Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 139 He’s coming, he’s coming
With quiet footsteps, Madam Wan came out slowly from behind the screen.

She had just taken a bath and was wearing a scarlet gauze dress with no bra fastened. She looked extremely beautiful under the gauze.

When Ba Tingzhang, who was sitting in the armchair, saw her charming figure, his eyes started to burn with fire again.

Madam Wan gave him a charming look and sat down comfortably on an armchair at the side.

Her man is a weakling with a strong addiction. It's okay if he's not intimate with her, but once he gets intimate with her, she feels uncomfortable and at a loss.

Hey, why did my parents choose him in the first place?

A man with great martial arts skills and a strong physique may not necessarily be a great husband for the boudoir. I was wrong about this at the beginning.

As soon as Ba Tingzhang saw his wife Wan Fengyi, his cold and majestic expression disappeared completely, and he said, "Madam, do you think we should lure the snake out?"

Madam Wan snorted coldly and said, "When it's daybreak, send someone to see Eunuch Li first to see if he has any problems."

Ba Tingzhang said, "Yes, yes, my lady, what you said makes sense. I will send someone as soon as it gets light. No, I will go there myself."

Madam Wan continued, "This man must be coming for us, but who exactly is he? Is he the same person as the one from Zhiweitang? It's hard to say right now."

Ba Tingzhang said: "It is more likely that it is that person. We have been working secretly for Prime Minister Qin for many years, but we have never revealed our tracks.

"Especially in the past few years, our opportunities to take action have become fewer and fewer. So, if it is an enemy we made in the early years, it is impossible for them to wait until now to come to us."

Madam Wan said with a smile: "If that's the case, then it's easier to deal with. His target must be you, Jiuzhou and Lao Lu. If we create an opportunity where the three of you are all here, do you think he will take the bait?"

Ba Tingzhang asked doubtfully, "Isn't this backyard where the three of us live?"

Madam Wan rolled her eyes at him and said, "This place is heavily guarded. That man was injured when he sneaked in tonight. Now that his whereabouts have been exposed, do you think he dares to sneak in again?"

"What the lady meant was..."

"Let's find an excuse and a place to have a banquet outside..."

Ba Tingzhang's eyes lit up: "Just like the birthday banquet at the Zhiweitang where Guo Xin is? That's a good idea, ma'am."

He stood up, paced back and forth, and thought, "Well, tomorrow, I'll spread the word that... um, yes, I'll say that you're pregnant!

"Hehe, this is a good idea! I will hold a banquet at Helelou the day after tomorrow. That person took advantage of Zhiweitang before. Now that he has this opportunity, he must want to recreate the scene at Zhiweitang."

Madam Wan was getting impatient: "Brother Ba, isn't that man injured? How can he recover so quickly?

"Besides, we just had an incident here, and we immediately held a big banquet outside. How could he not be suspicious?"

"Well... what the lady said makes sense! Then... I will play the whole show. Tomorrow I will tell you that you are not feeling well and I will take you to see a doctor.

“When I come back, I will spread the news that you are pregnant, and then I will set a date for the banquet, and also give that person an opportunity to prepare.

"Seven days later, we will hold a banquet at Hele Tower. How about this arrangement?"

Madam Wan frowned and said with disdain, "Someone just died tonight, and after seven days... it's like they're going to hold a seventh day celebration for him..."

Ba Tingzhang slapped his head and said, "Hey, I lost my mind, then..., it will be ten days later!
"By then, it will be time for our Qiyun Society to select candidates to participate in the Tide-Playing Conference on August 18 this year.

"It would make more sense to do both things together."

Mrs. Wan leaned back in the chair, crossed her legs, and picked at the embroidered slippers on her feet: "This is more like it."

Ba Tingzhang was so attracted by her charming charm that he couldn't help but move closer with a drooling face:

"My dear, we have been disturbed tonight. It is still early today, why don't we continue... hehehehe..."

"Go! Go! Go……"

Madam Wan lifted one of her nail-painted feet and placed it against Ba Tingzhang's chest, lightly tapping with her toes to push him back a little.

