"Brother Fang, don't worry, I will definitely not break my promise." Xiao Zhen said with a smile.

Brother Fang showed a satisfied smile. He had worked hard in the county for more than ten years, and it was difficult to find anyone he liked. The little girl in front of him would always be there on the designated days no matter the wind or rain this year.

The tenacity of bringing wild animals caught in the mountains was very rare, and the price was fair, so he gave the Wang family's business to this little girl.

A few days ago, the little girl asked him for something. It was just a small thing for him. In addition, he happened to want to please Mr. Wang and needed the little girl in exchange for it. He didn't expect that the little girl would also ask for it.

Agreed.

Xiao Hua heard what they said as if there was some kind of deal. He was worried that his sister would do something stupid to find a job for him. He wanted to ask clearly, but Brother Fang had already entered the small door, and he was also

My sister pushed me in, so I had to go in first before talking.

It would probably take half an hour for the brother to get in. Xiao Zhen thought about where he wanted to go today and went to the blacksmith shop first.

"Our apprentice is here." When the masters in the blacksmith shop saw Xiao Zhen coming in, they all smiled and put down their work.

"Hello, masters." Xiao Zhen saluted all the masters and then went to another empty iron stove in a familiar way, took down the backpack, and took out a few daggers and broken arrows.

"Look at the wear and tear on the dagger and arrowheads. Ah Zhen, at least you can leave some way for the creatures on the mountain to survive."

"Azhen, with your hunting skills, I think you can open a hunting den."

"It's not just the hunting hall. If Zhen comes again a few times, we will have no place to make a living in the future, and she will secretly learn all the skills."

The masters were chatting and laughing while they were forging iron. In this way, they became very familiar with Xiao.

Xiao Zhen was repairing daggers and arrows on the iron stove without raising his head, but his clear voice said one sentence after another: "With my little skills, I can only repair my own arrows, sharpen knives, etc. How dare I

Compare with the masters. The masters are great craftsmen, they are among the best in our county. Even if they go to the capital, they are not bad."

"A Zhen's mouth is getting sweeter and sweeter." The masters laughed, and one of the masters took a few broken arrowheads and threw them in front of Xiao Zhen who was playing with a dagger: "The guests don't want them, so it's an advantage for you."

"There is also an awl." Another master threw an iron awl as short as a finger length to Xiao Zhen: "This awl has been sharpened to a very short length and is no longer suitable for making wooden tools. Your skill may be useful."

Xiao Zhen's eyes brightened: "Thank you, masters. I will go to the mountain to catch a snake another day and soak it in wine for the masters."

"Haha, you don't have to be so polite." This kid is so lovable.

After leaving the blacksmith shop, Xiao Zhen went to the shoe store and clothing store again and bought two new sets of clothes for his brother before turning back. When he passed by a large house with two stone lions squatting at the door, he unexpectedly saw the young master.

carriage.

The two characters on the door of the house are "lingshe". Xiao Zhen often came to the county town to do business, so he naturally knew that this was the palace where the county magistrate and several officials lived. Could it be that the young master was also in this "lingshe"?

"This is not the place for you to poke your head in. If you have nothing to do, leave as soon as possible." The Yamen guarding the door saw a girl in front of the house looking in, and drove her away with a serious face.

Xiao Zhen left quickly.

The time was just right, when Xiao Zhen came to the small door of Wang Yuan's wife's house, Brother Fang was bringing her brother out.

"Your brother has been spotted by the old gardener. Let's bring him to work tomorrow. He can earn one tael of silver a month. If he is more diligent, he will get more." Brother Fang himself is shrewd, but he likes his subordinates.

It is an honest duty, but unfortunately if you are too honest in purchasing and selling, you will be taken advantage of by that businessman, so Xiao Hua is not suitable to follow him.

"Thank you, Brother Fang. I just passed by a shop selling dried fruits and saw that these red dates were quite good, so I bought some specially for Sister Fang." Xiao Zhen put the purchased packages of red dates into Brother Fang's arms.

Brother Fang stopped immediately, patted Xiao Hua on the shoulder and said, "Brother Xiao, you have a good sister. Don't forget to come over early tomorrow. The old man doesn't like people who are late." After that, he entered the room.

As soon as Brother Fang left, Xiao Hua quickly took his sister's hand aside and asked worriedly: "Azhen, did you have some deal with this Brother Fang, so they gave me this long-term job?"

Xiao Zhen didn't hide anything from his brother: "Isn't there a hunter competition every year in the county? In the past two years, for fun, these gentlemen have raised some hunters to represent the family in the competition. Brother Fang saw that I was good and asked me if I would represent Wang Yuanwai.

When I went to compete, I happened to ask Brother Fang to tell me your story."

