The growth of the eldest daughter-in-law of the farm gate

Chapter 334 Hard Days

On the first day of the first lunar month, although the county government office was closed for the holiday, Li Mingren still had to go to the front office to finish the remaining work. Yesterday, the dinner for the people of the whole county was successfully completed. Later, with the support of those wealthy businessmen, and the people bringing out their own home-cooked dishes, everyone was able to eat half full, and the scene was very lively.

In the front hall of the county government office, Chen Yiqing was already waiting with the account book.

"Happy New Year, Lao Chen."

"Sir, Happy New Year." Chen Yiqing bowed and continued to report:

"This is the money I paid for buying grain and sheep yesterday. The following is the wages I paid, and the small red envelopes from your personal account for the officers. I have also included them here."

Li Mingren looked through the account book and sighed in his heart. Although there were wealthy businessmen helping to share the burden this time, there was still not much silver left in the county government.

"That's it. You go back for vacation. We also ask you to come to the yamen during the New Year." Li Mingren didn't want to think about it anymore. He wanted to discuss everything after the New Year holiday was over.

"Yes, sir, I will go back first. If there is any need, please send someone to inform me." Chen Yiqing bowed and was about to leave.

Li Mingren nodded and said, "You can take your annual leave with peace of mind. I heard that your family has arranged to go to the capital city for a few days. You can go with your family without worry. Don't think about handling official business during these days off. Take this opportunity to have a good rest."

"Okay, thank you for your consideration, I will go home now."

Li Mingren waved his hand.

After seeing Chen Yiqing off, Li Mingren sat on the chair for a few moments before he stood up, patted his clothes and went back to the backyard.

"Madame Cui, pack up the young master and young lady, and we'll go out and play for a few days."

Madam Cui was somewhat reluctant and said with a worried look, "Master, although the weather has been fine these days, it is still a bit cold to go out. The young master and the young lady are still young, so it may not be appropriate for them to go out for fun. Moreover, from what I heard from you, Master, you want to be away for several days, which I don't think is appropriate."

After Ruiwen came to Shiyang County, he became stronger, but Qing'er was too small to stay out in the wind for too long. After winter came, he only went out to play at noon when the sun was shining.

Thinking this way, Madam Cui felt that Li Mingren's suggestion was inappropriate. It would be fine if the weather was good, but if the weather was bad and it snowed or rained, it would be inconvenient to see a doctor if someone got sick outside.

"Forget it, just rest at home. If there are any fun things, bring some back for the children to play with. Also, are the villagers in Zhuangzi adapting well? See if we can invite them to have a reunion dinner together, so that we can have some fun here."

Nanny Cui looked at Li Mingren and knew that he was missing his wife. There was no festive atmosphere during the New Year. The house was so empty without the hostess. After agreeing, she went downstairs to make arrangements.

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In the evening, the fellow villagers from Lijia Village who lived on the other side of the village had been picked up. When everyone gathered together, Li Mingren finally eased some of his homesickness.

Nanny Cui arranged two tables for the feast. Deng Yong and Master Zhang, along with several of their apprentices, sat at one table with Li Mingren, while Nanny Cui sat at another table with Li Caixia and several little maids from the farm.

I don't know if it's because I miss home too much or I miss Yunlan too much, Li Mingren just feels that the wine I drink tonight is tasteless, and the less tasteful it is, the more I drink, and finally I get drunk and pass out. After the banquet, He Wen carried Li Mingren back to the room and slept until the afternoon of the next day.

"Master, you're awake. Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?" He Wen came in from outside after hearing the noise.

Li Mingren sat on the bed, stroking his forehead and feeling a headache.

"My headache is terrible."

He Wen stepped forward to support Li Mingren. At this time, a servant came in with sobering soup. This was arranged by He Wen after he heard the noise.

"Master, drink the soup first. I will arrange for someone to call a doctor." Seeing Li Mingren's face turn red, he said, "Yes."

After waiting for a cup of tea, the doctor came with a medicine box. Nanny Cui was taking care of the child and rushed over when she heard the news.

"Madame Cui, the doctor has written the prescription. I'll ask someone to get the medicine." He Wen came out and saw Madame Cui coming towards him. He hurriedly informed Madame Cui of the situation.

"Master drank too much last night and caught a cold. He has a slight fever now. The doctor said he will be fine after taking some medicine to reduce the fever."

"Well, take good care of him. Tell me if anything happens." After understanding the situation, Aunt Cui felt relieved and instructed, "Give the doctor an extra red envelope. It's New Year's Eve and we're inviting people to come."

"Yes."

Aunt Cui turned around and prepared to leave, but suddenly she remembered something and continued, "Tell the master to have a good rest these few days, and don't let the illness spread to the young master and young lady."

The implication is that you should not hug your child unless necessary to avoid infection.

He Wen was speechless for a moment, but Nanny Cui did not give He Wen time to respond. After she finished speaking, she left in small steps at a very fast speed.

When Li Mingren learned about this after he drank the medicine and slept for a while and his fever subsided, he could only smile helplessly. He laughed at himself in his heart: Sure enough, Yunlan only told me to take care of myself when she left.

The days without Yunlan always passed very slowly, so slowly that it seemed as if a whole year had passed. Li Mingren spent the entire New Year holiday sick. Even today when he went to the yamen, he could still hear a little nasal sound and coughed a few times from time to time.

"Sir, why haven't you recovered yet?" Cao Yingfa asked with concern. On the third day of the New Year, when Cao Yingfa came to pay New Year's greetings, he knew that Li Mingren was ill.

Chen Yiqing had just returned from the provincial capital, and only found out that Li Mingren was ill when he came to the yamen today.

"It's OK, it will be fine soon. Let's clean up the cases left over from the previous year today, and then officially open the court tomorrow."

On the first day back from vacation, Li Mingren was not in the mood to work as he was still ill. Cao Yingfa and Chen Yiqing were also not in good shape. The three of them sat in their respective seats in tacit understanding, busy with something in their hands.

After leaving the court, Li Mingren did not stay for long. Nanny Cui was holding Qing'er and playing in the yard. When Qing'er saw her father standing in the distance, she raised her arms and grabbed her father with her little hands, wanting him to hold her.

It had been several days since he had held the child. Seeing the child so cute, he naturally wanted to go over. However, Aunt Cui looked at him with a worried look, so Li Mingren had to give up and just smiled at the little girl comfortingly, "Daddy will hold you in a few days."

Qing'er understood, and her little mouth pouted as she was about to cry. But Ruiwen suddenly appeared and hugged Qing'er and coaxed her for a long time.

At night, He Wen made the bed for Li Mingren. Hearing that Li Mingren was still coughing, he said, "Master, please ask the doctor to come and see you tomorrow."

"No need, it's just a slight cough, it will get better in a few days."

"But... Madam Cui said today that she must ask a doctor to come back for the master tomorrow no matter what."

"You guys," Li Mingren paused for a moment, "since you have already made up your mind, why are you still asking me?"

He Wen was a little embarrassed, "It's Madam..."

"Okay, let's call a doctor early tomorrow. This cough is really annoying."

After Li Mingren lay down, He Wencai withdrew, feeling relieved. It turned out that it was effective to talk to Aunt Cui. After all, Aunt Cui had the support of the Madam.