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Volume 3: A Thousand Poems of Autumn 31, Paranoia 6

The world is like this, when you want an apple, God gives you a pineapple.

Xia Xiaoman has always thought that when I don't want it, it's useless to give ginseng fruit. Unexpectedly, this pineapple is much more delicious than expected.

She didn't want to survive in this house, but she didn't want to develop. So I'm not keen on promotions.

As far as the current situation is concerned, if you talk about authority, the group of people in the Immortal Residence, the thorn has been taken away, and the duty is still the duty, and the rudder who saw the wind also fell to her side, she combed for three months, and no one was not moved by her; And if it is said that the management of the accounts of Changshengju, she is still in the illiteracy stage and can't take over, besides, she is also lazy in taking care of those trivial things, Qingying knows how to advance and retreat, and she has not neglected her in terms of money, so she is very content,—— she has to grasp her own money, so why do you keep the public money in her hands? It's a bit of something, but it's not. It's better to ignore nothing, and you won't suffer anyway.

Therefore, there is only one thing in this promotion that interests her, and that is a salary increase.

My aunt's monthly salary is five taels of silver. The Nian family has not yet had the position of the second room, so she has nowhere to refer to the salary, but according to the standard of twenty taels of grandmothers in the main house, she originally totaled that it would be the top of the sky to be able to rise to ten taels, and it was conservatively estimated to be seven taels - the aunts and grandmothers in the master's room are at this price, and the second room in the master's room is not good to be able to compare with the aunts and grandmothers in the master's room.

didn't think about it, only one salary increase was unexpected by her, and the above said, Xia's monthly example is twelve taels.

Xia Xiaoman was surprised and couldn't stop smacking his tongue. It's really giving face to the sixth master. But the sixth master still seemed to feel that this face was not enough, and he was still slightly dissatisfied: "How did you come up with such a number?" It should also be sixteen taels. ”

What kind of bike do you want?! Xia Xiaoman sneered, blinked and said, "How much is more?" The sixth master's vision is high. ”

Nian Liang shook his head, I'm afraid that my grandmother wants to be with, and some people are disgruntled. That's fine. If you really reward too much, it may not be a good thing. The old five families don't know what flowers are going on. Therefore, he only said, "I don't want money." I just feel that this number is not a rule. ”

Xia Xiaoman smiled: "Hey, I think it's the opposite. It's the rules. I'm a precedent now, so I'm going to have to leave some room for the future." I'm going to be sixteen taels, which old man's room will be helped into a second room in two days, and how much money will be given? Eighteen taels? It's not a level when you look at it. Now I'm waiting for twelve taels, and the old man's second room is sixteen taels, tsk, it's like that. ”

Nian Liang saw her smiling like this, and couldn't help laughing: "I'm afraid I've wronged you." You've thought it through. Defend them. ”

Xia Xiaoman said in his heart, isn't there a contentment besides the more the merrier? smiled and teased him: "It turns out that you are holding grievances for me!" Then we won't have much to do to add greasy taste to others, you can make up for me four taels of silver, what's the matter? ”

Nian Liang high-fived and smiled: "Okay, you are becoming more and more unforgiving." But I don't make it up, and I'm not in a hurry to look at you left and right, according to the rules you just said, stay for a few years. I'm a master, so you're naturally sixteen taels. ”

Xia Xiaoman rolled his eyes, laughed dryly, and said, "You will save money." ”

She grinded her teeth secretly, who knows what will happen in the future? Is it really here that you will stay up until you are the sixth master of the year and upgraded to the sixth master of adulthood? Amitabha, don't curse me.

I didn't really save money. There were a lot of jewelry that should have been played with her, and there was no time to cut new clothes, so people put two undergarments and two skirts in the ready-to-wear shop outside to meet the scene. Xia Xiaoman's eyes were eager to be cashed out, of course, this statement was too embarrassing, so he had to solemnly thank the leader, and he dressed it up very appropriately and appreciated it with the leader.

The leader of his own family is still easy to serve, but there are no rules for leading him to "reward", but the leader next to him is "rewarding", but it is different. Each of the ladies was given some jewels, rulers, and gold and silver bills. Xia Xiaoman thanked the old lady in the past. and they came back with prostration.

This is the first time that Xia Xiaoman has kowtowed seriously since he came through. She comforted herself at first, whether you like it or not. This is all impossible, just worship the Buddha, and it is more affordable than worshipping the Buddha - worshipping the Buddha is that you kowtow and have to spend silver to buy incense and candles to offer, but now it is you kowtow to the family and your silver.

