Ma Erniang's Splendid Pastoral

Chapter 127 Slippery and Reckless
Ma Min'er said, "Master Jiang, do you insist on me talking?"

"Ah."

"Okay, let me talk about it."

Xia Shiyong frowned at Feng Jiangyi, thinking how could such a big matter be answered by a little lady, isn't this just a joke.

Ma Min'er said, "If you want me to say it, of course the defense of the family and the country should be the first priority."

"Did the old general hear that? Defending the country is the first priority." Feng Jiangyi laughed quickly.

Xia Shiyong's face was serious, and he thought to himself, who doesn't understand this kind of benevolence and righteousness, what I want is the future and destiny of the Xia family.

Feng Jiangyi asked, "What about the second one?"

"Of course, whoever is the common people is the one I will support."

"Your words mean that whoever is the benevolent king you will go to?"

Ma Min'er chuckled, "This is the truest thought of a commoner."

Feng Jiangyi nodded, "I understand."

"Then...then I can go."

"Go."

Ma Min'er ran away naked, which made Feng Jiangyi laugh out loud.

"Master Feng, the old man is worrying now, you..." How could you still laugh, Xia Shiyong almost said it.

Feng Jiangyi shook his head, "The little lady has already given you the answer."

"How can this kind of answer be considered an answer?" Xia Shiyong was a little angry.

"Then I can't control it. If I want to blame, I can only blame you, the granddaughter-in-law, for being too cunning." Feng Jiangyi smiled.

"...Slip... head..." Xia Shiyong couldn't figure out what it meant.

After half an hour, breakfast was ready, and King Jin's portion was taken to the yard by his attendants to eat, including Liu Zaili, who did not show up at Ma's restaurant.

Ma Min'er thought to herself, maybe this is the way a rich man behaves!After breakfast, Ma Chengzu went to King Jin's courtyard and asked to go back to town.

Sitting in the high chair, King Jin was gentle and kind, "My lord, I heard that the person who asked you to advise Shilin, you didn't agree, did you?"

King Jin knew this, Ma Chengzu was not surprised, he cupped his hands and said, "Yes, the old man didn't agree?"

"But why?"

Ma Chengzu laughed at himself and said: "How can the old man, He De, persuade Shilin? Besides, every scholar has a reputation in his heart on how to live in Shilin. How can I persuade him?"

"Master Ma is really high-spirited, and this king appreciates it very much."

"Thank you, Lord, for your approval. If there is nothing wrong, can I come out of Ma's yard?" Ma Chengzu asked with a salute.

"Of course, Mr. Ma, you can do whatever you want."

"The old man thanked the prince, then I will leave."

King Jin smiled and watched him leave the room, "Zi Li, do you think it's a good thing or a bad thing to be impartial?"

"It depends on the angle from which the prince looks at it."

Liu Zicheng withdrew his gaze, "I understand that everything has its pros and cons. I appreciate that he doesn't listen to the third child, but I also have to accept that he won't speak for me either."

"My lord, you are right. If such a person doesn't need him, he stands upright, which is beneficial to us; but once we want to use him, he is also disobedient, and we will have a headache."

"Zi Li, do you think the Xia family will be the same as Ma Chengzu?"

Liu Zaili narrowed his eyes: "Nine out of ten."

"Then should I..."

"My lord, from my point of view, at this moment, if the Xia family has the same attitude as Ma Chengzu, it will be beneficial to us."

"I understand, at least I don't have any worries."

"That's right, my lord."

Prince Jin narrowed his eyes and fell into deep thought.

In the guest room, Mr. Tian asked: "Old General, how are you doing? Did you find out what Master Feng said?"

"He wouldn't spit at all."

Mr. Tian pursed his lips, "As expected."

Xia Shiyong said: "But he asked Ma Erniang, did he want to tell me something through her mouth?"

"Grandfather, how did Min'er answer?" Xia Zhen's eyes lit up when he heard the little daughter-in-law.

"Of course it's a set of official-sounding words."

"Old general, can you tell me one or two things?" Mr. Tian asked hastily.

Xia Shiyong frowned: "Yang Guang doesn't think that a little lady will say anything?"

