Chapter 195 - Whipping
It was not hard to find out about Wang Family, on that day when Lu Zheng still hadn't come back yet, Yang Yi had already sent over the detailed information on Wang Family. After all, Yang Yi had been in the Crane City for so long, so his understanding of local wealthy merchants was clearly much deeper than Ke Er's.
“Master San, there's attendant outside asking for an audience.” After Yang Yi put the item down, he casually reported it to the others. He had learned this title from the Wu Steel Manor, so he felt closer to San Ye than to Lord Zuo.
Initially, he had goosebumps after hearing someone call him ‘Madam'.
Zuo Shaoqing couldn't think of anyone looking for him in this unfamiliar place, but he didn't refuse, “Invite him in.”
A moment later, a servant of Cao Sect walked in with a middle-aged man that looked like a manager. “Sir, they have arrived.”
“Mm, you can leave first.” Zuo Shaoqing then called in Liu Tie, making him bring the unhappy Zuo Xiaolang out to play. Then, he looked at the middle-aged man and asked, “May I ask what Sir is looking for me for?”
The middle-aged man bowed respectfully and replied, “Lord Zuo, this servant is the steward of the Wu family. My master sent a servant to send you an invitation.”
“Clerk Hee?” Zuo Shaoqing quickly searched through his memory for any information on this person. If he remembered correctly, Lord clerk from Crane City was Prefect Lin's trusted aide.
“My master has reserved a private room in the Immortal Crane Restaurant. He would like to invite you over for a chat.” The middle-aged butler sincerely invited him in.
Although he didn't understand Clerk Hee's intention, Zuo Shaoqing still accepted the post, “Sure, please reply to Clerk Hee. I will be there on time.”
As soon as the butler left, Zuo Xiaolang hurriedly ran in, followed by the sweating Luo Xiaoliu.
“Master …” “Phew, the young lord's energy is too great, this servant's life is too old …”
“It's not like you want to practice martial arts with Liu Steel, you can't even compare to a child.” Zuo Shaoqing said this, but he was still secretly proud of Zuo Xiaolang. His son was obviously not someone ordinary people could compare to.
“Daddy!” Zuo Xiaolang stretched out his hands. He treasured every day he and his father were together, especially when that terrifying man was not around.
Zuo Shaoqing looked at the invitation and saw that it was written at the time of the first day of the year. Less than four hours later, he picked up Zuo Xiaolang and kissed him on the cheek that brought out some meat, “Let's go. Daddy will take you shopping.”
Ever since he had arrived at Crane City, two days ago, he had been busy clearing up his accounts. Afterwards, he had thrown down his small things to look at the boat, but hadn't had the chance to properly play with Zuo Xiaolang.
Zuo Xiaolang didn't really understand the meaning of shopping, but as long as he could be with his dad, he was willing to do anything.
Zuo Shaoqing brought him and Luo Xiaoliu out. Behind them, there were a few Cao Sect disciples following them from afar, so he didn't mind and aimlessly walked on the street.
The Crane City was extremely great. Although the construction scale was not as grand as that of the capital, it was still exquisite. Along the way, shops and stalls were everywhere, enough to show the wealth of this place.
Especially after the coastal merchant had been gradually developed, the port, which was the most important place for Great Yang, had also quickly expanded.
In his previous life, in the last few years, Zuo Shaoqing had also heard of Crane City's wealth. However, the huge amount of wealth gave the officials was corruption and corruption. He remembered that in the last year, countless of Crane City officials were exiled because of this.
Zuo Shaoqing did not remember who Crane City Prefect was at the time of his appointment, but no matter who it was, it was difficult to resist the temptation of money.
Perhaps to a high official, a hundred thousand taels of silver was nothing. A hundred thousand taels of silver might not be a big deal, but what about hundreds of thousands of taels of silver, or even some rare treasures that could not be bought with money? How difficult was it to maintain one's true nature?
“Daddy …” Zuo Xiaolang saw that his father didn't say anything along the way, so he pulled his hair in an attempt to call his attention back.
“What's wrong?” Zuo Shaoqing blinked and asked with a smile, “Did you see anything that you like? “Tell Daddy to buy it for you.”
