old spring return

Chapter 1

〇〇 One more misfortune

The sky has just gotten warmer, and tomorrow is the Cold Food Festival.Wu Wang got up early and opened the door. It was still foggy outside, and the sun rose a foot high, but it looked like a pancake mixed with cornmeal.

There was the sound of chopping firewood in the kitchen, and after a while my aunt came out with a bucket, saw Wu Wang and said, "I got up early today, but are you thinking about going out tomorrow?"

Gu Wang flicked his sleeves, and said in a low voice, "I'll get up early to make swallows for my aunt, and I'll go to the canal to pick some wicker. I'm already fourteen, how can I just think about playing all day long."

Mrs. Zhang realized it, and smiled warmly on her face, "I think my aunt has made a mistake, Mr. Chun is a filial piety." Looking at the girl again, she saw that her eyes were full of dignity, and Mrs. Zhang was very pleased. Well, the hardships of these years have not hurt the child, and she is worthy of her parents.

Wan Wang washed his hands, and there was already a piece of dough made by his aunt in the earthenware basin. He took off a piece of dough the size of a fingernail, and then held it and kneaded it carefully. After a while, he became a swallow, each alive, with slender eyes and Feathers are very tender and sympathetic, and after the fist-sized dough is kneaded, there are seventeen or eight.At this time, my cousin Depei also came in, and said with a grin, "All the swallows are ready, leave it to me to pick the wicker. I will climb up the tree and pick the best ones." Wang and Auntie mixed the remaining dough with date paste to make pancakes, and now they are just waiting for Uncle to come back from the cabinet.My uncle works as an accountant in a cloth shop. He is dozens of miles away from home, and he doesn't come home often. He only asks his employer for leave during the holidays. Don't expect Zhang's cheeks to be lightly dyed with the color of lotus, and he likes it very much.

Not long after, I heard Depei yelling outside the courtyard, "Mom, something serious happened!" in a very sad tone.

The two were startled and rushed out of the threshold together.I saw Depei with one bare foot, with tears running down his face, pointing at the entrance of the village with one hand, and said anxiously, "My father broke his leg and was carried back!" Hearing this, Mrs. Zhang staggered and almost fell, and was caught Don't hope to hold on, his face has lost all color.

Liu Hong was carried back with a door panel. His whole body was shaking, his legs were twisted, and his posture was weird. It seemed that his bones had been broken.Seeing that Mrs. Zhang was only crying and crying, she had no idea, so she had to lead someone to carry her uncle to the kang, and at the same time ordered Depei to invite the doctor, and at the same time twisted the handkerchief to wipe his sweat.

It turned out that Liu Hong went home for the holidays and went to the counter to pay his wages. He didn't want to be watched by gangsters, so he followed him all the way to the open channel, robbed the money, was pushed down the dam, and passed out in the muddy water for half a day. Someone rescued him, and it was considered a waste of half his life.Mrs. Zhang thanked Li Kaifu and others for dismissing Li Kaifu and others, and welcomed the doctor in. Liu Hong wailed, and gradually became a little exhausted, only breathing out but not breathing in.

The doctor hurriedly took the ginseng slices for him to swallow, and at the same time opened his trouser legs with scissors, and without looking away, he lay on his uncle's bedside, only to see Liu Hong's legs were broken two or three times, a bloody mess, and the white bones came out of the flesh and blood. It is very scary to poke it out.Don't hope that at this time Fang felt that the sky was falling and the ground was falling, so he hugged Depei who was hiding in the corner of the wall, and made the three of Zhang's cry bitterly.

The doctor shook his head and said, "I'm afraid it's dangerous! You must be careful, you will definitely have a high fever. After seven days, you will turn out of the gate of hell. Your legs will not be saved. If you can save your life, it is good luck. I will cut the broken pieces first. Pick out the bones and bandage them with medicine. If I want to live a long time, I’m afraid I’ll have to amputate my legs. I can’t do anything about it. I’d better go to the county to find a famous doctor.” Turn around and drive Wuwang and Depei out, and heal Liu Hong himself. .

Don't hope to fall down and sit outside the door, think about the situation of the Liu family these years, relying on mountains and mountains, relying on the sea and the sea, just living a stable life, what happened to my uncle, three incense sticks a day to worship the gods and Buddhas What is the use.

In the next few days, Liu Hong's high fever did not subside, and he was so dazed that he could not even recognize anyone. Zhang cried to death several times, thinking that he would not be able to survive. Fortunately, the fever subsided after five days, but he was so emaciated that he lost his appearance. , the legs were swollen thicker than the body.The Liu family was miserable, Liu Hong's wages were robbed, and the remaining half taels of money in the family were taken for medicine. Life was difficult, and every day was worse than every day.The cloth shop where Liu Hong went to work only sent a boy to give a sling of money, and the next day I heard that a new accountant had been hired to dig out the back of Liu's house.

If I don't have the money to redeem the medicine, let alone go to the county, I can't even eat now, and it will be a while. March and May are absolutely impossible.Everyone said that when a disaster was imminent, they would fly separately. Recently, Mrs. Zhang didn't treat her as well as before, slapping her face without saying a word.This is human nature, the biological parents sell their daughter when they can't live on, let alone she is an outsider.

"Mr. Chun," Mrs. Zhang called her one day, with hesitation on her face, "You see, my aunt is really helpless. Your uncle is now paralyzed on the bed, unable to move at all, causing his enemy to run away. He was bored, he only scolded me every day, and there was no place to talk about my suffering..."

Wu Wang took a few steps back in panic, leaning against the pillars under the awning and lost his mind.She already knew what my aunt was going to say. Aunt Qi's family went to Mrs. Zhang the day before yesterday, and she overheard their chat. It turned out that she was going to be a matchmaker for her. Concubine, really 30 years in Hedong, 30 years in Hexi.

Seeing that Wuwang had no words, that Mrs. Zhang knew she was in trouble, so she said bitterly: "Actually, Mr. Pei did not insult you. Although he is not the main wife, he does not have to worry about food and clothing, and there is a maidservant to serve him. His family is big. The wife is the lady of the editor's family, and she is the most kind person. There is only one wife in Pei Xianggong's family. There is no small one, and there is no outer house. You are an innocent person. You will never be wronged when you enter the mansion. This marriage, retire [-] steps is already the best destination. Now it is different from the past. I have no food for high-mindedness. No matter how bad my aunt is, I can’t cheat you. She is always your uncle’s niece. When I go down in the future, I will see your tragic father Mom, as long as you live a good life, it’s not in vain for me to bear the reputation of selling my niece.” Speaking of the emotion, I cried, “Your mother and I are handkerchiefs in the boudoir, just because of your mother, we I just married your uncle, how would you know that after less than three years in the family, all the families were convicted, sent to this bitter cold place, and relying on your uncle's old friends to get out of slavery, the wealth and glory of the past are like clouds, even in dreams. I can't see you now... My good boy, your aunt is not like this, but I can't help but force a hero to death with a penny, I'm sorry for you!"

Zhang's face is full of dejection, and Wu Wang's eyes are gradually sour. Look at the calluses on her hands and the gorgeous hair on her head. She is only 28 years old, and she has been tortured like this. She is no longer sitting with her eyebrows drawn. The aunt who coaxed her to sleep on Xiudun.Don't hope, don't look, don't expect extravagantly, everything is fate, and you can't help it at all.

"Does Uncle know?" She asked helplessly.

Mrs. Zhang wiped her tears, nodded and said, "He knows, your Aunt Qi came to ask for your Geng Tie half a year ago, and he even went around Pei's house to inquire about it at that time, but he was a little boy, so it's not good to tell you, isn't it?" If you are in trouble, this matter will never be mentioned again.”

Wu Wang sighed, and blessed her and said: "There is no way to answer you now, let me think again."

After saying that, he turned and went back to the room, put the bolt on the door, and fell asleep with his head covered. He slept until dark before getting up, cleaning his face, and knelt in front of his parents' tablet to take copper coins for divination.Just because I didn't understand these things, and I didn't know the good or bad in the end, I simply kowtowed and prayed, "Mom, uncle and aunt asked me to be a concubine. My daughter refused, but now my uncle was knocked off the dam and broke. Broken leg, no money for medical treatment, rolling in pain day and night, my daughter can't bear it, she has depended on her uncle for support for six years, and can't get anything in return. This time, let's be a filial piety. If parents promise their daughter, they will call the green cigarette on the paper money Wake up, I will go back to my aunt tomorrow, if not, I will pack up my clothes and escape overnight, no matter where the world is, my daughter will definitely survive, I hope the second elder will show me the way."

Fu kowtowed again, burned the paper money, stared at the copper basin, and when the paper money was burned out, suddenly saw a wisp of green smoke circling upwards, and the red paper pasted on the beam flew up, thinking it was Parents know about it underground, and they want her to repay her kindness.Let it go, what else to choose when the mountains and rivers are exhausted, just take a step and look at it.Thinking about it, Mr. Pei and his wife are butterflies in love. It is very rare that they have not taken a concubine after five years of marriage. Now it is not that the wife has nothing to do, and I am afraid that other women will not be allowed to enter the garden again. It is a pity that she wants to rob others. Husband, I don't know if there is a seat for her among those two people, if not, the evening scene will be very bleak.

Just as he was thinking wildly, there was a knock on the door outside, Wu Wang got up to open the door, unexpectedly a small person bumped into his arms.

"Sister Chunjun," Depei cried so loudly, "Are you going to marry someone? Or do you want to be a concubine? How can it be possible! The sister of Ruan Qiu, the head of the village, came home the day before yesterday with a bruise the size of a pigeon egg on her face." Qing, I heard that Zheng Fang was the one who called me, so you want to do the same?"

Wuwang raised his eyebrows, and said with a gesture: "Who said that? There are many ways to be a concubine. Ruan Qiu's sister was beaten because she was stupid and couldn't please the master. How could your sister Chunjun be such a person? She didn't see me How pretty is the grasshopper cage I made for you, and the mistress will definitely like it in the future."

After hearing this, the child wiped away his tears, and sat down at the table sullenly for a while without saying a word.Don't worry about it, if you bluff the child, you won't be able to bluff yourself. If it wasn't for nothing, who would want to take this step.

De Pei suddenly raised his head and said, "You are an aunt, not a maid, so what's the use of dexterity!"

Now Wuwang stood there in a daze, and could only poke his head, "What do children know? I'm married so I can afford to study for you and see your father's illness. Do you want to watch him get sick?"

De Pei stood up abruptly, and said in a low voice, "I'm not going to study anymore, so I went to find Mr. Li and asked him to come and see a doctor for my father. Tomorrow, I picked sweet potatoes in the field and sold the money to pay him back."

Such a small person has such a great spirit, Wu Wang hugged him on his knees distressedly, "You think about me so much, I feel very good in my heart, what are a few sweet potatoes worth, you are running in the wild, in case you meet It’s amazing to be a child, you should stay at home obediently, so that I can rest assured.”

The elder and the younger chatted for a while, and heard mournful cries through the wall, thinking that their uncle and aunt were also worrying about this matter. Although I was a little annoyed by that Zhang, I remembered what she had done to her in the past. Beloved, it's not easy to have an attack right now, so I just asked De Pei, "Is your father better?"

De Pei said, "Using a handkerchief to twist the elderberry soup and apply it to the legs, it seems to be better."

I don't want to think about going to the town tomorrow, and ask a better doctor to take a look. Before the imperial court came to raid the house, my mother hid an oriental pearl in her bun, tied it tightly with a ribbon, and told her to be careful. Take care, so I can change some money for food in the future. Fortunately, the officials only took off their clothes when they were escorted into prison. It's a pawn, and it's a thought to keep it. I don't know what I'm called when I enter the pawn shop. It's a blessing to be able to pawn eight cents.

Open the lid of the suitcase, pull out a cloth bag from the corner, carefully pour Dongzhu into the palm of his hand, put it in front of De Pei, and said, "Look at what this is?"

Depei took it to play with it, and saw that the bead was crystal clear and full of color, and it was as big as a chestnut. He was stunned and said, "Is it the night pearl? Will it turn on when the light is off?" He was about to climb on the stool and blow the oil lamp.

Wu Wang hurriedly stopped him, and said with a smile, "It's not the Ye Mingzhu, this is the Dongzhu. It's extremely rare. It's only found in the palace, and ordinary people don't see it. Tomorrow, you can go to the town with me and find a pawn shop that knows the goods. Take it as a pawn." Yinzi can ask the doctor to treat your father's leg."

Depei tilted his head and muttered, "Where are there any people who know the goods in such a small town? They are all farmers who sell vegetables. Presumably the pawnshop usually only accepts some shabby coats and cotton-padded jackets. Have you ever seen such good things! Why don't you go to the city , I will be able to sell it for a good price, so that you don’t have to marry into Pei’s family.” Depei was overjoyed, took her hand and said, “Go and tell my parents, so that they will be happy.”

The two walked to Liu Hong and his wife's room, lifted the curtain and entered the room. Before they could open their mouths, the traditional Chinese medicine and the smell of rotten flesh rushed to their faces, rushing straight to their foreheads, and they almost couldn't breathe.When Liu Hong saw Wu Wang, he struggled to get up, Zhang wiped away his tears and stepped forward to help him, but he pushed him away, thinking that the force was too much, and the wound was involved, and he was sweating for a moment, he stroked his chest and gasped. After waiting for a long time, Fang shouted, "You don't need to help me! You just treat me as dead and keep everything from me at home."

It turned out that my uncle didn't know about it, it was Zhang's idea alone, so Wuwang felt relieved, he hurriedly took the quilt and stuffed it behind his waist, poured water for him to drink.

Liu Hong was angry and anxious, pointed at Zhang with trembling fingers and said, "You, you, you... You were the young lady of the Hanlin family back then, so you can't read all the poems and books in the stomach of a dog! My Liu family is a troublemaker. But you can't sell my brother's only flesh and blood to someone else as a concubine, I'd rather die of pain than use the money for this crime!"

Mrs. Zhang stood in the corner covering her face and weeping. Tears fell on the ground between her fingers. She looked extremely pitiful. After a while, she muttered, "Why would I want to be like this! Mr. Chun was grown up by me, and I treat her as my own. If you are good, stick to her first, and never make her feel wronged, isn't there nothing you can do now... If you die, what will we orphans and widows do?"

Liu Hong was so thin that only his bones were left, and his eyes were black and blue. After hearing Zhang's words, his face became even more ashen, and he said angrily, "Don't mention this matter again! Otherwise, I... will divorce you!"

Mrs. Zhang suddenly felt like a thunderbolt from the blue sky, she fell to the ground and almost lost her breath, Wuwang helped her to the spring stool, and she got better after a while of persuasion.Turning to his uncle, Liu Hong looked ashamed and sighed, "Your aunt has shallow eyes, I'm so ashamed and ashamed to death."

Wu Wang said softly, "I don't blame Auntie, Auntie loves me too."

But Liu Hong refused, and shouted, "You're talking nonsense! The daughter of the Liu family is either a aunt or an aunt, you have to keep this in mind!"

The Liu family was originally a family of officials and eunuchs, and the family rules were extremely strict. One of them was that they were not allowed to destroy their identity and become concubines. Therefore, regardless of whether the daughters of the Liu family were concubines or concubines, they were married without exception.

He handed Dongzhu to Liu Hong again, Liu Hong took it with a glance, and asked, "Where did Dongzhu come from?"

Wu Wang bowed his head and said, "Yes, Mr. Chun has made a note."

At this time, Mrs. Zhang also got up to look at it. Depei squatted down and wiped all the plaster off his mother's skirt.

Wu Wang said, "My mother took advantage of the chaos to hide it in my bun. Uncle, don't blame me for not taking it out all these years. I really... feel so sad."

Liu Hong stood there in a daze, thinking of his elder brother and sister-in-law, burst into tears, and choked up, "It's been six years, and yesterday is always before my eyes."

Wu Wang said, "Uncle, don't be sad. I will go to the city with Depei tomorrow and exchange it for silver."

Liu Hong shook his head again and again, "Your mother left it to you, why did you sell it because of me! Keep it, it's just a thought."

Wu Wang suppressed his tears back into his stomach, and said with a slight smile, "My mother gave me food in exchange for food. When everything around me is gone, it's gone. It's more important to live. The family has no money and no food. Depei is now growing up and hungry. No way."

Mrs. Zhang looked at Liu Hong, then at Wuwang, and said miserably, "It's easy to sell, but hard to buy back. It's better to protect yourself."

Wuwang twisted his skirt, gritted his teeth and said, "It's better to sell it. Let's get over the current difficulties first. If you have money in the future, it's not too late to redeem it. If uncle still refuses, then Mr. Chun has no choice but to marry Pei Xianggong in exchange for some dowry in return." The grace of nurturing."

Liu Hong had nothing to say, he weighed his left and right and had to agree, and said again, "Go to the Guangjude pawn shop in the city and find a man named Zheng Liansheng. I still have some friendship with him, so I won't cheat you."

Don't hope to agree, put away the beads, and retreat out after blessing.

〇〇Two enter the city as the Pearl of the East

On the second day, Wu Wangyin got up early, changed his uncle's old robe, tied up his hair and pinned it with a wooden hairpin, finished grooming, hid Dongzhu next to his body, checked that it was still before dawn, and went to the kitchen to bake a few Pancakes, when the pancakes were baked, Depei came to her dressed properly, his trousers on his calves were tied with hemp rope, and he looked like he was about to go on a trip.Wuwang couldn't help laughing, and sneered, "It's not going up the mountain, why did you do that?"

Depei's eyes were black, and his handsome face was full of smiles. While wrapping the cake into the bag, he said, "I saw a circle of dizziness outside the moon yesterday. It may rain."After all, he is still a child, and usually only stays near home, and rarely has the opportunity to go to the market, but he is only six years older than him, and his peers do not seem to be cautious in front of their parents. Going out with her doesn't matter what to do, it's like playing .Wu Wang was also happy in his heart, put aside the unpleasant things for the time being, and walked out with De Pei holding hands.

It is only a few days after the Qingming Festival, and the roadside vegetation has sprouted. They walked along the path beside the field, and at a glance, they were green and connected to the sky.At this time, it was only dawn, and there was still dew on the track in the morning. After walking for a long time, the shoes of both of them were already wet, but they didn't care much, and felt very happy.Don't look forward to sniffing hard, the soil is mixed with the fragrance of green grass, the previous depression is like a big dream, and I wake up, and gradually return to the situation when I was four, five, or six years old. At that time, the home was not raided, and the Liu family was in the middle of spring, and my father paid homage to him. Da Pu Si Qing, who is in charge of military and horse affairs, sits in the yamen, wearing a horned head and a jade belt around his waist. He is very beautiful for a while.Whenever the flowers bloom in spring, the whole family travels. The Luoyang Flower Fair is the most visited one. All kinds of peonies are in full bloom, and the blooming is very lively. My father got her the small name Chunjun for her, probably because he hoped that her life would be as beautiful as spring. Now that I think about it, That was the time when Wu Wang was extremely happy for more than ten years, carefree and carefree, but unfortunately, the good times didn't last long, and his family was ruined overnight. His father asked him to kill him, and his mother left with him with a white silk. The orphan girl was dispatched to the extreme north with her uncle and aunt, and now she is struggling to survive.Fortunately, Wuwang is not a dead-headed person. Sometimes he knows how to deal with boredom and never suffers. Although there are no flowers, there are grasses, and there is another elegant mood.Just like in life, it is not necessarily good to have flowers blooming like brocade, and it will be bad before the mountains and rivers are exhausted. It all depends on each person's means.

Wuwang looked down at Depei, and suddenly said, "Brother Pei, let me test you..." Cherish the remnants of spring every day, and there will be no tomorrow when spring is gone. I plan to live drunk with spring, and wake up in silence again. "Next sentence What is it?"

Depei shook his head and said, "I'm not afraid that spring won't come next year, but Jiaochun is afraid of powerlessness. Stay in front of the lamp and go to sleep, and linger on tonight."

Wu Wang pursed his lips and smiled, and said, "Very good. You can remember these things before entering the school. After all, uncle didn't teach you in vain. If you can sell for a good price today, please ask your mother to send you to the school. Only after entering the school Good examinee, if you pass the Qiuwei exam and then take the Chunwei exam again, you will be honored if you enter the Imperial College, but I don’t know if a sinful family like us can still be an official, if you can’t, you will be ruined in vain.”

Depei, a child, naturally didn't ask these questions. He picked a grass and put it in his mouth, and ran several feet away to chase the bird.Don't hope to catch up quickly, the two of them are playing together, in this spring, they are in harmony with the mulberry forest on Moshang and the small river.

The sun had risen a little higher, and there were already people on the road. Depei was tired from walking, so La Wangwang sat down by the river to rest and went to break wicker, weaved two rings and put them on their heads.Wu Wang leaned forward to take a picture in the river, only to see a young man wearing a willow ring on his head, talking and laughing at Yan Yan, in an indescribably romantic manner, brushing the tiny hair by his ear again, feeling very proud of himself.

After walking for about another hour, the number of pedestrians gradually increased, people walking, riding horses, and sitting in sedan chairs.Wuwang stopped a peasant woman carrying a vegetable basket, bowed and said, "Ma'am, I'm going into the city. After walking for half a day, I can't see the city gate. How soon will I arrive?"

The woman looked at Wuwang and Depei, and said softly, "Are you brothers visiting relatives or friends when you go to the city? After walking for another stick of incense, you can see the top of the city wall."

Wu Wang thanked him, touched the cloth bag in his arms, and led De Pei to hurry away.Because I have only been to the county with my uncle once in the past few years, my previous memories are blurred. Standing in the city, my eyes are smeared, so I had to rely on my words and ask people again before I found out about Guangjude's pawn shop. Depei just thought Stepping forward, he was stopped by Wu Wang, and asked in confusion, "What's wrong? You didn't go in when you arrived?"

Wu Wang pointed at the jewelry shop diagonally opposite, with calculations in his eyes, he said in a low voice, "Let's go to that shop first and ask, and find out how much it's worth before going to the pawn shop. People's hearts are always in the belly, so it's always good to be careful." .”

