Xia Qi came back from Tangxi at noon and reported to Xia Jin: "This morning, I successfully completed the competition of ten teams, and filled in half of the remaining part. ”

"Half filled again?" Xia Jin was a little surprised, "That part of the area is quite large, and ten teams can't fill much, right?" ”

"Li Dahu donated 50,000 adobe bricks and asked people who came to watch the game to help throw them into the lake." Xia Qi said, looking at his sister's eyes full of admiration.

This trick was also made by Xia Jin.

When the bricks and stones in the whole city were thrown, she went to a rich family in the city, and with her incorruptible tongue, she insisted that the rich man sponsor 100,000 bricks. Then the rich man got what she promised: Luo Weitao praised him in public for his kindness, and the man hired to throw the bricks did so as he did so to promote the rich man's shop. Everyone felt that this rich man had a conscience, and he deliberately took care of his family's business when he bought things, and the business was much better, and the cost of making 100,000 bricks was earned back at once. Moreover, Xia Jin also promised to sell him a piece of land in the new district to build a house - after the yamen moved over, the adults and officials in the yamen would build houses in the new district for the convenience of the yamen. In this way, the rich man will be able to live next to the adults of the Yamen.

This kind of practice of gaining name and profit made the other rich people in the city red-eyed, and everyone quickly imitated it, so the stinky pond was filled quickly and well. So when the land in the new area was still a stinky pond, a lot of it was already sold.

"It seems that after the finals, the lake will be filled in." Xia Jin breathed a sigh of relief.

"If it's okay, I'll go back to my room." Xia Qi said.

Xia Jin nodded: "Go ahead." He turned around and sat down and continued reading.

Xia Qi walked to the door, suddenly stopped, turned his head to look at Xia Jin, and saw that she didn't raise her head. It seemed that he was reading the book intently, and he went out satisfied.

He didn't want his sister to think about that bastard anymore.

At lunchtime, Shu Shi said to Xia Jin: "I have always wanted to go to the temple to offer incense. Because you're all busy, you haven't had a chance. Now your brother is going to fill in the lake for you. You have nothing to do at home, why don't you accompany me to the temple to put a pillar of incense? ”

Xia Jin didn't want to go. She didn't want to go anywhere, she just wanted to stay at home. But looking at Shu's worried look, she had no choice but to nod.

However, when she went out of the city to the mountains and saw that Xing Qingsheng's mother was also in the temple, she regretted it.

"Sister Jin also has time to go up the mountain today?" Mrs. Xing said a few words to Shu Shihan, and then asked with a smile.

"Not really. This child was bored at home all day, so I took her to accompany me with a stick of incense. Shu Shi smiled. He said to Xia Jin again, "You let Calamus accompany you everywhere to worship, and I will talk to Mrs. Xing here." ”

Xia Jin had to take the calamus to worship the Buddha.

After walking a few steps, I heard Shu Shi say to Mrs. Xing behind him: "This child is sixteen years old, I will bring her to worship and ask the Buddha to bless her with a good marriage." ”

Xia Jin smiled bitterly.

Is Shu hinting and selling family affairs to Mrs. Xing?

Thinking of this, she was a little dazed.

Do you really want to marry Xing Qingsheng?

Thinking of Xing Qingsheng's face and his cold old house, as well as Mrs. Xing who was busy with housework in old clothes, Xia Jin threw the thought out of his mind just now.

Husband and child, warm and peaceful life. It's always been what she yearns for. And although he doesn't have any illusions about love, the man has to be pleasing to the eye. Would you like to be intimate with him?

Facing Xing Qingsheng, she really couldn't have any ideas. Moreover, Mrs. Xing has been widowed for many years, self-disciplined and thrifty. Even if she told Shu that she would not restrain her daughter-in-law from going out. But once she really marries into the Xing family, Mrs. Xing will definitely give her mother-in-law's money, and ask her daughter-in-law to abide by the rules and regulations, because she herself is such a person.

After worshipping the Buddha, Xia Jin stood in front of the mountain gate, looked at the rolling peaks below, and let out a long breath.

Movement and silence. Still, think about it. In her previous life, she lived in a tense and exciting life all day, physically and mentally exhausted. So when you lose your life and come back to life in this world. She just wants to live in peace.

But now that she has lived quietly for so long, she is a little restless again. She suddenly wanted to go outside and see the scenery of this world.

"Sister Jin, let's go." Shu Shi and Mrs. Xing came out of it.

On the way back, Xia Jin thought about how to tell Xia Zhengqian and Shu about it. They wouldn't let her run around alone. But if she leaves secretly, they may be more worried.

When I got home, it was already evening. Xia Zhengqian and Xia Qi have both returned, and the two are sitting in the hall, and Xia She reported to his father about filling in the pond today.

After a few people said hello, Shu Shi said that after meeting Mrs. Xing in the temple, Xia Jin said, "Dad, mother, I want to go out for a walk." ”

"It's so late, where are you going? I'll talk about that later. Shu didn't understand what she meant.

Xia Jin said: "I want to go somewhere else." I've never been anywhere else when I'm so big. ”

Everyone was taken aback by what she said.

"Going somewhere else? How do you get there? Shu asked.

