The Little Widower (farming)

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Zhou Yuan was stunned. If Sun Kang was indeed holding Chen Qing's body deed, it would not constitute a crime of forced selling. At most, these people would be punished with a cane and would not be imprisoned. .

He didn't know much about Chen Qing. He thought that Chen Qing's marriage to Meng Tao was a normal marriage, but he didn't expect that he was bought by Aunt Sun.

The atmosphere was a little anxious for a while. Zhou Yuan looked at Chen Qing. Chen Qing was kneeling behind Aunt Sun, his whole body trembling.

There are so many people here, and Chen Qing is so timid.

After Sun Kang finished speaking, Sun Laoer presented the two pieces of paper he found in Aunt Sun's room to the Yamen, who then handed them to the county magistrate. However, when the county magistrate took a look, the first paper was just It is just a letter to release his wife. The reason is stated on it. Because Meng Tao died in the battle, Chen Qing and Meng Tao have never been husband and wife, so please release your wife.

Under the wife's letter, there is also a household registration document. The household registration document clearly states that Chen Qing's household registration is in the Meng family of Luohe Village, and he is not registered as the husband of the Meng family. But he is the adopted son of the Meng family, and he is clearly a good member.

It is also stamped with the official seal of the Yamen.

Soon after Aunt Sun learned about Meng Tao's death, she went to ask the village chief to write the wife release letter and re-registered Chen Qing's household registration. This was not a big deal, so she forgot about it and didn't remember to follow her. Chen Qing said that she only remembered it when it was brought to the court.

The county magistrate put down the deed with a snap: "Why is his body deed on you? The charge of burglary is real."

Sun Kang was stunned.

The county magistrate added: "Also, this husband has already been a good citizen for a long time. You are so audacious and dare to traffic people without any court formalities. You still don't know how to repent. I have sentenced these five people to fifty canes and three days' imprisonment." Months!"

The people below quickly begged for mercy.

"What's more, you are targeting people who have contributed to the entire imperial court. Do you know that His Majesty's Holy Grace treats every soldier who has contributed to the country preferentially?"

As soon as the county magistrate finished his words, there were echoes all around. got applause.

Aunt Sun and Chen Qing both breathed a sigh of relief.

The county magistrate remembered the recent decree issued by the imperial court and thought that now was the time to announce it, so he said: "In order to keep the hearts of the soldiers who died in the war alive, these people will be punished immediately!"

"In addition, the imperial court also announced a new decree. , the tax will be reduced by half for those who have been on the battlefield. This decree will be implemented soon.

" "Wow!"

"Really?"

The onlookers praised your Majesty's wisdom loudly.

Only the few people playing board were incompatible with the excitement.

Chen Qing was sluggish, and everything around him seemed to have nothing to do with him. The feeling of powerlessness lingered in his heart.

He watched his mother playing the drums, watching her speak sonorously and forcefully every word, but he couldn't say a word to testify...

Aunt Sun helped Chen Qing up, but she was afraid that he would have any other injuries. The people from the Sun family are beasts and they will definitely do something to him.

Fortunately, they had nothing to do next. After pressing her fingerprints, Aunt Sun helped Chen Qing to go home.

Chen Qing's leg was almost healed, but it was stepped on hard before and now it's swollen as big as a cornstarch.

"Go and see the doctor." Although Chen Qing is not tall and thin, Aunt Sun is old and has a bad waist. It was okay at first, but after a while, it became a bit difficult.

Zhou Yuan and Meng Qi had been following them. No matter how slow Meng Qi was, he noticed the clues. He asked Zhou Yuan: "Brother Yuan, are you against Chen Qing..."

Zhou Yuan admitted generously. Today When Aunt Sun went to lay her fingerprints and Chen Qing was resting, the county magistrate pulled him aside to talk, and he naturally learned about Chen Qing's deed.

Meng Qi actually had a hard time talking. He was going to get married in a while. His mother said that her cousin from her natal family was of marriageable age. He wanted to rely on his close relationship with Zhou Yuan to let them get married when he got married. People look at each other.

"But...Chen Qing is, after all, a widower. Even if he has never met Meng Tao, he still has a bad reputation."

Zhou Yuan's eyes kept falling on the person in front: "The village There are rumors that I am a lone star who kills people without batting an eye. I am afraid of a bad reputation."

Meng Qi was still about to speak, but Zhou Yuan had already walked forward in an instant and caught him with his long arm as he almost fell to the ground. Chen Qing and Aunt Sun.

"Auntie, your waist is not good, let me carry him."

Without waiting for Aunt Sun to say anything, he directly pulled Chen Qing onto his back with one hand.

They were not very familiar with the roads in the county. After asking for directions several times, they arrived at the Huichun Hall. Zhou Yuan, carrying Chen Qing on his back, told Meng Qi to go shopping by himself first. Meng Qi had no choice but to agree. He was about to get married and wanted to I want to buy something for my daughter-in-law who hasn't married yet. This time I came to town by accident and I didn't bring a penny with me.

Zhou Yuan looked at his appearance and borrowed some money from his pocket.

When we arrived at the Huichun Hall, the doctor took a look and prescribed some medicated oil. There was no need to take any medicine, but he just couldn't hurt it again. If he was hurt again, it would probably leave the root of the disease.

Aunt Sun was startled and quickly said that she must let him have a good rest.

Chen Qing seemed to have just come back to his senses now, and looked at Aunt Sun worriedly: "But the autumn planting is coming soon..."

"Don't worry, I'll hire a few people to do it in the worst case." Aunt Sun patted Chen Qing on the shoulder. , "Don't leave the root cause of the disease in the future."

