Chapter XI
The next morning, County Magistrate Li, whose eyes were red, found County Magistrate Zhang. He didn't know what method he used. County Magistrate Zhang finally agreed to review the case of autumn grain, and soon there was a judgment. The total amount of autumn grain paid by Mr. Li was used as a warehouse and had nothing to do with autumn grain. At noon, Mr. Li, who suffered a day and a night of hardship, was finally released. As a plea, the county gave him another commendation: "The large grain delivery household". In return, Mr. Li also had to send a few banners, with a bright mirror hanging high, and the sky above. The case seemed to be just like this when it came, and when it was wind and rain, it ended when it went.
Li Weizheng's position has not changed at all, as if this matter had nothing to do with him. Of course, Li Weizheng would not resign voluntarily. At least he still had some power in the yamen. When he returned to his hometown, he would become a commoner. Even if County Magistrate Li did not take revenge, perhaps hooligans and gangsters would come to cause trouble. Of course, Li Weizheng found another opportunity to make up for the money he owed Zhang County Magistrate Zhang and handed over a big red envelope, eliminating the biggest hidden danger. He was so happy that Zhang County Magistrate also gave him a painting, which was finally solved the matter successfully.
Li Weizheng sent someone to send a letter to his family and asked his father to rest in his residence for one day. The next morning, Li Weizheng hired a carriage for his father and brought the three thousand guan of money returned by County Chief Li, but he was still worried, so he accompanied his father home with him.
"Dalang, I don't think so. Let's give this money to County Chief Li to ensure the safety of the Li family in the future!" Although Mr. Li was released, he was still worried all night. Although his son could temporarily control County Chief Li, what about the future! He was extremely worried that County Chief Li would take revenge on the Li family in the future. After thinking about it, he still felt that he should return the three thousand guan of money in front of him to County Chief Li.
Li Weizheng didn't care at all. He waved his hand and smiled, "Don't worry, Father, County Magistrate Li is greedy and stupid. He has a handle in my hands. I wish he would not dare to act rashly. Besides, after the New Year, I will be ready to go to the capital to develop. When I have power in my hands, it's too late for them to please you!"
If his son said this a few months ago, Mr. Li must have smiled merciful. He failed the exam five times in the county exam and wanted to be an official? But now when he heard this, Mr. Li even had a glimmer of hope. The Li family has been a commoner for generations, and only his great-grandfather was a county lieutenant in the Song Dynasty, and only served as a county lieutenant for a year. Despite this, this ancestor has gained a very high status in the genealogy. If his son really became an official, would his status in the family be there?
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A scene flashed through his mind. When the descendants of later generations built the ancestral hall, they made his tablet very large and placed high in the first row: the spirit of the ancestors with thick roots, and the ancestral spirit card that he had served as a county magistrate squatted next to him. Not only in the family history, but also his status in the county will also be turned upside down. He seemed to see the magistrate Zhang, the county magistrate Li, the chief clerk of Yang and the two masters standing in front of his carriage and saluting respectfully. He was so unhappy!
Mr. Li has been a gangster for decades and knows what power means to ordinary villagers. Although he doesn't know what his son has done, he was released in just half a day. The magistrate also personally issued a plaque of "Grain Delivery Household". He began to look at his son with admiration. Maybe he can really be an official! Thinking of this, he was excited and pointed to the box containing the money and said, "Dalang, you work hard, Dad will definitely support you with all the money. All three thousand guan will be given to you."
Although his father was so excited that he was incoherent, Li Weizheng tried his best to say that if he entered the officialdom in the future, the word "greed" would never be touched. Zhu Yuanzhang's bottom line, but if he was not greedy, he would starve to death. Therefore, the key lies in his family's foundation. If his family is rich, he would not care about the salary. His father must have money. Thinking of this, he quietly asked his father: "Father, how much money does our family have?"
He knew that there were 500 mu of land and 60 mu of forest land at home. He wanted to know how much savings his family had. Mr. Li looked outside the car and lowered his voice to his son: "There are five pottery jars buried under my father's bed, which contain 5,000 taels of gold that our ancestors have saved for generations. In addition, my father also saved 20,000 guan of treasure money in his lifetime. The treasure money was under your stepmother's control, but she didn't know the gold matter. Only our father and son knew this secret."
Li Weizheng also took a breath. It turns out that the old landlord has wealth and his family is so rich. He really shouldn't behave like a good person! No wonder County Chief Li and others dared to blackmail 3,000 guan. It seems that everyone knows it. It's just that my father saved so much treasure money. Now he has depreciated so much that he is only worth 250 guan. In another ten years, he will probably be a piece of waste paper.
"Father, you should think of a way to exchange the treasure money for silver as soon as possible, and that thing will become less valuable."
Mr. Li sighed, "I know, but I just want to rebound a little and then exchange it for silver, but I only saw the price drop and no increase. I want to exchange it but was a little unwilling to accept it. This time, Dad will exchange it for silver as soon as possible if he listens to you."
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The carriage entered Lijia Village and the speed slowed down. The village got news yesterday that the old village chief was wronged and had been acquitted. Every household opened the door, and men, women, young and old greeted each other with smiles, "The village chief has grown back."
"The village chief suffers."
Mr. Li bowed and thanked him repeatedly, "I have been thinking about the villagers. Everything is good. The county magistrate also commended me."
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A group of children ran happily around the carriage. The carriage was parked in front of the mansion. Li Wei was helping his father get off the carriage. Yang Ying and Yamei, who had been waiting at the door, were so excited that they were full of tears on their faces, and ran to meet him.
