The Ti people are drinking tea. Hearing the sound, they all looked sideways, only to see Wang Anshi being covered by the tea jar, body, he got up angrily, pressed his hand to his heart, his face was like a blank paper, and he trembled: "It's just angry and old, I don't believe it, and I have worked hard all my life."

Father-in-law Ning was afraid that Wang Anshi would tell his true identity in anger, and hurriedly pulled his sleeve, seeing that everyone was puzzled, he hurriedly smiled and said: "Our shopkeeper also started with food, so naturally I can't see that many years of hard work have been in vain, so I am annoyed." Everyone drinks tea and tea

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Yu Ge'er also said softly: "The king's shopkeeper, don't be angry, it's all the affairs of the government, how can we ordinary people manage it?" Shopkeeper Du, what do you say? As he spoke, he gave Du Wenhao a look

Du Wenhao stood up and supported Wang Anshi and whispered worriedly: "Shopkeeper, sit down and drink some tea to dissipate your anger." Don't hurt your body when you're angry. ”

Wang Anshi staggered and sat down. The shopkeeper of the tea shed on the side hurriedly changed a small tea bowl and poured the tea and retreated.

The person in charge listened to Yu Ge'er's words, and then he was relieved and smiled: "This master knows at a glance that he is a warm-hearted person. However, we still don't interfere in the affairs of the government, so we shouldn't say something that shouldn't be said in such a place today, just thinking that you are all kind-hearted people and take care of Xiaosi's illness, I am so bold to say it, and I hope that a few people will not spread it, but I am not cowardly, but I am worried that the owner will be in trouble at that time. ”

Du Wenhao said: If you can rest assured, it's just gossip after tea and dinner, who will turn it around

Song Shenzong sighed in his heart that those skillful officials in the court who supported the change of the law sang praises, but what they actually heard and saw, but it was not like this. This time, we must make things clear in order to make this trip worthwhile.

Sit for a while. The man with the injured waist didn't hurt at all. After Du Wenhao's follow-up confirmation, the person in charge thanked him and left with the convoy.

Du Wenhao and the others also set off to continue their journey.

On the road, Wang Qi An Shi's face was like a blank paper, and he kept silent, everyone knew that he was in a bad mood and a patriotic heart. I didn't expect it to turn out like this.

When it's getting dark. They rushed to a place in Sowanzhuang.

This way, everyone has their own hearts, no one speaks, even Yu Ge'er, who likes to chatter the most, is silent, as if this Ning Gonggong is driving an empty car, only Du Wenhao and Lin Qingdai have eye contact from time to time, and no one else pays attention to them until they get out of the car, Song Shenzong raised his hand and patted Wang Anshi's emaciated shoulder, and said: "It has been like this since ancient times, there are always some corrupt officials who eat imperial grain. It seems that this trip Yu Yu'er not only wants us to come out to see the faces of the people and listen to the cries of the people. ”

Wang Anshi sighed and shook his head slightly, but he didn't answer.

Song Shenzong said to Ning Gong: "Find a place to stay, get some good food and wine at night, and let's have a few cups." The two of you women also join in the fun, drink two glasses, and relax. ”

This Wanzhuang is already the boundary of Dongming County, it is a rich place, rich in sugarcane, because it is surrounded by mountains in the mountain injection place and has abundant rain all year round, it is a microclimate. Gastrodia is also abundant in the mountain.

The common people here also have a custom that has been continued for many years, that is, the girls in the mountains do not marry outside the mountains, if they want to marry into this Wanzhuang, the dowry is much more than in other places, but that's it. There are still many people who are willing to find a good home for their daughters, so this Wanzhuang has become the fragrant dumpling of Dongming County.

Song Shenzong and his entourage stayed in the only inn in Wanzhuang. Because this place is not far from the county seat, if you are in a hurry. Thugs, the house said, Xiaobu can reach the county seat in half a day, so most of the businessmen or officials passing by will not stop in this small party, naturally the inn business here will not be very good, so this only inn is probably because there is only one one, and the business is also passable.

