Quick Wear: I'm Really Not a Scumbag

—— Chenjia Village

"Old lady, how about I go with you?" Chen Shun looked worried.

This time he has to go to the capital to take the exam. The journey is long and it will take one or two months to go there and back. He is really worried.

Wu Yueying glared at him. "The eldest son can take care of him, so why are you going? If you fall ill, your two sons will have to take care of you."

"Besides, who will do the housework when you're gone? Are you relying on me to take the two kids out to do it all? You're dreaming."

In reality, it wasn't a serious matter. Wu Yueying was just worried that the old man, having been pampered along the way, would become too demanding and affect her son's exam. Chen Xuyan's exam couldn't be delayed, or else he would have to fight the old man to the death.

Her son is a juren, what qualifications does this old man have to be served by him?

Chen Shun sighed, "Why don't you let Xiaoshu go with you?"

Huang Shangshu is a martial arts expert, and we will definitely be safe with him protecting us along the way.

Chen Xuyan directly rejected this suggestion, "Brother Shu has to stay, otherwise I won't be at ease with you guys at home."

"Now even the governor of Xianshi County has been beheaded by the court. If General Zheng is transferred or something happens to him, you will be even less safe at home. If you stay at home, my brother and I will feel at ease and won't worry about you."

There are old ones, young ones, and one that was just born not long ago.

Wu Yueying hesitated for a moment and said, "How about you ask Master Wei to lend you a few men? We can pay them and ask them to protect you!"

"This is a good idea." Chen Shun also agreed.

He had met Mr. Wei, who had a big business and was a polite person. Besides, Yan'er had helped their family before, so he would not refuse in the future.

It is safer to go with a few more people. If you encounter robbers or refugees, you don't have to worry too much because there are more people. A tall and strong man can pull out his knife and these people will run away without knowing where they are.

"I do intend to do so, but Wei Siqi wants to go with us, but Master Wei won't let him. Now the two of them are still arguing at home. I'm afraid we have to wait for them to come to a conclusion." Chen Xuyan was also a little helpless.

"He's going too? He wants to take the exam with you this year?" Chen Shun asked.

Chen Xuyan shook his head. "He won't take the exam until three years later. Wei Siqi said he's never been to the capital before, and he insisted on going with me this time. But Master Wei thinks it's too chaotic out there, and it could be dangerous if he encounters something dangerous along the way."

These days, only court officials and aristocratic families are safe when walking outside. The probability of ordinary people getting into trouble is too high, and the robbers are all experienced.

However, the road they were going to take was a main road, so nothing should happen, it would just take a few more days.

This problem can be solved by setting off earlier.

"They are really weird, father and son. Why do they quarrel all the time?" Chen Shun was very puzzled.

Although they quarreled, the relationship between the father and son was getting better and better. He had witnessed it before when he delivered something to Yan'er. Although Master Wei was so angry that he chased his son and beat him, he was reluctant to use any force when he really hit him.

If the servant hit his son hard, his face would become ugly, and he would still feel very sorry for his son.

He is tough on the outside but soft on the inside.

"Why do you care whether other people quarrel or not? If you dare to quarrel with my son, just wait and see how I will deal with you!" Wu Yueying said angrily.

"Uncle! We're back!"

"Dad! We're back!"

"And me, and me!" Chen Luzhu couldn't run as fast as them.

Huang Yiyi felt bad when she saw how dirty they were. "Didn't you come here to watch the fishing? Why are you doing it?"

The three of them hid behind Chen Xuyan.

Chen Qufei stuck out his tongue and said, "Mom, we were just playing nearby for a while. Look at these fish, we caught them all!"

"Besides, with Uncle Huang here with us, nothing will happen! Dad even taught us how to swim before, so this is nothing!"

Chen Quyue put the bucket in his hand on the ground.

"Wow, this fish looks good. It seems we are all in for a treat today." Chen Xuyan praised.

"Yes, you can also make fish soup." Chen Luzhu was a little craving for the taste of fish soup.

Chen Zhao glared at his youngest son with ill intention. He had repeatedly warned him not to tell his mother about this, but the boy sold him out when he encountered some trouble.

The eldest and second oldest are really reliable in this regard. They never tell anyone anything that they are asked to keep secret.

