It is human nature to watch the excitement, and more and more people gathered outside the alley to watch.

Seeing that the streets and alleys were tightly blocked, some government officials wanted to drive them away, but Zhao Ting stopped them with a look.

What a joke.

If you drive away the onlookers, won't you get your money in vain?

After giving the government officer a hard look, Zhao Ting turned his head and continued to be his mascot.

Every time the Wang Weizhong read the name of a household, the officials and scribes began to weigh the weight, and then carried baskets of copper coins in front of that household.

Wow!

The copper coins collided together and made a crisp sound.

The onlookers also went from initial surprise, to shock, to envy.

A middle-aged woman stared at the golden copper coins and said in a sour tone: "Qi Zhong made a lot of money this time. Their house has long been in ruins. When it rains, water leaks everywhere. How can it be worth so much?"

money."

Someone echoed: "That's right! Thirty-eight dollars is enough to build a house with blue bricks and red tiles!"

"The sage said: Misfortunes come when blessings depend on them, and blessings come when misfortunes fall upon them. These are all fates."

An old scholar stroked his beard and spoke thoughtfully.

The old woman said angrily: "That group of thieves are really daring to set fire to fire. Why didn't they light a fire the night before and burn down my house too!"

This is a bit outrageous.

But what's even more outrageous is that it was actually recognized by many onlookers.

After distributing the money, Han Zhen did not stop. Amid the gratitude of a group of people affected by the disaster, he rode off and rushed to the next disaster site.

…

In a small courtyard at the back of the Ma family.

Two women, one large and one small, were playing on the swing.

One of them was Ma Shuyao. She slightly squinted her big eyes and smiled at the corner of her mouth. As the swing swayed, the ribbons tied on her buns continued to flutter.

The older woman next to her, about thirty years old, had a slight resemblance between her eyebrows and Mashu Yao's, as if she was carved from the same mold.

However, compared to Mashuyao's innocence, freshness and pleasantness, the woman has a more mature charm.

"Mommy, look at how high I am."

A laughter like silver bells came from Ma Shuyao's mouth.

This woman is Ma Shuyao's biological mother, her name is Lin Wanqing.

The Lin family was not a wealthy family. His father was just a civil servant. He went to Beijing to take the exam and failed many times. So he became frustrated and gave up the idea of ​​becoming an official in the imperial examination and was hired to teach in a private school in the city.

Although she was not rich, the Lin family was still considered a scholarly family, and her appearance and temperament were both the best choices, so she was chosen by the Ma family and hired a matchmaker to arrange a marriage.

Seeing her swinging higher and higher, Lin Wanqing's beautiful eyes flashed with worry, and her tone revealed a little helplessness: "You, be careful, don't fall."

"Little lady, little lady!"

At this moment, a little maid walked through the hanging flower gate and ran into the small courtyard with her short legs.

"What's wrong?"

Ma Shuyao didn't stop and continued to swing on the swing.

The little maid chirped: "Little madam, the rebel leader and Zhao Zhizhou are handing out money to the people, and many people have come to see it."

Distribute money?

Ma Shuyao's slightly narrowed eyes immediately widened, and she controlled the swing to gradually stop. Then she jumped down and asked hurriedly: "Where is it?"

The little maid replied: "I am currently in Huanyi Lane in the outer city."

Ma Shuyao's eyes lit up and she said to Lin Wanqing, "Mom, let's go take a look too."

"no!"

Lin Wanqing shook her head and refused: "Have you forgotten your grandfather's instructions?"

After saying that, she turned to the little maid and ordered: "In the future, you are not allowed to rebel against the superiors of thieves and the inferiors of thieves. If others listen to this, it will definitely lead to disaster."

"Madam, I understand."

The little maid nodded in response.

"Mom~"

Ma Shuyao came close to Lin Wanqing, grabbed her arm and shook her, and began to act coquettishly.

Lin Wanqing advised: "Youyou, be good and play on the swing with your mother in the courtyard."

Ma Shuyao rolled her eyes and suggested: "Let's just take a look at it from a distance. It won't cause any harm. We'll come back after watching it."

Hearing this, Lin Wanqing looked hesitant.

Seeing this, Ma Shuyao smiled slyly: "Mom, stop pretending, I know you want to see it too. Don't worry, we will go out quietly and my grandma and grandma won't know about it."

How could she not know what her mother was like?

To put it bluntly, her innocent temperament was inherited from her mother. However, since her father passed away, as a widow, she could only suppress her temper and put on a dignified appearance.

Lin Wanqing felt a little moved in her heart and said hesitantly: "Then... just take a look and come back after reading it."

"Um!"

Ma Shuyao nodded hurriedly.

Lin Wanqing stood up and said, "Just wait, mother goes to change some clothes."

Women's attire and clothing in the Song Dynasty changed with their age and status.

As a widow, you can naturally dress up casually in the backyard of your home, but if you go out, you have to dress more solemnly, and the colors of the clothes cannot be as lively and bright as Ma Shuyao's, and are mostly dark colors.

Ma Shuyao reminded: "Mom, hurry up."

"Mom knows."

Lin Wanqing said, stepping into the small building.

After a while, she came out again, put on a dark red skirt, and wore a long green jacket.

Women in the Northern Song Dynasty respected the color green, especially those from official and wealthy families, who must wear a green wedding dress when they get married.

There is a saying in later generations: Red and green are bullshit.

This kind of red and green combination is difficult for ordinary people to control.

But at this moment, wearing it on Lin Wanqing, there was a different kind of grace.

"Auntie, let's go quickly."

However, Ma Shuyao was impatient, took Lin Wanqing's hand, and hurriedly walked out of the hospital.

They did not dare to ride in the bullock cart, as they would be easily discovered by their family members. The mother and daughter held parasols, took the little maid out of the house, and headed straight for the outer city.

It is now the end of August and September is about to enter, but the sun is still scorching during the day.

Even though I was holding an umbrella, I was still sweating all over.

But Lin Wanqing was in a good mood. She hadn't been out for a long time.

At this moment, walking on the street, she kept looking around with her beautiful eyes.

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The door is open and business is going on as usual.

The sound of shouting and selling at the beginning and end of the alley is endless.

It seems that there is no difference from usual.

Ma Shuyao walked briskly, and from time to time she turned around and urged: "Mom, walk faster. If you get there late, you won't be able to see her."

"good."

Lin Wanqing couldn't help shaking her head, laughing, and quickened her pace.

The three of them walked all the way to Huanyi Lane, and sure enough they saw many people watching in the alley.

It's just that there are too many people watching, and the inside is covered tightly. Looking around, you can only see black heads.

Ma Shuyao stood on tiptoe, stretching her slender white neck, but she still couldn't see it.

Anxiously, she jumped up and down a few times.

Unfortunately, he is only about 1.5 meters tall, and no matter how much he jumps around, it will not help.

"well!"

Ma Shuyao sighed, her little baby face full of disappointment: "There are too many people, I can't see you at all."

"It's in vain that your grandpa praises you for your intelligence every day. Why have you become stupid now?"
To be continued...