Pastoral affairs

Another green vegetable was stir-fried, and Cui Wei had already used a roe deer leg to cook soup. She lifted the lid to see the oil dripping from the pot. The knife cut into the inside, and then the pot was covered again.She has quick hands and feet, and the loofah cooks quickly, and the whole meal is finished within a quarter of an hour.The few people outside couldn't stand the smell just now. Now when they saw Cui Wei bringing out the dishes, they didn't need her to order them all. Those who took the chopsticks took the chopsticks, and those who washed the dishes washed the dishes. Even Cui Shifu also came out with the dishes. , a few people sat in the yard, with the moonlight and the light from the house, the lively atmosphere was not worse than the one in the house just now.

This is the first time Cui Shifu feels happy in recent days. There are sons and daughters around him, and they are all innocent children. It is rare to relax and eat and drink with such children. .The roe deer meat is spicy and delicious, and it’s the best pairing with wine. The children were sweating profusely after eating, and they all wanted to try Cui Shifu’s wine. Under the starry sky, they laughed together group.

The people in the house who were still eating sweetly could not sit still when they smelled the aroma outside the courtyard.Throwing away the sweet roe deer meat in her hand, she couldn't help sniffing at the smell of vegetables outside. Unfortunately, she knew how depressed she was because she had offended Cui Wei and couldn't go out today.

After everyone finished their meal in a hurry, Cui Shicai stood up first, and Lin and the somewhat reluctant Liu went into the room to coax Yang for a while. When he came out again, although Yang looked a little uncomfortable, he finally showed his face.Cui Shicai and the others were about to go back, Yang Shi stood at the door to send them off, and seeing a few people eating happily outside the house, he felt a little confused, Cui Shicai saw her expression, and immediately smiled: "The food cooked by the fourth girl is really delicious. Xiang, it's no wonder that the second child you sneaked here to eat, leaving us all behind." When he said this, it was considered a relief for Cui Shifu and his wife.Yang's expression also looked better. Cui Shifu saw that it was the eldest brother who was speaking, and kept silent for a moment, which was to save him some face.Cui Shicai praised Cui Wei a few words, and led the immobile children and grandchildren back, there are so many people walking in the room.It suddenly became deserted.

While Mrs. Yang arranged for Mrs. Wang to clean up the house, she also arranged where the Wang family would live today. The Cui family's place is not big, so they only needed a few rooms, but the Wang family lived in the next village, and they all came here today.But Luo Shi's daughter didn't come over, presumably she stayed in the house to take care of the family.With the character of the Wang family, they will not go back tonight.

Nie Qiuwen and the others ate so much that their stomachs almost turned upside down. The vegetable soup on the table was poured out to make rice. It was very clean. Cui Jingping asked the two to help collect the dishes with his stomach full. Yang Shi made her feel a little more embarrassed.Cui Wei cleaned up the dishes by herself.Cui Jingping sent his two little friends away, and Cui Shifu and his wife stayed in the courtyard.It was the first time for Yang to see her husband like this, and she felt a little guilty. Taking advantage of this time when no one was around, she wanted to make amends to him, but Cui Shifu stood up and entered the room, leaving Yang alone. His face was pale and white outside, and he was speechless for a long time.

In the house, the Wang family sat down on the stools and chatted after eating and drinking enough. Cui Wei washed the bowls she was waiting for others to eat, and ignored the pile of piles in the kitchen. I went to take a shower first, and left some of Cui Jingping's, so I didn't care anymore.When she came out of the shower, she didn't care when she saw the people in the main room, but when she was about to go back to the room by herself, she was suddenly called by Cui Jingzhong who was waiting in the room.

"Little sister, wait a minute." Cui Wei was stunned for a while, her hair was still a little wet, and she was really surprised when she saw that the person calling her was Cui Jingzhong.Normally, Cui Jingzhong's status in Cui's family is not equal to others, he studies all the year round, but Yang's pride, if it is said that Yang's youngest son Cui Jingping is what she loves the most, but her second son Cui Jingzhong is the most important.On weekdays, this second elder brother is a bit indifferent towards Cui Wei, and he got into the room by himself after eating, the real thing is that he doesn't hear anything outside the window, he only reads sage books, and he doesn't care about the family situation. Yes, except when eating, I have never called Cui Wei alone. Seeing that he called her to stop now, Cui Wei paused, and then said: "Second brother, what's the matter?"