Mr. Tian replied: "Old General, have you forgotten what I told you about the Analects of Confucius and the mutiny?"

Xia Shiyong raised his eyes suddenly: "This is related to the life and death of my Xia family."

"Old general, of course the young one knows."

Seeing that her grandfather didn't believe her, Xia Zhen stood up, "I'll ask Min'er."

"Little general, don't go, you won't tell Erniang if you go." Mr. Tian hurriedly stopped him.

"How is it possible?" Xia Zhen couldn't believe his ears, the relationship between himself and Min'er... Although he didn't know how to describe it, he felt that they were so close that they could say anything, but the husband said she didn't can speak.

Mr. Tian smiled wryly and said, "Little General, don't disbelieve me, Ma Erniang is much more sensible than you, and her feelings for you are far less intense than your feelings for her."

Xia Zhen's hair buzzed when he heard Xia Zhen's words, "Mr. Tian, ​​you..."

"Don't ask me how I figured it out. I've been with her for a long time, and I just have this intuition." Mr. Tian regards Xia Zhen as his son, and he carefully considers everything about him, including the person he likes.

Min'er treats herself better than she treats her, which makes Xia Zhen feel unspeakably uncomfortable.

Mr. Tian didn't have time to worry about the little general's personal feelings, so he asked him, "Old general—"

Seeing that he did not give up, Xia Shiyong insisted on asking clearly, and replied: "Little lady is nothing more than talking about protecting the family and the country, and supporting whoever is the wise king."

"Defend the family and defend the country, Mingjun?" Mr. Tian pondered these two sentences carefully, "Old general, can I think for a while?"

Xia Shiyong nodded, "I'm not in a hurry about survival."

Gu Dun was released by the King of Jin and returned to Xia Zhen. He was released, but he was looking for death and life. Zhang Nianmei couldn't persuade him. He almost got hurt by his knife when he was holding him. A group of people gathered in the yard There was constant noise in the corner, and Ma Dalang and Ma Sanlang were too scared to go downstairs.

Standing on the second floor, Ma Min'er couldn't stand it anymore, and ran downstairs.

"Second sister, what are you doing?"

Ma Min'er didn't reply to the younger sister's words, and ran to the corner of the courtyard wall in one breath, and shouted at Zhang Nianmei, "Brother Zhang, let him die!"

"..."

I thought it was just to watch the excitement, but I didn't expect to kill people when I came up. All the soldiers gathered around looked at the little general's future daughter-in-law in surprise.

Gu Dun was stunned by the little lady.

"Also, if you want to die, don't hide in the corner wall of my courtyard. Run to the trident road at the gate of the courtyard, take off your military robe, pull up your jacket, and face your stomach, and everything will be solved. If someone passing by asks you, Okay, why do you want to commit suicide, you can tell the world plainly, I, Gu Dun, is not as skilled as others, I was arrested, and I have no face to live on."

"..." Gu Dun blushed and his neck was thick when the little lady said it.

"Go, go if you want to die."

"Ahhh..." Gu Dun screamed wildly, and was hugged by Zhang Nianmei and two of his subordinates.

Ma Min'er stood in front of him with her arms folded, watching him coldly screaming and clamoring until she was exhausted.

A quarter of an hour later, the eggplant that Gu Dun slapped like frost fell softly into the arms of Zhang Nianmei and the others.

Ma Min'er sneered, "Is this how you care for the little general? When he is in trouble, you only care about your face and play your temper?"

"..." After being told to break his mind, the knife in Gu Dun's hand fell to the ground with a bang, and he put his head in his hands.

"At such a moment, how much is your shit face worth? Do you have any brains, have you ever thought about it for your Patriarch?"

Zhang Nianmei and others lowered their heads and sighed.

Ma Min'er continued to scold: "If I were you, I would be quiet. If the little general's dilemma is solved, you will secretly have fun; It’s not too late for him to apologise, after killing a few more enemies.”

"The fish is dead and the net is broken?" Liu Zaili did not know when he was standing by the side, "Is it so serious?"

Ma Min'er turned her head, "It's like this when fish come out of my fish pond."

