Ma Erniang's Splendid Pastoral

Chapter 195
God, didn't you say that the ancients were honest and polite?Ma Min'er was almost overwhelmed by the people of the clan. She slipped and stood on the chair in a jiffy, condescending for a moment, "Listen to me clearly."

Everyone was stunned by Ma Min'er, the princess of the county!The dignified princess of the county!No woman in the countryside dares to stand on a chair!
After a long time, the clansman came back to his senses, and the old patriarch asked cautiously, "Daughter-in-law Zi'an, what else do you have to say?"

"The shop is contracted to you, not directly given to you."

"Uh..." Everyone was stunned again, "What is a contract?"

"It means that the property rights of the shop belong to us, and you only have the right to operate it."

"This..." The tribe felt something was wrong.

Ma Min'er didn't give them any time to think, "I discussed with my grandfather, if within ten years, you can deliver the contract money every year on time, then after ten years, whether it's the shop contracted to you, or The property belongs to you completely and completely."

"Really?"

"of course it's true."

When these people first heard about the contract, they were curious on the one hand, and on the other hand, they instinctively had the idea of ​​bluffing and not sending the money over, but when they heard that the money was sent for ten years, the shop and land belonged to them. At that time, his thoughts suddenly changed, and he wished that ten years would pass now, and those shops and lands would be taken as his own.

Mrs. Xia was sitting in the main seat, and the noisy crowd in front of her, no matter what was going on psychologically or superficially, was clearly seen by her, she sighed secretly, it seemed that it was right to give up money for peace and relaxation.

Ma Min'er saw that the members of the Xia family had gathered together to discuss, she jumped off the chair, walked up to Mrs. Xia, and smiled embarrassedly: "Grandmother—"

Mrs. Xia was both relieved and a little helpless, "Don't be like this in the future."

"Yes, grandma." Ma Min'er bowed her head sincerely.

"You kid..."

Ma Min'er raised her head and smiled, leaned close to her quickly, and whispered to the clansmen who were discussing together: "Grandmother, I looked at it yesterday, and our family's shops and properties are scattered. , definitely won’t live in Dancheng Town anymore, once they don’t get together, they won’t flock to ask for money like they are now, and we won’t be bound by secularism and filial piety, it’s like…” Throwing them away, She didn't dare to say the next few words, after all, she was just married, so it was inappropriate to say such words.

Mrs. Xia didn't speak, she reached out to take daughter-in-law's hand, and patted the back of her hand with the other hand, "Grandmother understands!"

Seeing that the old lady looked away, Ma Min'er was greatly relieved, and stood in the hall waiting for those clansmen to hesitate, digest, and then come to her.

An hour later, the members of the Xia family finally negotiated, and the eldest grandson of the old patriarch asked on behalf of the clan, "I wonder how much the rent for this shop and property is for a year?"

"Myolie, bring me the form I made."

"Yes, young lady!"

"Uncle, come and have a look." Ma Min'er called out holding the form.

The eldest grandson was a little puzzled, but he still stepped forward and reached out to pick up the paper. Ma Min'er did not let go, "Uncle, I will teach you how to read it."

"Oh." The eldest grandson looked at the paper.

"This is the contract fee for the first year..."

"so much……"

"Uncle, don't worry, look at the contract fee for the tenth year."

"..." The eldest grandson thought he had read it wrong, and hurriedly read it from the beginning to the end, "decrease every year?"

"Yes, that's right!" Ma Min'er said: "After ten years, you can get a contracted shop and land."

The eldest grandson hurriedly walked towards the crowd, whispered a few words to the gathered people, and everyone confirmed in a low voice: "Really..."

"real……"

"..."

Ma Min'er raised the paper in her hand and said, "This is just a ten-year contract fee for a shop. These shops will be contracted to everyone in a fair manner."

"fair?"

"Yes, we will sign a contract with whoever has the ability to guarantee that the money will be delivered on time every year."

The old patriarch stepped forward tremblingly: "Not by seniority, not by distance?"

Mrs. Xia nodded: "It's a press, it's mainly about ability. Whoever can deliver the money on time will be contracted to whoever."

