[R18] Will drink wine – “About Wine” Chapter 203 [English]

Chapter 195 Mastiff

Gao Zhongxiong didn’t dare to ask any more questions and sat on the edge politely.He was very cold on the road, but now he is gradually getting better, and his numb ears have also regained some feeling.

Zhou Gui saw that Gao Zhongxiong’s robe was still old, so he said, “It’s extremely cold in Cizhou, and your clothes are too thin.”

Gao Zhongxiong showed some embarrassment on his face, clutched the corners of his clothes, and said in a voice like a mosquito: “Yes…yes.”

However, Kong Ling saw some clues and said: “You are no worse than others when you stay in Qingshui Yamen, and all you have in your hands are scraps of silver. You have just arrived in Cizhou, and it is not easy to settle down. If you are short of anything, just ask the government.”

Gao Zhongxiong felt at ease after being cared for, and with tears in his eyes, he quickly stood up and said, “You gentlemen have treated me with the utmost care, and the Lord has treated me with great kindness…”

Zhou Gui immediately waved his hand and said, “Sit down. There is no one else around tonight, so there is no need to be so restrained.”

Gao Zhongxiong had neither wife, children nor relatives in Cizhou, and no one dared to ask him to do business in government affairs. The monthly salary was enough, but he did not dare to mention it to anyone. All his money was used to support Han Jin.

Shen Zechuan released Han Jin last autumn and raised him in a side yard.Han Jin lived a miserable life in prison, but when he came out, he had plenty to eat and drink, and lived happily for a long time.There are people in the hospital taking good care of him. When he recovers, there will also be a boy who comes to play with him.The boy took him to play dice and fight with crickets, which made him so happy that he forgot all about returning to the capital in less than two months.He later became addicted to gambling and couldn’t stay in the yard. He started running out with the servants, eating, drinking and having fun.

But Shen Zechuan only allocated so much monthly money to Han Jin, and he couldn’t stop it, so he had to find a way on his own, so he targeted Gao Zhongxiong again, and ran to Gao Zhongxiong’s house every two days, shouting loudly to the slaves with three surnames, and blocking Gao Zhongxiong for money.

Gao Zhongxiong had no choice but to buy winter clothes because he was short of money.

In the room, Shen Zechuan was gripped by Xiao Chiye until his fingertips were numb. Listening to their conversation, he felt like he was in a mirror.

The wind picked up again during the night, blowing cotton-like snow all over the sky.The iron horse under the eaves clanged endlessly. Gu Jin, who had returned from Beiyuan Campus, was afraid of disturbing the discussion in the house, so he asked someone to remove it.He swept the snow from his hair and saw Fei Sheng walking this way from the corridor.

“Looking for the second master?” Fei Sheng held the medicine and gestured to the room with his chin, “The second master is resting. Master, someone may call you. It’s been a hard journey for you.”

“The snow is so heavy, just riding the horse will kill people,” Gu Jin said to Fei Sheng because he had just dismounted, his ears were numb from the cold wind and he had no consciousness, “Second Master has not had a good night’s sleep for half a month in a row.”

Fei Sheng sighed.

Gu Jin got out of the way and said, “Then come in, don’t delay Mr. Fu’s medication.”

Fei Shenglin whispered before entering the door: “I don’t think we are free for a while, and there is no need for anyone to guard here. Chen Yang and Qiao Tianya will come over soon. You all go to the duty room and sit down. I will ask someone to serve snacks and hot tea. Let’s just make do with this for now.”

Xiao Chiye might not know when he would wake up, and he would definitely have to discuss matters then.They have been running around for a few days, standing under the eaves blowing in the wind and unable to withstand it. Fei Sheng thought carefully and placed a small distance between the duty room and the courtyard. He could come right away with a shout without wasting time.

Gu Jin accepted the sentiment, thanked Fei Sheng with fists in his hands, and picked out the curtain for him.

Shen Zechuan didn’t let him light the lamp, so Fei Sheng naturally didn’t mention it.He went in with a tray and put the medicine into a porcelain bowl.There was still a soft conversation outside, at a volume that Shen Zechuan could hear. Shen Zechuan took the spoon with his free hand and drank slowly.

