The black-bellied lord, the first wife is mighty!

There are two drying yards in Taoranju, one is for drying food, such as rice, wheat, peanuts and beans, it is a big drying yard.One is specially used for drying herbs, it is a small drying field.

Today, the sun is very good, and the whole family is busy on the drying yard.Qi Zhengliang led the boys and turned herbs; Xing'er led the girls and picked peanuts and beans; several old ladies and Chai Wuniang were responsible for picking rice and wheat.Peanuts, beans, rice and wheat are all selected for their large and full grains to be used as seeds.

After the seeds are selected, the bad ones and those with poor quality are picked out and used to feed pigs and ducks.The remaining peanuts are used to make spiced peanuts or salted peanuts; the remaining soybeans are used to make tofu.

Whether these herbs or food are good, they are all bought by everyone with hard work and sweat.In this harvest season, facing these fruitful results, everyone's mood is as bright as the sun.Everyone feels particularly energetic when they work. Although they are working hard, they are still happy.

When night fell, everyone sat around under the sweet-scented osmanthus tree in the courtyard, smelling the quiet fragrance, chatting, drinking tea and making jokes.Sanbo's family also moved in again, making it even more lively and warm.In the middle of the fish pond and the farm, a small courtyard was built. The second uncle's family came here, and it was enough to live in the house!

In the middle of the night, the soybeans will be soaked in water, and when the sky is getting brighter, you have to get up and grind the tofu!Today, the most critical step of making tofu is only in the hands of Xing'er, Tao'er and Chai Wuniang, which is the step of putting plaster and making plaster.Even the third aunt, Xing'er didn't plan to tell her for the time being, thinking that in another six months, when the money on hand reached her expectation, she would tell the third aunt.

It's not that she is stingy, but if she tells the third aunt, she will inevitably tell her natal family.And her natal sister-in-law inevitably had to tell her natal family.In this way, in less than a month, many people will know about the disturbance.Her exclusive business cannot be done!Children are compared to one.

Myolie felt very guilty for not telling Aunt Third, and wanted to make up to Uncle Third's family, and Aunt Third's family, and Myolie also planned to repay one or two.This morning, after breakfast, Xing'er saw Sanbo sitting under the pear tree reading a book, so she walked over.

"Uncle San, are you busy? Shall we have a chat?"

The voice is soft and sweet, but the expression is like a little adult, the appearance of an old god.Uncle San couldn't help grinning: "Oh, you little girl, if you have anything to say, just say it!"

Xing'er sat down next to Uncle San, and said with a smile, "Uncle San, have you ever thought about taking the imperial examination next autumn? With Uncle San's ability, it would be a breeze to pass the exam. !"

Uncle San raised his head suddenly when he heard the words, and looked at Xing'er in surprise: "Girl, do you know what you are talking about? Uncle San is getting old and wants to support a family, where..."

Before he could finish speaking, Myolie suddenly interrupted him: "How old are you? But you're only in your 30s, and it's a good time for a man to make a career! A man in his 30s is also in his prime Age, where is old age?"

Chai Liang was taken aback for a moment, apparently he did not expect her to say such words at such a young age.I couldn't help being surprised and happy, and I was a little tongue-tied for a while.

Xing'er didn't give him a chance to object: "Sanbo, as you have seen, we have no power or power, even a small boss has the guts to bully my niece to death! If Sanbo is elected , have been admitted to Jinshi, and become a high-ranking official, won’t my niece and daughter have something to rely on? Not only that, the second brother, the fourth brother, the fifth brother, and the sixth brother all have to work hard on the scientific examination! In terms of money, the third uncle doesn’t have to Don't worry, Xing'er can take care of it!"

The second elder brother that Xing'er is talking about at this time refers to Chai Yong's younger brother Chai Jian. Now Xing'er no longer regards the first and fourth families as her relatives.As for the people in the second room, she simply jumped over and ignored them.She arbitrarily ranked the brothers and sisters of the fifth room and the third room according to their age.For example, Chai Yong is the eldest brother (she used to be the second brother), Chai Jian is the second brother, Taoer is the third sister, and so on.

Sanbo was very moved, but he couldn't agree: "My good boy, it's no problem for Sanbo to take the imperial examination. Sanbo also wants to go! However, in terms of money, Sanbo will no longer have the face to use your hard-earned money." ! In terms of money, Sanbo can find a way by himself!"

Xing'er persuaded him for a long time, originally wanting him to go to the academy in Fucheng, where he could study without distraction.However, the saliva was dry, and he didn't agree.Xing'er had no choice but to give up, and did not impose her will on him.

