If it has happened, then it is true.
Seeing Gong Liangliao and Qi Xianguan, who had had a great time, leaving Qin Yao's house and returning to the Lotus Courtyard, Zhen Yubai, who had been silently watching the developments here, also set off for the Lotus Courtyard.
Without the high wall blocking his way, he only needed to lift his legs to enter the yard.
But today he wanted to go in through the main gate and have a good talk with Gong Liangliao.
The blood in front of the Lotus Courtyard had been cleaned up by Shitou and others, and all the confiscated horses were tied in the backyard. Because the stable was too narrow to accommodate only their own horses, these imported top-quality horses had to be tied to a big tree near the stable.
On a windy and snowy night, even the strongest horse cannot bear it. It is already the middle of the night, and it is still making all kinds of noises violently.
Zhen Yubai had just raised his hand to knock on the door when he was frightened back by the neigh of an angry horse.
After he realized that it was the horse that made the sound, he could only smile at himself. Thinking back on what had happened here during the day, he still felt palpitations.
Zhen Yubai calmed himself down and raised his hand to knock on the door of Lianyuan again.
The door opened quickly and smoothly, catching everyone by surprise. Zhen Yubai was stunned for two seconds before following Agu, who came to lead the way, to Gong Liangliao's bedroom.
This was his first time coming here openly, and it was also the first time he discovered all the details in this Lotus Courtyard that were carefully prepared for the disabled.
The Prince's Mansion is certainly more luxurious and exquisite than this small courtyard in the mountain village, but in terms of the care taken in treating the gentleman, it is not even one-tenth as good as this place.
Zhen Yubai thought, no wonder the master refused to go back. If he had such a small courtyard in this quiet mountain village, he would not want to leave even if the king of heaven came.
It must be said that Bai He had his reasons for sending Zhen Yubai here.
Zhen Yubai had a strong sense of empathy, coupled with his natural strong intuition, as soon as he came in front of Gong Liangliao and opened his mouth, the undisguised disgust on the old man's face relaxed a little.
"Sir, Lord He did act rashly. But the situation is becoming more critical now. It concerns the stability of the country and the society. Lord He is also worried and confused."
"Back then, Lord He followed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to the west to fight against the barbarians. On the way, he encountered danger, and it was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who saved his life. Since then, Lord He has completely put his own life aside and wholeheartedly followed the Crown Prince's wishes, wishing only to devote himself to the people of the world until his death."
Recalling the past is undoubtedly the most important point that can bring the two sides closer together for Gong Liangliao and other old men who have served the emperor well.
Seeing that Gong Liangliao's cold expression had softened, Zhen Yubai continued to appeal to his emotions and reason. Standing in Gong Liangliao's position, he expressed his grievances and anger, and also expressed his own helplessness as a small person.
"Sir, if you don't come back, the more than 200 people in the village, the Qi family guards, and your favorite disciple Liu Ji and his family will be killed."
Zhen Yubai sighed, and although he did not continue to talk about the revenge they were about to face, his expression had already conveyed the meaning clearly.
Having said this, seeing that Gong Liangliao still didn't give in, Zhen Yubai sighed heavily again, took two steps forward, came in front of Gong Liangliao, took out a letter from his arms that he had not intended to take out, and handed it to Gong Liangliao with both hands.
"Sir, if you still have doubts, please read this letter. It is late at night, and I dare not continue to bother you. I will take my leave now."
After bowing deeply, Zhen Yubai stood up and left.
Gong Liangliao lowered his eyes and looked at the letter in his hand. As soon as the four big words "Master's Tome" came into his sight, Gong Liangliao felt it was extremely dazzling. He threw the letter in his hand on the table with great disgust and didn't look at it.
His hands were on the wheel, but he did not move for a long time. He was frozen for who knows how long, or perhaps only a short cup of tea. Gong Liangliao seemed to have given up resistance and grabbed the letter on the table.
On the other side, after seeing off his master and junior brother, Liu Ji, who had been reminded by Yin Le that he might have made Madam Weiwu very angry, suffered a whole night of torment. Instead of being scolded or beaten by his wife, he received a message from Lianyuan.
Shitou respectfully bowed to Qin Yao and Liu Ji who were sitting at the main seats, and said:
"Madam, Master Ji, my young master and my husband have decided to return to Beijing in three days!"
"What?!" Liu Ji almost jumped up from the armchair.
Shitou repeated helplessly: "The teacher said that he would return to the capital in three days. Young master was worried and decided to follow the teacher back to the capital."
Liu Ji rolled up his sleeves subconsciously, pointed in the direction of the school and asked: "Are those black crows looking for trouble with the teacher again? It seems that my wife was too lenient yesterday. I should have chopped off their heads directly!"
Shitou's temples throbbed twice. Seeing Liu Ji's gangster-like posture of wanting to chop someone, he quickly explained:
"You misunderstood, sir. Bai He and the others have not appeared since they left yesterday. Sir, you are leaving not because of anything they did."
"Why is that?" Liu Ji couldn't accept it, and his voice became louder unconsciously, "Tell me, why is that?!"
Shitou couldn't stand it anymore and looked towards Qin Yao for help. He looked weak, pitiful and helpless!
Qin Yao received the signal and gave Shi Tou an embarrassed smile. The next second, her face changed and she kicked Liu Ji on the butt.
This kick, which was full of warning, instantly calmed Liu Ji's messy mind.
An outsider didn't want to be seen in pain, so he resisted the urge to scream and patted Shitou's arm in embarrassment, "Go on, what else did the teacher say?"
Shitou awkwardly took away Liu Ji's hand and looked at Qin Yao, "Mr. said he really likes the bacon smoked by Butler Awang, and hopes to have some to take back to Beijing. Is it convenient for Madam?"
Qin Yao called Li in and asked her how much ready-made bacon she had at home.
Li replied, "Madam, there are only two left, and they were smoked last year. However, the twelfth lunar month is coming soon, and we can buy the meat and continue smoking it."
Li looked at the stone and guessed that it might be someone from the Lotus Courtyard who came to ask for bacon, which was why the lady asked this question. She added:
"If we can wait, we can go to the city tomorrow and order a whole pig from the butcher. It will be smoked in about half a month at the earliest."
Shi Tou sighed and said he couldn't wait any longer.
Qin Yao thought for a moment and said, "How about this, Shitou, you take these two first to satisfy Mr.'s craving on the way. I'll have someone deliver the rest to the capital after they're smoked at home. What do you think?"
Shitou was overjoyed and grateful, and immediately agreed, "Then I'll trouble you, Madam."
Qin Yao shook her head, signaling him to be polite.
Seeing Liu Ji twisting and turning in an impatient look, Qin Yao asked Li to bring the two pieces of bacon from home, and she personally carried them to the Lotus Courtyard with Shitou.
Before he even entered the door, Liu Ji yelled in a wronged voice:
"Teacher! How can you just leave like that? Don't you want your beloved disciple anymore?"
Shitou's body trembled and he was embarrassed.
Qin Yao: "Excuse me, excuse me."
He quickly covered someone's mouth and dragged him into the yard. (End of this chapter)
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