The corner of Liu Zaili's mouth curled slightly, "I've never seen fish coming out of a fishpond."

"In a few days, fish will come out of my fishpond. Why don't Prince Yancheng stay and take a look?"

Liu Zaili looked straight at Ma Min'er, smiled slightly, "Yes!"

Mr. Tian who just came over looked at the old general, a little surprised.The old general frowned unconsciously, walked up to the crowd, and gave Gu Dun a stern look with his eyes, "If you don't leave, you'll be ashamed of yourself here."

Gu Dun covered his face and retreated.

Ma Min'er hurriedly walked to Zhang Nianmei's side, and whispered, "Tell him quickly, he needs to fight the next battle, and the little general can't do without him, go quickly."

"Then you just..."

"That's a provocative method. Hurry up. This person is a bit stubborn. Hurry up to persuade him. It's too late. Maybe he really did something stupid."

"Oh, I know." Zhang Nianmei quickly turned around and chased after her.

Xia Shiyong and Liu Zaili greeted each other, "Your Majesty, do you want to stay here for a while?"

"My lord has that meaning."

Xia Shiyong said politely: "Then invite the prince and the county king to live in the general's mansion. After all, this is the countryside, so it is very inconvenient."

Liu Zaili shook his head, "My lord said it, the countryside is good and you can be at ease."

"This……"

"The old general doesn't have to worry about poor care."

"If that's the case, then it's better to be respectful than to obey."

Ma Rou'er did not go back to the county seat yesterday during the reunion festival, but stayed and lived in the old house of Luo's family, together with Ma Zhi'er, but in the end, Ma Zhi'er followed suit and insisted on staying.

Last night, Xiaowang village was under martial law, but they didn't know it. After breakfast, they immediately sent someone to find out if the little general had come to Ma Min'er's house.

The little girl who inquired did not come back until noon.

"What's going on?" Ma Rou'er was a little scared.

Ma Jianer smiled softly, "Isn't this better, we have an excuse to go to Er Niang's house."

Ma Zhier nodded: "Cousin Yan is right, then let's go to my sister's house and jump through the door."

The three cousins ​​wobbled towards Ma Min'er's house. They didn't expect to see their grandfather and eldest brother just as they left the door. They were so frightened that they turned their heads back and closed the door.

Behind the crack of the door, Ma Zhier felt strange, "I heard that my grandfather has never been to Uncle Liu's house, why did he come back to the town from Xiaowang Village so early?"

"Could it be that Uncle Six invited Grandpa back last night?"

"possible."

After their grandfather and eldest brother left, the three cousins ​​set off again.

Xia Shiyong bowed his hands to Liu Zaili, "Prince, the old man is looking for the prince, can we go and lead the way together."

"You are welcome, old general, please—"

"Your Majesty, please—"

Xia Shiyong and Liu Zaili went to Jin Wang's private courtyard together.

Everyone left, only Ma's family and helpers said, "Everyone, go and get busy. If you have guests these few days, Aunt Niu will work hard for you. If you are too busy, you can hire a few capable women in the village, and the wages will be paid according to the price." Three hundred Wen a day."

Shi Chunyue nodded, "I'm really too busy, so I'll ask my mother to help me hire a few people."

"OK."

Fu Xiaoyou came over from the door, "Er Niang, everything has been dealt with."

Ma Miner asked, "What's the matter with you?"

Fu Xiaoyou beckoned, meaning to let Ma Miner listen alone. Seeing this, everyone dispersed, only Ma Miner and Shan Xiaodan remained.

"what's up?"

"Little boss, Jin Wang's men have arrested a little girl, and let you deal with it?"

"Little girl?"

Fu Xiao nodded, "It seems to be the girl of your fifth uncle's daughter."

"Ma Rouer?"

"Ah."

Ma Min'er patted her head, Yao Mozi came again.

Qing Luo was held up with a knife, she fainted from fright, and now she woke up again, she was so frightened that she just wanted to scream, but was blocked by the guard with a knife again.

"You...you...I..." Qingluo looked up and saw Ma Erniang, and shouted, "Erniang save me."

Ma Min'er smiled at the elder janitor, "My cousin's girl."

