Chapter 682： Finally made a new discovery!

Chapter 682 Finally made a new discovery!

Not to mention the speculations of the Li family, just that in front of a restaurant in Xindu, two and a half young men were sweeping the steps with brooms.

A little boy ran out of the house, stuffed two of them with white-flour steamed buns, and said with a smile: "Dahe, Xiaohe, you are hungry, take a quick bite to fill your stomach, our shopkeeper specially ordered it to be brought to you!" "

The two and a half young men quickly thanked them, but after taking the steamed buns, they put them into their arms while their men were still busy.

The boy was free at the moment, so he put on his sleeves and stood aside chatting with them.

The honest-looking Dahe worked hard to shovel some dirty things on the steps and complained softly to the boy.

“These rich gentlemen are really in bad shape after drinking. Just now Mr. Bao vomited here when he went out.

“The weather is also cold, so I came over to clean it up, but it was still frozen.”

“That’s right!” The young man also curled his lips and said in a low voice: “Although they usually look like dogs, in fact, they might be doing something dirty behind their backs!”

Dahe approached him and asked mysteriously: "Brother Li, I heard Master Bao and the others said they were going to some Yaochi? And when they talked about it, they smiled strangely.

“Where is that place? It’s really the Queen Mother’s fairyland. Are there any fairies?”

The boy was startled and quickly covered Dahe's mouth. He looked around vigilantly and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw no one around.

Dahe seemed to be frightened. He shrank next to the boy and asked with a panicked look on his face: "Brother, can't you say this?"

Perhaps he was moved by the affectionate "Brother". The boy hesitated for a moment, then whispered in Dahe's ear: "Don't just call this place called Yaochi casually, the evil spirits in that place are very powerful!"

Dahe shrank even more and asked: "Brother, don't worry, I didn't tell you, you just heard about it by chance, do you know this place?"

The boy couldn't help showing off and said something almost angrily.

“Last time, Mr. Bao and the others were leaving after dinner. Someone dropped a jade pendant on a chair, and the shopkeeper asked me to chase it.

“I chased him all the way to the Meiyuan area where Dongcheng and Beicheng meet, and finally returned the jade pendant. I saw the novelty nearby and wanted to take a few more looks, but someone jumped out and strangled me.

“It was because of the old man who interceded for me that I was let back. Mother, I almost died.

"That place is definitely not a good place. You must not say more or inquire, or you may not be able to save your life!"

Dahe quickly nodded vigorously, as scared as a quail.

The boy was relieved, and the shopkeeper in the room called someone, so he hurried back.

Dahe looked at Xiaohe at the foot of the steps and continued to work hard to clear the snow until the front of the restaurant was clean.

The shopkeeper walked to the door and took a look. He was very satisfied and nodded with the two of them.

The old, weak, sick and disabled people in the relief department were just like the rats in this new capital, they were annoying.

The honest ones beg on the streets, while the bolder ones do dirty things like stealing and robbing, which makes everyone frown when they mention it.

Fortunately, Mr. Li asked the emperor to take charge of the relief department.

After several months of adjustments, the Relief Department has undergone major changes.

The original beggars and homeless people all carried brooms and went out to sweep the streets, sweeping fallen leaves in autumn and snow in winter.

Each household on the street only needs to pay a few tens of pennies a month, and the front door will be clean every day.

Occasionally, there are people who help when I take out the dirty stuff.

Moreover, the people at these relief agencies never harass the guests, nor do they beg, and they know the rules very well.

Over time, everyone has figured out the benefits and become accustomed to such convenience.

So, those who paid several tens of pennies were willing to do so.

Like their restaurant, they are also willing to give away some of their daily leftovers.

The cloth shop across the street is willing to give one or two bolts of coarse cloth that are eaten by insects or moldy. In short, everyone and the people from the Relief Department have initially reached a certain tacit understanding, which is mutually beneficial.

Dahe and Xiaohe politely bowed to the shopkeeper, and then went to clean up the next house.

They didn’t go back to the Relief Department compound until it got completely dark and the streets began to be cleaned.

The inside and outside of the courtyard were even more clean.

There is a faint light from the fire in the stove, and the smell of rice is still there.

An oil lamp was lit next to the kitchen room, and there were more than twenty children sitting inside, learning to write from a scholar.

The children are not very old, they look to be seven or eight years old. The coats and pants they wear do not fit well, but they are patched but very thick, and they are also very clean.

They tried their best to put their hands behind their backs and hold their chests out, very seriously.

The scholar didn’t know what he said, but the children all responded loudly and confidently.

Dahe and Xiaohe put down their brooms and wanted to walk into the inner courtyard, but were stopped by the old woman coming out of the kitchen.

“Dahe and Xiaohe, hurry up and eat, I’ve left two bowls of porridge for you, and there are also sorghum pancakes today!”

Dahe and Xiaohe quickly waved their hands, and Dahe said: "Grandma Wang, let's talk to Manager Zheng for a few words first, and we'll be here soon."

The old lady did not insist anymore, "Go ahead, Manager Dazheng is here today."

Uncle Li has two attendants, one named Zheng Feng and the other named Zheng He.

On weekdays, when Uncle Li is not at the relief office, he will leave an entourage here. The manager of Da Zheng is Zheng Feng.

Dahe and Xiaohe ran behind and found Zheng Feng, who was also eating.

He must have eaten better. There was a bowl of porridge, two steamed buns, and a roast chicken on the table.

Dahe Xiaohe knocked on the door and came in. He was not hungry for roast chicken, but told the news carefully.

Zheng Feng frowned when he heard this, but he was happy in his heart.

They have been searching for more than half a month and finally found the specific place.

"Okay, I understand. I will record your merits today. You don't need to check again in the future. Be careful of the danger!" Zheng Feng said: "At the Princess Mansion, we should keep a close eye on you and report back everything no matter how big or small."

Dahe and Xiaohe were obviously very close to Zheng Feng. Dahe asked with a smile: "Manager Da Zheng, do you want us brothers to replace Dahai and Xiaohai? They have been staring at the Wang family for a while, and they have gained nothing."

Zheng Feng glared at them and said, "Just mind your own business. Everyone has their own errands. You can't just switch them around. It's easy to miss key details!"

After saying that, he tore off the two legs of the roasted chicken and distributed them to the two brothers. He said, "Go out after eating. If anything happens, report back at any time."

Dahe and Xiaohe wiped their hands, then took the chicken legs, ate them in a few bites and ran away.

They went to the front to eat the porridge and sorghum cakes in the kitchen. As for the steamed buns in their arms, they gave them to their younger brothers and sisters who were studying to cushion their stomachs after class was over.

Although they are called Dahe and Xiaohe, they are not real brothers, they are just partners on errands together.

They all have younger siblings who need to be taken care of.

Remembering this time last year, they held their shivering younger brothers and sisters in their arms, endured cold and hunger, suffered day and night, and might die at any time.

Now, they have enough food and clothing, and their younger brothers and sisters can still study.

What they have to do is just be smarter and be the master’s eyes and ears...

(End of this chapter)