Battle of the Red Chamber Ring III

When Fang Yang took Jia Huan to the private room of the restaurant, everyone had already eaten. Jia Huan saw that the table was full of delicacies, and there was a huge pot of roasted whole lamb in the middle. Burning the knife, Zeng Tie was indeed sitting in the main seat, but he has changed a lot, and his clothes are all fine and beautiful.

Fang Yang was more sociable than Jia Huan, he saw an empty seat and sat in it, and even pulled Jia Huan to talk to his colleagues.Jia Huan drank three cups in a row, like white water. Others felt that he was actually not cold and reticent, but that he didn't have enough contact with him on weekdays.

Naturally, it was hello and hello at the wine table, Zeng Tie didn't say anything specifically, but everyone tacitly drank a few drinks for the general, and when the crowd dispersed, Fang Yang was carried away by his servant up.

Jia Huan drank a pot of burning knives, which should be very strong wine, but his mind was clear and there was no discomfort, his eyes were black and shiny.Before Zeng Tie left, he ordered the banquet to be cleaned up, and invited Jia Huan to a tea table beside him for another reunion.

Holding the teacup, Zeng Tie said to Jia Huan, "I know I did it unethically. Thank you, Brother Zeng, for taking care of Baijia." It's chic and romantic.Zeng Tie was actually a little jealous of Jia Huan's good looks, and he also knew Jia Huan's identity from the general. There are so many bastards who have been raised and abandoned, but this one can get up after falling. I admire Jia Huan.

And when facing him, even though no one said anything, he also knew that everyone would disdain to associate with him. If it wasn't for the name of the general, if it wasn't for his success as a villain, even he himself knew that he was a villain. Ren laughed twice in his stomach, seeing that Jia Huan didn't answer his own words, he frowned slightly: "Why, are you looking down on me?"

Jia Huan glanced at Zeng Tie and said, "Baijia and I are brothers, and there is no one to take care of or not to take care of. Back then, I lived and died together with him. Now that you say that, I have no choice but to be humble."

The reason why Jia Huan followed Zeng Baijia was all because of his military exploits in the border town. He defended the city against 5000 enemy troops and hung his name in front of the temple in March. No one can erase such a great achievement. , and the reason why they fell into such a deadlock in the first place was also the design of the general. It was the general who wanted to use these 2000 people to fill the hole, and then let him step on the Holy One, making a Northwest difficult, still Need your own situation.

No one is a vegetarian, Zeng Tie realized that Jia Huan was not simple, and Jia Huan also clearly saw Zeng Tie's bluff, perhaps it was just in response to the sentence - dying struggle.He didn't know how far the general could go before, but now it seems that he is really at the end of the road.

Jia Huan got up to say goodbye, regardless of Zeng Tie's face turning pale, he went out and saw the hotel manager bringing five or six coquettish women into the house, most of the restaurants in the northwest were linked to brothels, If you want to be clean, you have to go to a teahouse.

The restaurant is not high, but actually only has two floors, and most of the lobby below has already dispersed. When Jia Huan left the restaurant, he saw a group of people walking in, and the direction led by Xiaoer should be the place where Zeng Tie was just now. one.No wonder there were only four or five women who came up at that meeting. It turned out that they were still worthless, otherwise how could they be treated differently from the other party? Jia Huan laughed and sighed that everyone is snobbish.

When I left the restaurant, I saw Zeng Baijia sitting in a small teahouse by the side, poking his head out. Seeing Jia Huan come out, he ran over. Halfway through the run, he was stopped by a waiter. After taking out a few copper coins from his sleeve and giving them to the buddy, he ran to Jia Huan.

"Third brother, how is it, is there nothing wrong?" Zeng Baijia was out of breath. He had been worried since he heard the news, because Zeng Tie's temper was really not good. After being bullied in the village, he would always do some bad things. It is really not above board to retaliate against the other party.

"It's okay, it's just for everyone to drink and chat together, why are you here?"

"Deputy Jiang was worried that you had something to do, so he asked me to bring someone here." Zeng Baijia looked at Jia Huan up and down, and found that he really had no missing arms or legs, and he took a big breath. Should we be so exaggerated, panting? After that, he smiled and touched his head, "It's good that you're fine."

