(205) Fate, fate

Zhao Chengcai took the two newcomers to the racecourse today. It surprised everyone, thinking that there were two new guys, and when they asked, they realized that they were here to help temporarily.

Introduced Baozhu and Jixiang to meet everyone, and asked them to take down a lot of fruit and food from the car, "Yesterday was Neiko at home for a birthday, and today when the work is done, please be happy and happy here!" ”

They are all men, there are no bad drinkers, and they have been working for several days, and they are empty and lonely in this racecourse, and they are all happy to hear this, "The owner is so polite!" ”

Everyone was full of energy, and it only took half a day to finish the day's work. Zhao Chengcai had already set up a table of wine and feasts, and invited everyone to sit down according to their age.

It's lively to push the cup and change the lamp, and there is no woman here, so you don't have to worry about the appearance, and it is allowed to say anything. Zhao Chengcai was humble and modest, and everyone ate comfortably and drank happily.

Only Yan Bowen said that if you don't drink, you don't drink. No matter how excited everyone is, they all laugh and shake their heads, but there is really a bit of loneliness and loneliness in that smile.

Seeing that he grabbed a handful of candy and quietly went out, Zhao Chengcai just had something to say to him, so he also followed under the pretext of going to the toilet.

In the stable, Yan Bowen caressed the flame's slender neck, held candy in his outstretched palm to feed it, and smiled lightly and gently under the beating light, as if he was facing the only confidant and friend, and said gently, "Is it delicious?" This is the candy for her birthday, and you are also happy when you eat it! ”

Zhao Chengcai heard that the meaning was so light and transparent that he couldn't talk about any deep meaning. He knew that yesterday was Zhang Qingting's birthday, why did he change his hexagram temporarily? Could it be that something has changed?

I was puzzled, so I deliberately put my steps down, stepped forward and smiled, "Wow, it turns out that you are hiding here!" Even a piece of candy favors your horse! You said you were going to come yesterday, but why didn't you come all of a sudden, so we waited! ”

Yan Bowen smiled slightly, "Brother Zhao, I'm really embarrassed, there was something temporary yesterday!" He hesitated a little and told the truth, "I met the new county master." ”

"What? Is it your deceased? ”

Yan Bowen nodded, but said softly, "I killed his brother by mistake." ”

Meng Zizhan promised not to pursue his faults again, but it was difficult to guarantee that he would not be dissatisfied with the Zhao family who took him in. This is not a villain's heart. Afraid of what he will do. But since the Zhao family has taken him in, he must inform the other party of such a major situation, in case something happens, let the family have a number in their hearts.

Yan Bowen is not a person who does not repay his kindness, Zhao Chengcai took him in when he was at his most destitute and destitute, he had a mind about Zhang Qingting before, but when the stakes are high, he still knows how to distinguish between right and wrong.

Zhao Chengcai understood, "Did Master Meng say anything?" ”

Yan Bowen shook his head, "Just let me live a good life in peace, he is not an indiscriminate person." But I have to tell you about it. ”

Zhao Chengcai smiled, "I can trust you!" You are a gentleman, even if you are a villain, you are a real villain, not a hypocrite. ”

Yan Bowen felt a slight pain in his heart when he heard this, and then he was relieved, he had already decided to give up, so what else was there to fight for? It's just, "Forgive me for taking the liberty of asking, are you and the boss lady ...... Something to worry about? I don't mean anything about it. I just think it's not easy for the boss lady to be busy, if there is any misunderstanding, the two of them should make it clear as soon as possible. ”

He asked implicitly, but Zhao Chengcai replied happily, "Yes!" Before, she had been complaining about the troubles of my family, always awkward, and always saying that it was not my daughter-in-law and wanted to leave with me! But we have reconciled last night, and the lady is still very generous, and it will be okay to explain the reason to her clearly. ”

I see, Yan Bowen nodded silently. How can two husbands and wives have an overnight feud? It turned out to be just awkward. Thinking about myself, I didn't figure out anything and moved my mind, but fortunately I didn't confess that it was a big mistake, otherwise, I really wouldn't have the face to stay here anymore.

