Chapter 014 Teahouse
When Ran Shaotang arrived, the post official was dozing in the inner room. He had already learned from Shangfeng that the relatives of the consort's family were coming. After seeing the letter and hearing the soldier's description, he thought it was the eldest son of the eldest princess who was visiting, so he ran out excitedly to see if he could.
Set up a line and transfer yourself back to Kyoto as soon as possible.
When Shaotang skillfully conveyed his identity and said that he was a poor relative of Wufu, a distant relative of the consort's family, the sparks in the official's eyes were like a bonfire extinguished by cold water, leaving only the lingering smoke.
However, officials are slick and know how to behave. He still said a few words of hypocritical politeness, then shied away from having something to do, turned around and left to soothe his injured soul.
Seeing that no one was in front of him, Xu Youdao solemnly greeted the eldest son of the Ran family.
In Kyoto, for the convenience of picking up escorts, Ran Wen specially arranged for Ran Shaotang to meet the escort chief of Longmen Escort Bureau, and it was Xu Youdao, the escort chief in front of him.
Mrs. Ran was still angry at her husband at that time, so it would be enough for her senior brother Cheng Yi to take the escort, and there was no need to let Shaotang show up.
Ran Wen didn't agree with his wife's point of view. In his mind, Cheng Yi was always unreliable. He didn't know why Sect Master Feng sent him to pick up people.
Fortunately, he spent a lot of money to hire the Longmen Escort Bureau of Gaoxi No. 1 Escort Bureau. This time, the group not only ensured the safety of the goods, but also ensured that Shaotang was safe.
In order to prevent the eldest princess from harming Shaotang, Ran Wen did not arrange for an entourage to follow Shaotang to Jingshan. Instead, he escorted her as an escort. People in Jianghu places great emphasis on loyalty and are more reliable than those who are immersed in officialdom.
What's more, Ran Wen was kind to Hu Yunbiao, the chief escort of the Longmen Escort Agency, so Ran Wen could rest assured that the child was entrusted to his escort agency to take care of him.
Xu Biaotou saw that the young master of the Ran family had not been seen for some time. He seemed to have changed from his previous gloominess, and his whole aura became brighter. He couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Xie Yingren quietly moved to block Shaotang. Xu Youdao chuckled and took out a few handover slips, wanting to check the goods one by one with Shaotang.
Shaotang waved his hand: "No need. Who in the world can't trust Longmen Escort Agency to keep its promise? It's a waste of time to check this."
Xu Youdao smiled happily after saying a few words.
I heard that the young master of the Ran family is withdrawn and doesn't like to interact with others. Last time, he just said hello in a hurry. After exchanging a few words this time, I realized that the young master's behavior is very different from that of ordinary children, and there is a faint trace of Ran.
The demeanor of a general.
It can be seen that the rumors are not credible.
He pointed to the ten-car cage in the yard and asked Ran Shaotang: "Young master, where are these things going to be transported? Why don't we send them directly there for you?"
Hu Yunbiao, the head escort, once repeatedly confessed that this was a hidden escort. Except for him, who knew the inside story, the others only escorted the escort to deliver the goods, without asking about the owner's situation.
Just send the items to the inn and wait for someone to pick them up. Everything depends on the owner.
Xie Yingren, who was quietly listening to the conversation between Shaotang and Xu Youdao, seemed a little strange when he saw Shaotang talking seriously. He didn't know whether the arrogant and wanton boy in normal times was really Shaotang, or the calm and dignified Shaotang at this moment.
It's really Shaotang.
While he was wondering, he heard that Xu Youdao was about to send escorts into Jingshan. He reminded Shaotang in a low voice: "This is against the rules. Why don't we do it ourselves?"
Shaotang understood this truth, nodded, and discussed with Xu Youdao: "Boss Xu just arrived yesterday. It's been a hard journey for everyone. Why don't we rest here for a few more days."
Xu Youdao, who had a delicate heart with seven orifices, understood that there was something hidden in it, so he hurriedly followed Ran Shaotang's wishes and agreed.
In the end, the two parties discussed that Shaotang would haul two boxes and cages at a time and try to transport the goods within half a month. Ran Shaotang would be solely responsible for the accommodation expenses of the bodyguards, couriers and others.