It's just that worshipping the Buddha only knelt and kowtowed and pulled it down, but the reward was to kneel and listen to the old lady's lecture. Fortunately, the old lady didn't talk much, and the focus was nothing more than "abide by her duty and serve her master", and fortunately, she didn't have to kneel around often, otherwise she really had to wonder if it was also the knee pad called "easy to kneel" in the whole legend.

In addition to receiving the reward, he also received a "marriage certificate".

The second room is considered a noble concubine, and the biggest difference from the ordinary concubine room is its formality, although it is not as complete as the six ceremonies of the main wife, but it also needs to have a big match, Najib is hired, and there is a marriage letter similar to that of the main wife - it is only simpler than that rhetoric, and then the woman officially enters the household registration of her husband's family, rather than the slavery of the ordinary concubine. In this way, it can be regarded as protected by the law, unlike those ordinary concubines, who are the "movable property" of the husband's family that can be bought and sold at will.

Xia Xiaoman sold into the Nian family first, and now it will be a second room, and Najib's dowry is not necessary, just a marriage letter.

Xia Xiaoman looked at the gold carved box with vermilion lacquer on the ground containing the marriage book, and felt a lot of emotion in his heart, he was also of marriageable age in the past, and he almost got married, but he didn't expect to get the "marriage certificate" here first......

In addition to the salary increase and the "marriage certificate", there is something more unexpected waiting for her, which is the "best part of the pineapple".

Nian Liang sent someone to settle the household registration with her, she didn't have the brain to figure out what was going on, and she didn't react until Nian Liang asked someone to ask her for her deed of sale and asked her if she was sent back to Xia's house.

After eliminating the slave status and re-entering the household register, he was no longer a slave, but a free man.

"Free?" She's a little unbelievable, and there are such benefits to promotion?! "Civilians in the future?"

Nian Liang looked at her surprised appearance, happy and embarrassed in his heart, nodded and smiled: "You can rest assured." He has been removed from slavery. ...... with you The time for the future is mediocre. He paused, then asked, "...... this deed?"

Xia Xiaoman really wanted to look up to the sky and laugh three times, isn't it considered a fugitive slave if he runs away now?! She forcibly suppressed the ** who wanted to shout and scream, reached out to serve the tea to stabilize her mind, listened to Nian Liang's question, and hurriedly put down the tea cup and grabbed it in two steps. Holding the deed of sale in his hand, he said, "Since it is to eliminate the slave status." The deed of sale is naturally to pay me back! ”

Nian Liangcai took the deed of sale from the box and held it in his hand, and was suddenly snatched by her, and couldn't help but be stunned, then laughed and said, "What are you anxious about!" I didn't say I wouldn't say I wouldn't say I wouldn ”

Xia Xiaoman pursed his lips, but he still couldn't help the corners of his mouth turned up, and said, "In the end, it's still in your pocket." Then the deed is useless. Can it be burned? ”

Nian Liang smiled: "It's up to you." Just, don't send it back to your home to know with your parents? ”

Xia Xiaoman rolled his eyes, let them know that it was over, and finally broke off the relationship, this is to know that the deed of sale is invalid, and there will be something in the future, if you don't dare to sell her again! She only said, "No." I just know it. ”

Seeing her indifferent attitude, Nian Liang said this again. Suddenly remembered that a month ago, Steward Xiao Wei had replied to the Xia family's various performances, sighed, pulled her closer, and said, "Don't worry, you now have a marriage certificate, and your household registration is in the Nian family." In this life, he is a native of the Nian family. If you don't have this contract, how dare they do you? Sending someone to tell them is just to make them happy too. ”

The people of the Nian family. Xia Xiaoman's little flame of hope was suddenly extinguished, Bai Huan was overjoyed, it was really stupid, just thinking that it was not a slave, and running away was not considered a runaway slave, but now he was still a member of the Nian family, and his household registration was still in the Nian family, and he was still far from a free man.

Nian Liang suddenly looked gloomy when he saw her. It's just that she is also sad about her parents. So he took her and persuaded her: "It's not like you say those 'immoral' and 'anti-etiquette' words, but the saint also 'stands up and walks the way'." Famous in later generations, in order to show parents, the end of filial piety. Now that you tell them that you are out, will they not have a light on their faces? It can be regarded as your filial piety. ”

Yield? Xia Xiaoman continued to roll his eyes, it was really rare, it turned out that this was called breath! As for filial piety, this is even more of a joke, she has long pointed her nose and told the Xia couple not to mention the word "filial piety" to her, and their virtue is not worthy of saying this word. She snorted and said, "Thank you for your kindness, I still don't have to." They really don't need me to give them glory. ”

Nian Liang heard that this was wrong, sighed, and said, "What are you angry about?" The world is full of parents ......"

