The ground was hard and the rice stubble was short. There were people coming from the side. Just like the Water Pavilion, one had to guard against people outside.
Ge Yingxi, who wanted to see the situation, was blocked outside. Four strong men blocked his way and the housekeeper. Each of them held a knife in their hands. Looking at the hilt and scabbard, it was obvious that their weapons were not for decoration. They were different from the treasured swords that other scholars usually carried.
"Who are you? You dare to come here? "The four men blocked Ge Yingxi. Another man came over and questioned him.
"I can't come here?" Ge Yingxi was a little confused.
"Yes, this is not a place for ordinary people." The man continued to be serious.
Ge Yingxi pointed at himself, then at the ground, and then at the man who spoke. His mouth was twice as wide as usual.
"Master, let's retreat first. There are too many of them. Come over quickly. Master is being chased out of his family's land." The housekeeper stood half a body length in front of Ge Yingxi and shouted to the villagers who were about to arrive.
This was bad. When the villagers saw that someone was chasing their master away, it was too much of a bully. If their master was really chased away, they wouldn't be able to make a living in Zhuangzi anymore. They wouldn't even be able to raise their heads when they go out.
In a flash, the villagers rushed over with tools in their hands.
The villagers of the Zhang Family and Wang Family were stunned and didn't know what to do. One of the people in charge of the village, who worked in the inner courtyard of the Zhang Family, shouted, "Go! Without the lips, the teeth will feel cold."
With these words, it was easy to deal with. The two families of farmers also rushed over. When the twenty or so people saw a group of people rushing over with 'weapons' in their hands, a few of them immediately panicked. Only the guard remained calm. He called out and grabbed Ge Yingxi and the housekeeper first.
As soon as Ge Yingxi was caught, the villagers surrounded the twenty or so people. They all glared at them and gripped the handles of their pickaxes tightly.
"Don't be impatient. Let the master go." When the situation was tense, the man who had been protected looked at Ge Yingxi and the housekeeper and said.
"Master, there are many villagers here, if …"
"Let him go." The master didn't allow others to say more.
"Release." The leader of the guards could only grit his teeth and give the order. At the same time, he became even more vigilant of his surroundings.
"Master, are you alright?" Once Ge Yingxi and the steward were released, a villager immediately pulled them into the crowd and asked with concern.
"Don't worry, don't worry. Let's kill the bull that is usually not very obedient tonight. Everyone can have a taste." Ge Yingxi looked at the surrounding farmers and decided to kill the bull. He was willing to pay the fine.
After he finished speaking, he turned to look at the twenty or so people. He saw that the old man wasn't as scared as he thought. Instead, the old man smiled at him.
"Are you all from the Ge Family? You know how to be loyal and protect your master. Good. "The old man looked at the surrounding villagers and praised with a smile.
The villagers didn't make a sound. They were a bit nervous, but they didn't want to shrink back either.
"My lord, the two people wearing different clothes over there are not from the Ge family." A person next to them who was afraid just now realized that they weren't being attacked and was slightly relieved. He pointed at the people from the Zhang Family and Wang Family and said.
Hearing this, the old man's interest was piqued. He asked the villagers from the Zhang Family and Wang Family, "Is there a person in charge?"
"Cloud Cavalry Manor's One Star person is here." The person in charge walked forward a few steps with his chest puffed out and said loudly to the old man.
The old man was slightly stunned. He smiled and said, "Cloud Cavalry Manor, are you a servant of the seventh rank official Zhang Yongcheng? What is One Star? Ge Family's Zhuangzi matter. Why did you send someone here? "
"One Star is the worst. Why didn't you come? Ge Family is Zhang Family's cousin. Ge Family is Zhang Family's servant. "This servant wasn't afraid of the old man's gaze at all. He said loudly.
"Cong Hu, do you know what he is talking about? Zhangjia Zhuangzi's worst servant. "The old man stared at this servant and asked without turning his head.
The servant on his left thought hard and shook his head, "Master, I don't know. Who knows what he is talking about?"
The old man sighed softly and said to this servant, "Are you willing to work for me?"
The servant shook his head, "There is no joy in ancient Zhou. I am not from the Tian family."
"Good, good one Cloud Cavalry Manor's One Star person. Hahaha, the worst?" The old man said and laughed.
Housekeeper Ge was confused. He asked Ge Yingxi, "Master, what are they talking about?"
Ge Yingxi was the same as Father Zhang. He also wanted to take the imperial exam. When he heard the housekeeper's words, he smacked his lips and said, "Ge Family is Zhang Family's cousin. It is said that when the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. After that, it is said that Zhuangzi is the happiest. A loyal official will not serve two masters. The Tian family will not do what they say. "
"Ah? Master, you are saying that he, a servant of the Zhang family, used two stories in a row? When did the Zhang family become so powerful? " Steward Zhang felt that he suddenly fell asleep. Otherwise, how could he be dreaming? He knew this servant.
