Zhou Si glanced at her and gave her a look of "What do you think?"
Lu Xiaoshu murmured: "The ones who die are all new recruits. I don't know how many positions will be vacated by this fire. For these vacated positions, some people are willing to pay a lot of money, and some are people who can afford a lot of money. ... Ordinary people don't have the guts to dare to make such an idea, could it be - the government? This, this is too - cruel... "
"Cruel and merciless?" Zhou Si smiled sarcastically, and said, "For money, fame and fortune, what is this? In the eyes of the government, only a dozen or so lives are nothing! If my guess is correct, the casualties Among the more than 20 people, they must all be from poor families and have no background. Who would cause trouble? Not to mention the distance, just look at the mother and son of the Qin family. Help take care of the funeral, and give one or twenty taels of silver to deal with the aftermath, I'm afraid those family members will still be grateful!"
Lu Xiaoshu could only hear chills running down his spine, and his palms were slightly soaked in cold sweat.
No matter how courageous she is, hearing this kind of thing still feels the impact is too great! If it is as Zhou Si said, this government is really inhumane!
Zhou Si said lightly: "I don't know who came up with this idea, but it's very clever! Everyone's eyes have always been on before the exam and before the results are released, whether there are bribes, leaking questions, cheating, and unfair selection. , once the list is released and all parties have no objections and the dust settles, few people will stick to this matter! At this time, there will be more than ten vacancies to be selected from the failed scholars, haha, it can be done The article is big! Moreover, it is safer than all the small moves before the ranking!"
"But, but this is in exchange for one life after another..."
Zhou Si was silent for a moment, then said, "So what? In the eyes of those unscrupulous people, this is actually nothing!"
Lu Xiaoshu didn't say anything for a while, and said a little bit unconvinced for a moment: "Maybe, this is just your guess?"
Zhou Si smiled and said, "I'd rather just be my guess! Anyway, tell your little uncle not to stay there for too long, and leave as soon as possible!"
Lu Xiaoshu's heart skipped a beat, his face changed slightly and he nodded quickly, "Yes, yes! You can't let the little uncle stay there for too long! The little uncle is very thoughtful and has that temper. If he sees something in it Clue will definitely not let it go, and will definitely find out the truth, wouldn't that be bad!"
In case this is true—and she is already sure that it is more than eight percent true. Lu Xiaoshu didn't think that with his little uncle's meager strength, he could fight against the manipulator behind the scenes, but with his temper, how could he let his friend die unjustly? He will never give up! At that time, wouldn't it be a murderous disaster
Lu Xiaoshu can't take care of other people and other things, and she doesn't want to take care of them. She just wants her little uncle to come back well, and then the whole family will be safe and sound!
Subconsciously thinking of Mr. Wu's words, Lu Xiaoshu couldn't help thinking to himself: Could it be that Mr. Wu also thought of this? So, he also said those words
"Why did you tell me this?" Lu Xiaoshu raised his head and looked at Zhou Si with a pair of big black eyes.
Zhou Si made her look a little embarrassed, he avoided her gaze and kicked on the ground unconsciously, and said: "We have received a lot of help from your family since we moved here, and I can see your little uncle's character to some extent." I can't bear to let him suffer this disaster!"
In fact, I am all for you! I can't bear to see you sad...
Zhou Si confessed embarrassingly in his heart, his eyes darkened, and he sighed silently. He and she are doomed, and will soon be separated and never have anything to do again, but he still wants to make her life a little more joyful.
Lu Xiaoshu accepted this explanation as a matter of course, nodded and squinted his eyes with a smile, and said with a crooked smile: "You still have a little conscience! It's much better than your fierce second uncle! Okay, then I'll go back Just in case your second uncle sees it and stares at me again, wishing he could eat me!"
"Where is such an exaggeration!" Zhou Si couldn't help laughing.
Lu Xiaoshu snorted, "Why not? I'm not exaggerating at all! Look, everyone is here!" He pouted to the side.
Zhou Si followed her gaze to look over, and sure enough, he saw his second uncle standing not far away with heavy eyes and unfriendly expression, his hands folded in front of his chest, he sighed helplessly, smiled at Lu Xiaoshu, and walked towards him.
Lu Xiaoshu blinked at him, bared his teeth and made a grimace, then turned around and briskly went home.
In the evening, both Lu Zhong and Miao Cuilan came back very early, killed chickens and fish, cooked a large table of good dishes for Miao Chuhe to practice, and unsealed good wine, and specially invited Mr. Wu to come over for dinner.
After a while, Lu Xiaoshu held up a cup to respect Miao Chuhe, wished him a smooth journey with a smile, and told him in a serious manner: "Little uncle, you must remember what Mr. Wu told you! Go early and return early." , don’t stay in Yuzhang, all of us are waiting for you at home! Jin’er will miss you even if I don’t see you!”
What he said made everyone laugh.