However, if you don't go to Fucheng to study, you don't have to worry about money. Sanbo works as a teacher in Taoranju, and Xing'er gives him three taels of silver a month.In addition, Chai Yong's salary for a month is also two taels of silver.Sister Mei'er helps Xing'er with work, and she is paid one or two taels of silver a month.The third aunt is a hardworking person. The family also raises pigs, chickens and ducks, and grows vegetables for sale.After a year, there is also a lot of income.

In fact, Xing'er also knew that besides money, Sanbo must also be embarrassed.After all, they are all in their 30s, and it is indeed strange to go to the academy to study with a group of children.Although Chai Jian is only 14 years old, he is still in the first grade of elementary school, and Sanbo is more than enough to teach him!The same goes for Myolie's two younger brothers.

Therefore, at present, the person who can be admitted to Jinshi and become an official in the shortest time is Sanbo!Moreover, Xing'er also believes that in Sanbo's heart, it must be his dream for many years to be admitted to Jinshi, right?Now that you have the opportunity, you have to help him realize it!

Having made up her mind, Xing'er went to the county town and invited shopkeeper He to the best restaurant in the county town for dinner.During the banquet, she made a request of her own: "Uncle He, sir, can you help me hire a teacher? My third uncle plans to take the imperial examination. However, he is very old, so he is embarrassed to go to the academy to study .”

Shopkeeper He smiled, and readily agreed: "Okay, it's very simple, no problem! I just happen to have someone I know well. He just left his post and returned to his hometown not long ago. He happens to be from Li County. He It was Tanhualang 15 years ago, and he was very good in terms of knowledge and character!"

Speaking of that good friend, shopkeeper He's eyes and brows were filled with joy, and he told Xing'er about that person's situation in detail.The man was Su Mu, about 43 years old this year, just seven or eight years older than Uncle Xing'er.He used to be a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy for ten years, and before he resigned, he was a teacher in the largest academy in the capital. Because he was persecuted by the right prime minister, he had to resign and go home. honest and upright official.The last time shopkeeper He met with Su Mu, he revealed his intention to come out to be a master or teacher.

After hearing this, Xing'er felt very satisfied, so she nodded vigorously: "Very well, that's him! It's settled like this, and if Uncle He is free, please help Xing'er take a trip and invite someone here. Shu Xiu’s words can be negotiated between Uncle He and Master Su (although he has resigned, but to show respect, Xing’er still pays tribute to him). It can be considered if it is less than 15 taels per month, at least not less than ten taels.”

When Shopkeeper He heard it, she immediately made her laugh: "Ah? You are so interesting, you still set a minimum price? People are trying their best to lower the price, but you also take the initiative to give more to others!"

The corners of Xing'er's lips curled up, and she said with a smile: "Actually, with Mr. Su's ability, I'm afraid I'll have 20 taels of silver a month to go to the college to teach. However, I'm still a poor person, and I can only afford 15 taels at most. And if Shu Xiu gives too little, I am worried that he will not be able to keep him. In order to allow him to stay in Taoranju without worrying about making a living, he needs to spend a little more money. This is a must! To get it, you must first pay Myolie still understands this truth."

Shopkeeper He's face was full of surprise, and he secretly marveled in his heart: This girl is just an 11-year-old girl, and she has never been to school. How can she know so many truths?He smiled and nodded: "Okay, no problem! In fact, it is okay to give seven taels of silver, after all, the magistrate is only ten taels of silver a month!"

"No, just give ten taels! If he thinks it's less, he can ask for it, as long as it doesn't exceed 15 taels!"

"Okay! Since Xing'er is so persistent, let's go for ten taels! Then tomorrow, I will go there in person, and I will definitely invite you here for you!"

Xing'er said again: "Tell Master Su that he can bring his wife and children here, and I will set up a separate academy in Taoranju. Moreover, I will build a small courtyard suitable for their family to live in for a long time."

Shopkeeper He nodded and smiled, full of praise: "Myolie, you are such a good boy!" Such a smart, kind, and sensible little girl is really one in a million!It's no wonder that the little master values ​​this child so much.

Shen Jie, who was naughty by Shopkeeper He, was currently in the south of the Yangtze River, carrying out an order from His Majesty the Emperor.Tomorrow, he will come directly to Lizhou from Jiangnan to completely solve Chai Rong's problem.Lizhou is more than 500 miles away from Jiangnan.

In the beautiful town of Jiangnan, after meeting with the person in charge of the Jiangnan office of the General Secretary of the General Administration, Shen Jie strolled along the bank of the still green willows to relieve the tension and fatigue of the body.In three more days, I will be able to meet that eccentric little girl Xing'er.Missing, like the tide, hits my heart wave after wave.

It's strange, every time I think of her, I don't know why, and I feel particularly good.And every time he thinks of that tricky and domineering Princess Emerald, he is filled with unhappiness, and can't help but blame his grandfather, why did he order such a child marriage in the first place? !

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