Zuo Xiaolang hugged his neck and bared his teeth at the passersby. The fierce look on his face scared some of them.
Only then did Zuo Shaoqing notice that wherever the father and son walked towards, the pedestrians would all cast curious gazes at them. It might be because they were new faces, or because the father and son were well-dressed.
Today, he wore a dark red silk robe with complicated patterns embroidered on it. A golden fish bag and a twin fish jade pendant hung around his waist. He had the bearing of a rich family, so it was not difficult to discern his identity.
Zuo Xiaolang was dressed like an immortal child. Leaving aside the hair that just popped out of his head, his face was a lot better these days and a lot fairer. When he cutely nestled into Zuo Shaoqing's embrace, it was quite lovable.
“Daddy, there are many bad people watching you.” Zuo Xiaolang's five senses were extremely sensitive. When someone's gaze landed on them with a bit of malicious intent, he would always feel it at the first moment.
If it wasn't for father's repeated warnings not to hurt people outside, he would definitely make those people lose their face!
“Good son, if they want to watch then let them see, as long as they don't fight over the meat with you.” Zuo Shaoqing cannot and Zuo Xiaolang too profound reason, because he does not understand.
However, Zuo Xiaolang would definitely take everything that was related to meat to heart.
As expected, upon hearing that, Zuo Xiaolang tilted his head and thought for a moment before nodding seriously: “En, I won't give them meat to eat!”
Zuo Shaoqing smiled and kissed his cheek. Anyways, since Lu Zheng was not around today, this kind of intimate act could be done without restraint.
Passing by a stall selling children's toys, Zuo Shaoqing squatted down and put Zuo Xiaolang on the ground for him to choose from. Unexpectedly, the little guy looked through the stall and shook his head at Zuo Shaoqing, “Daddy, these things are too fragile, not fun!”
The corner of Zuo Shaoqing's mouth twitched as he remembered the toy that Zuo Xiaolang broke into pieces in the study room. He silently cursed: “Is it really good to raise a son with such destructive power?”
Seeing that it was a little boy over a year old and wearing gorgeous clothes, the stall owner knew that he definitely did not lack money. He took out a rattle and handed it to him.
The stall owner shook the drum and let out a crisp sound. It wasn't that he was boasting, but that his family's drum was the best one on the entire street.
Zuo Xiaolang's gaze was glued to the drum as expected. The toys that Yang Yi found for him yesterday were all children's toys that were used by three or four year olds. There really wasn't anything that could trick a baby like this.
Since Zuo Xiaolang was young, the stall owner thought that Zuo Xiaolang was a child who had just reached the age of one. That was why he took this out.
Zuo Xiaolang received the drum from the stall owner. Then, he raised his head and looked at Zuo Shaoqing. He was still a bit nervous.
In his opinion, his father giving him meat, clothes, and even playing with him was already very good. He knew that he had to spend money to buy this, even if he did not understand the concept of money.
Wu Tie paid the 10 copper coins and took Zuo Xiaolang's hand while the vendor thanked him. They continued walking.
However, before he could take two steps, Zuo Xiaolang held the broken drum and said, “Daddy …” “It broke!”
The little guy wanted to see how this thing could make a sound, so he used his finger to poke at the surface of the drum.
Zuo Shaoqing sighed as he supported his forehead, “So what if it broke? Daddy will find something more fun for you.” Perhaps, he should take this opportunity to ask the carpenters under Ministry of Works to customize a few toys for his son.
Zuo Xiaolang looked nervously at the toy that no longer made a sound. He didn't know whether to throw it or not, but in the end, it was Zuo Shaoqing who threw it away for him. He pouted and said, “Daddy, when I earn money in the future, I'll buy it myself.”
“Haha …” Don't worry, Daddy has a lot of money, so I don't need these copper coins. ” Zuo Shaoqing pinched his son's cheek and laughed especially brightly.
Zuo Shaoqing, who had just finished showing off, was hit by a man. After that man hit him, he kneeled down in fear and apologized: “Sorry, this lord. I'm in a rush. Sorry, sorry.”
Zuo Shaoqing frowned for a moment. He was unable to understand this person's actions. He waved his hand and said, “It's fine, you can leave.”
