C1 Under Someone Else's Roof!
Spring was shining, grass was growing, birds were flying, and the river flowers were burning red.
As far as the eye could see, the flowers on the grass were blooming without restraint, brimming with vigor and vitality.
Lu Zheng sat on a purple sandalwood chair, his expression dazed as he surveyed the beautiful scenery below the mountain. Beneath the mountain, there was a light breeze and mist. The ancient stone wall gave off an ethereal feeling that resembled a chess board. Under the sunset, smoke spiraled and rose from all directions. The weeping willow trees beside the Lichi Lake were suffused with green light.
In the past eighteen years, Huaihai Prefecture had been changed to Yangzhou Road in the province of Dai Li, looking for a new Yangzhou Mansion. The beautiful, soft, coquettish scenery of Jiangnan was unique to this city.
"Great Kung? The three Kingdoms have returned to the Han Dynasty, and there are two Jin's. Song, Qi, Liang, and Chen have not seen the Sui and Tang Dynasties, has history taken another fork in the road? " Lu Zheng muttered softly.
"Third Young Master, it's getting late. The Spring Frost Dew is heavy. We should leave the mountain now!" Your body is unable to bear the cold! " Behind Lu Zheng stood a tall and sturdy man wearing a green jacket. His mouth was wide open and his eyebrows were thick, like those of a tiger. He was around thirty years old and was very courteous to Lu Zheng.
Lu Zheng nodded his head lightly and stood up from his chair. Without a word, he paced down the mountain, the middle-aged man respectfully following behind with a look of worry on his face.
The mountain that Lu Zheng was climbing on was Scenic Mountain that was situated in a gigantic garden, and the large garden was also placed in a gigantic mansion. Walking down from the mountain, one could see the lofty and imposing pavilion buildings at the foot of the mountain, with no end in sight. Looking at the surroundings again, the flowers, trees, and onions were resplendent and resplendent. They were extremely luxurious and prosperous, causing people to be amazed by what they saw.
This was the family of Jiangnan, the richest man in Yangzhou, Royal Merchant, Zhang family's manor. Although the Zhang family was Royal Merchant, they were still a part of the poetic family. Zhang Jian, the ancestor of the Zhang family, had served as his assistant, so he was bestowed with the first rank of Wei Bo, Zhang Jian's son, General Zhang Yu, second rank Wei Lie, and the grandson of Zhang Jian, Zhang Lang, third rank Viscount Zhang Long, to serve as the general of the Zhang family.
Currently, the Zhang Clan Head, Zhang Rong, was the fourth grandson of Zhang Jian. Although he did not have a title, he had the status of High Scholar and was bestowed the status of High Scholar. The three sons and two daughters of Zhang Rong were now the descendants of Zhang Rong in the Zhang Mansion of Yangzhou.
The Zhang Clan's wealthiest house naturally had an extraordinary grandeur. Although the mansion was wide, the servants and maids traveled here and there, and it did not seem like it was deserted at all.
The maids and servants of a wealthy family were naturally different from those of an ordinary family. The maidservants were dressed in red and green, with chirping and singing.
"Hehe, bros, is that the third master of the Lu family? Tsk, tsk, why do I see him as a half-grown boy? Looking at his small arms and legs, I'm afraid a gust of wind is blowing them away! "
"Isn't that the master? Eldest Grandma, Second Wife and the others have sent people to seek the Dao, and have spent a lot of effort to cure it. A few days ago, they had been holed up in the West Corner House, but today they actually came out to view the mountain, this disease seems to be really good. "
"What's the use of getting well? This Third Master came all the way from Jiangning to Yangzhou, saying that he was here to stay and attend school, but when the First Wife asked him about it, she said that it was because he couldn't even read the "Thousand Character Classic" properly.
"Our Zhang Family can't compare to the Lu Family, but even though all of you are being mischievous, you can't compare to this Third Master of the Lu Family, this Lu Family Elder …"
"You few, don't bother with me. This Lu San is called 'Master' by our family. Isn't he bastard son, the son of the Lu Family's Second Branch?" He was still unrecognizable in the Lu family, but now he had to contend with the Second Master of the Lu family. Not only did he lose all respect for his elders, he even lost all respect for his superiors. What was this? em "Aunt is so angry, didn't I just send him here?" /em Even though he said that he was here to rent a place for himself, he was actually hoping that the old masters and wives of his family could take his place as a teacher.
The first wife has long since spread the word that we servants should not get used to it. She is full of bad habits, and she is also used to having her temper. Sisters, don't you think so? "
… ….
The men and women in the courtyard gathered together and pointed at Lu Zheng, chattering and discussing. Lu Zheng, on the other hand, had a calm expression, walking at a leisurely pace, as he returned to the Zhang Family's West Corner House according to his memories.
The yard was just a few rocks away, and the banana plants were already withered. There were a few dappled and messy birdcages hanging on the corridors on both sides of the yard. The smell of bird poop could be smelled. The top of the three buildings were all mottled with sculptures. Hanging on them was a signboard with only the word "West" written on it. The other words had long since peeled off, making it hard to describe their decadence and vicissitudes of life.
