Inside the thatched hut converted from a cowshed, Chen Qingqing looked at the unconscious man, her brows furrowed.
So many days have passed, surely this person won't never wake up again.
If I had known this would happen, I would have listened to Wu Baoan and sent him to the City God Temple.
Chen Qingqing examined him again and found that there was absolutely no problem; all his physical indicators were good. But she just couldn't understand why he wouldn't wake up.
She sighed silently and made up her mind.
If this person does not wake up within three days, go find Wu Baoan and send him to the town's shelter.
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Looking at Chen Han's expectant and excited eyes, Lin felt a mix of emotions.
She knew in her heart that being able to study in town was a dream come true for many people, but she just couldn't suppress the reluctance in her heart.
She quietly wiped away her tears, turned around and took out the carefully made new clothes from the wooden cabinet, and handed them to Chen Han, "Xiao Han, you're going to study in town now, put on your new clothes."
"Great!" Chen Han looked at the new clothes in front of him, overjoyed.
This was the first time he had ever worn new clothes in his life, and it felt like he was in a dream.
He couldn't wait to put on his new clothes, touching them from left to right and looking at them from all angles, grinning from ear to ear, "Mom, does it look good?"
"Looks good, my Xiaohan looks so smart." Lin Shi helped him straighten his clothes carefully, and kept reminding him, "Xiaohan, it's not easy to study at the academy. You must listen to the teacher and study hard. You must not be naughty."
“Your mother is right. Study hard and become a successful person in the future.”
Chen Zhanshan was overjoyed. He had thought that as long as his family could have enough to eat every day, he would be content for the rest of his life.
He never dared to dream that his son would have the opportunity to study at the academy; it was all thanks to his daughter!
Chen Han nodded obediently and replied, "Father, Mother, don't worry, I won't let you down. I will make sure you live a good life in the future."
Chen Qingqing laughed from the side, "Xiao Han looks like a little scholar in his new clothes. If he studies hard, he will definitely become the top scholar in the imperial examination in the future."
"Sister, don't worry, I will definitely study hard and live up to your expectations."
"Okay, I believe you." After saying that, Chen Qingqing looked at Chen Zhanshan with a face full of questions, "Dad, didn't Mom bring out your new clothes? Why didn't you change into them?"
Chen Zhanshan explained with a smile, "These days, many merchant ships have come to the dock, and you can earn a few copper coins. Such opportunities are rare, so I won't go."
“Okay, then let’s take the bus to town together. You go to the dock, and my mother and I will see Chen Han off.”
The family walked out of the courtyard chatting and laughing. They greeted Liu Laohan, who was waiting at the door, and then got into the oxcart.
Old Liu cracked his whip and galloped toward the town...
Old Mrs. Chen stood at the doorway, craning her neck and staring wide-eyed out.
Seeing Chen Qingqing and the others get on the oxcart, she was so happy she almost jumped for joy; her chance had finally come.
Seeing her standing there motionless, Old Man Chen deliberately coughed, "Old woman, what are you looking at?"
Grandma Chen finally came to her senses and hurriedly waved to him, "Old man, come here quickly."
"What's wrong?" Old Chen walked over with a puzzled look on his face.
Old Mrs. Chen raised her hand and pointed at the departing oxcart, "Look, those ungrateful wretches have gone to town."
"It's true, these spendthrifts who don't know how to manage their money actually took an oxcart to town. They really don't know who they are once they have a little bit of money. They must have gone to buy meat or go out to eat."
Old Chen watched with envy and a snort, but a sour feeling welled up inside him.
"Let you be so arrogant. You'll fall into a ditch before you even get to town. It would be better if these unfilial brats died."
"Hmph, I'd only feel better if they really fell into a ditch!" Old Mrs. Chen gritted her teeth, her eyes blazing with jealousy. "You're wrong, they're sending that little brat Chen Han to study at the academy."
"What?! Go to the academy to study?" Old Man Chen's eyes widened in disbelief. "How is this possible? They're overestimating themselves! They actually want Chen Han to study? What future can he have with his simple-mindedness? Isn't this a waste of money? With that money, they might as well send the third son's son, Jiye, to study!"
"You're right, that's what I think too." Old Mrs. Chen's lips curled into a cold smile. "Old man, aren't you angry at their arrogance now?"
"How could I not be angry? If it were before, I would have already picked up a fire rake and chopped them up."
"Okay, since you have this idea, then I'll help you get revenge, how about that?"
"Old woman, what do you mean by that?"
Old Mrs. Chen's mind was filled with thoughts of how to get some benefits out of Chen Zhanshan's family. She gave a malicious snort.
"Aren't they arrogant? Then let's wipe them out completely."
"Crack down the whole nest? Crack down on what?"
"You blockhead, why can't you get it? What do you want to say?" Seeing that Old Man Chen didn't react, Old Woman Chen glared at him angrily. "You idiot, they're not home right now, this is a rare opportunity."
"You mean you want me to steal from their house?" Old Chen waved his hands frantically, looking terrified. "No, no, that's illegal. If they investigate, we'll all go to jail."
"What nonsense are you talking about? Chen Zhanshan says he's my son no matter where he goes. How can parents taking a few things from their son's house be called stealing?"
"What if they report it to the authorities?"
“Report it, report it anywhere. Let’s have the county magistrate judge it. According to the laws of the Great Ning Dynasty, shouldn’t he give us alimony?”
Besides, if no one saw us stealing from their house and there's no one to testify, then they're just framing us, and I'm going to sue them!
"Yes, yes, you're right, old woman." Old Chen nodded in agreement.
Grandma Chen smiled with satisfaction, "Then what are you standing there for? Hurry up and get started!"
"No, old woman, I've never done this before, I'm a little scared."
"What are you afraid of? I'll keep watch outside for you. Just go ahead and be bold." Old Mrs. Chen said, pushing Old Mr. Chen out. "Remember, find the silver first, then move the grain."
"No, no, no, don't push me!" Old Chen was very dissatisfied. This damned old woman always came up with such dirty tricks. He picked up the carrying pole by the wall and said, "Old woman, you go if you want. I'd better go up the mountain to gather firewood."
"Stop right there!" Old Mrs. Chen snapped, hands on her hips. "Are you going or not?"
Old Chen shrank back in fright, not daring to utter a sound, but his mind was in turmoil.
Although he resented his eldest son's increasingly comfortable life, he really wouldn't dare to steal.
After all, it concerns one's character; if it gets discovered, one will be too ashamed to show their face in public...
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