Her big watery eyes glanced at Ba Ting Zhang with a look of anger, and she smiled coquettishly and charmingly: "Come on, you've been preparing for war for three to five years, playing music and singing for a whole year, and now that the two armies are about to clash, you're coming home with your flag. How can the assassin ruin your plans in time?"

Ba Tingzhang blushed and said awkwardly: "I...I was too excited to meet my wife again after a long absence. This time I must..."

"Come on!"

Madam Wan pointed her toes again, pushed him away, stood up, yawned, and walked back gracefully, swaying her butt.

"You're not tired, but I am. I just took a shower and I don't want to take another one. Let's go to sleep!"

Ba Tingzhang was very depressed, but in front of his wife, he really couldn't maintain his authority as a husband, so he had to follow behind with his head down, not daring to say another word.

……

Two "three-watch" killers were killed last night. After dawn, the news came out that it was because Qiyun Society was being sought for revenge.

It is not uncommon for people who practice martial arts to be brave and aggressive and make enemies.

Besides, Di Jiuzhou claimed to be a knight-errant in his early years and wandered around, and he did make some enemies.

After hearing this, the students and servants in the front yard didn't take it to heart.

As for whether their community leader had reported the case to the authorities, they were too lazy to care.

This matter has nothing to do with them, it is just a topic of conversation after dinner.

However, the Qiyun Society's security was obviously tighter.

Some permanent students from the Middle Court were sent out with bows and crossbows and scattered in the jungle near Qiyun Society.

While they practiced shooting techniques in the jungle, they also served as sentinels.

In the afternoon, Yang Yuan was at the shooting range, holding a target and pulling down the target full of arrows.

Tang Hou was sitting on a stool nearby, repairing a broken target.

The bearded man came over and said happily, "Have you heard? Our Madam Wan is pregnant, and the head of the community is very happy. He is going to add meat to everyone's meals for three consecutive days."

Tang Hou raised his head in surprise and said, "Are you really going to give us more meat? Xiao Song, we have to go to the canteen early for lunch."

Yang Yuan's eyes flickered slightly, and he asked with a smile: "Brother Hu Zi, did you say that our Madam Wan is pregnant?"

The bearded man said, "Yes, I heard that she is less than a month pregnant and she hadn't even noticed it before.

"Last night, the backyard was robbed, and the lady was frightened, which is why she showed signs of pregnancy.

"Our head of the community already knows some medical skills, but just to confirm, he has just hired a car and is heading to the clinic."

Yang Yuan and Tang Hou looked in the direction his finger pointed and saw Ba Tingzhang supporting Madam Wan and walking towards the front yard with a beaming look on their faces.

Outside the front door, an ox cart was already harnessed and waiting there.

Tang Hou said happily: "Hehe, the head of the society has seen it himself, so it can't be wrong. Madam Wan is pregnant, so we can also benefit from it."

The bearded man said, "Our head of the community has been married to the lady for more than ten years, but they have never had any children. Now that the head of the community has a child, maybe after the news is confirmed, there will be some reward money for us."

After hearing this, Tang Hou also started to smile foolishly.

Their life goals are not high and their desires are not many. A little surprise can make them happy for a long time.

Yang Yuan thought about it for a moment and smiled.

Pregnant?

What a coincidence!

It seemed that the fact that he had meat as a snack at noon gave him more strength to pull the arrow off the target.

……

In the afternoon, the head of Bashe came back with Mrs. Wan.

Soon, everyone in the Qiyun Jinbiao Society knew that Madam Wan was really pregnant.

Baotou was extremely happy and had already decided to hold a grand banquet at Hele Tower.

On the one hand, it was to celebrate the fact that Batinzhang had a descendant.

On the other hand, it is also a farewell party for the team members who will be elected to represent Qiyun Society to attend this year's conference.

From that day on, these selected people would leave Qiyun Society and go to Qiantang River for intensive training lasting more than a month.

"I heard from the older generation that it is not appropriate for a woman to publicly announce her pregnancy during the first three months of her pregnancy..."

In the evening, a few servants were sitting in front of the servants' room chatting boredly, and they talked about Madam Wan's pregnancy.

Yang Yuan said slowly: "Because the baby at this time still has his third eye open, even though he is in the womb, he can sense the attitudes of the sentient beings outside towards him.

