Porridge and side dishes [farming]

Li Ji remembered something he didn't want to think of before, which was the news that Zhao Ruyue brought back when he returned to the village last time.

At that time, Li Ji already had a premonition that Zhao Ruyue's sudden question must have something to do with Er Gouzi's father, that's why he asked this question.

Zhao Ruyue is the servant girl of the county magistrate, and she came back suddenly to ask a question, probably at the instruction of the county magistrate.Since then, Zhao Ruyue never came back, and Li Ji never heard any news about Er Gouzi's father, and once took a chance to think that the matter was over like this.

But today, the housekeeper of the county magistrate suddenly came and gave such a great gift.Maybe such a thing is nothing to the county magistrate, but to Li Ji, it may not be able to afford such a thing in his whole life.

What does this mean?Is the county magistrate Er Gouzi's father?No, if it's really Er Gouzi's father, there's no need to just send him a generous gift, he can come and take him away in person.

Then there is only one answer, the county magistrate is currying favor with Er Gouzi, because Er Gouzi's background is higher than that of the county magistrate, or Er Gouzi's father needs the county magistrate to curry favor with him.

The county magistrate is the second in command in this county, and this in command is of course the magistrate.

Li Ji trembled, and suddenly remembered the abnormality of the county magistrate today.He once said that he finally found it, and repeatedly asked if they sold the white fox fur.Then think of the enthusiasm of the housekeeper who bought them that day.

All these ins and outs are connected together, and an almost cruel answer is obtained.

Er Gouzi's biological father is the magistrate of the county known as Qingtian Master.

At this moment, Li Ji thought everything through.

Er Gouzi watched Li Ji open the box and then close it again, then his face turned pale and looked creepy.

"Xiao Ji?" Er Gouzi called out.

Li Ji looked back at Er Gouzi stiffly, and tried to put on an ugly smile: "Er Gouzi, this time, you really found your father."

Er Gouzi was slightly stunned, seeing Li Ji hide his breakdown with his clumsy performance, Er Gouzi also felt uncomfortable watching it.

He stood up and walked to Li Ji.Er Gouzi squatted down, put his chin on Li Ji's lap, looked up at Li Ji, his voice was as soft as a feather brushing over Li Ji's heart.

"You don't want me anymore?"

His face became hot, and Er Gouzi reached out to touch it, and it was Li Ji's tears that hit his face without warning.

"It's not that I don't want you, it's just that that person is the magistrate of the county, the god of our county. It's your own father. If he finds him, I can't stop him." Li Ji reached out and grabbed Er Gouzi's hair, He pulled him into his arms, and Er Gouzi propped himself up, allowing Li Ji to hold him in his arms.

"He asked me, so we'll go back to the mountain together." Er Gouzi said, "As long as we're together, it's the same everywhere. We can also raise livestock on the mountain, with a little tail, accompanied by Taotao and Songsong." Follow us, we are not afraid of no one."

Er Gouzi's voice was gentle, and Li Ji wanted to cry happily when he heard it.

Er Gouzi's idea is beautiful, but unrealistic.

If possible, why would Li Ji not want to be with Er Gouzi for the rest of his life.But that man is Er Gouzi's father, is Li Ji really qualified to prevent them from meeting each other?

Since childhood, the rumors Li Ji heard about Li Yan were all that Li Yan was ruthlessly abandoned after she was pregnant with other people's children for the rest of her life.

The reason is very simple, as long as there is a way out in the city, it is impossible for Li Yan to go back to the village to humiliate herself.It could be better in the city. In this village, spitting stars can drown people. How much despair did Li Yan come back with?And what kind of determination do you have to dig holes in the mountains to support yourself?

However, the three times Li Ji had contact with the magistrate, he felt that he was a good official who made decisions for the people. Such a person really didn't look like a cold-blooded person who abandoned his family and children.

What happened more than 20 years ago is likely to be due to another reason.