The inn's name is Fan Shunfeng", which means a smooth journey, the owner of the inn is a man in his thirties, and he knows at a glance that he is a shrewd businessman, with a narrow forehead and a wide face, light eyebrows and fine eyes, a flat nose and wide lips, and a gorilla appearance, this person's name is Wang Qiu.

The inn is not big, there are only three guys, but the cleaning is clean and tidy, the downstairs is a place to eat and sharp, and the upstairs is the guest room, which is no different from the general inn. However, because this inn was built in a good place near the mountains and rivers, a wide pavilion was built on the upper floor, similar to the current open-air balcony. It's a good place to see the scenery

When Wang Qiu saw the dress of the six of them in Song Shenzong, he naturally came out to receive them in person, instructed the men to park the carriage in the backyard, and then led Song Shenzong, they first went upstairs to see their respective rooms, and were stunned by their inns, boasting and boasting a few times, saying that the three members of the imperial court had rested here. And also left a pair of ink treasures, they were packed up and carefully collected, everyone listened to it and couldn't help but secretly enjoy that Wang Qiu saw Du Wenhao's expression, thinking that they didn't believe it, so they took out the calligraphy and painting, and everyone stepped forward to see that it was indeed the handwriting of Dong Xian, a member of the household department, but the person was exiled outside the gate because of greed for ink relief money, this Wang Qiu because he would not know, it seems that he kept it just to coax some people who don't know.

When it was all right, I was tired, and I went to prepare some good wine and food, and we rested for a while, and then we ate in that pavilion.

Song Shenzong lazily sat on a rattan chair by the window and raised his hand to signal that Wang Qiu should stop talking nonsense.

Wang Qiu reluctantly put away the calligraphy and paintings, thinking that Song Shenzong and the others were jealous, for fear that they would snatch it and put it away carefully and put it back in his room, so he went into the house and asked what to eat at night.

At this time, only one of Song Shenzong's rooms remained. Father-in-law Ning waited, Father-in-law Ning handed over a menu to Wang Qiu, Wang Qiu led the way, walked two steps, turned back, bowed and lowered his eyebrows, and asked softly: Where this master, you are not a thug, the house said, Xiao Bu is joking, right? ”

Seeing that Song Shenzong looked tired, Gonggong Ning was afraid that he would be unhappy, so he led Wang Qiu to the door, closed the door and walked a few steps. When he arrived at the entrance of the building, he whispered, "What am I kidding with you?"

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Wang Qiu saw that Father-in-law Ning had a serious expression, how could he dare to offend the God of Wealth, but he had never heard of the list on the menu. Not to mention the cook in the kitchen downstairs, so he only laughed dryly and said: If you look at these dishes, I am afraid that our small place will not be able to make them. ”

Father-in-law Yu snorted, Wang Qiu saw that Father-in-law Ning's face was gloomy, and a pair of eyes glared at him viciously, and hurriedly explained: "You must have come from the capital, and you have seen the world, but after all, the place where you stay is only a village, although it is close to the county seat, it is also,"

Father-in-law Ning waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Our master is not a village man, you can't do anything here."

Wang Qiu thought about it, this person spoke domineeringly, and he came from the capital, although he was a businessman, but as the saying goes, there is one of the ten people in the capital, and there is an official in the family, and then it seems that there are six people, all of them are stained with luxury, and even the personal maids around the fifth master are smart and sharp. There is also the one called Du Shopkeeper, who looks handsome, not to mention that every gesture and gesture looks atmospheric, thinking of this, Wang Qiu feels that it is better not to offend these people.

"Yes, yes. However, it may not be possible to make the dishes on the list you give.

"As long as there is, you send it to others to see that we will eat in an hour, and our grandfather can't wait.

"Yes, I know. The little one went to the best Miaoxiang restaurant in Wanzhuang to find the proprietress to see that the proprietress heard that she had been opening a restaurant in the capital in the past, and then because she didn't know that she offended the son of the official in the capital.

