Tie Kui Extra Story (Ninety-Five)
After the first lunar month, Ning Zhan was transferred to the Imperial Forest Army and became a guard with a knife in front of the imperial guard.
At the beginning of spring, Xiao Shi left the capital with Tiehu and Chunni.
Chun Ni smiled and said: "The child just got married, and you are willing to let the young couple stay at home."
"I'm worried about Master. Without my care, he won't be able to eat well or dress well." As for Ning Hai's body, she could tell Ning Zhan and his brother but not Tie Hu. The old man is old, so he can't let him worry about it.
Chun Ni nodded and said, "You're right. Dad is getting old, so I can't worry about it. But he doesn't allow me to stay in the county, and wants me to help Honglin take care of the child." So, things can't be both.
The Xiao family knew the real reason: "Father is also worried about Honglin. With you by my side, the two children can relax a bit." Tie Honglin's salary is actually enough to support the whole family. If you hire two more people, life will be a little tense. Chunni went with Duan Dongzi, Chunni could wash, cook and take care of the children, while Duan Dongzi did all the heavy work at home. And the old couple not only don't need them to support, but can also subsidize part of it. The couple went, which relieved a lot of burden for the young couple.
Chunni hummed and said, "I'm not worried about the boss or the third child. I'm worried about the second child now. He hurt his hand and has to work in the fields. When I think of my heart, it's like frying in a frying pan." Neither her husband nor her father wanted to hear her mention her second child, so they could only keep it in their hearts if they got involved.
"Don't think too much about it, children and grandchildren have their own blessings." Lost the family fortune overnight. It's also fortunate that the family is separated, otherwise the whole family would have to be implicated.
Chun Ni smiled bitterly and said, "The head of the family only gives me two taels of silver every month. He takes all the other money. I'm afraid that I have money on hand, so I will subsidize Hong Lang when I get home. But both Hong Bo and Hong Lang have errands. No worries about food or clothing, only the second child is poor. Every time I see him, I can't bear it."
Xiao said: "I have raised a child for one hundred years, and I have ninety-nine years of worries." Fortunately, Ah Zhan is sensible and caring. If he is like Duan Honglang, he will not live in peace for the rest of his life.
Back in the county seat, Tiehu ate and said, "It's still comfortable at home!"
Chun Ni smiled and said: "Father, you always said that the capital is good in the capital before!"
"The capital city is good, but it's not as good outside as it is at home." For Tie Hu, Uncle Anyang's Mansion is not his home. He went there, just as a guest.
Taking advantage of Tiehu's break, Chunni asked Hongbo, "Did Honglang come to see you during the Chinese New Year?"
Hong Bo hummed and said: "Here we come. But he didn't show up and sent Ngawang to borrow money.
I didn't give money, just gave some New Year's goods for Awang to take back. "
Chunni said: "Hongbo, I want to go to Duanjia Village to visit Xia Honglang."
It's only natural for a mother to go to see her, and Hongbo didn't object, he just said: "Mother, you and father go together!" Anyway, if you leave in two days, you will lose some money at most.
Chunni felt a little more at ease.
Hongbo said: "Mother, Hongbo is working as an apprentice at Jinji Jewelry Shop, and he gets a salary of 100 Wen per month."
Chunni is not stupid, she immediately understood: "You arranged to come in, right?" Although being an apprentice is tiring, if you can learn the skills of a master, you will be able to live comfortably in the future.
Hongbo didn't deny it, but said: "This kid is hardworking and has winks. The shopkeeper and the masters in the shop like him very much." He just provided this opportunity for Awang, and it's up to Awang himself whether he can grasp it.
Chun Ni was very relieved: "Boss, I knew you wouldn't really ignore Hong Lang."
Hearing this, Hongbo frowned and asked back: "Mother, what do you want me to do with him? If it weren't for me, his whole family would have been living on the streets long ago. Mother, do you want me to support their family, or Will you be satisfied if you give him all my errands and family fortune?"
Seeing Hongbo getting angry, Chunni stammered, "Boss, I, I didn't mean that."
When Duan Dongzi returned to the house, he saw Chunni sitting on the bed and weeping, and asked strangely, "What's the matter?"
Chunni recounted what happened just now: "I am very happy that he can help Awang find an errand. I don't understand why he lost his temper so easily."
Duan Dongzi took off his shoes and said, "How did the second brother get the house and shop that he lost? If the boss doesn't say anything, it doesn't mean he doesn't know. The second child lost his family business, and the boss was forced by us to build him a house." Buying fields and land. His tone was originally not smooth. But the second brother always asked him to borrow money, and he was already full of anger. If you still say such things, how can the boss not get angry?"
Hearing this, Chun Ni felt a little guilty.
Duan Dongzi sighed and said: "The boss knows how to be the boss, so you don't need to teach me. Old lady, listen to my advice, don't bother with the second son anymore, otherwise Hongbo will break away from you sooner or later." Fortunately, they went to Tongcheng, otherwise, with Chunni's way of doing things, the mother and son would have separated.
Chunni didn't say a word.
Duan Dongzi held Chunni's hand and said, "Old lady, we are getting old and we can't care about the children's affairs anymore." Chunni always said that the second child is suffering, no matter how hard it is, it is as hard as he used to be! He didn't live a good life back then.
