Wearing a mountain village tuff

The crowd dispersed, but the shop owner on this street still stood still.On their side, scholars in green shirts also gradually surrounded them.Consciously or unintentionally, he looked at Ye Baiyou.

They thought it was Ciba He Lang, but it turned out to be such a powerful brother.

It was apprehension and admiration.

The crowd parted like a river, and Ye Baiyou saw this fairly new county magistrate.

He is a middle-aged man with the gentle aura of a scholar.But more is the majesty and momentum that has accumulated in the officialdom for a long time.

Looking down, the little scholar is pulling people forward.A little bun's face was full of surprise.

He raised his head and said something to the county magistrate, then ran to Ye Baiyou's side, holding one in each hand.

"Go, my father will uphold justice for you."

Ye Baiyou understood.

"See Master Qingtian!"

At this sentence, everyone knelt down.

On both sides of Ye Baiyou, Twelve and the grandmother pulled each other and knelt down.

Twelve recognizes, this is the one.

"Get up."

"What happened to the people on the ground?"

The policeman had finished checking the people on the ground and got up to answer.

"The magistrate of the county, they came to provoke you first! We have been wronged!"

The name of the county magistrate is Qi Songheng. He is middle-aged and has a beard.But that couldn't stop his handsome face.

He raised his hand and pressed it. "Don't be impatient."

"Those who should do things do things, those who should go to school go to school. What are you doing here?" The voice was normal, but the people who heard it tightened their skins and went to do their own things.

What was left was Ye Baiyou and the others and the two groups of people on the ground.

"People are poisoned, is there a life-threatening danger?"

Twelve reluctance: "No, it's snake venom." If the amount is large, it will be stupid at best.

Qi Songheng glanced over from afar, Twelve lowered his head to tease the little nerd.Pretend not to see.

"Go back to the county government office, and someone will take it with you."

A group of people stayed behind to watch the stall, and the rest followed behind the middle-aged man.

The matter is simple, it is nothing more than that this group of habitual criminals who were indulged by the former county magistrate and fed out to collect fake taxes and fees have come out to steal money again.Molested people during the period, but was counterattacked by my brother.It aroused the anger of the crowd, and this impulsiveness turned into a gang fight.

In the courtroom, Qi Songheng looked at the only person who was still awake.After hearing what the common people had said about the deeds of this group of people over the years, their complexions could no longer be described as dark.

It was like a dark cloud rolling in, and it was so stuffy that people couldn't breathe.

"According to the "Law of the Great Yan", the 15 people in the hall have made countless fortunes, and they are now ordered to hand over the money. Fifty years of fighting, ten years in prison..."

In a word, the people who woke up in the hall could hear clearly.

Ye Baiyou pulled Twelve and stood with the bosses of all the shops.

He hung his head and did not speak.

In ancient times, no matter what kind of criminal law, the sentence was very heavy.This kind of threat of force to hand over money.Usually a felony.

The light ranges from exile, and the severe one is hanged.

Although their side was reasonable, what they did just now was considered a street fight.All the people had to pay the punishment with money, and the twenty boards were exempted.

Without any objection, everyone dispersed.

People who are ordinary people are not willing to go to the government.As soon as the people were released at this moment, the bosses of various stalls ran out like mice seeing a cat.

Only Ye Baiyou and Twelve lag behind.

"You two stop."

With a sound from the hall, Ye Baiyou turned around in surprise.Seeing Twelve directly hide behind him, he thought he was afraid.

He patted the hand holding his arm.

"follow me."

With that said, Qi Songheng turned around in his official uniform.Exit the place where the hall is promoted, and walk to the house behind.

Ye Baiyou doesn't know why.

Feeling Dao's back being pulled by Twelve, Ye Baiyou was puzzled: "What's wrong?"

At this time, the little scholar was holding the book bag. "Is it Brother Twelve? Daddy told you to hurry up, he asked me to tell you that little Daddy is waiting for you."

The young scholar's name is Qi Wenyan, and he is the second son of the county magistrate.There is also an older brother who is now working in Beijing.

