After Zhao Tian and his son were paraded on the street for three days, they were directly thrown into prison. At first they howled and howled all kinds of things when they went in, but they screamed all night, and no one paid any attention to them, and even the cell boss even let out a message that they were yelling and screaming in good spirits, and it seemed that there was no need to waste food to feed them, so they were exempted from food the next day. The father and son were dizzy from hunger, and finally became honest.

waited until the father and son were locked up for half a month before Cui Pu asked someone to release them. At this time, the father and son had already been tortured to death by the demonic methods of those people in prison. Although it is not corporal punishment, the psychological oppression alone is enough to make people feel uneasy. It was easy to see the sun outside, and they immediately hugged Cui Pu's trouser legs and didn't let go.

Cui Pu looked at the spineless father and son coldly: "You'd better let me go now." Otherwise, I'll have someone throw you back to prison at once!"

Zhao Tian's father and son immediately let go of their hands and hurriedly distanced themselves from him.

Cui Pu patted the dust on his clothes, and Shi Shiran sat down: "Now, do you know that it is wrong?"

"Got it, got it!" the father and son nodded hurriedly.

"Okay, tell me, what's wrong with you?"

"We shouldn't pretend to be cousin, your relative's identity, and fake the tiger!" Zhao Tian's son Zhao Xiaobao hurriedly said.

Cui Pu sneered: "Now, I have a path here to show you, if you are willing to go, you can stay." If you don't want to, I'll send you back to Chang'an right now! Although I care about my aunt's face, I'm not afraid of her making trouble! If she really dares to make trouble, she will have her own Cui family aunt to clean her up. When the time comes, you father and son will stop trying to get the slightest benefit from me, do you understand?"

"I understand, I understand, I understand! That's why we're here to take refuge with you. If you can give the two of us a mouthful of food to eat and a place to live, we will be satisfied, and we promise that there will be no more trouble!" Zhao Tian had been messing around outside for many years, so he naturally understood what Cui Pu meant, and immediately swore to the sky.

The corners of Cui Pu's lips twitched slightly, so that he didn't take his guarantee to heart. But, at least now they're willing to give in, and it's not bad that everything is peaceful right now. He said: "I have asked in the past two days, and now the government still lacks a cleaner, who can take care of food and housing, and still have half a salary a month, Zhao Tian, can you do it?"

"The cleaning, the work is dirty and tiring. "I just said that there is food and shelter, but I didn't expect that now Zhao Tian is starting to dislike it.

Cui Pu sneered: "A month and a half of hanging money, do you think this salary is still less? If it weren't for the fact that you are my aunt's own brother, I would go out and shout casually, and more people are scrambling to do this!"

Zhao Tian was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly nodded: "I'll do it!

Cui Pu looked at Zhao Xiaobao again: "You'll be fifteen soon, right? Seeing that you have a good body, there is still a place in the government service team, you can make up for it! But you just came, and you don't understand many rules, and now you have three hundred wen a month." If you do a good job, I'll give you another boost in the future. ”

"Okay, good!" When he heard that he was actually a servant, Zhao Xiaobao nodded quickly without saying a word. Such a majestic job, he would not agree if he was stupid. As for the money...... It doesn't matter, just with the clothes of that servant, can he still eat and drink less?

It's a pity that he will only know that the dignified majesty belongs to someone else, and he is a rookie who has just entered the industry, and all he can do is serve tea and water to the big brothers. is to go out to the outside, the scenery is also enjoyed by other old birds first, only a little scum for him to lick is good. And when he realizes that he has been deceived and wants to leave...... Hehe, you have come in, do you think you can still run away? Cui Puke specially instructed the three rangers who had been servants to keep an eye on him! As long as this kid is disobedient, he will be taught three times a day, and he will lose his temper completely.

As for Zhao Tian, that's not to mention. Who doesn't know the county magistrate's dislike of him? It would be nice if everyone could look at him squarely. He dared to be a demon, and before the matter could be stabbed to the county master, others would be able to clean him up first.

Of course, that's all for later.

Seeing that the father and son both promised to be honest people in the future, Cui Pu asked someone to take them down to bathe and change their clothes and arrange a place to live. Then, he went back to Mu Jiaojiao.

At this time, Mu Jiaojiao was holding a piece of paper in a daze.

Cui Pu rarely saw her like this, so he hurriedly walked over: "What are you looking at?"

"My father has returned from Persia. Mu Jiaojiao slowly came back to her senses and handed him the letter.

"Father-in-law is back?" Cui Pu was excited in his heart, but when he saw the words on the letter, he immediately fell into a cold pool: "Didn't find it?

"Persia is so big, that medicine is rare, and it took him more than half a year to go back and forth. For a few months, it was too late to turn over Persia, and it was reasonable that he could not find it. Mu Jiaojiao was much calmer than him, "However, Daddy wrote that he was sick and I had to go back to see him." ”

"You want to go back to Chang'an?" Cui Pu was stunned for a moment.

