Xue Chunyan understood, not only did they not tell me where my son was, but they came to ask themselves about the news of my son Jianwen. So, who are they?

Niu Jianbin also heard it, they came to inquire about the news of the eldest brother.

"Two brothers, who are you?" asked Niu Jian.

"Auntie, we are friends of Jianwen, and we are here to propose to my young lady. As he spoke, the boy took the gift slip from his entourage's hand and handed it to Xue Chunyan.

Xue Chunyan hurriedly pushed the gift slip back to her son, and said: "Although my son's parents have the final say on the marriage, he was wronged and had no choice but to flee for his life, and I can't accept this marriage." ”

"Auntie, didn't your son mention Miss Xiaopiao to you when he came back this time?" the boy suddenly asked about it.

"I mentioned it, he said that he was saved by the little fluttering girl. He also said that the girl was good-looking and well-behaved. Xue Chunyan felt that this matter was complicated, but she still answered truthfully.

Xiao Jianbin listened and suddenly asked: "You are from Hukou Cottage, and you are the little Piao sister, right?" Xiaohong glanced at Niu Jianbin in surprise and thought: This little boy, your eyes are too powerful! She glanced at Piao Gu again and said, "Master, you-"

"Auntie, I am Ma Xiaopiao. Ma Xiaopiao glared at Xiaohong and said to Xue Chunyan. Xue Chunyan was very surprised when she heard Ma Xiaopiao's words, and said: "Miss Xiaopiao, isn't the eldest lady talking about you, you shouldn't do this! Hey! I want to ask you, did my son Jianwen promise anything between you?"

Ma Xiaopiao shook his head.

"That's even more wrong, even if he has made a promise to you, it doesn't count without parental consent. So it's not right for you to come to the door yourself. Xiaohong heard the old lady's words and was very unhappy.

She wanted to say a fair word for her master: "Old lady, your son slept in my hostess's room all night after being drunk, and it was the young lady who took care of him. Originally, my lord wanted to propose, but because you were sick, Mrs., considering the inconvenience of the situation at the time, I didn't get a commission. ”

Xue Chunyan listened to Xiaohong's words and felt that what she just said was a bit serious. said, "Drifting girl, I'm sorry for you." I don't understand the situation. If that's the case, then blame my son for not marrying Miss Piao's daughter-in-law. ”

"Auntie, I don't blame anyone. I've already thought about it, my Ma Xiaopiao is Jianwen's person in life, and Jianwen's ghost in death. Since Jianwen is not at home, I will stay here to serve the second elder for Jianwen, and wait for Jianwen to come back on his behalf. Ma Xiaopiao said firmly. She didn't wait for Xue Chunyan to say anything, so she said to Xiaohong: "Xiaohong, go back by yourself! Tell my father that his daughter has made up her mind and will stay here." Ma Xiaopiao said this to Xiaohong to express his determination to Xue Chunyan. Xiaohong was forcibly driven away by Ma Xiaopiao. At this time, Xue Chunyan saw the stubborn girl in front of her and remembered the scene when she was going to marry Niu Chongtian. So, she didn't say anything anymore, and waited for Chongtian to come back!

Ma Xiaopiao has been living in the mountains since he was a child. She can do neither housework nor farm work, but she is a clever learner and a quick learner. Soon, Ma Xiaopiao adapted to this kind of pastoral life, and she served Jianwen's parents very thoughtfully. soon won the respect and love of the whole family, especially Jianbin's love for her like a married Suisui sister.

The three brothers of the Niu family, who are neighbors, are very appreciative of Ma Xiaopiao. They were happy that Jianwen had such a good girl waiting for them at home! But the third Niu Zaiwang's appreciation for the floating girl was a little different, because he had been sick with lovesickness from the first time he saw others.

Niu Zaiwang always looks for opportunities to contact Ma Xiaopiao and talk to her to help her. Soon, Ma Xiaopiao realized it. At first, she hid. Later, she really couldn't hide. So, she decided to leave Maverick Village and go out to find Jianwen. After Ma Xiaopiao left home, the three brothers of the Niu family quarreled over Ma Xiaopiao's departure!" Ma Xiaopiao is Niu Jianwen's unmarried daughter-in-law, and we can't think about it in this way. "The eldest brother is complaining about the third brother.

The second brother took it and said, "People have to talk about conscience, how good Brother Niu is, he has helped us so much, and we want to take away someone's daughter-in-law before repaying our great kindness, isn't it a bit lacking in virtue!" Niu Zai stomped his feet angrily and said.

Niu Zaiwang, a strong man, burst into tears, and he also regretted and said: "I know that I am wrong, two brothers, I really didn't expect such a thing to happen." He rubbed his hands, "I like her so much that I can't help but want to get close to her." ”

"What are you close to? other people's daughters-in-law, can you get close?" said the second Niu Zaixing.

Ma Xiaopiao first returned to Hukou Cottage to say hello to his father.

She said, "I'm going out to look for Niu Jianwen." ”

"That's not good, where are you going to find the big world?" Ma Zhanshan said angrily.

Xiao Piao saw that his father was on fire. In order to convince her father, she said calmly: "I just want to go out and find it, how can I know if I can find it without trying?"

"It's useless to try it, what's the difference between looking for a needle in a haystack? Not to mention finding someone, I'm afraid you won't even be able to get it right." ”

Neither of them listened to anyone's advice.

