102 Family Reunions
When Sun Wen returned to Yong'an Prefecture, he asked Fang Xiao to send Ping An and the others back to the farm, while he himself hurried home. Everything was fine with the eldest son, except that they were alone, and he spent less time with his family.
However, this is expected to change next year.
Mei Niang looked at her son and nephew who were exhausted from the journey and was stunned for a moment.
"Aunt, aunt, we are back." Erqiang also felt that his aunt was so happy that she was silly.
"Oh, Ping'an, Erqiang, I really thought I was dreaming. This is..." She looked at the many people behind her son, still somewhat confused.
"Mother, this is Uncle Fang. He sent me and Master back all the way. Master has already gone home. Master has been in Huainan Prefecture for the past few days."
Fang Xiao bowed and said, "Madam Wan, I am a subordinate of the eldest son, and I am here to bring Master Ping An back."
He turned to Ping An and said, "I will place these people in the main courtyard. I will not come to say goodbye later. There are many things to do in the valley. I will arrange a place for you to live."
"Thank you, Uncle Fang. That's great."
Fang Xiao did not mention where Yuan Qing and the others were settled.
Here, Erqiang has gone to call his uncle. He hasn't seen him for many days and he misses him very much.
Ping An took his luggage back to the room and looked at his mother who followed him in and out. He couldn't help but smile, "What's wrong? Don't you recognize your son? Have you grown taller?
Mother, those people were assigned to me by my master, and he paid for all the expenses. Da Wu and Xiao Wu have always been my martial arts masters, and my master asked them to follow me, not only to learn martial arts, but also to protect me nearby. "
When Mei Niang heard about protecting her son, she thought it was of course a good thing. What's more, she didn't have to pay for it herself, as her family couldn't even afford to support ten people.
I just feel a little embarrassed.
"Ping An, you're not leaving for now, right?"
Before Ping'an could answer, he heard footsteps. He hurried forward and saw that it was his father who had returned.
"Dad, I'm busy."
"Ping'an has grown taller and stronger." Wan Changsheng stared at his son with joy.
Erqiang was unhappy: "Uncle, you are a little biased. Just now when I saw you, you only said that Erqiang is back. I have grown a lot taller and stronger, aunt, don't you think so?"
Mei Niang couldn't help laughing: "Yes, yes, Erqiang has become much more handsome."
Several people started to laugh.
"Ping An, I'll go check on Qing Shi and the others."
"Let's go together. At least we know how they arranged it. Dad and Mom, we'll be back soon."
"Ping An, let them all eat at home tonight." Mei Niang shouted after him and heard her son respond.
Ping'an agreed with his mother's arrangement. Although he was assured of Uncle Fang's arrangements, these people would be his subordinates, his right-hand men, and friends in the future, so he could not be careless.
It is only right for parents to treat us to the first meal. Besides, Uncle Fang is not leaving tonight. He is one of the people the master respects the most, and he and Mr. are two of the most important people in the master's life.
"Who is it? Has Ping An brought anyone here?"
Mei Niang told the story of how the eldest son was given to her son.
Wan Changsheng said, "My eldest son, you are thoughtful. This is a good thing for my son. We grew up together and have a special bond. We are no different from brothers. Madam, the child doesn't know that you are going to give him a brother or sister, right?"
Mei Niang still blushed a little: "I only said a few more words to him than you did. There is no rush. It is too late to buy vegetables now. They are all children. I want to treat them well. Can you help me kill the chicken?"
It’s already mid-afternoon, so I can only make do with what I have at home, but the dried rabbit I smoked a few days ago is not bad.
Wan Changsheng hurriedly moved: "Madam, please do as little work as possible, I will do it."
Here, Fang Xiao found Xu Zhuangtou, and Xu Zhuangtou naturally knew who this was.
"Master Fang, you are here."
"Just arrived, Xu Zhuangtou, these are the people sent by the eldest son to send Master Ping'an. They are temporarily arranged in the main courtyard. You can arrange a maid to cook and wash clothes for them. If one is not enough, you can arrange two. The food and vegetable money will be paid from the account. Dawu, you take Qingshi back to your own home first. Xiaowu, Tonglin, you follow me to the city to buy daily necessities."
"Yes, Uncle Fang."
Da Wu's heart had already flown back to his lovely wife, so when he heard Uncle Fang's arrangement, he naturally wanted it very much.
The rest of these people naturally live wherever their young masters are, except for Wu Jun, whose home is in Yangcheng, and he will rush back before the New Year at the latest.
When Ping'an and Erqiang arrived, Lin Feng and the others were already cleaning the house. Soon, Xu Zhuangtou came with two women. When they saw Ping'an, they smiled even more sincerely.
It was unheard of that the eldest son assigned ten subordinates to one apprentice. He basically treated the apprentice like his own son.
He was wondering if he was still too casual towards Wan Changsheng.
"Master Ping An, these two women are here to cook and wash clothes for you and your people. Valley Master Fang just asked for this. He has gone to the city to shop."
"Uncle Xu, you can call me Ping An from now on. They are going to my house for dinner tonight. My mother has already prepared it at home. We may have to go out again in a few days. When the time comes, let these two go back to the village to work."
"Okay, Master Ping An, let them come to the main courtyard to work anytime. It won't be so busy in another month."
Ping An naturally knew that it was autumn harvest time and the grain had already been stored in the warehouse, but many medicinal herbs were just being harvested.
"Ping An, go home and wash up first. I'll wait for Uncle Fang here. We'll go over to eat together later."
Ping'an nodded, said hello to Xiaowu and the others, and went home leisurely. There were so many people cleaning, there was no need for him to help. The sky was full of gray fog, and he didn't want to suffer.
When he gets home, his parents will surely have many questions for him. He still has to study and write tomorrow, otherwise he will be punished if he doesn't study well enough when the teacher checks.
Being a scholar is the minimum standard, otherwise there is a possibility of military service in the future. Labor service can basically be replaced by money, but military service is not so easy.
It is not easy to pass the imperial examination in this era. Although he was a top student in his previous life, the study environment for him is quite bad so far. The teacher is knowledgeable, but too busy and always on the go. How can he be as comfortable as in school?
If he wants to continue studying, he has to work harder.
When I got home, my parents were busy. The hot water had already been boiled, so Ping'an went to wash his hair and take a bath.
Mei Niang's due date is June next year, and the fetus in her belly is less than two months old. Wan Changsheng was terrified when he saw her bending over and then standing up again.
"Just sit aside and pick the vegetables. I know how to do all this."
Mei Niang stewed the chicken and soaked the smoked rabbit. "It's okay. This child is very well behaved and not too spoiled. Okay, you do the rest and I'll cook the dishes later."
"I'm not being long-winded. You have to be careful within the first three months. It's not easy for us to have a baby. When we are old, the child will have brothers and sisters, and we can discuss things with him. It will also be more lively when the New Year comes and goes."
Mei Niang did not refute him. She was almost thirty years old and it was normal for her to miss her own flesh and blood. No matter how good Ping An was, he was not her biological child.
Ping'an washed up and came to the kitchen, standing at the door for a while. Did he discover something? Was he going to be a big brother?
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