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Chapter 227 Return to Chang'an

Three days after Zhao Tian and his son were paraded through the streets, they were thrown directly into prison.At first they went in and howled all kinds of desperately, but they just yelled for a whole night, but no one paid attention to them, and even the cell leader said that they were full of energy after yelling, it seems that there is no need to waste food to feed them , They were exempted from the next day's meal.The father and son were dizzy with hunger, and finally calmed down.

After the father and son were locked up for half a month, Cui Pu asked someone to release them.At this time, the father and son had already been tortured to death by the devil's methods of those people in the prison.Although corporal punishment is not necessary, the psychological oppression alone is enough to cause lingering fears.After finally seeing the sun outside, they immediately hugged Cui Pu's trousers and refused to let go.

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

Zhao Tian and his son immediately let go of their hands, and quickly distanced themselves from him.

Cui Pu patted the dust off his clothes, and Shi Shiran sat down: "Now, do you know what's wrong?"

"I know, I know!" The father and son nodded quickly.

"Well, tell me, what is your mistake?"

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

It turns out that they also know it in their hearts!Cui Pu sneered: "Now, I have a road for you. If you are willing to go, you can stay. If you don't want to, I will send you back to Chang'an right now! Don't be afraid of her making trouble! If she really dares to make trouble, Auntie Cui will take care of her. At that time, you father and son don't want to take advantage of me anymore, do you understand?"

"I understand, I understand! We came here to rely on you. If you can give us two enough to eat and a place to live, then we will be satisfied, and we promise that nothing will happen again!" Zhao Tian has been hanging around for many years , naturally understood what Cui Pu meant, and immediately swore to the sky.

The corners of Cui Pu's lips tugged lightly, so he didn't take his promise to heart.However, at least now they are willing to give in, and everything is peaceful now, which is not bad.He said: "I have asked in the past two days, and now the government office still lacks a cleaning person, who can take care of food and housing, and there is half a month's salary, Zhao Tian, ​​will you do it?"

"Cleaning? That job is dirty and tiring." I just said that it is enough to have food and shelter, but now Zhao Tian began to dislike it.

Cui Pu sneered: "One and a half months of hanging money, do you think this salary is not enough? If it weren't for the sake of your aunt's brother, I would go out and shout casually. There are many people vying to make this!"

Zhao Tian was taken aback for a moment, and nodded quickly: "I will do it! Can't I do it?"

Cui Pu looked at Zhao Xiaobao again: "Are you going to be fifteen soon? Seeing that you are in good shape, there is still a place in the yamen servant team. You can make up for it! But you just came, and you don't understand many rules. Three hundred Wen first. If you do well, I will give you more money in the future."

"Okay, okay!" Zhao Xiaobao nodded quickly when he heard that he was actually a government servant.He was so stupid that he would not agree to such a majestic job.As for the money...it doesn't matter, just with the clothes of the yamen servant, how can he eat and drink less?
It's a pity that he won't know until he enters the team of yamen servants that the awe-inspiring prestige belongs to others. He is a rookie who has just entered the industry, and the only thing he can do is serve tea and water to the big brothers.Even if he went outside, the scenery was enjoyed by other old birds first, so it would be nice to leave a little scum for him to lick.And when he realizes that he has been tricked and is about to leave... Hehe, Jindu has come in, do you think you can escape?Cui Pu specially ordered the three rangers who were government servants to keep an eye on him!As long as this kid is disobedient, he will be beaten three times a day until he loses his temper.

As for Zhao Tian, ​​let alone.Who in this yamen doesn't know how much the county magistrate hates him?It would be nice for everyone to look at him.He dared to act like a monster, and before the incident got to the magistrate, others could clean him up first.

Of course, these are all for later.

Seeing that both father and son promised to be honest after they came down, Cui Pu asked someone to take them down to bathe and change clothes, and arranged a place for them to live.Then, he went back to look for 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 walked over quickly: "What are you looking at?"

"My father has returned from Persia." Mu Jiaojiao slowly regained consciousness, and handed him the letter.

"Father-in-law is back?" Cui Pu was excited, but when he saw the words on the letter paper, he immediately fell into a cold pool: "I didn't find it? How could he not find it?"

"Persia is so big, and the medicine is hard to come by. It took him more than half a year to go back and forth on the road. In the remaining few months, it's too late to search Persia again. It's reasonable to not find it." Mu Jiaojiao compared him. Much calmer, "However, Dad wrote that he was sick, I have to go back and see him."