Fei Sheng tried his best not to make a sound, but Xiao Chiye still woke up.

Xiao Chiye frowned and calmed down for a while, then sat up.The black shadow suddenly enveloped Shen Zechuan, startling Fei Sheng.Xiao Chiye’s head was so dizzy from sleep that he stayed quiet for a long time. Then he looked at Shen Zechuan and asked hoarsely, “What time is it?”

Shen Zechuan put down the spoon and looked at Fei Sheng.

Fei Sheng said: “Second Master, it’s time to go to sea.”

Xiao Chiye actually slept for nearly three hours. He still squeezed Shen Zechuan’s hand. When he lowered his head, he rubbed the back of his neck with his other hand and said, “Gujin is back?”

Fei Sheng took Shen Zechuan’s medicine bowl and replied, “I just came back. I’m in the duty room now. If the second master wants to call me, I’ll find someone to call me.”

“Calling,” Xiao Chiye said immediately, “Let them go to the side hall, I will be there in a moment.”

Everyone stopped listening to the voices inside.Fei Sheng came out with an empty bowl, looked at the gentlemen, went out through the curtain, and asked people to call him Chenyang.

Shen Zechuan moved his numb fingers, and Xiao Chiye pinched them till they turned red.Xiao Chiye asked while putting on his outer robe: “Sitting all the time?”

There was a bitter taste in Shen Zechuan’s mouth, and he was still thinking about Fanzhou in his mind. Hearing this, he felt unmotivated and said, “My back hurts from sitting down.”

Xiao Chiye poured a cup of herbal tea in his mouth and quickly dressed.Seeing Shen Zechuan stand up, he blocked him from leaving. Taking advantage of the opportunity when he raised his eyebrows to ask, he held his chin to help him get in, and took away the bitter medicine.

Shen Zechuan was already out of reach, but Xiao Chiye didn’t bow his head when he pinched his chin, so he could only stand on tiptoes involuntarily.Xiao Chiye led him into his arms. Shen Zechuan grabbed Xiao Chiye’s sleeve, and his teeth were so soft by Xiao Chiye that he couldn’t hold the tea in his mouth. He felt like it was about to flow out, so he had to swallow hastily, but he choked and made a loud noise.

After having enough tea outside, Zhou Gui listened to the coughing sound and worried whether Shen Zechuan had caught the cold again.After a while, when he was about to ask out loud, Kong Ling interrupted him.

Kong Ling said: “The earth dragon is burning too much in this house, so I pushed Yuanzhuo to the door to get some air.”

Yao Wenyu wrapped herself in her cloak and said, “Then there is Mr. Lao Chengfeng.”

They chased Zhou Gui out, and after standing under the eaves for less than a stick of incense, they saw Xiao Chiye coming out with a curtain.Everyone saluted and shouted “Second Master”.

Xiao Chiye’s chin turned red. Seeing that Chen Yang and others had arrived, he returned the courtesy to the gentlemen and said, “I’ve been running hard on the road these days. I didn’t pay attention to delaying everyone’s discussion. I’m really sorry.”

Kong Ling said: “Second Master has been working day and night at the battlefield, so it’s time to rest.”

They saluted Xiao Chiye again, and Xiao Chiye stopped talking nonsense and led the people to the side hall.

Zhou Gui felt cold standing where he was. He scanned a circle of people and wondered, “Shall we go in?”

Yao Wenyu sighed softly to Zhou Gui, couldn’t help laughing, raised her hand and said, “Come in, sir. Please come first.”

* * *

Cizhou was discussing matters all night long, and Fanzhou had already received the message.

This is not the first time that King Yi has received a message from Cizhou, but last year there was heavy thunder and little rain. Shen Zechuan had no intention of using troops against him, so this time he regarded it as a threat and did not take it to heart.

The Yamen of Fanzhou was expanded and renovated. King Yi placed all the gold and silver treasures plundered from the two states here. It was called the national treasury and he said that he would keep it until the spring of this year to buy grain and land. In fact, he took it for himself and used it to support the expenses of the wine pond and meat forest.

