Xu Lanzhou confiscated it and said, "Sister, keep it for your dowry. Don't spend it recklessly."
Xu Lanyin said, "Our family will become richer and richer, so we don't care about this. All the change will be used to buy food. If you want to buy books and writing materials, let mother take more money."
Xu Lanzhou still confiscated it, saying that he had money, and asked Xu Lanyin to hold on to the money and not spend it casually.
During the day, Xu Lanting sat on the kang reading the Thousand Character Classic while Qin took Xu Lanyin to do needlework. Chinese New Year was approaching, and she needed to make a set of clothes and shoes for each member of her family, as well as one for the old couple and Zhao Wu.
Hanako and Mazi didn't go out to play either, but stayed indoors. If the weather was fine, they would go to the mountains to play, and usually didn't come back until it was almost dark.
It was already dark at the end of the afternoon, but snowflakes were still falling.
Dinner was ready. Xu Lanyin, Qin Shi, and Xu Lanting sat around the dim oil lamp, hoping that Zhao Wu would come back soon. Even Huazi and Mazi, who were squatting by the door, stretched their necks.
At the beginning of the evening, there was finally a knock on the door. Xu Lanting quickly stood up and ran out to open the door, followed by the dog and the bird.
Following the sound of footsteps, Zhao Wu, carrying Xu Lanting, walked into the house. Qin Shi smiled and used a chicken feather marble to sweep the snowflakes off his body and head, just like she was treating her son Xu Lanzhou who had just returned home.
Xu Lanyin brought him a basin of water for him to wash his face and hands.
Zhao Wu told them very proudly, "Lord Sun and Captain Zhang asked me to follow Uncle He and his men. The area under my jurisdiction is Sanshi Town and the eight villages within it."
Qin and Xu Lanyin were both delighted. Now that he was in charge of this area, no one dared to bully their family anymore. Even Xu Lizheng didn't dare to put on airs with them anymore.
Zhao Wu added, "I must work hard and strive to become a successful leader so that I can help solve major cases."
"Ma Kuai" refers to detectives who traveled on horseback, crossing counties and provinces, and even helping the imperial court solve major cases. Walkers like Zhao Wu, on the other hand, were considered "bu kuai" or "brisk walking."
Xu Lan imagined that Zhao Wu was now a policeman or a patrol officer, and "Ma Kuai" was a criminal policeman. If he entered the Ministry of Justice and the Six Gates of the Ministry of Justice, he might be a special policeman.
Everyone was happy for him.
Xu Lanting became even more excited and said, "If anyone dares to hit me again, I will let Brother Zhao beat their entire family."
Zhao Wuxiao said, "Even if Brother Zhao wasn't a constable, if anyone dared to hit you, I would beat his entire family." He added, "I wouldn't hit women, I would hit his brother and his father."
Xu Lanting became even more proud, and his smile was so wide that his teeth were showing.
During the meal, Xu Lanyin asked him what he had done, and Zhao Wuyi told him everything. Uncle He explained the basic situation of their jurisdiction, how the other officers treated him, where he ate, and so on. He also told about someone who was flogged and beaten with ten whips for not solving a case on time. Another person was rewarded with three strings of cash for solving a case...
This seemed to be the case in previous history. Although this approach seemed to clearly distinguish between rewards and punishments, its drawbacks were also extremely obvious.
Xu Lanyin said, "There's a time limit for solving the case. If you want to claim the reward or avoid being beaten, wouldn't that easily lead to false charges and wrongful convictions?"
Zhao Wudao said, "Some people don't want to be punished and will definitely look for scapegoats. I must practice my skills well and ensure that no unjust cases are committed by my men. I will strive to get more rewards and honor... oh, no, repay my aunt and sister."
Qin said hurriedly, "Forget about repaying, but don't be deceitful. Those people who were wronged are so pitiful..." She also told him to learn the good things and not learn from the bad police officers. She was afraid that Zhao Wunian was young and would be led astray.
Zhao Wu smiled and said, "Don't worry, auntie. Although I'm the youngest, I know what's right and wrong and won't learn bad things. Uncle He wants to take me to..." He quickly stopped talking, smiled guiltily, and said, "I didn't go."
Xu Lanyin asked curiously, "Is it a brothel? You're not allowed to go to those dirty places."
Qin glared at Xu Lanyin with a red face and said angrily, "Girl, what nonsense are you talking about?" Then she said to Zhao Wu, "You are a good child. Don't go to those dirty places."
Zhao Wu nodded and made a promise.
Looking at the still childish Zhao Wu, Xu Lanyin began to regret having him become a constable. This wasn't the past. Brothels, gambling houses, and brothels were all state-sanctioned entertainment, and many constables were of poor character. Those with weak willpower were easily led astray, especially since he had been pretending to be a playboy since childhood. She worried he wouldn't be able to resist the temptation, and if he kept up with the bad company, he might develop some bad habits. She thought she needed to discipline him regularly to prevent him from straying down the wrong path.
Just after dinner, Xu Qingming arrived. He also came to inquire about what Zhao Wu was doing. When he heard that Zhao Wu was in charge of Sanshi Town and its jurisdiction, he laughed out loud with joy and hurried home to tell the old couple the news.
As Xu Lanyin was sending Zhao Wu out, she whispered, "You must always remember your ideal. You are going to the Six Gates of the Capital. Your elder brother is waiting for you to rescue him, and those evil people are waiting for you to deal with them. Don't pick up bad habits and ruin your future..."
Before, Xu Lanyin thought it was not bad for Zhao Wu to be an ordinary person, but now, she has to use these ideals to remind him.
Zhao Wu smiled and said, "I know, I won't forget. If I dare to forget my original intention and do those bad things, sister, pull my ears hard." She whispered, "Today I went to Yiming Teahouse specifically to take a look, and I happened to run into that pretty boy. I heard others call him Gu Juren. His face doesn't look good at first glance - gloomy, not worthy of me. Sister, wait, I'll find a chance to deal with him."
Xu Lanyin said quickly, "Don't lose sight of the big picture because of the small. He is a Juren. If you hit him, the county magistrate will not let you off easily."
Monitoring the Yiju Restaurant is the most important thing. Zhao Wu has taken up this profession, which is also beneficial to doing things that benefit the country and the people. I will slowly teach him in the future.
Zhao Wu looked as if he needed to be reminded of this and said, "I'm not stupid. Of course I won't confront him head-on." One foot was already out of the courtyard when he turned back and said, "I'm busy now and don't have time to collect firewood. If you don't have enough firewood, you can't go to the mountains to collect it. Pay the village boys to help collect it, and I'll pay for it."
Now that life is better at home, Xu Lanyin will not seek hardship. She also wants to protect her face and hands. She smiled and said, "I know. From now on, I will buy firewood for my family. You don't need to pay for it. I have it at home."
Zhao Wu went out, and just as Xu Lanyin closed the door, she heard Wang Sanni's delicate voice, "Brother Zhao..."
Zhao Wu's voice was heard, "I can't accept this thing of yours. Go home quickly. It's not good if others see you." Then, the sound of the fence door opening was heard.
Then Wang Sanni caught up and said, "Brother Zhao, Sister Lan Yin is sick and can't have children, so Mr. Gu doesn't want her."
Zhao Wu angrily said, "If you dare to gossip about my sister again, I will beat you up, even as a woman."
Wang Sanni was not angry at all. Instead, she asked happily, "You only see Sister Lan Yin as your sister?"
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