Xiao Piao didn't want to argue with his father anymore, so he simply expressed his determination and said, "Dad, don't persuade me." I must have decided to go. ”

"I've spoiled you, I can't resist you! Why don't you bring a few more people!" Ma Zhanshan said helplessly.

Xiao Piaoxing stood up and asked, "Dad, you agreed?" When she saw Daddy nodding her head, she said happily, "Dad, you are so good!" and then she said, "You don't need to bring many people." I'll just take Xiaohong alone. ”

Ma Xiaopiao left home to find Jianwen. This made Niu Chongtian's family very moved. For more than half a year, there is no news of Xiaopiao at home, and they have been comforted by Ma Xiaopiao's existence before. Now that Ma Xiaopiao is gone, the whole family not only misses Jianwen but also bears a heart for Ma Xiaopiao!

At night, Niu Chongtian couldn't sleep, so he sat up slowly. Xue Chunyan didn't fall asleep either, she turned over and saw her husband getting up.

"Miss your son, right? This child is really true, why don't you send a letter to the family!" she said, and sat up.

"Xiao Piao, this kid is so good, he really loves Jianwen. I thought about it, I'm going to go out to find my son in a while. If you find it, you will marry them. Niu Chongtian said and lay down again.

Soon, Niu Chongtian really went out to find his son, and it wasn't until the twenty-third year of the lunar month that Niu Chongtian came back. He said that he had been to Henan, Jiangsu and other places, but found nothing.

Ma Xiaopiao and the maid Xiaohong are riding horses disguised as men, and they have been out for almost a month, and they have not received any clues. At this time, they were walking on a deserted road. Xiao Piao rode on horseback and thought: Is it really going in the wrong direction? Xiao Hong didn't dare to take the initiative to talk for fear of affecting the young lady's thinking. After a long time, Xiaohong couldn't help it.

"Miss, have you come up with a way to find Jianwen's son?" Xiaohong asked twice before Ma Xiaopiao heard it. "No, have you figured out a good way to do it?" Xiao Piao asked Xiao Hong. "I can't figure out how bright the young lady's head is, and I can't do it. Xiaohong said.

Ma Xiaopiao said solemnly: "Don't shirk, you have to think about it for me!"

"Got it, I've been thinking about it all the time!" Xiaohong agreed, and really used her brain.

"The rain is coming, let's hurry up!" Ma Xiaopiao reminded.

When they had finished speaking, they urged their horses to run. The rain began to fall, and after running in the rain for a while, they saw an inn in the distance.

The innkeeper was a woman, and when she saw two guests coming on horseback in the rain, she greeted them.

The female boss enthusiastically said to Ma Xiaopiao and Xiaohong, who got off the horse, "The guest officer has worked hard, come into the inn to take shelter from the rain!"

Ma Xiaopiao said: "I want a good room." You're going to feed me the horses!"

"Okay, come with me, two guest officers!" said the landlady happily.

Ma Xiaopiao followed the boss into the house.

Xiaohong handed over the horse to Xiao Er, and when she took her bags and was about to enter the house, she found a notice on the wall of the inn that the yamen was arresting. Xiaohong walked over and saw that the portrait above was Niu Jianwen's. She secretly rejoiced in her heart to take down the notice and hide it on her body while no one was paying attention.

Xiaohong entered the room and said to Ma Xiaopiao: "Miss, I-"

"Shhh

"No one, not afraid. ”

"No, just in case. Once again, I warn you, you may call me Miss except in the wilderness. I'll punish you for any more offenses. Ma Xiaopiao said solemnly.

"Got it, young master. ”

"Say what you want to say!" Ma Xiaopiao reminded Xiaohong.

"Young Master is like this. She said as she pulled something out of her body.

The thing was taken out, and she unfolded it and said, "Young Master, take a look, who is he?"

Ma Xiaopiao took it and looked at it and said happily, "Great!" and then she hugged Xiaohong and cried.

At this time, there was a knock on the door of the guest room. It turned out that the female boss came to deliver boiling water.

The landlady asked, "What do you want to eat?"

"No, let's go down and eat ourselves. Ma Xiaopiao told her.

The landlady is gone. Xiaohong told the young lady how she got the portrait. After being happy, Xiao Piao was silent again. She thought: What inspiration can you give when you see the portrait, can you show that Jianwu passed by here?

"Young master, go and wash up!

Ma Xiaopiao suddenly changed her mind and said, "Xiaohong, you go down and order some good dishes, and tell the boss to bring the food to the room." ”

The landlady brought the food and drinks. Ma Xiaopiao invited her to drink. The female boss is a good-looking person, although she is older, she is still very interested in the opposite sex. When she saw such a handsome young master, she happily agreed to invite herself to drink.

After taking a sip of wine, Ma Xiaopiao asked and said, "Boss, I'll ask you something." ”

"If you ask, I will tell you what I know. ”

"That's the case, my brother was wrongfully wanted by the Yamen, and he had no choice but to run away from home. He's so tall and taller than me!" Ma Xiaopiao said as he gestured. Then she said: "The square face, thick eyebrows, and big eyes are very handsome." A few years older than me. I wonder if you've seen it?"

The female boss inquired about a person when she heard it, and when she heard half of it, she knew that she had seen this person.

She said happily: "Guest officer, I am a trader. I'm telling you, what good will you give me?"