In the pouring rain, Zhao Hao snuggled on Ma Xianglan's soft and boneless shoulders, and the elegant orchid fragrance was refreshing, which greatly soothed his soul.

The unsettling sense of detachment finally disappeared, and Zhao Gongzi, who had returned to his soul, finally fell asleep under Ma Xianglan's gentle pat.

Seeing Zhao Hao tilting his head straight and his posture was very uncomfortable, Sister Ma carefully hugged his head and let him lie on her lap, and then reached out and hooked the blanket to cover him.

After doing all this, Ma Xianglan sighed lightly, and lowered her head to look at the sleeping side face of the son.

Well, without the pretense of being old on weekdays, it still looks very tender and pleasant.

Secretary Ma gently traced the lines of his facial features with his fingers, and said in his heart that Gongzi really had a big secret hidden in his heart.

Sister Xianglan, who is meticulous, has long seen that Zhao Hao's words and deeds are different from ordinary people.

But Sister Xianglan, who was thoughtful, did not delve into the reasons for this.

Who doesn't have their own little secret?

Well, the mysterious boy is the most attractive.

~~

When Zhao Erye came in, he saw his son sleeping quietly on Ma Xianglan's lap, sleeping so sweetly......

Secretary Ma leaned back in the chair and also lowered his head and took a nap.

Second Master Zhao showed the standard old father's relieved smile and tiptoed out.

It wasn't until Zhao Shouzheng's footsteps faded away that Secretary Ma opened his eyes with a red face. She was just hiding her embarrassment by pretending to sleep.

After calming down her ashamed mood, she woke up Zhao Hao softly.

"Childe, wake up."

"Hmm." Zhao Hao rubbed his sleepy eyes and asked, "What's the matter, it's time?" ”

"The master came here just now, and it seems that he has something to look for you." Ma Xianglan's voice was like a gnat, and she couldn't understand what he was talking about.

"Oh." Zhao Hao sat up, stretched comfortably and said, "It seems that my father fell into the pit." ”

Ma Xianglan saw that the robe on his body was wrinkled, and wanted to get up to help him flatten it, but she sat back on the recliner with a sigh.

"Sister Xianglan, what's wrong with you?" Zhao Gongzi blinked.

"And asked." Ma Xianglan was angry and funny: "Aren't they all pressed by someone? ”

After speaking, his face turned red again.

"Then I'll press you back another day." Zhao Hao said apologetically: "Then we'll settle it." ”

Ma Xianglan's face turned even redder, and she said in her heart that the son is still young, so it is best to take it literally......

When Ma Xianglan recovered, she got up to help Zhao Hao tidy up her robe, and then heard him say lightly:

"Two things, one is to move to the East Courtyard tonight, I can't sleep well in this room."

"Okay." Looking at his abnormal performance today, even if Zhao Hao doesn't say it, Ma Xianglan will also mention it.

"Then you ask Uncle to inquire where the four young ladies who used to serve me are now." Zhao Hao instructed again: "Let's see if we can find them?" ”

"It's Childe." Ma Xianglan asked softly: "If the uncle asks what they are doing, how should they answer?" Do you want to bring them back? ”

Actually, she wanted to ask......

Zhao Hao shook his head: "Let the past pass." When the time comes, you can help them and make their lives better. ”

"Childe is really kind." Ma Xianglan tied the silk silk for Zhao Hao.

"No, just to give yourself peace of mind." Zhao Gongzi looked at himself in the silver mirror, and the feeling that he was not himself finally disappeared completely.

There is no other me, I am who I am, heaven and earth, unique!

~~

When Zhao Hao came to the study room of the main courtyard, he saw his father, uncle, and Jin Xuezeng facing his face worried.

"Hey, what do you say? It's just unlucky. ”

"Why don't you learn from me? Let's just get sick, can they still carry you to the embankment? ”

"It's really not good, let's change it, Master, you go to the island for me, and I will fight the flood for you!"

"What's going on?" Zhao Gongzi walked in and asked, "The situation is not ideal?" ”

"It's not ideal." Zhao Shouye sighed depressedly and said, "Your father was sent to act in Kunshan County, and he can't go to Wu County to take office......

"Son, I really let you say it, they have made up their minds not to let their father enter Suzhou City." As soon as Zhao Shouzheng saw his son, it was like seeing the backbone of the Lord, and he hurriedly beckoned him to come and sit.

Jin Xuezeng got up to give up his seat to the master, Zhao Hao walked over and sat down, took the tea cup offered by the disciple, and asked, "What is the reason for letting me go to Kunshan?" ”

"The magistrate of Kunshan is worried, and the overall situation of flood control is needed." Zhao Shouzheng said helplessly: "If I don't agree, it will be disobedience, and I will ask the governor of the sky to ask the king to order the banner to cut off my dog's head." ”

"They're scaring you." Zhao Hao smiled bitterly and comforted: "But under the overall situation of flood fighting, it is really impossible to bargain. ”

"That's right, if you don't disobey at this time, it will make people poke their backbones." Zhao Shouye nodded thoughtfully, and said depressedly: "Alas, it is said that Suzhou Mansion is a paradise on earth, but Kunshan is an exception, it is a living hell......"

Jin Xuezeng said in his heart that Chongming is no better. But this is the trial that Master arranged for me, I am glorious, I am proud, and I am willing to eat it!

"When I was in Beijing, I heard Lu Quancao say that the officials in Suzhou counties were short of fat and thin." Zhao Hao drank tea and said with a smile: "It seems to be called 'Jintaicang, Yinjiading, Tongchangshu, Tie Chongming, Tofu Wujiang, called Hua Kunshan, Paper Changzhou Hollow Wuxian." ”

"Not really. There have always been only wrong names, no wrong nicknames. Listen, 'called Huakunshan', is that a place where people can go? Zhao Shouye said with a sad face.

"Why is it so miserable?" Jin Xuezeng was only concerned with studying Chongming for a while, and he didn't know much about the situation in other states and counties.

"Just one reason, Wa." Zhao Shouye turned the teacup lid over and rested it on the coffee table. Pointing to the depression in the center of the lid of the cup, he said, "Kunshan is in this position." ”

As he spoke, he picked up the teacup and said, "This is Taihu Lake." ”

Then Zhao Shouye slowly poured the tea into the rim of the lid. The tea flows naturally down the sloping lid into the central recess, and it fills up in a short time.

"Every year for four or five months from the beginning of the plum season to September, the lake floods. The coastal counties are more terrainous and less affected. Kunshan County, which is not next to Taihu Lake, has become a place for flood discharge to Taihu Lake because of its low-lying terrain. Then he said with a solemn expression:

"As a result, from May to September, two-thirds of Kunshan County is soaked in water, mulberry cotton cannot survive, and rice can only be planted for one season...... Ordinary people stayed at home and starved to death, so they could only go to Suzhou City, Taicang, Huating and other places to work for others. There are also a lot of people who make a living by singing and begging, which is why they have the notoriety of Hua Kunshan. ”

"Uncle really understands." Zhao Shouye's eloquent appearance made Zhao Hao impressed.

"Don't look at my uncle like this, I also worked as a director in the Dushui Qing Officials Division of the Ministry of Industry in Nanjing." Zhao Shouye was proud, this was the first time he had been praised by his nephew.

Refreshing!

ps. Chapter 4, the next chapter is not finished......