Seeing his expression, Zhao Chengcai had already guessed eight or nine points, and his heart was relieved, "Ah Li, speaking of which, you are also a big boss, have you ever thought about getting married, having children, and settling down here?" ”

Yan Bowen hesitated for a moment, and did not refuse as firmly and simply as usual, but began to think about whether he really wanted to marry an ordinary wife as Zhao Chengcai said, so that he could completely break his thoughts and save others from gossip?

But if that's the case. Isn't it too cheap for yourself? Ziwei is dead, and Miss Ning San is still cultivating, even if it is an ordinary person's life, it is not what he deserves.

He thought about it, but he still shook his head, but there was room in his words, "Let's talk about it in a year or two!" Now the horse farm is also busy, and it can't do without people. ”

When the racecourse is not busy, should I go to the capital with a little money in my hand? Not for anything else, just for Miss Ning San, she should also go. I have to find a way to free that innocent woman, if she really harms the Green Lantern Ancient Buddha in this life, then it will really add another layer of sin.

Zhao Chengcai knew that he must have something inconvenient to say clearly, so he was not verbose, "Then you can make your own decision!" It's just that if there is any difficulty, you must come and tell us that we have experienced so many ups and downs together, and this fate is really rare! In fact, in my heart, I have long regarded you as a family. ”

Yan Bowen nodded slightly, but his heart was overshadowed, he could envy others for being blessed, and he had no part in it.

Wait until the excitement is over. Zhao Chengcai also told everyone to be careful at night, not to get too drunk and let the horse have an accident.

Lao Wu, the oldest employee, patted him on the shoulder to reassure him, pointed to the new mastiff and said, "The black tiger is really fierce!" With him, we've slept much better these nights. ”

Zhao Chengcai saw that the dog was majestic, but he was curious, "Didn't you say that it was extremely loyal?" Why are you willing to come with us? Can it be served? ”

Lao Wu nodded, "The black tiger is very smart and very humane, so bring it with you that day." It's so thin that it's almost out of shape, and although it is reluctant to give up the old master, it is still willing to come with us in order to survive. I think I used to work in the Western Regions, herding horses or something, and I don't need to teach it. It's just one thing, and the memory is so good! If you speak ill of it, or fight it once, it will hold a grudge against you for the rest of your life. It's in our place, and no one cares about it, and treats it like a buddy like us! ”

Fuqing, the little guy next to him, added, "This is all taught to us by Brother Yan, the black tiger is not raised by us since childhood, it is difficult to raise it well, we can only raise its cubs in the future and take care of our home!" ”

Zhao Chengcai saw that his eyes were shining, and he loved raising dogs very much, so he smiled and said, "In the future, if you raise a tame one, put it at home for us, it is estimated that it will be better than Xiaobai!" That guy knows how to eat and sleep all day long, and he is like a pig! ”

Everyone laughed, Zhao Chengcai got into the car and went back with Baozhu Jixiang.

The family was still waiting for them to eat, Zhang Qingting was a little embarrassed when he saw Zhao Chengcai for the first time, and when he smelled the wine on his body, he suddenly remembered, "You should invite the guys to have a meal too, fortunately, you think about it thoughtfully." ”

Zhao Chengcai smiled, although he didn't eat, he also poured a cup of tea and sat there to accompany everyone, "Actually, I also got up early in the morning and remembered it when I saw Xiaoyu packing up things." I was busy preparing another table and sending it over, or you didn't go here, it's hard to say there! ”

Zhang Facai said, "We have to change this idea in the future." It's like the New Year's holiday, we can't just think about ourselves, like these guys are also our family members, and when there is any benefit, we have to think about them. Especially those little guys, otherwise, what should people think? ”

Everyone nodded, and Zhao Chengcai smiled, "Father-in-law is really becoming more and more like a master of the family!" I simply ask you to worry more about these things in the future, and the lady is sometimes so busy that if you are negligent, you can remind you well. ”

That's nature! Zhang Facai really remembered it in his heart. Since then, like these big and small things in the family, they have learned well, which has saved Zhang Qingting a lot of heart.