If it really happened for a reason back then, then Li Ji didn't even have an excuse to prevent their father and son from meeting each other.Even if the grandfather of the county has never raised Er Gouzi since he was a child, if he has not been responsible because he has not found it, it is only natural that their father and son recognize each other.

Li Ji is also an orphan, so he knows very well what the existence of "father" means.I don't know what the girl thinks. As a boy, Li Ji thinks that the role of father may be a guidepost that will affect his life. Li Ji was 14 years old without a father, so he suffered a lot from orphans and suffered the loss of not having a father.If Er Gouzi's father really wants to recognize each other and make up for the past shortcomings, then Li Ji can't be selfish and stop him because of his reluctance.

But how to explain the relationship between Li Ji and Er Gouzi?Which father can tolerate his son rolling in the same bed with his fourth uncle?Even if there is no blood relationship, the seniority is still there, and they are all men.

The other party is the county magistrate of a county parent official.

Li Ji hugged him tighter and tighter, he didn't answer Er Gouzi's proposal, just hugged him so tightly.

Li Ji is a child, a child who lost his parents before he grew up and forced him to grow up.Li Ji is smart and can calculate.But even if he has such an exquisite heart, his age is also placed there, his vision, cognition, and experience are all placed there.

Faced with this kind of thing, Li Ji really had no choice.

If it was according to his heart, Li Ji really wanted to follow Er Gouzi far away, and his own father and county magistrate would all be far away.But people can't be so selfish, if they are too greedy, they will be punished by God.

The more I thought about it, the more sad I became, and then I didn't even have time to think about it, so I just hugged Er Gouzi to vent my emotions.

At this time, the magistrate of the county was also in a mood that could not be calm for a long time. He wished to fly to Er Gouzi's house immediately with full wings, but what would he say when we met?How to explain all this?

The county magistrate remembered the side he met Er Gouzi that day when the fire was dim.Ergouzi directly expressed his dislike.

Xu Shi was thinking too much, he always felt that it was not just because the county magistrate called Li Ji in the middle of the night.

What happened back then was full of helplessness, and when the magistrate was taken away, he didn't even have time to say hello.

What would Li Yan think?How did she teach Er Gouzi before she was alive?

Father and son are connected, when the county magistrate saw Er Gouzi, he felt a little strange, and Er Gouzi might have a similar feeling.

What if Er Gouzi refuses to recognize his relatives if the magistrate of the county takes the liberty to go to recognize his relatives?

Er Gouzi was raised by Li Yan for five years in the mountains, and after being lost, he supported himself in the mountains for 13 years.The grandfather of Shenshan County in the county is clear about the lessons passed down from generation to generation. It is a place where there is no return. Er Gouzi has lived there for 13 years, and how much he has suffered!

The more he thought about it, the more uncertain the magistrate's heart became.

Finally, after thinking about it, the county magistrate called the butler from the house to help him think about it.

The butler has been with the county magistrate for more than ten years, so he knows the magistrate too well.It is precisely because the housekeeper is considerate that he has been trusted by the county magistrate for so long.

"Master, you have thought so much, but you don't do anything, so there will be no results at any time. You have been looking for the young master for many years. Now that you know it, why don't you have a good meeting? The young master has been around for a long time. Enduring hardships, the most important thing right now is to prepare a good meal for the young master to eat well, and then let the servant girl take care of you. Even if the young master has resentment towards you, I just wait for the days and days to see your loving father. Heart, and things will be solved."

After all, he is the county magistrate's confidant, and all the words he said are right in the county magistrate's heart.

Indeed, no matter how much you think about it, it is better to do it.Er Gouzi has been wronged for so many years, and if he hesitates for a moment, Er Gouzi will suffer for a moment in the mountain village.

"Why am I confused? You're right. Go prepare the car. I'll bring him back right away." The magistrate stood up and wanted to go out, but was stopped by the housekeeper.

"Master, please calm down first. It's a bit too abrupt for you to come over suddenly. In my humble opinion, it's better to let the villain go first, and invite people over first. Let's set up a banquet and have a meal first. You and the young master are eating and drinking wine, and then you talk about it, it will be a matter of course."

