Nongmen Shenjue

The sky was dim, and the Shenhunsi and his party left Tu Yuanfu quickly.

Wen Mingyu pursued Zhu Yi Fengding all the way, and couldn't wait for even a moment, and couldn't allow him to delay.They disappeared in early May, and now it's almost September, especially knowing that they are about to face Madam She, who knows what will happen, of course they have to be found as soon as possible.

I don't mention the many years of friendship with Feng Su, but said that once something happens to Feng Su, it will have too much impact on the Shenhun Division.

Mu Qingyan did not go with the God Detective Division.

The superintendent's arresting officer was quick and fast, and he lived in the open air. Mu Qingyan really didn't want to suffer that, and Wen Jixue didn't want him to suffer that.Furthermore, the address was already known, and the Superintendent was very good at surveying and tracking, so he didn't want Mu Qingyan to be fussy. Now that Mu Qingyan was involved, it was an extra preparation, just in case.

Based on this, Wen Mingyu didn't force it, and Mu Qingyan and Wen Jixue went in the carriage.

Chen Shiliu also came up.

After staying in Tu Yuan Mansion for three days, Chen Shiliu didn't recover at all, instead his body ached even more.Wen Mingyu cared about him, and every night she took the ointment and massaged it for him, which made him scream, and now he seems to be paralyzed, and his spirit is also listless.

Mu Qingyan saw him lying on the side of the car, his limbs were limp, and he was still humming in a low voice, so he laughed: "If you can't take it anymore, let's raise him in Tuyuan Mansion."

Chen Shiliu had a troubled face: "I have thought about it, but I am afraid that you are all gone, and I will be too lazy to move after resting."

Besides, it's not comfortable to stay alone in the unfamiliar Tu Yuan Mansion.When he came out this time, he was alone, without He Chuan by his side to take care of trivial matters, and it was more than a hardship.

The speed of the carriage is not slow. It hasn't rained recently, and the road surface is dry and flat. Although it is a bit bumpy, Chen Shiliu deliberately spread a quilt under the car for comfort, and the seat is soft, with pillows to lean on , except for the head shaking a little dizzy, everything else is fine.

Jiao Li is in charge of playing the front stand.

The carriage had been on the road for five days, and it was still three days' drive away from Shuanglu County. Jiao Li returned on horseback.

"Young Master, Young Master Wen is no longer in Shuanglu County, only someone left behind to pass on the letter. Young Master Wen has found out that Huo Peng entertained many people in the old house. Those people were divided into three batches, and after the Mid-Autumn Festival I left Shuanglu County and headed towards Dai'an County. Afraid of delaying the timing, Young Master Wen took a step ahead."

"Go directly to Dai'an County." In this way, it saves a trip to Shuanglu County for nothing.

Although Huo Peng returned to Shuanglu County in early June, he sent news to various places, and the distances were different. After receiving the news, each family had to discuss it for a few days, and then rushed to Shuanglu County to meet Huo Peng. It would cost a lot of money. Little time.In the current time when transportation is inconvenient, it took two months to prepare for a revenge meeting, which is already very fast.

What's more, how can a person who is determined to seek revenge on Madam She not know the horror of Madam She?You must have the heart of mortal death. In this way, the family affairs must be properly arranged so that there will be no worries.

In this way, Huo Peng and his party were only half a month earlier than them, so they had time.

Dai'an County is a little-known small county with a small population, but the land is fertile, rice is mostly planted, and there are large and small lakes with rich aquatic products.However, since the county is surrounded by mountains, it is very inconvenient to go in and out of the mountain, and it takes a day or two to get out of the mountain.In view of this, Dai'an County is used to self-sufficiency, the commerce and trade are not developed, and the foreign population is very small.

It was already September [-]th when Mu Qingyan and his party arrived in Dai'an County.

After walking around the mountain road for two days, if I want to go from the county to Yunhu Town, it will take another day, so I might as well rest for a night to recharge my spirits.

