Rebirth of the Demon Queen

Chapter 24 Rumors

After Lin Zisu left that day, Liang Wanyi called the servants together in the garden, only to find out that Liang Mingtai was teasing Lin Zisu in front of all the servants. She immediately warned people not to tell anyone about it, and went to complain to her father.

Duke Chang Guo had long been dissatisfied with this useless son. After hearing Liang Wanyi's words, he became furious and punished Liang Mingtai by kneeling in the ancestral hall all night.

However, early on the next morning, Liang Mingtai accepted the invitation and went to Zhuangyuan Building to have a drink with his friends.

This Zhuangyuan Building is the largest restaurant in Beijing. On weekdays, wealthy guests gather here and there are constant rumors.

That day, a shocking rumor came out of the Zhuangyuan Building. It was said that the always mischievous Prince Dun and the eldest son of Duke Changguo met their enemies. When they molested a common girl on the street, they were taught a lesson by the other party and joined them.

All the dandy boys were beaten until they were scared to death.

Immediately afterwards, some good people carefully analyzed, repeatedly argued, and confirmed with many parties, and they unanimously believed that it was Miss Lin from Kangpingbo Mansion in the east of the city who took action to teach King Dun and the eldest son of Changguo Duke's mansion.

His Royal Highness Prince Dun and the eldest son of Duke Chang are both famous for being naughty and have offended many people.

Due to the identity of the two people, people did not dare to seek revenge in person. When they heard that the two people had been taught a lesson, some people immediately clapped their hands and applauded Lin Zisu.

However, some people were worried that these two people were relatives of the emperor after all. Miss Lin beat them both, but it was a big deal, especially when Prince Dun was the newly crowned prince. It was a serious crime!

While everyone was applauding, they also sighed for the Lin family. Even if the current officials are lenient and do not pursue the crimes committed by the Lin family, if the reputation of Miss Lin's fierceness spreads, she is afraid that she will be like the daughter of the Hou family of Chang'an in the future.

No one dares to marry her.

Liang Wanyi said apologetically: "I'm afraid that Liang Mingtai and the others will tell this matter as a joke. You don't know that he has been pampered and lawless since he was a child, and his group of friends are really boring. I have warned Liang Mingtai, if you listen

If he messes with you outside, ask mother to drive his two precious girls out of the house."

The carriage stopped more than ten feet away from the Zhuangyuan Building. The two of them were confused when they heard the coachman say: "You two ladies, there are too many people in front of us, and our carriage can't move any further."

Everyone in the capital knew that Mr. Liang, the Duke of Changguo, had always been fond of women and could not walk when he saw the girl. At this time, he gave up lightly, and everyone in the private room was a little surprised.

Unexpectedly, Jin Yulang's family was so powerful that he falsely accused the Li family of stealing people's property and exiled them all to the border. In order to clear up her grievances, Li Siniang disguised herself as a man and joined the army at the border. Because of her bravery in killing the enemy, she was appreciated by the prince stationed at the border.

He rose to the rank of general, and finally with the help of the prince, he overthrew the Jin family and achieved a good marriage.

It is very exciting to think that the new book has such high popularity in Zhuangyuanlou. Liang Wanyi and Lin Zisu laughed and said: "I didn't expect to hear about the new book as soon as it came out. It seems that today's trip is worthwhile.

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The two women followed the escort into the private room on the second floor. This is the largest private room in the Zhuangyuan Building. It occupies two rooms. There is an Eight Immortals table in the outer room for guests to drink and have tea. The inner room is a bedroom with an Arhat bed.

It is used for temporary rest by guests.

Xu Wentao stood up a little hastily, and the chair under him was pushed aside, making a harsh sound.

Several young gentlemen all heard it. They were all present when Xie Xi was beaten. This was the first time they heard the details of Liang Mingtai's beating. They wanted to make fun of him, but thinking of their identities, they could only hold back.

Laughing, he couldn't help but toast to Xie Xi and Liang Mingtai.

Having said that, she stood up and followed Xu Wentao into the inner room.

Liang Wanyi didn't expect that he would be so disrespectful to her, so she rolled her eyes at Xu Wentao and sat down angrily.

After listening to Liang Mingtai's words, Xie Xi smiled and said, "There's no need to worry, Artai. Just put away the money first. It's hard to tell the outcome until the end."

Yinzhuang had just spent a lot of effort to squeeze out of the crowd. She was afraid that her own lady would squeeze in to watch the excitement on a whim, so she muttered: "Miss, there is no room in this restaurant today. Let's come back tomorrow, slave.

I’ll reserve a private room for you in advance.”

Liang Mingtai took away the banknotes on the table and sat quietly in front of the window listening to the discussion downstairs. Listening to the gossip about Lin Zisu, he felt inexplicably happy that a great revenge had been avenged.