Cui Jingzhong nodded.He is 16 years old this year, with some blue shadows appearing faintly under his lips. His face is pale, his expression is cold and his body is thin. Wei suddenly thought of Nie Dalang who was so admired by Cui Jingping.Nie Qiuwen's elder brother is a scholar like his second elder brother Cui Jingzhong. According to the villagers, this Nie Qiuran is a very good reader. Different, although Nie Qiuran is not very strong, but at least he is much taller than Cui Jingzhong. He is several years younger than Cui Jingzhong. Although he is gentle and elegant when talking to others, even if he is arrogant Superficially, at that meeting, although Nie Dalang abducted his younger brother home and beat him with a black belly, Cui Wei's impression of him was not good, but it was not bad, but compared to the old-fashioned face in front of him For Cui Jingzhong, the image of Nie Dalang is undoubtedly much more vivid.

"I heard from my mother today that you went to Master Lin's house in the town to pick up some work." Cui Jingzhong spoke slowly, with a serious expression, and continued: "Then Master Lin, do you know who it is?"

This is a bit novel.Cui Jingzhong almost never cared about the chores at home and only read his own books. Now he actually cares about the work he takes on. Somewhat calmer, he simply pulled up the stool and sat down, nodded to Cui Jingzhong: "Second brother is right, I heard from the Lin family that Master Lin was once the magistrate of Lin'an Prefecture, and his status is very important!"

"That's more than that!" Hearing his sister tell the identity of Master Lin, Cui Jingzhong's expression immediately lifted, and there was a trace of excitement unique to young people on his face. Compared with his indifferent appearance just now, he now Then he seemed to be a living person, and while standing up straighter, he said: "Master Lin was the Tanhua in the 15th year of Tianyuan, and he served in the Imperial Academy for three years before being sent abroad. Master Lin is A true student of the Son of Heaven, and that Lin'an City is not an ordinary place." Cui Jingzhong became a little more excited as he spoke, and some red tides of excitement appeared on his pale face, but when he saw his sister's calm face, he suddenly became a little bit agitated. Losing interest, he thought for a while and said, "Forget it, I don't understand if I tell you!"

Long hair, short knowledge!Even though Cui Jingzhong didn't say these words, Cui Wei already felt them. She couldn't help but twitched the corners of her lips, but she didn't speak. Cui Jingzhong must have something to say here. Since he said Master Lin, He won't tell himself about the Lin family's affairs for no reason, he must have something to ask for.Sure enough, as Cui Wei expected, after Cui Jingzhong said this sentence, he looked at Cui Wei expectantly, and said: "Wei Er, since you have been to Master Lin's house, why don't you mention my message to him next time?" What's your name? If you can get a recommendation written by Master Lin himself, it will be a real happy event. In a few months, it will be the autumn exam. I want to try it out. If I can have Master Lin's help, getting the right to be a child is just a matter of money. !” After he finished speaking, he saw Cui Wei frowned and said nothing, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw Yang and his wife coming in from outside, and immediately continued: “If I can be selected as a scholar again, I will have fame in the future If you see the master and don't kneel down, you can get some tax exemption from your family!"

Upon hearing this, Cui Shifu still forced himself to be calm, and Yang couldn't help but exclaimed: "What, tax exemption?"

Not only the Yang family was terrified, even the Wang family almost jumped up!You must know that this tax is not a small amount. Now, whoever has a family with a lot of children will be taxed on a head-to-head basis, and the family has no other way of making a living. , the rest is just enough for the whole family to chew on for a year. Although life is not difficult, it is still difficult, and the extra points can't be deducted. Yang and others also save it from their mouths. , just confessed the current Cui Jingzhong, and put all his hopes on him. Hearing such good news from Cui Jingzhong at this moment, Yang was so excited that he entered the door and even forgot which foot to lift first. The same foot came in, pulled a stool and sat in front of his son and asked:

"Is it really necessary to reduce taxes if you are a scholar?"

Cui Jingzhong frowned involuntarily, then he relaxed and nodded.Cui Wei thought that if it wasn't for Mrs. Yang sitting in front of him, Cui Jingzhong might not even bother to talk to him. The arrogance of a scholar was vividly displayed on him.The Yang family on the other end was overjoyed when he got a positive reply from his son, and regardless of the anger with Cui Shifu before, he hurriedly said: "Father, listen, it is really a good thing to have a scholar in the family. This tax is quite a lot. If you can avoid it, you can save a lot of things in a year. This is a good thing. It really is the blessing of the ancestors. I will take some paper money to burn incense on the grave tomorrow. Thank you ancestors Liezong bless our Erlang!"

The Wang family on the side heard envy and jealousy in their hearts, but their life is also very tight. They are poor and have no grandchildren. The two sons don't even want to do the work in the field. They are lazy all day long. Not feeling well, Mrs. Dong, the old lady of the Wang family, quickly smiled and said: "In-laws, we are also in-laws. If Erlang is selected as a scholar, I wonder if our family can also be exempted from this tax?" (To be continued. If you If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)

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