the shadows of the county government buildings cast on the frozen soil looked particularly scary.
The Yamen servant led the way with a fire, and Liu Mo followed him all the way.
The night was cold and wet, and although it didn't snow, the temperature was horribly low.
When we arrived at the lobby, the lights were brightly lit, the aroma was lingering, and the air was filled with the aroma of fine wine and delicious food.
Looking up, Rongcheng County Magistrate Chen Zhiyuan was sitting in the middle of the Eight Immortals table.
This man is a bit fat, his head is basically bald, his eyes are cold, his beard is trimmed short, and his skin is delicate.
To his right is a familiar face: Li Guangrun.
On his left, there was an old man with a thin body, cold eyes, a long beard, and a face as cold as frost. The old man had yellow teeth and black eyes, with greed in his eyes. This person is Chen Zhiyuan's master: Qian Rang.
The three of them talked and laughed as if they were brothers.
Seeing Liu Mo appear, Li Guangrun smiled and spoke first.
"Here you are? Shopkeeper Liu, you're fine!" He introduced to the two people around him: "This is Liu Mo, a legend in Rongcheng."
"It's unbelievable, you're so young?" Qian Qian, a skinny figure, said, "Shopkeeper Liu, relax, don't be so restrained!"
The two men exchanged glances, full of mockery.
Deliberately humiliating me? Humph, boring trick.
Liu Mo didn't want to talk nonsense to them, so he bowed directly and asked. "I wonder what Mr. Chen wants to see me for?"
Chen Zhiyuan straightened up and stared at Liu Mo. "It's no big deal." He said in a cold tone, "Your wife, oh no, the concubine you divorced, has been recruited!"
Liu Mo's face darkened, "What did you do?"
"You married her by force, and she was forced to have no choice!" Chen Zhiyuan said very calmly, "Shopkeeper Liu, how do you explain?"
Want to find another way to blackmail me? Or do you use this as an excuse to punish me? I won’t give you the chance I mentioned.
Liu Mo smiled secretly, "If that's the case, then Mr. Chen, please ascend to the throne."
As soon as these words came out, the three people stopped immediately.
Liu Mo, who had already given up, suddenly gained courage again.
Qian Rang looked at him again, then laughed fiercely and said, "Sir, he wants you to be promoted to court!"
"Yes, get promoted!" Liu Mo said with firm eyes.
Chen Zhiyuan looked at him, "Shopkeeper Liu, didn't you wake up last time?"
"Haha, every time you suffer, you will gain wisdom. I will naturally keep in mind the way of life Master Chen taught me." Liu Mo said, "Last time Master Chen detained me for more than ten days without any reason. How long do you plan to lock me up this time?"
"Someone accuses you. As the magistrate of Rongcheng County, why shouldn't I detain the suspect?"
"Then why don't you go to court?" Liu Mo asked.
"Boy, don't be ignorant of current affairs!" Qian Rang reminded. "Today is New Year's Eve, don't..."
"Thank you for reminding me, my lord, you also know that tonight is New Year's Eve. So why are you here for me? Are you blackmailing me, Liu Mo?" Liu Mo said with a smile, "Mr. Chen, how much does it cost this time? The whole thing Can I give 'Jingshui Pavilion' to you?"
"You..." Qian Rang pointed at Liu Mo, "Don't toast me and you'll be fined."
"Drinking wine as a penalty? Are you going to lock me up for ten days if I don't go to court again?" Liu Mo said angrily, "You have bullied me, a poor scholar, over and over again. I will fight to the death and sue the government and the government. , sue to the capital!"
"Master Qian, please be patient!" Chen Zhiyuan interrupted him, then filled himself with wine. "Mr. Liu, I admire Chen. Have you thought about it? Do you really want to go to court?"
"I just want justice!"
"Okay, I'll give you justice!" Chen Zhiyuan's expression changed, his black eyes shining brightly in the firelight. "The ceremony will be held tomorrow!"
"Tomorrow?" Liu Mo sneered, "How about tonight, so that no one can sleep!"
"It's not your turn, Mr. Liu, to decide when Mr. Chen will ascend to the throne!"
"Oh? Is it preventing you from discussing treacherous plots against me?" Liu Mo didn't save any face for them at this time. "Why are you looking like this? Do you want to kill me now?
I'm not afraid to tell you that many people watched me being taken away by the police. If I have any shortcomings, hum! "
"you…"
"What, you don't believe me?" Liu Mo said coldly, "You are telling me that Liu Mo is a scholar from a poor family? Then come and cut my throat and try!"
Such an aura shocked all three people in the hall.
"Shopkeeper Liu, you have some business acumen, far smarter than Zhou Zhushan." Li Guangrun said with a smile, "I invite you here today because I want you to cooperate with me. As long as you..."
cooperate? Like taming a dog, making me surrender? Then I beg for mercy from you!
"I, Liu Mo, a good man, would not cooperate with a bastard like you. It is an insult to me!" Liu Mo raised his voice, "You are not worthy of licking my toes!"
Qian Rang's face turned cold, revealing full of murderous intent. "Boy, you are looking for death!"
"Stop his nonsense, why should Liu Mo be afraid?"
Why did Liu Mo admit his cowardice so thoroughly before, and now he was suddenly so tough?
This operation left the other three people on the scene dumbfounded.
"Come here, tell a group of people to attend the ceremony tonight!" Chen Zhiyuan announced.
Liu Mo grinned, and the fun began!
