Hou Men Splendid

Chapter 83 The Eve of Leaving

A year passed quickly, and when Brother Han's third birthday passed, it was already mid-December.

The Chinese New Year in Pengcheng is approaching. After this year, Lin Qingran and the others will set off to return to Luodu City. The three-year term expires. They are waiting for the arrival of the new official at the beginning of the year and the completion of the official duties that should be handed over, just like when Mr. Xu handed over to Shao Ziyu. Same.

Brother Zhonghan, the magistrate, was wearing new clothes and ran towards the main house. His chubby body was more rounded in thick clothes. When he stepped into the door, he called mother first, then ran into the wing room and took a mahogany sword. I ran to the yard to play.

Lin Qingran finished counting the rest of the things and walked outside the house. Brother Han was playing with Tongtong with a mahogany sword. The puppy was more than two years old, and when he grew older, Brother Han's knees were a little higher, and his white fluffy body was very cute.

This dog is very smart, as soon as Brother Han pointed his sword at it and stabbed it with a hey sound, it fell to the ground and pretended to be dead.

"Shao Jinghan, come here." Lin Qingran called his real name, Brother Han ran over, a little out of breath from playing, and looked up at her, "Mom, can we take the pain back too?"

Lin Qingran patted his head, "Who will take care of it from now on."

Brother Han patted his small chest, "I'll take care of it."

"Then you remember what you said, and you will take good care of it." Lin Qingran pinched his nose, and Brother Han nodded, "Mother, will Brother Chengzhi go back with us?"

Brother Han has very few playmates. Among the magistrates, Aunt Yuan's son Yuan Chengzhi occasionally plays with him. He comes and goes, and the relationship is also good. "No, he wants to stay here to study."

"Then will he go after school?" Brother Han continued to ask her.

"If he studies well, he can go there in the future." Lin Qingran patted his head, pretending to be angry, "Who just ran out of the wing room and left everything behind."

"I'm going now." Brother Han ran towards the main house with his calves, and Tong Tong ran behind him, barking all the way

Here, Shao Ziyu came out of the yamen and went directly to the place where Jiu Lao Qi lived. There were five people living in the clean small courtyard. Jiu Lao Qi and Shu Lao San moved here for more than a year.

Every time Jiu Laoqi saw Shao Ziyu, he always disliked him, and he was not afraid of the majesty of the magistrate, he felt that this was a scheming boy, and when he saw him coming again, he clicked his tongue.

Shao Ziyu didn't mind him being so impolite, "Jiu Laoqi, it seems that this time you have a chance to go to Luodu City for a good walk."

"I knew that nothing good would happen if you came!" When Jiu Laoqi heard that he was going to Luodu City, the disgust between his brows became even heavier, "Didn't you say that you can stay in Pengcheng and go to Luodu City? I have seen the world, but if I can’t go there, my legs will shake.”

Shao Ziyu looked at him with a smile, "There are no good jobs in Pengcheng, and your good craftsmanship will be useless." Jiu Laoqi glanced at him, "Don't fool me if I'm not educated, just my tricks , What can we do in Luodu City?"

"The imperial court set up a bureau among the people, which is full of strange men and women, like Jiu Laoqi, who is familiar with the institution, and others have his expertise. The imperial court allocates a sum of money to this bureau every year, which is tantamount to Keeping this group of people." Shao Ziyu said slowly.

Jiu Laoqi snorted, "How can there be such a good thing in the world, besides, I used to be a bandit, and now I am asked to go to an official place to make a living, I am not throwing myself into a trap."

"Every year you can come up with an exquisite mechanism technique. I believe this should not be difficult for you. You are not the only one who knows this well. You don't want to learn from them?"

"Hey, I said you kid!" Jiu Laoqi stood up and was speechless to Shao Ziyu. This is the feeling of being poked into his inner thoughts. He usually likes to play with these small tricks. I also make a few for them from time to time. When Shao Ziyu said this, he immediately hooked his heart. It is too much to use his preferences as an introduction.

"You don't need to spend money on everything in it. If you are afraid of going there, you can still make a living by opening a shop in Luodu City, but life is a bit dull. This is the last thing." Shao Ziyu will take them to Luodu The capital, the last step, still needs their help.

"Having said so much, I just want us to go to Luodu City." When Jiu Laoqi came to Pengcheng, he was mentally prepared. With this kid's temperament, there must be another trick waiting for him, but he didn't expect to go Luodu City.

"This time you can really settle down in Luodu City. No one will know who you are. Now your name is Luo Qi."

This aggressive method is the most effective for Jiu Laoqi. Shao Ziyu returned to Luodu City, and Pengcheng's real support for them is gone. Jiu Laoqi waved his hand, "I have to discuss this matter with them a bit."

Shao Ziyu nodded, "Okay, you have three days to think about it, and then you can prepare to pack your things, pass this year, and follow us back to Luodu City."

"Hey, you boy, can you tell us to think about it?" After thinking about it, they haven't chosen yet, they have to go if they go, or they have to go if they don't go

A few days before the Chinese New Year, the yamen began to rest. Lin Qing, the magistrate, still packed everything that could be cleaned up. He hasn't been back for three years. Now it's a bit like returning home.

