Chapter 61 Adopt a Child
Why are the children looking at her? Because they remembered what she had carefully told them, not to mention this matter to others, as it would implicate kind-hearted Uncle Yuefan and put him in jail.
"This problem has been solved. We who are in the world must have some means, right? Otherwise, how dare we come out to fool around." Hong Xiaoduo responded with a smile.
Such an explanation is very vague, but it has given the other party a hint, and the problem has been solved. There are some methods, such as keywords, and it is left to Mr. Wei himself to understand and experience.
She didn't feel that she shouldn't lie to others, especially when she knew the other person was a good person, but she just couldn't tell the truth.
It's not that I don't trust Mr. Wei, this matter is not a trivial matter, it's not a matter of trust or distrust.
Brother Dong took the risk to help her, and she couldn't sell him out just because of her trust. This was her basic bottom line.
Moreover, they are all smart people. Even if Mr. Wei doesn't believe it, he won't ask any more.
"Old man, I heard that you are an official. If I say this, you won't arrest me for interrogation, right?" Hong Xiaoduo joked again.
Master Wei laughed after hearing this: "In your eyes, I am that pedantic person? What's more, they are innocent children, not evil people."
"Of course not, otherwise he wouldn't have brought us here." After Hong Xiaoduo finished speaking, seeing Yao Guang chewing on the ribs in her mouth but staring at the plate of braised lion heads, she stood up and pricked two of them with chopsticks. Come here and give one to each of Kaiyang and Yaoguang.
"Cut what you can. If you can't, stand up and do it. My eldest father is afraid that you will be too cautious about eating. There are no other people in the room." When Hong Xiaoduo saw the other children, he also looked at the other children. Looking at the braised lion head, he simply spoke.
After hearing what she said, other children also stood up to pick it up. The braised lion head was round and big and difficult to pick up, so they might as well imitate her and poke it back with chopsticks.
"Is that little lady going to take them home?" Mr. Wei said to his heart, "I won't be the one taking care of them now. I can ask whatever I want. There is no one in this room either." people.
Hong Xiaoduo shook his head: "I am the same as them, homeless."
how so? This answer made Master Wei, who was originally in a good mood, suddenly feel heavy.
Looking at Hong Xiaoduo's eyes, there was some pity for the elders. The guard also said that she was not a female embroiderer at home at a young age. Who would be willing to go out alone?
"Then it's not a long-term solution for you to keep wandering outside. After all, they are so young, and you are from a girl's family." Mr. Wei was a little worried.
Hong Xiaoduo returned: "Old man, what you said makes sense, but for now, let's just walk around like this. There will always be a place for us in the big world."
Master Wei nodded, admiring this girl in her heart for being so open-minded even at such a young age!
He wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, he didn't say it. He picked up the wine cup and drank it in one gulp.
During the first half of the meal, Mr. Wei kept chatting with Hong Xiaoduo. In the second half, he didn't talk much. He only picked up food for the two children next to him from time to time.
Hong Xiaoduo also concentrated on eating. This dish was really more delicious than the food at Juxian Restaurant in Mopan Town.
After eating, Hong Xiaoduo remembered that he had not asked Mr. Wei when he would set off. If he didn't leave today, he would have to take the children first.
Although food and accommodation are free in the post house, you can't just stay here for cheap.
"It's not good to set off right after lunch. Why don't you sit down and have a pot of tea with me?" Mr. Wei spoke first.
Hong Xiaoduo did not refuse, and the time for a pot of tea could not be delayed for long, so he nodded in agreement.
Master Wei took her to the study room of his guest room and ordered someone to make a pot of tea.
The guard murmured in his heart, didn’t your Excellency say that he would set off after lunch? Why are you still drinking tea?
"Take them to eat." Seeing several children coming in, Mr. Wei hurriedly called the guards to explain.
Tianshu didn't want to leave. Hong Xiaoduo looked at Mr. Wei and guessed that he had something to say to him. It wouldn't be convenient for the children to be there to listen, right?
“Go and see if we have left anything behind.” Hong Xiaoduo said to Tianshu.
She spoke, and Tianshu had no choice but to agree and walk out. After walking out of the door, Tianshu took a few steps toward the stables. He turned around and saw that no one noticed him behind him, so he turned in the opposite direction.
Inside the house, Hong Xiaoduo wanted to carry a teapot and help the other party pour tea. Although he was a guest, the other party was an elder.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Wei's hands were faster than hers. He picked up the pot first and poured tea for her.
I drank a cup of tea, but he said nothing.
"Old man, if you have anything to say, it doesn't matter." Hong Xiaoduo said directly.
She felt that what the other party was going to say might be related to the seven children, otherwise the guards would not have allowed them to take them to eat.
But she couldn't be sure what it meant.
"I haven't introduced myself yet. My surname is Wei Junpei and my courtesy name is Yaxuan. I hold the position of Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the current dynasty." When Wei Junpei said this, he stopped and looked at the person sitting opposite.
Hong Xiaoduo nodded and waited for him to continue.
Wei Junpei was startled. The reason he stopped was because he was afraid of shocking the child and wanted her to digest it first.
As a result, she turned out to be so calm. Doesn’t that mean she doesn’t know how high the minister’s official position is? Or does she know someone with such a high position?
"Do you understand my official position?" Wei Junpei asked.
Hong Xiaoduo thought to himself, are you trying to test my historical knowledge: "I know a little bit, not very detailed."
"Oh, tell me about it." Wei Junpei really wanted to hear, she What can a homeless little girl say?
Hong Xiaoduo thought about it seriously: "The imperial court has six departments, namely the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Punishment, the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Household Affairs, He, He, and, yes, there is also a Ministry of Work.
The Minister of Personnel is the official responsible for selecting, evaluating and managing officials, right?"
Hearing this, Wei Junpei nodded approvingly: "You know my identity, you?" He wanted to say, you are not nervous. ? Not afraid? You must know that ordinary people are nervous and scared even when they see the ninth-grade Zhima County Magistrate.
However, looking at her in front of her at this moment, she looked like she was waiting to hear what was going on. Wasn't there the slightest bit of nervousness or the slightest bit of fear?
Seeing him mid-sentence and looking at his own expression, Hong Xiaoduo thought for a moment and asked tentatively: "Do I want to get up to pay you a courtesy? Do you want to kowtow?"
Ah? Hearing her question, Wei Junpei knew that he had misunderstood her because of his hesitation. He waved his hands repeatedly and said: "No, no, no need. It's just that I thought that if you revealed your identity, you might become estranged from me."
Hong Xiaoduo smiled: "No, I don't know how other people will treat you, but in my eyes, you are just a kind and kind uncle. So, you can say what they want to say. , Just say it.
I see you are not good at beating around the bush, how uncomfortable it is.”
Wei Junpei smiled and shook his head: "Forget it, let me make a long story short. During the meal earlier, I said that the family has few heirs, and only one son in his thirties has a son. After the accident, my daughter-in-law cried all day long and her body collapsed. Not to mention raising another one.
Now that I know the life experience of those seven children, I want to discuss with you to adopt one.
Don’t worry, I will never lose money. If you have a child, you will definitely treat him as your own grandson. I looked at the child named Kaiyang, who is similar in age to my poor grandson, and his facial features are somewhat similar to that of my son. I adopted him. My My daughter-in-law shouldn’t object either.
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