Those who fall for the grass are usually young men with strong bodies. They ran away, but their parents, brothers, wives, and children remained at the foot of the mountain. They could not contact them blatantly. They could only sneak back in the middle of the night to send some money and food. If the official investigation is carried out closely, maybe it will not be seen in three or five years.
The reason why they put their heads on the belts of their trousers and do these unseen jobs is not for the sake of their loved ones to live a good life? However, no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't stand the local officials' oppression and exploitation. When natural disasters came, they would fill their own pockets with money for disaster relief, and they would resell the food at high prices. The people had to drown or starve to death.
Therefore, there was a tragic case in which officials from various counties in Lishui Prefecture were wiped out by bandits, but Suichang was the only one who did not commit the crime. Because the bandits used to be good people, they had relatives and friends, and when they saw their relatives and friends defected to Suichang and found a way to survive, how could they be unhappy and grateful
Later, the county magistrate of Suichang was in charge of disaster relief in Lishui Prefecture, but in just one month, the displaced people were able to find a place to live, and the flooded villages were rebuilt. They often stand on the top of the mountain and look at their hometown, and see the quiet and peaceful scene below, the slow-moving cattle, the green rice and the green smoke, and they all have mixed feelings in their hearts.
They wanted to lay down their weapons, pick up their hoes, and return to their hometowns to reunite with their relatives, but they were afraid that their past experiences would be found out by the government and implicated innocent people, so they had to stay on the mountain. However, their love for their relatives will not die, their prayers for a better life will not die, and their respect and love for the magistrate of Xiaozhao are also indispensable.
The bandit dressed as a scholar is a scholar, and has a good impression of scholars, not to mention that his ancestral home is Lishui, his parents, wife and children survived safely with the help of the magistrate of Xiaozhao, and dozens of acres of fertile land were taken away by the servants of Wang Zhifu. To return it, it only takes a few years of serious operation, and the good days will come again. He highly respected the magistrate of Xiaozhao, and often preached his deeds to the brothers, making them both yearn and sigh.
Now, the legendary Bodhisattva-like figure is in front of them, how can they not be shocked? Immediately, everyone gathered around and took a good look at them.
The first impression is that he is thin and frail, but his appearance and bearing are as calm as the breeze, and the rain changes all things. A genius who was the champion in high school at the age of three; the third impression is that he is simple, and all his luggage is not worth a lot of money. It is said that he donated his entire net worth to resettle the victims, which seems to be true.
These bandits have been rampant in the mountains for many years, what kind of people have not seen? Not to mention the wealthy businessmen, there are not a few officials who have been robbed by them, and the gold and silver treasures found can be piled up into a hill. But it was the first time I saw an official like Xiaozhao county magistrate.
"A hundred hearings are better than seeing, a hundred hearings are better than seeing!" The Confucian scholar put away the official seal, and bowed to You Shu. He never expected that this young man who collapsed as soon as the wind blew was the blue sky above the heads of the people of Lishui, and the sun and the moon in his heart. There is no need to verify, just look at him himself, and then look at his luggage, and you will know that none of those rumors are false, and none of them are exaggerated words of praise. He is far more honest, honest and impartial than they imagined.
"Xiao Zhao county magistrate, how can you go to the capital with such a fuss?" After worshiping, he rearranged the package and said worriedly.
"It's really the magistrate of Xiaozhao! Oh, this is really a flood that has washed down the Dragon King Temple! I'll apologize to you on behalf of the brothers, please don't blame me!" The bandit leader also knew a few words, and after reading Lu Yin, he immediately Kneel down. Everyone also threw away their weapons and kowtowed, with expressions of gratitude on their faces. Most of them are from Lishui, and their wives, children and children all depend on the magistrate of Xiaozhao to survive the flood. It is no exaggeration to say that anyone from Lishui who is casually drawn is a loyal supporter of the magistrate of Xiaozhao, who is willing to go through fire and water for him.
Youshu was very embarrassed, and while waving her hand to push back, she slid into the arms of King Yama, who was holding her, which made the other party feel very happy.
