Chapter 81: Abandonment of Servants

Tu Sanyang's family has already left the capital.

They left yesterday, husband and wife, with a half-year-old child in their teens, and Tu Sanyang's brother's family, saying that they went to Shandong. The Yue family of the Tu Sanyang brothers is in charge of the Zhuangzi who used to build the Nanhou Mansion in Shandong, although Zhuangzi has now been appointed to the official, but the errand has not been lost, and the Zhuangzi is still managed by these old people. Tu Sanyang and his wife had left Xiaochangfang as early as four or five years ago, but his brother was still there, and he was sent away half a year ago, Tu Sanyang took his wife to the capital to meet his brother's family, and discussed for a while, feeling that it was difficult to make a living in the capital, so it was better to go to Zhuangzi, even if he did not have the identity of a servant of Jiannanhou Mansion, relying on the relationship of his brother Yue's family, it was not difficult to be a hired laborer. There are few people who know them there, so they can turn over and become good citizens, and they don't have to be servants for the rest of their lives.

This is not their extravagant hope, although they are slaves, but they are not official slaves like Lu Dashou's father and son, as long as the master's family is not investigated, when they go to other places, they change their names and surnames, and then find a local person as a guarantor, so that some silver can be registered, who can know that they have ever been servants with people? Although Tu Sanyang had waited on Zhao Jiong's boat five years ago, he was sent to Zhuangzi by the housekeeper Wang Siping shortly after the shipwreck, and was not arrested with others, and returned to the capital after a month. But because he was suspected of escaping, he couldn't be trusted by his boss, so he resigned early. When they resigned, they were afraid that the cow clan, the owner of the little house, would not even know who they were.

After they resigned, they went directly to Shandong. It wasn't until last year that he returned to the capital and picked up a child. This child is none other than Sister-in-law's flesh and blood. His father Chen Laosan married another wife four years ago, and he was a third-class girl under the Niu family, and he gave birth to a big fat boy in less than two years. This has a stepmother and a stepfather, and the son of the pearl sister-in-law is pitifully rubbed. Tu Sanyang and his wife had no children, so they hurriedly came to pick up the children after hearing about it, and gave most of the money on them to Chen Laosan in order to take people away.

When they were in the capital. and other servants who were also sent out of the small house lived on the same street, and took care of each other. After Xiao Changfang lost the marquis, most of the servants did not bring it out. I only brought more than 20 rooms to use, but later found that the population was too large and the cost was too great, so I sent some of them. Tu Sanyang's brother was left behind because of the good handlebar style. Half a year ago, I accidentally offended Aunt Xiaoqian for Zhao Jue's second son, Zhao Yan, and the family was kicked out. His brother was a little disheartened, so he planned to go to the Yue family.

On the same street, there were many servants who were sent out of the small long house, and those who were sent later carried luggage and private money with them, so that they would not be unable to earn a living if they lost their errands, or they would go to other high-ranking families. or doing small business, all of which are doing well. Only those Hou Mansion were kicked out before the accident. Because he left the house, his life was very hard, and because of his bad reputation, it was difficult to find errands, so he could only do odd jobs to earn a little money, including Qingyi's family.

Qingyi's younger sister once went to the door of the small two-room house with Tu Sanyang's wife to ask to see Zhang's little girl, and when she saw the people sent by Zhang's, she cried and hugged their thighs and asked to see Zhang's. Her grandfather is seriously ill, although there is money from Tu Sanyang's wife as a bracelet, but it is only enough to catch a few pairs of medicines, if she can enter the small second room to be a girl and get the monthly money, she can treat her grandfather.

After the Zhang family heard about it, although they didn't like that these people were all from Xiaochangfang, they remembered that they themselves were not at fault, and Qingyi's sister was also filial piety, so he rewarded her with ten taels of silver and asked her to stay at home to take care of her grandfather. Qingyi's sister was very grateful, and she had to kowtow to see Zhang's face, but was stopped by several mothers-in-law, so she had to kowtow in front of the house in the small second room, and then left with a handful of snot and tears, and turned back step by step.

