Chapter 318, Townsfolk

Changsheng was really tired and didn't want to see guests, and when he heard that Li Zheng only brought his son and no female guests with him, he breathed a sigh of relief, so he simply lazy and handed it over to Xie Mingjing, anyway, people came for the uncle of the Zhou family, not for the married daughter of the Zhou family.

A woman who returns to Ning doesn't need to talk to a male guest, she can hide, Xie Mingjing can't hide, probably in his life, he has never been so valued and stammered.

Zhou Houchun and Zhou Ansheng's father and son saw Li Zheng, not only respectful, but also so excited that their faces turned red, if it weren't for Mingjing's presence, they would probably have to pay a big salute.

I could hear the laughter in the room, but Changsheng only sat in the room with Yusheng to rest, while coaxing the youngest niece Shuangchan to speak, after a while, Zhou Wang came in with Lizheng's gift list and handed it to Changsheng, and said helplessly: "These things are too valuable, my mother doesn't dare to accept them."

Changsheng took it and was taken aback, the four-color ceremony in it was a bit precious, and it was very thoughtful, two packs of good Biluo spring tea, a pot of Huadiao wine, a branch of old ginseng, and a good rouge gouache produced by a time-honored brand in Jinyang, which is no longer comparable to the chickens, sheep, vegetables and vegetables of the villagers.

If it was just a courtesy visit to the Xie family, this gift would be too valuable, if it wasn't for the people, who would be willing to spend such a big price? What should I do if the other party's request is unreasonable? And even if it is reasonable, with the current embarrassing position of the Xie family, especially Mingjing, how can they have the ability to help others?

But if he refused, he was the emperor of the soil, and the taxes, servitude, land sales, and neighborly disputes in ten miles and eight towns would all pass through his hands, and the Zhou family would definitely have no good fruit to eat if he offended him, and he didn't know what to do for a while, and he wanted to remind Mingjing that he didn't have a chance, and he thought that Mingjing knew more about these things than her, and he must know how to deal with them, so he put his mind at ease a little.

After a while, An Sheng came over and said that Li was inviting Changsheng to go, and Zhou Wang said dissatisfiedly: "There are men here, where is the turn of women to accompany guests?" He's Lizheng, can he still not understand this? ”

An Sheng hurriedly said: "Mother whispered, be careful to be heard, just now I also said that the woman accompanying the guest is not in accordance with the rules, but Li Zheng said that Changsheng will be the wife of the decree in the future, but the people I see are all big officials and nobles, he is just a villager What is the taboo, my brother-in-law also agreed to Changsheng to go, I just came." ”

Changsheng smiled bitterly, she and Mingjing are now unable to protect themselves, and they don't even have their own home, how dare they ask for any kind of fate? It seems that the name of the prince of Huai'an has played a role, the king of Huai'an is now hot, everyone knows that he is the emperor's most respected and trusted uncle, as long as he has a few good words, it is easy to get promoted and make a fortune, and Mingjing's eldest brother Gui, the only son-in-law of the king of Huai'an, is also worth twice as much as Mingjing, everyone thinks that he is just around the corner when he becomes an official, who would have thought that he would not even have a place to live now? If the county lord of Anyang knew that Zhou Changsheng, whom she hated, was stained with her light, and the township was full of glory, I don't know if he was proud or angry?

Changsheng slightly straightened his clothes and followed his eldest brother to see Li Zheng, and only looked up after saluting, Li Zheng's surname was Chai, about forty years old, dressed nondescriptly, and he looked like he was not earthy and foreign, but he looked shrewd and capable, looking at Changsheng's expression was extraordinarily affectionate and kind, as if Changsheng was his relative who looked up and didn't look down every day.

He said with a smile: "The eldest niece, you are here, you see, the eldest niece will be the wife of the decree in the future, and the people who will see it will be nobles, we are all villagers and what do we avoid?" Sit down, our uncle and nephew Lala are homely, I didn't expect to see each other for a few years, you are more magnificent than Miss Qianjin, and you are married to such a good aunt, they are all eldest nieces and nephews, uncle, I am happy to come, this is your eldest brother, you sisters and brothers met once or twice when they were young, and they haven't seen each other for so many years."

Changsheng was almost messy in the wind, Mingjing on the side wanted to laugh but didn't dare to laugh, his expression was extremely strange, he was afraid that he couldn't hold back his laughter and was rude, so he quickly picked up the teacup and took a sip in disguise, and then sat upright, glancing at Changsheng proudly from time to time, with a clear expression on his face that you want to hide to the side and go to the side, come with me.

In front of everyone's eyes, Changsheng didn't dare to make small moves, so he could only wait until the evening to settle accounts with him, but Zhou Houchun and his son Zhou Ansheng were probably the first time that they were stammered by the usually majestic Li Zheng, and their expressions looked very useful.

Chai Li is talking, pushing the big boy next to him forward to meet Changsheng, this is a fair and delicate young man, about fifteen or sixteen years old, with generous manners, he looks quite sensible, probably quite ashamed of his father's words, he came up to salute Changsheng with red ears and red ears, but he refused to call his sister according to his father's words, which made Changsheng feel good, this father made people cry and laugh, and gave birth to a good son, but what did Li Zheng want to do when he recommended his son like this?

