PFC Chapter 348 Gossip Spreads in Front of the Luo Family Gate
Chapter 348 Gossip Spreads in Front of the Luo Family Gate
However, there really was a telescope in one of the tents on one side of the palace.
However, Luo Qianyou was arrogant and completely unaware of this.
Wenwen and her siblings could clearly see Luo Qianyou's micro-expressions.
They knew his motives and his goals, but they had no way of knowing how he would plan and act next. The only way was to follow him closely and secretly, leaving no stone unturned.
That night, the palace was heavily guarded, and the candles in the emperor's study remained lit all night.
Several ministers and General Luo sat in the study, staring at each other, sometimes talking in hushed tones, sometimes taking a nap. The emperor, however, went to rest after finishing his business, leaving the ministers alone in the study to discuss matters all night.
The following morning, the emperor announced the successful conclusion of the large-scale hunting event, and a large group of people set off from the hunting grounds toward the imperial city.
The onlookers on the road couldn't help but marvel at the prey on the cars behind the young heroes.
"Hey, look over there! This guy has hunted a lot of wild boars, so much pork!"
"That's nothing! Didn't you see over there? There are over a dozen wild deer, and they've only just started to catch them!"
"Tsk tsk tsk, are you blind? That big black bear over there is huge, its paws must be delicious."
"What a bunch of ignorant fools! There are tigers too! Tiger bones, tiger penis, tiger skin—the whole thing is a treasure."
"..."
This is a group of food-loving ordinary people, confirmed.
However, a few people in the crowd were quietly discussing another topic.
"Hey, where's Young Master Luo?" A young man with a mole on his face searched intently among the people returning from the hunt.
"Sigh, it's true. I clearly saw them in the group the day we left the city, so why didn't I see them when we returned?"
"I didn't see it. Maybe they went back to the city first!"
“Impossible. Before Luo Er set off, he made a bet with me. He said he would bring the prey back to the city, and if he couldn’t, he would lose a shop,” the mole-covered young master said anxiously.
"Young Master Pei, did you place a bet? Did you sign a contract?"
It turns out that Young Master Pei, who has a mole on his face, is one of Luo Er's cronies. The two often team up to swindle people at the academy. Of course, they are both playboys, and they often swindle each other for fun.
The bet between Pei Sanshao and Luo Er this time was that the top three finishers in the hunting grounds who brought their prey back to the city would have to pay the loser a shop.
This is about a shop, a matter of face where the winner takes all and the loser is honored.
At this moment, Pei Sanshao patted his chest smugly and laughed, "Of course there's a contract, it's to protect against Luo Er's treacherous and shrewish ways."
"Alright, you, Young Master Pei, have great foresight. I admire you!"
"Haha, you little rascal, you finally tricked him and won back a round."
"...If you can't speak properly, then just shut up."
Young Master Pei retorted to the person next to him.
He finally won back a round from Luo Er. In the past, he had lost many things to Luo Er in bets. Gold and silver jewelry were secondary; his family's houses and shops had been swindled out of him countless times.
In the end, it's the Pei family's fate to have such a spendthrift son. After all, his family rose to prominence thanks to the Luo family. And why did the Third Young Master Pei and the Second Young Master Luo become so compatible? Being bullied by the Second Young Master Luo is his own fault.
As the hunting party entered the capital, they dispersed, some returning to the palace, others going home. It took a while for traffic to resume on the streets of the capital.
Pei Sanshao and his group had a meal and drinks at the restaurant. After nightfall, they went to the Luo family to deliver their visiting cards.
The Luo family mansion was located on West Second Street, a street frequented by the wealthy and powerful. After presenting their visiting cards, they waited at the gatehouse. However, when Luo Er's servant came out and saw that it was Pei San Shao and his group, he immediately accused him of cursing the young master, saying that otherwise the young master would not have been injured in the hunting grounds. They started arguing and twisting the truth, and the group began to quarrel at the gate of the Luo family mansion.
This attracted onlookers from the local residents and neighbors.
Coincidentally, Luo Qianyou was returning home from the palace when he overheard some gossip as he turned the corner of West Second Street.
"The Luo family is really going too far. Their words are like farts."
"He who is used to bullying others by relying on his power will eventually be punished by God."
"Shh, are you out of your mind? How dare you say something like that?"
"I'm scared. It's dark now. Who can see who I am?"
Luo Qianyou's face was as black as charcoal...
He sat in the carriage, quite angry.
It was indeed too dark, and he couldn't see clearly who the onlookers were. But this was the gate of the Luo family mansion! These people were incredibly audacious, openly provoking the Luo family at their doorstep. Who gave them such courage?
The steward beside Luo Qianyou snapped, "What are you doing? This is the Luo residence, you know?"
Pei Sanshao and his companions suppressed their anger and, in front of everyone, took out the contract and read it aloud.
After he finished reading, the room fell silent.
Out of consideration for the Luo family's reputation, the steward adopted the demeanor of a steward serving the Great General of the Nation and said earnestly, "Young Master Pei, why don't you come inside and wait a moment? My young master always keeps his word, and this shop will definitely be yours."
Pei Sanshao, having drunk some wine, was quite bold. "No need, I'll just wait at the door. Let Luo Er come out so we can confront him face to face and see if this is true or false."
Steward...
Luo Er's foot injury was severe at the time, making it difficult for him to even get out of bed. He was currently crying and wailing in the mansion, so he had no time to care about the shop's affairs, let alone come out to confront you.
Sigh, this whole thing is really something, they always seem to pick their own time.
The steward saw that Master Luo's carriage bypassed the street corner and entered the mansion through the side gate.
He glanced at Pei Sanshao and his companions, and said kindly, "Since Young Master Pei insists, please wait here for a moment. I'll be right back."
The steward grabbed Luo Er, the young servant, and brought him into the mansion. "Go, come with me to find the second young master."
In less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, the manager came out with the shop's deed and handed it to Young Master Pei.
"Young Master Pei, here's the deed. My master understands the principle of honoring one's bet."
Taking this opportunity, the manager addressed the crowd gathered at the entrance.
"Our Luo family is the residence of the Grand General who protects the country, appointed by the Emperor. The general defends the country and fights on the front lines for the safety of the people of Zhongzhao. How could he possibly harm the people with a single needle or thread?"
"The general has always taught his family to love and protect the people. Our Luo family will only risk our lives for the people and will never dare to oppress or cheat them."
"From now on, let's not say such hurtful things. Harsh words can be as chilling as a winter's day..."
The heartfelt speech delivered by the Luo family steward in front of the mansion gate genuinely moved some of the onlookers.
This scene impressed Wenwen and her two siblings, who were secretly observing from the shadows.
"Big brother, second brother, look, the steward is so moved by his own words."
"Hehe, he moved heaven and earth, but he moved himself first."
"I wonder if the onlookers were truly moved."
"What's fake can't become real, and what's real can't become fake. Fine, let's sneak in and take a look."
Under the cover of darkness, the siblings slipped into the Luo residence through a side gate.