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It's just that it's noisy inside, Master Xu is a little embarrassed to see Mrs. Xu, he hesitates for a while, and he doesn't speak, he is a delicate person, he rarely hurts people, and he can't bear to lose Mrs. Lin's face.

Wu County Decree asked him to release the list in person, he was a little reluctant, after all, the female stream, even if they have some talents, they can't be on the stage after all, how can He De let the county magistrate look high? Seeing it today, Master Xu despised it even more.

Mei Xueyan came out of the yard with a cloak, and her description was not neat, a woman is really a woman, and she can make a fuss about trivial things.

But he won't reveal it.

"If Master Xu is looking for Mei Xueyan, then he is a student."

Mei Xueyan returned a teacher-student salute, calm and steady, not flustered.

Mei Xueyan also admires Master Xu's ability to observe words and feelings, they have never met, but they can recognize her when they meet.

"Congratulations to the head of the case!" Master Xu arched his hand and said, "In this township test, the first person in the Mei case overwhelmed the students in Lin'an and won the first place, and the county commander sent me to congratulate!" ”

The smile on his face was kind and sincere, but his eyes secretly paid attention to Mei Xueyan's expression.

saw that she didn't react, as if she had known that she was the head of the case.

Master Xu is a little strange, not to mention the head of the case, that is, who is admitted to the children's school, they are so excited that they don't know why, some set off firecrackers to celebrate, and some even put on a feast, but this girl seems to have heard a matter of course.

"I'm tired of the master running such a trip, Master Xu must not call anything Mei Case Head, when Master reached the top of Lin'an County, the student was still an ignorant naughty boy."

These are what she heard from Chen Junsheng.

Master Xu was a late bloomer, accumulated a lot of money, and was admitted to the Tongsheng at the age of forty, but he went straight to the head of the case, and two years later he was admitted to Xiucai, and was promoted by Wu County's order, and has been sitting in the position of the master today.

Master Xu has also heard a lot of flattery, there are too many people who have dealt with Shinong Industry and Commerce, but most of them go to his master, and very few people still remember his glory back then.

Mei Xueyan listened to him like this, how could he be uncomfortable?

"Haha, the new people in the world catch up with the old people, what are you doing mentioning those old things?"

Lin Erlang and Shen were stunned when they heard it, Master Xu is a big man in Lin'an County, when did Mei Xueyan catch up with him?

"Master Xu, this is my brother's daughter-in-law who has not passed through the door, what are you talking about the head of the child case, I'm afraid you recognize the wrong person, right?"

Lin Erlang was very strange, he also took the township examination, but he didn't even get the qualification for children, and he felt that it was too difficult to study and enter the scholar, so he simply gave up literature and went to business.

This weak woman who doesn't go out of the door can still be admitted to Tongsheng? I don't believe it when he is killed.

"Rongchang, in front of Master Xu, don't talk too much."

Madame scolded lightly, and Lin Erlang muttered and stopped interjecting.

"Mrs. Lin, this is not the place to talk, did you deal with the family affairs first? I see that this maid collides with the master, so it will be decided by the head of Mei's case. ”

After speaking, Master Xu took a few steps back, turned his head to look away, and signaled that he would not interfere, nor would he chew the root of his tongue everywhere.

Mei Xueyan was a little surprised, Master Xu didn't see her low status, otherwise how could a maid dare to bully and abuse? What is the purpose of letting her decide?

"If the subordinates are rude to the master, they ignore the rules of the Lin Mansion and are disrespectful to me, the master! This girl is so bold and reckless, the Lin Mansion must not stay. Then the lady asked, "What do you think of what you have done with her, girl?" ”

Madame's face was expressionless, and Mei Xueyan couldn't see what she was thinking.

Hongzhi's face turned pale, Mrs. was determined to sell her to Renyazi, and now she asked Mei Xueyan's opinion, she offended Mei Xueyan, can she still be pleased?

"Miss May! The slave is impulsive, please don't sell me! The slave must change her past wrongs, and she will never offend the girl again! ”

Seeing that Hongzhi couldn't cry, Mei Xueyan had some sympathy, this world can't help herself, if she is really sold to that kind of pickled place, even if she is alive, it is better to die.

But it's just a little pity, Hongzhi is not a good person, everything is her own fault.

"Hongzhi almost collided with the guest, and the following offenses were committed, according to the family law of the Lin Mansion, the man should receive thirty canes of the family law, and the woman should have thirty slaps and mouths."

Mei Xueyan did not intercede for her, nor did she have selfish intentions.

The lady ordered: "Then it is up to the girl, Mrs. Wang, you stay." ”

Mei Xueyan ignored Hongzhi's resentful eyes, she was cold, and she just wanted to go back to bathe and change clothes quickly.

Wang Pozi's palms were rough and broad, and she had great strength, and she was personally executed, and after only a few strokes, Hongzhi's cheeks were red and swollen, and the corners of her mouth were broken and bleeding. There was a cry of Hongzhi behind him, but he no longer begged for mercy.

Lin Erlang secretly felt sorry for Hongzhi's handsome face, but now he couldn't bear to look at it, and shrunk his neck to pull Shen.

"It's really rare for a woman to be admitted to the Tongsheng Examination."

Lin Erlang remembered Mei Xueyan's beautiful figure, originally mediocre, and was blessed by the name of "head of the case", which made him salivate, I don't know how this talented woman is different from ordinary women? Can't wait to find out.