The bandit leader got up and quickly explained, "Xiao Zhao county magistrate, all the bandits who colluded with the government have been eliminated by the imperial army. Those of us who stayed behind were once good people, and the imperial envoy was preparing to recruit us. We only rob, not kill, and only rob Wealthy businessmen and officials do not harm civilians. Keep some of the looted things for your own use, and give the rest to the poor people at the foot of the mountain. We are robbing the rich to help the poor, don’t misunderstand!”
"Yeah, yeah!" The bandit dressed as a Confucian student immediately responded, "If you hadn't gone with the old landlord behind you, we wouldn't have stopped you! Your entanglement is obviously not enough, we'll give you a little more! "
Seeing that this group of ferocious bandits wanted to give him money in return, and planned to send a few people to take him to Beijing, Shu quickly refused, and in the end, he was almost carried out of the mountain forest. The old landowner entrusted him with his blessings, and he also kept five or six of his property, otherwise he would have to dig up tree roots to eat along the way.
Only then did the driver realize that he was escorting the magistrate of Xiao Zhao, and while wiping away tears, he said excitedly, "Oh, old man, I don't know what kind of virtue I have accumulated in my past life, but I'm fortunate enough to send the magistrate of Xiao Zhao to Beijing! When my grandson grows up next year. Now, I'll tell him, don't look at your grandfather, I'm just a scumbag, but I drove an ox cart for the magistrate of Xiao Zhao back then, hahaha..."
King Yama also chuckled, his heart overflowing with secret pride. And You Shu blushed and looked very embarrassed.
The old landlord learned that it was the magistrate of Xiao Zhao who was neglecting him. After passing the bandit's den, he immediately paid 200 taels of silver to send it over, and he was returned as a matter of course. This was truly convinced. It's not easy for these rich families, especially those with no background at home. If the above is not pleasing to the eye, one sentence can destroy your family. A while ago, the magistrate of Xiaozhao had sent an official to ask him for tens of thousands of taels of silver, saying that it was the money that Prince Li had collected for his birthday.
As a result, Prince Li died suddenly, and the money was not returned. He thought it was stolen by the magistrate of Xiaozhao. Unexpectedly, he bought a lot of food for disaster relief. A charity list was posted on the back, and all the landowners who contributed money were collected. The names of the lords are all written on them, so that the people can pay their respects. The new emperor felt that the people of Suichang, rich and poor, were all in the same boat and overcome difficulties together, so he wrote a lot of plaques with "House of Kindness" and presented them to all the tycoons as a recognition.
The landlord, Lao Cai, has no background in his family, so he has never seen the county magistrate, and can only deal with the subordinate officials below. In order to get on the line with the top, he collected the most money and received the most praise, and naturally became famous in the Dayong business circle. This time, the new emperor reorganized his internal affairs and resigned from the previous imperial merchants. He was going to replace a new batch, and he also got an invitation letter.
In the final analysis, it was all thanks to the magistrate of Xiao Zhao that he was able to have today's glory. He was so annoyed when he was blackmailed, and now he is ashamed and grateful. Knowing that the magistrate of Xiaozhao is really honest, he didn't dare to send money any more, he only made a few good dishes every day and sent it to him.
To be honest, to be able to walk with the magistrate of Xiaozhao, he really accumulated virtue in his previous life, and he has done good deeds in this life, so he has such good luck. From Lishui to the capital, the road is long and winding, and there are many places where robbers are rampant, but as long as the driver stands on the carriage and shouts, "Can the hero in front make it easy, this is the magistrate of Xiaozhao from Suichang going to Beijing. Debriefing”, the robbers will step aside one after another, and some will even take the initiative to offer silver taels when they see that they are light-hearted and obedient.
This shows how deeply Xiaozhao county magistrate is.
After getting along with him all the way, the landlord Lao Cai realized more and more that the real magistrate of Xiao Zhao was tens of millions of times better than the rumors. He never used his power to oppress people, let alone extravagance and waste, and lived a very hard life. After the news of his debriefing in Beijing spread, people in Lishui didn't know how they would cry.
