Chapter 64: Sending a Plaque
The news that Old Man Su had killed the white-browed tiger swept through the entire Fengqi County like a force 12 gale, and sent spit all over the sky.
From the county magistrate Zheng Ming to the little beggar in the dilapidated temple, everyone spitted and talked about the tiger-fighting hero Old Man Su.
Even the storytellers in the major teahouses began to write storybooks overnight.
Old man Su felt his face turn red in the face of so much praise.
However, what made him blush even more was yet to come.
“Knock, knock, knock…”
"Bang, bang, bang..."
"We're here! We're here... right here!"
With the sound of loud gongs and drums, and lively shouting, a large group of people rushed to the gate of the old Su family.
There were people beating drums and gongs, people dancing lions, and people running around to join in the fun...
In short, the atmosphere was extremely heated.
County Magistrate Zheng Ming, dressed in his official robe, walked in front, followed by several tall yamen runners.
Several yamen runners were also carrying a large plaque covered with red silk cloth.
When the Su family heard the noise, they hurried out. When they saw that it was the county magistrate, they hurried to greet him and pay their respects.
"Greetings, His Excellency the County Magistrate." Old Man Su bowed.
"No need to be polite! Hahaha... Brother Su, you are a great hero of our Fengqi County!" Zheng Ming helped Old Man Su up with both hands, laughed heartily and said, "You are doing good for the people and you are commendable and should be commended!"
After saying this, he waved to the yamen runners behind him.
Several yamen runners hurriedly carried the big stick and walked in front of Old Man Su.
Zheng Ming stretched out his hand like a leader cutting a ribbon, and with full pomp, he suddenly lifted up the red silk cloth, revealing a few large words on a large black plaque with gold embossing - Loyalty and Bravery are Commendable!
I have to say, these four words carry a lot of weight.
Moreover, the presence of such a piece of plaque symbolizes that the Su family has a layer of protection.
"This...I would like to thank the County Magistrate!" Old Man Su almost burst into tears of gratitude.
The thought of refusing was dispelled for a second after I thought about the importance of this piece of bread.
At this time, everyone in the Su family was extremely excited.
Their family has received a plaque awarded by the county magistrate. Isn't this a great honor to the family and the ancestors?
Oh my God, I will burn incense to my ancestors and comfort them when I get back!
Old Man Su immediately decided that he must carry the plaque in front of the ancestral tablet and show it to the ancestors.
"Brother Su, congratulations..." Someone came forward to congratulate old man Su.
Old Man Su's smile almost reached his cheeks, "Haha... Congratulations..."
"Brother Su, no, Brother Su... a tiger-fighting hero! Brother, no, I will only respect you in this life!"
"Haha... I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it..."
"What do you mean you don't deserve it? Look where the corners of your mouth are? Can you still find them?" Old Master Wang pointed at Old Man Su's grinning face with the pipe in his hand, and said unhappily.
Old man Su laughed even more so that his eyes were invisible.
For a moment, the Su family's yard was filled with laughter.
When Mrs. Su saw so many people in the yard, she smiled and quickly assigned tasks.
"Boss, go borrow some tables, chairs, and benches and put them in the yard!"
"I know, Mom!"
Su Dahu agreed and walked out quickly. He couldn't hide the excited smile on his honest and handsome face.
"Second brother, go get the teapot and dishes!"
"Okay, Mom!"
Su Erhu took vigorous steps, each one bigger than his usual two steps.
Old Mrs. Su looked at her two daughters-in-law again.
"Old man, go light the fire and boil some water so you can make tea later!"
"I know, Mom!"
Mrs. Su was full of enthusiasm and agreed very loudly.
"Second brother, go take out the peanuts and sunflower seeds from the bag and fry some!"
Qian Yuemei's eyes lit up.
She loves this job!
"Okay, Mom!"
This was the first time that Qian Yuemei agreed so readily and happily to a task assigned by her mother-in-law.
Old Mrs. Su was very satisfied with the attitude of her son and daughter-in-law.
With so many people coming to her house, she should at least treat them with some tea, watermelon seeds, etc.
Since the house was not large enough to accommodate the guests, we set up tables and stools in the yard.
Little Tangbao saw that there was nothing for her to do and was just thinking of reaching out to touch the plaque to see if it was gilded. Then a little boy wearing a purple satin robe, who looked a bit like County Magistrate Zheng, pulled her arm.
"Are you Fuya?" the little boy asked curiously.
"I am Tangbaobao!" Little Tangbao declared solemnly in a baby voice.
She has a name!
Don't call even a child "Fu Ya".
Xiao Tangbao was also convinced.
She found that the nickname "Fu Ya" was more famous than her real name.
The little boy didn't care what Xiaotangbao said.
The big eyes looked up and down at the little Tangbao, as if evaluating or judging something.
Then, a satisfied expression appeared on her face, and she added, "Well, you are quite good-looking. I agree that you can be my concubine."
Little Tangbao: "..."
What the hell?
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