Although Huang Yiyi didn't say anything else, her eyes swept over Chen Zhao.

"Let me do it. Luzhu, you go change your clothes first." Wu Yuewan smiled.

Huang Shangshu remained silent as usual. He was about to reach out and take An An from Wu Yuewan's hand, but after thinking about it, he felt it was inappropriate and withdrew his hand.

——Outside the hospital

"Chen Xuyan!" A voice seemed to come from outside the yard.

But it seemed to be masked by the conversations of people in the courtyard.

"Chen Xuyan!" This voice was obviously louder than before.

Wei Siqi, who was outside the yard, also heard the noise inside the yard, but he couldn't confirm whether it was Chen Xuyan's house. He had only been there once, and the coachman led the way, so he had no impression of it.

He really shouldn't have let the coachman leave first. He should have let him take him to Chen Xuyan's house first.

"It sounds like Wei Siqi's voice." Huang Shangshu reminded.

But why did this guy suddenly come here?

Chen Xuyan stood up and said, "I'll go out and take a look."

He also heard it, but it would be better if Huang Shangshu and Chen Zhao discovered it first so that it would appear normal.

The door opened.

Wei Siqi, who was about to turn around and leave to ask the villagers, looked at him in surprise, "It seems I found the right person. I called for a long time, but no one came to open the door?"

He was carrying a large bag on his back, and it was obvious that he had packed his belongings and came here specially.

"It was very noisy in there, and it was Brother Shu who heard you shouting first."

"Come in first." Chen Xuyan picked up the things in his hand.

Wei Siqi breathed a sigh of relief, "I was almost exhausted to death."

"I came to find you first. When it's time to leave, my father will ask the three of them to come and see us off. I'm worried that he'll regret it. You don't know how fickle he is. I can make him promise something, but he can go back on his word at any time."

"The kid from the Wei family is here?" Chen Shun felt happy to see him.

This child is sweet-mouthed and likable.

Wei Siqi looked at the large yard and saw that he was not at all nervous, with a smile on his face.

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"Uncle and aunt, your fish is really delicious, even better than the one made by the old woman in my kitchen."

"And these dishes are so delicious. I think they taste better than meat." Wei Siqi said sincerely.

Wu Yueying and Chen Shun's faces were already wrinkled with laughter. This kid spoke so nicely.

Chen Xuyan shook his head helplessly. Wei Siqi had never stopped talking since he entered the yard.

He praised everyone at the table, even the children in the family.

The two people wandered outside the yard for a long time and did not leave until night.

-night

"Chen Xuyan, when are we leaving? Is it five days later? That way we can stay in the capital for more than a month. I have even prepared the banknotes, so you don't have to worry about the money." He also has an aunt in the capital who is married to a fifth-rank official.

She seems to be living well now, and his father often sends money to his aunt.

This time when he went to the capital, his father asked him to bring more things with him and not to stay at his aunt's house because her family had too many people and it would be a waste of trouble.

It's still okay to eat.

Chen Xuyan was still thinking about the two people outside. They seemed to appear suddenly. They searched in the village for a while before confirming their home. They lingered in their home until night before leaving.

The martial arts of these two people are not bad, but there is still a gap compared to Huang Shangshu. He is worried that these people will harm his family.

Let’s wait and see for a few more days.

"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be five days later." Chen Xuyan extinguished the oil lamp.

Wei Siqi was also a little sleepy, "That's good, I told them they would pick us up in five days, go to sleep."

Not long after he finished speaking, he fell into a deep sleep.

He squeezed together with Chen Xuyan, with a porcelain pillow between them, while Huang Shangshu slept on the narrow bed not far away.

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——Five days later

The three of them got up early in the morning and packed their things. Wu Yueying had specially asked Chen Zhao to buy some meat the day before.

She wants to make shredded pork noodles.

"We are leaving today. Please keep an eye on their safety, Brother Shu." He hadn't found any trace of the two men in the past few days, not even in Houyun City.

They should have left, but I don't know what their purpose is in investigating their family.

Huang Shangshu nodded, "Don't worry, I won't let them fall into danger."

"If something happens in Houyun City, you should take the main road to the capital and follow the Wei family. Master Wei will send someone to pick you up then. I have already discussed this with him." Chen Xuyan stuffed a brocade bag into his hand.

