Chapter 10 Ten years old
Father Lu didn't say much. He looked very angry and didn't eat much in the evening.
Lu Changsheng asked Lu Haozi.
After a while, the latter blushed and said, "Xinghua's father is really a piece of shit. He regretted the marriage he had agreed on!"
"And that grandpa from the Zhao family doesn't speak human language! He favors the Xinghua family!"
Lu Changsheng frowned and asked about the details.
It turned out that the two went to Xinghua's house in the morning to discuss the formal marriage later.
Unexpectedly, they couldn't get into Xinghua's house for a long time.
Xinghua is surnamed Zhao and lives in Zhongcun, where people from the Zhao family live. It is said that in the previous generations, the village only had the surname Zhao, and it was not called a village, but a village. Later, as people with other surnames moved here, it became a village.
The two entered the road of Zhongcun, and every few meters, they would meet some people who blocked the road and asked for wedding money.
If they didn't have it, they wouldn't give it.
Father Lu was prepared, and he took some copper coins and distributed them one by one, but this kind of thing itself was to ask for good luck.
It didn't matter if the wedding money was more or less, after all, they were all villagers and not rich.
Unexpectedly, after the wedding money was distributed, the two found that they didn't even see the door of Xinghua's house.
And those Zhao family members who blocked the road did not disperse, and they were in a stalemate with the two of them.
At first, the two didn't think too much, just thought it was some test given to them by these Zhao family members, and they waited there for most of the day.
Finally, a Zhao family member who blocked the road couldn't stand it anymore and secretly reminded them.
"We don't have to stop you. It's the Xinghua family who asked us for help. We all have the surname Zhao, so we can't refuse!"
When Lu Haozi heard this, he was so angry that he rushed to Zhao Xinghua's house to ask for an explanation.
But Zhao Xinghua was not at home. He only saw Xinghua's father.
In his words, he was very polite and apologetic.
He said that Xinghua didn't like him, and if she had to marry him, he would jump into the river and commit suicide.
He also said that with the current conditions of the Lu family, it would be easy to find a wife.
At this time, the grandfather in the village also stood up.
Those who can be called "grandfathers" in the village are all respected people.
At this moment, he favored Xinghua's family.
In the end, it was just Xinghua's father who apologized lightly!
"Tomorrow, I will go find Xinghua. She must be willing to follow me!"
Lu Haozi clenched his fist.
Lu Changsheng shook his head and said, "Brother, don't you understand? Xinghua must know about this!"
"Let me ask you, is what her father said Xinghua's original words?"
"Yes! Xinghua likes me, otherwise she wouldn't say such a lie! The water in the river is dry now. Even if she jumps, she won't die. What's more, Xinghua can swim!"
Lu Changsheng felt a headache.
It's confirmed that his brother is a dog!
"Whether it is or not, you will know in a few days!"
Lu Changsheng shook his head.
The thread of this matter is actually very simple.
The people of the Zhao family stopped the father and son just to make them give up. In this way, Zhao Xinghua's reputation can be preserved as much as possible.
"Brother and Zhao Xinghua have already been engaged, and the only thing left is to get married. If it's just a general problem, there's no need to make such a fuss! There must be something wrong!"
"Maybe it's also related to the fact that I can't continue to fish now!"
In recent days, the weather has become drier and drier, and the crops that haven't matured yet have begun to wither.
The village is talking about the drought.
Droughts are not without records. If they can become disasters, they must not be able to pass in a short time.
It's just that it may not be able to pass next year or even the year after.
"We have to find a way to open up!"
After a few days, the news really spread.
Zhao Xinghua didn't know where she found the way, saying that she wanted to go to Heishan Mansion and be a maid for a wealthy family.
She also said that she wanted to be a concubine.
And obviously, the old Lu family became a background board.
However, the matter was not discussed for long, because the drought really came.
"This time is really terrible, just before the autumn harvest!"
Lu Changsheng looked at the two old men with sad faces, and seemed to feel that they had aged a lot.
Two days later, he took some time to go to the field, and what he saw was a field of dead crops.
Lu Changsheng's heart also became heavy.
And sometimes, he would see Father Lu holding a dry pipe, sitting on the doorstep, staring at Xiao Heitu playing not far away, as if he was hesitating about something!
Every time this happened, Lu Changsheng couldn't help but touch Xiao Heitu's little head.
The little guy looked up, smiled at Lu Changsheng, and then smiled at Father Lu not far away.
Although life at home has become very difficult during this period, she is still very optimistic.
