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Chapter 34 The Throne Is Cold, Everyone Begs
Elder Sister Cao was extremely disappointed, she was about to jump up and curse, but she didn't want Chen's second child to wink at her, so she had to suppress her anger, and went out on the pretext that there was still work at home to drag the child.

As soon as the husband and wife left the courtyard, Elder Sister Cao couldn't bear to ask, "Why didn't you make me angry just now? Why do the family members benefit, and I can't get even half a penny."

Chen Laoer turned his head to see that there was no one around, and then he leaned closer to his wife and whispered, "You stupid woman, you have drunk too much corn porridge in the morning! Don't even think about it, your father and mother are old, The second sister's health is not good, so it's hard to say whether she can live to marry. Zhuzi is a fool, and the little vixen needs someone to help take care of it no matter how many properties he buys. Let's win her over first, and then adopt in a few years When a son comes under the name of Zhuzi, then these properties...haha!"

The more Chen Lao Er thought about it, the more he realized that his idea was brilliant, and he couldn't help laughing out loud at the end.Sister Cao's eyes were also brightened, she slapped her man behind and praised, "Father, you are so smart. Let's go home! I'll kill chicken and stew for you tonight!"

Chen Laoer put his hands behind his back proudly, raised his chin and replied disdainfully, "I'm not saying, you are really learning more and more stingy from your mother, what is a chicken! From now on, I want a big bowl of meat Drink in a big bowl, and marry ten or eight beautiful women..."

He was so happy for a moment that he actually expressed the deepest hope in his heart. Eldest sister Cao couldn't hear this, she stretched out her hand to pinch his ear and twisted it three times, "Second Chen, you still have such thoughts, See if I don't strangle you!"

"Oh, it hurts, it hurts! I was just kidding!" Chen's second son screamed in pain, and was dragged back to his home by the domineering sister Cao. Needless to say, the stewed chicken was changed to bamboo shoots Fried shredded pork.

Not mentioning the individual thoughts of the members of the Cao family, only that Dong Rong and Sha Zhu took this opportunity to completely move out of the Cao family and live directly in the hut on the top of the mountain.

Mr. Chen was born in a wealthy family, and he also likes elegance, so the small hut has all kinds of wooden utensils and utensils.Dong Rong didn't check it carefully when receiving it that day, but after taking a closer look today, I found that even the small wooden table on the kang is made of chicken wing wood with simple cloud patterns, not to mention the wooden couch under the window, the lying cabinet at the end of the kang, and the corner of the wall How exquisite are the Duobaoge and other things.

She made a rough calculation and found that these wooden utensils were worth more than a dozen taels of silver. This should really be a favor from Mr. Chen, and she might have to find a chance to pay it back in the future.

Zhu Zi threw down his luggage and complained that he was hungry. Dong Rong looked up at the sun that had risen to the middle of the sky, and felt his stomach growling.She walked into the side room on the side of the hut that was used as a stove, and walked around. Although the pots and pans were complete, the rice bowl and noodle bags were empty.

It is said that it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice, and no matter how good her cooking skills are, she must have ingredients.Needless to say, lunch will be settled in a small courtyard outside the city.It just so happens that the ice-making business has to be explained. In the future, there will be an orchard holding my mind, so there must be less visits there, and all matters must be entrusted to reliable people.

When the young couple rushed to the small courtyard hungry, Dong Ping was sitting under the shade of a tree with a steamed bun in one hand and a book in the other. Xu was fascinated by reading, but the steamed bun was hardened by the wind and he didn’t notice it. .

Silly Zhu stepped forward to snatch the steamed bun and took a bite. Dong Ping came back to his senses from the scholarly world in shock. Seeing this, he hurriedly poured him a bowl of tea, and finally asked with a smile, "Sister, how do you and brother-in-law stand against each other?" Are you rushing back under the sun? There is no urgent matter on the left and right sides, how nice it is to go before the heat cools off at night."

Dong Rong poured a bowl of herbal tea by herself and drank it down. Her throat that was almost smoldering finally felt much better, so she replied with a smile, "There is no food at home. If you don't come back, you will starve to death."

Dong Ping guessed that his sister must have been treated poorly in Cao's house, and his face was filled with anger.Dong Rong didn't want her younger brother to worry about it, so she stretched out her hand and slapped him to show that she didn't care, then turned and went into the kitchen.

Soon three bowls of egg custard plus five white flour steamed buns were ready. The whole family chatted while eating. It's windy and cold, my cousin and sister-in-law are taking care of me at home.

Thinking of Aunt Cao's protection and love for her, Dong Rong planned to go to the city in the afternoon to buy some food and send it to her.Just when I was pondering, I occasionally looked up and saw that Dong Ping was hesitant to speak, so he asked doubtfully, "Brother Ping, do you have something to say?

Dong Ping hesitated for a moment, but still said in a low voice, "Sister, the academy will start classes in two days, I think...

"Ah, why didn't you mention such an important matter earlier! I've been so busy recently that I actually forgot about it." Dong Rong patted her forehead in frustration, cursing Mrs. Cao and Niu in her heart, if It wasn't that they kept finding faults and messing around, she wouldn't have even forgotten her brother's enrollment.

