Water Margin official

Zhang Zhengdao visited his father-in-law Sun Yuan again. He could already walk around. If he rested for another day or two, he could start back home.

After talking to Sun Yuan for a while, Zhang Zhengdao was a little confused and had no choice but to rush to Mrs. Wei's house alone.

He didn't know where Anren Village was, and he needed Wei Gui, a local snake, to lead the way.

But when they arrived at Mrs. Wei's house, the old servant guarding the door said respectfully: "Madam has gone out. I told you that if an official comes, you can sit in the hall for a while."

Zhang Zhengdao was surprised that Mrs. Wei was not at home so early in the morning.

Entering the hall, he was served a cup of fragrant tea, and the servants withdrew, leaving Zhang Zhengdao sitting alone.

It was approaching noon, and Mrs. Wei just led Wei Gui back to her home.

As soon as he entered the hall, he saw Zhang Zhengdao sitting and taking a nap. Mrs. Wei said: "The official is here."

Zhang Zhengdao saw that she looked a little lonely and asked: "Madam, what happened?"

Mrs. Wei waved for Wei Gui to exit, leaving only Zhang Zhengdao and herself in the hall.

Mrs. Wei did not speak, but looked at Zhang Zhengdao carefully with her eyes.

Zhang Zhengdao was confused by what he saw. He raised his arm, took a look at his own clothes, and asked: "But I am wearing the wrong clothes?"

Mrs. Wei sighed and said: "Officials, the slave family is determined to leave Bianliang City."

Zhang Zhengdao was taken aback and asked hurriedly: "What happened? Why did Madam suddenly want to leave Bianliang?"

Mrs. Wei said quietly: "Last night, the slave family was tossing and turning. Although they knew Gao Jie's trick this time, there is no one in this huge Bianliang City who can protect the slave family."

"I am not afraid of the officials' jokes. My sister has not been favored by the officials. She has been in the palace for many years, but she has only been favored once. If God had not shown mercy and gave birth to a prince, she would have died alone in the palace.

." Mrs. Wei's eyes were filled with tears, she took out the silk scarf from her arms and wiped the corners of her eyes.

Zhang Zhengdao remained silent. Mrs. Wei was right. Although Bianliang City was big, no one could help her.

The three Gao brothers are now favored by Zhao Ji, and no one dares to provoke them. Who would offend them for a woman with no foundation? It is not worth it.

Mrs. Wei looked at Zhang Zhengdao and continued: "The husband of the slave family died in the battle. There is no one in charge in this house. How can a woman in the slave family live well?"

"So, the Nu family thought about it all night and decided to leave Bianliang City and stay away from this place of right and wrong. Even if they lost the prosperity of the capital, they still gained a happy and free life, so as not to be frightened and live in peace every day." Mrs. Wei.

The tone is serious and the eyes are firm.

Zhang Zhengdao was very impressed. Mrs. Wei was really a smart and decisive person.

"Where does Madam want to take refuge?" Zhang Zhengdao asked, and then shook his head and said: "I guess Madam will not tell me and I will listen to you, just pretend I didn't ask."

Mrs. Wei's eyes were bright and she spoke her mind: "My lord, originally the slave family planned to return to their hometown in Kuaiji."

"But there are no relatives or friends there anymore." Madam Wei met Zhang Zhengdao's gaze, forced out a smile, and said solemnly: "So the slave family decided to make one last gamble."

"If the slave's bet is right, God is showing mercy. If the slave's bet is wrong, there is no one else to blame but the slave's misfortune." Mrs. Wei stared at him.

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "What are you betting on, madam?"

Mrs. Wei said: "Why should an official ask questions when he knows clearly?"

Zhang Zhengdao stepped forward and held her catkins, smiling and saying, "I will live up to my wife."

Mrs. Wei smiled and said: "The slave family has sold the wine shop and the mansion to the Zhu family for 60,000 yuan."

Zhang Zhengdao couldn't help but look at her with admiration. This woman was really capable and did things without any sloppiness.

Mrs. Wei continued: "The Zhu family will send the money in the afternoon."

"So, we have to leave Bianliang City early tomorrow morning to avoid a long night and many dreams." Zhang Zhengdao knew that if he took Mrs. Wei away, he would offend Gao Jie.

