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The next morning, everyone slept until three o'clock in the morning before getting up.

There was a heavy snowfall last night, and the whole county was covered in silver. The sky and the earth were completely white.

Opening the window, the air-conditioning hit his face. Zhang Zhengdao couldn't help but shudder. Looking up, Yuncheng County was all buried in the snow. There were few pedestrians on the road and the city was a little quiet.

He closed the window, woke up Wu Song, who was sleeping in the same room with him, and woke up the others. After washing, he ate a meal that he didn't know whether to call breakfast or lunch.

"Second brother, fifth brother, seventh brother, I know that you three are eager to return home. After leaving the city, let's say goodbye first. This is one hundred taels of silver. Three brothers, don't be too dissatisfied. Keep it for living expenses first.

, After some time, I will either send Zhang Liu to deliver a letter to you, or I will go to Shijie Village to find you in person." Zhang Zhengdao took out the remaining one hundred taels of silver from his body and put it in the house of Ruan's Sanxiong.

In front of you.

Ruan Xiaoer did not accept the money, but said: "We brothers have not put any effort into this trip, and we dare not ask our brothers to spend money."

Zhang Zhengdao said: "Second brother is so polite, just accept it. Even if you don't have to spend anything, you still have your sister-in-law and my mother at home. How can you let them suffer with you?"

Ruan Xiaoqi put the money away and said rudely: "Second brother is really sour. I'll take the money first. If you need money, come and get it from me."

Ruan Xiaowu said: "Leave it here for me." After saying that, he stretched out his hand to grab it.

Ruan Xiaoqi protected the silver and shouted: "If I leave it with you, you will gamble it away sooner or later. I'm not worried, so I'd better leave it with me."

When Ruan Xiaoer saw that the two of them were just messing around, he shook his head and sighed: "You've made me laugh again."

Wu Song said, "You three, don't argue anymore. Come to Qinghe County to have a drink with me in a while. There is enough fine wine in the Lion House."

Ruan Sanxiong laughed and said: "Second Brother Wu, the three of us can't defeat you."

Wu Song shouted: "It's really useless. I thought you were heroes in vain, but I didn't expect you to be half a coward."

Ruan Xiaoqi said unconvinced: "Brother Wu, don't be complacent. In a few days, we will go to the Lion House in Qinghe County and compete with you again."

Wu Song patted the table and shouted: "I'm afraid you won't dare to come."

Seeing the deep friendship between everyone, Zhang Zhengdao sighed in his heart. He gained a lot from this trip. Not only did he eat and live with Wu Song, but his relationship was even closer. The Ruan brothers also accepted their loyalty and took him directly.

Be your own brother.

Everyone rested in the store for a while, and when they saw that the sun was turning to the west, they packed their bags, hitched up their carriages and horses, and left the store.

After leaving Yuncheng County, Ruan Sanxiong got out of the car and said goodbye to Zhang Zhengdao.

Beside the road, the snow was a foot thick, making it difficult to walk. Zhang Zhengdao said: "Three brothers, I'm sorry that I can't send you home. When you get home, say hello to my sister-in-law and my mother for me. After the New Year, I

I will come back to visit my brothers when I have time."

Ruan Xiaoqi said impatiently: "Grandma Xidi, let's go." After saying that, she turned around and walked towards Shijie Village.

Ruan Xiaoer smiled and said: "Qilang has such a temperament, don't argue with him."

Ruan Xiaowu patted Zhang Zhengdao on the shoulder and said, "Go home and practice your boxing and kicking. Don't die on a woman's belly."

Zhang Zhengdao coughed and said, "Fifth brother is worrying too much."

It was already late when Ruan Xiaoer met. It only took them more than half a day to return to Shijie Village, but Zhang Zhengdao needed at least three or four days to return to Qinghe County. He didn't say much at the moment.

He cupped his fists and said, "Brother, take care, Brother Wu, I'll see you for a drink someday."

Wu Song replied: "I'll wait for you."

"Why don't you leave? Why are you so arrogant?" Not far away, Ruan Xiaoqi stood in the snow and shouted loudly.

At this time, Zhang Zhengdao pulled out a piece of cloth from the car, gave it to Ruan Xiaoer, and said, "Make new clothes for my sister-in-law and my mother."

Ruan Xiaoer still wanted to refuse, but Zhang Zhengdao said seriously: "If you recognize me as your brother, don't refuse."

Wu Song also said: "Keep it, it's for my sister-in-law and my mother, not for you."

Ruan Xiaoer had no choice but to hold the piece of fine silk in his arms, clasped his fists and saluted everyone, and then left with Ruan Xiaowu.

Looking at the backs of the three people walking away, Zhang Zhengdao flicked his sleeves and told Zhang Liu: "Let's set off and go home."

The carriage was on the road again, but the road was difficult to travel due to the deep snow, so it was going quite slowly.

After walking for more than four days, it was almost the end of the year, and the carriage and horses carrying four people finally arrived in Qinghe County.

After being away from their hometown for more than four months, everyone was eager to return home. Wu Song was also eager to return home. As soon as he entered the city, he jumped out of the car and wanted to go back to his home first.

Zhang Zhengdao pulled out another piece of silk from the car, stuffed it into Wu Song's arms, and said, "Bring it to Brother Wu and Sister-in-law. It's Chinese New Year, and I'll also make some new clothes for that girl Ying'er."

Wu Song was not polite to him. He accepted the silk and said, "I'll go to your Lion House for a drink tomorrow."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "Okay, let's invite Brother Wu to join us."

Wu Song separated from them and rushed to his home.

Shiqiao Lane in the west of Qinghe County, where he and Wu Da live.

The journey back home is like an arrow, and the steps are as fast as flying.

Wu Song hugged the silk and rushed home in less than half an hour.

Before entering the hospital, Wu Song shouted loudly: "Brother, Wu Er is back."

However, Wuhan University did not come out to greet him.

Wu Song only thought that Wu Da was still outside on the street, selling cooking cakes, and didn't pay attention. He went into the courtyard, opened the door, and entered the main hall.

But as soon as the door was opened, Wu Song was stunned, and the silk in his hand fell to the ground.

I saw only a coffin, parked in the center, and a brazier in front of me, with some burnt ashes inside.

At this time, footsteps were heard outside the yard, and a man's voice was heard. He said: "Ying'er, I don't know when your second uncle will come back. It's not a big deal for your father's body to be parked like this.

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A little girl timidly said: "I don't know when my second uncle will come home."

The two people entered the courtyard and saw that the door was open. The man was startled. Then he saw Wu Song standing dumbly in the main hall and shouted: "Wu Er, you are back."

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Wu Song turned around and saw his neighbor Yao Erlang standing in the yard with his niece Ying'er.

Wu Song's eyes were red and he asked: "How could my eldest brother die?"

Yao Erlang sighed and entered the room before saying: "Your eldest brother was injured. He was treated intermittently for more than two months, but he didn't feel better. He didn't survive the winter. He left more than ten days ago."

With tears in his eyes, Wu Song stared at Yao Erlang and said coldly: "Who on earth killed my brother?"

Yao Erlang pointed to Wu Dalang's coffin and sighed: "It's a long story. When your elder brother was ill, he kept talking about when you would go home every day, saying that he would die after you came back. Poor brother Wu, but

I just couldn’t endure it.”