After crossing over: kidnapping a female hunter to be the stepfather of the three cubs

At the hour of Mao, the few people who had gone to the town finally arrived in the village, exhausted.

At Zhao Huanxi's home, Mrs. Liu and Old Mrs. Tian also got up early and started cooking breakfast.

Just at this moment, the sound of a carriage was heard at the door. Old Mrs. Tian came out and saw that several people had dark circles under their eyes.

"Brother Youmao, how were those two sentenced? Did the town elders say anything?"

Hearing the sound, Liu came out. Yu Yan also got up early and came out to question Hongying.

"The county magistrate sentenced those two to three years of hard labor. I think it was too easy for them. They've caused Sister Huanxi such harm. In my opinion, exile is a light sentence."

Hongying was angry, but helpless.

Zhao Huanxi also got up at this time. Her shoulder didn't hurt too much, but she couldn't move. Seeing a few people at the gate, she invited them into the house to chat.

"Sister Huanxi, why did you get up? You will get better faster if you sleep more." Hongying ran forward and checked her injuries with concern.

Zhao Huanxi smiled and said, "It's okay. What did the county magistrate say about those two people?"

Hongying then recounted what happened in the county government office last night, shocking both Mrs. Liu and Old Lady Tian.

"Well... since the verdict has been made, thank you for your hard work. I just happened to have hired a female teacher to teach Xiao Pan and the others, and I plan to hold a master-disciple ceremony for them today. So please stay for lunch at noon, Uncle Mao."

The village chief was confused, so Zhao Huanxi quickly introduced her, "This is the lady I invited, Miss Yu Yan. You should know her. She's an escort from the Pang's Escort Agency. Xiao Yin wants to learn martial arts, so he's become her disciple."

The village chief looked at the two women before him, one a scholar and the other a warrior, both with outstanding temperaments. He nodded and smiled, saying, "You two ladies are both very graceful and elegant. I admire you."

"Village Chief, you are too kind. We are just an ordinary family. Fortunately, Miss Huanxi appreciated us and we are just asking for food."

Yu Yan spoke modestly, and Hongying couldn't help but yawn.

"Hongying, you've been tired all night. Eat something and go to sleep. When I just came out, I smelled the delicious food from the kitchen and my mouth was watering." Zhao Huanxi joked.

So after they finished their breakfast, they agreed to come over for lunch at noon. Those who needed to rest also went to rest.

Zhao Huanxi was sitting in the corridor. She had thought that she was the busiest person today, but she didn't expect that she was the only one who was free now.

"Sister Huanhuan, are you unhappy?" Xu Jinchu tilted his head and sat on the chair next to her.

"Achu, did you sleep well last night? Did Xiaopan bother you?" Zhao Huanxi looked at Xu Jinchu and spoke to her with a smile.

Xu Qingzhao also came over this morning and is now helping to clean up the mess outside the yard caused by the fire.

Xu Jinchu nodded: "Sleep well, Xiao Pan is very good, and even covered me with a blanket."

"Then play with them more in the future. They are all very well behaved, just like you."

"Hehe, Zhaozhao also said I was good. Sister Huanhuan was injured yesterday. Is it still painful today?" Her big eyes were full of worry.

Zhao Huanxi thought of her wiping tears with the three girls last night and laughed. Although he didn't know what happened to this woman, it was clear that she must have been a very good girl when she was sober.

"Don't worry, I'm fine now. Are you used to staying here, Chu?"

Xu Jinchu looked up at the eaves, wondering what he was thinking.

"They said I'd forgotten a lot of things. I really wanted to remember them, but the more I tried, the less I could remember. Sister Huanhuan, Zhaozhao said sometimes it's best to just forget the bad things. Living in the present is the most important thing."

"Yes, live in the present, Zhao Zhao is right."

It was almost noon, the time for the apprenticeship ceremony. Zhao Huanxi pulled out a string of firecrackers from the house. This thing was worth a lot of money. This string of double-bang firecrackers, five feet long, had cost him four hundred coins. He had to take it out and set it off so that others could hear it.

Meixiang and the twins Lu Pingan and Lu Pingle also came over and played happily with Xiao Pan and Xu Jinchu. Old Master Lu and Lu Lin followed Xu Qingzhao to help clean up the courtyard wall.

Old Master Lu looked at Xu Qingzhao, who just worked and didn't talk much, and couldn't help nodding in his heart.

This young man hadn't been around much before, but now I see he's a good young man. If I were to marry him to Huanxi, his age would be suitable, but I don't know if he would be willing.

So he moved closer to Xu Qingzhao, took a puff of his pipe and spoke slowly:

"Xu family boy, how old are you this year?"

Xu Qingzhao didn't stop working and replied without raising his head, "I'm twenty years old this year, uncle."

"Do you have a sweetheart? I want to see how you and my family are getting along."

After hearing this, Xu Qingzhao couldn't help but blush.

Seeing him blush, Old Master Lu felt that there was hope, so he continued to test him.

"Huanxi is a good girl, but it's a pity that my rebellious son doesn't have this blessing. I think you are also a good-looking person, and you and Huanxi are a perfect match..."

"Dad, what are you talking about?" Lu Lin finished the work at hand and came over to call them back to eat. He saw the old man leaning in front of the boy from the Xu family, muttering something.

Old Master Lu glanced at his son with a sidelong glance. This guy came at such a bad time...

Lu Lin was confused and felt his father's gaze, so he shyly avoided him. When he looked up, he saw Xu Qingzhao, whose face looked like it was cooked. He smiled and asked, "Brother Xu, it's not that hot out here, why are you so red?"

"I... I'm fine... I'll go first, you guys come here too..." Xu Qingzhao ran away immediately like a frightened deer.

"Dad, what's wrong with him?"

Old Master Lu knocked his stupid head with his pipe, feeling extremely angry.

"You idiot, you've ruined your little sister's marriage!"

Lu Linmo was confused for a moment and didn't react. He frowned and said aggrievedly: "What's the matter? My little sister's marriage? Dad, are you talking about..."

He reacted, his eyes flashing with gossip. Following behind Old Master Lu, he looked eager to know...

In the main hall, Hongying and Yuyan sat at the top, Old Master Lu and Old Lady Tian sat on the left, and three children were kneeling on the ground serving tea.

"Since you have accepted me as your master today, you must obey the law and be respectful in your words and actions. Be filial to your parents, consider others, be self-disciplined, and be courteous and modest. Be content with poverty and honest, and be of good character. Know honor and shame, be diligent and kind, be content with your lot, seek truth and be pragmatic, and be eager to learn and strive for progress. These are my expectations of you."

"Disciple keeps his word."

"Today, Master will give you a name. Zhao Pan's name is Qingchuan. Qingchuan means long and thin, and it means a leisurely journey by carriage and horse. Clear and pure, leisurely and contented, this is what Master hopes for you."

"Thank you Mr. Qingchuan for the name."

Zhao Yin gave her the name Sangyu, which means "The North Sea is far away, but it can be reached by soaring clouds. The morning sun has passed, but it is not too late to enjoy the evening sun." Cherish time, and your later years will be beautiful.

"Thank you Mr. Sang Yu for the name."

"Zhao Nian gave her the name Jingshu. 'Quiet girl, be my beauty, wait for me at the corner of the city.'"

Xiao Nian replied solemnly, "Thank you, Mr. Jingshu, for the name."

After drinking the tea offered by the three people, Yu Yan smiled and said:

"There's one more."