If the county magistrate cared about it, it would be messed up. The housekeeper didn't need to remind him of such a thing.

"Then do as you said. You go and bring him and Li Ji together. Li Ji said that the child is very dependent on him, and calling him here alone may make him even more disgusted. Besides, Li Ji is now in his name. I owe him the parents who took him in under such circumstances."

The county magistrate couldn't care about anything else, arranged the affairs of the government office, and went straight back to the mansion.

The mansion where the county grandpa lives now is the residence of the previous county grandpa, and now it is his new residence, which can be said to be the best residence in the county.The county magistrate works for the people and lives here with a clear conscience.

Li Ji and Er Gouzi hugged each other for an unknown amount of time, and when Li Ji calmed down, he was already somewhat exhausted.Release Er Gouzi, let Er Gouzi raise his head, Li Ji's forehead is against Er Gouzi's forehead.

Li Ji said in a hoarse voice: "I don't know what we can do in the future, at least we are together now, before your father finds us, we will live our lives, if he finds him...Do you think it's up to you? It can be seen that we must see each other. Mother, she is full of grievances until she dies. She bears too much notoriety because of your father. You have to help your mother understand everything that happened 20 years ago, and then go to your mother’s grave. Tell your mother, it's not in vain for her to bear so much to raise you. Do you understand?"

Er Gouzi only cares about two people in this world, one is Li Ji and the other is Li Yan.One is his wife and husband, and the other is his mother.

If Li Ji simply asked Er Gouzi to meet "Father", Er Gouzi would definitely not want to, but when Li Ji mentioned Li Yan, Er Gouzi wanted to go.

Even though Li Yan has gradually become blurred in his memory, every time he hears the word "Mother", Er Gouzi can feel warm from the bottom of his heart.This is the memory that Li Yan planted in his soul, and it contains Li Yan's motherly love in her short life.

Er Gouzi paused for a long time before nodding his head heavily.

"I'll listen to you."

Li Ji looked at Er Gouzi, and couldn't help but wonder what would happen if the county magistrate found out about their relationship?The magistrate must be furious and wish to kill him.

If the magistrate of the county really has something hard to hide, Li Yan was forced to leave 20 years ago, and he has a sincere father-son relationship with Er Gouzi, then where should Li Ji stand at that time?

The father and the person next to him seem to be a very simple issue. Whether it is from the perspective of heaven or human relations, one should stand on the father's side.

For thousands of years, I don’t know how many people who love each other miss their whole life because of the opposition of their parents. Let alone unmarried, even if they are married, they are loving couples.

Let alone two men.

The more he thought about it, the more painful Li Ji's heart was, but he was incompetent, and there was nothing he could do.

The more you think about it, the more you will collapse, so it's better not to think about anything at all, as long as the county magistrate doesn't come over for a while, the two of them can live a peaceful life for a while.

"Come on, let's tidy up, the field should be topdressed, and the two new litters of rabbits should be divided into cages. We don't have enough rabbit cages and we need to make new ones. We have a lot of work. Let's work. Let's cook something delicious in the evening. Have a good meal." Li Ji pulled Er Gouzi to stand up, went to wash his face first, and then weaved a rabbit cage in the yard with Er Gouzi.

In the beginning, rabbits were raised in rabbit cages, but later on, the rabbits were so fertile that they couldn’t afford it. Later, Li Ji and Er Gouzi studied it carefully, and they were stunned to learn how to make rabbit cages. When they came out, and when there was a shortage of rabbit cages, the two of them went to cut wicker and dried them for weaving. Now it has been very smooth, and a decent cage can be made in more than half an hour.

Although he didn't want to admit it, the rabbit cages made by Er Gouzi were stronger than those made by Li Ji.

Because it is made of wicker, it is inevitable that the rabbit will bite it. If the hole is big, you can only replace it with a new one. This makes the rabbit cage a consumable, and the two often make it.