Lin Zisu nodded and said: "I have also thought about whether my father offended someone in his official duties, but he is only a minor official in the Ministry of Industry. Even if others retaliate against the Lin family, why take it out on me, a younger generation?"

Xu Wentao asked with a smile on his eyebrows: "Artai, are you giving up now? This is not like your usual style."

Liang Wanyi had an angry expression on her face, shook her head and said: "How can he restrain himself? My father made me kneel in the ancestral hall all night, and then went out to drink during the day."

Lin Zisu winked at Liang Wanyi and said with a smile: "I just took action at will. I didn't expect it to be so popular among the people. It seems that I have to thank the person behind it."

Lin Zisu asked: "Is your master His Royal Highness Prince Dun or Xu Wentao?"

Liang Wanyi said: "My good sister, thank you for being able to laugh. If you put this on my head, I would be worried to death."

The storybook downstairs has just begun. This storybook tells the story of Li Siniang, the fourth lady of the Li family martial arts school. She had a bold personality since she was a child. She was molested by the playboy Jin Yulang on the street, and Jin Yulang was whipped in the street.

Lin Zisu suddenly opened the carriage curtain, and two big men in black were standing under the carriage. A big man in black saw Lin Zisu, cupped his fists and said, "Miss, is this Miss Lin? My master invites the girl to come to the restaurant for a chat.

Narrative."

The two of them left as they said. Lin Zisu sent her maid to inform Bi, found two silk hats, and rode Liang Wanyi's carriage out of the house together.

Not long after, Yinzhuang reported back: "Miss, the restaurant has invited the famous Zhang Kuaizui in Beijing. He is currently talking about the book about Li Siniang angrily beating up Jin Yulang. The place is already full of people. Those who can't get in can only...

I stood outside and listened."

Liang Wanyi said with some embarrassment: "I believe he is teasing you, but he doesn't have the ability or the courage to spread rumors so quickly, and he doesn't want to hurt his own face."

The big man in black replied respectfully: "The younger one is the guard of Princess Yong'an's Mansion."

Lin Zisu didn't care about the so-called rumors. In her previous life, she lived in the palace for a long time and heard a lot of gossip among the concubines. She mostly laughed off the rumors that fanned the flames.

Liang Wanyi's expression darkened, and she wanted to give Lin Zisu a few words, but the words came to her lips but did not come out.

Hearing what she said, she smiled and said, "Sister, I've always been very transparent. How could you worry about such a trivial matter?"

Liang Mingtai did not expect that the news of his beating would spread in a day. He was beaten by a little girl in his own home. Now the news spread again, and he lost all face.

This story is extremely cliche, but due to recent rumors, people are listening to it with gusto. Especially when it comes to Li Siniang whipping Jin Yulang in the street, the whole hall is filled with applause.

Just to thank Liang Wanyi for her thoughts, Lin Zisu said: "Thank you sister Yi for your concern. Since it has been spread outside, let them spread it. I can't hear it anyway."

Liang Mingtai returned home and told Liang Wanyi the rumors he heard about Zhuangyuanlou as a joke.

Chang Guo Gong's Mansion is one of the best in the capital. During festivals or family birthdays, famous opera troupes will be invited to the mansion to perform operas. Liang Wanyi is also familiar with the popular scripts.

Lin Zisu nodded and said: "I met His Royal Highness Prince Dun last month. There were only a few people at that time, and the people behind it were probably among those people. Prince Dun and Xu Wentao still have a bet, so it shouldn't be them

Two of them, and the others, I have no contact with them."

The two were delayed for some time on the road, and it was almost noon when they arrived at Zhuangyuan Building, which was a busy time for business in Zhuangyuan Building.

A voice suddenly sounded outside the carriage, and then Yinzhuang replied: "Both ladies are here, what should I call you?"

"Is this the carriage of Duke Changguo? Is Miss Lin in this carriage?"

Feeling a little angry at the moment, Liang Mingtai took a few banknotes from his arms, slapped them on the table, and said: "Fourth brother, second brother Xu, I, Liang Mingtai, give up on this matter, you can do it yourself!"

Liang Mingtai was stunned for a moment and said: "You still want to decide the winner? If you marry such a woman, you will turn your family upside down. Why don't the three of us each get some money and go to Wanhua Tower to have fun tonight?

Come on, let me give my brothers an explanation." He said and looked at Xu Wentao.

Speaking of this, Lin Zisu smiled and said: "I'm just curious, why are you spreading rumors about me?"

Xu Wentao was sitting alone in front of the Eight Immortals' table, his brows and eyes were no longer as high-spirited as before. The table was filled with wine and food, but he didn't move at all. When he saw Lin Zisu entering the private room, a trace of eagerness flashed in his eyes, he stood up and said

: "Miss Lin, Miss Liang, please take a seat."

