Tong Yu'er's heart was heavy, and she couldn't tell what it was like. But there is one thing she knows very well, she doesn't want her husband to go this trip, for no reason, she just doesn't want him to go. But she knew better that she couldn't stop him.
"Then be more careful on the road! I'll pack your luggage for you." Tong Yu'er could only forcefully smile.
Miao Chuhe nodded, and said: "It's enough to clean up simply, it doesn't need to be too troublesome. I'll go to the city right now, go to the county government office to inquire about the specific situation, and hire a carriage by the way."
After hearing this, Tong Yu'er quickly said: "Why is it so troublesome to hire a carriage! Besides, the hired carriage may not be very good, why don't you go to my mother's house to borrow one, and take two experienced old servants with you by the way. While dealing with funeral affairs, you also have to take care of Aunt Qin's family, how can you be so busy by yourself?"
Miao Chuhe thought about it and found it reasonable, so he nodded and agreed.
After hastily changing clothes, Miao Chuhe went to the city, and didn't come back until nightfall. Not only did he learn the details from the master, but he also brought back a copy of the obituary issued by Yuzhang Mansion on this matter.
Lu Zhong and Miao Cuilan also came back, and the whole family couldn't help but sigh when talking about this incident during dinner.
According to the obituary, the fire was caused by a drunk person in the inn who did not remember to turn off the lights, and was knocked down by a mouse to the candlestick. A total of eight Juzi were killed and 18 others were injured to varying degrees. The Futai Master attaches great importance to this matter, and is already dealing with it. There will be a certain amount of compensation for the families of the victims. When the families of the victims arrive in Yuzhang, all the money needed for accommodation and funeral affairs will also be provided by the government. Responsible and so on.
Lu Zhong and Miao Cuilan didn't object when Miao Chuhe said that they wanted to accompany Tian's family, they just told him to be careful on the road just like Tong Yu'er. Miao Chuhe agreed one by one.
After dinner, Mr. Wu came to visit. It was inevitable that the big guy mentioned this matter again, and Mr. Wu couldn't help being moved and surprised when he heard the words, and said in a broken voice: "Eight people were killed and eighteen people were injured! It's so serious!"
"No, who would have expected such a calamity! Wouldn't these 20 or so families cry to death! I didn't expect that fame and fortune would be emptied in an instant, and even their lives would be taken there!" Miao Chuhe sighed.
Mr. Wu also shook his head and sighed, his eyes flickered slightly.
Tong Yu'er hugged Jin'er by her side, and felt a little uneasy after hearing this, so she couldn't help but blurted out: "Chuhe, I think, in a few months there will be a test, or you don't want to participate! Anyway, you won Juren can be regarded as successful and famous, so why bother to fight for the title of Jinshi? Our family is the same as it is now, let's live this life well, how wonderful it is!"
"Yes, yes, I think what Yu'er said is right!" Miao Cuilan couldn't help but feel worried when she heard her say that, and immediately echoed: "Chuhe, to be honest, this matter really happened, and my sister also felt worried. I'm quite worried! Otherwise, we won't go if we try! You won the Juren, which is considered a win for our Miao family! The capital city is thousands of miles away, how can we feel at ease at home!"
"Sister, Yu'er!" Miao Chuhe couldn't laugh or cry, and said angrily and amusedly: "You guys think too much! This kind of thing may not happen once in decades, it's just an accident, how often does it happen? What? Besides, if such a big incident happened this time, all localities will definitely be vigilant. Besides, the capital city is at the foot of the emperor, which is different and different from other places, so don’t worry! I’m not a child anymore, I will pay more attention to take care of myself outside!"
It was inconvenient for Tong Yu'er to contradict her husband in front of others, so she stopped talking when she heard the words. Miao Cuilan couldn't restrain herself so easily when she was aroused by Tong Yu'er, so she said stubbornly: "Chuhe, you are wrong to say that! You also know that this is an accident. But what is an accident? Unexpected What happened is an accident! Who knows when and where it will happen? In my opinion, the best thing is to stay at home, which is better than anything else! We will save you from worrying about you!"
"Cuilan!" Before Miao Chuhe could speak, Lu Zhong was already smiling and said, "You guys, stop worrying! It's not that serious! If you say it like this, it's impossible to stay at home every day An accident happened? Then this day will be impossible! Don't think too much, Chu Hefu has a great fate, and he has suffered a lot since he was a snack, but now he will be rewarded with suffering, don't worry!"
When Lu Xiaoshu heard his father take mother's words back to respect his mother, he couldn't help but burst out laughing, causing Miao Cuilan to stare at her.
Miao Chuhe felt relieved, and quickly agreed.
Now Miao Cuilan was speechless, so she could only let out a sigh.
Mr. Wu carefully read the official obituary under the light, folded it up and put it down gently, and said with a smile: "Brother Lu is right, sister-in-law is right to be worried, but Chuhe is a cautious person , I expect to take care of myself outside, and nothing will happen!"
In fact, Mr. Wu was a little puzzled. This was the first time that Lu Zhong clearly supported Miao Chuhe's road to the imperial examination. He had never said such things before.
