One disaster after another is like a tornado, hovering the earth mercilessly, plundering everything with impunity, and finally, roaring away with satisfaction. Left devastated and scarred.

Life goes on. Even if you are scarred, you must endure the pain.

The emperor finally made a wise decision: the whole country, because of the damage caused by the disaster, in order to reduce the burden of the people. Specially exempt five months of taxes, land donations. That is to say, for five months, all the taxes that used to be charged normally each month are completely exempted. The whole country shouted that my emperor is wise, long live my emperor. are all grateful to Dade and grateful.

There are no taxes on Hanakozhuang. Have you ever seen a man who collects taxes from beggars? Do you have to pay half of a cake for begging? There is no tax at the small temple, which is the place of the gods. The saints are also very worshipful of the gods. But the brothers of Hanakoso were still very happy. The emperor Shengming, understanding the suffering of the people, stretched out his noble hand, and pulled the people who were in dire straits. Ordinary people have five months to move forward easily.

Merchants are also happy that they don't have to pay taxes for five months. It's been closed for a few months, and it's not a small financial loss. Now that the epidemic has passed, what are we waiting for? Hurry up and start work to get back the lost losses.

There are more businesses coming and going on the streets. The beggar brothers also returned to their posts. The small temple was opened again. Huazizhuang still owes the county magistrate and his wife 3,000 taels of silver.

Yang Chunxi came to Huazizhuang that morning, accompanied by a few fellow men. She wore a dress made of scarlet silk and pair of shiny dangling earrings. The tea is soaked in the tea bowl, and the fragrance is overflowing. Yang Chunxi had a humble attitude and handed the tea to Xiao Qi: "Sister, please drink tea." Xiao Qi took the tea, took a sip, and said according to Aunt Hua's prior advice: "Sister, in the future, we will be a family." Sisters are harmonious, and the family business is prosperous. In the future, wait for the owner and spread the branches early. After speaking, he put the teacup in Yang Chunxi's hand. This means that the eldest lady of the family agrees that the concubine has entered the door.

Chunxi took the teacup and set it aside. He motioned to the man and handed over the gifts for the Seventh Lady and Little Flower Shadow. What gave Xiao Qi was a wishful gold hairpin on his head, which was exquisitely made. The flower shadow is a small sulfur glass Western flower bulb. The gift was picked by Chun Hee Niang. Chun Xi Niang said: "Gifts can't be too expensive. It's precious, it seems that we have pressed the seventh lady. It can't be too hasty either. So in the end, I chose this beautifully made Ruyi golden hairpin. Xiao Qi saw that the gift was thoughtful. smiled and said, "My sister is attentive." Then he told them to bring forth the four beds and four covers that he had prepared. Ask someone to send it to Chunxi's car.

After Chunxi left, Aunt Hua was indignant: "Although this Yang Chunxi has a humble attitude, the water-red skirt he wears is made by a high-class official, and she dresses better than the Seventh Lady, wearing those dangling earrings, who to show it? ”

When she was young, she worked as a domestic helper in a large family, and she naturally had more knowledge than ordinary people. She knows a lot about the rules of big families. She has also seen a lot of battles in the inner houses of large families. Xiao Qi smiled and said:

"Aunt Hua, didn't you say that I should accept her into the door?"

Aunt Hua said: "Seventh lady, the owner of the village married Yang Chunxi, due to the current situation, it is a foregone conclusion. It is also in vain that you object. It's better to be generous and let her in the door and have a good reputation for being reasonable. Aunt Hua said again: "I don't think this Yang Chunxi is a fuel-efficient lamp, so it's better to pay attention in the future." Don't be afraid, with my old woman here, she will definitely not be able to be a demon. ”

Xiao Qi listened, sat for a long time, and was speechless.

The new county magistrate's surname is You, and he looks a little ...... How to say it, walking on the street without wearing an official uniform, no one will think that he is a county magistrate. The eyes are as big as mung beans, and they still speak in an official tone.

County Magistrate Sun: No, it should be called Sun Zhouyi now. After the handover between Sun Zhouyi and the county magistrate You, he invited the county magistrate You to Huazizhuang and met Zhuang Xiaochu, Sun Zhouyi said: "This is the owner of Huazizhuang, and it is also the godson of my mother's collection. The county magistrate You said: "I have long heard of the good name of the owner. The owner of the village is Sun Zhouyi's godfather, that is, my brother You, if there is anything in the future, just open your mouth. I'm new to the village, and I have to hope that the owner will give me some thoughtfulness. ”

Sun Zhouyi is the state council, and the county magistrate is the county order. The official is a senior and belongs to the top boss. I am sure that the county magistrate You will not be stupid enough to ask for hardships.

After the county magistrate You left, the two sat and chatted. Zhuang Xiaochu said: "Brother Sun, I think this county order is different from yours." Sun Zhouyi said: "Brother Xian, you don't know, now this group of officials are the same as the county magistrate You, they all sit in their positions and do not seek their own politics, and they just want to be promoted to get rich and die their wives every day." Like me, the Manchu Dynasty was civil and military, and it was difficult to find a like-minded person. He sighed again: "This farewell, there will not even be anyone who can speak at ease in the future." Zhuang Xiaochu hurriedly comforted.

The day before Sun Zhouyi left Yancheng. Zhuang Xiaochu held a banquet in Huazizhuang to say goodbye.

Zhuang Xiaochu asked someone to put a small stove on the table, with a pot on the stove, soup stewed in the pot, and charcoal on the stove. Around the pot, put the washed and cut vegetables, lamb slices, meatballs, radish slices, lettuce...... A big circle of flowers. Everyone sat around the table, chatting and eating shabu-shabu.

After three rounds of drinking, they are all a little sad. The county magistrate's wife said: "Xiao Qi, I really don't want to leave here, I am reluctant to leave you." Xiao Qi said, "Me too." I don't have any relatives. I finally have a sister, and I'm going to leave again. As they spoke, their eyes reddened. Zhuang Xiaochu hurriedly persuaded the two: "You two sisters, don't talk about it, you will make the old lady cry for a while." The state capital is not far from here, and it will be convenient to travel in the future. Brother Sun's ascension is a good thing, it is worth congratulating, come on, let's drink another bowl, and if we don't get drunk today, we won't return. Brother Sun gave the old lady a dish and said, "Yes, I cried twice, and I didn't dare to cry anymore." Zhu Laosi lame Li Dacheng sat on the side, and quickly picked up the wine bowl and took turns to salute Sun Zhouyi.

Wen Xuan ate something and went down to play with Xiaohuaying. Take the Western glass ball and throw it, the bell in the glass ball rang, the little flower shadow sat there, the eyes followed the glass ball dripping and turning, as soon as the bell rang, she laughed happily, Wen Ling happily picked up the glass ball and threw it back, happy to do it. The nurse and the flower lady also ate two mouthfuls of food early, and sat next to them to watch them play while chatting about homely things.

Only the iron ox didn't eat rice, and he couldn't leave when he barked, and sat at the door of the room full of toys with a black face, guarding motionless.