On Lu Zheng's side, there was only an old woman waiting on his side. The old man was old, blind and deaf, but his temper was very big and he could easily curse out loud. Luckily, Lu Zheng still had the burly servant Qi Biao from the Lu Family, otherwise he would have starved to death.
The courtyard was cold and deserted. Qi Biao walked into the room to tidy up the beds and chairs, carefully helping Lu Zheng sit on the soft seat. After Lu Zheng was settled in, he placed a furry blanket over him, then poured water to fill up tea and snacks.
Lu Zheng looked at the busy Qi Biao and could not help but feel his heart ache, tears almost falling from his eyes.
That's right, Lu Zheng had just regained consciousness and almost died from a serious illness.
In truth, the previous Lu Zheng was indeed dead. Although the Lu Zheng now had the same name and appearance as before, he was actually not someone from this world.
Lu Zheng was first on Earth as a soldier. He was outspoken and loyal, a talent that was valued highly by the military leaders. However, after his career transition from the army, as a director, he was targeted and ostracized at work because he was too stubborn and had offended his colleagues and superiors. His career and life were depressed, and he ended up being set up in a trap, causing his family to be ruined.
He wanted to end his life, but when he woke up, he found himself in another world.
In this world, his name was still Lu Zheng, but he was only fourteen years old, his physique thin and frail.
After digesting the memories in his body for the past few days, Lu Zheng felt a deep sympathy for the original owner of his body.
Although he was born in a Wealthy Class family, he was bastard son. His birth mother was a servant girl with an extremely low status and the attitude she had towards him and her son was that of a servant girl.
Lu Zheng could only call his own aunt as his aunt, and his mother as his mother.
Yangzhou Mansion's Zhang family was the family of Lu Zheng's mother. The Zhang family's old masters were all Lu Zheng's uncles in name, they were actually not related by blood at all. With such a status, the situation of Lu Zheng residing in the Zhang Family could be imagined.
Lu Zheng was staying at the Lu Family and his main wife, Mrs. Zhang, did not like him, but because of the Lu Family's Wealthy Class, if she went too far with Lu Zheng, she would fall for bastard son's words.
Hence, Mrs. Zhang thought of a desperate way to send Lu Zheng to Yangzhou Mansion in the name of arranging for him to enrol in the Yangzhou Mansion. The reason behind this arrangement was self-evident. A while ago, Lu Zheng had been suffering from a mental illness, and who knows how many dirty secrets lay behind it.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Lu Zheng's current situation was like a lone boat drifting in the sea, on the verge of being overturned by the storm at any time. How could his former master's weak little body and childish heart resist such a storm?
Qi Biao had prepared the meal, but it was just tofu, vegetables, and brown rice and bran. Lu Zheng ate a little more but he lost his appetite. He put down his chopsticks and lay down again, his stomach rumbling with hunger.
The hunger and fire were hard to endure, and a thought instantly sprung into Lu Zheng's mind: "In my previous life and this life, could it be that I am not allowed to hold my head up high? If the heavens allow me to live again, will I not be able to turn the situation around and live a life that will shake the heavens? "
As he thought of this, a sense of pride and fighting spirit rose in his heart. He felt a surge of hot blood rushing to his head from his lower abdomen.
He glanced at Qi Biao, who had been busy cleaning up. He suddenly sat up from his chair and said, "Uncle, let's not eat this brown rice anymore, okay?"
"Ahh …" The broom in Qi Biao's hands fell to the ground with a crash.
He quickly walked to Lu Zheng's side, tears streaming down his fierce eyes, "My Third Young Master, you've finally spoken! You've been sick for over half a month, and after waking up, you've been in a daze all day. "You …"
He wiped away his tears and said in a choked tone: "If anything were to happen to you, I … How can I explain this to Master and Grandmother Yue? "
Qi Biao was crying. Lu Zheng was his master's servant, but he was actually Lu Zheng's blood related uncle. Lu Zheng's mother, Auntie Qi, was a child born in the family, and they were siblings. However, the son of the family was a servant after all. Lu Zheng could not even call his own mother his mother, so how could Qi Biao be a real uncle?
This time, since Lu Zheng had come to Yangzhou from Jiangning, Aunt Qi had no way of stopping him, she could only cry and tell her brother to come over. It was all thanks to this arrangement that Lu Zheng had not gotten sick, otherwise he would have starved to death.
"Uncle, let's go, let's go out and play again. We have enough money, and have someone say, 'The night is clear, the moon is clear, and the rogue is in Yangzhou'. Once we reach Yangzhou Mansion, how can we not watch the night scene in Yangzhou?
After saying that, Lu Zheng stood up, flung his sleeves and turned to leave. Qi Biao was stunned for a moment before his expression changed drastically: "Third Young Master, wait for me. Where is the money, then …"
Before he could say anything more, Lu Zheng had already run off without a trace.