Ge Yingxi's voice was not loud, but it was not low either. The people around heard it. Cong Hu, who was questioned by the old man just now, shouted at the servant of the Zhang family, "You dare to lie to my master. Tell me, who are you? How do you know so much? "
"Uncle, can your servant make the decision to question you? Uncle, you treat your servant very well. If someone in the Zhang family dares to do this … "The servant of the Zhang family did not finish his words, but his meaning was clear.
The old man's face, which had not changed color, suddenly turned red. He turned around and stared at Cong Hu, shouting, "Go away."
Cong Hu was scared and trembled. He lowered his head and did not dare to make a sound.
The old man then asked the servant of the Zhang family, "Can you tell me where these two lines came from?"
"The servants in the mansion must first be taught etiquette. There is a room in the mansion where books are stored. The servants can read and write. If they are not literate, they can ask the master in the mansion. If they do not understand the meaning, they can ask the master, the madame, and the master if they meet. The three of them are the masters. They will tell you everything they know.
I am usually stupid and learned very little. Just now, I happened to come across what I learned in the past. I am deeply moved, so I said casually. Compared to the Five Star servants in the mansion, I am much inferior. "
If this servant was seen by Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, they would definitely sigh. He was an impromptu player. Usually, he was inarticulate during examinations. Today, at the most critical moment, he was able to perform well.
The old man and the people who came with him didn't know. They thought that the worst person in the Zhang family's manor was also the same. This was really a bit too frightening and too shocking. Not to mention the family of a seventh-rank official, even among the third-rank officials like them, how many of them could compare to him?
"The young lady of the Wang family also taught you some knowledge?" The old man looked in that direction. Although he could not see the main courtyard of the Zhang family, he still asked.
The servant's eyes immediately widened. He looked at the old man in front of him with a bit of fear. He thought about it as fast as he could and said, "Uncle, how do you know? The young lady of the Wang family has always taught us. There are many interesting things that we did not know before. But when the young lady of the Wang family and the young master started playing, we found that there were many interesting things. "
This time, it was the old man's turn to be stunned. "Who is the young master? The young lady of the Wang family is already so old. How could she teach you servants to play? "
"The young master is the young master. He is the child of the madam and the master, the little ancestor of the Zhang family. Ever since the young lady of the Wang family opened her eyes and saw the young master, she could not separate from him. Later on, when she was almost one year old, the young master and young lady started teaching us how to play."
As the servant spoke, he wondered if he had said something wrong. If the matter of the young master and young lady was known by others, it would be troublesome.
The old man understood this time and nodded. "Are you talking about the young Cuckoo of the Wang family's Zhuangzi? No, I am talking about your madam, Wang Qiaoer. To be able to learn from Qiaoer, that is your good fortune. Zhang Yongcheng picked up a bargain. Fortunately, he got an official position in just a few years. Otherwise … hmph! "
"Otherwise what?" The servant was unwilling. This person always had a high and mighty appearance. Was the master someone he could talk about?
"Otherwise, it has nothing to do with me. He can suffer on his own. I heard that the two children of the head of the Zhang family are better looking than the children of other families. What do they usually play with?" The old man no longer talked about Father Zhang. He began to talk about Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. The smile on his face became wider.
The servant was still angry. He turned his head and said, "I don't know."
Suddenly, he turned around again and revealed a faint smile similar to that of a waiter. He said, "Just now, I was thinking about other things and did not tell Uncle. Uncle, do you want to know about the young master and young lady's past play? I only know that there is a small carriage. As for other things, you can ask Pomegranate. "
The old man was even more surprised. The servant was obviously angry, but he suddenly turned around. This kind of thing could only be seen in some big businesses or officials. It would not offend people and would not cause trouble.
Since this was the case, the old man followed along and asked, "Who is Pomegranate? What star is she? Is she in the manor? "
"Pomegranate is the young master and young lady's servant girl. She originally had three stars, but after that, she has no stars. She dyed her collar blue and went to play with the young master and young lady in Xiao Luoshui." The servant clearly knew that they went to the wild survival place of the imperial nephew, but he lied.
"Why no stars? And dyed blue? "The old man smiled and played along with the servant's question.
The servant didn't understand and thought that the old man had been led away by him. He continued, "Uncle, look up, the sky is blue. The pomegranate is by the young master and the young lady's side. It means that they are a match made in heaven, a match made in heaven, a match made in heaven."
As the servant said this, he was still thinking about what the young master and young lady had said. The other meaning was that there was always a sky beyond the sky, an inescapable net. Anyone who dared to cause trouble would be taught a lesson.
The old man did not expect this to happen. It seemed that the status of the two little guys in the two families was not ordinary. They could let the servants by their side be independent of others.
"Oh, then tell me, on the mountain behind your house, what is the matter with the six thousand mu of land?"
"Six thousand mu? How is there six thousand mu? There are only four thousand mu. It has already been circled and reported to the yamen. There are some ravines in the mountain that have not been circled. "The servant was even more vigilant this time. Could it be that he was here to investigate?
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