[Liao Zhai] White Tiger

Bai Jingyang nodded, agreeing with his second brother's words.

"Second brother, are you still going to the birthday banquet?" Bai Jingyang asked while nibbling on a juicy apple.

"I don't want to go, it's a terrible birthday party." Second Brother Bai also picked up a banana on the table, and lazily leaned on the grand teacher's chair behind him, and the two faced each other to eat the fruit.

"Then I'll go. The two of us have to go one at a time. It's also a way to save face for the old sheriff. Second brother, you can stay here and have a good rest."

"No." Although the second brother Bai was a little happy to be protected by his younger brother for the first time, he still refused immediately, "This birthday party may be dangerous. My spies have heard that there has been a big move in the cottage recently. It is guessed that they are going to take the risk and send people into the city to assassinate the sheriff, and the [-]th birthday of the sheriff's wife not only gathers dignitaries from all walks of life, but also has a lot of people, so it is a rare good opportunity."

"It's okay. I'll find an opportunity to slip away if something goes wrong. Their target is not me. It's easy to protect myself." Bai Jingyang blinked.

Indeed, after all, the Bai family is all tiger spirits, and ordinary humans really can't hurt them.

"Then if you go alone, don't be careless. Even if someone really caused trouble and arrested the old man of the sheriff, it's his own fault. He is destined to have this calamity, so don't take care of him kindly." Second Brother Bai was still worried. exhorted.

"Okay, second brother." Bai Jingyang responded obediently.

A moment later, Second Brother Bai sent two teams of muscular and strong soldiers, and sent them to Bai Jingyang who insisted on going to the banquet "alone" without his second brother, and ordered them to retreat immediately with the young master if something happened to the birthday banquet. Not a single hair can be hurt.

Turning his head, he began to remind Bai Jingyang again, trying to persuade the other party to let him go with him, but he was mercilessly rejected.

It was the first time to see the mother-in-law of the second brother Bai, who is known as the fierce tiger in the army. The soldiers of the two teams shuddered in unison, and their standing posture became more and more straight and stiff.

Until the birthday banquet at the Sheriff's Mansion, the soldiers still hadn't recovered from the chill.They protected the young master, like two teams of terrifying Rakshasa, coming across mountains and seas, they accidentally bumped into each other and scared away a group of guests who originally planned to come forward to strike up a relationship with the most favored third son of the Bai family. Let Bai Jingyang be able to be clean and at ease.

Before the birthday banquet officially started, Bai Jingyang handed over the prepared birthday gift to the steward at the side. After greeting the old man of the county guard, he found his seat and sat boredly waiting for the food to be served. The only thing he is interested in is the birthday banquet dishes.

Behind Bai Jingyang, there are a few tall, muscular soldiers, and there are a bunch of dark guards hidden in the dark, responsible for protection and vigilance. Occasionally, there are two or three bold ones, who feel faintly shuddering when they get close to them, and are attacked by others The feeling of staring at all directions without dead ends.

Insisting on not saying a few words, he resigned and left in a cold sweat. Not long after, he was supposed to be surrounded by stars and accept a bunch of flattering Bai Jingyang, but now there are few people around him, and no one dares to approach.

Bai Jingyang was very satisfied with this quiet atmosphere where he didn't have to deal with too many insignificant people, so he sipped and savored the clear and delicious flower wine in the cup.

In the backyard of the Sheriff's Mansion, the host of the birthday banquet, Mrs. Sheriff, arranged a separate table for the female relatives.

Now a group of young ladies who are as delicate and beautiful as flowers are talking auspicious words of congratulations. On the surface, they seem to be having a good time, coaxing the old birthday star to smile and blushing.

Ah Bao, who was always the focus of the crowd, sat alone in a secluded corner this time, frowning slightly.

Girls are so worried about their emotions. Ever since A Bao and Ji, there have been people who come to propose marriage from time to time in the family. Most of the topics related to her around her are marriage. Already interested.

Perhaps it was because he was too much loved by his parents, and there were no aunts or concubine sisters in the family. Ah Bao didn't have any expectations for getting married, and he faintly resisted.

But when it comes to the future husband, girls of this age inevitably have some hazy longings in their hearts. Abao naturally hopes to marry a handsome and talented man. The most important thing is to be as affectionate and dedicated as his father, who only loves Dote on his wife alone.

Therefore, after encountering the incident of Sun Tzu Chu, Ah Bao was terrified and entangled.

When she first found out that the living soul of a strange man was in the room, she was indeed very scared, but the other party showed a look of confusion than her, and she loved herself abnormally in words, and tried several times in a daze. After she couldn't find her way home, she had to temporarily live in her boudoir.

The two spent a few days together day and night, and Ah Bao found that this grandson Chu was indeed a man of real talent and learning. Although he usually looked like a nerd and would not get angry when he was teased, he was extremely serious in his research and policy, rigorous and realistic. Open-minded and eager to learn, and have their own views and ideas.

All aspects are in line with Ah Bao's vision for her future husband-in-law, except for one thing, that is, the grandson Chu's family is too poor, and her parents will definitely not give her a poor scholar who considers such conditions.