The man quickly ran away and disappeared into the crowd in the blink of an eye.
Zuo Shaoqing felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure it out. Luo Xiaoliu joked, “Master San, look how intimidating you are. You actually scared people to such an extent!”
“Ahhh …” Zuo Xiaolang forcefully pulled on Zuo Shaoqing's pants.
“What's wrong?” Zuo Shaoqing lowered his head and asked. Zuo Xiaolang pointed at his waist and anxiously said, “Bag …” “Bag…” He had seen his father take something out of the bag to buy a toy, but now it was gone.
Zuo Shaoqing felt around his waist, and sure enough, the purse was missing. He gritted his teeth, it must have been taken away by the man just now. He poked Luo Xiaoliu's forehead and scolded, “How did you become attendant?”
Luo Xiaoliu shrunk his head back and said, “Who knew that there would be someone who would dare to make a move on the Emperor's head.” In the capital, no one dared to place their hands on Zuo Shaoqing.
Zuo Xiaolang suddenly moved his nose, brushed off Zuo Shaoqing's hand and ran in one direction.
“Xiaolang?” Zuo Shaoqing was shocked by his actions. He did not have time to think and quickly chased after him.
There were too many people on the street. He could not use his Qing Gong to step on someone's head. As long as he pushed his way through the crowd, he would be able to catch up.
But Zuo Xiaolang ran through the crowd like a fish in water, and when Zuo Shaoqing had chased him two blocks, he still hadn't caught up.
After turning a corner, Zuo Shaoqing suddenly heard a scream coming from an alley. He chased into the alley and saw his son lying on the back of a man with both of his hands tightly around the man's neck.
The scream that he let out just now clearly came from the man. Zuo Shaoqing saw with his sharp eyes that there were two deep scratches on the man's back.
Hearing the footsteps behind him, Zuo Xiaolang turned around, “Ah …” “Father, this place …”
Zuo Shaoqing had already recognized this man as the one who had just hit him. He walked over, kicked him, and pressed his acupoint before pulling Zuo Xiaolang down.
Zuo Shaoqing did not pay any attention to his face as he turned the guy over. Instead, he touched his chest and took out a few money bags.
One of them was his. It was a pouch made from high-quality cloth with an eagle embroidered on it. It was the same type as Lu Zheng's. Usually, he would be reluctant to throw it around, but this guy dared to steal it!
He checked the items inside. Luckily, they were all there. He opened the other pouches and took a look. They were just silver and copper coins. One of the pouches actually had a note worth 100 taels of silver.
He smiled as he poured the money into his pocket, then put the empty purse back into the thief's arms. He even patted it carefully, “Today, I'm in a good mood. I'll let you live. I'll pray for good fortune!”
Picking up Zuo Xiaolang, Zuo Shaoqing complimented him first, “Son, well done!” He then reprimanded: “Don't be so reckless next time. Luckily, this time, you are not a martial arts thief. If you know kung fu, your two moves will not be enough to fill the gaps between your teeth.”
Zuo Xiaolang moaned but didn't say anything.
“But how did you find him?” Zuo Shaoqing asked curiously.
“Taste…” He has a smell. “
Zuo Shaoqing sighed and rubbed his head. “You really have a dog's nose…” No, it's a wolf's nose! “
When he found Luo Xiaoliu, he saw that the people behind him from Cao Sect were probably the same people that followed him out. He rolled his eyes, these people were not even comparable to his son.
The youth in the lead smiled, “We, the two brothers, followed from a distance. We did not see that person make a move, and it really scared San Ye.”
Zuo Shaoqing said with a sincere face: “No problem, we've already caught him. Send him to the government.”
“Yes, yes!”
Zuo Shaoqing also lost his interest in shopping. He directly carried Zuo Xiaolang to the Immortal Crane Restaurant that he had made an appointment with beforehand. As soon as they entered the door, he asked the waiter to bring a basin of water to wash Zuo Xiaolang's hands.
Looking at the blood stains under Lil Thing's nails, Zuo Shaoqing thought for a while and decided not to cut his nails. Lil Thing's life saving weapon was one thing, but it was good to keep it.
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