405 Rumors about Jiao County
It was still early when we arrived at the county town, and the sun hadn't set yet.
Erqiang took Xiao Ming to the city to inquire about the news. He was familiar with Jiao County.
Ping An directly handed Wan Xiang over to Xiao Wu. Since he followed him, he couldn’t act as a relative, otherwise how could Xiao Wu manage him?
Wan Changsheng naturally understood this, so he said nothing. His son brought his nephew with him, which was already very difficult. After all, how could a relative buy a death deed? Isn't it just to give yourself face?
When he came back this time, his eldest brother told him that for the sake of his three sons and one daughter, he did not plan to remarry in this life, even though many matchmakers had come to him.
Wan Changsheng agreed.
There are not many stepmothers who are sincere to their first sons. If they meet a vicious one, the first children will have no life at all.
My eldest brother is already forty years old, so there is really no need to marry another troublesome girl. Wan Xi is honest and kind, so he should stay by his side to take care of him in his old age. Wan Qing and Wan Xiang can give him some household expenses every year, but he should not live too comfortably.
Wanqin is only twelve years old this year and can do all the housework. In the future, with the help of Madam Wanqing, she can find a better in-law family and live a good life.
The only person he was worried about was Wanxiang, so he was also brought along this time. He no longer had to worry about his eldest brother's family.
Ping An examined Xiaobao and found that the little guy had diarrhea, which was not a small problem for the child.
"Is your brother okay?" Mei Niang regretted that she had eaten too much stewed old hen in the past few days.
Ping An smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll get you some medicine later. Mom, we have several doctors in our family, why are you so anxious?"
Mei Niang also smiled and felt a lot more relieved. It was indeed true. Her uncle and husband were both doctors, as was her son. Even Erqiang understood a little bit.
"Okay, you prescribe some medicine for me. These days, your grandmother wants me to eat five meals a day, but I still eat too much oil and water. Tomorrow, I will eat vegetarian food."
Xi'er snuggled up to her elder brother and said, "Brother, how about Xi'er learning medicine from you?"
The little person looked at him with big eyes, looking very serious.
Ping An laughed and said, "Xi'er, to study medicine you need to be able to read medical books. You need to let your father or uncle teach you how to read first."
Xier thought about it and nodded seriously.
Ping An loved his sister very much. He thought of the young ladies and brothers in the capital. Somehow, he just couldn't feel close to them.
I am like this myself, so how can I blame my stepmother for being indifferent to me?
Thinking about how he occasionally faced his stepmother in the capital, he felt more or less distant from her.
The human heart is the most uncontrollable and the most real. Some people become very close as soon as they meet, while some people can never get too close.
His parents never asked how the parents in the capital treated him. Maybe it was because they were relieved. After all, he was already grown up and had a master and teacher to protect him. No one could bully him.
Maybe in my mother's heart, my biological father is still a good person. First love is the most unforgettable, not to mention that he is her original husband and the biological father of her own child?
Chahei Erqiang brought Xiao Ming back.
"Ping An, Bai Jiaming has really become addicted to gambling houses recently. He has been to such places several times. The stewards around him tried to stop him twice and were severely beaten by him.
I heard that he is very arrogant in the county. He will definitely suffer in a month. Not everyone will consider Lord Bai and his people's face. Some people do not want to pursue a career in government, and they are local tyrants. They will not hold back for long if they are bullied. "
Ping An thought to herself that it might not be Mrs. Fu who was behind this. She was going to take action, but Bai Jiaming was seeking death, so there was no need for her to take the risk.
Not to mention old Hanlin Bai, Lord Bai had been the prefect for many years, and some of his actions might not be undetectable. It was one thing for his nephew to be a bastard, but if someone else touched him, it would be a slap in his face.
It’s different with the little gangsters. At worst, you can just avoid them for a while.
Gambling houses and brothels are indeed a good way to play a prank on people.
"Okay, be careful in the county tomorrow. They are already courting death. We don't need to fight them anymore. Just avoid them as much as possible. We will set off early the day after tomorrow."
Er Qiang laughed and said, "I like Xiao Ming. He's just my type. He's very smart and his acting is just like the real thing."
Ping An also laughed: "Then you should take care of him more often in the future, and Wan Xiang too. I brought him out not only because he is my father's nephew, but also because he is a good person. I heard that he is self-taught in carving, and he carves wooden hairpins very well. He can also sell them for some money every month, and he knows a lot about medicinal herbs."
Er Qiang said jokingly, "Ping An, even though your cousin has brought me here, don't forget that I am your dearest second cousin."
Ping An smiled and waved his hands: "Go talk to my father about this."
The next day, it was already noon.
The county magistrate sent people to invite Ping'an and his son, Sun Hongyu, Doctor Sun, and Sanqiang. He also wanted to invite Mei Niang in the name of the county magistrate's wife, but Mei Niang declined on the grounds that her child was feeling a little unwell.
The current county magistrate of Jiao County is named Chen. He was transferred here four years ago. This time, because of Ping'an's little Sanyuan, the merit of education may bring him a turning point.
Wan Changsheng can now talk to the county magistrate openly, and his every move is calm and steady, which Ping'an likes very much. His mother is also very different now, and her every move is like that of a lady from a wealthy family in the city.
He has asked Manager Ge to help him buy a more capable manager, preferably a couple. There is only Xizhi at home to do the housework, how can that be enough?
Tong Miao lived in the farm for a long time before, and now Leng Shui has come, but Leng Shui will follow him soon. It would be better for his mother to have a smart old woman by her side, and he also needs two little girls. Xier must be by her side, as the relationship between them who grew up together is completely different.
County Magistrate Chen is worthy of being a Jinshi. He speaks and behaves very appropriately. Unfortunately, he has no one behind him and comes from a pure poor family. Ping An has already known all this.
Ping An of course accepted the goodwill shown by County Magistrate Chen. He also smiled and chatted along with County Magistrate Chen's words, not letting his father, uncle, and Sanqiang, who were present, remain silent.
This made County Magistrate Chen look at Ping An with even higher regard.
He is worthy of being one of the top three scholars in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Who knows if this young man in front of him will become the top scholar in the future?
Perhaps the title of No. 1 scholar no longer matters to this young man. He is the only disciple of the eldest son and the future famous doctor of the Great Zhou, both of which are very famous titles.
County Magistrate Chen's smile was even more sincere. After the banquet, both the guests and the hosts were in great joy.
Wan Changsheng didn't drink much today, for he was afraid that if he drank too much he would lose face for his son.
"Dad, you and uncle go back and lie down for a while. I have asked Xiao Wu to prepare some things for the journey." He also planned to lie down for a while. Entertaining people was still very tiring.
"Got it, you should go back to your room and rest."
Ping An agreed and turned back to his room.
Sun Hongyu looked at Ping An's back and said, "Changsheng, Ping An was very clear and calm in dealing with the county magistrate. However, you performed very well today. You should pay more attention to this in the future. We cannot say how far Ping An can go in the future, but it will definitely not be bad.
You are his parents, and he is a child who values friendship. I heard that he rarely goes to live with his father in the capital. Of course, Chang Chunfeng treats Ping An very well, after all, he is his own flesh and blood."
For some people, it may not be the case.
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