Chapter five hundred and thirty-eight
As soon as Du Du said this, everyone's crying sounds suddenly became much smaller in the room. Everyone cried for a while, and then began to act separately as Du Du said.
Jingguda took Duerhu and both of them changed into casual clothes. After taking Anping Beiledudu's jade pendant, he left home and walked towards the Xianwang Iron Shop, which was not far from the west gate of Shengjing City.
Along the way, both the master and the servant had a heavy face and had nothing to say on the road. In addition, the weather was cold and the cold wind was like a knife. The two of them were shivering, their backs were very lonely.
Soon, the two of them came outside the iron shop. Before they could enter, Du Erhu immediately saw a familiar figure coming out of the iron shop.
Isn't this fat and strong man with two thick beards the original Zhenglan Banner, Degele, who died of illness several years ago, his eldest son Dekesik?
Why did he come here?
Moreover, this Dexic has not brought his entourage yet and is specially wearing an ordinary cotton robe and jacket, which is no different from an ordinary businessman.
"Cousin! Why are you here today?" Du Erhu said hello to Dexic without thinking.
Dexic, who was traveling in a simple manner, was originally trying to avoid people's eyes and ears. At this time, he heard someone calling him, and his face was shocked. He turned his head and saw that his cousin Duerhu was greeting him, and his face was full of embarrassment.
Seeing this, Duerhu actually guessed the purpose of Deksick. For a moment, he regretted his words just now. However, now that the two of them have met, they have to force themselves to smile.
Alas, I didn't expect that the royal family members of the Qing Empire have now fallen into pieces and have started to find a way out for themselves to escape.
Such a scene is really a bit sad and awkward.
"So it's my cousin, this, I'm fine today. I passed by here and had an old age with the shopkeeper of this iron shop. I went in and chatted with him a few words. Why are you here today?" Dexic looked unnatural, but he still forced to beat him.
"...Well, this..." Du Erhu was thin-skinned and didn't know how to take the conversation for a while.
Jing Guda, who was on the side, was a man who was doing old things. Seeing that Du Erhu couldn't take it, he knew that he was ashamed and didn't know how to answer for a moment. So Jing Guda smiled on his face, bowed forward, and said to Dexic: "Master Beile, right? My master is seriously ill in bed. He thought of putting more worries on the young master and letting him see more about the livelihood in the mansion. So I asked me to bring him here and meet all the shopkeepers who have been supplying goods to our mansion? It's a coincidence that I didn't expect that in this Xianwang Ironware Shop, Manager Hao hadn't seen him yet, but he didn't want to meet Master Beile here first. It turns out that if Master Beile is not busy, please follow me to go to Anping Beile Mansion for a while?"
Dexic saw that although Jing Guda answered without any loss, his face was full of unnatural expressions. He laughed secretly, but he didn't want to point him out. He just smiled and replied with a wry smile: "No need, I have something to do at home and I'm about to rush back. But I don't know that my cousin Anping Beile is in good condition now?"
Du Erhu looked depressed and embarrassed, thinking about how to answer. Jing Guda, who was beside him, had already answered first: "My Master Beile, although he has been in trouble for a long time, has recovered a lot now, so he will be ready soon."
Dexic said Oh, nodded repeatedly, and said with a very unnatural expression on his face: "That's good, that's good. When I have time in a few days, I will go to the mansion to visit my cousin."
Then, the two of them exchanged a few more greetings and then said goodbye and left separately.
Looking at Dexic's shrunk back as he disappeared from the cold wind, Duerhu looked lonely and his heart was filled with infinite sadness.
When the thick windshield curtain was opened, the ironware was placed, and a guy nodded and bowed to greet him.
"Two guests, I want to buy some iron tools, so you can take a look..." The guy said this, suddenly saw Jing Guda's face clearly, and immediately said, "Oh, isn't this Jing Guda butler from Anping Beile? Look at the villain's clumsy eyes. It's such a cold day, why are you here in person? You want to buy iron tools? Just send a famous servant to you, or we can send you the mansion..."
Jing Guda waved his hand, interrupted his polite words, and said in a deep voice: "Waiter, I'm here, but I have something to see your shopkeeper. Where are the others? Take me to see him."
The guy said hurriedly: "My shopkeeper is cooking upstairs, so I'll take you two to see him now."
