The Romance of the West Chamber: The Bells are Ringing

When Qintong heard Zhang Sheng's violent shouting, he cried out in his heart and quickly answered loudly, with a gentle and respectful tone: "Mr. Lang, someone is knocking on the door. I'm going to open the door."

After Zhang Sheng heard this, he quickly stopped scolding him and said gently: "Okay, hurry up and open the door. Don't keep the guests waiting!"

He knew that Mrs. Cui Xiangguo must have sent someone to invite him.

The piano boy pretended to be clumsy and hurriedly opened the door.

The matchmaker smiled slightly and asked quietly: "Has Mr. Zhang always scolded you like this?"

"Hey, yes!" Qintong shook his head helplessly and said softly: "What can I do? Who made us slaves?" He turned around and said loudly: "Mr. Lang, it's the matchmaker sister from Cui Xiangguo's mansion. Got it!"

Zhang Sheng stood up immediately when he heard the matchmaker's visit. Nodding slightly, with a proud look on his face, he thought to himself: "As expected, I was right!"

Zhang Sheng walked out the door with a steady look, dignified appearance and decent behavior. He bowed to the matchmaker and said respectfully: "Little lady."

Various thoughts surged in the matchmaker's heart. She knew the importance of this moment and Zhang Sheng's concern and attention to Yingying. She smiled and responded: "Hail, sir."

Zhang Sheng's black gauze hat looks particularly bright in the moonlight, and the white gauze scarf is neat and neat. Combined with his distinguished temperament, people can't help but respect him. His neat clothes and handsome figure showed that his background and upbringing were extraordinary. The matchmaker couldn't help but secretly thought that with Zhang Sheng's appearance and talent, it was no wonder that he could attract sister Yingying's attention.

Zhang Sheng welcomed the arrival of the matchmaker: "Now that you've come, let's make peace with you. There's no need to be in a hurry. Please talk in the study."

The matchmaker nodded respectfully, and then said softly: "This slave is here under the strict orders of the madam. I specially invite you to have a few drinks with your husband. Please do not refuse."

Zhang Sheng smiled and agreed: "I'll go, I'll go." He glanced at the matchmaker and asked with a smile: "May I ask if there is sister Yingying at the table?"

This question caused a blush to appear on the matchmaker's face. She knew Zhang Sheng's thoughts and understood his longing for Yingying.

Zhang Sheng looked at the matchmaker with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

"Matchmaker, can you tell me what the purpose of Mrs. Cui Xiangguo's banquet today is?" Zhang Sheng's voice was calm and gentle, full of sincere curiosity.

The matchmaker smiled slightly, and her eyes fell gently on Zhang Sheng. "The purpose of this banquet is, firstly, to suppress the shock. After all, you and your wife have just escaped from the siege of the bandits. Secondly, and more importantly, it is to express gratitude. Your clever plan will blow up the strong wind. Sweeping everything away, the lives of the Cui family have been saved. Madam is very grateful to you. For this banquet, she did not invite any neighbors or relatives, just to avoid the many monks. She only invited you, eldest brother , to celebrate Yingying’s marriage.”

The matchmaker's words were warm and firm, and her eyes revealed her respect and gratitude for Zhang Sheng. In her opinion, Zhang Sheng's intelligence saved the lives of the Cui family and made all this possible.

"That's it," Zhang Sheng nodded slightly, feeling comfortable. He was not a person who liked grand occasions, but he understood that this feast represented his wife's gratitude and also represented the celebration of Yingying's marriage. "I felt very happy after listening to it." There was a hint of smile in his voice.

The matchmaker nodded happily, feeling a deep feeling in her heart. She knew that Zhang Sheng was a man who was good at expressing his feelings with words, but his eyes and smile were more sincere than any words. she thought, for it gave her great satisfaction to see him cheerfully obeying her ladyship's orders. It is a time of celebration and thanksgiving, and a warm and wonderful evening.

Qintong looked at the two of them silently, knowing in his heart that he already knew Zhang Sheng's nature. He knew that Zhang Sheng was a smart and cunning man who could always find solutions to problems in times of crisis. But at the same time, he also knew the affair between Zhang Sheng and Du Que. This secret has always been hidden in his heart. He knows that this is a sensitive card and must be revealed at the right time.

Just now, when he saw the matchmaker coming to invite Zhang Sheng to attend his wife's banquet, he had thought that maybe the time was ripe. But he hesitated because he understood that once the relationship between Zhang Sheng and Du Que was involved, there would be quite a storm, and this storm might have unpredictable consequences.

The matchmaker's words still echoed in his mind. She told him that tonight's banquet was to celebrate Yingying's marriage and to thank Zhang Sheng for his heroic performance in times of crisis. Qintong understands the profound meaning of this, but he also knows that this may be a rare opportunity. Revealing Zhang Sheng and Du Que's activities may cause the madam's anger, but it may also break all mysteries and return everything to peace. .

A thought could not help but appear in his mind. Perhaps, he could take advantage of tonight's opportunity to tell the matchmaker this secret. But he also knew that this decision should not be taken lightly, it required careful consideration and waiting for the right time.

He accompanied the matchmaker silently, and the conflicts in his heart continued to surge. This night will be an important turning point. No matter what he chooses, it will have a profound impact on everyone's destiny.

Qintong saw Zhang Sheng's look of disgrace on his face and thought to himself: "I think this playboy has gotten into trouble again, so my sister must be careful."

But he saw the matchmaker looking at Zhang Sheng with a look of obsession. She was thinking something bad. She was afraid that she would also fall in love with this dandy. This kid is not the only one who cheated like this along the way.

Zhang Sheng looked at the matchmaker and said, "Oh, there is no mirror in my study. How dare you bother Miss Matchmaker to take a look at my appearance?"

The corners of the piano boy's mouth raised slightly, and he smiled secretly in his heart. This playboy's old habit has recurred again! He wanted to advise the matchmaker not to go into the house, but before he could speak, Zhang Sheng quickly pulled the matchmaker into the study, then slammed the door shut, shutting the piano boy out.

In the study, Zhang Sheng looked confident, as if he was the master of all this. He looked at the matchmaker and looked at her with a scrutinizing look, as if to say: "Look, I am the master of this world."

The matchmaker was a little hesitant and didn't quite understand Zhang Sheng's intention. She felt alert in her heart, but she couldn't refuse directly. She stared at Zhang Sheng, feeling as if she had fallen into a strange and dangerous situation.

Zhang Sheng walked towards the middle of the study room with light steps. He raised his hand to straighten his collar, then raised his head, admiring his appearance to himself.

At this moment, a feeling of pride surged in his heart, as if he was the most perfect existence in the world. He was indeed handsome, with three-dimensional facial features and neatly combed black hair. His white shirt made his skin fairer, and his deep eyes shone with a cunning light.