"Some people will be unhappy, some will be jealous, and some will have grudges against this family and will curse him in secret. These evil thoughts will make the ignorant fetus feel it, and think that the world does not welcome his arrival, so he will leave."

Tang Hou's eyes widened and he said, "Hey! I've also heard my grandmother and my mother say this.

"My mother had been pregnant with me for more than two months, and she had severe morning sickness.

"Some people asked her if she was pregnant and she kept denying it.

"My mother said that if the pregnancy is not over three months, I can only tell my closest relatives and not publicize it to others."

"Just chat here for the two of you, but don't go out and do anything stupid!"

The bearded man said seriously, "The head of the community is very happy, so don't say anything that will spoil his mood."

"that is!"

Another servant said nonchalantly: "As long as the head of the community is happy and we can eat good food, that's better than anything else.

"By the way, Xiao Song, we all grew up eating the same food, why are you different? I saw you last night..."

Tang Hou became excited: "Yes, yes, I measured it for a long time yesterday. Wow! Xiao Song, you look inconspicuous, but this little brother is very majestic and domineering! This is while it is sleeping, what will happen if it wakes up?"

After hearing this, the bearded man was no longer sleepy.

His eyes lit up and he said, "Hahaha, now that you mention it, I remember a joke. It's said that there were four sworn brothers, and except for the youngest, the other three went to the forest to relieve themselves.

"Among the four, the third one is the most gifted and has the most capital. So after the three of them came out, one of them couldn't wait to tell the youngest one waiting outside: "Fourth brother, the third, second and eldest brothers are here..."

Bai Chuan appeared out of nowhere. He only heard the word "boss" and shouted angrily: "Who called me? What's the matter?"

The bearded man, Tang Hou and "Xiao Song" were all stunned, and then they all laughed.

Bai Chuan glared and said, "What are you laughing at? Do you think I look funny?"

The bearded man laughed so hard that he fell backwards, and pointed at "Xiao Song" and said, "Boss, you're not funny, it's our third brother who's funnier."

Bai Chuan looked at Yang Yuan in astonishment, and asked in surprise: "Xiao Song, when did you become the third child? You are a newcomer, so you should be the youngest."

After hearing this, Tang Hou and Big Beard burst into laughter, and Big Beard kept wiping his tears with laughter.

Bai Chuan looked at them and felt that these two guys were not funny. He couldn't help but asked Yang Yuan, "Xiao Song, what are they laughing at?"

Yang Yuan smiled and said, "Boss Bai, don't pay attention to them, they are just two idiots having fun. By the way, Boss, the broker who introduced me here said that he has found a better place for me. In a few days, once the news is confirmed, I may have to quit my job and go somewhere else."

The bearded man and Tang Hou were reluctant to let him go. When they heard this, they hurriedly asked, "Xiao Song, where are you going? Is it easier than doing odd jobs in our Qiyun Society?"

Yang Yuan said, "I heard that the Prince of Enping's Mansion is looking for a servant, but I may not be able to go. However, the Prince of Enping's Mansion has strict rules. If I am chosen, I may have to start working immediately. I may not have the chance to come back and quit, so I have to say hello to Boss Bai in advance."

When Big Beard and Tang Hou heard this, their eyes were filled with envy.

A seventh-rank official serving the prime minister and a servant in the prince's mansion, with such status, even ordinary people have to look up to him.

Boss Bai frowned and said, "Even if you go to work at the Prince's Mansion, it will be difficult to leave without resigning, right? If you don't come back to resign, how will you calculate your salary?"

Yang Yuan said with a smile: "Hey, I may not be able to go yet, I just said this in advance. If I can really be favored by others, I will give up half a month's salary!
"However, I have given up my wages, but I can't let the boss get away with it. Brother Bai, please help me collect it. It would be nice to bring it back and have some tea with Brother Huzi, Brother Tang and the rest of you."

After hearing this, the bearded man and the servants including Tang Hou were immediately delighted.

Bai Chuan's attitude changed drastically, and he said with a smile on his face: "Okay, I know about this. If you go to the Prince's Mansion one day, just tell anyone of us. If you don't come back the next day, then your job is settled. I will help you with the resignation."

