"It turns out that all the riot of colour has been spent, yet all is left to the broken wells and dilapidated walls. What can be done about the beautiful scenery? Whose yard can I enjoy the pleasure? The clouds soar in the morning and roll away in the evening, the green pavilions covered with clouds, the raindrops and wind, the painted boats on the misty waves. The people behind the brocade screen really look down upon this beautiful time!"
The Cheng family troupe in Jishengju was having a great time singing.
The restaurant patrons also enjoyed listening to it.
The Cheng family troupe is the only one in Hangzhou that can sing "The Peony Pavilion" so well.
Since the Cheng family and Jishengju are cooperating, they are naturally willing to come here for a drink.
Anyway, it’s all about that voice. It doesn’t matter where you drink, right?
"Good! Great singing!"
"Reward, reward one or two taels of silver!"
"One more song!"
Under the jeers of the crowd, the youngest daughter of the Cheng family troupe blushed with embarrassment, but she still sang another song.
I have to say that the lyrics in "The Peony Pavilion" are all very well written. Although they may not be as good as the masterpieces of the Song Dynasty when taken out alone, they are the most suitable when put in this play.
At this joyful moment, dozens of strong men suddenly rushed into Jishengju.
They all held a wooden stick in their hands, and beat anyone they saw without making any distinction, and smashed the tables and chairs they saw.
For a moment, there was chaos and cries for help were heard everywhere.
Although the restaurant owner He Changli was mentally prepared, he was still frightened to the point of turning pale and not even daring to breathe.
Hold on, you must hold on.
Just pretend you didn't see anything.
After causing such a big mess, the Cheng family troupe naturally didn't dare to perform anymore and some ran away.
Seeing the dishes, tables and chairs smashed to pieces, He Changli couldn't bear it anymore and simply closed his eyes.
After a flurry of activity, the drunkards and the troupe all fled. A burly man in shorts, leading the group, approached He Changli and said with a smirk, "Well, Zhao kept his word, didn't he? What do you think, Shopkeeper He?"
Although He Changli was filled with hatred, he kept telling himself to be patient. He had to be patient. This was not the time to be angry. Master Xu would stand up for him.
Seeing He Changli remained silent, the man was very unhappy and asked, "What? Do you think your service is not enough?"
He Changli still didn't speak.
The man was completely furious. He stepped forward and picked up He Changli like a chicken.
"Manager He, I think you are shameless!"
"They've beaten people up and smashed up the store. What else do you want?"
He Changli sighed.
"Hmph, you old dog won't cry until you see the coffin. I'll teach you a lesson this time. If you dare to sing in a restaurant again, don't blame me for being rude!"
After saying that, he threw He Changli to the ground.
"Let's go!"
At the command of the leading man, all the evil servants left.
He Changli lamented repeatedly: "What a sin, what a sin!"
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"Master Xu, that's it. These evil people are lawless and simply disregard the laws of the Ming Dynasty!"
In the villa in Santaishan, He Changli complained tearfully.
Xu Yan soothed him, "Don't worry, Shopkeeper He. The Zhao family can't help but take action now. The most urgent task now is to collect evidence."
After a brief pause, Xu Yan continued, "The actors from the Cheng family troupe are the key. We must ask them to testify. As for the customers...are there any regular patrons of your restaurant?"
He Changli nodded and said, "Of course they do, but I don't know if they are willing to testify."
"Manager He just told them not to worry, we will win this lawsuit!"
Xu Yan said lightly.
People like Zhao Wenhua who curry favor with the powerful are despised by the most upright and upright ministers.
Governor Zhu was such a loyal minister.
Now Zhao Wenhua's family is taking advantage of their power to bully others and dominate the market. As long as the matter is reported to Governor Zhu, the Zhao family will be the ones who will be in trouble.
Coincidentally, if it were a month later, Governor Zhu would have to lead his army to attack Shuangyu Island and would have no energy to take care of these things.
It can only be said that Zhao Wenhua's family chose a very wrong time to take action.
As for offending Zhao Wenhua and even Yan Song, Xu Yan had considered it.
But since Yan Song will take action against the southeast sooner or later, it is better to take the initiative than to sit and wait for death.
Look at what happened to Zhang Jing. You can’t save yourself by remaining neutral.
For the Yan Party, everyone is either one of them or the enemy.
"What should we do after Master Xu finds the witness?"
He Changli asked with a bitter face.
"There's no need to go to the Qiantang and Renhe County Offices, or the Hangzhou Prefecture Office. Go directly to the Governor's Office and report!"
Xu Yan said without hesitation.
These officials certainly wouldn't dare to take this case, so let's not waste time.
As for Zhao Wenhua, Xu Yan has the leverage over him, so he wouldn't dare to act too aggressively.
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"What? He Changli reported this to the Governor's Office? Is he crazy?"
When Zhao Wenjie heard the news, he was not panicked but burst into laughter.
"The Governor is such a noble man, how could he have the time to deal with such trivial matters?"
Zhao Wenjie laughed heartily and said, "This He Changli is truly stupid. How dare such a person compete with my Zhao family?"
"Besides, my eldest brother is now the Left Minister of Finance, a fourth-rank official in Beijing. Even the Governor-General has to give him some respect. Let him sue. I want to see whose side the Governor-General is on!"
"Master is wise!"
Zhao Yunhan flattered him.
"The He family is trying to shake a tree with an ant, and they are courting their own destruction!"
"Send some people to wait outside the Governor's Office and report as soon as there is news. I want to see what the He family thinks then!"
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