Farmhouse life after traveling back to ancient times

It turned out that the young man was Fan Zhao's only son, Fan Chengyi. He had been fond of martial arts since childhood. Fan Zhao had hired a coach to teach him well, thinking that he could take the imperial examination to become the top martial artist in the future, which would be a way to advance his career.

However, because Mrs. Fan kept crying and complaining that he had ruined her son's future in the imperial examination, Fan Zhao had no choice but to hire a teacher to teach him at home.

Although he had passed the examination for a scholar, he preferred to subdue people through force. When he was not busy with his studies on weekdays, he would come to help Fan Zhao deal with some difficult matters.

Because he was smart and never fell behind in his studies, although Mrs. Fan had some complaints, she did not interfere too much.

I had been traveling with my good friends these days and just returned home today. I immediately came to report to the yamen. As soon as I entered the door, I saw Lu Fanghai, which was a pleasant surprise.

Lu Fanghai also remembered his excellent skills that day, and they admired each other so much that he still had a lot to say even after he got off the job, so he invited him to his home for a drink and got drunk.

Fan Chengyi also liked his extraordinary skills and military experience, so he readily agreed.

He called the servant and told him to go home and tell them, and then he left with Lu Fanghai.

Seeing that Lu Fanghai brought his friends back for dinner, Du Wenxiu hurriedly asked Qiaoer to help light the fire, and she hurried to the street to buy some vegetables and two jugs of wine.

When she came back, Qiao'er had soaked the black fungus, mixed it with eggs, cut some bacon and fried it with pickled bamboo shoots. She picked a plate of pickles from the jar and served it to them for them to eat first.

When Fan Chengyi saw Qiao'er bringing up the dishes, he felt familiar with them and couldn't help but look at them a few more times, which made Lu Fanghai a little unhappy.

Sensing Lu Fanghai's mood changes, Fan Chengyi felt a little embarrassed and hurriedly apologized:

"Brother Lu, please don't misunderstand me. I just think your sister looks familiar, as if I have seen her somewhere before."

Lu Fanghai couldn't help but feel strange. Since arriving in the county town, Qiao'er would never go out alone except when she went out with him and his wife. He wondered where Fan Chengyi had seen her.

Fan Chengyi couldn't remember either, he just said it was quite some time ago.

Lu Fanghai was also wondering, could it be the season in Taohua Village?

Then he asked him if he had ever been to Taohua Village. Fan Chengyi slapped his thigh and laughed:

"Yes, it was in Taohua Village. I was chasing a fugitive for my father at the time. On the way, I saw a little girl being pushed into the river. I saved her, but I didn't expect it to be your sister."

The more Lu Fanghai listened, the angrier he became. As soon as Fan Chengyi finished speaking, he was met with Lu Fanghai's fist. He was unable to dodge and was hit on the side of the face.

Not knowing what was going on, he naturally didn't want to suffer any loss, so the two of them started fighting.

Qiao'er, who came with the dishes, saw the two people fighting when she entered the room. She was frightened and shouted loudly for her sister-in-law to come quickly, while she went forward to separate the two.

How could a little girl like her dare to get involved in a fight between two grown men? The two men were frightened and stopped because they were afraid of hurting her.

Du Wenxiu ran in waving a spatula, and saw Lu Fanghai holding Qiao'er's shoulders, whispering to her that he was not going to fight with Fan Chengyi, but that he was the culprit who had caused Qiao'er to be disturbed by rumors.

Fan Chengyi was originally very angry and was about to leave, but after hearing what he said, he just stood there in a daze.

Du Wenxiu also understood the cause of the incident, so he stepped forward and told him what happened in Taohua Village. Only then did he know why Lu Fanghai swung his fist at him over a disagreement.

Fan Chengyi felt guilty and bowed to Qiao'er:

"I was too impatient chasing the fugitive that day, and seeing that the women of Taohua Village had gathered around her, I thought nothing serious would happen to the girl, so I let her go. I didn't expect that I would cause her so much trouble, and it's all my fault."

Qiao'er dodged to the side and refused to accept his gift.

"My life was saved by you, so I should be the one to thank you. My brother was worried about me, so he threw his fist in desperation. I hope Master Fan will forgive me and not hold it against him."

"No, no, Brother Lu loves his sister. It's my fault for not doing things right that led to what happened today. I really deserve to be beaten."

Du Wenxiu saw that the two of them were being more polite than each other, while Lu Fanghai looked angry. He stood aside and smiled as he stepped forward to interrupt:

"Alright, alright, it's all over. After all, Master Fan is the benefactor of our family. Fang Hai beat up his benefactor, so he should be punished with wine."

Lu Fanghai smiled but didn't really smile. He picked up the overturned wine glass, filled it with wine and gave it to Fan Chengyi, but he said:

"Although you saved my sister's life, it almost destroyed our family. Don't complain even if you take two punches from me."

Seeing that he was still being stubborn, Du Wenxiu smiled and pulled Qiao'er to the kitchen.

Let men sort out their own issues.

Fan Chengyi was not a proud young man, and after three cups of wine, the two became good brothers again.

As he spoke, Fan Chengyi understood the whole story and was filled with remorse.

"I'll let Big Brother Lu know that when Mrs. Lu was brought to the county government office, I testified in court and she was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. I thought that was the end of the matter. If I knew there were so many things to come, I would have gone to talk to the people in your Taohua Village and explained it clearly."

Lu Fanghai raised his glass and clinked it with Fan Chengyi's. He took a sip of wine and said with a wry smile:

"Even if you go, so what? I have finally figured it out. Some people just want to stir up trouble. No matter how well you do, you can't beat their frivolous words. Everything is fate, there is nothing you can do about it."

"Brother Lu, it's hard to say whether people will support me, but I can go to Taohua Village and explain this matter clearly. There will always be reasonable people who will believe me."

"What's the use? Qiao'er's marriage has also fallen through, and matchmakers from all over the country are no longer willing to come to our house. My mother was worried about my sister's marriage, so she fell ill and couldn't close her eyes before she died. I discussed with my wife that even if we can't make money, we must move our family to this county, because I'm afraid that my sister will be depressed and follow in my mother's footsteps."

Fan Chengyi was silent for a long time. Only when he heard Lu Fanghai asking him to drink did he raise his glass.

Qiao'er and Du Wenxiu cooked a few more dishes and served them to them. Not to disturb them from drinking, the aunt and sister-in-law went to the east wing.

"Now that you know that he was the one who saved you, what do you think?" Du Wenxiu asked Qiao'er tentatively.

After finally moving house and reducing the impact of this incident on Qiao'er, she happened to meet Fan Chengyi who came to save people. Du Wenxiu couldn't help but worry that Qiao'er would remember the past and get stuck in a dead end.

Qiao Er smiled at her and said softly, "What else can I think? I want to live a good life with my brother and sister-in-law. Sister-in-law, please don't dislike me for staying at home all day and wasting your food."

Du Wenxiu made a "huh" sound and pretended to hit her.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Don't mention that my brother and I are supporting you. Even if we are old and can't make money, the young ones in the family will still support you. What are you afraid of?"

Qiao'er moved her butt and snuggled in Du Wenxiu's arms.

"Sister-in-law, you are so kind to me. With you and my brother around, I am not afraid of anything."

"Sister-in-law, when will there be a baby in the family? I'm looking forward to raising the baby and taking care of him in my old age." Qiao'er asked playfully.

Du Wenxiu patted Qiao'er's back with her hand, saying angrily, "You little kid, you ask all kinds of nonsense. You deserve to be beaten."

The two aunts and sisters-in-law laughed together, and their bell-like laughter came through the window to the front.