Shao Ziyu is resting at home, and many people have come to visit these days. Shao Ziyu's term of office has expired and he is going back to Luodu City. He will not have much contact with these officials in the future, but this does not affect Shao Ziyu's good words for others after returning.

Waiting for the last official to see him off, Shao Ziyu was about to go back to the backyard, Guan Yan stood hesitantly at the door for a while, Shao Ziyu looked at him, Guan Yan raised his head and glanced at him, walked in quickly, looked at Shao Ziyu with a smile , "Master, I have something to ask you to decide."

Shao Ziyu didn't speak, and continued to look at him. Guanyan rubbed his hands, pondered for a while, and took a deep breath, "Master, you see, I'm not too young. My father urged me when I left Luodu City. I got married earlier, so I haven't made a decision on this matter, and now I see that the chess player next to my wife hasn't said anything about marriage yet, Lord, you can make this decision for me and tell my wife." Talking about his own He was unambiguous about life-long events, and he didn't sloppy, and finished in a few sentences.

"Look at Boss Chess." Shao Ziyu directly pierced him.

Guan Yan blushed, and his expression instantly twisted, "Master, this is not something you don't like, it's not just a chess girl."

"If you just want to get married, I'm afraid they won't agree. Are you interested?" Shao Ziyu deliberately teased him, Guan Yan was startled, and hurriedly changed his words, "Yes, sir, I have a crush on Siqi girl." , you have to be the master for me."

Shao Ziyu went to the backyard and told Lin Qingran about this matter, and Lin Qingran readily agreed, "Okay, let Guanyan go back to Luodu City and prepare to choose a date." Lin Qingran smiled and said, "If he doesn't talk to you again, I'm afraid that girl Siqi will come and tell me."

After a while, Siqi came in and Lin Qingran told her about it, "Guan Yan asked the adults to come over and make a kiss, and I accepted it for you. Do you want this marriage?"

Normally sharp-tongued, this time she didn't even refute at all, but seeing that the girl was blushing almost to the base of her neck, Siqi put down the plate, "But it's up to Miss to decide."

This means that they are willing, and they are also in pairs if they are chattering with each other.

Lin Qingran's four maidservants are not young anymore. Last year, Si Qin said that she gave them to a young steward who came from Luodu together. Si Hua and Si Shu were two years younger. Lin Qingran thought about returning to Luo The capital then decides on their marriage.

Just as he was talking to Shao Ziyu about whether there was a suitable candidate, Brother Han knew that his father was back, so he rushed in, grabbed Shao Ziyu's hand and was about to pull it out, "Father, I'll show you something, come quickly."

"It's mysterious, there's something my mother can't see." Lin Qingran smiled, seeing his secretive look, and said, "Just show it to your father?"

Brother Han pulled Shao Ziyu to the door, stood with his chest up and looked at Lin Qingran, and said childishly, "Dad said, this is a man's secret."

"When did your father tell you?" Lin Qingran got up with a smile and walked over, took his hand and looked down at him.

Brother Han glanced back at Shao Ziyu, "Mother, this is also a secret, so I can't tell it."

Angrily, Lin Qingran patted his forehead, "I've raised you for nothing!" Then she glared at Shao Ziyu, "Go, go, tell your secrets."

Brother Han saw that his mother was angry, and pulled Shao Ziyu, thinking that his voice was very soft, but in fact Lin Qingran heard it, so he said softly to Shao Ziyu, "Father, let's show mother something else, so she won't Angry."

Heh, she also knew how to prevaricate her with other things. This was done for secret work. Lin Qingran looked at the father and son, and suddenly wanted to have a daughter. She gave them an angry look, "Go, don't be an eyesore here." Push them out of the house.

That night, Si Hua, who was guarding outside, could faintly hear the uncle in the room seeming to beg the lady to say something, and it lasted for quite a while.
On New Year's Eve, after the reunion dinner, Shao Ziyu took his wife and children to the highest place in Pengcheng, the White Pagoda.

Standing on the top floor and looking down, you can see the whole Pengcheng.

Lin Qingran warned Brother Han not to make loud noises in a low voice. This white pagoda is a pure place of Buddhism, and it is an exception to let them come up, and nothing can disturb the purity of Buddha.

When it was time, the fireworks in Pengcheng were going up, and it was very clear from here, Shao Ziyu stopped her, brother Han stood between his parents, and the family of three just stood and watched the fireworks.

"Do you miss home?" Shao Ziyu glanced at her. In the past three years, she had never heard of her missing Luodu City, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, or her sisters, but Shao Ziyu knew that she was always thinking about her.

"I'm going back soon." Lin Qingran smiled, with a hint of joy in her tone.

"Yeah, I'll be home soon." Shao Ziyu also smiled, Brother Han looked up at his father and mother's expressions, and leaned on them, insisting on them pulling him.

The fireworks gradually dissipated, and the sky soon turned dark. After coming down from the White Pagoda, Brother Han was already lying on Shao Ziyu's body and fell asleep. After walking for a while, he left the temple. After getting into the carriage, Lin Qingran also felt a little drowsy. She leaned on Shao Ziyu's shoulder, closed her eyes, and fell asleep for a while.

(End of this chapter)