Xia Xiaoman remembered what the Xia couple had done, sneered, and interrupted him: "That's your father's mother, you haven't seen the best place." When you see it, you have no complaints, and you can still put me here to talk about filial piety first, then I will obey you,—— you are not mortal, you are a saint. ”

Mom and Dad are so ....... Nian Yu was stunned for a while. In his heart, does he really think that "the world is full of parents"? For his father, he is respectful, is he really no resentment? Is he a saint......

Xia Xiaoman looked at him in a daze, and didn't pay attention to what he was thinking, he struggled to stand up, shouted to the little maid to bring the copper basin, and carefully looked at the deed of sale of his own family, so he took the fire fold and ordered it.

Watching the yellowed paper gradually turn black, and finally turn into a pile of ashes, Xia Xiaoman's previous unhappiness because of the Xia couple also disappeared, and his heart was extremely comfortable, no matter what, this is a big deal.

Nian Liang came back to his senses when he saw the firelight, and when he saw that she was elated, he also put aside his worries, and then said with a smile: "Although grandmother is not allowed to hold a banquet, she will not give in to you." I've already explained, let's set up our own tables and have fun in the evening. ”

Xia Xiaoman doesn't have much interest in eating and drinking, and he eats those things every day, and what flowers can he make! He said: "Let's discuss and discuss, get rid of this bar, so I'll be very happy." She suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly said, "Why don't you change the celebration method?" …… If I could ask someone to change their name, I would be even happier. ”

Today, when the old lady officially sent a message to promote her as the second room, the maids in the Changshengju immediately changed their words, and they all called her "second grandmother". When she first heard it, she almost didn't fall on her head.

"Second Grandma" is such a strong word, she is full of thoughts about Second Grandma Lian and Second Grandma Bai, this word is really too ...... Too...... It's so speechless. Besides, there is not a second grandmother in the family - the daughter-in-law of the second grandfather. Isn't that called confusion?

When she asked Fennel, she found out that her second grandmother was only called inside the Immortal Residence. In the future, if you marry a wife, that is, their eldest * milk, she is directly called grandma, and she Xia Xiaoman is called the second grandmother, in order to show the dignity of the second room, which is different from the title of aunt and grandmother in other concubines. And outside of the Eternal Abode. Others still call her Aunt Xia, Aunt Xia. It does not conflict with the four-room "second grandmother" in the family.

Although she knew what was going on, she still felt awkward, and it was better for her aunt to listen to it.

Nian Liang raised his eyebrows when he heard this, his heart was a little unhappy, his tone was a little cold and hard, and he only said, "What do you want to call?" ”

Xia Xiaoman didn't realize it at all, and said, "Let's call it grandma." By the way, I don't even know if others call me the second grandmother. ”

Nian was stunned for a moment, and then knew that he wanted to be crooked, he was a little embarrassed, shook his head with a smile, and said to himself: "I know that you are not such a pampered person......"

"What?" Xia Xiaoman almost choked to death with saliva, pampered?! She heard her right?! She scratched her head and cautiously asked him, "...... What's wrong? ”

"It's irrelevant. It's I want to be left. Nian Liang waved his hand and smiled. Then he said: "Only this title has to be according to the rules, so as not to mess up the rules in the future, you don't think it yourself, but let outsiders look at it." ”

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In the evening, the Changsheng Residence set up a banquet, which was not publicized, and no one invited the brothers in the new year. I only asked the ninth master. The ninth master knew that his family had gone, and it seemed that he didn't invite others, and then asked others to pick it up, so he couldn't say it bluntly. Because Grandma Nine and Xia Xiaoman have always been good friends, she came over to give a congratulatory gift and accompanied her for a while.

Nian Liang also invited the second lady and Ji Lingshu to come and sit. The second lady came to eat a glass of wine and left first, only to ask Ji Lingshu to play more here. Ji Lingshu sent two purses filled with bills and ruyi to congratulate Xia Xiaoman.