This is the last inn before entering the capital, and I will be able to reach the capital in a two-hour drive tomorrow. After having dinner, You Shu went back to the room and, as before, took off her clothes and jumped into the wooden barrel to take a bath. King Yama first checked the doors and windows, and placed a defensive array on them. Only Shu was allowed to enter and exit, and no one else could enter without his password. Then he sat on the chair by the window and quietly admired the picture of the beauty bathing.
There is no doubt that this is his greatest benefit and the moment he looks forward to the most every day.
Youshu is thin-skinned, but also attaches great importance to love and righteousness. Knowing that the other party follows him all the time to protect his own safety, he has no complaints, but is grateful. As for a little inconvenience in life, the patience will pass. He was embarrassed to wipe himself in front of King Yama, so he turned his back and poured a water ladle over his head.
The white mist evaporated in the room, making him misty and moist, and the skin, which was as white as jade, now revealed a peach pink color, looking fresh and delicious. He didn't know that at this time, King Yama, who was originally dignified and intimidating, would show an expression of forbearance.
At first, he would block the reacting body with a heavy robe and try to sit still. But the county magistrate of Xiao Zhao was really annoying. He knew that there were bystanders in the house, but he still touched it here and flirted there, which made him burn with lust and almost collapsed. After being hooked by the magistrate Xiao Zhao twice without being comforted, he slowly began to indulge and indulge, enjoying it.
He first flicked his sleeves, causing the window to make a slight noise. When the magistrate of Xiao Zhao looked back, he used a spell to trigger the token on his waist to make it glow brightly. At the end, he disappeared, pretending that there was something in the underworld that he needed to go back to deal with. looks like.
In recent days, Shu Shu has figured out the pattern, and every time this time comes, King Yama will leave. Thinking about it, the work and rest time of the underworld and Yangshi are completely reversed. He protects himself during the day, and there are always many official duties to deal with at night.
"You know, you are my only friend and my best friend." You Shu muttered to herself while lying on the edge of the tub, her expression showing a bit of loneliness. He has long been accustomed to the company of the other party. If it wasn't for the other party's constant protection, he would have lived in a black shop several times and was almost turned into a human meat bun.
This friendship has become heavier and heavier with the passage of time, and the status of the other party in his heart has become higher and higher, which is second only to the master. He thought that he would never have a second friend as strong and lenient as King Yama.
When he was filled with emotion, he didn't know that his "good friend" was standing by the tub, staring at him with dangerous and burning eyes.
The definition of a friend was obviously not what King Yama wanted, but he was delighted by the word "unique" and couldn't help but chuckle. He supported his hands on the edge of the tub. At first glance, he seemed to embrace the magistrate Xiao Zhao in his arms. Then he slowly lowered his head and sniffed his body fragrance mixed with wet water vapor. The cheek side, and finally stayed on the pink lips for a long time.
He opened and closed his lips slightly, wanting to kiss, but tried his best to hold it down. He silently felt the scorching sensation of Xiao Zhao's body temperature on his skin, and the apex of his heart also trembled. It feels so strong just through the air. If you really pry open the gap between his teeth and entangle with the tip of his smooth tongue, what a thrilling taste would it be
The deeper he thought about it, the more painful his lower body became, and he had to move elsewhere. He smelled the rounded shoulders along his neck, and when the water droplets from his hair fell into his collarbone, he grabbed a gap and made a kiss as light as a butterfly wing.
You Shu felt a chill running along the top of her hair, the side of her cheeks, and her neck, slowly moving on her body, and she couldn't help but get goosebumps, especially when the water dripped from her hair on her shoulders, it seemed like an ice bead fell off. , he shivered from the cold. He quickly scooped up a ladle of water and poured it over his head, which made him feel better.
