Chapter 97 Ma Jiu and Ma Zhongcai
When everyone walked out of the ghost market in Wumiao Village, the fifth update had passed, and drizzled from the sky, and a few rays of light were cast from the sky. It was bizarre because of the reflection of the water droplets, which was very beautiful.
Yun Zangfeng and several other people who had some skills were strong and strong, but they were very energetic, and they might not be a little listless. The noble young master and Ma Jiu took off their masks and leaned against each other while sleeping, making a slight snoring. The fat man Wang solved the trouble in his heart. His tense nerves had already relaxed. The fat man was sleeping and could no longer hold on at this moment. He lay in the middle of the noble young master's largest carriage and snored like thunder.
Ma Zhongcai still wrapped his head in rags, his slightly tired eyes exposed outside, and followed Yun Zangfeng to ride in front of the carriage.
He did not dare to take off the rag wrapped around his head, and was afraid of recognizing Ma Jiu. He did something that he was sorry for others. The longer the time passed, the more guilt and self-blame he became. In the end, he did not dare to face the mistakes he made. Ma Jiu's guard also rode on the horse, pointing his head down from time to time, dozing off. The noble young master's guard was in good spirits, everyone was in a twelve-pointed spirit, and his eyes were scanning around, alerting to possible dangers.
The noble young master said he wanted to invite Yun Zangfeng to drink, which was to make friends, but Ma Jiu said that his family was not too far from Wumiao Village. Since everyone was friends and came from afar, he should have done his best as a landlord. After arguing, everyone decided to visit Ma Jiu's mansion together and drink a glass of water and wine.
Everyone actually has their own plans. Yun Zangfeng thought that since he had already reached the territory of Youzhou and had met the Ma family, he should go to the Ma family to meet the head of the Ma family. Ma Zhongcai was very confused. He wanted to sincerely apologize to Ma Jiu, but he was afraid that he would face this former friend. After delaying it, he followed Yun Zangfeng on the way to the Ma family.
Fatty Wang is also smart. Judging from the actions of the noble son and Ma Jiu, they naturally know that their family background is extraordinary. Not to mention that he has the intention of clinging to the powerful, but as long as he joins the two young men, the family behind them can support him as a small escort agency, it will be enough to make Fatty Wang become successful.
The fox girl I just bought had to follow Yun Zangfeng to death, and she had to ride with Yun Zangfeng to rest assured. She was sitting on the horse and fell asleep against Yun Zangfeng, holding Yun Zangfeng's clothes tightly in her hand.
When the sky was bright and the hazy drizzle stopped, the Ma family guards leading the way showed joy. Yun Zangfeng, who had been following him, looked at it and saw that there was a river valley not far away. There were many houses built on one side of the valley, lined up one after another, which was in line with the momentum of the mountains and rivers, and it seemed that he had put in a lot of effort.
"I think that's where the Ma family's mansion is?" Yun Zangfeng asked. The warm sunshine in the morning shone on his face, which made him look a bit solemn.
The guard on the side replied, "It's not bad, it's considered home. After riding a horse for so long, my waist is sore."
Another guard seemed to be very familiar with this guard and said jokingly: "If your waist is sore, I'm afraid your kidneys will not work. I'll let you practice more boxing and foot skills on weekdays and work less on women. Now I know I regret it."
The guard who spoke before cursed: "Go away, I'm happy."
The sky became brighter and closer to home, and the mood of these guards seemed to be gradually getting better and they joked with each other. Yun Zangfeng also smiled, feeling that this kind of relationship created by life and death was really wonderful. The fox girl who was still sleeping in her arms arched her head, as if disturbed by the laughter of the guards. There was a little faint smile on her lips, and she didn't know what kind of dreams she was having.
Bypassing a mountain and down the hillside, he walked into the valley where the Ma family was. Leading the way, the group walked to the largest house in the valley. The carriage driver gently tapped the wooden baffle of the carriage a few times and said, "Master, we're here."
The first person who got off the carriage was Wang Dafa, who had been snoring all the time. He jumped out of the carriage and stretched his waist, as if the air at the door of the wealthy man was more expensive. The noble man followed closely and looked at Wang Dafa with a complicated look, then turned his head to look at the Ma family's house and said, "It's worthy of being the Ma family in Youzhou. This kind of courage and style are indeed quite good."
Ma Jiu also jumped out of the car and said, "Muzhe, Mizhe, brother, you are dressed in luxurious clothes and show your style in every move. Your family background will definitely not be bad. Maybe you still don't like the Ma family."
The noble young master shook his head and said, "What did Brother Ma say? There are indeed a few acres of thin land and a little wealth in the family, but that is also the shade of the ancestors and has nothing to do with me personally. I am just enjoying the benefits left to me by my ancestors, which are not worth mentioning or worth mentioning."
Ma Jiu laughed and said, "Who isn't it? Come on, let's not stand at the door. Let's go to the mansion to rest first. I'll arrange for the servants to cook a good meal and we'll have a good drink at noon."
After entering the house, he did not see the head of the Ma family. Ma Jiu arranged for his servants to clean up the room for several people and let everyone live in. The Ma family's guards worked in the Ma family all year round, so naturally they also had their own house, and they dispersed as soon as they entered the door.
The rest of the people also moved into the house arranged by the Ma family under the guidance of the servants. The noble young master's guards were not sleepy. After the noble young master entered the house, they guarded the surroundings and kept moving.
