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The old lady sized him up, then chatted with him, listening to him talk about his grandparents, parents and other family affairs, she said a few words with emotion.

"Why didn't you come to the door earlier? There are plenty of good medicines in the house. You are just being polite, kid."

I also asked him where he is working now, whether he is studying, and how he lives.

"I'm currently studying at Qingfeng Academy. The sixth master arranged for me to work in a shop to earn some repairs. In terms of food and drink, I can live with a small house left by my ancestors and a few acres of thin land."

The old lady patted her thigh: "You child, since you are studying in the academy, you should study and prepare for the exam with peace of mind. How can you have the time to work in the shop? I will let someone tell the manager of the shop to settle your salary and let you Don't go there again, it won't affect your studies. It's even wronged you."

Zhou Yaozu was in a hurry.

The job in this shop is exactly what he needs now, not only can he earn some money, but he can also see all kinds of things in the world in the market, which will be of great benefit to him in the future.Besides, now that he is engaged, he should save some silver taels for the marriage.

"Go back to the old lady, my nephew is not wronged to work in that shop, but can learn a lot, and it will not affect my study. Please rest assured, old lady."

The old lady rolled her eyes around, looked at his face, and said: "That's impossible, since the children of my Zhou family are talented in reading, they should study hard day and night. , It was a waste of time and energy to delay your studies. Mother Lin..."

Mother Lin on the side responded hurriedly.

"Go, go to the shop yourself. Tell the shopkeeper that Yaozu will not go there from tomorrow. He wants to study at home."

Zhou Yaozu was in a hurry, he got up and grabbed Lin's mother who was about to go out, and he didn't care about the rules.

"Old lady, my nephew really needs this job! Besides, the sixth master helped to set up this job. It's too bad to let down the kindness of the sixth master."

The old lady laughed after hearing this: "You child, I was afraid that your sixth master would blame you. Don't be afraid, with me here, your sixth master dare not say anything. You can earn one or two wages a month in that shop, right?" ?In the future, I will ask someone to send you two taels a month. For your reading. You just happen to be studying at home with peace of mind. "

Zhou Yaozu cupped his hands towards the old lady, and said: "Yaozu thanked the old lady for her kindness. My nephew is not all for the salary. The teacher in the school also said that it is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books. , Yaozu can't go abroad to study now, just needs this kind of job that can read all kinds of things in the world. If it can't be in the shop of Zhou Mansion, my nephew will also have to find another job elsewhere."

Mrs. Zhou was slightly annoyed.This man is really a bookworm.

I don't want to accept such good things.I don't want the silver that I got for nothing.

Mother Lin looked at the old lady's slightly annoyed expression, and moved her body aside.

The old lady originally wanted to find him a house on the grounds that he could study at ease, so that he could study at ease under the skin of the Zhou Mansion.

Firstly, he can cut off contact with that Qiao's family, so as to prevent the sixth master from breaking the relationship through him.

Second, after some investigation, Zhou Yaozu did have some talent in reading this week.At a young age, he already has a reputation as a scholar, and he may go further in the future.Zhou Mansion wins him over.It can also be used at home in the future.

Mother Lin secretly raised her head and glanced at the old lady. She narrowed her eyes and said slowly, "That's all, I meant it with good intentions. Since you have other ideas, just do as you want."

"Thank you old lady."

The old lady glanced at him and said: "I heard that you have rented out your house now. Do you have a place to live now? There are still many vacant yards in our Zhou Mansion. Then you can choose a place to live in." You can study with peace of mind."

Zhou Yaozu got up and thanked the old lady: "Thank you, old lady. Now my nephew still has a place to live, and he lives next to the academy, so it's convenient to go back and forth."

The old lady Zhou gritted her molars, and said with a smile: "Oh? It's just right. I live near the academy, so it's more convenient to study. But in the future, if you have time to spare, you can come over to play, and I will tell you The servant will reserve a yard for you in case you come to live at any time."

After hearing this, Zhou Yaozu thanked him again and again.

The old lady glanced at him and breathed a sigh of relief.She gestured to Mama Lin with her eyes, Mama Lin understood, and said to Zhou Yaozu: "Master Yaozu..."

"Mom, just call me by my name, what kind of young master am I?"

"Etiquette can't be spent. Although Master Yaozu didn't come from our Zhou family, he is also a decent young master of the Zhou family. Naturally, he should be called so."

After hearing this, Zhou Yaozu had no choice but to let her go.

When his grandparents were still there, their family was really well off, and when he was young, he had two servants to serve him.

"This old slave sees that Young Master Yaozu has an extraordinary appearance, and he has achieved fame at a young age. His future is really limitless."

Zhou Yaozu hurriedly said a few words modestly.

Mother Lin glanced at the old lady, and said to herself: "Poor young master, his relatives are gone at a young age. Presumably there will be no elders to handle the marriage in the future, but it is hard for young master Yaozu. Our old lady is kind-hearted and wants to Seeing that they are all a family, she originally wanted to take Master Yaozu to live at home, but since Master Yaozu has a proper place to live, that's all. The daughter-in-law and the grandson's daughter-in-law happened to have invited many ladies in Qingchuan City to come over to play in a few days, and then let the old lady choose one for Young Master Yaozu."