After finishing the meal, he entered the room, and Zhao Chengcai saw that his luggage had been tied.

"That bag is clothes, shoes and socks, and this bag is loose silver." Zhang Qingting pointed to the book box and said, "The pen, ink, paper, and inkstone are also installed, and I don't know what you want to bring with you for this book, so I didn't prepare it." Baozhu didn't have anything in the first place, but this time he went out with you, he had to look like one, and he also bought two outfits, and his luggage had been put downstairs, and his father had prepared a burden for him, like a hat and an umbrella or something. Tomorrow morning's car has been hired for you, now the weather is hot, dry food is not good overnight, my mother said to get up early to make some for you, enough to eat on the road. There is also this bag, which contains a few herbs to relieve heat and clear heat, in case there is anything, it can be used on the road. ”

Zhao Chengcai saw that she was thoughtful everywhere, and she was very satisfied, and she smiled and saluted, "There is a Lao lady, how can I thank you?" ”

Zhang Qingting's face flushed, and he lowered his head and muttered, "If you don't bother me, I'll thank you!" ”

That one...... Estimated unlikely!

Zhao Chengcai grinned and began to pack up his books, "I will have to go for half a month, you can take care of things at home!" Mother, I also went to explain two sentences today, and they are nothing serious. When Liu saw me today, his expression seemed to be a little wrong, and he already knew a little bit about it. That's fine, if she doesn't keep quiet, just wait for me to come back and deal with it, lest you always say that I make you a bad person, if she has something, you can do it yourself! ”

Zhang Qingting nodded, "It's still early, don't be busy cleaning up, go to the yamen first." She told him what He Yutang had asked for, "People are still waiting in the house for letters!" ”

Zhao Chengcai didn't shirk, "The He family is not bad, we have to help with this favor!" ”

He washed his face again, changed into clean clothes, asked Baozhu to carry the lantern, and the two of them went to the yamen by themselves.

The summer days were long, Mencius was busy with official business, and was resting in the backyard, when he suddenly heard the news of Zhao Chengcai's visit, and frowned, "What is he doing here?" ”

"Could it be for the matter of Yan's second son?" Qing Song guessed.

Mencius shook his head, "It's not a big elephant, please let him in!" ”

Qing Song hesitated, "Master, do you want to change your clothes?" ”

Mencius looked down, "You don't have a bare chest and belly, what are you afraid of?" It's weirdly hot to change that clothes, and I don't light the lamp anyway, so I look at it so hazy! ”

Qingbai looked at the sky, Qingsong pouted, and went out to pick up people.

When Zhao Chengcai came in, he saw Mencius Zhan casually wearing homely clothes, sitting on the couch with a wide robe and a loose belt munching watermelon, and invited him warmly, "Come!" Try the fresh watermelon, it's sweet! ”

Zhao Chengcai laughed secretly in his heart, this county lord is more serious than anyone else, but he has to pretend to be cynical to confuse the public, and he doesn't know what kind of woman he likes.

Stepping forward to salute first, Mencius waved his hand nonchalantly, "If you are looking for a county official, please go to court tomorrow morning." If you just come to see me, let's call each other brothers, don't be so polite, I'm tired and panicked! ”

Zhao Chengcai understood three points in his heart, he was hinting that he should not mention the matter. After all, coming here at night, it's really easy to misunderstand what is unseemly.

stepped forward and smiled, "Don't worry, my lord, I came here today because I have a good thing, and I want to ask what my lord means." ”

When Meng Zizhan heard this, he put down the watermelon in his hand, wiped the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief, frowned and wondered, what does this show want to do? "What's good?"

Zhao Chengcai looked left and right, and Mencius waved his hand, "But it doesn't matter, both of them are confidants who have followed me for many years." ”

Zhao Chengcai smiled, "It's not that I can't believe them, it's just a matter of today, it's related to a woman's reputation, if the adults don't mind, then I'll say it below, but no matter whether this thing is successful or not, please don't leak the news." ”

Belch...... Mencius Zhan will be mistaken, what does Xiucai mean by this? Could it be that he wants to marry his little sister to me?

