Chapter 245 No Business for the Ox Cart
As the sun rises in the east, its rays paint the sky with vibrant colors.
Pingping and An'an rushed out of the house and stopped beside the mule cart.
They stared wide-eyed at the little monkey sitting in the car.
Wan Qiqi had just finished instructing Chen Yongxing to stay home today and, if he had time, to go up the mountain to dig some bamboo shoots and see if there were any sour jujubes left.
Looking back, I saw the two little ones already standing beside the car, their eyes still full of confusion.
She called out to Wang Zhi, who was busy in the kitchen, "Mother, take Pingping and An'an inside. I'm going to Hefeng Town."
Upon hearing this, Wang Zhi quickly wiped her hands and ran to the door.
"Qiqi, go to town and buy two chickens to raise."
As she spoke, she took out a money pouch from her bosom and handed it over.
"My time is almost up, so I'll buy two old hens to raise. Once they hatch, we can stew them."
A hint of doubt flashed in Wan Qiqi's eyes.
Isn't Li Chongniang's delivery after the New Year?
With only a dozen days left until the Lunar New Year, isn't this prediction a bit too early?
But then she thought, it's okay to prepare in advance, just in case I give birth prematurely and am unprepared.
Although you can buy things at the mall anytime, they can't just appear out of thin air.
But having an eagle at home makes raising poultry difficult; you have to find a way to train it to obey.
Seeing that she took a long time to accept the money, Wang Zhi assumed that prices had risen and the amount of money was less, so he quickly said, "Take it first, I'll make up the difference in a couple of days."
She only has these savings left, and she still has taxes to pay next year. Her purse is already empty, and she is filled with worries.
Although the son received a reward of one hundred taels of silver, it was the son's money, and he couldn't let his son pay his own population tax!
Wan Qiqi didn't take the money and returned it. "Why would I need your money to buy a few chickens? I was planning to buy a few anyway, so I just bought a couple more!"
Before Wang Zhi could speak, she continued, "Pingping and An'an are growing, so they need to eat good food to grow well. Insect Mother can eat with them!"
Wang Zhi paused for a moment.
She had no rebuttal to Wan Qiqi's reasoning.
Pingping looked on and couldn't help but ask, "Mom, isn't the little monkey going to eat? Are you going to send the little monkey away?"
Wan Qiqi looked at Pingping in surprise.
Pingping's eyes were clear as water, without a trace of impurity, making her appear exceptionally innocent.
Just then, An'an asked, "Mom, can't big brother live with us?"
Wan Qiqi's usual eloquence had nowhere to go; it was as if a stone was stuck in her throat, leaving her speechless.
The two little ones were initially hostile to the little monkey, but now they seem to have accepted it in their home.
She gave an awkward smile and coaxed, "No, Mommy just took my older brother out to see an uncle. We'll be back later and bring you some candy, okay?"
"Really?" Pingping stared into Wan Qiqi's eyes. "Mom, you can't lie to us."
Wan Qiqi felt a little guilty under the child's gaze.
Who says kids are easy to fool?
How come her little brat has learned to question others?!
Before Wan Qiqi could speak, An'an said, "Mom, we don't want candy. Can you take us with you?"
The two little ones stared intently at Wan Qiqi, as if her refusal would be an admission that she was lying to them.
Wan Qiqi never expected that she would one day be defeated by the two little devils she raised, and she seemed somewhat helpless.
At this moment, Fang Luxue came out of the yard yawning.
"I'll go with your mother, and I promise I'll bring the little mute boy back to you!"
Wan Qiqi glared at her, signaling her not to cause trouble.
Fang Luxue, seemingly oblivious to Wan Qiqi's gaze, plopped down on the mule cart, patted Pingping and An'an on the shoulders, and promised, "I'll definitely bring him back, or I'll be punished by not being allowed to eat meat, how about that?"
Wan Qiqi rolled her eyes.
How dare she snatch meat from a child! It's unbelievable that this rich young lady would do such a thing!
Pingping and An'an exchanged a glance, seemingly conflicted.
Finally, Pingping said earnestly, "You promised us you wouldn't lie. Mother said liars will be struck by lightning!"
Well! ?
Wan Qiqi turned her face away, her expression full of helplessness.
She couldn't understand why these little ones wouldn't believe her when she spoke so sincerely.
Fang Luxue's words were so bland and uninspiring that the two little ones actually believed them!
Is there something wrong with my method?
After thinking for only three seconds, she suddenly remembered something, glanced at Fang Lucue, and questioned, "When did I agree to take you out?"
"I am the daughter of the magistrate of Yunhe County. There is no place in Yunhe County that I cannot go..."
Fang Luxue started rambling about her identity again, trying to use it to get Wan Qiqi to agree.
Wan Qiqi covered her ears with both hands, refusing to listen, and only let go when the person stopped talking.
"You can go, but don't bother me. You'd better find a horse-drawn carriage yourself and go back to the county!"
Fang Luxue grumbled, "It's not like I want to go with you. Can't I go have fun?"
"..." Wan Qiqi decided to shut up so that the young lady would have some peace and quiet.
She said to Wu Gousheng, "Let's go!"
Wu Gousheng immediately got on the mule cart, turned around, and headed towards the village entrance.
At this time, the villagers were already up and busy. When they saw Wan Qiqi coming out, they greeted her with smiles.
Upon reaching the village entrance, we saw an oxcart parked there.
A middle-aged man sat on it, his head buried in his hands, looking somewhat dejected.
Wan Qiqi glanced at him twice, recognized the person sitting on top, and looked somewhat puzzled.
The villagers who go to town every day set off at the crack of dawn. They should have arrived in Hefeng Town by now. Why is Sun Qian still here?
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