"Didn't you say that someone came with you? Where are they?" Jia Huan paid attention to the last sentence, looked back and forth but didn't see any other familiar faces, the guards under Jiang Yan. I know everyone, let’s talk about this face, he is also familiar with it, and he can basically find it, but after reading this, there is no one on the whole street.

Not only was there no one there, but at the moment, there were only a few small stalls left on both sides of the street, and they seemed to be preparing to close the stalls. There was still some time before the curfew, but it was already dark, and Jia Huan followed Baijia Chatting without saying a word, the folk customs in the border town are fierce, and because there are more ordinary soldiers and ruffians, and they are a little bit capable in the daytime, they are all born in the army when they ask about their origins, and because they look chaotic, the people below are thieves and thieves. Naturally, there will be less touches, and I don't want to steal a purse and put my whole life in it. When more than half of the road is not easy to mess with, those thieves will continue to make a living in another place because the business is not easy to do. .

And Xining is different from the border towns. Xining is located at the border and adjacent to the Central Plains, so people and snakes are mixed here.Jia Huan thought about it for a while and was still worried, so he used money on the side of the road and ordered a small beggar to help him watch.

The next morning, Jia Huan washed his face and was about to go out to buy some food at the street corner. When he opened the door, he saw the little beggar he ordered last night lying at the door. He rubbed his eyes and said hello, but he still yawned, so he was naturally vague when he spoke.

"Well, sir, and good luck, grandpa." The little beggar was wearing a linen shirt with holes in it, and the braids behind his back were rough and scattered, but his face was still fair, and he didn't know where he had washed it.

"Why are you lying here? Aren't you afraid of catching cold?" Jia Huan finally saw the little beggar's face clearly.

"It's the same wherever you lie down, besides, the door of the uncle is cleaner than others', and there is no guard to drive him away, and the little one has a good night's sleep." The little beggar's mouth is very flexible, and Jia Huan told him to wait in front of the door for a while. Then he went outside and bought a portion of food, after thinking about it, he ordered the boss to take two more buns.Sitting on the threshold and listening to the report of the little beggar.

"After you left last night, I thought they wouldn't come out since they were eating and drinking all the time, so I went to the back kitchen to find something to eat. Aunt Gu in the kitchen was my aunt, so I usually There is also help." The little beggar spoke very carefully, looking at the side from time to time.

Hearing what Jia Huan said, it's no wonder that his face looked clean. Although the fabric on his body was not good, there were traces of mending. , I saw the little beggar with a pale face and whispered: "If I hadn't gone to the back kitchen, where would I be alive, waiting for me to come out after eating, it is said that there was a murder, and all the people in that room died , there is not a single one alive, it is said that even the few beggars lying outside have been arrested and interrogated."

A whole room of people died, not to mention all of them were from the army. I am afraid that the local officials would not dare to slack off. Jia Huan got up and patted the ashes on his body, then took out a copper coin from his pocket and handed it to the little beggar. .

Jia Huan frowned and looked at the other party: "Why don't you take it?"

The child rubbed his hands and said with a chuckle, "Your yard is quite big, my little one."

"What?" Jia Huan raised his eyebrows.

"Why don't you be merciful and leave the younger one to watch the door for you, so you can enjoy the food." He said nervously, before he just wanted to make some money, but now it's chaotic outside, if he can't find the murderer, he will It's because of arresting beggars like them to make up for their crimes, he really didn't dare to go out, he ran to sleep at the door of Jia Huan when he knew about the murder yesterday, that's why.

"There is no one in my yard." Jia Huan looked at the little beggar. In fact, the origin of the beggar was unknown, so it was unwise to accept him like this. It's not my turn either.

"It's okay, I don't have anything either." The little beggar smiled silly and looked at Jia Huan.

Jia Huan sighed speechlessly and had no choice but to knock on the door of Zeng Baijia next door.The two of them had two yards, and there was only one housekeeper. As for the waiters and so on, Zeng Baijia had everything in place, but Jia Huan didn't want it. He originally bought the yard as a place to sleep at night, and other things. It was too much trouble for him.