The snow has been so heavy this year that countless people in the two states have starved to death and frozen to death. In the past few days, houses collapsed in various places, crushing many people to death.The people below reported to King Yi, but King Yi turned a deaf ear and was still immersed in his own gentle country.

A group of people who initially followed King Yi in the uprising were killed because of fighting for land. Most of those who are still left are bandits from the two states.When King Yi established his title, he promised the scholars of the two states that he would change the status quo of the two states and restore people’s livelihood. However, when he sat in the yamen, he killed the scholars who mocked him with his sword.

Everyone in the two states was in danger. Many people wanted to flee the country in the snow, but they were killed on the spot by King Yi’s soldiers. Even if someone was brought back, they would be branded on the chest and put in Fanzhou Prison to be “livestock” for King Yi’s winter hunting.

At the third watch of the night, King Yi lay on the satin cushion with a big belly, drunk to the sound of sheng music. He held up the golden cup and shouted loudly: “Full of wine!”

The disheveled women on both sides poured wine for King Yi. King Yi crossed his arms and chanted: “Pour, pour, keep pouring!”

The red pomegranate-like wine flowed out from the mouth of the cup, flowed down the woman’s jade arms, and wet her half-covered breasts.The woman turned around and threw herself into King Yi’s arms amidst his wild laughter. King Yi had already lost his sense of control and reached out to touch her, playing with the woman in public.

Sitting on the lower left was Cui Qing. She asked a handsome new face to get her a pipe. While swallowing the smoke, she glanced down at the person’s waist and said, “I escaped from Dunzhou with a narrow escape. How can Your Highness reward me? I can just look at this. Give me some time to smoke. It’s a big deal.”

This man was handsome, with no powder on his face, broad shoulders and narrow waist. He knelt in front of Cui Qing. After hearing these words, he raised his head and glanced at Cui Qing.That look was so direct that it made her feel numb and itchy in her heart.

King Yi is too fat and needs a woman to serve him to turn his head.He glanced at the man and said with a smile: “Mom, you have good eyesight, do you know who this is?”

Cui Qing raised her foot and stepped on the man’s chest, feeling the hardness under her feet, and said: “Mom, I have never seen such a person… You are so good, come with mom?”

King Yi laughed loudly, and suddenly said in a vicious voice: “His surname is Huo, and his name is Huo Lingyun. He is the eldest son of Huo Qing, the commander of the garrison in Dengzhou who was bitten to death by a dog. At that time, I wanted to take over Dengzhou, but Huo Qing refused to obey. He killed my second brother during the battle. After I caught him, I tortured him for seven days and seven nights, and finally threw him in the hunting ground and let the dogs tear him to pieces!”

Cui Qing said “Oh”, looked closely at Huo Lingyun, and chuckled: “Your Highness has such a big heart, and he is so strong by keeping him by his side.”

“I originally wanted to kill him,” King Yi said contemptuously, “but he was born like a dog, but as timid as a needle. Seeing his father being eaten by a dog, he immediately knelt down and hugged my legs, begging me to give him a way to live. I would do anything for him, so I kept him by my side and became a dog.”

Cui Qing touched Huo Lingyun, and Huo Lingyun showed a flattering smile.Cuiqing pushed him lovingly and said, “What a good dog, call your mother to see how good you are.”

King Yi threw the golden cup away and said, “He is not afraid of meat and vegetables and is very fun to play with. I gave it to Master Fang for seven or eight days last time and he was still alive when he came back.”

Cui Qing’s face turned cold, and she said angrily: “Fang Laojiu is so old, but he is still so mean! He can’t hold his shit, and he still fights for a man from my mother! Look at me, my mother is much prettier than Fang Laojiu. It’s hard for you to serve an old macaque.”

Huo Lingyun’s chest rose and fell, half of his body was open, his clothes were tied around his waist, and he obeyed when Cuiqing pressed her.This palace was full of sex, Cui Qing was squeezed by Huo Lingyun and she fell down on the soft cushion, indicating that he should come next.

King Yi has indulged himself too much, and now he only drinks wine.He was addicted to alcohol, and drank until his belly was full in the commotion. The woman who served him rubbed his shoulders and legs, and snored like thunder on his pillow of warm fragrant nephrite.