When I entered the jewelry store, I didn't say that I wanted to sell it. I just said that my family brought it back from the north, and I wanted to ask the market price before making a decision.The shopkeeper was a real person. After looking at it for a long time, he sighed, "It's a high-quality bead. It is of good color and big in size. If it is sent to the palace, it may be set on the emperor's crown! The guest officer wants to make jewelry." Do you still want to sell it? If you are willing to sell it, I will offer 20 taels of silver. If there is any more, my shop can’t afford it. This Dongzhu was originally a tribute for the imperial court. No one would dare to wear it if it was made into jewelry. I just bought it. It's for family heirloom, not for making money."

Wuwang and Depei exchanged glances, Depei turned around and stuck out his tongue secretly - 20 taels, this bead is actually worth 20 taels!Father works as an accountant, dialing the beads on the abacus every day. He doesn't take a break for a year, and the total is only five taels of silver. This east bead is worth four years of income for the family!
Wu Wang smiled and said, "Today I planned to sell it. Since the shopkeeper offered a high price, I will go home and report to my father and brother. I will talk to you later."

The shopkeeper handed Dongzhu back to her, but there was 12 reluctance in his eyes, and he said, "Whether you sell it or not, the young master will send someone to tell me, I will wait here."

Wuwang put Dongzhu in his bag, cupped his hands and said, "It must be!" He led Depei away.The two sipped a cup of tea at the corner of the street. They saw the shopkeeper return to the shop before entering the door of the pawn shop.

When you enter the store, you can see that the counter is as tall as a person, and the person inside only shows the top of his head, and he doesn't know how to speak for a while.At this time, a clerk came forward to greet them, led them to sit down, and then said, "Is the young master here to continue the pawn or redeem the pawn?" Wu Wang said, "Is there any Mr. Zheng Liansheng? I'm looking for him, please young man." Brother let me know."

Xiao Er complied, poured tea and put it on the table before entering the room. At this moment, Depira tugged at her sleeve and said, "I don't know what kind of person it is."

Wu Wang thought for a while and said, "Inquire first before we speak."

Not long after, a man came out from the room. He was about 30 years old, fair-skinned, and looked very friendly. He bowed to Wuwang, and Wuwang and Depei hurriedly returned the salute, saying, "Mr. Zheng, we are from Liu Hong." Son and nephew, I have something to bother you today."

When Zheng Liansheng saw that young man with fair complexion, Saixue, a pair of clear and bright eyes, standing tall and graceful, with an aura like Zhilan, he immediately understood that this is not a nephew, he is clearly a niece!Secretly sighed, this girl has such a big idea, and she has run so many distances with a half-sized boy, it really makes people sweat!He hurriedly asked them to sit down again, and said, "I have a very good personal relationship with your uncle, so there is no need to talk about trouble! I know that he was killed by the gangster and broke his leg. I had prepared some medicinal materials and food to go to see him. It just so happens that you are so busy these days that you have no time to spare, since you are here, you just take it back with you."

Wu Wang said, "My nephew thanked you on behalf of my uncle! I have something to sell here, please have a look." He took out Dongzhu and offered it with both hands, and said, "This is what my family left in the past, and now my uncle has nothing to buy." We need money for medical treatment, we need to sell it to save lives, Mr. Wang decides for us.”

Unexpectedly, Zheng Liansheng had some hesitation on his face, and lowered his voice and said, "Let me go to the counter and ask for you. I am the accountant here, and I don't care about the pawn. Maybe the pawn master bids more because of my thin face. If you go to the pawnshop, even the best things will be turned into rags, I'm afraid they will be useless!"

Wuwang thought, that's okay, since the owner of the jewelry shop promised 20 taels, even if it doesn't work here, there is still there, so he nodded and said yes, and said, "Mr. is tired!"

Zheng Liansheng entered the cabinet, only to hear a burst of insinuation and tsk-tsk, Zheng Liansheng asked, "How much can you be?"

Another voice replied, "At most eight taels, no more."

Depei looked at Wuwang, his eyes were even a little frightened, he made a comparison of twelve, and said with a wry smile, "Sister Chunjun still has the foresight, so I will call you female Zhuge from now on."

Wu Wang chuckled and spat, "Don't talk nonsense, I'm older than you, so naturally I think more than you." Especially after a catastrophe, the world is hot and cold, and people's feelings are cold and warm, far more than ordinary people think. thorough.As for the Dongzhu matter, I think it will be like this. The pawn shop is a place for people who are desperate.Could it be that the guest who came out had a look of despair and pain, beating his chest and screaming miserably, "The Bodhisattva of the Emperor is pitting people to death", but what can they do? The shopkeeper was willing to offer 20 taels, which was more than ten times the [-] points she had expected at the time, which made her very happy.

Zheng Liansheng came out with a disheveled face, and shook his head, "I saw Dongzhu offered in the Yalu River back then, and it was far smaller than this one. It is already the rarest treasure among treasures, and if the market price is based on it, one hundred and twenty thousand taels is not a problem. , but now it's only worth eight taels, if you want to sell me, you can deal with him again, it's not difficult to ask for more than one tael."

Wu Wang said, "Then we won't sell it, let's think of another way." After taking Dongzhu and wanting to resign, Zheng Liansheng stopped him, "Wait a minute, the things for your uncle are later, I will come as I go. "After speaking, he hurried into the backyard, leaving their siblings waiting outside.

At this time, there was a cough from behind the high cabinet, and both of them looked up, only to see the pawnbroker who had never shown his face sticking out most of his head, with narrow brows and narrow eyes, like a mouse.He said in a strange way, "Eight liang is too little? You are not big, but you are not small! You are pitiful. Since you are an acquaintance of Mr. Zheng, how about adding half a liang? If you sell it, don't regret it. If you don't sell it, don't regret it. Not as good as here."

Wu Wang was very disgusted to hear this, turned around and did not answer him, the master flinched back with a bark.At this time, Zheng Lian came running out of breath, handed over a burden, took a sling of money and stuffed it in De Pei's arms, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Brother Pei, go home and send a message to your father." , I just said that I will go to see him when I have free time, and tell him to take care of him well, and don’t think about him about errands, it’s important to take care of him.”

Depei bowed and saluted, and said, "Nephew made a note, thank you Uncle Shi."

After resigning from Zheng Liansheng and then going to the jewelry store, the shopkeeper was already looking forward to it. Seeing Wuwang and Depei was happier than seeing his own father. Zhu looked at it carefully, and really couldn't put it down.

Depei followed Wuwang sleepily on the street, pulled Wuwang's sleeves and said, "Aren't you sorry?"

"What a pity?" Wu Wang asked knowingly.

"Of course it's a pity for that bead! It was wasted and fell into the hands of that philistine!" Depei said angrily.

Knowing that his younger brother felt sorry for her, he put on a calm look and comforted him, "It's better to sell to a philistine than to sell animals! At least I know that the treasure that a philistine bought from me is an heirloom. It’s like a pawnshop, what you sell today might be ground into powder tomorrow!”

Depei thought it made sense, and he became happy again, and said with high spirits, "When I grow up, I will definitely give you something better, just wait and see!"

〇〇Third first meeting Mr. Pei

Wuwang and Depei drove back to Mantou Village in an ox cart. On the cart were rice noodles, two hens and two big bundles. Depei pinched a sugar figurine with his left hand and whipped a whip with his right.Don't expect to sit in the car with your knees tucked up, and look at the embroidery thread from time to time, full of joy.Just now, I passed by an embroidery shop and bought all kinds of flower threads and two stretchers. Speaking of which, her aunt brought her embroidery skills. Mrs. Zhang was originally an expert at female reds. I lost my hands because of the ups and downs of the past few years, but now I pick it up again, and the embroidered things can be sold for money.Don't hope to find out, that embroidery workshop also accepts embroidery from customers. If the embroidery is good and the contract is signed, the next embroidery material can be taken without money. As long as the embroidery work is delivered, the price will be discounted and the cost will be deducted It's a business with no money, wouldn't it be a hundred times better than no income!
As for the cow, I don't think I'd feel a little pain when I think about it. It cost me five taels of money. The doctors in the county are very fond of Joe. It’s like a rattle drum, there’s nothing you can do, don’t expect to start entangled in whether to buy a cow or a mule, mules are cheap and cattle are expensive, mules run fast and cows run slowly, mules can pull the grinder and plow the fields... mules are cheap and beef is more valuable , Thinking of the wasteland behind the house again, Gu Wang gritted his teeth and stomped his feet to buy the cow. It was a new cow that had just turned two years old, and it wasn't too bad a loss.

Depei was very happy to have a cow. He touched the cow's head, patted the cow's buttocks, and said with a smile, "It's considered that I have my own cow. I don't know how much energy I will save now!" Cao's errands were all taken down, and then he set up a car to help Wu Wang up, and hurried home in the afterglow of the setting sun.

The village can be seen from a distance, with the smoke curling up from the kitchen and the sound of dogs barking, it is a comfortable pastoral poetry.

After waiting outside the house for a long time, Mrs. Zhang breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her brother and sister driving back in an ox cart, and wondered, "Where did you get the ox?"

Depei said loudly, "Of course I bought it!" Excitedly unloaded the car, pulled the cows under the arbor and led them, and took the reed stalks to corral the two chickens, fed them, and They smoked hay and made a nest, just waiting for the eggs to be picked up in the morning.

Wuwang gave the remaining 14 taels of silver to Mrs. Zhang, took the burden from Zheng Liansheng, went to his uncle to answer, and told all about the process of making the beads, so Mrs. Zhang gasped, "It's still Miss Chun." I'm very knowledgeable, but fortunately I got the price elsewhere, if I went to Zheng Liansheng in a hurry, wouldn't it be a waste of 12 taels!"

Wuwang Fushen said, "Auntie is very right, but I can't blame Mr. Zheng, he is not the shopkeeper, he can't be the master, it's the pawnbroker who is abominable."

Mrs. Zhang replied, "It's really heartbreaking to cheat so many!"

Liu Hongdao, "Have you ever thanked Mr. Zheng for me? His family is not well-off, and he still wants to help me." He sighed again, "When you were rich and honored, the world was full of guests and friends, but you don't know that it is the poor and the humble who treat you sincerely! "

Wuwang nodded and said yes, seeing that Liu Hong was still in a state of depression, he was very worried, and said softly, "Uncle, let's go to the city tomorrow, it's serious if he healed his leg earlier, it's only going to be a long time if he drags on like this." head!"

Liu Hong said in a muffled voice, "If you don't see what else is there, why don't you take an ax and chop it yourself, and save some consultation fees."

Seeing that he was bored, he quickly comforted him, "Today I found out about a doctor who worked in the Imperial Hospital before the armor was removed. He is very skilled in medicine, or he has other methods to treat uncle. No matter what, he must try."

Liu Hong still shook his head, Zhang Shi said helplessly to Wu Wang, "You should be exhausted from working hard this day, you go back and rest, I will talk to him again."

Unexpectedly, he backed out, only to see Depay spread the straw mat in front of the arbor, sitting on it and staring at the cow eagerly.Wu Wang said, "What's wrong with it?"

Depei raised his eyes and said with a grin, "I'll sleep here tonight, for fear that someone will steal the cattle! Tomorrow I'll ask Brother Zhang's family to build a good cowshed for me. The door must be locked, so that I can rest assured."

The child was very thoughtful, she didn't expect to guard against thieves, so she praised, "My brother Pei has really grown up! There is only one, it's cold outside, so carefully freeze it."

Depei said, "I can save it. By the way, the elder brother of the Wen family asked you the other day, but he agreed with him. The next day, I heard mother Wen and mother Qi quarreled because the dog of the Qi family bit the chicken of the Wen family. Mother Wen scolded with a gun and a stick, and then I vaguely heard what Mother Qi said about Brother Jun, the toad wants to eat swan meat..."

Wu Wang was taken aback, and suddenly remembered Wen Jun's simple but not too simple, gentle but not too gentle face, and suddenly his mind was buzzing.She stroked her chest and reprimanded, "You boy, what are you talking about in the family! Keep an eye on your cows, buy a pair of geese and come back in two days, if there are strangers, they will call!"

Depei blushed, and his muffled voice should be yes.

Wuwang went back to the room and fell on the bed, staring at the stone-blue tent in a daze. When she was sent to this place with her uncle's family when she was eight years old, the first person she met was Wen Jun. Wen Jun's father was the local Lizheng. If you want to settle down, you must find him. At that time, Wen Jun was 11 years old. After school, he sat in the yard and recited poems. ", a pair of eyes always looked out of the door, and suddenly saw Wuwang, immediately threw the sage book and ran to talk to her, at that time, Wuwang had just lost his parents and home, so how could he listen to his nonsense, I only felt the noise in my ears, so I said bluntly, "Do you know how to make things convenient for others, save people in danger, and stop being rich and bullying the poor? You go to study yourself, we are not here to find you, so don't ask the bottom line! Unexpectedly, with just this one sentence, Wen Jun pestered her for four years. Every day when he came back from school, he just chased after her. What's more, he didn't know the source of what she said, and he was actually smarter than him.His father and teacher usually taught him to make friends with good teachers and helpful friends, so he was always sent to his door to be hated, until he failed the children's examination, his father grounded him in a fit of anger, and the hopeless world was clean for a while. two years.Just now, when Depei mentioned him all of a sudden, she was really taken aback. Why did the King of Hades inquire about her again? Could it be that he was uneasy? ... After being depressed for a while, my eyelids started to fight, and I turned over and fell asleep hugging the quilt.

When I woke up the next day, it was already three poles in the sun, so I hoped to get up and wash up, pack up and go out, Depei had already led the cattle out, and my aunt held a bowl of egg custard with a smile on her face, and said when she saw her, "Those two chickens are very cute." Be brave, I picked up two eggs this morning, I steamed one for your uncle, and the other one is on the stove, go eat it."

Wu Wang hurriedly said, "I won't eat it, I'll leave it to Brother Pei to eat."

Mrs. Zhang smiled, lifted the curtain and went into the house.

Wu Wang took advantage of the fresh air and moved the stretcher frame he bought yesterday to the shade of the trees in the yard, tightened the satin embroidery base, adjusted his breathing, and started to draw the base of the embroidery.

When the Qi family brought Mr. Pei's son over, he saw Nachun sister drawing a picture of plum blossoms announcing the spring.Qi turned her head and said softly, "That's Mr. Chun."

Mr. Pei nodded, and took a closer look, and saw that she was wearing a light green long-sleeved jacket with cross-neck neck, her head was lowered, revealing her neck like a lotus root, a palace sash hung from the moonlight skirt and hung down on the ground, her bare hands were slender, The red plums in the pen are dotted, in this beautiful spring, it is as beautiful as a painting, Pei Zhen can't help but be a little crazy.Such a wonderful person has never been seen before. If there is a marriage, wouldn't it be a blessing that has been cultivated for several lifetimes!I am overjoyed at the moment.

Seeing him like that, Mrs. Qi understood a little bit, raised her legs and entered the yard, and said loudly, "Sister Chun is embroidering!"

Don't expect to get up hurriedly after hearing the words, and said, "Aunt Qi is here!" But she saw two people behind her, one dressed as a servant, with a medicine box on his shoulder, the other personable, with clear eyes, only said that it was Qi. Among the Langs invited by Mrs. Qi, she was shocked by a sentence thrown by Mrs. Qi - "This is the husband of the Pei family, named Pei Zhen. I mentioned it to your aunt earlier. Mr. Pei is a doctor. I heard that your uncle The injury is not serious, so I came to treat him, and quickly call your aunt out."

Wu Wang was ashamed and annoyed, and his face was not easy to attack, so he answered and went into the house to look for Mrs. Zhang.After hearing this, Liu Hong gave Mrs. Zhang a hard look, and said in a low voice, "Look at your good deeds! Now someone else has come to your door! Get rid of him soon, saying that I don't want him to watch!"

Mrs. Zhang was also sweating anxiously, and said bluntly, "I didn't have such a reason. I just talked about the matchmaker and came running here. I want to ask Mrs. Qi, she is insulting our family, Ann's." What kind of heart!" I was about to go out to coax people.

Mrs. Qi has always been a big talker. If he offended him, he was afraid of causing trouble, so he thought for a while and said, "Why don't you ask him to take a look, and the doctor will give you the money. Uncle's legs will always be healed. Aunt Qi is also easy to explain and treat others. After leaving, my aunt told her that our small family can't climb high, and told him to find another mate."

After weighing the matter, Liu Hong agreed, and Mrs. Zhang went out to attract people, but followed her step by step. After crossing the threshold, she turned back to her room and did not show her face again.

When Pei Zhen saw Liu Hong, he gave a deep bow first, and said, "Mr. Forgive me for taking the liberty. I came here for no other reason. One of them fell ill in the same year. I went there to visit and passed by here to give my aunt something. My aunt said that my husband was seriously injured, and the junior happened to have a little understanding of medical theory, so I tried my best to improve my medical skills, and secondly, I am a parent of the doctor, even if I don’t know each other, I still want to help." , described as neither humble nor overbearing.When Liu Hong and Zhang heard this, there was a smile on his face, so he just regarded him as an ordinary doctor, and told him all the symptoms of more than a month.Pei Zhen felt the pulse, and then lifted the quilt to take a closer look. Liu Hong's sick leg was swollen like a barrel, and the skin and flesh in the damaged part were a little festered. !

Pei Zhen's face remained normal, and she asked, "Sir, is it hurting?"

Liu Hong smiled wryly, "Now I'm used to the pain, so what are you afraid of?"

Pei Zhen signaled the boy to open the medicine box, then ordered Mrs. Zhang to light the oil lamp, took out a silver needle and roasted it on the fire, and said, "Let's treat one leg first today, I'm afraid the pain will be unbearable. I'll start with The three-edged needle pierced the hematoma to the degree of the periosteum. As time went by, cupping was needed. After the blood flowed out, the manipulative restoration was performed, fixed with a splint, and waited for a few days. If it improved, the other leg was treated. "

Zhang said happily, "Don't you need to saw the legs?"

Pei Zhen smiled slightly, showing a row of neat teeth, and said firmly, "Amputation is the worst solution. I have encountered the same disease before, and I relied on this method."

On that side, Wuwang was sitting in the room, worried about her uncle's injury, and because the person who was treating the disease was too special to wait in front of her, she was upset when she suddenly heard Liu Hong's cry of pain, which scared her out of her wits Flying outside, like a headless fly circling around in the house.Liu Hong yelled the time to touch a stick of incense, but he couldn't hear anything later, so Wu Wang sat down and touched his face, his head was sweating profusely.

Pei Zhen took the pen and paper, wrote a prescription for bone broth, and said the things that need to be paid attention to in the past few days, and then said goodbye. Mrs. Zhang had to pay the consultation fee when she was sent outside the hospital, so Pei Zhen refused and called The boy took it, got on his horse again, and left in the dust.

Mrs. Zhang originally thought that he would accept it but not expect it, and the consultation fee would definitely not be collected, but she never thought that he would be so straightforward, so she secretly let out a sigh of relief, and suddenly felt relieved.After thinking about it again, could it be that I didn't like it?How come there is no half-hearted nostalgia?My niece looks so good-looking, but that kid is so blind, it makes her angry!

Mrs. Qi on the side elbowed Mrs. Zhang, and said with a smile, "How about my husband's nephew? You don't have to pick on appearance and character, right?"

Mrs. Zhang said perfunctorily, "Sure enough, Mr. Pianpianzhuo Shijia, my sister Chun is a wild girl from the countryside, I'm afraid she won't be worthy of this noble son-in-law."

Mrs. Qi laughed and said, "Don't be self-effacing. Sister Chun's appearance is good. I'm afraid the daughter of a rich family can't match it. You didn't see that nephew's eyes straightened!" Then he said, "Are you not happy about that consultation fee? Pei Zhen is a crystal-hearted person, and he doesn't want to overwhelm you with favors, but he taught you to be wrong. You thought that people would not get you for the three coins!"

Saying that, instantly turned Mrs. Zhang's anger into panic, and now it's really a dilemma between the two, so he could only murmur, "I'm afraid it won't work, the head of the family will not."

Mrs. Qi was not in a hurry, and said, "The future will be long, and it's not like we're going to get engaged today. We'll wait until the leg is healed." Shi Shiran went.

Pei Zhen's servant looked at his master's happy face, and thought of the girl he met at Liu's house just now, thinking that the son's good news was about to come, flatteringly said, "Miss Liu is really a celestial being, she is three points better than our grandma." go."

Pei Zhen smiled and said, "Aren't you afraid that your grandma will tear your mouth off now?"

The young man shrank his neck and dared not speak, but he heard Pei Zhen murmuring in a low voice: "It's like snow when it blooms, and it's like snow when it's thankful. The flowers are amazing. The fragrance doesn't lie in the pistil, the fragrance doesn't lie in the calyx, the fragrance in the bones thorough……"

〇〇Four bamboo horses with green plums

Zhang's elder brother is a good man, honest and honest, although illiterate, he is respectful and courteous, and treats people very kindly. Don't expect to have no contact with him when he first came here, but saw him passing by her house with a basket on his back every morning. , After a long time, I will nod and smile, and gradually become familiar with each other.From Wuwang's point of view, there seems to be nothing in this world that Zhang's elder brother can't do. He can repair roofs, build stoves, fish, farm, and now he can build a cowshed in Depei, really. Heaven and earth are omnipotent.

Zhang's elder brother's father gave him a very suitable name, called Zhang Zhang.Zhang Zhang is 17 years old this year. His parents died of illness one after another a few years ago. Now, just like her, she is a poor person without father and mother, but she still has an uncle and aunt, but Zhang Zhang is alone. Very pitiful!It's just because of this, don't expect to be very close to him, the more you look at him, the more you like him. On the other hand, Wenjun doesn't care about production, he just giggles, he looks like a big pumpkin!Every now and then Wen Jun would shout, "How old are you now, and you want to find a son-in-law! I'm so ashamed for you! Are you greedy for his face or something? If you really want to find a son-in-law, you can't find him like this, No relatives, no relatives, not even a gangster, just this kind of stupidity can be eaten?"

Hearing this, Wuwang wanted to go up to greet him with a pole, and said angrily, "Why do I want to find Brother Zhang's family to be my son-in-law? You are so full of men and women, you read all the books into the stomach of a dog!" Wen Jun always spoke meanly, In fact, there is no need to pay too much attention to the sour words of a literati who can't even pass the exam, just coax them out.Wu Wang thought about doing this, but it's a pity that Wen Jun was restrained by his father and never came again.

