Chapter 2: Peeping is Innocent

Oh, oh, oh. Gongsun Zan has just regained his composure. If this matter were to be discovered, it would not be a big deal for him and his brother to lose face; the key issue is that he has been here with his teacher, and there are many people here who know him. In the end, it would be embarrassing for his teacher as well.

Where? Where?

Then you just spoke so confidently about seeing the officials. Are you intentionally provoking my sister

"Hurry, hurry, it's right there." The guards and servants of the Zou residence have already rushed in large numbers to the outside of the mansion

"Nonsense, I won't hide. Am I supposed to wait for death?" Huangfu Cen shot a glance at Zou Yuniang, not daring to hesitate for a moment, fearing that a careless move would turn him into a ghost under Zou Yuniang's sword. Years of training had endowed Huangfu Cen with some self-defense skills. Dodging left and right, Huangfu Cen felt cold sweat dripping down his back

The number of people arriving at the Zou residence increased, gradually surrounding Huangfu Cen in the center

What are you looking at!" The young maid beside her, seeing Huangfu Cen captured and still daring to look at her young lady so brazenly, scolded him.

Speak, how shall this matter be resolved

The two hurriedly escaped to the side of the back garden, using the cover of the flowers and plants, allowing them to delay for a while

"Lecher, not very old, sharp-tongued." Zou Yuniang glared angrily at Huangfu Cen

Hmph! Zou Yuniang felt very wronged, even more so than Dou E. With a sense of grievance in her heart, a blush began to appear on her face, and traces of tears were already visible. Turning her face away, she covered her face and left.

Hmm. Zou Jing seemed to shake his head as if he had not thought of any solution, murmuring: "It appears that this person is not simple. It's too late; let's discuss it tomorrow."

As he witnessed Zou Yuniang's delicate fist about to descend, Huangfu Cen resigned himself to his fate, closing his eyes in acceptance. At that moment, a shout intervened, saving Huangfu Cen.

"Lecher, do you still dare to hide with the books?"

Hmm. The person who arrived was Zou Yuniang's elder brother, Zou Jing, a school lieutenant serving under the governor of Youzhou, Guo Xun. Coincidentally, he had just returned home to visit his family, and less than a day had passed since his return when he heard shouting from inside and outside the residence in his sleep. He hurriedly got dressed and rushed to his sister's side, only to find that his sister was about to take action. He then spoke up to stop her

Damn it! How could I be so unlucky, did I walk into a pile of dog poop? Huangfu Cen couldn't understand how there could be dog poop in the backyard, and why it had to be him who stepped in it. Is this what they call being extremely unlucky?

"Where can I go? It seems I can't go anywhere right now." Huangfu Cen felt that there was truly no one in this world more unfortunate than himself. Gritting his teeth and enduring the pain in his body, he stood up.

You are calmer than I imagined

"Hey, Second Brother, hurry up!" Gongsun Zan exclaimed anxiously as he felt a sinking sensation in his heart upon seeing Huangfu Cen fall.

Hurry up, if you and Lao San stay here for too long, things will become difficult to handle

Uh. Zou Yuniang was taken aback, not expecting that the lecher before her would so readily confess to his crimes. Fearing that Huangfu Cen might have some trick up his sleeve, she immediately signaled to the people beside her, and at once, the household servants apprehended Huangfu Cen, binding him together with hemp ropes

Huangfu Cen was greatly astonished, not expecting that this Zou Yuniang would actually be a skilled fighter. Huangfu Cen had not mentioned to himself how fierce and formidable this girl was! He quickly dodged.

"Lecher, where do you think you're going?" As soon as the words were spoken, a flurry of blades and swords rushed towards Huangfu Cen.

"The Han law does not explicitly stipulate that peeping is an act of lewdness; how can my guilt be established?" Huangfu Cen, seeing that the matter had come to this, was fortunate enough to argue to the end. Huangfu Cen truly did not believe that the Han law had no loopholes to exploit

"That is the official I do not wish to meet, yet you all seem even less inclined to meet him than I do." Huangfu Cen straightened his body, feeling that the ropes binding him were too tight, and he shook them a bit in discomfort. He then added, "However, it seems that it may not be necessary now."