Sure enough, Chai Lizheng said: "This is my youngest son Hongwen, good poetry since childhood, originally I thought that our villagers do not eat and drink, but they can't stand the child likes to read, and after a few days of private school, Mr. also valued, and repeatedly asked me not to waste the child, I had to fight this old bone for him to go to school, fortunately, the child is still angry, and was recommended by Mr. to study in the county academy......"

He kept talking about his son, but he didn't mention what he wanted to do, Changsheng had to be patient, and sure enough, Chai Li was boasting enough, and said with a little expectation on his face: "Big niece, uncle doesn't mean anything else, just see that my uncle is also a famous son, and there are no competent people around me these days, these days let your eldest brother come over to help, and it is good to listen to my uncle talk about the great world of the capital, if there is anything here in the future, let your eldest brother do it, can you take your eldest brother with you when you leave, let him get closer to the scholars in the capital, Gain more knowledge, okay? ”

Changsheng is speechless, she still has her younger brother Liangsheng, who reads poetry and books well, is it okay? Do you need the help of outsiders? And Liangsheng is still a child, he just wants to work hard and study hard, and he doesn't even want to make up for today's excitement, he doesn't want to let his son work hard, he wants to take a shortcut, how many high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital, how can the shortcut be so easy to take, his son looks very good, and he is not afraid of mistaking him? What's more, the Xie family is currently in an embarrassing situation, and it is better to honestly take the exam based on knowledge.

Sure enough, Zhou Houchun's face changed a little when he heard this, Li Zheng is worth stammering, and his son's future is not as important, if his son can get fame, are you afraid of a Li Zheng? He was still thinking about letting Mingjing help his son, where could he allow outsiders to intervene?

The atmosphere was a little subtle, but Ming Jing smiled hehehe: "Then thank you Chai Lizheng, as long as you are not afraid of missing Chai Gongzi's studies, I will be cheeky in the past few days." In this way, my father-in-law's house has no extra room, and my little maid and coachman are borrowed from other people's homes, so how can my son be a young and talented man? It's better to live in your house first, anyway, the two families are not far away, and where I am useful, how about sending a little servant to invite Ling Gongzi? ”

Li Zhengben saw that the atmosphere was a little stiff, and Mingjing only promised to let his son come over in the past few days, and did not say that he would let his son follow him into Beijing, and was thinking about how to persuade him, but his son was a little embarrassed by his father, and said before he spoke: "Xie Sanye is lifting, I'm causing you trouble, I still have to go to the academy to study in the next few days, but if the third master has something, he will send a small servant to call him, and Mr. will be accommodating." As for going to Beijing, I don't have any merit yet, and I still have to be in my hometown to participate in the autumn boudoir, so I won't trouble the third master."

Seeing that he spoke smartly and sensibly, respectfully called Mingjing the third master, instead of calling him brother-in-law on the pole, he seemed to be a smart person, Mingjing and Changsheng looked at each other and smiled, this scholar is worthy of support.

Mingjing smiled and said to Chai Lizheng: "Ling Gongzi is really a smart and capable person. In this way, as for going to Beijing, I can introduce Ling Gongzi to a better academy to study, but as Ling Gongzi said, children are to take the exam in their hometown, and when the time comes, it is not conducive to their studies. It's better to be like this, my brother-in-law is also a child, let the two of them take the exam together in their hometown, if they pass the exam, let the two go to Beijing Academy together, and then participate in the next autumn boudoir in Beijing. ”

Although he didn't achieve his goal, he was treated the same as Mingjing's brother-in-law, so what was Chai Lizheng dissatisfied with? At the moment, he was grateful, and Zhou Houchun was also very satisfied, as long as Mingjing was willing to help, and his son was excellent, he would worship under the famous teacher, and the future would naturally be bright.

In a voice of gratitude, Mingjing is the same as no one, his premise is that the two of them have achieved fame in their hometown, if this condition is met, that is, he will not help, and people will also enter Beijing to catch the exam, he just helps people find a good academy and famous teacher to study in advance, and then take care of it in life, why not do it?

Li Zheng thanked him for saying goodbye to his son and insisted on leaving the gift, but Changsheng had no choice but to accept it.

At night, eggs and vegetables and other things are piled up in the kitchen, chickens and rabbits in the backyard run to the ground, plus a few more sheep, it is very lively, Zhou Wangshi said with a wry smile: "It's okay, we have meat to eat every day, slaughter a rabbit tomorrow, stew a sheep the day after tomorrow, and fry a large plate of eggs every day" She didn't say the truth, although the villagers were enthusiastic, but it was too tiring, and this favor was too troublesome.

Changsheng's face stiffened with laughter, and she didn't want to open her mouth to say another word, she guessed that Mingjing's arms were probably sore when he kept bowing his hands, forget it, rub it for him when he sleeps at night, who makes his fellow villagers so enthusiastic? After a simple dinner, they washed their faces and the two of them were so tired that they didn't have any strength, and they didn't even want to say a word, this day was even more tiring than fighting.

In a daze, I heard Mingjing say: "Lady, my husband is going to snub you again tonight, and coming to your house will make you feel wronged, if your mother-in-law knows your situation these two nights, don't blame me for not being a husband, but the enthusiasm of the villagers, well, when these days pass, the husband will definitely make up for all the falls, and never let you be wronged......"

Changsheng stretched out his hand to twist his mouth in shame, but Mingjing was already asleep, and finally he couldn't bear to do it, and he fell asleep in a moment.