Tang Zangyue turned to the government officer and said, "Brother, this person has nothing to do with us. It's up to you to deal with him as you please."
The officials deliberated for a few seconds before letting Zhang go.
She really looks down on Mrs. Zhang.
Even if Zhang has an opportunity and has some money in her hands, what can she lack in terms of space? Does she need what Zhang has?
Tang Zangyue watched with cold eyes as Mrs. Zhang showed courtesy to Xiao Jinghuan and Xiao Zhongli. The latter treated them coldly and showed no emotion at all. But he gave her a satisfactory answer.
After walking for a day, Tang Zangyue said to Brother Cha: "I hope that Brother Cha will be able to help me and let me go to a nearby town to buy some things."
After saying this, she gave Brother Chai a few broken pieces of silver.
Yamen also need oil and water.
The prisoners who were escorted into exile were all from wealthy families who once had official positions. Even if these people's homes were confiscated, they still had some background. If they could plunder and plunder, they could get it into their own hands.
They originally didn't want to charge the Xiao family for anything.
The old general of the Xiao family opened up and expanded the territory of the Chu State. His subordinates were dying and useless. He watched helplessly as the old lady held on for decades. The grandchildren also wanted to be sent to the border, but they were copied by the court.
He left his home and was sent to that barbaric land as a commoner!
Everyone knows what is waiting for this family...
Not to mention these government servants, they are the sons-in-law of the family, and the elders have repeatedly warned not to embarrass the Xiao family members.
but……
If you don't take the money, you are a bastard.
"It just so happens that we have to take a break today. It doesn't matter if you come back later, Madam."
Tang Zangyue smiled and said: "Okay."
Tang Zangyue called up her two children, Xiao Zhongli and Xiao Yuechun, and walked to the town to do some shopping.
They don't even have backpacks...
Tang Zangyue purchased some food, and then food and the like. She didn't buy meat for the time being, but as for vegetables, she saw a lot of wild vegetables along the way, all of which can be picked and cooked.
For convenience, she bought a cart and asked Xiao Zhongli and Xiao Yuechun to work together to carry the food on it. She also bought some things to make a fire, and then planned to go do something by herself.
"You and Yuechun are waiting here."
"Yes, old lady/grandmother."
Seeing that Xiao Zhongli was hesitant to speak, Tang Zangyue didn't ask any more questions, quickened his pace, and jumped high into the air at the corner of the alley, pushing his legs on the two narrow walls for support.
A moment.
Sure enough, this bastard followed her.
"What are you looking at?"
Xiao Zhongli froze and did not dare to raise his head. His grandmother was already jumping down and stood in front of him.
"Grandma." Xiao Zhongli said respectfully.
"Want to follow?"
Xiao Zhongli met Tang Zangyue's gaze and said forcefully: "I am also a descendant of the Xiao family. I have the right to take on big responsibilities, instead of living under the protection of my grandmother all my life."
This young master is really...
Tang Zangyue smiled slightly, "Yes, he is indeed the son of our Xiao family."
"Grandma, aren't you angry?"
"Why should I be angry?"
Seeing that Xiao Zhongli was still hesitant to speak, Tang Zangyue said: "Remember, the reason why our Xiao family is not as turbulent as other families is because we speak our truth directly! Let alone use insidious methods against our family members.
Of course, the disaster in the General's Mansion this time is also related to being too upright. We can unanimously use tricks externally, but we must be honest with each other internally, do you understand?"
"I understand, Grandma."
Tang Zangyue nodded with satisfaction.
She was in front, and Xiao Zhongli was walking behind.
Since arriving here, she has never had the pleasure of seeing this ancient and prosperous scene.
There were many forces watching in the capital. After coming out of the dungeon, people walked in a hurry. Only when they arrived in the small town did they appreciate ancient humanities.
A small town is naturally not as good as the capital city.
The buildings are similar to rural houses of later generations, but not as good as self-built houses made of bricks.