Dong Ping saw her sister's forehead turn red after two slaps, so she quickly wet her sleeves and applied it for her sister, and persuaded, "Sister, don't worry, there are still two days before class starts." Dong Rong stared reproachfully. The younger brother glanced at him and started counting with his fingers, "How can you not be in a hurry? You need to have two new sets of long gowns, a new set of four treasures for the study, thick bedding, bookcases, tea sets, and shoes. Two days are not enough to buy those small items like socks. Don’t worry about it, hurry up and eat, and follow me into the city to buy them all in a while.”

Dong Ping felt sorry for the money, and wanted to say that he didn't need to buy so much, but seeing his sister's chopsticks flying around, he looked anxious and shut his mouth obediently. He picked up pickles and tasted them, and they felt extremely sweet.Who said that he doesn't have a mother who loves and is extremely pitiful, as long as he has a sister, he is the happiest person in the world.

After the meal, Dong Rong quickly cleaned up the bowls and chopsticks, and ran into the house to get a full 20 taels of silver, and then she was about to take her brother out.Originally, she had prepared a lot of excuses to coax Sha Zhu into staying in the yard, but she never thought that Sha Zhu was squatting under a tree, fascinated by the ants, and had no intention of following him to be a porter.This made her feel a little guilty, and promised to buy him several kinds of snacks before going to the city with peace of mind.

Murong Huaide saw the figures of the Dong family's siblings drifting away on the Qingshi Road, so he put away the innocent look on his face, closed the courtyard door, and half leaned on the wooden chair under the shade of the tree with his eyes closed and rested.

A few twigs on the big tree moved slightly, and a young man in dark green shorts suddenly jumped down. When he landed, his feet were covered with dust, and the leaves on his head were still intact.

Murong Huaide squinted for another cup of tea, then opened his eyes, and asked in a deep voice, "Did the account books of the southern cities come?"

The young man bowed his head respectfully and replied, "Master, it was delivered yesterday. Mr. Feng was very happy after checking it, and asked his subordinates to send a letter to the young master. It may be doubled in a month."

"Oh, so many?" Murong Huaide's face also showed joy, straightened his back and asked again, "What else did Feng Lao say?"

Hearing this, a rare smile flashed across the boy's expressionless face, but it was quickly hidden by him, and his voice remained flat as usual, "Master Feng said, don't you forget your master if you have a wife. Whenever you have free time, go have a drink with him."

Murong Huaide was holding the tea bowl, his face blushed in embarrassment when he heard these words, and finally looked carefully at the young man's face, there was no sign of ridicule, then he coughed twice and changed the subject, "Is there something wrong in the capital? ?”

"No, the prince is still sick, and the concubine and side concubine Liu... live together in peace."

Murong Huaide narrowed his eyes, and felt that the words "living in peace" were ridiculous for no reason.How could such a situation be allowed in that place where people eat people?It's nothing more than that both sides are accumulating strength, waiting for the moment to jump up and bite the other's neck.

He snorted coldly, waved the young subordinate away in extreme annoyance, and then continued to lean back on the chair and close his eyes for a nap.Why is that person just refusing to let go, jumping out of that cold house to see how peaceful and joyful the sky outside is.What's more, there is his own son outside, could it be that all of these together can't compare to that cold throne...

Ever since Dong Rong heard that someone intended to humiliate Dong Ping, she had been suffocated and determined to send her younger brother to the academy, but also to give him the best material conditions. So, the siblings walked from the east of the commercial street. To the west, whenever you encounter a clothing store, a pen and ink store, or a grocery store, you have to go in for a stroll.

Seeing that there were more and more packages hanging on his arm, Dong Ping hurriedly stopped his sister from continuing to prosper, "Sister, I have finished adding everything that needs to be bought, let's go back. Besides, I went to the academy to concentrate on my studies, and eating too delicately will make me feel uncomfortable." distraction."

Dong Rong wiped the beads of sweat from her forehead and was about to speak, when she suddenly saw a scholar on the side of the street followed by a boy combing his horns, so her eyes lit up, she dragged her younger brother and ran straight to the back street. .

Qing County is a small county, and there are not many rich and powerful families, so it is not a lively place to trade people.But there are always sufferings in life, and there are those who can't survive and need to sell themselves to save their lives.As soon as the brothers and sisters of the Dong family turned into the back street, all the men, women and children who were leaning against the walls to enjoy the coolness on both sides of the street crowded in front of them one after another. A man with a withered complexion shouted, "This young master, madam, is there a lack of labor at home? I am strong and Eat less, only two taels of wages a year, you hire me back!"

A woman next to her also tugged on Dong Rong's sleeve and begged, "Ma'am, the little woman can wash and cook, as well as embroidery. If it wasn't for the dead man, she wouldn't come out to work if her husband's family took over the property. What do you think?" Show kindness and hire me back."

It was the first time for Dong Rong to see such a scene. Seeing the expressions of anticipation on everyone's faces, she felt sore and unbearable.But she also understands that she can't show kindness to accept everyone.So he had no choice but to say loudly, "I want to buy a child back and sign a death contract! Is there anyone willing?"

When everyone heard this, the elders all sighed and retreated.Two middle-aged men who were leading the children hesitated and walked away. It must be that the family was in a difficult situation and planned to send their son to a rich family to work and eat.After selling out the death contract, whether it is a blessing or a curse in the future has nothing to do with the family.Therefore, people who are not desperate will not consider signing a death contract.

(End of this chapter)