When Bao Zheng finally returned to the capital, I jumped with joy. This time, I had to get the silver back from Gongsun Ce, for free. After arriving at Kaifeng Mansion's residence, just as I was about to enter, I was stopped by two doors on both sides. I shouted at the top of my lungs, "Gongsun Ce, come out and swindle laozi of so much money. The most expensive person here is only fifty silver." yamen on both sides almost pulled out his blade to cut me down when he heard me.
Hearing the voice, Gongsun Ce ran out in a hurry, and when he saw me, he revealed a surprised look, and said excitedly: "Wang … Long Gongzi, quickly come in. "
He followed Gongsun Ce to his study. He never thought that such a large Kaifeng Mansion would actually be so poor, no wonder they had to cheat me of my money. There was a desk, torn paint, and several chairs, two of which had obviously been repaired. A bookshelf filled with books, without any other decoration.
Gongsun Ce poured a cup of tea for me and asked: "Has Long Gongzi recovered from his injuries?"
I nodded. He still had a conscience and cared about me. I drank a mouthful of tea and reluctantly swallowed it before replying, "Return the money."
Gongsun Ce was startled, and then laughed mischievously: "Return the money? Does your student not remember to owe you money? " With an evil grin on his face, he refused to admit it.
I was furious when I heard it, and shouted, "I will give you three gold coins and twenty silver. Bao Zheng can bear witness to it, why is it worth more than a hundred silver coins? I've asked around, and since I've already landed fifty silver taels in my household, you should return the other one hundred and twenty silver taels to me. " He stretched out his hand and asked for money.
Gongsun Ce blinked twice, and said without panicking: "Master, Guard Zhan and I are at court now, wait for them to come back and ask, if there is really such a thing, I can return the money to you."
I was depressed, but I could only wait. Actually, I didn't want to see them, so I chose this time to come. For the sake of my cat girls, I could only feel a little wronged. Gongsun Ce was afraid that I would be bored, so he brought me to visit the Kaifeng Mansion. After going around, I cried, what's wrong? He showed me the account book again, and I wondered how he could have been so happy when I asked for silver.
and Zhan Zhao finally returned during lunch time. Their expressions were not well, and they seemed to have suffered some sort of grievance. All of these had nothing to do with me. I fiercely jumped out and shouted, "Bao Hei Zi, quickly tell Gongsun Ce to return me the silver."
Seeing me so pleasantly surprised, Bao Zheng stepped forward, held my hand and asked: "Has young master's injuries recovered yet?"
Being stared at by him made me feel a little embarrassed. I nodded and said, "Alright, it's fine. If Gongsun Ce doesn't return my money, I'll be in trouble."
Without waiting for Bao Zheng to speak, Zhan Zhao kneeled down and cupped his fists: "I am sorry young master, please punish me."
He was wearing a scarlet robe and a black hat with two red ribbons that hung down to his chest. His pair of cat eyes were wide open, but it did not diminish his heroic spirit. Annoyed, I coldly snorted and said, "Hmph, I have come today to ask for money. Since I have asked for money, I will leave. I will never step through this door again."
Bao Zheng supported Zhan Zhao, turned around and said to me, "Let's talk in the Flower Hall."
and Gongsun Ce smiled at each other, then said: "I can testify for you, Gongsun Ce did indeed take your silver, a total of one hundred and seventy silver. However, your identity is special, so you spent one hundred silver to make the identity plate. You still have seventy silver left. Mr. Gongsun, you need to report your debt to Long Gongzi. "
Gongsun Ce smiled strangely, took out the account book and read: "Long Fei has borrowed a total of one hundred and eleven taels of silver to make a deposit of seventy taels of silver. There are still forty silver that have not been paid …"
"What?" You didn't say that you wanted to borrow it? " I jumped up.
Gongsun Ce flipped the account book over and said, "There's your signature here, I thought you knew. How does Long Gongzi intend to pay back this silver? "
My face was filled with dark lines. I was originally here to collect money, but now that I was in debt, I asked dejectedly, "Is there a time limit?"
Gongsun Ce raised his eyebrows slightly and said: "If that's the case, then I might as well find a job at Kaifeng Mansion, and pay back the money slowly."
Like a defeated rooster, I drooped my head and said dejectedly, "How much salary will I get if I become a yamen?"
Gongsun Ce stroked his beard and laughed: "Ten taels of silver."
I gritted my teeth and said, "Ten taels of silver? It will take four months, and I won't do it. "
Gongsun Ce laughed as he shook his head, "Not really, but a year, and ten silvers."
Ten taels of silver a year. Only forty taels in four years, and I can't even get in. Then I spent five years of my wages! I touched the crystal hair band on my chest and clenched my teeth. "I'll pay you back after I go."
Unexpectedly, they didn't stop me, but had a strange smile on their faces. I didn't care too much about it, and headed straight for the pawnshop.
"Lad, let's see how much this gem can be sold for." My crystal dropped on the counter.
The waiter and the shopkeeper looked and said, "A piece of broken stone is worthless."
"What?" Not valuable? " I was stunned. In the end, several other families said the same thing. I dejectedly placed the blue shirt that was stained with blood on the counter and said, "I've duped this outfit."
The shopkeeper picked up his clothes and threw them back with a 'pah' and said, "There's blood, bad luck. I won't accept it."
At night, the cats of all sizes gathered by my side. I bitterly smiled and said, "I'm sorry, but we don't have any food today. You guys should look for a way out, but please don't go to the Bai Family to harm the poultry. Do you understand?"
As the cats reluctantly left, I looked at the darkening sky and felt a little sad. Could it be that I really have to return to the Kaifeng Mansion? No, it would be better to work in a restaurant.
Suddenly, two yamen s pulled me away and shouted loudly, "Let's see where you can run off to now!"
I was stunned. I did have the thought of stealing something, but it was still in its infancy, so I didn't take any action. Still, it was good to go to jail. At least dinner was served today. Thus, I didn't resist and followed obediently. Just as he entered the Kaifeng Mansion, he saw Zhan Zhao walking over, and shouted at the two yamen s: "This Long Gongzi is my friend, quickly release him."
I was stunned until a bowl of white rice was placed in front of me. I woke up and found myself sitting at a table. He was tense, as if he was suppressing something. It was only at this time that I understood, that everything was a trap dug by this black-skinned Bao Hei Zi and the treacherous Gongsun Ce, and that they wanted me to serve the Kaifeng Mansion.
I was so angry that I ate a mouthful of rice and fiercely said, "I will make you regret keeping me here." After he finished speaking, he ate with all his might, and looked at them with satisfaction as they unnaturally pulled the corners of his mouth. Hehe, if Long Fei got angry, the consequences would be severe …