When Cui Xian returned, the head of the village had already left.

However, the atmosphere at home was extremely solemn.

Lin and Chen were sobbing and wiping their tears.

Cui Boshan knelt on the ground, kowtowed to Old Lady Cui, and begged: "Mother, I don't want to study anymore. I will go to serve the corvée. Please let me continue to take part in this year's college entrance examination."

Cui Zhongyuan knelt down hurriedly after hearing this: "No! It's my brother's turn to take the imperial examination..."

He didn't finish his words.

Suddenly, Mrs. Cui picked up the ruler and hit her two sons fiercely, saying in a shrill voice with a ferocious face:

"I will beat you two unfilial sons to death! In order to let you two brothers study with peace of mind, your parents have never slept well in the past ten years. Now you say you don't want to study? Are you worthy of me and your father?"

"If anyone dares to say no again, I will hit my head against the wall and kill myself on the spot. Then go downstairs and find your father!"

These words were hysterical and insane.

The two brothers of the Cui family were both shocked and trembling, not daring to say a single word.

Lin and Chen stopped crying suddenly.

Cui Xuan and Cui Yu, the brother and sister who came back following Cui Xian, were also frightened to the point of turning pale.

What's going on!

Only Cui Xian caught the words "serve corvée labor" and felt a sinking feeling in his heart.

In his previous life, he read history books.

When I see people performing corvée labor and military service, I always feel a little bit of sympathy, and at the same time I am glad that I was born in a prosperous era.

Now, after traveling through time, he lives in the "history book" and faces the oppression of ancient feudal society in person. Only then does he truly understand——

This distorted system with strict class divisions makes ordinary people feel so helpless.

In the main room.

Seeing that her two sons were being scolded, Mrs. Cui turned back to her bedroom in silence and carefully opened a cloth bag at the bottom of the box.

Inside was a pair of gold and jade bracelets.

She took out her handkerchief and carefully wiped the bracelets clean.

Just like when she married into the Cui family.

When the bride offered tea, her mother-in-law also wiped the bracelet carefully and put it on her white, slender wrist with a smile.

Decades passed quickly and the new bride became an old woman.

The wrists were covered with wrinkled, rough skin.

The old lady suppressed the reminiscence and reluctance in her eyes and put the bracelet in her arms.

Forget it, since you know you can’t keep it, just sell it.

Come out of the bedroom.

Old Mrs. Cui looked at the miserable family and said calmly, "The eldest and second sons continue to study, and don't worry about the rest. Mother is going to the county town."

Chen cried, "Are you going to pawn something again, mother? The corvée fee for two people is ten taels of silver. All the valuable things in the house have been pawned over the years."

Old Mrs. Cui turned a deaf ear and walked out.

Cui Xian clenched his fists unconsciously.

Ten taels of silver!

For this poor family, it was definitely a terrible expense.

Looking at the family members who were all looking frightened, Cui Xian thought that he could no longer just sit there and wait for death.

He had to do something.

Just at this time, Old Mrs. Cui was walking in a hurry. She staggered and almost lost her balance before she even left the house.

Cui Xian's eyes suddenly lit up.

Good opportunity!

He let out an exaggerated cry and ran over to support Old Lady Cui: "Grandma, be careful, I'll help you!"

"Hello, brother."

Old Mrs. Cui was obviously worried, and she felt relieved to see that her grandson was so sensible.

then.

She was subconsciously supported by Cui Xian, and the two of them hurriedly left home under the gaze of the whole family.

After a long time.

Cui Yu was the first to react, and said stupidly, "My brother went to the county town with my grandmother."

Chen wiped away her tears and said angrily, "This brat, when he heard he was going to the county town, he was more eager than anyone else. I'll beat his ass to pieces when I get back!"

The rest of the people don't have time to deal with these trivial matters.

Especially the brothers Cui Boshan and Cui Zhongyuan, their eyes were full of sadness and shame.

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The other side.

Cui Xian helped his grandmother out of the house. Just as they reached the entrance of the village, they happened to see a donkey cart in front of them.

The back of the old man driving the cart looked familiar, like the third uncle in the village.

Hexi Village is quite far from Nanyang County. It would take at least five or six hours to go back and forth on foot.

If you can catch a ride, you can get there in more than an hour.

Therefore, Cui Xian hurriedly shouted: "Third uncle, third uncle, wait for us!"

The old man driving the donkey cart in front heard the noise and stopped his cart: "It's Xian kid, what's wrong?"

Cui Xian took small steps and ran over, panting, "My grandmother and I want to go to the city, and we just saw you were going out too. If you're going, please take us with you."

The old man smiled when he heard this and said, "It's on the way, come on up."

Cui Xian thanked them and climbed onto the donkey cart. He also called on Old Lady Cui who hadn’t caught up in time: “Grandma, hurry up! We can ride the donkey cart now!”

When Mrs. Cui got on the bus to the county town, she finally came to her senses and glared at her grandson: "You are so cunning. When did I ever agree to take you to the county town?"

Cui Xian smiled flatteringly and said, "Don't worry, grandma. I promise I won't cause you any trouble."

While speaking, he was also diligently massaging Mrs. Cui's legs.

Even though she was in a heavy mood, Mrs. Cui couldn't help but be amused by her little grandson.

She thought in surprise that since falling into the water, Xian Ge'er seemed much smarter than before, and might be a good student in the future.

pity……

Given the current situation at home, the most we can do is to provide for another Yu Ge'er.

Mrs. Cui felt guilty and said to Cui Xian, "After we get into the city, follow your uncle. I'll come to see you when I'm done with my work. Don't be naughty. I'll buy you some meat buns."

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