According to seniority and distance, the old patriarch's family is the biggest beneficiary, he refused, "Where is Shiyong, I want to find Shiyong..."

Ma Min'er expected this to happen, but next, Grandpa Xia Zhen should be on stage, so she can wait for a rest.

In the evening, when she returned to the bedroom, she was as tired as a dog. She washed up and went to bed. When Xia Zhen came back, she woke up after a nap.

"Why did you come back?"

"There are some things to deal with in the army, why did you go to bed so early today?"

"Too tired during the day."

Xia Zhen had already washed up and got under the covers, "I heard that my grandfather was entangled by the old patriarch."

"He's fighting for his own interests." Ma Min'er said, "However, this time he didn't get the support of his clan, so he can only be like everyone else in the end."

"You really have a way." Xia Zhen smiled, reached out and took the little daughter-in-law into her arms, and kissed her forehead.

"It's not that I have a way, but to actually recover the money. If the contract is based on seniority and distance, it is impossible to get the money back."

"That's right." Xia Zhen said, "Our wedding will be full moon soon, and someone has already sent a post to invite you to enjoy the chrysanthemum."

"So fast?"

"Ah."

"Can you not go?"

"Okay, I'll push it."

Ma Min'er thought for a while and said, "Let your staff discuss it. If necessary, I will go, and if not necessary, I will not go."

Xia Zhen kissed the top of the young daughter-in-law's head, "I know you are sensible."

"Stop flattering, what is sensible, this is called unreasonable entertainment."

Xia Zhen grinned, leaned down, and stretched out her hand... The word N is omitted below.

The old patriarch kept pestering him, so Xia Shiyong could only secretly promise his great-grandson a wedding gift of 3000 taels of silver and an old shop. After he settled down, they packed up and prepared to go back to Dancheng Town, where the shop would be allocated in detail. , Field property, do the best, and guarantee to get back the money.

"Grandfather..." Xia Zhen couldn't bear him to leave.

Xia Shiyong patted him on the shoulder, "I can't stay here forever, there are still many things to deal with."

"Grandfather has worked hard."

Xia Shiyong shook his head: "When I share the properties of these shops, I will take care of them back and forth between Anxing and Pingding."

Xia Zetao also said: "I'm going to Liangzhou, it's just getting better there, we can't give up halfway."

"Grandfather, father..." Xia Zhen raised her hand not knowing what to say.

"Good boy, stay here well, don't worry about the rear, your father and I will help you guard it."

Xia Zhen pursed her lips, knelt down on one knee, and bowed to her grandfather and father, "I have nothing in return, so I kowtow to you."

"Staying in the capital with my wife, having more fat boys, and allowing our Xia family to flourish is the greatest reward for us."

"Grandfather, father, I will work hard!"

The three generations of grandparents and grandchildren chatted around the stove at night. In the night chats, there were parents' grievances, the future development of the Xia family, and the child who didn't know if he was reincarnated into Ma Min'er's belly.

Emperor Yuantai didn't expect the Xia family to go back so soon, "The capital is so prosperous, why don't you go shopping?"

"Returning to the Holy Lord, the old minister has few children and grandchildren, and there is no one to look after the house, so I have to go back." Xia Shiyong saluted.

Xia Zetao followed suit.

Emperor Yuantai looked at the father and son of the Xia family, and then at Xia Zhen who was standing aside. It was true that among the three generations, he was the only legitimate son. Not only that, the Xia family had no other sons except the legitimate son, and only one seed. It was really...

He smiled in the corner of his eyes, "Then I won't keep you guys, go back if you want."

"Thank you, Your Majesty—"

"Thank you, Your Majesty—"

"Xia Zian—"

"The minister is—"

"Are you going back too?"

"Return to the Holy One, but the minister did not. The minister will not leave until the Holy Master annoys the minister."

"Haha..." Emperor Yuantai laughed loudly, "What about your five North Road prefectures? I heard that apart from Yizhou where you used to be, and Liangzhou prefecture that just grew grain this year, the other three prefectures are not very good. it is good."

