After saying this, Steward Zhang rejoiced in his heart. It was fortunate that he had listened to his father and thought for Zhuangzi. He did not fight for the power of Madam and Master, nor did he bully the Young Master. Otherwise, he would have been buried. He had dreamt of the Young Master's big eyes and charming smile many times at night. Every time, he would wake up with a start.
He did not know why, but when he saw the Young Master during the day, he felt a kind of innate coldness in his dreams. Especially the gaze in his eyes, which seemed to be staring at him all the time.
Yu Yong did not know what Steward Zhang was thinking, but when he heard Steward Zhang's words, he quickly nodded in agreement. He ordered people to push the three people who wanted to cause trouble into the yard.
It did not take long before the yamen runners stationed here rushed over. There were three people in total, and the leader was someone Zhuangzi knew. It was Chen Dong.
"Sir, I am innocent. We three brothers drank too much and accidentally walked here. They beat us and asked us to say that we were here to do bad things. Sir, I am innocent. Sir, you dropped your money."
The big brother was no longer as calm as he usually was. Perhaps it was because he felt that this was an opportunity, so he shouted at the three yamen runners, hoping to get some help. At the same time, he also rushed forward. He pulled Chen Dong's hand and shook out a string of sixty copper coins and two silver beans from his sleeve.
These coins added up to four taels of silver. He threw them directly at Chen Dong's feet. If his hands were not tied in front of him, he might have been able to move more gracefully.
When Chen Dong picked up the coins, the big brother turned his head to look at Steward Zhang and Yu Yong. His meaning was self-evident.
Steward Zhang saw his gaze and turned his head away. Yu Yong laughed in a low voice, which made him confused.
With a bang, Chen Dong kicked the big brother in the chest and kicked him three meters away. He said, "I dropped the money, but I always put it in the money bag at my waist. How could I drop it? You dared to steal money with your hands tied. Let him know how powerful you are."
As Chen Dong spoke, he took a step back. The two yamen runners next to him immediately rushed up and started beating him up. One of them cursed as he beat him up.
"Are you blind? How dare you steal Brother Chen's money? You didn't steal it well, but you still pretended that Brother Chen dropped his money. I let you steal it, but how dare you? Even Young Master Zhou doesn't have to smile at us, and you want to cause trouble here? Do you think Sanshui County is your home? "
The other one was even more ruthless. He specifically chose the most painful places to hit. He also scolded, "Zhang Family and Wang Family, Zhuangzi, are slandering you? Why don't you take a piss and look in the mirror? Who do you think you are? If they could poison the pond today, they could poison other places tomorrow. What if they got on the fungus? What if it gets on the cucumber?
I can see that you want to poison my seventy-year-old grandmother to death. Brother Chen's child is only one year old, and you can do it? I'll beat you to death. Just you wait. When we get back, I'll let you know what's good for you. You can cause trouble anywhere, but you came here. Fine, you're good.
I usually change into normal clothes when I cross the bridge when I have nothing to do. You're making trouble for us. Good, you have a backbone. You made us come here in the middle of the night. "
"No, Your Excellency, I'm innocent." This big brother was beaten silly. He gave away four taels of silver and received such treatment. How much could yamen runners earn in a year? It was only a few hundred copper coins a month. This money was equivalent to a year's salary. Why was he beaten?
"Brother Chen, what's going on?" While one of them was shouting and the other two were cowering at the side, Father Zhang heard the commotion and came out of the study. Zhang Family Clan members were one step behind, and they also came out.
When Chen Dong saw the master come out, he gave them a look and they stopped. He stepped forward and bowed, "Your Excellency, it's all my fault. I didn't do a good job and let people come to Zhuangzi to poison you. Fortunately, I didn't succeed. Otherwise, I wouldn't even have the face to return home. My father will beat me to death if he knows.
I'm an adult and I can't even watch over a person. I'm too ashamed to go back. Your Excellency, don't worry. I'll take care of this matter and give you an explanation. Tomorrow, no, tonight, I'll take people to watch over the bridge. I'll take a 24-hour shift. If something like this happens again, I'll jump off the mountain behind Xiao Luoshui. "
Father Zhang looked at the person who was beaten and said, "Brother Chen, you're treating me like an outsider. The Zhang Family and Wang Family have never had any 'adults' in Zhuangzi. Both families have children. I wonder if Uncle Chen's body is still healthy? It's cold these days. I heard that Uncle Chen's legs are inconvenient. Someone, go to the fifth storeroom and get some medicinal herbs to expel the cold. Remember, pick the big ones.
Brother Chen, I've been busy these days. You know that I usually don't care about things. I forgot about Uncle Chen's matter. I heard that Brother Chen's little boy is very sensible. When he goes back later, bring a bell. Gold is too heavy. Let's make it silver.
