Speak of Cao Cao and he will appear.
After a while, Chen Zhao came back from the city, with only Chen Peng by his side. No one knew where the others had gone.
"Uncle!" Zhuzhu ran over and hugged Chen Zhao's thigh.
Chen Zhao bent down, smiled, picked up the fat girl, and shook her around, saying, "Oh, my Zhuzhu has lost weight. I wonder if she's worried about me not eating well these days! I brought you some crispy duck from Jiuxiangju, and I'll give you some wraps later!"
The fat girl's eyes immediately widened, her face filled with joy. She struggled to get off the ground, shouting, "I'll go call my brother to eat together!"
After saying that, she ran out with the sesame balls, obviously going to the queue for a room.
Chen Zhao was afraid that it would get dark and the little girl would fall again, but the big black horse had already strolled over.
The fat girl skillfully climbed onto the stone bench and table in the yard, and then sat on the horse's back.
The big black horse whinnied towards the house, as if greeting everyone, and then it carried the fat girl out of the yard with a clatter.
Chen Peng couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, old man, it seems our big black horse has become a spirit! If I hear it talk one day, I'm afraid I'll think it's just as it should be."
Everyone laughed when they heard this. Chen Zhao nodded and said, "Indeed, this horse is very intelligent."
The old man waved his hand and smiled, "Big Black Horse and Sesame Ball have both been raised at home since they were little. Perhaps it's because they've been around for a long time and no one has been restraining them, so they've gradually become sensible."
After that, he changed the subject and asked, "How's your investigation going since you entered the city a few days ago? Do you have any clues?"
Chen Zhao's eyes flashed with a fierce look, and he replied, "Don't worry, uncle, I have found some clues. But the clues here are broken, so I need to go to Shunde Prefecture."
The old man nodded, sighed inwardly, and advised, "Now the Chen family only has you and Ruiyang. Your safety is the most important thing. After all, as long as you are alive, everything else can be dealt with. Otherwise, I am afraid that even if Ruiyang's mother is still alive, she would not want you to sacrifice herself for revenge."
"Don't worry, uncle. I know what I'm doing." Chen Zhao saluted, feeling very grateful to the old man for saying this.
If he wasn't considered a family member, no one would offer such heartfelt comfort.
"Uncle, I need an excuse and an identity to go south, and after much thought, I think being a horse dealer is the most suitable.
So, I'm going to drive away the horses that Boss Hu gave me. Boss Hu, out of gratitude for our family's kindness, even saved our team. I'm already lucky enough. These horses should be given to our family. I can't take them.
But in this emergency, I'm being thick-skinned for once. I'll definitely find some good things to compensate you later."
"What nonsense are you talking about!" The old man glared at you for the first time and said, "Those horses were given to you by Boss Hu. You can do whatever you want with them. It's all right!
Don't do this again. Family matters are not like business, where everything must be paid in return. Relationships are not business!"
Chen Zhao felt warm inside and quickly apologized, "Uncle, I was wrong. I will definitely not do this again in the future."
Third Master Tai also nodded. "That's right. We're family, so we shouldn't have different opinions. But, Shopkeeper Chen, how long will it take you to return from your trip south this time? If there's anything I can help you with, please let me know."
Chen Zhao replied, "I don't know either, Uncle Patriarch, but I don't think it will be too soon. So, after dinner, I want to... I want to go to my sister's grave and talk to her. I'll leave tomorrow."
He choked up when he thought of his sister who had died tragically and the familiar servants at home.
Old Master Tai immediately responded, "Okay, that's the right thing to do. Few people pass by there, so there's no need to worry about being discovered. It's nothing shameful, but the longer you keep your identity hidden, the easier it will be for the investigation."
After that, he called Liu Dongniang, "Second son's wife, please bear with me for a while and cook a few dishes. I'll have Uncle Ruiyang take them to the grave to pay respect to his mother."
"Okay, Dad. I just made some dough, so I'll steam some buns and make four more dishes." Liu Dongniang agreed happily.
Tai Jizu asked, "Do you want me to get some paper money and incense?"
"No need, brother-in-law, I've already bought it." Chen Zhao quickly stopped him. He didn't want the Tai family to be busy with him.
When he just came back, he saw the cemetery from afar. The surrounding area was very clean and there were not many weeds.
It's obvious that the Tai family has taken great care of it.
He was afraid that he would never be able to repay this kindness in his lifetime.
Soon, all the children gathered back. Before they even entered the yard, you could hear their chattering, making the place more lively.
When Tai Yongning met Chen Zhao for the first time, he had to bow again.
Chen Zhao knew that there was a talented scholar in the Tai family, but he didn't know that they would meet today, so naturally he didn't prepare any gift.
So he pulled the jade pendant from his waist and stuffed it over.
"My nephew, take this and play with it. When your uncle comes back from the south, I'll find you some good paper and pen."
Tai Yongning looked at his grandfather and saw him nod. He then respectfully accepted the jade pendant and, smiling, begged Chen Zhao, "Uncle Chen, I don't need paper and pen. What we have at home is enough. If you find any new books in the south, please bring me a couple."
"The literary style in Tai'an is not very popular, and Mr. Wang often lamented this. If there are new books, I would give them to Mr. Wang to read first. He would definitely be happy."
Chen Zhao nodded and agreed immediately.
A child who loves reading and respects teachers like this really makes people want to love him from the bottom of their hearts.
Soon, the dinner table was set. The old and the young were divided into two tables and sat around. Even Mr. Tai Sanye and Tai Yongfeng were left behind. There were no rules and everyone talked while eating. It was very lively.
After the meal, he drank another bowl of tea, and Liu Dongniang's offerings were prepared and put into the basket.
Old Master Tai and Third Master Tai brought Tai Jizu, and led Chen Zhao, Chen Peng and Chen Ruiyang to the cemetery quietly.
Because all the members of the Zheng family died suddenly, everyone was afraid when they mentioned it, so the burial site of the Zheng family was also tabooed. Unless there was something important, the villagers nearby would not easily come here.
What's more, it was dark now and everything was quiet. Apart from the sound of the wind, even the night birds didn't dare to speak.
Old Master Tai, Third Master Tai, and Tai Jizu bowed, burned a handful of paper, and then retreated to a distance to rest.
Chen Zhao and Chen Ruiyang were left kneeling in front of the grave, crying silently, their tears flowing like a river.
There was also a Chen Peng who was groping to pull out weeds next to him. He would occasionally wipe away tears, and his face would be covered with blood.
If Chen Zhao didn't want revenge and take care of his nephew, he would have wanted to die by banging his head on his sister's grave.
Knowing that his sister was in poor health and that his nephew was the only child supporting the family, how could he abandon them and go out?
It was a good thing that he went out, but he didn't expect to encounter danger on the grassland. He saved the third prince, but his recovery was delayed. As a result, he didn't even know that his sister had been buried for several months, and he was still galloping freely on the grassland!
He is worse than pigs and dogs, and it would be difficult for him to atone for his sins even if he died a thousand times, but he cannot die for the time being. He must take revenge, otherwise he will not be able to face his sister and his parents in the afterlife!
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