Huanxi Farm: Pick up a husband for farming

Chapter 178
A dilapidated old house, two people who depend on each other, the wind blows, the night dew invades, and the accumulated rain falls along the eaves, composing a picture of a hard life of living in the wind and sleeping in the open.

Fu Chen'er and Fu Chengbi are used to such days, and they don't feel that they are too difficult. Anyway, except for the time when the Fu family just fell into ruin, the most difficult days have already become a thing of the past.

Speaking of the Fu family, the previous situation was good. Fu Chengbi's father was ranked second in high school when he was young, and won the favor of the current emperor with his outstanding talent in the palace examination. In the city of Yangzhou, he served as the governor of the south of the Yangtze River, and the official worshiped the third grade. He settled in this rich place and lived a leisurely life.

If life goes on like this, how can people fall into such a situation? If Fu Chengbi's father has been living this happy life in peace and contentment, there will be no difference. Who knows that he will take back a concubine in middle age .

This little concubine is really the reincarnation of disaster, and she brought a daughter Fu Chen'er. The two are savage and domineering, and they often whisper in his father's ear, saying something: "The master has been an official for many years, but the savings in the mansion are not rich. Go out to eat. It can be said that it is frugal in terms of wear, and it is even more shabby than those small sesame officials in the backcountry! Does the master know why?"

He replied: "Then...why is this? The salary of county officials and township officials in this dynasty is not much, so it is not so extravagant."

Fu Chengbi's father was an official when he was young, he abided by his incorruptible nature, and his character was simple and simple, so he was trusted by the trembling Holy Majesty.

Unexpectedly, in the middle age, he was obsessed with marrying a concubine again and again. The concubine is greedy in nature and has high material requirements, but she is as beautiful as a flower. Fu Chengbi's father has lived so many years, and there are only two wives and concubines in the family. Not too many, I have never seen such a coquettish and seductive person as Fu Chen'er's mother, and I am so fascinated.

The favor is grand, naturally it is to satisfy the concubine with good food and clothing, the concubine was born in a wealthy family before, but she didn't look down on the things offered by Fu Chengbi's father, an upright official, so naturally she wanted to encourage him to be in his position, A little more is a little bit.

He replied: "My lord doesn't know, these officials don't get all their money from greed, so why don't the servants keep it if they donate it themselves?"

Fu Chengbi has been an official for many years and naturally has his own way of being an official. He doesn't agree with the concubine's point of view, but he is also afraid of disappointing him, so he said kindly: "Even if you take the initiative to be filial, how can it not be regarded as greed? I can't do this, the emperor trusts me and I can't do anything to offend the court."

The concubine was angry, and her mind turned several times, no wonder no wonder!As the governor of the south of the Yangtze River, this person has traveled to various counties and cities for many years to investigate so many cases, big and small, but his family is poor and white. It turns out that he is married to a noble person!I don't know if it's pedantic or high-minded, I really disdain this, so why do I still follow him?
The concubine was still unwilling to reconcile, and said: "My lord, my lord, the way of being an official should not be rigid, and there are still some flexible places to follow. I don't ask you to take bribes and pervert the law on major events, but just respect the petty officials during the festivals." If you have a little bit of ice respect, charcoal respect, etc., don’t turn them away.”

Fu Chengbi's father knew that there were some such rules in Chinese official circles during festivals and festivals, but in the past, during festive festivals, family reunion was emphasized, and guests were thanked behind closed doors. of silver.

So now that I think about it, I am a little shaken. I think about it day and night, and I feel that what the concubine said is polite. Corruption and perverting the law are only pointing at those criminal ministers who accept money to deceive superiors and subordinates and commit unjust, false and wrong cases. You don't need to do any big things, just turn a blind eye to some small things, won't it be over?It's true that you can't hurt yourself.

So under the instigation of the little concubine's bedside wind and lure, Fu Chengbi's father took this first step. During the new year's day, the Fu family opened their doors to accept a lot of silver taels, and the income was more than a year's annual salary. Much more!

Tasting this kind of sweetness made me love my concubine even more, and at the same time fell into an abyss from which I couldn't extricate myself.

The concubine smiled from ear to ear holding the precious pearl and hairpin jewelry, and said: "Master, now you know, we are not greedy, we only open the door for those officials who respect their silver, how can we say that?" What kind of corruption and perverting the law."

Fu Chengbi's father also said with joy: "Yes, yes! My wife is right! Our Fu family can be regarded as a front."

Originally, this kind of gray was soft, but who knew that the former emperor died and changed the dynasty, and the new emperor wanted to pick up corrupt officials. The fu family's basket was getting bigger and bigger, and Fu Chengbi's father's appetite was getting bigger and bigger. The emperor checked carefully. , where can't find anything? !

So this is when the Dongchuang incident happened, and Longyan was furious. He even found out several rotten insects in the court. He was so angry that he ordered on the spot: "All the belongings of the Fu family will be confiscated! The governor of the south of the Yangtze River will be dismissed and investigated! Special opening for the family members of the emperor's family under the age of 12 The female family members were released without charge, and the rest were imprisoned in heaven, and the Dali Temple minister will punish them severely!"

