"Who is this Miss Zhong? What was the background of this Zhong family? Was it a wealthy merchant or an official family? What kind of trouble did Zhongli Su get into?”Stopping the horse in front of the Zhong Manor, Guo Ziyi's mind began to think about all kinds of things.
The door of the manor opened and an old man in his fifties or sixties rushed out with two servants. He looked like the steward of the manor.
"Miss, you're back. Why are you alone? Where are the others?”The old man was shocked.
"They're all dead. There were people chasing after them on the way.”Zhong Lisu replied indifferently. Her calm expression did not match her age and experience.
"What?" The old man was shocked.
" It's good that Miss is back, it's good that you're back…" The old man regained his senses and hurriedly asked two servants to help Zhong Lisu down.
"Miss is injured?" The old man could already tell that Zhongli Su was acting strangely, and his expression immediately became anxious.
"Uncle He, I'm fine." Zhong Lisu nodded.”
"Quickly help the young miss in. No, wait! Call the doctor over immediately!" Uncle He instructed the two servants.
After saying that, Uncle He turned his gaze to Guo Ziyi."And this is?"
"He saved me on the way and sent me back.”
"So it's benefactor. Please enter the residence!”Uncle He's eyes were filled with gratitude.
Guo Ziyi was finally called benefactor. She was happy and followed behind Zhong Lisu into the Zhong Manor with Uncle He leading the way.
A few steps into the Zhong Residence, a seven or eight-year-old boy ran towards them, followed by an elderly maid.
"Big sister is back, big sister is back!”The boy ran to Zhong Lisu excitedly.
"Young Master, slow down, slow down!" The maid behind him quickly followed.
Zhong Lisu's expression immediately became gentle, and his eyes were filled with tenderness."How is Liyou? Big Sister is back."
This boy was Zhongli Su's younger brother, Zhongli You. The boy was very handsome and looked very similar to Zhong Lisu. His eyes were bright and clever.
"Sister is injured?" Zhong Liyou's expression tensed up when he saw her being supported by someone.
"I sprained my back when I was riding. Sister is fine. Don't worry, Liyou.”Zhongli Su said casually.
"Oh, oh." Zhongli You was still young and didn't know much.
"Who is this person?" Zhongli You looked at Guo Ziyi.
"He's my sister's friend. He helped me on the way.”
Zhong Liyou rolled his eyes and glanced at Guo Ziyi."Oh."
Guo Ziyi smiled faintly. This kid was interesting. The younger brother seemed to have a sense of attachment to his sister and also a sense of protection. Seeing a stranger getting close to his sister, he felt very unhappy.
"Uncle He, arrange a guest room for him to stay in.”Zhongli Su said lightly.
Uncle He nodded.
Guo Ziyi sighed inwardly. If this was the modern Somalia, he would probably be able to save the girl's life and even ride her home on the same horse.
Forget it, forget it. This was the Tang Dynasty. Guo Ziyi looked at the injured and weak Zhongli Su, and her heart was filled with pity.
Sigh. 'My cold goddess of the Tang Dynasty,' Guo Ziyi thought to herself.
After staying in the Zhong residence, Guo Ziyi deliberately tried to get close to Uncle He and asked about the situation of the Zhong family. Uncle He was indeed the steward of the Zhong Residence and a loyal old servant. In the entire Zhong Residence, he was the one who treated Guo Ziyi the best. He probably knew that he had saved the eldest daughter of the Zhong Family.
The situation in the Zhong family was indeed complicated.
The Zhong family was indeed a prestigious family and the richest in Liangzhou City. In modern terms, the Zhong Clan was engaged in international trade, mainly with the countries of the Western Regions. They sold the Great Tang's goods to foreign countries and then imported them into the Great Tang, earning the difference in price. The Zhong Clan's business was very large, and the caravans and warehouses they controlled were one of the best in the Western Regions.
However, three months ago, Old Master Zhong suddenly died of an unknown cause. Old Master Zhong was loyal and only married a wife. After Old Master Zhong died of illness, the wife was too sad and passed away a month later.
In the entire Zhong family, only Zhongli Su and Zhongli You were left behind. They had also become orphans. Zhongli Su had gone from being a young lady that no one knew about in the past to being the helmsman of the Zhong family's huge family business. Fortunately, there was a loyal old butler at home, Uncle He, who did his best to assist him in every aspect. Only then could Zhong Lisu slowly take over the various affairs.
A tall tree attracts the wind. The Zhong family's reputation was already enviable. Now that the old master had passed away from illness, the family business was in the hands of a weak teenage girl. Naturally, there were people who coveted it. There was also the He Clan in Liangzhou City. They were also involved in trade. Although they were doing very well, their family business and scale could not be compared to the Zhong Clan. Old Master He once went to the Zhong family to propose marriage on behalf of his eldest son, He Zhien. He wanted the two families to be connected by marriage. When Old Master Zhong was alive, he did not agree, so the He family also held a grudge.
Now that Old Master Zhong was dead, the He family began to stir. The He family also had another advantage. They had a close relationship with the current governor of Liang Province, Yu Tai. This governor was not a good person and also coveted the Zhong family's property. The two hit it off, and the provincial governor and the He family secretly colluded, doing some dirty things behind their backs.
A few days ago, Zhongli Su went to Guazhou to deal with some business matters. Who knew that on the way back, he was secretly chased by killers. All of Zhongli Su's followers were unfortunately killed. If Guo Ziyi had not saved him that night, Zhongli Su would have gone to the Yellow Spring to meet his parents.
The answer to who sent the killer seemed obvious, but there was no evidence or evidence. In addition, the governor of Liangzhou was on the side of the He family, so the Zhong family could only keep silent.
Guo Ziyi finally understood why the government and merchants colluded to take over the family business and bully the orphan and his sister.
Guo Ziyi became angry again when she thought about how the masked men in black wanted to kill her that night.
Guo Ziyi had a strange feeling in his heart and smiled coldly."I want to protect my Tang Dynasty goddess.”
On the third day of staying in the Zhong family, Guo Ziyi got up early to exercise. This was a habit he had developed in the army for many years.
"You're up so early. Are you not used to living here?”A cold voice came from behind. Guo Ziyi's heart skipped a beat.
"So it's the young miss. You woke up early too. Are your injuries better?”Guo Ziyi turned around and saw Zhongli Su standing behind her. She hurriedly asked with concern.
Zhongli Su's eyes were originally a little straight, but when he saw Guo Ziyi turn around, he hurriedly averted his gaze, his face a little red.
"Put on your clothes…"
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