Bai Mei was already in confinement, and Bai Ershu asked the young couple to move in together. He was afraid that if the old house continued to have troubles, his only daughter would be gone.
Naturally, men moved the things in the house, Bai Mei held the child, and Bai Qishi packed some small but useful things.
"Mom, did you hear anything going on over there?" Bai Mei stretched her head to look towards the main house.
"Don't pay attention to them who are making noise all day long." Bai Qishi said this, but she also looked over and saw Bai Yuanshi locking the door.
Bai Mei was too lazy to answer, and said: "Then I will carry the baby over first. I will wake up later and need to breastfeed. Mom, you can take care of it yourself."
"Hey, you go ahead. Mom will take care of the tidying up." Mrs. Bai Qi responded, but her eyes did not go to the backyard.
Although the main door was opened separately when the second bedroom was separated, the original window was not moved. This opened a small slit for ventilation, allowing a clear view of the main courtyard.
Bai Yuanshi and her son left in a hurry, still holding a box. How could Bai Qi not be concerned about it?
After Bai Mei left, Mrs. Bai Qi opened the window and looked around to make sure that no one was paying attention to the yard. Then she jumped out of the window and came to the main house, where she heard the whining sound of Mrs. Bai.
After piercing a layer of window paper with her saliva, Bai Qishi saw the tied up old lady Bai and then looked at the messed up cabinet. She still didn't know what was going on.
"Retribution, this is really retribution!" Mrs. Bai Qi wanted to laugh out loud, but was afraid of being discovered, so she picked up a wooden stick standing under the window and pushed the window open.
Afterwards, Mrs. Bai Qi tiptoed back to Bai Mei's house and continued to pack her things, as if she had not done anything just now, but the corners of her mouth could not help but raise.
After so many years, I can finally take revenge, which makes me feel happy just thinking about it.
However, anyone who sees her will only think that Mrs. Bai Qi is happy because she took her daughter back to live with her, and will not think much about it.
Not to mention that Bai Yuanshi and her son went to Liushu Village and how they cried and begged, Village Chief Liu finally agreed to revoke the lawsuit.
Now that Bai Wen's whereabouts are unknown, Bai Dashu won't be able to serve a few years in prison if he releases the perpetrator, and he can be fished out with a little money.
On the contrary, Bai Yuanshi spent a lot of money and paid more than one hundred taels of silver to compensate the Liu family. Even for the sake of the money, the Liu family would not be in trouble again.
Farmers may not be able to save this much money in their lifetime. It is enough to build a house and marry their grandchildren, so it is not a loss.
Bai Dashu was released, and Sanfang knew the news, but Bai Ling didn't have time to pay attention because he had too many things to do every day.
Border.
When Shangguan Yu left the capital, he had already sent a message to the King of Han. The two small countries and tribes in the north that were affected by the disaster received the letter from the King of Han, and naturally sent people to Zixiao City to negotiate.
For five days in a row, except for necessary rest, they even ate in the meeting hall, which shows how much these people take this matter.
"The agreement has been signed. I wonder when the King of Han will give us food and grass?" the envoy of Beichen Kingdom asked respectfully, with a bit of urgency in his tone.
"There is not enough food and grass in Zixiao City. You can first transport one month's food as agreed. From now on, every other month, the food specified in the agreement will be prepared. My emperor is also mobilizing food and grass, and he is also very concerned about this matter.
I take it seriously, so don’t worry, everyone.”
The King of Han spoke calmly and glanced at the ministers sent by the imperial court.
"What the King of Han said is true. If the imperial court wants to send a large amount of food and grass, it will not take a day or two. My emperor has issued an order to supervise this matter, and there will be no mistakes. I hope you will also abide by the agreement, otherwise there will be this letter of credence."
, it is reasonable for the Eastern Han Dynasty to send troops."
The minister had a "threatening" tone, but he was just a civil servant, and he really couldn't show any dignity in front of these generals.
