Chapter 025 Mrs. Hong’s Invitation

The wind is getting stronger and stronger.

The small cloud on the horizon has turned into a thick cloud, covering the sky. The wind is roaring, and the blizzard is raging... The dark sky merges with the sea of ​​snow, and nothing can be seen.

To the south is Ju Ferry, where a ferry is moored.

There was a tall pole stuck in the bow of the boat, and the lantern swayed in the wind, flickering on and off.

A carriage came slowly from a distance and parked at the ferry.

Zhang Wanzhen got out of the car and boarded the ferry with Manager Zhang. The coachman drove the carriage to the boat despite the snowflakes. Several boatmen also went to help. For a while, the ferry was noisy and lively, and the horses neighed continuously.

"Uncle Zhang, why are there two sinks next to the Cao family's iron furnace?"

Zhang Wanzhen stood at the door of the cabin, looking at the slightly chaotic ferry, and suddenly asked softly.

Manager Zhang was stunned for a moment, shook his head with a wry smile and said: "Miss, how could I have guessed the secret behind this? Talented women like you can't even figure it out, and I can't even figure it out... However, I think it's better to install two sinks.

It’s not a big deal, maybe they will be useful in the future?”

"Hehe, using two sinks at the same time, how could it be a plan for the future?

And what's in the sink is definitely not water... Although I can't guess the mystery behind it, I'm sure it has something to do with Cao Peng.

Uncle Zhang, have you noticed that Cao Peng is different from ordinary people? He has many strange ideas and is a very interesting guy. I want to find out now what exactly is in the sink? Why is it in it?

What’s the special purpose?”

The wind is very strong and the snow is very heavy...

But he couldn't hide the desire for knowledge in the girl's eyes.

Manager Zhang couldn't help but shake his head secretly.

This young lady is really different from other girls. She studies weird things all day long, and her mind is full of whims. But her father actually lets it go... After all, he is also a famous scholar in Jingxiang, how can he teach him

What about such a daughter?

Of course, this is just what Manager Zhang thinks about.

He didn't dare to say it...

Let alone him, I'm afraid even the patriarch of his own clan wouldn't go and make irresponsible remarks.

Although the Zhang family is very famous in Nanyang County, in terms of strength, it is vastly different from the family behind this young master.

Forget it, she’s interested if she’s interested!

If I don't tell her, why should I be such a bad person?

Thinking of this, Manager Zhang felt much more relaxed, "Miss, didn't you say you wanted to learn boxing from Cao Peng? Just ask him then."

Yao's nose curled up, and the girl snorted.

"That guy is very naughty. If there is a secret hidden in it, he might not tell me.

But it doesn’t matter. If he doesn’t tell me, I can find out for myself... Oh, one more thing. After we go back, ask my uncle to prepare a yard for me. I want to make something. But please don’t tell my dad about this.

, otherwise he will nag me again..."

"This little person understands."

Manager Zhang couldn't help but smile and nodded in agreement.

"Miss, the ship is about to leave. You'd better stay in the cabin to avoid the wind and cold."

"Uncle Zhang, it doesn't take long anyway. I'm just here to look at the snow scene. You can go about your business. Don't bother taking care of me."

The girl is not very old, but perhaps because of her background, her words carry an irresistible force.

Manager Zhang thought about this and said nothing more. He walked to the stern of the boat and shouted loudly: "Hurry up, move fast... The snow looks like it will get heavier and heavier, let's not delay any longer.

Park the car...take care of the horses, let's start the boat!"

The ferry slowly left the ferry and headed to the other side of the river.

The girl looked at the snowy scene, but she was thinking about another question in her mind: What is the secret inside the sink?

The next day, Cao Peng got up early.

After putting on my clothes and walking out of the room, I saw a vast expanse of white in front of me, and I felt an ethereal feeling in my heart.

I did a few chest-expanding movements, and moved my legs and feet. First I rinsed my mouth with green salt, then I took a basin of warm well water and washed my face.

It seems that I have to find a way to make a toothbrush.