"Returning to the Holy Lord, the worst Liangzhou can grow food, and the people of the other three prefectures will definitely follow suit. Soon, they will also grow food, so I don't need to worry about it."

"Don't need to worry too much?" Emperor Yuantai squinted his eyes, and his eyes were full of light.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Xia Zhen said.

Emperor Yuantai said: "That's all right, you can stay with me in Beijing for two or three years, and also come to see the bustling and lively Beijing."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

I have always known the emperor's intentions, but when the Xia family heard the emperor's words with their own ears, they still felt bitter in their hearts. In order to prevent the Xia family, the emperor actually ignored the development of the three northern mansions.

Anyway, the world is so big, could it be Wang Tu, since you don't care, what can the Xia family do?

The three generations of the Xia family went out of the palace together after meeting the emperor. The carriage drove quickly on the long street and disappeared in the sunset after a while.

Within two days, a banquet was held in Xia's mansion. It was not only a ceremony for Xia Zhen's full moon wedding, but also a banquet for Xia's father and son to leave the capital. It was low-key and sad.

After another five days, everything was packed, and the Xia family father and son left with the Xia family members, leaving Xia Zhen and his wife behind to start a prosperous life in the capital.

"Why does it feel like the house is empty?" Ma Min'er snuggled into Xia Zhen's arms, whispering.

Xia Zhen was in a bad mood as he sent his relatives away. He hugged his little daughter-in-law tightly, as if the little daughter-in-law had also left him because of a good eye, "Let's have a son quickly, so the family will be much more lively." .”

In sadness, Ma Min'er heard Xia Zhen's words, and couldn't help laughing, "This son can be born as soon as he can say it." Besides, he is only 16 years old now, and he will only be seventeen after the new year. God , she wouldn't let herself have a baby at such a young age. Thinking of this, she couldn't calm down anymore.

Xia Zhen looked down at her: "They all said that you will definitely have a fat boy next year."

"They? Who are they?"

"The mothers-in-law and aunts in the clan, they all praise you for having a good waist and hips, a good pregnancy, and a fat boy next year."

Thin waist and fat hips, these four words suddenly appeared in her mind, mother, Ma Miner covered her face, 1.6 meters eight, is considered above average among women, plus thin waist and fat hips, it is really... ...It's so good to give birth...

No... She rolled into the bed, "Don't disturb me tonight, I'm exhausted, I want to rest."

do not bother?Then how to give birth to a son, Xia Zhen, who has always been the only one who listens to the younger daughter-in-law, has never compromised on the matter of giving birth to a son. Tired, how can it be more tiring than being a husband?

Xia Zhen turned around and... the word N is omitted below.

When she woke up, the north wind was blowing. Ma Min'er patted her hands, "Why is it so cold today?" She stomped her feet twice, looked and looked outside the door.

Shan Xiaodan put Tang Pozi in her hand.

"It's so warm, so warm." Ma Min'er hugged Tang Pozi tightly.

"Young Madam, do you want to change into moccasin boots with fur?"

"Change, change immediately, it's too cold." Ma Min'er turned around and entered the wing room, the girl Ximei had already taken out her shoes, she sat on the couch, put down Mrs. Tang, and lowered her head to change the shoes.

"Young madam, let the slaves come."

"No, I'll do it myself."

Ximei took a step back slightly, and grabbed the fox fur cape on the hanger, and Ma Min'er was fully armed before she left the room and went to the meeting hall.

"It's so cold." Ma Min'er breathed out as she walked.

Shan Xiaodan followed her and reminded: "It's been a month and a half since your wedding, it's already November."

"Mother, get married, I'm still a little confused now, I don't know it's already November."

"Yes, young lady."

Ma Min'er hurried to the meeting hall. With Mrs. Xia's departure, she was the only one to deal with the matters in the palace. She couldn't be lazy if she wanted to. Now she is the hostess of the North County Palace. Everything has to get started.

"Myolie—"

"The little one is here."

"Dongmei—"

"The little one is—" Dongmei, who was following behind, was just a little lost, when she heard the owner tell her to answer quickly and happily.