For this reason, Ah Bao was very troubled, not knowing whether he should continue to indulge his feelings, or stop the loss in time, and ruthlessly refused.

Therefore, when Qian Daopo came to summon the soul, she took the initiative to bring him into her boudoir, thinking that not only for the safety of Sun Zichu's life, but also for the sake of seeing her own heart clearly, it would be good for the two of them to separate for a while.

Although she was so calm when thinking about it, after her grandson Chu Sheng's soul returned to her body, Ah Bao couldn't help but feel sad again. She knew in her heart that because of the gap in family status between the two, the chance of being together was very slim, and her own She's just an ordinary boudoir girl, she can't do such outrageous things as disobedience to her parents, or even elope.

Thinking of this, Ah Bao became depressed and couldn't sleep or eat for a few days, until her parents tried their best and begged the third son of the Bai family to come and treat her illness. Only then did she understand the painstaking efforts of the second elder and cheer up again. .

However, as soon as she left the house to relax, she ran into her grandson Chu who was waiting on the side of the road, and Ah Bao was once again in a state of confusion, which disturbed her spring water, which was not calm at all, and rippled again.

Ah Bao thought, the grandson Chu is so obsessed with him, will he come to propose marriage?

As long as he comes, no matter how much his parents look down on him, he will muster up the courage to argue for it.

What about poor families?She believed that with Sun Tzuchu's talent, he would be able to go to high school after ten years of hard work and shine in the family. At that time, there would be no question of whether he was worthy or not, and his parents would look at him differently.

But Ah Bao never expected that within a few days, Sun Tzuchu turned into a chirping colorful macaw and came to his door again.

The macaw uttered words, poured out his love to Bao, and claimed that he wanted to accompany the lady every day and never be separated, so his wish was fulfilled.

Ah Bao was angry and funny, and retorted: "You and I are different from humans and birds, how can we be together? Now that you have become a parrot, there is absolutely no possibility for us to be together. I will get married sooner or later." of."

The macaw was suddenly dumb, its eyes widened, its beak opened, and it was speechless for a long time.

After a while, he faltered again: "Then what if I turn back into a human? My lady is willing, willing to be with..."

"The orders of my parents, the words of the matchmaker, who I marry and who I will be with in the future are not up to me." Abao interrupted the parrot Sun Zichu with downcast eyes, without even glancing at the other party. one time.

The grandson of the parrot, Chu, was suddenly worried, because his current limited brain capacity was not enough to think about such complicated and profound issues.

A few days later, before he could figure it out, Ah Bao received an invitation from the Sheriff's Mansion.The servant girl Yu'er is not on guard against the parrot grandson Chu, so that he hears that this is a banquet organized by the county magistrate's wife to help her elder grandson meet and marry.

So the stupid and irritable parrot immediately became jealous and noisy, and just like that, they insisted on arguing together.

"A Bao, your macaw is really beautiful."

Suddenly a young lady noticed the bird stand in Yu'er's hand, and interrupted A Bao's meditation.

"That's right, look at its feathers, it's as glossy as pearl powder, and there are five colors."

"A Bao, why don't you show it to the old lady, it's so attractive."

"This..." Ah Bao was a little embarrassed.

"What's the use of beautiful feathers? This kind of bird is rare if it can talk." Miss Wang, who had always been at odds with A Bao, came over with her attendants.

"That's right, it's better not to use the dumb bird as a good-looking bird. If this rectum is disgraced in front of the old lady, it will be so dirty and unlucky."

"Nonsense, the parrot our young lady raises is so smart! It can do somersaults and even chat!" Yu'er, the personal maid, couldn't help standing up and arguing for the young lady.

"Yu'er!" Abao winked and told the little girl to back down. She hid in the corner because she didn't want to show off, let alone use the parrot to attract attention.

"Hey, this girl is really sharp-tongued, and she is quite loyal to protect her lord. She just opens her mouth to talk nonsense." The group headed by Miss Wang still refused to let go, and they all laughed coquettishly after speaking. up.

If Ah Bao's parrot was really good and could speak human language, she would have gone to present the treasure in front of the old lady, otherwise why bring it?Ms. Wang and others thought so.

"Girls, what are you talking about so happily?"

The sheriff's wife, who was coaxed by a group of little girls to enjoy the flowers, heard the laughter here, and walked over following the sound with a mahogany cane.

"Old lady, Sister Abao said she wants to show you a parrot show."

"Yeah, I heard from Yu'er that Sister Abao's macaw can not only talk, but also juggle."

Several vitriolic young ladies all changed their faces, and instantly put on a gentle and kind face, but what they said was full of malicious and intriguing words. It is not surprising that they are so inconsistent.

A Bao looked embarrassed: "Old lady, this..."

"Ga, may the old lady be as blessed as the East China Sea, and live longer than Nanshan Ga!"

The colorful macaw on the bird stand suddenly jumped down by itself, performed several rounds and dances in mid-air, uttered words around the sheriff's wife, and finally landed on the old lady's arm, tilted her head, and gave it an affectionate peck. the palm of her hand.