After Grandma Jiu said goodbye, Ji Lingshu said to Nian: "Lingshu's body is also well, and he should go home to serve his mother and brother." ”

In fact, she was thinking about going back to the land early this morning, because there was also a sacrifice on the first day of the second month. Just go back with my family. Ran Yan returned to the house, and Xia Xiaoman was raised to a second room today. She sent someone to inquire, and everyone inside and outside Bai Changsheng was busy. ——The people inside accompanied Xia Xiaoman to thank him for the reward and prepared wine and food, while the people outside wanted to run Xia Xiaoman's household registration. Later, he sent someone to invite the second lady and Ji Lingshu to a banquet in the evening. Ji Lingshu didn't come well, so he put aside the matter of going back. At this time, I mentioned it because I thought that I could leave tomorrow, which was to speak to them.

Xia Xiaoman also told Nian Liang that the second lady wanted to keep the young lady, and Nian Liang also knew in his heart that the second lady wanted to miss the daughter, so although Ji Lingshu was resolute, the two of them were only vague and noncommittal, and wanted to delay until the next day to ask the second lady what she meant.

When the venue ended, the table was removed, and the two washed and settled.

Xia Xiaoman had a headache when he thought of Ji Lingshu's bits and pieces, hey, this botanical garden and zoo were from the zoo, and he couldn't help but forgive Nian: "Let's not talk about what the second lady thinks, in fact, if the Ji family goes back to Yuzhou, it is better to stay for Miss Biao for two more days,—— she has a lot of things, so she can save the toss and spend two times." ”

Nian Liang was silent for a long time before he said, "I still want to persuade them to go back later." Doctor Hao also said that my cousin's wrist needs to be recuperated, and if he accidentally touches it again, he is afraid that he will fall to the root of the disease and it will be difficult to heal. They have to go back through Qilin Mountain, hiking mountain roads, and bumpy cars and horses, I am really afraid that there will be some more accidents, and my cousin's hands are really ruined. It's better to recuperate in Beijing for a few months, and it's not too late to go back after being completely recuperated. - I just read a book when I go back left and right. ”

Xia Xiaoman nodded and said, "That's right, it's terrible if the wrist bone is broken again." ”

Nian Liang sighed and said: "It's not just this......" He hesitated for a moment, but still said: "I don't want to talk to you, but I'm afraid that after a few ** questions, I will hide it from you." We were scheduled to leave at the beginning of February, when the Ding Wu River thawed, and when my cousin came, I thought that I would try to release the list, and my cousin would go when he had a place to go. And then there came such evils...... Now, I want to wait for my cousin to heal before leaving, lest we leave, and there will be no one in the capital to take care of them......"

Xia Xiaoman disagreed, and said, "Are you too worried?" With the last change of dressing, you are always afraid that someone will hurt him again! But again, how long can you protect him? The key point has been harmed a long time ago! Isn't there anything to do these days? ”

Nian Liang shook his head and said, "The doctor who prescribed the medicine that day died yesterday." ”

Xia Xiaoman didn't react for a while, and said in a daze: "Dead? ”

Nian forged and said: "When he asks for a confession, he only doesn't recruit." Fu Yin was executed, but he couldn't stand the punishment and died in the court. There is a confession of his apprentice, and he is convicted in the end. A letter sent by the Fuze Mansion said that he had 'attempted to kill someone, and the evidence was conclusive, but he tried in vain to excuse himself and was tortured to death.' ’”

He paused, and when he saw Xia Xiaoman staring at him a little nervously, he couldn't help but smile bitterly: "It has nothing to do with me." I wanted to condemn him to death, but I didn't think so. died in the hall in less than ten boards, it was by no means that he was weak, but someone bought off the officials and made a heavy hand. I really didn't think he could offer anything—people who could design wouldn't plant their own homes in it, but someone had a ghost in their hearts and killed them first. And I sent men to find out who had made the money, and the land that I could find was unrelated people. ”

Xia Xiaoman took a deep breath and said, "I know it has nothing to do with you." It's just that...... It's just a little emotional. In fact, that day, I also thought that he changed his prescription and harmed people, damn it! But...... Hey, it's not that I'm blind and merciful, it's a human life, sentenced to death, and so on...... It's different in the end. That person is ruthless enough and clean enough. ”

"Exactly, it's not vicious. Nian Liang sighed, patted her for comfort, and said, "That's why I can't rest assured." As you said, I can't protect the Ji family for long, but in such a situation, I really can't go to Meizhou in a down-to-earth manner. My aunt is my aunt, but she is not the closest relative of my brothers, if you trust them, the old five and the old seven don't need to mention it, and the old 2 and the fourth must also be perfunctory...... Maybe you don't have to wait so long, wait for the list to be released, wait for Lao Jiu to free up his hands, let's talk about ......"

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ps: Ahem, that, please see the public announcement if you have time...... No. 16 just revised ...... About the year-end inventory voting ...... women's frequency.

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