Chapter Ninety-Four: The Robbers

And Sima Ziheng still has the title of prince after all. He Jinbao didn't really annoy him, otherwise a charge of disrespect, even if the emperor was biased, it would be a little unbearable.

This kind of occasion is not only He Jinbao, even Chen Shuangchuan is inevitably going to go, this hurried gift is not easy to prepare, Chen Shuangchuan can only take a small hood that He Jue can't wear, wash it, re-embroider it, look the same as the new one, neat, and then take out a gold bun to melt it into a small pendant, time is tight, it can only be like this.

This gift is not thick, but in Chen Caichun's opinion, it is already a little unbelievable, and he said at first glance: "But just the first birthday ceremony, it is not a family or a reason, and it has to spend so much, I am afraid it will cost thousands of copper baht." How much did you get this month? ”

"If you add it up, it's about one hundred and sixty silver baht a year, but this house is for nothing, and there are some rice down. There's basically no human interaction here, and it's not too expensive. ”

One hundred and sixty silver baht, converted into copper baht is only 16,000 copper baht, when Chen Caichun was in the Yang family, the expenses of this family were also six or seven hundred silver baht, compared to this, only to know that He Jinbao's annual income is far from enough for the Yang family's expenses, I really don't think that being an official is good, and even ordinary rich and noble families can't compare.

"It's not like that, there is a house to live in and Lu rice, in fact, the cost is very small, this silver can still save most of it, and ......" Chen Shuang smiled, and quietly said to Chen Caichun: "The emperor also often has rewards, and once the queen mother rewarded ten gold buns at a time, that is five hundred silver baht, but these things are not easy to tell people." ”

Chen Caichun was unmoved, and insisted: "It's not a common thing, it's better to farm and be stable." ”

I heard that I was going to take a boat this time, He Lingda had never taken a boat since he was born, he just felt that it was very fresh, and he was noisily going to go.

He Ruyu was a little older, and he had sat on it once before, and he vaguely remembered that seasickness was very uncomfortable, so he admonished He Jue with a straight face: "It's very uncomfortable to take a boat, it's the same as a needle prick." It's not fun at all, He Jue don't go. ”

These two children had a stomach upset, and Chen Shuangchuan didn't worry about taking them away, so he could only persuade them with kind words, and repeatedly told him to listen to Chen Caichun's words at home, not to be naughty, not to be greedy, and not to fall asleep late.

Still didn't feel at ease, He Jinbao left Liu Dashan and the little guy at home to take care of them, and the husband and wife only took Chunhong with them, and then went out slowly.

From Duqiao County to Yincheng County, where Sima Zixia is located, it will take at least five days to walk by land, and if you take a boat, it will only take more than a day, and it is still in the bay, so there is basically not much wind and waves.

I rented a boat from the dock of Duqiao County, and arrived in Yincheng County the next day, I didn't feel much at first, but when I got ashore, I saw more and more people, and He Jinbao felt that something was wrong. Compared with those who came and went, Chen Shuangxia, who only brought a maid, suddenly looked a little shabby.

I don't know why, He Jinbao was a little depressed, and couldn't help muttering: "Do you want to buy a maid anymore?" ”

When he understood that He Jinbao was awkward, Chen Shuangchuan couldn't help but smile and said: "As the saying goes, the Jiupin Sesame Official, you, at best, are only a white sesame seed, that is, just looking bigger, and then bring a group of servants, isn't that a big sesame skewer with a small sesame seed, a whole sesame skewer?" ”

At this time, He Jinbao is from the eighth grade, compared to the ninth grade, it is really just a little higher, originally from the second grade to the mud, no matter how open-minded, it is inevitable that there will be a little depression, but after Chen Shuangchuan said this, He Jinbao felt very much like laughing, thinking about the appearance of the big sesame seeds skewered with small sesame seeds that Chen Shuangchuan said, He Jinbao didn't feel uncomfortable.

couldn't help but laugh for a while, laughing so much that Chen Shuangchuan blushed a little, and pushed He Jinbao angrily and said, "Why don't you hurry up and find the car?" ”

Even Chunhong smiled and said, "Let's let me call this little sesame." ”

I laughed all the way, but I didn't think it was a long way.

