Chapter 10 How to Respond
The old man didn’t think much about Hong Xiaoduo’s question and just took it as a casual question.
“I don’t know much about this, but generally speaking, if a person dies, he must report it to the official. The yamen will send a man to do an autopsy. After the yamen investigates the case and confirms the identity, he will cancel the deceased’s account.< br>
However, it is not uncommon for people like beggars who have no fixed abode to die of starvation, illness, or accidental injuries while robbing themselves of food. It is generally not the case. They are being chased by their own people If the Yamen wants justice, that is to say, they should register where they died on a certain day, month, and year, and record the appearance and characteristics of the deceased, and then send them to Yi Zhuang to be parked for a period of time. If no one comes to claim them, It means just digging a hole in a mass grave and burying it. In these days, the yamen will not go all out to investigate this kind of murder case. "The old man was a security guard when he was young. Somewhat knowledgeable.
That's it. Hong Xiaoduo breathed a sigh of relief: "By the way, old man, I also want to ask what the characteristics of those beggars who did evil in your village look like?"
The old man did not expect that she would ask. This didn't bother me at all. I told him in detail about the person on the other side. They were tall, short, fat, and one of them was nicknamed 'Old Cat'.
"It's definitely not the first time those people have done something like this. If you accidentally encounter them in the future, it's better to avoid them." The old man reminded kindly.
It's not that he didn't see the sword on Hong Xiaoduo's waist, but this little lady didn't feel like a chivalrous woman walking around the world, and she didn't look sophisticated enough.
There was a child at the entrance of the village who called his grandfather from a distance. The old man said that his wife was calling him back.
Hong Xiaoduo and the seven children watched the old man turn around and leave first, and then continued to move forward.
After walking for about a quarter of an hour, I vaguely saw the empty house the old man mentioned. The dilapidated courtyard had no gate.
No one lives here and it has been in disrepair. Half of the roof has collapsed and the window frames are gone. It must have been demolished and set on fire.
Looking at such a house, Hong Xiaoduo said to herself that if she were alone, she might not dare to live in it. One look at it gives you the creepy feeling of a ghost movie.
"Mom, wait a minute, let's clean up." The big boy said as he helped Hong Xiaoduo untie the little girl from his back.
Hong Xiaoduo was just about to say that it would be better for her to do this kind of thing, but she saw the big boy took out the fire certificates and started busy with the other children with a clear division of labor.
In the corner of the roofed half of the house, there are piles of hay. It looks like someone passing by must have rested.
The big boy lit a bunch of branches in front of the resting place, and put the steamed buns given by the old man aside to bake.
Hong Xiaoduo carefully observed most of the roof, making sure that there was no danger of collapsing, and then he sat down on the haystack to rest with confidence.
"Mom, this is for you to eat." The little girl next to Hong Xiaoduo handed her the roasted bird again.
Now her mother carried her on her back, and she slept on her mother's back, which made her feel comfortable. It's great to have a mother's child, the elder brother is right.
Hong Xiaoduo was happy when he saw it. He took it but didn't eat it. Instead, he handed it to a child beside the fire, indicating that he could heat it up again.
It was hot and not hot anymore, so I still gave it to the little one.
The little one is still a little reluctant to eat it, and still wants to put it away.
"Eat it. If you like it, I'll hunt it tomorrow. You can't easily hunt the others, but birds can be found everywhere." Hong Xiaoduo told her with a smile.
The little one nodded happily, but still didn't eat it immediately. Instead, he got up and asked the other brothers and sisters to eat. However, after giving in a circle, no one took the one that was already very small. After roasting, it became even smaller. bird.
When the steamed buns are hot, the big boy brings two to Hong Xiaoduo first.
There are only five buns in total, and they are given to the two of them. It seems that the seven of them want to share the remaining three.
If Hong Xiaoduo wants to eat this fist-sized steamed bun, he will need at least three bottoms. She was indeed hungry, but how could she eat. He broke one open, kept half of it for himself, and gave the rest to the older boy to share with everyone.
"Didn't you call me mother? Didn't you want to listen to me?" Hong Xiaoduo deliberately darkened his face. The big boy opened his mouth, but finally came over honestly and took the portion for everyone to eat.
The steamed buns I was given were eaten in a few mouthfuls. Don’t think about washing up before going to bed in this environment.