When Li Wei saw the mute girl crying, she couldn't help but smile and said, "I'm not arrested again, why are you crying?"
But the mute girl choked and threw herself into his arms, crying silently, her thin shoulders trembled continuously, Li Weizhi gently stroked her shoulders, and felt moved in her heart. The mute girl hadn't seen her for two days, and was worried and scared!
Mr. Li next to him was extremely surprised. What's going on? How could a young lady fall into his son's arms? Yang Ying whispered in his ear. Mr. Li suddenly realized that he was extremely happy and couldn't help but announce loudly: "Today is Laba Festival. Our Li family treats guests, sets a pot and cooks porridge. Every household of the villagers has a share."
Li Weizheng had hardly slept well for his father's affairs these two nights, especially the night before, he had not been asleep all night, and his body was extremely exhausted. The mute girl in the room had already packed up the bedding for him. Before he could even ask about the mute girl's condition, he fell into a sweet dream.
The mute girl carefully took off her shoes, removed the outer clothes, and covered him with the quilt. She packed up her things, then sat beside her, holding her cheeks, staring at the man in front of her who changed her destiny, and rescued her from the brink of sinking. Although they had been together for less than half a month, she felt that many, many years had passed.
The winter sunlight shines through the window, and the warm sunlight shines on her body. In half a month, she has obviously changed a lot. First of all, she has gained a lot of weight, and her body is no longer as thin as before. She wears a green armor, making her body look slender and slim. Secondly, the color of the face has disappeared, her skin has become white and greasy and elastic. Her face is slightly round, her eyes are big and bright, her nose and lips are well-behaved and cute, and her appearance is very sweet. At this moment, she is sitting there like a lady with a lady with a rosy luster on her face reflected by the sun, and her eyes are quiet.
She remembered another scene four years ago that she couldn't look back. That day, her father was killed. The whole family seemed to collapse. Countless soldiers rushed into their houses and rummaged through boxes and cabinets, and moved everything away. Her mother hanged herself in despair. Her brothers and sisters were tied up and taken away by ropes, missing. For more than a month, the fear of the massacre enveloped the sky above the capital. She was sold to the churchyard because of her young age, and she went from being a daughter who loved the most to serving people.
The maid, soon, the Jiaofang did not dare to take her in, and sold her to a tofu shop, where she spent the most tragic four years, heavy work, endless beatings and scolding, hunger and dugu were with her all night. The only thing she cared about was the little donkey with the same fate as her. The last fire burned the tofu shop, and she was sold with the donkey, and it was tossed and bumpy. Just when she was already desperate about the road ahead, the God of Destiny finally pity her.
It was the man in front of me, the kind-hearted man who changed her destiny, who was sleeping heavily, snoring slightly, which was a bit like the little donkey that depended on her. The mute girl's eyes were full of tenderness. She had never felt the peace of mind like this at this moment. She was willing to wait by his side forever.
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He slept until dusk, and Li Wei finally woke up. He turned over and sat up. He felt light and refreshed. He stretched his waist long, but found a tray in front of him, with the food in it ready and steaming. He was hungry in his stomach, and he didn't care about anything else, and picked up the rice bowl and started eating like a wind and cloud.
After a while, after he finished his meal, he suddenly remembered something, "Mummy!" He stood up and searched left and right, and soon a sound of light footsteps came from outside the house. The Mummy smiled and appeared at the door with a wet hand. She made a washing move and pointed outside the yard, indicating that she was washing him.
"Let's go out for a walk, I'll take you to see the scenery of Yuanbao Mountain." Li Wei was suddenly in high spirits and pulled the Yamei to walk outside the mansion. The Yamei couldn't speak, so she had to follow him to the wilderness.
It was winter, and the earth was bleak, and the winter wheat in the wheat fields hung its head listlessly. The river in the distance had frozen, and reflected a magnificent red light under the reflection of the sunset. In the distance, a layer of white mist enveloped Yuanbao Mountain. From a distance, the mountain was filled with clouds and mist, which made Yuanbao Mountain more fairy-like.
"How is it? Do you like this?" Li Weizheng asked excitedly.
The mute girl picked up a branch and wrote on the ground: "I like the tranquility here very much, and my wife is very nice to me."
"Then I will go back to the county town tomorrow, so you can live here!"
But the mute girl shook her head and wrote, "Didn't you say that you would let me live here again when you go to the capital?"
"Oh! Did I really say that?" Li Weizheng scratched the back of his head and smiled: "Why don't I remember it."
The mute girl suddenly smiled sly and wrote: "What you mean is that I can go to Beijing with you?"
Li Wei was shocked and quickly raised his hands, "I remembered it. I seemed to have said that I would let you live here again when I entered Beijing."
The mute girl slowly lowered her head, and she gently wrote on the soil: "Do you hate being with me?"
"How come you feel like this?" Li Wei was holding her hand and staring at her, "There is one thing you have to remember, you are not my maid, you are my sister, do you know? It is natural for my brother to take care of my sister. The reason why I let you live at home temporarily is because I am worried that I can't be distracted and take care of you. I am afraid that something will happen to you. Only by putting you in my hometown can I go out to work hard with confidence. When I have a foundation, I will take you out. Do you understand? I will never hate you. On the contrary, I feel very relaxed and happy with you, as if I have returned to my youth."
Li Wei was looking up at the distance, thinking of his youth, yes! He was so carefree at that time, but he didn't notice that the mute girl's head was buried deeper and wanted to write two words, but when she was holding her hand, her face showed a bright red color, but she didn't know if it was because of the sunset.
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Chapter completed!