Ministers made me a male queen

Chapter 20

The child's head was drooping, and his little hand was holding the hem of the ugly girl's clothes, limp and silent.

Wanniang was even more puzzled: "Ugly girl, you are..."

Chou Gu's hoarse voice was a little low, and she couldn't help lowering her eyebrows and looking at Brother Bai again.

The child's drooping appearance made the ugly girl reluctant to give up, but thinking of the letter delivered on the letter, she gritted her teeth and opened her mouth: "Sister Jiao, the elder brother of the family that took me in and took care of me when I was young." Passed away from illness, I want to go to pay homage to offering incense sticks, but it’s too far away for Pagoda to follow me. So can you ask Jiao’s sister to let Bogo stay with you for a few days? Here are [-] copper coins, which can be regarded as his food expenses , If it’s too little, I’ll make it up when I come back, if it’s too much, you don’t have to return it. Don’t worry, Jiao’s sister, I’ll be back in a few days, soon..."

Chou Gu was probably in a hurry, the circles around her eyes were red, and the only one that was clear was getting brighter, she looked a bit like Bo Geer.

It was the first time for Jiao Yun to see Chou Gu so clearly. Usually she would either lower her head or be submissive, but now she stood there with her back straight, because she covered her ruined face, which gave him the illusion of a very good posture .

Wanniang is a kind-hearted person. Although she doesn't have much contact with Chougu, she has never begged anyone no matter how hard she has gone through in the past. This is probably the first time. If she hadn't encountered difficulties, she would not have been like this.

"It's okay for Brother Bo to stay here, but they are all from the same village. You can keep these copper coins in case of emergency." Wanniang was worried that the ugly girl would not take it back, so she changed her words, "I will wait until you come back." Recalculate, if you can’t take it out by then, you can pay it back slowly in the future, there is no rush, it’s just a few bites, it doesn’t matter.”

Wanniang understands the difficulties of a woman raising a child by herself, not to mention that Ugly Girl usually doesn't earn anything except washing clothes for others, which is probably all she can afford at the moment.

The ugly girl's eyes were even redder, she held Pago'er's arm tightly, and finally took back the copper plate, turned her head and knelt down on one knee, hugging Pago'er tightly, "Go back when you go, Boge, be obedient and listen to me." If it's Auntie Mother, Mother will come back to pick you up in a few days."

Brother Bo's voice was thin and soft: "Mother..." He was reluctant to part with her and wanted to go with Mother, but Mother said the journey was far away and she couldn't take him.

He wanted to go, but he was afraid of causing trouble to his mother.

Therefore, he will stay here obediently, waiting for his mother to come back.

No matter how reluctant Bai Geer was, he still raised his head and smiled. My mother cried secretly for half the night last night. It must be because she was anxious, not because she didn't want him, so he had to make her feel at ease.

Chougu felt sorry for him, and in the end she still gritted her teeth and was about to leave without looking back. Wanniang called her and hurriedly made three servings of rice noodles, oil and spicy peppers and other seasonings in the lotus leaf bags left over from before Jiao Yun. Wrap several layers in oiled paper and let Chougu eat on the way.

The ugly girl didn't want it at first, but she couldn't stop Wanniang's enthusiasm. She could only press down the veil on her head with red eyes, and hurried away at dawn. One last look.

Until Chougu couldn't see her figure, Brother Bai still stared at the door frame, his eyes were red, but he didn't cry.

Jiao Yun and Wanniang looked at each other, Jiao Yun blinked, Wanniang patted his head, and went to prepare the earthen jar to be brought later. It is easier for children to open up and make friends, just leave it to Brother Yun .

Being an adult like her here will only make Bo Geer more awkward.

Jiao Yun didn't say a word, walked to the threshold and stood side by side with Bo Geer, raised his arm, crossed his shoulder, and embraced the other side.

The child is close but not too close. There is no such comfort. On the contrary, this kind of silent companionship makes Bo Geer's heart slowly calm down and warm.

Brother Bo is afraid, afraid that if Brother Yun persuades him, he is afraid that he will cry.

