Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 130 The Bride Was Snatched Away

At the fifth watch, the bride finally finished washing and dressing up, and the nurse entered the room, seeing that Zhen Dao had already put on the hijab, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Mrs. Liu pulled Zhen Rong's coat lying on the table, and scolded with a smile: "This girl, she insisted on coming to see her sister off last night, but she was so tired that she fell asleep first."

"Miss thinks it's new. She didn't stay up all night, so naturally she can't wait. Madame is tired." The wet nurse thanked her repeatedly.

Mrs. Liu said: "Dao'er will return home soon after she gets married. The journey is far away. You should not go with her this time. Help her tidy up her room and clothes. It will be convenient for her to take them away next time. some."

The wet nurse was slightly taken aback, thinking that Zhen Dao still had two dowry maids, and the room was not cleaned up after she left, so it was right to help her tidy up her clothes, so she nodded and agreed.

Mrs. Liu asked her maid to help Zhen Rong go back to bed, and stayed with Zhen Dao in the room. Not long after, the two elder sisters also got up early to see him off. Seeing that everything was packed, they all thanked Mrs. Liu for her help.

Zhen Dao sat on the side of the bed with his head down and didn't speak. Liu Shi said that she was marrying far away for the first time, and she felt sad. Everyone had experienced it, so they naturally understood the feeling, and they all tried to persuade her. Zhen Dao just nodded slightly.

Not long after, the drums and music started outside, and the sedan chair to welcome the bride had already arrived at the door before the sky was bright. Everyone helped Zhen Dao to get on the sedan chair. Zhen Yi let out a long sigh of relief as he heard the sound of the drums going away outside.

The helpers beat the gongs and drums to send the sedan chair outside the village, which is regarded as officially leaving the court, and then transferred the bride to the carriage, watched the carriage go away, and the senders returned home reluctantly.

In addition to those who sent off relatives, the mother’s family would also hold a banquet to thank guests on this day, and there would also be guests who would come to give gifts and congratulate them. Early in the morning, the temporary cooking shed outside the door was filled with smoke and began to get busy with cooking.

After the time of day, the number of guests who came to congratulate continued to increase, and the courtyard was overcrowded and very lively. Regardless of weddings or weddings, the more people came, the happier the host was, which showed that the family was very popular.

While eating, drinking and celebrating, the noise outside suddenly stopped, and everyone ran to the door. Ju Shou, who was in charge of receiving the guests, frowned slightly, and followed him to the door.

But it was Zhang Chun who came, carrying a gift box in his hand. Everyone in Wuji knew that Zhang Chun made several marriage proposals a few years ago, but was rejected by the Zhen family.

Moreover, Zhang Chun had just quarreled with the Zhen family a few days ago, and the reason for his visit made everyone even more uneasy. They all came to watch, thinking that if Zhang Chun dared to make trouble, he would never let this dog official go.

This time, the entire Zhongshan Kingdom didn't pay a penny of tax money, it was all due to the efforts of the Zhen family, if the Zhen family couldn't bear it, everyone would have to pay the tax next time.

When Zhang Chun saw Ju Shou came out, regardless of the advice of the people around him, he stepped forward and clasped his fists and said, "Hahaha, on the day of great joy, the next official came to congratulate me, isn't it true that the Zhen family doesn't welcome it?"

Ju Shou remained calm, and replied: "The Prime Minister of the country is here, and the fluffy plants are shining, please come inside."

Zhang Chun put the gift at the deacon's office, followed Jushou into the gate of Zhen's house, and greeted him in the lobby, someone had already given up his position to serve Zhang Chun with food and wine.

"Hey, what kind of decoration is this? It's the first time I've seen it!" Zhang Chun was shocked when he saw those tables and chairs. The whole courtyard was full of people sitting there, which was very different from the way of hospitality in the past.

Ju Shou said with a smile: "These tables and chairs were sent by my son-in-law Liu He. How does it feel for the Prime Minister to try it?"

Zhang Chun felt the novelty, sat in the chair and swayed back and forth, looked left and right, and said with emotion: "It's so comfortable, you guys will enjoy it."