After the guy finished speaking, he immediately took Jing Guda and Alhu into the back hall and went upstairs. The two of them went upstairs, but they saw a large pot of warm charcoal fire growing in the wide hall. Manager Hao and a tent were focusing on counting the four-pillar tent books.
"Shopkeeper, Jingguda, the butler in Anping Beile Mansion, is here to find you."
After hearing the client's conscience, the short and fat shopkeeper Hao Zeren, who had a smart face, raised his head and happened to see the butler Jing Guda next to the client, and Du Du Du's eldest son Du Erhu with a serious and worried look on his face.
Hao Zeren frowned slightly, and he had already guessed the purpose of the two of them. However, his face was silent, but he whispered to the account room, asking him and the clerk to retreat first.
Then, in the huge hall, only Hao Zeren, Jing Guda and Du Erhu were among them. The three of them immediately divided the positions of the host and sat around the brazier.
Hao Zeren visited Anping Beile Mansion many times and was familiar with Jingguda and Dudu's eldest son Du Erhu, so he bowed affectionately to the two and asked them to sit down.
As Du Du's eldest son, Du Erhu saw Hao Zeren, who was like a servant in the past, now he was on par with himself here. For a moment, his heart was filled with mixed feelings.
People have to bow their heads under the eaves. Perhaps, the life of a young master who is pampered and elegant will never be there again. From now on, I must start a new and self-reliant life.
After sitting down, Jing Guda took out Du Du's portable jade pendant without saying a word and solemnly handed it to Hao Zeren.
"Shopkeeper Hao, this is my master's jade pendant. Now I will give this item to Shopkeeper Hao. I will see it as someone. Shopkeeper Hao, please recognize it."
Seeing the precious jade pendant handed over by Biying and Du Du’s name engraved, Hao Zeren was shocked. He hurriedly refused: "This is Anping Beile's jade pendant. Of course, the villain can recognize it. Jingguda Butler, how can you give such a precious thing to the villain? How can you not destroy the villain?"
Seeing that he refused, Jing Guda firmly handed the jade pendant to Hao Zeren, and said at the same time: "Shopkeeper Hao, I'll tell the truth. This time I brought Young Master Duerhu to find you. I really did not go to the Three Treasures Hall without any trouble. I was ordered by Anping Beile. If there was a major issue, I would come to ask Manager Hao for help."
Hao Zeren was happy. He had guessed what Jing Guda would say next, but he pretended to be surprised and said, "What's going on? What exactly is it? What makes the butler Jing Guda so serious, and he also has to give such a precious jade pendant to the villain. I hope the butler Jing Guda will tell him the truth."
"No, this matter is extremely serious. You can accept the jade pendant first and then let's talk carefully. This is what the master wants." Jing Guda was very determined and still handed the jade pendant to Hao Zeren.
Seeing that Jing Guda was so determined, Hao Zeren was so happy that he was unspeakable, but he still looked reluctant to do so. He said silly: "Master Beile is so frustrated. Since that's the case, this jade pendant is under the control and accept it. Just consider it as a custody for Anping Beile. What's the important thing about the butler Jing Guda, but please tell me clearly."
Jing Guda sighed and no longer hid anything. While sighing constantly, he briefly said Du Du’s original words to Hao Zeren.
After listening to Jing Guda's words, Hao Zeren's eyes were filled with complex expressions, and his face also showed an extremely difficult expression. He stroked his short beard, but he pondered silently.
Seeing Hao Zeren's embarrassment, Du Erhu, who had little experience, was embarrassed. He sighed in his heart that he had no idea how difficult it was to ask for help from others. The current situation made him realize that if he, the heir to Anping Beile's title, and the eldest son and eldest son in the mansion, lost the halo of family and title, perhaps, nothing would be left.
Just when Du Erhu was secretly thinking that things might be difficult, Jing Guda, the housekeeper, was embarrassed after saying this, and his eyes were filled with tears. He said to Hao Zeren again: "Shopkeeper Hao, I'll tell you the truth. My master has always been strong and resolute and does not like to ask for help. He has been hit hard in the court so much and has never been able to get through. If he is not in a difficult situation, he will never ask for help easily. Today, I sent me to bring my young master here to talk about the difficulties. It can be said that at this time of the end of the road, I would be entrusting my own orphans."
