Chapter 1,238 Opening the door to welcome guests(1/2)
Although the subject of this sentence is unclear, Shaoyu and Tianming still understand that the "you" the other party said is actually referring to the two of them, excluding those soldiers.
And the sudden appearance of someone who disrupted the situation naturally attracted everyone's attention immediately, and Tianming and Shaoyu were no exception.
Turning around and looking over, the first thing that catches the eye is a vermilion five-layered three-door courtyard, with a simple and elegant shape. At first glance, it is not an ordinary house.
Then, they noticed the speaker - dressed in a green shirt, with a handsome face and a gentle smile on his lips, which made people feel that he was a humble gentleman at a glance.
Both Tianming and Shaoyu know this person.
"Alas, this is not... wuwu..."
After Tianming recognized him, he subconsciously wanted to say something, but was stopped by Shao Yu in time, and the last few words turned into an indistinct whimper.
After being stopped, Tianming also remembered that now was not the time for them to speak casually, so he honestly shut his mouth without struggling.
Thanks to this, the two men's movements were very slight and did not attract the attention of the officer who had turned his head.
When he came back, the two of them had become normal.
The officer hesitated and asked, "Is he calling you two?"
"Uh... um!" Tianming Shaoyu nodded hesitantly.
That person is more or less a friendly force, and he should be able to speak for them at this time.
After receiving the answer, the officer looked at the two of them suspiciously and continued to ask in a disbelieving tone, "Are you two...disciples of Confucianism?"
Shaoyu nodded again.
In order to win the other party's trust, Tianming affirmed with certainty, "Yes! That's right! We are both Confucian!"
The tone is decisive and the expression is spot on, but the lines are sparse.
It can be seen that the officer is still a little suspicious.
However, the speaker has already come closer:
"Ziming, Ziyu!"
"The guests will be arriving soon, what are you two still doing? Please apologize to the general."
Shaoyu was stunned for a moment when he heard this.
Confucian apology...what etiquette should be used?
No way!
Although he has studied Confucianism, a certain young general who always likes to do things can't remember how to do etiquette.
What can be expected is that Tianming will not do the same.
Of course, Tianming didn't think about Confucian etiquette at all. He didn't take action mainly because he didn't know whether to listen to the other party. He could only look at Shaoyu eagerly, intending to imitate him.
After hesitating for a while, Shao Yu didn't get too entangled. Anyway, the target was a soldier, so he shouldn't pay too much attention to the details, so he simply cupped his fists and saluted:
"Sorry to bother you."
When Tianming saw this, he quickly followed suit and hugged his fist.
Seeing the two "Confucian disciples" I really wanted to apologize myself, but the officer quickly waved his hand to indicate that it was okay.
"Mr. Zifang, please forgive me. I'm just too nervous. After all, the adults will be here soon, so I don't dare to be careless."
The officer saluted the visitor, Zhang Liang, the third master of Xiaoshengxian Village, and apologized with a somewhat embarrassed expression.
In the presence of the third head of the Confucian family, at the main gate of the Confucian school, he picked on the Confucian disciples, which is somewhat rude.
Of course, the most important thing is that although Confucianism does not have much say in the court, it is not something he, a middle- and lower-level officer who does not even have the rank of captain, can provoke.
If necessary, he still has to take the initiative to make concessions.
Next to him, Tianming took advantage of the officer's attention not being on him and whispered to Shaoyu, "This is not Mr. Zhang Liang. Why does he seem to be in the same group as the Qin army?"
Now was obviously not a good time to answer questions, so Shaoyu didn't reply, but just glared at Tianming to signal him to be quiet.
[In view of the general environment,
Zhang Liang then turned his attention to the two of them and asked with a smile:
"Have you finished what I told you to do?"
The sudden question made both of them a little dumbfounded.
Shao Yu looked at Zhang Liang's relaxed look and tentatively replied:
"Are we done...?"
The officer standing aside looked at him with scrutiny again.
Why does the person who answered the question feel more uncertain than the person who asked the question?
Shaoyu felt that gaze and suddenly became more nervous.
