Chapter 83 What is the Border?
Old man Cao picked up a stone from the river, but he didn't dare to think too much about it. If he knew there was a mine hidden underground, he would definitely not be willing to leave like this.
The more desperate a person is, the more likely he is to do extraordinary things.
There are few people in the world like Jiang who have a far-sighted vision and can interrupt greed in time.
"Why did mother-in-law tell Lord Xue about this? From what you said, you probably don't want others to know, right?" Chen Chunxing poured a bowl of tea and motioned the other party to sit down and speak.
"At first I wasn't going to tell you, but then..." Jiang glanced at the table, waved her hand, and stood outside the door without moving. "You outsiders, you come here to repair houses and grow vegetables, and you always remember to bring our villagers along. I have nothing else to offer in return, except this thing... If County Magistrate Xue is brave enough, you can dig it out and give it a try."
She is a very dutiful person.
Know what to do and what not to do.
Throughout his life, no matter how poor or sick he was, he tried his best to keep his secret and live on.
If Jiang hadn't felt sorry for her grandson who would soon be left alone, she wouldn't have come here today.
She actually didn't know what kind of person County Magistrate Xue was, and she didn't want to care about how he would deal with the iron mine in the future.
In fact, she believed in the Shen family, and came here just to seek peace of mind.
After listening to the story, Xue Yongan's expression remained calm, neither ecstatic nor worried. He even had the leisure to pick up the tea bowl and take a sip.
Everyone stared at him for a long time before getting a nonchalant response.
"I've taken note of the old man's request."
Jiang was stunned.
Demand?
What did she ask for?
"I have just arrived in Honglu County and have always sought to improve the welfare of the local people. Madam Shen is a woman who is as brave as any man, brave enough to lead the entire village in self-help. As an official appointed by the court, I should also lend a hand to her good deeds. Since God has shown mercy to this narrow village, that mine must be dug. I believe it will become a pillar industry of Honglu County in the future."
The words sounded very righteous and earned the admiring looks of the two old men.
It just contains some personal opinions, which makes it seem a bit flattering.
Anyway, Diao felt relieved after hearing this. Her old face turned red and she looked at Xiao Xue more favorably.
Jiang: “…”
His eyes were confused.
Is that what she just said?
It seems... there's nothing wrong with it.
Only when the village becomes prosperous can the grandchildren live a better life.
After repeated attempts to persuade her to stay were rejected, Chen Chunxing sent Jiang out.
Originally, Diao wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with her elder sister, but she didn't expect that the eldest maid would beat her to it first. She couldn't help but mutter in confusion.
"It's going to rain tomorrow."
Xue Yongan looked around, but no one responded, so he had to flatter himself, "Old Madam, you're so clever, you can even guess this?"
Diao: “…”
She is not stupid. It would be fine if she just said a few words, but it would be difficult for even an ordinary son-in-law to praise herself in every word, right?
"That girl never gets up early for nothing. She actually didn't push the task of delivering people to the third child. Isn't something strange going to happen tomorrow?"
Xue Yongan laughed awkwardly.
He didn't dare to respond because his brother-in-law was sitting next to him and would definitely complain to him.
Outside.
Jiang hesitated for a long time and didn't move two steps. Suddenly, she turned around and found that the eldest daughter of the Shen family was still standing by the door frame, as if waiting for something. A complex emotion flashed through her heart.
Chen Chunxing said casually, "Grandma, is there anything else you want to tell me?"
Jiang's thoughts raced, "I remember the girl is from the south?"
"Yes, the Jiangnan water town has a suitable climate. If you have the chance in the future, mother-in-law should go and see it."
"The water town is much more comfortable than Chiling." Jiang nodded slightly, then took a closer look at Chen Chunxing's facial features and his exposed neck and wrists, and suddenly asked, "Has your second daughter...been to Miaojiang before?"
Chen Chunxing narrowed his eyes, smiled, and said frankly, "Mother-in-law guessed correctly. Zhixia was abducted when she was young. As for whether it was from Miaojiang, we don't know, and she herself can't say for sure."
Jiang murmured to herself: "Except that place, where else could it be...this girl..."
She looked at Chen Chunxing hesitantly, wanting to say something, and after a long time, her lips moved.
However, at this moment, the sound of horse hooves suddenly came, interrupting the conversation between the two.
From far to near.
The gentle tapping sound turned into a deafening drumbeat.
"Boom boom"
Accompanied by the thunder that flashed across the sky, it seemed to herald the coming darkness.
"Is Lord Xue here?"
Before they arrived, the officer on horseback started shouting.
Chen Chunxing held onto the trembling Jiang, made way for her, and replied in a clear voice, "The lord is drinking inside. What can I do for you, sir?"
This was the second time Tian Wanglin saw her.
He had not known the Shen family's eldest daughter's reputation before, but now that he had heard of the Xue family's affluence, he couldn't afford to lose face. He could only keep a straight face and shout loudly, "Urgent news from the front line! Lord Xue is requested to return to Honglu County as soon as possible to take charge of important matters!"
In six days it will be New Year's Eve.
Even in a narrow village soaked in bitter water, people would paste red window paper to pray for a smooth year ahead.
But this loud thunder completely disturbed everyone's peace.
The neighbors around opened their doors first and looked up at the officials with frightened expressions.
Despair gradually appeared in his eyes.
Why are there always people who would rather be refugees and try to find ways to escape from the border?
Whenever the war gets intense, conscription is inevitable, and the first to respond are naturally the people closest to the border.
Before Chen Chunxing could bring everyone a taste of sweetness, he first experienced the bitterness of life.
She pressed her lips into a straight line, revealing a rare serious expression.
"It seems that we can't celebrate the New Year together." Chen Chunxing shrugged at the person who rushed out.
"I'll be back soon." Xue Yongan hesitated, then raised his hand to stroke the top of her head.
Neither of them said much.
One left decisively, while the other just watched Jiang go away, his mind already wandering elsewhere.
In the yard.
Diao stood under the eaves, looked up, glanced at the night sky that suddenly turned dark, and murmured softly.
"I knew something strange was going to happen tomorrow!"
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