However, the King of Han did not try to undermine him, and the other foreign envoys did not dare to say anything.
An agreement was reached. The Eastern Han Dynasty funded the two countries and tribes with grain and grass, allowing them to repay it in installments. However, after repaying the price of grain and grass, there would be a three-year exemption from war. This was the result of the final negotiation.
In other words, there will be no war at the border where the Zixiao Army is stationed for at least five years.
This is undoubtedly great news for the people and soldiers of Zixiao City. It is also beneficial and harmless to the Eastern Han Dynasty. Perhaps the Eastern Han Dynasty can become the most powerful country within five years.
But this matter was like a double-edged sword to the Han Palace.
"The border is peaceful, so I will leave it to you to take charge here. The soldiers' training is indispensable to prevent emergencies. It's time for my father to go back to accompany your mother and concubine." When only the father and son were present, the King of Han said in a relaxed tone.
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"Father, please be careful at all times after returning to the capital. I'm afraid that if the borders are peaceful, some people's hearts will not be at peace." Shangguan Yu raised his head and glanced at the sky, but did not directly say to be careful of the emperor.
"Ha." The King of Han sneered, "When has he ever been at peace? My father is not afraid of conspiracy, but I am afraid that his plans will fall on your mother, concubine, and you."
"My son will take care of himself. As long as my father can focus on his mother and concubine." Shangguan Yu poured wine for the King of Han and raised the corners of his lips and said, "I wish my father a happy journey."
"good."
The king of Han drank it all in one gulp and said jokingly:
"I know you are impatient, but my father has not seen your mother and concubine for two years. After returning this time, I must spend more time with her. When the weather gets warm next year, I will ask for permission to take your mother and concubine out of Beijing to the Bai family.
I propose marriage to you. The Prince of Han has always only had the first wife, so I cannot be wronged in asking to marry the future Princess of Han."
Shangguan Yu wanted to say that asking for marriage would not delay his father's time with his mother and concubine!
But thinking that his mother and concubine were afraid of the cold, Shangguan Yu could only nod his head and said: "Thank you for your hard work, father and concubine, this matter is not urgent."
Shangguan Yu knew in his heart that although Bai Ling agreed to the engagement, it was still unknown when he would get married.
"After you get married and have a son, your father will hand over a message to the emperor and pass on the position of King of Han to you. From now on, your father will accompany your mother and concubine in the capital and help you take care of your children. You don't have to be separated from husband and wife for a long time like your father.
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When the King of Han said this, he felt extremely sorry for his beloved wife.
But under the imperial power, no general with a heavy army could reunite with his family. Someone always had to stay in the capital to prevent a mutiny.
It was rare for the father and son to be relaxed. They drank together that night and spent most of the night talking about their love for each other, just like any other father and son.
After working for more than half a month, the seedbeds and water channels in Nanshan Village are ready, but those in other villages have not yet been completed.
The Bai family bought so much lowland, and Bai Ling couldn't bear to see the villages rushing to do these things before the freeze, so he planned to spend money to hire people to do it, which could be regarded as a disguised help for the newly settled victims.
"Second girl, dad has something to tell you." Bai Ling just finished talking to Uncle Fu about the business, and Bai Sanshu came in rubbing his hands.
"Dad, do you want to go see the doctor at the old house?"
After letting Uncle Fu go down first, Bai Ling sighed:
"I thought dad would speak earlier. I am dad's daughter. If dad has spoken, there is no reason for me not to go. But for what reason should I go? Granddaughter, or doctor?"
"Of course...doctor." Bai Sanshu changed his words temporarily. He knew very well that Bai Ling didn't want to have anything to do with the old house, so he hurriedly said: "I just went to have a look. Dad understands that you are in trouble, but if you don't do something, what's in his heart...
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"I understand what dad means, but I can't go like this." Bai Ling nodded, put his hand cover in Bai Sanshu's arms, and said with a smile: "Dad, go and sit with the village chief. The village chief's uncle will make arrangements.