Located in the southeast corner of Ciyu Town, a long alley, and the Yuan Mansion across the alley is a large mansion is the private residence of the second old lady Li.After saying goodbye to Haitang and the others, the second old lady Li returned to his private house by carriage, and there was a row of guests who had been waiting for a long time in front of the gate.Li Junwu quickly stepped forward to hold the reins of the horse, respectfully called "grandpa" and let go of the reins, came to the side of the car and waited for the second old lady Li to get out of the car.The curtain of the car was lifted, the second old lady Li walked out with an ebony cane bowed, Li Junwu stepped on the wooden bench and helped the old man get out of the car with both hands."
Grandpa, the snow road is slippery, you should be careful.""
Good, good."
The second old lady Li smiled three times, almost relied on the strength of her grandson and stepped out of the carriage, and smiled at the guests who greeted her, "Standing outside on a cold day, it is my sin if I get sick from frost." ”"The second cousin laughed, although the nephews are a little old, they are healthy."
Second Master Li stepped forward to help the second old lady Li to walk towards the gate, and the old men of the Li family standing on both sides all greeted him.The second old lady Li bowed slightly, enjoying everyone's humble greetings, and became the most honorable person in Ciyu Town."
Drive!"
There was a loud shout in the distance, and the sound of horses' hooves was hurried.As far as everyone could see, a horse-drawn carriage drove up the wide alley, and the muddy snow was swept up by the wheels and splashed.Second Master Li sneered: "Didn't he not come?"
Why is it here again?
”Third Master Li stood next to him and said cool words: "I heard that the second cousin is going to gather the whole Li clan to pool money to rebuild the four courtyards, can he sit at home?"
I only hate that I didn't have wings to fly. ”The old men of the Li clan gathered on both sides laughed in unison, their eyes wandering on the second old lady of Li, the second master of Li and the rushing carriage, tangled in which side to help when collecting money for a while.The carriage braked sharply and stopped at a short distance from the second old lady Li.Before it could stop, Patriarch Li couldn't wait to jump out of the car and stand firmly in front of the second old lady Li."
Second cousin."
The Li patriarch bowed.Even though he and Second Old Lady Li and Second Master Li are fighting for power, they must not be rash when they want to discuss the matter of pooling money to rebuild the four courtyards.The second old lady Li smiled slightly, stretched out her hand to help, and said, "I was thinking about why you didn't come." ”"There are some small things at home that have not been completed, and I am late to go out, so I ask my second uncle to forgive my sins."
Patriarch Li changed his usual arrogance, and his respectful attitude made the old men dumbfounded.Hey, patriarch, what about the good and the opposite?
Okay, are you going to live or die?
You're so low-browed, how do we decide?
The faces of the old men were instantly bad, and they were even more entangled in which side they should stand on safer.It's a small thing to make money, but it's a big thing to stand on the wrong side.Patriarch Li walked to the other side of the second old lady and helped the old man into the gate with the second master of Li.He kept in mind what Zhuge Yi said, as long as the second old lady Li proposed to make up the money, he would naturally get rid of the promise of paying his own private money to rebuild the Xiqiao Pavilion and Wuxin Courtyard.The strength of one person is too weak, and the flame of everyone collecting firewood is high.Moreover, he had another very important proposal, as long as the proposal was echoed by the people of the Li clan, his prestige would instantly rise a lot.The second old lady led everyone to the Tianyin Pavilion where he usually enjoyed the flowers and listened to the music.No matter where you sit, you can hear the perfect music and see the characters on the stage performing stories from the past and present."
Come on, come on, sit down."
The second old lady Li sat on the main seat, beckoning the old men of the Li clan to sit on both sides.said to his grandson, who had been following him, "Junwu, go and pass the tea." ”"Yes."
Li Junwu looked at Patriarch Li and Second Master Li vigilantly, and hurried out with some anxiety.He had to go and return as soon as possible, lest his grandfather be murdered.The second old lady Li put the ebony cane on the chair and said, "I have summoned you here today to discuss the rebuilding of the Xiqiao Pavilion, Wuxin Courtyard and Longfu Family Temple. ”"Second uncle, Yansheng Hall has also been destroyed.If you want to rebuild, you should also start with the ancestral hall, how can you only rebuild the Ancestral Pavilion and the Heartless Courtyard. ”Second Master Li was picky and felt that Yanshengtang was more important.Patriarch Li sneered: "You don't understand what the second cousin means, or are you pretending to be stupid."
On weekdays, he is clever, but now he is also shaking a look. ”"Patriarch, what kind of face do you have as a prisoner who has committed a great crime to talk about reconstruction?
It stands to reason that you burned down the Xiqiao Pavilion, Wuxin Courtyard and Longfu Family Temple, and the cost of rebuilding it should be borne by you.We are sitting here to discuss the matter of pooling together the money and rebuilding because of the righteousness and the love of your fellow citizens.If you don't appreciate it, we can go. ”Second Master Li's words stung Patriarch Li, but he was echoed by all the old men."
Yes, we are willing to contribute money and efforts to help Patriarch Li rebuild the four courtyards because of the righteousness of the same clan.It is already a big crime for the Li patriarch to burn down the three major courtyards, and he should have more silver. ”"The patriarch has only been imprisoned in the Golden Buddha Hall for a few days, and now he should be conscious when he is released.""
The patriarch is used to being high, how can he take us in his eyes.Our silver is earned by sleeping in the open air, and since the patriarch is not rare, let's say goodbye. ”"Exactly.I've made half my life and haven't saved much money, so if I do, I really don't have any. ”…… The old men of the Li clan were gossiping, and the Li patriarch was furious when they heard it.He stood up, crossed his waist with one hand, and pointed at the tip of everyone's nose with the other and cursed."
A bunch of rat-eyed bastards.Open your dog's eyes and investigate the burning of the four compounds. ”"The patriarch is so eager to confess, is he not confessing?"
Second Master Li pretended to be a relaxed teaser, and immediately received a spittle from the Li patriarch, pointing at him and scolding."
You don't come to sow discord, I will walk right, and I am not afraid of your slander.""
Hehe, the patriarch is clear, then don't make a noise.This is the second uncle's house, you should know some ways to be a guest, the rules are not set for us, as the patriarch, you should follow the rules. ”Second Master Li's words made Patriarch Li's face pale, and he suddenly sat down in the chair and panted in annoyance.Patriarch Li was so frightened that he was dying, and he had nowhere to complain about his suffering.He was murdered by Zhuge Yi and Li Haitang, those fires were obviously lit by the secret guards they sent, he was thrown in the corner with his hands tied behind his back, how could he set fire to the Pavilion?
Wuxinyuan and Longfu Family Temple were fundamentally affected by the fire of the Qiqiao Pavilion.The three courtyards are adjacent, and the Xiqiao Pavilion in the center is burning, and the Wuxin Courtyard and the Longfu Family Temple on both sides will be safe and sound.Patriarch Li was aggrieved and angry, and wanted to make a few words for himself but didn't have a chance, so he saw the second old lady Li raise his crutches and beat him his back."
Get on your knees!"
The second old lady Li shouted loudly.Patriarch Li was furious and asked, "Why do I kneel?"
”Everyone looked at the second old lady Li.Is this old man confused?
Forcing the patriarch to kneel in front of everyone, does it mean to tear his face?
() Glory to the end