Chun Ni wiped her tears and said, "I'll listen to you, I don't care about Hong Lang's affairs." She wanted to care, but no one listened.
After a pause, Chunni said: "I told Hongbo that I would visit my second child tomorrow, and he agreed. Master, do you think we will go tomorrow?"
"Let's go visit Xia Awang tomorrow!" He didn't expect to see Duan Honglang and Webster, but he still missed his grandson very much.
The husband and wife went to the jewelry store to find Awang early the next morning. Knowing the identities of the two, the shopkeeper readily gave Awang a half-day vacation.
Looking at the dark and thin grandson, Duan Dongzi's eyes were wet. His eldest grandson must have suffered a lot in the past two years.
In fact, Awang is much better now. At least because it was recommended by Mrs. Fu, the shopkeeper and the master never treated him harshly in terms of food and clothing. In the past two months, Awang gained a lot of weight. When he first entered the shop, his face was sallow due to malnutrition.
Duan Dongzi took Awang to the Chaos Shop to eat a bowl of Chaos, and then took him to buy some new clothes.
After lunch, Ngawang said he was going back to the shop. The shopkeeper is willing to give a fake, but he can't be too blind.
Duan Dongzi didn't stop him either, it's a good thing for children to be motivated. It's just that when they parted, he stuffed a purse for Awang.
Seeing Awang's refusal, Duan Dongzi said: "Awang, you are growing up now, don't let yourself down."
Chunni held Awang's hand and said: "This is your grandfather's wish, you take it!"
Only then did Awang accept the purse, nodded and said, "Thank you grandparents."
When Duan Dongzi and Chunni returned home, they heard Xiao said that they were going to leave for Tongcheng tomorrow.
"In such a hurry?"
Xiao said: "I'm worried about Master, so I want to go earlier."
Chunni originally wanted to say that Fang Hui's wife is here and can take good care of their father and son. But when the words came to her lips, she swallowed them back. How can this daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law be compared.
Xiao said: "Second sister, second brother-in-law, you can stay at home for a while, and you can go back in two years."
Duan Dongzi said: "Forget it, we'll go to Tongcheng with you!" Even if Chunni said she wouldn't care about Duan Honglang, he couldn't believe her sincerity.
The older she gets, the softer Chunni's heart becomes. As long as Duan Honglang came to cry and beg a few more times, he would definitely agree to anything. Therefore, it is better to go to Tongcheng earlier. There will be nothing to do in the future, and I will not come back.
On the second day, the husband and wife went to Tongcheng with Xiao Shi. Duan Honglang knew that Chunni had come back and rushed to the county seat, and Chunni had been gone for three days.
When Xiao arrived in Tongcheng, it was already the end of May. This time, Tongcheng has begun to warm up.
As soon as he entered the door, he saw Fang Hui's wife Ma Shi's protruding belly.
Xiao smiled and said, "Why didn't you write to me when you were pregnant? I'll bring you some tonics too!" She did bring a lot of herbs, but they were all for Ning Hai.
Ma Shi smiled and said: "Mother, I am in good health, so I don't need to eat nutritious food." Ma Shi married into Ning's family not long after Fang Jia was exiled. His father was not a general in the army, but the owner of a tavern.
According to Ning Hai's meaning, he wanted to marry Fang Hui a wife who would be helpful to him. Xiao Shi had already shown three candidates to the Prime Minister at that time, and was waiting for Ning Hai to make the final decision. As a result, Jia had an accident at this juncture.
After Fang Jia was exiled for a few days, Fang Hui told Ning Hai that he fell in love with Ma Shi and wanted to marry him.
Ning Hai was naturally unwilling. No matter Ma's family background or appearance, nothing is worthy of Fang Hui.
In desperation, Fang Hui could only tell the truth about marrying Mrs. Ma. It turned out that he went to the tavern to drink because of Fang Jia's depression, and ended up sleeping the girl after drinking.
Ning Hai was worried that Fang Hui had been tricked by Ma Shi, so he sent someone to investigate. It turned out that Fang Hui lost his morals after drinking, and the girl was the victim. So, let go.
Xiao Shi thought that Fang Hui really fell in love with Ma Shi, and then refused to marry unless she was the only one. As a result, Ma Shi was found to be two months pregnant not long after she passed the door, and she knew the real reason.
The family ugliness should not be publicized, Xiao Shi sealed the doctor's mouth with a lot of money. Then at night, he told Ning Hai about it.
In desperation, Ning Hai told Xiao Shi the real reason, and then asked him to cover up the matter. If not, Fang Hui's reputation would be damaged if it was reported that she was pregnant out of wedlock.
Xiao Shi has been the wife of the family for these years, and she is not as silly and sweet as before. She felt that Fang Hui was tricked by Ma Shi. If not, what's the matter with you, a young girl, running up to take care of a foreigner? It's okay to take care of it, and send people to the room to rest. Kindness? Why didn't I see you kindly helping other men into the house to rest! The truth is nothing more than that Mrs. Ma wants to climb high and cook rice, so Fang Hui has to marry her because of her reputation. Of course, the result was as she wished.
But because of this reason, Xiao's attitude towards Ma was very cold. But Xiao Shi himself is not a mean person, even if he doesn't like Ma Shi, he has never treated her and the children harshly.