Seeing Zhang Zhang build the roof for the cowshed, pull the four corners with stakes, install thick door panels, and lock them, Depei turned back and forth a few times and boasted, "Brother Zhang is really good!" The method is actually better than Tiesheng’s family spending money to hire craftsmen to build it! My mother said that I must keep my brother at home for dinner tonight, so thank you brother!”

Zhang Cheng smiled shyly, wiped off his sweat and said, "What's this worth, thank you!"

Wu Wang brought him some tea to drink with him, and said with a smile, "My aunt went to Wang Butcher's house to cut some meat, and please ask Brother Zhang's family to do me a favor."

Seeing that her cheeks were slightly red from the sun, Zhang Cheng frowned and said, "What are you doing standing under the sun, you're seriously sunburned."

Wuwang heard the words, his heart warmed up, and his face became even hotter. He bowed his head in response, carried the teapot into the room, and sat behind the stove in a daze.

In fact, marrying Zhang Zhang is also good, he will love others honestly, there is a house and a few acres of Susukida at home, there is no need to serve the in-laws, and there is no need to humble the sister-in-law. The girl is so lucky... She couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, Zhang Zhang has no parents, and naturally no one cares about the marriage, why don't you tell your aunt yourself that she wants to marry Zhang Zhang? ...

When he came back to his senses suddenly, Wu Wang slapped his chest in fright, and then started giggling again. Isn't this really what Wen Jun said!Are you greedy for masculinity?

"This girl, it's too late to pick up the treasure!" Mrs. Zhang put a knife of meat on the cutting board, seeing her giggling alone, she laughed too.

Wu Wang said with a serious expression, "It's nothing. Has Auntie seen our new cowshed? Now Brother Pei doesn't have to sleep outside."

Mrs. Zhang also said, "That's not true! He is still young and weak, so he won't catch the cold anymore."

Wu Wang thought for a while, he didn't seem to hear his uncle crying for pain last night, so he asked Mrs. Zhang, "Is uncle's leg better?"

Zhang said, "The leg that was straight above the bone has receded and swelled. I think it's okay. Amitabha, it can be regarded as giving me a good night's sleep! But what about the other leg? Is it possible that I have to ask Pei for help?" son?"

Wuwang said slowly, "If he really doesn't come, he still has to ask for it. What's the point of leaving a lame leg! At most, I can pay more for the consultation fee. If he still refuses, I will kneel down for him. Such a person is indeed not a beloved person who can be attached to for life."

Mrs. Zhang said, "Don't tell me, Mr. Pei is really skilled in medicine and good-looking. If he didn't have a wife, he would be a good match." After finishing speaking, he shook his head regretfully and turned around. It's time to cut the meat.

That Mr. Pei... that day, we only had a face-to-face meeting, and we didn’t even say a word. It’s true that he looks good, and it’s true that he has good medical skills, but no matter how good he is, it’s someone else’s. Sincerely, it was too late for her to be annoyed by such a sloppy behavior, and she didn't think he was a good match.

As the sun gradually went down, Wu Wang took the dried clothes into the house, stood under the melon shed and looked up, and saw aphids growing on the cucumbers that had grown. Out of ideas, he asked, "Is there any way to get rid of these aphids?"

Zhang Zhang said, "Tomorrow I'll bring some shredded tobacco, soak it in water, and dip a brush in it."

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on Wu Wang's face, his eyebrows were picturesque, and he was indescribably tactful and romantic.Zhang Cheng was stunned, and hurriedly started, his face was red, and he said after a while, "A distant cousin of mine came to me the day before yesterday and said he wanted to adopt me as his son. His family has some property, but no successor. I heard that My parents are gone, so they want to pick me up to take care of him..."

Wu Wang couldn't help feeling a little absent-minded, his complexion became paler, he bit his lip, and trembled slightly.Seeing that she was so impatient, Zhang Cheng said without thinking, "If you can wait for me, I will tell the elders when I pass, and I will hire a matchmaker with a gift, and the scenery will marry you in, and I will never humiliate your official family." Miss's background..." As he said, he bowed his head to observe his words, and hesitantly asked, "You...would you like it?"

Don't hope to think about it secretly, I'm afraid he won't be able to help himself at that time, since the heir is the son of others, since ancient times, children have to obey the orders of their parents when they get married, so the family has to find a good match for him. The truth of his own spin.Then he said shyly, "Brother Zhang, don't think too much. I think you will be happy for you when you have an ancestor in the future. We have known each other for many years, and we are like brothers and sisters. We are not a joke! My uncle and aunt Everything is complete, I have them to make decisions for me, I don’t dare to mess with the rules.”

Hearing what she said, Zhang Cheng was faintly disappointed, and also felt that he was very abrupt, but felt that he could not live with her.After a pause, "I heard that the Qi family's mother has given you a matchmaker? The man's family background is quite good, and he has practiced medicine for generations?"

Wu Wang smiled wryly, "What kind of mediator! That family wants to take a concubine, and let me be the concubine."

Zhang Cheng was immediately annoyed, and said in a loud voice, "That woman of the Qi family is not afraid of the wind flashing her tongue! Why don't you ask her daughter to be a concubine! Isn't her daughter raised by her parents?"

Wu Wang was very surprised, only that Zhang Zhang usually looked like a gourd with its mouth sawn off, but today he would get angry, as expected, people can't be judged by their appearances!Then he smiled and said, "My aunt has already returned, don't worry, I won't make anyone small."

Only then did Zhang Zhang give up, and said again, "I made an agreement with Brother Pei. While I'm still here, it's always good to plow the wasteland behind the house, plant some wheat and sorghum, and store some grain."

Don't look forward to it and feel that good luck makes others, such a conscientious and good man is going to leave. It's a pity that I don't know if there will be a chance to meet again in this life!

Zhang Zhang and De Pei agreed to do what they said, and the next morning they put the plow on the cow and went to the open space behind the house.Wuwang embroidered flowers for an hour at home, and stroked his sore neck and walked to the yard. There was a moso bamboo tube under the root of the phoenix tree.Looking at the ground next to it, a bamboo branch was wrapped with cotton at both ends, leaning against the sycamore tree, and Wuwang couldn't help laughing—Brother Zhang's family is really smart, without a brush, he can naturally find other substitutes!I tried it, and it was very comfortable to hold, so I rolled up my sleeves and prepared to do a big job, but I saw Mrs. Zhang came all the way with a basket with a few sweet potatoes and four or five taro in it.

"There was a lot of rain last year, and the vegetable cellar was flooded. The many vegetables, radishes, and millet were all rotten, and now only these are left. Fortunately, this year's shepherd's purse and chrysanthemum can be eaten, otherwise I would have to eat pickled Pickled melons." Mrs. Zhang said annoyedly, and then greeted, "Go and see how the medicine on the stove is frying, stuff these sweet potatoes into the ashes, and eat them later."

Wuwang agreed, put down the medicine pot, sealed the stove, threw the sweet potatoes into it with the unburned firewood, and poked it with the tongs. Immediately, the sparks flew wildly. Zhang looked at it and ordered, "Scald it carefully, take the pot and put the water on it."

Mrs. Zhang filtered the medicine and gave it to Liu Hong. Wuwang held up a bamboo branch to spot aphids, and hummed: "Heaven and hell are man-made. The ancients refused to understand the truth. In the end, good and evil must be rewarded. We only strive for early arrival and late arrival." ..."

Someone coughed lightly from behind, and when she turned around, it was Pei Zhen again!Wu Wangxin sighed, what a coincidence, why every time he came she was always in the yard, and she couldn't avoid it when she wanted to meet him, it must be a horoscope!Reluctantly, he said, "Doctor Pei is here! My uncle and aunt are in the room, please come with me."

Pei Zhen heard that the young girl had a delicate voice and a dignified face, and she seemed to be a little more beautiful than last time. Now she was fully dressed and bowed, not daring to offend her in the slightest.

Wuwang turned to avoid it, bowed his head and returned the salute, and wanted to lead them in. Who knew that Pei Zhen was standing under the melon shed, and didn't intend to move, but asked, "What song did Miss Chunjun sing just now?"

Wu Wang said, "I'm making the doctor laugh! It's Deng Yubin's nagging order."

I saw that Pei Zhen smiled and said, "The words are very wild!" Wuwang looked at him, and saw that the young man was tall and tall, elegant and gentle, with a pair of eyebrows and eyes that hinted at spring, two words popped out of his mind in a trance: " "Beauty" came, transferred and slandered, the man actually looks like this, compared to a group of women, it is strange that he can't keep his wife, and he wants to marry a concubine, he must be frivolous and frivolous, and he has ruined this beautiful flower for nothing Skinny!Then he said again, "Please come with me."

Pei Zhen saw that she was not hesitant, so she couldn't say anything more, so she brought the boy into the house.Wuwang led him to the door and didn't go in, only heard Zhang's voice "Here comes the Bodhisattva of Heaven", turned and left the courtyard, and went to the field to find Depei and Zhangzhang.

The two of them were busily busy, the summer sun was setting, and it was scorching hot when there was no wind, but they covered their foreheads with their hands and looked into the distance, the land was only cultivated for a small half, but it was hundreds of feet away vertically. Planting water, fertilizing and weeding are probably not easy things.

Put down the pitcher and porcelain bowl, pick a lotus leaf and put it on your head, don't hope to sit on the ridge of the field and wait for them to turn back.

Depei pointed to the half of the land with a rather smug expression, "Did you see it? We plowed it!"

Wu Wang nodded honestly, "I see, the plow was plowed by the ox, and the plow was supported by Brother Zhang's."

De Pei pouted, sat down and drank tea sullenly.Wu Wang poured out a bowl of water and handed it to Zhang Zhang, and said with a smile, "It's really hard work, Brother Zhang, don't worry about leaving!"

Zhang Zheng bowed his head and said, "Your uncle is sick, I have no other skills, so I have to do my best to plow a piece of land so that you can have food in the future. Besides, the cow is tired, and I can only help the plow."

If you don't know that he said polite words, you shouldn't, so you take a handkerchief, dip it in water, wring it out, and hand it to him to wipe your face.

Zhang Zhang seemed to be a little hesitant, and stammered, "I thought about it for most of the night last night. There is no good in being an adopted child. The belly is separated by thousands of rivers and mountains. No matter how filial and respectful I am, it is useless. I have to live with my heart every day. Where and now are you at ease..."

Wuwang sighed, just about to persuade him, when he heard the sound of horseshoes, immediately the man in white clothes flew up, and it was that Mr. Pei again.For some reason, she was panicked for a moment, as if she had been caught as a thief, but after thinking about it, there are countless marriages with a matchmaker but no hire, and besides, her aunt has already returned, so what is she afraid of here? , who to talk to has nothing to do with others.Then he was blessed far away, and the old god was there again.

Pei Zhen's face in that room was gloomy, and the boy was so frightened that he didn't dare to speak out, thinking that something big might happen this time, it would be great for this master to get angry, but now that he's jealous, he's even more sour.This Miss Chunjun is really good at tricks, if she welcomes her in the future, she will definitely make the uncle a fool who loves concubines and destroys wives.

〇〇[-] bright moon hidden gully

"Her..." Pei Zhen gritted her teeth, clenched and loosened her fists, loosened and clenched again.She didn't want to marry him as a concubine. She thought it was because of her arrogance, but she didn't know it was because of this fool in front of her. She couldn't swallow it!My heart was burning, and I heard the girl say: "Thank you, doctor, for my uncle's diagnosis and treatment. The doctor is good to go. Mr. Shu Chun will send you off not far away." The voice was soft and soft, and it made people's hearts drip. Pei Zhen's anger first subsided Most of the time, he became frizzy again after a while.What doctor, doctor, do you really use him as a wandering doctor who rings the bell?If it wasn't for her, how could he ride a horse for several hours a day, coming all the way from the county to this remote Mantou village!During the two meetings, they said a word in total, and it really was every word. Unexpectedly, he, Pei Zhen, would be so worthless, running around for half a day just to watch her chatting and laughing with others in the fields!
The young man saw that the secret passage was not good, so he hurriedly persuaded him, "Master, let's go, we will find the old uncle and grandma to make a fuss about."

After hearing this, Pei Zhen cupped his hands at Wuwang, turned his horse's head and walked away, upset and depressed all the way, without saying a word.

The young servant is called Zhuer, and he is very clever. Seeing his master like this, he said, "My good uncle, it's not worth it to be so angry. Then Miss Liu is a half-grown girl, where did she come up with such a big idea! It was her uncle and aunt who wanted to ask for more dowry money, so they refused to agree, we went to Aunt Qi and asked her to tell her, it’s hard to buy my favor, so just give more.”

Pei Zhen said slowly, "How do you know! I don't think she behaves like a country girl. I heard from my aunt that her father was originally a third-rank official, but later he was convicted of a crime and asked to be beheaded. I'm afraid this kind of girl is not good. More dowry will do."

Zhuer said, "How can a criminal official's daughter be so precious? Today is different from the past. I'm afraid the concubine's daughter of a rich family is not as good. Just don't worry, as long as the grandma at home agrees, this matter will naturally be handled. "

There was disdain on Pei Zhen's face, and he sneered, "She's always been a jealous person, and it's absolutely impossible to ask her to agree, but now that she's not feeling well, it's not difficult to get her to nod. There was a fuss at home, and I was ashamed, and the old lady said that if she persists, she will be divorced at seven times."

The assistant said, "Supposedly we slaves shouldn't blame the master, but this grandma used to be a very good person, but now she has become like this, and it's all caused by the maids around her." Bad, always instigating the master."

Pei Zhen flicked his sleeves and said slowly, "When we got married, I was a new daughter-in-law, so she always had to take care of her face. Now the family grabs her and looks at the old lady without asking questions. She has become more courageous and dares to fight me , if it wasn't for the master still thinking about the old love, he would have kicked her back to her mother's house with heart and soul."

Zhu'er spoke quickly, and spat, "Wretch!"

Pei Zhen glanced across and scolded, "Slap your mouth! How sooner or later is it your turn to spit on her?"

Zhu'er said in his heart, I love you too, if it's true that the husband and wife are so kind, you can only scold yourself, and the people around you can't say a word.With a shy face, he slapped himself on the mouth and said, "You're talking nonsense! I'm telling you nonsense!" Pei Zhen didn't really punish her, she just touched her face twice before she stopped, and the master and servant went together home.

When entering the door, the mistress of the Qi family, Mrs. Gao, was scolding the little girl, but because the little girl was stupid and didn't call her wife in front of others, she threatened to drag her out to be married.Zhu'er covered her mouth and snickered, the more she fell, the more she wanted to show her face!Na Qi's father was originally a brother of his wife's natal family. He was full of food, drink, prostitution, and gambling. In his early years, he still had some property in his family. Later, he became fascinated by an actor and sold his ancestral house before moving to this steamed bun village. It sounds very hypocritical to make a girl serve, but she still insists on being called by his wife, who is reliable to serve now?
Pei Zhen was calm, and after hearing this, she said, "What kind of important matter do I take to make my aunt so angry. This girl really doesn't know what to do, so she should be kicked out." Saying that, she sat down and leisurely After drinking tea, Gao's face was embarrassing, and he smiled after a while, "Tomorrow I will send Zhou Shun to send two easy-going maids to my aunt, and the monthly salary will be deducted from my own pocket."

Only then did Gao regain his senses, and said politely, "How can you spend money, this girl can do it if she is trained well."

The assistant stepped in and said, "I beg my uncle and grandma to say that the marriage is the greatest favor for our brother! You don't know that our brother has not thought about food and drink these days, but it will kill us slaves, you Just take pity on me, and when the new aunt and grandma come in, Zhuer will set up a longevity tablet for my cousin and grandma, burn incense every day to worship, and pray to the Bodhisattva to bless my cousin and grandma to live a long life!"

Mrs. Gao was a little embarrassed, sat down slowly, and said after thinking for a while, "Now I don't dare to guarantee it anymore. Sister Chun's aunt has been avoiding me in the past few days, and she has used words to prevaricate me when she mentioned your master's matter. Now that Liu Hong's leg has been healed, I'm afraid I don't have any scruples, and I don't know where the money came from, and I buy cattle and eat meat, and it's not easy to get Sister Nachun!"

"I've got 20 taels of silver. It's useless if I can't get in or out. I'll wait when I run out." Pei Zhen said calmly, holding the golden crown that was holding her hair back, with a calm expression on her face.Kuang Liu Hong's bones are straightened, and he needs to open up his meridians to move around. If this is the end of the treatment, he would be happier sooner.

Gao asked suspiciously, "I'm so poor that I want to sell girls, how can I get 20 taels of silver for nothing?"

Zhuer proudly said, "It's an oriental pearl, as big as a longan, it must have been hidden in the past."

Gao sighed, "It turns out that my brother has already inquired, and he even knows everything he sells!"

Zhuer blurted out, "What's the matter? Is there anything in the world that our uncle can't find out?" After he finished speaking, Pei Zhen kicked his calf and fell to the ground, groaning in pain.Pei Zhen's face was sullen, his eyes seemed to have a cold light, against his jade-like skin, he looked like the king of Hades, pointing to Zhuer and said, "Leave you alone on weekdays, and spoil you more and more, full of nonsense, this Can the words be confused? Tell me to hear it next time, and be careful with your skin!"

Zhu'er lay on the ground and kowtowed nonstop, scaring Gao's three souls away and two and a half souls away, hurriedly stopped him, and persuaded, "Just now you still talk about me, what's going on now! What a big deal, put this monkey boy So frightened! He also saw that his master had a good face, so he lost his mouth for a while, beat and scolded, and there is no outsider here, so let him be spared."

Why did Pei Zhen get so angry? Naturally, the inside story is not enough for outsiders to understand. Zhuer knew it. He only hated himself for being quick to talk, and regretted so much that his intestines were green, and he was lying on his stomach and shivering.

Pei Zhenshun was angry for a long time, and seeing that he was really scared, he snorted and said, "If it weren't for the sake of my uncle and grandma, you should go to the handyman's room when you return home today."

Zhu'er hurriedly crawled to Gao's feet and kowtowed, thanking her repeatedly.

Pei Zhen asked Gao again, "Today the Liu's house is plowing the land, who is that driving the cattle?"

At this time, Gao's daughter, Danyu, came out from behind the screen, saluted Pei Zhen and called her cousin. Pei Zhen suddenly felt the wind blowing... The cousin was dark-skinned, very tall, wearing scarlet shorts Wearing a purple skirt, with a half-dried peony on the sideburns, like a broken plum vase.It took a lot of effort for Pei Zhen not to ask her why she was dressed like this, her name is Danyu, she should be as pale as a chrysanthemum, but somehow God messed it up, this pale jade was born with such a look, It really frightened him.

Na Danyu said, "I know, the one leading the cow is called Zhang Cheng, and he and Liu Wuwang are childhood sweethearts."

Zhu'er wished he could jump forward and tear that big mouth open!I saw my uncle making a bow with a smile and crying, "Thank you sister for reminding me! It's getting late today, Pei Zhen will leave first, and pick up my aunt and sister to play in the garden some other day."

Mrs. Gao wanted to keep him for dinner, but he politely refused, got on the horse and rode away.

Danyu stared at his back for a while, turned around and complained to her mother, "I was not born by you?"

Naturally, Gao knew what was on her daughter's mind, and without raising her eyelids, she asked, "Are you going to humiliate yourself? Still want to be a concubine!"

Danyu said angrily, "If I can marry my cousin, I am willing to be a concubine."

Gao was so angry that he tore off the peony from her head, kicked her feet on the ground, and scolded, "The girl is shameless! What did you just say! What childhood sweetheart! I will call your father when he comes back!" Beat you!"

That Danyu is Yao'er, usually reluctant to say a word, but now being scolded, she covered her face and cried out of breath.Gao was panicked, and hurriedly asked the maid to bring water, and comforted her, "Don't worry, why do you have to marry Pei Zhen, don't you know that big female worm in his house can eat people? Your way of life? You are still young. In two years, ask your brothers and sisters to find a good family for you. Once you marry, you will be the master’s grandma. You will enjoy endless wealth and glory. Auntie! Auntie is a slave. She has been oppressed by her first wife all her life. In the future, her own son will not be able to call you mother, so are you willing?"

Danyu stopped crying, thought about it carefully, didn't want to be an aunt, but still wanted to marry Pei Zhen, and said, "Tell my cousin that I want to be his ordinary wife, and ask him if he can agree."

Seeing that the good words and persuasion were useless for a long time, Mrs. Gao finally got angry and shouted, "What's the use of his promise! I don't agree! I won't agree even if you cry to death immediately!" After speaking, he left Qi Danyuli There dumbfounded.

What is so good about that Liu Wuwang!Danyu stomped her feet and rushed out of the door, crossed a small river, avoided three or two wild dogs, and went straight into Wuwang's room.

At this moment, Wu Wang was embroidering plum blossoms, when he suddenly saw her coming in like a gust of wind, his hands trembled in fright, the needle tip pierced into his flesh, and he frowned in pain.

"Hey, you're embroidering a picture of Begonia sleeping in spring?" Danyu forgot what she was doing, looked at the flowers on her frame, and sighed, "It's so beautiful!"

Wuwang connected to the line and said, "It's plum blossoms, not begonias. Why do you come to my place today?"

Danyu looked at her gentle face, even if she was a little angry, she couldn't vent her anger, so she said angrily, "I heard you promised it to my cousin?"

Wuwang twitched the corners of his mouth, thinking why people nowadays only listen to half a sentence!He said, "Who did you hear that from?"

"Why listen to others!" Danyu said, "My mother is a matchmaker, how could I not know."

Gu Wang flicked the embroidered face, used the scissors to trim the clusters of velvet on the trimming thread, and said calmly, "Then have you ever heard that my aunt has rejected this marriage?"

Danyu was stunned, and said quickly, "You don't want to marry? You don't want to marry someone like Pei Zhen?"

Wuwang snorted coldly and said, "I don't know what kind of person he is! I only know that I would rather be a poor man's wife than a rich man's concubine! I dare not forget his kindness in saving my uncle's life, and I don't need to pay him back." It's you," she squinted at Danyu, "why don't you kiss each other even more? Since you are cousins, he will definitely not treat you badly."

Danyu told her to tell her what was on her mind, she blushed with embarrassment for a while, and didn't want to say much, and then said something short to her parents, then she left and went back.

