Mr. Huang Pu is in his forties, short and strong, and his face is full of vicissitudes. Perhaps because he has been exposed outside for a long time, his eyes always squint unconsciously, looking very honest, and some are hidden. There are very few people who can see the latter.

He was not talkative, and the master gave instructions. He was right and never asked much, but he could always accurately understand the master's intentions. He chatted with the servants of the mansion, but he did not avoid or participated. He seemed to listen very seriously, but rarely spoke.

That morning, Master Yan Peng did not go out. Six or seven servants were idle and gathered in a small room to cook fire and drink, chat and argue. Huang Pugong was also among them. He heard everyone discussing who is powerful, which son spends money like water, whose daughter is famous, and whose girl is gentle and affectionate...

He grinned occasionally, and most of the time he just drank alcohol. He seemed to drink very slowly. He only served the glass once when others drank a few sips, but he would drink it all without leaving a drop.

A pot of wine was finished quickly, faster than everyone expected. Those who had good things could not help but calculate and found that Huang Pugong drank the most.

"Old Huang, we're here to slap in the mouth. You drink happily by yourself. You're going to have a gossip about our gossip." Master Yan San is a servant raised by the Yan family since childhood, and is the leader of several servants.

Huang Pugong glanced at the empty wine glass and laughed twice, as if he didn't understand why he drank so much wine.

"Wine cannot be drunk in vain, gossip cannot be listened in vain. Lao Huang, what do you think you should do?"

The others followed suit and asked.

"The Third Master is the decision." Huang Pugong said blankly, even more honest.

"I'm not polite if I ask me to make the decision. I'll buy some of them for you."

"By the way, bring a few side dishes, and the more you chew the pickles, the more thirsty they become." Another servant interrupted. As soon as he started, the others started to order dishes.

After everyone finished speaking, Huang Pugong said, "I don't have money, who can lend me some?"

"Barring the truth, everyone gets the same wages. If you don't have money, how can we lend you the remaining money?" Master Yan San has never been polite to his servants with low status.

"Old Huang, you have no family, where did you spend your money? Did you raise a woman in the capital?" The servants even started to make excuses.

Huang Pugong was a dull person, scolded and ridiculed, but he had no reaction. He stood up and smiled and said, "I'll borrow money elsewhere."

As soon as Mr. Huang Pu left the house, Master Yan San took out another pot of wine from the cabinet and said contemptuously: "He must have used it again. Don't pay attention to him. Let's continue drinking and ask him to borrow money from someone to see who doesn't open his eyes."

Charcoal is charcoal, wine is inferior wine, and vegetables are pickles, but when roasted on fire, drinking wine, it is warm from the inside out, and no one wants to leave the house, and they are eager to share the wine in person.

When Huang Pugong left the house, the cold wind blew, he couldn't help but tighten his thin clothes. When winter began, he picked up a cotton coat and put it in it for only one day before handing it to the pawn shop, and never redeem it again.

He rubbed his nose and couldn't find anyone who could borrow money. He had been in Beijing for a few months. He didn't know anyone except his servants and a casino a few streets. After thinking about it, he could only go to one place.

Yan Pengshi was studying military books in the study. When he had any appreciation, he took notes or made some annotations and expressed his feelings. A beautiful maid grinds ink and paper for him, pours wine and tea.

The study room was even warmer. Huang Pugong was a close friend. Without reporting, he quietly walked into the room, standing at the door, waiting for the owner to discover him.

Master Yan Peng counted the white papers full of black words, and had reached five pieces. Today's task was successfully completed. He was very proud. He gently stroked the maid's face with the pen. The maid was shy and said softly: "Young master, someone is here."

Master Yan Peng looked at Huang Pugong, the pride and intimacy on his face quickly disappeared, and he said coldly: "Is there anything wrong?"

Mr. Huang Pu was embarrassed and stuttered: "Can that... general... pay me another month's salary?"