Previously, he lived with Fatty Wang in the same carriage. Fatty Wang snored like thunder and slept the best, but the noble son and Ma Jiu on the side suffered the disaster and were not asleep in a daze. Therefore, when he got off the carriage, the noble son looked at Fatty Wang with a complicated expression.
When I saw the bed, I didn’t care whether it was warm or soft. I would lie down first. But the Ma family’s family’s foundation was thick, just like this one. The noble young master quickly fell asleep. Yun Zangfeng on the other side was in a tragedy. Although he woke up the fox girl, there was only one bed, so how to sleep was still a problem.
In desperation, Yun Zangfeng had to let the fox girl sleep on the inside of the bed, sit cross-legged on the ground, practicing the "Dragon Transformation Art" to dispel the fatigue accumulated by her body.
When I was sleeping soundly, time always passed quickly. In a blink of an eye, noon had passed. The maid from the Ma family brought a washbasin and towel, made water for several people, and asked them to wash. After washing up, the servants at home led to a platform behind the house.
The platform was dug out along the stone wall of the mountain. Looking out, it was right in front of the rolling river. Some unknown strange flowers and plants were planted on both sides of the platform. The fragrance was mixed but not conflicting. Instead, it made people feel refreshed when they smelled. Among the flowers, there are buds that were about to bloom and there were also beautiful flowers that bloomed in a beautiful way.
A table of Eight Immortals was placed on the platform, and a bench was placed on one side of the table. Ma Jiu sat upright on the main seat, drinking alone. Seeing Yun Zangfeng and the noble son and his group came together, he immediately stood up to greet him.
Several people politely talked to each other for a while, and then sat down at one time. Ma Jiu smiled and looked very happy, shouting: "Go!"
Yun Zangfeng interrupted, "No hurry, Mr. Ma, I will introduce you to a friend first, who is also your old friend." As he said that, he pulled off the cloth strip that Ma Zhongcai covered his face.
Ma Zhongcai was frightened as if his face had been torn off, but Ma Jiu poured a glass of wine and drank it all in one go.
Ma Jiu said: "I had expected that it was Brother Ma. Otherwise, in the ghost market in Wumiao Village, how would Mr. Yun recognize my Ma family's identity when he was covered in his face? There was only one possibility, that someone who knew my objects and my old illness was guided by Mr. Yun. My first reaction to that person was that Brother Ma."
Ma Zhongcai was already in tears, with grief, fear, and shame all kinds of emotions intertwined on his face. He could not even say a complete sentence, and could only say intermittently: "I...I..."
Ma Jiu also moistened his eyes, stood up and poured a glass of wine for Ma Zhongcai. Because of old disease, he kept trembling with his right hand, he delivered the wine glass to Ma Zhongcai. The wine in the wine glass was half spilled down due to Ma Jiu's trembling, and wet the tabletop. Ma Jiu said: "Brother Ma, have you been doing well over the years?"
Ma Zhongcai hurriedly took the wine glass, pulled Ma Jiu's trembling hand with the other hand, and said, "Xiaojiu, I... Second brother, I'm sorry for you, I'm not a thing. I've been suffering for you all these years."
Ma Jiu picked up the wine glass and gently touched the glass of wine in Ma Zhongcai's hand. Ma Zhongcai reacted and drank the fine wine in the cup with Ma Jiu. Put down the wine glass, Ma Jiu raised his weak right hand and slapped Ma Zhongcai in the face.
Even though he used all his strength, Ma Jiu's slap was not strong because of his old disease, but the "slap" sound was real. Everyone was stunned on the spot. Although Fatty Wang had many shortcomings, he was also considering affection and friendship. When he saw Ma Zhong, he stood up and argued with Ma Jiu. At the Ma family, he didn't dare to really fight with Ma Jiu, at most he could talk.
Just as he was about to stand up, Fatty Wang was pressed down by Ma Zhong and could not move.
Ma Zhongcai said: "Boss, don't, I deserve this slap. I have been waiting for this slap for more than ten years."
Fatty Wang said, "Old Ma, let's go, it's better not to eat this meal. Heng cannot bully people because the Ma family is rich and powerful. It's right for me to be greedy for power, but I won't be a bit masculine. Don't be so insulted here again."
Ma Jiu first poured a glass of wine for Fatty Wang, and then said, "Boss Wang, don't be angry. I don't mean to insult you in this slap. If you slap this, the grudges and grudges between me and my second brother have been written off. No matter where my second brother is, he will still be my friend in the future."
Yun Zangfeng had never moved from beginning to end. He watched everything happen coldly. He knew that Ma Jiu could not forgive Ma Zhongcai. It can even be said that Ma Jiu had never blamed Ma Zhongcai, otherwise he would not have carried the things Ma Zhongcai gave him with him.
If someone carries the things given by others to hold grudges, it will definitely not be Ma Jiu. With the power of the Ma family, it is definitely not difficult to find Ma Zhongcai on Youzhou Road. However, over the years, Ma Jiu has never found Ma Zhongcai, but instead takes the things given by Ma Zhongcai with him, which is enough to show that Ma Jiu really regards Ma Zhongcai as a friend.
Many times, friends become enemies, and perhaps just a sincere apology is enough to write off all the winds and festivals of the past.
Chapter completed!