It was already the twelfth lunar month in the blink of an eye. There was no work in the fields and the family was no longer busy. The three brothers of the Han family discussed with Mr. Han and picked four large baskets of rice, twenty kilograms of rapeseed oil, two kilograms of sesame oil, and four home-raised pigs.

old hens, ten pounds of home-cured bacon, five pounds of home-stuffed sausages and some dried sea peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, dried radishes and other things were sent to the city.

When I came here, I passed by Zomagang and stopped at my aunt's house. I asked my aunt if she wanted to bring something to Yaomeier. As a result, I was spotted by Pan, the shopkeeper of Tongxing Pawnshop. Knowing that the three brothers were going to the city, he went to the street and bought two

There were big baskets of chicken, duck, fish and other new year's goods, and he came with his eldest son Pan Changxi on his back.

Life in the Han family was already tight. Han Da thought that these things he had worked so hard to pick were for his younger siblings. It would not be appropriate to go to Zhuzhu's house like last time, so he went all the way from Baishiyi to find out about Qian Si.

We didn't find our fourth brother's house until midnight.

There was a knock on the door in the middle of the night. Qin'er was startled and hurriedly asked Yao Meier to get dressed.

It wasn't until they heard clearly that it was Han Da who was coming from Zouma's hometown that the two of them relaxed and hurriedly opened the door.

"Brother, you can just come here. Why are you bringing so many things? It's so heavy and it will be so tiring to carry it on dozens of miles of mountain roads!"

"We work all day long, so it's not a big deal to pick something like this. Let's take a walk and take a break. Eat some solid food when you're hungry. Sit down and drink water when you're thirsty. You won't feel tired." I don't know because this is my second time here, but I'm still afraid of being punished.

The father and son looked down upon him. Han Da was not as restrained as last time. He took the tea bowl from Yao Meier and turned around and said: "Brother and sister, this is your second brother, and this is your third brother."

"Hello, second brother, hello, third brother." Qin'er hurriedly squatted down slightly and said a long blessing to the two brothers they met for the first time.

"Brothers and sisters, don't... don't be like this." Han Er had heard Han Da say that his younger brothers and sisters were good-looking, but he never expected Qin'er to be so beautiful. He had never been to the city, and he didn't dare to go back with Jin'er at home before.

Han Si spoke, and now he did not dare to stare at his sister-in-law. He turned red and took out a packet of eggs from his basket, and said hesitantly: "Sister-in-law, my mother cooked this for you. I originally wanted to take the baby with you."

Yes, but I'm worried about it getting broken on the road."

"Yao Mei'er, this is what your mother asked us to bring you." Han San also quickly changed the subject.

"Oh, thank you, third brother."

Seeing how restrained his two younger brothers were, Han Da grinned: "Brothers and sisters, this is shopkeeper Pan from Tongxing. This is the young shopkeeper, the eldest brother of Changsheng."

"It turns out to be Shopkeeper Pan." Qin'er said another blessing, and then greeted: "Shopkeeper Pan, Brother Pan, please have some tea."

In the opinion of shopkeeper Pan, although Jingcheng of the government office and military department is not an official, he is not much different, and Qin'er is definitely a lady in the city. He quickly handed over his hands and said: "Young lady, don't be so polite. It's really hard for us father and son to come here so late."

...I feel really sorry. These are New Year gifts to show my parents’ filial piety. The New Year is coming soon, so I would like to express my gratitude.”

"Shopkeeper Pan, you are an elder, how can you call me a junior like that?"

"I...I was on good terms with Yao Meier's father, but things are no better than before. Nephew Zhixing is now an official. He is an official and you are just a young mistress. Besides, can my parents be able to show off their appearance?

, you still have to rely on your wise nephew Zhixing for support."

"Yes, young lady, my second brother still has to rely on you and your Mr. Han to take care of me." Pan Changsheng bowed respectfully.

Qin'er originally thought that the Pan family and his son were here to embarrass Yaomei'er, but she never expected that they would be so polite. She lost her opinion for a moment and simply turned around and said: "Yaomei'er, shopkeeper Pan and Brother Pan are here. I'm the only one here."

Women don't know how to greet me, so why don't you help me call my daddy?"

Yao Meier was most afraid of meeting the Pan family. If her three cousins ​​hadn't been there, she would have definitely found a place to hide. After hearing what her sister-in-law said, she replied without hesitation: "Okay, I'll go right away."

"It's just a waste of time. Is it okay for you to go out alone?" Pan Da couldn't help but ask.

"Brother, it's okay. My sister-in-law's parents' house is not far from here. I'll be back in a moment."

"I'm still worried. Third child, you go with Yao Meier."

"OK."

…

As soon as Yao Meier and Han San left, Han Da and Han San asked where to put the things they picked up from their hometown.

