In early September, the soldiers recruited this time will be taken to the border fortress, and families who want to join the army are busy saying goodbye.
Chen Hongchang had been gambling at home for several days and even tried to run away from home, but was frightened by Chen Mingyi.
"If you leave, we won't be able to hand over anyone, and this whole family will have to be buried with you. You may not care whether we live or die, but you won't be able to live in peace for the rest of your life."
"It's better to join the army obediently and be more careful. After three years, you can come back. By then Zhongda will have become an official, and you can enjoy your happiness in peace of mind."
These words successfully convinced Chen Hongchang. After all, he escaped from home. If the government pursued him, he would become a deserter and beheaded if caught.
Even if he is not caught, he will be on the run for the rest of his life without even a fixed place to live.
But if you grit your teeth and get through these three years, things will be different in the future. Zhongda must be filial, otherwise he will make trouble.
More than ten people left the village, and it suddenly felt a lot deserted. Many families only left orphans and widowed mothers at home. It was good that the people came back alive, but if they didn't, life would be difficult in the future.
Chen Zhongda has been depressed for many days because of what Chen Hongchang said before leaving home. He would dream about his father pointing fingers at him and scolding him for being unfilial. He would also often doubt himself, was he really unfilial?
Half a month passed and Chen Zhongda lost a lot of weight. Liu Zhaofei noticed it and told Chen Xiuyun when he went home.
"Tomorrow, make some delicious food and go to the academy to see your brother."
Chen Xiuyun immediately asked, "What's wrong with my brother? Is he sick?"
"I'm not sick at all. It's just because my father-in-law said some unpleasant things before he left home. He must have been feeling uncomfortable. I thought he cares about you as a sister, so he will be happier if you go."
Then he smiled and said, "Tell him the good news by the way."
Chen Xiuyun looked down at her belly and smiled shyly. She was already pregnant. She had Lin Yuxi feel her pulse a few days ago. The pulse was stable and very good.
"Well, it's time to tell my brother."
The next day, Chen Xiuyun made some specialty pastries, baked dried meat, and put them in a basket for a trip to town.
"Mom, I went to see my brother. He is not in a good mood these days. I brought him something."
Ms. Zhang smiled and waved her hand, "You don't have to tell me everything. I'm old and I can't figure out the affairs at home. It should be up to you to make the decision. A Fei concentrates on studying, so you worry more about chores at home. Why don't you go visit your brother?
You also need to bring your things, you don’t need to tell me, just treat this house as your own.”
Chen Xiuyun smiled and said, "Thank you for your understanding, mother. I will have a meal with my husband and brother at noon. I will come back as soon as possible. The lunch meal is hot in the pot. Be careful when mother brings it out."
Mrs. Zhang nodded repeatedly, feeling that it was very considerate and that Ah Fei had really married a good wife.
Chen Xiuyun arrived at the academy with a basket on her arm. After a while, school was over. Liu Zhaofei knew that she was coming, so he took Chen Zhongda out to eat and met him at the door.
"Brother, why have you lost so much weight? Are you just busy copying books these days?"
Chen Zhongda forced a smile and said, "No, I just haven't been eating well these days."
"Just in time, I brought you something to eat."
After saying a few words, Liu Zhaofei took his things back and put them in the dormitory, and they went to a small restaurant outside together.
Liu Zhaofei wanted Chen Xiuyun to persuade Chen Zhongda, so he went out to buy oil fruits and let the two brothers and sisters talk.
"Brother, are you worried about daddy?"
Chen Zhongda nodded, "I don't know where we are now. We have only been walking for half a month. We are still far away from the frontier. I heard that the conditions there are difficult, and I don't know if dad can bear it."
"Dad can't bear it, can you bear it? You have been studying in school since you were a child. I am afraid that you are not as good as me in doing the chores at home. If you are busy in the field, you will have to wear your hands out when working in the fields.
If you go to the front line to fight, I'm afraid you will be worse than dad."
These words made Chen Zhongda very ashamed. Chen Xiuyun said again, "I'm not blaming you, I mean to let you take care of important things. Grandpa has high hopes for you. Because of you, my eldest brother and I are all aggrieved. If you have random thoughts at this time,
I’m really sorry for the money spent.”
"I heard from the Prime Minister that there will definitely be a science test next year. You have been waiting for so many years. Shouldn't you study hard now and try to pass the test in one fell swoop?"
Chen Zhongda nodded lightly, and Chen Xiuyun added, "I'm still waiting for you to protect me and your nephew in the future."
Chen Zhongda's eyes lit up, "What do you mean..."
Chen Xiuyun nodded, "Well, my sister-in-law said that I am pregnant and will give birth in the autumn of next year. Your nephew will also be waiting for his uncle to pass the examination."
"Really?" Chen Zhongda was very happy. He saw that his sister's face was rosy and her words were much tougher than before. This showed that the Liu family's mother and son were very good to her. If they had another child, it would be even better in the future.
It's perfect.
"Of course it's true."
He smiled and said, "Well, I'll study hard and try to pass the exam next year and let my nephew know that my uncle is also capable."
Chen Xiuyun nodded, "I'm sure you can pass the exam. Just study with peace of mind."
Because Chen Zhongda had a nephew, he felt much better and understood a little more. He felt very comfortable eating this meal.
After eating, she walked out of the restaurant and happened to meet the Wei family's carriage. Chen Xiuyun glanced at the carriage, and the people in the carriage also happened to lift the curtain and look down.
The two people's eyes met and they recognized each other instantly. The person in the car turned out to be Chen Xiaoya.
Chen Xiuyun smiled at her, and Chen Xiaoya also smiled at her. The two of them didn't say a word, but they both knew what the other was thinking.
Now Chen Xiaoya is living a very comfortable life. She seems to be very favored by the Wei family. The second master of the Wei family is very kind to her and will send things back to the village for her mother every once in a while. The mother-in-law of the Wei family is also taking care of her in the countryside.
People who used to look down on Chen Xiaoya now dare not even mention her. Who knew she could still be so lucky?
Chen Xiuyun is also living a good life. What she wants is such a simple life. Her mother-in-law and husband-in-law are easy to get along with, and she is the only one in his heart.
Although she was not rich and powerful, she took care of her family's work. Liu Zhaofei copied books to earn money while studying, and the family was not in a state of poverty. On the contrary, there was still some money left.
The original adventure allowed both of them to gain the life they wanted. Thinking about it now, it’s really emotional.
Chen Zhongda said, "Is that Xiaoya?"
Chen Xiuyun smiled and nodded, "That's right, she looks really good now."
"You are good-looking too." Chen Zhongda said with a smile, "It seems that my brother-in-law has made the right choice. He has not wronged you."
Liu Zhaofei immediately said, "Even if I have wronged myself, I will not wrong Xiuyun."