Chapter 2, The Wisdom of the Yamen Officials

The lackeys also cannot understand what the foolish young master is saying, but it is said that he was struck on the head by a piece of tile last night, so it is normal for him to speak nonsense today. Even when his head is not injured, he does not necessarily speak anything sensible

"As you command!" Little Jun was taken aback, vaguely beginning to understand the meaning. Although he was not entirely sure, agreeing was certainly the right choice

The dog legged towards the beautiful young lady, instantly frightening her to the point of trembling. She, in a flustered state, wanted to abandon her stall and flee, yet she was reluctant, as her ailing husband at home was still counting on her to sell the beans to buy medicine

What is he? How dare he come to the court to disturb my official duties? Give him twenty strokes and drive him away!

My lord! I am Fu An, your most loyal follower

What did my son say? Gao Qiu's concern was evident.

Hurry up, let's go. Bring more grenades and submachine guns, just in case. Gao Fangping set off from the back door with the remaining lackeys.

From somewhere behind, an indistinct sound could be heard.

No one knows that while Huahua Taisui is lost in thought, he is not contemplating how to seize the common people's women, but rather pondering the path to wealth in the future

What is your name, the one with blood on your buttocks

The wise one in the yamen! shouted the sycophants following him.

separated by

"Replying to the official, it is one coin," the young lady said submissively

It is indeed influenced by this body, with an unintentional appearance that is utterly debauched.

She opened the fan and gave a slight shake, then folded it and tapped the head of a nameless dog with it, saying: "Go buy me a bag of beans to eat"

After the person left, Gao Qiu took off his official hat and set it aside, saying: "Let him in"

By chance, he encountered a beautiful young woman selling roasted beans. Gao Fangping had always had a fondness for beans, so he stopped to observe first

At this time, one should not have been wandering outside. However, I had not realized the seriousness of the situation before, as if I were discussing a novel with Gao Qiu, until Gao Fangping suddenly shouted, "Not good"

The official's inner chamber has given too much; the common woman does not dare to accept the official's reward. The young lady spoke with a trembling voice

He said it was instructed by the young master, the old steward outside replied

Gao Fangping was dressed in a floral outfit, with an unknown flower adorning his hat, looking utterly disheveled and extravagant

It seems that I am affected by this body, as I now walk in a crooked manner without any decorum, accompanied by a group of sycophants, some carrying birdcages, one sycophant holding a teapot, and another wielding a fan

Gao Fangping hurriedly turned around to search, but saw nothing at all

Gao Fangping expressed his frustration with the saying: "Relying on ... ... to make you buy beans, not people. You can't even handle a small matter properly, rambling on and on, just get lost!"

Xiao Jiu Wenlong began to cry loudly, pondering how the foolish young master had truly been struck silly by a rock. Despite putting in such great effort to show off, and even getting injured, he actually forgot my name

Even though the Imperial Guards are subordinates of the treacherous official's father, it is inappropriate for Gao Fangping to issue orders in such a situation where their superior is clearly present. However, since these individuals are Gao Qiu's personal troops, akin to household servants in a military context, it is not a significant issue

The incident involving Lin Chong has had a significant impact, already inciting some rogue outlaws, as evidenced by the flying daggers from Fu'an's backside. At this moment, the usual cunning of the inept is of no use, and thus the official's son openly names Xu Ning, the instructor of the Golden Spear Brigade.

The young lady's tears burst forth, and in her urgency, she could not utter a word, trembling as she knelt on the ground

The bustling streets and alleys of Bianjing are more unfamiliar. As Gao Fangping walks with his companions, he hears the sounds of vendors calling out and sees a continuous flow of people.

"It is of no consequence, that is not a gift, it is compensation for the offense caused by my subordinate, please accept it with peace of mind." Gao Fangping continued to eat the beans and left.

After a short while, Gao Fangping asked his subordinates for two coins, threw them on the ground, and left with the beans

Fu An limped in, dragging a trail of bloodstains across the white stone floor

"First, one must respect beautiful women, and only then will the world respect you," Gao Fangping said to himself in a nonchalant manner.

Gao Qiu was taken aback; after all, he had experience in the military and understood that Fu An had been seriously injured this time, indicating that there was indeed a matter at hand, one that was directed against the officials.

It is unfortunate, something has happened again

The sycophants all understood and began to laugh knowingly

idiot

Although the sycophants did not understand what the foolish young master was saying, they nonetheless formed their usual invincible formation to protect the young master at the core as they ran

"You have a bright future, I have high hopes for you, keep it up." Gao Fangping patted Xiaojun's chest and led the group of sycophants into the Zhang family's courtyard

Fu An decisively covered his bleeding rear and left, not daring to hesitate in the slightest

Currently, with Lin Chong being framed to this extent, it seems that the young lady of the Lin family is not far from suicide. Indeed, if the Lin family perishes, the enmity with Lin Chong will deepen, and this burden is rather too heavy to bear.

The reputation of the Gao family has been truly terrible in the past, and the young lady continues to lower her head and tremble

"Young lady, my young master has taken a liking to you. This is your fortune. If you follow my young master and serve him well, a life of wealth and honor will be yours without question. Hurry up, pack your things and come with us." The lackey chuckled.

Running through the streets and alleys, the luxurious formation frightened many beautiful ladies and young girls, and then they arrived at the ancestral home of the Lin Zhang family

Suddenly, Gao Qiu turned to his trusted subordinate standing behind the tent and asked, "Is there a person named Xu Ning in the Imperial Guard?"