It wasn't until He Jinbao of King Wen's Mansion that he knew that the child who celebrated his birthday this time was actually from the girl in the palace, Princess Wen was so jealous, she almost didn't fall out with King Wen, but she didn't come out for many years, and she still couldn't do it. could only agree stupidly, but she sent someone to guard the door, and whenever someone came, all the gifts were accepted by Princess Wen, which caused a group of people watching the excitement to block the door and whisper and talk non-stop.

"There are still such couples?" Chen Shuangchuan was dumbfounded, only to feel that his knowledge had increased greatly.

No matter how noisy it was in King Wen's mansion, Chen Shuangchuan and they were just here to be guests, so naturally they didn't have to worry so much, they packed up their spirits and walked in, and handed over the gifts at the gatehouse, as if they were weighed like tolls, and then someone came and led them in.

He Jinbao wanted to go to the front hall, but the female dependents were in the backyard, so they naturally went separately, Chen Shuangchuan didn't know what happened to He Jinbao's side, and on the female family's side, there was not even a master, everyone just sat messily, and then some maids casually put some tea on the table, and actually put it on a table for people to take for themselves.

The current customs, the location of the guests is still very particular. It mostly represents a kind of status or a close relationship with the master's family, which has always been carefully arranged and brought over by someone.

Chen Shuangchuan stood at the door and waited for a while, but he didn't see the Wen Wang's family coming, but the wives and girls in the room all turned to this side a little, Chen Shuangchuan had to come in by himself, and sat down in the back seat.

After a while, another guest came, and he was a little at a loss when he saw such a scene, so he stayed for a while and then chose a position on the edge of Chen Shuangjiang and sat down, smiling a little embarrassed. Chen Shuangchuan also smiled back. I tried to say, "It's still quite windy." The man answered, looking a little more comfortable.

This time the guest is really not too pleasant experience, the scene is very chaotic, the next person is sluggish, finally opened the table, a taste, many dishes on the table are not very fresh, the plate of steamed rice cakes is not steamed, very hard, Chen Shuangchuan only took a bite, he felt hard in the throat, swallowed and felt a falling stomachache.

In the end, Princess Wen came out with a face, and chatted with her for a while.

Chen Shuangchuan was far away, didn't go up to speak, just secretly raised her eyes to look, sure enough, it was the noble lady she met in the capital last time, and she still had an uncontrollable arrogant look.

Chen Shuangchuan thought that since she had already come to give gifts, she should have nothing to do with her, and saw that Princess Wen was busy talking to a few noble ladies on the side, so she took a piece of dim sum and put it in her mouth and chewed it slowly, feeling that this full table of wine and food could barely be eaten with this plate of dim sum.

Who would have thought that Princess Wen suddenly said to Chen Shuangchuan: "I didn't expect that Mrs. He is also a wonderful person, and she can understand such profound things." ”

I don't know what this is talking about, Chen Shuangchuan was stunned, but he saw Princess Wen take the book and distribute it to read, and when it reached Chen Shuangchuan's hands, he saw that it was actually the manuscript of the Agricultural Scripture compiled by Chen Shuangchuan.

Since the beginning of this year, the government has issued this new compilation of the Agricultural Scripture, saying that it is beneficial to agricultural affairs and should be widely disseminated in various places, although there is no mention of Chen Shuangshui, but it is not a confidential matter, and it is not difficult for Princess Wen to want to know. It's just that this is not a big deal, and it is worth Princess Wen to take it out so specially.

The time after that was quite difficult, led by Princess Wen, a group of women took turns to speak to Chen Shuangchuan, which sounded like envy and praise, Chen Shuangchuan was so knowledgeable that he could understand such a difficult book. Sure enough, she is a talented woman, and secretly she is full of sarcasm about Chen Shuang's humble birth and poor family background.

Chen Shuangchuan just smiled, not annoyed at all, but Chunhong, who was waiting on the side, listened angrily, and clenched her fists tightly, carving marks in the palms of her hands.

also had to discuss the matter of building the road, He Jinbao couldn't leave for a while, but the female dependents had already dispersed, so Chen Shuangchuan asked someone to bring a message to He Jinbao, and first said goodbye and found a teahouse to sit and rest.

