Chapter 44 The Resurrection of the Husband
When Lu Qiniang saw the village head, she felt that something bad was going to happen.
She was also very worried.
It seemed like every time she earned some money, before she could even warm it, she would find a place to spend it, and then it would flow away without any regrets.
But this time, Erya just got a job and is still far from getting paid, so why is she asking for money now?
Although she was so worried, she said, "It's only been a few days since we started collecting this year's payment. I'm sure we can take our time even if we start collecting this year's payment."
Five hundred coins per person, assuming they can breathe, and two and a half taels of silver for a family of five.
If she wants it now, her plan to buy pigs will be affected again.
Lu Qiniang thought to herself, if I had known this earlier, I would have gritted my teeth and bought the pig today, and maybe I wouldn't have spent money so quickly.
Although her heart was in a mess, she smiled and said, "You were looking for me. You should have told me earlier. I didn't know you were coming. I went out for a walk and just came back. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
Although the village head is not a bad person, he always has to put on a serious look when meeting people and keep a distance from these low-level people.
People often laughed at him behind his back, saying that for a village head, he was even more arrogant than a seventh-rank official.
Lu Qinniang was okay with this.
What she cares more about than people who pretend to be cool is people with bad character.
This village head is okay, a bit humane.
Unexpectedly, the village head was out of character today. When he saw Lu Qiniang, his face was as bright as a flower.
"Abandoned mother, abandoned mother, great joy!"
Lu Qiniang looked puzzled and blinked, "Is there any happy event in your family? Congratulations!"
Is this to let her follow the gift?
"You're so happy!" the village head said hurriedly, "Abandoned mother, I've known for a long time that you are a blessed person! But——"
He looked around, hooked his finger at Lu Qiniang, and said mysteriously, "Let's talk about this inside first. We can't say anything for now."
Lu Qiniang smiled as she unlocked the door, "What's going on? I'm really scared seeing you like this."
Xiao Yan discovered that Li was secretly looking at him, with a look in his eyes that was somewhat——
dislike.
What does this mean?
Xiao Yan said nothing, looking lost in thought.
Arya, the most nosy girl, couldn't help but interrupt: "Are we going to divide the money? I heard that the imperial court wants to confiscate our land..."
"Stop dreaming. This has been talked about for hundreds of years." Lu Qiniang scolded with a smile.
When ordinary people are going through hard times, they always have some hope of a pie falling from the sky.
After the village head entered the house, he wanted to talk to Lu Qiniang alone.
"Okay, whatever you say, but why make it so mysterious?" Lu Qiniang was a little amused. "Xiao Yan, why don't you go to the kitchen for a while?"
There's really no other place at home.
Xiao Yan said, "You go talk, I'll just sweep the yard. Daya, take your two sisters back to their rooms."
"good."
After they all went in, Xiao Yan came to the window calmly with a broom in his hand.
Before going out in the morning, he opened the window a crack to let in some air.
Now, through this crack, coupled with his extraordinary hearing ability, he could just hear the conversation in the room.
"Abandoned mother, Zhang Heyao is not dead!"
Lu Qiniang was about to light the stove to boil water when she heard the words and the fire starter in her hand fell to the ground with a "click".
"Village head, what did you say?" Her face was blank, then she became excited. "I didn't hear you. Please say it again—"
"Ouch, ouch, it hurts, abandoned mother, please let me go." The village head's arm was grabbed by her, and his old face was distorted with pain.
Lu Qiniang quickly let go of him, her eyes filled with disbelief and pleading, "Please tell me now, please stop keeping me in suspense."
"Zhang Heyao is not dead, your brother is still alive!" said the village head.
Xiao Yan's pupils shrank.
The person Lu Qiniang was thinking about so much was actually still alive?
Lu Qinniang was already in tears. "Don't joke with me, don't lie to me, Lizheng, this is not a joke."
"Not only is he alive, he's even become a high-ranking official!" The village head was excited. "And he's coming back to visit his parents' graves during the Qingming Festival! Zhang He has returned home in glory, and Qi Niang, you're now an official's wife!"
Lu Qiniang was a little unsteady on her feet. She staggered and managed to stand steady by holding onto the edge of the kang. She was in great disbelief.
"My brother is not dead, he is an official? I am the wife of an official?" She murmured to herself, even raising her hand to pat her face, "How can I sleep like this and have such a beautiful dream?"
She had dreamed countless times that Zhang Heyao was not dead and had returned safely.
But she never dared to imagine in her dreams that Zhang Heyao could become an official, and even a high-ranking official who could excite the head of the village.
"I just received the news too, asking me to come back and prepare for the reception. I can't really say what official position he holds, but the higher-ups really value him and even asked me to sweep the roads. He must be a very high-ranking official. Qi Niang, your blessing has arrived!"
Lu Qiniang murmured, "Is my brother really coming back?"
"Really, it's absolutely true! I even asked specifically, and they either have the same name or live with us. Your in-laws' names match."
"Really, really, my brother is coming back." Lu Qin's mother's tears fell like beads from a broken string.
She seldom cries, as she feels that crying is a sign of weakness.
But at this moment, she couldn't wipe away her tears.
She turned her head away, too embarrassed to look at the head of the village again.
The village head changed the subject and said, "But Qi Niang, you bought this husband... Hey, you did this without thinking. You could have waited another month!"
A bought husband?
Lu Qiniang felt that she was in a trance after hearing the great news, and her brain, which was not very smart to begin with, was now working even slower.
"You're talking about Xiao Yan, no, we're fake. When my brother comes back, I'll tell him and he'll understand."
"Fake?" The village head couldn't believe it. "What's fake?"
"Anyway, there's a reason for everything." Lu Qiniang said, "He's not a problem, don't worry. I just want to see my brother. Will he be back before Qingming Festival? Let me calculate how long it will take..."
"It'll be nearly two months," the village head said. "Abandoned Mother, calm down and listen to me. The most important thing right now is your husband. I originally wanted you to secretly send him away and pretend this never happened, just to save face."
Everyone saw what Lu Qiniang did for the Zhang family.
The village head felt that even if Lu Qiniang had briefly found another man, Zhang Heyao should be understanding.
It is not easy for orphans and widows.
Moreover, Zhang Heyao has been an official for so many years, and he must have other women around him.
No matter what, the original wife is the most important.
Xiao Yan lowered his eyes.
The north wind whistled past, blurring the scene in the courtyard.
So close, yet so far.
It turned out that this period of time was just a mirage for him.
He briefly broke into other people's happy lives, but was ultimately just a passer-by.
Now that the real master is back, it's time for this fake guy to leave.
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