Gao Qiu furrowed his brow again and said: "It was just able to move and then it went; it is no fault of a man to be lustful, but having already caused such a commotion, couldn't he avoid the limelight?"

The dog leg was about to recite the lines he had memorized, but was met with a slap to the head from Gao Fangping.

It is said that Lady Lin's father is also a teacher. After Lin Chong was imprisoned by the Kaifeng Prefecture, Lady Lin lost her support and temporarily stayed at her maternal home

Heaven has eyes, and indeed auspicious signs have descended; our family's treasure has become enlightened. Gao Qiu chuckled to himself...

The young lady paused for a moment, filled with a sense of doubt, and picked up the two coins that lay on the ground

Ultimately, all the sycophants retreated into the main gate

In an inconspicuous corner, a pair of beautiful eyes gazes at the unfolding of this ordinary scene in the marketplace

The military officers and aides around him stood up with a clear understanding, leaving the assembly hall without waiting for instructions. Official business concluded here, as was customary. The usual sign of an early end was when that foolish, spoiled young man came in crying and shouting for his father.

The fellow retreated with his head covered, thinking to himself that the methods of the magistrate's office had begun to escalate, no longer being of a lowly nature

Hiding in the grand mansion guarded by the imperial troops of the Song Dynasty, one feels a sense of security

Upon hearing the name of the official's son, Gao Qiu helplessly closed his eyes

As he walked, Gao Fangping placed the fan at the back of his collar

"It is not your place to instruct me on how to act. Stay on the periphery, and do not move a step without my command. Do you understand what I mean?" Gao Fangping interrupted.

Moreover, it is not acceptable for everyone to casually take money from wwwhetushucom.com. Huahua Taisui has had a poor reputation in the past, and even if a small reward is given, it may lead others to misunderstand and suspect ulterior motives

Outside the Zhang family's courtyard, one could see the imposing Song Dynasty imperial guards on alert from a distance, and faintly, the sound of a woman's weeping could be heard from within the main hall

Fu An lowered his head, not daring to make a sound. Otherwise, if the master were to become displeased, the blame for "instigating the young master" would be thrown onto him.

Gao Fangping retracted his nonchalant demeanor and focused on the flying knife lodged in his backside, furrowing his brow. The wound was so deep that it was evident this was not the act of an ordinary citizen venting their frustrations; there truly was a rogue among the crowd who sought Gao Yanei's life

What now, unable to appreciate the situation... Wow!

Gao Qiu was holding a meeting in the White Tiger Hall when suddenly a voice came from outside: "My lord, Fu An has come to see you..."

A bad premonition struck again, and Gao Fangping, who was trustworthy, shouted while jumping and running: "Hurry up, formation, formation! You idiots, why are you so scattered? We are at least from a military family; don't you understand that you should protect the center of our guard? Front line, left and right, midfield, defenders... goalkeeper, ah, indeed a star player."

Gao Fangping hesitated for a moment and said: "Fuan, you go to see my father and have him invite the Imperial Guard instructor Xu Ning to the Lin family to meet me. Remember, do not bring Lu Qian, but Xu Ning. After you handle this, go tend to your injuries, and then go to the accounts office to collect a reward of two guan."

Hehe, my son seems to have become smarter

However, Gao Fangping is overwhelmed with tears of joy at the current state, for such days are precisely what he had dreamed of in his past life

The market appears to be relatively calm, without any hidden schemes. Gao Fangping has grown bolder, striking a dandy pose as he extends his hand, and a sycophant on the left presents him with a fan

Gao Qiu is very satisfied with the treasures and the illustrations. He understands that capable individuals often lack in personal relationships, similar to someone like Fu An, who is somewhat deficient in abilities.

Gao Qiu was very curious as to why his son chose Xu Ning over Lu Qian this time. Perhaps his son had truly come to his senses. Lu Qian had issues with his character, was overly utilitarian, and exhibited excessive aggression. Such a person, if utilized properly, could indeed accomplish certain tasks, but the harm they could cause was also quite evident

"The commander of the palace, upon hearing that this person is skilled in wielding a hooked spear and is quite brave, noted that he is the instructor of the golden spear in front of the palace. However, he lacks social skills and has no hope for promotion, often going unnoticed in daily life," whispered the trusted aide behind him.

Fu An knelt on the ground and said: "The magistrate seems very strange today. I would like to request that you send the commander of the Imperial Guard, Xu Ning, to visit Madam Lin's home immediately. The rest of us are unaware."

Gao Fangping urged the servant to surround him. He felt in his heart that if it were not for the treacherous Lu Qian in the main hall at this moment, he would no longer bear the surname Gao

A polite guard obstructed him, saying: "Please, young master, hold on. The interior is currently messy and noisy, which may offend your eyes. Once it is cleaned up..."

The pests have been driven away, and the anger of the passersby has somewhat subsided. It is uncertain whether it was last night's "auspicious omen" that rendered the Gao family father and son foolish, but they now perceive Gao Yanei as merely ridiculous, not particularly detestable

The magistrate is wise!

How exactly did Lin's young lady die? To be honest, I can't recall the details; I watched "Water Margin" over a decade ago, and Gao Fangping has long been forgotten. I can only make a trip there first; I must ensure that nothing happens to her. If I can also ease the situation a bit, that would be a good thing.

Gao Fangping took a bag of beans from the stall and asked, "How much does it cost?"

Gao Fangping was taken aback; such a bag of roasted beans weighed over 200 grams, and it was only one wen? Even Wu Dalang's pancakes cost two wen each