Cao Mansion is particularly lively today.
The slaves were walking back and forth, and the sound of sharpening knives could be heard in the side yard.
Everyone is very busy because the family is hosting a banquet to entertain guests.
Old Man Cao changed his clothes, into splendid clothes, and leaned on a crutch. The crutch was also particularly exquisite, and the top was carved into the shape of a tiger's head.
Old Man Cao ordered everyone to do things, and he did not allow anyone to be idle. He used to work as an official in the county, but later he retired when he got old and found connections.
But even so, he still couldn't suppress the desire to manage people in his heart. He usually ordered everything by himself, gave instructions to the slaves, and when he was free, he would watch his tenants and teach them how to farm. This is what Carpenter Wang is doing.
He doesn't like to work in their house, mainly because the old man likes to control him and teach him how to do carpentry work.
"Don't be idle! What about you? What are you doing standing still?! Go and see where you need help!"
As Old Man Cao was speaking, he suddenly stopped and looked into the inner room.
At this moment, Professor Lu was sitting in the inner room with someone. The person had his head lowered and was wrapped tightly.
"Do you remember what I said?"
"Remember, leave secretly without letting anyone see you. Tomorrow, go to the county government office to cry and go to Liu Youxiu to accuse Murong Guang of drunkenly raping my daughter and forcing her to be killed."
"Well, what else is there?"
"The other thing is to kill Murong Guang's adultery case. If an envoy from the Murong family comes to interrogate him, he will change his story and say that he was instigated by Liu Taozi and helped him frame him to establish his authority."
Lecturer Lu had a smile on his face and nodded, "Okay, okay, this is best."
"Don't worry. I have made arrangements for your son. You can do it with peace of mind. If something happens to you, I will protect your whole family."
The man hurriedly saluted and said sincerely: "Thanks to your care these years, my son has been able to get ahead. I will repay you with death for your great kindness!"
"Well, I also hope you can understand that Liu Taozi is the scourge of Cheng'an. If he finds out about your son, it will lead to death. It would be better for everyone to get rid of him at this time."
"I see!!"
Lecturer Lu looked at his confidant, who took this person out of the small door.
Lecturer Lu cleared his throat, walked to the front yard with a smile on his face, and met the old man Cao.
Old Man Cao frowned and looked very uneasy.
"Lecturer Lu, I think it's better to forget it. Not to mention that Tao Zi has someone to support him, it's Murong Guang. If he offends him, it will be even scarier than offending Liu Tao Zi."
"How about we treat him to a meal, let him take care of us more in the future, and use his power to intimidate Liu Taozi."
Lecturer Lu's face turned pale, "At this point, do you still want to escape?"
"Why would Murong Guang offend the county government just for a meal? Only if he is caught will the adults in his family come forward and get involved with the county government."
"Besides, I have already made arrangements. The woman and the complainant are all ready. When Murong Guang gets drunk, I will give the woman to him. We will wait for the result tomorrow."
"But what if Murong Guang resents us because of this?"
"As long as today's banquet allows him to eat well, drink well, and have fun, then even if he blames us, he won't blame us and me. Don't worry."
Professor Lu gave some words of comfort, and Old Man Cao finally gave in, "Okay, it's just as you said."
Everyone became busy again, and the two of them stood in the courtyard waiting.
The other two people also came here and waited together.
After a long time, the guests still did not arrive. Just when Professor Lu was a little worried, a simple carriage finally appeared in front of their courtyard.
A tall but very thin young man got out of the carriage, followed by six people, all of them strong servants.
Lecturer Lu hurriedly stepped forward and saluted, "Greetings to Duke Murong!"
The young man looked at Lecturer Lu dully. His eyes were red and his skin was extremely white, so white that he could see the blood vessels distributed there.
The clothes are very ordinary, nothing particularly luxurious.
His eyes were slightly dull and not very bright.
"Are you Lu Zhanshan?"
"It's me! Murong Gong! We live in the same city, but we haven't seen each other for a long time. I specially invite you to come today."
While Professor Lu was talking, Murong Guang looked at the old man and asked, "Who are you?"
"Cao Hunhe, a common man, pays homage to Duke Murong!"
Murong Guang said nothing, and Professor Lu quickly introduced him to everyone present.
"These people are all kind-hearted people in the city. When they learned that I knew you, they wanted to hold a banquet. I didn't expect you to come."
"You said there was good wine?"