"Alright, alright. Why does a big old man say so much. Hurry up where to go so wordy. Gonggong Ning interrupted Wang Qiu's words impatiently, gently pushed Wang Qiu, and then turned around and went back to Song Shenzong's room and closed the door.

Wang Qiu saw that Duke Ning had closed the door, so he whispered: "Phew, what's the spirit, but it's just a slave who wags his tail and begs for mercy." He said and went downstairs.

Who would have thought that the place where Wang Qiu was standing happened to be Du Wenhao's room, and Du Wenhao heard a real thing, Du Wenhao washed his face and stood in front of the window, and was about to open the window to breathe, and when he heard this, he couldn't help sneering, thinking that they were all people, and even the emperor couldn't withstand the heavens, not to mention that ordinary people were all self-comforting. The only thing who abuses the pictures of others behind his back is his own heart.

The kung fu of tea. That Wang Qiu ran out of breath again, and Song Shenzong and they had already arrived at the pavilion to drink tea and chat.

Wang Qiu bowed to Song Shenzong first, and then walked up to Gonggong Ning with a smile on his face, and said, "Miaoxiang's proprietress said that she can't make the dishes on your list, and there are a lot of accessories to see if they are."

Father-in-law Ning was annoyed and scolded: "Nonsense, what's the difference between that and not being able to do it?."

Wang Qiu didn't dare to speak, Du Wenhao said: "Since she said that she did it, then it seems that the craftsmanship will not be too bad, Ning Steward." Why don't you let the wonderful chef cook us a few of their signature dishes, and we'll try them too, everyone is tired, Fifth Master, what do you say?.

Song Shenzong nodded slightly, and he agreed.

Wang Qiu looked at Du Wenhao gratefully, and when Gonggong Ning saw that Song Shenzong nodded, he had no choice but to say: "Then you go, things must be clean, and I will not lose you silver." hastily

When Wang Qiu heard the silver child, his eyes immediately became half bigger, and the whites of his eyes were much more.

"Okay, let's go and say, I'll be sure to send it in an hour.

Wang Qiu almost jumped out of joy in a hurry.

"Wen Hao still has an hour to go, you and Miss Lin go out for a walk. Song Shenzong put down the tea bowl and said suddenly.

Lin Qingdai looked at Song Shenzong in confusion, and then at Du Wenhao, Du Wenhao understood that Song Shenzong meant that he wanted to go out to listen to the voice of the people, but why didn't he let Wang Anshi go?

"Yes, Fifth Master. Du Wenhao got up and replied.

"The fifth master and slave also want to go. The metaphor of the pigeon snorted.

Song Shenzong looked at Yu Ge'er with a smile and said, "When you get to the county seat, you go again, now you don't run around, accompany me and talk to me about your Jiangnan affairs." beginning

Du Wenhao saw that a trace of uneasiness flashed in Yu Ge'er's eyes after hearing this, but he quickly smiled and nodded in agreement.

Du Wenhao and Lin Qingdai left the inn, and the mood of the two of them suddenly became light and relaxed, Du Wenhao took Lin Qingdai's hand, anyway, no one in this place knows and knows them, so Lin Qingdai doesn't mind.

Two people did not take the avenue, but around a farm road full of roses, this time is not much, on weekdays, there are four other people, eight eyes watching, two people have a lot of inconvenience, now it is different, green mountains and green water, birds singing and flowers, quiet places also reveal a wisp of light flowers, it is a good place for strong love.

The two of them came to a stream, found a clean discarded stone slab and sat down, it was almost dark, no one passed by at this time, Du Wenhao hurriedly hugged the fragrant beauty and kissed her first.

"Hmm" ah, good anti-divination "I can't breathe. Lin Qingdai's face was full of spring, which made Du Wenhao pant and slumped in his arms.

Du Wenhao listened. Only then did he reluctantly let go, and the two sat down. Still snuggled up

Rise.

Lin Qingdai tilted her head and asked, "What do you say the fifth master asked us to go out?" ，

"I guess it's just looking at you, I'm pitiful, give me time to make love. Du Wenhao blinked and teased her.

Lin Qingdai punched him and said, "I didn't ask you seriously."

