Farming and reading family

Maybe Chen Hanyue doesn't like weak women.

She has no choice because Chen Yuning is her sister, but Luo Qing'er doesn't have the same treatment.

"Han Yue is just a harsh talker." Chen Yuning laughed dryly.

Of course Luo Qing'er knew that she had been in the Chen family for such a long time. She said she was just staying there temporarily and did less than the other daughters of the Chen family. Others were very tolerant of her.

"I know. I like Hanyue too." Luo Qing'er looked at Chen Yuning. "You have turned a disaster into a blessing this time. You got what you wanted."

If it weren't for this incident, Luo Qing'er felt that Chen's eldest sister-in-law would definitely not marry Yu Ning to Peng Can, and Yu Ning would not resist.

Chen Yuning smiled shyly: "I was scared to death at that time."

"Those who survive a great disaster will surely enjoy good fortune in the future. You have many blessings."

Chen Yuning frowned and thought for a moment when she heard Luo Qing'er say this: "I wonder what happened to the others who were arrested."

Gao E was also thinking about this matter. Their village of Baotou had put in a lot of effort to catch those people like Yao the matchmaker. The government should have announced the result of this matter, but why has there been no movement so far?

Lei came in from outside and stuffed a handful of wild cherries into Gao E's hand.

"Where did it come from?" Gao E frowned as she ate a sour pill. "So sour?"

"It's not sour." Lei poured a few pills directly into his mouth.

Gao E looked sour: "Then you can eat it all."

"There are plenty in the back mountains." Lei said with a smile, "You don't let our family go far. This is what my sister-in-law from the village brought back."

Gao E thought about it and thought that it might be wild cherries, and they grew in the cool place behind the mountain so they ripened late, but they were too sour.

I wanted to make some candied cherries or salted cherries, but after thinking about it, I decided not to. Salt and sugar are in short supply, and it would be difficult to preserve them after they are made, so I just ate them fresh.

Ever since discussing the sale of pickled vegetables with Mrs. Wu, in addition to some vegetables grown in the village that are suitable for pickling and drying, some wild vegetables can also be considered.

"Old Man Yang said that the mulberries are almost ripe, and he will pick some for us to eat then." Lei suddenly thought of this.

Gao E nodded: "Mulberries are good. If there are too many, dry them and eat them slowly."

"Then can we go pick them together?" Lei said excitedly, "Old Man Yang said that the ripe ones are sweeter."

"Okay, let's go together then." Gao E also wanted to go out and take a look.

The two were chatting when He Tangchun and Chang Zhinan came and knocked on the door.

"Go and find your second brother quickly." Gao E said as she stood up.

Lei glanced at He Tangchun and walked out quickly. He Tangchun glanced at Lei sideways.

"Mr. He, what instructions do you have for me now that I have visited your humble home?" Gao E made way for He Tangchun to sit down.

He Tangchun went over and sat down. "That woman who called herself Yao the Matchmaker originally wanted to trick your sister-in-law away, right?"

Gao E knew what He Tangchun had found out during the interrogation: "Not sure."

"I'm here to tell you that those people will be handed over to the state government for interrogation. You didn't ask anything you shouldn't have asked, did you?" He Tangchun stared at Gao E.

"Why should the crime committed in He County be transferred to the provincial government for trial?" Gao E was suspicious.

"Those people didn't commit crimes only in He County. They just heard that there was a flood in He County and came here to fish in troubled waters." He Tangchun explained.

Gao E suddenly realized, "The whole world is bustling with people, all for profit." She smiled bitterly, "If the wealthy and powerful outside knew about the preferential treatment the court has given to Hexian County in response to the flood, I wonder if they would come here in droves."

He Tangchun was stunned, and suddenly remembered that Gao E had told him the same thing before, but she didn't say it so obviously.

At this time, Chen Ke came back trotting: "I have met Mr. He."

He Tangchun stood up and said, "I'm here to tell you something. I've read the memorial from the capital regarding the flood in He County. I mentioned your proposed prescription and submitted it to the court, hoping it will alleviate the epidemic in more areas. This would be a great achievement for you."

Chen Ke was a little confused and didn't quite believe this was true. He subconsciously looked at his wife.

He knew very well that all this was thanks to his wife.

"Husband, why don't you thank Lord He quickly?" Gao E looked happy.

Chen Ke hurriedly saluted and said, "Thank you very much, Lord He, for your support."

There are many people in the officialdom who try to shift the blame and take credit for others' achievements. Moreover, he is just a scholar. Even if He Tangchun took the credit, Chen Ke would not know about it at all.

He Tangchun didn't care. "Talent and character should be considered separately. Although you haven't passed the imperial examination, you have a heart that cares about the country and the people. You can be a role model for our generation. I hope you will continue to work hard. I hope that one day we can serve the court together."

Chen Ke was extremely excited when he heard He Tangchun say this: "I will definitely do my best."

He Tangchun nodded, glanced at Gao E and left.

Chen Ke accompanied He Tangchun all the way to the village entrance and only came back when he could no longer see him.

Gao E thought at home that He Tangchun wanted to remind her not to know things that she shouldn't know, and thought that it should be okay for her to know Li Quan?

But for safety's sake, I should talk to Lu Hao and ask him to pay more attention to this matter.

Chen Ke came back and walked around the yard excitedly, thinking that if the recipe caught the saint's eye, he might be granted a birthright, and then he would have achieved fame and honor.

I never thought that the thing I had been seeking all my life would be realized in this way.

"What's wrong with you, my husband?" Gao E looked at Chen Ke in confusion.

Chen Ke excitedly told Gao E about the granted birth, and explained to her the various differences and what she could do when the time comes.

Gao E felt that Chen Ke was thinking too far ahead and too unrealistically.

He Tangchun was just a county magistrate. He just submitted the memorial. It was unknown how many people the memorial would pass through, and it was uncertain whether it would even reach the emperor.

As a result, Chen Ke thought that he might be granted a birthright.

"Really?" Gao E was surprised.

Chen Ke nodded: "With this background, I can take the exam again in the future and fill the vacancy."

The vacancy he mentioned was at most a temporary county magistrate's vacancy. Once the official county magistrate arrived, he would still have to step down.

However, if you have filled a vacancy, you can strive to become a county magistrate.

This is already good enough for Chen Ke.

"Then let's quickly tell the good news to my brother and the others." Gao E was not at all disappointed.

Anyway, this is Chen Ke’s business. When he suffers a blow, he will face reality.

Hearing Gao E's words, Chen Ke calmed down and said, "Let's wait until we have the confirmation."

"My husband is worried..." Gao E saw that Chen Ke was not too excited.

Chen Ke sighed: "Lord He is a good official, but the higher-ups..." He stopped here, worried that his wife would be disappointed.

"Then..." Gao E looked a little disappointed.

"It's better not to let my family know for now, so as to avoid false joy." Chen Ke calmed down completely.

Gao E nodded: "Then let's add two dishes to lunch to celebrate."

"Okay." Chen Ke became happy again.

Chang Zhinan rode with his master and asked, "Why did you only tell Madam Chen about those thieves?"

He Tangchun chuckled: "She is quite capable. She was able to get some information out of him."