Sick Man Turns Out to be a General

0The children who were going to school were forced by their parents to go to school, and every day, as they passed by the school gate, they would be able to hear the sounds of their studies. As for the boys who were not yet old enough to study, and the girls who could not study, they would play around in front of Shen Jingli's house all day, hoping that they would make more snacks so that they could share with him. This made Shen Jingli feel both angry and amused.    

    

After the villagers started farming, very few people came to visit, causing Shen Jingli's life to return to how it was before.    

    

"Didn't I tell you last time that we found a coal mine in the mountains over there? Should we go take a look today?"    

    

Right when it was time to eat breakfast, Shen Jingli picked up a piece of chicken for Mu Chen and casually asked.    

    

"Alright." Mu Chen responded as he fed Xun Er a mouthful of porridge. The little fellow opened its mouth and ate with relish, and even smiled at Shen Jingli complacently.    

    

Hearing Mu Chen's quick and serious response, he couldn't help but smile, and thought in his heart, would he agree so readily even if he mentioned it?    

    

"Father, Xun Er wants to eat that dish." Xun Er shook his leg, he pointed to a plate of ferns on the table and turned to Mu Chen and said.    

    

Ever since Mu Chen had personally bathed him last time, Xun Er had always been especially attached to Mu Chen. At night, he had to listen to stories Mu Chen told him when he went to sleep, eat, give Mu Chen food and even bring Mu Chen to play … It was rare for him to have time, so Mu Chen was also willing to cultivate feelings for his son, thus responding to his request whenever it was needed, causing Xun Er to enjoy more and more of Mu Chen's service.    

    

Mu Chen tasted the fern first. After confirming that Xun Er could eat it, he picked up a stalk of fern and fed it to him. He also carefully reminded him: "Eat slower.    

    

Xun Er nodded as he happily ate. When Shen Jingli saw that he served Xun Er like a 24 year old father, he was actually a little jealous as he said sourly: "Don't spoil him too much. He's not a child anymore, and can already eat by himself."    

    

When Mu Chen heard these sour words, his smile grew wider. He picked up a few dishes and placed them into Shen Jingli's bowl, "Eat more, you seem to be hungry especially easily."    

    

"Is there?" Shen Jingli raised his eyebrows, trying to recall the events of the past few days, but it seemed to be true. He ate more every meal than he had in the past, and not long after he finished eating, he started to look for food again.    

    

What kind of situation was this?    

    

Shen Jingli frowned as he thought about it. Suddenly, he felt something poke between his eyebrows, and looked up to see Mu Chen taking back his hand, "Don't think too much, if you're hungry, eat. If you're like this in a few days, find a doctor to take a look."    

    

Just like what his cousin Ningxin had said, people would sometimes really want to eat something, and there was no need for a reason.    

    

"Alright." Shen Jingli said.    

    

After breakfast, Shen Jingli and Mu Chen instructed Jin Yu and Nian Hua to take good care of, and they prepared to leave the room. Just as they arrived at the door, they met Mu Yu who was wearing a set of coarse clothes and a straw hat.    

    

"Big brother, where are you going?" Shen Jingli pointed at Mu Yu's outfit and was a little curious. Mu Yu was a scholar, and was an official ordered by the imperial government. He had always worn an elegant robe, when had he ever been so casual, such a commoner's time?    

    

Mu Yu followed his gaze, looked at the clothes he was wearing, laughed, pointed to the paddy fields beside the creek and said: "I'm preparing to help Yifann get the seedlings."    

    

Mu Yu went to insert the seedling?    

    

A terrifying scene appeared in Shen Jingli's mind, he immediately shook his head and asked: "Big brother, do you know how to plant seedlings?"    

    

"Nope." Mu Yu said honestly.    

    

"Is big brother going to experience life?" Shen Jingli laughed.    

    

Mu Yu nodded his head, and a moment later, Mu Yifann came over. Mu Yu bade farewell to Shen Jingli's husband, and followed him to the fields.    

    

"Your brother has a good relationship with Yifann." It's only been a few days, and he's already called brother.    

    

"It's rare to meet someone who has the same interests as me. As long as Big Bro is happy, it's fine." Mu Chen reached out and held Shen Jingli's hand, "Let's go, otherwise, when the sun comes out later, it will be very warm."    

    

Shen Jingli thought about it, and then looked towards the paddy field again. He saw that Mu Yu accidentally slipped and almost fell on the field, and he immediately laughed out loud.    

    

The mountain outside was a little far from the village. Shen Jingli and Mu Chen chatted along the way, looking at the scenery, it didn't seem like they were going to look at the mines.    

    

The scenery there is pretty good, a green grass patch, beside it is a river, beside the river there are also a few trees, which are just suitable for sightseeing, I brought a grill and a coal stove, the stove is good, the grill is good, and the grill is good, Xun Er and Huaixin can fly a kite beside it and play Tutu.    

    

When they were about to cross the bridge, Shen Jingli suddenly pointed at a patch of grass on the bridge and said excitedly. Mu Chen looked at the place he had his eyes on and saw green grass and grass, it looked like there was a green carpet on the ground. The river beside was clear, and a few buffaloes were drinking water.    

    

He turned his head to look at Shen Jingli, and seeing his excited and longing expression, he had an idea.    