Madam, how do we set up the kang bed? It's getting colder. Last year, my father's legs were cold. It's good that he was able to live on a kang bed. Get someone to set one up for people like Brother Chen in San Shui County. Prepare some charcoal and buy the firewood locally. "
"Husband, you're right. It's my fault for not being thoughtful enough. Husband, don't worry. I'll remember this. When the firewood is hot, it'll smoke. Husband, it's cold at night. You should put on a coat."
Although Zhang Wong Family was usually in charge of the family, she really gave face to Father Zhang at this time. She spoke softly and didn't make any excuses.
"What does a woman know? Do we still have fungus at home? It's easy to cough in this season. Eat some to clear your lungs. "
Father Zhang was the head of the family, so he should act like one. Moreover, he was an official. He was Rank 7, which was not low.
Zhang Wong Family was still gentle. "Husband, you're right. I'll get someone to get it. There's still some in the fifth storeroom."
"Uh? Fifth storeroom? " Father Zhang hesitated. Fifth storeroom belonged to Zhang Xiaobao. Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan usually sent part of their income to the storerooms of the Zhang Family and Wang Family.
Both families knew that the Zhang family's fifth storeroom was the biggest. There was basically everything in there. Things that flew in the sky, ran on the ground, swam in the water, and dug in the grass. There were also silver and copper coins. Anything that could be seen on a normal day could be found there.
Father Zhang had just taken the herbs from his son's storeroom. He felt a little embarrassed to take the fungus at this time.
"Husband, although the gatekeeper of the fifth storeroom is a little stingy, he can't wait to be happy when Father wants to take something. Speaking of 'Uncle' Chen's' children, I thought of Xiao Bao and Cuckoo. Those two children are the best."
Zhang Wong Family hinted.
Father Zhang immediately understood. His son and daughter-in-law would never get angry with the family. His position was given to him by his son. This was the good thing about having an immortal son. He never had to worry about it. Everything at home was arranged well for him. He was sensible and obedient. When he was taught something, he would also learn it seriously.
Thinking of this, Father Zhang became more confident and ordered, "It's not easy for the bailiffs in the yamen to run around all day. When there's a lot of dust, they'll get cold. When they cough, they'll get sick. Send half a catty each."
"You're right, husband. I understand. Tomorrow morning, I'll send not only the black fungus but also the white fungus. Half a jin of the same thing." Madam Zhang still echoed, as if her existence was to add luster to Father Zhang.
Besides, half a catty was really not a lot. It was not like the fungus was dry. Half a catty was the same as half a catty when it was wet. It was fine to give it to them. Every yamen runner had the same amount. It seemed like a lot, but who asked the family to grow it? Looking at the situation in front of them, the benefits were reflected.
Not to mention that this person was really here to poison them. Even if he wasn't, he would still do whatever he wanted. This had little to do with the man's official position. He was just a seventh-ranked official. The yamen runners did things according to the ancient records. You couldn't find fault with it. The reason why Chen Dong did this was because Zhuangzi was so good to him that he took care of every family member.
The beating was almost done. It was time to send them to the yamen. Chen Dong didn't say a word of thanks. He waved his hand at the two yamen runners and walked out with the eldest brother of the three.
"You can't arrest me. Do you know who sent me here? The Han Family, it's Han … Ah! " One of the two yamen runners who escorted them swung his hand and hit the eldest brother until his mouth was full of blood.
"What are you talking about? Which family? Didn't you hear it? Wait for the Zhang family to say it. Poison. Who asked you to poison them? Fish will die if they eat it. People will also die if they eat fish. You are killing people. "
Of course, Chen Dong wouldn't let them say it out loud. When the time came, whether to advance or retreat would depend on the Zhang family. Otherwise, why would they send him and a few yamen runners here to guard?
The eldest brother had been beaten senseless and was dragged out. As for the remaining two, the third brother was already sitting on the ground, his face full of fear. He finally understood that he had only thought of the Han clan's abilities. After crossing the province, the Han clan was useless, and the Zhang clan was the most powerful one.
The yamen runners from Sanshui County were like servants who did whatever they said. If something happened, they would be punished. If they fought with the Han Family, they would be courting death.
Only the second brother's expression didn't change much. It was as if he already knew that this would happen. Or perhaps, he was always like this no matter what situation he encountered.
"Let me tell you, you are finished. You have offended the Han Family. In this place, no one is not afraid. Let me go. Third brother, you actually dared to join the enemy. Your family won't have a good life."
The eldest brother with blood flowing out of his mouth seemed to have recovered a little. He didn't suffer internal injuries just now. It was only at the last moment that he broke his mouth and shouted.
Chen Dong didn't care what he shouted. Who was the Han Family? It was useless. Unless the Emperor came, there was no need to care. The Prince was in charge of this province. Was the Han Family powerful? The Imperial Nephew's Zhuangzi was next to him. He took note of these words and signed them together.
"Eldest brother is done for this time." The second brother who had been silent all this time suddenly opened his mouth.
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