〇Liu Depei went to join the army

The thief who committed the crime in the open channel that day has been detained by the government. It is not very clear how he was caught, but the yamen servant who came to spread the word said that he seemed to have been caught while stealing from another house, and he even confessed that he had been there. On the open channel, he forcibly snatched money from a cloth shop accountant, and pushed him down the dam. The reason for his death is unknown, and now the county magistrate has come to find the sufferer to avenge his grievances. a justice.

The Liu family was overjoyed when they heard this, and Zhang hurriedly lit candles and incense in front of the ancestral tablet, and murmured, "It's really the ancestors who showed their spirits, and we have let go of the evil man, the suffering of these days is good or bad. Let me also ask for an explanation, Brother Pei's father has been in so much pain that he can't sleep every night since he fell into the open ditch, and he has lost weight several times. When I see the robber tomorrow, I will definitely bite off a piece of his flesh, so as to relieve my heart hate!"

Wu Wang paid homage to the county magistrate, "I wonder if my uncle will go to the court tomorrow? He can't move his legs and feet, and he might not even be able to sit in the car. If the bumps on the road break his bones, that's terrible." How good!"

The county magistrate said, "No matter what, we have to think of a way. If the victim doesn't come to the court, he won't be able to cure the criminal, so he has to be put in prison. The county magistrate has a lot of official duties, and the cases are one after another. This meeting If you can't get the trial, you have to suppress it. After a round of rounds, it will be a head sooner or later, and I'm afraid it will be suppressed until the autumn!"

Wu Wang sighed, the uncle's legs were just connected and it was not suitable to move. The carts bought with the cattle last time were fine for oil, grain and grain, but if you want to lie down, you may not be able to do so.Look at Mrs. Zhang again. It stands to reason that she, a girl who has not left the court, should not worry about such things, but her aunt has always been in trouble. I went to offer incense to the ancestors, which really made people laugh and cry.

Don't hope to thank you again and again before sending the officials out, sitting at the table in a daze, worrying about the carriage and horses.

There are poor families in this steamed bun village for dozens of miles, how many of them can have a carriage?Apart from Qi's family, there is only Lizheng's family, and she will never go to Qi's family. She doesn't know what kind of bad words to hear when she sees Aunt Qi!There is a good person there, but his son Wen Jun is very difficult, and he hasn't seen him in the past two years, so he will definitely drag her parents to talk nonsense, and it should make her brain hurt for a long time. After thinking about it, I should call my aunt to go. How can she, a girl, borrow things in public without asking someone to point her out!

As soon as these words were said to Mrs. Zhang, Mrs. Zhang immediately wiped her hands and said, "I'll go now, let's talk about borrowing or not. As a last resort, I spread a quilt on the bullock cart. It's better than asking someone to carry it."

After Mrs. Zhang left, Wuwang rolled up the curtains in her uncle's room together with the curtains on the door, so that the room became brighter at once, and she said, "Now that it's summer, uncle is also blowing wind, so you have to open the windows." , so as not to get sick from boredom."

Liu Hongdao, "I also said the same thing, who knows that your aunt won't let me, because I'm afraid I'll attract evil spirits."

Wu Wang smiled and said, "It's not the twelfth lunar month, where does Xu Xie come from, it's not a big deal if it's only open for a while."

Liu Hong saw that her face was clear and bright, and she didn't seem to have any troubles, so he probed, "Then Mr. Pei came twice, did he talk to you about anything?"

Wu Wang calmly said, "I didn't say anything, but I think I'm a polite person."

Liu Hong wanted to ask in detail, but felt that it was not easy to speak out. Thinking about his niece and daughter who always knew how to advance and retreat, and his uncle and aunt's words were taken to heart, he stopped talking, and only instructed, "A good skin is useless, you can remember it. "

Wuwang knew the meaning behind his uncle's words, nodded and said, "I'll save it."

After two incense sticks, Mrs. Zhang came back, with no hesitation on her face, sat down and had a sip of tea ceremony, "It's all agreed, Wen Lizheng is very happy to hear that the gangsters have caught him, so it happens that his brother Jun will be caught tomorrow." If you want to take the examination of Xiangwei, you will go with us."

Don't expect to suddenly feel dark clouds cover the sun, what a coincidence, Wen Jun is going to take the provincial exam again?How many times is it?What's the point of taking the exam if you don't pass the exam? It's really not the material to be an official. It's better to learn how to do business from his uncle!Just take the exam, why do you have to go together?He likes to join in the fun so much, no wonder he can't even try the "Four Books" righteousness and three ways!
At this time, Depei walked in wiping sweat, with a piece of skin scratched on his forehead, bleeding out.Mrs. Zhang was taken aback, quickly covered him with a handkerchief, and shouted, "Where did you go wild! Did you fight Ruan Qiu again?"

De Pei didn't take it seriously, walked up to Liu Hong and said, "Father, a man came to the village today. He is a relative of Lin Fu's family. I heard that he is a retainer of Prince Yan's mansion. He is very talented. He made gestures with some children in the village A few times, he only talked to me about teaching me how to practice martial arts, and asked me if I was willing to go with him and take me into the army, but I didn't dare to make up my own mind, so I came back to listen to my father."

Liu Hong's face was green and green.Yan Wang Zhu Di?I don't know what he is like, but the Liu family committed crimes before the emperor. After these years, they lived a long life even though they lived in poverty. If you make a mistake, you will be in a deep abyss, and your life will be in danger. It is better to be a commoner in Mantou Village.Immediately said, "You are still young, what can you do in the army? It's better to wait a few more years until your body grows up."

Depei is a stubborn character, he was very displeased to hear his father's words, and said in a muffled voice, "We are a family of criminals, and we can't be tested for fame. If we want to get ahead, we have to join the army. He will be honored by his military exploits. Parents have After a good day, others dare not come to call my sister an aunt, what's wrong?"

Wu Wang has always known that De Pei is different from other children, he is much more mature and sensible, but he never expected that he would have such thoughts at such a young age. When he said these words to the seventh inch, looking at his uncle, he really showed embarrassment , full of worries.

Depei said again, "I will be nine years old in three months. The man said, let me learn some boxing skills from him first, and then he will teach me strategies. I will make great achievements in the future. Wouldn't it be better than doing it here?" Mantou Village is strong in farming!"

Zhang said, "Is there such a thing? Could it be a kidnapper!"

Depei's face was serious, and he said firmly, "He showed me the waist badge, which belongs to the Yan Palace."

Liu Hong thought for a long time before saying, "Go and talk to him, just say that Dad wants to thank him, but he has trouble with his legs and feet, so invite him to come home for a drink, and wait for me to inquire carefully before making any fuss."

Depei went away happily, but I don't know if Depei should be enlisted in the army. My uncle and aunt never told her about what my father committed back then, but I still have to ask her now. Today's emperor kills people every now and then. It's not a big sin to be sure, if that's the case, it's not a bad idea for Depei to enter the Yan Palace.He asked immediately, "What did my father behead for? Was it treason?"

Liu Hong shook his head and said, "Is there still a way for us to seek rebellion? Your father was originally in charge of the horse administration in the camp of the border town guards, but because he was drunk once, he missed dispatching the chariots and horses to attack Yuanying. condemned sin."

Wu Wang said, "Since it's not treason, uncle might as well talk to that person directly, and don't go if it doesn't work."

Liu Hongdao, "I also intend to do the same. I heard that the King of Yan, Zhu Di, knows people well, so I don't think he is the kind of unreasonable person."

De Pei brought the man back in a short while, and saw that the big man had a hulking back, a beard all over his face, and his legs were windy when he walked.Wuwang retreated in a hurry and went to make wine and meat with his aunt.I vaguely heard them talking through the wall, probably Depei was young but had excellent qualifications, His Royal Highness the hero of King Yan did not ask where he came from, it was promised that he would take Depei away tomorrow.Mrs. Zhang cried bitterly beside the stove, but she couldn't give up in her heart, so she had to comfort her by saying that a good man has aspirations everywhere. In the end, she couldn't help crying. A young man like Depei left his parents and sisters and beg Life, I don't know how many hardships I will endure in the future, now that the vassal kings are separated, what if there is a war!
Depei was overjoyed, and ran out and took Wu Wang's hand and said, "Sister Chunjun, did you hear that? Erye Ji is taking me away, as I told you before, I will return Bi Na Dongzhu in the future. Good things are given to you, and I will never make you and my parents suffer any more, do you believe me?"

Wuwang smiled sadly, straightened the scarf on his head and said, "Of course I believe it very much, but the army is no better than at home, the most important thing is to save your own life, you know?"

Depei said, "Don't worry, I know I can save my life."

Mrs. Zhang was so reluctant to let go of her son that she almost choked on crying. She tugged at Depei's sleeve and said, "Are you going to leave tomorrow? Brother, please talk to that Ji Erye, whether it will be possible after two more days." ?”

Depei said, "Since we have decided to go, we might as well go faster, what kind of mother-in-law and mother are like girls!" Fu then said, "Mom, you must not allow my sister Chunjun to be a concubine to others, wait for me to do it. Make plans when you come back."

Mrs. Zhang laughed again, "Isn't it waiting for you to come back to be a matchmaker for her? Even if you are 24 years old, it will still take ten years. What will happen in ten years? Jun Chun is already [-], isn't she an old woman! "

"That can't be a concubine either!" De Pei pouted and said, then turned and went back to the room to pack and change clothes.

The next day, Depei left with Ji Erye at Maoshi, and the whole family was heartbroken.

At a moment's notice, the Zheng family's horse came and stopped in front of Liu Hong's room. Wen Jun jumped off his precious Dawan horse and smiled shyly when he saw Wu Wang.I don't want to think that I was blinded by crying. In the past, it was absolutely impossible to make him feel ashamed. Now that I haven't seen him for two years, I have changed a lot. I have grown so much taller. I think it is because I have been locked at home all day, and my face has turned white. Yes, the sky-blue shirt looks a bit like a literati.

Wu Wang said, "Won't you delay the scientific research if you go with us?"

Wen Jun said, "I didn't enter until three o'clock, and it's only five or six miles to the village, so I won't miss it."

Don't hope to think badly, so what if you make a mistake, you may not pass the exam if you don't make a mistake, Wen Jun's luck in the exam is really bad!
Wen Jun leaned over and said in a low voice, "Have you promised him?"

Wu Wang was very surprised, this matter has become a secret known by the whole village?But why is it so far from the truth?She stared at him angrily, but did not answer.

Wen Jun said to himself, "That's better than marrying Zhang Zhang." His face was slightly distorted, he still stared at him, and quickly lowered his head.

"Is it better to be a concubine? Do you think I deserve to be a concubine?" I really want to hit him on the head with a rolling pin!This Wenjun's speech has never been pleasing to others, although he has no malicious intentions, he is also unpopular.

Wu Wang left him and went to greet his uncle and aunt to get into the car, Wen Jun was stunned and annoyed, and then saw Wu Wang come out and said to him, "My uncle has a handicap and cannot get in the car, please help me. "

Wen Jun hurriedly recruited a servant and ran away, and everyone worked together to load Liu Hong into the car and headed all the way to the county government.

Because of the hot weather, the curtains on the car were drawn, and Wen Jun bowed to look inside the car from time to time. The people in the car had just sent De Pei away, and all of them were drooping, so it was inconvenient for him to say anything.After walking about five miles, Wu Wang probed and said, "Let's break up first, you go to the examination room yourself, and we have to go to the county."

Mrs. Zhang also said, "Brother Jun has been careful this time, and he will definitely win the exam."

Wen Jun said nonchalantly, "You should try your best, it's just that fame and wealth are determined by God, so it's fine if you don't pass the exam."

Wu Wang smiled and said, "It's better to donate to an official to do it, it will save more effort."

After resigning from Wenjun, he walked south for dozens of miles and entered the county. The carriage stopped at the gate of the yamen. Went to the yamen.

A carriage with a green baize tent was parked on the side of the street, and the person in the carriage asked, "Have you ever gone in?"

The servant outside replied, "Just now Wang Dingru led someone to carry it in."

The person in the car asked again, "Where's the girl?"

The boy laughed and said, "Auntie Zhun also went in. I really don't know how lucky Miss Liu is, to make our father put so much thought into it!"

Pei Zhen from the car leaned forward and jumped down, waving his fan, curling the corners of his mouth, calmly, and murmured, "That Liu Depei should follow Ji Gang on the road..."

Zhu'er was puzzled, "Why did the Lord ask Mr. Ji who is next to King Yan to bring this half-sized boy?"

Pei Zhen tilted her head, the long silk ribbon fluttered up and down in the morning breeze, and said with a deep smile, "A lot of experience will become a skill, haven't you heard of Aiwujiwu?"

〇〇Seven Breeze Blows Randu

After being promoted to court, the county magistrate also sentenced him to prison, ordered him to return the two taels of silver he had stolen to Liu Hong, and compensate Liu Hong for all the expenses of treating his leg. Knowing that the man was so poor that he couldn't even get half a copper coin, the Liu family was resentful for a while, but they couldn't help it, so they had to go back empty-handed.After Liu's family left, the county magistrate said, "Since the thief was caught, why didn't he make him lose money? How could his family be so poor! Then what is Mr. Pei's plan?"

The county magistrate supported his black gauze hat and said, "It's just for women. Those rich men play cats and dogs all day long. Who knows what they want to do?"

Liu Hong had a normal heart, and comforted Zhang, "It's good if you catch him, at least you figured it out, if you don't have any money to pay, then lock him up for a longer period of time, that's your revenge."

Wu Wang sighed, if he had known this earlier, he would not have come to answer any training, the uncle bumped all the way, as if his right leg was involved, just now he was in cold sweat from the pain again, it was nothing good, if there was something good or bad, I really had to be ashamed I went to beg Mr. Pei, but this Mr. Pei is not a doctor. His ancestors worked in the imperial hospital. In his life, he gave up medicine and went into business. It's a pity that he has such good medical skills and there is no shop for treating patients. Please may not be able to please, it depends on whether people are willing or not.

Pei Zhen had been waiting for a "coincidence" for a long time, and finally saw them come out of the county government office, hurriedly threw a piece of silver and ran out of the teahouse, led the assistant and pretended to pass by them, only listening to the A delicate voice called out, "Young Master Pei, stop!"

Naturally, Pei Zhen was ecstatic in her heart, but she turned her head back calmly, her demeanor was just right, and the helper was dumbfounded when he saw it. He really is a person who handles big things, but he can hide it!
Pei Zhen paused, and saw the girl running in a hurry, wearing a water-colored skirt, her face was bright red, and her beautiful eyes were looking forward to her appearance.

Wu Wang bowed to him and said, "It's a coincidence that I saw you today, I don't know where you are going?"

Pei Zhen returned the salute politely, and said, "I have a few shops here, and I just have to go to the shop because I have some trivial matters to do. How is Miss Chunjun?"

Wu Wang said, "Thank you for thinking about it, Mr. Chun is fine." As he spoke, his expression was somewhat hesitant.

Pei Zhen is such a smart person, and said, "I wonder if Mr. Liu's legs are better? After Da'an, it's time to give acupuncture to open up the blood vessels. Otherwise, although there is no pain in this life, you can only lie in bed every day." After finishing speaking Smiling and looking at her, he saw surprise in her eyes as he wished.

Wuwang said sadly, "The person who caused my uncle was caught, and today the court hearing is held. My uncle and aunt are all here, and they are in that car. I don't know, but I just ran into it. It hurts so much now. If ...Young master..."

Seeing that her face was blushing almost to the point of bleeding, Pei Zhen didn't want to tease her any more. He hurriedly lifted up her robe and got into their carriage. After touching the bones carefully, she said, "It's okay, maybe the road is shaking, and I'll wait a while." It will be ready." Then he asked Zhang, "Are you still taking the prescription I prescribed last time?"

Mrs. Zhang nodded and said, "I've been eating."

Pei Zhen shook her fan and said with a smile, "It's time to change it now. There is a medicine shop up ahead. I borrowed a pen and ink to rewrite a sheet there. Miss Lao Chunjun, come with me." Then he jumped out of the car, Xiang Wuwang cupped his hands and said, "Please."

The girl had a heroic expression on her face, she pursed her red lips, her white skin was almost transparent under the sunlight, she nodded heavily and said, "Master, please first."

Pei Zhen was in a good mood, walking slowly ahead, caught a glimpse of half of Wuwang's body behind him out of the corner of his eye, and followed obediently, his heart gradually softened, thinking that it would be great if he could stay like this for a long time, but the girl was helpless My son has such a big idea, it really makes people love and hate.

After entering the pharmacy, the shopkeeper hurriedly ran out from behind the counter, saluted respectfully, and called Mr. Shengzhen.Pei Zhen raised his hand to ask him to be excused, and started to write as soon as he picked up the pen. The assistant next to him was beating his drums, and thought: Good guy!Songbei, hippocampus, newly opened river ginseng, dried blood are all precious medicinal materials, and I am determined to use up the 20 taels!
Pei Zhen wrote while saying, "Uncle Ling's bones are connected now, and he only needs to be greatly nourished. If he is weak, his legs will be weak. If he has to take medicine according to the prescription, he should be safe after taking ten doses in a row."

Every time he writes, Wuwang's heart becomes cold. She knows all these medicines. They were all on the medicine cabinet in the library when the house was not copied. It's really easy to use, but in the current situation, not to mention ten sets, even five sets can't afford it. Is this Pei Zhen deliberately embarrassing her?Before he finished writing, Gu Wang said, "Young master, don't worry about it. We are poor people, and we really can't afford such good medicine. I'm going to bother you today, Mr. Chun will take my leave first."

Pei Zhen didn't stop writing, didn't even raise his head, and just said softly, "Your uncle's leg is dead? What are you doing like this?" Seeing that she really hesitated, she said slowly, "If that's the case, then I'll use it too. There's no need to give him acupuncture anymore, anyway, I haven't treated people much in the past few years, and my hands are very raw."

After all, it's a young girl, how can she stand up to the calculations of such a scheming person like Pei Zhen, her eyes were red at the moment, Pei Zhen felt bad when she saw it, so she gave the prescription to the pharmacy shopkeeper and asked him to buy the medicine at a reasonable price, and stood in front of her. Looking around, left and right are not right, and he dare not touch her, so he can only coax her. "Don't cry. I was the one who was fighting with you just now. I will definitely heal your uncle's leg."

After closing the price, the shopkeeper said cautiously, "A total of 17 taels of silver, ten days worth."

Pei Zhen nodded and said, "Let's wrap it up and give it to the girl. Put it on my account, and go back to the mansion to settle the money."

The shopkeeper Nuonuo said yes, and went to pack the medicine.

After listening to his words, Wang Wang hurriedly waved his hands and said, "It's absolutely impossible, Mr. Lao treated our illnesses, and now he asks you to pay for the medicine. When will such a great kindness be repaid! Let me think about the medicine again." Think of a way, and never dare to bother the young master again."

Pei Zhen smiled very warmly, and said, "Girl, you are worrying too much. I don't pay back anything. I treated Uncle Ling's leg from scratch. Naturally, I hope he will recover. This medicine is nothing to me. You can take it at ease." Go back and tell your uncle to get better soon, it's not in vain for us to get acquainted."

Wu Wang still wanted to refuse, but Pei Zhen pulled his face and said displeasedly, "I'm in a hurry to beg a girl here, shouldn't she not? I really look down on me, Pei. Although Pei Zhen is not talented, he still can't It’s worse than a well, girl, don’t worry.”

Hearing what he said, there was nothing I could do about it, so I had to accept the medicine, and it was a blessing, "Master Chun Jun has written it down. If you don't mind, Mr. Chun is willing to come to the mansion as a servant and be a rough envoy." Girl, serve my wife and grandma."

The assistant hurriedly looked at his master, and guessed in his heart that the uncle had missed it. He only spent seventeen or eight taels of silver and Miss Liu voluntarily entered the mansion.

Who knows that Pei Zhen smiled and said, "There is no shortage of maids in my house, and I would never dare to ask a girl to serve her. The girl is a fairy-like figure. If you humiliate the girl, then Pei Zhen really deserves to die. I just ask The next time the girl sees Pei, give Pei a good face, that's all."

Don't expect to feel embarrassed at once, then look at Pei Zhen, his face is bright, it doesn't look like a joke, and he turns around to think, he has never neglected him, why did he say that.Responding in his mouth, "Master, you are serious, Mr. Chun will obey his orders."

Pei Zhenfu said again, "I'm Xiaozi Lan Du, if the girl considers me a friend, she can call me Xiaozi next time."

Wu Wang asked, "Is it Landu from 'How about a thousand miles? The breeze blows Landu'?"

Pei Zhen was very surprised, thinking that this girl knew poetry and songs, so she picked up a treasure, and immediately said, "Exactly."

Wu Wang sighed slightly, he really lived up to his name, Mr. Pei looked like a gentleman like bluegrass duruo, but how could he repay his kindness to his uncle? Going to be his concubine.

Pei Zhen took the towel brought by the assistant and wiped her hands. Looking at her ever-changing expression, her eyes were red like a rabbit's, and her small mouth was pursed or bitten, she suddenly felt it was ridiculous, and said, "This medicine You have to take the fire slowly, it’s not enough to be in a hurry, it’s half the result with twice the effort, drink it after the essence is brewed, and it will surely penetrate the texture.”

The helper on the side nodded frequently. The uncle is the uncle, and his words are full of metaphors. The little girl of the Liu family is afraid that she will be killed. Even a grandson can't escape the Buddha's palm. Master, it's unavoidable that the usual tactics used in shopping malls and official circles are used against teenage girls.

Wuwang bowed his head and said, "Thank you Mr. Pei, Mr. Chun has made a note."

Pei Zhen said, "When Uncle Ling feels his legs and feet, you go to Qi's house and tell Aunt Qi to tell her to send someone back and forth with me. I'll come when I'm free." Then he ordered his assistant to deliver the medicine to their car. Li then left. He stood at the door and watched her get into the car before turning around. At this time, the shopkeeper brought his assistants to kowtow to him, and they all knelt on the ground. He said impatiently, "It's not inside, it doesn't have to be. Is there any news?"

The shopkeeper said, "Nai'er has no more than [-] people, and now she is nomadic in the desert and has no fixed place. If you want to cut down, you need to send a cavalry sentry first."

Pei Zhen sat down, took the lid of the cup and flicked the tea foam, and said slowly, "I don't care if you send the letter to the superior."