Although it is good to rinse your mouth with green salt, after all, I don’t have the habit of using a toothbrush.

"Afu, let's go!"

Deng Ji called Cao Peng's name at the gate.

Cao Ji slept late last night, but before Cao Peng went to bed, he told him to go to the county town and buy some charcoal.

From now on, sooner or later, this family will be handed over to Cao Peng to take care of, and he will have to learn to deal with some things slowly. Originally, Wang Meng said that he could buy it, but Cao Ji refused. He has been in Jiyang for so long, and it is also

It's time for Cao Peng to get familiar with the environment here...

Strange to say!

If it were the past, Cao Ji would never have raised any objections.

But even after the fight with Ma Yu that day, Cao Ji gradually showed some changes.

For example, he began to learn to make decisions and began to try to say 'no' to others. This was unimaginable before. His somewhat cowardly character and his overly good-natured character made Cao Ji always very passive.

To make changes. And now, he has begun to take the initiative to make changes, which is definitely a good thing for the Cao family. After all, Cao Ji is now the head of the family...

You have to buy charcoal as early as possible.

Cao Peng held the big flower and walked out of the house with Deng Ji.

"Afu, wait for me."

Wang Mai got dressed and caught up, smiling and saying, "I'll go with you."

"You don't practice Kung Fu anymore?"

"I don't have the energy to practice alone. I'll go buy charcoal with you first, and then come back and practice together."

Cao Peng didn't care, so he nodded, led the horse and walked side by side with Deng Ji.

"Brother-in-law, are you busy these two days?"

Deng Ji rubbed his red nose, exhaled a puff of air, and said with a smile: "Magistrate Kuai has gone back to Xiangyang, and he won't be able to return until fifteen years later. There hasn't been much going on in the public house these two days, except for some simple official duties."

Apart from that, there’s basically nothing to do.”

"Haha, I guess I will be a little busier after this year."

"possible……"

Deng Ji was a practical person and was not good at doing business.

However, because of Cao Peng's relationship, Kuai Zheng took good care of him.

Deng Cai was exiled to a village and town and has not returned yet. Ma Yu was imprisoned and has not been punished.

It is estimated that when Kuai Zheng returns from Xiangyang this time, the result will be almost there...Cao Peng is not too worried and seems very relaxed.

Chatting with Deng Ji all the way, before he knew it, he arrived outside Jiyang County.

"Uncle-Sun, I was just going to find you."

Before entering the city, I saw a middle-aged man running towards me.

Cao Peng had met this man before, and vaguely remembered that he was also from Dengcun. In terms of seniority, he was Deng Ji's uncle. His name? Cao Peng really couldn't remember clearly, but when he saw the middle-aged man, he still saluted respectfully and said hello.

The middle-aged man returned the courtesy slightly, then pulled Deng Ji and said, "Hurry up and leave. Magistrate Kuai returned last night and summoned everyone early in the morning to discuss important matters."

"Is Magistrate Kuai back?"

"Yes, I came back last night when it was snowing heavily... Let's go quickly, Magistrate Kuai is waiting for us."

Deng Ji quickly agreed, turned around and said to King Cao Peng: "Ah Fu, Hu Tou, you two keep walking along this road. When you see three old locust trees, turn right, about a mile away.

Cheergou. Find a man named Wei Lan. His charcoal is the best."

"knew!"

Deng Ji did not dare to delay any longer and hurried into the city with the old official.

Cao Peng and Wang Mai looked at each other and led their horses forward along the road Deng Ji said.

While walking, Cao Peng was thinking about things.

It stands to reason that when Kuai Zheng returned home before the New Year, he should have stayed until after the ancestor worship. In these years, New Year's ancestor worship is a big event, and it is impossible to be absent without special reasons. Unless, Kuai Zheng is the subject of the ceremony.

They may be ostracized from their families or be punished.

But it seems impossible. If Kuai Zhengruo is punished, it is impossible for him to continue to stay in his position in Jiyang County.

This shows that something big must have happened!
To be continued...