Good son-in-law of the Ming Dynasty

"Let go of my young master!" Xiaodie yelled, wanting to rush over, but worried that if she let go of Wu Juren.This old gentleman really crashed to death against the wall, and it was just before his young master participated in the provincial examination. If something happened, it would be a waste of time to be called by the government to ask questions.

However, Wu's second child was as fearful of Xiaodie as a tiger, and when he heard this cry, he let go of his hand.

Su Mu was also angry: "What do you want to say? Your sister and I are innocent. There must be something wrong with this matter. Let's talk slowly."

"Speak slowly, okay!" Wu Er Er: "How about you set up a table of food and wine first, and then we can talk about other things. No, you and my sister have been exchanging letters for more than a month. This matter has to be resolved first. You can talk about it first." What should we do about this!"

Wu Juren also said: "Second brother, you are right, we need to clarify this matter first."

Miss Wu yelled at the same time: "Second brother, don't."

But Su Mu nodded: "Okay, let's talk about this first."

He turned his head to look at Miss Wu solemnly, and bowed: "Miss Wu, Xiaosheng wants to ask for advice. Since Miss can read and write, why do you deny it? Also, you have corrected Xiaosheng's homework in the past month, but you did it?"

Miss Wu lowered her head as if she had done something wrong.

This is the default.

Her heart was beating non-stop, but she didn't know how to explain it.

Wu's second son said "ha": "That's it, Su Mu, let's settle this account first."

Su Mu continued to talk to Ms. Wu, her voice was very gentle: "It turns out that it is really Ms. Wu. Xiaosheng admires Ms. Wu's knowledge very much. I really didn't expect that a woman's knowledge and articles are better than those of a well-educated Confucian scholar. Really. Don't let the eyebrows. In the past month, Su Mu has benefited a lot from the young lady, and the kindness of the young lady's teaching, Su Mu will never forget."

After finishing speaking, he saluted solemnly.

Ms. Wu couldn't help shaking her head: "Stop talking." But when she heard Su Mu's praise, a gleam of joy flashed in her eyes.

Wu's second son smiled triumphantly: "Su Mu, now you know that my sister is very knowledgeable. She started reading at the age of five, she was able to write poetry at the age of six, and she was able to write at the age of ten. She is a talented woman well-known in our hometown. .If she is a man, if she goes to take the imperial examination, maybe she will be a Jinshi. Hey, why is my sister not a man? If so, I won’t have to suffer like this now.”

As he spoke, he stared at Su Mu with a good intention and smiled: "Su Mu, tell me the truth, has my sister's article reached the level of juren?"

"Indeed, I admire Miss Wu very much."

Miss Wu still lowered her head, her expression was a little shy besides joy.

Wu Juren suddenly scolded again: "Nie Zhan, other men are so happy to praise you, I am! I am ashamed of this face, and I have no face to live in this world anymore." Go hit the wall.

Wu Er Er didn't try to persuade his father, but pestered Su Mu: "Okay, since you also admit this. Let's do the math. According to the market situation in this world, if a scholar goes to teach in a library, after a year, there will be ten times. Two taels of silver. As for raising a person, 30 taels is not too expensive. We know each other so well, so we will give you a 24% discount, only [-] taels. One month, two taels. Pay the money!"

"Ah, ask me for the tuition fee?" Su Mu opened his mouth wide and was speechless.

The three Wu Juren who were in a mess were also stunned at the same time.

However, being interrupted by Wu's second son, Wu Juren didn't seem to be in a hurry to show his ambition with death.

It was a mess just now, and it was related to a woman's reputation and a scholar's reputation, or it was related to the prestige of the Wu family, and it was so serious that it would kill people. It seemed a little strange to be disturbed by Wu's nonsense. .

It took Su Mu a long time to close his mouth: "You asked me for money?"

"Why, I don't want to give it. This is still the beginning, and we will settle the accounts slowly." Wu Er Er pouted: "You don't even have two taels of silver, do you? I guess you don't have any. Otherwise, you wouldn’t live here, and you’d be greedy for cheap houses here.”

Ms. Wu stopped crying, and shouted: "Second brother, how can you ask Su Mu for money, isn't it embarrassing?"

"Who am I throwing away?" Wu Laoer sneered, ignored his sister, and continued to say to Su Mu: "Two liang of silver is the tuition fee, and if you and my sister are not clear, you have to pay compensation, not much, three Two silvers. Pay for it, you... Why, no, take as much as you have, if you don't have enough, you can pay with things, any antique calligraphy and painting... Really no, IOU, two cents per month..."

