As dawn broke, the moon still hung high in the sky.
Chen Shaoan, dressed in his best new clothes, stood somewhat at a loss in the room.
The clothes had only two or three patches, with dense stitches, making them look very sturdy.
Because I don't wear it often, the clothes have a strange smell.
Xiulian helped him straighten his clothes and said, "When you get there, you must work hard and not be lazy. This is our family's chance to bring honor to our ancestors."
"With five or six taels of silver a month, if we work for a few years, we'll have some savings."
"But you should also be careful. I've heard there are a lot of important people in the military. Don't argue with others, and don't always say things like you'll beat them to death. Be more amicable."
"Just do whatever people tell you to do, but don't be too obedient or you'll get bullied."
Xiulian's face never stopped smiling as she thought about the happy days to come.
Working for the Marquis is much better than farming.
Taking care of these few acres of land, there's hardly any grain left over at the end of the year.
They also had to do odd jobs for others and chop firewood to supplement their family income.
Now things are much better. Working for the Marquis, a month's wages are equivalent to a year's income.
Xiulian felt that her family had stumbled upon a windfall of wealth, and that there was hope for the future.
Thinking of this, she took an egg out of her sleeve.
"This was cooked yesterday. Take it with you. When you're tired from working, have a bite."
Looking at his wife's rambling, Chen Shaoan smiled and said, "Xiulian, you're too good to me."
“I’m not a child. I know my limits. Besides, I’ll be back by noon. What are you worried about?”
Hearing this, Xiulian was still a little worried. Her husband was too honest, and she wondered if he would be bullied.
"How about we give this opportunity to the eldest and third sons, and we'll just stick to farming?"
"That won't do. We can accept the others, but not this one."
Chen Shaoan said with a determined look in his eyes, "As long as we go to work at the Marquis's mansion, our family will never have to worry about food and clothing for the rest of our lives."
"And if we earn more money, when our child grows up, I will send him to school. When he becomes an official, you will be the mother of an official."
"Besides, Mother also said that working there isn't as tiring as you think, it's quite easy, and the soldiers there are friendly and won't bully you, so don't worry."
"Would Mother ever harm me?"
Hearing her husband's words, Xiulian felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey.
As soon as the sun rose, Chen left with Chen Dachui.
When the mother and son arrived outside the military camp, they saw a large group of people squatting in the corner.
They were all wearing work clothes and chatting in small groups.
Everyone's face was beaming with joy.
Returning home in glory is everyone's dream.
Although the money they received yesterday wasn't much, it was enough for them to have a good time and feel proud.
Several young men who were originally considered lazy are now attracting a lot of matchmakers who come to inquire about marriage.
The envious looks from others made the group of young men very pleased.
I arrived early this morning, eager to rush into the military camp and haul stones for days and nights to vent my pent-up frustration.
Now everyone in Lantian County knows that the treatment provided by the Marquis's family is genuine and not a lie.
Thinking about how they hadn't gone to work in the army, they were all filled with deep regret.
They inquired everywhere whether the Marquis's residence still needed manpower.
Before dawn, they lined up early, waiting for the military camp to recruit workers.
Just as everyone was making a ruckus and waiting for the door to open.
On the watchtower, a soldier pointed a rifle at them and said, "What's all the noise about? Be quiet."
Everyone looked up, then lowered their heads one by one, as if they had seen something taboo, and dared not utter a sound.
Looking at the crowd that had fallen silent instantly, Chen Shaoan couldn't help but lower his head and ask his mother.
"Who is this? They seem a bit fierce."
Madam Chen lowered her head and said in a low voice, "This is the fiercest person in the Marquis's mansion, one of the two generals in the military camp, General Chen Da, who is in charge of maintaining order."
“Everyone else is easy to talk to except him.”
Chen Dachui nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "Isn't he a general? Why is he guarding the gate?"
Chen didn't know either, and could only shake her head.
On the observation deck, Bai Luoti groggily opened his eyes and stretched.
I felt like I slept exceptionally well yesterday.
After he finished yawning, he realized that something was wrong with him.
Why is there an extra white robe?
Seeing the clothes he was wearing, he remembered that he had been assigned to stand guard the night before.
As I stayed up late into the night, listening to the howling wind, I felt a little scared.
Then I started having random thoughts, and somehow I fell asleep.
Having sorted out his thoughts, Bai Luoti looked at the white robe he was wearing and fell into deep thought.
In this military camp, who would wear a white robe and be driving around?
Ordinary soldiers wear military uniforms, while non-commissioned officers and elite soldiers wear flying fish uniforms.
Nobody wears a white robe.
In the military camp, only the Marquis likes to wear white...!
Thinking of this, Bai Luoti instantly broke out in a cold sweat.
At that moment, he wished so much that what was pressing down on him was a female ghost, not a white robe.
"Oh, oh, oh, isn't this Young Master Bai? You're awake!"
When Bai Luoti heard the voice and looked up, his mind went completely blank when he saw Chen Da's face.
He would rather encounter a ghost than this situation.
Bai Luoti shakily picked up his white robe and stood up weakly.
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