Zhen Lian of the Red Chamber

According to Liu Xianglian, Daru Prefecture is in the south of Gusu, and they can reach it in two days according to their speed. They stayed in a small town on the first night, and they arrived in Daru Prefecture in the evening of the second day.

As usual, they found an inn to stay, and Liu Xianglian followed suit.It's just that the Feng family is an ordinary family, and such families can be found everywhere in Ruzhou.It's not like there was a fire at the Zhen's house that hadn't been seen for decades. Many people remembered this place, so they simply inquired about it.

Now when I asked the shopkeeper and the clerk, they both shook their heads and said they didn't know, they couldn't do it, seeing that it was already dark, they had to calm down and ask again tomorrow.

When she got here, Zhen Lian was not as anxious as before, but a little uneasy.After all, I am not the real Zhen Yinglian, and they are not the real mother and daughter. Although they have been separated for so many years, no one will be surprised by what I have become, but will Mother Zhen recognize it?What if you recognize it?

If she didn't recognize her and regarded herself as Zhen Yinglian, would she be able to be a good daughter?Can he really regard her as his own mother?Maybe!It's just that she is a mother, and there is only one mother of her own, no one can replace anyone else!

On the second day, Liu Xianglian and Zhenlian went out to inquire about the news, but they had nothing to do. They just went to restaurants and teahouses and other places to sit for a while, order some tea and ask Xiao Er, but it was a pity that the two of them ran away a few times in the whole city. In the busiest place, no one knew about "Feng Su".

On the third day, the two of them went to the places where ordinary people lived, and asked shop owners one by one, or asked passers-by.It was a disappointment for two days in a row.

The two ran outside for three days every day, but they didn't hear any news, so they couldn't help but feel a little discouraged.

Liu Xianglian thought for a while, and said: "Why don't I go to the yamen tomorrow to inquire about the officers, there are many of them, and they usually run all over the city, maybe they will know! It's not a solution for us to inquire like this, maybe one time There is no news for two months!"

Zhen Lian nodded deeply after hearing this, "It will be more convenient for you to bring more money tomorrow." After speaking, she added: "We have traveled for so long, and you paid for the food and lodging. The money must be fast. Use it up, I'll give you another 100 taels." He took out a 100 taels from his purse and handed it to Liu Xianglian.

But Liu Xianglian didn't answer, "I still have some left, I don't need you to take it for now, when I run out of money, I will definitely ask you for it. Just put it away!"

Zhen Lian also counted their expenses along the way, Liu Xianglian said that there is only a dozen or 20 taels left, and if I go to the guards to inquire about the news, I don't know how much they will give, and it will definitely not be enough.

So he didn't take it back, but said: "Then you take it first, lest you don't have enough and then ask me for it. It's not good. You are running around because of my affairs, and I have already felt embarrassed. This money is originally yours. Yes, you will make me feel guilty if you don’t take it.”

Seeing that she spoke so seriously, Liu Xianglian had no choice but to put it away.On the second day, he changed into brocade clothes and went out to the yamen alone.

When Liu Xianglian arrived at the yamen, she saw an officer with a knife walking out slowly with her head raised, so she took a step forward and said loudly, "This officer, please stay!"

When the official saw someone blocking the way, he was about to get angry when he was displeased, but when he saw the handsome, imposing man, dressed like a wealthy son, his anger immediately disappeared, and he raised his smile and said: "I don't know if this young man has any What are you doing?"

Liu Xianglian also smiled and said: "I just saw that the messenger wanted to inquire about something! I don't know if the messenger is free now, how about we sit down and talk at the Drunken Immortal Building in front?"

Seeing Liu Xianglian being so polite, the official officer wanted to invite him to the best restaurant in Daru Prefecture, and immediately said with a smile on his face, "I just finished my business and I'm idle! Then I'll go with you."

The two came all the way to Zuixianlou. The Zuixianlou is the largest and best restaurant in Daruzhou. It occupies a large area. It is a three-story building facing the street, and there are several small courtyards behind it. There are all kinds of pavilions and pavilions inside. , exclusively for distinguished guests.

On the way, the two of them exchanged names in gossip, this official is called Wu Erxing, he is just an ordinary yamen servant as big as the state government office, he has been working as an errand for decades now, and he has some skills.

