Chapter 17 Accepting the reward, the family changes
Chapter 17: Accepting the reward, changes in the family
This was the first time since she came to Shenjia Village that she fell asleep without Shen Tang's company.
Although he felt uncomfortable when he first arrived in Shenjia Village, Shen Tang was just a living dead at that time. There was no difference at all between his presence and absence.
After Shen Tang woke up, although Liu Xiangling did not ask the two of them to sleep separately because of fear at first, she was still a little alert and defensive. But now, she suddenly realized that the familiar figure was no longer there. She actually felt so uneasy and frightened.
I don't know since when, as long as that figure is there, it can block all his uneasiness.
"You must come back intact, okay..." It seemed like she was talking to herself or murmuring. Liu Xiangling closed her eyes hard. However, this night she did not dream about the golden-armored general, but about Chen Shen. After returning from the church, he leaned next to her and watched her sleep peacefully...
In the big house in the east of the village, Shen Daqing never slept peacefully.
His top thug, Shen Erniu, was sitting carefully aside, "Uncle, is it true that Shen Tang can't come back?"
The power Shen Tang showed on the day of the battle for water made Shen Erniu extremely fearful. Now, he and others are plotting against Shen Tang to death. If he is allowed to come back safely, what will he and others have?
"Hmph! Is it so easy to get into the Yamen?" Shen Daqing snorted coldly, "Tomorrow, you will do this..."
He whispered to Shen Erniu, then reached out and took out a cloth bag and threw it on the table, "I heard that your mother is sick again? This is a lot of money. Take it back and buy some food and medicinal materials for your mother."
"Thank you, uncle! I will definitely take care of things tomorrow!" Grabbing the bag, Shen Erniu thanked him profusely and left. In the hall, only Shen Daqing's face was left with a bit of a sneer.
"It's five o'clock in the morning, go to bed early and get up early, take care of yourself!"
In the early morning of the next day, Shen Tang woke up from his sleep with the sound of a watchman that could alarm half the city.
Outside the door, there were already noisy whispers.
"Crunch!"
Opening the door, he saw a young boy standing outside the door. When he saw Shen Tang going out, he hurriedly said attentively: "Mr. Shen? Your Excellency asked me to tell you that after the appointment, I will have breakfast with Mr. Shen."
Being called young master for the first time made Shen Tang stunned. This boy was obviously here to wait for Shen Tang. After informing him, he hurried away.
Looking at the crowd of government officials outside the door, the clerk hurriedly walked towards the lobby. Shen Tang also found a secluded place next to the house and started to exercise on horseback.
It wasn't until dawn that the yamen row ended. As the yamen servants walked out in a noisy manner, the boy from before also ran over again.
"Mr. Shen, come with me quickly. Your Excellency is waiting for you!"
Shen Tang said politely and followed closely.
The two of them came to the tea room where they were yesterday, and saw the county magistrate sitting upright, with porridge, side dishes and a few snacks on the square table.
"Shen Tang? Sit down quickly!"
The county magistrate looked extremely happy. It was obvious that the ghost clock matter had been solved.
Shen Tang was not polite. After sitting down, he drank a bowl of porridge with side dishes and ate a few snacks before he stopped.
The food was removed and the waiter served the tea. However, drinking alone yesterday turned into drinking in pairs today.
"You don't want to ask, what happened to the ghost clock?" the county magistrate asked with a smile.
Shen Tang drank tea with a smile, but said nothing. Do you still need to ask? If it doesn't work, it's better not to say anything at this moment. How can you have the honor to be invited to dinner by the county magistrate?
But Shen Tang's calmness made the county magistrate admire him again. This man is well-founded in his words, calm and taciturn, and is not arrogant about taking credit. Judging from his current performance, he is even better than the few heroes he has seen. Give more.
"Haha... Last night, the county sent people to rush there overnight to do what you wanted. Sure enough, the bell didn't ring all night."
The county magistrate was obviously very interested and talked with Shen Tang for a long time before giving up.
"Okay, I still have official duties in this county. I will send you back later and solve the tax issue. Your reward will also be sent to you."
"Thank you, sir!" Shen Tang thanked him with his hands, and was about to step back and go out. However, just when he was about to step out, he suddenly turned around and asked, "Do you know about the Japanese army?"
"Um?"
"This is one of the frontier troops stationed on Huainan East Road. Where did you know that?" The county magistrate looked at Shen Tang.
Shen Tang's heart sank, but his expression remained unchanged. He just smiled and said: "I heard from a traveler that this Japanese army is very powerful, so I was a little curious. It turns out that they are warlike soldiers. No wonder there are such rumors.”
The county magistrate's expression softened and he said with a smile: "The Japanese-chasing army leader Ding Chengzhi has an old relationship with this county. If there is a chance, this county will introduce him to you and let you see him."
"Thank you, sir..." Shen Tang thanked him and did not stop.
When Shen Tang returned to the previous house, he saw two guards in round-necked clothing, cross-legged turbans, and iron rulers hanging from their waists waiting in front of the door.
Seeing Shen Tang coming, one of them handed over his hand and said, "The conscript Lu Feng has met Mr. Shen. This is Xue Kai'an, who has been ordered by the county magistrate to escort Mr. Shen!"
Although a villager is not worthy of the attention of a police officer. However, if this villager is valued by the county magistrate and even 'banqueted' alone, then they will never despise Shen Tang.
Shen Tang hurriedly raised his hands and responded: "I don't deserve to be called Young Master, so you two just call me Shen Tang. I will trouble you two along the way."
Several people were polite, and the two of them also handed the sixty taels of silver to Shen Tang. They walked out of the county town and headed towards Shenjia Village. Especially when Shen Tang quietly handed over five taels of silver to the two of them. After receiving the money, the relationship between the few people quickly reached the level of brothers.
As the saying goes, the king of hell is easy to meet, but the devil is difficult to deal with. Later, in Shanyin County, it may not be easy to find the magistrate for everything, but knowing these two people may be of great use at critical moments.
At noon, a group of three people finally arrived at Shenjia Village and came to the door of their house. They saw that the Chaimen was closed tightly. Only then did Shen Tang remember that Liu Xiangling should be at Shen Ming's home.
Then he led the two of them to Shen Ming's house.
At this moment, Shen Ming's home was surrounded by many members of the Shen family village. Some people, led by Shen Erniu, even tried to force them forward with sticks.
In the yard, Shen Ming was holding a long stick in one hand and a kitchen knife in the other hand. Behind him, the third aunt was protecting Liu Xiangling like an old hen!
"You want to drive away Sister-in-law Xiangling while Cousin Shen is gone. Are you still human?" Shen Ming roared angrily.
Shen Erniu chuckled, "Son Ming, this is the decision of all the tribesmen, you can't protect her! Moreover, since this monster came to my Shenjia Village, how many things have happened? The dispute over water sources, the skyrocketing taxes, It’s all because of this monster in my Shenjia Village. Do you want to cut off the roots of my Shenjia Village?”
"Fart!" Shen Ming shook the kitchen knife in his hand and said fiercely: "Today, if any of you wants to bully Sister-in-law Xiangling, then don't blame the knife in my hand!"
"Catch this kid!" Seeing Shen Daqing's eyes, Shen Erniu gritted his teeth and shouted at the men beside him.
Several men moved forward together. Shen Ming waved the kitchen knife in his hand randomly, but in the blink of an eye he was held up by everyone's wooden sticks! With this only fighting power, Shen Erniu pushed the third aunt aside and casually He grabbed it towards Liu Xiangling.
"ah!"
Liu Xiangling screamed miserably!
"Seeking death!" Almost at the same time, a loud shout suddenly came.