He is such an understanding person, of course, he has long seen the involvement between Zhao Yulian and Niu Dewang. Although Zhao Yulian was very beautiful, and Mencius admired the girl's intelligence and beauty, he was definitely a principled person, and he would not be stunned at the sight of beauty. And Zhao Yulian doesn't seem to be a girl who thinks differently, if she has a grudge against this matter, she won't be so desperate to maintain Niu Dewang that day.

Speaking of which, Mencius Zhan still has some respect for her, and she bears the unbearable suffering of ordinary people at a young age, but she has no complaints. So now, could it be because they were worried that Xue Zi'an would continue to pick quarrels and provoke trouble, so their family reached an agreement to transfer the sister to him? It's not impossible, but do you want to accept it?

If he is an official, of course it is unacceptable, not only can he not accept it, but he should also say some polite words in a righteous and awe-inspiring manner, such as protecting his sister-in-law and finding her a good in-law. But that's too wronged, right? This boiled duck is not eaten when it is delivered to the door, it is absolutely hypocritical! But if you accept it, it will inevitably be a little too suspicious of taking advantage of people's danger.

Meng Zizhan was still in a dilemma there, and Zhao Chengcai said quickly and quickly, "It's Miss He's from Pegasus Ranch, she is in her prime, and her appearance is outstanding, I want to ask if you can have the fate to tie the knot with adults?" ”

The corners of Meng Zizhan's mouth twitched slightly, as if he had a toothache, but fortunately, by taking advantage of the night, people couldn't see it clearly.

But the two henchmen who had followed him for many years next to him had already seen the master's expression clearly, and one by two lowered their heads, tensed their faces and held back a smile.

Mencius Zhan coughed twice, got up and returned the salute to Zhao Chengcai, and said, "I'm sorry, although I am alone, and I have no marriage contract, but there is an unwritten rule in the imperial court that local officials are not allowed to marry wives locally during their tenure." This is also the meaning of guarding against forming parties for personal gain, and covering up and conniving. ”

Zhao Chengcai understood, got up and said goodbye, "Please forgive me for the abrupt mistake." ”

"He who does not know is not guilty."

Sending Zhao Chengcai away, Qingsong Qingbai looked at each other and smiled, "Master, that rule doesn't seem to count, a wife can't be married, it's not bad for you to marry a lady first!" When I go back to Beijing and bring a fat doll back, the old lady should always be happy! ”

"It's a pity that I didn't come if I wanted to come, and I didn't want to come."

Meng Zizhan looked at the two of them coldly, "Very good, do you want to take a concubine here together, and then go back to Beijing to marry a wife?" Anyway, the family affairs of the two of you have been booked, and the one in the bowl can't run, so just catch another one in the pot! ”

The two looked at each other, and their expressions immediately became solemn, "Ye Fangcai is really too godly and heroic!" ”

"It's just a mess!"

"Wrong! Zhao Xiucai is a man, and the master sees red fen like a skeleton and rouge like dung! ”

"I'm not a monk! But I can force you to go to the monks! Try it again? Mencius put down the threat viciously and walked away.

Zhao Chengcai went to He's house to clarify the reason, He Yutang thanked him, but sighed again, "It's always unlucky!" But he asked him, "You are a scholar after all, you know each other well, if there are any young talents from good families in the county, can you tell us?" We can also inquire, even if the family background is a little smaller, it doesn't matter, the key is good character. ”

Zhao Chengcai was slightly surprised, "Do you want to recruit a scholar's son-in-law?" ”

He Yutang bowed, "It's a shame to say that our family has been in business for generations, and although we have little savings, we have never been able to read people in the door." This time it will not be possible to list the official business, and secondly, it will be subject to a lot of exploitation. My father has always hoped that my sister can marry into a scholarly family and get into the literary atmosphere of others. Let's not talk about it, let's compare your family's current situation, how much less is the tax on your racecourse than my family? If you wait for your business to start, the horses will naturally sell for less than us, and if the number is larger, the difference will be higher. ”

Zhao Chengcai understood, and was happy in his heart, it turned out that his role was so important! When I went back, I had to brag in front of Zhang Qingting.

