Red makeup against the world

Chapter 112 Tough character

Several people had a conversation, Xu Wenyu dozed off aside, leaned against Xu Wanzhen's side, and fell asleep in a daze.

I got up early today, and it's always time to go to pay Mrs. Xu a rest on weekdays.After riding in the carriage again, eating and drinking enough, I couldn't hold on any longer.The little head was bit by bit, and the face was flushed with sleep.

Xu Wanzhen couldn't help but smile, and hugged him into her arms.

Han Runiang said: "I have tidied up the Nuan Pavilion, you go over there to lean on and have a rest. The bedding here is ready-made for the old lady, so take a rest."

It is the end of spring and early summer, and the afternoon sun is a little hot.

Xu Wanzhen put Xu Wenyu on the inside, and lay on the couch herself, and Sangzi stuffed a cushion behind her waist.I planned to just close my eyes and rest, but fell asleep comfortably.

When it was almost time, Sangzi woke her up.After washing up quickly, he walked out of the main courtyard with Mrs. Xu.

Han Runiang came up to meet her, handed over a clean bundle, and said, "I have nothing to do, so I asked Master Xu and Eldest Young Master about their measurements, and made two sets of coats. It's also my kindness."

Xu Wanzhen accepted it, and thanked her politely: "Sister Ru Niang has a heart, and my sister thank you here."

Han Runiang quickly helped her up, and said, "How dare you do this? Since Suzhou, the old lady has been bothering Xu's family, and the old lady is so helpful. It's just a waste of time, and it's worth a thank you."

Xu Wanzhen also stopped being polite to her, and repeatedly told her that if something happened, she must send someone to report to Tu's family, and then she got into the carriage and left.

Not a moment later, the Xu family's carriage arrived at the side entrance of the prison in Dali Temple.

Xu Le'an got out of the car first, went to explain the situation to the guard at the gate, and took out a dime of the odd silver that was prepared for rewards.

The jailer saw that he was generous, and that it was the Xu family that Mr. Si had greeted in advance, and he said happily: "You can go in now. But there are people from the Ministry of Punishment coming in Shenshi. You must come out before then, don't forget."

One hour should be enough, Xu Le'an responded repeatedly.

The jailer glanced at the carriage and asked, "How many people are there?"

"Five people in total."

The jailer glanced at him sideways, and said, "Do you think this prison is your own? There are so many people here." He stretched out two fingers and said, "Two people, at most two people go in!"

Xu Le'an hurriedly said: "How about the three of them? One of them is a child, and he doesn't punch eyes." Then he stuffed him with a dime.

He shook it in his hand, but didn't speak.Seeing this, Xu Le'an added another dime.

The jailer put all the silver coins in his pocket and said with a smile, "Well, for the sake of the children, there are only three of them."

Xu Le'an returned to the carriage, and replied to Madam Xu, "Old Madam, only three people are allowed in, and the villain can't accompany you."

Mrs. Xu said: "It's okay, just the three of us, grandparents and grandchildren, go in, we are not so delicate."

Yulu helped Mrs. Xu get out of the car.Xu Wanzhen was younger, and asked Sangzi to carry the bedding and change of clothes, and she carried them with her own hands.Fortunately, it is now the beginning of summer, and the clothes are not heavy.

Xu Le'an was in a dilemma, who should give it to the food box in his hand?Seeing it, Xu Wenyu said happily, "I'll bring it up."

"That's not okay, young master." Xu Le'an had a bitter face. The young master was pampered and pampered since he was a child. When did he ever do this kind of rough work.But right now, there is indeed no manpower.The eldest lady has already carried the bedding and clothes, so you can't let the old lady come in person, can you?
In fact, Xu Wenyu is not delicate, and has been full of energy since he was a child.After Mrs. Xu passed away early, Xu Wan was really afraid that being filial piety would make him not nutritious enough, so she made him eat egg custard every day, and took him for a run in the morning.The little arms and calves are quite strong.

In the Gaomang Dynasty, if one was born in a poor family, it was a common phenomenon at this age to go to the mountains to collect firewood, herd sheep and drive pigs before dawn.Even in modern times, all of them are the treasures of their parents. Five or six-year-old children can also help their parents with some work.

This is how Xu Wanzhen taught his younger brother in modern times. As long as he can do what he can, let him try and always have himself guarding him.Because her parents are too busy, the responsibility of educating younger brothers falls on her shoulders, so she has read a lot of parenting books.

She still clearly remembers that one of them is about: "Let the children do it by themselves, which not only exercises the flexibility of the hands, but also exercises independence. The sense of accomplishment from the fruits of their own labor is a way for them to view themselves positively." basis of competence."

Thinking of this, Xu Wanzhen said: "Since Yu'er is willing, you can try it first, can you move it?"

For the sake of simplicity, the food box of "Zuibailou" is made of bamboo and varnished, which is light and generous without stabbing hands.The food in the food box is not heavy, but the heavy wooden box for the food and the jug of good wine.For six-year-old Xu Wenyu, the entire food box was a little heavy, and it took a lot of effort to lift it up.

When Xu Wanzhen spoke, Mrs. Xu also watched cheerfully. She did not want to make Xu Wenyu into a delicate young master who "does not work hard and does not distinguish five grains".The master made up his mind, so Xu Le'an had no choice but to stand by and watch.

For Xu Wenyu, this is not a hard job. With the approval of his elder sister and the attention of his grandmother, his small body is full of energy.Go forward and come to the food box half as tall as him.

The two calves were separated, and the starting movement of the "two birds show" taught by the little uncle was performed. With both hands, the basket of the food box was held, and with a little effort, it was lifted up.

Looking at Xu Wanzhen with bright eyes, he said cheerfully, "Sister, am I energetic?"

Xu Wanzhen pursed her lips and smiled, and said: "Well, Yu'er is very energetic. Walk slowly, don't be crooked."

Xu Wenyu nodded, raised his arms horizontally, lifted the food box to his chest, and walked towards the prison gate step by step.Xu Wanzhen was wearing a long veiled hat, and was holding bedding and clothes, her sight was obstructed, and it was difficult for her to walk around.Yulu gave Mrs. Xu the yellow pear wood walking stick, and helped her to the door to wait for the siblings.

Seeing the two siblings walking slowly, the jailer couldn't help being a little moved by his heart, which has been used to seeing all kinds of things in the world for decades.Guarding Dali Temple Prison, most of the people in prison are criminal officials and dignitaries, and it is not uncommon for the prince to see him.The relatives who came to visit even saw a lot.

Some are crying, some are domineering and arrogant, and some are shouting and clamoring, but more of them are cowardly and weeping female relatives.

Like the few in front of him, he received an order from Mr. Si, the Xu family is a merchant's house in Suzhou, to visit the family members implicated in the case of the emperor's heir.Looking at the clothes and carriage servants, it is not a lack of money.

Usually, they are masters who are surrounded by slaves. Now that they are away from the maids, the young lady and the young master obviously look embarrassed, and they don't often do these things, but they have a resilience, confidence and independence, and move forward step by step.

I saw that young lady, holding a pile of clothes, still able to keep her back straight and walk gracefully; the young master was only a few years old, and the movement of raising his arms could not last long, so he put it down for a rest, and continued to move forward with a different movement He walked, but he gritted his teeth and held on, neither crying nor screaming.

There is a radiance about them that attracts the eye.After all, the jailer has limited knowledge and doesn't understand that this is the strength of character.There is still a long distance from the gate to the prison where Xu's family is detained. He instinctively felt that he should help the siblings in front of him.

He yelled behind the door: "Mr. Hu!"

(End of this chapter)