Qin'er suddenly discovered that although the Han family was a little poor, having a big family was better than nothing. The three brothers actually walked dozens of miles of mountain roads to pick out so many years of goods. She thanked them again and then asked them to pour the rice into the house.

In the big vat in the main room, the ones that couldn't be poured were piled in the corner, and then the bacon and sausages were gathered together... They were very busy.

Duan Jingcheng had just gathered his things, and before he had time to collect the New Year's goods sent by the Pan family, Duan Jingcheng arrived with Yao Meier and Han San.

Han Da did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly pulled Han Er forward to say hello, and then stood aside honestly.

The Pan family's father and son were in the same situation. They didn't dare to sit down after the ceremony.

"Don't be restrained, it's just like going to your own home when you get here." Duan Jingcheng motioned for them to sit down and said slowly: "Shopkeeper Pan, are you worried about your second son coming with us to the city? You want to find out about them?"

information?"

"Duan Jingcheng, I know I can't hide it from you. I'm not afraid of your jokes. My second son really makes me worry. I find him annoying when I'm at home. Now that I'm not around, I always think about him and miss him."

"After all, he is your own flesh and blood, let alone you. I am worried about Zhixing traveling so far away." Duan Jingcheng felt the same way. While inviting him to drink tea, he said slowly: "Your second son didn't give me anything."

You sent me a letter. My Zhixing sent me a few letters from home. The first few letters were sent from a few post stations along the road, and they were about the Tongtian King. The last one was sent back by the ticket number when I passed through Jiangning.

Yes, this mailing number is no better than the Ministry of War postal mail, and they walk slower than people on the road. Counting the days, they should be approaching the capital by now, maybe they have already arrived."

Shopkeeper Pan really missed his son and couldn't help but ask: "Duan Jingcheng, do you mean their journey from Ba County to Jiangning was uneventful?"

Thinking that his son-in-law had taken care of the Bronze Heavenly King again on the road, Duan Jingcheng couldn't help but smile and said: "There is no danger, everything is safe."

"Near miss, Duan Jingcheng, did something happen to them?"

"I encountered something, but it's a long story. If I don't explain it clearly, you will be worried. Let me explain it slowly..." Duan Jingcheng took a sip of tea and told the whole story vividly.

Read it again.

Shopkeeper Pan was horrified by what he heard. He looked up at the three brothers of the Han family who were also livid with fright. He couldn't help but sigh: "Even the county magistrate who unloaded Guantong was treated obediently by him. Nephew Zhixing is indeed a man who can do great things."

!”

"This is natural. I, Duan Jiqing, have never looked at anyone wrongly."

"Congratulations, congratulations to Duan Jingcheng for getting this wonderful son-in-law."

"Rejoice together and rejoice together."

Han Si turned out to be more powerful than expected, and now he was married to the daughter of Jing Cheng's family in the government office. Shopkeeper Pan realized that not only could he not consider himself a creditor of the Han family from now on, but he would also take this opportunity to curry favor with Han Si. They chatted for a while.

The conversation changed: "Duan Jingcheng, to be honest, I came here this time to firstly inquire about my nephew Zhixing and my second son, and secondly, it's not the end of the year yet, and my family still has some unpaid land, so I plan to

Find a reliable Bao Xie to help you with the payment tomorrow."

Duan Jingcheng saw that he didn't mention repaying the debt at all, and his impression of him improved a lot. He muttered: "Shopkeeper Pan, the land is given to the county government. Otherwise, I will help you ask the county government tomorrow morning."

A friend of the Yamen."

"Before my parents left, they asked someone to send me a letter, saying that nephew Zhixing used to be a bailiff for people. He said that before he left, he handed over all the households that had helped bailees to a man named Yang Shu.

Official."

"Qin'er, the scribe named Yang, do you know about this?"

"Dad, I heard Zhixing say it."

"Is the person named Yang reliable?"

"Reliable, that man's name is Yang Xin. You may not recognize him, but you must recognize his father."

"Who is his father?"

"Yang Xiucai from Jinzifang."

"Who am I talking about? It turns out he is the second son of Yang Xiucai's family. I know Yang Xiucai, a famous old scholar in the city." Duan Jingcheng smiled and turned around and said: "Shopkeeper Pan, since your second son is with you

I said, then you go find the second son of Yang Xiucai’s family tomorrow.”

"Okay, thank you Duan Jingcheng."

"Thank me for what I have done, I can't help you." Duan Jingcheng thought for a moment, then raised his head and asked: "Han Da, aren't you farming Yao Mei'er's land? Her land also has to be paid to Ding Yin.

, how did you make friends?”

Han Da calmed down and said quickly: "My land Ding Yin was hired by the Zhuzhu Gang."

Duan Jingcheng came to his senses and couldn't help but laugh and said: "I almost forgot about that little guy. He is also reliable. Besides, he is married to your Han family and will marry Yao Meier in two years. Since this is your
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