Twelve?

Ye Baiyou turned around and saw Twelve's neck shrink back. "Are you afraid?"

"Scared! So scared! Let's go back!"

The little scholar Qi Wenyan hadn't left yet, he raised his head and pulled Twelve to prevent him from running away. "Father also said, if you run away again, little daddy will get rough."

Ye Baiyou raised his eyebrows.

Is this still related?

"So, go?"

Twelve immediately put on a slumped face, looking downcast like a poodle in the water.He nodded feebly.

Ye Baiyou snorted.

"Go to school quickly, I will take him there."

Qi Wenyan stood up straight, folded his hands in front of Ye Baiyou and slowly bowed down: "Xiaosheng Qi Wenyan, thank you brother for your help at that time."

Although he is young, his etiquette and demeanor are like young pines and cypresses, already with a strong character.

Ye Baiyou stood up holding his elbow.

"It didn't help much, but you called someone to help us."

But the child was determined, looked at Ye Baiyou, and then set his sights on Twelve.Continue to come for a gift.

"Okay, old-fashioned. If you don't go, you will be late."

After leaving the front hall, walk along the stone road at the back, which is the place where the county magistrate's family lives.

The two of Ye Baiyou had just entered a courtyard, and the sound of whipping whips made their ears numb.

"Twelve, why don't you come in?"

Listening to the voice is a brother, it should be Qi Wenyan's little daddy.

"Or, let's go." Twelve quietly said behind Ye Baiyou.

Ye Baiyou stared at the person rushing out of the door, he knew: "I can't leave."

I don't know what it is, Ye Baiyou can only see an afterimage clearly.After reacting again, it was already the wailing of Twelve behind him.

He turned around quickly, but He Twelve pulled his clothes and wanted to hide behind.

Seeing that his ears were twisted, Ye Baiyou felt a little distressed.

"Senior, be merciful."

"Master! Master! I was wrong! I was wrong!!"

Chickens and dogs jumped and made a noise, and then they both gave up, and the master and apprentice sat on both sides of the stone table in the courtyard.

The stone table is surrounded by plants and trees, and the flowers are fragrant.There is also a clear and translucent lake in the courtyard. The water lilies in the lake stretch their leaves, luring fish to play happily.

Among the prosperous and lush garden buildings, Twelve sat at the table and covered his ears, aggrieved.But just dare not flutter.

And the middle-aged brother beside him, that is, Yuan Jiu, the master of Twelve, sat sideways in white clothes.His body is like fog, and his face is like a cloud.Quite a fairy-like appearance.

It doesn't match the irritable appearance just now.

"Young man, sit down."

Apart from the three of them, there were no outsiders here.

Ye Baiyou thought that the two of them, the master and the apprentice, were going to talk, so he simply sat on the bench by the pool.After some distance, it's good for them to talk about themselves.

"Say! Why don't you come and tell me before you leave!"

The teacup was stomped on the table with a clear voice, but the water in the cup did not spill out.

Ye Baiyou heard Yuan Jiu's voice from the teacup clearly.

He stared at the little loach crawling on the stone platform in shallow water, thinking about how to eat to divert his attention.

Twelve is no longer as lively as before, and speaks like a chick being held by the neck.I have no confidence.

"Master, why don't you leave in a hurry?"

"Are you trying to argue again?" Yuan Jiu had a threatening face.

Twelve shrank his shoulders and yelled, "Didn't you say that you want me to marry Brother Wen Yu?"

Ye Baiyou was helpless: "Emotion, the master and apprentice speak louder than each other. I'm afraid he can't hear it. But getting married... Twelve is escaping marriage?

"So?" Yuan Jiu rolled his body towards Twelve, with a sneer on his pretty face, "Are you so useless?"

With that said, Twelve jumped up immediately.

"Afraid! Who is afraid!"

"I'm not afraid of that big bookworm Qi Wenyu!"

Yuan Jiu snorted and propped his head idlely.Xu Xu looked at Ye Baiyou who was sitting with his back facing them.

"That is……"

"lady."

