It was not easy to send off Magistrate Liu and his son.
Lao Bai's house regained its tranquility.
After the county magistrate left with all the government servants, Village Chief Liu complained to the white wooden board: "One government servant and one clerk. It's a pity that Da Zhuang and Er Zhuang refused so simply."
The more he thought about it, the more distressed he became. He stamped his feet with a look of hatred on his face: "Which village doesn't want to try its best to challenge the county government? It's better for you two sons..."
Bai Banban snorted coldly: "My son is right to refuse. If you think it's a pity, just let your son go."
Village Chief Zhao: "..."
Isn't there no way?
If he could really exchange his son, he would really be willing!
Bai Banban was a little regretful at first, because his two sons rejected the olive branch offered by the magistrate.
Later, the young master of the county magistrate made a scene, and he felt that he was right to refuse. He did not want to have any dealings with the magistrate in the future.
He is thinking of treating his daughter as a maid, and a family with such a bad family tradition will definitely be blacklisted.
No matter what his background is!
Not trying to take advantage of his daughter.
The female members of the Bai family were busy cleaning up in the kitchen.
The village chief's regretful voice came from outside, and Xie Chuntao was slightly startled.
Mrs. Zhen frowned slightly and said to Xie Chuntao: "...Do you think it's a pity that Da Zhuang doesn't go to the county government as a servant?"
Xie Chuntao was very embarrassed when her mother-in-law saw through her thoughts, and muttered: "Mom, I don't have..."
Zhen smiled lightly and said, "There's nothing to be embarrassed about."
Xie Chuntao knew that Zhen didn't mean to blame him, so he asked puzzledly: "Isn't it good for Da Zhuang to go to the county government as a servant?"
Zhen shook her head and said: "It's not bad. It's just that Da Zhuang's temperament is inappropriate. The yamen servants may look majestic to the common people, but they are the lowest in the county yamen, not even officials. It's hard work to use dirty words. They are all responsible for kidnapping, execution and killing."
Xie Chuntao hasn't thought that deeply yet. She just thinks that if she joins the county government as a servant, she will get a monthly salary.
When I heard about executions and killings, my expression changed.
"Although people can only be tied up and killed if they make mistakes, in some cases even the female relatives of the offenders will be punished. Can Da Zhuang do it? If he is begged for mercy, will he agree or not?" Zhen said.
Xie Chuntao pursed her lips and thought for a while, then waved her hands repeatedly, saying that she couldn't do this job.
"Also, the county government is also a river and lake, and wherever there are people, there will be intrigues. He has a strong heart and won't play tricks. He might be the one who takes the blame in the future." Madam Zhen said in a deep voice. She knew her son very well. She was glad that her eldest son was not dazzled by the county magistrate's appreciation and refused directly.
Xie Chuntao followed Zhen's words and understood the stakes. At this time, she was glad that Da Zhuang did not accept the olive branch from the county magistrate.
Fortunately, I didn't instigate Da Zhuang. This was too scary. It was better to farm at home.
At the very least, whether the crops are grown well or not can be judged by the harvest, and no one will be blamed.
Eugene Gui stood aside and cautiously interjected: "Yes, the eldest brother is honest. What about my second son? It sounds like the county government clerk is registered to write."
Eugene Gui was still in the "harmony" inspection period, staring at Zhen with anxiety, fearing that if something went wrong, he would go through the divorce process.
In fact, she can remain silent, but if she doesn't speak, she will suffocate to death.
Mrs. Zhen glanced at her and sneered: "What do you know? Do you think clerking is just about writing and drawing? There are a lot more swear words than a yamen servant."
Eugene Gui opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he held it back.
She thought to herself that she didn't understand, but she knew that her man was a scholar, and scholars didn't have to tie people up for execution, so what were they afraid of?
She had heard that the clerks were all close and trusted people of the county master. If something really happened, could the county master keep it safe?
She secretly scolded Bai Erzhuang for being so stupid. If he took the clerical job, he would be considered half an official. In the future, if I use my connections and find ways to do it, I might be able to donate an official position.
Then she would be the official's wife, and Sanlang would be the official's son.
…
The tiger was killed by the Bai family and his son, and the county magistrate Mr. Liu ordered the Bai family to handle it themselves.
So the tiger skin, tiger teeth, and tiger meat and bones were left behind and sold.
Why, tiger meat is not common, and wealthy families in the county are flocking to it, wanting to have a taste of tiger meat.
A big tiger was sold for three hundred taels of silver.
The Bai family is extremely happy, and it’s not just the money—
Last time, Xiao Fuyuan followed Bai Erzhuang to Xiashan Village to dig up wild ginseng and wild Ganoderma lucidum. Doctor Zhang Yangjing was amazed when he saw them, and he bought them for fifty taels of silver on the spot.
A basket of herbs dug by Xie Chuntao, Tianqi was the first to be sold for twenty taels of silver.
Also, the one hundred taels of silver rewarded by the county government for killing Tiger.
Now the Bai family has become the chief and well-off family of Shenshu Village.
Old Mrs. Bai was sitting on the bed, counting her money, feeling very comfortable.
When she was young, she had so much money that she could use it to buy land and build a house. The entire Lao Bai family was full of flowers and flowers. Later, the money dispersed and only a few pieces of land were saved.
Mrs. Zhen sat aside, holding little Fuyuan in her arms, also smiling.
The fact that the family has so much money is all due to the little girl.
"Mom, you decide how to arrange this money." Bai Banban said happily.
"Buy land." Bai Dazhuang put forward his own suggestion.
Of course, the more land, the better, even in disaster years.
Xiao Fuyuan listened in Zhen's arms for a while, then raised her head and asked, "Where is the third brother?"
Mrs. Zhen kissed her forehead and said, "When your third brother returned to town, you were not awake yet. Do you miss your third brother so soon?"
Xiao Fuyuan smiled and swung the jade pendant around her neck.
Zhen suddenly moved and said to the old lady Bai and Bai Banban: "Mom, his father, Sanzhuang is a smart man, and it is not common practice to work as a waiter for others. How about we buy a shop and let Sanzhuang run it?"
Old Mrs. Bai looked at Xiao Fuyuan and felt that this girl was too smart.
She is reminding everyone.
Sanzhuang quickly became an apprentice, helped the Xu family negotiate a lot of big business, and has become the shopkeeper of the Xu family.
Rather than giving such good skills to others, it is better to give them to yourself.
In the past, there was a lack of capital, but now that there is money, Sanzhuang is not worried about not being able to open a shop?
Old Mrs. Bai nodded lightly and said: "The strong lady is right. This money is dead in your hands, so it is better to let it generate money. However, eggs cannot be put in one basket. There are many places to use money at home. Oh. I’m thinking that the money should be divided into three parts. The bulk of it will be given to Sanzhuang to do business and buy a few pieces of land, and the rest will be used as a dowry for Xiao Yuanbao. Do you have any objections..."
Mrs. Bai paused.
"No, no." Xie Chuntao was the first to express his stance.
Eugene Gui also expressed his stance.
"Okay, don't say that I favor her. If it weren't for her, how could our family live such a good life." Old Mrs. Bai put the credit on Xiao Fuyuan's head.
Xiao Fuyuan: "..."
She is still young and does not need a dowry.
So he said: "Give it all to Third Brother..."
Before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by a shrill cry outside.
"My poor son...my poor son..."
(End of chapter)
