Chapter 2 A desperate move
That’s right, it’s that Zhong Kui.
Originally from Zhongnan Mountain, he is both civil and military, has a strong temperament, and meets all the characteristics.
There is an unmarried younger sister in the family, and a friend outside the home named Du Ping, which is consistent with the information that Zhong Kui married his younger sister.
Zhong Sheng couldn't help but smile bitterly. In the legends of later generations, he was the only nephew who did not exist.
"My dear grandson, please remember, from now on you will also be a son of an official family, so don't go out and do mischief anymore."
"When your second uncle becomes an official, arrange an errand so that you can study peacefully and gain fame in the future."
Grandma Zhong spoke slowly, with a light called happiness appearing on her face.
Zhong Sheng's heart skipped a beat. No, according to legend, Zhong Kui would not only fail to pass the imperial examination, but would also die after failing the exam.
According to legend, Zhong Kui suffered injustice and died after failing the exam. This is in line with the character's strong character.
However, saying that his second uncle is ugly is a lie!
Zhong Sheng has the most say in the appearance genes of the Zhong family. Both he and his sister-in-law Zhong Xiaomei have outstanding looks, far beyond the average level.
The second uncle, Zhongdao, is even more handsome and full of masculinity.
It is said that when he went on a study tour, many prostitutes and courtesans from wealthy families rushed to pay for him, and they even wanted to elope together.
Is it possible for such a person to be rejected just because of his appearance?
Zhong Sheng actively mobilized ideas from later generations and quickly figured it out.
The imperial examination in the Tang Dynasty was basically a cake divided at the top. There were so many wealthy families, founders, and countless children in their families. They used the imperial examination as a ladder to reach the sky. How could it be the turn of the Han family in Zhongnan Mountain?
Even if you are good at both civil and military affairs and have great talents, even if you have noble character, good appearance, and insufficient family background, we will not admit you.
"Second uncle is going to be in trouble this time."
What's even worse is that when his second uncle dies, he has no backing, the Zhong family has no shelter, and is about to face an unprecedented crisis.
Although the Zhong family is a Han family, they are not poor, but their family has little property.
A brick house with a yard, ten acres of good farmland near a water source, and several tenants employed to work.
This family property supports my second uncle in studying and traveling, supports Grandma Zhong who is bedridden and takes medicine all year round, and also supports Zhong Sheng, a wicked young man who does not have much to do with work.
However, once the backbone of a family is gone, people who are desperate will inevitably swarm in and eat their family until every bone is left.
No matter how good the evil boy is in fighting, can he defeat the evil people's heart and the plots of open swords and hidden arrows?
What's even more terrible is that the prefect is not a good man and a man of faith. When he learns that something happened to his second uncle, he will definitely continue to investigate.
An official who ruins a family, an official who destroys a family, let alone a local governor.
The governor of Zhongnan does not need to mobilize local soldiers. The soldiers at home have bows, crossbows, spears, swords and shields, so it is easy to kill the Zhong family.
Zhong Sheng's gangsters and friends would come roaring into a fight. When they heard that they were antagonizing the prefect, they would break up on the spot and pretend to be dead on purpose.
"We can't stay in Zhongnan Mountain anymore, we must leave."
Zhong Sheng thought of this and held Grandma Zhong's wrist, "Grandma, I'll help you go back to rest first, and wait for my sister-in-law to come back to discuss the move."
"Where to move? Live well."
He patiently persuaded Grandma Zhong again and again and coaxed her to sleep.
When my sister-in-law came back from shopping for groceries, she saw Zhong Sheng dressed and sitting at the table with an unprecedented serious look on his face.
"Sister-in-law, I have something to tell you."
My sister-in-law put the vegetable basket next to her and said helplessly, "After all, as long as we don't go out to fight, everything is easy to discuss."
"We have to run!"
Zhong Sheng was more serious than ever before, "I can't do it without running away. The prefect wants to kill me."