She really wants to be a girl in the second room, she has no other ideas, she just wants a good errand, she has a stable and reliable income, and although ten taels of silver can be used for a long time, it will always be used up one day. However, the Zhang family refused to accept it, and her grandfather was not far from anyone, so she had to give up, looking at the silver in her hand, she was a little at a loss, did she really want to go to Shandong to join the Tu family's uncle and aunt?

Just as she was in a daze, a person in his twenties walked in outside the door, carrying several packets of medicine in his left hand and a basket in his right hand, and the basket faintly emitted the smell of meat. He raised his head and glanced at the room first, and then his gaze fell on Qingyi's sister's face: "Qingqi, I just heard that the old lady sent someone over?" ”

Qing Qi saw that it was him, and her face sank: "So it was you?" Liu Rong, what are you doing? ”

Liu Rong's face also sank: "Why do you call me like that again?" ”

Qingqi sneered: "I don't call you that, how should I call it?" Do you still call you celestial? Your new father now loves you, and has changed your and your sister's surname to Liu, and everyone will say that you are his own son. Don't you smile in front of people? I have long forgotten that your father is Gao Cheng and not Liu Tai, and now I say that I am wrong. ”

Liu Rong twisted his face: "I don't want to quarrel with you, Uncle Liu treats our brothers and sisters well, and is bent on saving the lives of our brothers and sisters, in front of outsiders, of course, I won't say that he has nothing to do with me, but I know in my heart who is my biological father." You can talk to me, call me whatever you want, but don't talk about it. I only ask you, did the old lady send someone to you? ”

Qingqi snorted coldly: "So what? Can you still take refuge in the old lady? She won't even accept me, let alone you? Your father hurt the second master and the second wife, if you really get in front of the old lady, she doesn't beat you to death on the spot, it is a bodhisattva's heart, and you are still dreaming! ”

Liu Rong was silent, how could he not know this fact in his heart? It's just that even if the small long room is down, it is still not a mere one he can deal with, and he can't enter the women's prison in Dali Temple, if he can climb up to the small second room, he can borrow the name of the master to win the opportunity to avenge his father, but unfortunately it is all delusional.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Qingqi was a little worried: "What are you thinking about again?" Didn't Uncle Liu find a new errand? I heard that it is also a high-ranking family, so you follow in. In the future, eat and drink spicy food, and the future is very good. Do you still want revenge? I've long since thought about it, people like us. If you die, you will die in vain, and revenge is nothing more than giving away your own life! ”

Liu Rong still didn't speak, and Qingqi was anxious: "Are you dumb?" I tell you, the old lady is about to leave, this time I just came to find Aunt Tu for something, and when I saw that they were not there, I left, and Ming'er set off. Take the boat back to the south. Even if you want to take refuge in them, it's too late, you'd better die with the heart to die. Don't lose your life, and your family will be affected! ”

Liu Rong smiled slightly, and handed her the medicine and basket he brought: "Here are a few pairs of tonics, just for your grandfather." In the basket is the banquet where Uncle Liu has been rewarded by the new owner. I gave you two bowls of meat, so that I could replenish my body. Look at how thin you are, like bean sprouts. I've got to go, I'll see you another day. He turned around and left.

Qingqi was stunned for a moment, and immediately chased him out, calling him several times, but he didn't call anyone back, looking at the tonic and meat dishes in his hand. I can't tell what it's like.

I couldn't find Tu Sanyang and his wife to figure out about the silver bracelet. Zhang's heart was depressed, but the itinerary was still settled. When she was passing through Shandong, she decided to send someone to Zhuangzi, who had built the Nanhou Mansion before, to inquire about what was going on, and if she was lucky, she might be able to find Tu Sanyang and his wife.

Lu Dashou and his wife failed to reconcile, and the couple were escorted to Tongzhou Wharf together, where they first found an inn and locked them for a few days, and when Zhang and Zhao Wei boarded the boat, they would also follow. Whether they want to or not, they are all domestic slaves under the name of Xiao Erfang, Lu Dashou is still an official slave who can't be redeemed, his wife and husband are naturally slaves, and the master has an order, where can they be noisy? Whether it's good or bad, bring it back to Fengxian first, and then talk about it, if you want to discipline it, there are also Lu Ma and his wife.