"I just came out to hear what the people of Wanzhuang have to say. Isn't that what we're out for? Du Wenhao also became serious.

"I was just wondering why you let me out?

"I don't know, I can't guess what this fifth master is thinking. it

"Then let's not sit here, since we're allowed to come out, we should walk around. Saying that, Lin Qingdai pulled Du Wenhao and was about to get up.

Du Wenhao recommended Zhitian. "It's getting dark, where are we going to find someone?" hastily

Lin Qingdai sneered, stretched out her fingers, and gently poked Du Wenhao's forehead and said, "I see that you just don't want to go, there are so many ways for you, where do you still need me to remind you, let's go, be careful and let the people of the fifth master see that we are lazy, but it will be miserable."

Du Wenhao was not as strong as Lin Qingdai, so he forced her to pull her up from the slate.

"Okay, since my sister Qingdai has said this, let's go and see Du Wenhao's helpless look, and patted the dust on his buttocks.

The two of them walked out of the path. Seeing that a farmhouse not far away was curling with smoke, he must have been cooking dinner without lighting up and only heard someone talking in the courtyard, so he walked over.

I saw that the yard was not big. There is a jujube tree in the courtyard, and under a branch hangs an air lantern, and under the trunk sits a girl of five or six years old, who is looking down to record the edamame in a small bamboo basket on her lap, and an old man is repairing a hoe with his back to the door.

"Old man. Du Wenhao shouted, only to see that the girl heard the sound and looked up, a pair of big eyes looked out of the fence, and found that the man and the woman did not know, and was immediately full of fear, and called out loudly Grandpa.

The old man heard the child's cry and turned slowly

Ichikanon. Du Wenhao was startled, only to see that the old man's eyes were closed, it should be blurred, and his left cheek seemed to be burned. The whole face is asymmetrical, low on the left and high on the right, and the eyebrows on the left side are gone, and it is really hideous and terrifying to look at this face at such a dusk.

"What's wrong with Jujube?" The old man didn't seem to hear Du Wenhao's shout.

The girl put down the bamboo basket in her hand and walked quickly to the old man's side, grabbed the old man's hand tightly, and pointed to Du Wenhao and Lin Qingdai. said timidly: There are two people outside the door who don't recognize it. ”

The old man seemed to be laughing. But it's even more scary to look at than when you're not smiling.

Don't be afraid to ask them what they are going to do? The old man gently patted the child's hand and said with relief.

The girl listened to her grandfather's words, and then shouted to Du Wenhao and Lin Qingdai at the top of her voice: "My grandfather asked you what you want to do? ”

Du Wenhao smiled and said, "We passed by here, and we were thirsty and wanted to beg for saliva to disturb you." ”

The girl helped the old man to the door, and the old man looked out of the fence like a police dog, and said, "Where did you come from, do you want to go into the city?" ”

Lin Qingdai hurriedly replied: "Uncle, we are just going to enter the city and abandon it, but it is getting late, so we have to find a place to live here temporarily."

The old man nodded, thought about it, and said to the girl: "Zao'er go and see if there is any water in the tank, when your mother left in the morning, she said that there was still some in the tank, you go and see if there is some in the tank." ”

Hey! Zao'er obediently turned around and walked to a grass hut, and after a while. Each of the two little hands carried an earthen bowl. There was a splash of water inside, and I slowly walked over step by step.

"Uncle, it's so late, you still haven't eaten?" Lin Qingdai smiled kindly at Zao'er and took the two bowls. handed Du Wenhao a bowl. Took a sip of it myself. Feel rustling in your mouth. It was like there was something in the water that was busy holding it off, and when I looked down, I found that the water in the bowl was a little muddy. There is still some mud and sand at the bottom of the bowl.

Mortal two, it is getting dark, and when you have drunk, go and find a place to stay. The old man seems to have the meaning of urging

In fact, there was not too much sediment in the water, Du Wenhao didn't even notice it, took a sip, and asked the little girl: "Little Nizi, where is your father?" ”

My mother has not yet returned from the field, but my father is in the house. Zao'er said in a milky voice. A small mouth is really cute.

