Chapter 27: Horses Trampling the Zhao Family
Zhao Duan's family situation is a bit complicated.
The original owner's father was a low-ranking military officer in the imperial army. The original owner was born to his wife, but his mother died of illness when he was fifteen years old.
Zhao's father was injured in his early years, so he is his only son.
Half a year after his wife's death, a comrade of Zhao's father who was as close as a brother died on his way to Beijing on a business trip, leaving his young and beautiful wife and daughter alone in Beijing.
In these days, with no man in the family and no source of income, the plight of the wife and daughter can be imagined.
Zhao's father generously donated money and went to help.
One had lost his wife, the other had lost her husband, and with the help of a matchmaker, Zhao's father simply married his brother's wife home as a second wife.
So, the fifteen-year-old original owner had not yet recovered from the grief of his mother's death, when he was shocked to find that he had an "aunt" and a younger "sister".
The boy was in his rebellious phase and was extremely resistant to his stepmother and stepsister.
Fortunately, his stepmother named "Eugenhua" treated him as her own son, and with the help of his father's mediation, the family was able to get by for the sake of face.
As a result, several years later, Zhao's father suddenly suffered a headache and died.
For a time, the Zhao family lost its pillar.
The original owner, who was still young, had no choice but to inherit his father's mantle and join the imperial army as a foot soldier.
After losing control, the original owner often hung out with his comrades and often lived in military camps.
He was unwilling to go home and contact his aunt, and the relationship between them became cold and distant.
It's okay here.
Until more than a year ago, the original owner was appointed as an envoy and rumors of an affair with the empress spread. Once he gained power, he became arrogant and his personality changed drastically.
Due to a change in his official position, he moved back to his family home and lived under the same roof with his aunt and stepsister again.
Therefore, the original owner, who had a bad and domineering personality, disliked the mother and daughter very much.
In addition, some neighbors gossiped that Eugene Hua's two husbands died within a few years of marriage and that she was destined to be unlucky in marriage.
The original owner immediately turned his anger towards the two of them and often scolded them at home.
They order people around, make sarcastic remarks at every turn, and even commit acts of domestic violence.
Poor Eugene Hua and her daughter, who changed her name to "Zhao Pan", were masters of the household, but they had less dignity than the servants and lived in fear all day long.
Relations between the two sides deteriorated.
How should I evaluate it... Anyway, Zhao Duan thinks it's pretty cool...
This was also one of his concerns for not returning home during the three days of traveling.
I really haven't figured out what kind of personality I should adopt to face my family.
Therefore, when he heard Zhu Kui's words "something happened at home", he was stunned for a moment and didn't come back to his senses:
"Which home are you talking about?"
The black-clad official with a dark, fleshy face panted, clutching his whip, and said:
"Of course it's your home, your mansion."
Zhao Duan frowned:
"Tell me more carefully, what happened?"
Zhu Kui took a deep breath before explaining the whole story.
It turned out that he was overjoyed when he learned that Zhao Duan was fine.
First, I went back to my home to reassure my family and had lunch.
Afterwards, he went to the Baima Prison to report the good news and inquire about the specific situation, but he didn't get any information. Zhu Kui was worried and guessed that Zhao Duan should leave the palace, so he came to pick him up.
As a result, I unexpectedly met an acquaintance on the road and learned a piece of "bad news".
"Sir, my acquaintance said that he saw Zhang Changji, a soldier, riding a fast horse, leading a few vicious slaves, heading towards your home!
"I'm afraid it will harm your family! I'm weak and I know I can't stop him, so I have no choice but to rush to the palace to find you!" Zhu Kui said.
Zhang Changji?
Which one is this?
Zhao Duan was stunned, and then the memories in his mind came to his mind and he immediately understood.
Zhang Changji is Zhang Changshuo's younger brother.
Unlike his brother who calls himself a scholar, this man does not like to study. He has been practicing martial arts since he was a child and relying on resources to become a mortal martial artist. However, he is one level higher than the original Zhao Duan and is a "middle-level mortal."
He served as a "school lieutenant" in the Beijing camp.
It is worth mentioning that Dayu’s imperial guards were divided into two parts. One part guarded the imperial city, which was the emperor’s personal army, the “Twelve Guards”.
