Chapter 349: The pendant is so unique
"Sister Pomegranate, your pendant is so unique."
Xiao Tangbao's gaze fell on the pendant hanging around Shi Liu's neck.
The pendant is white, looks smooth and lustrous, and is carved into the shape of an animal that looks like something out of this world.
The texture is not jade, but seems to be the bones of some animal.
"Is this what you're talking about, young lady?" Shi Liu touched the pendant around her neck and said, "This is what my mother left for me. If you like it, you can take it first. When you don't like it anymore, can you return it to me?"
When Shi Liu finished speaking, a pleading look appeared on her face.
Xiao Tangbao quickly waved his hands and said, "Since your mother left it to you, you should keep it well."
She just thought it was unique and had no intention of owning it.
"Thank you, Miss!" Pomegranate said gratefully.
Xiao Tangbao sighed, this child is so honest.
Lin Enyi looked at Shi Liu, then at the pendant on Shi Liu's neck. His eyes flashed and a thoughtful look appeared on his face.
Over here, Aunt Wu took out a purse, looked at Old Madam Su, and said, "Madam, this is the money from the vegetables I sold these days, and some household expenses that the master and the mistress left for me and my family when they left. All the money that wasn't spent is in here..."
It turned out that when Old Man Su and Old Lady Su left, they not only bought rice, flour, grain, oil and other items for the Wu family, but also left some silver and money.
However, there are no rare flowers in the garden.
And without a gardener to take care of it, it seems a bit deserted.
Old Mrs. Su thought about it and asked the Wu couple to plant some vegetables.
The Wu couple were also very honest. They felt very sad to see such a large area in the garden abandoned.
So, with the owner's approval, they planted a lot of vegetables.
Not only could the family not finish all the dishes, they also sold some of them.
The old couple carefully saved the money from the sale, planning to take it out when the owner came.
After hearing what Aunt Wu said, Old Mrs. Su nodded, but did not take the purse.
"Keep this money and buy some cloth to make clothes for the children," said Mrs. Su. "If it's not enough, I'll give you some more later."
Aunt Wu's face was full of gratitude. Meeting such a kind new master was a blessing for her family in their previous life.
"Thank you, ma'am."
After Aunt Wu finished speaking, she looked at her old man.
Then, he continued, "Madam, if you are not staying here for the time being, you can leave it to me and my head of the household to look after it. Changsheng and Shiliu are both capable of working and are quite strong. Madam, why don't you take them back with you? They can serve the young master and young lady, or even do some rough work."
Otherwise, she would feel uneasy that the host was spending money to support her family for nothing.
What if the owner feels it is not worth it and simply sells his grandchildren? What should we do then?
I have to say that Aunt Wu’s worries are justified.
The Su family is not a wealthy family, so they really won't support several people for nothing.
As for Changsheng and Shiliu, Old Man Su and Old Lady Su had already discussed that in the future, Changsheng would stay with Su Laowu, and Shiliu would stay with Xiao Tangbao and serve him.
After all, when Su Laowu goes to take the imperial examination in the future, they will feel at ease knowing that he has a servant accompanying him.
As for Xiao Tangbao, he was appointed village chief by the emperor himself. It’s okay now because he is young.
When you get older, you will definitely need a maid to serve you.
Old Mrs. Su, who came from a wealthy family, had already considered this.
So, after listening to Aunt Wu's words, Mrs. Su said, "Don't worry, the brother and sister will stay here for the time being. We will naturally arrange tasks for them in the future."
After hearing this, Aunt Wu finally felt relieved.
She was not afraid of her grandchildren having jobs, but she was afraid that they would not have jobs and be disliked by their masters.
Little Tangbao walked around his house curiously, opened a small corner door in the backyard and walked out, and found that there was a long street not far away.
On the street, there are people selling vegetables, meat, sesame seed cakes and fried dough twists, and also——
Xiao Tangbao looked towards a tofu pudding shop not far away.
Suddenly she seemed to see her second brother?
Didn’t my second brother go out of town on business?
She must be seeing things.
Xiao Tangbao turned around and looked at the two servants' rooms next to the corner door.
If I open a door to the outside, I could probably use it as a shop and do some small business...
"Sister, do you want to eat candied haws?" Su Xiaoliu ran over and asked excitedly.
Little Tangbao glanced at the man selling candied haws not far away, and then looked at his sixth brother's shining eyes.
"I do." Little Tangbao said sweetly.
It was obvious that Sixth Brother wanted to eat candied haws.
Su Xiaoliu immediately opened his mouth and shouted happily at Old Lady Su.
