Because Bai Hua mentioned "house raids for disaster relief," Chu Qing left quickly after talking about the lime and spray buckets - she had to go back and send people to keep an eye on the properties of the old nobles, and buy them as soon as they showed signs of selling.

Otherwise, when the house is ransacked, it will not be certain who will eventually own it.

Even the emperor ordered it to be "disposed of on the spot". Song Tingshan was so cunning that he had to conduct a bidding process. It would not be worthwhile to buy it at that time.

When he left, he took Wei Chengyi with him and asked him to transport the lime back.

But instead of going directly to the warehouse, she sent someone there, and she took Wei Chengyi to the Blue House.

After entering the private room and sitting down, Zhuo Yao consciously went out to guard the stairs.

He felt that both Chu Qing and Wei Chengyi were from the Secret Investigation Department, so they probably had some mission.

Wei Chengyi laughed: "What's the matter? I didn't bring enough money, so I didn't bring them with me?"

Chu Qing also laughed: "No! I always forget to bring money when I go out."

How much does it cost to visit the Blue House? It’s just a joke. It’s free for them to come and eat.

Chu Qing said: "I want to ask you secretly, have you gone through a lot of trouble for me and Xiaobao? Do you owe any favors? They are both very conceited and unrealistic. I just want to hear what you have to say."

Wei Chengyi shook his head: "It doesn't take any trouble, you don't have to glare at me, I'm telling the truth;

For more than five years, Lao Bai and I have conducted population censuses frequently. Mr. Song has also conducted several censuses in Jizhou and Xinlun Prefecture, but we were unable to find out the whereabouts of your son;

You also know that the chaos caused by the national war and the great changes in the population, coupled with the past and present hermits and refugees, it is almost like finding a needle in a haystack."

In private, Wei Chengyi and Bai Hua call each other regardless of superior or subordinate. They are brothers who have lived together through life and death and have a very close relationship.

Besides, both of them have very strong personal abilities. It can be said that they are equally matched. They can distinguish between superior and inferior. The only difference is one person.

Chu Qing sighed: "It's difficult, thank you!"

Chu Qing didn't expect that they had been helping to search for more than five years, and they were more dedicated than his "mother".

Not many people know that Xiaobao is an adopted son, but everyone who needs to know knows it, such as the Secret Investigation Department and Song Tingshan, because the Directorate of the Secret Investigation Department and the state government also have files on each other.

These people don't know that Chu Qing is a changed person. They just silently help Chu Qing find his son. It can be said that they are true friends. How can Chu Qing not be moved.

Chu Qing clinked glasses with Wei Chengyi: "It's all in the wine!"

The so-called thank you for a great favor.

Chu Qing saved the lives of Bai Hua and Wei Chengyi, which was a favor; they found a son for Chu Qing, which was a favor; Chu Qing saved Mrs. Song, which was a favor; Song Tingshan approved Chu Qing's note for building a granary, which was a favor, Chu Qing

He also gave gifts in return to help him achieve political achievements, which was also a favor to help him.

So after Chu Qing understood it, he didn't say much thanks, saying it was useless, he just took it as a matter of course.

Wei Chengyi said: "If Xiaobao knew that he was not an adopted son, but your biological son, I don't know how happy I would be!"

There was envy and loneliness in his tone.

"I heard that you are also an adopted son? Tell me, what's it like to be an adopted son? I don't dare to take care of Xiaobao. I'm afraid of hurting him." Chu Qing asked.

This was the purpose of her calling Wei Chengyi: you help me find my "son" and I will repay you as a father.

Wei Chengyi twitched the corners of his lips and gave a forced smile: "Can this be compared? Maybe Xiaobao doesn't even realize that he is an adopted son, right?

Besides, didn't I figure everything out this time? He is your biological son.

As for me, my adoptive parents told me early on that I was not my biological child, so it would be better not to tell me. If I didn’t tell, I wouldn’t feel resentful.

Although I still try to please them unconsciously, it’s useless no matter how much I try to please them. Oh, I won’t mention it anymore, there’s no comparison!”

Chu Qing saw that he had successfully opened up the topic, which showed that Wei Chengyi was really sincere to him, so he immediately asked: "Do you have a grudge? Who do you blame? Why don't they hide it from you?"

Wei Chengyi: "Yes, wouldn't it be better not to tell? Other parents may not be very good to their children. If they don't tell me, then I won't feel aggrieved when I am beaten or scolded."

Chu Qing: "Are you deceiving yourself and others? If they don't tell, the neighbors won't talk about it? There is no airtight wall in the world. You will know it when you are older, and you may hate them even more."

Wei Chengyi nodded: "You are right, you will know sooner or later, but no matter what, I don't hate them. No matter how bad they treat me, they have supported me for several years."

There was still resentment, but even though they raised him for several years, they finally abandoned him.

Alas, is this the "feeling of abandonment" that all orphans have?

Chu Qing observed his expression carefully and asked tentatively: "You said, if I got Xiaobao back, but in the end I couldn't support him and I might not be able to survive, I would give him away."

, or is it better to let Xiaobao die with me?"

Wei Chengyi looked at Chu Qing: "You don't have to be so cautious. I know you want to say that my parents gave birth to children but did not support them. Maybe it was because of difficulties. I have also thought about this...

Well, how should I put it, it’s quite contradictory. I should complain, because I’m afraid I’d wronged them. After all, I’m the one who gave me life. I shouldn’t complain, but I can’t do it. Let’s not mention it, let’s talk about something else.”

Chu Qing also knew that it was unethical to dig out other people's privacy and pain, but he didn't want Wei Chengyi to be thirty years old and still not know his father.

His father's little old man is pretty good.

Chu Qing nodded: "Okay, let's talk about something else. I went to see Xiaobao before I came back, and found that this boy has met people from all walks of life, including all kinds of people. He is quite capable in this area;

I also met a friend of his who was older than him."

Wei Chengyi showed a surprised expression: "You are older than Lao Yu, or are you still his friend?"

Chu Qing laughed: "Amazing, right? I find it incredible. That person's name is Shui Maomao..."

While the two were eating food and drinking wine, Chu Qing told Wei Chengyi the life story of Shui Maomao from beginning to end in detail.

Chu Qing didn't say clearly that Wei Chengyi was Shui Maomao's son, but Wei Chengyi still understood and his eyes were red.

Chu Qing patted him on the shoulder: "Being born but not nourished is sometimes a kind of helplessness."

If he were to follow Shui Mao, who was called a monster, it would be uncertain whether Wei Chengyi would survive, because even Shui Mao's survival depends on luck.

"I... think about it, you, don't tell him." Wei Chengyi said.

Chu Qing nodded: "I won't tell. Because he didn't let me tell you that he is your father, for fear of affecting your life.

However, he is not in good health. Xiaobao has a friend with excellent medical skills who is not here, so no one can treat him. He... the eyes of the world... you know, it is quite troublesome. "

Wei Chengyi was overwhelmed with emotion.

When he knew that his mother died after giving birth to him, his father paid attention to him in another way. Even when he was born and died in Donglun Kingdom, his father was there. He even watched Chu Qing rescue him, and he did not complain.

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However, he didn't know how to meet this father he had never met before, what kind of face, what kind of attitude to face him.


Chapter completed!