Chapter 276: Learning to Compromise
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Heng Yi indeed didn’t know.
Even if he learned some things from Qin Song later, he did not care.
He had given up his job without any hesitation back then, and he would not think about it now.
“Then do you want to be the head officer again? If you want, 1 can help you.”
“No need,” Heng Yi refused without thinking.
“It’s better for me to start from a constable first. If I make another contribution and get promoted, I can convince the public of my strength. If I suddenly become the head officer, what will others think? No matter how capable I am, those soldiers will not submit to me.”
Heng Yi didn’t mind starting as a small constable again.
His goal was still to go to the capital to partic.i.p.ate in the martial arts examination.
The only reason he hasn’t signed up was because his martial arts were still a little lacking.
“…” After a moment of silence, Master Feng said, “You’re right. So what are your plans now?”
“Since the government office is recruiting people, I’ll go and give it a try.”
In Chenzhou City, there were many opportunities for capable people.
Especially since there were more thieves in the city. Even if a few were caught, it would still be considered commendable service. A small constable could become a constable, and then be recommended to the military camp, or to be a guard by the side of a dignitary. These promotions can be considered a leap to the sky!
There was a military camp outside Chenzhou City, and the commander was the emperor’s confidant. Master Feng wanted Heng Yi to work at the military camp so that he could become the emperor’s subordinate.
He didn’t side with the Gong Prince.
Although the Gong Prince was the Emperor’s brother…
Some things were better off safe than sorry…
“Lord Heng is now trusted by the emperor, why don’t you go to the capital and join him?” Master Feng asked.
Heng Yi was silent for a moment.
“The heart of a monarch is hard to fathom. The Patriarch must be very cautious in the capital, so 1 won’t trouble him.”
Master Feng couldn’t figure out Heng Yi’s intention.
Was he planning to seek refuge with the Gong Prince? Or was he polishing himself to soar into the sky in the future?
“You are a capable young man with ideas. I believe that you will find your ideal path.”
Heng Yi agreed.
After leaving the Feng Residence with Han Qiao, Han Qiao thought that since she was already here, she should go to her new house to take a look.
The gatekeeper still remembered Han Qiao and Heng Yi. He quickly greeted them respectfully, “Greetings, Master and Madam.”
“Yes.”
The couple entered the mansion together.
The construction here was more particular. Whether it was the carved beams and painted pillars, the bonsai in the courtyard, or the big trees, basically everything from the early days was gone, and there was no sign of the dilapidated state of the past.
Everywhere was grand and magnificent.
Whether it was the front yard or the backyard, it was better than Han Qiao had imagined.
“Bai Cha has put in a lot of effort.”
It was not just his effort.
He needed to pay attention to the carving of the wood. Otherwise, one little difference in pattern would change the whole atmosphere of the room.
“He has worked hard.” Han Qiao said.
Heng Yi nodded.
“I can’t wait to bring the kids here to take a look.” Han Qiao said after looking around.
“Then we’ll come over together tomorrow and bring Ah-Yao along. We’ll have dinner in the city and see if we need anything.” Heng Yi said.
He also held Han Qiao’s hand.
And rubbed it gently and lovingly with his thumb.
“The jewelry shops in the city are more exquisite and beautiful than those in the county. They also sell a few things for children, as well as clothes. Let’s buy a few more sets too.” Heng Yi said.
Han Qiao smiled and agreed.
Heng Yi continued, “I’ll go to the government office the day after tomorrow to see when 1 can find a job. I also need to buy a few good horses. Those children’s riding skills have improved, and their horses have to keep up with them.”
Heng Yi paused, “Let’s wait a little longer before giving them one. When they’re familiar with it, we’ll give it to them.”
He may have not said it out loud, but he was doing this to vent his anger on Han Dacheng and the others.
He did not show his intent much.
Yet Han Qiao saw through it and held his hand, “Don’t think about the Han family. They are them. Dacheng has worked hard for himself. We have given them what we should. In the future, whether they are kind or ungrateful, I don’t care.”
“After experiencing some things, I understand that many things can’t be forced.”
Parents were fated, husband and wife loved each other, and children were filial and sensible.
Although she didn’t get everything, she already had two things. It was already a very blissful thing.
“I’m very content and cherish my current life. Don’t keep being conflicted. We’ll have to count the number of times we go back in the future. Why should we care about things that make us unhappy?”
“You have me, Ah-Yao, and the children. In the future, we will have more children. In another ten years, we will have grandchildren. There are too many people and things for you to worry about other than those people.”
How could he improve if he only focused on the bad things?
Heng Yi reached out and hugged Han Qiao. After a while, he said, “Okay, let’s go home.”
When they arrived home, they found out that Ah-Yao had fallen asleep after eating a bowl of rice soup.
“I slowly boiled it with rice. I served a bowl for him and he managed to finish half,” Pucao whispered.
“That’s good.” Han Qiao whispered.
As long as Ah-Yao didn’t have diarrhea after eating solid foods, there wouldn’t be any problem.
It was obvious that this child was very healthy. After eating the rice soup, he woke up and saw his mother beside him. After peeing, he went to look for his mother.
Han Qiao hugged him and fed him.
He just farted.
Pucao smiled and quickly hugged him to clean up his mess.
Han Qiao couldn’t help but sigh, “He p.o.o.ps right after eating.”
He changed into a new diaper and went back to sleep.
Han Qiao did not carry him and let him sleep alone to check on Han Chi and the others.
She was not worried about Han Chi, Sun Xiu, Sun Yi, and Sun Ke. She did not have to worry about He Cheng since he had his brother and sisters to take care of him.
It was Dacheng and the others she was worried about.
When Han Qiao came over, Han Dacheng and the others were in the horse stance.
They were sweating profusely and their legs were trembling.
They were still holding the bucket in their hand. Because of the trembling, water kept spilling out.
When they saw Han Qiao, they all turned their heads to look at her, but they quickly turned their heads back and continued.
Han Chi ran over to her, covered in sweat.
“Mother!”
Han Qiao took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat, “Are you done practicing? When you’re done, go take a shower and change into dry clothes so you don’t freeze.”
“I’m not done yet. Uncle and Cousin don’t have the foundation, so I want to practice the horse stance with them first to train their physique. So when the new Master comes to teach them, it wouldn’t be much trouble for him to teach.”
Han Chi did not say that he was using this “training” to take revenge.
But who would know his true intentions?
He was doing this for their own good!
“That makes sense, but you have to take it easy. Your uncle and cousin don’t have foundation yet, so don’t work them too hard,” Han Qiao reprimanded gently.
“Mother, don’t worry. I know. When they’ve recovered, I’ll get someone to loosen their muscles after they bathe.”
The real pain was when the muscles were loosened after all.
Especially when their acupuncture points were pressed. No matter if they ma.s.saged it gently, it would still hurt a lot.
However, Han Dacheng and the others had also discovered that even though it was painful when the muscles were loosened, it felt great after the pain pa.s.sed.
Moreover, their back would not ache when they woke up in the morning.
Therefore, they did not realize Han Chi’s ulterior motives at all.
Han Qiao didn’t think too much about it.
These children listened to Han Chi’s plans.
“Then practice well. I’ll go to the kitchen and ask the cook to make some snacks for you.”
They were all half-grown children. When they grow up, they have to consume so much energy. They would be hungry soon.
They had to eat a few more meals every day to keep up..