"Mom, my sister wants to eat candied haws!"
Little Sugar Baby, "..."
Well, that's what she wants to eat.
Even the candied haws seller heard Su Xiaoliu's shout and came over carrying the candied haws.
"Master, Miss, my candied haws are big and sweet..."
The vendor selling candied haws was selling his products with a smile on his face.
"Sister, which skewer do you want to eat?" Su Xiaoliu asked excitedly.
Little Tangbao pointed.
"That string!"
"good!"
Su Xiaoliu immediately pulled it out and handed it to his sister.
Pomegranate looked at the red candied haws and swallowed secretly.
Little Tangbao took the candied haws and handed it back to the pomegranate.
"Sister Pomegranate, have some too."
Pomegranate seemed to be startled and stepped back repeatedly.
"Slave, slave girl, I don't want to eat..."
But my eyes couldn't help but look at the red candied haws.
The look of longing was palpable.
Old Madam Su came over and said with a smile, "The young lady is giving it to you, so please eat it."
Pomegranate's eyes lit up.
However, he still didn't dare to answer it, but looked at Aunt Wu.
Aunt Wu hurriedly said, "Why don't you thank Madam and Miss for the reward?"
"Thank you, ma'am, and thank you, miss."
Shi Liu awkwardly saluted Old Lady Su and Xiao Tangbao, but the joy on her face was obvious.
"Give Changsheng another one." said Mrs. Su.
Su Xiaoliu immediately plucked a bunch and gave it to Changsheng.
Aunt Wu and her husband looked at Old Madam Su with gratitude, feeling that they were lucky to have met a new master who was not only humble but also kind-hearted.
Changsheng and Shiliu got the candied haws, but instead of eating them themselves, they ran to Uncle Wu and Aunt Wu.
"Grandpa, please eat."
"Grandma, please eat."
The brother and sister said in unison.
Old Mrs. Su looked at it and nodded secretly.
People with this kind of filial piety naturally have good character, and it is reassuring to have them around their sons and daughters.
When little Tangbao got the candied haws, he naturally gave it to his mother first.
"Mom doesn't like it. It's too sour. You and your brothers should eat it."
Old Mrs. Su touched her little girl's head lovingly.
Little Tangbao looked at his fifth brother.
Su Laowu was holding a string of candied haws that Su Xiaoliu had forced upon him, and the expression on his handsome face was a little embarrassed.
He felt that he was an adult, not a child, and felt a little embarrassed to eat the candied haws like this.
However, I am indeed a little moved.
The candied haws in my hand seemed to bring back memories of when I was a child and my brothers shared a string of candied haws.
"Fifth brother, ancient sages often wrote poems and essays about food. How could they do that without eating?" Little Tangbao said with a smile, "I also heard from Brother Yang that some people deliberately share candy with children just to find that kind of inspiration and childlike fun."
After hearing what his sister said, Su Laowu felt as if he had been enlightened.
"Sister, you are right. It is Fifth Brother who is too rigid." Su Laowu said with a smile.
After saying that, he took a big bite of a hawthorn fruit coated with syrup.
The sweet and sour feeling immediately filled my mouth, and those childhood memories came flooding back...
Xiao Tangbao ate two hawthorns and gave the rest to Su Xiaoliu.
Then, looking at Su Laowu, he suggested, "Fifth Brother, if you're not feeling comfortable living in the academy, why don't you come live here?"
Su Laowu shook his head.
"No need. Wang Rusheng and Zhang Changhao have both been expelled. The dormitory is now quieter."
"I wonder if the county magistrate can find evidence to convict that bad guy?" Little Tangbao said in a baby voice, "That bad guy is so bad!"
Su Laowu smiled and said, "I have avenged my fifth brother by letting him get hit by bird droppings and stung by wasps."
As for finding evidence to convict Zhai Ruyu, Su Laowu had never thought about it.
After all, County Magistrate Zheng was just a small seventh-rank county magistrate.
Even if the person who gave the money to Wang Rusheng was found, Zhai Ruyu's identity would not implicate him.
"Fifth brother, you should come home more often in the future." Xiao Tangbao said seriously: "My master's knowledge is better than the teacher in the academy. It will definitely be of great benefit to let him guide you."
"Okay, Fifth Brother will go back and ask Master Yu for advice often in the future."
"Yes, my master will definitely teach you well."
After all, I am the back door, Xiaotangbao thought proudly.
Su Laowu seemed to have guessed his sister's thoughts. He hugged little Tangbao lovingly and felt warm in his heart.
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