After taking the order, the shopkeeper saw that Pei Zhen was absent-minded, so he asked, "Can your lord worry about King Ning's affairs?"

Pei Zhen was speechless for a while, and his subordinates looked at each other, and suddenly heard him ask, "What do you think of that girl just now?"

Everyone realized it and giggled, the hero was saddened by the beauty pass, this old man was probably moved by Fan Xin.

Because everyone in the room had been with him for a long time, they didn't shy away from it, and said bluntly, "I wanted to take her in, but who knew that she wouldn't agree with her life and death, so she had no choice but to force me to be cruel."

The shopkeeper said, "What kind of girl makes me care so much?"

Pei Zhen smiled and said, "You know her father too, Liu Yu, Minister of the Imperial Palace."

The shopkeeper said, "Back then we met once, but now my daughter is so grown up! It may not be easy for my lord to accept her as a concubine. After all, she came from a family of eunuchs and has a very proud temper."

Pei Zhen narrowed her eyes and said, "It's okay, there's nothing I can't do, a little girl, what's it worth!"

〇〇[-] Leaving home from merchants

Liu Hong and Mrs. Zhang still had no hope, the three of them stared at the pile of medicines on the table, each with a sad face.Liu Hongdao, "17 taels, it's really unclear now."

"Why do you need so much!" Zhang lamented, "The rest of the family is not enough. Could it be that Mr. Pei is cheating on us? Sister Chun refused to come into his house, so he made a fuss in different ways. How good this is!"

Another long sigh.Wu Wang consoled him, "I've taken all the medicines, it's good that my uncle's legs can move around, and we'll pay him back the money we earn, at least we'll pay back what we earn, there will always be a time to pay it off."

Zhang's face was distressed, and he said helplessly, "Silver is so easy to earn! Do you rely on the embroidery ideas? A pair of three qian silver, and it takes more than half a month to embroider, how sooner or later can I pay off the 17 yuan?" two?"

Don't hope to twist the veil, and I have no idea. After all, it's so much money, it's hard not to pay it back. It's shorthanded. If you owe someone, isn't it just being caught by someone? Then Pei Zhen becomes a creditor. If you ask Aunt Qi to be a matchmaker, it won't work if you don't agree.

When there was no way out, he came back after walking for three days, with two packs of fruit in his left hand and a circle of oil sprinkles in his right hand. He rushed in and called Pei Geer loudly. When he found someone, he asked Wuwang, "Where did Brother Pei go?"

Don't hope that he is also missing De Pei at this time. I don't know if he was hungry outside or if he was wronged. When he was asked by the charter, he couldn't help crying and choked up, "Brother Pei followed the people around Lord Yan to the army. Went there, and walked for two days."

In a daze, Zhang Zhang put the food on the table and murmured, "I've only been away for a few days, why did I join the army!"

Liu Hong didn't want to iron it in his heart, but he couldn't help it, so he could only say, "It's good for a man to go to the army to practice, maybe he can become a weapon in the future."

Mrs. Zhang asked, "Brother Cheng, where have you been these few days? Why did you come back?"

Zhang Zhang said, "My distant cousin is fine. He took a nap a few days ago and died. He has no children, and his wife's family is also weak. They are all girls. There is no one to help him, so he came to me. He recognized me as his son, he was originally wearing a filial piety, he came to look for Brother Pei to change his clothes, unexpectedly he left and wanted to make him eat fruit..."

Wu Wang asked in surprise, "Is that the cousin who was about to adopt you last time?"

Zhang Cheng said, "Exactly. I wanted to write a letter to reject him, but unfortunately she died. Now my cousin is crying so much that she is blind. I can't do it if I don't go. This time I really have to go." He paused and said again, "I just heard you say that you are paying back some money, what happened?"

Wu Wang told him the whole story of the day before yesterday, and the regulations seemed a bit awkward, so he thought for a while and said, "Why don't you do some business, I'm afraid it won't work with your embroidery alone."

After hearing this, Liu Hong stood up and said, "What kind of business is good? I have become like this now. They are two women who are not bullied."

Wuwang pondered for a moment, and tentatively said, "I know a way to make money, but I just catch the ones who will be beheaded."

When Mrs. Zhang heard this, her liver and gallbladder burst, and she shouted, "It doesn't matter if you don't want to do that, you are a girl, don't think about those who are out of tune!"

Wu Wang said, "Let's listen to me before making a decision!"

Zhang Cheng and Liu Hong looked at her with pale faces, and Liu Hong tremblingly said, "What do you want to say?"

Guwang lowered his head, let out a breath, and said again, "Have you ever heard of the tea-horse market? This place is near Duoyi. I heard that a tea merchant is looking for someone to deliver tea to them..."

The three people who heard it were all dripping with cold sweat. Liu Hong was very angry. He stroked his chest and gasped, "Do you think you've lived too long or something? You came up with such a thing! Absurd! If you want to commit murder for me For the sin of my head, I am willing to die immediately! I can't say this again, do you hear me!"

Princess Anqing's son-in-law, Ouyang Lun, had just been gifted to death for the purpose of smuggling tea. Don't hope that such a thought really frightened him. It's strange that she was cast in the wrong fetus. If she was born as a man, she would definitely be able to achieve great things.

Fearing that he would not be scolded, Zhang Zhang hurriedly changed the topic and said with an apologetic smile, "Don't be angry, Uncle Liu. You've become so angry that you've gotten so angry. Let's talk about business. Why don't we open a pastry shop? Sister Chun is very skillful, Liu Auntie’s desserts are delicious, if you do anything else, you will inevitably be greeted and sent, but this pastry shop is good, there are many female customers who come, and there are few nonsense.”

Wu Wang and Mrs. Zhang also felt that it was reasonable, but where to look for appearance, the town is small, and there are no big households, and the common people are satisfied with three meals a day, so why would they spend extra money on snacks!Going to the city, the journey is too far, there is no family or reason, and Liu Hong has inconvenient legs and feet, no one to take care of him, he may not even be able to drink saliva.

Being in a dilemma, Zhang Cheng said, "I'm going to settle down at my cousin's house today. His mansion is two miles to the east of the city. I'll take care of the appearance. Let's go to the city. It's better to be closer to me." Take care." After finishing speaking, he took off a purse from his waist, put it in Mrs. Zhang's hand, and said, "Auntie, this is the two taels of silver I saved, all of which are used as shares, so I adopted it to that family. Originally, his family There are some industries, but I can't help you right now, so many eyes are staring at me, I can't even move a copper plate."

Mrs. Zhang hurriedly said, "I understand your difficulties. It is already very troublesome for you to find a shop for us. How can I ask you to buy shares? I don't know whether it is a loss or a profit!"

The charter said, "Auntie, is this too little? My heart, I must accept it. The land behind the house has paid the land tax and can be tenanted with others. There is only one or two taels of silver a year, and some more will be added. The rent for the shop is already there, and the rest of the shelves and counters and the materials used in the back kitchen have to be paid in silver, so I have to ask my stepmother to pay my monthly bill first."

Wu Wang smiled and said, "It's no wonder that you are so thoughtful, that you seem like a natural businessman! You don't need to pay a monthly fee, and your son asks for money before he has been working for a day, what does it look like to others!"

Mrs. Zhang replied, "Yes, we still have some at home, so it should be enough after calculation."

The matter was settled, everyone was very happy, but seeing that the uncle looked a little tired, he said, "Let's all go out and ask uncle to sleep for a while."

Liu Hong sighed, "It's really useless, I'm tired after just sitting for a while."

Mrs. Zhang said angrily, "Now I'm like a child, who sleeps after eating, and has a big temper. I'm more like the old Hong Erye." He said he took the medicine and went out to fry.

Wu Wang looked at Uncle, his face had grown flesh and his complexion was very good, he felt very comforted in his heart, he put down the bamboo curtain on the window and retreated, Zhang Cheng was standing under the tree, waiting for her with a smile on his face.When Wu Wang saw him, he pursed his lips and smiled even though he was a few steps away.

Zhang Zhang said in a low voice, "It's also my selfish intention to ask you to open a shop in the city. I come to see you often when I'm close."

Don't look at his face flushed, and his figure was like the spring breeze in March, blowing straight into Zhang Zhang's heart.

Have you ever seen the tenderness of that little girl!Wen Jun, who had just entered the yard, was a little dazed, and when he looked at the person standing opposite her, he turned up with a sour breath, which made his chest tight.Strolling over, he read the regulations up and down, and said slowly, "Brother Cheng, you have climbed a high branch now, and your household registration has been taken, so I have to call you Uncle Cheng when I see you in the future! "

These two people have never dealt with each other, and they pinch each other when they meet. Zhang Zhang is also used to his harsh words, so he doesn't take it to heart. He just asked softly, "How did you do in the exam this time? Another three candles have been used up." Ask someone to hang it out?"

Wen Jun sneered, "I handed in the paper at dusk this time. I didn't do well in the exam. I'm not good at studying. It's my father who said that everything is inferior. Only reading is good. I can't do anything about it. I can make my own decisions, I will open a pigeon farm, and I can eat and play.”

Both Wang Wang and Zhang Zhang laughed, as it turned out that the mud couldn't stick to the wall, this is Wen Jun's true nature!

Wen Jun also giggled, and said, "Do you know that officials in the imperial court congratulate each other as if they were celebrating a festival every day?"

Charter said, "Why?"

Wen Jun tapped his palms with his fan and said coquettishly, "I'm glad I lived one more day. The current emperor, that's really, tsk tsk... It's better to live longer without being an official." He asked Zhangzhang again, "Is it okay to leave this time? come back?"

Zhang Zhang shook his head and said, "There is nothing here, the land is confiscated, the house is paid for rent, what are you going to do when you come back?"

Wen Jun said, "Did you bring the two boys outside?"

Zhang Zhang blushed and said, "I'm not used to them following, so I told them to wait outside."

Wen Jun picked a stool under the shade of the tree and sat down, patted the ashes on his shoes and smiled, "You really don't look like a master! What's wrong with this, slaves serve their masters, it's fine if they don't step on their bodies to get on the horse It's cheap."

Wu Wang said, "Brother Zhang, let them come in, it's very hot outside, let's go after eating at home." Seeing Wen Jun looking at her stupidly, he said helplessly, "Wen Jun, you can eat here too."

Wen Jun raised his brows and yelled strangely, "He is 'Brother Zhang' and I am 'Wen Jun'! How did your heart grow? It's so powerful!"

Don't expect to slander, who told you that you don't look like an older brother!While cupping hands and bowing, "Brother Wen family, forgive me, forgive Chun Jun for favoring one over another."

Wen Jun snorted, grabbed the charter and said, "What's delicious at home? A man from Qinghai opened a new mutton restaurant three miles away. Let's go there and eat. I'll be the host, and I'll do it for you."

Wu Wang has to admire Wen Jun's rotten stomach, knowing that she doesn't eat mutton, but still wants to take Zhang Zhang to a mutton restaurant, what else can this person do except make trouble!
Zhang Zhang was also unwilling, and he had no choice but to force him, so he said, "Wait a minute, let me have a word with Sister Chun."

Wen Jun was very awkward, and sat down again bored. Zhang Cheng sighed and said to Wu Wang, "I'll find the facade first, and after the negotiation, I will send someone to talk to you. I will open after seeing the auspicious day."

Don't expect Nuonuo to say yes, looking up at Zhang Zhang, he is dressed like a master now, wearing high-quality materials and wearing a jade belt on his head, although the handsome man beside him is not bad, but somehow, the same After a comparison, it turned into dross, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhWu Wangfu covered his mouth and snickered again, Zhang Zhang asked puzzled, "What's wrong?"

Wu Wang hurriedly shook his head, reluctantly said, "There are many rules in a big family, you must be careful yourself, don't handle the money and accounts alone, lest the melon fields fall."

Zhang Cheng said, "I'll save it, you should be careful yourself. If Mr. Pei comes again, you should remember to avoid it and let your aunt tell him everything."

The end is affectionate, hard to part, Wen Jun curled his lips and said, "Are you going or not? Besides, the sun is going to the west! You two are separated for life and death. If you really disappear in the future, I will let you say it!"

Embarrassed by the two, Zhang Zhang hurriedly resigned and straddled away.

〇〇Nine no coincidences become resentful couples
There was a lot of frogs outside, and it was the summer solstice in a blink of an eye, and the weather was unbearably hot, so my assistant took a rocking chair and placed it on the porch, Pei Zhen kicked beside him, and shouted, "If you can't see, there's no wind at all. I'm afraid I'll catch a cold! Move to the middle of the yard! Tomorrow, I'll have someone tear down the flower wall to block the wind!"

The helper moved the chair to the middle of the yard with great grievances, and looked at the big and round moon in the sky. His master had been angry for several days, thinking that Liu Hong had already finished taking the ten doses of medicine, so Miss Chunjun There is still no movement, waiting anxiously, it is inevitable to take down people to vent their anger, the servants who served him saw him as if they saw a ghost, they were so frightened that they couldn't speak well, and it was only him, with rough skin and thick flesh , beaten and scolded, dare to stay in front of him.

Zhen was wearing a tunic lined with fine gauze, with one hand on her hips and the other shaking a fan. She would not sit down even when the rocking chair was put down, but was pacing in the courtyard, getting hotter and hotter as she walked. Drenched with rose water and red bean sauce, I want to eat."

The assistant shrank his neck and ran out of the courtyard quickly, and said to the humanity guarding the door, "Hurry up, hurry up! Master Zhen wants to eat ice bowls, and he wants to add rose dew and red bean sauce, go quickly! It's late, take care of your food." Skin!"

The man got the order, and roared away all the way, and he could still be heard shouting from a long distance: "Bingwanzi...red bean paste...

When Zhu'er returned to the yard, Pei Zhen was already lying down, frowning, his forehead was covered with sweat.The assistant hurriedly wiped him with a handkerchief, and then fanned him, muttering to himself, in fact, the sky is not so hot, the uncle has something on his mind, and he is so suffocated!In the past, the great counselor who was always there before the King of Yan, messed up his position because of a young girl who was talented, who would believe it if he said it!It's really hard to say who will fall down now, look at their uncle's appearance, what is "Mr. Mingyue"!Now he is just an ordinary man trapped by love.

The assistant was only thinking wildly, while Pei Zhen looked at him with half-opened eyes, and said sadly, "You slave, I hope you can't make a joke!"

Zhu'er was so frightened that he knelt down, slammed his head on the ground, and begged for forgiveness, "Lord, don't be angry. I dare not laugh at my master if I borrow 1 courage from my slave! This slave is just thinking about the two things that I sent to my uncle and grandma last month. I don't know if the girl is good at using it, so I will go to Mantou Village tomorrow to have a look."

After hearing this, Pei Zhen showed displeasure on her face, "Do you dare to speculate on Master's mind?"

Now Zhu'er didn't dare to speak anymore, and came in with an ice bowl from outside, seeing Zhu'er knelt on the ground and kept kowtowing, his knees softened in fright, and he also knelt on the ground.Seeing upset, Pei Zhen waved him down and told the assistant to get up and answer.

Zhu'er waited for a while but still didn't hear Pei Zhen's words, so she asked cautiously, "Is the servant going to Mantou Village tomorrow?"

Pei Zhen gritted her teeth and said, "I won't go! I still have times when my calculations are wrong, and it really makes my teeth itch with hatred! Wait, no one in this world can make Liu Hong walk downhill except me. I'd like to see Let's see how long she can spend with me! The next time she wants to beg your master, don't send a message for her, tell her to beg him by herself, I will definitely use up my airs!"

Zhu'er said, "What do you need to spend so much time on, just take the sedan chair and carry it."

Pei Zhen squinted at him and said, "Do you think I'm a bully? Do you still do that kind of robbery of women? Or are you hoping that the new aunt and grandma will stab you while I'm asleep?"

Zhu'er was like a frost-beaten eggplant, which withered in an instant.

Pei Zhen said, "Send a message to Yu Ziqi and tell him to send someone to investigate and get a letter back to me."

Zhu'er was completely dumbfounded, Master's secret whistle was different from Jin Yiwei's methods, and now he sent to find out what a little girl eats and what to say?Will Mr. Yu faint after hearing this?

Pei Zhen didn't care much, the people in his hands were originally used to spy on news, but whatever was useful to him, no matter what it was, he just had to find out. Now he feels that visiting the girl of Liu's family is better than exploring Beiyuan Daying. It is much more important to explore Ning Wang Zhu Quan, so Yu Ziqi has to settle the matter for him. The object of the investigation is not important, but the result is the most important thing.

Zhu'er was very puzzled, and Chi asked, "I can't find any kind of woman, sir. Just one word, and a busload of girls will rush over. If you don't want Miss Chunjun for anything, you will suffer yourself."

Pei Zhen looked up at the moon, and then looked down at the fan. There was an inscription by Li Zhiyi on it, one of which read: "I think about it when I don't see it, and I still look at it when I see it. I want to see you frequently. Why don't you stay together... the sky is not old, I'm not even married, this sentence is really well written!
Just as his mind was wandering, he saw someone poking his head under the wall of flowers, calling for help, Pei Zhen scolded, "Who's there?"

Seeing that Pei Zhen was angry, the boy ran back and forth to report, "Grandma is making trouble in the room. The green screen from the previous court was knocked down, and the jade was shattered to the ground. Both the master and wife were alarmed. Grandma's persuasion doesn't work, so I had to call my servants to invite my uncle."

With a splitting headache, Pei Zhen lay down in the rocking chair, and asked, "What happened again?"

The young man replied, "Last time, the filigree head-mask that Languzhai sent me was not good in color. I want to change it today. I got a set of emerald jewellery, and I need to add another 500 taels. The little girl went to the public." Mr. Wu from the accountant said that he could only get it when he went back to the uncle, but grandma refused, so there was a quarrel there, and when he came back to think about his grievances, there was another quarrel."

"This Yasha star, what else can he eat all day long besides his face!" Pei Zhen said angrily, "Her dowry has not been touched at all, what is it worth to add five or six hundred silver, how can the public's money be moved at will? , and even smashed my Cuiping, a few 500 taels are enough!"

Zhu'er said, "Master, let's go to the Golden Key Hall. We don't have to smash the Tianhuang lions of the Western Han Dynasty."

Pei Zhen said, "Tell her to smash it, you go and spread a message, as long as she doesn't smash the ancestral tablet in the ancestral hall, it's up to her to smash the things at home. Send the master and wife back to rest, and say it will scare the two elders." I'm going to make amends tomorrow."

The helper was about to leave after receiving his order, when he suddenly saw a large group of people coming from outside the chrysanthemum garden, they hurriedly retreated to Pei Zhen, and looked at the leader, Grandma Zhen, with sympathy.

This Grandmother Zhen is called Ji Suqing, she also looks beautiful, she is only nineteen years old, she was young, her temperament was dignified and virtuous, but she has changed completely since the day she found out that her master was going to take a concubine. Three sentences are wrong, and you curse at people with two eyes, you are really like a hag.

Pei Zhen didn't speak, and stared straight at her. Sister Su's face was ashamed, Lihua burst into tears, and said, "You don't take me seriously now, so I only want 500 yuan." Two, your accountant choked me with words, I am not as good as a girl in this house."

Pei Zhenping backed away and said, "Which girl and nanny can easily make 500 taels of silver? You are rich and powerful, and my Pei family can't afford you! It stands to reason that your father is just a small editor, a junior official of the seventh rank, The monthly salary is no more than seven stones and five buckets. Now you can spend three to five hundred taels. Did I tell you? Because you are a master, I am afraid that you will be difficult to behave in front of a group of slaves. If you indulge in sex, it will disturb the family's peace, but you still know that there are parents-in-law above and uncles and sisters-in-law below? Fortunately, you are still the master's grandma!"

Sister Su said, "I don't know if you look at it. Now you are infatuated with a poor girl, and you are going to marry a new grandma, so you will tell the people below to shame me. What is three or five hundred silver? It is three to fifty thousand, your uncle Zhen I can take it out right away, but I don’t have it if I want to use it, you don’t mean to embarrass me, what is it!” He snorted and sneered, “It’s true that my father is a junior official of the seventh rank, and he can’t handle the people around him. , let me tell you, uncle, to make a joke, leave some virtue in your mouth, and maybe you will still beg someone in the future, after all, Liu Yu is dead, even the first grade is useless, and Prince Yan can't talk to you, what are you proud of? !"

After hearing this, Pei Zhen wanted to give her a hard time, and shouted, "Be careful with your mouth! If something happens to me, it won't do you any good, and I'll let you talk nonsense. If something goes wrong, I'll be the first to say no." Let you go!"

Sister Su also felt that she had slipped her tongue, with a resentful expression on her face, the two calmed down for a while, Sister Su remembered what he hadn't eaten that night, and said, "I asked someone to cook porridge with diced chicken and jujube with rouge rice. Bring me a bowl."

Pei Zhen pulled his face, lay down on the rocking chair indiscriminately, and said coldly, "No, you can eat on your own. If you want money, just go to the account. There is only one thing. You are not allowed to interfere with the girl of the Liu family. You and I Unlike other couples, you know it in your heart."

Sister Su raised her skirt, tilted her head to look at him, and said with a half smile but not a smile, "Don't forget, I am the first wife, and the matchmaker of His Royal Highness Yan Wang, if I don't nod, I will do whatever you want. I can't enter the garden. I don't care if you want to raise a foreign house, I just hope you don't lose the dignity of the big family."

Pei Zhen sneered, "In that case, then I have no choice but to marry her as a common wife. Don't regret it."

"How dare you!" Sister Su shouted, "If you make me anxious, I can do anything. If you don't believe me, give it a try."

Pei Zhenyuan still had some affection for her, but now she becomes a deadly enemy when they quarrel, and she hates her so much that she wants to swallow her alive. She thought to herself, I was forced to marry you, so I feel wronged and don't care about it, but now you He actually planned to climb on top of my head, and the more he thought about it, the more angry he became, and he shouted, "Someone, bring me my study room!"

Sister Su turned pale and said, "What? Do you really want to divorce me?"

Pei Zhen said indifferently, "I will accept the crime myself before King Yan drives."

Sister Su smiled instead of anger, and asked, "Where did I go wrong, do you want to divorce me?"

Pei Zhen said, "Childless, jealous, talkative."