"Bastard, bastard!" Wu Juren stamped his chest, "This is a matter of your sister's name and our Wu family's reputation. You actually asked for money, bastard. You should have been thrown to death when you were born. on the ground."

Wu Er Er didn't take his father seriously, curled his lips, and said indifferently: "What kind of family style, you old man is a juren, but I am an ordinary grassroots. My father, I am not in the honor of your master Juren. This matter is outrageous , If you don’t have money, you can’t do it.”

He groaned and looked at Su Mu, and said, "Stop talking nonsense, give me the money, I'm losing so much that I'm almost losing my pants these days. I'm being chased and killed, and if I don't pay back the money, I'll be chopped off .”

Wu Juren was so angry that he couldn't get his breath out after his son scolded him so much, his throat felt unstoppable, and he couldn't speak.

Miss Wu hastily patted her father's vest, tears welled up again.

Su Mu understood that although this old Juren scolded Wu Lao Er as "a beast", he actually doted on him.

This can be seen from Wu's second child's nonsense. Naturally, he has a life of being a dignified person, otherwise it would be impossible to educate such an outstanding daughter.If he really used his heart and hit harder, Wu Er Er wouldn't be as miserable as he is now. It is probably because he was spoiled and spoiled since he was a child that he became like this.

Su Mu's heart skipped a beat: It seems that if this matter is to be resolved smoothly, it has to be dealt with by this prodigal son.Didn't he want money...

Of course, it is impossible for me to give him money directly.

This kid got the money, and he didn't know where he would go to mess around. If he really did this, it would hurt him.Problems that can be solved by money cannot show my means.Looking at his appearance, he owes another debt...

Su Mu stuck his head to Wu Lao Er's ear, and whispered: "I can't give you the money, do you want to hide from the debt? A few classmates and I are going to Tongzhou to take the provincial examination, why don't you give it to us?" Be a guide for a few days, including board and lodging. I just wonder if you are familiar with that place?"

Last time when we had a drink with Sun Chen and others in a restaurant and discussed about going to take the exam, Sun Chen and others said that they had hired a donkey cart.But I am not familiar with the area of ​​Tongzhou. No matter whether I live in a hotel or go to the top along the way, I need someone to arrange it, and I plan to hire another local.

Wu Er Er: "Of course I'm familiar. I don't know how many times this young master of Tongzhou has been there." He was a little moved. According to Sumu, although there is no wages for this trip, it is still worthwhile to go out to hide for a few days. not bad.Besides, Su Mu and the others are all outsiders, and they are unfamiliar with the place, so they have to arrange their own food and expenses on the road, so maybe they can't make money from it.When you meet scholars with good family backgrounds, if you make them happy, you can give them some rewards, and you can pay off the debt.

There are too many people doing this kind of thing in the capital. Those who do poorly are called brokers, those who do better are called helpers, and those who do the best are called aides.

Su Mu: "So, you agreed?"

Second Wu: "Naturally, when will we leave?"

Su Mu talked about the day, then looked at Wu Juren again: "Your father is really troublesome, you should get rid of him first."

"It's easy to say." Wu Er didn't talk nonsense, rushed forward, hugged his father, and dragged him into the room: "Old man, don't go looking for death, go back to the house and rest, okay?"

"Let go, let me go!" Wu Juren yelled angrily. Although his son is not old, his body is already exhausted, so how can he resist it: "It's unfortunate for our family that your sister's stink I'm going to ask for family law today."

"What kind of family law, please, you are panting even when you walk, and you still use the family law, so don't bother."

"Let me go, the old man has no blush in this world, let me die!"

"What old age? You're only in your forties. You're in your prime. Why die?" Wu Er Er retorted.

"Little bastard, will you let me go?"

"Don't let it go, don't let it go, just don't let it go! Live well, why die?" Wu Er Er was also annoyed: "Father, think about it, if you commit suicide in front of your son, if it gets out, I will have no face to live. At that time, you will inevitably die too. It doesn't matter if you die, but if I die, won't your old Wu family be cut off?"

"What is your old Wu family, little bastard, isn't your surname Wu?" Although he said so, Wu Juren's voice dropped, and he couldn't help panting heavily. Looking at his appearance, he no longer had any thoughts of suicide.

"Father, don't be angry, I'll pour you a cup of tea."

"Don't drink."

"You old man lie down first, and your son will serve you."

"roll……"

……

The people outside were dumbfounded and kept silent for a long time.

Su Mu is also funny: It's true that one thing is one thing, this Wu Juren really dotes on his son too much.However, Wu Laoer is the only child, which is also understandable.

When he smiled, Xiaodie also covered her mouth and snickered.

Miss Wu covered her face with her sleeve and hid in her room in panic.