    

After they crossed the bridge, they arrived at the location where they discovered the mines. The mines here were close to the surface, and some of them had already been exposed, which was why Qing Sheng was able to discover the mines and burn them.    

    

"Look over here, this is the coal mine. After mining it out, it can be used to replace the firewood and cook rice." Shen Jingli pointed to the areas that Qing Sheng had dug before and said to Mu Chen, "Especially for those that need to travel, it's much more comfortable to bring a coal stove and some coal.    

    

Mu Chen looked at Shen Jingli's excited appearance, and could not bear to discourage him. He reached out to rub Shen Jingli's head, and spoke the truth, "The imperial government does not allow private ownership of the mines."    

    

Shen Jingli's good mood had been ruined. He turned his head to look at Mu Chen, trying his best to digest what he had said. The mine that he had discovered was going to be handed over to the imperial government unconditionally?    

    

"Aren't there private salt or iron?" If he couldn't take it for himself, then was he supposed to just let the money fly out from his hands?    

    

Mu Chen nodded his head, this piece of Salt Iron had a big profit, and because of the officials' monopoly, the taxes were high, the prices were high and did not decrease, and in the last few years, the smelting technology had increased, causing private salt and iron to rise one after another.    

    

"It's impossible to monopolize it." Mining was not an easy task, as it was not easy to conceal. Just the slightest mistake could leak out.    

    

Hearing these words, Shen Jingli immediately calmed down. He stared at Mu Chen for a while, and then said.    

    

There was no reluctance or anger; there was only understanding and trust. Mu Chen's heart moved as he reached out and hugged him.    

    

"It's a pity that my silver taels flew away just as I was about to get my hands on it." Shen Jingli sighed.    

    

Hearing him sigh, Mu Chen could not hold back and laughed, but in the end, he was stared fiercely by Shen Jingli, and waved his fist again.    

    

After going back, Mu Chen wrote a letter and quickly rode back to the capital.    

    

"..."    

    

On a rural morning, the air was especially fresh. The fresh and fragrant air assaulted his face, causing him to feel exceptionally refreshed.    

    

Early in the morning, Shen Jingli and Mu Chen woke up. As they were eating breakfast, Qing Sheng brought Mu Xi to visit them.    

    

"Qing Sheng, Xi Er, have you finished breakfast?" Seeing that someone had entered the room, Shen Jingli put down his chopsticks and greeted them: "Come and eat together with me."    

    

Seeing that they were still eating breakfast, Qing Sheng knew that it was not the time for him to come. He hurriedly pulled his son's hand and said, "Fourteenth Brother, Sister-in-law, we have already eaten. There's no need to trouble ourselves.    

    

"What trouble, hurry over and eat together." Shen Jingli said, and turned to instruct Jin Yu, "Jin Yu, go and get two sets of chopsticks."    

    

Qing Sheng was unable to reject, and had no choice but to bring her son to sit down. Jin Yu took a bowl and chopsticks, and gave each of them a bowl of porridge.    

    

"Xi Er, come and eat more." Shen Jingli liked the obedient Mu Xi, he gave him some food and urged him to eat it.    

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Mu Xi was young, so he didn't have as many concerns as Qing Sheng. In his heart, he also liked Shen Jingli as an uncle.    

    

After eating a few mouthfuls, Mu Xi's eyes lit up: Mama, this porridge is delicious, hurry up and eat it.    

    

Following his son's wishes, Qing Sheng also picked up the porridge. The porridge was extremely fresh and sweet.    

    

After finishing breakfast, Mu Chen brought Xun Er and out to play, while Shen Jingli and Qing Sheng sat in the hall to chat.    

    

"Qing Sheng, what are you looking for me for?" Shen Jingli drank some plain water and ate the taste in his mouth.    

    

"I plan to take a trip to the city. I would like to ask sister-in-law if she wants to go with me." Qing Sheng said.    

    

"Sure." had long wanted to take a good look at his rich Jinling City, but had been too busy recently and didn't have the time.    

    

Jin Yu, who was waiting at the side, heard their conversation and immediately said: "This servant will get someone to prepare a carriage immediately."    

    

Shen Jingli nodded, "Go."    

    

The horse carriage was parked in the courtyard and the horses were grazing in the shed. When the coachman heard Jin Yu's orders, he immediately pulled the horse carriage out, wrapped it up, and rushed to the door. Thinking that the journey was long, Jin Yu prepared a pot of hot water and some snacks.    

    

Because they didn't bring Xun Er out with them, Shen Jingli left Jin Yu and her young age at home while she and Qing Sheng entered the city.    

    

This was the first time Mu Xi rode in a horse carriage and moved about excitedly.    

    

"Qing Sheng, what are you doing in the city?" Shen Jingli picked up a sour plum and ate it. He felt that the taste was not bad, but he felt that it was strange. Usually, he did not like this plum, but he felt that it was sour.    

    

Hearing Shen Jingli's question, Qing Sheng did not immediately answer, but smiled gently, reached out to touch his stomach, and a layer of divine radiance seemed to envelop his body.    

    

Shen Jingli looked at his actions with suspicion and suddenly realized something. He pointed at him and said, "You, you, you … "Are you pregnant?"    

    

Qing Sheng shyly lowered his head, then nodded.    

    

Shen Jingli suddenly felt the need to drink some water to suppress his shock. He reached for his cup and saw the sour plum on the plate.    

    

His expression changed. An occasional purchase? He couldn't be the same …