I am Changsheng in Daqin

Chapter 11
The snow finally stopped, and everything was silent outside.

Crunch!

The sound of the door opening seemed to be the first sound that awakened the world.

Qingke left.

He was unable to see his old friend, so he didn't say a word before leaving.

He exchanged a piece of black iron for half a piece of cold, hard sorghum pancake. He felt that he was not at a loss, and the Li family was not at a loss either.

It's not that Li Qing is stingy, it's that the family doesn't have much leftover food.

Although there is sorghum, there is nowhere to grind it.

According to the latest news, all the mills in Xincheng County are watched by Mr. Jiang's people.

Unless you pay [-]% for grinding a pound of grain, no one would want to use a stone grinder.

If the county magistrate is the king of Xincheng County, Master Jiang is the law enforcer here.

Looking at Qingke walking away, Li Qing shouted: "Hey, man!"

Qingke stopped and turned around, only to see a package being thrown over.

He caught it and opened it, finding four sorghum pancakes and four knife coins.

Qingke didn't speak, just left a confused smile on Li Qing's face and continued to move forward.

Li Qing watched Qingke go away until Qingke's back disappeared at the end of the street.

'Man, I hope you have more brains and can understand in the future that King Qin is not so easy to prick...'

A wisp of cold wind penetrated Li Qing's collar, making him shiver.

"These few days, I'm freezing to death!"

Li Qing was about to close the door when he suddenly saw Lao Wangtou's grandson running out crying across the street.

"What's wrong with Xiao Wang? Could it be that Lao Wang is kicking his head and kicking his legs?" '

Immediately afterwards, an alchemist carrying a medicine box came out of Lao Wangtou's house, sighed helplessly, and went in another direction.

call!
A gust of cold wind picked up the snow crystals on the ground and hit Li Qing's face, like shards of glass piercing his flesh, causing pain in the cold.

"Brother, why don't you go into the house? What are you looking at there?" Li Yue just came out of the toilet and said inexplicably.

"Nothing, go inside, it's freezing to death!"

Back in the house, Li Qing began to study the dark iron.

This iron eye is dark in color and can actually glow red when placed under strong light.

The weight is several times that of ordinary iron material, and the melting point is extremely high. After some tempering, it will definitely be a supreme product!
"Qing'er, stop playing with this piece of iron. Haitang is sweeping the snow in the yard. Go and help." Li Yuanshi said.

"Isn't Xiaoyue busy with her? I'll go there later."

Li Qing fell in love with this piece of dark iron and wanted to forge it into a finished product right away.

"Mom, let me tell you something." Li Yuanshi leaned in front of Li Qing and whispered: "This young girl has been sleeping with you for several days, and you have no idea?"

Li Qing understood what Li Yuanshi meant: "Mother, I'm only seventeen."

"What happened to seventeen? I heard that your father and your grandma got married when they were fifteen. I also entered your old Li family just after I turned sixteen.

"Your father and I entered the bridal chamber and we didn't know what each other looked like. You two at least slept in the same bed."

Li Yuanshi said with a smile, poked Li Qing's forehead lovingly, and continued:

"Although this girl has unknown origins and has no roots or leaves, it can be seen that she is a stable child. Besides, it is her good fortune that we can take her in."

When Li Yuanshi said this, she glanced out the window to make sure that Haitang had not heard her, and then continued to treat Li Qingxiao rationally and emotionally:

"We broke someone's body in advance, even though it was to save people, but after saving people, we can't ignore them, don't you think so?

"Mom can tell that this kid really means that to you.

"It seems to me that you two will consummate your marriage again today. This time, my mother will prepare a new set of bedding for you, which will be used as wedding flowers."

Although this is the ancient world, Li Qing still has the memories and thoughts of modern people after all.

He also wants to have a vigorous love, with the youthful frivolity of a romantic and snowy night.

He fell in love with Haitang at first sight. In the past few days, they have been together day and night.

He has even made up his mind not to marry anyone but her.

It's just that it's too early to marry a wife and have children at this age and freeze your life.

"In two years, don't worry, mother, I will be responsible for Haitang to the end."

"You open and close your mouth. Two years later, have you ever thought about it for Haitang? What does it mean to be here with no name and no status? What will other people say if they see it?"

When Li Yuanshi said this, he threw away the things in his hands and said in a coquettish manner: "Today is an auspicious day, and the marriage will be officially consummated tonight."

"Mom, I'm on my period, how can I consummate the marriage?" Li Qing was anxious and afraid of being overheard.

"What's the lie?" Li Yuanshi didn't understand it at first, but quickly realized: "You're talking about Tiankui, right?"

At this time, a woman shouted at the gate: "Is Aunt Li at home?"

Li Yuanshi went out in response: "Hey, it's Sister-in-law Tao, what's the matter?"

"Old Wangtou is dying, let's go take a look and see if we can be of any help."

