Crossing the Unknown Country

Chapter 515 Su He fools the old lady

The county magistrate was quite nice and was happy to see their development. At least the village was not short of food, which was not a bad thing for him. Besides, the money from one or two villages was not surprising to him, and he would not want to look at them.

In fact, the annual taxes from these villages were nothing to the government office. They were not as much as a bribe from a wealthy family.

But that was more for my own pocket, as the village's taxes had to be paid to the national treasury. The grain had to be collected, and then it had to be exchanged for silver.

Su He walked towards home and saw his grandmother sitting outside the door, talking and working with the neighbors. When she saw Su He, she quickly put away her things.

He took Su He home, poured her some water, and asked her to sit down and rest. He also asked the masters to sit down together, and took out some snacks for them to eat together.

The old lady asked Su He, "How was your trip to Beijing this time? The government has sent someone to deliver the news that your three brothers have passed the exam. The village chief even set off firecrackers to celebrate, and everyone in the village came to congratulate him.

The officials have informed our family that we will not have to pay taxes anymore. The villagers are so envious. Now many families in the village are watching their children study, hoping that they can learn from Su Pei and his family. "

Su He smiled and said, "I was worried that you wouldn't get the news! It's good to know so that you don't have to guess blindly. There is also good news. Su Pei and Su Feng's marriage has been arranged. You can just wait for your great-grandson!"

When the old lady heard this, she clapped her hands happily and said, "That's great. Su Pei and Su Feng have grown up. I'll wait for their good news. When the time comes, I'll send them back and let them take care of the children."

She then asked worriedly, "Hasn't anyone found a wife for our Su Che? Our Su Che is also a great guy!"

Su He smiled and said, "Of course I don't have any. I just haven't found the right one yet. I'm just choosing now! Don't worry! It will definitely be good."

The old lady was relieved and said, "That's good. You can take your time to choose. Good things are worth waiting for. And Su Run is in the army. Where can he find a wife? Su He, go to the border town and find one for him. If you find a suitable one, ask the people."

Su He quickly agreed and said, "Okay grandma, I will take care of my brother this time and I will definitely find him a good wife."

The old lady looked at Su He and said, "What about you? You will soon be married, and it's time to think about your marriage. In the blink of an eye, our little girl has become a big girl."

Su He pretended to be shy and said, "Grandma, I'm still young! Don't worry, take care of my brothers first. When they become high-ranking officials, my value will be very high. I can look for someone then!"

Su He said to herself, I won’t get into that kind of marriage. I don’t know what kind of man I’ll meet. Can’t I just live my own life well?

Her grandmother thought, "That's right! My granddaughter, wait, she will find a better family, so there is no need to be so anxious."

She said with a smile on her face, "Yes! Don't worry, don't worry. Maybe in a few years, your brothers will become high-ranking officials. They are so outstanding, there will be no problem."

Su He's masters were all trying to hold back their laughter. This little girl was fooling her grandmother again. She made a living by fooling others. Don't you see that in the capital and the border town, people make money by fooling others?

They also admire their apprentice very much. He is a happy kid who is welcome wherever he goes.

Su He never mentioned the fact that he was kidnapped in the capital. It was not a good thing, so it was better not to mention it to save the old man from worrying about it.

Su He asked her grandmother: "My grandfather is going to school again. Does he teach every day?"

The old lady smiled and said, "Yes, your grandfather really likes to go there. He is so happy to see those children. Children nowadays are easier to teach. Your brothers' success in the imperial examination is a good example for them."