Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 563 Liang Heng
Zhao Zhen was reluctant to object after hearing this. He thought for a moment and said, "That's feasible, but if you show up in public every day and your father finds out, he will probably blame you."

Tong Jiaoxiu was afraid that Zhao Zhen would go back on his word, so she quickly said, "Sir, why do you want me to do this every day? The four maids behind me, Jinyu, Diancui, Bixi, and Yunzhu, have been serving me since they were young. The housekeeper also learned how to be a housekeeper since he was young, and he happens to be in charge of the restaurant business."

Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "Since you are willing, just do it."

After dinner, Cheng Wan'er suggested watching the moon, and everyone walked out of Lanyue Tower. Under the instructions of Guihua and the other three, the maids and old women moved the tables and chairs out.

Tong Jiaoxiu said, "Sister Wan'er, we haven't played together for a long time, why don't we play a song together today?"

Cheng Wan'er heard this and said, "All of you sisters have talents. How about we play the piano today, Cui Lian sings, and Chu Yan and Chu Yuan dance?"

Tu Qiao said, "We have eaten too much of the Kaifeng dishes prepared by Madam Tong today. We can't dance with swords to liven up the atmosphere. Madam Yan and Madam Yuan, are you still able to dance?"

Chu Yan and Chu Yuan said with embarrassment: "It's all because Madam Tong's food was too delicious. We were a little too indulgent today. I'm afraid we won't be able to dance today."

Zhao Zhen heard this and said, "We already have a group of prostitutes and maids in our mansion. Just call them over for some fun."

After laughing and joking for an hour, they dispersed. Tong Jiaoxiu pretended to discuss opening a restaurant with Zhao Zhen and took Zhao Zhen back to her Yaohua Pavilion.

After returning to the house, Tong Jiaoxiu waved away the maid and the foster mother, and personally brought Zhao Zhen some clean water to wipe his body, looking very cautious.

When Zhao Zhen saw this, he asked, "Madam, why did you do it yourself? Why didn't you ask Jin Yu and Diancui to serve you?"

Tong Jiaoxiu raised her face when she heard this. When Zhao Zhen looked at her, her face was already covered with tears. Zhao Zhen quickly pulled Tong Jiaoxiu into his arms and asked, "Madam, what has wronged you? Tell me, and I will take care of it for you."

After hearing this, Tong Jiaoxiu just shook her head and said nothing.

Zhao Zhen coaxed her, and Tong Jiaoxiu finally spoke: "Sir, I know I did something stupid in Bianjing. Two days ago, that person sent someone to visit you at the farm. After seeing the person, you disappeared. I think you are very disappointed with me, so you avoided me. Only Sister Wan'er and I are close at home, but I begged Sister Wan'er for a long time, but she didn't respond because she was concerned about you. Today, you specifically asked for Kaifeng dishes, and I was so happy to hear that."

Zhao Zhen didn't know how to comfort her when he heard Tong Jiaoxiu continue, "Don't worry, sir. Since the incident, my father has been watching me closely and has cut off all contact with that guy. If you marry me, you will be able to take care of your husband and children. You don't need to keep the dowry I brought with me. It has been put into the storehouse at home. You can just use it."

Zhao Zhen said: "Madam, this..."

"Sir, you don't need to say more. Most of these gold and silver treasures were purchased by the emperor, and they are no less than those of the princess. They are just to appease you. Just accept them and do what you should do. I am married into the Zhao family, and I am a member of the Zhao family. Naturally, I have to put my husband's family first."

As she spoke, Tong Jiaoxiu pulled Zhao Zhen onto the bed.

That night, Tong Jiaoxiu naturally tried her best to please Zhao Zhen, which made him very excited. It was not until the second half of the night that they both fell asleep exhausted.

The next day, I inevitably got up a little late.

On the training ground, Tu Qiao and the others said to Zhao Zhen with sweat on their faces: "Sir, you worked very hard last night. You even skipped the morning lessons."

Zhao Zhen was not annoyed, and smiled, "A spoiled young lady, five hundred miles away from home, it is inevitable that she will be sentimental." After that, he asked Tu Qiao, "How long has your father-in-law been gone?"

Tu Qiao heard this and said, "It's been fifteen or sixteen days. Logically, he should be back. Nothing should have happened."

Zhao Zhen said, "It shouldn't be. With brothers Cai Fu and Cai Qing taking care of us, there won't be any trouble. If there's still no news in a few days, I'll send someone to find out."

After hearing this, Tu Qiao nodded, but his interest in practicing martial arts was gone.

After lunch, Zhao Zhen was about to deal with official documents when he saw Xue Yong and Li San approaching. Zhao Zhen asked hurriedly, "Have you seen Brother Bai Sheng?"

Li San replied, "Don't worry, my lord. There is nothing wrong with Brother Bai Sheng. If I hadn't gone yesterday, he would have gone back home. After seeing your letter, he decided to stay for two more days and find a chance to deliver the letter to Gai Tianxi."

"How's Liang Heng doing?"

[Advance Officer] Li San heard this and said, "Sir, I heard from Brother Bai Sheng that we were able to invite Liang Heng because of the help of the newcomer Ji Anbang. Otherwise, Liang Heng would definitely not have come."

Zhao Zhen listened and said with a smile: "Oh, tell me in detail."

"Sir, Liang Heng was already unemployed at home, but Ji Anbang refused to give up and tried to find fault with Liang Heng to occupy his house. Liang Heng had no choice but to move out of the Liang Mansion. Now..."

"What mistake has a military commander made him swallow his anger in silence?" Liu Hui Niang asked.

"My lady, Liang Heng has a son named Liang Jie, but he is not as capable as his father, so he works as an arrest envoy in the palace. Because of Liang Heng, Liang Jie is fair in his dealings, and thus offends Gao Yanei's two confidants, Niu Xin, the headless fly, and Fu Ji, the short-legged ghost."

"Because Ji Anbang had just arrived, the two of them kept instigating, thinking that Ji Anbang's house was not worthy of Ji Anbang's current status. They wanted to punish Liang Jie on the grounds that Pu Hong was murdered and the case had not been solved so far. They also spread the word that Liang Jie would not be let go unless he sold the house to them. For this reason, Liang Heng even went to Gao Shide's house to ask for an audience, but Niu Xin and the other two blocked him. As a result, Liang Jie moved out of the Liang Mansion and was dismissed from his post."

"Since Liang Jie was dismissed from his post, he has been depressed and often goes to restaurants to get drunk. Brother Bai Sheng made a special effort to make friends with him and mentioned the good things about you. This guy was quite alert and saw through Brother Bai Sheng's identity, but he did not tell anyone. Instead, he helped Brother Bai Sheng persuade his father Liang Heng. He will find an excuse to leave the city in the next few days and then come to Liangshan from Guangji Army."

Zhao Zhen was delighted when he heard this and said, "Hahahaha, Brother Bai Sheng has made another contribution, and Liangshan has gained another great general."

Li San also said: "It's a pity that his subordinates Zhang Jinbiao and Wang Dengbang, the deputy commander, both defected to Ji Anbang."

Zhao Zhen heard this and laughed, "It's better not to mention such a treacherous villain."

Then Zhao Zhen said, "Brother, I'm sorry to trouble you again."

"Just give your orders, sir."

"Miss Qiao's father, as well as the two brothers Cai Fu and Cai Qing, went to Daming Prefecture to invite someone. They have been gone for a long time and have not returned yet. Miss Qiao is very worried, so she asked her brother to go to Daming Prefecture and find out something." Zhao Zhen said.

(End of this chapter)