Speaking of dinner time, Xing Bang actually felt a little hungry. Moreover, Zheng Xiujun cooked it herself, so the home-cooked meals had the taste of his mother's food.
After saying hello to Wang Tian and the other imperial doctors, Xing Bang left with Xiao Xizi...
As soon as I arrived at the town hall, I saw two officers carrying a corpse covered with a white cloth.
"What's going on?"
"Sir, this is the wife of the Duke of Zhen. She passed away when we delivered her food just now. We are going to carry her to the slaughterhouse and bury her to prevent her from causing harm to others."
The yamen runner's tone was mixed with disdain. It was obvious that this lady of the town lord was not a good person either...
Everything has cause and effect. If this woman had behaved properly, she would not have been locked up in the woodshed by her husband after contracting smallpox, and not been given the proper treatment and left to fend for herself.
Everyone in the town hall was fine, but she was the only one who got smallpox and was almost thrown into a pig cage by the town magistrate...
"Okay, carry it away!"
Xing Bang naturally would not pity her, so he went down to seek revenge on her cruel husband.
Zheng Xiujun had everything ready and was just waiting to be seated and eat.
"Hurry up and wash your hands and eat!"
Don't mention it, it really feels like coming home...
After washing his hands, Xing Bang took a closer look and found that it was indeed a home-cooked meal. Although the ingredients were simple, they looked delicious and could whet one's appetite.
"I don't know where you are from, so I prepared steamed buns and rice..."
"Ma'am, that's very thoughtful. I really don't like rice very much."
"It's good that it's ready. Eat it while it's hot, it's just out of the pot!"
"Okay!"
Xing Bang didn't hesitate to pick up a big white steamed bun with one hand and took a bite. It was fragrant and chewy.
Zheng Xiujun and Xiao Xizi are both rice lovers...
"Sir, please try the bamboo shoots and pork slices I made. These are all bamboo shoots from the mountains..."
Before Zheng Xiujun picked up her chopsticks, she, Xing Bang and Xiao Xizi each put a piece of food into their bowls.
"Madam, please stop calling me an adult. You're making me look like an outsider..."
"this…"
Zheng Xiujun was really speechless for a moment. Why did it sound something was wrong?
"Mom, Brother Xing is my eldest brother, so he is not an outsider."
"Too much talk...
Sir, my little Xizi is straightforward and has no ulterior motives. Please bear with me!"
To Zheng Xiujun, the title of "big brother" is not something that can be used casually. The way to protect oneself is to have order of hierarchy and know when to advance and retreat. How can one be so ignorant as to climb up the ladder?
To put it bluntly, she still couldn't completely trust Xing Bang, and she was still somewhat on guard. She knew Xiao Xizi's character very well, and what if he had other intentions?
"Madam, don't mind. The reason why I let Xiao Xizi call me big brother is because he is kind and sincere. To put it bluntly, I treat him as a brother because of his hard work."
Xing Bang could also hear some of the meaning behind Zheng Xiujun's words. It was not difficult to imagine that for a woman who had experienced so much hardship, it was inevitable that she would not easily believe that others were on guard against her.
Therefore, his answer is very pertinent and realistic, and more acceptable to people. After all, people’s true character will be revealed over time, and no one cares about temporary gains or losses.
From another perspective, if someone easily obeys you, that would be abnormal and there is nothing precious about it.
Zheng Xiujun felt a little uneasy when she heard this, as it seemed that she was being petty...
She didn't say much, but let Xing Bang eat the food. It is better to be speechless than to be used and deceived!
Xing Bang didn't care about these things, but took a bite of steamed bun and a bite of vegetables, chewing them in big mouthfuls.
Zheng Xiujun saw this and could tell that Xing Bang was a broad-minded person, and a person of true character...
However, it is just a feeling and not certainty.
"My Lord, please eat slowly and have some soup!"
Seeing that Xing Bang had finished the second steamed bun in such a short time, Zheng Xiujun quickly served him a bowl of soup.
To be honest, seeing him eating so happily, not only was I very happy, but I also felt a lot more relaxed unconsciously, and was infected by this casual atmosphere.
Xing Bang drank a mouthful of soup and then said, "Madam, you are here again. If you call me Sir again, I will not come to eat your steamed buns anymore."
"Okay, okay, I won't call you sir, but what should I call you?"
Zheng Xiujun is not a stingy person at heart. She would hate herself if she thought about it too much.
"You are the elder in private, so just call me Xiao Xing."
"Oh well."
Zheng Xiujun agreed, knowing that she knew her limits, as it was only called out in private anyway.
After that, the atmosphere became much more relaxed and harmonious. If others always treat you as an outsider, no one will feel comfortable getting along with them.
Life is actually a sales process. What is a brilliant life? No matter what you do, you must first market yourself...
The same applies to chasing girls. If a man does not show his emotional intelligence selling point, then you are mediocre or a low-quality product. Goddesses like high-end products with outstanding selling points!
Ending: OUT!
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Three days later.
Smallpox was controlled and effectively treated, and the entire Qinglong Town regained its vitality, with the streets and alleys filled with laughter and joy...
The people spontaneously wanted to build a shrine for Xing Bang, but he decisively refused.
Are you kidding? Isn't this like putting him on fire?
However, some were happy while others were sad. In addition to Wang Tianhe who felt uncomfortable, there was also a large family who was secretly gritting their teeth in hatred.
Xing Bang released Zheng Xiujun from prison. The victim Huang Baiwanjia was certainly unwilling to accept this, but he endured it because of Xing Bang's identity as the imperial envoy.
In fact, Xing Bang also realized that the Huang family did not really want to avenge Huang Baiwan, but just felt they could not afford to lose face for this person.
Xing Bang naturally didn't care about these things and didn't cause any trouble, otherwise, they would not even be able to embarrass themselves.
During this period, Xing Bang personally returned to the capital, and the Sixth Prince managed to save his life...
When Liu Xian learned that the Xingbang had defeated smallpox, he immediately ordered all provinces and cities with serious smallpox problems to follow suit, and promoted this great initiative to the whole country.
Xing Bang was a little homesick and thought he could go back to the palace to report, but Liu Xian was worried, or more precisely, he didn't trust others, so he ordered Xing Bang to inspect the counties where smallpox was serious...
There was no other way, Xing Bang and his party had to stay on the road, but the consolation was that Zheng Xiujun accompanied them all the way just to let Xing Bang have a bite of hot steamed buns.
In a blink of an eye, another ten days passed.
The smallpox crisis was settled, and Xing Bang received an imperial edict and prepared to return to Beijing.
On this day, we arrived at the fork in the official road leading to the capital and Qinglong Town.
The carriage stopped. After the maid opened the curtain, Zheng Xiujun gracefully got off the carriage. Xing Bang and Xiao Xizi, who were riding in front, also stopped and got off their horses.
"Madam, I don't know when I can eat the big white steamed buns you made by yourself again..."
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