"So Fu Shi came here with the brocade guard to arrest her daughter. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info and that kid is gone... At this time, the third prince of Liao Kingdom appeared and rescued her?" Nie Xiaofan took a sip of tea and asked slowly.

Nie Baijun twisted his short beard again, and he suddenly remembered that the old lady Nie, who had always been high, also liked to twist his beard when he spoke.

Nie Baijun said: "At that time, no one was allowed to talk about this matter. The imperial court's statement is that the remnants of the Chengguo family saved people... But the people on our street know that they are Liao, and those people also speak the language of Liao. But what the court says, how can we believe it. ”

I see. There is nothing wrong with this, does it mean that the imperial court wants to admit that the Liao people can rescue people at their own doorstep?

"But... Father, you said that Fu Shi is very good at leading troops to fight. Isn't the imperial court afraid that the Fu clan will come back with the Liao soldiers to take revenge?" Nie Xiaofan asked with doubts in his heart.

Nie Baijun's hand twisted his beard for a moment,

How do I know that?

"Uh... Don't you think you've been doing well for more than ten years?"

Nie Xiaofan became more and more curious, and said softly: "The recent war in the northwest... Didn't you say that the Liao Kingdom and the Western Xia joined forces?"

"That's all rumors, don't believe it!" Nie Baijun affirmed. "If it is true, the king of Pingxi will write a letter asking the court to increase the army. ”

It seems that Nie Baijun doesn't know much. Nie Xiaofan didn't speak, just stared at the imitation Biqing sword.

It always feels like something is wrong!

How could this heroic woman of the Fu generation favor sons over daughters? and even replace his own daughter with a boy?

Nie Xiaofan shook his head, if she couldn't figure it out, she wouldn't think about it, these things were too far away for her, so she didn't think about it. She still has a lot to do.

"By the way, father, I have something to discuss with you. Nie Xiaofan thought of the layoffs that Lian had confessed. It's also an opportunity to talk to Nie Baijun now.

"You also know that the house is not making ends meet now, and my aunt has discussed with us to send all the old servants of the family back. One is a grace, and the other is a reduction in expenses. ”

"Where did you get to this point?" Nie Baijun said: "There are not many old servants in the family, how much can you save?"

Nie Baijun felt that the Lian family really couldn't distinguish the severity, and sent the old servant away, and he couldn't give a pension?

Isn't this a sacrifice of the basics?

Of course, Nie Baijun didn't bother to care about these things, he said casually: "You guys can watch it." There is only one thing, these old people have served in our family all their lives, and they are not to be treated badly. ”

Nie Xiaofan also meant this, not to mention that their purpose was not to punish the slaves at all. Nie Xiaofan said: "This is as it should be, keep it and let them leave happily." I don't know how many of my father's retinues are over forty years old? The father told his daughter that the daughter could arrange for her father to add people to her side. ”

Nie Baijun said: "I have a long-term follower who has followed me since I was a child, and it is good to let him go home when he is old." Since there is tension everywhere in the house, it is not difficult for Dad to be sorry for you two sisters. I still have two servants by my side. The work is also done properly, and there is no need to add people. ”

In fact, Nie Baijun wanted to say that his aunts were worried about his affairs, but he felt that it was not good to say these things in front of his daughter. simply boasted about the little guy around him.

Nie Xiaofan knew that Nie Baijun was the best to speak, and she said happily: "Thank you father for your understanding, how many people will be lost this time? Where are the most people who need to be added in time? Please also give your daughter's advice." ”

When Nie Baijun heard this, he really thought for a while and said, "It's mainly from the outer courtyard, either it's a steward or a miscellaneous servant." Miscellaneous work doesn't matter. The steward must prepare the candidate in advance. In this way, the family will not be busy. Other than that... And then there's your grandfather. It's easy to say anything else, there is a man named Huang Xing, although he is old, he is very valued by your grandfather. Your grandfather didn't go out often, so he went out to run errands for your grandfather every three days.

I'm afraid that I can't leave him easily... I think I'll leave him alone. ”

Nie Xiaofan smiled secretly in his heart, I'm afraid that Lian's move is aimed at this Huang Xing, how can he let it go easily?

Nie Xiaofan pretended to be puzzled: "Grandfather has already sent a message, what is there to let Huang Xing go out to do it twice in three days? Besides, most of the servants who were sent home this time are family children, and their children are still staying in the house as errands." Let's send the others away, leaving Huang Xing alone. I'm afraid it's not convincing the public..."

Nie Baijun also thought about it when he heard this, and he said: "You are right, it's just that your grandfather is there..."

"Then it's hard for the father to maneuver for his daughter. Nie Xiaofan hurriedly stood up and saluted respectfully.

Nie Baijun's face is not very good-looking, how could he dare to care about his father's affairs?

"Uh... This..."Nie Baijun was stunned for a long time, unable to say anything about refusing his daughter, and he didn't dare to agree easily, to touch his father's moldy head.

But Nie Xiaofan didn't give him a chance to refuse: "You go and talk to your grandfather." As for whether my grandfather agrees or not, it depends on the arrangement between me and my second sister. ”

Nie Baijun still felt that he was cheated by his daughter, which made him say, wasn't he the one who was scolded?

Isn't that just a story?

Why did you take such an errand?

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When Nie Xiaofan returned to Zhuxiang Courtyard, Hao's shopkeeper's daughter-in-law had already arrived. Their family is the Jiang family's companion room, and they have been taking care of the Jiang family's dowry for so many years. Liu Xin and Aunt Hao have known each other for a long time, and now they are chatting with her about the business in the shop.

"Since the girl recovered, business has improved a lot. It can be seen that our girls are blessed. Aunt Hao said with a smile, she was a little nervous when she came to see the new owner for the first time. Fortunately, Liu Xin, who had dealt with her for a long time, talked to her.

"You're working hard, I'll tell the girl. Liu Xin smiled.

Nie Xiaofan came in at this time. The two of them hurriedly stood up and saluted. Nie Xiaofan also met Aunt Hao for the first time, and as a leader, she couldn't let her feel that she was too easy to talk. So Nie Xiaofan was cold. After sitting down, he said in a deep voice: "You sit." ”

"Hey, Miss Xie. Aunt Hao became more and more respectful. Sit carefully next to the chair in your place.

Liu Xin saw the sword in Nie Xiaofan's hand at a glance and said with a smile: "Girl, your sword is so beautiful." ”

Nie Xiaofan looked at the sword in his hand, it was indeed too dazzling: "It was borrowed from my aunt." Fennel, go and put it away. ”

Keep it away?

Liu Xin shut up, and the meaning of keeping it well is that you can't ask or say, let alone turn it out privately.

Liu Xin understands now.

Liu Yu watched the girl's medicine in the small kitchen, and the slave went to help her. ”

Nie Xiaofan nodded, and Liu Xin retreated. Aunt Hao said, "Is the girl still taking medicine?"

Nie Xiaofan said: "It's some tonic medicine to regulate the body." ”

Aunt Hao smiled: "It's time to recuperate, I don't know what the girl has to call the slave maid?"

Nie Xiaofan said: "I now have to make some clothes with several sisters in Xifu, and I also want to make two bodies for my grandmother." What do you think is the best material to use?"

This is Aunt Hao's strength, and she carefully introduced several materials to Nie Xiaofan. The two talked for a while. Liu Yu came in with the medicine and said, "Girl, Ziyu is here..."

(To be continued)