Ju Shou said: "If the Prime Minister likes it, you might as well order a set in the future. For a set of tables and chairs like this, it costs three thousand yuan for ordinary wood, but for rosewood or red sandalwood, it costs more than tens of thousands."

Zhang Chun was stunned, and wanted to earn his own money just after entering the house. The top to bottom of the Zhen family, including the son-in-law from outside, all got into the eyes of money?
After a haha ​​to perfunctory the past, he asked a few words about Zhen Yi's illness, then chatted with everyone, and didn't ask for the food tax a few days in advance. Seeing that Zhang Chun didn't seem to be making trouble, everyone gradually relaxed and continued. Eating and drinking.

Ju Shou was by the side, Zhang Chunyue was like this, but he felt more and more uneasy in his heart, toasted a few glasses of wine, and then left the lobby first on the grounds of welcoming guests.

Go to the wing on the left and call Zhang Fei and Qu Yi to the backyard, with a solemn expression: "Zhang Chun came to congratulate him, I'm afraid that the traveling carriages and horses may be in danger."

Qu Yi was puzzled and said, "What does this have to do with Zhang Chun? Does he dare to send people to intercept the horses and chariots?"

Zhang Fei sneered and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Zhang Chun, if he dares to make trouble, I'll knock him out with one punch."

Ju Shou shook his head and said: "Zhang Chun doesn't know how to do it himself, because he is afraid that he will encourage thieves to rob, and even collude with them secretly."

Zhang Fei glared: "Zhang Chun is the official of the imperial court. If he colludes with thieves, isn't he seeking his own death?"

Ju Shou smiled wryly and said: "Zhang Chun failed to ask for a marriage, and he was humiliated in front of the village a few days ago. This man is arrogant and domineering, and he will never let it go. But this time he came to congratulate him for no reason. In fact, he only has one purpose."

Qu Yi asked: "Could it be that you are here to apologize to the old man and let the Zhen family take the lead in paying the taxes, so that you can order the other people?"

"No!" Ju Shou shook his head and said, "Zhang Chun came here to prove his innocence."

"Innocent?" Zhang Fei and Qu Yi stared blankly, unable to understand.

Ju Shou frowned and said: "Everyone knows that Zhang Chun has grievances with the Zhen family. If the married carriage and horses are robbed, the first thing that comes to mind is Zhang Chun's private revenge. If the horse has an accident, it has nothing to do with him."

"Which thief dares to be so bold, see if I don't peel his skin." Zhang Fei became anxious when he heard that Liu He's daughter-in-law was about to have an accident, and walked out immediately.

Qu Yi quickly followed, "I'll go with you."

"Wait a minute, both of you!" Ju Shou stopped the two of them, and said: "Zhang Chun knows that he has committed public anger, so he will not dare to come alone. I guess there must be officers and soldiers ambushing behind him. If the two go at the same time, he will definitely take private revenge on the Zhen family. , only Yide can protect the vehicle by himself."

"I alone is enough!" Zhang Fei patted Qu Yi on the shoulder, "I will leave the Zhuang Yuan to you, Chang Sheng."

Quickly came to the outside of the village, and was calling the soldiers to put on their horses, when suddenly there was a cry in front of the door, and a few people ran back, all of them in ragged clothes, some of them were bloodstained, which was shocking.

They looked panicked and shouted: "The bride was snatched away by bandits..."

The guests were in an uproar when they heard the words. Looking at the few people who ran into the lobby, the whole Zhen's family became chaotic, and they recognized that they were the team that went to send their relatives off in the morning.

Jushou rushed into the living room and yelled, "What happened? Tell me slowly!"

One of the servants was trembling with fright, and said intermittently: "Bandits, we encountered robbers..."

Ju Shou stepped forward and grabbed the man by the collar, and asked, "Where did you meet?"

The man replied: "It's just outside the county, beside the Dasha River bridge."

"Oh, these thieves are so brave, they dare to rob in broad daylight." Zhang Chun stood up suddenly, and shouted out of righteous indignation: "Mr. Ju, you send your servants to save people quickly? I will also immediately send troops to arrest the bandits."

(End of this chapter)