Notes on Leisurely Living in the Farm

Chapter 67

The two wooden chopsticks forked and landed on the table, hooked on the side of the bowl, splashed a small splash in the rice soup, and hit Mu Ran's hand.

"What did you say?"

Mu Yu leaned on the table with his elbows, resting his chin a little uncertainly: "I'm outside the door, but I can't hear it very clearly. It seems that Master Zhizhou has taken a fancy to Sister Erya."

Mu Ran thought about Erya's tired look when she entered the city in the morning.When he entered the mansion, the magistrate also did the same.

Neither of them had a good rest last night, did something happen?
Thinking of that possibility, he clenched his hands into fists and knocked on the table.The bowl that had been placed on the edge shook and fell to the ground with a click.Broken porcelain pieces mixed with rice soup made the uppers of the official boots darker.

"Brother, it's hot."

Mu Yu jumped off the stool, squatted down and took off his boots with his little hands.There is some doubt in his little head, why every time he mentions Sister Erya, his brother's reaction is so... jumpy and weird.

"I will do it myself."

He took off his boots and changed into a pair of cloth shoes. The tight feet are different from the open shoes he used to wear. These were sent by Yiyou's family a month ago.

Their mother and daughter really took good care of their brothers, and Yiyou even made plans for Mu Yu's entry into the Mongolian School early.This enthusiasm and dedication is no more than that of a close relative.At my current age, disfigured and lame, how could a toad who wanted to eat swan meat miss her.

"Eat, eat more, if there is too much left, it should be broken."

Handing Mu Yu a steamed bun, he sat down again.It's just that the braised pork that I used to love the most is now tasteless.

Master Zhizhou is not someone who is easy to get along with. It is true that Yiyou can live a wealthy life if he goes in, but he will not be comfortable.But people have never mentioned this matter in front of him, is it really appropriate for him to say this?

After eating absent-mindedly, he suddenly saw the cloth bag beside him.

The Empress Dowager is seventy years old, and today she is going to amnesty the world. Shen Fu'ai was not executed, but was sent to the northwest border by the decree of kindness.As a county lieutenant, he was naturally responsible for receiving the pardon documents issued by the court.

I just had time to talk about it in the future because of my ignorance, but now is a good opportunity.

But here, Yiyou felt a little regretful after stepping out of the gate.Mu Ran was just washing her face, why did she think in the wrong direction.

When she came back at noon, she saw the clay figurine made by Changsheng, and the treasured knife between her legs was what she thought was an adult man.Seeing water droplets dripping into the man's chest now, she unconsciously thinks about some sweet|erotic things.

What happened to her?
As I walked and wondered, the gong at Fangshikou sounded, and the curfew started when there was still a cup of tea.Speeding up the pace, she first ruled out her own reasons.She has never been a person who indulges in fish and water. In this life, she no longer thinks about leisure and work, and it is impossible for her to think about those.The only thing left was that she had met Chen Deren, and the memory of the man in her previous life had been revived.

It must be like this, she clenched her fists tightly, and when she entered the door, she felt a little bitter.

"What's the matter, Erya? Could it be that my brother's house is too dirty, making you choked and tired?"

Mrs. Li circled around her daughter, and found that her hair was not messy at all, and instantly denied her guess.

"I still did some more work, and I was upset. Mu Ran just came back, so we should go and help, so don't worry about it."

"Mom, it's not like that."

After she finished speaking, she entered the kitchen, and when she saw that the meal was set, she set up the dishes.

Mrs. Li followed in, quite confused.After her daughter left for a while, she thought about it countless times, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt that the two of them were suitable to be together.

Mu Ran has a good character, although his parents died young, so he has a bad reputation.But the reputation is only temporary, and they live their lives in prison, like a person who knows whether drinking water is warm or not.In her life, her parents and mother-in-law will suffer the most.The Mu family is not governed by in-laws, the young couple are newlyweds, and with the good looks of their own daughter, which man would not hold her dearly.

Thinking of this, she was even more concerned, she went in and grabbed her daughter's hand and asked, "Then why are you so annoyed?"

Yiyou prevaricates indiscriminately: "Thinking about the Zhizhou government, I feel annoyed."

It's better not to turn black on Brother Ran, Li Shi was really relieved: "Just now, Cai Niang also thought about it, but in fact, this matter is easy to handle. If there is someone from there, we will say that you are engaged."

"Mom! It's impossible for people to believe your nonsense!"

"It's already the tenth day of the lunar new year. You will be married on the fifteenth day of this month, and it's time to get engaged."