"You two, one is in charge of purchasing in the inner courtyard, and the other is in charge of the personnel affairs in the inner courtyard. If you don't understand something, you can ask the two mothers, Ying and An."

"Yes, young lady."

"Wait a minute, when I enter the meeting room, I'll sit on the side and watch you deal with it."

"Yes, young lady."

These are the voices of two people, Xing'er seems calm, Dongmei has not been used for a long time, and she is very excited when she is used at first sight.

While speaking, Ma Min'er had already arrived at the conference hall, where there were managers, big and small, waiting to reply. She glanced at her and decided to adopt a modern management method. She didn't want to sit in the conference hall every day, big and small Ask about everything.

It took ten days, and on the basis of the ancient job system, Ma Min'er established a set of employment structure, which was simple and effective.

Ten days later, she no longer went to the conference hall every day, but the work status of the stewards had to be passed up level by level every day for effective assessment, while she had a small check every three days and a big check every five days. Do things well, and make a decisive decision when making the decision.

Two months after the wedding, that is, in mid-November, when the snow was about to fall, she finally had time to herself, and finally had the time to treat Master Jiang to a delicious meal.

The dishes she wants to use have already been prepared by the servants, but Ma Min'er decided to invite them in person.

Xia Zhen has already gone to court, the bed has been emptied for a while, and the air is getting colder, so Ma Miner doesn't sleep anymore, she gets up, washes up, and dresses up.

"Is the carriage ready?"

"It's ready." Shan Xiaodan has been standing by his side, taking care of the servants coming in and out, while dealing with the problems thrown by Ma Miner at any time.

"That's good. After breakfast, let's invite Mrs. Jiang."

"it is good."

The big girls beside Ma Min'er, apart from Shan Xiaodan and Xing'er, are all of Mei's generation, namely Dongmei, Yuemei, Ximei, and Pinmei, who take care of her basic necessities of life.

"Young Madam, it's done." Pinmei finished her bun, put on her makeup, and stepped aside.

Yuemei hurriedly took the prepared clothes in her hands, and helped the host change into the guest's regular clothes, which were neither formal nor casual, decent and comfortable. This set of regular clothes was not made by her, but brought by the host from her mother's house , She once inquired who made this exquisite and beautiful uniform, and it turned out to be the owner's father. She was so frightened that she never dared to mention this matter again.

Seeing that the master had tidied everything up, Ximei stepped forward slightly, "Young Madam, breakfast is already served."

"Ah."

Dongmei heard the master's response, and hurriedly led the way, while Ma Min'er moved to the next room, where breakfast was steaming on the small Eight Immortals table.

Ma Min'er sighed invisibly, God, the life of the princess of the county is really extravagant!Sitting at the table with emotion, Shan Xiaodan waved her hand lightly, and all the girls around her backed out, including herself.

In the small cabin, only Ma Min'er was left, even if there was no one else, even if she wanted to relax, but her make-up and clothes forced her to hold her body upright, and she was really suffocated during breakfast.

If she didn't want to go out, she would definitely wear casual home clothes and eat a hot breakfast to make her whole body steam!
After breakfast, the girl Pinmei helped her fix her hair again and touch up her makeup, and finally set off for the grand master's mansion—Master Jiang's house.

When King Ning sat at the breakfast table, he saw his son, "Zi Li, why are you at home? Isn't there morning court today?"

Liu Zaili stood up and pulled a chair for his father, "I have something to do."

King Ning understood, the emperor acquiesced that he didn't have to go to court today, "Oh, then sit down quickly, it's rare for us father and son to sit down and have breakfast together."

Liu Zaili helped his father take the dishes and chopsticks, and it was rare to honor his father once.

After a while, the father and son finished their breakfast and sat down to digest. King Ning asked casually, "Are you at home today?"

Liu Zaili hadn't come back yet, so his personal attendant asked to report the matter.

"My lord, the king of the county..." King Ning's servant looked at their father and son.

King Ning waved his hand, "Let him in."

The personal entourage was introduced by the prince's servant, and as soon as he entered, he whispered: "Master——"

Liu Zaili immediately saw the urgency of the matter from the servant's eyes, and immediately stood up to salute, "Father, I'm going out first."