"Your wages have been paid until next year. Do you want to ask for them again?"

Huang Pugong lowered his head and said nothing.

Master Yan Peng was much younger than Mr. Huang, but at this time he was like his father teaching his sons and nephews a lesson, and said seriously: "Mr. Pu. You are not too young. You don't want to marry and have children. You know how to gambling every day. How can this be done? Don't say that a person like you, even a noble son can't stand you living like this."

"Yes, the general is right." Huang Pugong's head lowered, but he still wanted to borrow money. "Or what I'll write for the young master..."

He said this wrongly. Master Yan Peng threw the pen in his hand. The pen was too light and could not be strong. He fell to the ground halfway. Master Yan Peng became even more angry. He looked around and grabbed the inkstone and threw it hard at Huang Pugong.

Huang Pugong avoided sideways, looking confused, "God up, please, don't I say anything?"

"How did you explain to you when you left Donghai Kingdom?" Yan Pengshi lowered his voice, but he couldn't suppress the anger in his heart.

"I didn't mention that, really, didn't mention it to anyone..."

"Then what do you want to write to me? Hum? Are you afraid that others will not know your ability? Your life is saved by the Yan family and will always belong to the Yan family. You can do whatever you ask you to do, but you are not allowed to mention it on your own initiative. Do you understand?"

"I understand, general." Huang Pugong withdrew from the study room, and it was still so cold outside. He sighed and had no shame to go back to find other servants. He walked slowly outside the mansion, thinking that he might be able to lend some money to the casino, after all, he had thrown in a lot of money in these days.

He didn't go far, and someone called him behind him.

Huang Pugong turned around and saw the maid beside Master Yan Peng rushing to catch up.

"Sister Yao Yue has something to do?"

The maid was less than 20 years old and bought it after Yan Pengshi came to Beijing. She was named "Yaoyue". The servants in the mansion called her "Sister Yaoyue" no matter their age.

Yao Yue took off the purse around her waist and took out a small piece of silver from it, "This is what the young master gave to you."

Huang Pugong took it in a daze.

Yao Yue thought about it and took out another piece from his purse, "This time, the young master is kind. It will be difficult for him to ask the young master to give you money. Stop gamble and buy a cotton coat. It's so cold, you can't just spend the winter like this."

Huang Pugong was not stupid. He knew that Yao Yue was lying. The silver had nothing to do with the owner, but Yao Yue’s private money. He thought he was crude and not as romantic as he was. He hurriedly handed the silver back and shook his head and said, "This is your money. I can't ask for it. Others... don't gossip."

Yao Yue didn't answer and said seriously: "There will never be less gossip. I don't care. Please don't misunderstand. I have no other intentions. I just think you shouldn't be a servant. If you are so angry, if you can join the army, you will become a great person sooner or later."

Huang Pugong looked surprised. When he was talking about military strategy for his master, Yao Yue was indeed present several times, but a woman he bought was just a sex service person, which surprised him.

"Mr. Huang Pu, why do you have to live here?"

Huang Pugong shook his head, not wanting to talk about this, so he closed his palms, "I will give you back in the future."

Yao Yue smiled and turned around and ran away. She made an excuse and could not be delayed for too long.

Huang Pugong left the mansion and walked around in the snow, full of thoughts. He walked out of several streets without knowing it. He looked up and actually arrived at the entrance of the alley where the casino was. Not far from entering was the hidden casino. He originally wanted to come here to borrow money, but now he has money, but for some reason he still comes.

When Huang Pugong thought of the crisp sound of dice, the shouts of the dealer, and piles of silver, he was moved. If he could increase this amount of silver several times, he could not only treat guests, pay back the money, and redeem the cotton coats in the pawnshop.

Huang Pugong took a step, suddenly turned around and ran away, avoiding the temptation in the alley.

Not long after, he came back and found that he was so stupid. It was broad daylight now and the casino would not open at all. Where did the temptation come from?

