dognovel Chapter 428 Chu Family Village
Chapter 428 Chu Family Village
Chu Family Village is a small village, mainly inhabited by people with the surname Chu.
However, more than ten years ago, a drought occurred around the capital, which lasted for two years. Although disaster relief was provided in a timely manner under the emperor's nose, there were always corrupt officials who made a fortune from the national crisis, and some unseen places were still extremely miserable.
Because of its remote location, Chu Family Village was in the worst situation.
Many people starved to death in the village, and some who didn't want to die fled.
After the drought ended, those who had fled gradually returned, but less than half of what they used to be. Of the original sixty-odd households, only twenty-odd remained.
However, before they could enjoy two years of peace, another misfortune struck the village. This time, it wasn't a disaster, but rather a haunting.
This haunting isn't just a rumor, nor is it just some strange noise; a real ghost has appeared. Many people have seen it wandering around the village, and it will pounce on anyone it sees.
The villagers also went to invite monks from Huguo Temple and Taoist priests from Taiping Temple, but it was no use.
Later, it was Master Zhiyan, the abbot of Huguo Temple at the time, who came to the village after his retreat and saw the ghost. However, he was helpless because it was said that the ghost's grievances were too great, and ordinary magic could not send the ghost away. The only way to resolve the issue was to meet someone with a predestined connection.
As a result, more than twenty households fled again.
This place was abandoned.
There was only one elderly couple who refused to leave because their son had gone missing while working as a镖师 (bodyguard/escort) years ago. They didn't want their son to be unable to find his way home if he ever returned.
Finally, having no other choice, Master Zhiyan gave them two amulets and made some kind of agreement with the ghost, and the couple stayed.
Five or six years have passed since then, and the elderly couple passed away one after the other last year. Their only regret was not seeing their son. Before they died, they went to Huguo Temple, hoping that one day their son would return and they would give him the house key.
Old Chu's real name is Chu Fei. Because he looks older than his age, he was called Old Chu when he was in his early twenties.
He was an orphan and didn't know who his parents were. He knew his name was Chu Fei from the time he could remember, but he didn't know if it was his real name. Later, he was taken in by the Hidden Dragon Guard and survived to this day.
Yunyi then had her pretend to be the elderly couple's grandson. After all, the elderly couple were over sixty when they passed away, and their son would be at least over forty, while Old Chu was only twenty-six and couldn't be their son.
Of course, this information was collected by the brothers Shen Hu and Shen Long, and it just so happened that Yun Yi could use it.
There was a special agency in the Jingzhao Prefecture responsible for household registration, but at that time there were no photos or videos, only records. Even if there were no people in the village, it was impossible to prove whether Lao Chu looked like the old method. Therefore, the household registration issue was easily resolved.
Property deeds and land deeds were also issued.
Old Chu even had his teammate Haozi act as his son, and named him Chu Hao.
Although there is only a ten-year age difference between Haozi and Lao Chu, Haozi looks young while Lao Chu is mature, so no one doubts that they are father and son.
In addition, he arranged for team members to become his brothers-in-law or other relatives. In short, he arranged for ten people to live in the village all at once.
However, without women, it would quickly arouse suspicion. But if she bought women at the last minute, there wouldn't be enough time, and it would be easy to be exposed. In the end, Yunyi thought of Lihua, who was under Hua Manlou's command, and was now called Yun Yuting.
This girl is clever and quick-witted. Her achievements in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting are average, and her appearance is at most considered pretty. However, she is very intelligent and has the ability to remember everything she sees.
Before, I was just getting by in the building, doing service work for everyone.
It would be appropriate for her to come to Chu Family Village now, but it also depends on her own wishes.
Yun Yuting hadn't expected the young lady to seek her out alone, so she was quite nervous when she came over. But when she heard the other party's request, she quickly nodded: "I'm willing."
Yunyi smiled.
Yun Yuting was a little embarrassed: "I'm not good-looking, and I'm not very talented. I've never been very popular here. Now that I can work for the young lady, I'm really willing."
Thus, Yun Yuting became Chu Fei's wife, and his second wife.
His ex-wife died in childbirth, leaving behind a son, Chu Hao. On his way back to Beijing, he saved Yu Ting, and they are now husband and wife.
Later, Yunyi sent the old couple from the building over to become Old Chu's father-in-law and mother-in-law. There was no other way; they only had one daughter, and now that she was dead, Chu Hao, as her son-in-law, naturally had to take care of his former father-in-law and mother-in-law until their death.
Looking at Chu Family Village, which was full of his own people, Zhou Jinghan admired Yun Yi even more. She was indeed a woman he had chosen; she was amazing. In just a few days, she had already established her own territory.
"Seventh Master, this area was deserted before because of a drought and then because of ghosts," Old Chu explained. "But we've been here for seven or eight days and haven't encountered any ghosts yet."
"It must be a misconception," Zhou Jinghan nodded.
Just then, Zhao Xiaobei walked in: "Miss sent word that she wants Seventh Master to dress old-fashioned tomorrow and hire a donkey cart to the city gate. She will personally greet him."
"Is Mother coming?" Qibao heard this and hurriedly ran over. "When? I've missed her so much!"
"Tomorrow." Er Ya came over and took Qi Bao's hand. "Little Qi, don't cause trouble." She glanced at Zhou Jinghan. "Dad and the others want to talk."
Zhou Jinghan's lips twitched. His daughter, so grown up, really was...
However, he did not object, because he came to the capital this time as Yunyi's husband.
Upon hearing this, Qibao obediently remained silent and went to rest with Er Ya and Yun Yuting.
The next morning, Zhou Jinghan disguised himself as an old-fashioned middle-aged man, while Hong Yi dressed herself as a nanny. Then, together with Er Ya and Qi Bao, who had also been re-dressed, they took a donkey cart to the West Gate.
The most convenient way to enter Beijing from Longxi is through the West Gate.
Yunyi was about to go find Fangtang after breakfast when the butler came to find her, saying that Fangtang wanted her to go to the front hall.
"Is there something you need from me so early?"
"Someone from the Third Prince's residence has arrived."
Yunyi frowned but said nothing and followed them to the front hall.
The person who came from the Third Prince's residence was the steward, Liu Hai.
This is the Third Prince's confidant, and also a very shrewd and capable person.
"Father." Yunyi walked in slowly.
"Greetings, Miss." Liu Hai hurriedly bowed to Yun Yi.
"Steward Liu, no need for formalities." Yun Yi raised her hand, then looked at Fang Tang, "Father, what did you call me here for?"