"Horseback riding, carriage riding." Xia Jin stood up and walked outside, "You guys come out for a while." ”

The three people in the house didn't know why, so they followed.

Xia Jin jumped onto the tree in front of the door, and then jumped on the roof.

She jumped down and smiled at Xia Zhengqian and Shu: "Look, this is my kung fu." Yesterday I also discounted the tree in the front yard, and you know the strength. I have this skill, and self-preservation is not a problem. ”

"Were you hit by the Luo family's incident, so you want to go out for a walk?" Shu Shi asked worriedly, "They don't know your goodness, it's because they have no eyes, why should you be sad for them?" Today, Mrs. Xing revealed her words and wanted to come to the door to propose to you. I think the Xing family's family business is very good. ”

Xia Jin shook his head: "I want to go out for a walk, and it has nothing to do with the Luo family." Don't mention the relatives of the Xing family, I don't want to marry Senior Brother Xing. ”

She looked at Xia Zhengqian and Shu: "Dad, mother, while I haven't been controlled by others, you just let me go out for a walk." I promise to go to the provincial capital and come back as soon as I walk around. ”

When she said "others take care of their hands and feet", Xia Zhengqian and Shu Shi both understood what she meant. No matter where Xia Jin marries, in this era, there is no in-law who allows his daughter-in-law to stay away from home all day. After becoming a parent, Xia Jin wants to be as free as he is now, I'm afraid it will be impossible.

Thinking of this, Xia Zhengqian and Shu's hearts softened.

However, letting Xia Jin go out like this, they still didn't feel at ease.

Xia Zhengqian was about to persuade Xia Jin, when he heard hurried footsteps coming from the door. Everyone looked up, but it was the mother-in-law guarding the door. Behind her, there were two strange middle-aged men and women who were in the dust.

"Master, Mrs., these two people say that they are the descendants of Xuanping Houfu, and they are here to find the young master." The woman said.

Two middle-aged men and women stepped forward to greet Xia Zhengqian and Shu Shi.

"Mama Wang, why are you here?" Xia Jin looked at the middle-aged woman and asked.

She has seen this grandmother in Renhetang and Xuanping Houfu, and it seems that she still has a certain status in Xuanping Houfu.

When the woman saw that Xia Jin knew her, she was overjoyed and said, "Girl, it would be great that you could recognize the old slave, and you wouldn't have to bother with your tongue." ”

She took out a letter from her arms and handed it to Xia Jin: "This is a letter from the old lady to the young master. ”

Xia Jin took it. Seeing that it was still sealed with fire paint, she handed the letter to Xia Qi.

Xia Qi opened the letter, quickly skimmed through the contents of the letter, and then handed the letter to Xia Jin.

Xia Jin looked at it, and the letter was very simple, saying that Xuanping Houye was seriously ill, and all Langzhong in Beijing was helpless, so he asked "Xia Gongzi" to go to the capital to treat Houye.

Xia Qi said to the two: "The old lady is called, and I dare not refuse." But it's getting late today, and the two of them are also traveling long distances, and the journey is tiring. Why don't you go down and eat something and rest and rest. How about we leave tomorrow? ”

The two men immediately knelt down. The man said: "Hou Ye is in danger, and I ask Xia Gongzi to set off immediately to save Hou Ye's life." ”

"Then please go eat first. I've got to clean up after dinner, right? Xia Qi glanced at Xia Jin and said helplessly.

The two kowtowed: "Gongzi Xie is compassionate." Then he stood up.

"Uncle Luo, you take them to dinner." Xia Qi commanded.

Seeing the two of them out of the hospital, Shu Shi hurriedly said worriedly: "What's the matter?" ”

Xia Qi said the matter again, and then looked at Xia Jin: "What should I do?" ”

Xia Jin was also in a dilemma for a while.

She disguised herself as a man and pretended to be Xia Qi to fill the lake, and Luo Weitao once threatened the Xia family. But because this matter was done under the supervision of Luo Weitao, if Xia Jin's matter was publicized, he would not be able to escape the blame. So the Xia family was not afraid of him.

But now, I have to go to the capital to treat Xuanping Houye. If the fact that she was dressed as a man was known, the impact would be great. It doesn't matter if her reputation is good or bad, I'm afraid it will affect Xia Qi's future.

But since Xuanping Houfu has been called, this disease cannot be left untreated. And she is the only one who can cure the disease.

Thinking of this, Shu's face also changed: "What should I do?" What to do? ”

But Xia Zhengqian was decisive. He thought for a moment and raised his eyes and said, "You two can go together." ”

"The two of us?" Xia Qi pointed at Xia Jin and asked.

Xia Zhengqian nodded: "You are together, so you can cover each other." We are also reassured. And it is better to read 10,000 books than to travel 10,000 miles. Brother Qi, it's not a matter for you to study hard behind closed doors at home, you have to go out for a walk. ”

"Do what Daddy says." Xia Qi thought this idea was very good.

He had long wanted to go out to travel, but Xia Jin had something to do and needed to go out in his appearance, and he was worried that it would be inconvenient, so he couldn't bear to say it. Just now Xia Jin talked about going out, and he wanted to say that he would go together. Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, the opportunity was delivered to me. (To be continued)