"Hey, I have to go and take a look. Come on."

The two of them said that and walked out of the courtyard one after another.

little time.

Li Yuanshi returned home.

"Alas, Lao Wangtou is dead. Ever since his leg was broken by Master Jiang, he has been unable to recover.

"Qing'er, you can go take a look later and give me a hand. Oh, by the way, don't forget to give me a gift. Just treat it as a relief."

Li Yuanshi was busy with dinner while giving instructions.

Li Qing suddenly remembered that during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Lao Wangtou came to borrow five sword coins.

Now it seems that this money is too dirty!

……

Lao Wangtou's son was arrested and sent to the army last year, and his daughter-in-law ran away with a fisherman the next day.

Mrs. Wang died earlier. It is said that she hanged herself. As for the reason, it is impossible to verify.

Lao Wangtou's body was parked in the hall, without any decent wrapping, only surrounded by a broken straw mat.

There was only one ever-burning lamp on the offering table, and not even a clay sculpture as a tribute.

Wang Xiaocai was twelve years old, with a sallow complexion and thin skin. He was wearing a tattered cotton robe left by someone else and knelt in front of the coffin. His eyes were dull and he didn't say a word.

Just as Li Qing took out two sword coins, a sinister smile suddenly came from behind him——

"Hey, isn't this Li Qing? Are you going to be a dutiful son to Old Wangtou?"

The person who spoke was Mr. Jiang's follower. The purpose of his coming here was to collect an old debt.

Lao Wangtou's nephew cultivated Mr. Jiang's land in the countryside. He couldn't pay the rent and owed a lot of debt. In the end, he was forced to death by Mr. Jiang.

Last month, Mr. Jiang transferred the debt to Lao Wangtou. Lao Wangtou refused, so Mr. Jiang had one of his legs broken.

Now that he is gone, Mr. Jiang specially ordered his followers to confiscate Lao Wangtou's property to offset the debt.

Li Qing dismissed the follower and continued to stuff the knife coins into Wang Xiao's pocket, whispering: "Go to my house for dinner later."

"Li Qing, I'm talking to you, are you a dead person?" the follower said angrily.

"I only heard the dog barking." Li Qing still didn't look at the follower, and just turned on the light on the altar table.

"You kid is looking for a fight."

The follower said, raised his hands and rushed forward.

"stop!"

Master Jiang entered the room and saw Li Qing at a glance. Li Qing was a thorn in his side, a thorn in his flesh, and he wished he could tear his body to pieces.

But not now, the bet with Heifengzhai requires Li Qing's help.

It's not just because of Li Qing's promotion, what Jiang Ye likes is Li Qing's ability to adapt to situations.

Although he hated Li Qing, he had an indescribable admiration for him in this regard.

At least in Xincheng County, he has not found another young man as bold, careful and astute as Li Qing.

"Master Jiang, Li Qing's grandson is arrogant, and I'm going to teach him a lesson." The follower approached Master Jiang and said.

Master Jiang's eyes showed a fierce look, he waved his hands and gave his servant a big mouth, and said angrily, "Your name is Li Qing too? It's called Master Li."

The attendant looked confused: "Master Jiang, haven't you always disliked this brat? Why..."

Snapped!
Another big mouth stuck on the follower's face.

"Call Mr. Li." Mr. Jiang said sharply.

The attendant completely doubted life, and with a mournful face, he yelled at Li Qing reluctantly: "Master Li!"

Li Qing laughed awkwardly: "No courtesy!"

Master Jiang said: "Brother Li Qing, don't be as knowledgeable as him."

"I think the two words Master Jiang rewarded him with will help him remember a lot."

Li Qing said, helped Wang Xiao up, and said: "The ground is wet, don't kneel all the time. Is there any firewood at home? If so, heat up the kang."

"Yes, I'll hold him." Wang Xiao got up and went to the woodshed.

Mr. Jiang said with a smile: "Brother Li Qing, the day after tomorrow is the day when I will meet with the head of Black Wind Village, you...?"

Li Qing knew that having too much contact with people like Mr. Jiang would be tantamount to setting himself on fire.

As the saying goes, in such troubled times, you have to live in peace and contentment.

However, survival of the fittest means that many times, you have to wade through some muddy waters.

After Li Qing thought about it, he said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone: "I can help, unless you agree to three conditions."

Mr. Jiang asked: "What are the conditions?"

Since Li Qing was promoted to the next level, he has gained enough confidence in his actions.

After the last battle with Mr. Jiang, Li Qing was able to grasp the opponent's strength to a nine-tenth chance.

At this time, he had enough courage to negotiate terms with Master Jiang——

"First, give Old Wangtou a good burial and let your follower grandson take good care of Xiao Wang. I will let you know the other two conditions when I have thought about it."

Li Qing put down these words and turned around to leave.

(End of this chapter)