Huang Pugong let out a long sigh and did not go to redeem the cotton coat. Instead, he bought two pots of wine, some side dishes, all of which were braised meat and pickles, wrapped in oil paper. The wine pot was set to be sent back tomorrow, tied with a thin rope, carrying the wine in one hand and the vegetables in the other hand, and returning the same way.

After keeping the money and not going to gamble, Huang Pugong was relaxed.

Although the weather was cold, there were many pedestrians on the street. Huang Pugong suddenly heard a saying "The emperor is awake" in his ears. He turned his head to look and saw a group of people rushing towards a man and insisted that he explain clearly.

Huang Pugong smiled and shook his head. It had nothing to do with him. He didn't want to join in the fun. He just wanted to go back to the mansion, sit around the charcoal fire, drink and eat meat, listen to a group of servants' nonsense. When no one paid attention, he could recall the past to help the wine.

Not far ahead was Yan Mansion. Master Yan and others ran out, stood on the street and looked left and right. One of them pointed his hand at Huang Pugong and shouted, "It's there!"

Several people came running.

"What's wrong? The general called me?" In the entire Yan Mansion, only Huang Pu called Yan Pengshi "General", and others called him "Prince".

Master Yan's face was flushed, but he was very serious. He grabbed two pots of wine and a few calories and handed them to others, and pulled Huang Pugong's arm, "Go with me quickly."

"Where do you go?" Huang Pugong was forced to turn around and walk in the opposite direction.

"Don't ask more questions, the young master gave the order, just do as you do." Master Yan San seemed even more serious and couldn't help but add, "Mr. Huang Pu, you're causing trouble."

Huang Pugong became more and more puzzled, but he did not ask or resist. He followed him obediently, "Be careful, the wine is full."

A team of knights rushed towards him, all in gorgeous clothes. Yan Sanye and others hurriedly asked him to be on the side of the road and blocked Huang Pugong behind him.

But the knights stopped in front of several servants and took the lead and said, "Who is Huang Pu Gong?"

Master Yan San dared not hide it in person, so he got out of the way, "That's it."

The man smiled and said, "You are moving quickly. Are you going to send him to the Ministry of War?"

Master Yan San received the order to hide Mr. Huang Pu. He did not dare to tell the truth, so he had to nod, "Yes, what do you call me?"

"My name is Chao Jing. The man from Juanhou's Mansion is ordered to pick up Huang Pu Gong. He doesn't have to go to the Ministry of War." Chao Jing paused, "Your Majesty summoned him."

Mr. Yan and others were shocked. They only knew that the Ministry of War was looking for someone, but they didn't know that the emperor was also interested. Mr. Huang Pu was even more surprised.

"Can you ride a horse?" Chao Jing asked, looking at Huang Pugong, with a slight impression of him.

Huang Pugong nodded.

Chao Jing waved with an empty horse and waved to someone to take him over, "Let's go, Your Majesty doesn't like waiting for others."

Huang Pugong got on the horse and turned his head to look at his companion. Yan Sanye and others were all stunned. He wanted to go back to the food and drinks, but his mount was urged to move forward.

In Juanhou’s mansion, Huang Pugong did not receive the emperor’s summons immediately, but waited in a room. Chao Jing ordered a good wine and meat to send him good wine and meat. "Your Majesty woke up today, and Juanhou’s mansion rescued the siege. Happy events are really one after another. Your Majesty is a little busy and may come later, don’t worry."

"Yes, I'm not in a hurry. What's wrong with Your Majesty looking for me? I'm just a servant in Yan Mansion."

Chao Jing picked up the wine glass and smiled and said, "You are not just a servant, but also a servant who can fight."

Huang Pugong's face changed slightly.

Chao Jing toasted, "You were a pirate in the past and committed a death sentence, but Your Majesty doesn't care, so you will be a general." (To be continued.)

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