Chapter 51 Iron Fan

Zhu Biao is getting engaged today, and someone in the team is carrying cold wine to deal with those who come to congratulate him along the way, which is equivalent to distributing wedding candies in later generations.

"Good wine!"

Yang Chang took the wedding wine and drank it all, but he put the empty bowl in front of Zhu Biao and said seriously: "My dear, good things come in pairs. I would like to ask for another bowl."

"No problem." How could Zhu Biao refuse such a nice word? He hurriedly asked the waiter to pour the wine, "Quickly fill it up, sir."

Yang Chang took the wine bowl again, but did not continue to put it to his mouth. Instead, he held the bowl in his left hand and bowed with his right hand, turning on the spot and speaking eloquently.

"long time no see, happy birthday, happy new year, no jj book for you"

The people around had also heard the monks chanting, but at this time they didn't understand a single word of the lyrics.

Yang Chang said whatever he thought of, and he was not afraid even if he met someone in the same industry.

He pretended to be mysterious to cover up his plan of releasing the [Fox Fragrance Sand].

Yang Chang turned around with the bowl in his hand. The [Fox Fragrance Sand] had already dissolved in the wine. After "casting the spell", he bowed and handed it to Zhu Biao.

"My dear, you are very happy today, and you have a chance to meet me. I have to congratulate you with courtesy. This wine has been blessed by the fortune-bringing spell, and it can help you to purify your mind and remove impurities, and become strong and vigorous. Please drink it quickly, and may you be blessed with infinite happiness."

"Oh? Thank you very much, sir."

The two swords on Yang Chang's back were of unique shape, and the incantations he chanted were profound and unfathomable, especially the four words "dragon spirit and tiger fierceness". Zhu Biao was very happy to hear them, and he did not doubt the gift of wine from the master at all.

Zhu Biao raised his head and drank it in one gulp. Thinking that it was hard to meet such a great man, he was reluctant to let him go. So he asked someone to give money to express his gratitude while inviting Yang Chang to return to Zhujiazhuang.

"Thank you for your kindness, my dear. Please go and propose to me. Don't miss the auspicious time. I am a layman and don't need those golden and silver things. We will meet again if we are lucky. I will take my leave now!"

"Farewell."

Yang Chang bowed, turned around and walked away, acting like a master.

Since the establishment of Zhujiazhuang, countless monks and Taoists have passed by the village, but it is the first time in the world that there is someone like Yang Chang who is not greedy for money.

If Zhu Biao had not had important matters to attend to, he would have taken this expert back to the village to stay for a while. He watched Yang Chang's X-shaped back leave, and continued to lead the team to Hujia Village with music and dance.

Just after walking less than half a mile, the [Fox Fragrance Sand] took effect in Zhu Biao's body.

When the stench was blown by the breeze from the field, the porters behind him immediately reacted. They wanted to retch but did not dare to spoil their master's fun, so they had to cover their mouths and noses to block out the smell.

As the source of the stench, Zhu Biao could not smell it.

He rode on a tall horse with a smile on his face, fantasizing about spending his wedding night with Hu Sanniang.

Soon, the group arrived at Hujia Village, where the elder brother-in-law Hu Cheng was already waiting.

Suddenly a gust of wind came, and Hu Cheng instantly smelled the stench.

Why does this stench smell like what Zhu Biao brought? What kind of betrothal gift did he bring?
Shit?

"Brother, sorry for the wait."

"Sanlang, today is an auspicious day. Didn't you take a bath and change your clothes?"

"How not?"

Seeing Hu Cheng's finger covering his nose, Zhu Biao looked puzzled, twisting his collar and muttering, "These are all newly made, and I boiled water for bathing last night. What do you mean, brother?"

"Nothing, just leave the betrothal gift and go back."

"Hmm? I haven't met my father-in-law yet?"

"I think we should wait for another day."

"Brother, what's going on outside the door?"

Zhu Biao was about to get angry when he was rejected by Hu Cheng, but when he heard Hu Sanniang's friendly voice, his face immediately lit up with joy. He thought that Sanniang seemed to be unable to wait and actually came in person to accept the betrothal gift.

Hu Sanniang actually got up late and was planning to go out for a horse race, but the smoke made her cover her mouth and nose as soon as she went out.

"How many days have you not bathed?"

"Ok?"

Zhu Biao was completely confused. Hu Cheng’s question just now was strange. Why was Sanniang like this too?
"What do you mean, Sanniang?"

"Can't you smell it? It's like crawling out of a cesspool. What a bummer."