Shaotang opened one of the marked boxes, took out a few things he needed urgently, wrapped them in a package and carried them on his back.
Xu Youdao looked at the little man who was just above his waist and abdomen. He was thoughtful and calm, as if he were an adult. He felt deeply that General Ran had taught his son well.
After the two young guests left, a man walked out of the room.
Xu Youdao was very polite to this man. Although this man was not very old and looked about seventeen or eighteen, when he stood in the yard, his overwhelming aura dimmed even the noon sun.
The young man's voice was as clear as a spring: "The short one with the birthmark on his face, is Ran Wen's son?"
Xu Youdao replied quickly and respectfully, "That's right."
"Find an opportunity and bring it to Zhou Rao so that my father can meet him."
Xu Youdao knelt down with a plop.
"Your Highness, if Hu Yunbiao finds out, he will kill me."
His Highness Zong Zhengshen raised his eyebrows slightly: "Aren't you afraid that I will kill you now?"
With money in his arms, Shaotang immediately had the courage to do something big again.
After coming out of the inn, without saying a word, he took Xie Yingren back to the teahouse just now and continued listening to the book.
The teahouse is the busiest place on this street.
Xie Yingren had only come in once with his master before, but he still sat in the corner and ordered the cheapest tea.
This time with Shaotang was different. Not only did the two of them sit in the best seats in the middle of the teahouse, Shaotang also called the waiter over and ordered the best tea and snacks in the teahouse in one go.
The waiter stood still, blinking and looking at Shaotang.
I was wondering if these two little bastards were crazy and came here to cheat me out of food and drink, just to make fun of me.
Xie Yingren sat in his seat nervously, looking left and right. The people sitting here listening to books and drinking tea were all adults, but the two of them were children.
The tea guests were listening intently to the storyteller's story. They only glanced here and still focused on an old man with a white beard sitting on the stage.
How could Shaotang not know what the waiter was thinking? He glanced at him, took out a piece of silver from his pocket and threw it on the table.
The waiter's eyes lit up and he quickly picked it up and took a bite. It was true.
His face immediately became pretty, and he went down diligently to prepare for eating and drinking.
It was too late for Xie Yingren to get the money back.
"Shaotang, did you give too much?"
Shaotang waved his hand: "Let him pack some more melon seeds and snacks to take back later."
Only then did Xie Yingren feel that it was a good deal, thank you for not eating too much.
After a short while, the waiter came up with the items and set a large table full of them.
Xie Yingren swallowed hard while looking at the various snacks. Ran Shaotang only took a bite and curled his lips before putting it back on the plate. It was indeed not delicious.
Then he turned his attention to the old man with a white beard on the stage.
The old man was frothing at the mouth when he was speaking on stage, and the folding fan in his hand flapped loudly when he was excited.
The content of the book happens to be related to Shaotang.
It was the heroic deeds of Ran Wen, the general of the Gao Xi Kingdom, who led a hundred and ten men to break through the 20,000-strong army of the Zhou Rao Kingdom late at night in the cold winter.
The audience in the audience applauded and cheered from time to time when they heard the wonderful points.
Xie Yingren also heard that the protagonist of this story was Ran Shaotang's father, and felt an inexplicable sense of pride in his heart.
When Ran Mansion entertained him and his master, he saw General Ran. He was tall and burly, with a majestic appearance. He walked majestically and had a murderous intention all over his body.
Privately, he thought that General Ran was more handsome than his master.
He looked at the engrossed tea guests around him and said to himself proudly: The son of the heroic General Ran is now my junior brother. He is sitting among you, and you still don’t know it!
He went to see Shaotang and saw that his junior brother had a smile on his face and was listening attentively. He straightened his back involuntarily and stuffed a large piece of walnut cake into his mouth.
Shaotang listened attentively for a while and sighed secretly.
Unexpectedly, there are still many legends about her strange father's heroic deeds.
The most regrettable thing is that the emperor forced a princess into his arms and could no longer go to the battlefield.
Granting the title of General Sima without giving him the Tiger Talisman is just a check and balance technique for the monarch.
When the birds are gone, the good bow is hidden. This kind of thing doesn't happen in any dynasty or generation.
Her father had long thought about it and accepted it happily. Unfortunately, some people didn't know what to say and used harsh words to hurt others.
Chapter completed!