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Volume 1, Chapter 39: A rat-throwing weapon

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    Cao Yi walked back to his yard restlessly and bumped into someone on the opposite side.  The man said angrily: "Cao Yi, do you deserve a beating? These are new clothes!"

    Hearing the roar of the other party, Cao Yi quickly bent down habitually: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it was my fault!" As he said this, Cao Yi lifted up his greasy coat and wiped it away from the other side.

    The man was startled, took two or three steps back, and said angrily: "You are seeking death, look at the oil stains on your coat, I have new clothes!"

    This man's voice was very familiar. Cao Yi raised his head and was startled: "You fool, why is it you? Where do you have the money to make new clothes? Did you steal the master's money again?"

    "Shh!" Erlunzi quickly blocked his mouth and said angrily: "Xiao Yizi, you can't ruin my reputation! I have never stolen the master's money! If you say that again, I will not recognize you.  This friend!"

    "Hey, you are provoking something wrong with me!" Cao Yi looked at Er Lunzi's new clothes with jealousy and asked in a low voice: "Then where did you get the money? I also know the situation of your family. You are so poor.  Hibiki, don¡¯t fool me!¡±

    The second idiot shook his new clothes happily and said with a smile: "This is a reward from the master! When the bandits from Heifeng Village attacked a few days ago, I happened to be in Lijiazhuang. At that time, the young master was recruiting strong men, and my  I didn't think much and followed the battlefield. Unexpectedly, the army of Black Wind Village was forced back by the young master alone, and I came back unscathed. Yesterday, the mistress sent an order, anyone who takes the initiative  The servants of the Cao family who participated in this escort operation are all commendable for their loyalty. Although it is not the New Year's Day, they are also rewarded with a new piece of clothing. No, I just got it and put it on specially for you to take a look! How do you like it? Pretty, isn't it?  !¡±

    Cao Yi looked at Er Lengzi's new clothes with envy and sighed, "When will I be able to wear new clothes? I've been wearing this shabby clothes for three years!"

    Er Lengzi sighed with him, "Brother, when the bandits attacked a few days ago, who told you to huddle in the yard and be too scared to go out? It's better now. I heard that there were several people in our yard.  They were all rewarded for their meritorious service, and some were even rewarded with a lot of money! Alas, there is no such good opportunity for meritorious service now, unless you can catch Liao Hua!"

    "Liao Hua?" Cao Yi asked in surprise: "Who is he?"

    The second idiot was speechless and patted his forehead: "Brother, what have you been busy with these two days? Why are you more stunned than me? Liao Hua is the little leader who attacked our Cao Mansion a few days ago. He has good martial arts. He is from Zhao  He broke out of the encirclement commanded by Bo and disappeared without a trace. Now the government is offering a reward of 500 guan for his capture. Even if he provides information, as long as the information is true, he can be exchanged for 50 guan!"

    "How much?" Cao Yi asked in surprise: "My dear mother! How come there are so many! I have worked hard to serve Master Liu these days, but I only made five or six small coins, and I also got a lot of help.  Wild vegetables! Just provide a clue and you can get fifty coins. Are you lying to me?"

    The second idiot blushed and said angrily: "Am I that kind of person? In the past few days, people in our house have been searching everywhere when they have nothing to do, just hoping to find some clues! Forget it, it's a waste of time to tell you,  I have to go look for it before I¡¯m on duty!¡±

    Er Lunzi seemed to be really angry. He stopped showing off his new clothes to Cao Yi and walked out angrily.

    Cao Yi didn¡¯t stop him, he was just thinking about what Er Lunzi said just now, as long as he can provide clues, he will be rewarded with fifty thousand dollars!  This is fifty thousand dollars!  He couldn't help but think of the two pairs of bowls and chopsticks he just saw in Mrs. Liu's room!  I thought of the panic on Master Liu¡¯s face just now, and of Master Liu¡¯s eccentric habit of eating in the study recently!

    A quarter of an hour later, Cao Ang learned of the news, and a handyman quietly reported to Lao Zhao: Master Liu, an ethnic scholar, was suspected of harboring outsiders!

    Cao Ang frowned and asked Lao Zhao, "Who else knows this news?"

    Old Zhao shook his head, "After the handyman told me, I hurriedly came to tell the young master, and no one else knew."

    Cao Ang frowned, "The Clan Academy is an important place in my Cao Mansion. No one has searched it during this period. There are indeed blind spots there! However, after all, Master Liu is one of the four gentlemen in the Clan Academy.  One, whether it is knowledge or quality, he is the best choice, he will not do anything to disgrace the Cao family, right?"

    Cao Ang was very hesitant, but Lao Zhao persuaded in a low voice: "Don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the worst. The several doubtful points discovered by that handyman are indeed very suspicious! As far as I know, Mrs. Liu has no children.  He has no daughter, his wife died early, and he is all alone. If there are any guests coming, he will not stay in the study all the time! But today the servant clearly saw two sets of bowls and chopsticks in Mrs. Liu's room, and Mrs. Liu closed the door  Eating, looking flustered, very suspicious!  "

    Cao Ang was still hesitant, and he said to Lao Zhao: "If there is really Liao Hua hidden in Master Liu's study, that's fine; but if that is just the guess of the handyman, we will have wrongly blamed Master Liu!