Hu Sanniang turned around immediately after she finished speaking, her eyes full of disdain, which made Zhu Biao's face darken. "Sanlang, what's wrong with you?"

Hu Cheng immediately frowned and reminded him: "You stink so badly, how can you go to see your father-in-law? Aren't you asking for trouble?"

"How do I stink? I just showered last night."

Zhu Biao opened his nostrils and sniffed hard, but didn't smell any bad smell at all.

Just when she was wondering if the Hu family wanted to break off the engagement, she heard Hu Cheng say, "Sanniang and I have no reason to lie to you. If you don't believe me, ask your own followers. Put down the betrothal gifts and go home to wash them. It's really..."

"You say"

Zhu Biao turned around and saw the porter's expression, and slowly understood why the Hu brothers and sisters were like that, but why couldn't I smell it myself?
What went wrong?

Or is someone bullying me?

Suddenly, Zhu Biao thought of the Taoist priest just now, and also remembered the Taoist priest's words "purify the mind and remove impurities, be as vigorous as a dragon and as fierce as a tiger".

Could it be that the bowl of wine really had a magic spell? Was it to help me cleanse my mind and remove the impurities? Then I would be as vigorous as a dragon and a tiger?
Thinking of this, Zhu Biao was not angry but happy. He immediately clasped his fists and said goodbye to Hu Cheng.

"Brother, I just met a god. When Sanniang marries me, she will definitely enjoy the happiness with me."

"God? What did you say?"

"Nothing, nothing, I'll go back and wash up before coming back."

Zhu Biao immediately put down the betrothal gifts, and rode back to Zhujiazhuang with a smile on his face.

He thought that taking a shower would be fine, but after taking a few showers the stench was still unbearable. Zhu's family immediately realized that something was wrong and urgently sent people to chase the Taoist priest, but how could Yang be caught?
Dulonggang is at the junction of Yanggu and Shouzhang. Yang Chang stood on the hill and looked down. He felt that the scenery in the southwest direction was familiar.

He was familiar with the area because he had been there before. Fan County, which he passed by when he returned from Mengzhou, was the area he saw at this moment, and the main road down the mountain also led directly to Fan County.

Yang Changgang played a trick on Zhu Biao and thought that he would be caught up if he took the main road, so he took a mountain path down from the southeast. After going down the mountain, he met someone and asked him, and found out that he had accidentally arrived in Shouzhang County.

The area south of Shouzhang is the territory of Yuncheng, and the area east of Yuncheng is the 800-li Liangshan Lake. However, the mountain stronghold is located north of the lake, which is under the jurisdiction of Shouzhang County.

Yang Chang asked for directions along the way, avoiding the influence of the water marshes, and still traveled during the day and slept at night, arriving in Yuncheng at the end of the first month.

When they arrived at Songjia Village to present the family letter, the old man read the letter and asked some more questions. Suddenly he scolded Song Jiang for being disobedient and unfilial, which made Yang Chang look stunned. Song Qing then led him to the guest room to rest.

On the way, Song Qing explained with a smile: "Brother Yang, please don't blame me. My father misses you too much. Scolding you is also a kind gesture."

"understand"

"You've had a hard time coming all the way from Qingzhou. I'll take you to the guest room to rest first, and then arrange a banquet to welcome you."

"No need."

"need."

Yang Chang politely refused, but was interrupted by Song Qing, "You are my brother's friend, which means you are Song Qing's friend, and I am also familiar with Wu Dutou."

"Oh?"

"At that time, my brother and I were at the manor of Mr. Chai, and we had a small gathering with Wu Dutou for some time."

"I see."

"So, Third Brother, please don't be so formal. We can call each other brothers from now on."

"Uh"

Yang Chang was stunned and said awkwardly: "I am nineteen years old, I should call you brother, don't you know..."

"I am the fourth child in the family, so you can call me Fourth Brother if you think it's appropriate."

"Okay, fourth brother."

Yang Chang thought to himself that I have Fourth Brother Xu in Yanggu, and today I met Fourth Brother Song from Yuncheng. Could it be that I am destined to be with Fourth Brother?

Song Qing smiled and nodded, settled him in the guest room, exchanged some pleasantries with him, and then left with the excuse of preparing a banquet.

Song Qing's nickname is Iron Fan. The function of a fan is to fan wind, but the Iron Fan obviously can't do that. It's a subtle way of calling him a waste. His presence in Liangshan is also very low, and he is usually regarded as a relative of someone else.

As soon as Yang Chang came into contact with him, he realized that this person was familiar with dealing with people and should be able to handle a minor official with ease. He might be a guy with hidden strength and he should not underestimate him.

(End of this chapter)