Daming: I have a showdown, my father-in-law is the emperor

Chapter 284
After Lao Yutou finished reading the newspaper in the teahouse, he dragged his exhausted body back home.

After all, Old Yutou is not young anymore, and the eloquence of the afternoon made Old Yutou's energy too much.

and so.

As soon as he completed the tasks assigned by the officials, Old Yutou went home.

He was going to take a good rest at home to recharge his spirits, and then he went to Blacksmith Lane to read the news from "Da Ming Times" to the people there.

Old Yutou's home is in Qingyi Lane. Strictly speaking, Tsingyi Lane is not Lao Yutou's home, but a temporary residence for Old Yutou.

Old Yutou has no home, his family members have long since died, and he is the only one left.

He also relied on storytelling to maintain his life until now.

Otherwise, Lao Yutou would have passed away long ago.

In Tsing Yi Lane, Lao Yutou rented a large courtyard.

Several families lived in this compound.

And Old Yutou rented a small room, where he slept.

As for cooking, going to the hut, etc., it is all done in the yard, which is a shared place for everyone.

As soon as Lao Yutou returned to Tsing Yi Lane, his neighbors greeted him.

"Hey, isn't this old Yutou? Old Yutou is back?"

"I heard that the imperial court issued the "Daming Times" today. Old Yutou, are you back after reading the newspaper?"

Although Old Yutou didn't want to speak, out of politeness, he still responded to these neighbors' questions.

"Yeah, I just finished reading the newspaper in the teahouse and came back."

Street visitors envied:

"Old Yutou, it's a turn of events for you. At this age, I didn't expect to be recruited by the court and become a member of the court."

"That's right. If I had known that storytellers could be recruited by the court, I would have let my boy learn storytelling from Lao Yutou."

"It's a pity, it's a pity, we didn't catch up with the good times!"

For everyone's compliments, Old Yutou didn't care, just smiled and said nothing.

No matter what he said, it was not suitable for him.

Ever since the street visits from the neighbors found out that he was incorporated by the imperial court, these words have been spoken from time to time.

Old Yutou has long been used to it, so he is no stranger to it.

No wonder.

Originally, Old Yutou was just an ordinary commoner who couldn't be more ordinary.

did not expect.

One day, the world will fall into pie.

The imperial court incorporated Lao Yutou, and from then on, Lao Yutou was a member of the official family.

Such a gap will inevitably make these neighbors feel unbalanced.

Originally, everyone had the same identity, that is, ordinary people.

But now, you are too old to become an official, and you are high above the ground.

And they are ordinary people.

Such a gap in their hearts, how can they not be envious and jealous.

and so.

These street visits usually treat the old man's attitude.

Some are respectful, some are envious, and some are jealous.

Regarding these, Old Yutou was very indifferent.

He is already at this age, and he has never experienced any kind of sophistication.

As for the envy and hatred of street visits, Old Yutou has long since forgotten.

He didn't have a few years left, and he just wanted to spend the rest of his life in peace.

I don't want to have any more entanglements with others.

After Lao Yutou greeted his neighbors, he walked towards his home.

As soon as Lao Yutou entered the door, a solid woman's voice sounded.

"Ah, Lao Yutou is back. I'm preparing dinner now. You don't need to start the fire later, just come to my house to eat, just add an extra pair of bowls and chopsticks."

Hearing that Aunt Zhang was so enthusiastic, Old Yutou smiled in relief.

"Then trouble Aunt Zhang."

Aunt Zhang didn't care, and said in a big way: "What's the matter, don't bother."

Aunt Zhang's family and Lao Yutou all rented in this yard.

Aunt Zhang is usually bold and generous, and she is also more enthusiastic towards other tenants in the yard.

Aunt Zhang saw that Lao Yutou was still alone at such an old age.

After talking with Lao Yutou, Aunt Zhang knew about Lao Yutou's miserable life background.

It turned out that he was the only one left when Yu Tou's family died.

Ever since she knew this, Aunt Zhang has always taken good care of Old Yutou.

For example, I occasionally help Old Yutou wash his clothes.

She even invited old Yutou to her house for dinner from time to time.

This kind of kindness, Lao Yutou sees it in his eyes and remembers it in his heart.

and so.

After Lao Yutou earns money by storytelling, he will buy some snacks and gifts for Aunt Zhang's children.

Courtesy is reciprocal, so is kindness.

Old Yutou has lived most of his life, so he still understands these ways of the world.

Old Yu Tou may not have felt that Aunt Zhang's attitude towards him today is more respectful than before.

before.

Although Aunt Zhang was very enthusiastic about Old Yutou, it was because he was a loner and a craftsman.

It's just passion, nothing more.

But now.

The situation is different, and so is Aunt Zhang's attitude towards Old Yutou.

Today's Lao Yutou has been recruited by the imperial court. He is a member of the official family, and his status is not comparable to that of ordinary people like them.

and so.

Now Aunt Zhang's attitude towards Old Yutou is not only respectful, but also flattering.

This is also human nature, there is nothing to say.

If people want to survive in this society, they must face these human emotions.

After returning to the room, Old Yu lay down on the bed to rest.

He didn't need to make dinner today, which saved him a lot of time.

About half an hour later.

The meals for Aunt Zhang's family were ready, and then Aunt Zhang asked her son, Zhang Ergou, to ask Lao Yutou to come over for dinner.

Soon.

Zhang Ergou led Old Yutou over.

As soon as Lao Yu sat down at the table, he looked at the food on the table.

Old Yutou was stunned, and his whole body froze.

Just because the food is so good!

Not to mention fish and meat, the key is wine.

Even if Aunt Zhang's family is in good condition, it is usually only during the holidays that Aunt Zhang's family is treated like this.

Isn't today a special day?

But it's not right for Old Yutou to think about it, today is just an ordinary day.

"Aunt Zhang, this meal must be rich!"

Aunt Zhang smiled.

"Today, you just let go and eat, don't worry too much."

Aunt Zhang said so, and Old Yutou had no choice but to do so.

In this way, Aunt Zhang's family of three and Lao Yutou started.

Aunt Zhang's family ate very little, and mainly greeted Lao Yutou for food.

A table of people enjoy themselves.

Aunt Zhang saw that Old Yutou had eaten and drank enough, and then she expressed her intention to come.

"Old Yutou, I heard that the imperial court is recruiting storytellers on a large scale. Can you see if there is any way to get my second dog in?"

Old Yutou looked calm, and he was not surprised by Aunt Zhang's request.

Just from today's sumptuous meals, it can be seen that Aunt Zhang must have something to ask for.

Old Yu looked at Zhang Ergou, Zhang Ergou was seventeen this year, so he was also suitable for working in the Propaganda Department.

So, for the sake of past kindness, Lao Yutou pointed out a way for Aunt Zhang.

"The Propaganda Department is planning to recruit all the opera troupes in the city recently. You can take advantage of this period to send Er Gouzi to a theater troupe as an apprentice. Then Er Gouzi can be recruited together."

(End of this chapter)