Du Wenhao took another sip of water, frowned, and this time he also felt the fine sand in the water, and asked, "Uncle." Are you far away from where you draw water? Why is there sediment in the water? ”

The old man sighed and waved his hand to signal them to leave, and then said to Zao'er, "Take back the bowl and let's go into the house." ”

Du Wenhao saw that the old man had an obvious sense of precaution, "I'm afraid I can't ask anything, so I just don't ask." He took a small piece of silver from his bosom and put it on the child's hand. Then he handed the bowl to her.

"What is this?" Zao'er took the silver and looked at Tong blankly

Lin Qingdai said with a smile: "We drink the money for water." ”

When the old man heard that it was the money, he trembled and stretched out his hand, and put the silver in his grandfather's hand, and the old man checked it with his hand, and quickly raised his hand, full of surprise: "Silver? ”

All! Lin Qingdai replied.

The old man shook his head. Said: "It's just two bowls of muddy water, you don't need to give money, take it back."

Lin Qingdai stretched out her hand and pushed the old man's hand back and said, "Uncle buy some for the child and let's go." ”

Du Wenhao and Lin Qingdai were about to turn around and leave, only to hear the old man say: "Two stay!" Who are you,,? ”

Du Wenhao: "Uncle." We are merchants who go to Dongming County to do the medicinal herb business. ”

The old man seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and said, "Oh, I mean. But we can't take this money, so you can take it back. ”

At this time, a man's voice came from the house, saying, "Is Daddy Zao'er's mother back?" ”

"Dad, no. It was two passers-by begging for water. Zao'er replied crisply.

"Don't give them water to drink, your mother is so tired of getting water once."

Hearing his son say this, the old man was a little embarrassed, and quickly explained with a smile: "Don't mind. My son doesn't mean anything else, but I feel sorry for my daughter-in-law, alas, my son had a serious illness at the beginning of the year, and now the family is all taken care of by my daughter-in-law, and it's not easy to be at home and in the field, and I'm old. The legs, feet, and eyes are useless. ”

Uncle Fan, your son is sick? Du Wenhao's heart moved, and he arched his hand and said: "If you don't mind, I'm Lang Zhong, how about letting me show your son?" ”

The old man hesitated. said: "Forget it, our family has no money to see a doctor, and now seeing a doctor and taking medicine is really not something that we can think about, just get through it."

Lin Qingdai said: "Uncle, we are also from poor families, don't think too much about it, since we have met us." It's better to let my brother show him, some diseases can't be carried over. If he could be cured, there would be no more strong laborers in the family, and life would not be so miserable

Grandpa Fan asked this uncle to see his father, and when his father was well, he could take jujube up the mountain to pick mushrooms. ”

A word from the child. made people's noses sour, and the old man finally nodded and said, "Thank you so much." ”

Zao'er hugged her grandfather. took the air death lamp on the tree, and led Du Wenhao and Lin Qingdai into the house, this is the only room in this courtyard, the room is dark only the faint light of the fire from the stove, and the young man can't see clearly when he lies on the earthen cannon.

"Dad, there's an uncle who has come to see you." Zao'er said happily.

"Zao'er, go and hang up the lamp." The old man said.

The man sighed: "Dad, where does our family have the money to see a doctor." You're really, I'll just lie down for two days. ”

Zao'er hung up the lamp. The room was a little brighter.

Du Wenhao saw that the young man was only in his twenties, with a sickly face and a healthy body. It's just a sickly and tired face.

The young man also looked at Du Wenhao and them: "I'm not sick, don't listen to my father's nonsense, you better go." ”

Don't worry about the money for medical treatment, since we drink your water, what should we do for you, show you, if you are not sick, naturally everyone is relieved, what do you say? ”

The young man sighed: "In that case, thank you." There is only one stool left in the house, and it can only be sat alone. The eldest sister was only standing. ”

Lin Qingdai smiled and said: If it doesn't get in the way, I'll do it by standing. ”