There are precedents in the history of the Red Chamber

it is good!

After getting the affirmative answer from Ji Mudan, Shi Zhongzhu was very happy. He found a woman he admired. They would start a family, have children, and leave the most direct proof of his existence in this world.

Having said that, Ji Mudan didn't stay in the front hall for long, Shi Zhongzhu happily returned to his yard, and Nanshan followed him all the way in silence.

Nanshan reported the news about the assassin to Shi Zhongzhu from several masters.The three direct assassins died, but there were still two scouts and lookouts. Several guards were experienced people. Seeing that these two people came to scout for news, they acted suspiciously, so they were arrested.Master Wang Tai was very good at torture, and with the techniques Shi Zhongzhu gave them, they finally got some news.

The five of them belonged to a group, and the three assassins who died were indeed under the command of Lei Ji, the former commander of the Baoning capital. They had been soldiers for many years, but they were not sent by Lei Ji.Once the emperor and the courtiers, all commanders changed, Xiao Yunxian naturally had a group of confidants he was used to, and they naturally couldn't get along with those left by his predecessors.After being dismissed, someone found them and said that the reason why they lost their job and livelihood was because of Shi Zhongzhu's interference. Now, someone is willing to give them a lot of money and give them information, as long as they kill Shi Zhongzhu.These five people are all veterans, they know that they will go back like this, and they will only spend a little bit of money, and they will only sit and eat. If they can get a large amount of money, it will be enough to settle down their families and live a prosperous life for the rest of their lives.

The two people who were caught only said that they were peripheral personnel, and they were only responsible for inquiring about news. They didn't know the details inside, and they didn't know who they were in contact with.Master Wang Tai suggested that first verify their identities and find their family members. If they are found, they should be able to ask for more information.

After Nanshan's report, Shi Zhongzhu said with emotion, "Master Wang Tai asked so many questions in such a one-night-and-a-half-day effort, and he really has a trick. Nanshan, please ask Master Wang Tai to continue to check. If you want money, just withdraw it. My seal is also yours." It is in safekeeping, if anyone wants me to come forward, remind me."

Nanshan promised.

After talking about the business, Shi Zhongzhu finally had time to spare and ordered Nanshan to buy a house in Guangyuan City. It was not convenient for them to live in an inn or Jijing's house all the time.

"Master, we still have to continue our study tour. Isn't it a waste to buy a house?" Nanshan asked.

"Master Guo's injury needs to rest, we need to stay in Guangyuan for a while." Shi Zhongzhu explained.

"The master is for Miss Ji, right?" Nan Shan has been following Shi Zhongzhu's side, and he is not a person to be fooled easily.

"You know it again. Now that you know it, why ask more?"

"Master, it stands to reason that slaves can only listen to what you say, but slaves have something to say about this matter, I don't know..."

"Say something!"

"The slave will tell the truth." Nanshan guessed the master's attitude towards Miss Ji, but he never dared to be too presumptuous, and said tactfully, "My wife appointed the master's eldest daughter from the aunt's family in the early years, which shows the girl's family background, madam I'm not satisfied, and I want to make a better marriage, but Miss Ji's family background is far from good."

"Well, I know, isn't it because of family background? Mother loves me so much, and if I act like a baby, mother will definitely agree." Shi Zhongzhu didn't think this was any obstacle.

Seeing his master's indifference, Nanshan knew that he didn't take it seriously, and there were still a lot of things in his mind that the mistress's family background was poor, how could she manage the inner court well, how to manage the servants, etc., she swallowed all the words, and now it's not a remonstrance good time.When the wife receives a letter and the master's enthusiasm is over, let's talk slowly.

Even a slave like myself is not satisfied with the mistress, let alone the wife.

Facts have proved that when Zheng received his son's letter, he was really furious!In the letter, Shi Zhongzhu only introduced Ji Mudan's family background, and focused on their common adversity and curing the epidemic. He also said that he admired such a girl very much and hoped that his parents would get married.In the end, he also said that when the assassin assassinated, they had physical contact, and a gentleman valued etiquette, and for the sake of etiquette and reputation, he also wanted to marry Ji Mudan.

"It's just that the daughter of a seventh-rank county magistrate thinks about the son of the marquis. Is my son someone she can cling to! Brother Zhu is too ignorant. Such a woman, after the main wife passes through the family, takes her as a concubine. She is a confidante." How can you marry her as a wife!" After reading the letter, Zheng became angry and complained to Shi Ding.

"Brother Zhu is too ignorant, I'll write a letter to ask him to come to Fujian and ask for family law, and he will understand!" Shi Ding said fiercely.

"Master, if I say this, I will feel wronged for Brother Zhu. Don't you know about us, Brother Zhu? He has been obedient and sensible since he was a child, and he is famous far and wide. He is the simplest person, but he has always been doing books. Article, I don’t know that there are such dark and dirty people in the world, they must be plotted by others! I’ll write to persuade him first.” As soon as Mrs. Zheng heard about the family law, she hurriedly excused Shi Zhongzhu. It's not kneeling in the ancestral hall, using a two-inch thick mahogany board, and using his son as a thief to beat him up. The Zheng family has been married to the historian for so many years, and he has never seen it except dealing with the unfilial children of the clan.

Shi Ding smiled, "Aren't I venting my anger for Madam?" Knowing that his wife is a protective nature, Shi Ding said, "Madam, don't worry, let the messenger come, and we will talk about it later."

"That's right, get someone to talk back."

This time, Wang Hong, one of the twelve guards, came to Fujian to deliver the letter. His elder brother Wang Tai was in charge of interrogating the two captured assassins.

