Chapter 222 Advance and retreat with the master’s family
Cheng Xue sat up after hearing this, rubbed her swollen temples, and asked:
"What's wrong, but what happened in the village recently?"
Li Zhong shook his head, looked at the three sleeping mistresses, and handed over his hands again——
"Please, Madam, please move to the study."
Emma, it seems that things are not small!
Could it be that the workshop has been reported?
No, who is so stubborn? Or is there someone who is trying to pry it off and deliver food to the restaurant? It shouldn't be...
After thinking wildly, Cheng Xue opened the door and entered the study.
Lady Yu has been waiting here for a long time, the stove has been lit, and tea has been prepared.
"Mrs."
Seeing her curtsy and salute, Cheng Xue felt flustered inexplicably. It was obvious that the matter was serious, and she would not speak until she had eaten and drank enough.
He took a deep breath and sat down, pointing to the chair opposite, and said:
"Let's sit down and talk if you have anything to say, but something happened at home?"
Yuniang stood aside politely. Li Zhong took out a letter from his arms and handed it over with both hands, standing with his wife. Cheng Xue saw that the letter was sent from Qianzhou Station. It was not clear where it was. Could it be that he met Did the pickpocket lose his money?
I opened the letter and read it. It said that the official road there was smooth and everything went well for them. It also mentioned that Yan Yixin would come back in February and take the college examination on March 3rd.
Can you come back in one month? Isn’t it too soon? They have been gone for more than three months.
There is nothing wrong with the letter, but the performance of these two people in front of me is...
"What's going on? Just tell me. I can't resist."
Li Zhong pursed his lips, walked forward and cupped his hands, saying:
"Madam, I went to the inn yesterday and learned from Kong Hua that banditry is rampant in Linzhou, the officers and soldiers are scattered, and the city is in chaos. According to the progress of this letter from the master, they may have arrived in Linzhou, so... so I I feel the need to tell my wife."
Kong Hua was in charge of raising horses at the inn, and Li Zhong came to see him every time. The two had a good relationship and their words were trustworthy.
Subconsciously, Cheng Xue tightened her hands, and the sound of the paper revealed her forced composure at the moment.
"Madam, don't panic. Kong Hua only said 'it's possible' but it's not yet certain. So I think... I think I can go to the Xiao family in the county. They must have better information than us."
Cheng Xue nodded "Yeah" and felt it made sense.
"In this case, you go to the town to book a car now, pick vegetables at Yinshi tomorrow, and set off at Maozheng. Yu Niang will take care of the children at home and accompany the eldest lady to organize people to pick vegetables. Bai Shao and Li Zhong will go with me."
"Yes, madam." Li Zhong responded, turned around and went out to make arrangements.
Yuniang walked up to her, gently squeezed her tight shoulders, and said nothing. It wasn't that she didn't want to say it, but that she couldn't say it. Anything she said now would be futile and all guesswork. Saying it would only make everyone more confused. If you are thinking wildly, it is better to accompany you silently.
It's a pity that God is not kind to me. I just decided to go to Xiao's house in the county to ask for news, and it started to snow heavily.
Looking at this situation, it won’t stop tonight. As for tomorrow...
Yuniang walked up to her and said softly:
"Madam, I am a blessed man and will be fine. Don't worry."
Cheng Xue naturally didn't want to prepare for the worst, but there were no surveillance or communication equipment in this place, so she had to be cautious.
"Don't worry, I'm not overthinking this matter. I'm hiding this matter from the young master and the young lady. Everything will be business as usual tomorrow. Bring me the Yangrong Pills later and I'll take two."
When Yu Niang heard this, she was stunned, then she knelt down and saluted, saying:
"Madam, please rest assured that the slave and her family will advance and retreat together with the master's family."
After buying the Yangrong Pills, she put them next to the lid of the box without seeing any decrease. She was not stupid, so she naturally understood that the owner was trying to prevent them. But neither she nor Li Zhong were in a hurry. They had seen people's hearts over time, so wouldn't they be waiting for them now? Cheng Xue helped her up, held her hand, and explained:
"If there is no carriage when Li Zhong comes back later, I will use it for the Zhao family's donkey carriage. I will just wear more clothes."
"Yes, I understand." Yu Niang nodded without trying to dissuade her.
When Li Zhong Dingxue came back, Cheng Xue was afraid that the children would hear it, so she listened to his report directly in the study.
"Madam, don't worry. I asked Master Gong. Master Gong said that he would send us to the county even if I cut my teeth. I made the decision and asked Master Gong to help find a carriage at the car dealership. If there is a suitable one, we will buy it." p>
Although he is not responsible for the accounts, he knows the price of vegetables and how many vegetables are taken away. With the current strength of the family, it is more than enough to buy three cars, let alone one car.
Cheng Xue nodded and said in approval:
"You must buy a carriage as soon as possible. You must have a car at home for convenience. Still buy a big one and get it right in one step."
"Yes."
After sending Li Zhong out, Cheng Xue locked the door, lifted the quilt, and opened the box.
You can't go empty-handed when asking for help. Although two baskets of vegetables are fresh, they are far from enough. Two gold bars and a pair of Dongzhu hairpins were left by the ancestors of the Li family. She didn't want to touch them at first, but today... she had to use them. After loading it, I took another cloth bag and put some copper plates, broken silver, and two banknotes.
If the Xiao family's road is blocked, she will have to find another way. She has no idea what the specific way is, but she knows that she cannot sit still and wait for death.
Before nightfall, the snow didn't stop. The next day, when the house was dark, I got up, threw on some clothes and went out. Fortunately, the snow stopped.
Yu Niang was making dumplings in the outer room. When she saw this, she walked to her side and whispered:
"Madam, don't worry, the snow has stopped since Chou Shi. Li Zhong took the broom and went out to clear the snow. It will not delay the business."
Li Huai slept in the West Room yesterday. Cheng Xue didn't hide from the children about going to Xiao's house, but she didn't tell them what she did specifically.
Cheng Xue nodded, said "Thank you" and went into the room to wash up.
After everything was sorted and the dumplings were placed on the table, Yu Niang bowed and said:
"Madam, please take the key to the county. In case of delay, there is a place to stay."
The house over there has always been taken care of by the Du family's grandparents. Li Zhong goes back every month to fill up the woodshed.
Cheng Xue installed the key and said:
"Catch up on your sleep after I leave. Has Li Zhong eaten?"
"Not yet, I have already reserved his."
As soon as she finished speaking, the door of the room opened, and Yu Niang quickly turned around and went out.
Not long after the meal, Master Gong arrived by car, and he was as punctual as before.
Cheng Xue dressed neatly, came out with Mrs. Tang in her arms, and said:
"Thank you for your hard work, Master Gong. The weather is so bad and I still bother you."
"It's not hard, it's not hard. We just have to go slower on the road. The charcoal stove in the car is already lit, so it won't be cold."
Cheng Xue nodded with a smile, stuffed Mrs. Tang in his arms, and took Bai Shao to the car. Li Zhong was also sitting outside, fully equipped with dog-skin hats, cotton-skin boots, etc.
In the car, two baskets of vegetables were tightly wrapped in tarpaulins for fear of freezing.
After Bai Shao got in the car, she started boiling water and roasting dates. Although Cheng Xue was not in the mood to eat, she would not be vague about the nutrients she needed to supplement.
In any case, she cannot collapse now, otherwise Li Yue will not be able to support herself with two children.
Come to think of it, Li Hui, like her, will not be irresponsible...