But he is a man, and his mother wants him to protect him. A man cannot cry.

When Wanniang came out again, the two children were squatting at the door, their heads leaning against each other and staring out. Her son's hands were still on the child's body as if protecting his son, looking like a little adult, Wanniang couldn't help it. I laughed silently.

It looks good.

Wanniang intentionally made Brother Bo forget the sadness of Chou Guu's departure, and began to make the child do some light work: "Okay, you two, come and help me carry it. When the uncle who drives the car is coming, it's time to start. Bo Brother, come with us to the town today, okay?" He was worried about leaving a child in the village.

Since you are entrusted by others, you need to do your best.

Jiao Yun groaned heavily, and lightly bumped Brother Bai with his shoulder, "Quickly agree, I will teach you how to sell rice noodles later, and the money-making mother will reward you with sweets!"

He sucked the tip of his tongue on purpose, and Bo Geer slightly opened his eyes, "You really want to eat?"

"Think about it, how delicious the candy is, how sweet it is." Jiao Yun looked salivating.

Brother Bai clenched his fists and made a decision: "I'll go! I'll sell it for you!" He wanted to earn candy for Brother Yun.

The one big and the two young ones packed up just in time for the ox cart to go to the town. Wanniang ordered two trips a day for the uncle who drove the ox cart and paid for the cart at the end of the month.

The uncle who drove the ox cart took the initiative to help carry the ox cart this time. Usually, there are not many people going to the town. Even if there are, they all walk in order to save a few copper coins.

Seeing many children, I didn't take it seriously.

Does not take up space.

Pulling one is a trip, and pulling three is also a trip.

Jiao Yun and the others arrived at the town half an hour late this time, but they didn't expect it to be crowded with people.

Seeing Wanniang appearing, her eyes glowed green: "Here we come!"

"Little lady, why are you so slow today? I haven't eaten breakfast, so I'm waiting for this bite!"

"That's right, if you're used to those small chaotic soup, soup cakes, steamed buns, it's rare for you to feel refreshed and refreshed all day long!" Although those are delicious, you can't stop eating them every day. , I have long been tired of it.

Wanniang's food stall is like a sudden injection of fresh blood, their blood is boiling, their hearts are surging, and they only have three meals a day here.

Wanniang was in a hurry, and hurried to move tables and stools, Jiao Yun maintained order, and he asked Bo Geer to hold a small crock to collect money.

I was worried that Brother Bo could not recognize numbers, but I didn't expect that he could read.

Jiao Yun didn't ask much, handed the crock pot to Brother Bo, and began to yell: "Brothers, sisters, uncles, uncles, ladies, all line up, if you can't keep up with the chaos, you will be squeezed away by the newcomers, and you will not be able to eat."

As soon as everyone heard this, and with Jiao Yun's guidance, they quickly arranged in an orderly manner.

Bo Geer is good-looking, holding a small earthen pot, looking serious and serious like a little golden boy, very pleased with the aunt and aunt, deliberately teasing him, watching the child blushing earnestly counting twelve copper coins , never tire of it.

Jiao Yun found time to see that Bo Geer's attention was diverted, and he was relieved.

It’s even more popular today than yesterday, and even before noon, all [-] copies were sold out. Those who came early heard that the bowls can be taken away. Seeing that there are few places in the stalls, they just went home to get them. Since they all brought them back Home, one serving too, just eat it for the whole family at noon, try something fresh.

Wanniang didn't dare to sell any more when there were seven or eight bowls left, and she could only leave with regret later on.

Wanniang finally heaved a sigh of relief when she sat down, the small vendors next to her enviously came over to make love, and Wanniang dealt with them one by one.

At this time, a young scholar trotted over with a suitcase on his back, and it was Tao Wuzuo who was close by. However, it was rare for him to wear a particularly formal dress today.

Jiao Yun saw Tao Yuzuo circling around, "Wow, Brother Tao, are you going to have a wedding? You are so handsome."