After the ceremony, Wang Hong pleaded guilty first, "Master, forgive me. That night in Guangyuan Lantern Festival, only Master Dong and Guo Li were with the second young master, which almost gave the assassin an opportunity. The second young master was frightened by the danger, and this subordinate is guilty."

Shi Ding helped Wang Hong up, and said, "I don't know about my son. He must be impatient with so many people, so he didn't let you follow. It's not your fault that even that kid from Nanshan didn't follow him." Shi Ding comforted Wang Hong, and also stated that the twelve guards would not be punished. His son had already written in the letter that he was not injured, so how could Shi Ding punish him, which chilled the hearts of his subordinates.

"Have you found out who instigated the assassin?" Shi Ding asked.

"Returning to the master, I only found out that they are the subordinates of Lei Ji, the former commander of the Baoning capital. When the subordinates set off, the brothers were looking for the assassin's family members. I think they found their family members. There will be more clues."

"Well, after you go back, tell other people to pay more attention to safety, and you will stay with Brother Zhu for the time being. When he comes to Fujian or returns to Kyoto, he will come back to me." Safety first, Shi Ding arranged for his confidant guards Protect Shi Zhongzhu well.

Shi Ding arranged a lot of safety issues, and Mrs. Zheng was already impatient. As soon as they finished speaking, Mrs. Zheng couldn't wait to ask, "I heard that Brother Zhu met a famous doctor in Guangyuan. Ji Jing, who used to be a medical trainer and is now an imperial physician by the sage, does he have a granddaughter?"

Hearing such a question, Wang Hong secretly sighed in his heart, thanks to the advice from the little brother Nanshan when he left, otherwise he would be caught blind when the hostess asked her a question, and he must thank Nanshan when he goes back. "Return to Madam, yes." Wang Hong slightly raised his eyes and glanced at Zheng's face, and then happily said everything he knew.

"When the second young master first arrived in Guangyuan, he saw Ji Jing arguing with the soldiers defending the city, and knew that he had the medicine that could cure the disease. Very good, the second young master called Ji Jing 'Shi Weng'."

"The granddaughter of Ji Jing mentioned by the madam, with the pseudonym Ji Mu, pretends to be Ji Jing's eldest grandson and consults with him. When the epidemic broke out, Miss Ji was worried about her relatives and her medical skills were excellent, so she went to the city to see patients. The second young master We got along with her for more than a month. Later, on the night of Lantern Day, the assassin committed an attack, and the second young master protected Miss Ji to go down the river to hide, and only then did I know her identity as a woman."

"On the night of the Lantern Festival, the weather was still cold, so I still wore thick clothes." Wang Hong introduced the basic situation, and described the clothes he wore at that time like superfluous.

Mrs. Zheng asked in detail again, about Ji's family background, reputation, and Miss Ji's appearance and temper, etc., emptied Wang Hong's stomach, and then let him go down to rest.

As soon as Wang Hong left, Mrs. Zheng arrived, "I said that Brother Zhu is not a disrespectful person. I guess I have never seen such a person as Miss Ji. It's just a novelty. If Ji's family is really a family of Qingliu, a family of benevolence and righteousness, I won't let Miss Ji pester Brother Zhu!"

Mrs. Zheng discussed with Shi Ding and wrote a letter to explain the pros and cons, and Brother Zhu should understand.

When Shi Zhongzhu received a letter from his parents, the letter said: etiquette is the most important thing, and respecting etiquette is a good thing.It's just that when the assassin committed an attack and the situation was critical, my son gave him a helping hand. It can't be said that it's a big problem between men and women, and it's the same as when a sister-in-law drowned and an uncle helped.Furthermore, "marriage is a major event, the order of the parents, the words of the matchmaker", this is a ceremony of marriage, parents should not, privately decide that they will be unfilial for life, and those who run away will be concubines. My son is familiar with the classics, you should know.

Zheng's point of view is very clear. Saving people is only an expedient measure. If you save someone, the rescued person still depends on you. People with face will not do such things.I also warn Shi Zhongzhu not to think about bad ideas such as raw rice and cooked rice. You decide it privately. As long as her parents don't agree, she will be a concubine and can't be included in the family tree of the Shi family, so don't make bad ideas!

Mrs. Zheng also wrote a lot in the letter, about the right family, life in the future, etc., mainly reminding him that you still have a fiancée, don't forget.Of course, Mrs. Zheng didn't care about using Mrs. Wei as a shield, and completely forgot about asking Shi Zhongzhu to choose a better wife.

Shi Zhongzhu didn't expect his parents to disagree, so he wrote a letter to explain, saying that the most important thing for a husband and wife is to talk to each other. He wants to find a woman who has a common topic and a heart-to-heart as his wife, and Ji Mudan is the best choice.As for Wei Zhenniang, their marriage contract was just a verbal agreement of the elders, before the six ceremonies passed, they were still considered an official fiancée. At this time, he also forgot that he had said in front of the saint that he and Wei Zhenniang had already made a verbal engagement.

Mrs. Zheng wrote again, saying that he and a girl from the family of a seventh-rank official could have something in common. Since he was a child, he was well-clothed and went in and out of the court. Ji Mudan didn't understand anything.The daughters of rich families are all made of gold and silver slaves, and Ji Mudan has no dignity and cannot afford to be a mistress.

Shi Zhongzhu explained that temperament can be cultivated, and Ji Mudan is still very young, and he can learn from it. He believes in the girl he likes.

From Guangyuan to Fujian, the distance is too far. In the past few months, the mother and son of the Shi family separated the letter paper, and the smell of gunpowder became stronger and stronger. Mrs. Zheng suffered from a headache and found Shi Ding helplessly.Shi Ding didn't take this seriously at all, beat the snake seven inches, and sent a letter directly to Ji Mudan's father, Ji Huashi. To deal with such a literati, Lord Shihou has plenty of means.