Sister Su sat down on the stone bench under the tree and said, "Why does Mr. Zhen know about the childlessness? Or go to the Mrs. and his wife to discuss the theory? It's not interesting for me to bear the accusation of childlessness alone. It's better to talk about it." Let's all have fun."

The few servant girls who just came in outside the courtyard were sweating on their foreheads, and Zhuer was puzzled. In the past few years, he had nothing to think about and there was an inside story. No matter how he stabilized the grandma, he said, something really happened. Grandpa was exposed. The face is always dull.While hurriedly rushing over to hug Sister Su's leg, she persuaded, "My good grandma, don't you know what kind of temper you have, you sleep for one night, and forget about it the next day, take what you do seriously." Go beg Pei Zhen, "You just need to hit the servant twice if you feel unhappy, why bother to get angry with grandma and hurt your relationship. If you look into it carefully, it may not be a good thing. Think twice, sir."

Pei Zhen turned around and gasped for a while, her palms were sweating, she weighed it carefully again, and finally said dejectedly, "I got dizzy from the heat for a while, grandma forgive me for my slip of the tongue, don't get angry and hurt yourself." He also ordered the big girl next to Sister Su to say, "Help your grandma go back and take care of her carefully. I will ask Mr. Wu to deliver the 500 taels tomorrow to make amends to grandma. I am not feeling well today, please forgive me." .”

After finishing speaking, he waved his hand, closed his eyes and stopped talking.Sister Su saw that his face was blue and his lips were white, and she knew that it would not be good to be strong, so she turned around and asked the little girl to invite the doctor at home to check his pulse. up.

〇[-] The First Release of Spring Ice and Snow

I have already found the shop. It is on the south end of Shizi Street in the city. Opposite is a restaurant. On the left is a tofu workshop, which sells freshly ground soybean milk and tofu. The one on the right is not good. It is a candle shop run by a widow. Cheaper rent is better than nothing.There used to be a pastry shop in this city, which opened in the north of the city. I felt uncomfortable knowing that I had a colleague. I visited it twice a day. It was difficult to do business, and the number of customers was scarce. Shi and Wuwang ignored it, touched their noses and went back.

Gu Wang was assigning someone to move the shelves, and said angrily, "Since there are no customers and the door is closed, why come to us to say, our new store has not yet opened, and no one has encountered bad luck!"

Mrs. Zhang reassured, "It's nothing, colleagues are enemies, and there are times when cold water is thrown, just pretend you didn't hear it."

Girls in the boudoir also understand the principle of knowing oneself and knowing the enemy, and never ending a hundred battles. Don't expect to inquire about that shop in private.At that time, the Liu Mansion was a family of officials, and they had never tasted any new food. The old mother in the kitchen often added milk and goat milk to the pancakes, brushed lard on the surface, baked them in the fire drawer, and turned them over after a minute. Turn it over once, turn it over ten times and then brush it with soybean oil. It is very particular, and this alone is enough for the cake shop that sings the ring to drink a pot.The north is not like the south. Most of them are cooking cakes and pot kui. Delicate and small snacks are only found in the kitchens of wealthy households. People outside don’t see them very often. I’m afraid you have never heard of fine sand green balls, hibiscus cakes, jujube paste yam cakes, and Yangchun white jade cakes. , If all of them are made and put on the shelves, you don't have to worry about your livelihood.Today, let's get things ready, read the almanac, the sixth day of next month is a lucky day, and when it comes to that day, hang up the banner every moment, and wait to make money.

Right now, the only thing that is unsatisfactory is my uncle's leg. After taking the medicine, I gradually began to feel a little bit more. It was so difficult to ask Pei Zhen to give the needle. For some reason, Aunt Qi avoided seeing her every time Mrs. Zhang went to look for her. The day before yesterday, I called the girl to send a message, and told her the address of Pei's house, and told her to invite someone by herself, and ignore the others.The family has been thinking about it for a long time, if they ask Mrs. Zhang to go, I am afraid that the door will still be closed when they arrive at Pei's mansion, and those who should come will not be able to hide after all, but after thinking about it again and again, it seems that Mr. Pei does not seem to be a vicious person, so they will go to ask for help. Please, seeing that my uncle can go to the ground, if he misses this step, all previous efforts will be wasted, and there is still no delay.

Wuwang washed his hands and face, and said to Mrs. Zhang, "I'm going to find Mr. Pei right now. You wait for me anyway. I'll come when I go, and we will go back to the village together."

Mrs. Zhang worried, "It won't happen! You must be careful, if you can't ask for it, then give up, or you will die."

Wu Wang smiled and said, "Don't worry, nothing will happen."

On the other side, Pei Zhen was in the study checking the income and output of the business in various places in the past month, and the assistant ran in like a gust of wind, and shouted, "Master, guess who is here?"

Pei Zhen was overjoyed, and raised her head to ask, "But she's here?"

Zhu'er added water to the inkstone, and while grinding it, he replied, "That's right, I'm waiting in the flower hall, and said that I want to see the uncle."

Pei Zhen hurriedly closed the account book, feeling anxious, and asked Zhuer, "Have you ever treated me well?"

Zhu'er said, "I've served tea and snacks, will you come over now, sir?"

Pei Zhen thought about it carefully, then opened the account book again, and the abacus was rattling, and said in a low voice, "Tell her to wait a little bit."

Having said that, I looked at the hourglass five or six times in a row for a cup of tea, finally waited for a quarter of an hour, and hurriedly dressed and went to the flower hall.

Looking inside through the carved glass screen, the girl is knee-length, her body is slightly sideways, her sitting posture is graceful and beautiful, because her head is lowered, revealing a tender lotus-like neck and exquisitely carved jaw, which is breathtakingly beautiful.

Pei Zhen coughed lightly and walked into the flower hall. She stood up and blessed her. She looked up at him with shining eyes, which made his heart tremble uncontrollably.

"I'm sorry, I got stuck with some trivial matters just now, so I asked the girl to wait." Pei Zhen bowed and returned the gift with a hearty smile on his face. The mercury-colored brocade gown was woven with twigs of precious flowers. The fine lines further accentuate the jade-like white and flawless face.

Wu Wang said, "I came here today to ask for your son, my uncle's leg can move now, and I beg you to heal my uncle."

Pei Zhen raised her eyebrows and said, "I reckon it's been a long time since I've taken the medicine, why are you here now?"

Wuwang blushed, and said cowardly, "Young Master's great kindness, Chunjun's family has nothing to repay, it is really 12 points ashamed, and in addition, it is preparing to open a small business recently, and it has been delayed for so long .”

Pei Zhen pretended to be surprised and said, "You actually started a business? What is it?"

Wu Wang shyly said, "My aunt knows how to cook food, so she opened a pastry shop."

Pei Zhen smiled and said, "When will it open? I'll go and see when I have time. It just so happens that I have a restaurant in Nancheng, and I've been trying to find a pastry chef recently. If your shop is doing well, how many pastries you need every day?" The snacks will be delivered by you, what do you think?"

Don't look at the calmness on the face, you have received too much favor like a mountain, and you can't breathe. Although it was the first transaction received by the shop, it didn't make her very happy, so she replied, "We It will open on the sixth day of next month. If you are free, please come and sit down. If you can eat the cakes, we will send them to Guibao every day. First, we will refund the money you paid for the medicine last time, and then we will talk about other things. .”

Pei Zhen sat down in the upper seat, slowly blew the tea leaves and drank the tea. Gu Wang was a little nervous, and looked up at him, only to see that he lowered his head, his eyes were covered by long eyelashes, and he didn't know what he was thinking , The two stalemate for a while, Pei Zhen said, "I didn't ask the girl to bring snacks to collect debts. The girl's new store just opened, and it is always good to cook oil with a strong fire. Who knew that you misunderstood, it was Pei Zhen's fault. That point Don’t worry about money, just let go of your hands and feet to do business, and it’s not too late when you earn enough?”

Don't look ashamed, and seeing that Mr. Pei's words are so convincing, it's hard to shirk, so he smiled slightly, "Then follow what Mr. Pei said."

Then Pei Zhen smiled and said, "You can also call me Mr. Mo, just call me Lan Du. Your small name is Chunjun, so what do you mean by the word Wuwang?"

Wu Wang looked sad and said slowly, "My father was not around when my mother gave birth to me. He went to other provinces to inspect official duties, and he was away for three months. At that time, it rained for half a month. , Cars and horses were impassable, and letters could not be exchanged, so I entrusted the messenger in the military camp to deliver the memorial with a sentence, saying that everything is fine, don't expect it, that's how I got my name."

Pei Zhen sighed, "It's true that the husband and wife love each other deeply, and they never forget to report safety in the army."

Wu Wang said, "My parents have known each other since childhood, and they have a very close relationship."

While talking, suddenly the sky darkened, and suddenly there was a strong wind, flying sand and rocks, Wu Wang panicked, and hurriedly said, "If you are free, please come here, Chunjun and uncle and aunt are waiting at home. The sky will change." I'll take my leave today, and I'll visit you another day." After saying blessings and blessings, Pei Zhen wanted to keep her, and she had already walked through the flower hall to the porch.

"You're really impatient!" Pei Zhen thought to himself, and hurried to catch up.

The girl was walking in the wind, her long hair was flying all over the sky, and her dress was fluttering. With her slender body, she looked like she was about to turn into a fairy.Another gust of wind swept by, she staggered and almost fell, Pei Zhen couldn't help reaching out to catch the girl, and the girl fell into his arms. At this moment, she felt a strange fragrance, hugging the soft body , My heart almost popped out of my throat.

Wuwang let out a low cry, struggled to get up, stood there, blushing with annoyance.Pei Zhen was also very embarrassed at this time, and said in a low voice, "I offended you, Miss Wangchun, please forgive me."

Wu Wang saluted and said, "I was rude, just now I would like to thank you son for helping me."

Pei Zhen said, "Don't be in a hurry, I've called someone to take you back." He raised his voice and said, "Zhuer!" Before he could speak, big raindrops poured down, Zhuer hurried over, Pei Zhen looked at the sky, Reluctantly said to Wuwang, "Look, it's about to fall. I'm afraid it's hard to walk on such a heavy rain road. The first rain comes and goes quickly. Let's go when the rain is lighter."

The rain seemed to be dying, and with the rumbling thunder, the sky was as dark as night, and Wuwang sighed, so he said, "Then let's bother you for a while, it's just my aunt." Still in the shop, I must be worried to death."

"It's okay, I'll just send a boy over to let me know." Pei Zhen said cheerfully, and led Wu Wang into the room, and said, "It's getting late, why don't you eat here and then eat again?" Let's go back."

Wu Wang shook his head and said, "I just came here after eating, you don't have to worry about it." Before Pei Zhen could speak, he turned and stood in front of the window and looked outside, anxious and helpless, hoping that the rain would stop soon. When a girl goes to a man's house and doesn't return for most of the day, it's so amazing if it gets out, it's no wonder if someone doesn't poke her back.

The assistant in that room smiled wildly, pointed to the sky, and raised his thumb. Pei Zhen glared at him, winked and told him to come out, went outside the hall and ordered, "Go and talk to her aunt, just say that because of the heavy rain, Miss Chunjun was left behind by me, and I will send her back when the rain stops, and tell her not to wait for her, and go to her own home."

The assistant took the order and ran away in a hurry.Pei Zhen clapped her hands, asked the girl to bring in melons, fruits and tea, and then called Wuwang to sit down, but there was no response after calling several times, so she raised her voice and shouted, "Mr. Chun!"

Wuwang was startled, seeing him standing behind him blushing again, he asked, "Did you call me?"

Pei Zhen smiled and said, "You're wandering in the void, but you can't hear me. The rain won't stop for a while, so you eat some fruit first, and then pass on the food later. How often do you eat sooner or later? You should be hungry after spending a while."

Wu Wang thanked him, seeing him looking at him, feeling very uncomfortable, not talking in the hatchback, so he asked, "Can my uncle walk around after the injection in his leg?"

Pei Zhen said leisurely, "After applying the needles, I rested for two days. From the third day on, I had to hold on to practice. When my legs and feet got used to it, I would gradually be no different from ordinary people, but I couldn't run. After all, it was broken." legs, I’m afraid something bad will happen if I run away.”

Wu Wang was very happy to hear this, and thought that Pei Zhen is really a god!He said, "Young master's medical skills are admirable. It's a pity not to be a doctor."

Pei Zhen waved his fan and said, "My family has been practicing medicine for generations, and I have worked in the imperial hospital for several lifetimes. It is not easy to see patients of the imperial family. If there is any mistake, I will lose my head. I am very afraid of death, so I still do business to make money." A little money is more secure, girl, don’t laugh at me for not having big ambitions.”

Even that idiot Wen Jun knows how to protect himself, and a smart person like Pei Zhen knows this well.Wu Wang said, "If you don't work in the Imperial Hospital, you can't treat the people. If it spreads to the capital, it will be a death penalty, right?"

Approval appeared on Pei Zhen's face. Talking to a transparent woman saves effort. This girl looks young, but she has such insight, which is really likable.

Wu Wang said again, "You shouldn't have treated us, if someone reported it, even if Chun Jun's family died, it would be hard for him to repay him."

Pei Zhen smiled lowly, his long and narrow eyes deepened, and said, "You are different from others." He immediately sat down and sipped the tea with a teacup.

Speaking of this tea...he couldn't help looking up at her again. According to reports from the spies sent by Yu Ziqi, she still wanted to go to Duoyi to sell tea, but fortunately she couldn't make it, otherwise he would have to prepare Rob her from the government.She looks so quiet and dignified on the surface, but she is so bold in private. It is really pitiful when you think about it. Which good boudoir girl has suffered like her, her parents died, and she was displaced when she was a child. He's scheming and calculating... Ahem, when she passes through the door in the future, he will definitely love her a hundred times and a thousand times more.

Don't look at the ever-changing expressions on his face, and remember his sentence just now "You are different from others", my heart can't help beating violently.

〇[-] Pei Zi Li Xuezhai

"Did your shop have a name?" Pei Zhen asked.

Wu Wang shook his head, "Small business, I didn't plan to give it a name, it's just Liu's dim sum, Liu's pastry." After speaking, he giggled.

That smile actually made Pei Zhen stunned there, and only now did he know what the phrase "light makeup, more appearance, more serious, frequent glances" really meant!Like snow when he is solemn, like a plum when he smiles, this Liu Wuwang is already stunning in his eyes, there is no other woman in the world who can compare with her.Pei Zhen couldn't help but secretly smiled wryly. After living for 23 years, he realized that he was a lover. Now he was fascinated by her smile, and it was absolutely impossible not to marry this woman.

"Mr. Pei?" Seeing him in a daze again, Wu Wang couldn't help being a little worried, how could such a shrewd person lose his mind from time to time, could it be that he is not in good health.Looking outside, it was still dark, at this moment, the little girl took a fire pocket to light the lamp, closed the window, looked at her quietly after tidying up, and backed out with a smile.Don't expect her heart to be up and down in an instant, in such a dark sky, with a lamp in hand, she and Pei Zhen are the only ones in the room... There isn't even a servant girl!She looked at him at a loss, Pei Zhen's reserved and open face made her seem petty.

Seeing that she was uneasy, Pei Zhen smiled and said, "Landu is a gentleman, don't be afraid of Mr. Chun."

The young master's face became softer and more handsome under the lamp, he spoke seriously, he was not expected to be embarrassed, but he couldn't say anything, so he had to lower his head and fiddle with the palace sash.

Pei Zhen couldn't stop laughing to himself, and straightened his face again and said, "Why don't you choose a more elegant name, and it will be nicer for guests to call you."

Wu Wang said, "Then please give me a name, young master."

Pei Zhen pondered for a moment and said, "What do you think of 'Li Xue Zhai'?"

Wu Wang asked, "Where is the source? But Zhou Bangyan's "The Waves Washing the Sand Slowly"?"

Pei Zhen was quite surprised, and said curiously, "Are you a female wife? You have a belly full of poems and songs!"

Wu Wang said modestly, "It's just that I always like to read some idle books. My son laughed at me."

Pei Zhen said, "This Lixue Zhai is just right for you. I'll ask the assistant to bring you a plaque tomorrow. Only with a plaque can you look like a serious businessman."

Wu Wang shied away and said, "Thank you, my lord, I don't dare to ask you to spend money again. Coming to support us on the sixth day of the lunar new year is the greatest favor we have given us. How can we use a plaque for our meager business? Don't you want to hurt me, my lord!" .”

"You just accept my little heart." Pei Zhen said, smoothing the folds on his sleeves, and went to the window to look out. The rain was heavy, and several orchids in the yard were beaten to pieces I'm staggering, I'm afraid I won't be able to survive.The rain swept in through the crack of the window, splashing the stars under the window. He stepped back a few steps, feeling a little lonely in his heart, and seeing the girl sitting quietly, he said, "Mr. Chun, if you want to thank me, just accompany me." Let's have a meal."

Wu Wang was puzzled, looked up at him, the fire was shining on half of his face, flickering, he frowned, looking preoccupied.Don Wang sighed, as expected, people are always unsatisfactory, and people like Pei Zhen are not immune.

"I'm hungry." Pei Zhen said, without waiting for her to speak, he called in the people waiting outside, ordered a few side dishes, and asked, "Can I ask the cook to make you a sweet soup? Girls Always have a sweet tooth."

Wu Wang felt an unexplainable feeling in his heart, he couldn't help but nodded and said, "Young Master Lao, don't worry."

Pei Zhen seemed a little displeased again, and said with his hands behind his back, "Do you and I have to see each other like this? I call you Chunjun, and you call me Young Master. Wouldn't it be funny to others!"

Wu Wang thought: Do you really want me to call you Landu?I'm afraid it won't work, I'm not familiar with him to that extent, and I only call him Brother Zhang's family even for the regulations.

Pei Zhen glanced at her expression and seemed to be very conflicted, so she smiled and said, "Can't you call me out? It's fine to just call her out in private. You should still call her a son or a girl in front of people."

The tone seemed to have retreated ten thousand steps, and there was no way to discuss it any longer, so Wuwang didn't speak, and reluctantly acquiesced.

At this time, the maidservants filed in and served enough dishes. The mother-in-law in charge said respectfully, "Master and girl, please take it easy, we will wait outside." After speaking, she backed away and went out.

Pei Zhen smiled and said, "Stop standing, sit down."

Invited Wu Wang to the table, filled her glass with wine, the wine was bright in color, not ordinary, Wu Wang said, "I never drink, I'm afraid of getting drunk."

"This is sake made from plums. It's sweet and not too strong. It's just good for relieving the heat. Don't worry, you won't get drunk." Pei Zhen said and arranged dishes for her, picked up a cup and poured herself a drink stand up.

The assistant from that room came back, drenched in water, and was about to rush in, but was stopped by the mother at the door, and the woman said, "No winks! The uncle is having dinner with the girl, and you go in now. Does it itch?"

The assistant was taken aback when he heard that, and asked, "Are you eating?"

The mother-in-law said, "The uncle always eats alone, what happened today? That girl looks so complete, what is the origin?"

The helper thief said with a smile, "That's the person on my uncle's heart. He must be the master in the future. Serve him carefully, you can't be wrong!"

Pei Zhen saw that Wuwang was eating like a cat, he had only eaten half a bowl, and his face was full, so he couldn't help saying, "You have such a small appetite, no wonder you are so skinny, since you will come to the city next month, Get closer to me, I'll send someone to bring you some soup every day."

Don't look really startled, if that's the case, what will it be!The two had met each other several times, and it was the first time they had talked so well, no matter how sudden they heard it, they seemed to be old acquaintances.This Pei Zhen was moody, and his thoughts were also unpredictable, but after thinking about it, he had to make it clear so as not to be a burden in the future.So he said sternly, "I appreciate your kindness, but Mr. Chun is still in her boudoir, and I'm afraid that people will gossip if I'm too close..."

Pei Zhen raised her eyebrows, looked at her jokingly, and said slowly, "Could it be that I came to propose marriage, so you can drink my soup?"

"No, no!" Wu Wang waved his hands again and again, stammering, "That...I mean you don't have to treat me too well, I can't afford it."

Pei Zhen smiled again, "Have I treated you well? I don't know it. If it's okay to treat your uncle at the risk of beheading, then I really treat your uncle very well." it is good."

Don't expect to be tongue-tied, she finally knew that if she dared to compete with Pei Zhen, she would be killing herself!After being bored for a while, I could only say, "Mr. Chun already has someone he likes, so it's better to avoid suspicion with the young master."

Hearing this, Pei Zhen forced a smile on his face, his intestines twisted and twisted into countless knots, and he was so angry that his palms were sweating, and his seven orifices were smoking.After taking a breath, he said, "Could it be that the person you like is narrow-minded? If so, the soup will not be given away, so as not to make it difficult for you to be a man."

Wu Wang breathed a sigh of relief, and heard him say lightly, "I don't know why these days, my right hand often shakes, I'm afraid I need to take a few doses of medicine to get better, girl, let me take a while, I will take care of it when I'm done." Order the uncle to give the needle."

If he had known that he was not such a simple person, he would use this to blackmail her!Wuwang thought about it angrily, and could only say, "Actually, it's not bad to drink some soup often, haha."

Now Pei Zhen laughed triumphantly, and held up his right hand to show Wu Wang, only to see that hand was thin, white and slender, with ten fingertips that were more beautiful than a woman's, there was no trembling in the slightest!Pei Zhen said, "It's good again."

Don't expect to cast aside something in my heart, but also giggle along with him.

Not long after, the rain gradually stopped, and the sky became slightly brighter, but it was also near sunset. Pei Zhen ordered her assistant to get into the carriage, carefully helped her into the carriage and settled down, and said through the curtain, "Your aunt must have gone home. , Have you ever used the shop to look around?”

Wu Wang said, "I agreed with her when I left, she will definitely wait for me in the store."

Pei Zhen said, "Then let's go and have a look." He got on his horse, asked his assistant to drive the carriage to follow, and went all the way to Cross Street.

As expected, Mrs. Zhang did not leave when she got there, she was standing outside looking around, when she saw Wu Wang let out a big breath, and shouted, "Shentian Bodhisattva, are you back anyway?"

Pei Zhen jumped off the horse to greet her, and Mrs. Zhang returned the courtesy and said, "I'm really sorry, I have to trouble Mr. Pei again."

Pei Zhen asked her assistant to help her into the car, and said, "Ma'am, you're welcome, Chun Jun and I have met for a while, as it should be."