Hao Zeren sneered in his heart, but his face was full of emotion. He sighed softly: "Oh, Mr. Jingguda, what do you mean, I, Mr. Hao, can't understand? Who is in the world? This Anping Beile also has kindness to Mr. Hao in the past. Mr. Hao is not a heartless person. He has received his kindness and has entrusted him. How dare he not take good care of the three young masters? In this way, Mr. Hao has also put his words on this. Even if this matter is difficult, Mr. Hao will definitely try his best to find a way to send the three young masters out of Qingjing as soon as possible and go to Lord Li."
Seeing that Hao Zeren was so kind and righteous and cheerful, and did not threaten him, Jing Guda let out a long sigh and asked anxiously: "Then I thanked Manager Hao for my master. How long will it take to get news?"
Hao Zeren stroked his beard and pondered for a moment, and replied firmly: "There will be news within three days, within three days, and I will send a friend to contact you."
Jing Guda's eyes lit up and he hurriedly said, "Okay, then please ask Manager Hao. Then I will order someone to quickly get some luggage and goods in the past few days, and wait for the good news from Manager Hao at any time."
As soon as he finished speaking, he signaled Alhu to express his gratitude to Hao Zeren with his eyes. Alhu was stunned and then bowed quickly: "Thank you, Shopkeeper Hao for extending this help. For my family, this kindness is really a timely help. When I arrive at Mingdi, I will thank you again..."
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Hao Zeren. Hao Zeren smiled and said, "Young Master Du Erhu, don't be polite. Anyway, you can go to my Lord Li in time. I am quite brave and sensible. My Lord Li has always been broad-minded and embraces all rivers. All those who sincerely accept others will be honest. If Hao can help, he will do his best."
After receiving Hao Zeren's guarantee, Du Erhu and Jing Guda both looked happy. Then, Hao Zeren and Jing Guda chatted for a while before saying goodbye and leaving.
He personally delivered it to the door and looked at the disappearing figures of Jing Guda and Benerhu on the corner of the street. A sneer flashed across Hao Zeren's face.
Then, he returned to the upper floor and sat down next to the brazier. He was taking out Dudu's jade pendant and watching carefully, the tentman came over quietly.
The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.
The accountant sighed: "Oh, I didn't expect that Deksick, and Dudu, the two Aisin Gioro clans, did not have the idea of serving the country and dying with the Kuomintang and the Communist Party. Instead, they wanted to get along with our relationship and quickly fled from the Qing Dynasty. This was a place of trouble, which was enough to make people feel cold."
Hao Zeren chuckled and shook his head and said, "You, why are you worried about the enemy? The more turbulent the Qing Dynasty was, the more the royal family fled, the more beneficial it was for Lord Li. Don't think about it. Lord Li, it has been nearly ten years of development, and finally got this opportunity to cause great turbulence in the Qing Dynasty, and should seize it. The more the royal family and people of the Qing Dynasty fled to the Ming Dynasty, the more help we will be in the future development, and the more severe the blow to the Qing Dynasty will be. As the Security Department, why should we sigh too much about these damn Tartars?"
The accountant stroked his beard and smiled and said, "Shopkeeper Hao, can you plan to take all Du Du and the others to Shandong? The guards are tight along the way, so we are afraid that we are not capable enough."
Hao Zeren sneered: "You're thinking too much. Haven't you heard of Doumien people promoting enemies? As long as we can transport away the clans of the royal family who want to escape, we don't have to worry about the rest of the mansion. Not to mention that we don't have the ability to transport all the staff of the mansion. Even if we really have this ability, we can't agree to them. After all, the more this is the more precious this opportunity to escape, and the more we can make them so grateful. You know, arranging these Aisin Gioro clans under Lord Li and in the hands of our Tang army is a major blow to the prestige of the Qing Dynasty. Think about it, even the Aisin Gioro clans have been constantly defecting. What centripetal force can be said to the Qing Empire? If you fall apart, you should be ready for it."
Hao Zeren paused and said again: "Let's stay for two days. We have contacted the headquarters of the Security Department, so we will send people to contact Deksick and Dudu families, pick up the royal staff from their family, and go south to Yingkou, board our army's smuggling ships from there, and then retreat to Shandong from there."
Chapter completed!