It was also difficult for Chunhong to endure it from there until outside, and then complained angrily to Chen Shuangchuan: "Those people are so hateful, how can they say such things!" ”

"It's just a bunch of irrelevant people, so why be angry with them?" Chen Shuangchuan said lightly, that is, because he had to come to such a trip, there may be no other opportunity to come here in the future, why bother to meet for the first time for these things, it is estimated that he will not see each other again in the future, "I don't want to overturn myself one by one." ”

"Mrs. just has a good temper!" Chunhong thought about it, but still felt a little angry, and the jingle of the pile of teacups slowly calmed down, and suddenly remembered something, "It was said that it was the first birthday, but I didn't see anyone hugging the little boy out, and it was guarding the door to receive gifts, what a strange family." ”

He Jinbao was a little delayed for a long time, and when he came over, it was almost night, and his stomach was rumbling with hunger, so he hurriedly ordered some food to eat. Chen Shuangchuan secretly muttered in his heart, sure enough, there is a very good reason why Sima Ziheng can't be the emperor, he is really arrogant and overdone, and he doesn't even have the basic reason for hospitality, where can people be hungry for so long.

It was already seven or eight o'clock when he returned to the ship after dinner, and Chen Shuangchuan was not worried about his family, so he discussed with the captain of the ship to see if he could go to sea earlier.

The boss of the boat looked at the weather and the moon was bright and the stars were sparse, it was estimated that there were several days of good weather, and the sea here was used to walking, so it was a big deal to go slower, and it was no problem to think about it, and he heard Chen Shuang say that he would add money, so he happily agreed, lifted anchor and sailed, and drove out of the dock.

At seven or eight o'clock, it was already dark, Chen Caichun boiled hot water, and was taking two small baths, He Ruyu was very well-behaved, took the clothes and washed them quickly, without Chen Caichun's help at all.

He Jue was just naughty, and when he saw the water, he was happy, so he hurriedly pounced and fluttered, which was extremely cheerful. The kid was sturdy, and he was sprinkled with soap powder and slippery, only suffering Chen Caichun, he couldn't catch it, he didn't dare to let it go, but he got himself wet.

It was easy to get this naughty boy refreshed, stuffed it into the quilt and let him play with He Ruyu, and Chen Caichun went to take a shower and change clothes.

was getting dressed, when he suddenly heard someone knock on the window twice, and then Liu Dashan's voice came. "Miss Chen, there's a thief escaping here, be careful not to go out."

Thief, how do you hear the movement? Chen Caichun was a little strange, hurriedly put on his clothes, and went to the inner room to see that He Ruyu and He Jue were lying side by side, their heads touching their heads, and they were already sleeping soundly.

Chen Caichun sat anxiously for a while, listening attentively, but there was no movement outside, and it was very quiet and excessive, and he always felt a sense of foreboding. I couldn't rest assured, Chen Cai Chunhai couldn't hold back, called the two little ones up, dressed them, wrapped a small blanket, and put them on the bed.

"Did something happen, sister-in-law is back?" He Ruyu rubbed her eyes, after all, she was young, she couldn't hold it anymore, and she wanted to sleep dizzily. He Jue only opened his eyes and looked, yawned, and went back to sleep, only letting Chen Caichun dress him.

"Not yet, wait a minute, let Liu Dashan catch the thief and show you, so Ruyu don't sleep first, it's very well-behaved."

Waiting for a while, and finally waiting for some sounds, Chen Caichun couldn't help but push open the window, quietly glanced out, and actually saw Liu Dashan guarding the gate of the courtyard, the door was already half broken, some masked people were thinking about rushing in, and a few of them were going over the wall, but they suddenly went down, it was estimated that the officials outside heard the news and were pulled down again.

Where is this ordinary thief, it is clearly a robber, but even if a robber came to this kind of place, what is it for?

Chen Caichun only felt that his heart was beating like a beat, his feet were a little weak, he only felt scared, almost for a while, and he didn't even have the strength to open his mouth to call for help.