"Okay, okay!" The old lady let out a burst of hearty laughter, "Abao is really smart and capable, she is the most outstanding girl in our prefecture, and even the little birds she raises can be so humane."

She was laughed heartily by the parrot grandson Chu, who praised Abao again and again.

A few people around who were waiting to see the joke, but now their faces really changed. They were obviously extremely embarrassed, but they had to say a few words of praise against their will, almost slapping their faces.

After a while, the food was officially served and the banquet started. Everyone restored the happy scene. The guests toasted to wish the old lady a good life and good health. Auspicious words seemed to be free of money. You said something and I would say it.

On the stage before the banquet, the mansion also arranged an opera troupe to entertain everyone with performances, including singing and juggling.

Actors in brightly colored costumes came on stage one by one, some danced with knives and guns, some wore puppet masks, and a group of people walked onto the stage.

"Is this person a little too much? What kind of play are they going to sing?" A young lady wondered.

"My ladies and gentlemen."

A man wearing a general's costume suddenly walked to the front of the stage and said loudly. He seemed to be a person with a great desire to perform. After seeing everyone's eyes focused on him, his expression looked very happy.

He showed a full mouth of white teeth, and slowly unfolded a malicious smile that almost reached the ears.

"Next, the track we are going to perform... I will name it "A Dream in the Garden"."

"Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!! The third master is really talented!!" The group of "actors" behind burst into laughter, like a group of bloodthirsty hungry wolves breaking into the sheepfold, facing the limp and powerless people inside. The pretty lambs tease maliciously.

"Guludong", two bloody heads were thrown on the table, and the blood mixed with the splashed soup flowed everywhere.

The scene was silent for a moment, and then, like a drop of water falling into a hot oil pan, it exploded in an instant. How could this group of aristocratic ladies who only learned the skills of mouth-to-mouth swords and various house fighting skills have ever seen such a terrifying scene before? , They suddenly frightened like real teenage girls, screaming out of collapse one by one.

Some cried, fell, and stood up trying to escape, and the scene became extremely chaotic for a while.

The delicacies on the table became frightening like distorted poisonous insects, and the two dead heads with eyes open belonged to the garden guards outside.

Obviously, at this time, the guards outside have been eliminated by these fake actors, and the entire banquet garden is under their control, while the sheriff is feasting on the male guests in front, the distance is too far to be noticed in a short time.

"Arrest that old woman!" The man known as the third head of the family pointed accurately at the sheriff's wife. After all, besides the young ladies, she was the only elderly woman who was dressed most luxuriously and was praised. on the theme.

"Yes, the third master!"

This group of bandits who came in disguised as singing and juggling were the copycat gangsters that Second Brother Bai had warned Bai Jingyang to pay attention to earlier.

The pale-faced servants of the Sheriff's Mansion surrounded the Sheriff's wife and looked at the escape route from the corner of their eyes, only to find that the front and back entrances and exits were blocked by gangsters with knives.

Seeing that there was no way to escape, this group of delicate noble ladies shivered and huddled together like quails. Yu'er quickly held the bird stand and stuck close to Miss Abao, always on guard.

The third master jumped down first, grabbed a young boy who was blocking the way with one hand, and cut his throat cruelly with a dagger with the other hand, and then threw it away like trash, and the rest of the gangsters jumped off the stage after him.

The group of ladies with their necks shrunk was almost frightened when they saw the blood spurting out from the boy's neck.

This group of premeditated gangsters planned to capture the sheriff's wife first, then rush forward to threaten the sheriff, and finally find an opportunity to chop off both of them, leaving the whole city in a state of ungovernance, which is convenient for them Fishing in troubled waters, he even supported the leader Fu Junfeng and made himself king.

The gangsters in costumes swarmed up and violently pushed away the servants surrounding the sheriff's wife. Some of them were pushed to the corners of the tables and stone benches, and their heads were bloodied. It looked very terrifying.

After finally catching the sheriff's wife, these lawless and reckless gangsters even stripped off the old lady's dazzling jewelry, even a small golden bead on her ear was not spared. .

The magistrate's wife, who was under the influence of others, never thought that she would suffer such a great humiliation at her [-]th birthday banquet. It was like a nightmare, and she wished she could pass out immediately.

"Third Master, these young ladies with fresh skin and tender flesh are really beautiful, why don't we take them back to the stockade together?"

There are two rogue-headed gangsters who covetously set their sights on some of the most beautiful and high-ranking noble ladies, among them are Miss Wang and A Bao.

As soon as these words came out, the two frail and delicate ladies immediately fainted from fright.

The third master frowned, and said displeasedly: "Who told you to take off this old woman's jewelry casually? The boss said that we must strictly abide by the military regulations he made, and we should not kill and loot indiscriminately like robbers, but you still want to You kidnapped the little girl back to the village, do you want the boss to beat me to death?"

"Tsk, what kind of green forest heroes are we? We live too aggrieved. This is not allowed, and that is not allowed. It is really not as good as when I was a robber." The gangster who was scolded by the third leader was not happy. grumbled.

The third master knocked him on the head: "Shut up, stop talking nonsense, finish it quickly, we have to go ahead and kill the old county guard."