Run quickly" Huangfu Cen called out to the dazed Gongsun Zan beside him, and seizing the moment before the guards of the Zou residence arrived, he pulled Gongsun Zan along and attempted to make a swift escape

The scene that no one wished to witness occurred; just as Gongsun Zan successfully climbed over the wall first, Huangfu Cen fell due to a small piece of dog feces

Huangfu Cen raised his eyes to look at the person before him, who introduced himself as Zou Jing. A shiver ran through his heart. In Zhuo County, although the Zou family was an outsider, Zou Jing was a prominent official, highly regarded and promoted by Guo Xun, the Inspector of Youzhou. No one could afford to disregard Zou Jing's influence. He secretly blamed Gongsun Zan for not informing him; it turned out that he had come to Zou Jing's residence, and the one he was spying on was actually Zou Jing's sister. This was all because he had never heard of Zou Jing having a sister in history. In fact, this situation could not be blamed on Gongsun Zan, as he also did not expect that the Colonel Zou Jing would return in these days. Previously, Zou Jing had been stationed in Jixian to arrange defenses against foreign tribes. Although his family was here, it was merely because it was close to Jixian, which was the wealthiest county in the northern region.

Chase

"Master, what should we do about this person?" asked the steward of the Zou residence, stepping forward.

The two individuals were caught red-handed by the old woman who had just emerged.

Hmm

Huangfu Cen had not clearly seen Zou Yuniang's appearance until now. Generally speaking, based on experiences from later generations, a good figure does not necessarily mean one is good-looking. Upon hearing Zou Yuniang speak, Huangfu Cen casually glanced at her face. She had a cherry-red mouth, a slightly prominent nose, and a pair of phoenix eyes that, when filled with anger, added a touch of spirited elegance. The sweat from her recent bath still lingered in her hair, and her delicate beauty exceeded Huangfu Cen's expectations.

"Why ask so much? Just see the official." Huangfu Cen replied confidently. The main reason for his boldness was that he realized Zou Jing was also afraid of escalating the matter and tarnishing the reputation of Zou Jing's sister, Zou Yuniang. Therefore, Huangfu Cen, unafraid of the consequences, boldly shouted.

"Where do you think you're going, lecher?" The Zhao residence was immediately thrown into chaos, and before they could notify the guards in the front courtyard, Zhao Yuniang had already emerged from the bathroom, draped in a thin garment

... ...

It ran over there, towards the garden

They must have someone waiting outside, quickly, send the guards to stop them, those damned lecherous thieves. Zou Yuniang's face turned ashen, unable to fathom that someone would dare to spy on her while she bathed. Zhuo County is neither too big nor too small. On one hand, it spans several hundred miles, and with a flip of a hand, those people could be found. On the other hand, there are many scholars in Zhuo County, and numerous families protect one another. If these few individuals manage to escape tonight, it will be very troublesome, and her reputation will be ruined.

Huangfu Cen glanced around and realized that he was powerless to escape given the current situation. If he stubbornly resisted, he feared that he would suffer even more hardships after being captured. He then raised his hand to signal for them to stop and said, "Halt, I will surrender now."

Alas! Huangfu Cen sighed and shook his head, for he could not bear to see these women cry, yet this matter arose precisely because of himself

Gongsun Zan understood that Huangfu Cen was referring to the fear of exposing his own flaws. He steeled himself and said, "Alright, Second Brother, wait for me to come and rescue you"

"You... you... are a madman." After saying this, Zou Yuniang could no longer tolerate Huangfu Cen's shameless behavior, and the whip in her hand was drawn out in response

Elder brother. As Zou Yuniang turned around, she saw someone hurrying towards her from a distance, fastening their belt as they walked.