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

Mu Jiaojiao nodded: "Father traveled thousands of miles to Persia for me, and he was exhausted and sick. If it wasn't for the fact that the doctors in Chang'an didn't look down on him, he would never have written to tell me about it. Yu Li, I have to go back and see him."

Cui Pu's heart twitched. "What about me? You can rest assured to leave me alone?"

"I'm relieved!" Mu Jiaojiao said.

Cui Pu immediately looked as if he had been severely beaten. "But I don't worry about myself!"

"You, it's really..." Mu Jiaojiao was so distressed by his pitiful appearance, so he patted his head, "I told people to hurry up on the way, and the round trip would only take three months at most. You can still make it back in time for the New Year, don't worry."

"That will take three months! And if one is not good, it will be until the next year! It's not like you didn't see the picture on the canal when we came here a year ago." Cui Pu muttered softly, circling his hands She touched her waist, "I won't let you go. You are just getting better. It must be very cold in Chang'an now. What should you do if you go there and get sick from the cold? Let me see, it will take you so long to go back anyway." , it’s better to let the father-in-law come here by himself. By the way, he can also raise his body here. This place is much more livable than Chang’an!"

"If Daddy can come here, do you think he will write me such a letter?" Mu Jiaojiao shook his head, "He loves me the most, and he will never let me suffer unless necessary."

As she spoke, her voice also sank: "Father has hurt me for so many years, and I have never been able to repay him. This time he got sick again because of me. If I don't go back and serve by his side, how can I be worthy of his years of love?" Upbringing?"

Seeing that she had made up her mind, Cui Pu knew that she couldn't be moved.He also had no choice but to point his head: "You have some truths in what you said. If that's the case, then you go! However, you have cured your father-in-law's illness and come back quickly. I can't do without you here! No more With you by my side, what do you tell me to do next?"

"I kept Mung Dou and her aunt, and they will cook for you in different ways every day, so that you can have an extra bowl of rice every meal." Mu Jiaojiao chuckled.

"No way! Without your company, even the most delicious food will lose its taste." Cui Pu whispered, the whole body seemed to be stuck to her, sad and pitiful, Mu Jiaojiao almost said softly She is not going back!
It's just that Mu Youcai came back from Persia, and there must be many things to tell her, this trip to Chang'an is indispensable.

So even though Cui Pu dragged the days back and forth desperately, after ten days, Mu Jiaojiao packed his bags and boarded the boat back to Chang'an.

Mu Yiyi is also going back with Mu Jiaojiao this time.After she heard the news of Mu You's illness, she was also very anxious, and after discussing with her husband and son-in-law, she also explained the matter at hand, and quickly packed up and left with Mu Jiaojiao.In addition, Cui Feng, who has been playing in Yangzhou for more than a month, the three of them walked together, and the road was considered safe.

Cui Pu held Mu Jiaojiao's hand and talked for a long time at the ferry, until Cui Feng couldn't stand it any longer, and pushed him aside, and they were able to go out together.

Along the way, because of Mu Jiaojiao's medicine, and the fact that Mu Jiaojiao and Mu Yimei were very anxious, the boatman drove the boat very fast.Moreover, there were not many boats on the river at this time, so it took less than a month to reach Chang'an after traveling all the way back.

After arriving in Chang'an, Mu Jiaojiao said goodbye to Mu Yiyi.Mu Yiyi went back to Mu's house first, while Mu Jiaojiao and Cui Yu went back to Cui's house first.

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

Seeing Mu Jiaojiao again, Mrs. Cui and Zheng's group were all stunned for a moment, then hugged her and asked her how life in the south was going.Knowing that Mu Jiaojiao came back to treat Mu You's illness, Mrs. Cui nodded repeatedly: "You have always been filial, we all know this. You take a day off today, and go to Mu's house to see the master of your in-laws tomorrow morning!"

"Yes, everything is according to Auntie's arrangements." Mu Jiaojiao agreed meekly, and distributed all the local products brought from Yangzhou to them before going back to the room.

Back to the yard where they had been apart for nearly a year, everything inside was still exactly the same as when they left.The house was clean and tidy, it must have been cleaned every day.However, everything was there, but without Cui Pu's figure, Mu Jiaojiao suddenly felt empty in his heart.

"Sister-in-law?"

A low call suddenly came from behind, Mu Jiaojiao hurriedly turned her head, and saw the fifteenth lady appearing in front of her eyes.

She quickly smiled at her: "Fifteen sister, long time no see."

The smile on Lady Fifteen's face froze, and then turned into endless surprise.After a long time, she opened her mouth: "You, are you really my sister-in-law? Sixth sister-in-law?"

(End of this chapter)