"Yes, yes, they are the best wines in Cheng'anli!"
Murong Guang didn't say anything anymore and walked directly in. Everyone hurriedly followed him. Two slaves stood at the door, grabbing the knives at their waists, and the other four followed behind.
They came all the way to the inner room, where various delicacies were placed. Murong Guang stood here, looking at the food in front of him, and looked around.
"Where's the wine?"
"Please have something to eat first, and the wine will be served now!"
Murong Guang found a place at random and sat down. He was neither the host nor the guest, but no one dared to find fault, so they had to sit around him.
Murong Guang took a few bites of the meat and shook his head, "The meat has been cooked for too long, it is too soft and not chewy!"
Old Man Cao immediately shouted to the people on the side: "Didn't you hear? I asked you to be attentive, just so attentive? Go and remove the mutton! Give the cook fifty lashes!!"
Hearing these words, Murong Guang suddenly laughed. His face was almost fleshless, and his smile looked particularly sinister.
"You are a good person."
"Thank you Lord Murong!"
He took another bite of the chicken and shook his head again, "It uses too little ingredients and it tastes tasteless, just like chewing wax!"
After he finished speaking, he looked at Old Man Cao, as if waiting for something. Old Man Cao ordered again, "Pull out the person who cooked this meal and beat him too!!"
Murong Guang's zombie-like face suddenly came to life. He slowly came to life, his face filled with excitement.
Every time he took a bite, he would comment a few words, always looking for trouble, and Old Man Cao also cooperated and dealt with all these people.
Lecturer Lu took out the wine at the right time.
Murong Guangguang stuttered, then laughed and found fault, "It's a good wine, but it's not the best wine in Cheng'an!"
After he finished speaking, he stared at Old Man Cao. Old Man Cao was stunned for a moment, and then slapped himself hard, "Then it's my fault, you have to punish yourself!"
"Ha ha ha ha!!"
Murong Guang laughed. He gulped down wine and meat, feeling extremely excited.
When the other people spoke, Murong Guang pretended not to hear them and ignored them completely. Everyone was very embarrassed, but seeing him eating and drinking, they still breathed a sigh of relief.
At some point, Murong Guang stood up unsteadily and touched his crotch.
"I need to relieve myself."
Immediately two slaves came forward, and a rich man stood up and said, "I will take you there now!"
They left the banquet like this. Old Man Cao watched them leave temporarily, then wiped his sweat and looked at Lecturer Lu.
"Is there something extraordinary about this Murong Guang?"
"You don't know something. Children of such a wealthy family are all ambitious. Murong Jun likes to obey. After obeying, his wisdom is greatly expanded and he doesn't stick to trivial matters."
At this moment, screams suddenly came from not far away.
Several people stood up quickly, and Old Man Cao walked quickly to the door, "What happened?!"
Then he saw a person trotting towards him. He was a servant of the Cao family. His eyes were full of panic at this moment, "Master! It's not good! It's not good!"
"Murong Gong got drunk and broke into the main backyard. His servants blocked the door."
Hearing these words, Old Man Cao felt staggered. The backyard was where his family lived.
With the support of his slaves, he hurried all the way there, and everyone followed him.
Two strong slaves stood at the door, staring coldly at everyone, while women's screams, cries, and begging for mercy could be heard from inside.
Old Man Cao felt his face turn red and his whole body was trembling.
"Open the door quickly, open the door."
Lecturer Lu hurriedly grabbed him and said, "Mr. Cao, don't be in a hurry."
"You're in no fucking hurry."
While they were talking, something suddenly flew out from the wall.
The old man took a closer look and saw that it was a half-grown head that was frightened.
"Grandson. My grandson!!!!"
The old man roared and rushed towards the door. The slave swung his knife mercilessly and hit the old man's face with the knife. The old man fell to the ground immediately.
Everyone was frightened and turned around to run, when they saw two other slaves holding swords standing behind them.
The courtyard door was slowly opened, and Murong Guang walked out of the courtyard sluggishly. Several servants covered in blood protected him and got into the carriage.
The carriage turned around and quickly disappeared into the distance.
The courtyard door was left open like this, and no sound was heard for a long time.
This happened for a long time.
suddenly.
One person rushed out of the courtyard crying.
The man was in ragged clothes, covering one eye, and blood stains slipped from his face. He ran out, fell heavily to the ground, and then started crying and roaring.
"Someone is coming!!"
Chapter completed!