Before Shen could recover from the shock, a person who was casually manipulated suddenly jumped out of control, and Shen had mixed feelings in his heart, which made Shen a little flustered.

"This little slut is really capable, and he actually gave birth to so many things under my nose!"

Lin Erlang muttered: "Hey, it's not easy for our Lin family to have a child, and it can be regarded as a glorious lintel, and the third brother is really blessed......

"What do you mean?" Shen Shi pinched his arm and said, "Your third brother is lucky to have a child wife, are you greedy?" ”

Shen's chest was tight, and Mei Xueyan was like a stone blocking her throat.

Lin Erlang jumped to his feet in pain and scolded: "You mother-in-law do it lightly!" Look at people, gentle and graceful, and look at you, it's no different from the shrews at the entrance of the vegetable market, and everyone is beautiful......"

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When she returned to Mingtang, Mei Xueyan was already neat.

Mrs. Lin accompanied Master Xu to sit in the first seat and asked the maid to pour a pot of ginger tea to warm up.

"Miss May, may I ask you a question first? It's okay not to answer. ”

Mei Xueyan blinked, and said in her heart, here.

"The sages always have a heart of benevolence, and teach the world to be benevolent, and we scholars are magnanimous, although the maid is offended by you, is Miss Mei's punishment of her talent too cruel? Contrary to the words of Confucius? ”

Master Xu's tone was stern, as if he was accusing Mei Xueyan of mishandling it and not being generous and benevolent enough.

If it is an ordinary child, if he is reprimanded by Master Xu like this, most of them will admit their mistakes immediately, and if they dislike Master Xu, it will damage their reputation.

Mei Xueyan didn't think about it deeply, and blurted out: "Or say: Repay grievances with virtue, what?" Zi said: How to repay virtue? Repay grievances with straightforwardness and repay virtue with virtue. Not only did I not disobey the words of Confucius, but I also followed the teachings of the sages. ”

Master Xu didn't expect her to answer so simply.

He wanted to take the school exam Mei Xueyan, if Mei Xueyan flattered and admitted her mistakes to please him, it could only mean that she was a soft bone, and she was afraid that she would be a person who would be inflammatory. If she resists because of hatred, it means that she is ruthless and arrogant.

Master Xu was speechless by her, and his original contempt was gone.

"Hahaha, don't be shocked by the humiliation, no wonder the county magistrate praised and praised him, such a talented character, a well-deserved head of the case!"

"Master Xu praised it falsely."

"Wu County Ling sent me to personally come to the door to release the list, congratulate the head of the Mei case, and present a congratulatory gift, the county lord said, a woman's body to obtain fame, since ancient times, it is not easy, just a small gift to encourage."

Mei Xueyan took a sandalwood box, which contained a roll of awards, on which were written the eight words "Talented women in the middle school, be the best", and then a neatly stacked silver ingot.

"Thank you Wu County for your kindness and handwriting, but the students are disrespectful, but Master Xu, what is the purpose of these twenty taels of silver?"

Master Xu didn't know either.

When the Wu County Order said that he would reward twenty taels, Master Xu also asked like this, and the Wu County Order only said to apologize.

Twenty taels, no more, no less, silver is exactly what Mei Xueyan is in dire need, but it is much more practical than a roll of awards, which can solve the problem of chewing fruits for a period of time.

"According to the usual practice, every year the head of the case Wu County will issue a frame, and now it is being produced in a hurry, and it will be delivered to the government in a few days."

The so-called head of the case is a thing like a signboard, which is generally regarded as a family honor and enshrined in the ancestral hall for future generations to worship and worship.

When the lady heard the word framed, she stopped drinking tea in her hand.

"Master Lao bothered." Madame smiled and said, "Xue Yan, you are the model of my Lin family, sooner or later you will marry San Lang, in order to inspire the children of my Lin Academy, how about putting the framed Zhang in the school?" ”

Mei Xueyan's heart moved, and she saw that her wife looked at her kindly.

"It's up to Madame to decide."

It's just a piece of framing, it's dispensable, Mei Xueyan can't eat this thing as a meal, and she doesn't want to enter the Lin family ancestral hall.

Sooner or later, she will have to withdraw from the marriage and get her deed back, she doesn't want to be too deeply involved with the Lin family, it seems that Mrs. wants to go with her.

Madame's move is obviously not to treat her as a person from the Lin family, but she wants to take her honor as her own and bring glory to her Lin family.

Master Xu didn't know the key and was full of praise.

"Lin's School has cultivated countless talents for Lin'an County, and the annual children account for thirty percent.

Madame took a sip of fragrant tea and hurriedly humbled herself.

"The left and right are for the sake of the younger generations to get ahead, and it is not in vain for me to take pains."

After sending Master Xu away, Mrs. sat motionless on the chair, only her right hand lay on the handle of the chair and tapped gently, and the yellow rosewood made a soft knock.

"Ma'am, the kitchen is ready for dinner......"

Madame came back to her senses and snorted coldly: "A shameless woman is exactly the same as her mother!" ”

Mrs. Wang naturally knew who she was scolding, and whispered comfortingly: "Madam, why are you angry for her? It's just a child, what kind of wind and waves can it turn over? If Madame doesn't like it, just drive her out of the Lin Mansion. ”

"How can she be so cheap?! I never thought that she would be able to achieve some climate. We don't have to worry about her, the Shen family won't let her get benefits. ”

Madame squeezed out the words from between her teeth: "I knew earlier, it is better to die of illness and death, and it is annoying to be alive!" ”