Early in the morning, the fog on the distant mountain had not dispersed. A man was kneeling outside the courtyard of the Zhang family. The gatekeeper did not know what was going on. The news had not reached the main family yet, but he recognized Zhang Xiaoshu. He was still wearing the coat made for him on Zhuangzi. Thinking that he was in big trouble, he did not dare to neglect and hurried to find the housekeeper.
Steward Zhang was busy with the spring plowing recently, so he also did not know why a villager was kneeling in front of the courtyard. When the gatekeeper came out and saw Zhang Xiaoshu kneeling there motionlessly, he pondered for a moment and asked, "Xiaoshu, are you in trouble?"
"Housekeeper Zhang, you've come out. No, there's no trouble. It's just that my mother's leg has fallen off. It was fixed last night. She won't need to use it for half a month. I'll just kneel for two hours.
Zhang Xiaoshu looked at Steward Zhang with grateful eyes. He knelt there straight. Except for his mouth, the rest of his body was motionless.
"Oh, kneeling for two hours? Your clothes seem to be …"
"I am afraid that the clothes given by Zhuangzi on Zhuangzi will be ruined. I wear them on the top and change them on the bottom for work. I want to keep these clothes. When I have a grandson, I will show them to him." Zhang Xiaoshu explained before Steward Zhang could speak.
Steward Zhang was a little confused. He did not know what was wrong with Xiaoshu. Why was he kneeling? Besides, there was a patient at home. He said, "Since there is a patient at home, Xiaoshu, you'd better go back and take care of her. Oh, go to Warehouse No. 5 and take some bones back to make soup."
Warehouse No. 5 was the name given by Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. It was a public warehouse. The things inside were a mess. There were all kinds of commonly used things, and the food would be frozen. Bones were one of them. Since her leg fell off, she should eat the bones to nourish her body. When she needed it, she just needed to record it. At the end of every month, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan would check it.
The gatekeeper knew that these words were directed at him, so he turned around to take them. Not only did he have to take the bones, but he also had to take the kun puku, or kelp, and the liver of a fish that the young master had brought. As long as the soup was made, these three things had to be put together in the pot. He didn't know why, but he just obeyed.
"Little Tree, don't panic. Get up first. Have you found a doctor? There are some in Zhuangzi. We have to take a good look at them. We can't afford to delay. Don't be afraid of spending money. The main family will pay for part of it. "Steward Zhang was not clear about what had happened last night. He thought that Zhang Xiaoshu had run out of money.
When he didn't say this, Zhang Xiaoshu was just kneeling. Once he said this, Zhang Xiaoshu kowtowed three times to the master.
"Steward Zhang, I've been looking for them since last night. My mother fell off the kang, and in less than a quarter of an hour, the doctor from the main family arrived. It was very fast. I heard from the neighbors that it was even faster than the imperial palace. In half a month, I only need to pay three copper coins. I'm here today to thank the main family. Last night, I used that newly built thing to call for the doctor."
"Oh, so that's the case. Then you don't have to kneel anymore. It's enough that you know how good the main family is. In the future, when you work, put in more effort. The main family isn't giving you alms. They just want you to be at ease and do your work. If you don't slack off, it's considered repaying the main family."
Hearing Zhang Xiaoshu's words, Steward Zhang understood that this thing was made by the young master and Miss Cuckoo yesterday. It was going to be used soon. What a clever method. When something happened to a villager, the main family would take action in less than a quarter of an hour. Moreover, when they arrived at the village, no one would believe them even if they told them.
But he also knew that he couldn't say that this thing was made by the young master and Miss. He could only say it in the name of the main family. As long as the young master and Miss were not adults, the people in the inner courtyard must keep their mouths shut and not talk about it among themselves.
Zhang Xiaoshu still didn't get up. He continued to kneel there and replied to the steward, "Yes, we all know that. We have to work hard. Except for the main family of Zhang Family and Wang Family, no other main family of Zhuangzi would do this for the villager. In a while, I'll go to the ground and step on it. I'll step on it and make all the bubbles in the soil come out."
"Steward Zhang, what's going on? Isn't this person Xiaoshu from the back of the village? Did he do something wrong? Why is he kneeling here? Get up. As long as you don't collude with outsiders, it's okay to make a little mistake. "
At this time, the Jang Wong Clan came out and wanted to walk by the river. It could also be considered as exercise. This was persuaded by Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan. Zhang Xiaobao wanted to exercise in the morning, but Wang Juan objected at first, saying that the air in the morning was not good and that it was best to exercise in the evening.
Zhang Xiaobao, on the other hand, argued that the air in the morning was not good because of a night of sediment. However, the humidity of the air was good and suitable for people to breathe. The sediment that had been deposited overnight could be handled by the white blood cells in the body before it was exposed to the ultraviolet light.
The sediment that had been deposited overnight was exposed to the ultraviolet light, but the moisture in the air was also reduced, which was more harmful to the lungs when exercising.