The rabbit cages are all placed in the livestock pen, and there are walls to block them. Even if the rabbits escape from prison at night, they are not afraid of losing them.

Er Gouzi's hands and feet are more agile, a rabbit cage is finished, Li Ji's side is still half finished, Li Ji is not as strong as Er Gouzi, the dried wicker is relatively hard, and it is not easy to bend and weave. easy.

Seeing that the weaving was almost finished, he heard the little tail screaming suddenly, and the sound of horseshoes and wheels rolling on the ground sounded outside.The soles of the horseshoes are nailed with iron, and the sound of stepping on the gravel ground is so loud that it cannot be ignored.

Li Ji didn't feel well, he stood up and looked out, his mind was in a mess.

At this time, he can only pray to God, don't let the county magistrate come over, at least let them get along for a while longer.

The carriage stopped at the gate, and through the gate, Li Ji could clearly see a middle-sized man in Tsing Yi getting off the carriage. He patted the gate and said, "May I ask if Mr. Li Ji and Mr. Ergou are there?"

The voice was not that of the magistrate, and Li Ji was faintly relieved.

"Who are you?" Li Jiyang asked.

"I'm an official from the county magistrate's mansion. My lord is hosting a banquet for the two young masters today, and I hope that the two young masters will do me a favor and follow me down." The steward's voice was extremely polite.

Li Ji put down the unwoven rabbit cage, stood up, walked over stiffly, and Er Gouzi followed behind him.

Li Ji opened the door and forced a smile at him: "Is the magistrate looking for us?"

The butler didn't know the two of them, but he knew from Li Ji's words that they were the ones he was looking for.First, he bowed deeply and said: "I respectfully invite you to follow me. A banquet has been set up at home, and I'm just waiting for the two young masters."

If it was normal, Li Ji would definitely be flattered and hide away when someone was so polite to him.But not now, and neither can Li Ji.

Li Ji forced a smile and said, "I'm sorry for the housekeeper. It's just that there are many things at home. Can you let me arrange it first, find someone to help me look after the house, and then go with you."

The housekeeper saw that Li Ji's expression was not right, he didn't know why, so he said without stopping: "It's natural, you make arrangements, we wait here for a while."

Li Ji nodded to Er Gouzi and led him into the village.

The butler didn't follow either, because Li Ji didn't need to hide either.Li Ji and Er Gouzi went straight to Li Jin's house. At this time, Li Jin's house was eating. Most people in the village only had two meals during their slack, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. One was to save trouble, but to quit Eating less food can also save food.

"Fourth Uncle is here." Li Jin saw Li Ji hurriedly stood up.

Little Tudou went to study in the city, and only Li Jin, his wife and Yingzi were at home.

Li Ji forced a smile and said: "Er Gouzi and I are going to the city, we can't leave people at home, so I was thinking that if you have time, you can go and have a look, help feed the animals and burn the kang and so on. "

Li Jin went to the gate and opened it, saw that Li Ji's face was not right, and said that he was going to the city, Li Jin looked around and asked in a low voice, "Is something wrong?"

Li Ji shook his head: "You don't have to think too much, it's not a bad thing. Forget it, I'm afraid you'll guess randomly. It's Er Gouzi's business. It seems that his father has found it. I'm not sure. Er Gouzi and I will go to the city Take a look and have a meal. If you admit your mistake, we will come back today. If it is true, we will have to stay there for a few days. There is still some meat in my place that is too late to eat. You can go and help eat it. Just feed the animals. , as long as we don’t starve to death, we’ll clean up when we get back.”

When Li Ji said this, Li Jin felt relieved, looked at Er Gouzi, and remembered that Li Ji's fortune was entirely dependent on Er Gouzi. If Er Gouzi's father really found him and left with him, then Li Ji I have to be alone again, and the God of Wealth is gone. I don't know if I can have a good life in the future.

Immediately, I could understand why Li Ji's complexion was not good.