Miao Chuhe also smiled, raised his hand to gently stroke his son's hair, nodded to Lu Xiaoshu and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, little uncle will come back as soon as possible? I don't want you to worry! Hehe, little uncle also You will be remembered!"
"Of course!" Lu Xiaoshu laughed and said, "We are a family of flesh and blood, little uncle, you have to think about us every day!"
"That's it, that's it!" Miao Chuhe smiled dotingly.
Miao Cuilan couldn't help laughing when she asked her to talk, and said: "This child is really, on weekdays, I think she is not serious enough to laugh and laugh, so let's talk seriously, it's unbearable!"
Everyone laughed even more. Lu Xiaoshu refused to obey, giggling and wrapping around Miao Cuilan acting like a spoiled child. Miao Cuilan was angry and funny, hugged her and pretended to coax her, but she was so embarrassed that she blushed and hurried away from her mother. This made Miao Cuilan even more amusing.
Early the next morning, Miao Chuhe bid farewell to everyone and left. The Tong family sent the best carriage and two clever and experienced old servants to follow.
First went to pick up Tian's mother and son, and then went directly to Yuzhang by road.
The carriage had not gone far after leaving Maple Leaf Village, when suddenly there was a small figure on the road ahead beckoning to stop the carriage, Miao Chuhe couldn't help being surprised when he saw that it was Lu Xiaoshu, he hurriedly jumped out of the carriage and went forward with a smile: "Xiaoshu! What are you doing?" Here? No wonder I didn't see you all morning!"
"Little uncle, I also want to go to Yuzhang, can you let me go with you?" Lu Xiaoshu looked at Miao Chuhe eagerly.
Miao Chuhe couldn't help being funny when he heard that, he patted her on the shoulder and sighed: "Xiaoshu is obedient, go back quickly! Little uncle is not going to play this time, how can you follow?"
Lu Xiaoshu still said: "But I can talk with Aunt Qin to relieve boredom! Otherwise, she will be sad and sad all the way, what if she falls ill? What else can she say to you, little uncle? I will It's different! Little uncle, just promise me!"
This kind of thing is not auspicious, besides, Lu Xiaoshu is already a thirteen-year-old girl, how can he walk such a long way with the wind, food and sleep in the open? Miao Chuhe didn't listen to her reasons at all, and immediately put on a straight face, took out his little uncle's money and said seriously: "No! Go back quickly! If you continue to mess around, little uncle will be angry!"
Miao Chuhe seldom reprimanded with a stern face. Lu Xiaoshu had never seen him reprimand others like this, so he knew that he was really angry.
He refused to take him along. He couldn't follow him for such a long distance, so he sighed and was defeated. He couldn't help but reminded him: "Little uncle, you must come back quickly!"
After hearing this, Miao Chuhe felt warm in his heart. He nodded with a smile and said, "Okay, don't worry! Little uncle will be back soon! Go back quickly!"
Lu Xiaoshu had no choice but to say "oh", and turned to go home.
"Let's go!" Miao Chuhe shook his head with a slight smile, and couldn't help thinking to himself: Xiaoshu is like this, but I think sister, Yu'er and the others feel the same way. I really shouldn't make them worry, it's better to come back as soon as the matter is over...
Ever since Miao Chuhe left home, Lu Xiaoshu silently counted the days in his heart every day, unless the day when his little uncle came back safely, his heart would not be at peace.
She hides her small thoughts, and others don't know, how can Lin Fang, who always puts his heart on her, not know
Seeing that she was depressed, Lin Fang only thought that she felt that she had nothing interesting to do recently, so he tried hard to fawn on her. But he didn't want to flatter the horse's leg, why would Lu Xiaoshu want to go out and play? Instead, he said something to Lin Fang angrily.
Lin Fang was puzzled, and even though he was wronged, he didn't dare to argue with her, and turned his anger on Cricket.
About twenty days later, at noon this day, I finally saw the Tong family's carriage approaching gently. Lu Xiaoshu looked at the door and saw that he was overjoyed. He turned around and ran into the house while shouting: "Little aunt! Little aunt! Little uncle is back! Little uncle is back!"
"Really? That's great!" Tong Yu'er was also heartbroken, so happy that she hugged her son, kissed his tender face hard and said with a smile: "My dear Jin'er, Daddy is back! Let's go, Let's pick up Daddy!"
Several people greeted them happily.
Seeing the carriage getting closer and approaching, Tong Yu'er took a few steps forward with her son in her arms, and said with a smile, "Chuhe! You're back!"
The curtain of the carriage was lifted, but it was not Miao Chuhe who got out of the carriage, but a servant who followed.
The servant's face was slightly embarrassed, he jumped down quickly and bowed his hands, "Miss!"
Tong Yu'er looked into the carriage, it was empty and there was no one else. Her heart couldn't help sinking, her eyes darkened, she hugged Jin'er's arm tightly, and said, "Why are you alone? Where's my uncle?"