"Oh, your son is already a wife again? Then you are still a loner."

Twelve half disagreed: "If I am alone, then what are you!"

Yuan Jiu nodded his face: "Ghost. Look at what scared you."

Twelve saw that his tone was relaxed, the corners of his mouth twitched, he shrank down the stool and threw himself into his arms. "Master, I miss you so much."

Yuan Jiu poked his forehead. "You're just a little heartless one, and you won't reply to any news when you leave."

Twelve smelled the fragrance, and hugged Yuan Jiu tighter.With admiration for the elders, he rubbed lightly.

Yuan Jiu saw the little apprentice he grew up acting like a baby, so he patted him on the back.Soften your voice.

"If you don't like that big nerd, I won't keep it for you?" He pretended to sigh, "He is also in his twenties, and as a father, I have to find a suitable family for him .”

"No!" Twelve refused without thinking.

"Hey! You still want to occupy the latrine without shitting?"

"Master, be dignified!"

"Okay, dignified! Let me ask you, do you like my eldest son? When he was young, he followed behind him. Why, when he grows up, he gets tired and crooked, so he throws it away?"

"Throw it away, I'll find him a home."

"Master, how can you be such a father."

"I have the final say on my son. It just so happens that I've already found him. I'm just waiting for him to come and let the whole family see each other."

Twelve excitedly hugged Yuan Jiu's hand and said:

"No!"

"no!"

"I'm not allowed!"

Ye Baiyou's fingertips had already dipped into the water.The fingers as thin and white as green onions brought ripples, and below was the little loach that had been lying on the ground for a long time, eavesdropping on people's words.

Catch it and give Xiao Jing an extra meal.

But he had never seen Xiao Jing so domineering.

Seeing him scrambling, Yuan Jiu smiled lightly and nodded his nose. "It doesn't count if you say it, but it counts when I say it."

"Master—"

"I was wrong! I will tell you where I go next time! Master——"

"Hmph, next time, I'll just send Qi Wenyu out to marry me. I won't even tell you."

Listen to this sentence, that is not angry.

Twelve smiled and stood up neatly.

"Brother Yuzu!"

Ye Baiyou heard him turn around, raised his hand from the water, and shook it lightly twice.

"Senior." He walked up to the two of them.

Twelve held one by the hand. "Master, this is my son's good friend Ye Baiyou, Yuzu's pomelo. Brother Yuzi, this is my master who brought me up since I was a child. My name is Yuanjiu, Jiuyuanjiu."

Yuan Jiu glanced at Ye Baiyou with loving eyes: "It's okay for me to call you Brother You."

Ye Baiyou: "Yes."

Yuan Jiu nodded: "You can just call me Uncle. Thank you for taking care of us Twelve for so long."

Ye Baiyou shook his head slowly: "Uncle Yuan, it's not about taking care of me, it's about the same as saying Twelve takes care of me."

Yuan Jiu smiled and said: "My apprentice, I don't know yet. Stay for a meal and go back later."

Ye Baiyou thought that he still had something outside, and said, "Twelve is fine here, and I have something over there. I won't bother you."

"What's there, just take it here."

"My little scholar especially likes to eat the glutinous rice cakes you made, and I brought a jam today, saying that this is the best."

As he spoke, the smile on his face was much gentler, because he thought of his son.

Ye Baiyou happily said, "If you like it, I'll send you some more."

Yuan Jiu: "Where is the need for you to trouble, I will ask someone to bring you something. And you are doing business, how can I give it directly."

"The rest, I'll take it all."

Twelve said silently: "Master, do you have money?"

Yuan Jiu knocked on his forehead casually: "You little bastard, what are you talking about!"

"Fu Lang, it's time for lunch." Qi Songheng changed into his normal clothes.The blue one, the little scholar's appearance mostly follows him.

Yuan Jiu pulled Ye Baiyou neatly, and said with no refusal: "Let's go, let's eat. I'll have someone bring the things to you."

After explaining, Yuan Jiu took a few steps forward, and Qi Songheng supported his shoulders.It's a very possessive pose.

