Zhao Han glanced in Yu Xiaocao's direction. He is going to the capital now, and he doesn't know when we will meet again. That thin but strong figure in memory, that face that still kept a smile in the midst of suffering, that little girl who always gave people hope and surprise... I don’t know if there will be a chance to meet again in the future!
After eating, the old general Zhao Zimo went back early. Zhao Bufan and Yu Hai were still facing the moon, drinking some wine, chatting with each other in a hazy way. Zhao Auntie took Liu's hand and talked privately among women.
After Zhao Han had a conversation with the Yu Hang brothers, he finally couldn't bear it anymore when he saw the busy figure of Xiaocao who was busy cleaning up the dishes, and stepped forward and said, "Xiaocao, can you take a step to talk?"
Seeing the complicated emotions in Zhao Han's eyes, Xiao Lian pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Little sister, you go! I'm fine here!"
Yu Xiaocao washed her hands, dried them with a cotton cloth, and walked towards Zhao Han.
"Tomorrow, I'm leaving. Can you walk with me?" Zhao Han lowered his head and looked at the slender girl in front of him, his voice was so soft that he seemed afraid of scaring people away.
Yu Xiaocao nodded and walked out of the courtyard first.
The cool evening wind blows through the woods. The newly grown leaves made a rustling sound. At night, Xishan looks like a huge black monster, standing on the edge of Dongshan Village, like a protector, looking down at the young children...
Two figures, one tall and one short, one strong and one weak, walked slowly on the rugged path under the dim starlight. Zhao Han looked down at the silent Xiaocao, and broke the silence first: "I'm leaving, do you have anything to say to me?"
Yu Xiaocao was also filled with sadness and reluctance at this time. Zhao Han can be said to be the first friend she met after she traveled to this world. It was he who taught her how to be a trap and allowed her to accumulate her first fortune; it was him who resolutely became the protector of her and her younger brother under Heizi's strong bullying; Doubtful and puzzled, still trust her, tolerate her, and never doubt or question her!
Such an unconditional friend, I'm afraid it will be difficult to meet a second one in the future, right? There are mixed feelings in my heart, and thousands of words can only be turned into a "treasure".
Looking up at her face, her fair little face forced into a smile, her big bright eyes full of reluctance, for a moment, Zhao Han had the idea of desperately wanting to pack her up and take her away.
But reason finally stopped him. Zhao Han still had a glimmer of hope and said: "Xiaocao, come with us to the capital! Once you get there, you will be able to display your talent and make a career. Didn't you always follow Jiang Linglong as an example and break out? Is it a woman's world?"
Yu Xiaocao looked at him with wide open eyes that seemed to be able to speak, and his earnest expectations were reflected in the clear pupils. But Xiaocao finally shook her head slowly, yes, what qualifications does he have to ask her to go with them
Feeling Zhao Han's frustration and loss, Yu Xiaocao gently tugged on his sleeve and said, "Brother Han. I know you don't want me and Shitou, and we also don't want you to leave. But, in Beijing, you and Uncle Zhao and the others can give full play to their strengths and develop their ambitions. We can only silently support you and bless you."
After a pause, she turned her head to look at the shadowy Dongshan Village, sighed softly, and said, "I'm different from you! My godfather once persuaded me to go to the capital to be with my godmother. I have a better life. But Dongshan Village is my home. My parents, brothers and sisters are here. With my hard work and achievements, I lead my family to live a good life together. Do you know what I mean?"
Zhao Han's mother was the young lady of the previous dynasty, and she received the education of three obediences and four virtues since she was a child. Therefore, Zhao Han's definition of women has always been weak, gentle, and respectful of her husband. Facing the self-reliant Xiaocao, he suddenly felt that women can also be so independent and strong; it turns out that women can also hold up a piece of sky for their own home...
Under the dim starlight, Yu Xiaocao's confident little face seemed to emit a slight fluorescence, illuminating the dark forest, and lighting up the eternal starlight in Zhao Han's heart.
"Well! I respect your choice! Then I hope to meet you in the capital in the near future. I still think that you will have a better development in the capital!" Zhao Han withdrew his gaze and buried the sense of loss in his heart. I don't know when they will meet again.
Yu Xiaocao smiled brightly, brighter than the fifteenth moonlight. Her voice echoed in the empty mountain forest for a long time: "It will definitely! Let's make a high-five: see you in Beijing!"
The big palm with a hard callus met the white soft little hand, making a crisp sound. The sound was so loud in the night, it aroused the night birds resting in the nearby bushes...
The news that the Zhao family had been named a general and was going to be an official in the capital had already spread in Dongshan Village. When the Zhao family left, Fangfang Town mobilized a team of people, and six carriages came. In order to show how much he valued Zhao's family, the emperor gave him the general's mansion. Except for some valuable and personal items, he didn't need to bring much. However, this ostentation and posture made the villagers of Dongshan Village talk about it for a long time.