Although Yiyou has a charming heart, but with the lessons learned from Shen Fuxiang and Chen Deren, she still has an instinctive fear of marrying a man to live a life.

"Didn't we agree at that time that our daughter will stand up to the Shen family, and if she can't find someone she loves, she will guard you all the rest of her life."

Bitao and Liu's mother were busy making noodles in the big kitchen, and Chang Sheng ran in: "Well, I want to be with my sister for the rest of my life."

For the first time, Li felt that his son was so annoying: "Don't talk about Changsheng, who do you see keeping old girls?"

Yiyou curled her lips: "Just now, mother has already begun to dislike her daughter for being in the way."

"Changsheng likes my sister."

Yiyou hooked up her younger brother's little hand, compared with her previous life, she blindly pinched the tip to be stronger, greedy for wealth and status, and finally lost her family and died.Now that life is so easy, it has only been a few months, and her younger brother has completely devoted herself to her.

There is a small answering person who unconditionally helps in everything. These days are really like drinking ice water in the dog days, refreshing from the inside out.

"You!" Looking at the two siblings who share the same hatred, Li Shi, who hadn't turned to the topic, suddenly became angry.

"Take it as a donkey's liver and lungs with good intentions, what else can I, an old woman, care about? Liu Ma, Bitao, don't be so busy, let's have dinner together while it's hot."

Seeing that Mrs. Li was a little annoyed, Yiyou hurriedly served her a bowl of rice: "Mother is so beautiful, how can she be an old woman, Changsheng, right?"

Changsheng is also spiritual: "My sister is good-looking, and my mother is even more beautiful."

"Two sycophants."

Mrs. Li slightly stretched out the wrinkles on her forehead, her daughter will never die until the Yellow River.Anyway, it's not that there is no room for change in this matter, and I will talk to her when the time comes, I am not afraid that she will not agree.

The moon was in the middle of the sky, and Yiyou fell asleep without closing her eyes for more than 20 consecutive hours.

The kerosene lamp of the Mu family was always burning, and Mu Ran lay flat on the kang, with little Mu Yu on his chest.

Mu Yu lost his father before he was one year old, and every time he cried, he would put him on his chest and throw him high.When he grows up, he will just carry it up and put it away.

"elder brother."

"Well, still not asleep?"

"You keep moaning, how can I sleep."

"Hey..." Mu Ran stopped, unconscious, he was really so sad: "You sleep well here, brother go outside to deal with some official documents."

"I can't sleep either. It's dark in the room. I'll go with you."

Now Mu Ran no longer deals with official documents, the two brothers sit shirtless on the kang, and Mu Ran opens the window.The autumn wind blows in, and the moon outside is already in a semicircle.

"Actually...brother...I like Sister Erya very much." Mu Yu drooped his head, his voice was somewhat lost.

"kindness."

"Sister Erya is beautiful, dexterous, cooks delicious food, and is gentle to everyone. Although she can be fierce sometimes, it's because others annoy her first."

Following his younger brother's words, the Erya that Chunri picked up in the pond was outlined in front of Mu Ran.At that time, she was already very delicate and pretty, and when she moved into the county, she dressed up a little, and her whole body was like a flower bud in May, blooming day by day.

She would roll up her sleeves and make all kinds of lovely flower rolls for Mu Yu; Dung out the broken shoes.

Although the latter move was criticized, he has a deep understanding of his parents who died early and was "take care of the property" by his uncle.This is the reality among the same clan, if they don't make a ruthless move, those people will push forward and disturb other families for their own interests, and there will never be peace.

Picking up the shoes, in addition to venting the resentment in your heart, it is also an invisible deterrent!

Mu Yu concluded: "Sister Erya is really nice, isn't she?"

"kindness."

"But if she marries someone else's family in the future, she won't be able to make good food and clothes for me, and she won't be able to see her often. Zhizhou's capital is so far away, and we can't get in if we go to Yunzhou City once in a long time. Even if it's not Zhizhou's capital, There will be others."

"..."

Mu Ran clenched his fists and pounded on the edge of the Kang, exposing the veins on his arms.

Mu Yu seemed to understand something: "So brother, it's all right if you marry Sister Erya?"

Mu Ran hugged him on his knees, and the two brothers sat facing each other: "This won't work."

"why?"

"She..." Mu Ran remembered that every time they met, she either avoided or trembled, obviously because she was terribly afraid of him.Now that he has an official status, and is under the pressure of the Zhizhou adults, if he negotiates peace with the matchmaker, the matter can probably be done.

But he can't take advantage of others, Yiyou is so kind to Mu Yu, he doesn't want to see her harbor resentment.

"Why, brother is so good, and sister Erya is so good, you will be very good together."