Zhang Liang still smiled lightly, seemingly unworried, and continued to ask, "Oh, where is that thing?"
"Something!" Upon hearing that he wanted something more, Shao Yu's head got bigger, and he couldn't help but raise his voice by one degree. However, he glanced at the soldier next to him and immediately lowered his voice, "...the thing is...over there.
...It was us just now..."
Shao Yu was also a bit quick-witted and talked nonsense to delay time, trying to get some hints from Zhang Liang's face.
God bless, Shao Yu's nonsense finally worked. Although he didn't get Zhang Liang's prompt, it did help him wait for the answer.
"Here's the thing!"
A simple and honest voice that Tianming and Shaoyu were familiar with and had heard many times not long ago came from the other side of the road.
The cook Ding came over with a big smile and a food box in his hand.
He looked at Zhang Liang with a smile on his face. He stretched out his hand to lift the food box and said, "The things are here, don't worry, Mr. Zhang Liang."
Zhang Liang looked at Chef Ding who arrived in time and replied with a smile, "Shopkeeper Ding is still so prompt."
Within two words, Cook Ding had already walked up to them, raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his head, and replied cheerfully, "In business, you must be honest, not to mention that it is what Confucian masters and gentlemen want.
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After saying that, Cook Ding turned his eyes to Shao Yu Tianming, pretending to have met them only once, and said, "There was a little chaos on the street just now, so I separated from the two young gentlemen you sent."<
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"I was still worried that they wouldn't disappear. Now I'm sure they're back."
"Hehehe..." Zhang Liang chuckled a few times and responded, "Shopkeeper Ding is too polite. I just asked the two of them to get snacks, but unexpectedly I asked you to make a special trip."
"Hehehe...you're welcome, you're welcome." Cook Ding scratched his head and smiled stupidly.
Zhang Liang turned his eyes and ordered, "Ziming, Ziyu, hurry up and take the snacks."
The two little ones were stunned for a moment before they realized that "Zi Ming Zi Yu" was referring to the two of them, and they hurriedly took the food box.
At this time, a soldier from the side where Cook Ding came over waved his flag.
This means that the distinguished guest that Confucianism will receive today is about to arrive.
When the cook saw this scene, he quickly took a puff of smoke and ran away.
Zhang Liang also told Tianming Shaoyu, "Ziming, Ziyu, follow me in, and don't disturb others here anymore."
Tianming Shaoyu was naturally eager to leave the encirclement of the Qin soldiers and follow Zhang Liang's footsteps.
When he reached the gate, Zhang Liang turned aside. The always curious baby Tianming suddenly didn’t understand:
"Isn't the gate here? Where else to turn?"
Shao Yu rolled his eyes at him, "Uncultured! This is the gate, not for us to walk through."
As he said that, he pointed at the small door where Zhang Liang was going, "We have to go through the small door."
"What's the point?" Tianming didn't understand even more.
Zhang Liang then turned around and explained, "Only adults can use the main door. You two are villains, so naturally you can only use the small door."
"What kind of adult is this?" Tianming frowned and looked at Zhang Liang with an unkind look, "Are you scolding me?"
"That's not what you think." Shao Yu weakly shook his head.
"What does that mean?"
Tianming always has the ability to incarnate into a hundred thousand reasons regardless of the occasion or location.
Zhang Liang, however, had no intention of further explanation and turned around to continue
He continued to walk towards the small door and simply replied, "You will know later. It's better to follow me in now, otherwise you won't be able to leave later."
"Oh! Yes, yes!" After receiving the reminder, Tianming was temporarily freed from doubts and hurriedly followed Zhang Liang.
At this time, Zhang Liang turned his head slightly with a smile and glanced at Tianming who was following behind him, and once again said a reminder, "Remember, this is the first favor you owe me."
"Ah?" Tianming, who had no idea what was going on, looked confused and subconsciously followed his words and asked, "The first one? How much do I owe you?"
"Hmph, if nothing else happens, it should be seven."
"Seven?" Tianming let Shao Yu carry the food box alone and counted it with his fingers. Then he realized that counting was useless and asked Zhang Liang quickly, "How did you know it would be seven?"
To be continued...