Chapter 175 Flirting
Mu Junyan’s official residence in Juzhou was not very big. In front of it were the military affairs office and the martial arts training ground, and the backyard was the main courtyard and the guest courtyard.
The main courtyard is on the left and the guest courtyard is on the right, separated by a small pond, decorated with several low rockery and a simple pavilion by the pool.
The corridor by the pool connects the two courtyards.
The entire official residence is simply decorated, and it is obvious at first glance that this is where the generals handle official business.
Just before Gu Huan arrived, Mu Junyan had already sent out a carrier pigeon, asking the people in the official residence to buy some new bedding and daily necessities for a woman, as well as several sets of men's clothing that fit her height.
Although it was simple, Gu Huan was very touched and she didn't dislike it.
After a simple dinner and a comfortable bath, the fatigue that had been building up over the past month finally dissipated a little.
It was still early and Gu Huan's hair was not yet dry when she found a leisure book called "Juzhou Zhi" on the bookshelf.
It is about the customs and folk stories of Juzhou, which is quite interesting and allows you to learn about the customs of Juzhou.
She and Donghua sat together on the soft couch, leaning against a large pillow, each reading a book with great interest.
"Madam." Donghua suddenly screamed.
Gu Huan glared at her: "Why are you so startled? You're just scaring people to death."
What's more, there were only two women here, so Gu Huan felt a little nervous.
Donghua leaned her head over and held up a book for her to read: "This book says that those messy tribes in Dali County are good at raising those terrible insects and making poisons. It says that these insects are very small and ordinary people can't even see them. They can get into your ears and nose. Oh, so scary."
Gu Huan's hair stood on end when she heard this.
Before coming, Chen Li told her that there were many poisonous insects here and brought her a lot of antidotes.
Donghua said excitedly: "They call this kind of insect a Gu."
"Witchcraft?" Gu Huan's eyes widened.
Before the founding of the Daliang Dynasty, the country had experienced a disaster of witchcraft. The prince, who was hailed as a favored child of heaven, hanged himself together with his mother because of witchcraft. After the facts were investigated, the emperor was deeply distressed and ordered a ban on the use of witchcraft. However, this disaster damaged the country's foundation, and the country was on the verge of extinction, and there was nothing that could be done to save the situation.
After that, this kind of thing gradually disappeared in the Central Plains.
"Yes, yes, it's witchcraft. The most powerful witchcraft master there is even afraid of their king."
"Let's not touch them. We don't have these messy things in Daliang."
"Well, it's pretty scary to think about."
Donghua quickly closed the book and prepared to find another book to read.
"Madam." Akabane appeared quietly outside the window.
There were no women in the official residence, only servants and guards. In order to move more conveniently, Gu Huan wore a man's inner garment and an outer robe.
Hearing the voice, Gu Huan opened the window and said, "Come in and talk."
Chiyu was a little hesitant, and Gu Huan whispered, "In case there are ears on the other side of the wall, come in, it's okay."
You can't be too particular in a place like this. Akabane must have found something by coming here at this hour.
Chiyu walked in with his head lowered, not daring to look at Gu Huan lying on the couch.
"I have found out that Zhuohua is from Juzhou in the household registration. Her real name is Zhao Yanji. She is not from the Central Plains, but from the Lemo tribe."
Gu Huan was shocked when she heard this, "You mean she is from Dali County across the street?"
"Yes and no. The small towns and villages on the southern border of Daliang also have people from Dali, Lemo, and Nama. After they intermarry with Daliang people, they can obtain Daliang household registration. Zhao Yanji's mother is from the Lemo tribe, and her father is a businessman in Daliang. Because her father died early, her mother took her into the brothel."
"Also, she had a sister named Zhao Yunji, who disappeared many years ago. According to the information we found in Bian Jing, it is very likely that she is Yaoyao."
Gu Huan's face changed drastically.
I wonder if Zhao Yanji knows that Yaoyao is dead?
But from what she said just now, it seemed like she knew everything.
"They must be from Yifengtang. Maybe they are responsible for the prefect's murder! Arrest them immediately!"
