Wang Bei's residence was not in the North City of Chang 'an. It was in a corner in the southwest of the South City.
It was located in the Peace Square.
Even in the Peace Square, Wang Bei's residence was the most ordinary house.
After all, Wang Bei was a seventh-rank official with no power. It was not easy for him to have such a house in Chang 'an. It was impossible for him to ask for anything else.
The Wang family could live well not because of Wang Bei's salary as a seventh-rank official. They also had to rely on Wang Bei's wife, who took on some sewing jobs to supplement the family.
Wang Bei's wife was also the wife of an official. The problem was that Wang Bei came from a poor family and had no background. Coupled with his low salary, it was not easy to live in Chang 'an. Even if Wang Bei's wife was an official's wife, she would still take on some jobs to supplement the family.
It was a helpless move.
Wang Bei's butt was injured and he was carried back. When Wang Bei's wife saw this, she immediately panicked. When Wang Shi saw Wang Bei lying on the bed with his butt covered in blood, her heart ached even more.
She fetched water and cleaned the blood on Wang Bei's butt while sobbing. Bean-sized teardrops flowed down her face. She even kept sobbing.
Although the couple was poor, they loved each other.
It could be said that they were on equal terms.
When Wang Bei saw Wang Shi crying, a forced smile appeared on his painful face. He comforted her and said, "Why are you crying? Can't you see that I'm back? And the East Palace has given you many tonics and other things."
"That's all you can do."
Wang Shi glared at her husband and said, "Tell me, what happened? How did you get beaten so badly? The flesh on your butt is all rotten. There's no place left intact. It looks like your muscles and bones are all injured. It will take at least two or three months for you to fully recover. "
Wang Bei and his wife talked about everything.
He did not hide it.
He directly told her why he was beaten.
After listening to him, Wang Shi gritted her teeth and said, "Husband, if you ask me, what's the use of being a seventh-rank official? You're always so cautious and afraid of making mistakes. Especially with your meager salary, it's not easy for us to live in Chang 'an."
"You've done a lot of work, but it's not rewarding."
"When you helped the Crown Prince recruit people, the Crown Prince didn't reward you. He only said a few words. But now that something has happened, she's trying to push all the blame onto you. "
"My husband is also a knowledgeable and capable person. Furthermore, other than being knowledgeable, her husband was also good at arithmetic. I see that the Du Family's restaurant has always been looking for a manager. "
"You're more than qualified to be a shopkeeper."
Wang Shi said with a straight face, "The treatment is also excellent. We don't mistreat our own people."
Wang Bei lightly patted his wife's hand and said, "You ah, your hair is long but your knowledge is short, a woman's view. Although I'm only a seventh-ranked official, once the Crown Prince Faction ascends to the throne, they will reward the officials of the Eastern Palace. As a seventh-grade official, I might be able to advance further. I'm not asking to be conferred the title of Marquis or Prime Minister. That's too far away. At the very least, I'll be able to be an official and serve as the county magistrate of a county. "
At this point, Wang Bei paused for a moment before continuing, "When the time comes, Madam will follow me to become an official. She will be considered a local tyrant and will be able to enjoy a better life. Let's endure for a while longer. "
He was also angry and resentful toward Li Jiancheng.
However, there was nothing he could do.
He had to rely on the Crown Prince.
Without the Crown Prince, it would be impossible for him to be promoted. Even if he was unhappy with Li Jiancheng, he could only endure it in his heart. This was the reality, and it was the most helpless thing.
Wang Shi shook her head and said, "My husband, I don't want to be the wife of a county magistrate. I just want you to be well. As long as our family of three can live well, that's enough. "
Wang He also had a son.
His son had already enrolled in a private school. That was not a small expense, and Wang Bei did not have an easy time. However, Wang Bei was very pleased that his son was quite sensible.
Bang! Bang!
Suddenly, someone knocked on the door from outside the courtyard.
"Is anyone there?"
Wei Zheng's voice could be heard.
When Wang Bei heard the voice, he said, "Madam, quickly go and welcome him. That's Wei Zheng's voice. He's the Crown Prince's Champ of the Eastern Palace. He must be here to comfort me and calm my anger. "
"Yes!"
Wang Shi hurriedly went to welcome him.
Not long after, Wei Zheng was welcomed in.
Wei Zheng had brought the best medicine, some tonics, and some silk clothes. He also gave Wang Shi some money. After handing everything to Wang Shi, Wei Zheng sat down beside Wang Bei.
Wang Bei said, "Wei Champ, forgive me for being injured and unable to bow to you."
Wei Zheng said, "No need to be so polite. You and I both work in the Eastern Palace, and we both work for the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince has mishandled this matter, so please don't take it to heart. The Crown Prince has already realized his mistake, so he has asked me to comfort you. "
Wang Bei shook his head and said, "Thunder and rain are all royal favors. I don't take the Crown Prince's matter to heart. Wei Champ, there's no need to worry. I'm an official of the Eastern Palace, so I won't hold a grudge over this. "
Wei Zheng said, "It's good that you can think that way."
Wei Zheng paused for a moment, then continued, "Both you and I know that our crown prince has a lot of shortcomings. However, the Crown Prince is generally not bad and can get by. "
A smile appeared on Wang Bei's pained face as he said, "I know that. His Highness the Crown Prince has many flaws, but overall, he's not bad."
Wei Zheng nodded with a smile.
The reason he had come to visit was to comfort Wang Bei.
Wei Zheng said a few other things, including Li Jiancheng's promise that the Eastern Palace would put Wang Bei in an important position and would not disappoint him. This was the hope that Wei Zheng gave Wang Bei, so that he would not be disappointed.
Wei Zheng stayed for half an hour, then told Wang Shi to take good care of Wang Bei and not to worry.
Finally, Wei Zheng bid farewell and left.
Wang Shi sat down beside Wang Bei and slowly cleaned his wounds. She said, "Husband, the Crown Prince's people are afraid that you'll have other ideas. Wei Zheng is a good person, but the Crown Prince is too disappointing. If you ask me, I still don't agree with you, but your considerations are reasonable. "
Wang Bei said, "Madam, I understand."
After a pause, Wang Bei said, "Our family's finances have always been poor. Now that we've been beaten, the Crown Prince gave us some money and supplements. Now, Wei Zheng has sent us some more. It's not bad. "
"At least it alleviates some of our difficulties."
"You said that our son is all grown up and needs a set of formal clothes. Our original plan was to buy it after I received my salary. Now, we can sell the cloth Wei Zheng sent and exchange it for cloth to make clothes for our son. "
Wang Bei said, "Madam, you're clever with your hands. You can make clothes for our son."
Wang Shi cried and laughed at the same time. "You, you're really …"
Wang Bei said, "What's there to cry about? As long as he's not dead, there's no problem. "
The couple chatted and laughed. Although there was still some sadness in the atmosphere, they gradually became happier. After all, life had to go on.
This was life.
This was reality.
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