Chapter 158 You Look Like Someone (Two Chapters in One)
Zhao Shiqing's eyes were as sharp as arrows. If eyes could kill, Zhao Xingzhou would have been pierced through the heart by arrows at this moment.
The old man felt wronged. Was he wrong? Wasn't he just asking out of politeness? What was wrong with that?
Does this little girl really think he is an old, dishonest, rogue and shameless person?
"This old man..."
He was about to explain, but Wan Ruyi spoke up: "My surname is not Zhao, my surname is... my surname is Wan!"
Yes, her last name is Wan. The second young lady said, her last name is Wan.
Zhao Xingzhou hurriedly found a ladder for himself: "So that's how it is. I thought you were this girl's elder."
Wan Ruyi didn't know how to respond and looked at Zhao Shiqing.
Zhao Shiqing laughed and said, "Old man, stop talking about other things. Shouldn't we talk about the debt issue?"
Zhao Xingzhou snorted coldly: "A mere few tens of thousands of taels, I don't care about it."
Zhao Shiqing curled her lips: "Since you don't care about it, then put it in my hands, old man, give me back the money!"
Zhao Xingzhou flicked his wide robe sleeves, creating a light breeze.
"I am a Taoist practitioner. Taoists do not discuss worldly matters, and certainly do not carry those things with them."
Zhao Shiqing looked at his friends and said, "He said 'Aduwu'!"
Ling Bo clapped his hands and said, "In operas, the scum who eat soft rice and forcibly live off it calls silver 'Aduwu'!"
The loach suddenly realized: "The last person who said that thing is now lying on the bed, shit and piss all over the place!"
This time, Shen Wangxing finally answered, "Those who don't pay their debts deserve to have shit and piss all over the place!"
Wan Ruyi hesitated for a long time before finally coming up with a sentence: "Yes, if you don't pay your debt, even Buddha won't bless you."
Zhao Xingzhou finally understood what it meant to be "furious to the point of fuming."
He just said that he didn't bring any silver, and these little guys cursed him for being full of shit and piss, and said that he was a scum who lived off his wife and children, and that Buddha didn't bless him. He practiced Taoism, so what did Buddha have to do with it?
"I won't argue with you!"
Zhao Xingzhou had a proud look on his face. He originally wanted Zhao Shiqing to treat him to a big meal, but now he was angry, so he decided to deprive them of the right to treat him to a meal!
Humph, they will definitely regret it!
But now, Zhao Shiqing obviously did not regret it. She also realized that Zhao Xingzhou did not doubt Wan Ruyi. The reason why he asked this question just now seemed to be that he really thought Wan Ruyi was her elder.
Now that the danger is over, let’s collect the debt!
Since we want to collect the debt, we can't let the old man get angry and run away.
Zhao Shiqing put on a smile and humbly asked, "Don't be angry, old man. We are just children and don't know much. You are a tolerant person. Don't argue with us."
The little girl looked pleasant, and her words were also very pleasant. Zhao Xingzhou was happy to take advantage of the situation and nodded while stroking his beard: "Well, it's a virtue to correct one's mistakes as soon as one realizes them. This is a teachable child!"
Zhao Shiqing smiled broadly: "Grandpa, you said we were cheated. Can you tell me more about it?"
Hearing her ask this, Zhao Xingzhou suddenly perked up and pointed at the signs nearby: "This place where Dong Xian looks back, and that place where he goes to the toilet, and these donation boxes everywhere, all have the same word written on them: fake!"
Zhao Shiqing hurriedly asked, "What's fake about it?"
Zhao Xingzhou sneered: "Dong Xian became an immortal a year ago, so how many years has he been practicing Taoism? Three years!
Can a mortal who has only practiced for three years become an immortal?
This is the most ridiculous thing in the world. They are treating everyone in the world as fools!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard an angry voice from an older woman: "You old liar, you're here to smear Dong Xian again. I see you're wearing a Taoist robe, so it's obvious you're also a cultivator. What you said about Dong Xian only needing three years to become an immortal is false. In my opinion, you're jealous. You can't become an immortal yourself, so seeing others become immortals makes you feel dissatisfied and deliberately smear him!"
The area was already crowded with people. After hearing what the aunt said, everyone started to blame Zhao Xingzhou. Someone called the Dong family. The Dong family had already known what had happened on the way. When they saw Zhao Xingzhou, they shouted, "This is the Dongxian Temple, the immortal cave. How can we allow you to cheat here? You'd better get out, otherwise..."
Before he could finish the rest of his words, Zhao Shiqing said, "Why don't you just hit him? He's an old man and a Taoist priest. If Dong Xiucai knew about this, he would probably be so angry that he would break open the coffin lid."
The Dong family was stunned. They didn't expect that someone would meddle in other people's business. Seeing that Zhao Shiqing was a little girl, he scolded her, "Don't talk nonsense, young lady. Dong Xian has already ascended to the ninth heaven."