King Yama smiled silently, and after kissing his left shoulder, he switched to his right shoulder. Wherever the water droplets on his hair fell, they left a cold mark. It was his favorite game, and he enjoyed the moment, secretly and joyfully. But he wouldn't let the county magistrate Xiaozhao freeze.
Some Shu felt cold all over, so they had to water one scoop after another, and then a series of icy water droplets fell on the skin. Fortunately, the temperature of the water in the bucket is suitable, and the cold air will soon be driven away, thus avoiding the danger of catching a cold. He soaked for about three quarters of an hour, then reached for the towel that was on the edge of the tub, but accidentally knocked it to the ground.
"Why did it fall again?" He murmured to himself and leaned over to pick it up. The tub was very high, and when he was lying on top of it, he had to stand on tiptoe as much as possible, pouted his butt, and exposed his most secret parts.
But the culprit who really knocked down the bath towel stood behind him, staring at his smooth back and upturned buttocks with unfathomable eyes, his fingertips dangling above his rounded double hills, slowly sketching the A seductive arc, then along the spinal line until it stops at the neck fossa.
King Yama stretched out his five fingers, as if he wanted to grab the back of the man's neck and drag him into his arms for a frantic kiss, but he finally restrained himself. He walked back to the window again, waiting for his hot body and heart to calm down. When the magistrate Xiaozhao climbed into bed and was about to fall asleep, he released the invisibility technique and naturally reclined beside him.
Youshu was accustomed to King Yama's elusive appearance, and found that there was suddenly another person beside her, and she didn't even frown, but was very relieved. He closed the quilt, said good night silently, and then fell into a dead sleep.
King Yama waited for a moment before kissing his smooth forehead, and whispered good night. He doesn't need sleep, he can watch this person all night, watch this person, help him tuck his quilt, chase away mosquitoes, and wait for the sky with satisfaction.
The next day, You Shu and the landlord Lao Cai made an appointment to go on the road, just in time to arrive at the capital at noon. Seeing that the city gate was ten meters ahead, King Yama patted the soft top of Xiao Zhao's magistrate's hair and disappeared into the air.
"Sure enough, he came to escort me." Although he had guessed it for a long time, at the moment of the real confirmation, Youshu still felt warm in his heart, indescribably warm and moved. He climbed onto the hull of the car, put up a pergola in his hand and looked at the towering towers, full of anticipation for this trip.
Maybe the master is inside and will be able to meet soon, provided that he is transferred to a high-ranking official who can face the Holy Spirit. This chance is a little slim, but it's not all hopeless. You Shu clenched her fists with a firm expression.
After checking the wayfinding and submitting the entrance fee, Shu and his party were put in. The landlord Lao Cai sincerely invited the magistrate of Xiaozhao to live in his home temporarily, and said that the rent in the capital was very expensive, and the humblest courtyard would cost seventy or eighty taels of silver a year.
Youshu didn't intend to bother anyone, so she waved her hand and refused. It is very simple for him to rent a cheap house. He only needs to walk around the capital and find those places that are particularly haunted. Ten taels of silver is more than enough for a year.
Where is the landlord Lao Cai willing to let him go, he immediately stepped forward and pulled him. Just at this moment, a thin, dark-skinned middle-aged man ran over slowly. He looked very anxious, but he couldn't lift his legs and feet no matter what, and his body was staggering as if he would fall down at any time, but after a distance of ten meters, he was out of breath, sweating, and exhausted. .
"Please, please stay! Are you Zhao Youshu?"
"Who are you?" Youshu fixedly looked at him, feeling very familiar, and immediately rummaged through the memory of "Zhao Youshu", and then suddenly realized. Isn't this the second uncle who stole "Zhao Youshu"'s property? Why are you so thin now? I think that when "Zhao Youshu" left Beijing to take office, he was still very strong and strong. It's only been a year and a half now, and it's actually a skeleton and no longer in human form.
"I'm your second uncle! You have Shu, hurry up, hurry up and go back with your second uncle, there is a banquet waiting for you at home!" The man said as he dragged someone, for fear that the other party would run away.
