Father Lu didn't say much. He looked very angry and didn't even eat much of the meal in the evening.
Lu Changsheng asked Lu Moazi.
After a while, the latter blushed and said, "Xinghua's father is really nothing. He regretted the marriage he had promised!"
"And that grandpa of the Zhao family, he doesn't speak human words! He prefers the Xinghua family!"
Lu Changsheng frowned and asked about the details.
It turned out that the two went to Xinghua's house one morning to discuss the formal marriage.
Unexpectedly, he couldn't enter Xinghua's house for a long time.
Xinghua, whose surname is Zhao, lives in Zhongcun, where people from the Zhao family live. It is said that in the past few generations, the village only had the surname Zhao, and it was not called village, but Zhuang. Later, people with other surnames followed. After moving here, it became a village.
The two entered the road of Zhongcun, and after a short distance, they encountered some people blocking the road, looking for happy money.
If not, it will not be given.
Father Lu was prepared and took some copper coins to hand out one by one, but this kind of thing itself was just asking for luck.
It doesn't matter if they like more or less money. After all, they are from the village and are not rich.
Unexpectedly, after the happy money was distributed, the two of them realized that they didn't even see the door of Xinghua's house.
However, those Zhao family members who blocked the road did not disperse and faced a stalemate with the two of them.
At first, the two of them didn't think much about it. They just thought it was some test given to them by the Zhao family, and they just waited in place for most of the day.
In the end, the Zhao family couldn't bear to see someone blocking the road and secretly reminded them.
"It's not that we have to stop you. In fact, the Xinghua family begged us for this matter. Everyone's surname is Zhao, so we can't refuse!"
When Lu Mozi heard this, he was so angry that he rushed directly to Zhao Xinghua's house to ask for an explanation.
But Zhao Xinghua was not at home, she only saw Xinghua's father.
Behind the scenes, he was very polite and apologetic.
While saying that Xinghua doesn't like him, if she insists on getting married, she will just jump into the river and commit suicide.
He also said that with the current conditions of the Lu family, wouldn't it be easy to find a mother-in-law?
At this time, the grandfather from the village also stood up.
Those who can be called 'Grandpa' in the village are all highly respected people.
At this moment, Xinghua's family was favored.
In the end, Xinghua's father just apologized lightly!
"Tomorrow, I will go find Xinghua. She must be willing to follow me!"
Lu Moazi clenched his fists.
Lu Changsheng shook his head and said, "Brother, don't you understand? Xinghua will definitely know about this!"
"Let me ask you, did her father say Xinghua's exact words?"
"Yes! Xinghua likes me, otherwise she wouldn't tell lies like that! The water in the river is dry now. Even if you jump, you won't die. What's more, Xinghua can swim!"
Lu Changsheng felt a little headache.
Let’s face it, my brother is a bitch!
"Isn't that right? You'll know in a few days!"
Lu Changsheng shook his head.
The context of this matter is actually very simple.
The people of the Zhao family stopped the two father and son just to make them retreat. In this case, Zhao Xinghua's reputation could be preserved as much as possible.
"My brother and Zhao Xinghua have already made an appointment to get married. They are just close to getting married. If it's just a normal problem and they can't get married, there's no need to make it like this! There must be some problem!"
“Maybe it’s also related to the fact that I can’t continue fishing now!”
In recent days, the weather has become drier and the unripe crops have begun to wither.
Rumors of severe drought are spreading in the village.
Drought is not unrecorded. If it can cause a disaster, it will definitely not be over in a short time.
It’s just that next year, or even the year after, may not be possible.
“We have to find a way to open source it!”
Within a few days, as expected, word spread.
Zhao Xinghua didn't know where to find the connection. She said she wanted to go to Heishan Mansion and work as a maid for a wealthy family.
She also said she was a concubine.
Obviously, the old Lu family has become the background.
However, this matter was not discussed for long, because the drought was really coming.
“The timing is really terrible, it’s just before the autumn harvest!”
Lu Changsheng looked at the two elders with sad faces and seemed to feel that they suddenly looked much older.
Two days later, he took the time to go to the field, and what he saw was a dead crop.
Lu Changsheng's heart also became heavy.
Sometimes, he would see Father Lu sitting on the threshold holding a dry cigarette, staring blankly at Xiao Heitu playing not far away, as if he was hesitating about something!
Whenever this happened, Lu Changsheng couldn't help but touch Xiao Heitu's little head.
The little guy raised his head, looked at Lu Changsheng and smiled, and then looked at Father Lu who was not far away and smiled.
