Chapter 6 Changxi Village
"His speech and behavior are much more pleasing to the eye than that of Santu, a scholar."
"Alas." Lu Lei sighed, unable to hide his regret. "If it weren't for the child, I would have never found a good husband even with a lantern."
Lu Mingchao pursed her lips and smiled. Ever since she mentioned Xie Yan, her brother's eyes became clear and bright, like the glow of the morning light, dazzling and eye-catching. He kept praising her, and he looked like a big fanboy.
Subconsciously, Lu Mingchao had a much better impression of Xie Yan, whom he had not yet seen.
Lu Lei may be simple and honest, and talkative, but he is definitely not the type of person who would count the money after being betrayed.
To be praised to this extent must be remarkable.
"Brother, is Santu the second elder brother?" Lu Mingchao did not tease Lu Lei, nor did he continue Xie Yan's topic. He changed the subject and began to inquire about the family.
Mr. Lu's mood relaxed visibly.
Lu Lei nodded carelessly, "Santu is your second brother. His full name is Lu Yao. Dad asked the old scholar in the village to give him this name, saying it means a man of great talent and a promising future."
"Don't say that, please don't say that. The old scholar is quite capable and is even more accurate than that fortune teller."
"Santu is indeed a good student. He would have been a scholar long ago. If it weren't for Lu Miao..."
"Forget it, let's not talk about it. It's all in the past. Now we just have to wait for the imperial examination next autumn."
Lu Mingchao: She didn’t say anything. She didn’t say anything.
"Chao Chao, don't worry, when San Tu passes the imperial examination, you will still be a lady from an official family."
The few hours he waited at the corner gate of the Yongning Marquis's mansion were the first time in his life that he strongly and deeply felt the differences between people.
There is a world of difference between the two, and this is no exaggeration.
He and his father had already decided that they could not bring Chaochao back, so the moment Chaochao pushed the door open with blood stains on his forehead and the fine cloth wrapped in a cloak, he thought that he must not let Chaochao suffer.
Thinking of the insurmountable gap, Lu Lei's bright eyes dimmed a little.
"Chao Chao, let me continue to tell you about my family." Lu Lei took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil, and forced a smile at the corner of his mouth.
Through Lu Lei's narration, Lu Mingchao gained a basic understanding of the farm life he would soon live in.
Mr. and Mrs. Lu raised three sons and one daughter, and she was the third child. There was also a grandmother in the family who was bedridden all year round and needed someone to take care of her.
The donkey cart is still moving slowly.
At noon three days later, we finally saw Changxi Village with smoke rising from the chimneys.
Lu Mingchao felt tired and sore all over, his waist and legs were not in place.
This scenery is in stark contrast to the prosperous, wealthy and glamorous Shangjing City.
At first glance, most of the houses you see are thatched houses with mud walls, and there are very few brick and tile houses.
I don't know when a light snow started to fall from the sky. The snow was not heavy nor dense, just dotted around like fine silver powder floating in the air, swaying and falling to the ground, blending into the soil.
The road was muddy and slippery, and the donkey cart passed by, splashing up a cloud of mud.
In winter, people who are not working basically choose to stay at home, so the whole village seems exceptionally quiet.
Lu Lei licked his cracked lips and hesitated for a while.
Lu Mingchao didn't understand why. Could it be that Lu Lei was more timid because he was close to his hometown?
"Brother?"
Lu Lei, who was hiding something on his mind, was startled and almost jumped off the donkey cart in shock.
"Dad, let me tell you." Father Lu took over the conversation. "Chao Chao, Xiao Xin's condition is a little different from that of normal people."
"When he was young, he had a serious illness due to an accident. He had a persistent high fever and fell into a coma. We thought he could not be saved. The doctor told your mother and I to prepare for the worst. Unexpectedly, God was merciful and the fever subsided. However, since then, his brain has been affected and he has remained a child."
"Dad, what kind of accident is this?" Lu Lei rolled his eyes and said, "Just cover up for Lu Miao."
When Lu Lei was about to say something, the donkey cart stopped.
"Chao Chao, we have to return the donkey cart to the village chief first."
Mr. Lu bent down, imitating the manner of a servant in a wealthy family, and stretched out his arm so that Lu Mingchao could lean on him to get down.
Lu Mingchao: ...
This will shorten your life.
"Dad, just give me a hand."
She didn't want to turn the original owner's relatives into servants.
In dealing with people, we have always repaid kindness with kindness and evil with evil.
Lu Mingchao jumped off the donkey cart, wrapped himself tightly in his cloak for fear of the cold, and stood with Lu Lei.
Father Lu knocked on the door twice.
"Who is it?"
"Auntie, I'm here to return the donkey cart."
The wooden door opened, and an old woman with gray hair came into view.
Although he is old, he still looks smart and capable.
The old woman immediately caught sight of Lu Mingchao standing beside her, and her eyes suddenly lit up.
"It's obvious that this is Xiaoyun's child. His eyes are eyes, his nose is nose, and his mouth is mouth. He is so handsome."
Lu Mingchao: Such exaggeration is really plain and simple.
"Call her Grandma Fang." Lu Lei reminded in a low voice.
Lu Mingchao raised the corners of his mouth and revealed a sweet smile on his face, and said crisply, "Hello, Grandma Fang."
The old woman smiled like a flower, and the wrinkles on her face became much deeper.
"well."
"Chunsheng, it's obvious at first glance that this little girl is not the kind of person who likes to make trouble."
"Miao Miao, that little girl, is gone. The temple in Changxi Village is too small to accommodate Miao Miao, a big Buddha. You and Xiao Yun should not be confused and still worry about hurting your own daughter's heart."
"As a family, we work together and our days will be better and better."
The old woman was worried and gave a few more warnings.
What Lu Miao did was not offensive to everyone in Changxi Village, from 80-year-old women to 8-year-old boys.
Chunsheng's family must have suffered a lot of misfortune to have such a daughter.
Father Lu tied up the donkey cart and nodded hurriedly, "Auntie, I understand."
"Yunniang and I will treat Chaochao well."
The old woman watched the family of three leave, and she became more and more satisfied.
"Old man, let me tell you something."
"The daughter of Chunsheng's family is like a fairy in a painting."
"He's handsome and walks beautifully."
The old woman's loud voice penetrated the low wall and merged into the falling snow, making the quiet village come alive.
The Lu family’s home was not far from the village chief’s home. Just walk a short distance and turn the corner and you’ll arrive there.
Lu Lei rushed into the yard like a gust of wind, pushing open the half-closed wooden door, and shouted at the top of his voice, "I brought my little sister back!"
"Come out and line up to welcome our little sister home."
Lu Mingchao: ???
She admitted that she had made a mistake.
Lu Lei is not honest at all, he is just funny and doesn't even realize it.
She was so embarrassed that she could dig out a three-bedroom and one-living room with her toes.
It is not necessary to enter this door.
Toes: This is a high-end game!
"Little sister, come in, come in quickly." Lu Lei seemed like a great hero, smiling complacently and brilliantly, and kept waving at Lu Mingchao.
The corner of Lu Mingchao's mouth twitched slightly, and he felt that there was a handkerchief missing in Lu Lei's hand.
Twisting the handkerchief, Jiaojiao Didi, guest, come in and play!
Yes, that's the taste.
While Lu Mingchao hesitated, the doors of several rooms opened almost one after another.
"Which little sister?"
Fell into a beauty's nest】