Seeing the worry on his brother's face, Xiao Zhen smiled and said: "Brother, don't worry, Brother Fang is a good person. Even if I don't agree, Brother Fang will agree to my request."

"But people in the village say there aren't many wild animals in the mountains anymore. If we really want to compete, shouldn't we go deep into the mountains?"

"The competitions in the past few years have been about hunting in the mountains." Xiao Zhen didn't think anything of it. She had been to the mountains, but no one knew about it. She almost died at the most dangerous time: "Brother, don't worry, there are so many hunters.

I'm here, nothing will happen."

Xiao Hua thought for a while and realized that there were at least a hundred people going there, so A-Zhen shouldn't have much trouble: "Then you must be careful."

After coming back, the Xiao family knew that Xiao Hua had become the gardener of the Wang family, and they were so happy that they didn't know what to do. But when they heard that Xiao Zhen was going to participate in some mountain hunting competition, Xiao's mother would not agree, no matter how good her daughter's hunting skills were.

, Don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens.

Father Xiao asked a question: "In the past, weren't all men participating in hunting competitions?"

Xiao's mother and Xiao Hua have always regarded Xiao Zhen as the pillar of the family. They didn't think about it in this regard. They both looked at Xiao Zhen when they heard what Xiao's father said.

Xiao Zhen chuckled: "Then I'll pretend to be a boy. No one will suspect me when I dress up. Besides, I always wear my brother's old clothes every time I go up the mountain. Many people in our village also mistakenly think that I am a boy.

"The village is big, and Xiao Zhen doesn't go out much, so many people who see her regard her as a boy. In addition, her sunflower water has just come, and her body is not as plump as other girls. There is no distinction between male and female, and

No wonder others admit their mistakes.

Xiao Zhen previously suspected that there was something wrong with her health. After all, her peers came to Kwai Shui when they were twelve or thirteen years old, but she only came here at fourteen, and she only saw a little bit when she went to the toilet, and then stopped coming, but in her heart

Still relieved.

That night, Xiao Zhen talked for a long time before convincing her mother to let her participate.

The next day it was still dark, and when Xiao Zhen came out of the house yawning, Xiao Hua was preparing breakfast for everyone.

Xiao's mother and Xiao's father knew that one of their two children was going to work and the other was going to the mountains, so they cooked more rice and made some steamed buns to feed them for the day.

"Azhen, I will buy you two new sets of clothes when my brother gets the first month's money." Xiao Hua wore the new clothes his sister bought for him today, but his sister went into the mountains wearing the clothes he had worn before.

Hunting, I don't know how sad I feel, blaming him for his own incompetence.

"Thank you, brother. Mom bought me new clothes a long time ago. I wear them for a while every day and they get dirty. Brother, when you get the monthly money, buy me a pair of better shoes." Xiao Zhen didn't think anything of it.

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"good."

When the two brothers and sisters arrived at the county town, talking and laughing all the way, it was dawn.

When they arrived at Wang's house, Brother Fang was already waiting for them at the door. He threw a bundle into Xiao Zhen's arms. Brother Fang said, "In it are two sets of changes of clothes, ten days' rations, and some ointment for healing wounds. There is also this

Wear a royal badge with you."

"Okay. Thank you, Brother Fang." Xiao Zhen took the baggage, carried it behind his back, and hung the badge on his waist.

"Azhen, are you going for ten days?" Xiao Hua was surprised and looked extremely worried.

"Brother, don't worry, it's safe." Xiao Zhen is not worried about her safety in these ten days, but those who went up the mountain today are all the most famous hunters in the county. Since she has entered the competition, she naturally wants to come out on top. After all,

The rewards are very generous.

The hunters all gathered in the hunting ground at the bottom of Jinwan Mountain, and everyone had to divide into teams to enter the mountains from different directions.

It was the first time for Xiao Zhen to participate in such a competition. Unexpectedly, he had to sign in. The waist card came into play at this time. After registering, Xiao Zhen followed everyone into the hunting ground. At the bottom of the hunting ground were four mountain roads leading to the Jinwan Mountains.

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The hunters are all tall and strong. In comparison, Xiao Zhen is really small and weak.

"The county magistrate is here." Someone shouted.

Xiao Zhen looked around and saw a county magistrate wearing a navy blue official uniform walking towards him surrounded by officials. It was only a few glances at first, but Xiao Zhen's sharp eyes discovered the young master who stayed at her house the night before.

He was actually by the side of the county magistrate.

Anyone with a keen eye will definitely notice that the magistrate walked behind the young master a step too slowly. This slow step can explain a lot of problems, but the people standing here are all ordinary people, so naturally they can't tell.

Xiao Zhen didn't expect that the young master and the county magistrate also knew each other. The county magistrate was still talking and laughing with the young master, who seemed to be ignoring him.
Chapter completed!