Tao Wuzuo coughed softly, "I'm going to Lin County with my lord to do some errands. I'm not going to be greedy for your rice noodle before I leave, so it won't be sold out so soon? I came early." He was afraid that it would be the same as yesterday .

Jiao Yun laughed, "I'll keep it for you."

Tao Wu's eyes flashed, "Good brother Yun!" Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the child standing obediently behind Jiao Yun, "Huh, this is?"

Jiao Yun embraced Brother Bai, and the two brothers said: "My little brother! Come on, Brother Bai, call Brother Tao."

Brother Bo dodged back, but still called softly: "Brother Tao."

Tao Wuzuo quickly responded obediently, and Wanniang over there saw Tao Wuzuo, who had already started making rice noodles, and five bowls for her and her two children. , stuffed the dim sum in Jiao Yun's arms, "Share it with Brother Bo."

After finishing speaking, Tao Wuzuo approached the two bowls on another table, bowed silently to Wanniang across the table, sat down and couldn't wait to eat.

It was too late for Wanniang to persuade her when she saw Dim Sum, Jiao Yun carried Dim Sum and brought Boge over, her little head raised her eyes eagerly: "Mom, can we eat?"

Wanniang had no choice but to say, "Eat it." It's not appropriate to accept it and then return it. I will buy something else as a return gift next time.

Now that she has made money, she is not afraid. Originally, she planned to buy some for her children.

Tao Yuzuo hurried on the way and quickly finished his meal, he was satisfied. He was afraid that Wanniang would not accept the money, so he put down 24 copper coins, so he hurried away without looking back, and shouted, "Brother Yun, keep it for me tomorrow." Two bowls!"

While eating snacks, Jiao Yun stuffed a piece into the mouth of Bo Geer who didn't want to eat, and he didn't forget the crispy response.

Wanniang couldn't make the noise of shouting for people in the street, so she could only bite the bullet and collect the copper coins one by one.

Although the rice noodles stall made people jealous, Tao Yuzuo showed up for two days in a row. They were envious in their hearts, but they didn't show it on their faces.

This day went smoothly, counting the copper coins at night, Wanniang calmed down after last night, but she still couldn't restrain her excitement, she restrained herself, and took a deep breath: "Tomorrow...Mother, do more!"

Yesterday I earned six hundred wen, but today I paid back a penny.

"Mother, I don't think so. The rice noodles are fresh. Although it is good to eat for three days in a row, it is not cheap. After another day tomorrow, I am afraid that there will not be so many. At most, it will be maintained at more than 200 servings. But who will come?" You can eat them all, and gradually they are not rare. Rare things are more expensive. Mom, I think [-] servings is good. After all, if you don’t sleep anymore, you will be exhausted. If it is the same as before, I’m afraid..." Jiao Yun was worried Wanniang's excited heart suddenly cooled down.

She broke out in a cold sweat, yes, Brother Yun was right.

She was almost blown away, the enthusiasm these days has been high, and she is young, it's okay to stay up for two nights, but if it takes a long time...

Wanniang held Jiao Yun in her arms, "Mother thinks it's too late, it's better to have two hundred copies." Go to bed early, and I won't be able to wake up so early tomorrow.

But before going to bed, seeing the little boy standing beside him with a small bundle, Wanniang remembered that she had forgotten to clean up a room. It might be too late to warm the kang at this moment. It is not yet April, and the night is still cold. She thought about it, and asked Jiao Yun to give up half of it. Usually, Jiao Yun sleeps in a room alone. He is small, and the two children sleep on their backs, so there is plenty of room.

After everything was settled, Wanniang probably barely slept last night, and soon went back to her own room to rest.

Jiao Yun blew on the oil lamp, climbed onto the kang, Wanniang divided two quilts, and he lay comfortably in one, tilted his head, and when his eyes got used to the darkness, he saw the quilt not far away, two arms away. My brother lay there quietly, clutching the edge of the quilt tightly with his small hands, his eyes were wide open.

Jiao Yun secretly patted his head, it was the first time for a child to stay overnight, and he might not be used to it.

He simply turned sideways and lay facing Bogeer.