Dai'an County is not big, and the buildings and buildings look old, but the streets are still very lively.

When they arrived at noon, they met the big market in Fenger County, and the surrounding villages and towns came to the market, just to the east of the county.Passing the carriage on the street, you can still see many people selling eggs in baskets, or selling local products such as red dates and lotus seeds.

After finding the inn, Chen Shiliu immediately proposed to go out for dinner.

"I've been bumping around on the road, and my mouth has long since lost its taste. I asked the waiter at the inn just now. The best restaurant in this county is Shuang Fu Lou. The signature dishes they are good at are Braised Vinegar Fish in Red Sauce, Lotus Root Pork Rib Soup, I heard that the lotus seed lily glutinous rice porridge is also delicious, the lotus seeds and glutinous rice are all local, and the lotus root is also freshly dug, so I must try it later.”

After all, Chen Shiliu was a rich man, so he was so greedy.It's really a rush all the way, and it's impossible to always have meals that suit your appetite, especially on the mountain roads entering the county. The carriage is moving slowly, and all the food is dry food. It's really hot food.

"Oh, it's not easy for my cousin." Chen Shiliu used to yearn for God's catcher very much, but now thinking about it, he sighs. He can't stand the pain of not being able to eat or sleep well.

Mu Qingyan naturally had no problem with having a good meal.

There are large and small lakes in Dai'an County, and there are many lotus ponds in them, which not only produce fish and shrimp, but also lotus seeds and lotus roots. Naturally, there is a corresponding set of food.Although this place is restricted and traffic is inconvenient, it is also peaceful and less disputed, so many big households in the prefecture look for places to build other courtyards in the county town, and come here every summer to escape the summer heat and appreciate lotus.

Shuangfu Building is on the other side of the street, not too far away. Although it’s a little past dinner time, there are still a lot of people eating inside. After all, there are a lot of people in the county today, even those who are usually frugal will bring their families to eat It's good to relieve my hunger.

There were four of Mu Qingyan, who looked like foreigners at first glance, dressed well, and the staff greeted them warmly.

"Four guests, the private room upstairs is vacant. Look..." Generally speaking, private rooms either require additional fees or have a minimum consumption. Most people will not choose private rooms if they don't need them.

Chen Shiliu waved his hand: "I want the best one. Serve your restaurant's signature dishes on the table, and then have a jug of good wine. Hurry up!"

"Alright! Four please go upstairs."

When we arrived in the private room, the waiter had to confirm the name of the dish, and immediately went to pass the dish on.

The tea was brought up first, and then there were two dishes of preserved fruit and two dishes of pastries, all of which were given as gifts, which was also the reason why they ordered so many dishes.Chen Shiliu has been in Fenglin for two years, and he is no longer like the usual extravagant style of the sons and daughters of the capital. This time he is greedy, and he doesn't care if he can finish his meal. He ordered ten dishes and one soup, and the table was full.

The chefs in this building are really good at craftsmanship, especially the signature dish braised vinegar fish, which has a sweet and sour taste, just right.

The lotus root is a new lotus root, stir-fried lotus root strips, hot and sour, but it can't hide the crisp taste and sweetness of the lotus root.

Mu Qingyan loved this dish so much that half of the plate went into his stomach.

Wen Jixue eats as usual.

Chen Shiliu had a big appetite, he ate a lot of food, and added three bowls of white rice.

"Take it easy." Mu Qingyan couldn't help reminding.Chen Shiliu's appetite was not so big, it was twice as much as usual.

Chen Shiliu was indeed fed up, but when he caught sight of Jiao Li beside him, he suddenly felt that the insignificant was insignificant.

Jiao Li himself has a big appetite, and he is also a martial arts practitioner, so he can eat seven or eight bowls with ease.The most important thing is to eat fast, put down the chopsticks before Chen Shiliu, and then sit aside after eating.

