Dad, we are so stable, should we do something?

Chapter 131: A New Beginning in Shu County

"We are all fine. It took you half a year to get here. I heard from my brother that you encountered a lot of problems along the way."

"Yes, there are a lot of them, and they are very exciting. By the way, where is Dad? And did eldest brother bring Jia Dazuo here?" Tian Xing'er asked several questions at once, very curious.

"Answer your questions one by one. Don't be anxious. I'll tell you on the way. Let's go home first." Tian Yuheng looked at Tian Xing'er with a smile.

"Okay, second brother."

Tian Yuheng led the way for them and introduced some new changes in Shu County. When they first arrived, Shu County was actually dirty and messy everywhere.

Because of poverty, and the fact that there has been no county magistrate here for a long time, it is an unmanaged area and the prefect is too lazy to take care of it, leaving them to fend for themselves. After all, they have been sent here and have no chance to go back, so it is difficult to achieve good political achievements here.

Fortunately, there are county magistrates and chief clerks here, and the place is small, so there may be fewer things to do, and there hasn't been any major chaos for the time being.

After arriving in Shu County, County Magistrate Tian hired people at his own expense to repair the streets and houses. He then visited each village to learn about the local population, land, specialties, etc.

"Jia Dazuo, you can't see them for the time being, but they are in Yingzhou. They are safe and have no problems in their lives." Tian Yuyu began to tell Tian Xing'er what she wanted to know.

"I'm glad that Jia Dazu is okay. I just feel a little sorry for Jia Dazu and his family. I promised to send them here, but I ran away halfway and asked my brother to send them here. Is Jia Dazu still making his fireworks? I promised to invest money to let him make the fireworks he wanted."

"Don't worry about that. He can still do what he wants."

"That's good, what about dad?"

"Dad, I'm going to the countryside to get some peace and quiet."

"What do you mean, is someone always bothering Dad?"

"You'll know this soon." Tian Yuyu didn't say the specific reason, waiting for Tian Xing'er to find out herself.

"Sister, I'll see you soon." Tian Fuer also said with a smile.

This made Tian Xing'er and the others more and more curious about what could have made her father hide.

After chatting along the way, they soon arrived at the county government office and saw a man who seemed to be directing people to do things.

When Tian Xing'er and his group approached, he turned around and said, "Hey, Second Young Master, go out to pick someone up. This is your eldest sister."

Your sister is back now. I think your father should be back by now. He must miss his daughter after not seeing her for half a year."

"Who is this, second brother?"

"This is the steward of Prefect Yan's household. His surname is Ma. You can just call him Steward Ma."

"Oh, Hello, Manager Ma, do you mind if I go in first? We have come all the way back and need to rest."

"Of course, girl, please help yourself.

Second Young Master, your elder sister is back today, so I won't bother with you. It's a rare family reunion, and I'm not an unreasonable person. Tomorrow you must do your job well for your father.

"Okay, thank you, Manager Ma."

After arriving at the inner court and arranging accommodation for Tian Xing'er and others, Tian Xing'er couldn't help but ask curiously,

Second brother, is that Manager Ma the person that Dad wants to avoid?

"To be precise, it should be Prefect Yan."

"Oh, what's going on? What did Prefect Yan send this Steward Ma to do? Why do you all seem to be annoyed by him?"

“Sister, because this horse steward checks this and that every day, saying this is not okay, that is not okay;

This was not reported, that was not reported. At first, my father and my second brother thought that the prefect wanted money, so we gave him some money to save trouble. But later we found that he became even worse and almost accused my father and others of bribery. He was simply shameless. "Tian Fuer said indignantly.

"What on earth does this prefect want to do? When we came in from Yingzhou Prefecture before, we saw that the gatekeepers there wanted us to pay before letting us in. This prefect doesn't look like a good person. Does he not want money?"

"Well, so my father and I agree that someone must have instructed this. Otherwise, given Prefect Yan's character, he would definitely want money more. He would be more happy to have my father give him money. And now they are not only asking for money, but they have also sent their own steward to investigate my father and our Shu County."