An acquaintance, Jin Wang's guard put down the knife, Qing Luo's legs trembled and she knelt on the ground.

"What's the matter with you?" Ma Miner asked.

"My eldest lady asked me to see if you have any guests at your house?"

"What does my guest have to do with her?" Knowing Ma Rou'er's thoughts, Ma Min couldn't help being angry.

"Er...Er Niang, I want to go back." Qing Luo wanted to go home after being frightened by swords and guns.

"Let's go back."

"Thank you Er Niang——"

As a result, the door knocker rang again before the person could go out. The guard hesitated for a moment, but opened the door anyway.

"Qing Luo, Qing Luo..." Ma Rou'er called when she came in.

I'm really afraid of something, Ma Min'er has more than just a headache, the little puppet made her see Ma's cousins ​​numb all over, these little girls are so young, why are they so vicious?

Looking at Ma Jian'er, she must have been the one who threw the puppet that day, Ma Jia'er was wet, and went to the bathroom to take a shower, only she was standing by the door by the dressing table, there was no one else except her.

Seeing Ma Miner staring at her, Ma Jian'er seemed to realize something, did she discover that puppet?Secretly dodged backwards.

"Big lady..." Seeing her master, the little girl hurried towards the door as if she had found an organization.

"Someone bullied you?" Ma Rou'er looked at Ma Min'er with a cold expression.

"Big lady, no." Qing Luo looked at the guards by the door.

Seeing the guard waiting for the knife, Ma Rou'er was not only not afraid, but also secretly happy, could it be that the little general has come, and he has long forgotten the scars before, turned around and smiled at Ma Min'er: "Sister Min'er, don't you?" Sorry, I misunderstood you, don't mind."

Ma Min'er twitched her mouth almost invisible, "I have guests at home today, and I don't have time to entertain everyone, please go back."

"Sister Min'er, we are all a family, why would you entertain me? On the contrary, if there is anything that needs our help, we can help you share some!" Mazhi'er is very talkative.

Ma Min'er really wanted to say that it's fine if you don't come to cause trouble, but it seems that Ma Rou'er and Ma Zhi'er will not give up until they achieve their goals. Since you insist on staying, then stay, she wants to see Without the words of the matchmaker, what kind of husband's family can they find themselves.

"Then come in."

"Er Niang?" Shan Xiaodan was extremely nervous, his eyes widened.

"It's okay, we're all sisters."

Ma Jianer, who fell last, said: "I won't go in, I still have something to do at home."

Ma Min'er narrowed her eyes, but did not reply.

Ma Jianer pursed her lips, turned around and left, with a cold smile, these two cousins ​​are not easy-going lamps, I don't believe it, they don't respond.

Shan Xiaodan also thought that it was the puppet that Ma Jianer had put on, and when she saw her go, she was relieved, and the bristling hairs all over her body finally fell down.

"Cousin, please come in."

"Sister Min'er, you're so kind." The one who flattered her was Ma Zhi'er. She was small, but she knew how to be a human being and had a lot of power.

In the small courtyard, King Jin squinted his eyes, and his ears were full of Xia Shiyong's polite words. He didn't mention the matter between him and himself at all, and he was not in a hurry, and said with a smile: "Old general, don't worry, let us do whatever we want Just fine."

"What a faux pas, my lord!"

"The countryside is beautiful with beautiful mountains and rivers, and the rice smells fragrant. It's very artistic. It's rare for me to be free for a few days, so I won't bother the general."

This is really going to stay for a few days, and it seems that I have to wait for my answer. For some reason, the phrase 'protecting the home and defending the country' immediately appeared in Xia Shiyong's mind, and he quickly handed over, "My lord, don't worry, it's quiet here. The Turkic, Mongolian, Zhenliao and other nomadic peoples, my eldest grandson and I will help you fight back with all our strength, and prevent you from being violated in the slightest."

"Really?" The sudden expression of attitude made King Jin's smile freeze, his brows were slightly frowned, and he raised his eyelids to look at Liu Zaili.

Liu Zaili slightly turned his head to look at Xia Shiyong, "Old General, what do you mean by that?"