Jiao Li is still not used to eating at the same table with Wen Jixue, and in special situations, he always settles quickly.

In the afternoon, they rested at the inn, and Jiao Li first took a look at the situation in Yunhu Town.

Yunhu Town is half a day's journey away from the current county seat. It is considered a big town, with mountains and a lake. It is a relatively wealthy place.Yunjiazhuang is located at the foot of the mountain near the town. It is a big family in the town, with land, lakes, forests, and shops. Not to mention, most of the fields in Yunhu Town alone are owned by Yunjiazhuang.

Speaking of Yunjiazhuang, many people in the county knew about it.

Yunjiazhuang is not only rich, but also famous for having many daughters.

Now Master Yun in Yunjiazhuang has seven daughters and one son. Counting up, Master Yun has seven sisters. In addition, their family seems to like girls very much, and they also raise children from relatives. All of them are beautiful and educated. carefully.The young ladies of the Yun family were well-clothed and well-fed, and when viewed from a distance, they looked like colorful clouds, and they were indeed a major sight in Yunhu Town.

There are so many masters in Yunjiazhuang, so there are naturally many servants. There are so many houses and courtyards, overlooking from a height, the buildings are layer upon layer, and the servants shuttle like a cloud. There are as many as one or two hundred people.

"So many people!" Chen Shiliu was speechless.

Don't look at so many servants as grand, but the cost of raising them is also very high.Not to mention anything else, everyone's servants are generally family-born or dead-deed servants, even if they are living deeds, they are all ten- to twenty-year long deeds.The main family has to manage the food and clothing of the servants, cure the sick, bury the dead, have monthly money, and give rewards during the New Year. With so many people, it costs a lot of money in a year.

Chen Shiliu is the son of an aristocratic family, and his father is also a first-class minister, and he is also at the top of the list in the capital.

Chen Shangshu's three younger brothers live together in four households. They are juniors, with sixteen brothers, eleven sisters, and an old grandmother. There are 36 masters in total.There are three to four hundred male and female servants in the family, but because the three uncles are all working as officials outside the family, usually there are not so many servants in the family.

From this we can see how extravagant it is for a rich man in a small town to have one or two hundred servants.

Jiao Li inquired carefully: "Now there are 15 masters in the Yun family, and Master Yun only has one wife. Now he has seven daughters and one son, and five nieces. Most of the girls are serving the girls, and the other is the nursing home. There are 30 people, and it is said that all of them are powerful, and they dare not commit crimes when they are far or near."

Mu Qingyan asked: "Where did Master Yun's seven sisters marry?"

"They are all married far away, and only presents are given on New Year's Day, and other outsiders don't know about it."

"Master Yun, how old are these daughters?"

"The eldest daughter is nineteen years old. The second daughter and the third daughter are twins. They are 17 years old. These three are said to be relatives. The fourth daughter is fifteen, the fifth daughter and the sixth daughter are also twins, 13 years old, and the seventh daughter is 12 years old. Five cousins The young lady is fifteen years old and the youngest is five years old."

"This is a country of daughters!" It's not that Chen Shiliu has never seen a family with more than a dozen girls. After all, many aristocratic families are not divided into families, and there are many children and grandchildren counted together.However, the Yunjiazhuang was different. It was born to a couple, and they raised several daughters who were married to their aunts. They all lived together, which was really quite spectacular.

"Don't worry too much, Wen Mingyu has already figured out a lot of things, just go to Yunhu Town tomorrow and ask him." Wen Jixue said.

Huo Peng and his entourage, praying mantises and catching cicadas, are siblings and cautious, and they will definitely guard Yunhu Town heavily.

Zhu Yi stopped the two to watch secretly, and the oriole was behind.

Wen Mingyu brought people over, so he might not show up rashly, and he must be on guard.

Mu Qingyan was just suspicious: Madam She is really here?