Liu Xianglian booked a window seat on the second floor with a good view, the two sat down, and Liu Xianglian asked Wu Erxing to order.Wu Erxing was not too polite, and asked the waiter in the shop to introduce a few signature dishes of Zuixianlou, ordered four dishes and one soup, and ordered a pot of good wine. Liu Xianglian added two more dishes after seeing it.

As soon as the food and drink came, Liu Xianglian poured wine for the two of them, raised the wine glass with both hands and said to Wu Erxing: "Little brother, I will do it first as a respect!" She raised her head and drank it.

Wu Erxing also raised his glass: "Sure enough, I like people like you." He drank it in one gulp, and laughed loudly: "Good wine! Good wine!"

Liu Xianglian quickly filled him up again, and he did it in one gulp.Just like this, you come and go, the two of them drank three cups in a row.For a while, the two of them drank wine on an empty stomach, and their stomachs growled, and then they remembered the delicacies on the table.

After eating a little to fill their stomachs, the two of them exchanged glasses for a while. After half a day, the two of them were full and drunk.

Then Wu Erxing said with fascination: "Brother, if there is anything you need to help, just tell me, as long as I can do it, I will definitely not refuse!" He patted his chest with his right hand to assure him, the force was too great, and his chest was slapped Crackling.

Liu Xianglian said: "It's not difficult at all, it's just that I want to find someone, it's extremely difficult for me, but it's extremely easy for you!"

"Who are you looking for? Tell me specifically!" Wu Erxing laughed proudly after hearing this, "It's easy, we often run around in this business, you said it, but I don't know, I'll go back and ask Ask, always find out for you!"

"The man's surname is 'Feng' and his first name is 'Su', and his family is in Daruzhou." Liu Xianglian reported her name.

Wu Erxing heard that the name was very unfamiliar, so he couldn't help touching his head. After thinking about it for a long time, he couldn't figure out that he had an impression of this name.I had no choice but to shake my head and said to Liu Xianglian: "I've never heard of this name, wait a minute, brother, I'll ask when I go back, and I'll let you know if I have any news. Where do you live? I have news so I can find you."

Liu Xianglian told him the name of the inn and the room number, and the two chatted for a while before breaking up.

Liu Xianglian went back to the inn, and Zhenlian hurriedly asked after seeing her, "Did you ask someone?"

"Just now I invited an official to go to the restaurant for a meal. I told you the name of your grandfather, but he didn't know it himself. He said he would go back and inquire, and if he had any news, he would let me know." Liu Xianglian drank some wine and already had a meal. A little drunk, when he entered the door, he lay down on the couch and closed his eyes, and his voice was not as clear as before.

Seeing this, Zhen Lian walked up to him and asked, "Are you drunk? I'm going to order some hangover soup." She was about to turn around, but she didn't want to be grabbed by Liu Xianglian, "Don't go!" The voice came indistinctly Come on, with an anxious and firm tone.

Zhen Lian was taken aback, then turned to look at him, but saw that his eyes had been opened, staring at her closely.When Zhen Lian saw this, her heart tightened and she panicked, and she quickly looked away from looking into his eyes.He twitched his hand, but didn't take it out, and when he wanted to twitch again, he let it go.

Zhen Lian didn't know whether Liu Xianglian was drunk or not, but when she went to see him again, she saw that his eyes were closed again, but when she looked closely, she could see his trembling eyelashes and tightly clenched hands.

Zhen Lian felt amused when she saw it, bent over his head and smiled, "Are you drunk?"

Liu Xianglian didn't answer, but the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

Zhen Lian asked again: "What did you drag me for?"

Liu Xianglian still didn't answer.

Zhen Lian asked again: "Why did you tell me to 'don't go'?"

After all, Liu Xianglian still didn't answer.

Zhen Lian couldn't tell what it was like in her heart, she laughed and said: "So it's a drunkard's nonsense!" After finishing speaking, she ignored Liu Xianglian, turned around, walked to the bed, took off her shoes, and lay on the bed facing inside asleep.

When Zhen Lian woke up the next day, Liu Xianglian in the room had long since disappeared. I don’t know if he went back to the room last night or went out after waking up in the morning. .

