The story of the struggle of the poor girl who crossed

Chapter 119 Dispute
Ban Xia was a little worried: "If mother knows, she will definitely scold me and be very disappointed!"

Mai Xiang waved her hand: "Don't worry, if she scolds you, just go away and don't listen! Honoring parents is what children should do, but you can't be filial. If parents do wrong, children don't have to listen!"

Ban Xia nodded: "Sister, I understand."

He grew up under the love and guidance of his eldest sister, and he was never a pedantic bookworm. Although he is simple and honest, he is not lacking in intelligence.

Back home, Fahrenheit avoided Mai Xiang, and asked his son: "Ban Xia, how did you do in the exam, are you sure you will be the champion?"

Although her daughter said that, she still didn't believe it, because her son was the head of the case when he was a scholar, and he was Jie Yuan when he was a candidate.Therefore, she has great confidence in her son, and believes that her son still has a chance to be admitted to the top prize.

Ban Xia couldn't help being stunned: "Mother, what are you talking about? This is the capital city. It's not like when you were in the northwest, but this is a place where talented scholars gather. Let alone the number one scholar, you are already thankful to be admitted to Jinshi!"

After hearing his son's words, Fahrenheit was immediately disappointed, and said unwillingly: "Banxia, ​​aren't you very good at studying? Don't lie to your mother. With your ability, even if you don't get the number one scholar, you should You can also be admitted to Jinshi!"

Ban Xia waved his hand weakly: "Mother, the exam is over, I can tell you with certainty that I did not do well in the exam this time, and I have no confidence at all! So, if people ask me, don't show off. Otherwise, When the test results come out, it's going to be a joke. This place is no better than Qinghe County, nor is it better than Northwest, if a joke is made, people will be laughed at to death!"

The little flame left in Fahrenheit's eyes was completely extinguished.

Alas, it seems that the dead girl is right, she doesn't seem to intend to look down on her younger brother.Forget it, treat that dead girl better in the future, lest one day if you offend that dead girl, she will be kicked out of the general's mansion, that would be terrible!
It is said that it is difficult to go from extravagance to frugality, which is absolutely true.She is used to living in such a luxurious general's mansion, if she is asked to live in that small second-entry mansion again, she will say that it is difficult to go from extravagance to frugality, which is absolutely true.She is used to living in such a luxurious general's mansion, if she is asked to live in that small second-entry mansion again, it may be difficult for her to get used to it.

At dinner time, Mai Xiang came out of the Lilac Garden and came to the restaurant.

Fahrenheit greeted her with a smile: "Mai Xiang is here, hurry up, I cooked your favorite dish!" The attitude was better than ever, which made Mai Xiang a little flattered.

"Thank you, mother!" Mai Xiang pulled out the chair and sat down, the smile on her face disappeared in a flash. There should be some reason for the cheap mother to treat her like this, right?Forget it, if you can't guess it, don't think about it.

"Second brother, you've worked hard, eat more meat!" Mai Xiang picked up a chicken leg for Banxia with her serving chopsticks, and said with concern: "Sister's hot spring village has been built, do you want to bring two good classmates with you?" , go to the hot spring Zhuangzi to relax?"

Pinellia: "No, I'd better go with our family! Eldest sister has been working hard during this time, how about going to the hot spring village to relax for a few days? I also ask my boss, Brother Situ, to go with him. He is so busy every day, so he should take a few days off Fake!"

Mai Xiang nodded in relief: "Alright, let me tell him, let's go in three days!" Wenquan Zhuangzi is half a day's journey away from the capital, and she still has to make arrangements for the military academy. Situ Changfeng didn't mean to leave Just go.Going to the hot spring Zhuangzi, the distance is not close, and we can't justify it if we don't stay for more than three days.

Coincidentally, she also turned 17 years old, and took this opportunity to discuss with Situ Changfeng about getting married.During this time, he had mentioned to her several times that she always wanted to get married when she was full, so she didn't let go.However, today's cheap mother's attitude made her a little worried.She always felt that if she lived under the same roof with the cheap mother again, she didn't know when the two would quarrel again.

Now, she is in the capital, and she is a dignified female general of the second rank.I don't know how many people want to catch her. If she quarrels with the cheap mother, I believe it will spread within three days.At that time, not only will she be looked at by everyone, but even her younger brothers Ban Xia and Huang Lian will be ridiculed and alienated by the classmates in the school.That's not to mention, the marriage between Licorice and Poria will definitely be implicated.

Alas, living at the feet of the emperor is not so easy!
As soon as Mai Xiang mentioned it to Situ Changfeng, Situ Changfeng readily agreed: "Okay, I just want to take a good rest for a few days!" By the way, spending more time with Mai Xiang will make her happy, and maybe she will Promise to marry him this year.

Alas, this stubborn girl doesn't know what's going on in her head. What's the big difference between getting married at 17 and getting married?In fact, he felt that getting married at the age of 16 was almost enough. Married at the age of 16, when the child is born, he will be 17 years old.If you get married at the age of 17, you will definitely be full when you have a baby.

Mai Xiang, do you know how much I miss you every night?How much do I want to hold you to sleep?Every morning when I wake up, what I want to see when I open my eyes is your smile?

Go ahead and leave in three days.

Along with Situ Changfeng, there was also his younger brother Situ Changxin, the King of Kangjun who lived next door to the General's Mansion.

