Marrying into a poor family

When Xiao Chenyu came back from Fucheng, he gave Qin Xiang a gold hairpin.Qin Xiang put the hairpin in her head and asked if the trip went well.

So, Xiao Chenyu explained everything in detail, including the situation of Lu Da, Qiao San and others.

It was only ten days before the birthday of the old lady of the Xiao family. Qin Xiang and Xiao Chenyu discussed that after finishing the batch of incense in their hands, they went to Fucheng a few days in advance. She was going to make preparations early. There was no reason for Xiao Chenyu not to obey, but Can Qin Xiang's body bear the worry about her pregnancy?

"It doesn't matter, I feel pretty good. I heard my mother say that I was very honest when she was pregnant with me and didn't bother her. It seems that this child will follow me and he is also honest and quiet."

Xiao Chenyu was skeptical about Qin Xiang's self-evaluation. Jing Jing was fair, but Honest was a bit biased.

However, Xiao Chenyu would not refute openly, but just pursed his lips and smiled.

Qin Xiang had no consciousness of being pregnant at all and was still busy every day. Xiao Chenyu went back to Fushui Town to look at the houses on both sides, drank tea with Guanzhu Yao of Xuanmiao Temple, and played chess.

One of Xiao Chenyu's biggest reasons for staying in Xuanmiao Temple was actually that Guanzhu Yao had a library. Guanzhu Yao was obsessed with music, chess, calligraphy and painting, so all kinds of books were naturally indispensable.

Moreover, Guanzhu Yao's knowledge is much better than that of the teachers in the county school. Over the years, Guanzhu Yao and Xiao Chenyu have been both teachers and friends. He understands how far Xiao Chenyu's knowledge has reached, so he has no comment on Xiao Chenyu not going to the county school.

"If you don't want to go, don't go. Your current knowledge is more than enough to test anyone. However, you must pay attention to the examination room after all. You can't waste your daily reading and practicing calligraphy. You can take care of the books in the library. Just remember to return them intact. I won’t rely on you even if you’re short of a corner.”

Xiao Chenyu glanced sideways at Taoist Yao: "How about when I come back from Fucheng, the Taoist will go to my house to stay for a while, the Taoist will give lectures for me, and I will drink tea and play chess with the Taoist?"

Taoist priest Yao touched his beard and pondered, obviously a little moved, but reluctant to leave the Taoist temple.

Xiao Chenyu took the opportunity to say a few more words, and Taoist priest Yao finally agreed to stay in the county town.

Finally, he invited the gentleman, and Xiao Chenyu returned to the county town with satisfaction.

Qin Xiang was deeply relieved when he told Qin Xiang that he had asked Taoist priest Yao to be his husband. He quickly asked his mother, who was now in charge of the inner house, to help him clean up a secluded and comfortable courtyard.

Su Shi thought for a while and pointed out a wooden house in the plum garden. Xiao Chenyu and Qin Xi also followed to take a look. There were three wooden houses in the depth of the plum garden. They were for people to enjoy snow in winter and plum blossoms in spring. use.

Xiao Chenyu and Qin Xiang were very satisfied. Xiao Chenyu gave Su Shi the things that needed to be prepared. Su Shi wrote them down one by one. She didn't know whether the housekeeper was busy with something or whether Qin Xiang was pregnant. In short, Su Shi now every day He was so busy that his feet did not touch the floor, but he was even more energetic.

The family bought another twenty people to serve, some of whom were sent to the incense room, and the rest were assigned to serve in various buildings.

Xiao Qi officially changed her name to Xiao Lian. After getting the surname, Xiao Lian was almost so happy that she actually started to learn to read. She sat with her back straight in the Xiao family primary school, everyone was serious.

Qin Xi once took a sneak peek outside the window and was quite speechless.

There are students of all ages, both men and women. Anyone who works in the Xiao family can come to listen and learn, and they can leave at any time if they have something to do.Anyway, we teach Chinese characters repeatedly once a month.It’s also very satisfying for the old man. He doesn’t need to assign inspection homework and is very happy and relaxed.

However, the most serious ones were Huzi and Lianer. The two siblings were already smart, and now they were studying like a competition. The old man was also willing to give them some tricks, and they quickly surpassed everyone.

Liu Xi finally recognized the Thousand-Character Classic and learned simple arithmetic. He originally thought that Qin Xiang's original arrangement was to follow her as a steward, but Qin Xiang had other plans.

On this day, Xiao Chenyu called Liu Xi to go out to the restaurant for a drink.

"Both of us brothers are very busy and haven't had a chance to come out and chat alone. Let's relax and unwind today." After sitting down in the private room on the second floor of the restaurant, a table full of good wine and meat was ordered. Xiao Chenyu clinked glasses with Liu Xi with a smile.

Liu Xi has changed a lot. He is no longer as cautious and reckless as before, and has become more calm and restrained without realizing it.

"Brother, you called me out because you have something to say, right?" Liu Xi drank the wine, picked up his chopsticks and ate the vegetables slowly. If he had seen these dishes when he was still in the countryside two months later, he would probably not care about talking and just eat them. , but now that he has seen a lot of good things, he can also look calm.

"You kid, you've become smarter. Okay, I'll tell you." Xiao Chenyu didn't show off, and said, "Your sister-in-law wants to get you into the county government to work. What do you think?"

The calm Liu Xigang picked up a piece of duck breast with chopsticks, and then dropped it into the soup bowl, splashing a few drops of soup into the dish next to it.

There was no trace of calmness. Liu Xi didn't know whether it was joy or something, he just felt incredible: "Brother, I, look at me, I am Liu Xi, what did you say?"

"Yes, you are Liu Xi, my Xiao Chenyu's brother. What's wrong? What's wrong with you?" Xiao Chenyu glared at him, picked up the wine glass and drank from it: "Or are you timid and afraid of going to the county? Has the government been bullied?"

"Why am I afraid?" Liu Xi suddenly stood up, walked around the room a few times, then rubbed his face vigorously, turned around and sat down again, looked at Xiao Chenyu, and asked seriously: "Sister-in-law, you want me to To be a yamen servant?"

"Of course you are not a yamen servant. A yamen servant is not a good person. If you become a yamen servant and you will not be able to take the scientific examination for the next three generations, what if your child or grandson is a good student? Wouldn't it be delayed by you?"

Liu Xi was even more confused. What else could he do if he wasn't a government servant?Can't you be a county magistrate?

Seeing the confused look on his face, as stupid as a big dog, Xiao Chenyu burst out laughing and said: "The county magistrate has just been here a few months ago, and he took away many people while suppressing the former county magistrate. The current county government still has Some positions are vacant. As long as I use some means and money, I will definitely find a job as a minor official for you."

"However, a junior official does not have a rank issued by the imperial court, and his monthly silver is very small. You must be mentally prepared." Xiao Chenyu added.

Liu Xi had no idea about petty officials, and when he heard Xiao Chenyu said that he had no rank and no income, he was not very willing. He muttered, "Then I might as well continue working in the incense room. I earn a lot of money, and my sister-in-law doesn't." They will bully me. Why should I hang out in the county government office of Nalaoshizi?"

Xiao Chenyu glared again and cursed: "You are at best a manager in the fragrance house, what can you do? Don't worry, Yinzi's family will give you a substitute every month, and you will be indispensable."

"Then" Liu Xi finally calmed down and his mind started to come alive. He rolled his eyes and suddenly thought of something. He hurriedly moved forward and lowered his voice and asked, "My sister-in-law asked me to go to the county government office. Do you want to go to the county government office?" Is there anyone here?"