"My lord, isn't it the duty of us courtiers to block the Turks and relieve your worries?"

"Why don't you say to block the 'enemy'?" King Jin looked at him meaningfully.

Xia Shiyong bowed at ninety degrees, his head was so low that King Jin and Liu Zaili couldn't see his expression, "Go back to your lord, isn't the enemy the Turks? Oh, I forgot that there are Mongolians , True Clan."

"Haha..." King Jin raised his head and laughed. His enemies include foreigners, as well as his brothers. The former King of Qin who is now sitting on the throne——Liu Muyuan, he understands what the old guy means. Both himself and the emperor Don't help, stay neutral, just guard your own borders, you really have the same virtue as Ma Chengzu, no wonder the two are on the same boundary, it turns out that they are so similar.

Xia Shiyong waited until the King of Jin had laughed enough before saying: "My lord, did the old minister say something wrong?"

King Jin's face was stern and stern, looking at the prestige, he hooked his lips coldly and said, "Have you heard of that sentence?"

Xia Shiyong raised his head, looked at the cold King Jin, and signaled that he was listening.

"There is nothing in the world that you get for nothing."

"My lord, the old minister understands."

"Understood?" King Jin sneered, "I will give you time."

Xia Shiyong lowered his head, bowed his hands, and did not answer directly: "My lord, the old minister will leave first." After speaking, he took a few steps back, turned and left the room.

King Jin and King Yan waited until he disappeared from the room before looking away.

"Zi Li, what do you think?"

"My lord, as long as he doesn't pull our legs from behind, it will be beneficial to us."

The military strength of the Xia family really moved his heart, King Jin asked: "Is there a way to bind them with us?"

"Of course there is—"

"any solution?"

"The easiest way is to...

There are a few more important people in the family. Although I have hired a few helpers, they are people from the countryside and can only do some work of picking vegetables. There are other tasks that need to be done on the stage. Ma Miner found Mr. Tian, ​​" Sir, see if you can lend me a few people."

"No problem, I'll send someone over right away."

"Thank you sir, why don't you transfer Chef Lei over here?"

"Okay, no problem." Mr. Tian said, "Girl, I have been transferred to the general's mansion since I was a child."

"Okay, thank you sir."

"Second Niang is too polite."

"Sir, then you are busy, I will go to the kitchen to have a look."

Mr. Tian nodded, glanced at the two young ladies following behind Ma Erniang, turned and left.

Xia Shiyong hurried back to his guest room, "Zian—"

Xia Zhen was processing official documents: "Grandfather—"

"Just now I..." Xia Shiyong paused for a moment, thinking about what he said just now.

"Grandfather, could it be that King Jin made things difficult for you?"

"That's not it."

"That is……"

Xia Shiyong replied: "Just now... I... stated the Xia family's position."

"Grandfather..." Xia Zhen was stunned for a moment, and quickly asked, "What's your position?"

"remain neutral."

"Is it fair or not?"

Xia Shiyong nodded, "On the surface, it's about defending the country!"

Xia Zhen suddenly understood, "Grandfather, can King Jin agree?"

"Of course he doesn't agree. He has hinted that if we don't fight with him, when he wins the world, he won't be as credited as our Xia family."

Xia Zhen frowned.

"Zian, don't think too much, there are many variables in the future, let's go through the immediate stage first."

"Ah."

Entering the kitchen, Fu Xiaoyou and Niu Dabao had already prepared all the ingredients for today's cooking, and Shi Chunyue had brought the sisters-in-law who came to help to start working.

"Aunt Niu, how are you doing, are you okay?"

"I feel that the pots and stoves are not enough." Shi Chunyue said, "I asked your Uncle Niu to bring all the stoves and so on, and asked him to temporarily set up two stoves."

"it is good."

Ma Yue'er was also helping, coordinating the staff in the kitchen.

"Yue'er, how are you doing?"

"It's good. Aunt Shi and the others are all accustomed to doing things, and they will do what they point to."

"Thank you, aunts."

"Er Niang, take your family's money. We can't stand being so polite."

Ma Min'er smiled and said, "Thank you, too."