Twelve smiled and pulled Ye Baiyou's sleeve, and lowered his voice: "Don't look at my master, he is most afraid of his husband."

"He often used the money indiscriminately, so it was kept by Uncle Qi."

Yuan Jiu's expression was not good when he heard it, and he stretched out his hand to twist the waist of the man beside him. "It's you, let me lose face in front of my disciples."

Qi Songheng didn't change his face, and gently squeezed the hand that sent him. "What he said is the truth."

"Hmph!" Yuan Jiu pulled his hand, but couldn't pull it back.

Qi Songheng rubbed the back of his hand with his fingertips. "Fulang, don't get angry."

"Easy to age."

"Oh, I see." In a word, straight to the point.

Several people sat down in the dining room.

There are only three dishes, one soup and one dessert in front of me.Compared with the previous county magistrate, Master Twelve's family is good from the inside out.

Stir-fried vegetables, bamboo shoots and bacon, toon eggs.A chicken stew, and a square white pastry with no name.

This is the best meal Ye Baiyou has had so far.It is also the meal with the most dishes.

Then he is welcome!

-

After dinner, because of the long way back.The two of Ye Baiyou didn't stay here any longer, he directly handed over the leftover glutinous rice cakes to a person who seemed to be in charge, and left the county office.

"I see that your master likes jam quite a bit. Next time you come to town, bring him some."

The two walked on the street and hurriedly swept over the place where they fought just now, and it had already been cleaned up.

There were no traces of the fight, but Ye Baiyou was well-known on this street.Those who saw him smiled at him from a distance.

"Okay." Twelve touched his purse, which was so clean that he didn't need to wash it, shaking the bracelet on his hand with some embarrassment.

"Don't be afraid. Last time I sold the bamboo shoots, I told you that I'll keep your share. If you want to use it, just ask for it."

Twelve shook Ye Baiyou's hand. "Ma'am, you are so kind!"

Ye Baiyou patted him on the forehead: "It would be better not to be called Madam!"

After all, glutinous rice cakes are more expensive than those steamed buns, so it’s better to eat them fresh.Except for those with some spare money, the rest of the people are not willing to eat every time.

So Ye Baiyou plans to sell it a few more times and stop for a while.

But to make jam for Master Twelve, we have to boil it while the cherries haven't fallen in the past few days.So after shopping, the two went up the mountain to continue picking as soon as they got home.

Keep busy until evening, this pot of jam is just the thing.

Ye Baiyou patted the full wine jar. "This will not be sold after it is sold out."

Another smaller one, which gives twelve custody.That is for its master.

"Thank you, Brother Yuzu!"

Ye Baiyou: "You helped me so much, I should thank you."

Twelve Rarely said shyly, "Oh, oh, don't be so polite."

-

In Kyoto, there is a slight drizzle, and the fruit on the apricot tree is only a few days old, and it is already the size of a fingernail.The stone table under the tree was shaken off a lot of thin leaves, stained with water droplets, looking wet.

Opposite the apricot tree is a study with half-open windows.There is a desk behind the window, on the table there are brushes, inkstones and the person with the fragrance of ink.

Shen Wujing sat upright in front of the desk, pinching the envelope with downcast eyes, dealing with the news coming from everywhere.

There was a sound in the sky, and Shen Wujing paused her hands in reassurance.

Then a fluffy white figure landed on the table, he shook his hair and shook the rainwater off the table.Even the letter in Shen Wujing's hand dropped a few drops, and quickly scattered everywhere.

Like little gray flowers that are spreading apart.

Shen Wujing's eyes fell on his neck, the little chubby pigeon flinched and cooed twice.

The slender fingers poked the chubby pigeon's soft feathers, and it staggered back to the corner of the table against the wall, before Shen Wujing withdrew her hand.

After the little chubby pigeon had done a lot, he opened the mailbox on its ankle.Unfolding the curled and dry letter paper, Shen Wujing scanned the words on it, shaking her hand.

The letter reads:

【Young Master, Madam said that she wants to have a baby with you. 】