Although life at home became very difficult during this period, she was still very optimistic.
"I'll just go to Zhao Deshui's house tomorrow!"
Lu Changsheng thought to himself.
The next day, he practiced archery as usual, then went to Zhao Deshui's house and saw Zhao Deshui.
"Uncle Zhao!"
Lu Changsheng looked at Zhao Deshui in front of him respectfully.
"Erdan? You came to see me for something?"
There was something strange in Zhao Deshui's eyes, and he always felt that something was wrong with him talking to a child.
"I wonder if Uncle Zhao can take me to Black Mountain Mansion?"
Zhao Deshui's expression changed slightly.
After a moment of silence, he suddenly took a breath and said in a deep voice: "It happens to be a severe drought this year. Before the end of the year, the Zhao family will organize a team to go to Heishan Mansion. Come and find me then!"
Although Lu Changsheng did not mention the money, Zhao Deshui still said: "It is not easy to go to Master's place, so the wait was a bit long, but fortunately I made arrangements. When the time comes, when you go to Heishan Mansion, remember to be careful , if you can’t survive, come back!”
"Okay, Uncle Zhao!"
Lu Changsheng felt happy and walked out the door.
After a while, a person walked out of the house. It was Zhao Qing, the married sister of Zhao Deshui.
This person came back without making any announcement.
"Now that things are basically settled, I'll go back first. In this situation, I'm not suitable to stay any longer!"
"Won't you stay a little longer?"
Zhao Deshui said.
Since Zhao Qing got married, their relationship has become much weaker.
"If it takes too long, if the master comes back and finds out, he will definitely tell me!"
Zhao Qing changed into a poor man's attire to avoid being targeted by bandits on his way back.
However, she also invited two nurses to come with her, so she wasn't worried about anything happening.
"And Lin'er also needs my attention!"
Zhao Deshui did not persuade him again.
Watching my sister disappear into the mist, I felt a little sad, but also a little entangled and envious.
"As expected of a scholar!"
Thinking of his sister, who was so arrogant and older, she tried her best to go to Heishan Mansion. When she came back, she was already Master Chen's concubine.
It really surprised them.
But such a proud bird has to submit to that scholar for fear that he will not like it.
Early in the morning.
Several figures quietly walked out of Zhaojiacun.
Zhao Qing walked in front, followed by two guards with knives and a young woman behind him.
"Aunt Qing, can I really marry into a rich family?"
"Don't worry! If your aunt can guide you, it will probably work!"
Zhao Qing said.
Looking at Zhao Xinghua, she saw that although she was a bit sloppy in her clothes, she had exquisite facial features and a plump figure. With a little dressing up, she would definitely have a unique charm.
When the time comes, go to the homes of those wealthy families, and you might be able to get them.
If that doesn't work, you can still be a concubine!
"Xinghua, Heishan Mansion is not a village. There are so many people. Maybe a wrong look can offend a powerful person. You don't know where you are if you die! Now my aunt is helping you, you must remember your aunt in the future. Very good!"
"Don't worry, aunt!" Zhao Xinghua said playfully, having already forgotten all about her marriage.
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A few days later, no one thought about the drought subsided.
Lu Changsheng, who was practicing archery, suddenly heard Wang Heihou's voice.
"Immortality! I'm going to die!"
Wang Heihou, Niu Dazhuang, and Li Gugua came over.
"What way to die?"
"I was abandoned by my parents! They want to send me to Heishan Mansion!" Wang Heihou's eyes filled with tears.
Niu Dazhuang and Li Guanggu didn't fare much better either.
Lu Changsheng was amused in his heart and said, "When I go to Heishan Mansion, I must be rushing towards my future. Why am I going to die?"
"You don't understand! I heard them say that Heishan Prefecture eats people without spitting out their bones. People freeze to death on the road and their bones are piled up to the sky!"
Wang Heihou's face turned pale.
"That damn place is only suitable for rich families. If we go there, we will be eaten!"
Lu Changsheng also fell silent.
He didn't know anything about Heishan Mansion, and he couldn't help but feel a little hesitant in his heart.
Last time, Zhao Deshui's sister, Zhao Qing, returned to her hometown, and many people came to join in the fun. Some of them were more lively and directly gave some money and gifts.
Lu Changsheng felt that the news that day was a little unclear, but now, there is no need to worry about it.
"I'm leaving in two days!"
Looking at the three children with tears on their faces, Lu Changsheng felt a little emotional.
But at this time, he suddenly felt something and looked down.
"You have achieved the achievement of being 10 years old, and your root value is +1!"
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