"Sister Caichun...... He Ruyu also heard the sounds of fighting, and was startled, but just shouted timidly.

Chen Caichun came back to his senses this time, and when he looked outside, he only felt very flustered, and kept thinking about what to do if Liu Dashan couldn't beat him. Hurriedly turned around, picked up He Jue and looked left and right, I wanted to stuff him under the bed, but suddenly I felt bad again, dragged a stool, put He Jue on the top of the bed, and hugged He Ruyu too, and advised: "No matter what, don't make a sound, no one is allowed to come out!" ”

This bed is the common style here, supported by a wooden shelf, made into a square, hung with a thick curtain, and there are no two people hidden from below, He Jue and He Ruyu are not a few years old, and their bodies are light, so the wooden shelf must be able to support it.

Chen Caichun took a look at it and felt that there was nothing wrong, so he kicked the stool away, took a piece of clothing casually, rolled up the small blanket on the bed, held it in his arms, and walked to the door cautiously to look.

"Don't come out!" Liu Dashan took the time to look back, only to see Chen Caichun hugging something, and thought it was He Jue, but he was suddenly frightened and quickly shouted.

This distraction, where are the thieves over there willing to let go, a knife slashed down, Liu Dashan didn't have time to block it, so he could only avoid it, and the thieves behind immediately followed, and squeezed into the courtyard, and several people jumped into the wall one after another, and there was no sound of fighting outside, it seemed that even those officials who might be outside should all be repulsed.

I don't know who suddenly shouted: "There!" Immediately, several people rushed over at Chen Caichun, looking fierce and wanting to kill someone, and Liu Dashan also rushed over to stop him.

They are here for He Jue, if Chen Caichun is not mistaken, the swords are clearly beckoned to her arms, and they also see this blanket as He Jue.

Chen Caichun hesitated, looked back at the house uneasily, stomped her feet, but ran out with her legs, and sure enough, she saw that the group of people had followed her.

It's just that Chen Caichun is a woman after all, and her physical strength is not good enough, and those thieves have all practiced martial arts, so they chased after him in a few steps, stretched out his scabbard to stop him, and directly tripped Chen Caichun to the ground.

Liu Dashan was only one, and he was entangled by thieves and couldn't get out, so he could only watch them catch up with Chen Caichun, and slash down with his sword.

Chen Caichun was still on the ground and couldn't get up for a while, thinking that he would have to drag it out, so that they could find it later, so he quickly curled up and pressed the small human-shaped blanket tightly under his body to prevent people from seeing it.

On this day, the wind was not strong, the boat was not moving fast, and the moon was bright, reflecting on the water, it was as bright as broken jade, which was particularly beautiful.

The boat boss said that if he arrived in Duqiao County at this speed, it would probably be around noon, so he should go to sleep first.

I don't know why, Chen Shuangchuan only felt a burst of palpitations, and he couldn't fall asleep after tossing and turning, this movement was a big one, and He Jinbao also woke up, and he was a little reluctant to go, so he got up, sat down on the deck, and felt a little better with the night breeze.

After a while, he heard the voice of someone coming up, He Jinbao yawned and sat on the edge of Chen Shuang's descendant, and asked, "Is this uncomfortable?" ”

Chen Shuang pressed his chest, only felt that his heart was beating very fast, always as if something was going to happen, but after thinking about it, he felt that he should still be too worried, so he said: "It's probably seasickness, I vomited miserably when I went back to the capital last time, I thought I wasn't dizzy, but I still felt a little depressed." ”

"Then sit here for a while, it's better to blow the wind." After spending a whole day in King Wen's mansion, He Jinbao also felt very tired, and couldn't help yawning again, thinking about going back to sleep again, but after thinking about it, he still felt that he had taken a coat and put a cover on Chen Shuang's head, and complained in a rough voice, "I don't know how to wear a thicker one when I come out to blow the wind?" ”

This man...... Chen Shuangchuan pulled his clothes, couldn't help but smile, and slowly reached out to hold He Jinbao's little finger, the warm temperature came, and it seemed that he didn't feel cold in such a night.

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