At this time, Zhou Yuan said: "I can also help aunt do it together."

Chen Qing raised his head and remembered what happened at the entrance of the village today. Zhou Yuan's fingers were very thick and rubbed on My face actually hurts a little.

But why? Don't you like Li Xin?

He was lost in his own thoughts. When Aunt Sun spoke to him, he answered in a daze. When he regained consciousness, Zhou Yuan had already carried him on his back.

Chen Qing grabbed the clothes on Zhou Yuan's shoulders and was carefully put on the bullock cart by him.

When she returned home, Aunt Sun looked at the mess in the house and could imagine how scared Chen Qing was at that time.

Zhou Yuan also saw it, especially when he entered Chen Qing's house, he saw the loose door panel and the messy cabinet, and even a few small clothes were turned upside down.

Chen Qing's nerves were always tense. Aunt Sun cleaned up the house for him and let him rest, and then pulled Zhou Yuan to talk to him.

"Thank you so much for today." Aunt Sun covered her heart and told Zhou Yuan all the old memories.

"They want Taozi's pension, so I won't say anything. Now they want to sell Aqing. How can there be such a disgusting family?"

Zhou Yuan looked at the reclining chairs in the yard that were about to fall apart. There were traces of Chen Qing's struggle: "Aunt, I don't think this matter will go away." Aunt

Sun's heart also sank. They reported it to the police, and they were slapped and even arrested. If something unexpected happened, the old lady wouldn't just let it go.

"I know." Aunt Sun said, "There's always going to be some mischief."

"Aunt, I won't go out these days. If anything happens, just shout loudly, I can hear you."

Aunt Sun wiped Wiping his eyes: "Thank you, thank you."

Aunt Sun looked back at the leaky window in Chen Qing's room, and said to Zhou Yuan, "This happened because of A Qing. They will definitely get angry at him."

"He did nothing wrong." Zhou Yuan said.

Aunt Sun nodded: "So I'm thinking it's time for me to find a marriage for A Qing."

Zhou Yuan straightened his back and waited for Aunt Sun's next words.

"But it's a bit difficult. Ah Qing has a sincere mind and put a mourning tribute on Tao Zi during the funeral. People in Luohe Village and even the entire county are taboo about this. I originally thought that after paying the tax, I could sell some grain and give a larger dowry. Maybe there would be The honest one agreed, but then I thought about it, and if I really wanted to make more money, I would be afraid of disturbing the kind-hearted people."

Zhou Yuan moved his lips, and then heard Aunt Sun say: "Zhou Yuan, you are a good person, help me. "Auntie, I really can't repay you for doing so much for us. Auntie told you before that she wants you to help us keep an eye on you. You are well-informed and should be able to tell the good and bad of people."

"Auntie, I..."

Just as Zhou Yuan was about to speak, the door was pushed open and Li Xin hurried in: "Auntie! Where is Chen Qing! I heard from my father that Chen Qing was in an accident..." Aunt

Sun nodded to Zhou Yuan: "Auntie, go first." I won't keep you anymore."

Zhou Yuan nodded, not in a hurry at this moment anyway.

Li Xin's whistling woke up Chen Qing, who was in a light sleep. Chen Qing called Li Xin, and Li Xin ran into the room and saw Chen Qing lying on the bed, with his already healed legs being stretched again. Wrapped up.

Li Xin started to check Chen Qing's body without saying a word. Except for some bruises on his waist, there were no other injuries.

Li Xin then patted his heart: "I'm scared to death! How could there be such a shameless person?"

Chen Qing was confused and frightened. If this matter really spreads, he really can stop being a human being: "How can you " You know?"

"It's spread all over the village! People from my aunt's family came to steal Meng Tao's pension and injured you." Chen Qing raised his head and said

, "That's what it was said."

Is there any other secret?"

Chen Qing thought for a while and thought that Li Xin was his good friend and would not look down on him, so he told Li Xin what happened today. Li Xin was so angry that he jumped He stood up and said, "What!!! Are you still being shameless! Is there any way to do this!"

Chen Qing quickly grabbed him and said, "It's okay. I've reported it to the official and they have all been punished."

"That's not enough!" Li Xin Angrily, "They must pay the price."

Li Xin talked to Chen Qing for a long time, and seeing Chen Qing's face looking tired, she said goodbye to him, and then Aunt Sun walked in with egg soup: "Eat something to calm down. "

Chen Qing ate everything obediently.

Aunt Sun said: "Ah Qing, I still want to find a match for you."

Chen Qing's spoon stopped and said: "Mom, I..."

"They will definitely come to your door to cause trouble and make you angry. There is no one at home. Men, no matter what, will be wronged."

Chen Qing rubbed his eyes: "Mom, no one will marry me."

"Nonsense, if A Qing is so good, he will meet someone he likes."

Chen Qing still thought . Whatever she said, Aunt Sun had already decided to go find Aunt Hua tomorrow.

The next day, Zhou Yuan helped them carry water back and saw Aunt Hua and Aunt Sun walking together.

He frowned, Aunt Sun moved so fast? After one night, I went to find Aunt Hua.

He realized that he could not wait any longer. If he waited any longer, Chen Qing would probably be married off by Aunt Sun.

Chen Qing was sitting in the yard now, his eyes dull and he didn't know what he was thinking.

He knocked on the door, and Chen Qing opened his eyes and looked at him.

"Auntie went to find the flower matchmaker." Zhou Yuan said.

Chen Qing nodded.

"Don't you have anything to say?"

Chen Qing shook his head, his voice a little hoarse: "What do I want to say?"

"Why do you want to stay away from the near and not consider me?"