On weekdays, Situ Changxin often went to the General's Mansion for dinner.Whatever delicious pastries the General's Mansion makes, they will send some to the Prince's Mansion.Even the apples and grapes in the space, Mai Xiang will let Situ Changxin take some back to eat.

Situ Changxin had a good impression of Mai Xiang, he respected and respected her very much, and had no intention of underestimating her and her family at all.This is a young man with both civil and military skills. He is full of nobility, but also has a little simplicity. He is more friendly than Situ Changfeng.

The hot spring villa covers an area of ​​more than 700 mu, including 300 mu of fields and more than [-] mu of forest.The scenery is very good, the air is particularly fragrant, and there are many wild fruits on the mountain, as well as small animals such as hares, pheasants, and muntjacs.In the low mountains, many fruit trees were planted, and the more than [-] mu of fields were reclaimed into fruit and vegetable gardens.

Hot Spring Villa has a courtyard with three entrances. Situ Changfeng, Situ Changxin, and Pinellia live in the first courtyard. Grandparents, Liang Gaoshan and Huashi live in the second courtyard. Mai Mai lives in the third courtyard. Xiang, Licorice, Poria and Coptis.

Each entrance courtyard is very large, with a main courtyard and east-west courtyards.The guards, maidservants, and servants live in the Kuayuan.There are enough rooms, Situ Changfeng, Situ Changxin and Mai Xiang, each with twenty guards, can still live there.

The hot springs are widely distributed, with as many as five.

In Wenquanzhuangzi, indoor hot spring baths were built, two baths for men and two baths for women.The bath is very clean, and there are green plants and flowers inside, it feels like being in the mountains, giving people a very relaxing feeling.

Situ Changfeng and Situ Changxin soaked in hot springs in a bathtub.

Situ Changxin stretched his waist comfortably, and said happily: "Brother, this place is really good. The general is a wonderful woman, and she built this mountain so comfortably and beautifully!"

Situ Changfeng reached out and tapped his younger brother on the head: "I'm going to marry her, and when I see her in the future, you have to call her sister-in-law instead!"

"What? You two are going to get married? Didn't the female general say that you will only get married when you are full?" Hearing what his elder brother said, Situ Changxin couldn't help being surprised and delighted.

Situ Changfeng smiled brightly: "Last time I did something that made her happy. As a reward, she promised to marry me when she turned 17!"

Situ Changxin laughed loudly: "Brother, you are really promising. It's not easy to make the female general give in! Today, you can discuss with your future sister-in-law about when to get married! In this case, I have a good idea Get ready, help you prepare for your wedding! A major event in life must be done in a lively and splendid way!"

Situ Changfeng also smiled: "Well, your proposal is good, and I think so too. The wedding must be held in a big way, the betrothal gift must be large, and you must give your sister-in-law enough face!"

In the bathing pool next door, Ban Xia said to Liang Gaoshan: "Daddy, Eldest Sister is 17 years old. She mentioned to me that she might marry Brother Situ when she turns 17. Has Daddy prepared the dowry for Eldest Sister?" ?”

Liang Gaoshan: "Well, your eldest sister also mentioned to me that for the past three months, Licorice and Poria have brought their maids to prepare bedding, shoes and socks for your eldest sister. It should be almost ready by now. As for the property, the hot spring What Zhuangzi wrote is your eldest sister’s name, so let’s use it as a dowry! In addition, your eldest sister still has guests coming, so that’s also her dowry! With the welcoming guests, the dowry is already very rich, and it should be enough!”

Ban Xia: "There are 5 taels of silver in the bank, so let's take out 3 taels of silver as a press box! If you give all of it to the eldest sister, she will definitely not want it!"

Liang Gaoshan nodded: "Well, that's good! Let's save a little for the remaining 2 taels, which will be enough for you to be admitted to Jinshi and become an official! When you come out to be an official, you will have a salary. At that time, you will be able to support your family Your eldest sister is the one who welcomes guests, so you brothers and sisters should not have any other ideas. Over the years, your eldest sister has done enough for this family!"

Ban Xia nodded: "Daddy, I know! All these years, if it wasn't for Eldest Sister, our family would have starved to death. Whether it is the money in the bank or welcoming guests, it is the Eldest Sister who worked hard alone Yes. There are 2 taels of silver, we should be happy, even if this ordinary family earns ten years, they still can’t earn so much silver!”

Coming out of the bath, Liang Gaoshan found another opportunity to tell his wife the result of the discussion with his son.

"What? Give her all the dowry? Are you crazy?" Hearing what her husband said, Fahrenheit yelled loudly: "Give it to her, what do we eat and use? No, I won't agree to anything! She She is our daughter, a member of the Liang family, isn't her property ours? As children, how can we have private property?"

According to the law of Rongguo, children are not allowed to have private property.

She spoke very loudly.

Liang Gaoshan was in a hurry, and quickly scolded: "Can you keep your voice down, so that the prince and the county king can hear it, what should I do?"

Fahrenheit snorted coldly: "I heard it when I heard it. I'm going to be a beggar soon. I'm afraid they won't hear you! So much dowry, just a prince, can you bear it? There is no reason to have so much dowry, with so much dowry, I am afraid that even the princess will be far behind when she gets married!"

(End of this chapter)