After Jia Huan threw the little beggar to the housekeeper, he left by himself. Before he got there, he saw Fang Yang standing at the door with an ugly face waiting for him.Jia Huan originally put a smile on his face when he entered the door, but now he was surprised when he saw Fang Yang: "Why are you standing here, is there something unpleasant?"

The expression on Fang Yang's face was indescribable. He grabbed Jia Huan and said, "Do you know that Zeng Tie is dead?"

"Why did you die, didn't you still have dinner together yesterday?" Jia Huan looked at Fang Yang in surprise, his face full of innocence, as if he had never heard of this matter before.

"I heard that after we came out, he invited another batch. As a result, a dozen people lay on the ground. The restaurant was completely useless. Now it is surrounded by officers and soldiers. I don't know who did it. Killed with a single knife." Fang Yang gestured to his neck, they were originally soldiers and fought, so they naturally saw a lot of dead bodies, but this kind of thing can happen in this busy city, I always feel that the world is not right now Peaceful.

"Could it be that someone has been seeking revenge?" Jia Huan replied casually. In Xining, if the murderer cannot be found, the case is usually blamed on foreigners. It was the case in the case of Chujiang, and it may be the case this time. .

Fang Yang had a smile on his face: "You boy, this army has just retreated, and they wouldn't have dared to come if they had a hundred courage. Let's assume that this matter should be done by that person." The general's opponent is either the new inspector, or the former deputy governor, in short, the emperor's people.

It turned out that the conflict between the General and the Holy One was well known to everyone, Jia Huan sighed in his heart, this General really did his best.He said goodbye to Fang Yang, turned around and went to Jiang Yan's place.

Jiang Yan was also busy at the moment, gathering more than [-] people inside and outside, waiting for Jia Huan to enter the door, the people in that room rushed out without even looking at Jia Huan.Seeing Jia Huan, Jiang Yan nodded, "You're here."

Jia Huan stepped forward to salute, but was stopped by Jiang Yan: "Don't come here, what's the matter with me today?"

Jia Huan stretched out his hand to lift up his robe and sat down on a chair beside him. After smoothing out the wrinkles on the clothes, he raised his head and looked at Jiang Yan: "Yesterday, the people under the general treated me. I'm going." As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Yan Yan raised his head and looked over, disapproval seemed to appear on his face.

Jia Huan snorted and then said again: "It's just to drink some wine and talk some ramblings. The people who go are all newcomers. Can they still spend their hearts and souls with us who have no money and no power? But yesterday After we came out, another group went in, and I heard that there was a murder case this morning."

Jiang Yan nodded: "A total of ten people died, three outside and seven inside, but they just glanced at it, and then they were surrounded by the deputy governor's people, and even those in the general's mansion were unable to enter. It is estimated that there is no news about it.

"I know who died." Jia Huan looked directly at Jiang Yan, his dark pupils filled with an indescribable emotion. It was the first time he offered to participate in a matter, and this matter Enough for many people to fill in their lives.

Jiang Yan withdrew his hand on the table, and looked at Jia Huan seriously: "Nowadays everyone jumps out, but you stupidly want to jump in, why?"

Jia Huan smiled nonchalantly: "Isn't it said that wealth and wealth are sought in danger? If there is no danger, how can there be a chance to climb up?"

Jiang Yan suddenly realized and nodded: "So it turns out that you are still an enterprising person. In this case, when your father was sentenced to exile, why did you give up your bright future and come to this corner?" Sarcasm, it seems that he is mocking Jia Huan to find a reason.

Jia Huan touched his face in distress, and sighed: "What kind of future is it? If it is really a good future, I will not give up even if I am killed." To be honest, I guess you will not reach out to help me. I have some fate with the governor. I owed him some favors at the beginning, but now I just want to help and wait for him to finish the business here. Things should go early."

"Whether he goes or not has anything to do with you. Don't tell me you won't go back to the capital in the future?" Jiang Yan heard for the first time that Jia Huan had a relationship with the noble son of the Southern King, but he, a small soldier, could help the Southern King. What is the son, if he really received the favor, he just covered himself in the quilt and laughed, but he still wanted to repay him. He never thought Brother Huan was such an unintelligent person.

