Farmhouse Green Plum

Chapter 676

The time spent with good friends always passes quickly. As we chat, the day is dark before we know it.

Luo Yanxing had no choice but to wait until the next morning to rush back to the city and increase the red envelope given to Mei Yue and others by 20%.

In order to reconnect with his maternal family, Song Ying also went to visit relatives on the second day of the New Year.

I was busy all the time, and it wasn't until the fifth day of the New Year that I finally felt better.

That day, after closing the door, Song Ying took Luo Yanxing to the house bought by Yu Lingwan and introduced it to them one by one.

When Luo Yanxing heard that Chu Dahe was a martial arts expert, her eyes immediately lit up. She had loved martial arts since she was a child and admired the chivalrous heroes in operas very much, but unfortunately she had no chance to learn.

She imitated the way she saw it in the opera, cupped her fists towards Chu Dahe and said, "So it's you, Mr. Chu. I'm so sorry for your disrespect."

Chu Dahe was immediately amused and asked Song Ying, "She's your friend who's been very strong since childhood, right? I think you have a good aptitude for martial arts. If you want, I can teach you."

Luo Yanxing's eyes brightened, but he immediately shook his head regretfully, "Thank you for your kindness, Master Chu, but I'm afraid I don't have the time to learn."

Now she is so busy all day that she hardly has any free time.

She felt very regretful. She wanted to learn when she was young, but had no money and no teacher. Now she has the ability to learn, but no time.

Yu Lingwan was preoccupied with business, and after they finished their greetings, she hurriedly asked, "Where's Master Yuan? When will he arrive?"

"He went home recently, and it will take him some time to get here." After explaining, Song Ying advised, "Sister Lingwan, these things can't be solved overnight. Let's not worry about them all day long. Relax and live your life in peace.

Moreover, it takes at least thirty to fifty days to travel from Qingshui County to southern Yunnan. In case of bad weather or other reasons, it may take two or three months.

It’s only been a short time, the messenger may not have arrived in southern Yunnan yet.”

Yu Lingwan pursed her lips and smiled bitterly, "I want to forget about it, but I can't help but think about it. I can't control it at all.

Hey, Southern Yunnan and Jinchuan are clearly adjacent, how come they are so far apart? It’s almost as far as going north to the capital!”

Song Ying sighed. It made sense, but when it came to himself, it was always difficult for people to follow through. "There are so many mountains. I have to take detours from time to time. There's nothing I can do about it."

She changed the subject again, "Brother Chu, didn't you want to find a job before? Yan Xing knows a lot of people. Tell her what kind of work you want and ask her to help keep an eye out."

Before the accident, Yu Lingwan and others brought a lot of money with them because they were considering staying at someone else's house temporarily to avoid disturbing others. But for Brother Chu and his brothers, it was a completely sudden disaster and they were not prepared at all.

They were used to living on the ship and had no intention of getting off the ship that day. Naturally, they did not take anything with them except a little change.

When I was on the run, I could rely on my companions, but now that I have settled down, I am thinking about finding a job and earning some money.

Upon hearing this, Yu Lingwan suppressed her anxiety and said, "Why bother with this? We don't need two mouths to feed at home."

Chu Dajiang shook his head. "How can that be possible? We brothers are healthy and strong, how can we rely on you for support? You are already a great help by letting us stay here."

Yu Lingwan said, "This is all as it should be. Actually, you're also implicated by us."

"Mr. Zhang is also wholeheartedly serving the people, so he can't be considered implicated." The Chu Dajiang brothers have been in the Cao Army for many years, and they know many things better than they do.

But even if they had some guesses, they were powerless and did not dare to act rashly.

However, selling firearms is a serious crime.

These leaked firearms will one day be pointed at their comrades, or even at themselves.

Zhang Renzhi was just a civil servant who had returned home for mourning. In theory, this matter had nothing to do with him, but for the sake of the country and the people, he resolutely took the risk.

If a mere scholar acts like this, then those of us who serve as soldiers and eat food still care about being implicated, we would be truly ashamed.

Yu Lingwan thought for a moment and said, "We are a house full of women and children, and we are powerless. How about this? I hire two brothers as guards, and pay them double the monthly salary of the escort agency. What do you think?"

Chu Dajiang still refused. It was unknown when this matter would be resolved. Before that, Yu Lingwan and the others would have to survive on the little money they brought with them.

They have no income, and they are living off their savings. They don't know how long they can last, so naturally they save as much as they can.

Besides, Qingshui County is not very big, so even if you work in the city, you can still take care of the safety of your family.

As he was speaking, Yuan Qing finally arrived.

Yu Lingwan didn't care about the guards and asked hurriedly, "Did Wu Tixue reply?"

Yuan Qing naturally shook his head, which made Yu Lingwan very disappointed.

This New Year, time flew by for the busy Song Ying and others, but for her, it was extremely torturous.

Finally, spring returns in March.

One day, Yuan Qing was reading in the Zunjing Pavilion when a messenger came running up and said, "Mr. Yuan, the county magistrate wants to see you."

Yuan Qing paused holding the scroll. What did County Magistrate Chen want to see him about?

With doubts, he followed the police to the county government office next door. As soon as he arrived at the door, he heard a familiar voice coming from inside the house.

Yuan Qing paused, then took two steps at a time and stepped over the threshold. In the hall sat a scholar with his hair tied up in a wooden hairpin, wearing a linen robe with a blue lining, and conversing with County Magistrate Chen.

"Master!" Yuan Qing called out in surprise, and then performed the disciple's greetings, "Disciple greets Master."

Wu Tixue nodded, a look of relief in his eyes. "I was just discussing your studies with County Magistrate Chen."

Yuan Qing's expression became more respectful, "I feel ashamed to have caused you so much trouble, Master."

Wu Tixue smiled, stroking his beard. "Have you practiced the method of studying and being careful in conduct that I taught you before?"

"Disciples practice this every day and dare not slack off for even a moment."

Wu Tixue was increasingly pleased. County Magistrate Chen praised Yuan Qing's academic performance and said, "Alright, you two, master and disciple, have not seen each other for a long time. You must have a lot to talk about. I will not keep you any longer."

Wu Tixue thanked him and then took Yuan Qing to the post station. He then asked solemnly, "Is what you said in the letter true?"

“Every word is true.”

Wu Tixue pursed his lips and said, "This matter is of great importance. Give me the account book and I will take it to the capital personally!"

Yuan Qing agreed with surprise, and then curiously asked Wu Tixue why he went to the capital.

It turned out that Wu Tixue had completed his term and was promoted to the position of Jieshizhong of the Household Department. He could have waited a few months before leaving for the capital, but thinking of this matter, he set off early.

Yuan Qing hurriedly congratulated Wu Tixue on his promotion, then went back to get the account book and handed it to Wu Tixue.

In the previous letter, there were some things that were not convenient to say in detail, so this time I naturally described what happened in detail, especially the pursuit and interception by Scar since the escape, and the fact that Zhang Renzhi had already died.