The Little Dumb Wife of the Mountain People

Chapter 87 Talking about the identity behind the robber
Wen Bao didn't know what Mei Hua was going to say to him, but seeing Mei Hua's serious expression, she also paid attention to it, and dragged Mei Hua into the back room.

As soon as Mei Hua entered the room, she held Wen Bao's hand. Before she could speak, her whole body began to tremble.

"What's the matter, this is, if you have something to say to sister-in-law, sister-in-law will make the decision for you!"

Wen Bao thought that Mei Hua was being bullied by someone, and his almond-shaped eyes glared, intending to vent his anger on Mei Hua immediately.

Mei Hua knew that her sister-in-law loved her, seeing her sister-in-law taking her so seriously, she took a few deep breaths before opening her mouth carefully.

"Sister-in-law, I didn't intend to say it at first, but this time Songjia Village really met, I thought about it, I'd better tell you."

As soon as Mei Hua opened her mouth, Wen Bao guessed that it was probably related to the robbers, otherwise Mei Hua would not have reacted like this.

Wen Bao guessed right, Mei Hua really wanted to tell her about the robbers.

"One day I went to the front yard to find the master who taught me embroidery. As soon as I walked outside the yard, I heard someone talking inside. I wanted to leave immediately, but I didn't expect to hear their voices."

Meihua Shouli always felt that it was wrong for her to eavesdrop on others, so after struggling for a long time, she decided to tell Wen Bao about it.

"Although I didn't listen carefully to what one of the ladies said, I also heard that the robber might have something to do with the barracks. There was a sentence in it, 'Report so many soldiers who died in battle every year. After so many years, the money they robbed Sure enough'.

I was scared at the time, and vaguely heard what they said, so I wanted to go back in fear. Before I left, I heard them say something like 'go to a few more villages' and 'be brave enough'. "

Meihua held back for so long, if it wasn't for the fact that something happened in Songjia Village this time, and Song Dalang, Wen Bao and Tuantuan were too important to her, she would definitely not have said these words.

Meihua has her intuition, she knows that the words she heard must not be easily leaked out.

Wen Bao didn't expect that what Mei Hua wanted to say to him was so important, combined with what Song Dalang said when he came back yesterday, Wen Bao almost concluded that there was a big shot behind this matter.

"Plum Blossom, don't be afraid, just forget about it from now on, sister-in-law will arrange it."

After all, Wen Bao has experienced a lot. There were many such things in the last days in the past. People often robbed the team's resources, and most of those who dared to reach out had backers behind them.

Meihua was still afraid after she said what was in her heart. She knew about this matter, the more people who knew about it, the better, otherwise she wouldn't bear to say it until today.

Comforting Mei Hua, letting Mei Hua concentrate on sewing new clothes, Wen Bao began to think about this matter.

Obviously, the third sister-in-law said something was wrong about her third brother before, and last year about her cousin Wu Houye rushing to Songjia Village overnight.

Wen Bao thought a lot before and after, and finally she still felt that this matter was not simple.

It's just that Song Dalang is not at home, nor are his parents and elder brothers. Wen Bao knows that this matter is serious, but there is no one at home, and she can't go to the county.

Song Dalang and his party returned to the village in the evening of the next day, Master Liu personally sent them out of the county seat, before dawn, the group sneaked out of the city in batches.

Everyone was not sure if the robber had an informant in the county, so Wu Wanjin and Wen Youcai wiped out Song Dalang and his party when they arrived at the county government.

Wen Youcai brought Wu Shi and Wen Chengquan back with Song Dalang first, leaving Wen Chengshuang and his wife in the county to wait for news.

Of the fifty guards from the Wu family who escorted the group back, ten of them went to Wen's house, and Song Dalang's family also kept ten people. The remaining 30 people were taken to Song Wei by Song Dalang and Wen Youcai, and were incorporated into the Songjia Village. patrol.

When Wu came back, she saw Wen Bao hugging Tuantuan, and after carefully looking at her daughter and granddaughter, she felt relieved.

"Mom, I'm fine."

Wen Bao obediently stood in front of Wu Shi and let her look at her, knowing that his mother was worried about him, so Wen Bao also cooperated with Wu Shi.

After Mrs. Wu confirmed that Wen Bao was fine, she hugged the lump in Wen Bao's arms into her own.

"I heard from Da Lang that you don't want to go to the town. After your uncle found out, he arranged for fifty guards to come over. When your third brother and third sister-in-law come back, they will bring us all winter things."

After Wen Bao was carried away by Mrs. Wu, Wen Bao helped Mrs. Wu walk into the house. Meihua had already been winking at the kitchen to bring hot water to make tea. Mrs. Wu saw Meihua and talked to her with a smile. Mrs. Wu was also kind, and after they sat and talked for a quarter of an hour, Song Dalang and Wen Youcai finally returned.

"Meihua, go to the kitchen and ask everyone to prepare more meals. Now that there are so many people in the family, although they don't eat with us, they should prepare more hot water. Ask Xue Da to help."

As soon as Wen Bao finished speaking, Mei Hua nodded and retreated. She knew that sister-in-law was probably going to say what she said yesterday.

After Meihua left the main room, Song Dalang said how to arrange the fifty guards from the Wu family.

Naturally, the fifty guards from the Wu family couldn't all eat at Wen Bao's place. When they came, Wu Wanjin asked them to bring enough rice, meat and vegetables.

