Yunhang Xiao's family, Xiao Pengju's peers ranked sixteenth, and there were younger brothers and several cousins below him. But among the sisters of Xiao Pengju's generation, the last one is his sister-in-law, Xiao Junjun, the sixth girl. There are more men and fewer women, which is the status quo of this generation.

But the Su Hang Xiao family is just the opposite, Xiao Yingying is ranked sixteenth, and there are many cousins below her. But there are only seven men of her generation, and you have to count the twins in swaddling clothes.

In fact, since the generation after Mrs. Xiao, there are more men and fewer women. Until now, Xiao Lao Taijun has paid great attention to the upbringing of women, basically the same as men, both learning literature and martial arts. Slowly, the reputation of the Yunhang Xiao woman crossed the Su Hang Xiao family.

Since there are only a few well-educated daughters in each generation, how can parents and elders be willing to let them marry outside? There are really not many daughters of the Xiao family in Yunhang who married so far away like Xiao Wenying. Most of the daughters-in-law directly recruit sons-in-law to the door, and the children also follow their mother's surname Xiao.

Although he is a son-in-law who is inverted, the man of the bad family is still a married woman, and he is generally a young couple who has another property to live in. Unlike Xiao Hongluan, she came to marry a husband for the first time!

That's right, she equated herself with a man, and once arrogantly said: "If a man can marry a wife and take a concubine, why can't a woman marry a husband?" As soon as these words spread out, her Xiao Hongluan's name simply resounded throughout the entire Tianxing Kingdom. But that's it, who doesn't know that many of the noble ladies of the Jokhang Empire married husbands?

People think that in the remote country of Tianxing, it is difficult for Xiao Hongluan to realize her marriage ideals. This outstanding Xiao woman, no matter how much dowry and talent not inferior to men, I am afraid it will be difficult to find the husband who wishes.

Unexpectedly, after the maverick Xiao Hongluan made a bold statement, he successfully married a beauty in just one year. This man who is really willing to marry her is both respectful and noble, talented and good-looking, and he is the dignified King of Rinjun of the Heavenly Lucky Country. Xiao Juejue is the daughter of the king of Rin, and she also has the title of the lord of Hecheng.

It stands to reason. Xiao Hongluan should have stopped, right? No, in the past ten years, she has also married a side husband and accepted a waiter. These men can also be called the handsome among people, not some embroidered pillows outside and ruined.

Now. There are seven men who are willing to serve Xiao Hongluan as their main mother, and live in her backyard like brothers. And she, in addition to Xiao Juejue, the lord of the city and county, also gave birth to four sons in a row. Judging from the number of married and family heirs, Xiao Hongluan defeated his old rival Xiao Wenying.

Now. Xiao Hongluan's daughter Xiao Juejue is also eligible to compete for the title of princess of Qin. And Xiao Juejue is the second most popular candidate after Xiao San and Xiao Langlang on the side of the Xiao family in Suzhou and Hangzhou. Not to mention the rest, even Xiao Pengju's younger sisters, looking at the huge network of forces that Xiao Juejue had woven behind her because of her mother's marriage, they had to be stunned.

I have to mention that Xiao Hongluan's call for serving as the patriarch is not low. There are even rumors in the clan that if it weren't for Mr. Xiao Jiu being Xiao Wenying's younger brother, he would have stained his sister's light, otherwise the patriarch wouldn't have been able to do it at all. And even if Xiao Hongluan didn't grab the patriarch throne. She is also the youngest elder in the Presbyterian Church.

In Li Yi's intelligence materials, Xiao Hongluan is marked as an "extremely dangerous" figure. She only has a daughter like Xiao Juejue, and she has lost the position of patriarch. It is conceivable what she will do for Xiao Juejue.

These things about Xiao Hongluan and Xiao Juejue flashed through Zong Zhengke's mind like lightning. In fact, when she was still on the boat, Teng Baozhen told her about Xiao Wenying and mentioned Xiao Hongluan. She already knew about this cousin, but she didn't know if this girl named Ying'er had anything to do with the mother and daughter.

Zong Zhengke said with a smile: "Li'er, Ying'er." All of them are birds with melodious voices. I listened to the sweet voices of the two of you, and I gave you an errand. ”

The oriole and the warbler responded in unison. Zong Zheng Kecai said: "I have served the Buddha for a long time, and I have to worship the Buddha every day. Go and set up the temple for me, and don't make any mistakes. And from today. When I worship the Buddha, you two take turns chanting sutras to me. ”

In those little girl rings, there are special little girls who chant poems and odes, and their voices are crisp and sweet. Does this girl really don't know, or does she pretend not to know, and let a second-class girl like herself do such an unequal job? Li'er's face flushed slightly. Ying'er was still calm.

Xu Shi shouted: "Didn't you hear the girl's orders? Where have you learned the rules?! ”

Li'er and Ying'er hurriedly knelt down, bowed down and kowtowed, "The slave doesn't dare." The slave obeys the girl's orders! ”

Zong Zhengke waved his hand casually, and said lightly: "Go down and do things, I will worship the Buddha in the afternoon, and quickly arrange the Buddha hall." If you don't understand anything, you can ask Aunt Xu for advice. ”

Li'er and Ying'er could only respond and slowly retreat out. Xu sighed and said, "It seems to be reluctant." They are second-class, where are they willing to do the work of unequal little girls. ”

But she also knew that this was probably a temptation by the girl. These young maids are not the old servants of the big girl back then. From her point of view, in the original master's place, the two of them are doing well. was suddenly called to Changchun Courtyard, they were really willing?

Zong Zhengke had breakfast, and when he had nothing to do, Xu took seven or eight maids to accompany him to visit Changchun Courtyard. The courtyard was so big that it took more than half an hour to see two courtyards. As soon as they reached the octagonal pavilion in the back garden, the master and servants sat down to rest, and saw the rosary walking quickly.

Although the rosary tried to calm down, a pair of talking eyes revealed a lot of things. She bent her knees and said in a deep voice: "Girl, Commander Xiao He just came to report that the body of a courtyard guard was found in the southwest corner of the courtyard. ”

Xu's face immediately darkened. Zong Zhengke knew what was going on, so he gently patted the back of Xu's hand, put his hands together and recited the Buddha, and then said, "My Buddha is merciful, how could such a thing happen?" Commander Xiao can say how people die? ”

The rosary said: "Commander Xiao said that he didn't dare to be proficient, and he had not performed an autopsy. He wanted to ask the girl to show whether he wanted to report the matter to Archdeacon Liu, and whether he wanted to invite someone from the yamen to investigate. ”

Zong Zhengke said: "You go back to Commander Xiao, report this matter to Archdeacon Liu, and also send a letter to the sixteenth young master." The corpse was placed there untouched, and waited for Archdeacon Liu's orders. ”

After the rosary left, Zong Zhengke turned to look at Xu, shook her hands with tears in his eyes, and said uneasily: "Auntie, are you inviting a great monk to do a ritual?" Why do I always feel uneasy? ”

Xu understood and immediately bowed his head and said, "Since the girl has such a plan, the slave will go and invite it." There's no need to trouble the sixteenth young master, let's hire someone ourselves. You don't have to be afraid, you are a person who is blessed by the Buddha, and you don't dare to be too presumptuous even if you are evil! ”

Zong Zhengke leaned on Xu's shoulder, looking tired. Naturally, the master and servant will not act in vain, and soon, someone will spread their conversation. (To be continued.) )