Chapter 84 Speak Freely
"Dad, is Grandpa on your side?"
Xiao Yan sighed countless times in his heart.
Daya's intelligence is truly admirable.
Lu Qin's mother was dumbfounded, but Daya had already seen something.
"I don't know." Xiao Yan said, "He has too many things to do and can't take care of me."
"What you said is true. As an old person, how can you not hope for the well-being of your descendants?" Lu Qiniang said.
"Mom, I'm afraid you will say something wrong." Daya looked at Xiao Yan.
Xiao Yan shook his head: "No problem."
Mr. Li, there is no need to pick on Lu Qiniang's verbal mistakes.
Not worth it.
Moreover, he could see that Master Li was usually flattered by others, and it was rare for him to see Lu Qiniang's true nature, so he admired her even more.
During the meal, Lu Qiniang divided the table into two parts.
She asked Xiao Yan to take Mr. Li to eat, and then she took Daya, Sanya and Teng Wenfu to the same table.
Teng Wenfu refused.
"Please take a seat." Lu Qiniang pulled him and said, "I should have prepared a separate table for you, but I got lazy. Please make do with this."
"Please sit down." Mr. Li nodded.
Only then did Teng Wenfu sit down.
Lu Qiniang had already placed the fragrant fried toon fish in front of him.
"It's definitely not the taste of your childhood. That's the taste of my mother, and no one can make it. But try it, it's always a remembrance." Lu Qiniang said with a smile.
Teng Wenfu lowered his head, his eyes slightly red.
A son wants to support his parents, but they are no longer there.
Even though he now holds a high position, his mother can no longer see or enjoy any of the wealth and glory he brings.
She was left forever in the impoverished past, sleeping on the mountain of her hometown with endless guilt and longing for her son, looking at the capital city and her son from afar.
"Daya, you should eat more. You are too thin when you are growing."
"Saya, eat a couple more bites before you run. Bring some bread to Doudou. Don't let his stepmother see it. That woman is mean herself and doesn't allow others to be nice to Doudou. Don't cause trouble!"
Lu Qinniang never stopped talking.
"Master Li, why don't you want to eat? Is the food not to your taste? How about I make something else for you?"
"No need." Master Li forced a smile. "I've already eaten a lot today. I haven't eaten so much in a long time. Especially this shepherd's purse soup, it's delicious."
"You like shepherd's purse, there's still plenty. Take it with you when you leave." Lu Qiniang said, "Your appetite is too small. You can't even finish a bowl of rice, but I can eat a whole pot."
After a pause, she asked, "Are you feeling unwell? I know a miracle doctor. He's a bit of a slacker, but his medical skills are incredible. After dinner, I'll call him over and he'll take a look at you."
"I'm afraid my illness is incurable." Mr. Li put his fist to his mouth and coughed twice.
Teng Wenfu almost ran over to help him calm down, his eyes filled with worry.
"No. Look at me. I was saved from the brink of death, all thanks to him. After dinner -"
"Mom, I'll go." Daya put down her chopsticks. "I happened to have some food left for Erya, so I'll take it to her. She said she was tired of the watery soup at the Rouge Shop. I'll go get Doctor Hu—"
"Okay, go ahead. If Dr. Hu doesn't come, tell him there's no credit this time."
Daya smiled and nodded.
Teng Wenfu said with some embarrassment, "No need. Master, I'm not used to seeing doctors from outside."
"How can you let your temper take its course? The doctor you always use isn't necessarily the best. Seeing a few more doctors might help! Doctors have different specialties, some treat the head, some treat the feet. See more, there's nothing wrong. Daya, go quickly."
Mr. Li smiled and said, "Then you will have to spend money."
"It's okay. We can make ends meet now. Let me show you, doctor, I still have some money." Lu Qiniang said.
"Is the family situation okay now?" asked Mr. Li.
"It's fine!" Lu Qiniang said, "It's a bit busy, but I can eat now, which is much better than before."
"Then why was it bad before?"
"I fell seriously ill and bought Xiao Yan. Alas, at that time I was urged to pay the head tax, which was really difficult." Lu Qiniang said.
“Are the taxes heavy?”
"Not seriously. The emperor is truly a good emperor," Lu Qiniang said. "The elders say there have been no better days than the days since the emperor ascended the throne."
Mr. Li looked at Xiao Yan with a complicated look, as if asking him if he had leaked anything.
Xiao Yan's eyes were calm.
"However," Lu Qiniang said, "I think this head tax is inappropriate. I wonder if anyone has told the emperor about this."
"Why is it inappropriate?"
"Look, when I have money, I'm definitely willing to pay. But when I'm sick, it's already difficult, and I have to pay this on top of that, with no time limit. It's too much. Doesn't it cost money to breathe?"
Teng Wenfu cleared his throat.
Lu Qiniang hurriedly poured him some water and said, "Drink some water."
Teng Wenfu: “…”
He looked at Xiao Yan.
But Xiao Yan looked calm and had no intention of stopping Lu Qiniang from speaking.
"Then do you have any objections to the court's taxes?" Mr. Li asked slowly.
"No problem. If we don't pay taxes, how can we recruit soldiers and defend our country? Won't we be bullied to death?" Lu Qiniang said, "But the rich should pay more and the poor less. Otherwise, the rich will get richer and the poor will never be able to get ahead. We have to give the poor some hope."
"You make sense." Mr. Li nodded.
"Xiao Yan," Lu Qiniang said with a smile, "When you become an official again, remember to tell the emperor. If the emperor is happy, it will be your credit. If the emperor is unhappy, you can, you can tell him what I said."
Master Li smiled and said, "Will the Emperor forgive you if you say so?"
"Of course. The Emperor is the true Dragon Emperor, how could he bother with an ignorant woman like me? At most, he would scold Xiao Yan and tell him that he shouldn't listen to women."
Mr. Li's smile grew deeper and deeper.
After Lu Qiniang finished speaking, she was already planning dinner.
"We're going to make dumplings tonight. What kind of filling do you like?"
Teng Wenfu: "No, Master, it's time to go home. There are still many things waiting for you at home——"
I've been out for too long. If I don't go back, many people will probably go crazy.
"No, I won't do that. Let's eat the dumplings first. We've finally come here! Doctor Hu hasn't arrived yet. Don't worry, don't worry."
Teng Wenfu: Aunt, I’m so anxious!
"I'll bring the shepherd's purse back to the master. Uncle Teng, please don't despise the remaining toon fish. I'll keep it for you—"
Lu Qiniang began to pack up.
Xiao Yan silently helped her beside her.
Master Li said, "What a wonderful wife who follows her husband. Xiao Yan, your life is getting better too."
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