Marrying into a poor family

Chapter 166

When it snows heavily, everything is covered in snow and looks extremely beautiful.

Rich families enjoy the snow by the fire, hold various banquets, and are busy socializing and arranging for their children's marriages.

In most poor families, only their children can happily run out to play in the snow, while the anxiety on the faces of the adults is getting deeper day by day.

This year, many people's harvests have been reduced by more than half, but those who are better and those who are more diligent are still able to survive this winter by tightening their belts.

But many families who are already in difficulty will not be able to survive another storm.

Qing Can entered the house, which was lit with charcoal, warm and had a faint scent of sweet-scented osmanthus.

Qin Xiang was sitting by the stove writing her book "Qixianglu". Although she had been writing this book for half a year, she only had a dozen thin pages.

Qingcan came over to check the charcoal fire and said, "Second Master sent someone back to say that he would be back later. Today I met some classmates and was taken to drink."

"Hmm!" Qin Xiang put down the pen and stretched out her hand to grill it over the charcoal.

"Has the Second Master been having too many social activities recently?" Qingcan looked at the people around him and reminded Qin Xiang.

Qin Xi picked up a piece of silver charcoal with a pair of tongs and put it in. Watching it turn red quickly, she smiled lightly and said, "A man can't be guarded against, let alone controlled. Let's see if he can control himself."

Just look at Qin Shao and Sun Donghai. Sun Donghai did not hesitate to break up with his only relative for Qin Shao. But once Qin Shao became pregnant, Sun Donghai immediately took in two concubines and the girl Qin Shao arranged for him.

So, don’t expect that there are cats in the world who don’t steal fish.

"Madam!" Qinggu came in from outside, and now the snowflakes on Pu's shoulders were fluttered at the door before he came over.

"Madam, the old lady asked if a porridge shed is going to be built?" Qinggu went to the old lady's place just now, so he brought back what the old lady said.

Qin Xiang pointed to the stove and asked Qinggu to come over and warm his hands, and then said: "Let my mother arrange it by herself. She can do whatever she wants. Just one thing, you guys will take turns to follow and watch. One is to prevent the following. People steal things, and the second reason is to see if anyone is cheating."

While warming his hands, Qinggu raised his head and said, "The old lady said she wanted to go in person. Lu Mei and the others are trying to persuade her, saying it's too cold outside and they're afraid she'll get cold."

Qin Xian didn't care, and said: "Let her go, just wear warm clothes. My mother can do whatever she wants. Just let Lu Mei look after her more. However, you still have to tell us if you have something to do."

The two maids naturally knew what Qin Xiang meant and nodded in agreement.

When Xiao Chenyu came back in the evening, he smelled strongly of alcohol. Qin Xiang did not let him enter the room to sleep.

Xiao Chenyu had no choice but to go to the study to sleep. When Qin Xiang got up the next day, he saw Xiao Chenyu writing in front of the window. Hearing Qin Xiang's voice, he hurriedly came over to help him get dressed.

Qin Xiang, on the other hand, was cold and indifferent, allowing him to show his attentiveness, neither refusing nor appearing happy.

After eating, Qin Xian said: "Logically speaking, if you can achieve this in one year, you should relax and make friends. However, you have to know that there are many people in this world who are better than you. The so-called people There are people outside, and there is another sky outside. You must not be dazzled by the short-term victory." I have to say that Xiao Chenyu was indeed a little arrogant during this period, and was praised a little too much.

Qin Xiang saw that his face was not good, so she took his hand again and said: "We still have a long way to go in the future. Many difficulties have not been resolved. There are still many unpredictable difficulties in the future. We still have to work hard. "

The foundation of this family is not stable at all, and it is not time to relax yet.

Xiao Chenyu also understood, and wrapped Qin Xiang's hand in his palm with his backhand, and said softly: "I understand, even if I socialize with them, I know that they don't really wish me well, they are just fair-weather friends. They also have them. considerations.”

"As you said, our foundation is not stable now. We are just two young people. Who can take us seriously? Therefore, I don't dare to be aloof or not to socialize, so I have to be diplomatic."

Qin Xiang nodded, smiled at Xiao Chenyu, and said, "Mother said she was going to give out porridge. You should go to the porridge shed more often. Although you shouldn't be utilitarian when doing good deeds, who doesn't want a good reputation?"

"I know!" Xiao Chenyu understood what Qin Xiang meant. People might say he was hypocritical, but he understood Qin Xiang.

He whispered: "It doesn't matter if we give more porridge, after all, the money comes from a bad source, so it's better to give it out as charity."

This winter, a family in Qijiang County suddenly became famous, the Xiao family.

The eldest son of the Xiao family was elected at a young age, and he was still a filial son who had observed mourning for his parents for six years. It is said that with his talent, if it had not been delayed by observing mourning for six years, he would have been the youngest candidate in the county.

And because he has a gentle attitude and does not show off at all as a scholar or a scholar. Not only does he come to give porridge in person, but he also draws many pictures of sentences and spring cows for sale. Master Juren's paintings are sold very cheaply. However, they can be sold very cheaply. Not many people grabbed it.

Xiao Juren became a celebrity in Qijiang County, but the county magistrate was not happy.

"You said you found out that the person who entered the fire scene was Xiao Chenyu?" The county magistrate frowned and asked the kneeling government servant.

"Yes, sir, it must be his unlucky thing. He came out to give porridge in person, and was finally recognized by the people from Fushui Town who came to beg for porridge. Later, he came to the Yamen to ask if there was any reward for providing information. The villain fooled him, and he I asked about it. Then I hurriedly came to report to the master."

The county magistrate frowned and asked: "Bring that person in, I will ask him personally, but make sure you don't make a mistake, otherwise I won't be able to step down."

When the officer went out, the master asked: "In the past, I would rather kill the wrong person than let go. Why have I softened my heart now? It's just a move. Could it be that I have other considerations?"

The forty-year-old county magistrate stroked his goatee and sneered: "I wasn't afraid of him two months ago. Now, this kid has suddenly become a person supported by the people in the county, and he has given back to the elderly and orphans. I donated so many cotton-padded clothes that my reputation as a parent official is almost surpassed!"

"Even so, Master shouldn't be afraid of him?"

"It's not that I'm afraid of him, but I don't understand how the young couple got so much money to use. Is it possible that someone is supporting them behind the scenes?"

The master immediately nodded with understanding: "Yes, could it be that the Qin family and the Lu family in Dancheng are helping them? But, logically speaking, even if they are helping, they can't give them so much money. It's better to do it yourself to give them a reputation. Woolen cloth!"

Yes, who doesn’t want to be supported by everyone?

"Sir, this second Su, it is said that he is Mrs. Xiao Chenyu's biological uncle, and he knows about their affairs!"

(End of this chapter)