I do not know either. If I say I will take responsibility, I fear you will not agree. I think I will just wait for your decision. Huangfu Cen felt that the eyes of Zou Jing in front of him were like those of an old fox, able to see through his thoughts. Fortunately, he did not hide it and spoke frankly, whatever happens tomorrow, let it be!

An unexpected situation has arisen

Huangfu Cen, puzzled by Zou Jing's meaning, shook his head and said: "I do not wish to."

"I appreciate your candor," Zou Jing said with a smile as she stood up. Just as Huangfu Cen showed a pleased expression, Zou Jing suddenly turned serious and coldly remarked, "However, you still cannot leave so easily, and of course, my sister will not marry you."

"Is there no guilt in peeping? Was it you who said that?" Zou Yuniang frowned.

"Stop it." Zou Jing glared at Zou Yuniang, wondering how she could be so inconsiderate. While she was trying her best to calm the situation, Yuniang repeatedly provoked it further. Could she not see that the young man in front of her was deliberately trying to infuriate her?

Yes. Two servants from the Zou family walked by and took Huangfu Cen away.

Come quickly! Thieves have entered the residence

"Miss, there is also a lewd thief on that wall?" a young maid exclaimed

Alas! Huangfu Cen sighed, thinking to himself that he ultimately could not overcome this hurdle.

Zou Jing cast a glance at Huangfu Cen and noticed that although this person had been captured, he showed no signs of remorse. Instead, there was a subtle air of unusual pride about him. In surprise, he asked, "What is your name?"

Zou Jing smiled, this person is indeed interesting. Regardless of whether his bizarre behavior tonight is truly for his sister, the calmness he displays at this moment has made Zou Jing take notice.

"Perpetrator, have you confessed and accepted the law?" www.hetushu.com

In the second year of the Zhongping era, during the Han dynasty, the bandits of Hanyang, led by Zhang and Han Sui, colluded with the Qiang and Hu tribes to invade the eastern regions of the Three Auxiliaries. At that time, General Hou Huangfu Song was dispatched to the west to confront them. Song requested to mobilize 3,000 troops from the Wuhuan. Zou Jing submitted a proposal, stating: "The Wuhuan are weak in numbers; it is advisable to recruit the Xianbei instead." The matter was referred to the four offices, and Han Zhuo, an official in the Grand General's office, opined that: "Zou Jing is situated close to the border; we should investigate his intentions. If Jing is allowed to recruit 5,000 light cavalry from the Xianbei, it will surely yield effective results against the enemy."

Yes. Yes. The maidservants beside them could not fail to understand Zhao Jing's intention, and they all nodded in agreement before turning around and leaving one after another

Huangfu Cen originally intended to escape, but upon seeing the situation, he felt dejected and helplessly shouted to Gongsun Zan: "Elder brother, you go ahead and take the third one with you."

Yes, I did say that. Although Huangfu Cen felt a slight sense of guilt, he was not the mastermind. His intention was to assert his own innocence, claiming to be merely an accomplice, without intending to absolve Gongsun Zan of responsibility. However, Huangfu Cen seemed to have forgotten that this was the late Han period, not a later era

"You... you, madman, are looking for a beating." Zou Yuniang was momentarily taken aback by Huangfu Cen's words, feeling somewhat at a loss, and then she angrily retorted.

Jade Maiden

But... you.

Hmm. Zou Jing raised his hand slightly, turned around and whispered a few words to the steward, then turned back to the onlookers beside him and said: "What happened today must not be disclosed by anyone. If... otherwise, do not blame me, Zou Jing, for being heartless and ungrateful"

The distance is not far, yet at this moment, it feels as if they are separated by thousands of miles in their hearts

You too

"To spy is not a crime." The dazed Huangfu Cen murmured softly.

Huangfu Cen's demeanor, however, sparked a measure of interest in Zou Jing, who leaned in closer and asked, "Do you really intend to see the authorities"

Go and take him to the woodshed, and assign more personnel to guard him

"Elder brother, this lecher..." Zou Yuniang's face was flushed with shyness, and she could say no more at this point