"Now you are still young, don't understand these things, go to sleep."

Mu Yu frowned and pouted. It was not the first time he asked why brother did this every time.Thinking of those children in Yunling Village saying that he was a "sangmen star", although he was young, he also understood that his brother would live with his sister-in-law in the future.And begging for food under my sister-in-law, it must not be as comfortable as it is now.

But if his sister-in-law is Erya, he must, must be happier than now.

After yawning, Mu Yu kept his brother's arm and muttered, "Brother, it will be very good for Sister Erya to be my sister-in-law."

Mu Ran patted his younger brother lightly, why didn't he know it was good.When he came to Beijing this time, he also enjoyed singing and dancing in the General's Mansion.The dancer who is said to be the most beautiful girl in Yuejing has the same appearance as Yiyou.But the strong wind and dust aura on her body is not as flattering as the latter.

Yiyou Yiyou, beautiful and leisurely, she was a bit sharp and strong when we first met.Ever since she left Yunlin Village, she was as pure as the Yunquan Mountain at the head of the village.

It is precisely because it is so beautiful that he only dares to look at it from a distance and dare not play with it.

Tightening his lips, he forced himself to sleep.Now he also has some power in his hands, so he will be able to protect Yiyou comprehensively.

Yiyou got up early in the morning and had no dreams all night, she completely recovered.

The matter of Chen's house had been forgotten by her, and she squatted by the stove, she told Bi Tao and Mother Liu to pay attention to inquire about the embroidery workshop in the past few days.

Bi Tao had some headaches, but Liu's mother was in high spirits: "Miss, don't worry, this old slave will definitely ask you to find out where the kerosene lamps on her kang are on the left and right."

Yiyou recalled in a daze that Mama Wu, the one who selected the candidates, seemed to have said that Mama Liu was just an inquisitor, but she was a little timid, so she couldn't use it.She has been here for more than half a month, and she can see it too.

Bi Tao is smart and bold but doesn't talk much, and Liu's mother is a bit clumsy and timid, but she is especially concerned about the affairs of her neighbors.The east and the west are short, she knows better than herself who moved here almost half a year ago.

"If you find out well, I will ask my mother to take you to the market in the future."

There were a lot of people talking in the episode, Mama Liu always liked it, so she immediately patted her chest and hugged her.

Mrs. Li washed her face, and as soon as she came out, she heard that she was thinking about opening a shop, and she was a little angry after worrying all night.

No matter when, this dead girl still wants to earn that little money.

Just about to attack, there was a knock on the door.Yiyou went to open the door awkwardly, and pulled the latch, she met Mu Ran's eyes.In a daze, he hurriedly lowered his eyes to see Brother Yu who was following him.

"Why is Brother Mu here? Get up quickly, Changsheng, Mu Yu is here."

Seeing that her daughter was still enthusiastic, Li's anger subsided a little.Just when she was about to go up to meet people, when she saw the silk and satin clothes on Mu Ran, her eyes seemed to be burned.

People rely on clothes and horses rely on saddles. Yesterday, Mu Ran was dressed in a shabby government uniform, and he looked the same as usual.But now that he has been replaced by a brand-new government, his tall figure is no longer bulky, but full of majesty.The originally neglected gap between government and business came to mind. With Mu Ran like this, the shallow scars on his face that are almost invisible and his slightly limping feet are nothing.

It is not too much for such a young county lieutenant to marry an official lady.Not to mention the other family, the county magistrate's lady had just been divorced, so it was inevitable that the county magistrate's wife would not have made plans earlier.Compared with others, Er Ya's good looks are nothing.

"Erya, you have to call Master Mu, don't be so indifferent."

Yiyou saw the government mantle on him, not to mention a small county captain, she slept in the magistrate's mantle in her previous life, so now she has no fear.

"Everyone is so familiar, mother, what are you doing like this?"

Still, she took a step back.

The little flame that remained in Mu Ran's heart dwarfed in an instant, and when he stepped over the threshold, he stood still a step away: "Auntie, don't be so polite, just call me Brother Ran. Thank you for taking care of Mu Yu, a little Stuff doesn't count as respect."

After finishing speaking, he took out two porcelain boxes from his bosom, Yiyou glanced at them, and found that they were the oil powder she had applied yesterday.

From Fanghuazhai, the price is comparable to silver.Although it is not outrageously high, most people are still reluctant to use it.

Mrs. Li has also adapted to the official uniform: "How can this be done?"

"It's useless for me to keep this thing at home, and it will be broken after a long time. Please don't refuse, Auntie."

