Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

In February, the temperature in Liangzhou is still very low. The midday sun shines on people, making them feel warm and comfortable.

In the days after being allowed to get out of bed, Cheng Wan would take Gu Yu to the yard to bask in the sun every noon.

The same is true today.

Cheng Wan held Gu Yu's soft, white and tender little hand, and watched leisurely as Deng Xiong hit the quilt on the rope with a stick.

At the side, Wang was shaking out her coat that was almost dried in the sun, muttering:

"Awan, I remember you promised those people who helped build two workshops before the New Year that you would treat everyone to a good meal after the New Year.

You haven't fully recovered yet, and you'll have to deal with other important things when you get back to work.

How about waiting for your father to come back, I will tell him and ask him to take care of this matter with your second uncle and uncle-in-law."

Cheng Wan's eyes curved, "That's great, we really can't put it off any longer."

"Then it's settled!" Wang thought that they had helped her daughter solve a small problem, and couldn't help but say happily: "I'll ask your father to hire a chef and buy more meat and vegetables, and I'll make sure everyone has a good meal!"

Cheng Wan smiled and nodded. Gu Yu didn't know if he understood or not, but he also smiled with his teeth clenched.

The mother and daughter were happily chatting about inviting people to dinner, and Deng Xiong would express his opinions from time to time.

The atmosphere is warm and peaceful.

At this moment, Cheng Daniu, Cheng Erniu and Li Sanzhu, who were supposed to be in the village, suddenly walked in from outside, followed by the village chief Wu and old man Lu from Pingnan Village.

The faces of several people were not very good.

Cheng Wan took Gu Yu's hand and stood up from the chair. Wang didn't bother to continue shaking off her clothes.

"You don't have to greet me, just sit there." Cheng Daniu saw Cheng Wan standing up to greet him, and hurriedly stopped Cheng Wan.

Cheng Erniu and others echoed this, they all knew that Cheng Wan had been seriously injured before.

In fact, Cheng Wan's health has almost recovered, but he still looks a little lacking in energy compared to before.

Seeing Cheng Wan sitting comfortably, Cheng Daniu said, "Ah Wan, something big has happened!"

Cheng Wan's right eyelid twitched suddenly and his heart rose to his throat.

Cheng Erniu wiped his face and found a brick to sit on: "Awan, King Rui ordered the conscription. Each household must send one man. If there is no adult, they are allowed to use money instead. I, your second uncle, still couldn't escape military service."

Li Sanzhu also sighed deeply.

None of them mentioned fleeing again to avoid military service.

Things are different now. I have finally built up a family business here, and now there is an official in my family, so I can't bear to escape.

Besides, there were wars everywhere and there was nowhere to escape.

Wang, who had just come out with Deng Xiong carrying a stool, turned around and blinked.

What kind of fate is this?

Why is it so difficult to live a stable life?

Wang sniffed, put the stool behind Village Chief Wu, and said in a hoarse voice: "Village Chief, sit down, I will go and pour you some tea."

Village Chief Wu looked panicked and said politely, "Stop working. I'm not thirsty."

Wang didn't listen, turned around and went into the house, and took Gu Yu away.

Cheng Wan looked at Cheng Erniu and the others, frowning slightly: "When did King Rui order the conscription?"

She has been in the city all the time, how come she hasn't heard about this?

And if the ladies in the building heard about the conscription, they would definitely come to her.

"As for what happened today, before we entered the city, the officials came to the village to post a conscription notice, saying that they would give us three days, and they would come to the village to pick up people after three days."

Cheng Erniu licked his lips and continued, "Ah Wan, our family has had a few encounters with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Can you please ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to arrange a slightly better place for us?"

The conscription notice has been posted, and it is definitely not possible to not serve in the military. The biggest hope is that even if I have to serve, I can go to a better place to serve.

A better place is naturally one where you won't be easily used as cannon fodder.

The others also looked at Cheng Wan expectantly.

Especially Village Chief Wu and Old Man Lu.

Since they learned about the conscription, they have been looking for people and solutions everywhere, and also asked Mr. Fang in the village.

Cheng Wan is the most capable person they know and their last hope.

"His Royal Highness is leading troops outside and has long been out of Shuoyang City."

Cheng Wan's words were like a basin of cold water, mercilessly poured on the hearts of Cheng Erniu and others.

Cheng Erniu forced a smile: "It's okay, isn't it just going to the army? Daping is serving in the army under Prince Rui, and he has even become a sergeant. Maybe I, as your second uncle, will be more powerful than Daping in the future."

Li Sanzhu didn't say anything, but just patted Cheng Erniu on the shoulder.

it is more than words.

Just join the army. There’s nothing to worry about at home anyway.

Cheng Erniu and Li Sanzhu were still relatively stable, but Village Chief Wu and Old Man Lu were not.

The last hope was dashed. If Cheng Daniu and Li Sanzhu had not quickly helped them up, they would have fallen to the ground.

Village Chief Wu leaned against Cheng Daniu, crying and beating his chest, his voice hoarse: "This... this is going to dig out my heart! Whichever son is conscripted is going to dig out my heart alive!"

Old Man Lu didn't express his emotions as openly as Village Chief Wu, but his entire body looked as if most of his energy and spirit had been drained away in an instant, and his expression was blank.

"Oh!" Cheng Wan sighed deeply.

"Third brother, take the things I asked you to put away and send me to Prince Rui's mansion."

Deng Xiong agreed, turned around and ran quickly into the house.

Ok? !

A faint light flashed in the eyes of Cheng Daniu and others, as if they had hope again, but they did not dare to hold on to hope.

Cheng Wan stood up and said in a gentle voice: "What I ask for may not be achieved, so don't hold out too much hope. But no matter what, I'll go and try. You wait here for me to come back."

“Hey! Hey!…” Village Chief Wu and Old Man Lu kept nodding their heads, tears streaming down their faces.

Beside the carriage, Wang held Cheng Wan's hand anxiously and said in front of everyone, "If it doesn't work, forget it. But don't anger Prince Rui. You haven't recovered yet!"

"That's right! Just...just give it a try, but don't dare to make King Rui angry!"

Cheng Erniu and Li Sanzhu also expressed the same opinion.

"I know." Cheng Wan patted Wang's hand, smiled at Cheng Daniu and the others, turned around and got on the carriage.

Deng Xiong stuffed the bag in his hand into the carriage, then sat down and drove the carriage away.

Wang took two steps and shouted, "Sanxiong, don't drive the carriage too fast! Slow down!"

"understood!"

Three quarters of an hour later, Cheng Wan met Prince Rui as he wished in a side hall of Prince Rui's Mansion.

"Your humble servant Cheng Wan pays respect to His Majesty."

Prince Rui glanced at Cheng Wan's face and said casually, "Get up. What do you want to see me for?"

"Your Majesty, I want to see you today because I want to present something to you."

"Oh?"

Prince Rui looked at Cheng Wan with great interest. Thinking of what Cheng Wan had presented to him before, he felt a rare curiosity in his heart.