"There's money and small change in there, take it."

Huang Shangshu hesitated, "Not giving it to your mother?"

Chen Xuyan smiled and said, "She has it. Besides, I think you are the one who knows best what to buy before fleeing the famine. I will feel at ease if you take it."

Having money will help you manage your situation and get through difficulties along the way.

"Okay." Huang Shangshu didn't ask him how he knew.

Since I have decided to follow him, then naturally I will put his words first. Even if Chen Xuyan doesn't take out the money, the money he has is enough for him to take his family away.

But how can he see things so long-term?

The Wei family is here.

Li Wentao was driving a carriage, and his two brothers were also driving one and stopped behind him.

Chen Zhao opened the door and said, "Come in."

The three followed him into the yard.

Li Wentao looked around the yard nonchalantly with a serious face.

"Have you eaten?" Wei Siqi asked.

"We just need some dry food." Li Wentao still looked like a dead man who was about to do nothing.

Wei Siqi was now able to completely ignore his attitude. He held the bowl and asked, "You really don't want to eat? This noodle is so delicious, and this chili is made by my aunt herself. It's so delicious."

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The three of them were slapped in the face by the smell.

Wu Yueying didn't care about these things. As long as they could protect the safety of her two sons, these were not a problem at all. She would make them for them when they came back.

Chen Quyue and Chen Qufei no longer had the heart to watch the master put on the stage. Their attention was now focused on the three people at the table.

The leader, Li Wentao, had a scar that spanned half of his face, Lin Zengjie was missing an ear, and Jin Yonghuai had no hair on his head, but they were all very strong, not inferior to his father and Uncle Huang.

Li Wentao's face was no longer sour after he had eaten and drunk his fill. He looked at the two little kids sneaking around not far away and asked, "What are you looking at?"

Chen Quyue turned his head away awkwardly, "Who said I was looking at you? I was looking at my table."

"That's right!" Chen Qufei made a face.

They are not afraid!

Lin Zengjie couldn't help laughing when he saw his eldest brother being scolded, "Hahaha, you two are really brave."

"Aren't you afraid?"

Chen Quyue shook his head. "This is my yard. Why should I be afraid? By the way, how did you lose your ear?"

"My ear? Someone cut it off with a knife." He said without much concern.

Chen Qufei thought it was a bit outrageous. "Did someone really cut your ears? Doesn't it hurt? I thought you were born without ears. There's someone in the village next door who was born deaf, and he can't even speak."

Lin Zengjie, "Why is it painful? He is the one who is in pain."

"I not only cut off his ears, I also cut off his nose, mouth, arms, and legs. I also stopped the bleeding. He suffered in pain for three days before he died."

"Hahahaha!"

Chen Quyue and Chen Qufei couldn't help but take two steps back when they thought of this horrifying scene.

Jin Yonghuai smiled and said, "You are already old, and you still want to scare a little kid?"

He looked at the two brothers, "He was lying to you. He didn't do that. He just chopped someone's head off with one blow."

Hearing this, the two brothers ran into the house without looking back.

"Hahaha." Li Wentao couldn't help laughing.

Wei Siqi shook his head helplessly, "You three are so boring. If they wet the bed later, they will have to blame you two."

How come he didn't see how childish these three people were?

The group is finally about to set off.

Wu Yueying looked at her two sons with reluctance in her heart, "You have grown up without ever traveling far away. You must come back safely. Mother will be waiting for you at home."

"Mom, don't worry, we will be back in two months, very soon." Chen Xuyan returned and held her hand.

"Don't rush to do the housework. Wait until I come back to do it. Your bodies can't bear it." Chen Zhao instructed.

Chen Shun smiled bitterly and said, "Dad is still able to move, so he definitely won't keep you here to do it. Just go and come back as soon as possible. Your mother and I will be happy if you can come back."

The three brothers sitting in the carriage at the back all felt very uncomfortable.

"Brother, to be honest, I am a little envious of them." Lin Zengjie said in a low voice.

"Stop talking nonsense, who wouldn't be envious?" The families of these people had long since died in the war.

They also came from farming families, and when they saw the situation at the Chen family, it was as if they saw the scene when their mother sent them to the battlefield many years ago.

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