So with this kind of emperor's grace, the Fu family finally escaped from the ruined house where all the families were raided and beheaded. Fu Chengbi's father was in prison and Duan Bai Ling committed suicide. The third wife and concubine were all sentenced to death. Fu Chen'er and Fu Chengbi, who were under 12 years old at the time, were driven out of Yangzhou according to the imperial decree to make a living separately.

Perhaps it was due to the death of Fu Chengbi's parents at a young age, but Fu Chen'er was not to be blamed. Fu Chen'er was spoiled and spoiled when she was young, and was raised by a concubine. , and now she relies on Fu Chengbi wholeheartedly.

From then on, the two wandered all over the world as their homes, and the life of each other made the non-brothers and sisters who were strangers to each other quickly establish a deep relationship.

This time Fu Chengbi was dying of illness, if Rong Shui hadn't been lucky enough to invite Miracle Doctor Le to save him, he might not be here soon, when Fu Chen'er has a strong character and has extraordinary feelings for his elder brother Fu Chengbi, It will also go with him.

It has to be said that two lives were saved with the effort of raising a hand. Although Fu Chen'er and Fu Chengbi didn't know who their benefactors were, they were so grateful that they couldn't help themselves.

Fu Chen'er came to Fu Chengbi's bed with a chipped porcelain bowl filled with thick and bitter concoction, and devoted herself to serving her elder brother who had been lingering on the bed for a long time.

She woke up Fu Chengbi softly and said, "Brother, brother, get up and take your medicine soon! Otherwise it will be a waste of time! Miracle Doctor Le said that you have to take your medicine on time."

Fu Chen'er, who usually doesn't talk much coldly, showed care to Fu Cheng Bi without stinging kind words.

Fu Chengbi also just slept lightly, woke up soon, got up to take the medicine by himself, and drank it without any help from his sister Fu Chen'er, except for the frown, it could be seen that the soup was full of flavor. So bitter and so hard to drink.

But at this moment, Fu Chen'er was very happy, because his brother finally didn't have to rely on his support in every move, and he could finally take the medicine bowl from her and drink it. Isn't this a big improvement?And this was only the third day after taking the medicine given by Miracle Le.

Seeing Fu Chen'er smiling lightly, Fu Chengbi asked curiously, "Sister, what are you laughing at? What are you happy about?"

But Fu Chen'er didn't want to talk to him and listened to it, she just enjoyed herself, so when Fu Chengbi heard it, she wanted to say that she had a child's heart.

Seeing that Fu Chengbi couldn't move her, he lost the fun, and just said: "I'm still showing off, that's all, thanks to the medicine of Le Divine Doctor, my body is much more agile than before."

Fu Chen'er was overjoyed and said: "Brother, is that really the case? I knew that Miracle Doctor Le didn't look like a lie. His medical skills are really superb, and your coughing has decreased in the past few days!"

Fu Chengbi held his younger sister's hand, and was filled with emotion. This time, he thought that he would die for sure. When he was dying, he was only worried about this helpless younger sister. He didn't expect to meet a nobleman. shot.

Thinking of this, Fu Chengbi said to Fu Chen'er: "Sister, I really want to thank the nobleman who invited Miracle Doctor Le to save my life, but I have been worrying about where my benefactor is these days. Who is it? Although the benefactor does not want to leave his name, he is not a person who wants to repay, but I have read the books of sages since I was a child, how can I pretend to be grateful without knowing it?"

On this point, Fu Chen'er is also thinking the same as Fu Chengbi, she has a strong and stubborn nature, especially after her family is ruined, she maintains her self-esteem as a girl, she is never willing to accept unreasonable kindness, and she does not want other people's handouts. He didn't want to reduce himself to begging for a living, so he could only make a living by selling calligraphy and paintings with Fu Chengbi, but the money was pitiful.

So Fu Chen'er also asked Fu Chengbi, "Big brother is right. That benefactor is generous and generous, but my two brothers and sisters can't accept it with peace of mind like those shameless people. Brother, what do you mean?"

Having received the same response from his younger sister as he did, Fu Chengbi also happily said: "It's impossible for the two of us to talk about thanking your benefactor now, but when we meet, we can sincerely say thank you in person and talk to express it, so we We must take the initiative to find this great benefactor!"

Fu Chen'er nodded and said yes: "Brother is right! Then I will look for it tomorrow, first go to Doctor Le, and ask him to ask him to pester him to tell us the name of the benefactor."

Hearing his sister's plan, Fu Chengbi repeatedly waved his hands and said, "Impossible! Aren't you embarrassing Miracle Doctor Le like this? Miracle Le is entrusted by others, how can he open his mouth easily? It's better not to force him."

Isn't the thread broken?Fu Chen'er was distressed, seeing that Fu Chengbi was still clucking his tongue for the bitter concoction, he quickly took out the candied fruit wrapped in a small square towel in his arms and fed it to him.

With a flash of his head, he suddenly said: "Brother! I see! You said that the silver and this bag of candied fruit that appeared inexplicably at the door that day were the same as the benefactor who helped us hire a miracle doctor? Otherwise, how could it be so coincidental that they were all on the same day? Sent us the most needed things!"

After thinking about it, Fu Chengbi felt confused, and said, "It seems that the analysis is correct, otherwise we wouldn't know our address."

Fu Chen'er said, "Then I know how to find it!"

(End of this chapter)