My sister-in-law breathed a sigh of relief, "I thought it was something. Don't be afraid. As long as your second uncle is here, he won't dare to touch our house."
No, it’s okay if the second uncle is here, but what if the second uncle is not here?
Zhong Sheng was so anxious that he couldn't tell the truth yet. If he told the truth, his sister-in-law would definitely scratch him with her nails.
"I'm just in case. My second uncle is far away in the capital. If the prefect does something dirty, he will be beyond his reach."
Zhong Sheng spoke earnestly, "Fire and fire are ruthless, and our family, both old and young, cannot guard against it."
My sister-in-law didn't care at first, but as she listened, she said with horror, "You mean, their family will set fire to the house."
"You have to be on guard?" She looked Zhongsheng up and down, "Xiaosheng, you are very different today."
Zhong Sheng thought he had been seen through and said with an embarrassed smile, "Sister-in-law, I have been awakened. I really shouldn't have caused trouble in the past."
"Laojun bless you."
My sister-in-law cried with joy, "You finally have an idea."
In the past, the evil boy Zhong Sheng always yelled and killed when something happened, which was a waste of his second uncle's teachings.
But today, I actually know how to use my brain and speak more logically, unlike before, where I was so irritated.
"What I mean is, let's hide first. If we can't afford to offend, we can hide."
"When my second uncle comes back from high school and becomes a high official in the capital, he, the governor of Zhongnan, will not dare to mess with us."
When my sister-in-law heard that it made sense, she immediately became worried, where to move?
"Uncle Du's house."
Du Ping is the life-and-death friend of his second uncle Zhongdao. He is impatient and devoted to justice. The key is that he is interested in his sister-in-law.
According to legend, after Zhong Dao died, he returned as the Ghost King and married his sister to Du Ping. This must have been an agreement during his lifetime.
Zhong Sheng chose Du Ping among Zhong Dao's close friends. In addition to the legend, there is another important reason.
Du Ping's family is not in Zhongnan Mountain, but in another place.
The governor of Zhongnan has no friendly relations with the local governor, so he is beyond his reach.
Even in later generations where traffic information is extremely developed, cross-border law enforcement is inconvenient, giving lawless elements opportunities to escape.
These days, the usual method used by robbers and bandits to escape pursuit by the government is to spread their stories from one place to another.
As for the local government, they close their doors and only mind their own affairs, begging their neighbors.
"Let's stay at Uncle Du's house for a few days!"
My sister-in-law twisted her clothes, her face turned red, and she said coyly, "I'm afraid it's inconvenient for you, Uncle Du, to be single."
"If there's any inconvenience, grandma and I will go."
Seeing that his sister-in-law had been persuaded, Zhong Sheng continued to persuade her, "Just go and stay for a few days. When my second uncle comes back, we will go home."
He did it as he was told, and a copy of Zhongsheng's letter was sent to Du Ping's home overnight.
After a whole day and two nights, in the early morning of the third day, Du Ping drove his horse to the door.
"Uncle Du, you take your sister-in-law and grandma to stay for a few days. I'll clean up and arrive later."
Du Ping frowned slightly, "Xiaosheng, don't be impulsive. The other party is the son of Prefect Zhongnan."
"Don't dare to be impulsive. After suffering this catastrophe, I have finally come to my senses. The people will not fight with the officials."
I thought to myself, I am an official, but my son is not an official.
Bullshit prefect!
What is a young master? In ancient times, the son of a prince was called the son of a prince. Is the son of a local official worthy of being called the young master?
Although the soul of the evil boy is gone, the viciousness flowing in his bones and blood makes him unable to swallow this breath.
The second uncle cannot come back. The only thing that returns to his hometown in Zhongnan is the news that he died unjustly.
The Zhong family is about to face a precarious situation. At this time, as the only male in the family, he must hold on.
Du Ping nodded and patted him on the shoulder, "I'll tell you after I get home and settle down."
Chapter completed!