After Lin's mother finished speaking, she and Mrs. Zhou looked at each other.

The old lady Zhou leaned comfortably on the couch.

Speaking of this, the smart ones should recognize the situation.

If there is such a blessing for the old lady to help choose a relative, the old lady will naturally miss him in the future.If he is really motivated, in the future, the Zhou family will contribute money and efforts to help him in his official career. Is he afraid that he will not have a good life?

Smart people know how to choose.

Isn't it easy to withdraw marriage?

The old lady didn't want his sixth master to have any more dealings with that family.Waiting for the sixth master to come back in a few months, I'm afraid there is something involved.

Zhou Yaozu was a little surprised when he heard Mama Lin's words.

Did the old lady invite him here just to help him as a matchmaker?

It is naturally good to curry favor with the Zhou Mansion.In the future, if he wants to pursue an official career by himself, he will naturally need someone to help him.If he had the financial resources of the Zhou family and the connections of that clan uncle in Beijing, he would naturally take fewer detours than others.

How many people in the clan wanted to curry favor with the high-ranking clan uncle in Beijing, but it was only the Zhou clan that had close contacts with him.

It would be good if he got the support of the old lady.

It's just that he has already engaged in marriage, if the other party is unbearable, he can still give up.

It's just that he is very fond of Mingyu, the second daughter of Qiao's family.Although the future Yue family is just an ordinary farmer, they are loyal to others and treat him, the future son-in-law, very well.

Now he lives with his two brothers-in-law, and the Yue family has made arrangements everywhere, so he doesn't need to worry about everything.

He is not the kind of person who waits to see what is different and think about profit.

In the future, even if he is appointed an official, he may be criticized by others.

After thinking clearly, Zhou Yaozu stood up and said, "Old Madam Xie is willing to take the trouble to help the boy. It's just that my nephew is already engaged, and it's still the sixth master. The future Yue's family is very good to my nephew, and my niece is very kind to that This girl is also very fond of her, and she must not make a move of repenting and withdrawing from the marriage. If the daughter of Qiao's family is divorced by her nephew, her marriage will be difficult in the future. My nephew can't act like a villain. My nephew I would like to thank the old lady for your trouble.”

This is really ignorant.

The old lady Zhou gritted her teeth and looked at Zhou Yaozu's black forehead with a ferocious face.

A side branch broke down and settled down.How dare, how dare to refuse!

Mother Lin glanced at the old lady, and quickly smoothed things over and said: "Ah, Master Yaozu has already engaged? The appearance is just right, and the manner is mediocre. The old lady has been asked by her natal family, and she is helping to find a worthy young talent in the family. After picking and choosing, she chose Young Master Yaozu. This, this is really..."

You are smart, you should know how to choose after hearing these words.

The old lady's niece, who is the Lin family?Although the family is not as good as the Zhou family, it is not much different.

This is to choose the daughter of the Lin family, with the financial support of the Yue family, and the support of the Zhou family behind, are you afraid that you will not be able to be prosperous in the future?

Zhou Yaozu struggled for a moment.

But only for a moment.

During these days, even if Ming Yu didn't come, she asked someone to bring him the clothes, shoes and socks she made herself.One stitch at a time, each piece with care.

He has been taken care of by no one for many years, let alone take care of his life.Now there is a person who is willing to follow him regardless of his poverty and poverty. What is there for him to be dissatisfied with?

"My nephew thanks the old lady for your troubles. My nephew can't repay her. If I have the ability in the future, I will definitely repay the old lady's hard work. It's just that my nephew has already hired the other party, and the wedding date is roughly set. My little nephew can only I regret it. From now on, whenever the old lady has any errands, my nephew will not dare to resign."

The old lady saw that he was really reticent, she squinted her eyes, and said after a long time: "Forget it, I was worrying for nothing."

Mother Lin hurriedly said: "It's really a pity, if it weren't for Young Master Yaozu, our old lady would still be reluctant to part with her niece from her natal family."

Zhou Yaozu bowed hurriedly after hearing this.

The old lady recalled that she was not in the mood to chat with him anymore, and she sent him out after a few casual conversations.

Zhou Yaozu left the gate of Zhou Mansion, looked back, and heaved a sigh of relief.

It's been a while since I saw Ming Yu, and it happened that I was paid yesterday, let's buy her a bead and flower to wear.Without stopping, I rushed to the street excitedly.

In the flower hall, the old lady smashed a glass and was sulking while leaning on the couch.

"Old lady, do you want someone to..."

The old lady Zhou waved her hand wearily: "Let him go! He doesn't know how to praise! I see how far he can go without the support of my Zhou family. Being a poor student is so easy to get ahead? I don't know how high the sky is! In a few years It's time to repent. What is the use of kindness these days?"

"Then sixth master..."

"With me here, the Qiao family still can't find any flowers. Momo, I'll write another letter to Jingli."

"Yes." (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)