Chapter 66 First trip to the county town
It seemed that compared with the hardships my brother had endured over the years, this little bit of grievance was really nothing.
After hearing what my mother said, I couldn't help but feel a little distressed for my eldest brother.
After all, he had already shouldered the responsibility of supporting the entire family when he was twelve years old, while he was only twelve years old at that time and was just a well-behaved and cute baby in the eyes of his parents.
So, I tried hard to calm my troubled thoughts.
Later, when I saw my mother's worried and cautious eyes, I realized that she might also feel that she owed my eldest brother all these years!
Perhaps it was because I was in an unfamiliar environment that my emotions became unusually sensitive.
Looking back now, what should I do if my brother really likes me but misunderstands me because of my behavior just now?
"Mom, it's okay, don't worry! I don't take it to heart," Shen Xia calmed down.
"Okay, Mom just doesn't want you to feel sad," Song's mother took Shen Xia's hand and said gently: "You are tired this morning, so take a rest first."
"Okay, Mom, go and get busy!" Shen Xia said with a smile.
Watching Song's mother go out, Shen Xia's gaze slowly shifted to Xiaotian beside her.
Although she herself had no appetite, she couldn't help but feel concerned when she saw that Xiaotian hadn't eaten yet.
After all, Xiaotian is in a critical stage of growth and development.
"Let's go, sister is not sad anymore! Let's go eat together. You little guy can't not eat, otherwise you won't grow tall in the future." Shen Xia said softly, trying to make the atmosphere more relaxed.
"It doesn't matter if I don't grow tall. I will always be my sister's younger brother." Xiaotian showed an innocent smile and didn't seem to care about the height issue.
Shen Xia couldn't help but be amused: "Haha, I don't want to have a brother who can't grow tall."
Due to long-term malnutrition, Xiaotian, although eight years old, is obviously short, just below Shen Xia's shoulders.
This makes him look particularly childish and cute, just like a little brother.
In Shen Xia's eyes, there is not much difference between men and women for him, but more of a care and love like family.
So, Shen Xia touched Xiaotian's head with a smile, then took his little hand and walked out of the room.
No matter what, I can't let myself and Xiaotian go hungry.
After all, eating is the most important thing.
Everyone was busy at this time.
Song Jiang was the only one in the kitchen. Shen Xia looked at Song Jiang's face and felt a little embarrassed.
After all, they had just had a conflict, so at the moment she stood there in a daze.
Song Jiang looked at Shen Xia silently and noticed that the corners of her eyes were still red.
"The rice is hot in the pot." Song Jiang said softly.
Shen Xia nodded slightly, then walked to the pot and checked the food inside.
She raised her hand and brought out the food, and found that there was still quite a lot left, it seemed that no one had eaten much.
When Song Jiang saw Shen Xia was about to start eating, he took the initiative to go to the cupboard to get a bowl and scoop up some rice when she picked up the bowl. Then, he put the chopsticks and bowl on the table and said to Shen Xia, "Eat!"
Shen Xia picked up a pair of chopsticks and handed them to Xiaotian, then turned to look at Song Jiang, only to see that he was still standing there in a daze.
So she looked up and asked in confusion: "Brother, is there anything else?"
Song Jiang stared at Shen Xia's face, as if he wanted to say something, but he hesitated.
His eyes revealed a complex emotion that was difficult to fathom.
Shen Xia looked at his expression and said, "Brother, you can just tell me what you have to say."
Song Jiang took a deep breath and said, "Shen Xia, I know that I am dull and unpleasant. I also know that you don't like me, and I won't force you."
"But in my eyes, since mother helped us marry you, you are my wife, and I will never like anyone else."
"If you only like your younger brothers, that's fine too. I won't interfere, but can you please not push me away?"
"As for Liu Qin, my fourth brother also told me that I will deal with the troubles I have caused myself." After saying this, he turned and left without waiting for Shen Xia to speak.
Shen Xia looked at his lonely back.
I felt a little distressed, as if I had never paid attention to this elder brother, because he was a quiet person and didn't talk much.
I am not a proactive person, so I have to pay attention to my brother's emotions in the future.
He is the one who should be cared for the most, and because he is the boss, everyone instinctively ignores him.
Shen Xia was silent for a moment.
Then he looked at Xiaotian next to him and said, "What are you looking at? Eat quickly."
"Oh." Xiaotian said in a low voice.
The two of them ate together, and after the meal, Xiaotian washed the dishes.
In the afternoon, Shen Xia went to his third uncle's house again and told him that he would go to the county with him the next morning as he also had something to do.
next morning
Shen Xia took Song Ming and his third uncle to the county. According to the original plan, they needed to get off the bus in the town and then take another bus to the county seat.
However, Uncle Yang said that the town was not far from the county seat and there was nothing for him to do while waiting there.
So he took the initiative to suggest that we ride on his ox cart and take us to the county town.
The journey from the town to the county was indeed not long, and we arrived at our destination in less than an hour.
This was Shen Xia's first time in the county town, and she was extremely excited.
Uncle Yang drove the ox cart directly to the gate of the county government office. Shen Xia and his third uncle went to the county government office first to handle matters related to the land deed.
Shen Xia was full of curiosity about the county government of this era. This was her first time to experience the ancient government institutions in person.
When they arrived at the county government office, they happened to witness a lively scene - a case was being tried in court.
Many people gathered at the door to watch. People always like to join in the fun, and Shen Xia is no exception.
After all, this was her first time to witness an ancient court ceremony, and her heart was filled with curiosity and anticipation.
Third Uncle noticed Shen Xia's curious expression. He understood young people's curiosity about new things.
He smiled and said to Shen Xia: "Xiao Xia, the court is just in session, if you want to watch, go ahead!"
Shen Xia nodded with interest, observing everything in front of him intently.
Shen Xia asked curiously, "Can I see it?"
"Of course! The purpose of the court session is to watch it together with everyone. Anyway, we can't handle it now, so we might as well watch it," explained Third Uncle.
"Okay, let's take a look too," Shen Xia said with a smile.
But because I am not tall, I can't see what's in front of me.
Seeing Shen Xia was so interested, Song Ming tried to squeeze forward, and then said to Shen Xia: "Xia Xia, come here."
Then he protected Shen Xia and went to the front.
She saw the county magistrate sitting on the high platform, and above him was a young man who looked decent. She didn't expect him to be so young. At first, Shen Xia thought that all county magistrates were old men!
It was indeed inscribed with the four characters "Mingjing Gaotang". The court tried the case solemnly, while the bailiffs stood on both sides to maintain order. The whole scene looked solemn and dignified, and people could not help but feel an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.
Being exiled to this remote place, I’m afraid my grades won’t be very good.
This position is quite good, and you can see the entire lobby clearly at a glance. The trial has already begun.