Here, Mr. Guan and Mr. Ge visited the tofu shop, while over there, Cheng Xue caught up with Li Hui and reported the results just mentioned.
When he learned that she said she would repay two taels of silver every month, Li Hui smiled and said nothing. After all, it was his wife who was timid, kind, and always considerate of others.
The details were definitely not implemented according to what she said. Of course, he didn't intend to go into details. After all, it couldn't be explained in a few words.
"After you go back, you just stay away and claim to be sick. If someone really wants to visit, you can see them if you want. If you don't want to, just let Bai Shao go."
"Don't worry, I'm not a fool. I know how to deal with it. How are you and Fan Tongzhi doing? Have you surrendered?"
Seeing that she was in a teasing mood, Li Hui smiled and hugged her tightly before letting her go.
After returning to the yard from the fight, Bai Wei hurriedly came over and said:
"Madam, you're back. Tian Mao and Pang Meng brought back a lot of things. They said they were given to you by Commander Xiao. Our carriage can't even pull them back."
Oh, how much is this?
Cheng Xue became interested and followed her into the house. When she saw the things on the kang and on the floor, her lips twitched in disbelief.
this……
There's no place for her to put this!
They are all exquisite ornaments, including porcelain, bronze, and jade.
There are many types of screens, such as floor screens, bed screens, combing screens, lamp screens, hanging screens, curved screens, etc.
Logically speaking, these things are pretty useless to her. Firstly, they can't be pawned, secondly, they can't be sold, and thirdly, they still take up space if left alone. So it's better to just give them some gold and silver.
Tian Mao came in from outside, bowed his hands and said:
"Greetings to Mrs. Li, these are all rewards for you. Our coach said that instead of giving money and other mundane things, it is better to give you these."
The volume of the last sentence was very low. Cheng Xue nodded in appreciation and said calmly:
"Thank you, Coach Xiao, for me. I'm leaving tomorrow and I probably won't have a chance to thank him, so I'll leave it to you."
"The coach just guessed that you are leaving tomorrow, so he asked me to send you here as soon as possible today. Don't worry, Pang Meng will go back with you. Firstly, Quan will see you off, and secondly, he will continue to learn how to cook."
Cheng Xue heard what he said and hurriedly asked Bai Wei and the others to load the car. Thinking about it from another direction, these things are not dead objects but heritage. They can definitely be used as dowries and betrothal gifts for the children in the future.
A few people here were busy packing boxes, and Li Heng came over and hesitated to speak.
Zhimu Mo Ruozi, Cheng Xue saw that he had something to mention, smiled and encouraged——
"Say what you want to say, don't hesitate. Whether or not Mom agrees is another matter. You have to dare to speak."
Li Heng, who was encouraged, nodded heavily when he heard this and said:
"Mom, I want to go out with my father for inspection with Brother Yixin, okay?"
Grandpa Pang often said, "It is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books, and it is better to read countless people than to travel thousands of miles." With such a good opportunity, he did not want to miss it.
When Cheng Xue heard this, she said "hmm" and picked up a jade pendant with clear water and hung it on his waist.
"Okay, you can stay. I'll take care of your father for my mother. Remember to take Gastrodia elata with you wherever you go, and practice with Master Wen."
"...Well, okay. Thank you, mother."
Li Heng prepared a lot of words, but he didn't expect to use any of them in the end. Playing with the new jade pendant around his waist, he always felt that everything was so unreal.
Cheng Xue found another good jade pendant and hung it on Yan Yixin.
"You have to work harder on this journey. Always remind your uncle to rest and not to work too hard."
"Don't worry, aunt, I will take good care of uncle and Tiedan."
Seeing the child's solemn look, Cheng Xue hurriedly turned her head and looked aside. She was so good and obedient that she felt very guilty for cheating...
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The next morning, six carriages gathered at the end of the village. The scene was quite grand.
This means that the bandits have been wiped out. Otherwise, for such a high-profile trip, people would have to rob them completely.
Cheng Xue simply gave the three of them a few words, then led Li Yue into the carriage. She never wastes time talking about other things, and it's not like she didn't see him or write a letter.
In this way, the six carriages set off one after another. When the villagers of Blacksmith Village discovered that Cheng Xue had left, it was already noon that day.
Du Qi was very upset when he learned about it. After all, he hadn't eaten the white flour and pork since he got it. He just made some dumplings for Cheng Xue when he left, as a token of his gratitude. Cheng Xue didn't know about this, and was just on his way.
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Fortunately, the weather was good, and even though it was gloomy for two consecutive days, the snow never fell. It wasn't until they entered the northern city that heavy snowflakes began to fall, as if they were waiting for them to enter the city.
"Madam, it's snowing."
Bai Wei's voice came from outside, and Cheng Xue and Li Yue both let out a long sigh of relief.
"Go directly back to the back house. Where are Pang Meng and the others?"
"They have already gone to the military camp and said they would come back tomorrow afternoon. I think this is not good. It is better to let Bai Guo go to the military camp to teach them how to cook and let Baizhu accompany them."
After all, it is the back house of the government. A group of soldiers come and go frequently, and the master is not at home, which is quite inconvenient. Not to mention that Bai Shao has too many things to do, and the kitchen is a top priority. Ging Guo and Pang Meng knew each other in Blacksmith Village.
It would be most appropriate for her to go to the military camp.
Cheng Xue understood what she meant, nodded and said:
"Okay, you can arrange it. Go back and ask someone to go to the garrison camp to inform you. From now on, Ging Guo will go there every day at noon and evening. Until the end of October, Dongyue will not go."
"Okay, ma'am." Bai Wei agreed and continued on her way, waving her whip.
The snow was falling heavily, and by the time we drove back to the back house, the snow on the road had reached the top of our feet.
After getting off the car and returning to the front yard of the back house, she didn't expect that there was no one there. Not even Tiandong and Bai Shao were at home. Cheng Xue felt something strange, so she went to the kitchen. The stove in the kitchen was still warm, and the pot was warm.
There was food, but no one was there.
"Madam, Huzi is not at home either."
Cheng Xue frowned when she heard Bai Shu's return.
Strange, what has this person been doing?
It's fair to say that the two children are naughty, but Tiandong and Bai Shao are fooling around together? It's simply impossible.
"Bai Wei, go to the government office lobby and see if the second lady and the others are there."
"yes."
Bai Wei took the order and left. Cheng Xue asked Bai Shu and Bai Guo to bring out the food and they would eat first.
I was in a hurry to go home, so I took a bite of the bar in the car at noon. I was really hungry now. I didn't even go back to the main room, so a few of them just stayed at the stove to eat. A bite of steamed buns and a bite of vegetables. It's like eating anything when you're hungry.
While eating, Bai Wei hurried in from outside, curtsied and said:
"Madam, I'm sorry. The second lady and the young master had a quarrel with Fan Tongzhi in the lobby. Please go and have a look."
What?!
Cheng Xue was stunned, quickly put down the food in her hand, and hurried forward. Li Yue's people followed suit.
Passing through the moon gate in the backyard, you can see Li Tian clasping his waist with both hands, like a little rooster always ready to fight. Tiandong protected the child behind him, and Li Huai frequently squatted down to make snowballs and hit people.
The one who was beaten was none other than Fan Chengfang, a colleague of the Beijing Government Office.