Fifty guards came in rotation in groups of ten, three groups were patrolling outside, and two groups were guarding Wen's and Song Dalang's houses.

In Wen’s house, it’s Wen’s family who manages the meals, and in Song Dalang’s house, it’s Song Dalang’s family who manages the meals. The 30 people who patrol outside are assigned to each household in the village.

They have all the food they bring, and they just help to make it better, and the villagers are very happy.

After Song Dalang finished speaking, several people looked at Wen Bao together. Although Mei Hua's line of sight was obscured just now, they all saw it.

"But something at home?"

Song Dalang was not at home for the past two days, and when he looked at his sister and daughter-in-law, he felt that something had happened to them.

Wu Shi, Wen Youcai, and Wen Cheng, who had been sitting by the side without speaking, all looked at Wen Bao.

"It's not at home, this matter is too serious." Wen Bao paused for a moment after saying this, and then continued, "It's about the robbers."

Wen Bao sorted out what Mei Hua said, without any personal feelings mixed in. After saying what Mei Hua told her, Wen Bao then expressed his own thoughts.

"I don't think this is easy, what do you think, parents?"

After Wen Bao expressed his thoughts, he looked at Wen Youcai and Wu Shi. From Wen Bao's point of view, his parents had experienced a lot, so they must be able to figure it out.

Wu and Wen Youcai could indeed figure it out, especially Wen Youcai, who also went to the county government office yesterday, saw three robbers, and had a face-to-face chat with Mr. Liu.

It's just that Wen Youcai who listened to Wen Bao's words at this time is the same as Wen Bao who listened to Meihua's words yesterday, let Wen Bao forget about it and just leave it to him.

Wen Bao knew that his father was protecting him, so he nodded obediently.

She has only been here in ancient times for more than a year, and she is indeed not suitable to participate in this matter. With her father coming forward, it must be easier to solve it.

"I'll write a letter later, and ask a few guards to go to the county tomorrow morning to deliver the letter to Mr. Liu. We must remind Mr. Liu of this matter. Our family will not participate in official affairs."

After Wen Youcai finished speaking, he looked sideways at Wen Chengquan.

Originally, Wen Chengquan was just sitting on the side drinking tea, from Wen Bao and Wu Shi talking, to Meihua's arrival and departure, after listening to so much, the moment his father looked over, he still looked over immediately.

"Father, what are your orders?"

Wen Chengquan was told by his father that he had something to tell him, so he spoke directly.

"You are now a Juren, are you going to continue to take the scientific examination or seek an official?"

In the past, the Wen family had no way to seek an official, but now with the Liu family, it is possible for Wen Chengquan to seek an official after the scientific examination or seek an official now.

Wen Youcai's question was naturally because this matter involved the darkness of the officialdom, so he had to take it seriously.

"My son is still young and wants to study for two more years."

Wen Chengquan is not very old now, he will only be 20 years old after the new year, compared with most of the masters who are already 40 or [-] years old, he is indeed young.

Wen Youcai was very lenient in dealing with children. Wen Chengquan said he wanted to continue studying, and he would not object.

"In that case, after you get married, will you bring Miss Liu to live in the county or in the town?"

Wen Youcai told Wen Chengquan a long time ago that after he gets married, the family will not continue to give him money, and he will have to earn it himself for the rest of his life.

Wen Chengquan had thought about this a long time ago. He didn't want to take the imperial examination for the past two years, and his current status is enough.

"I want to open a school in Songjia Village, is it possible to live at home?"

Although the Wen family's house in Songjia Village was big, Wen Youcai had indeed reserved space for his four sons, but the foundation and deed of this house were in Wen Chengshuang's name.

"As long as your third brother and third sister-in-law agree, it's fine to open a school in Songjia Village. Shu Xiu needs less, grows some vegetables on weekdays, and raises a few chickens in the yard. The two of you are enough."

Wen Youcai was satisfied with the arrangement of the fourth son. He and his old wife planned to stay in Songjia Village for the elderly. The air here is good, and there is a granddaughter here, so he is very satisfied.

Originally, I was worried that the third son and his wife would often go out and the old couple would not have a son by their side, but now that the fourth son took the initiative to speak up, Wen Youcai was naturally happy.

only……

"Miss Liu is willing?"

Wen Chengquan knew what his father meant, and nodded before he said: "I told her that she is willing, but she also wants to teach. I think there are many girls in Songjia Village, and I will accept some for her to teach." Just be happy."

Mrs. Liu knew about the Wen family's situation a long time ago, and after an in-depth discussion with Wen Chengquan, the two reached a consensus that Mrs. Liu would not marry a maid, and Wen Chengquan would arrange a study for her at home.

Thinking of what Liu Shi said to himself, Wen Chengquan said again: "She said that she has persuaded the aunt not to bring a dowry maid. I told her that my Wen family does not take concubines. She is very happy. Recently, she has been working hard at home at home. Mother, wait for her If you get married, you have to teach her more."

Wu Shi was not angry when she heard her son think about his daughter-in-law so much. She had met Liu Shi, and because she was a concubine, what she hoped was to marry and be a regular wife.

It's just that the main wife of a rich family would not choose her, and the Liu family of the merchant family disliked her. Now that she can marry Wen Chengquan, who is a man, she can be regarded as her wish fulfilled.

(End of this chapter)