Mrs. Li took it over, took out the handkerchief and wrapped it carefully.Seeing that it was a dead thing, Yi You didn't have too many burdens, so she could slowly make up for Mu Yu, and by the way, the friendship between the two families could be deepened.

Thinking of this, she took Mu Yu's little hand: "I have already sewn the book bag, but now it is just an embroidered piece. You can try it on the back of Changsheng first, and it can be changed if the size is not suitable."

Changsheng was already eager to try, pulled Mu Yu's hand and rushed in. When he came out, there was an extra piece behind each of them.

"Mom, do you look good?"

"Brother, Sister Er Ya made it for me, you can see how beautiful it is."

Mu Ran looked at the happy younger brother and regretted again: If he had hidden back a little bit back then, he would not have been hit by the arrow and left scars and disabilities.In that way, even if he is four or five years older than Yiyou, he can bite the bullet and come to propose marriage.

"It's very good, Yiyou, thank you."

"It's just a matter of raising your hands, as long as the two of them are happy."

Mu Yu was carrying his schoolbag, but his eyes were rolling between the two of them.Sister Erya's eyes are different from that of her aunt in Yunling Village.Although he couldn't tell exactly what was different, he always felt much more comfortable.Weighing his book bag, he decided to go home and work harder.

When the two children got the new book bag, they were excited, and they held hands while chatting away.

Here Mu Ran hesitated for a while, and forced himself to look away from that flowery smile: "I have one more thing to come here today."

"Brother Ran, sit down and talk."

Mu Ran sat down, and explained Shen Fu's love in a few words.

Now that she has escaped from that vicious circle, Yiyou's state of mind has long since returned to the peace it was back then.The enmity between Shen Fu'ai and her has disappeared with the judgment.Thinking of that young sister Ying, she felt more pity.

"That's fine, Miss Ying will be happy."

Mrs. Li was tortured even more deeply, but when she agreed with her daughter, she was concerned: "Then the rest of the people also went to the northwest to cultivate fields?"

"It's all the same, except for Shen Fuhai. He escaped halfway and was ordered to be shot by the state government servant."

Not only Li Shi, but also Yiyou was shocked.Of course, after the astonishment passed, the rest was not very sad.This second uncle by blood can only use and oppress the family of three.The relationship between people, except for the majority of blood, has to be dealt with.

After sighing unceasingly, Li Shi also tried her best to think of the good: "It must be that Sister Ying's father only lives closely with Auntie. Now that she is like this, she can be counted on."

Mu Ran took out the documents and invited one person to Yunlin Village to report to him.

Although Mrs. Li is worried about the gap between the two, she still wants her daughter to have a good marriage: "It just so happens that our family's meat is almost gone, so you can go, Erya, and talk to the Zhou family by the way."

Yiyou was still thinking about the harsh words that Li Shi put down yesterday, and thought she might not be able to go out until Jiji.Now that there is a tendency to lift the ban, she hastily agreed.

After combing her bangs, she told Mother Liu again before leaving.Before Li Shi could react, she quickly ran out the door.

The courtyard was very close to the city gate, and the two walked there.

As soon as he reached the door, the gatekeeper pulled out a steed: "Mu Ye, please."

Seeing that she was silent all the way, looking all around, but refused to give him a glance, Mu Ran felt a drum in her heart.Now there is only one horse, although she had ridden with her before, but it was an emergency and it was helpless.

"Can you ride a horse?"

horse riding?Yiyou recalled that in her previous life, she had learned it decently, but her talent was limited, and after falling twice, she never thought about it again.

"will not."

"What about the donkey or the cow?"

"I don't know it at all. If you feel inconvenient, please ride slowly, and I will follow behind."

Mu Ran was a little weird, which seemed to be different from what he thought.Did she really never dislike him, or did she feel that the journey was tiring and she reluctantly accepted it?

In any case, he knew that he was extremely happy to be close to her.

"Please."

Moved a stool, he held the reins firmly.Although Yiyou doesn't know how to ride a horse, she does know how to mount a horse. She stepped on a stool with her left foot, and crossed the horse's back neatly with her right leg. The wooden saddle was not wrapped, so she almost jumped up.

"It hurts."

Mu Ran also came up, and the gatekeeper seemed to see something, and hurriedly retreated into the corner gate, hiding himself firmly.

It was still early, and not many people left the city.Mu Ran got on the horse, and asked a little bluntly: "If it hurts, then I will lead you away?"

"No, no, I can bear this pain." Sensing her stiffness, she hurriedly moved forward and left with him: "Let's go quickly, Yunlin Village doesn't have any good food to entertain."

