Chapter 60: Can’t just let it go

8-10 minutes 11.06.2023

Xiao Hanzheng took Shi Qingluo’s hand and walked from home to the patriarch’s house.

When they meet people in the village along the way, you will greet them politely.

It was precisely because he has not changed his attitude towards everyone after being admitted as a scholar, and didn’t become arrogant, so he has a good reputation in the village.

Everyone didn’t feel that Xiao Hanzheng had a sense of distance, and they were very happy to talk to him.

After the two walked away, the villagers gathered together to talk.

“Don’t say it, Xiao Xiucai and his wife’s relationship is good.”

“His wife is capable at first glance, and she woke him up as soon as she arrived at their house, and she took their family members to make tofu for a living. Such a blessed girl, if she wants to come to my house, I would like it too.”

“The main point is she stands upright. She is not afraid of being bullied by the Xiao family, unlike Mrs. Kong. Xiao Xiucai is not at ease when going to school and taking exams.”

“After all, she is the apprentice of the Old Immortal Master. How could she be manipulated by the people in the Xiao family?”

“Xiao Xiucai is also a lucky person. To be able to find such a wife, the two seem to be a good match.”

The impression of Shi Qingluo to the villagers was also very good.

Especially those who have made money selling tofu these days, they say full of good things about her.

On the other side, Xiao Hanzheng dragged Shi Qinglou into the patriarch’s house.

The patriarch smiled and asked his wife to serve tea to them.

Looking at Xiao Hanzheng’s recovered body, he was very happy.

He asked concerned: “What are you going to do next?”

Xiao Hanzheng replied with a smile: “I want to go to the county school to continue my studies, and I will try it in a year.”

The patriarch was very optimistic about Xiao Hanzheng: “I support this.”

“You go to the county school, and I and other clan elders will take care of your family.”

Their Xiao family also produced Jinshi and officials in the previous dynasty, but unfortunately, after the establishment of the new dynasty, there were only two Tongsheng and Xiao Hanzheng, a scholar.

Those two children seemed useless, but Xiao Hanzheng’s potential was limitless.

Xiao Hanzheng smiled and thanked them: “Thank you for the care, patriarch. If Hanzheng can reach a high place in the future, he will remember everyone’s help and give back to the Xiao clan.”

Compared to many villages, the Xiao family in Xiaxi Village was really good.

If the patriarch will be replaced by the patriarch in the next village. Due to the status of his scumbag father, it was good enough if he doesn’t take the lead in rejecting their family, let alone take care of them.

The patriarch smiled and said: “As long as you have a heart.”

He will not pretend to say to Xiao Hanzheng that when he reaches a high position in the future, he does not need to support the Xiao family.

The reason why he took care of Xiao Hanzheng’s family so much was not only that he liked this young man very much, and he was from the same clan, but also because of his potential.

It was very likely that he will lead the Xiao family to go out in the future.

After sitting and chatting for a while, Xiao Hanzheng said: “Patriarch, we are here today to buy land.”

The patriarch was stunned, “Buy land? Could it be that you want to buy the land of the main Xiao family? I suggest you don’t buy it.”

He doesn’t approve of this.

The main Xiao Family was very difficult to deal with. After buying the land, if the other party returns to the village in the future, they don’t know how they will make trouble.

Xiao Hanzheng’s heart warmed up. The patriarch has treated him very well for the past two generations. Others would not have such a straightforward suggestion.

He replied with a smile: “It’s not the main Xiao Family’s land, we want to buy the bamboo forest near the river, plus the barren hill behind.”

The patriarch was a little confused: “Why do you want to buy that mountain land? It is only suitable for growing bamboo, and there is no way to open up wasteland for farming.”

Xiao Hanzheng said truthfully: “We want to buy it to build a new house.”

The patriarch thought for a while and said: “Although that mountain is not very useful if you want to buy it, the cheapest one should cost thirty to forty taels of silver.”

It was an unowned mountain. To buy and apply for the mountain deed, you have to go to the county government.

He didn’t think that Xiao Hanzheng’s family could have so much money to buy mountains and build houses after selling tofu for such a short period.

Xiao Hanzheng said truthfully: “The Wu Family took a fancy to the things that my wife’s master left behind her, and spent six hundred taels of silver to buy them, so we have enough money now.”

With the temperament of the Wu Family, this matter cannot be hidden.

When Shi Laosi took the little black ball over and finished the deal, the Wu Family would most likely release the news that they had given them six hundred taels, hoping that they would be remembered.

Then they might as well say it themselves, and openly spend money.

The patriarch was very surprised. He didn’t expect Xiao Hanzheng’s wife to have such a valuable thing in her hand.

“If that’s the case, there’s no problem. I’ll ask about it tomorrow, and I’ll tell you when I get an answer.”

Their old house was indeed too dilapidated, building a new house was not bad.

Xiao Hanzheng smiled and thanked me, “I’m sorry for troubling you when you’re getting old!”

After sitting for a while, the two left.

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On the other side, the Wu Family got six small black balls from Shi Laosi.

On the surface, he was very polite to Shi Laosi and even packed some unused fabrics for him to take away.

After he left, the head of the Wu Family and the young master of the Wu family called the nanny over.

“Look, is this the little black ball that Shi Qinglou used to threaten you before?”

The old nanny stepped forward and looked carefully, “Yes, this is it.”

Young Master Wu suggested: “Father, let’s try the power first.”

Patriarch Wu nodded, “Okay, let’s try now.”

After all, they haven’t seen it with their own eyes, so they have to make sure before deciding whether to find someone to tinker with this thing.

The three of them went to a remote garden in the backyard.

The old mammy pointed to the lead wire on the little black ball, “I saw that damn girl light it here with a torch, then throw it out immediately, and it exploded.”

Patriarch Wu and First Young Master Wu both cherished their lives, so they called a servant to try.

The boy lit the fuse with a torch and immediately threw it toward the open space in the distance.

“Boom!” There was a loud noise.

The soil on the ground was blown up and splashed a little.

Patriarch Wu was also taken aback by the explosion.

He turned to the old nanny and asked, “Is it that powerful? It sounds scary.”

The old nanny nodded: “That’s right, it’s scary.”

The noise was similar to what she had heard before.

As for power, it should be the same, right?

She was startled and didn’t pay much attention.

This was the first time Patriarch Wu has seen something so powerful and loud, and it feels very intimidating. No wonder the Shi Family and the old nanny were frightened.

He waved his hand, “Okay, you go down.”

The old nanny retreated immediately.

Only Patriarch Wu and Young Master Wu remained in the backyard.

Patriarch Wu said: “It would be better if this thing was more powerful.”

Young Master Wu smiled and said, “When someone comes to study it, let’s ask them if they can increase its power.”

Then added: “If this thing can be produced in large quantities, our Wu Family will contribute to sending it to the higher.”

Patriarch Wu nodded: “Yes, let’s find a craftsman to study it starting tomorrow.”

“Yes.” Young Master Wu nodded and fell into deep thoughts for a while, then said: “Father, are we just letting that 600 taels go?”

That woman not only caused his younger brother to fail to get married but also let him be buried alone in the end.

What’s more, she also extorted six hundred taels from them. Does she think the Wu Family’s money is so easy to get?