What this means is that there is no coffin lid.
But the speaker had no intention, but the listener took it seriously. Zhao Xingzhou pointed at his nose and roared, "Mr. Dong never ascended to heaven, and you unfilial descendants didn't even give him a coffin. Tell me, where did you hide his body?"
Loach was clever and understood what was going on. He said in shock, "Could it be that the Dong family killed Mr. Dong and, fearing they would be beheaded, they lied and said that Mr. Dong had ascended to heaven?"
Ling Bo also said: "Yeah, look at him, he's obviously lying."
As soon as these words were spoken, the onlookers all looked towards the Dong family member. That man was Dong Xiucai's nephew. Seeing that everyone was looking at him, he panicked and shouted, "Don't be fooled! These half-grown children are in cahoots with that old liar. They just want to discredit Dong Xian."
Zhao Xingzhou said angrily, "It's you who are clearly deceiving us, yet you turn around and accuse me of being a liar. Fine, fine, then let's go see the officials and have them investigate thoroughly to see if Dong Xiucai is dead or has ascended to heaven!"
When Dong's nephew heard he was going to see the official, his face changed drastically. He started cursing, "What kind of liar came here to cause trouble? Don't you know where this is? Get out! Get out now! Get out!"
The onlookers originally believed that Dong Xian had ascended to heaven and thought that Zhao Xingzhou and Zhao Shiqing were liars. However, when they saw the look on Dong's nephew's face, they became suspicious.
Nephew Dong’s behavior clearly shows that he has something to hide!
"Could it be that this old liar is really right? Dong Xian, no, it's Dong Xiucai who hasn't ascended at all."
"It's really possible. It seems that the ascension was said by the Dong family themselves. Apart from the Dong family, no one else saw it."
"Exactly. I even said that there are immortals who have ascended to heaven in my family."
Upon seeing this, Zhao Shiqing immediately shouted, "Since he has ascended, then produce evidence to prove that Dong Xiucai has truly ascended. Don't bother with witnesses; rumors are unbelievable!"
At this time, the other members of the Dong family heard the news and rushed over. Among them were two young boys holding sticks that reached their eyebrows, ready to drive people away.
"Who's making trouble here? Do you want to get beaten?"
The believers were shocked. The ferocious look of the man was completely different from the usual smiling faces of the Dong family.
Seeing that everyone was frightened, the Dong family breathed a sigh of relief and stepped forward to surround Zhao Xingzhou, Zhao Shiqing and others. Dong Xiucai's second son said to Zhao Xingzhou with a sullen face, "Were you the one who was talking nonsense here yesterday?"
Yesterday they heard someone publicly accuse the Dong family of fraud, but when they arrived, the person had disappeared. They thought that the person would not dare to come again, but they did not expect that he not only came today, but also brought helpers.
Zhao Xingzhou snorted coldly: "It's me!"
Dong Lao Er waved his hand and said, "Catch him! He's a liar!"
The two young men with sticks as high as their eyebrows rushed forward and aimed at Zhao Xingzhou with the sticks. Zhao Shiqing pushed Zhao Xingzhou away when he saw it. The young man missed the target with his sticks and looked a little embarrassed. Seeing that Zhao Xingzhou was protected by a little girl behind him, he swung the sticks and hit Zhao Shiqing.
When the loach saw this, he became anxious. He flashed behind the young man and kicked him. The young man was caught off guard and flew out with his stick.
The young man was helped up, not only did he have a bruised face and nose, but he also lost a front tooth.
The scene suddenly became chaotic, and Dong Lao Er shouted: "Catch these liars..."
Before he could finish his words, Zhao Shiqing and Ling Bo pounced on him. The master and servant each held down one of Dong Laoer's shoulders and pinned him to the ground.
Seeing that Dong Lao Er was restrained, Zhao Xingzhou suddenly became energetic and said to Niu Qiu, "Go report to the police and say that the Dong family is committing fraud. Let them arrest the swindlers!"
Loach looked at Zhao Shiqing, Zhao Shiqing nodded, and Loach ran through the crowd.
Although Tong'an is a county town, it is only a hundred miles away from the capital. Therefore, the county government here is still very responsible. After all, this is the only way to enter the capital. If someone really commits fraud and offends the dignitaries in the capital, it will be a big trouble.
Therefore, people from the county government office soon came, led by a captain named Li.
Zhao Shiqing let go of Dong Laoer, and while the Dong family was crying out for justice to Captain Li, Zhao Shiqing and Ling Bo took Wan Ruyi with them, mixed into the crowd of onlookers, and quietly left the Dongxian Temple. Seeing them leave, Chen Wangxing no longer had the heart to watch the fun, and chased them out. When they got outside, they saw Niu Qiu who had been waiting there.
Zhao Shiqing: "Let's go find a place to have tea."
This is not Liangdi. They can report to the police, but it is best not to get involved.