The other part, which guarded the capital, was called "Jingying".
Zhang Changji was a cruel person, but fortunately he was under military discipline and his reputation was not as bad as Zhao Duan's.
The two had no connection, but Zhao Duan was hated by his colleague Zhang Changshuo because of the "favor of the empress."
Because of this relationship, Zhang Changji shared the same hatred for the enemy and once led people to secretly block Zhao Duan, and the two sides became enemies from then on.
"What was that fellow doing in my house?"
Zhao Duan's heart sank and he had a bad feeling.
Without thinking too much, he jumped up and grabbed the whip:
"Let's go! Go back and take a look!"
…
…
On the other side, on the streets of Beijing.
“Da da…”
There was a sound of urgent horse hooves as several riders rushed past, and the people along the way scattered in fear.
Sitting on the leading horse, Zhang Changji held the reins in one hand and the whip in the other, galloping freely. Seeing the people retreating on both sides like a tide, he looked arrogant.
He looks similar to Zhang Changshuo, but is much younger.
Because of practicing martial arts, his body has become more muscular, and the loose training clothes he wears are open at the chest, revealing his well-developed muscles.
"Master, the alley ahead is the Zhao family!"
Beside him, a slave on horseback excitedly said, holding a whistle stick in his hand.
Zhang Changji reined in his horse, slowed down, and said with a smile:
"Alright, follow me in and trample the Zhao family!"
Another older servant said worriedly:
"Master... the true nature of Zhao Duan is still unknown. If we go to his house like this, will it..."
Zhang Changji glared at him unhappily and sneered:
"The Zhao thief has lost his backers. Everyone in the capital knows this. My eldest brother told me yesterday that the Zhao thief will fall today. He is even more certain that he will personally send him to prison and make sure he can't stand up...
Humph, Zhao was a tyrant and arrogant man in the past, offending countless people. Countless people want to come and seek revenge on him. What if I go too late and someone else gets there first?
Unlike his cautious brother, he has always been a reckless person with well-developed muscles and low IQ.
Yesterday, he heard the rumor all over the city that Zhao Duan was going to be doomed, so he hurried to verify it with his brother.
Zhang Changshuo had evidence in his hands at the time and thought he had a sure win. When he saw his brother coming to ask about it, he showed off proudly.
Zhang Changji was reassured and trained in the military camp as usual in the morning.
He took advantage of the noon leave, took a few vicious slaves with him, and went straight to the Zhao family.
He was ready to give the fallen dog a good beating and avenge the grudge he had with Zhao Duan.
Therefore, he didn't know that Zhao Duan was not only fine, but also got promoted.
"But sir, even if that thief Zhao falls, he will probably be thrown into jail. We won't be able to catch him even if we go to his house." The servant hesitated.
Zhang Changji glanced at him and said nothing.
The servant from before explained with a smile:
"Who wants to stop him? That Zhao has been in power for a long time and must have accumulated a lot of wealth. This person dared to offend the young master, so he should be charged some interest."
The other servants holding whistles suddenly understood.
…
As they were talking, a group of people ran into the alley and stopped outside a large house with three entrances.
The door is closed at this moment.
Zhang Changji led the crowd to dismount, and without knocking on the door, he gathered his energy and kicked the gate open with a "bang" of martial arts strength!
The evil slaves filed in.
Zhao's maids and servants came out upon hearing the noise, shouting:
"Who are you?"
Then they were beaten and screamed in fear and scattered everywhere.
A group of people broke into the courtyard by force.
Zhang Changji, who was wearing a short shirt with his collar slightly open, saw several people walking out of the inner house.
Leading the group was a woman and a young girl.
Eugene Hua is in her early thirties this year. She is well-maintained and a beautiful woman with great charm.
Because she was born into a wealthy family, was well-educated and gentle, she had never seen such a scene before. At this moment, her pretty face turned pale and her eyes were filled with panic.
Instead, Zhao Pan'er, a 28-year-old girl who was following her mother, looked calm.
But above the girl's autumn-water eyes, her long eyelashes trembled slightly, revealing her inner tension and fear.
"Who are you? How dare you break into someone's house in broad daylight?"
The girl shouted loudly, but her trembling voice revealed her weakness.
(End of this chapter)
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