Sitting in the car, Mrs. Zhang asked Wu Wang in a low voice, "He didn't make things difficult for you, did he?"

Wu Wang smiled and said, "Auntie thought too much, he didn't make things difficult for me, am I fine?"

Mrs. Zhang stroked her chest and said, "It scared me to death. It rained so much just after you went, and I was worried that you would be drenched in the rain on the way. Did he say anything after staying in his house for so long?"

Wu Wang said, "It is said that as long as you practice more, your uncle's legs will be no different from ordinary people, but he can't run. After all, he has been injured."

"That's right," Zhang said, "You weren't here at the time of the bone setting, and your uncle drove two silver nails into his leg, and he had to use Mabosan to get over it. It was really scary to watch at that time."

Wuwang said again, "Mr. Pei said that he wants to order pastries from our shop every day so that they can be used in his restaurant. Auntie, what do you think?"

Mrs. Zhang nodded and said, "That's good, just slowly pay back your uncle's medicine money."

Wu Wang hesitated and said, "He also named the shop, Li Xuezhai, and will send a plaque in two days."

Zhang's complexion gradually changed, and he asked, "Is there anything else?"

Wu Wang wondered if he should tell Mrs. Zhang that Pei Zhen said that he would bring her soup every day, but he was afraid of bluffing her, so he shook his head and said, "No more."

Mrs. Zhang grabbed Wuwang's hand and said, "He hasn't given up yet, you have to be careful." He sighed again, "It's a pity that he already has a wife. If you met him earlier, it must be your luck."

Wu Wang said, "How do you know that I will never meet such a person in the future? Maybe he is even better than him."

Mrs. Zhang laughed when she heard this, scratched her nose and spat, "Don't be ashamed! I have never seen a girl with a thicker skin than you! You are better than him. Could it be that you want to find a fairy! But I see Brother Cheng It's pretty good, if you can get along with him, you'll be lucky, but I'm afraid that my mother-in-law will be hard to serve in the future, and I will suffer myself."

Don't expect her face to be hot, she would be embarrassed to tell her aunt what was on her mind, and she also secretly hoped that if Zhang Zhang came to propose marriage, then she would agree immediately, Zhang Zhang's temperament would definitely not take a concubine, "Prince What kind of stability and happiness is it to love each other and love each other more than blind date, one generation and one couple for a lifetime"!
〇One or two boy servants show their sincerity

After the rain, the road back to the village became very muddy. Wuwang and Mrs. Zhang bumped all the way. When they got home, their bones were almost broken. Pei Zhen was refreshed. Needle up.

Wuwang only felt his body was sticky, so he went back to his room and changed his clothes. When he came out, he saw the boy next to Pei Zhen sitting under the eaves, so he called out, "Brother, it just rained and the ground is not dry yet. Sit down carefully." If you wet your pants, come inside."

The assistant was overwhelmed by the flattery, and hurriedly got up and bowed, "Young lady is really a good person, my slave likes to sit on the ground, it's cooler outside."

Seeing that the boy is only eleven or twelve years old, not much older than De Pei, but his eyes are a little sore, I don't know how Brother Pei is doing in the army, whether he doesn't take himself seriously like this boy Woolen cloth.

Seeing the sad expression on her face, Zhu'er couldn't help asking, "What's the matter, girl?"

Wu Wang sighed and said, "I have a younger brother who joined the army a while ago, but now I don't know where he is, and he doesn't even have a letter. I don't know if he is doing well."

Zhu'er realized, and almost forgot about this. Wasn't the boy from the Liu family brought out by his uncle with the help of Mr. Ji, so he pretended to ask, "Which army did he join?"

Gu Wang sat down on the stone bench under the parasol tree and replied, "It's the army driven by King Yan."

The assistant ran over and said proudly, "My uncle has some old acquaintances in the Yanjun Central Plains, why don't you ask him to find out, and I will be able to find out the whereabouts of your younger brother."

Wu Wang asked in surprise, "Does Mr. Pei have any acquaintances in the army?"

Zhu'er hurriedly nodded, and thought, not only did he have acquaintances, but he was so familiar!He also boasted to his master, "Young lady doesn't know something, our master Zhen is a person with great powers. In this world, what you want and what you want, no one can do it. How many famous ladies are crying and asking for it?" With him, our master doesn’t even bother to look at it..." He squinted at the girl's face, but he didn't see any displeasure, and then continued, "Our master Zhen, you really need to be talented, have good looks, and have a good temper. Gentle..." Saying that he felt a chill.The uncle is not very kind to others, but he is very kind to her, which is not considered to deceive the girl.

Wu Wang seconded, "It is very good."

The assistant said happily, "The girl might as well marry my uncle. I know what the uncle is thinking. You see, he doesn't care about anything, but the girl's business. It's really going through fire and water! My uncle also loves it." Poor, the grandma at home has a good reputation outside, but it’s not like that at home, the uncle and her are no longer together, and now living alone in the chrysanthemum garden, my grandpa and wife feel so much pain in their hearts! "

Don't expect to be shy and heartbroken by what he said. Girls are always soft-hearted. Seeing Pei Zhen yelling at home, I didn't expect the empress to be like this.Looking into the uncle's room, the slender figure was still busy, and said, "Don't talk nonsense, Mr. Pei is full of spring breeze every day, no one can say it like this."

Seeing that there was a loophole that could be exploited, the helper said to himself, "You don't know, it's in front of people, you always have to look after your face, what about the queen? I'm going to have dinner with you today, sir?" Alas, he has been eating alone for the past three years. Firstly, he is avoiding the eldest grandma, and secondly, he feels sorry for the elders. Therefore, except for business, he usually does not leave his garden. Coincidentally, today It rained so much and left you behind, the girl. God must have pity on our uncle and sent the girl to save our uncle. Girl, you are a bodhisattva. Don’t hurt our grandfather. Your life is on the girl’s shoulders. Got it."

Zhu'er was so eloquent that he talked about the girl in a cloud of mist.Fortunately, the old man hasn't finished his treatment yet. If he hears someone speak so badly about him, he will definitely be chopped up and thrown into the pond to feed the fish.

Don't hope that after listening for a long time, I finally heard something. It probably means that Pei Zhen took a concubine not because she liked the new and hated the old, but because of the situation. Immediately he said, "How can someone like your uncle teach you to speak so unbearably? He is a dignified man, can't he even manage his own inner house? Earlier he said that he took a concubine because the grandma had nothing to do. Because there is nothing to come out of this, the grandma is also included in the arrangement."

The helper's heart tightened when he heard this, and he hurriedly said, "My dear girl, you must take care of me, what I'm telling is the truth, I'm not in the same place... Where did the heir come from! Besides, doctors can't heal themselves, who cares about this kind of thing?" Well said? All I know is that our uncle’s whole heart is on the girl. You haven’t seen how happy our grandfather had dinner today. I heard from the mother in charge of the kitchen that this meal is enough for two days. "

Wu Wang thought about it for a while, and it was true. She still remembered Pei Zhen's expression when he stood in front of the window and said that he wanted to have dinner together, as if a stone pestle had been slammed into people's hearts, and it would hurt for a while.

Seeing that she was silent, the helper said hastily, "Just before our uncle left the house, he ordered someone to pick a piece of red sandalwood from the lumber shop to make a plaque, and the best gold leaf inscription should be used on it. It can be seen that our uncle has a lot of things about the girl. Take it all to heart."

Wuwang stood up and said coldly, "Are you here to be a lobbyist? I also know that Mr. Pei's character and appearance are not to be chosen, but it is impossible with me. Chunjun doesn't want to wrong others, let alone wronged You, yourself, send a message for me, just say that I am grateful for his kindness, and it is okay to be friends, but if you want me to be a concubine, don't mention this again in the future, so as not to hurt the friendship."

Zhu'er suddenly felt like the sky was going to collapse, and begged with a bitter face, "Girl, you are too big, just let me go as a fart! Zhu'er just came up with these words, and has nothing to do with our uncle." , if you hate my uncle for this, then death of the helper will not be enough to atone for his crime."

Wu Wang said no more, nodded slightly, turned and went into the room to watch her uncle fix his leg.

Zhu'er rubbed the back of his head and said in his heart: He is really a master of water and fire, and he doesn't know how to praise him!I spent a long time talking and talking, but I didn't use it at all. In the end, I was annoyed. How can there be such a stubborn girl in the world?

After finishing the treatment on Pei Zhen's side, he cleaned his hands and asked Liu Hong, "Are you conscious?"

Liu Hongdao, "Some fever, calf swollen."

Pei Zhen nodded and said, "I think the meridians are cleared up. Let's rest for the past two days, and it won't be too late to go down to the ground after the feet can move. Don't act too hastily."

Liu Hong said gratefully, "I don't know how to thank my lord, I have traveled so many times for my two legs, it's just that I don't charge a consultation fee, and there are doctors who pay for medicines, Liu feels really sorry. "

"What's the matter!" Pei Zhen glanced away from the corner of his eyes, and said with a smile, "From now on, sir, just treat Landu as your nephew. If you have any difficulties, just talk, and I will try my best to solve them."

Zhang Shi and Liu Hong looked at each other, a little helpless, Zhang Shifu said, "Where we dare to climb high, the young master's great kindness can't be repaid, and how dare we bother the young master."

Pei Zhenfu smiled again, didn't take the words to heart, cupped his hands and said, "Let me take my leave first, and come to me if you feel any discomfort."

Liu Hong thanked again and again, sighed and said, "Mr. Chun, please send me off."

Pei Zhen smiled even wider, bowed respectfully and went out.

Wu Wang sent her outside the courtyard, opened her lips to say something, hesitated for a moment, but finally couldn't say it, Pei Zhen bent down to look at her, and asked, "Do you have something to say to me?"

Wuwang originally wanted to tell him not to send the plaque, but after thinking about it, he just healed his uncle's leg and refused, as if crossing a river and tearing down a bridge, so he said, "It's dark, and the road is not easy to walk. Be careful on the road." some."

"I'll save it, thank you girl for your concern." Pei Zhen whispered, "I'll come to see you again on the sixth day of the lunar new year."

Like a whisper of sympathy in the world, Wu Wang was flustered, looked up at him, it seemed that he could see the warm light in his eyes in such a dark night, and his heart was hit hard again.

It was with great difficulty that Pei Zhen resisted the thought of taking her into his arms. Seeing her slightly open mouth and confused expression, she was so cute to the extreme.Just this sentence scares her?If you are so timid, why did you want to smuggle tea back then!After thinking about it again, the young girl has never had anyone talk to her like this before, and he also asked someone to check the rules and regulations. He is usually an honest and responsible person, even if he is affectionate and righteous to her, he does not dare to exceed the rules. He felt relieved, when she arrived in the city, wouldn't she be even more under his nose, there is a saying that love grows with time, anyway, he has plenty of time, so he can wait.

"Go in, I'm leaving." Pei Zhen said, got into the carriage, asked Zhuer to tie the horse he was riding to the back of the cart, watched her enter the yard, then put down the door curtain and leaned on the mattress Take a nap.

Zhu'er flicked the whip, and the car started to move slowly. Pei Zhen asked, "What did you say outside just now?"

Zhu'er swallowed and said, "I didn't say anything, the girl said that I missed my brother very much, so I said that I have acquaintances in the army who can ask her about it. If that's the case, then Miss Liu owes me another favor." ."

Pei Zhen hummed, and said lazily, "I'm leaving for Beiping tomorrow, and I'll give that kid a proper settlement when I get there. That's all you said? What else?"

Zhu'er knew that she couldn't hide it, so she had to be honest, "I checked her words to see if she was interested in the uncle..."

Pei Zhenzhi got up and asked anxiously, "What did she say?"

Zhu'er complained, "She has an unshakable temperament, even if I say nothing, she is still so indifferent. The obedient leader seems to never want to be an aunt."

Pei Zhen closed his eyes and said after a long while, "It doesn't matter. I'll talk about it when I come back. There is a more difficult matter right now. The old emperor in Beijing can't see it. His Royal Highness King Yan has to make plans. King Ning and the others will come in early." I don't know if the grandson of the emperor will take the throne."

Zhu'er wondered, "Could it be that the feudal lord wants to rebel?"

"I'm afraid there will be some changes when the new emperor ascends the throne. According to reports from the spies, Huang Zicheng, who was studying with the Eastern Palace, has repeatedly instigated the emperor's grandson to cut down the domain. It seems that a fierce battle is inevitable." Pei Zhen muttered, and then disappeared after a while. sound.

The assistant raised the curtain and looked back, and saw that he had fallen asleep. He thought he was extremely tired, so he tried his best to drive the carriage as smoothly as possible, and headed all the way to Lord Yu Ziqi's mansion.

〇 One or three people can be intimidating

"Sell it or not?" Wen Jun stood beside the cow with an awkward expression on his face.

Wuwang was also very distressed, Depei treated the cow like a treasure, he had only been walking for a month, and they were about to sell the cow on the back foot, wouldn't they want to die when they came back!

Seeing her embarrassment, Wen Jun panicked and said loudly, "Wu Er, wait, what are you dawdling about! Brother Pei will just buy another one for him when he comes back, but does he want this one? Besides, he is in the army. , if you don’t wait ten or eight years, where can you come back? If you have a future, what will you do with the cow! Do you want to give this cow a pension and die?”

If you think about it, the whole family has gone to the city to set up a bakery shop, so what to do with the remaining cattle, they can't just let them starve to death.

"Have you figured it out? If you don't understand it, you have to leave." Wen Jun urged again.

Wu Wang frowned and said, "Will you kill me if you take it away?"

Wen Jun smiled and said, "It's all sold, you don't care about it! I don't think it will be killed. The cow has not yet grown up and is not sick. If you kill the meat, there is no value for the cultivated land. If you don't worry, I will kill it later. I’ll ask the cattle dealer for you.”

Wu Wang nodded and said, "Then you go, I'll wait."

Wen Jun led the boy to lead the rope on the nose of the bull to the entrance of the village.

Wuwang went back to the courtyard, sat down by the root of the sycamore tree, took the melon, put it on his lap, and peeled the peanuts inside knot by knot.Mrs. Zhang was busy weighing all kinds of beans. After weighing them, she wrapped them up again. While busy, she asked, "Has the cow been taken away? It's a pity that it has not been raised for a few days and it will be sold again. I don't know how much I can sell it for." , Wen Jun, a nerd, can he care about the price?"

Liu Hong slowly moved out of the room, supported the door frame and said, "It's worth buying it, but it's worth selling it, it must be shorter."

Wu Wang said, "I told Wen Jun that if the money is missing, we will bring it back. Let's rent the cattle. If anyone wants to use it, he will rent it with the money and feed the cattle. This is also good." of."

Mrs. Zhang laughed and said, "If our sister Chun is a boy, then he must be a good material for business!"

Liu Hongdao, "Thanks to having a child by my side, brother Pei has been away for more than a month, and there is no news of him, and I don't know how much he has suffered outside."

After hearing this, Mrs. Zhang began to wipe away tears, choked up and said, "That heartless person doesn't know how to send a message to report his safety."

Don't look dumb, remembering that De Peiruo doesn't know how busy it is at home, and now it's deserted, I can't help but feel sad.

Liu Hongdao, "Sister, why is Guo Rener put in the same shell?"

Wuwang came back to his senses, squatted down in frustration, picked out the peanuts one by one, and said sadly, "Last time, Mr. Pei's servant told me that Mr. Pei has old acquaintances in the Yan army. Go to the city and look for Mr. Pei, and ask him to help you find out."

Mrs. Zhang said, "It's also very strange. Now I can't do anything without Mr. Pei. If you owe too much favor, how can you pay it back? It's not easy to beat the autumn wind all the time."

I don't even think it's true. I didn't meet Pei Zhen before, so life was good, but now I can't do anything without him, and I can't think of a better way, and I don't have a chance to repay his favor. If you make yourself ashamed, why do you always ask others for help, and you have no relatives and no reason, what is this!

"I'll ask Wen Jun to ask his father again. Those who have sons who join the army in this neighborhood have to go to his father to write it down. We can't get any letters, or we don't know if other people have letters. There is always a way to find Pei. Brother." Wu Wang said, "Just now Wen Jun said that tomorrow he will use his family's carriage to load us, and it will be the sixth day of the junior high school. If the cakes are not steamed, I'm afraid we won't be able to make it in time."

Mrs. Zhang nodded and said, "That's right. The materials are all ready. I just need to start making them. I've already thought about it. I'll make more than a dozen samples first, and I'll make more after seeing which one sells well."

Just as he was talking, Wen Jun came in with his servant, carrying a money bag in his hand, and seeing Wu Wang, he said, "Then Wu's second child is still fair, and I gave Liu Liang."

After giving the money to Mrs. Zhang, the Mrs. Zhang said in shock, "Why did you sell one or two more? Is there such a good thing?"

Wu Wang took a look at Wen Jun, and said slowly, "If someone joins in, they will naturally sell more."

Wen Jun was stunned, giggled, and the boy next to him sneered, "No, our brother was so blushing and thick necked with the cattle dealer, he sold four taels anyway, and took out another two taels himself. They sold six taels."

Wen Jun said awkwardly, "You just opened a shop, so you must have lost some money. Xu Zhangzhang won't allow me to buy shares? I don't study now, and I got a job under my uncle, which can be regarded as income. This money is not counted. what."

Don't look at my uncle and aunt, Mrs. Zhang is not comfortable holding the money, so she shirks it a bit, but seeing that Wen Jun is trying to make face, she has to accept it.

After Wen Jun was sent away, Mrs. Zhang counted the ingredients again, and shouted, "I almost forgot, my mung bean powder is still in the mill at the head of the village. Sister Chun, come with me."

Wu Wang hurriedly took the cloth bag and followed, Mrs. Zhang stood at the door and said, "The sun is high, you go in and get your hat and come back again, I will walk slowly and wait for you."

As expected, I went into the house and found a straw straw hat to put on, and walked along the small river. Although it was a small heat, but near evening, there was a breeze again, and the river was full of willow trees, which was not so bad. It feels hot, and it is very comfortable to walk along the way.

Zhang said, "I'm going to be busy tomorrow, so I need to sleep well tonight."

Wu Wang wrinkled his nose and said, "I can sleep, I'm afraid the lady boss can't sleep well."

Mrs. Zhang pinched her with a smile, and said angrily, "I know that you are not forgiving, and you will have a powerful son-in-law in the future. Let's see how he treats you!"

Wu Wang picked a mulberry leaf and fanned it, and said with a smile, "Why would I bother to find a powerful son-in-law, and being treated by him every day, wouldn't it be hard for me! I just want to find someone who can live a stable life, and that's enough. "

"Isn't that person Cheng Ge'er!" Zhang asked in a low voice, "Did you two agree? When will he come to propose marriage?"

Wuwang Moment was very embarrassed, but the charter was firmly on the Diaoyutai, and it was never mentioned after that time when she came to build the cowshed, what's the use of her shaving her head and picking her head up.He hurriedly said, "Auntie, what are you talking about, why are you proposing marriage but not proposing marriage? Does it have to be Brother Cheng?"

With a bright red face, Zhang said, "Why are you ashamed if it's not him? There is no money here."

Wuwang pursed her lips and stopped talking, Mrs. Zhang snickered and led her forward.Two or three women came across, carrying hoes and buckets, Xu Shi had just come back from the field, her face was tanned and red, and when they saw their wives, they stopped to strike up a conversation.Don't hope that since they don't go out often, these women are not familiar with them. I only know that one is surnamed Chen, one is surnamed Zhu, and the other is probably surnamed Kan.

Then Zhu said, "I heard from my man that you have opened a shop in the city?"

Mrs. Zhang responded with a smile, and Mrs. Chen said, "After all, she is different from us country women. The sister-in-law of the Liu family is really capable. She can go to the city to make a lot of money." Her voice was like a broken gong, and there was a sour taste in her words. Youwang couldn't help but glance at her, and she happened to look over too, and as if he had been a thief, his heart skipped a beat. Sure enough, the Chen family turned around, and said in a strange voice, "Sister Chun is really a girl!" Beauty, this skin, this figure... Tsk tsk, it seems strange that Brother Jun and Aunt Qi's quarreled, I heard that Sister Chun promised to the nephew of the Qi family? Is it from the city?"

Several women looked at each other and smiled. Kan, who had been silent all this time, rubbed Wuwang's hand and said with a smile, "Look at this skin, it's as thin as glutinous rice balls. After all, it's well maintained. Wearing a hat."

Wu Wang withdrew his hand calmly, and forced a smile, "Auntie doesn't know something. I was sick when I was a child, and I got a rash when I was exposed to the sun. I have no choice but to wear a hat."

Kan said, "Isn't that fate? If we are also sick, who will do the work in the field?"

Mrs. Zhang couldn't hold back anymore, and said coldly, "Who said that my sister Chun promised to the nephew of the Qi family? Don't talk nonsense, it will not be good if the girl's family's reputation is damaged."

Chen Shi said, "Isn't that young man who often comes to your house a nephew of the Qi family?"

Mrs. Zhang frowned and said, "He's here to heal brother Pei's father's leg."

"Weird way, it turned out to be a doctor!" Mrs. Zhang pretended to say to the other two women, "You have never seen that young man, he is like a fairy, he looks good, and his family is rich and powerful. I heard that the county The Eldest Master will also give him three points, compared to that uncle of the Ruan family, I don't know how many times stronger."

Don Wang didn't want to listen to their nonsense anymore, so he tugged at Mrs Zhang's sleeve, Mrs Zhang understood, and said directly, "We're going to the mill, we won't talk today, we'll go to our house for tea some other day." Waiting for them to reply, he pulled Wu Wang and left.Faintly heard the three wives sneer, "After all, it's my destiny to be an aunt. She looks like that, but it's useful. Before you pass the door, the shops are open."

Wuwang's hand hurt so much from Zhang's pinch, and seeing her turn pale and trembling slightly, she thought she was very angry, so she hastily comforted her softly, "Auntie, don't get so angry, these aunts are nothing but things all day long. The parents are short, why don't you take their words seriously! Just because we don't go to the fields, and we don't stay with them, we will naturally have some words. Their men are all peasants, how do they know that they are not looking at uncle? Working as a bookkeeper in the city is jealous? Auntie is nothing to be angry about."