Liang Wanyi had obviously thought about this issue as well, and said: "It has only been two days since you came back from my house. This rumor spread so fast. It is obvious that someone is behind it."

Lin Zisu waved her hand and said leisurely: "Brother, I taught you a lesson that day. I think you will be more restrained in the future."

Liang Wanyi was afraid that Lin Zisu's reputation would be damaged, so she hurriedly approached Lin Zisu to see if she had any way to remedy the situation.

Liang Wanyi thought for a moment and nodded: "My sister is right. Maybe if you go to the No. 1 Scholar Building, you will know who is causing trouble."

Liang Mingtai snorted and said: "That fierce stinky girl is not my food. I just wanted to touch her, but she gave me a lesson. If I marry her back home, won't I make myself uncomfortable?

?Which one of you likes it can be married and taken home to support you. I will not accompany you anymore."

Since it was Lin Zisu who spoke, Liang Wanyi said no more and sat quietly in the carriage with Lin Zisu, listening intently to what was going on in the restaurant.

Xu Wentao shook his head and said: "You have beauty in your chest and a good plan in your belly. What's the harm in marrying someone back home to support you?"

With two fierce men protecting them, Lin Zisu and Liang Wanyi successfully entered the No. 1 Scholar Building.

Lin Zisu didn't want to waste any more time on Liang Mingtai, so she pondered for a while and said, "Sister Yi, don't you think the source of this rumor is a bit weird?"

Looking at the number of people waiting at the door, Liang Wanyi also knew that she might not have a chance to go in today. She is a casual person, so she immediately said: "Sister Zisu, we can't squeeze into this restaurant today. Let's go back for now and come back tomorrow."

clue."

Liang Wanyi and Xu Wentao are also familiar with each other, and she has never seen him lose his temper like this before. She smiled and said: "Second Young Master Xu, I heard from the guard that you have something to say to us?"

Yinzhuang said: "I said it was newly compiled yesterday, and today is the first lecture."

Liang Wanyi asked: "Li Siniang beat Jin Yulang angrily? What kind of book is this? Why don't I know about it?"

Liang Mingtai found it a bit funny and said: "Brother Xu, you have only met her a few times and you are commenting on her like this. Are you afraid that you have been stunned by her?"

Hearing that it was a new story book, Lin Zisu had a strange premonition in her heart. She was interested in hearing what the story in this story book was, and said, "Sister Yi, please wait with me for a while."

Liang Wanyi said: "It would make sense to say that it is my brother who hates you and spreads rumors to ruin your reputation. But I know who he is. He usually has a good face, is timid, and has no scheming intentions."

The two discussed in the room for a while, but still couldn't figure it out. Lin Zisu said: "It's useless no matter how much we think here, we still have to go out and look for clues."

The corner of Lin Zisu's mouth curled up slightly and she said: "Second Young Master Xu, you are deliberately avoiding Sister Yi, are you trying to do something evil to me?"

Xu Wentao didn't think twice and replied directly: "I have something to say to Miss Lin, but I didn't expect you two to come together."

The three people involved were silent. The meal was extremely dull and they broke up unhappy in the end.

When he said this, he suddenly thought of that time when he stretched out his hand by mistake in the garden, and felt a little guilty. Was he also fainted at that time?

Xu Wentao changed his usual temper, sighed and stopped talking, while Xie Xi once again looked like it had nothing to do with him, picked up the wine glass and drank by himself.

Liang Wanyi lifted the curtain of the carriage to take a look and saw a large number of people gathered at the door of the restaurant, all looking intently into the restaurant. She was curious and ordered her maid Yin Zhuang to go and find out.

Xu Wentao sat quietly aside and suddenly said: "Miss Lin, I have something that I need to explain clearly to you. Please come to the inner room to talk about it."

While there were various opinions in the lobby of Zhuangyuan Building, Liang Mingtai was drinking with Xie Xi, Xu Wentao and a group of friends in the private room upstairs. Although the doors and windows were closed, sounds could still be heard coming into the room from time to time.

Lin Zisu knew that Liang Wanyi was open-minded and cheerful, so if something like this happened to her, she would definitely not worry about it.

Entering the inner room, Xu Wentao said straight to the point: "Miss Lin, you must know my situation. I like you and am willing to marry you."

Xu Wentao's words were simple and direct. Lin Zisu did not avoid Xu Wentao's gaze, looked at him for a moment, and said: "Oh? Then ignore my thoughts and treat me as your bet?"

Xu Wentao didn't expect that she also knew about the bet. His face turned red and he lowered his voice and said: "At first, I was joking, but at this moment, everything I said came from the sincerity."

"This little girl has no talent or virtue, and now she is causing trouble all over the city. Xu Wentao, why are you obsessed with me?"

(End of chapter)