"Then is there no other way? We can't just let this steward Ma keep finding trouble here, right?"

"It's like this for now, so Jia Dazu and the others can't live here. You have to keep all the things that shouldn't be here. Don't take them out, understand?" Tian Yuyu hinted to Tian Xing'er and the others. He knew that they had muskets and crossbows, but he couldn't say it out loud for fear that there would be eavesdroppers.

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Quickly clean up, eat something and get some rest. Mother has arranged a banquet to welcome you tonight."

The family dinner in the evening was very lively. Tian Xing'er talked about her experiences in the past six months, which made her mother angry and amused. "You girl, you actually did such worrying things. Fortunately, Brother Zhenwei protected her all the way. I've worked hard for you for the past six months."

"You are too polite, madam. This is what I should do. Since I promised Magistrate Tian, ​​I will naturally do it."

"It's a pity that your brother hasn't come back yet, and that brat just ran away like that. Your father really spoiled you guys."

"Don't worry, mother. It seems that my eldest brother asked Uncle Fu to go to the capital with him."

Speaking of Tian Yuze, at this time he was on his way to the capital with the three Xu brothers. The journey was relatively smooth. On the way, they met Uncle Fu, whose caravan had already reached the capital.

"Third Master, I heard from the eldest master that you were on your way to the capital. I calculated the time and thought that you would be here around this time. Fortunately, I waited for two more days. In fact, I waited for you here.

The young master and his friends are still a little worried about you going to the capital alone, so they let me meet you and go to the capital with you. It just so happens that our caravan has already passed this trip, so I can go with the young master now. "

"Ah, Uncle Fu, my elder brother asked you to follow me. I am already an adult, there is no need for you to accompany me. I am just with my friends."

"Don't worry, Third Young Master, I won't affect you. Besides, the eldest young master asked you to go to the capital to do some things for him. You may need some help then. Uncle Fu happens to be free and can lend a hand."

"Oh, well, let's go together then."

After talking about Tian Yuze, the family talked about Manager Ma.

"Second brother, when will dad be back? We can't just keep hiding from this Steward Ma. This is not going to work."

"Yes, it's almost time. Dad actually went with the county's chief clerk to check the fields and crops in the county, hoping to help Shu County solve the food problem. Although no one has starved to death yet, the situation is not very optimistic.

Dad sent me a letter a few days ago, saying that he would go back home first. He had been away for too long and wanted to come back to check on the situation in the county."

"Second brother, I'm thinking that we should deal with this Prefect Yan first. It's not a good idea to keep him here all the time. I still have a lot of things I can't do."

"Do you have any idea?"

"Just wait for a few days and I'll find a solution."

Tian Xing'er's main concern was because of their muskets and crossbows. With this Steward Ma around, they might have to run a long way even to practice. She didn't know if long distance was enough. And if this Steward Ma bribed other people, then they would be living under the surveillance of others. This life would be too uncomfortable.

The memories of the previous life were somewhat useful, allowing Tian Xing'er to be more prepared for such house fights and spies. Although she had not yet experienced actual combat, as the saying goes, even if you have never eaten pork, you have seen pigs run.

The next day, Tian Xing'er took Tian Fu'er to wander around the county. His parents helped her open a Guyu Tea Fragrance Teahouse in Shu County, which was similar to the one in Hu County, but there were not as many people here, and the dishes were not as complete as there. However, there were still her storytellers and her homemade delicacies.

"Sister, look here there is also a teahouse similar to the one in Hu County. You will definitely like it here. Let's have tea here today."

"Okay, let's go."

The group of people entered the teahouse and asked for a small private room. There were not too many people in the teahouse, but not too few either. Tian Xinger thought that she could hear some news in the teahouse. After all, she had just arrived in the county and didn't know many things very well.

But they didn't expect that soon after they entered the private room, something new would happen. Tian Zhenwei came over and said quietly, "Xing'er girl, there seems to be something wrong in the private room next door."

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