Settled in Qixia Town, started with Qingwen

Chapter 39 Old Hunter

Li Xin originally planned to have porridge for breakfast.

Now that Dazui went upstairs to ask for leave, he didn't wait for him to come down, so he simply bought buns from the street.

Just as he was about to walk out of the door, he saw Bai Zhantang running in from the outside. The two almost ran into each other, but luckily the latter reacted quickly and avoided it.

"Brother Bai, why are you running in such a hurry?"

Li Xin.

"I'm going to hire a carriage for Hu Shiniang. She's going back to the south today. Let's not talk about it. I have to go upstairs and talk to her about the situation."

Bai Zhantang put down his sentence and quickly ran up the stairs.

"What an old man, he cares so much about Hu Shiniang, and even helps Zhang Luo hire a carriage when she wants to leave, I have to tell the shopkeeper!"

Guo Furong also went up to the second floor, apparently to file a complaint.

"Hu Shiniang returned to the inn early in the morning?"

Li Xin remembered the chat with Bai Zhantang last night after dinner.

It turned out that he had misunderstood, the day before yesterday Bai Zhantang did not go to visit brothels, but went to Jia's Mansion on the west side of the town.

Hu Shiniang was kept in Jia's mansion for two days because she made Jia's mother happy.

Bai Zhantang thought that she must sing harder in Jia's mansion, so he wanted to sneak in to listen to the song.

Who would have thought that the experts in Jia's mansion would be so keen, and they would find him before climbing over the courtyard wall.

After that, he chased and fled, Bai Zhantang deliberately ran in another direction, so as not to get involved in Qixia Town.

He was chased for several miles, and he didn't give up until the pursuers realized that they were gradually unable to catch up.

"The Jia Mansion in this world, the water is too deep..."

Without thinking too much, Li Xin and Qingwen walked out of the inn.

Walking south along the East Street, I bought two meat buns at a certain stall.

When passing by Genbao Teahouse, Mrs. Genbao happened to be splashing water at the door.

When she saw the master and servant, she deliberately made a big move, intending to splash water on their feet.

It's a pity that Li Xin has been on guard against her, so he distanced himself from her in advance and left quickly.

"Little white face is also small-minded. He buys meat buns early in the morning, and he refuses to come to our teahouse to spend some money."

Mrs. Genbao's actions were seen through, and she was not embarrassed at all. Instead, she muttered loudly, deliberately letting Li Xin, who hadn't gone far, hear her.

The latter didn't bother to talk to her at all, and didn't look back.

Continue to walk forward, almost to the intersection, which is Wu Dalang's sesame seed stall.

He set up a stall in front of his house, Li Xin greeted him, glanced up, but didn't see any woman opening the window, dropping a bamboo pole or something.

Turn around the corner and come to South Street.

There is a butcher Zheng butcher who sells meat on the street. Although he does not have a nickname similar to "Zhen Guanxi", his reputation is not very good.

Li Xin wondered if it was the same person.

After walking for a while, he went out towards the south exit and left the town.

Along the main road, when there was no one around, Li Xin repeated his old trick and brought Qingwen into the space.

He went to Nanyi Village alone.

Learning the lesson from last time, he never ran that far again, and went to Naner Village to learn bow and arrow.

Nanyi Village is close to the town, which means it is also close to the yamen, so there are fewer people who dare to do evil things.

Although they are all old and immobile hunters, they have all the experience, so it is definitely no problem to teach novices.

This time everything went well. He found a lame old hunter who changed his career to weaving bamboo baskets, and offered him five taels of silver, asking him to teach him from scratch until he passed.

Give one or two first, and learn on the spot.

The old hunter did not come up to teach the skills of drawing a bow and archery, but first taught him how to effectively train his arm strength.

Li Xin didn't have a foundation, so he went step by step, practicing for a while and resting for a while.

Although the emphasis is on arm strength, in fact, the whole body fitness will also be practiced.

Due to the dedication, I felt that the time was flying fast, and it was noon soon.

The old hunter said that it is enough to practice for half a day, and it is too late, otherwise it will hurt the body, so go back and practice for a few days before coming back.

Li Xin expressed his understanding, bid farewell to the old hunter, and started his return journey.

When He Qingwen returned to Tongfu Inn, he saw guests in the lobby.

But if you take a closer look, these ten or so guests are all dressed in rags, their hair is disheveled, their faces are dark, and their bodies are smelly.

They were all beggars.

They were eating a sumptuous meal, both meat and vegetables, and they were all gorging themselves on the chicken leg with one hand, while with the other they were fighting for pig's trotters, like a war.

Among them was a beggar Li Xin knew, who was Xiaomi.

"Ah, Mr. Li, just came back from outside? Why don't you sit down and have some food with your little maid? Don't be too polite, it's shopkeeper Tong's treat anyway."

Xiaomi also saw Li Xin and reached out to say hello.

"No, I just came back after eating, you go ahead, don't call me."

Li Xin actually didn't eat, but how could he bring Qingwen to sit among the beggars to eat together.

He walked to the accounting counter, where Tong Xiangyu, Lu Xiucai, and Guo Furong were all standing there.

"What's the matter?"

he asked.

"Today is the day for giving to the poor according to the ancestral teachings of scholars. Our shopkeeper showed kindness and asked Dazui to cook a good meal, and invited Xiaomi and his friends to eat."

Guo Furong explained first.

"We must do good deeds, and besides, our restaurant has been empty for several days, so it's time to get out of luck."

Tong Xiangyu said.

"Thank you shopkeeper, if it weren't for your help, I would really feel ashamed of my ancestors."

Lu Xiucai said gratefully.

"You're welcome, you've thanked me several times. Remember, the more difficult the time is, the more we must unite."

Tong Xiangyu is obviously still worried about the business of the inn.

I just don't know if she will be able to successfully transfer her luck this time.

"Where's Brother Bai? Why didn't you see anyone else?"

Li Xin asked again.

Da Zui must be in the kitchen, but since he didn't see Bai Zhantang, he was curious.

"Don't mention that wolf-hearted thing!"

However, as soon as Bai Zhantang was mentioned, Tong Xiangyu exploded.

Then she burst into tears, her eyes were blank and she said: "I was wrong, I was really wrong, I shouldn't have married from the beginning, if I didn't marry, my husband wouldn't die, if I If my husband is not dead, I will not be reduced to such a sad place, and if I do not come to this place, I will not be able to be miserable like this."

"Shopkeeper, don't be sad, there is no such heartbroken man, and we will accompany you."

Guo Furong patted Tong Xiangyu on the back and comforted her.

"Shopkeeper, the matter is not that serious, Lao Bai will definitely come back."

Lu Xiucai persuaded.

"What happened? What happened to Brother Bai?"

Although Li Xin guessed about it, he still asked.

"Lao Bai eloped with Hu Shiniang. I've seen that he has a flirtatious heart, and he will show his true nature whenever he has the opportunity."

Guo Furong snorted coldly.

"If he dares to come back, let's see how I deal with him!"

Shopkeeper Tong obviously believed in Bai Zhantang.

Believe he will come back.

Otherwise, I wouldn't recite such a long passage, as if it were a joke.

Instead, it will appear more sad.

"Don't worry, shopkeeper Tong, I believe Brother Bai is not that kind of person, there must be something delaying."

Li Xin said with a smile.

"Where's the food? It's not served yet! We're almost done eating!"

At this time, Xiaomi shouted on behalf of the beggars.

Li Xin turned his head to look, and sure enough, the food on several tables was almost empty.

(End of this chapter)