The daily routine of wearing a book and abusing literature to cultivate a scholar and Xiaoxianggong

Chapter 35 Xiang Gong, please listen to my explanation~
Li Xiaodao whispered back to Xianggong: "Then let me accept it this time."

Pei Zhiqi said anxiously: "How can this be..."

In any case, his life as a scholar is better than that of the villagers. It is not easy for the villagers to save some poultry, eggs and meat, and he can't bear it.

"Don't worry, Mr. Xiang, let me give you an analysis." Li Xiaodao continued to explain to Pei Zhiqi in a low voice: "First, Mr. Xiang has refused three times, but the villagers still insist, which shows that everyone is sincere. If you refuse at this time, the villagers Although I have saved some things, I will not be happy in my heart, and may even feel resentful towards my husband because of this, and may think that my husband hates them and does not want to associate with them."

Pei Zhiqi was at a loss for words for a moment: "This... how could I..."

Li Xiaodao continued to whisper: "Secondly, the village chief brought everyone here to give you favors. He also hopes that if you raise high school students in the future, you can take care of the village. If the husband refuses, it will be equivalent to telling the village chief and the villagers that you are not happy. Don't want to do that."

"No... I didn't mean that... If I could help the village in the future, how could I refuse?"

Li Xiaodao said patiently: "My husband doesn't have that intention in mind, but if he refuses, the village chief and the villagers will inevitably think so."

Pei Zhiqi didn't think about it so much, he just felt that the villagers were having a hard time and shouldn't take things from the villagers, but what the lady said made him feel a little bit reasonable.

Li Xiaodao went on to say: "Thirdly, this is my husband going away to fight for an honor. It is a little thought for everyone to give gifts, just like newlyweds get married. Everyone gives gifts to express congratulations. It represents the mood of blessing. In the future If other families in the village have a child who is a scholar in the exam, we can also go to congratulate him with a gift. To put it bluntly, it is a personal relationship; Rejection, but this is a happy event, why don't you accept everyone's blessings frankly?"

Pei Zhiqi hesitated, "I..."

Li Xiaodao said with a smile: "If Mr. Xiang feels sorry, when he comes back from the township examination, he can wrap a red envelope for every family in the village, or hold a banquet and invite everyone to a meal, and say thank you for the support of the villagers. It's humane. Besides, if Xianggong really wins Juren, he will be able to help the village with more things, and he can repay his kindness in the future?"

Pei Zhiqi thought for a while in silence, and felt that what the lady said was indeed reasonable, but... after hesitating for a while, he finally said slowly: "Okay, then follow what the lady said."

Considering Xianggong's simple and straightforward character, Li Xiaodao winked mischievously at Xianggong, and said with a smile: "Sister, don't come here, just stand here and wait for a while~" After speaking, Li Xiaodao walked back to the gate of the courtyard a few steps before Pei Zhiqi, without directly Talking to the folks, but smiling at Pei's mother, said: "Mother, the folks are here today happily, and they are all sincere, so let's not spoil everyone's happiness."

After hearing this, Mother Pei understood, and said to the villagers: "Then everyone, come in and put your things in the yard. Thank you folks!" Let it out, so the villagers from the village rushed in and put their gifts in Pei's courtyard one after another.

The village chief patted his thigh at the door and said cheerfully: "That's right! This is a happy thing for Baima Village, we should have a lively and lively together! Old sister, don't be shy, wait for the scholar to come back next year , just invite everyone to a table, the big guy said it was right!"

"Yes yes yes!"

"The village chief is right! We've won the final exam, so let's have a lively banquet in the whole village!"

"Mr. Xiucai will definitely pass the exam, let's just wait for the banquet hahaha..."

Mother Pei also smiled and said: "Then everyone don't mention things, and come empty-handed! Let's hold a floating banquet!"

"If you don't mention it or don't mention it, I will rely on eldest sister!"

"Sister Yi! Haha!"

The villagers in the courtyard laughed and booed.Pei Zhiqi saluted and thanked everyone from the side.

After making a fuss for a while, the villagers who came to have fun went back.

The village head stayed alone, and talked for a long time with Pei's mother and Pei Zhiqi, to the effect that Pei Xiu was the only scholar in the history of the village. If he became an official in the future, he must treat the villagers better Take care, Pei Zhiqi agreed one by one.

In fact, even if you win the exam, you may not be able to become an official. You have to be lucky and have a vacancy. Pei Zhiqi wanted to explain seriously, but the lady kept hinting that he would agree.

Before leaving, the village chief sighed and said intimate words to Pei's mother: "If you want to put it aside, everyone dare not come to knock on your door. Before Xiucai got married, the old sister's family never had any contact with the village on weddings and funerals. On the day Xiucai got married Old sister, you opened the door to invite everyone to dinner, everyone dared to come to the door today, don’t mind if you bother old sister, although the people in our village are vulgar, they are sincere.”

Mother Pei smiled and shook her head: "What are you talking about, everyone is willing to come to my door to show face to my old Pei family."

"Okay! I've been bothering you for so long, so I'm going back now. Mr. Xiucai and his daughter-in-law are going to the provincial capital. Don't worry about the few acres of land you two have. When it's time for harvesting and planting tomorrow spring, I will arrange for two young men to give you a few days. Can finish."

Mother Pei thanked her, and Pei Zhiqi followed suit, thanking the village head for his care, and then the family sent the village head out of the courtyard.

After the folks went back, it took a long time to put things back.

Pei's mother cooked some fresh vegetables and meat that could not last for a long time. Pei Zhiqi and Li Xiaodao also helped out. The three of them made a small pot of pork rib soup, a plate of steamed fish and meat. A plate of fried shrimp, a hearty farewell feast.

At noon, the three of them sat at the dining table in the living room of the couple's house, chatting and eating.

During the meal, Li Xiaodao asked Pei's mother to go to the provincial capital to reunite with them during the Chinese New Year, until Pei's mother smiled and nodded before she felt relieved.

"It's getting cold in the twelfth lunar month. Parents should pay more attention to their health and dress warmly," Pei Zhiqi said softly to Mother Pei, "When mother is at home alone, the door is closed day and night, so be careful and safe."

Mother Pei smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, with me at home, the villagers can take care of each other and help each other. Your father will be back in seven or eight days. You and Xiaodao can go to the provincial capital with peace of mind, study hard, and take good care of your wife. Take care of yourself too."

Pei Zhiqi also nodded seriously.

Parting is already sad, but fortunately we can meet again after more than a month.

In the afternoon, Mother Pei made dry food for the young couple in the kitchen, and asked Li Xiaodao what he wanted to eat. Li Xiaodao smiled and said anything, for her, as long as she was not hungry, everything would be fine.

When the dumplings came in, Pei Zhiqi and Li Xiaodao helped out in the kitchen in the afternoon, and made some dumplings with Mother Pei, and at night the family ate dumplings for dinner.

After eating and cleaning up, Mother Pei went back to her yard early, leaving the young couple in the room.

Get up before dawn tomorrow, it’s not easy to let the old Yang’s family who are helping you wait, so you have to prepare at home in advance, and when the old Yang’s ox cart arrives, put your luggage on the ox cart and go to town together.

After dinner, the two of them washed up early and rested early.

The two were lying on the couch, Li Xiaodao seemed hesitant to speak.

"Master..."

"My lady? What's the matter?"

Li Xiaodao turned over and faced Pei Zhiqi, "I don't know if I should ask or not..."

Pei Zhiqi turned sideways and smiled at the lady, "It's okay for the lady to speak directly."

(End of this chapter)