"Second uncle, long time no see." Youshu has experienced so many storms, her temper has become much gentler, she bowed her hands slightly, and said nothing about her past grievances.
The landlord Lao Cai saw that the person who came was really a relative of the magistrate of Xiao Zhao, so he had to leave with regret.
You Shuguan's second uncle has a different appearance, and he forced his mental power into his eyes to take a closer look, and he couldn't help being shocked. The other party wore a pair of huge shackles around his neck, and his wrists and ankles were also shackled, like a prisoner. No wonder he was out of breath and exhausted after walking a few steps.
This is obviously a method used by King Yama to deal with the living souls who have committed evil. Could it be that he came to pick me up today and was instructed by King Yama? Thinking of this, You Shu was not worried that the second uncle would be disadvantageous to him, so Shi Shiran followed. He didn't tell anyone about his return to Beijing to report on his work. Logically speaking, no one would greet him at the gate of the city, and he even hosted a banquet.
As for where this news came from, it's probably the underworld, right? You'll know when you go anyway.
The two stopped and walked, gasping for breath, and finally reached a courtyard with three entrances. This was originally the home of "Zhao Youshu". After his father and mother died, they were occupied by his second uncle, and they gave him poison, which stained him with serious illness. . If it wasn't for the kind-hearted people of the clan, he would have starved to death long ago.
Looking up at the plaque with the words "Zhao Mansion" written on it, even if you haven't personally experienced the happy and prosperous childhood of "Zhao Youshu", Youshu feels a while. He stood at the door and looked for a long time before going inside at the urging of his second uncle. Just as he passed the second door, he saw an equally thin middle-aged woman staggering up to greet him.
Looking at the heavy steps of the other party, the painful expression covered with sweat, you can know that Shu has no need to mentally investigate, and she is also wearing shackles and shackles.
"Nephew, you're finally back. Come in, there's a banquet in the house, just waiting for you." The woman said eagerly.
You Shu nodded, walked in slowly, and saw a young man five or six years older than him sitting at the table with a pale face. This person is the only son of the second house, the cousin of "Zhao Youshu", Zhao Youcai. The second house forcibly seized the property of the big house in order to donate an official position to him.
Before "Zhao Youshu" was the champion of high school, he had donated it to the fifth-rank officials, which was the highest rank among the official titles that could be donated. However, the second house is a concubine, and there is neither a field nor a pavement to make a living, and the life is very tight, where can the savings of tens of thousands of taels come from? He also knew that he must have looted the property of the big house.
At that time, although "Zhao Youshu" was in high school, he had to get a job as a seventh-rank county magistrate, and he had no money or connections, so he couldn't compete with his cousin who was a fifth-rank official.
The once high-spirited cousin is now like a defeated rooster, showing a look of depression and indignation. How can you not be confused? He used his mental power to check a little, and saw that the shackles and shackles the other party was wearing were larger and heavier than those of his parents. A rough estimate was at least one or two hundred pounds. No wonder he was lying on the table with his head and shoulders drooping. It turned out that he didn't mean to dispose of his cousin, but he couldn't walk at all.
Seeing You Shu arriving as scheduled, his eyes flickered slightly, and the blue veins on his forehead jumped, as if he was very horrified.
"You actually entered the city today." The voice was very small, but You Shu listened straight. It seems that someone told them their itinerary, and they had to go to meet them.
Just imagine, after taking someone else's property, you are willing to let the other person wander around under your own eyes, you must be eager to get rid of it and then hurry up? But the family hurriedly came to find themselves, there was nothing tricky here, and they wouldn't believe if Shu was beaten to death, and they were linked to the shackles and shackles on their bodies. It was not clear who was behind the scenes.
You Shu believed that the other party would not hurt him, so he came unprepared, sat down and cupped his hands, "Cousin, stay safe."
"Just come back, and take your property away, and write me a reconciliation letter, let's forget it, we won't communicate with each other." Zhao Youcai said straight to the point.
You Shu lowered her eyes, and her heart was sure.