"They have been arrested. Their brothel has also been closed down. All the people have been arrested and are being interrogated."
Gu Huan felt a little relieved after hearing this.
Chiyu frowned and said, "Madam, Juzhou is not peaceful. Why don't you go back to Bianjing?"
Gu Huan was very hesitant.
She really wanted to help Mu Junyan, and was afraid that he would die in battle like in his previous life. Even if she was powerless to change that, it would be good to be closer to him and help him more.
But she knew that staying here might distract him, and now with the relationship between Zhao Yanji and Yaoyao...
Things are getting complicated.
I wonder where Ji Xuanyu is now. Will he also come to Juzhou?
Gu Huan was a little confused.
The two were silently thinking about their own things when suddenly a loud shouting and cursing was heard outside.
The two looked at each other, and Akabane said, "Let me go and take a look."
As Chiyu went out, he saw the servants of the official residence running towards him in a hurry, and they were stunned by what they were whispering to Chiyan.
Chi Yan glanced at Gu Huan without saying anything. He waved to the servant, and the two walked out together.
Gu Huan frowned. Could it be that Yuan Zhongyong was causing trouble again?
"Donghua, help me comb my hair quickly. Just put it up simply."
Gu Huan casually inserted the dagger that Mu Junyan gave her into her belt.
Donghua quickly took a wooden comb to tie her hair, fixed it with a wooden hairpin, and the two walked out.
After exiting the main courtyard gate and standing on the veranda, I saw a group of drunk people across the street, shouting and cursing.
Gu Huan and Dong Hua walked over. Chiyu, with a sullen face, brought his guards to block Yuan Zhongyong and his group of drunkards. Both sides were on the verge of a fight, but Chiyu and his guards endured it and did not get angry. No matter how noisy they were, they stood there like a wall, motionless and silent.
After all, Yuan Zhongyong was ordered to lead the army, and if something serious happened, the Duke would have to take responsibility.
Gu Hua asked the servant who was standing at a loss, "What's going on?"
"My lady, Lord Yuan ordered me to prepare a banquet at the most famous restaurant in Juzhou and send it to us. They were having a great time eating and drinking together. But Lord Yuan asked why the singers didn't come. I said... my lady had sent them away, and Lord Yuan got furious. He smashed the banquet and everything in the guest house that could be smashed."
Gu Huan's eyes turned cold.
Do you think she's a woman and easy to bully?
But she didn't want to make a big deal out of it. After these drunkards had had enough of the noise, they would naturally go to sleep.
Then he asked, "Aren't they going to the military camp tomorrow?"
"We originally planned to leave at daybreak, but judging by how much they've drunk, we don't think they'll be able to leave before noon."
"Let them drink as much as they want. It would be best if they get drunk to death."
If they go to the military camp, they will only cause trouble. It would be better if they go later.
"Oh, by the way, prepare some hangover soup, and let them drink it when they wake up tomorrow. They can stay out of the way, but they can't cause trouble for the Duke."
As women, Gu Huan and Dong Hua thought it was unwise to get entangled with this group of drunkards, so they were too lazy to pay any more attention to them.
Just as she was about to turn around, she heard both sides drawing their swords. Akabane and his men did not unsheath their swords and only defended themselves without fighting back. Although the other side was fierce, they were not strong enough and could not do anything to Akabane and his men for the time being.
Yuan Zhongyong was so angry that he cried out.
Seeing the situation getting out of control, Gu Huan had no choice but to turn around and rush over.
"Stop! You are violating the law by using a knife in the Duke of Yong's residence!"
Yuan Zhongyong was drunk and staggering with his sword in his hand. In his drunken state, he suddenly saw Gu Huan running towards him like a fairy in the moonlight, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
Pointing at Gu Huan, he said, "It's ok not to let the singing girls in, but you, you come and serve me!"
"Don't be so presumptuous!"
Akabane couldn't stand it anymore.
Gu Huan was too lazy to talk nonsense with him. She pulled out the dagger from her waist and rushed forward fiercely.
Akabane quickly drew his sword and protected her.
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