Chapter 125: Don't Disgrace the Han Family
Within two hours, the news that General Han's grandson was the centipede beast to be sacrificed had spread throughout the capital.
Deng Youning, who was watching the goods at the dock, heard the workers around him talking about this matter.
She realized something was wrong and rushed home.
When she passed a pub on the way and heard the drunkards chatting, she suddenly felt her blood boiling.
"If you ask me, the sacrifice of the eldest grandson of the Han family is because the emperor wants the military power of the Han family! He is trying to warn the Han family in disguise to make them realize the current situation."
"Who knows? As a century-old family, the Han family still relies on women's clothes to survive. Have you forgotten Concubine Han who died 23 years ago?"
"If you ask me, there is no normal person among those with Han family blood! Look, the Ninth Prince killed his mother, the eldest grandson of the Han family is the reincarnation of a divine beast, and that county lady is a crazy woman... Even Han Xinxin, the only daughter of the second branch of the Han family, is a rouge tiger!"
After the third person finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter, "Hahaha~~"
"Miss, they are going too far!"
Yingshi couldn't stand it anymore, so he picked up three stones from the ground and wanted to teach them a lesson.
Suddenly, a boot flew over and hit the third man who was speaking.
"Bullshit, how can you bastards discuss our Han family?"
The visitor was a young man who looked to be less than 30 years old.
Even the muscles on his angry face were trembling due to the huge amplitude of his movements.
When they saw the man's face clearly, those drunkards sobered up instantly.
I'm so unlucky today, I ran into the real person while gossiping!
"Han Yanei."
The three men bowed respectfully.
"From now on, if I hear you slandering my Han family again, I will never let you off easily!"
After Han Shaoxi made some harsh remarks, he told them to get out.
"Waiter, bring me a bottle of strong liquor!"
He found a table and sat down, then shouted into the pub and put on his boots.
Deng Youning took in the entire scene.
"Miss, this gentleman should be General Han's old son. According to seniority, you should call him cousin."
During the Sakura time, Deng Youning became interested in Han Shaoxi and quickly introduced him to her.
Deng Youning smiled slightly and walked towards Han Shaoxi.
She bowed and called out, "Uncle."
Han Shaoxi was stunned for a second when suddenly such a pretty and elegant girl stood in front of him.
After hearing the word "uncle", he hurriedly stood up, widened his eyes, and looked at Deng Youning with curiosity and surprise.
Deng Youning just smiled at him.
"You are... Deng Youning?"
Although it was the first time he met Deng Youning, he was already familiar with her name.
Ever since my father, my second brother and Xian'er went to Qingzhou eight years ago, the Han family has become increasingly desolate in the capital, and has long been reduced to a topic of conversation and laughter on the streets and after dinner.
Han Shaoxi never recovered from that period and spent his days hanging out in bars, living on drinking.
The Deng family had been experiencing misfortunes for so long, and the mother and daughter of the second branch had been busy making a living and had never visited the Duke's Mansion. As the only male of the Han family left in Beijing, he did not even bother to visit his aunt.
He felt he had no face to see Deng Youning.
"My cousin was so bold just now. I wanted to take action against those people who slandered the Han family."
Deng Youning praised.
From the shoe Han Shaoxi just wore, it can be seen that he is not just a playboy as rumored, but he actually has some skills.
"Thank you."
Han Shaoxi smiled faintly, turned around and sat down, opening the jar of wine that the waiter had just brought back.
Such a big thing has happened to the Han family, but he is still drinking!
Deng Youning paused and asked, "Cousin Han is about to be sacrificed to the river god as the reincarnation of a sacred animal. Doesn't my uncle want to think of a way to save him?"
Han Shaoxi laughed at himself, "If I had that method, I wouldn't be here asking to get drunk."
Deng Youning shook his head helplessly. This man was just as the rumors said, unable to take responsibility!
"At least, call Second Aunt and Cousin Xinxin to come to our Zhenguo Mansion so that we can discuss this together?"
Her words made Han Shaoxi laugh again.
"What's the point of discussing this?"
"If you have a way, you will save me!"
He took a big sip of wine and ignored Deng Youning.
Deng Youning wanted to say something but was stopped by Ying Shi. "Miss, please stop caring about this drunkard. Even the old lady can't do anything about him!"
Having said that, Ying Shi was about to pull Deng Youning away.
And Han Shaoxi was still drinking silently.
"Uncle, life is all about living. Instead of living in a muddle, it is better to fulfill your responsibilities and burdens."
"At least don't let the whole world look down on you, at least don't disgrace the Han family's reputation!"
Deng Youning stopped talking and turned away.
Hearing her words, Han Shaoxi raised a sarcastic smile again.
This little girl is really extraordinary!
I might as well go with her to Deng's house to hear how they plan to save people.
Feeling that Han Shaoxi was following her quietly, Deng Youning smiled. She knew very well that no one in the Han family was a complete fool.
There is a reason why Han Shaoxi has become the alcoholic he is now.
Eight years ago, Jun Chenyi was caught having an affair with a concubine named Dai, and he completely lost the emperor's favor and had no chance of becoming emperor.
However, Wuyinglou found out that Han Shaoxi was also somewhat related to this matter, otherwise, Jun Chenyi would not have swallowed his anger for so many years and admitted the crime himself.
Han Shaoxi felt sorry for his nephew, and as a result, the entire Han family was demoted and stationed in Qingzhou, which led to their current situation.
Deng Youning knew that if she wanted to get to the bottom of what happened to the Dai family, she would have to spend more time with this cousin.
The Deng family was quite lively at this time.
It seemed that many people had come to the house, and they were all in the main hall.
"Hey, Miss, you're finally back. Lord Li and the others came to look for you."
When Nanny Dou saw Deng Youning appear, she hurried forward to greet her.
Glancing at the man following her, Nanny Dou was a little confused. Why did the girl bring a man back?
"Miss, who is this...?"
As soon as Nanny Dou opened her mouth, she met the eyes of the foreign man and her eyebrows raised in shock.
"This is... Mr. Han San?"
Although she hadn't seen Han Shaoxi for a long time, she could still recognize him at a glance.
When he was just born, the old lady often went to the Han family to hold him!
"Mammy, I haven't seen you for many years. Is Auntie doing well?"
Han Shaoxi started to greet.
"Okay, okay, now that you are here, please follow me in!"
Nanny Dou felt that her master would be very happy to see him!
In the room, besides Jun Chenyi and Li Tianzhuo, there was also a mother and daughter.
She is Han Xinxin, the second wife and only daughter of the Han family.
Deng Youning didn't know them, but they were familiar with her name. After all, since the spring, the eldest daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion returned to Beijing, who in the entire capital didn't know her?
Ever since the Han family lost power, Deng Zheng and Gu, who valued profit over relationships, never took the initiative to interact with Shi from the second branch of the Han family.
Later, in order to support the family, the mother and daughter did not hesitate to go out and do business.
Among the four classes of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, merchants have had the lowest status since ancient times. In order not to tarnish Madam Han's reputation, Shi did not visit her for several years.
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