Zhao Shiqing whistled, and Xiaoguai flew over from somewhere. Zhao Shiqing pointed inside, motioning him to go and see what was going on. Xiaoguai flapped his wings and flew away again.
There is a teahouse not far from Dongxian Temple. A few of us went up to the second floor, from where we could see the gate of Dongxian Temple.
They originally thought they would have to wait a long time, but after they sat down and drank a cup of tea, they saw Zhao Xingzhou walking out leisurely. His steps were so carefree that he seemed a little proud.
Zhao Shiqing was puzzled. "They let him go so soon? Shouldn't they question both parties? There's not enough time."
Loach said, "Now that he's out, I'll go get him."
Zhao Shiqing nodded, and a moment later, Loach took Zhao Xingzhou into the teahouse.
Zhao Xingzhou pointed at Zhao Shiqing and said, "My friend, why did you leave without telling me?"
Zhao Shiqing didn't answer his question. Instead, he asked, "Captain Li is still in there. Why did you come out first?"
Zhao Xingzhou stroked his beard and said, "It's a small matter. There's no need for me to take action myself."
Zhao Shiqing rolled her eyes and said, "Just keep bragging. If it weren't for me, you would have been beaten into a ball by the Dong family just now."
Ling Bo was curious and asked, "Old man, do you know something? Otherwise, why do you insist that the Dong family is a liar?"
Zhao Xingzhou ate a piece of dried fruit, drank a sip of tea, and then said with disgust: "This tea is not good. This is not the new tea this year."
Zhao Shiqing waved at the waiter: "I'll pay more and change to this year's new tea!"
After a while, new tea arrived. Zhao Xingzhou took another sip and nodded with satisfaction.
Chen Wangxing looked at him and whispered to Niu Qiu, "Does this old man's behavior resemble Xiao Yueyue's?"
Loach nodded vigorously: "Same, really similar, both are just as stinky and particular."
Although the two men lowered their voices, Zhao Xingzhou was able to hear clearly: "Who is Xiao Yueyue?"
Zhao Shiqing's heart was alarmed again. Ever since Xiao Zhen told her the secret last time, she would be frightened whenever she heard Xiao Yueyue's name.
One is Chen Guanyue, the other is Wan Ruyi. An honest person like her simply cannot bear it.
"Xiao Yueyue is a child from our village. She is picky about food and has many problems."
Zhao Xingzhou was obviously very dissatisfied with her explanation. How could I be picky about food? I cannot drink such old tea at all.
He felt that these children were unreasonable, and when he looked up, he met a pair of eyes.
It’s that Miss Wan.
Wan Ruyi was looking at him curiously.
Zhao Xingzhou was stunned. He actually saw innocence in the eyes of a middle-aged woman.
That inexplicable sense of familiarity came over Zhao Xingzhou again. Before he could think about it, he heard Zhao Shiqing urging him, "Grandpa, the tea has been changed. Isn't it time for you to start your lecture?"
Zhao Xingzhou shifted his eyes away from Wan Ruyi's face and said, "The Dong family is guilty and hiding a secret. Just wait and see. Captain Li will definitely find out the truth."
Zhao Shiqing curled her lips and said, "You spoke very well. Don't say it again next time."
At this time, Ling Bo leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Second Miss, Mr. Zhao was peeking at Aunt Wan again."
Zhao Shiqing also discovered that Zhao Xingzhou seemed to be very interested in Wan Ruyi.
This is not a good thing. Wan Ruyi's identity cannot stand scrutiny.
It is necessary to divert Zhao Xingzhou's attention.
Just as she was about to ask Ling Bo to take out the IOU, she heard Zhao Xingzhou say, "Why is your last name Wan? You shouldn't have the last name Wan!"
Here it comes, here it comes again!
Wan Ruyi looked confused. She wanted to say that it was the Second Young Miss who gave me the surname Wan, but before she could open her mouth, Zhao Shiqing spoke first: "Why are you always staring at Aunt Wan? There are differences between men and women. Don't you understand?"
Unexpectedly, Zhao Xingzhou waved his hand at him and said, "Don't interrupt me, little kid."
He then said to Wan Ruyi, "Were you kidnapped? Tell me the truth and I'll make the decision for you!"
Zhao Shiqing......
Zhao Xingzhou continued, "Your surname is Qi, yes, it must be Qi, you are a member of the Qi family!"
Zhao Shiqing......
"Old man, how do you know her last name is Qi?"
Zhao Xingzhou: "Because of her appearance, she looks like someone, and that person's surname is Qi!"
Zhao Shiqing's face changed. As a daughter of the royal family, she certainly knew who the retired emperor's biological mother was.
Empress Dowager Qi!
Xiao Zhen said that Princess Jiayi and Princess Jia'an both took after their grandmother, referring to Empress Dowager Qi, the late Empress Dowager Xiaojing.
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