12dz Chapter 227 The Little Scholar Killed by His Classmates (1)
Chapter 227 The Little Scholar Killed by His Classmates (1)
The mother and son here have no time to listen to their gossip.
He just pushed the wheelbarrow forward quickly, and when he passed by the group of people pushing the coffin, Zheng Sangning turned his face away.
I didn't breathe a sigh of relief until I was far away from the village and could no longer hear any musical instruments.
Shuangshuang watched Zheng Sangning's actions and had a guess in her mind. Seeing that there was no one around, she suddenly asked.
"Mom, do you know that man?"
Zheng Sangning was asked this question suddenly, so he nodded without having time to react, and then quickly shook his head.
"I don't know him! Don't meddle in other people's business.
By the way, didn’t you say that the exam will start the day after tomorrow?
Otherwise, don't come back tonight and stay at Master Liu's place."
"Mom, you forgot that I left my exam basket and book box at home.
It's okay, it's just an extra trip, don't worry."
"That's fine then."
Seeing Zheng Sangning losing his usual composure, Shuangshuang confirmed her guess.
They must have old ones!
So as they walked, they asked Xiaojuzi, "Do they know each other?"
After a while, Little Orange replied, "Yes, I do."
Shuangshuang nodded and said nothing.
Little Orange was still wondering, "Why don't you ask them how they knew each other?"
"What does that have to do with me?"
Shuangshuang really doesn't care, he just needs to complete his task.
When we arrived at Hongyunlou in the county town, the two deer were sold very smoothly.
Originally, Zheng Sangning had discussed with Shuangshuang that if Hongyunlou couldn't accommodate both, they would go to other restaurants to ask.
Unexpectedly, the owner of Hongyunlou had the deer unloaded and weighed without saying a word.
The last two deer were sold for a total of 426 taels of silver, and the remaining change was taken by Zheng Sangning.
Then Zheng Sangning directly gave Shuangshuang 400 taels of silver notes and taels of change. She only put taels of silver into her existing purse.
"Shuangshuang, you're about to officially take the imperial examination, so take this money and spend it."
"No need, mother, my son still has it here!"
But Zheng Sangning didn't push him at all and put the money directly into Shuangshuang's pocket.
"Don't worry, your mother has money!
This is for your exam preparation, please accept it."
In the end, Shuangshuang failed to refuse and had to accept her mother's kindness. The mother and son quickly rushed back.
When I passed by the house next door, I saw that a water and land ceremony was being performed in full swing.
Zheng Sangning tilted his head to the other side as before.
He rushed through the gate of the house at a speed faster than usual.
As soon as she returned to her room, she said, "Shuangshuang, I'm not feeling well and want to lie down on the bed.
Be careful at home and don't open the door to anyone, okay?!"
They both frowned. It seemed that they had taken it for granted. There was a possibility that their relationship was more than just acquaintance.
After thinking about it, I decided not to ask Xiaojuzi and just went to the kitchen to cook quickly.
There is no such saying as "a gentleman should stay away from the kitchen" in Zheng Sangning's place.
After all, she would go to the mountains by herself for several days at a time, and if the original owner didn't know how to cook, she would have to starve.
After dinner was cooked, Shuangshuang called Zheng Sangning.
Seeing that she looked normal now, I felt relieved.
As soon as I put down my bowl and chopsticks, I heard the clan leader's daughter-in-law calling someone outside the courtyard gate.
"Ruyong's, Ruyong's, Shuangshuang boy, Shuangshuang boy, are you asleep?"
Zheng Sangning quickly ran to open the door, and the clan leader's son and daughter-in-law were standing outside the courtyard gate.
"Not yet. Why are Brother Rushi and Sister-in-law here so late?"
"My father and the village chief called a meeting of the heads of each branch to discuss the matter of Lord Yang adopting a son."
Zheng Sangning frowned slightly when he heard the news.
"Um...sister-in-law, we won't go.
You know, my Ruyong only has Shuangshuang as his only child, and we will never give him up for adoption!"
"Hey, don't worry, we all know this.
But Lord Yang heard that Shuangshuang was going to take part in the county examination, so he took the initiative to ask to meet him.
I heard from my father-in-law that this Lord Yang was once the top scholar in the imperial examination.
If we can get some advice from him, then our Yushuang will be almost certain to pass the county exam this time."
Zheng Sangning still shook his head and said, "Please go back and thank the clan leader uncle for his kindness on my behalf, sister-in-law.
My Shuang'er is going to take the county exam, and the teacher said she is very confident this time and doesn't need anyone to give her random advice."
"This...sister-in-law, just listen to what your sister-in-law says.
Moreover, this meeting is a clan-wide meeting, and each branch must send the head of the family to attend.
Since Yu Shuang is at home, it’s natural for him to go.”
But Zheng Sangning was extremely determined this time. No matter how she was persuaded, she just shook her head.
"No matter what the decision is, our family will abstain from it. Let everyone decide."
Shuangshuang noticed that although Zheng Sangning seemed to speak loudly, he inexplicably revealed a sense of guilt.
After thinking for a while, he gently pulled her wrist and spoke to her in a gentle tone.
"Mom, why don't you just wait at home and I'll go take a look and be right back, okay?"
Shuangshuang knew that the power of clans today was sometimes even greater than the laws of the imperial court.
For major events like this where the clan leader orders the entire clan to attend, unless everyone in their family is ill and unable to get up, they must attend.
Zheng Sangning knew this too, but after looking at Shuangshuang's face, he pursed his lips and finally gave in.
"Then come back soon. Don't forget, you are your father's only son. Don't even think about climbing up the social ladder or becoming rich!"
Shuangshuang smiled at her helplessly, "Mom, what nonsense are you talking about?
Why should I pursue wealth when I have such a capable mother?
I'm quite wealthy, okay?"
Zheng Sangning immediately thought of the several hundred taels of silver notes he had given to his son today, and suddenly felt full of confidence.
Indeed! As long as I work harder, my son will become a wealthy man sooner or later!
Follow the clan leader's son and daughter-in-law all the way to the village.
On the way, I couldn't help but ask Xiaojuzi, "What's going on? I think my mother is very opposed to me meeting Yang Ruqing."
Little Orange immediately launched into a tirade, "How can I not resist? You're his son!"
"what?!"
"It's true. As for what happened, it's just some ridiculous story."
Both of them were immersed in the thought that it was just as expected, so they didn't ask Xiaojuzi how it was so bloody.
When we arrived at the ancestral hall, the women who had gathered outside were all looking into the hall and whispering to each other.
Following the clan leader's son inside, the place was also crowded with people.
Because Shuangshuang's home was at the end of the village, when he arrived, almost everyone who should have come had already arrived.