    In the past, our great-grandfather (Cao Teng) of the Cao family lived in Feitinghou. He paid homage to Da Changqiu and invited scholars to enlighten the children of the Cao family, but no one came at all.  My grandfather (Cao Song) was cautious and loyal, so it was not easy to invite these four gentlemen.  If Master Liu¡¯s actions are misunderstood, the reputation our Cao family has worked so hard to build among the scholars will fall apart!  The Zhongliang family tradition of our Cao family will also be questioned by the world!  "

    Lao Zhao didn¡¯t expect it to be this far. He hesitated and said, ¡°How about let¡¯s report this matter to Mr. Cao?¡±

    Cao Ang shook his head, "Now my mother has just been entrusted by my grandfather to take care of the property of our family, and I have also been entrusted with the important task of negotiating with Heifeng Village. Now if I push some small problems to my grandfather, he will be disappointed!  Let's do this, Uncle Zhao, pick a smart person to secretly monitor Master Liu's actions. When you go there, be careful not to be discovered by him. In addition, let's think of a more appropriate way to search the study!"

    Old Zhao nodded, "Sir, how should we deal with the person who reported Mrs. Liu?"

    "Give him money!" Cao Ang said firmly: "This is the first announcement I have issued in the Cao Mansion. You must be trustworthy. But please tell him, Uncle Zhao, not to talk nonsense until everything comes to light."  , tell this matter again.¡±

    ??Old Zhao nodded repeatedly, reported some chores in the house, and then turned and left.  Cao Ang pondered for a moment and then walked towards Ding's yard.

    When we entered Ding¡¯s courtyard, we found that the place had become very lively and not as deserted as usual.  There are four more servant girls in the yard, who are cleaning the yard, and several stewards are standing aside cautiously, waiting for Mrs. Ding's summons.

    At this time, Yu'er, who was giving orders on the steps, saw Cao Ang, ran down quickly, saluted Cao Ang, and said crisply: "Yu'er has met the young master. Madam just talked about you and asked me to deliver meat to you."  The soup is here, just in time, you will be here."

    Cao Ang looked at Yu'er, who was beaming with joy, and shook his head slightly, but the amplitude of his shaking was so small that Yu'er didn't notice it.  Cao Ang pointed to the stewards next to him and asked with a smile: "Mother is busy? How about I come back later?"

    ??Yu'er winked at him and said, "Young master, why are you out here? I'll go to the house and take a look, and I'll make sure to report it to Madam as soon as possible"

    Before she finished speaking, Aunt Li just walked out of the house. When she saw Cao Ang, Aunt Li said quickly: "Young Master is here? Why don't you come in quickly? It's too cold outside!"

    Aunt Li pointed at Yu'er again and rebuked in a low voice: "How many times have I told you, the young master is not an outsider, why do you need to report it? You are addicted to receiving red envelopes these days, be careful and I will tell you another day  Mistress, I really need you to remember the rules!"

    Yu'er secretly cried out for bad luck, stuck out her tongue and moved aside, not daring to say a word.

    Cao Ang smiled slightly and said to Aunt Li: "Auntie still loves me, Yu'er was joking with me just now!"

    He said with a smile and followed Aunt Li inside.  Yu'er raised her head and wanted to say some more words of defense, but found that no one was in front of her.  It's pity that I have been preparing for a long time to wink at you, but I just threw one and lost the target. Alas!  She sighed softly and said angrily to the four maids: "What are you looking at? Why don't you pull the weeds quickly? Look at your virtue!"

    Cao Ang strode into the house and bowed to Ding: "My child has seen his mother!"

    Now that Cao Song has personally promised him, Cao Ang can naturally call Ding his mother.  When Mrs. Ding heard the noise, she quickly raised her head and said with a smile: "It's Ang'er, come here quickly, aunt, bring the broth over quickly, the water temperature is just right now. You have worked hard these days, drink some quickly."  Soup tonic.¡±

    Cao Ang agreed with a smile, took off his cloak, and knelt down beside Ding.

    The girls in charge who were reporting the situation to Mr. Ding smiled, nodded to Cao Ang, and quietly retreated.

    Ding handed the broth to Cao Ang with her own hands. Seeing him drinking it happily, she complained in a low voice: "In the past few days, I heard that in addition to studying literature and martial arts, you also met many foreign guests, but  Don't tire yourself out! You are now the righteous young master of the Cao Mansion. You can just leave some things to your servants. You don't have to do everything yourself!

    By the way, Lao Zhao said a few days ago that you rescued a girl and she has been keeping her in the outer courtyard. You can bring her to me later. If she is suitable, I will make the decision to keep her.  You are also lacking a messenger by your side now. Xie'er is too young and not suitable for some occasions.  "

    Hearing what Ding said, Cao Ang secretly felt ashamed. He had been too busy these days.??Na Lingshan stayed in the outer hospital to recuperate and even forgot to visit.  He scratched his head, nodded in agreement, and said to Mrs. Ding: "Mother, you decide everything. In fact, I have important things to do here this time. The situation is like this"

    When Mrs. Ding heard this, she pondered for a moment and said with a smile: "Actually, this matter is easy to handle. Ang'er, you can do this"

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