But at this time, Mr. Wu ignored the little doubt in his heart, and immediately said to Miao Chuhe seriously: "I'm going to Yuzhang now, I don't know what kind of chaos there is! If you can stay one day less, don't stay there You and the sister-in-law of the Qin family quickly transported Qin Chuan's body back to the hometown. In this weather, don't delay too long on the road! Leave as soon as possible! As for the compensation from the government, as long as Qin Chuan's name is on it, you will be the only one. Stand up for him, I believe that the government will definitely not rely on him, if it is for this, there is no need."
It was not an auspicious thing to deal with, and Miao Chuhe was afraid that his sister, husband and wife would be worried at home, so he nodded and agreed when he heard Mr. Wu's explanation.
Everyone chatted for a while, and it was late at night before they dispersed.
The next day, Miao Chuhe was worried, so he went out after breakfast and planned to go to Qin Chuan's house to see if there was anything he could help with cooking.
Lu Zhong and Miao Cuilan were busy with the new workshop as usual, while sister Lu Xiaoshu and Tong Yu'er were at home.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Si, who had been out of the way for a while, suddenly appeared at Lu's house, smiled politely and came to borrow things again, but gave Lu Xiaoshu a sharp wink, signaling her to go out and talk.
Lu Xiaoshu was too lazy to talk to him at first, but after all he couldn't resist the curiosity in his heart, so he slipped out and followed Zhou Si to a remote place in the forest behind the yard.
"Do you have anything to do with me?" Lu Xiaoshu raised his head and asked.
Zhou Si nodded and said, "Is your little uncle planning to go to Yuzhang to help his classmate collect the corpse and bring back the spirit?"
"How do you know!" Lu Xiaoshu was surprised and stared at him suspiciously. This matter is only known to me, this guy's news is too well-informed, right
"Why are you so excited!" Zhou Si smiled, and hurriedly said: "Yesterday, the mother and son of the Qin family came to your house to cry, and many people saw this. Nothing to be surprised about!"
This also makes sense! Lu Xiaoshu was curious, then nodded and said: "Yes, that Qin Chuan is my uncle's friend, and there is no one in their family who can go out, so my uncle will go and help!"
Zhou Si immediately said sternly: "Let your little uncle come back as soon as he gets Qin Chuan's body in Yuzhang, and don't stay there any longer!"
Lu Xiaoshu couldn't help looking at Zhou Si in bewilderment, this time she was really strange. Why did Mr. Wu say that, and Zhou Si also said that
"Why? Is there something wrong with Yuzhang?" Lu Xiaoshu asked.
Zhou Si shook his head and said, "It's always an ominous place when something like this happens. There are only advantages and no disadvantages in coming back early! You must remember it!"
Lu Xiaoshu turned his head to look at him, suddenly gave a "chi" smile, and said, "Stop fooling me! I'm so easy to fool? Tell me, why?"
Zhou Si saw her put on a posture of being unwilling to give up and vowing not to give up if there is no result, he couldn't help but smiled and said: "I really can't do anything about you! You, why are you always so curious!" Sighing, he said leisurely: "Yesterday, my uncle happened to go to the city to have something to do. I heard Dr. Cha gossiping about it in the teahouse. He said that eight children died and eighteen were injured. Do you know?"
Lu Xiaoshu nodded, "Little uncle also went to the city yesterday, and he copied an obituary from the government. That's what it said!"
But with that said, is there a problem
Zhou Si pursed his lips, smiled sarcastically, and said: "You are always smart, don't you think that there are tricks hidden in this place? Why did the inn catch fire when it was fine? Why did it burn to death and burn so many people? Son? Hehe, the imperial court selects officials, in addition to their knowledge, they also pay attention to their appearance and physical appearance. Among the eighteen who are injured, if they are not well-preserved, they will be disabled and disfigured. Tell me, can they still enter the court as officials?"
Lu Xiaoshu opened his mouth, nodded, and shook his head again, still not understanding.
Scholars who take part in the imperial examinations have to go through a round of selection like a beauty contest before entering the examination room, eliminating those with disabilities, scars on their faces, crooked mouths and slanted noses, etc. These people are Not qualified to be an official reference.
Because being an official also has to pay attention to "official prestige", you have to pay attention to the decency of the court, and if you look unseemly, you will never even think about stepping into the officialdom in this life. Of course, there are exceptions, but that is definitely not the right way to pass the imperial examination, but because my life is too good, I have all kinds of adventures, or I will be reincarnated, and I have a seal.
When Zhou Si said this, Lu Xiaoshu also thought about it. Those who escaped from the fire, not to mention all of them were disfigured, but it is impossible for all of them to be intact.
In this way, with the addition of the eight dead people, the vacant quota—
A flash of inspiration flashed in Lu Xiaoshu's mind, and he couldn't help but change his face. He stared blankly at Zhou Si, his face full of disbelief!
Seeing this, Zhou Si breathed a sigh of relief and said, "You understand?"
Lu Xiaoshu stammered and whispered: "You, you mean, this fire is not a natural disaster but a man-made disaster?"