Li Jin sighed and said: "It's a good thing to find the root, otherwise Er Gouzi will grow old and won't know whose ancestral grave he will be buried in."

Li Ji thought to himself, if there is such a day, Er Gouzi will be buried next to Li Yan's tomb. Li Yan failed to find Er Gouzi during his lifetime, so it was Li Yan's wish to bury him in one place after death.

After explaining the family, Li Ji and Er Gouzi put on new clothes and tidied up (tied up) before following the housekeeper into the carriage.

The carriage was very large, with two rows of chairs on both sides, and a small table in the middle, with several plates of exquisite refreshments.

With such a specification, it should be the county magistrate's own carriage.It was specially used to pick up Er Gouzi, so it can be seen that Er Gouzi's identity has been confirmed.

Li Ji smiled wryly in his heart, looked at the expressionless Er Gouzi sitting beside him, and thought to himself, let's forget it, let's take a step forward.

If God really can't see him being with Er Gouzi, then there's nothing he can do about it, even if there is no such thing as the magistrate, there are still plenty in the village.

Li Ji closed his eyes and leaned back, resting his mind, not knowing what would happen later.

The officials watched the performance of the two along the way, one was calm and rested, the other was expressionless.No one is as nervous as ordinary people wanting to see the magistrate.If Er Gouzi is calm and affectionate, after all, dragons give birth to dragons and phoenixes, and it is normal for the son of the county magistrate to be different. This Li Ji is an ordinary person who has been upright, and his ancestors have lived in the village for several generations. How come you have such a good psychological condition and deal with it so indifferently?

This Li Ji adopted Er Gouzi, so even if he won't stay in the county grandpa's mansion in the future.He will also be a guest of honor, and the butler has the foresight to be with the magistrate for so long.Therefore, Li Ji will not be underestimated just because of his background, and his attitude towards him is the same as his attitude towards Er Gouzi.

"It's boring along the way. If you feel bored, you can enjoy high-quality refreshments here, or open the car window to look outside. It's good to pass the time." The housekeeper laughed.

Li Ji nodded and opened his eyes to look at the tea.The refreshments are unbelievably exquisite. Li Ji has eaten in good restaurants several times, but he has never seen such exquisite dim sum. If he had met this Li Ji before, he would definitely be eager to taste what it was like, but now Li Ji has little appetite. I can't even mention it.

Looking at Er Gouzi, Er Gouzi was looking at him, Li Ji smiled and said: "They are all good things, try them."

No matter what happens outside, Er Gouzi will not do it easily without Li Ji's consent, for example, he only eats what Li Ji ordered, and only eats with Li Ji.

Er Gouzi has been alone in the mountains for 13 years, and he has survived, but since he met Li Ji, it has been different. He became so dependent that he couldn't control it at all.

Er Gouzi glanced at it, picked up a flower-shaped pink snack, but didn't rush to eat it, and first brought it to Li Ji's lips, Li Ji opened his mouth to eat it, but it was tasteless.

It's like Li Ji bought the meat that he really wanted to eat, but wanted to share it with Er Gouzi, and he couldn't bear to taste it all the time. Er Gouzi, who has a much stronger appetite than ordinary people, thinks of fresh food first It was also Li Ji.

Seeing Li Ji eating, Er Gouzi picked up another piece of snack and ate it by himself.

Seeing the relationship between these two people, the housekeeper faintly felt strange, but he couldn't figure out what was strange about it.

Moreover, the two calculated that Li Ji was Er Gouzi's elder, and his household registration was Er Gouzi's parents. In theory, it is normal for the younger generation to honor the elders first when they encounter something good.

But the problem lies in the age difference between the two, Li Jiming is two years younger than Er Gouzi.Don't say it's two years younger, even if it's two years older, I haven't seen anyone's junior treat the elders like this.

After thinking about it for a while, there was only one answer in the end, that is, Li Yan taught Er Gouzi very well, the elder was obviously two years younger than himself, but he was so respectful.

Such a person must also be a filial son.

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