The Jang Wong Clan knew that the children were doing it for her good, so she used two periods of time, one in the morning and one in the evening. She also ate the wood ears with heartache to clear her lungs. Today, when she came out with her maid, she saw the person kneeling there. After thinking for a while, she found that she had some impression of him, so she spoke.
"In reply to Madam, Zhang Xiaoshu didn't do anything wrong. Yesterday, Madam asked people to build a platform to transmit information, which was used at night. Xiaoshu's mother fell from the kang bed in the middle of the night and used that platform to inform this side. The doctor in Zhuangzi got up and went out.
From the time of the accident to the time of the treatment, it didn't take more than a quarter of an hour. Xiaoshu is here to express his gratitude. I have already sent people to the fifth storeroom to get the bones. When the time comes, we will give them to Xiaoshu's mother to nourish her body. It will take half a month. "
The housekeeper reported to the Jang Wong Clan cautiously. There was also a hint that he was not as casual as before. In the past, he was loyal to Zhuangzi and only had respect for Madam. Now, he was in awe and was afraid of the Little Master. If the Little Master misunderstood that he did not respect Madam, it would be very likely that he would be killed. He firmly believed that if the Little Master wanted to kill someone, it would be as easy as flipping his hand.
"En, there's no need to thank me. Do your job well. Xiaoshu, remember to cook everything together when you go back. Don't leave anything behind. Those things are from my … my family found them with great difficulty. Take good care of your mother and don't move around. Get up."
The Jang Wong Clan said lightly. Just now, she almost said "my family's Xiao Bao". After greeting him, the majesty of the master of the house was undoubtedly revealed.
Xiaoshu respectfully kowtowed a few more times before he stood up. He felt a little embarrassed. He originally came to express his gratitude, but in the end, he received some bones, which was far more than the three copper coins he spent. He wanted to turn around and leave without taking anything, but he did not dare to. What was the meaning of not taking what the master gave to you? Were you afraid that you would fall ill from eating too much?
Therefore, he could only wait to receive the items. He secretly swore to himself that he would do more to repay the master. As for the master's indifferent tone, he did not have any thoughts about it. The master's should be like this.
After a while, the gatekeeper brought the three items in a bamboo basket. There was still some stubble on the bones, and the basket weighed about ten pounds. Xiaoshu took the basket and wanted to kowtow to express his gratitude, but found that the master's wife had already left with the servant girl.
*****
Xiaoshu Zhang's mother falling down was actually a small matter. However, from the time she fell to the moment she was treated within a quarter of an hour, this was not a small matter.
All the villagers knew that if this happened in the past, there would be two options. One was to be carried to a place where there was a doctor, the other was to spend money to hire an express train to find her at dawn. The last option was to endure it. If they could, they would. If they could not, they would become disabled.
The problem was that Xiaoshu Zhang's mother fell down, and he did not even leave the house. Within a short time, people came. This was a life-saving situation. People who were paralyzed in bed would not last more than a few years. Many diseases would come and they would rot there.
After Xiaoshu Zhang's neighbors spread the news, the whole of Zhangjia Zhuangzi knew about it. Then it was the Wang family's Zhuangzi, and then the Ge family's Zhuangzi.
Zhang Wang and Zhuangzi both had emergency items, but the Ge family's Zhuangzi did not. They did not even dare to think about it. When a family was in trouble, the master's family would respond within a quarter of an hour and send people over. This speed was frightening to think about. There was no need to worry about the medical fees. It was said that the houses of the Zhang Wang and Zhuangzi would be managed by the master's family in the future.
It seemed that the villagers did not need to prepare for anything else. They just needed to work hard for the village. There was no need for them to worry about anything else. The villagers of the Ge Family were all jealous. The ancestors of the other two villages were smoking. The good fortune that they had accumulated over eight lifetimes was spread over their heads. There was no need for them to think about anything else. They just had to work hard.
Ge Yingxi also knew about this matter. Looking at the Zhang Wang and Zhuangzi, he could only sigh. He could not compare and did not dare to.
"Master, they are doing this to make us feel bad. Why don't we spread the news about them farming and create some trouble for them?"
Housekeeper Ge was also jealous. You are the master's family, why do you have to raise a doctor? If your side is better, the villagers' hearts will be unstable.
"Shut up. Don't mention this matter in the future. How dare you use such a method? Do you think that the Zhang Wang and Zhuangzi are friendly? They know about what happened last time and did not do anything. It's not that they are afraid of us, but they don't want to talk to us. Do you really want to force them to deal with the Ge family's Zhuangzi?
If we continue to create trouble, there will be no way out. We are still building the restaurant with them. I heard that they are looking for a doctor. Why don't we discuss with them? We will also fork out some money. We can learn from them and make that thing in Zhuangzi that can spread information very quickly.
When there is a problem, we can find someone to help. If there is a disease, we can treat it. If there is a fire, we can also help our neighbors. If we don't do it now, they will have a lot more grain than us during the autumn harvest. I don't know if it is a blessing or a curse to have such a neighbor. "
Ge Yingxi had no other choice but to follow along. Fortunately, they did not keep some things a secret and even invited him to join them.
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