Records of the Lost Cases of Helaitang in the Ming Dynasty

Shen Muzhi copied a painting when he was a boy. The smoke-filled willows were blown away by the wind. The distance guided by the wind was vaguely rouge-colored, perhaps plum blossoms and apricot blossoms, deep in the forest. , revealing several thatched cottages.

Now, the wind was so gentle that it was rolling up his sleeves, causing ripples in his heart, and guiding him to cross the bridge, walk through the fields, and climb the steps up the mountain to the distant place deep in the smoke of the willows.

He was intoxicated, until a basin of cold water poured out all the warmth in his heart.

The concierge of the Huang family in Wanhuzhuang couldn't help but be suspicious when he saw a beggar-like man asking for Mr. Chongde of the Huang family.

"Gong Chongde passed away a few years ago."

"So, where is Aunt Jiang?" Shen Muzhi asked.

Seeing that he could tell the host's family name, the disciple responded more seriously: "The eldest wife also passed away not long ago."

Shen Muzhi's heart was in his throat and he asked again: "Where is Miss Changsheng? Is she in the village?"

Seeing that the visitor called the eldest lady her maiden name, the disciple became a little angry and scolded: "You can also call the eldest lady her maiden name."

Then he drove Shen Muzhi out. Shen Muzhi felt that it was useless to yell with the servants, so he backed down a few steps and took a few steps back to the gate tower. He stood under the sycamore tree beside the road and thought about what to do next.

I haven't contacted my in-laws for many years. I didn't expect that Miss Changsheng would still be unmarried to Yunying. I came all the way here with a lucky heart. I just asked my father-in-law Huang Chongde to have a place to stay because of their old friendship. I didn't want my father-in-law and mother-in-law to live together. They are all dead, what should I do?
The gatehouse creaked open, and a man in brocade robes came out surrounded by three or four companions. The gatekeeper said attentively: "My uncle, please be careful. Old Zhao replanted a few trees on the roadside in front, making the ground muddy."

Shen Muzhi has been practicing martial arts with Barefoot Liu Da since then, and his eyesight and ears are very sharp. When he heard the word "Gu Ye", he turned his attention to the man in brocade robes.

This man in brocade robes has black hair tied up with a jade crown, his face is clear and graceful, and he looks like a fairy. He is actually Huang He.

In the flash of lightning, Shen Muzhi guessed everything.

He had been in prison for more than ten years, his clothes and shoes were shabby, and he looked like a beggar. However, Huang He was rich and noble, and compared with him, there was no difference between clouds and mud.

Thinking of this, Shen Muzhi's eyes widened, and he rushed out to stop Huang He, shouting: "Huang He."

Huang He was stunned there, dazed for a long time. He seemed to recognize Shen Mu Zhi, his expression changed, he turned back to his companion and said to Shen Mu Zhi, "Follow me."

One after another, they walked very far, crossed Sanying Bridge, and climbed towards Piaomiao Peak.

Passing by a dense forest, Huang He stopped and suddenly pulled out his sword. Shen Muzhi kicked out a branch with his foot and shook the sword away ten steps away.

Huang He picked up the sword and swung three swords in a row. Shen Muzhi blocked it with a branch and pressed his arm with a backhand. The force was so strong that Huang He's mouth cracked and the sword fell off.

Because Huang He drew his sword first, Shen Muzhi had no burden to fight back. He got excited and whipped the branch towards Huang He's vital part.Huang He cried out in pain: "Dalang, I can make it up to you."

A word woke up Shen Muzhi. He had no household registration and no place to stay. Why did he want Huang He's life?

Huang He took Shen Muzhi to the town, bought a pair of old silk clothes from a clothing store, and stayed at the inn for a day, bathing in the fragrant water and making him clean.

The next day Huang He brought Shen Muzhi to Wanhu Village, saying that he was his cousin who had no livelihood and wanted to come to Wanhu Village to find a job.

He was arranged to live in the east wing and west wing, and two maids were assigned to serve him.

Shen Muzhi regained a peaceful life, but he was always alert and uneasy. He did not have a legal household registration and could be beaten back to his original form at any time.

One day, he saw Huang He's daughter, Yunting, who was thirteen or fourteen years old, playing with the maids. He had evil thoughts in his heart and told Huang He that he wanted to marry Huang's family.

Of course Huang He didn't want to, so Shen Muzhi went crazy and wanted him to be ruined and go to jail together.

Huang He had no choice but to give in and negotiate with Mrs. Chang Sheng to let Shen Muzhi marry Yunting and join the Huang family.

Mrs. Changsheng only greeted Shen Muzhi from a distance when he first came to Wanhu Village. The men and women were on guard and had no contact with each other on weekdays.In her impression, Shen Muzhi was a tall, thin, taciturn person.

Mrs. Changsheng was not satisfied with the marriage. Her daughter was still young and she was not in a hurry to get married. Huang He reported Shen Muzhi's age a few years younger, saying that he was a good boy and was willing to marry into the marriage because of the family's financial difficulties.

Huang He begged so hard that Mrs. Changsheng had no choice but to relax.

In autumn, Shen Muzhi got engaged to Yunting. During the engagement ceremony, he was able to see Mrs. Changsheng up close.

He asked like a ghost: "Sister, do you have any good porridge? I don't eat red beans."

Mrs. Changsheng's face turned pale, she was so shocked that she dropped the teacup in her hand and looked straight at Shen Muzhi.

This was a conversation she had with her fiancé when she was engaged at the age of five. She was half a year older than her fiancé, so she called her sister. What she replied at that time was: "Shepherd's purse and meat porridge, hidden in the warm nest."

She was precocious since she was a child and thought that no one would remember this conversation.

Shen Muzhi looked at Huang Changsheng's eyes and knew that she had recognized him.