Mrs. Zhang sighed, "I heard them abuse you with their words, and I feel bad! It's all my fault that I was deceived by lard, how could I agree to Aunt Qi to be such a matchmaker! You won't blame me, will you?"

Wu Wang comforted, "Auntie was helpless that day, I know it all, if I want to blame you, I will run away with that Dongzhu, what are you doing here!"

Feeling slightly comforted, Mrs. Zhang said again, "Who is the young master of the Ruan family they mentioned just now?"

Wu Wang thought for a while and said, "I heard brother Pei mention it, probably Ruan Qiu's brother-in-law."

Mrs. Zhang jumped up again, "Those people with rotten tongues actually compared you with the girl of the Ruan family! That girl was sold as a servant girl when she was six years old, and she acted like a goblin. I don't know how she fell in love with the master later , took it into the house and became a concubine, what kind of aunt and brother-in-law, who never came back in three dynasties, and people don't recognize this relative at all."

Don't expect to stay silent, thinking to yourself, isn't it the same when you are a concubine? The person next to your pillow is not the husband, but the master, and the master's first wife is also the master. What is a concubine worth? How much better is it than a rough servant girl? .

Mrs. Zhang was angry for a while, and then hugged Qu for Pei Zhen, saying that comparing a beautiful person with bricks in the latrine is a waste of nothing.Wuwang ignored it, went into the mill, blanched the freshly ground mung bean flour, put it into a cloth bag, gave the man two copper coins, and called Mrs. Zhang to go back.

〇One Four Li Xuezhai opened

In the blink of an eye, it was the sixth day of the lunar new year, and the pastries steamed the day before had already been put on the counter, in various flower shapes and flavors, each one was small and exquisite, which was cute and adorable.Wuwang prepared some tea and picked some food, and put them on the long table in front of the door for the guests to taste first and then buy.Looking at the sun, it was only three quarters of an hour before the door opened to welcome guests. I couldn't help but feel uneasy, and said, "Uncle's leg hasn't healed yet, so just sit behind the counter later and come outside in case you want to come." It's not good to bump into each other."

Liu Hong nodded and said, "I just take care of the account, and don't ask about others, you are the masters."

Mrs. Zhang said with a smile, "The owner of the money has asked you to do it, and the rest is just doing errands, which naturally belongs to us."

Because Liu Hong's legs and feet were almost recovered, he was in a good mood when the new store opened again, so he joked, "If you can do the bookkeeping well, then I will let you be the accountant, and my sister and I will do odd jobs."

Mrs. Zhang spat, "After all those days in bed, is the pen still smooth? Don't put the abacus beads in the wrong place."

"What's wrong, this is a serious business, and it can't be wrong." Liu Hong cracked his abacus with his hands, and said in his mouth, "I haven't fought for a few months, and my hands are not born yet. You just call for business. , I’m here, don’t worry.”

At this time, someone knocked on the door outside, thinking that perhaps Zhang Zhang had arrived, he asked, "Who is it?"

The person outside the door replied, "I sent you a plaque, let the host have a look, but I am satisfied."

Mrs. Zhang and Wu Wang hurriedly dismantled the boards one by one in order, and put them neatly by the door. When they went out, they looked at the board. It was covered with red silk. With gold leaf flamboyantly wrote three big characters - Li Xuezhai.

The three of them looked at each other, this plaque was worth at least 50 taels of silver, enough for them to open three more shops like this, this Mr. Pei is really generous!

The guy said, "This is for you to hang up."

Wu Wang nodded dumbly, and saw a man hurriedly running on the street, dressed like a servant, he ran to Wu Wang and bowed in front of Wu Wang, "Congratulations on the successful opening of the business, Mr. Zhen sent the young man to ask first." This plaque is good, our uncle was supposed to come early in the morning, but he just came back from Beijing after midnight last night, and he couldn't get up at one o'clock in the morning, please forgive me, I'm washing up right now, wait for me The master and wife have invited Ann to come over here."

Wuwang nodded again, thinking, it's really hard for him, he got home in the middle of the night, and this morning he has to come here again, wouldn't he only sleep for two or three hours!

A group of people carefully raised the plaque to the eaves, but it took a lot of effort to hang it up because red sandalwood is a hardwood. Master and our shop use this kind of plaque, and the people next to him only use cork, so that people can tell at a glance that this shop is related to Master Zhen, and I don’t know how much trouble it will save the girl!"

Wuwang asked puzzled, "What's the trouble?"

"Girl, don't you know? If you want to open a shop, you just need to have some front-end goods. The hooligans on the street want to extort money," the young man counted his fingers. , it’s messed up, if there is no one to back it up, the business will definitely not go on.”

Don't think that what he sent was just a plaque, who would have thought that there is such a mystery in it, sighing at the same time, Pei Zhen is such a thoughtful person, these big favors and small favors are like a net , densely trapped her, and it would be extremely difficult to escape.

The boy suddenly shouted, "Our uncle is here!"

Wu Wang looked up and saw a person walking from the corridor of a row of shops on the street, wearing a moon-white cross-neck long-sleeved gown, shaking a fan in his left hand, holding a light green oil-paper umbrella in his right hand, and the silk ribbon on his head fluttering in the morning wind , came lightly like a leisurely stroll.

"Sir, it's a good business." He cupped his hands and bowed to Liu Hong, then grinned at Wu Wang, "At least I caught up, I didn't know that it only takes two days to travel from Beiping to Duoyi." Wu Wang didn't know Why, his nose suddenly became sore, he looked dark, and the number of people has decreased a lot. They were dispatched here from Beiping, and they walked here for more than 20 days, but he only spent two days on such a hot day. Hurry up, what a crime!

Seeing her expressionless face, Pei Zhen's heart sank. Then she turned to look at the plaque above, and asked, "Don't you like it? I entrusted the county magistrate to inscribe the words. Is it not well written?"

Wuwang felt that he was rude, and hurriedly shook his head to invite him into the store. Zhang Shifang came back to his senses, led him to sit down, and brought him pastries to eat. Pei Zhen saw that the plum blossom-shaped food was crystal clear, and the stuffing inside You can see it clearly, taste it and feel it is fragrant and refreshing, so you said with a smile, "Madam is really good at crafting, open Zhang Qing and wait to collect the money."

Mrs. Zhang said happily, "Your auspicious words are accepted, and I will ask you to take care of me in the future."

Pei Zhen cupped her hands and said, "It must be."

Not long after, the servant came to report, "It's almost time, and the firecrackers are all ready, please show me the shopkeeper, but open immediately?"

Wu Wang looked outside, his face was a little disappointed, Pei Zhen shook his fan and glanced at her, slightly annoyed in his heart, but his face was idle, and said to Liu Hong, "I'm afraid it will be bad if the auspicious time is missed."

Liu Hong said, "Then open it."

The little servant got the order and ran out, and the firecrackers blared all of a sudden, which was deafening.Wu Wang covered her ears and hid behind Mrs. Zhang, so frightened that she didn't dare to open her eyes. Pei Zhen found it funny seeing her like that, and the unhappiness in front of her disappeared.

After the firecrackers were set off, Wu Wang hurriedly cleaned up the confetti all over the floor with the boy. Gradually, guests came to the door. Sit in the hall, it's a bit cleaner there."

Pei Zhen said, "It's okay, you go and do your own work. I'll talk to your uncle and leave."

Wuwang stammered, "You have been tired all the way, and you still have to deal with the matter of the plaque. We are really sorry. You can go back and have a rest. Just now my uncle said that when you are free, I want to invite you to have a light meal." .”

Pei Zhen joked, "Your uncle meant it? I thought it was you!"

Wu Wangqiao blushed, and said in a low voice, "Chun Jun's family is grateful for your kindness."

Pei Zhen chuckled, seeing that she was so ashamed, she stopped teasing her, and turned to chat with Liu Hong.Wuwang exhaled secretly, at this time Mrs. Zhang was very busy, several female customers ordered, and she alone had no skills, so Wuwang went to help when she saw it, and wrapped the pastries into a square pile with paper , covered with red paper, tied with fine hemp rope, and handed out to the guests one by one.Judging from the items sold at the moment, jujube bergamot, roses, blessings and birthdays, small peach cakes, and white saqima are selling very well.

While he was busy, Zhang Zhang came in from the outside, saw Wu Wang and said, "The business is so good, the money is earned, I think I will be tired at night, and I have to prepare enough goods for tomorrow."

Wuwang was sullen, and just ignored him while he was working on his hands. Zhang Cheng guessed a little bit from her appearance, and smiled apologetically, "I just came back from collecting rent from Zhuangzi, so I didn't make it in time for you to open the door. I'm so sorry. Don’t be angry, it’s good to lose your body when you are angry! How about I take you to the temple fair tomorrow? It’s an apology for you.”

Wuwang muttered, "I'm old enough to play and play all day long. Now that the store is so busy, how can I let it go?"

Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "You just say whether you want to go or not. If you want to go, I will naturally have a way to ask someone to take your place. It will not hurt you if you go for a day and a half."

After all, Wuwang was a girl of fourteen or fifteen years old, who didn't like to play, she thought about it for a while, and finally agreed with a smile on her lips.He said again, "You've been there for a few days now, are you okay?"

A trace of helplessness flashed in Zhang Cheng's eyes, and he said in a muffled voice, "My cousin treats me very well, just like a dear friend, only the people below don't obey me, so I went there and always arranged for me behind my back."

Wang Wang felt very sad when he heard it, so he could only comfort him, "They are just jealous, why bother to take those ugly words to heart."

Zhang Cheng said bitterly, "What's even more annoying is that my wife's natal sister's husband is gone, and the family is in decline. Two days ago, she dragged her daughter and moved here, and she muttered all day long that her brother-in-law earned the family property to have sex with others. Marrying clothes, I am like her servant, wanting the stars today, and the moon tomorrow, which makes me extremely troubled."

Wu Wang resented, "Why is this so, your cousin is also the mistress' wife, don't you care about all of this?"

Zhang Cheng shook his head and said, "When I was young, I was a ready-made grandma, why did I care about this!"

Wu Wang said bitterly, "Since you are the stepson of his family, you must have a name in the genealogy, then you are a serious master, and sooner or later it will be the turn of outsiders to point fingers! You have to act like a master, My aunt doesn't care about your face, you should go back to your wife and ask her to make the decision, and according to my temper, I just threw their things out and asked them to go home. What's the matter with someone else's house!"

Zhang Zhang laughed, and said, "I didn't know you had such a means, and you will definitely not suffer in the future."

Gu Wang looked very embarrassed, lowered his head and said angrily, "What are you talking about, I'm just fighting for you."

Zhang Zhang smiled, avoided the customers in the store, and looked at Wu in a low voice, "I will go back to my wife in two days and tell her to invite a matchmaker to propose marriage. It's just that my status is embarrassing now. If you follow me, I'm afraid It will cause you to suffer together... I have thought about this for several nights, and I have not told you because I am afraid that you will be wronged, but if I don't tell you, I am not reconciled... Sister Chun, are you willing?"

Don Wang blushed, almost breathless, his heart was ecstatic, his mind was dizzy, and he didn't know how to answer him for a while, he was afraid of his jokes if he answered, but he was afraid that he would not count the next time, his heart was full of knots, it was gone idea.

Zhang Zhang is a yellow crocodile head. Seeing her noncommittal, she stammered as if anxious for something, "Could it be that you don't want to? You know my heart for you."

Wu Wang hurriedly said, "You allow me to discuss with my uncle and aunt before returning to you."

Only then did Zhang Zhang put his heart back into his stomach, nodded with joy, looked at each other and smiled affectionately.

Pei Zhen, who was chatting with Liu Hong at the counter before, tilted her head and shook her fan, and hummed coldly in her heart: What a loving concubine!Treat me as a dead person!Let's see how you go to the temple fair tomorrow!
〇[-] Everything in the world is human

Zhang Cheng just turned his head and happened to see a handsome young man smiling at him, he couldn't help being stunned for a while, he didn't remember who he was, so he clasped his fists hastily, lowered his head and asked Wu Wang, "Who is that young man? Seems like I've seen it somewhere."

Wu Wang's face froze, his heart skipped a beat, he had no choice but to say, "You saw him in the field, he is Mr. Pei."

Zhang Zhang was slightly surprised, secretly thinking why it was him!The last time I was in a hurry, I didn't see it too clearly, I just felt domineering when I was sitting on the horse, now that Mr. Pei came slowly, his expression was very calm, he looked like a harmless person, so the kind-hearted farmer's charter came to him at a glance. Idea, although it is still necessary to guard against it, I don't hate it as much as before.

Facts have proved that Mr. Pei is indeed a superficial person. When he saw the charter, he didn't intend to kill him like he saw an enemy. He was always gentle and polite, and his behavior was also humble and decent.

"Your Excellency is Mr. Ji? I have admired you for a long time!" Qianqian said with a bow, "I have some business contacts with Guizhuang before, and I have known your father for a long time. Now that your father has passed away, you must be in charge of the affairs of the village. , I will ask you to take care of me in the future."

It turned out that after the adoption of the regulations, it was called Ji Cheng. Don't worry about lamenting that Ji Cheng really has no rules and regulations.

Seeing that he was so polite, Zhang Zhang quickly returned the courtesy, "I just took over the business, and I don't understand many rules. I have heard that Mr. Pei is good at management, so I have to ask him for advice."

Pei Zhen said, "Don't dare." With a warm smile on his face, he was extremely disdainful in his heart. The brat doesn't farm in the country, so he came here to disturb him.Turning around again, he said to Wu Wang, "I almost forgot, this time I went to Beiping to discuss business, and I went to Yan Junzhong to find old acquaintances from the past, after many inquiries, I finally found your brother."

Surprised and delighted, Wu Wang grabbed his sleeve and asked anxiously, "Have you seen Brother Pei? How is he?"

Pei Zhen let her pull her, and said calmly, "He is now learning boxing from Ji Xiaowei, and in the future, there will be a master who will teach him and the other two children to learn how to use soldiers and tactics, because he is smart and very good at his boss." I like him very much, and even brought him to the King of Yan, and His Highness the King of Yan also appreciates him very much, and I think he will have a bright future in the future."

"What else?" Wu Wang asked anxiously, "Has he ever lost weight?"

Pei Zhen said, "I heard from Xiaowei Ji that he has gained four or five catties of flesh. Don't worry, I've taken care of everything. I guarantee that he won't suffer there."

Wu Wang murmured, "This time I'm bothering you again. I'm already busy, and I still have to spare time to find relatives for us. I told my uncle and aunt, and they will definitely be grateful to you."

Pei Zhenwen said in a warm voice, "Since we've arrived in Beiping, it's not too difficult to stop by to have a look. I know that you have no news about him, and I must be very concerned about it. Whatever Pei can do, I will do it for you, so that you can rest assured." Get down to business."

Zhang Zhang on the side felt a little sour. In the past, he was just a poor boy who farmed and plowed the land. He had no contacts with those rich people, and he had never heard of Pei Zhen's name. A local rich man with a few coins, but now that he enters the business field, he is known to be such a person. His "Defenglou" is already famous all over the world, not to mention the medicine shop and bank. There are semicolons, and the business almost goes to Yingtianfu.Leaving these things aside, his character and wealth are also pure and innocent, he has never set foot in the court of romance, and he has never behaved in a manner that is decent. Only relying on Mr. Chun's preference and the friendship of these years, there is a five-point chance of winning.

The melancholy of the charter did not fall into Pei Zhen's eyes at all. Pei Zhen was happy in his heart, and smiled even deeper, and said to Wu Wang, "I came in a hurry this morning, and I didn't bring Brother Pei's family letter with me. I sent someone to bring it back."

Wu Wang nodded, with tears in his eyes, he sobbed, "His good news is the greatest joy."

Seeing that she was about to cry, Pei Zhen said with pity, "Go and wipe your face later. Tell your uncle and aunt to see you and think I'm bullying you. I'll do the work here. You can go." Passed the snacks in her hand, and tied them up in a stylish way.

Wu Wang put down his hands and turned back to the backyard. Zhang Zhang was not allowed to follow him, and he didn't know how to pack tea and food. It was boring to stand by the side.

"Do you see my craftsmanship is still good?" Pei Zhen smiled and asked Zhang Cheng to look at his crookedly wrapped dim sum. The woman waiting to pick up the goods naturally recognized Pei Zhen, took the paper bag he handed over, I went happily.

Zhang Zhang also has a serious temper, frowning and said, "I just saw that one corner was not wrapped tightly, and the dim sum crumbs leaked out. But it's good to be able to do it like this, if I change it, I'm afraid it will be even more useless." Woolen cloth."

Pei Zhen smiled, and thought to himself, this silly boy is not too stupid, and he knows how to slap him and then reward him with a sweet date.After a pause, he continued, "Did you change the management in your village? Now the management is very difficult, and the shopkeepers of several rice noodle shops are complaining. I am afraid that after autumn, they will have to get food from other houses."

Zhang Zhang said dejectedly, "I can't help it either, the new manager is related to his wife's natal family, so I can't change it."

Pei Zhen looked at him in a blink of an eye, and the charter had a gentle and honest face, with slightly drooping brows, and he had a very gentle temper. Such a person adopted him, and he had no means, wouldn't he be squeezed out to death!Thinking about it, I felt sorry for him, and said casually, "I am familiar with those shopkeepers, I will mention it to them when we meet next time, and the goods will be taken from you, and the comprador affairs will bypass the manager , just discuss it with you directly, so that you can hold the real power, and they won’t make it difficult for them.”

Zhang Zhang was inexplicably surprised when he heard this, and hurriedly bowed to him to thank him. Pei Zhen thought in his heart that he had accidentally become a good person again. When did I, Pei, become a great good person!I owe you your kindness first, and I will just pay it back when the time comes.

Just as I was about to say a few more pleasantries, I suddenly heard the sound of gongs and drums outside. I thought someone was getting married for a birthday party. After waiting for a while, the guard of honor seemed to be standing outside the door. Mrs. Zhang and Wu Wang hurried out to have a look. More than a dozen well-dressed men came in, walked straight up to Pei Zhen, and said one by one, "Mr. Zhen is happy for the opening, why don't you know us big guys, so we can come to win the prize, so how can we be alone?" If it wasn't for Boss Zhang's wife passing by the door on her way home, we would have been kept in the dark and lost manners."

Pei Zhen was caught off guard, rushed out to welcome him, and explained repeatedly, "Bosses have misunderstood. The owner of Lixuezhai is not Pei Zhen, but the boss Liu Hongliu. Pei Zhen is here to help today, and I will ask you later." let's go."

Liu Hong also stood up and saluted, and said, "Bosses are here, the shop is full of splendor."

A group of people were puzzled and asked Pei Zhen, "Is this Boss Liu a relative of Master Zhen?"

Pei Zhen smiled but said nothing. At this time, a person came out from the crowd. It was Liu Hong's former employer. Seeing Liu Hong, he said in shame, "Mr. Liu, it turns out that you have a relationship with Boss Pei. It's all because I didn't notice at that time. If I had known earlier, I would have left the vacancy of the accountant to you."

Liu Hongqian said, "Don't blame the boss, I didn't expect my leg to be cured. If it takes a year or so, it won't delay the boss's business."

Wuwang broke out in a cold sweat, fearing that his uncle would say that Pei Zhenzhi's legs belonged to him, and someone with a heart would hear that and hurt Pei Zhen, so he hurriedly bought some tea and asked them to sit down.Seeing her like that, Pei Zhen knew what was going on in her heart, the corners of her lips curled up, and her face couldn't help being more tender.

How shrewd and well-behaved those people are, you only need to glance at them to know the clues, and then take a closer look, only to see that she is unrestrained in front of many people, her description is dignified and generous, and she has a beautiful appearance, They all understood at the moment and said with a smile, "Is it true that Master Zhen drives the same ones? In the future, we will do our best to take care of them."

Wu Wang was startled again, his forehead was sweating again, and when he looked at his uncle and aunt again, their faces were filled with embarrassment, and Zhang Zhang's face was even more disheveled.

Pei Zhen also knew what these chaebols were thinking, and she didn't justify herself. Now she wished that everyone in the city would know that this girl belonged to him, so why would she want to get rid of it, otherwise, with her appearance, the threshold would be certain tomorrow. Was trampled to the ground by the matchmaker who proposed marriage, is that still worth it!Then he smiled and said, "Since that's the case, Pei Zhen thanked you in advance. I'm going to take a trip today, so I'll pass on the word and set up three or five tables in my Defeng Building. I'll catch up with you all later. Secondly, I also have some private matters to discuss with the bosses."

Everyone laughed and said, "Then I won't be drunk today."

Pei Zhen cupped his hands and said, "Everyone go ahead, Pei will be there later."

After dismissing the group of people, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Pei Zhen ordered the boy to bring the sedan chair, and said, "Mr. Liu should go too. Since everyone is here for Lixue Zhai, it would be impolite for the master not to go."

Liu Hong looked troubled, and said hesitantly, "I want to ask you to spend money again, how can this be done!"

Pei Zhen glanced at Wu Wu inadvertently, and said in a low voice, "I will do it when I say so." Seeing Zhang Zhang in a daze, he patted him on the shoulder and said, "Young Master Ji, let's go together. Bring it up."

Zhang Cheng was overjoyed, and said bluntly, "Thank you, Mr. Pei, after the matter is completed, I will make a special trip to pay my respects at the son's mansion."

Pei Zhen nodded, and said to Mrs. Zhang, "It's not convenient for your female relatives to go with me. I'll ask someone to bring some food over, so as to save the fire."

Mrs. Zhang hurriedly said, "Don't bother, you guys go and talk about things yourself, how can our mother and I be hungry if we guard the bakery!"

Pei Zhen said, "How can cakes make you full? You don't have to refuse, I'll just send someone to bring them over." Then he asked softly in Wu Wang's ear, "Do you want some soup, Mr. Chun?"

Wu Wang trembled, and he couldn't help blushing.Annoyed in his heart, this gentle scum, whispering ears to her in front of a room full of people, wouldn't it make people misunderstand what she has to do with him!Busily looking at Zhang Zhang, he looked down at the toes of his shoes, with no expression of joy or anger on his face.

Pei Zhen smiled, regardless of the ever-changing faces of those people, turned around gracefully, pulled the charter, asked the servant to help Liu Hong into the sedan chair, propped up his oil-paper umbrella, and walked gracefully to Defeng Tower.

(End of this chapter)