"carry on."

Liu Zaili quickly left the room. King Ning felt relieved and helpless when he saw that his son was needed.

Once outside, the servant trotted behind Liu Zaili, and said softly, "My lord, those people have been dormant somewhere, and for some reason, they suddenly appeared today!"

"there?"

"Chenliang Street!" The servant said as he ran, "This street has a lot of restaurants and restaurants, and it has its own characteristics.

When the servant finished speaking, Liu Zaili had already got into the carriage, and when his carriage left, someone waved to the concierge of Prince Ning's Mansion, "Thank you, brother, I'll treat you to some old wine when I'm free." It ran away like a gust of wind.

The carriage was running along the main street. In the severe cold and severe winter, there was a biting northwest wind. The sun laboriously pierced through the clouds, trying to illuminate the streets and alleys, but was shrouded in yellow clouds. Heavy snow seems to be coming.

In the ghostly cold weather, people who walked away wrapped in cotton robes had red ears and trembling lips from the cold. If it wasn't for something, who would come out.

Among the crowds, some people walked rashly, as if it was not winter, but summer and autumn, walking casually, looking around from time to time, as if they were looking for a shop where they bought things, but they didn't seem to.

Occasionally someone nodded to each other, as if seeing what they said, and in an instant, they passed by.

Mrs. Jiang likes soft pastries. Ma Miner made some cakes and planned to buy some at Wuweizhai. When she arrived at the pastry shop, she got off the carriage.

Before the passers-by looked back from her low-key and luxurious carriage, they were frightened by an unexpected assassination and shouted: "Mother, what a murderer..."

"God, help!"

……

The moment Xia Xiaoren drew his sword, a sentence flashed through his mind, I knew the capital would not stop like this, and it really did!
When Ma Min'er saw a sword light flashing in front of her eyes, she immediately squatted down to avoid the sword light, and it also flashed in her mind, oh my god, it's the first time I've left the house after getting married, so you treat me like this.

The guards of the Beijun Prince's Mansion immediately besieged the assassins, but they did not expect that the black-clothed assassin's skills were extraordinary, and they fought in a ball, inseparable.

Xia Xiaoren doesn't care when the king of heaven comes, she just cares about Ma Min'er, she is alive, she is alive, and she can't live if she is not.

Brother and sister Shan Xiaodan also stood by Ma Min'er's side. If the two of them could deal with ordinary hooligans and hooligans, but how could they deal with the assassin who came here with a certain death in mind.

"Xiao Dan..." Ma Min'er watched the assassin stab at Shan Xiaodan, as if stabbing into her heart, and pushed Xia Xiaoren over.

Xia Xiaoren drew her sword to save Shan Xiaodan, while turning her head to look at her master, a white light flashed, and she instinctively closed her eyes, the moment she closed her eyes, the moment in an instant, just this negligible time, her master gone.

"Young Madam—"

Shan Xiaodan escaped from the assassin's sword, saw Xia Xiaoren was about to go crazy, and shouted: "Young Madam was rescued."

"Who—" Xia Xiaoren knew that the master had gone to the palace to attend the early court, so it was impossible to come down so early.

"I didn't see clearly!" As the assassin came calling, Shan Xiaodan rolled on the spot, past the sword thrust, and the man in black was stabbed and escaped by Xia Xiaoren.

With more and more guards in the Beijun Prince's Mansion, Xia Xiaoren saw that Shan Xiaodan's brothers and sisters were rescued, leaped to the top of the bunk, and leaned over to see, where is the young lady, where is the young lady...

Ma Min'er was led by a figure and rolled behind the signboard in the corner of the shop. When her brain became conscious, something was under her body, but she instinctively looked out of the signboard, and seeing that Shan Xiaodan was fine, she patted her heart, "Great, it's all right!"

"I have something to do!"

A chuckle made her bow her head, Ma Min'er was about to jump out, but was held back, "Are you sure you want to go out now?"

"I..." The narrow space couldn't stop Ma Min'er from moving away.

(End of this chapter)