Following Lao Wu's instructions, Chen Xiaobei quickly found the Cao Mansion.
The servant guarding the door asked about the situation and immediately turned around and hurriedly called Butler Cao.
Soon Butler Cao came out with his people.
Seeing Chen Xiaobei carrying two pheasants, Butler Cao smiled from ear to ear, "Oh, little brother, you really make me want to see you!"
"I'm really sorry, Butler Cao, I was delayed due to family matters a few days ago." Chen Xiaobei explained vaguely.
Butler Cao took out a piece of silver from his pocket and stuffed it into Chen Xiaobei's hand.
This was a small silver ingot of one tael, but Chen Xiaobei was in trouble.
I didn’t expect that I would give someone change.
Two fish were sold for five bucks.
Apart from that, I didn’t bring any money with me.
"Steward Cao, I'm really sorry. Can you exchange it for copper coins? I don't have any copper coins for you."
Butler Cao laughed and waved his hand.
"Little brother, no need. This time, I owe you a favor. If you need help with anything in the future, just come to me. Although I, Cao Yuanxiang, am just a housekeeper, I am still a bit thin-faced in Qingniu County." After saying that, he turned and left.
this.
Not only was he given more money, but he was also given a favor. What exactly happened here?
Chen Xiaobei was confused.
After much deliberation, I have to go to Lao Wu to see if he can figure out why not?
Chen Xiaobei turned the donkey cart around and rushed to the vegetable market again. From a distance, he saw a man standing in front of Lao Wu's stall. Judging from his body shape, he seemed familiar.
Take a closer look, isn't that Feng Xiaoyue?
Yes, it is indeed Feng Xiaoyue.
Seeing her coming, Old Wu was helpless, "Girl, I've told you many times that Chen Xiaobei hasn't been here to sell vegetables for a long time. You'd better find someone else to tell you this."
Feng Xiaoyue was very resolute, "Uncle, since he came once to sell vegetables, he is determined to come a second time. Please..."
Before he finished speaking, Old Wu raised his eyes and saw Chen Xiaobei coming this way. He coughed hurriedly and raised his voice deliberately, "Oh, stop talking, I really can't see Chen Xiaobei. .”
This was obviously meant for Chen Xiaobei.
But Chen Xiaobei didn't react for a while. He couldn't help but responded, "Old Wu, what are you talking about? I won't come now."
Hearing his voice, Feng Xiaoyue turned around suddenly and saw Chen Xiaobei, with a look of surprise on her face, "Brother Chen, you, you are finally here."
After saying one sentence, tears filled my eyes.
Seeing Feng Xiaoyue like this, Chen Xiaobei was very confused.
This this.
Do you have to be so excited to see yourself?
"Miss Xiaoyue, don't cry. If you have anything to say, let's talk slowly."
Feng Xiaoyue wiped her tears and bowed to him, "Brother Chen, I, I'm leaving Qingniu County. I, Feng Xiaoyue, am not the kind of person who refuses to repay debts. Don't worry, I will pay back the money sooner or later. Ben I wanted Brother Wu to give you a message, but I didn’t expect to meet you today.”
After saying that, he bowed to Chen Xiaobei again.
Now, Chen Xiaobei was even more confused, "Xiaoyue, why did you leave Qingniu County, and where could you go?"
Feng Xiaoyue sighed, "I really had no choice but to leave. Mr. Zhao found out about my beating and said something to Madam. Unexpectedly, Madam turned her anger on me. Not only did she not give me my salary, she also threatened to ask me Leave Qingniu County within three days, otherwise, she will, will, attack Yanzi and the others."
After saying that, there was another burst of crying.
After hearing this cry, Chen Xiaobei became extremely angry.
A child without a father and a mother is pitiful enough, but this Mr. Sun is actually so unwilling to forgive.
Chen Xiaobei turned his head and looked at Old Wu not far away.
"Brother Wu, what are the origins of Mr. Zhao and Mr. Sun? They are so arrogant."
Old Wu looked around and said, "Xiaobei, could you please lower your voice?"
"Mr. Zhao has been an official for generations, and the Sun family is even more impressive. If your mother's family is an official in the capital, you can't afford to offend her. You can't afford to offend her."
After hearing this, Chen Xiaobei's heart tightened.
These days, people with backgrounds can do whatever they want, while ordinary people can only endure in silence.
Feng Xiaoyue wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes, "Yes, their family has a strong background. Even if they file a lawsuit with the county government, it will be useless. I can only take the children and leave."
Chen Xiaobei was also silent for a while.
Yes, my arms can't twist my thighs, so I have no other choice but to leave.
Chen Xiaobei shook his head again, "But where can you go with a group of children?"
Feng Xiaoyue was very calm, "It doesn't matter where you go. Children are used to wandering anyway."
At this moment, someone from behind suddenly shouted, "Whose donkey cart is eating my food?"
Chen Xiaobei quickly turned around and looked over. He just came to talk to Lao Wu and forgot about the donkey.
The donkey had no restraints. When he saw the vegetables placed by the people next to him, he naturally came over.
Chen Xiaobei ran two steps and pulled the reins. It was so dangerous, so dangerous that he almost bit it.
However, when he saw this donkey cart, Chen Xiaobei thought, yes, he met it today, so he should do the best and use the donkey cart to give Feng Xiaoyue a ride.
After listening to his suggestion, Old Wu winked at him secretly, and Feng Xiaoyue declined again and again, "I won't bother you, Brother Chen."
But Chen Xiaobei insisted to the end, "Okay, if you refuse again, you will be in trouble."
At this point, Feng Xiaoyue had no choice but to bow to him again, "Then, Xiaoyue won't refuse. I will go back and take care of things."
After that, he left quickly.
Seeing Feng Xiaoyue walking away, Old Wu sighed, "You, I told you not to have anything to do with her, but you just didn't listen."
Chen Xiaobei interrupted Lao Wu and continued. "Okay, Brother Wu, I knew you meant well when you winked just now. But she is so pitiful with a group of children."
Old Wu shook his head, "You are too kind-hearted. She wants to send you to the capital, will you go?"
One sentence shocked Chen Xiaobei. He really hadn't considered this. But then I thought about it, Feng Xiaoyue should not be this kind of person.
"Old Wu, you are overthinking. I don't think Feng Xiaoyue is that kind of person."
Old Wu's eyes widened, "People's hearts are separated from each other. How do you know what they are thinking?"
"If you ask me, you can send her to Xiaojia Town, which is close to the official roads. There are inns and restaurants in the town. She can find a way to survive."
After listening to Lao Wu's suggestion, Chen Xiaobei laughed.
Xiaojia Town is more than ten miles southeast from the county seat.
Together with Hetou Village, the three points form an almost standard isosceles triangle.
"Thank you, Lao Wu. I'll ask her for her opinion later."
After that, he jumped on the donkey cart and left.
Watching Chen Xiaobei go away, Old Wu sighed helplessly. Finally, he raised his head again, with a hint of excitement in his eyes, "Good man, good man. Mr. Feng, you are a good man and you will be rewarded."