Zhen Lian had only written a few chapters of calligraphy, and she hadn't developed a shape yet. She had finished studying the Three-Character Classic, and bought a Thousand-Character Literature, and just learned a few pages.

After a while Liu Xianglian came over, neither of them spoke, Zhen Lian opened the door and practiced calligraphy by herself without raising her head.Liu Xianglian also took out her sword and wiped it repeatedly.

After a while, the waiter in the store brought the food, and the two finished eating quietly, then Liu Xianglian told Zhen Lian and went out.

Zhen Lian was relieved to see him go out, and secretly blamed herself for being childish again. The two of them only talked a few words all morning, which was never the case.After thinking about it and reflecting on herself, Zhen Lian let it go.

When Liu Xianglian came back in the afternoon, Zhenlian treated him as usual, but Liu Xianglian never dared to look her in the eye.When Zhen Lian saw him, she could only ask him: "Is there any news today?"

Liu Xianglian said: "No."

Zhen Lian was afraid that the official had forgotten after drinking or had nothing to do at all, so she asked, "Did you go to the official today?"

"No."

"Would that person forget about the food and drink after eating or drinking, or did he not want to do it at all?" Zhen Lian thought that she couldn't rely on this, she had to try other methods.

Liu Xianglian hurriedly said: "That's not true. He said he would help, so he will. If there is no news tomorrow, I will ask."

Zhen Lian nodded, "We can't put all our hopes there. We'll find a few beggars in a while, give them some money and ask them to help us inquire about the news."

Seeing Zhen Lian's usual appearance, Liu Xianglian felt three points lost, four points sad and five points regretful, and her heart was filled with complicated and unspeakable thoughts.

"I'll just go out, you're tired these days, take a rest, I'll find some more beggars." Liu Xianglian picked up the sword and went out.

Finding a place where beggars gathered, Liu Xianglian went over and took out a tael of silver and said, "I wonder if you want some silver?"

All the beggars rushed over and stared at the money in Liu Xianglian's hand, saying: "Of course I want to!"

Liu Xianglian shook the money in her hand, and said: "I want to find a man named Feng Su, whoever of you can find out about him first and tell me, the two coins belong to him!"

The beggars hurriedly asked, "Really?"

Liu Xianglian said: "That's natural, but I also asked others to inquire about it. If you come to tell me later, then of course there will be nothing! I live in the Xinglong Inn not far away. If you find out the news, you can come and tell me. Me." After finishing speaking, he put away the money and turned around and walked slowly.

Some of the beggars ran away quickly, and some went back to the distance to continue begging.

Wu Erxing went home drunk and slept until dawn before waking up. Seeing that it was getting late, he quickly packed up and rushed to the Yamen to answer his errands.After a busy morning, I had time to eat at noon. Then I recalled what I promised yesterday, and quickly asked the people around me, "Who of you knows that there is a person named 'Feng Su'?"

Everyone thought about it, and then asked: "Is there any other information, how can I know only a name."

Wu Erxing recalled it, only remembering that Liu Xianglian told him a name, and there was no other news, and he immediately regretted that he agreed after drinking without asking.At this time, he could only say: "This is the only one, there is no more!"

Everyone said: "It's hard to know only one name. I don't know how many people have the same name and surname!"

At this time, a person came in and saw that they were talking excitedly, and asked curiously, "What are you talking about?"

When Wu Erxing saw him, he hurriedly asked, "Brother, do you know a man named "Feng Su"?"

"Feng Su?" After thinking for a while, he said, "I have a little impression, it seems to be..."

"What?" Everyone asked.

"I remember before, maybe a few years ago, I heard this name, I have to think about it carefully." Rubbing his chin and frowning, he tried hard to recall, but couldn't think of it for a while.

At this time another person heard it a few years ago, had a flash of inspiration, and remembered it.Busy and loudly said: "I remember!"

Everyone is busy looking at him.

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, the man smiled and said, "Isn't that the one Mr. Jia asked us to pass on when he first took office? Later, I went to his house a few times. His maid became a Mrs. Jia's second bedroom!"

When he said this, those who had seen him also remembered.

Wu Erxing was so happy that he hurriedly asked Feng Su's address, wrote it down, and hurried out to the Xinglong Inn.

Just walking tens of meters away, I saw Liu Xianglian, who also just came back, walking into the inn.

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