Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 504: Love is hard to control
Zhang Luan, covered in wounds, arrived at the villa inside Chongwenmen that Li Zisheng had sent him to.

When Qi Niang heard that Zhang Luan was coming to visit, she was also shocked and hurried out to greet him. When she saw Zhang Luan coming in with a cane, Qi Niang was stunned.

Who said Zhang Guozhang forgot about this place?
Look, he is so injured that he can hardly walk, but he still comes here on crutches. How much must he love this yard?

It seems that Master Li and Butler Pang are really worrying too much!

"Oh, Qi Niang, I finally see you again."

Zhang Luan was so excited that he almost dropped his cane and started to fight. His face flushed as he said, "I'm really unlucky today. Not only did I run into bad luck when I went out, but I got hurt even more... Oh! Don't mention it!"

Qi Niang had long been accustomed to the life of welcoming and seeing off guests, so she was not nervous when facing her new master. She walked over and supported Zhang Luan, not minding the distinction between men and women at all.

She asked with concern, "Master... Master... what's wrong with you?"

"Don't mention it. I'm injured again... I went to the Northern Pacification Office today to rescue someone. I wanted to show my ability to be a good person, but I ended up being rejected. They didn't appreciate my kindness at all and asked me to resign. I don't know what they mean... Why should I save such a stubborn guy? I'm just making things difficult for myself."

Zhang Luan took a few steps and a pungent fragrance hit his nose. All he could see were graceful figures and beautiful faces. He felt his heart surge for no reason and almost wanted to touch her and hold her in his arms.

Arriving beside Qi Niang, Zhang Luan put his arms around her slender waist. Suddenly he remembered something and asked, "Is the yard cleared?"

Qi Niang smiled and shook her head.

"How many people are left?"

Zhang Luan had a sad look on his face.

Qi Niang smiled and said, "We sent away the criminals from the Peng family earlier. We were afraid that Zhao Yao would be implicated, so we sent away a few more. The remaining people... maybe only about ten."

Zhang Luan said with emotion: "Didn't they all leave? Good, good. I thought I would only see you this time."

Qi Niang was overjoyed when she heard this.

I thought to myself, do you think so highly of me?
You thought I was the only one here? Why are you running over here?

Are you coming to show your support even though you are injured?

How much do you like me?
"Master, do you want to prepare some wine and food?" Qi Niang asked.

Zhang Luan waved his hand and said, "There must be food, but forget about the wine. If I drink like this, won't something go wrong? I can't even stand still, let alone after drinking... I like to wander around after drinking..."

Qi Niang thought to herself, you really know your own drinking habits well.

"Then don't ask the servants to prepare wine and drinks, just prepare a few more delicious dishes."

Qi Niang said, "I just don't know... what is your taste, Master?"

"Let the chef prepare a few of his signature dishes for me to try. I'll tell you what I like later so you can make arrangements for me next time!"

Zhang Luan smiled, and tightened his arms around the beautiful girl's slender waist a little. He pulled Qi Niang towards him, and his arms suddenly felt full and he couldn't help but feel happy.

When Qi Niang saw Zhang Luan's dissolute appearance, she thought, how could housekeeper Pang and the others be so afraid of such a dissolute person?
Just because of his identity?

If he only relied on the power of the father-in-law, how much trouble could he cause in the court?
Even with the knowledge of people that I have accumulated over the years in the world of fame and fortune, I still couldn't understand him.

This further proves that he is not simple.

Zhang Luan sighed again: "I am afraid of my current state. It is not good... It is like the farmers working in the fields. Some are professionals, and some are temporary. They all stand still, carrying tools and look the same, but their true colors are revealed once they go to the fields. Without a good physique, they will not be able to survive."

"I was in too much of a hurry to go out today, otherwise... I wouldn't have gotten hurt again... Oh, if I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have gone to the Northern Pacification Office. What's the point of that empty reputation?"

Qi Niang was not at all shy about Zhang Luan's nonsense. She smiled sweetly and said, "Whether you are in good condition or not is the last thing you need to worry about. In many cases, you may not need to exert any effort yourself. There are people who will take good care of you... It's just that you came suddenly without notifying me in advance, so I didn't have anyone ready."

Zhang Luan asked in surprise: "We need to prepare this in advance? What do we need to prepare for?"

"Of course it is necessary. After all, many entertainment programs require props and so on..." Qi Niang smiled mysteriously and said, "But since the master is here, we can make temporary preparations. Is the master still leaving tonight?"

"Don't go."

Zhang Luan shook his head and said, "I came out to seek relief and release the negative emotions accumulated in my heart. Why should I go home?"

Qi Niang reminded: "The Second Young Master was here before..."

"I asked him to come. Um... Qi Niang, you may not respect others, but you should listen to my little son. It will be good for you."

Zhang Luan said, "You are mine, he won't do anything to you, but if he has any orders, no matter how absurd or incomprehensible they are, you just have to follow them."

"Yes."

Qi Niang thought to herself, it was just as Butler Pang said.

The one who knows your son best should be you, right?

Even you, the head of the family, obey your youngest son's orders. We are just your slaves, how can we disobey you?
Zhang Luan said, "Where is the main house? Look at my brain. I almost forgot the layout of this courtyard after coming here! How could I be so upset that day and just leave? If I had stayed, maybe I wouldn't have been injured the next day because of thinking about something.

"Alas! Everything is determined by fate. Hurry...make proper arrangements for me, the master. It's a rare visit for you...My heart is pounding so hard that I can't control myself for a moment...Wuwuwu..."

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The sun sets in the west and the crows begin to sing.

Qin Ji came out of the palace and took a carriage back to his own courtyard in the city.

Although he had entered the core government office, the Imperial Household Department, and his status in the palace had risen sharply, and everyone knew that he was a favorite of the emperor, he still kept a low profile, with only one coachman following him when he went in and out, and only occasionally brought a few more followers when he went out on business.

When I arrived at my doorstep, I noticed a luxurious sedan chair on the roadside.

He was very puzzled when he came down.

He has always kept a low profile in the capital, and almost no one knows where his mansion is. Moreover, his identity and status are very special. Who would come to him to ask for help at this time?
"Mr. Tan!?"

Just as Qin Ji was lost in thought, a figure emerged from the sedan chair, looking respectful and humble.

Tan Ji recognized him immediately. This man was once a famous figure in the palace, a backbone figure of Liang Fang's faction, and the former eunuch Qian Neng who was in charge of Nanjing.

"Ah? Eunuch Qian?"

Qin Ji was shocked.

Qian Neng was too powerful in the past. Every time he returned to Beijing, he was very grand and had many guests. It was difficult for me to meet him. We could not say that we were friends at all. At most, before Qian Neng became successful, we had some interactions when we were studying in the Inner Study Hall and working in the Middle Study and the Shushufang.

After all, the palace is divided into factions.

They belong to different camps, so it's good enough that they don't become enemies.

Qian Neng smiled and said, "Can we go in and talk? It's so cold, I never thought it would be so cold in the north. I'm used to living in Nanjing, and I forgot to put on thick clothes when I went out. I'm about to catch a cold... Can I go in and have a bowl of ginger soup?"

Qin Ji originally wanted to turn the person away, but he was a little afraid.

After all, Qian Neng has great power and has a large number of supporters and thugs in the capital.

With Qin Ji's "good old man" character, he is naturally soft-tempered and never dares to argue with others. Facing such a fierce former opponent, he could only make a gesture of respectfully inviting him in.

(End of this chapter)