Seeing this scene, the two cousins ​​of the Ma family curled their lips secretly, why are they so polite to the servants, they look down on Ma Min'er, she looks like the head of the house, and she is married to the little general.

The aunts and aunts who were invited temporarily saw that Erniang was kind and courteous, and their working hands became more agile.

Ma Min'er walked to Aunt Niu, "It must be very difficult for Aunt Niu to cook by herself."

"It's okay." Shi Chunyue smiled honestly, but to be honest, although Erniang cooked a few dishes last night, she made the rest by herself. She was really tired. When she returned home, she raised her arms I can't get up.

"I hired a chef for you, and it should be here soon."

"Really?" Shi Chunyue was extremely happy.

"Yeah." Ma Min'er said, "It's the little general's chef."

"Thank you so much, Er Niang."

"You're welcome, let you do it all by yourself, don't you want to die of exhaustion."

Shi Chunyue smiled again.

"You guys are busy, I'll take a look outside."

Ma Min'er went out of the kitchen and went outside the main hall, where her father was entertaining the famous subordinates beside the two big shots, she quietly went out of the main hall again, ready to find Fu Xiaoyou to discuss the arrangements for the next few days, when she saw Liu Zaili appearing in front of the main hall On the trail, quickly turned around and walked to the other side.

"Ma Erniang, is the king of this county a tiger?"

Ma Min'er thought to herself, you are more dangerous than a tiger, she turned around with a smirk, and gave him a four-faced salute.

The two cousins ​​of the Ma family did not expect that besides General Xia, there would be a county king, and his appearance was even better than that of General Xia. They squeezed in front of Ma Min'er, acting coquettishly and shyly. With a dignified ceremony, "Jun Wang——"

"The king—"

Liu Zaili only had Ma Erniang in his eyes, even if she turned her eyes up impolitely, he still only had her in his eyes. Mother, don't take it to heart."

Is it just a little reckless to snatch someone away?Ma Min'er looked at him disdainfully, "You are the king of the county, you can do whatever you want, why are you telling me these things?"

"You mean, I can have a next time?" Liu Zaili didn't seem to see the angry Ma Min'er, he grinned, the clouds cleared and the mist cleared, and the scenery gathered the moon.

"You..." Ma Min'er raised her chin slightly: "Prince Yan Jun, do you think you will succeed?"

Liu Zaili looked up at the sky and smiled: "As long as I think about it, it should be fine."

"You..." Ma Min'er felt that her lungs were about to explode, so she turned around and left.

Liu Zaili stepped over to catch up with her, "Don't be angry, I have something to do with you."

Ma Min'er didn't stop walking, "I don't dare to get angry."

"He said he wasn't angry, and his eyebrows were flying with anger." Liu Zaili said with a smile like a bum.

Ma Min'er turned her head to look at him, and wanted to curse a few words, but a proud young county king not only didn't get angry at her verbal confrontation, but also followed him with a smile. What made him endure so much.

Putting aside the rushing thoughts, Ma Min'er looked forward, "What's the matter, let's talk."

"What does your lord have for lunch?"

"Do as much as he likes to the best of his ability."

Liu Zaili felt the change in Ma Miner and was very happy, "My lord doesn't like bland ones very much."

Ma Min'er turned her head, "When you reach middle age, it's better to eat something light, to keep healthy!"

Liu Zaili grinned, "I'm free, I'll persuade the prince."

"That's your business, it has nothing to do with me."

"What's the dish?"

"There is boiled fish..."

……

The two cousins ​​were like air, ignored by others, but they didn't have this kind of self-consciousness, they followed closely behind with small steps, and actually heard the prince during their conversation.

Oh my God, is our day of prosperity coming!Just where is the prince?The two cousins ​​looked at the Yancheng County King who was facing the wind in Yushu, and at the same time looked around, expecting to meet the prince.

Xia Shiyong was not in the mood to stay here anymore, Xia Zhen sent his grandfather out, met Ma Miner and his party on the courtyard road, his eyes stopped on Liu Zaili, his eyes were slightly closed, and the warning in his eyes was self-evident.

Liu Zaili curled his lips into a smile, cupped his hands at the old general and said, "This is——"

(End of this chapter)