On the day the Zhao family left, the entire Dongshan Village was mobilized. On behalf of Dongshan Village, the village head stammered to express his farewell to General Zhao. Many people who have contacts with Zhao's family came up to say a few words and gave them their own souvenirs, hoping that they would not be disgusted.
Just kidding, the Zhao family is now a celebrity in the eyes of the emperor, a high official in the court. Being able to establish a relationship with a high-ranking official, even if you only say a few words, will be enough to brag about and show off for a long time in the future. Those who had no contact with the Zhao family, or who had little friction, stood timidly aside, watching enviously.
As the Yu family who has the strongest relationship with the Zhao family, they just help to load the packed luggage into the car. What I wanted to say was pretty much said last night.
Mrs. Li looked enviously at Mrs. Liu who was helping Mrs. Zhao to carry the box, and slowly approached: "Second brother and sister, the box is heavy. Let me help you..."
"No need, there's nothing in the box, I'll do it myself!" Mrs. Zhao didn't have a good impression of Mrs. Li, but for Liu's sake, she didn't show her face, she just refused her offer. hand.
Mrs. Li withdrew her hand embarrassingly, licked her face and continued talking to Mrs. Zhao's family: "Sister-in-law of the Zhao family, you will enjoy a good life in the future. You will live in a big house in the capital, and you may be served by a maid. It looks like it’s in a jar. I’ve already said it, the sister-in-law of the Zhao family looks blessed!”
"Thank you for your good words." The wife of the Zhao family said in a calm tone, she turned around and took Liu Shi's hand, and told her that if she had the opportunity to go to the capital, she must remember to visit her.
Liu nodded with tears in her eyes. Although she didn't think she would have the chance to go to the capital in this life, she still agreed meekly. Mrs. Li looked enviously at the two who were as close as sisters, her eyes rolled around, as if she was thinking about something.
In the eager eyes of the villagers, the Zhao family finally set off. The Zhao family's house was well built, and before leaving, they gave the house to Yu Hai's family, which made many people in the village envious and jealous.
House Town led a team of people to personally escort him. He sat on a tall horse, looked at the little girl in front of the crowd, and suddenly raised his voice and shouted: "Girl! Why don't you take this opportunity to go to the capital with your godfather?" , meet your godmother? Your godmother has been nagging and wanting to see you for a long time... "
This voice made Yu Xiaocao and everyone in the Yu family the focus of everyone's attention.
General Fang Fangzhen, as the imperial envoy, supervised the construction of the port, and Dongshan Village has long spread the word. For more than a month, the imperial envoys have frequently appeared in Dongshan Village. General Fang is General Zhao's apprentice, and it is human nature to have close contacts. But the imperial envoy had to go in and out of Yu's house twice a day or more, so the villagers in Dongshan Village didn't quite understand. You know, the village head invited the imperial envoy to visit his house several times, but he was politely declined! You said this Yu family, what is there that Mr. Fang takes a high look at
Apart from the Yu family of the Zhao family and a few people who are close friends with the Yu family, not many other people know about the fact that Fangfang Town collects Xiaocao as a daughter. And the few families who have made good friends with the Yu family are not open-mouthed, and they will not speak out without the consent of the Yu family. Therefore, for more than a month, the relationship between Fangfang Town and Yu's family has not been spread in Dongshan Village.
His voice didn't matter, the villagers looked at the Yu family with complicated emotions. After Yu Hai separated from his family, he seemed to be on the hook. Not only has the leg that the doctor decided to amputate healed, but the days are getting better and better.
First, they smashed a penny of stewed vegetables, which became extremely popular on the pier. It is said that there is at least one or two hundred Wen's income a day. Also, I didn't realize that Yu Hai was a good vegetable grower before. Not only could he grow vegetables a month in advance, but he also became a regular purchaser of Zhenxiu Restaurant. The money from selling vegetables alone is not a small income. I heard that the young owner of Zhenxiu Restaurant also treats Yu's family differently!
Now, do you think that Yu Hai had accumulated eight lifetimes of blessings in his previous life, yet his youngest daughter was actually favored by the imperial envoy and recognized as his god-in-law? What a blessing this must be!
The youngest daughter of the Yu family, she was seen dying of illness several times when she was young, but she never thought that she would be blessed in the future. Now, she is in good health, and has a good skill in cooking stewed vegetables, and has been adopted as a goddaughter by a big man... The villagers looked at her and became hotter. There are children and grandchildren in the family who are about the same age as Xiaocao, and they have made up their minds about her.
Under the pressure of everyone's eyes, Yu Xiaocao pouted at her godfather and said, "Godfather, I won't go with you this time. Please help me bring good luck to my godmother!"
Fang Fangzhen knew she would answer this way, so he gave his daughter a sly smile. This is because he is afraid that if he leaves, the goddaughter will be bullied, so he came to support her.