Chapter 4: Country Folk
Chapter 4: Country Folk
The day for selecting a study attendant came quickly. Three days after the news reached the estate, the ox cart to take Zheng Fa to the Zhao residence arrived.
“I want to go to the city too!” Little Sister Zheng Shan tugged at Zheng Fa’s sleeve, clinging tightly.
The main residence of the Zhao family was located in the inner city of Jingzhou. Even Zheng Fa himself had never been there, let alone six-year-old Zheng Shan.
“Shan'er!” Before Zheng Fa could respond, Zheng’s mother had already grabbed her small ear, scolding, “Your brother is going to the main residence, not to play. Do you know how many people are watching? Stop making a fuss.”
Seeing her little sister’s tear-filled eyes as she clutched her reddened ear, Zheng Fa patted her round head. “If I have time, I’ll bring you some treats from the city.”
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“Mother, I’m leaving.”
Standing by the ox cart, Zheng Fa bid farewell to his mother.