It had been snowing for half the night outside the palace, and when it was almost dawn, everyone inside was fast asleep.

King Yi opened his arms and sprayed out the turbid smell of alcohol.Huo Lingyun wiped his body and cleaned up the sweat.Amidst the snoring, he looked at King Yi not far away, then silently passed over the others and squatted next to King Yi’s pillow.

King Yi doesn’t like to bring his guards with him when he is having fun. He is afraid of death, so the guards with swords must stand outside the door.Huo Lingyun worked as the male favorite under King Yi for half a year and suffered all the humiliation before he got such an opportunity.

He looked at Yiwang as if he were looking at the dogs that killed his father.

There were three gentle knocks on the door.

Huo Lingyun knew that it was done. He did not stand up, but patted King Yi’s cheek while picking up the cushion.

King Yi snored and swallowed it back. He reached out and pushed away the empty gold cup, and opened his eyes amidst the clanking sound. When he saw Huo Lingyun clearly, he suddenly broke into a cold sweat and shouted sternly: “Get out -”

Huo Lingyun had already moved, and he used a soft cushion to suffocate King Yi’s head.King Yi struggled violently, swinging his thick limbs, waking up others in the hall.Huo Lingyun pressed the white fleshy waves, and King Yi was still panting under the soft cushion.

Cuiqing woke up, but she didn’t realize what was happening around her at all.

King Yi breathed heavily and shouted in a horrified voice: “Come here, come here, help me -!”

Huo Lingyun laughed while King Yi was struggling. He suddenly let go of his hand and gave up the killing.Wing King got up in a panic from he, but Wing King was too fat and sunk into the soft cushion, shouting at the top of his lungs: “Hurry, come quickly!”

Huo Lingyun felt something from the clothes piled around his waist, and he followed King Yi.

Wing King crawled like a maggot, and gradually realized something in the shouting. The guards outside the door seemed to be dead – they were indeed dead.

King Yi began to cry, he moved his fat body, folded his flesh, and crawled under Huo Lingyun’s feet, saying: “Ling, Lingyun!” He stretched out his hand to grab the woman and pushed it towards Huo Lingyun, “If you don’t kill me, I will give Fanzhou to you, mine, mine! King Yi will give it to you too!”

Huo Lingyun’s chest heaved, and he lowered his head and grabbed Yi Wang’s hair, dragging Yi Wang towards him.King Yi didn’t understand how the situation suddenly changed. Before going to sleep, everyone in Fanzhou listened to his orders. He kicked his legs and roared like a pig.

Cui Qing finally reacted. She fumbled with her clothes in a panic. Seeing King Yi being dragged to her by Huo Lingyun, she hurriedly shook her head and said, “It has nothing to do with me, Mom! It doesn’t matter -”

The sound of explosion sounded at this moment, and the “bang” sound of explosion was like hitting Cui Qing’s ears, making her ears buzz.She was stuck here with her eyes open, speechless, and her face was filled with blood-white filth.

Huo Lingyun was shocked by the copper fire gun and the tiger’s mouth was in severe pain. The burning sensation made him extremely happy. King Yi’s head was like a watermelon that had been trampled to pieces.

There was deathly silence in the hall, and Cui Qing suddenly screamed, crawling like crazy, clutching her clothes, running barefoot in the hall, and threw herself at the door.The door opened, but Cui Qing stepped back again. She fell to the ground and looked at the firecrackers everywhere at the door.

“You rob women for him,” Huo Lingyun stood in the darkness, put into his mouth what Yi Wang threw into his hand, and then spat it out. He stared at Cui Qing and said coldly, “You also raised mastiffs for him.”

Cui Qing shook her head, covered her body, and moved on the floor.She heard the dogs barking and saw the mastiffs emerging from between the human legs.

Huo Lingyun stepped on King Yi’s body, as if he was looking at the meat on the chopping board, and said, “You all should have a taste of this.”

Cui Qing’s eyes widened and she wanted to run, but her legs were weak and she could only watch as the mastiff escaped from the chain and rushed forward amidst the uncontrollable screams.

Huo Lingyun put on his broad robe amid the sounds of the mastiffs tearing and swallowing. He picked up the message thrown away by King Yi and rubbed it away.