Mu Jiaojiao bowed his head: "Daddy has traveled thousands of miles to Persia for me, and everyone is tired and sick." If it weren't for the fact that the doctors in Chang'an City didn't look down on him, he would never have written to inform me of this. It makes sense that I'm going to go back and see him. ”

Cui Pu's heart tugged. "What about me?

"I'm relieved!" Mu Jiaojiao said.

Cui Pu suddenly looked like he was devastated. "But I'm not worried about myself!"

"You, it's really ......" Mu Jiaojiao was so distressed by his pitiful little appearance that she touched his head, "I'll tell people to hurry up on the road, it will only take three months to go back and forth at most, and I can come back in time for the New Year, don't worry." ”

"Then it will take three months! And if one is not good, it will be a year later! You didn't see the picture on the canal when we came here a few years ago. Cui Pu muttered quietly, and wrapped his hands around her waist, "I won't let you go." Your body is just a little better, and now Chang'an must be very cold, what should you do if you go there and get frostbitten again? If you want me to see, it will take you so long to go back anyway, so it is better to let your father-in-law come by himself. By the way, it can also allow him to recuperate here. It's much more livable here than Chang'an!"

"Daddy, if he can come over, do you think he will write me such a letter?" Mu Jiaojiao shook her head, "He feels most sorry for me, and he will definitely not be willing to let me suffer if it is not necessary." ”

As she spoke, her voice also deepened: "Daddy has hurt me for so many years, and I have never been able to repay it." This time he contracted the disease again for my sake, and if I don't go back to serve by his side, how can I be worthy of his years of nurturing?"

Seeing that she had made up her mind, Cui Pu knew that she couldn't move her. He had to nod his head: "You have some truth in what you said." In that case, then you should go! However, if you have cured your father-in-law's illness, you will come back quickly, and I can't do without you here! Without you by my side, what do you tell me to do next?"

"I left Mung Bean and her aunt behind, and they cooked for you every day to ensure that you can eat an extra bowl of rice at a meal. Mu Jiaojiao smiled.

"No, no, without you, even the most delicious food will be lost. Cui Pu whispered, the whole thing was like sticking to her, sad and pitiful, so that Mu Jiaojiao almost softened her heart and said that she would not go back!

It's just that Mu You has just come back from Persia, and there must be many things to tell her, and this trip to Chang'an is essential.

So although Cui Pu desperately dragged the days back and delayed, ten days later, Mu Jiaojiao still packed up her baggage and got on the boat back to Chang'an.

This time, Mu Jiaojiao went back with Mu Jiaojiao. After she learned the news of Mu You's illness, she was also in a hurry, and after discussing with her husband, she also explained the matter at hand, and quickly packed up and left with Mu Jiaojiao. In addition, Cui Hui, who has been playing in Yangzhou for more than a month, the three of them walked together, and the road was safe.

Cui Pu took Mu Jiaojiao's hand at the ferry and talked for a long time, until Cui Hui couldn't stand it anymore and directly pushed him aside, and the group was able to travel.

Along the way, because there was Mu Jiaojiao's medicine, and Mu Jiaojiao and Mu Yiyi were both anxious, so the boatman drove the boat fast. And there were not many boats on the river at this time, so it took less than a month to get to Chang'an.

After arriving in Chang'an, Mu Jiaojiao said goodbye to Mu Yi. Mu Yiyi was the first to return to Mu's house, and Mu Jiaojiao and Cui Rong returned to Cui's house first.

At this time, it had been nearly a year since they left Chang'an.

Seeing Mu Jiaojiao again, Mrs. Cui and the Zheng family were stunned, and then they hugged her and surrounded her to ask how she was doing in the south. Knowing that Mu Jiaojiao came back to treat Mu You, Mrs. Cui nodded again and again: "You have always been filial, we all know this." You have a day off today, and you can go to the Mu family early tomorrow morning to see your in-laws!"

"Yes, everything is arranged by Auntie. Mu Jiaojiao responded meekly, and distributed all the local products brought from Yangzhou to them, and then went back to the room.

Back in the courtyard where they had been separated for nearly a year, all the furnishings in it were still exactly the same as when they left. The house was clean and tidy, presumably cleaned every day. It's just that everything is there, but Cui Pu's figure is gone, and Mu Jiaojiao suddenly feels empty in her heart.

"Sister-in-law?"

A low call came from behind, Mu Jiaojiao hurriedly turned around, and saw the fifteenth lady appear in front of him.

She hurriedly released a smile at her: "Fifteen sister, long time no see." ”

The smile on the fifteenth lady's face froze, and then turned into endless surprise. It took a long time before she opened her mouth: "You, are you really my sister-in-law?"