Chapter 12: Mr. Chen

Chen Dabao first said with a proud face, "People in the village think that my son is too young to understand, so they don't avoid my son when they talk about grandma, and my son secretly listens to a lot. My son knows more things than his uncle." "It's a lot."

Then, his little face became entangled again, "It seems that Chen Juren's family lived in a neighboring town. His father was seriously ill and was about to die, so his mother bought his grandma as a child bride to celebrate his wedding, and then helped his family with work. Grandma was only ten years old when she entered Chen's house. When Chen Juren was five years old, his grandma raised him. Later, when Chen Juren was elected, his mother no longer wanted his grandma. I heard that he later became a Jinshi and married the daughter of a high-ranking official. He has been working as a high official in a place called Jiangnan and has never come back. Also, they all say that Chen Juren is very handsome..."

Chen Afu was surprised again. It turned out that not only was Wang the child bride, but the man who might be his own father was also the son-in-law who was raised by Wang. Calculating her age, Wang is thirty-six years old, two years older than Chen Ming. This body is fifteen years old, and Wang is the child born at the age of twenty-one. In ancient times, it was very common for women to give birth to children at the age of fifteen or sixteen, and it was indeed a bit older to have their first child at the age of twenty-one.

Thinking of this, Chen Afu felt heartbroken for Mrs. Wang again. She was sold as a child bride at a young age to serve her son-in-law when he grew up, but was driven back to her parents' home after her son-in-law got married. Perhaps because she already had a child in her belly, she had no choice but to marry a sick man who was about to die, and from then on he had to bear the burden of the family's illness. Fortunately, Chen Ming survived, he was a kind person, and he treated Wang and himself very well.

She scolded Chen Juren hundreds of times in her mind. It's really Chen Shimei who divorced his wife who had shared weal and woe as soon as he got the chance.

But, doesn’t this count as his stain? Ancient officials also had to be virtuous. This place is relatively close to the capital, only more than 200 miles away. If someone deliberately brought this matter out, they would probably be impeached by the officials. Could it be that there is something else going on here? I'll figure it out later after I get better.

Then I thought, why are you so clear about it? Anyway, I will only treat Chen Ming as my biological father in this life, and respect him well from now on. As for that old man Chen Shimei, he doesn’t want to have any interactions with him.

Thinking of this, he lost interest in Chen Juren.

She then thought of the second reason Xiao Zhengtai said that her aunt and daughter didn't want to see her. Said, "The Chen family has been separated for a long time. How is it possible that because of the two of us, no man is willing to marry A Ju? It must be her who is not good enough and has no man to want, but she takes it out on her. On us."

Chen Dabao whispered, "My son thinks so too. Aunt Aju has a bad temper and is lazy and greedy. If I grow up, I will not marry such a prodigal woman."

These words are not in line with the cute image of the young lady.

Chen Afu frowned and said, "Son, how can you - be able to curse others?"

Xiao Zhengtai blushed in embarrassment and said with a smile, "I heard my grandma scolding grandma like this."

"Swearing is not good. Dabao is a good boy. You are not allowed to curse in the future." Chen Afu said.

"Okay, my son won't curse anyone anymore." Xiao Zhengtai quickly promised.

The next day, Xiao Zhengtai helped Chen Afu comb his hair. Chen Afu once again used Xiao Zhengtai's head as a test field and was busy for a long time. Not only was there sweat on the tip of her nose, but also on Xiao Zhengtai's face before she finally tied the cannon.

Looking at the small tree with pines across it, Chen Afu felt a sense of accomplishment. The situation was always developing in a good direction.

The young lady praised her mother with her big adoring eyes, "Mom is so great, she even helps her son comb his hair."

Chen Afu drew the pie again, "From now on, mother will not only comb her son's hair, but also make new clothes for her son, and make money to let your son, your uncle, go to school, and also give money to his uncle and his wife. Grandpa - cure the disease."

"Okay." Chen Dabao jumped happily. His trust in his mother was super strong.

Mrs. Wang wanted to comb Chen Dabao's hair again. Xiao Zhengtai shook her head and said, "No, the hair my mother combed looks very nice."

After a few people left the east room, Chen Dabao kept showing off to Chen Alu that his mother would comb his hair, looking extremely stinky. He also said, "My mother said that after she recovers from her illness, she will earn money for us two to study and treat my uncle's leg."

Chen Alu obviously didn't believe this, but he still said with a smile, "Let Dabao study alone. When my uncle grows up, he will go to Fucheng to learn business from his third uncle, so that Dabao can study."

Chen Afu looked at this thin little brother. He was really a good kid, as kind as Chen Ming's father.

Chen Afu worked hard to exercise and was busy, until March 17th. In the afternoon, Chen Ming led his family to Dafang's house. Before going out, Chen Dabao touched under the stove again, smearing Chen Afu's face.

While wiping it, he frowned and said, "If you look too handsome, you have to be careful."

Those few people were not surprised by Chen Dabao's move, and Chen Afu also acquiesced. After hearing what he said, she pinched his face and said with a smile, "Dabao is more handsome than mother."

Chen Dabao pouted and said, "How can it be the same? Dabao is a man."

They walked on the path and looked around. The village was not small, with about a hundred households.

The village is surrounded by green trees, gurgling streams, large fields in the distance, and rolling mountains. It is really a small mountain village with beautiful scenery.

It's not bad to live here all your life, provided of course that you don't lack food and clothing, and you don't get bullied.

The location of Xiangluo Village is very good, not far from Sanqing County and Dingzhou Fucheng.

Sanqing County is the main road for southerners to enter Beijing, and Dingzhou Prefecture is a strategic location and transportation hub, both of which are very prosperous. In addition, there are large plains here, and crops grow well, which can be regarded as a land of fish and rice. Therefore, as long as people are diligent, they can survive here. If people's minds are more flexible, life will be better.

Chen Ming, Wang Shi, and Chen Alu are all introverted, and they can only smile when they see people. Not to mention Chen Afu, who can't even speak clearly and won't speak casually. In this family, the most talkative and enthusiastic one is Chen Dabao.

He greeted everyone with a smile, and most of the farmers were still simple, and they also smiled, greeted him, and chatted with a few insignificant words.

But there were still a few people who seemed to think that talking to Chen Dabao was a loss of their status, frowning and sniffing.

Dabao didn't care and continued to talk to the next person.

But Chen Afu still noticed it, his eyes darkened, but it disappeared in an instant.

The reason why he did this was an instinct to protect himself, right?

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Sorry, Qingquan was too busy today, just sat in front of the computer, posted first, and then ate. Thank you for all your support, thank you! Thank you keppra for the recommendation ticket red envelope, which made you spend money again, thank you very much!