After eating, they obediently went to the haystack and prepared to sleep. Hong Xiaoduo saw them sleeping on both sides of her, but they kept a little distance away from her, knowing that they were afraid that she would dislike them for being dirty.
"What are you doing so far away? Come closer to keep warm." When she opened her mouth, her tone was still a bit harsh, but the children immediately moved over quickly.
Next to her were the little one and another girl, and the big man slept outside.
The night was already deep, but Hong Xiaoduo was not sleepy at all. From where they lay, they could see the stars in the night sky from the roof.
Big Dipper? Hong Xiaoduo thought of something and sat up. "Mom? Do you want some water? Or?" the big boy lying on the outside asked softly.
If my mother wanted to drink water, he would bring it to me. If my mother wanted to go out for something, he would go with her to keep her company.
"Why haven't you slept yet? Are you afraid that I will leave you and run away?" Hong Xiaoduo was a little curious.
"No, mother, I feel light-headed and will wake up if there is any movement." The big boy said softly, his voice a little helpless and a little aggrieved.
Hey, what does it mean to have a light sleep? It’s obviously because you don’t sleep well! Hong Xiaoduo felt a little distressed after hearing this.
Obviously he is still a child, but he has taken on the responsibilities of an adult.
"I thought of your names." Hong Xiaoduo said.
When the big boy heard this, he became more energetic and sat up.
Hong Xiaoduo pointed to the stars in the night sky in front of his head: "Did you see that seven stars connected together like a spoon? It's called the Big Dipper. You happen to be seven, too. According to the It comes with a name.”
"Mom? Then shall my name be Yixing? Or Daxing?" the big boy asked while suppressing his excitement.
Poof, Hong Xiaoduo couldn't hold it back and was amused: "What one star and two big stars? Have you seen the handle of that spoon? The meaning of the Big Dipper starts from the handle of the spoon, the first one It is the star of strength, which can give strength when encountering difficulties. It is called Tianshu, so your name is Tianshu. Do you like it? "
"Tianshu? This is the star of strength? My name?" the big boy read, a little unbelievable.
Hong Xiaoduo nodded: "Of course, if you don't like it, I will think of another one."
"I like it, mother, I like it. My name is Tianshu, and I have I have a name, I have a name of my own." The big boy shouted happily, and Hong Xiaoduo shushed, signaling him to be quieter.
However, it was still too late. The other six children who were already asleep were all woken up, rubbing their eyes in confusion.
"Mother, what about me?"
"Mother, there is me." Everyone looked at Hong Xiaoduo sleepily.
Funny and helpless, Hong Xiaoduo had no choice but to give them names according to the meaning of the Big Dipper stars: Tianxuan, Tianji, Tianquan, Yuheng, Kaiyang, Yaoguang.
Yu Heng and Xiao Bu Dian Yaoguang are both girls, and their names match up quite well.
Hong Xiaoduo didn't think at first that Kaiyang Star meant the star of disaster, a symbol of disaster and greed. However, after thinking about it, it was better to say it now. Concealing it deliberately might have counter-effects in the future.
I told Xiao Kaiyang that Taoism calls this star Wuqu Star, and it also means restraint.
So, it’s not bad.
Little Kaiyang nodded seriously: "Mom, Kaiyang understands, have kind thoughts in your heart, restrain your greed, and be a good person with all your heart."
So smart and cute Hong Xiaoduo couldn't help but reach out and rub his head.
They all had names, and they shouted each other's names excitedly, and all the sleepyheads disappeared.
"Okay, it's very late so go to bed. Tomorrow I will teach you how to write your own names." This was the happiest moment after the encounter between the first grade and the seventh grade. Hong Xiaoduo was affected and his mood Not bad either.
"Mom, what's your name?" Xiao Yaoguang asked blurtly.
There is nothing to keep secret about this. Hong Xiaoduo smiled: "Hong Xiaoduo, big and small, like flowers."
"Mother, your surname is Hong, then we are Isn’t his surname also Hong?” Tianxuan’s eyes lit up and she asked excitedly.
ah? this?
Hong Xiaoduo really didn't know how to answer these words. They didn't have a name, so they gave it to themselves, and now they want to have a last name with themselves.
It sounds like a simple last name, but will this make them think that they can always follow them in the future...
(End of this chapter)
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