Chapter 196 The rain is coming, autumn is coming and the cold is coming

Zhou Erquan put away his document, looked at the old couple of the Zhou family, and said, "Dad and Mom, your son cannot be with you to fulfill his filial duty. Please don't blame your son."

Old Man Zhou said, "It's not that Dad and Mom don't want to treat your illness, it's just that it costs too much money. We can't just take care of your family. Besides, we really can't afford it. The thatched house is too shabby. You can live here for a few days. When it's repaired, you can move in."

"Son knows, thank you dad."

After the division of the property, everyone left. In the side room, Chen Cuihua asked, "Master, will you blame me? Blame me for not working for the family like before?"

Zhou Erquan shook his head: "You are right. My sister-in-law has been like this for many years. She has never felt that she is wrong. You are like this because you are disappointed. What's more, the division of the family is also for my medical treatment. It is me who is useless and a burden to you."

Chen Cuihua shook her head: "Master, you will definitely get better. We have divided the money now, and we will take you to the county for treatment in a few days."

Zhou Erquan still shook his head: "Don't waste money. The things we have been given are enough for us to barely make ends meet. We will have many other places to spend money in the future. There is no need to waste it on me, let alone spend so much."

"I can earn money. If it doesn't work, I can borrow some from Zhao's wife. I can help her family with work to pay off the debt. Anyway, I'll just treat it first."

Zhou Muniu immediately said, "Dad, I can also work and earn money."

Zhou Erquan's eyes were red. In this family, only his wife and children loved him the most.

"Okay, tomorrow I'll go find a few people who are close to me and ask them to help repair the thatched hut. We'll move in in a few days."

Zhou Muniu looked very happy, they finally had their own little home.

The next day, Chen Cuihua and Zhou Muniu found a few people with whom they had a good relationship and went together to clean and repair the thatched house.

After hearing about it, Zhao Suying also brought Li Dachuan and Wang Guiying to help.

They cleared the weeds, removed the moldy roof, laid new wooden boards and grass, built a stove in the kitchen, and built a bamboo fence.

There is also a chicken and duck pen.

With so many people on hand, the cleaning was quick and by the afternoon the courtyard had been completely renovated.

The village chief gave them his own small iron pot.

Zhao Suying gave them two of the old beds from her home, as well as a cabinet, an old quilt, and some coarse clothes.

Zhao Dafa's son brought a small wooden table and several small wooden stools.

Chen Cuihua was deeply touched and kept thanking everyone and wanted to invite them to dinner.

She was rejected and asked to take good care of Zhou Erquan and let them treat her to a meal when Zhou Erquan recovered.

Zhao Suying waited until everyone else had left before quietly handing Chen Cuihua a small cloth bag.

She said, "Here are two taels of silver. They are the wages you and Mu Niu received some time ago. You can divide them up now. Er Quan needs medical treatment and needs money everywhere. If you need any help, just come to me."

"Aunt, I don't know how to thank you. If your family can use me and Mu Niu, please let us know."

"We have been together for so many years, there is no need to say these empty words. Looking at your face, I know you haven't had a rest. Go and have a rest. I'm going back now."

Chen Cuihua sent the people out of the yard, sighed, and then closed the gate.

Looking at the small courtyard, my heart is filled with hope that their lives will be good.

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Two days later, Xie Yan came to pick up Li Wanyue and took her to see the farm and shop.

Zhao Suying went with him.

Li Wanyue said: "You can just ask Qingfeng to accompany us. We are just going to see the manor. There is no need for you to accompany us in person."

"After County Magistrate Cao and his people are dealt with, the yamen runners who are loyal to them will naturally be replaced. The county government is short of manpower now, and it is my job to deal with these confiscated manors and shops. What's the matter? Will I affect you if I go with you?"

Zhao Suying smiled and said, "Mr. Xie, my daughter is very straightforward. If she says something bad, don't bother with her."

Xie Yan didn't expect that a joke would make Zhao Suying so nervous.

He immediately smiled and said, "Aunt, I was just joking with her, don't mind it."

After saying that, he saw Li Wanyue smiling with curved eyebrows and glanced at her quietly.

The group first went to Mr. Qian's farm in Qingshi Town.

Seventy acres of land are connected together, with paddy fields, dry fields, and a small blue brick courtyard, which was where the manager of the village lived in the past.

This place is good, close to home and convenient for checking.

But then I thought, the county town is not too far away, so I can take a look and compare first.

After all, it is the farm of County Magistrate Cao. What if the land is even better?

Then he went to the county town.

Because County Magistrate Cao's farm was quite large and Zhao Suying was a little tired, Xie Yan asked Qingfeng to take her to the yard in the farm to rest.

A large courtyard with two entrances was built here, where the relative of County Magistrate Cao, the manager of the farm, used to live.

The weather was a little hot, so Xie Yan handed the folding fan to Li Wanyue.

He then took an oil-paper umbrella from the pavilion nearby and held it above Li Wanyue's head.

Li Wanyue thanked him with a smile.

The man in white clothes is as white as snow, and the woman in green clothes is as beautiful as a willow. They walk side by side with umbrellas, like a painting.

Li Wanyue looked at the sky and said, "It's a bit hot and humid today. I'm afraid it's going to rain."

"Then let's finish watching it quickly and go back early to avoid getting wet."

The farm has a good location and there is a river not far away, which makes watering convenient.

Moreover, several roads were paved with bluestone bricks, which makes it much more convenient whether walking or pulling a cart.

There is a pavilion at regular intervals, which is indeed much better than Mr. Qian’s land.

Li Wanyue immediately decided to buy this place.

Once you have made a decision in your heart, there is no need to look any further.

The two turned around and walked back.

As I was walking, a gust of wind suddenly blew up, followed by thunder.

The two quickened their pace, but could not keep up with the speed of the heavy rain.

The rain was pouring down.

The two quickly went to the nearest pavilion to take shelter from the rain.

Li Wanyue frowned as she looked at Yu. If she was given another quarter of an hour, she would be able to return to the small courtyard on the farm.

I’m afraid mom will be worried.

Just as I was thinking about it, I felt warm on my body and a faint scent of cassia flowers came from it.

She looked down and saw Xie Yan putting his coat on her.

He was almost a head taller than her, and the hem of his gown was piled on the ground. She immediately picked it up and brushed the dust off the hem.

Xie Yan said: "It's okay, just take it back and wash it."

Li Wanyue looked at him and said, "I'm not cold, you should put on your own clothes."

Xie Yan said in a gentle voice: "The rain is cold in autumn. You are a girl after all, so you should be more careful. Besides, everyone in the village has gone back to avoid the rain. No one saw it, and it won't damage your reputation."

Li Wanyue said nothing more and tightened her clothes. It was hot and humid this morning, so she wore thin clothes.

She walked to the side and sat down, and asked, "I'll buy this, how much is it?"

Xie Yan sat down a seat away from her and said, "Buy all of them? This is a hundred acres."

"right."

"There are 40 acres of paddy fields and 60 acres of dry land here. If you buy them all, I can give you a discount of 800 taels."