At this time, Boss Bai found Yang Yuan more and more pleasing to his eyes, and suddenly he felt guilty.

"Xiao Song, you have been working here for about... 18 or 19 days, right? By the time your letter is confirmed, you will have worked for almost a full month, and your salary will be three or four strings of cash.

"Well, if you are really lucky and are chosen by the Prince's Mansion, they will keep you. I will collect the wages here for you and keep them for you.

"I'll leave you half a month's wages. Whenever you have the chance to come over, I'll give it to you, Brother Bai. We'll spend the extra wages, just like drinking your wedding tea and eating your wedding wine."

"Okay, thank you very much, Brother Bai." Yang Yuan agreed with a smile.

Boss Bai felt a little embarrassed: "Hey, what are you thanking me for? If you want to thank someone, it should be us who should thank you."

"that is!"

The bearded man slapped "Xiao Song" on the shoulder: "The fourth, the third, the second, the eldest... the old stick!"

Bai Chuan was very proud: "Of course, when we men go out, we must pay attention to our 'fetal spirit'!"

The day for Ba Tingzhang to hold the wedding banquet at Hele Tower finally arrived.

The three giants of Qiyun Championship Society were naturally all present.

In order to lure the assassin into action, Bashetou also invited Eunuch Li.

Being able to gather all of them together, I believe the assassin will definitely come if there is even a slight chance.

In addition to the invited guests, twelve disciples from the Qiyun Jinbiao Society also went.

These twelve people are representing Qiyun Championship Society to attend this year's Tide Conference.

If the assassin really comes, these twelve trendsetters will be the twelve evil stars.

Of course, the twelve of them are just the apparent force.

To ensure that the assassin could not escape, and also to prevent him from poisoning or setting fire.

Many late-night killers were arranged among the waiters at "Hele Building", the cooks in the kitchen, the hawkers hawking at the corner of the building, and the pedestrians strolling on the street.

Today I am afraid that he will not come, but if he comes, he will not be able to escape even if he has wings!
At the training ground in the front yard of Qiyun Jinbiao Society, Tang Hou was carrying two arrows towards the shooting range when "Xiao Song" suddenly came hurriedly from the side.

"Brother Tang, I just received a letter. I have to meet the butler at the Enping County Prince's place today. I didn't see Boss Bai. Please let him know for me later."

"Hey, you're leaving now?"

"Yes, but I dare not be late and make the butler unhappy, otherwise I will lose this job."

"That's right, go ahead. I wish you success, Xiao Song."

"Haha, thank you, Brother Tang, for your good words!"

Yang Yuan agreed, waved to Lord Tang, and turned away in a hurry.

……

The architectural scale of "Hele Tower" is more grand than that of "Chunfeng Tower" or "Zhiweitang".

In terms of architectural style, it is somewhat similar to the "Fanlou", also known as "Fenglelou", in Bianliang during the Northern Song Dynasty.

When "Hele Building" was first built, someone suggested naming it "Fengle Building".

However, its scale and grandeur are still far behind the "Fanlou" in the Northern Song Dynasty.

Fanlou has become a spiritual landmark for many northerners who have drifted to the south and miss their hometown.

Your specifications are not as good as Fan Tower, but you dare to name it "Feng Le Tower"?
As soon as the news came out, criticism arose.

Under strong pressure from public opinion, the restaurant quickly changed its name and was eventually named "Helelou".

The scholars and common people of the Southern Song Dynasty never forgot the "Feng Le Tower" in Bianliang.

In the end, they rebuilt a building in Lin'an based on the "Feng Le Tower" in Bian Jing.

But that was more than a hundred years later.

Although the current "Hele Tower" is not as big as the "Fengle Tower" in Bian Jing, the fact that they dared to challenge it in the first place shows that its scale is not small.

In a place like this, no matter who holds a banquet here, the one hundred tables of banquets only occupy a corner of this huge restaurant complex.

It was for this reason that Batingzhang chose this place.

Places like this are densely populated and very easy to hide, so the assassin has a chance.

He will come only if you give him a chance.

No one knows whether he has come or not.

But, Old Man Song came.

Old Man Song disguised himself as a lame old beggar and limped over...

(End of this chapter)