Zhang Qingting didn't pay attention to the price, but he was more concerned, "How does this Bei'an State define officials and businessmen?" ”

Zhao Chengcai said, "Officials and businessmen are generally someone in the family who has obtained fame, for example, after I am promoted in the examination, I really get the position, then the people in the clan or other relatives and friends can apply to the imperial court through me to list the business, such as selling official salt, mining and smelting copper and other big business can be done." If you don't have one, you have to find those who are officials, pay a lot of money, and buy a qualification for an official businessman. However, that license is extremely difficult to obtain, and secondly, it is subject to others, and the day is not safe, if it is not for many years of world friendship, few people are willing to try. ”

"Then you don't have a donor here?" Zhang Qingting remembered Nankangguo's shortcut. As long as you have money, you can get a certain level of official title if you donate a certain amount, and you can also apply for official business.

Zhao Chengcai shook his head, "We don't have that donor here, and the people will scold the court for being too greedy for money." And I am also afraid that some people who do evil will bully others after buying officials. Therefore, the official is not for sale, and he has to take the test himself. He took the opportunity to boast to himself, "Now if I don't have a fame, let alone taxes, it's like how much money you make has to be filed with the government, if you dare to conceal and make false reports, once it is found out, the family wealth will be confiscated, and you will have to be arrested and exiled to prison!" ”

This Zhang Qingting knew, and glanced at him, "It's only great to come back with an official and businessman exam for me for the second time!" ”

Zhao Chengcai smiled, "Your heart is also a little bigger!" This official businessman makes a lot of money, but there are also more profit-seeking people. Even if I get in, do you think our family will be able to insert it? I don't know how many layers of officials there are! Which round will get us? It's better to honestly do what you are doing first, and then take your time in the future! ”

Zhang Qingting pouted, "I'm just asking, you really teach people a lesson!" Hey, the He family really wants to find a scholar's son-in-law? ”

"What? Do you have a candidate? ”

Zhang Qingting smiled slyly, "Far away in the sky, close in front of you!" ”

Zhao Chengcai patted his head, "How did I forget him?" Hongwen! Although there were some fancy intestines in the past, now they have all changed. The two of them also have similar family backgrounds, so I don't know if they have that meaning for each other. Only Hongwen I see what he means, and he doesn't have the heart to go to school, but the He family's requirements for the future son-in-law seem to have to go to school. Forget it, I'll talk to them when I get back. ”

Zhang Qingting pursed his lips and smiled, "If it happens, it will be a beautiful thing." ”

Suddenly, they heard the second watch banging outside, and the two didn't say more, and they finished cleaning up and resting.

Early the next morning, Zhao Chengcai packed up, took the pillars, and the two got in the car and went out. Zhang Qingting naturally had some instructions, and then went to the racecourse to be busy, disturbing one after another, and there were many trivial things.

On this day, Zhang Facai sorted out the things in the shop, and found that many goods were about to be sold out, and there were some things that were asked a lot and needed to be supplemented.

Zhang Qingting also thought about the soft bow and small arrows that Zhao Chengcai had asked for some children last time, and also told him to go into a few sets and come back. Then let him go and see the saddle equipment in the big shop in Yonghe Town, and come back so that he can tell Tian Fusheng.

They played a set of harness last time, Yan Bowen said that the handiwork is nothing to say, but it is really not very good-looking, far worse than in the capital, if it is used by ordinary farmers, it is just that, if it is a good horse, it must be equipped with a better saddle.

This is not wrong, this transaction score is three, six, nine and so on. A set of harness costs a lot of time, and there is no extra ability to recruit people for them now, so from now until next year, we have to slowly make some harness out for backup.

Zhang Jinbao said, "Then even if I look at the harness, it will be difficult to draw it, so it is better to let Brother Tian go with me, I'm afraid it's better." ”

Zhang Qingting thought that although this was the truth, how could his family go away with such a big mess? Even if he reluctantly walked away, he must be so strong that he will not let himself help take care of his family, how can the house full of children live?

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