The rain poured down on the stone-paved streets, and the puddles rippled constantly.

A horse-drawn carriage stopped at the entrance of the county school.

Su Jin held the umbrella, and as soon as he walked out of the gate, he saw the carriage of the Xu Mansion at a glance. The young man smiled and hurriedly walked over.

The boy put away the umbrella and quickly got into the carriage.

"Cousin, I brought a paper umbrella today, so I don't have to come to pick it up." The boy sat down and said to the woman.

Xu Qinghe replied softly: "I went to the Li Mansion, and by the way, I came to pick you up from school." ”

When Su Jin heard this, she immediately asked, "How is Sister A's health?" ”

"The fetal image is stable, it's fine." Xu Qinghe responded, "Do you still come to the county school in the afternoon?" ”

Su Jin shook his head, "Mr. has something at home, so he is specially granted a half-day off." ”

"It's a pity that it's raining heavily today, otherwise I can take you to the street to play." Xu Qinghe said with a smile, "Let's study at home in the afternoon!" ”

"Hmm." Su Jin responded.

Xu Qinghe took out the pastries in the wooden lattice and said to the young man: "This is specially prepared by Jingshu for you, try it." ”

Su Jin tasted a small piece and praised it well.

"Go back and let Master Su take the time to make a basket of pastries, you bring some to the county school every day, and pad your stomach when you are hungry." Xu Qinghe said.

"Sir won't let you eat." Su Jin smiled, knowing that her cousin had good intentions.

Xu Qinghe was a little surprised, "Don't let you eat it when you rest?" The gentleman is too strict. But as the saying goes, a strict teacher makes a high apprentice. ”

Su Jin said to the woman: "Cousin, in a few days, the county school will hold a poetry meeting, and the first place will be rewarded with one hundred taels." ”

Xu Qinghe's eyes lit up, "You want to participate?" ”

"Hmm." The boy is in the chest.

Xu Qinghe praised: "Good job! Is it held at the prefectural school? Can friends and family go to the game? ”

Su Jin saw her cousin's eager appearance, her heart was unusually warm, and she quipped: "The Dragon Boat Festival was held on the bank of the Min River. I heard that there will be a stage set up. At that time, there will be dragon boat races in the water, and there will be dramas on the shore, and my cousin is afraid that he will lack skills and have no time to take care of it. ”

Xu Qinghe grinned, "No." At most, I'll watch the dragon boat race twice, and I'm sure I'll be watching you compose poetry at the rest of the time. ”

Su Jin said: "Then my cousin is not allowed to laugh at my clumsiness at that time!" ”

"Definitely not," Xu Qinghe responded to him, "If you can get the first name, it is naturally a masterpiece!" ”

was praised by others, the young man's face was thin red, and it was rare to be modest.

Xu Qinghe was puzzled: "Why is this year's Dragon Boat Festival event so grand?" In previous years, in addition to the dragon boat race, there was at most one temple fair. ”

Su Jin replied: "I heard that it was requested by the county magistrate. Lord Shen was promoted to the history of assassination, and it was the first time he encountered a grand festival, and the people below naturally wanted to have a lively time. ”

"I just don't know if Lord Thorn Shi will accept this kindness." Xu Qinghe said, "It's another big expense. ”

Su Jin nodded, "Lord Shen has always been frugal. ”

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Back at the Xu Mansion, Mrs. Xu was waiting for the two of them in the front hall.

The maids hurried to serve the food.

Mrs. Xu greeted the young man as usual and cared for her, Xu Qinghe interjected a few words from time to time, and the room was full of joy.

After lunch, the boy went back to his room to warm his book.

Xu Qinghe stayed behind to talk to his mother.

Mrs. Xu waved away the maids, and then said to her daughter: "You go to Xifeng Temple in a few days to pay respects and ask for a marriage to come back." ”

"Mother, what do you have to do to ask for a signature!" Xu Qinghe wailed, and when she thought of the three thousand stone steps, her legs and stomach became weak.

Mrs. Xu was unmoved, "I always feel that you have a bad marriage." When you were fifteen years old, I was going to set a family affair for you, but your husband died, and you kept filial piety for three years. Now that you and Lord Shen are in love, you should have decided to come in. But Ah Zhe died of illness, and you have to keep filial piety for another five months. ”

Xu Qinghe frowned, "Mother, it's all a coincidence. ”

"I don't believe it." Mrs. Xu insisted on her opinion, "You go to Xifeng Temple to ask for a signature, and then worship the Buddha devoutly, and break these blood lights." Donate more incense money to the host and ask him to see each other. ”

Xu Qinghe couldn't cry or laugh, and said helplessly: "Mother, you know that I never believe that. Things are man-made, and people will win the day. Let's talk about how the host knows about my marriage. ”

I'm confused myself......

Mrs. Xu was displeased when she heard this: "You never care about yourself, you only know that you earn money day and night." Now that I have someone I like, I don't know how to fight for it, and I always have the idea of going with the flow. What should I do if Lord Shen marries the woman next to him in the future? Aren't you going to have to delay for a few more years! ”

"Mother, he said that he came to the door in October to propose." Xu Qinghe had no choice but to move out of this sentence.

Mrs. Xu was unmoved, "What did he tell you?" Or did you say it to me personally? What's the use of talking about things that have no basis? ”

Xu Qinghe sighed, "Mother, why are you always in such a hurry?" Meals should be eaten one bite at a time, and things should be done step by step. Marriage is not child's play, and it can't be rushed. Yesterday I clearly said yes, find a day to have a meal. He'll be sure to assure you personally. ”

Mrs. Xu was stimulated a little today, and at this time she couldn't help it, "He promised me that it should not be completely true, and the exchange of marriage contracts can be credible." ”

Xu Qinghe said: "My mother doesn't believe him, what's the use of changing the marriage contract?" There are countless divorces. ”

"What nonsense!" Mrs. Xu scolded, "He is in a high position, how can he easily withdraw from the marriage!" ”

Xu Qinghe adjusted his mood and patiently persuaded: "Mother, Lord Shen and I are in love, and fate will come naturally. He told me that he would come to propose marriage in October, and I believed in him and waited for him. ”

Mrs. Xu looked at her daughter's clear eyes, full of anxiety and couldn't vent, and said bitterly: "You are sincere to Lord Shen, do you know that he is the same to you?" ”

Xu Qinghe's expression was serious, "Mother doesn't believe in my eyes on people?" He is an official and sophisticated, but he is frank and honest, and his affection for me is straightforward and sincere. ”

Mrs. Xu said: "I believe in him, but I don't believe in time. Everything in the future is uncertain. When the weather is clear, you will take advantage of your free time to go to Xifeng Temple. ”

"Mother, I don't want to go." Xu Qinghe pleaded with a bitter face, the three thousand stone steps are really torturous!

Mrs. Xu looked at her daughter and said in a deep voice: "You should be for me, go and ask for a lot, so that I can feel at ease." I'm not going to talk about it anymore. ”

Xu Qinghe lowered his eyes and muttered: "The root is not in the sign." If I don't get married, you won't be at ease. ”

"You know that, too!" Mrs. Xu scolded lightly, "Listen to me this time, go and ask for a sign back." The Buddha will help you through your suffering. ”

Xu Qinghe had no choice but to respond: "I'll go another day, please rest assured mother." ”

Seeing her daughter's reluctance, Mrs. Xu couldn't help but smile and said, "Don't think I'm making things difficult for you." Parents only hope that their children are well. You have been single for so many years, and all I think about day and night is your life's work. ”

Xu Qinghe endured the little annoyance in his heart, nodded and responded, "I know." ”