Now Jia Huan, who is defined by Jiang Yan as being unintelligent, went to the end: "I originally planned to settle down in Xining, and I will live with you two for the rest of my life." Jia Huan spoke out about himself plan.

"No, we can't take you in. You'd better go back to your hometown to serve your parents obediently. Then it's the right way to talk about a good relationship. Don't let us delay you." Jiang Yan waved his hands hurriedly, he couldn't afford to be late The reputation of the children of others, although he is following Peng Lai now, but if his children are also led on this road of cutting off children and grandchildren, it is really unreasonable.

Jia Huan shook his head: "I have seen a lot of family misfortunes since I was a child, and now I feel disgusted when I see women. It is impossible for me to marry." What's more, my own background may not be able to give birth to children. It's not authentic.

In Jia Huan's view, marriage is to have a baby. If you can't have a baby, what's the point of getting married? It's a waste of that woman's youth.

Jiang Yan took a rare look at Jia Huan: "I thought I was different, so you are the same, no wonder I felt fate when I saw you." He could speak, but he was stepping on the pain between himself and Jia Huan. I was joking, and after thinking for a while, I said to Jia Huan: "Since you opened the mouth, I will help. You also know that the new inspector is familiar with Peng Lai, and we happen to know each other. If there is one less faceless person to contact, if you want, you can make a few more trips."

After Jia Huan heard this, he nodded, and in the next few days, he became friends with people who were obviously under the general, and he took good care of those people on weekdays. Most of the army originally supported the general, otherwise he would not It may have been hovering here for many years, but because of the incident at the beginning and the current life lawsuit, everyone stopped and did not do things in the open.

Others didn't know Jia Huan's plan, and they all felt that this person was a bit desperate. Although he laughed behind his back, he was indeed becoming more and more enthusiastic on the surface.Waiting for Jia Huan to be qualified to make fun of the general, of course, this fun means that hundreds of people surround the general together, and then he will do it silently in a corner where he can't even see the hair of the general. By acting in a group, he reluctantly acquiesced that he was under the general's command. As for how far he could climb in the future, it depended on his own ability.

Zeng Baijia was very puzzled when he found out about this matter. The third elder brother looked at the embankment before, but now why he wants to get in, but he knows some inside stories, so he didn't dare to put his emotions on his face, but just told him in secret. Follow Jia Huan to persuade him a few words.Before he could say this, Jia Huan spoke first: "I'm going to move out in two days. I'll give you the land deed of my yard. When I have time, I will go to the Yamen to register and change it to your name." .”

"Where is third brother going?" Zeng Baijia hurriedly asked.

Zeng Tie was dead, the General naturally needed someone else to take his place, and it happened that Jia Huan caught his eye at this time, but he didn't condescend to meet Jia Huan, but just ordered his subordinates to take his place. Many people came into contact with Jia Huan, and now it is the other party who gave Jia Huan the courtyard behind the General's Mansion where Tie lived, which was regarded as his reward for taking refuge in the General.

That house is very close to the corner gate of the General's Mansion. On weekdays, people come and go to entertain a lot of guests. Walking west from this gate is the courtyard of the Inspector General. The General is hospitable. Did not let the other party move out.What Jia Huan needs to do is to follow the opportunity to send Jiang Yan news when he has news to pass on.

This is not an easy job. When doing it for the first time, Jia Huan racked his brains. Then he pretended that he fell in love with a certain maid in the inspector's yard. This time he found an opportunity to stuff things into the window.After that, he used the opportunity of giving earrings and incense powder to secretly send news to the inspector. After waiting for a long time, Jia Huan felt that he might really have to marry that maid to be responsible. All the housekeepers joked with Jia Huan, telling Jia Huan to wait for the envoy to leave, and then followed the general to beg the maid.He also said that the general is always generous, if Jia Huan really likes him but doesn't want to marry, it doesn't matter if he just takes him as a concubine.

Jia Huan laughed wretchedly, then touched her nose and said, "This woman, of course it's good to ask for it, if you get it, how can there be any taste, the little one is not a pervert, naturally she just enjoys the ambiguous atmosphere." In one sentence, he left himself clean, he didn't peep at the maids of the General's Mansion, it was just because of the young Mu Ai that he had a good time.