The people in the town look thin, but they look energetic, especially with thick hair, bright eyes, and a pursuit of life.
In ancient times, people traveled either by horse-drawn carriages or mule carts. Most poor people traveled on foot.
It is rare to see women going out in the capital, but in small towns there is no such consideration. Men, women and children can be seen on the streets.
After asking around, I found out that today was a market day and there were a lot of people coming and going.
There are women guarding the street stalls.
She sat down with Xiao Zhongli and said, "Madam boss, please bring two bowls of wontons."
"Okay, two bowls of wontons!"
Xiao Zhongli was about to speak but stopped, she raised her hand and said: "Since you are following me, watch more, listen more and talk less, do you understand?"
"I understand, grandma."
If Xiao Zhongli could act alone, she would naturally not say these words.
The seafood wontons were freshly made and served quickly. Tang Zangyue tasted them and found that the ingredients were solid and delicious. The shrimp skin was also abundant and there was a little seaweed. It was no worse than those of later generations.
It seems that delicacies are very popular in every era, but transportation was not developed in ancient times, and it was inconvenient to transport coastal foods like shrimp skin and seaweed.
Before we finished eating, some customers came to argue with the landlady.
"Why do you pay a few more coins for wontons than others?! You are stealing money!"
The landlady smiled apologetically, "Sir, please be reasonable. Do other people's homes have such enough ingredients? There are also dried shrimps and seaweed at the bottom of the bowl. I asked someone to bring them. They are from the coast and are expensive. I didn't spend a lot of money on them."
You can get it for a small amount of money. It’s not cheap.”
Don't reach out to hit the smiling person. When the customer sees that other tables are eating his own food, he is obviously a regular customer and knows a little bit about the inside.
The customer, who knew he was in the wrong, muttered: "Then the price can't be so high."
Seeing that the man was still so unwilling to forgive, the landlady's face turned cold and said, "I will take care of this matter even if I go to the Yamen Master."
The guest's face changed slightly, he left the money in a hurry and ran away.
Tang Zangyue finished eating, paid, led Xiao Zhongli away, and then asked: "What did you see?"
Xiao Zhongli thought about it for a moment and then said: "The lady who sells wontons has someone in her office."
Hearing this, Tang Zangyue's eyes fell on Xiao Zhongli for a moment before he converged.
In the memory of the original owner, Xiao Zhongli suffered a lot as a child and lost his health. Even when he was taken back to the general's mansion, he could not recover well. He could do heavy work, but he was not a soldier on the battlefield.
The original owner protected Xiao Zhongli, but did not train him as his successor.
In Tang Zangyue's view, this child is thoughtful and can see through the essence of things at a glance, which makes him a rare expert.
Tang Zangyue said casually: "Do you know the reason why I took you to that stall?"
Xiao Zhongli turned around and stared at the stall that was gradually moving away for a few seconds before he converged his gaze and said: "That stall owner doesn't have many customers, but he is very peaceful. The tables and chairs are complete, the stall is clean, and even the proprietress..."
Xiao Zhongli's ears turned red and he said no more.
After all, he was a teenager. Due to the strict adherence to the distinction between men and women in ancient times, he did not speak nonsense about the landlady.
Tang Zangyue said for him: "The charm is still there."
Xiao Zhongli looked at her at a loss.
Tang Zangyue said again: "Our family members in the General's Mansion have been demoted to concubines. Does Brother Li know how to make a living in the future?"
"Grandma wants to..."
Tang Zangyue interrupted casually, with a strong Chaozhou flavor, "Now today I think that the country that the Xiao family has built for him is about to be stabilized, but the Huns on the border are still watching with eager eyes, and they are afraid to leave because of the majesty of the Xiao family."
Brother, do you know what is waiting for us in this exile?
It’s not the hardship on the border, nor the difference in life after being demoted to common people.
The most dangerous thing is on this road of exile."
Tang Zangyue lamented: "Maybe we, the Xiao family, will become unjust ghosts before we reach the place of exile."