Mu Ran was sure that she was reluctant to ride together because she was afraid of being tired.With his shoulders spread apart, he tried not to touch her with his arms, and he gripped the reins tightly and galloped forward.

It's autumn, and the weather is not too cold.It was really depressing to stay in Jiang's house and Chen's house for the past two days, but now seeing the vast fields, Yiyou's mood is getting better and better.

"Brother Mu."

Mu Ran was indulging in the joy of warm and fragrant jade in his bosom, when the horse started to run, Yiyou couldn't help but leaned back, and pressed against his chest.The chin was pressed against the thick and dark hair, and the fragrance unique to young girls penetrated into the nostrils with the wind, and penetrated into the limbs and bones.

Unlike the red tents in the army before, he has seen all kinds of charming women in this trip to Beijing.Although he refrained from touching it, there are many other rough guys who are drunk and wanton.The first time he saw someone, he heard his former colleagues talk about the benefits of women, but all he could think about was the figure in his arms.

Bow and horse are proficient, but he puts more thoughts on it.Now that he was interrupted hastily, he couldn't help wondering if he had acted improperly just now.

"kindness."

"You have already become a county captain, why do you still do this job of running errands yourself?"

Did not find it!Mu Ran was calm, hoping that she would know more about herself: "There was a county lieutenant in the county government, and he will retire this year and next year. Although I have been appointed, I don't have any urgent errands. Since I receive the state salary, I can fulfill my duties faithfully."

Yiyou sneered: "Brother Mu is really serious, I see Master Zhizhou is very laid-back, the salary he receives is more hidden than yours."

Mentioning the name of Zhizhou, Mu Ran became nervous: "I heard that you have met Zhizhou?"

"Yes."

"Then what do you think of others?"

Yiyou held her chin: "The appearance is very good."

Mu Ran was agitated for a while, and speeded up with a twitch of the horsewhip.appearance!Women all over the world love handsome and handsome men, Yiyou was born so well and has many choices, so she will choose the considerate and handsome man.

Yiyou was startled by the sudden acceleration and lay in his arms.There was a manly smell coming from the stiff and firm chest behind him, and the irritability that had just been suppressed resurfaced again.

"There's one thing you don't know yet."

After a muffled snort, she didn't speculate too much: "Master Zhizhou threatened to accept me as a concubine."

Her voice was so calm that Mu Ran couldn't guess whether it was sadness or joy.Opening his mouth and closing it again, he asked dryly, "Then what do you think?"

"Heh... Zhizhou's government is not comparable to the county government, and Zhizhou's lord is not that fat old man. Thinking about it, it's not bad."

Mu Ran's heart sank, yes, there was a concubine from the house in Yuejing who threatened: I would rather be a concubine of a noble family than a wife of a poor family.

The reasons for those women are really good: poor families are not all pure and good-natured, and there are not a few people who abandon their wretched wives after their prosperity.Although Hou Menzi is romantic, but not all of them are unlucky.Blind marriage and dumb marriage have the same risks, so why give up the life of wealth and wealth to suffer the suffering of poverty.

As soon as this statement came out, most people had no way to refute it.If it was someone else, he would laugh it off, but he couldn't bear Yiyou to fall into such a situation.Even if she gave up on Chen Zhizhou, she could still marry a rich and noble family and be an upright lady with fine clothes and fine food, and she would be dignified.

These thoughts are just for a moment, slow down, and he will say what he has thought about countless times.

"Chen Zhizhou was born in the Chen family in the capital city. These families have great careers, and they pay the most attention to concubines. Some concubines and aunts are even inferior to the big maids who are favored by the master. I am not alarmist, just like the concubine of the Chang family, but He is a scribe from the Ministry of War. What does he have to do with concealing military achievements? Chang’s family had an accident, and he wasn’t the one who took it out on him. He was a good person. He was nearly forty years old and hadn’t left a son or a half. In the end, he was reduced to a commoner , the imperial decree states that he will not be allowed to enter the court again in his life."

"I... I didn't say this to judge your wealth. You have such a good-looking appearance, and you are also a neat person. You should find someone who is good-hearted. But Chen Zhizhou is really not a good match. Brother Liao has told me all this way, Zhizhou The father of his wife, Yin Shi, was a scholar of the dynasty.

Although his biological mother passed away early, this did not damage her prestige in the slightest.Mrs. Yin Dashi's step-wife has two sons and a daughter, but she is completely worthless in front of her.Before she got married, everything in the house was under her control.Such a character must not be easy to be with.With you like this, you will definitely suffer a lot after entering the mansion, and your aunt and Changsheng will definitely be worried. "

(End of this chapter)