The Zhang family did not send away the other male and female servants in the house, she knew that there might be Lu Dashou's cronies among them, but she had no energy to distinguish them, so she could only leave everyone for the time being, and was not allowed to leave the house at will, and then let the Qiu Ye family move in for a few months, and then send someone to take over when she returned to the south. In the meantime, Akiba can have full authority to deal with the affairs of the house, and if any of those subordinates show their feet, whether they are fighting or selling or sending to the official, Akiba is in charge. Lu Yunpeng is now an official, and he can still hold the scene. And in terms of ability, carefulness, and loyalty, who can compare to Akiba?

Guangping Wangfu didn't know if he heard something from Lu Yunpeng, and sent two guards over to send Zhang's ancestors and grandchildren back to the south, but Zhang's did not refuse, but took his grandson Zhao Wei to go to Guangping Wangfu in person to thank and say goodbye to Guangping's family.

King Guangping's feelings were very peaceful, and he seemed to have a comprehensive grasp of the situation, and he was not anxious, which made Zhang's much more relieved. It's just that Princess Zhong of Guangping doesn't seem to be in good shape, so she didn't come out to see her, and King Guangping didn't let Zhang go into the inner house to visit. Zhang didn't know why, but he didn't plan to do much.

When the grandparents and grandchildren left, it was the prince Gao Zhen who sent them out of the second door. Gao Zhen gave Zhao Wei a book of boxing, which was the boxing method passed down by his martial master, and he personally traced the images and made many annotations. He said to Zhao Wei: "I see that your boxing is more than rules, but not enough agility, just to strengthen the body, not to fight with people." You once told me that learning boxing is to strengthen the body, but also to protect yourself, and to be able to protect yourself, your boxing is far from enough. This set of punches is stronger than that one, you can learn it according to it. ”

Zhao Wei was overjoyed, and hurriedly took it over and thanked him repeatedly.

Gao Zhen waved his hand, took out a small dagger, and handed it to him with some embarrassment: "This...... It's for your sister. Girls learn boxing, and they don't look good. If she wants to protect herself, she might as well bring a sharp weapon with her, which I used when I was a child, and now I don't need it, so I will give it to her. ”

Zhao Wei was stunned, took the dagger in a daze, and didn't react for a while. When he woke up, Gao Zhen had already turned around and went back to the inner house.

There was no way, he had to look at Zhang for help. Zhang was also surprised, and said with a smile: "The prince is also embarrassed, right?" Give it to me to take it, and when I get home, let Sister Xiu'er take a look at it, and put it away. How can there be a girl who has nothing to do with a knife on her body, the son of the world is really childish. ”

Zhao Wei hurriedly handed the dagger into her grandmother's hand, secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and helped her old man to get into the carriage. He squinted at the sky, the June sky, the scorching sun was in the sky, the sun was like a fire, dry and hot, he felt that he missed Fengxian's warmth a little, and asked his grandmother in a low voice: "We really have to go back tomorrow, right?" ”

Zhang smiled slightly: "Naturally, I want to go back, don't you miss my sister?" ”

Zhao Wei naturally thinks about his sister, but his sister may not have time to think about him at this moment, Shanghai has been raining heavily for several days, and there is already a trend of waterlogging, the terrain in Fengxian is low, the river network is dense, and many cotton fields have been flooded. Zhao Xiu had to urge Lu Changxiu to send people to check in the field every day, and organize tenant farmers and hired workers to dig ditches and drain water, but the results were not great, and the stagnant water had already flooded into the farmland, looking from afar, like a Ze country.

Zhao Xiu was so worried, it was the first time she had encountered this kind of thing, and the only thing that could comfort her was that there was plenty of firewood at home. You must know that many people in the county have run out of firewood, and a load of firewood on the market has long risen to a high price of a penny of silver, and the supply is still in short supply.

How long will it take for these days to end? Zhao Xiu shouted in his heart: Grandmother, come back quickly! (To be continued......)