"Bang--!"
The courtyard door, which was lightly closed, was pushed open with great force and hit the low wall with a loud noise.
The few people in the courtyard who were silent were startled by the noise. Their thoughts were flooding in their minds as they turned their heads to look over.
Li had a vegetable basket hanging on her arm, her face flushed, and she walked in triumphantly.
She was obviously in a good mood.
Hua Xiao leaned over and looked around, but didn't see Hua Li.
Li raised her hand, her tone still sharp, "What are you standing there for? Why don't you come over and ask me? Do you want me to treat you?"
These words were spoken to Hua Xiao.
The little girl panicked for a moment, nodded quickly, and ran over to pick up the basket in Li's hand.
I picked it up and looked down. There were a basket full of eggs. I counted them roughly and found there were about ten of them.
Mrs. Li was in a good mood. She nodded to herself and said to Hua Xiao, "Put the eggs in the hanging basket in the kitchen and take this basket back to the Li family."
She didn't say which Li family it was. There are hundreds of households in the village, and there are dozens of them with the surname Li.
Hua Xiao knew it well but didn't ask, fearing that Li would scold her again.
It was obvious that Li took Hua Li out for a trip and got an explanation. The Li family also paid compensation. These dozen eggs were the best proof.
Hua Xiao responded with a nod.
Li looked up and saw Hua Ciyuan sitting on a chair, looking timid. Her brows furrowed and her tone was not very good. "Why are you just sitting there in a daze after eating? Have you reviewed your lessons? On my way back just now, I heard from the village children that the results of the Tongsheng exam will be announced tomorrow and will be posted at the entrance of the ancestral hall."
Hua Ciyuan, who already looked unhappy, turned pale when he heard what Li said.
Li acted as if she hadn't noticed, and continued to talk to herself, "Look at you, you've been studying for so many years, and you can't even pass the most basic Tongsheng exam. Isn't it shameful! I don't care. If you can't pass, you'll have to test yourself to death. Do you hear me?"
Hua Ciyuan's face turned pale and blue, and he was obviously still trapped in his own complicated emotions, and looked like he was unable to react.
Under Li's close gaze, which was about to become impatient, Hua Ciyuan nodded blankly, unable to utter a word.
Mrs. Li looked at her timid son, staring at his face for a long time, then cursed him in frustration, "How could I have given birth to such a loser? He stammers and can't even speak clearly. How could I have expected you to pass the imperial examination? Don't just stand there like an idiot. Go back to your room and read."
Li waved her hand, trying to drive the people back into the house.
Hua Ciyuan was stunned for a moment before he finally reacted. He stammered, hesitant, and asked in a low voice, "Then tomorrow..."
Mrs. Li knew what he was going to say and glared at him. "You don't have to go. I'll go and help you tomorrow."
Hua Ciyuan's expression suddenly fell silent, and he walked back to the house in a daze.
Li frowned, and a hint of anxiety appeared on his old face.
Hua Shimomo turned sideways, his back facing her, his eyes looking towards the main room.
I was worried that Mr. Hua in the house would make a sound at this time...
As soon as the thought came to mind, bursts of coughing were heard from the room.
“Cough cough cough…! Cough cough!”
One sound after another, rough and frosted, came clearly.
Hua Shi subconsciously turned his head to look in Li's direction.
Sure enough, Li's expression suddenly turned gloomy.
She frowned silently, her good mood visibly ruined one after another, and she walked into the main hall in a hurry.
Hua Shi didn't dare to breathe and just watched Li walk in.
After a while, Li's deliberately suppressed curses were heard from the room.
It was hard to hear clearly, and the sound of coughing was strangely harsh.
Thinking of the skinny and almost dying appearance of Old Man Hua, Hua Shi felt a chill on his back, and lowered his eyes, feeling a little uneasy.
When you see that Mr. Hua is covered in dirt, half of his body is paralyzed, his voice is hoarse and he can't speak... you can imagine how vicious Li's methods are.
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