"I have to go to Zhao Deshui's house tomorrow!"
Lu Changsheng said in his heart.
The next day, he practiced archery as usual, and then went to Zhao Deshui's house to meet Zhao Deshui.
"Uncle Zhao!" Lu Changsheng looked at Zhao Deshui respectfully.
"Erdan? Why did you come to me for something?"
Zhao Deshui looked a little strange, and always felt that it was a little wrong for him to talk to a child.
"I wonder if Uncle Zhao can take me to Heishan Mansion?"
Zhao Deshui's face changed slightly.
After a moment of silence, he suddenly took a breath and said in a deep voice: "It happens that there is a severe drought this year. Before the end of the year, the Zhao family will organize a team to go to Heishan Mansion. Come to me then!"
Although Lu Changsheng did not mention the money, Zhao Deshui still said: "It is not easy to go to the master, so the wait is a bit long, but fortunately I have arranged it. When you go to Heishan Mansion, remember to be careful. If you can't make it, come back!"
"Okay, Uncle Zhao!"
Lu Changsheng was delighted and walked out the door.
After a while, a person came out of the house. It turned out to be Zhao Qing, the married sister of Zhao Deshui.
This person came back this time without any publicity.
"The matter is basically settled, I will go back first. In the current situation, it is not suitable for me to stay longer!"
"Don't stay for a while?"
Zhao Deshui said.
Since Zhao Qing got married, their relationship has become much more distant.
"If it takes too long, the master will definitely blame me if he comes back and finds out!"
Zhao Qing changed into a poor person's outfit to avoid being targeted by bandits on the way back.
However, she also invited two guards to go with her, so she was not worried about anything happening.
"And I need to keep an eye on Lin'er too!"
Zhao Deshui did not persuade her any more.
Watching his sister disappear in the mist, he felt a little emotional, a little tangled and envious.
"She is indeed a scholar!"
Thinking of his sister, who was arrogant since she was a child, when she got older, she tried her best to go to Heishan Mansion, and when she came back, she was already the concubine of Master Chen.
It really surprised them.
But such a proud bird had to submit to the scholar, and he was afraid that the other party would not like it.
In the early morning.
Several figures quietly walked out of Zhaojia Village.
Zhao Qing walked in front, followed by two guards with swords and a young woman.
"Aunt Qing, can I really marry into a wealthy family?"
"Don't worry! With Auntie helping you, it will probably work out!"
Zhao Qing said.
Looking at Zhao Xinghua, although she was a little shabby in her clothes, she had delicate features and a plump figure. As long as she dressed up a little, she would definitely have a different charm.
Take her to those wealthy families more often, and you might be liked.
If that doesn't work, you can be a concubine!
"Xinghua, Heishanfu is not a village, there are many people and complicated things. Maybe, if you look at someone wrong, you will offend a powerful person and die without knowing where you are! Now aunt is helping you, you must remember aunt's kindness in the future!"
"Don't worry, aunt!" Zhao Xinghua said coquettishly, and she had forgotten about her marriage.
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After a few days, everyone had no thoughts about the drought subsiding.
Lu Changsheng, who was practicing archery, suddenly heard Wang Heihou's voice.
"Changsheng! I'm going to die!"
Wang Heihou, Niu Dazhuang and Li Nangua came over.
"How will I die?"
"I was abandoned by my parents! They want to send me to Heishanfu!" Wang Heihou's eyes were full of tears.
Niu Dazhuang and Li Nangua were not much better.
Lu Changsheng was amused and said, "Going to Heishan Mansion must be for a good future, so why are we going to die?"
"You don't understand! I heard them say that people in Heishan Mansion are cruel and ruthless. People are freezing to death on the road, and the corpses can be piled up to the sky!"
Wang Heihou's face turned pale.
"That damn place is only suitable for those rich families to live in. If we go there, we will be eaten!"
Lu Changsheng also fell silent.
He didn't know anything about Heishan Mansion, and he couldn't help but feel a little hesitant.
Last time, Zhao Deshui's sister, Zhao Qing, returned to her hometown, and many people went there to join in the fun. Those who were a little more active directly gave some silver and gifts.
Lu Changsheng felt that the news that day was a little unclear, but now there was no need to dwell on it.
"In two days, we will leave!"
Looking at the three children with tears on their faces, Lu Changsheng felt a little emotional.
At this moment, he suddenly felt something and looked down.
"You have achieved the achievement of a 10-year-old, bone value +1!"