Although I don’t know what means Gao Jie has to deal with him, but if he continues to stay in Bianliang City, I’m afraid it will be difficult to deal with him.

Mrs. Wei said: "The slave family has asked Wei Gui to find a boat at the Bianhe pier. Early tomorrow morning, it will go south by water, making Gao Jie mistakenly think that the slave family is returning to his hometown in Kuaiji. Wait until halfway, then quietly get off the boat and accompany the officials.

People, go to Yunzhou."

Zhang Zhengdao thought for a moment and said slowly: "The housekeeper in your house has disappeared and the family property has been sold. Gao Jie will definitely know it. If he doesn't care about it and doesn't use any tricks, that's fine. If he cares about his wife, he will send someone to intercept him halfway.

, but it is troublesome."

"Are the officials afraid?" Mrs. Wei was determined to take an exam to see if this man who spent the rest of his life gambling was worth relying on.

Zhang Zhengdao said with a "haha" smile: "Madam, you underestimate me. I would rather die under flowers than be a ghost."

"The slave family doesn't want you to be a ghost." Mrs. Wei said affectionately.

Time was urgent, Zhang Zhengdao said quickly: "Madam, just pack up the soft and heavy things and throw them away. How many servants are there in the house? We will send them away when we leave tomorrow."

Mrs. Wei nodded and said: "The slave family knows that there are not many items left in this house. All that should be sold has been sold out. However, there are still two old servants, one in charge of the door and one in charge of the kitchen. Apart from that, there are still two old servants.

No one is in the house."

Zhang Zhengdao looked at the sky, thought of Wen Huanzhang, and asked, "Does Madam know where this Anren Village is?"

Mrs. Wei shook her head and said, "I don't know."

Zhang Zhengdao added: "I am going to visit a gentleman in Anren Village. Without further ado, I will go and ask Wei Gui. Madam is at home, so she just packed up her belongings. We will set off early tomorrow morning."

p>

At that moment, Zhang Zhengdao let go of Mrs. Wei's hand, and after a few more instructions, he found Wei Gui and asked him about the location of Anren Village.

Wei Gui had lived in Bianliang City for a long time, so he was familiar with every place, so he led Zhang Zhengdao out of the city to Anren Village.

In order to save time, Zhang Zhengdao and Wei Gui bought a few pieces of Hu cakes and ate them as they liked. They also rented two fast horses in the city and left the city from Nanxun Gate, heading ten miles south to Anren Village.

At this time, it was already noon, and the two horses were galloping very fast. Although they were slave horses, their pace was not slow.

Going south and then west, we arrived at a small mountain village with beautiful mountains and rivers.

"Official, here we are, Anren Village is ahead." Wei Gui pointed to the small village at the foot of the mountain where smoke was rising, and introduced: "There are more than 20 families living in this village."

The two men urged their horses into the village, but heard several barking dogs and sheep, which attracted a woman from a family to come out of the house to check.

"Sister-in-law, which household in the village belongs to Professor Wen Huanzhang's family?" Zhang Zhengdao got off his horse and asked loudly.

The woman chased away the two local dogs that were barking outside the courtyard. She looked at the two wealthy officials in extraordinary clothes and replied, "Professor Wen doesn't live in the village."

Zhang Zhengdao asked again: "Sister-in-law, does she know where his home is?"

The woman pointed to the mountainside not far away and said, "Professor Wen lives in a cottage on that mountainside."

After Zhang Zhengdao thanked him, he mounted his horse again and rushed along the village road to the foot of the mountain. He saw that the mountain was wide and the chirping of birds and insects reached his ears.

The two dismounted, led the horses, and walked along the mountain road halfway up the mountain.

After a while of tea, I saw several thatched cottages covering an open space on the mountainside, with smoke coming from the kitchens.

There is a small yard surrounded by a fence, and there are several chickens and ducks, which are looking for food and cooing.

"Professor Wen, are you at home?" Zhang Zhengdao called.

In the thatched house, Wen Huanzhang was sorting out his collection of books. When he heard someone calling him, he got up and went out of the house. He saw two young boys, each holding a horse, looking outside the courtyard.