The Little First Grand Secretary in My House Chapter 271:

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A flash of distress flashed in her eyes, and she nodded repeatedly: "Gou'er, no, Ting'er is a different scholar, and the name is so nice. From now on, I won't call you Gou'er, and I won't let outsiders call you that. , let’s call her Ting Yan.” Anyway, in her heart, whatever the dog says is good,

Xue Gouzi, no, his name should be Xue Tingyan now, felt a little depressed. He was only less than two years younger than Zhao'er, but he was in a deep stream that he could not cross in his life. Having said the simple words, he added: "Also, can you not call yourself sister to me in the future?"

Zhao'er was even more surprised this time, and even reached out to touch his forehead: "What's wrong with you, Ting'er? Are you possessed by something evil? You haven't called me sister since you were a child."

Xue Tingyan took a deep breath and smiled: "But you are not my sister. You will be my wife from now on. How can a man call his wife sister."

He was pale and half-leaning on the quilt at the head of the kang. Suddenly he smiled like this, and his handsome features gave people the feeling that he didn't dare to look directly at him.

Zhao'er's face suddenly turned red and he couldn't speak clearly: "Gou'er, you, what did you say, I, I..."

"Don't you want to be my wife and give me a baby?" He leaned closer.

She stood up suddenly and scolded: "You little kid, why are you talking about this? Your hair hasn't even grown yet!" She said a curse word that Xue Tingyan didn't like to hear the most, without realizing it: " What you have to do now is to take good care of yourself. As for these things, we will talk about them later!"

Her eyes were fierce and her tone was fierce. After speaking, she lowered her head and scooped rice from the bowl into Xue Tingyan's mouth. He glanced at her, eating honestly, and suddenly his mood became extremely good.

Maybe the two of us can change the way we get along in the future. If you don't like it, just change it. There is no need to wait for her to understand.

*

Zhaoer threw away the mess and turned back to the house, leaving the whole family to finish their lunch in a depressed atmosphere.

During this period, Ms. Sun had nothing to say but asked for several words, and no one paid any attention to her.

Ms. Yang couldn't eat enough. If her parents-in-law hadn't been there, and if she hadn't wanted to embarrass herself in front of her two younger siblings, she would have thrown away her chopsticks and left. Now, he could only suppress his grievance and eat the food in front of him like chewing wax.

After dinner, Mrs. Sun took Mao Dan and left. She knew that her son had caused trouble today and was afraid that he would be angered later. Mrs. Zhou took Xue Taoer to clear the table and took the dishes and chopsticks to the kitchen to wash. Xue Qingbai helped her. Zhou could not carry such a pot of dishes alone. Normally, when Xue Qingbai was not at home, she and her daughter had to carry it.

There were only three people left in the house, Dafang's mother and son, Mr. Xue and Ms. Zhao.

Ms. Yang stood up and wanted to go back to the east chamber, but was stopped by Mr. Xue.

Mr.

His movements were very slow, neither fast nor slow. Anyone who knew Mr. Xue's character knew that he had something on his mind.

There is indeed something wrong, but if there is something wrong, he will not stop his daughter-in-law infrequently.

"The handsome boy and the talented boy go back to the house first. Grandpa and your mother have something to say."

Xue Youcai glanced at his mother and wanted to say something, but was pulled away by his eldest brother Xue Juncai.

"Dad, just tell me if you have anything to do."

Mr. Yang is thirty-four this year. In this rural area, a woman in her thirties is no longer considered young. The wind and sun are blowing here and you can watch the sky while eating, so the women all look old.

But Yang took very good care of himself, with a disk-like face, fair skin, and a few thin lines at the corners of his eyes. She wore a semi-new azurite colored satin gown, her shiny black hair was tied into a bun on the back of her head, with a gilt hairpin inserted into it, and a pair of old silver earrings on her ears. She couldn't be called a scallion, but her hands were fair and soft, and she wore a gold ring.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that she is the grandma of a landlord's family with her dress and demeanor, and even the Zhao family is not as rich as her.

Mr.

Just as I was about to say something, my father-in-law suddenly said: "Boss, wife, how many years have you been married to our family?"

Ms. Yang was startled and replied: "It has been seventeen years. My daughter-in-law married into the Xue family in that year."

"Then how will your mother and I treat you?"

Ms. Yang's heart skipped a beat: "Fathers and mothers treat their daughter-in-law as if they were their own daughters."

Mr.

"You are the eldest daughter-in-law of our family, and your mother has always loved you. The hearts of you and the boss are the same as those of your mother and me. We only hope that talented people will become talented."

Ms. Yang felt relieved and couldn't help but laugh: "Juncai is serious about his studies. Even my father said that he is a rare and good young man. It's no big deal to become a scholar."

Mentioning the most proud Xue Juncai, even Mr. Xue couldn't help but smile.

Seeing that her father-in-law's face softened, Yang took advantage of the situation and said: "But you know, dad, that when it comes to the end, you can't just stay at home and study. I wonder if Juncai's father also listened to me back then. As for my father, I went to Qinghe Academy for two years, got to know some classmates, registered with my husband, and then took the opportunity to make some impression in front of the county magistrate. I passed the county examination as expected. As long as your ranking in the examination is not bad, you are half sure of it, not just in the government examination, but in the college examination, you have to rely on great luck. Juncai's father just has bad luck, so he fails in the examination repeatedly."

This is the real reason why Yang is so valued by the Xue family, not only because her father is a child, but also because her father gave Xue Qingshan guidance back then.

Yang’s statement may seem absurd, but it is actually true. The two county examinations are not as strictly controlled as the hospital examination, especially the county examination, which is presided over by the county magistrate.

There are five county exams in total, and the results of the first exam are mainly determined. In this test, there are two eight-part essays and one poem. As long as there are no typos and the arts and sciences are smooth, you can pass them. Whether you take them or not depends on your luck.

Compared with people who are not familiar with him at all, the county magistrate is still willing to choose someone who is somewhat familiar.

Going to a good school provides an opportunity to stand out in front of the county magistrate. Dachang has always attached great importance to the selection of talents. How many talented people the county can produce, and even how many sons can be promoted to Jinshi, can be regarded as political achievements. No matter how incompetent the county magistrate is, he will have to go through this kind of formality.

Being able to enter a good school not only increases your connections but also your horizons.

For example, the county examination only tests the Four Books, Five Classics and the Holy Edicts. How to write the text and what taboos should not be violated, these all need guidance. No matter how wonderful your article is, if it violates taboos such as temple taboos, royal names, sacred taboos, etc., it will not be accepted.

And in places like the countryside, many private schools were opened by old students just to earn a living. I also wanted to become a scholar and change my fortune, so how could I teach the children in the private schools in detail.

Xue Qingshan himself was like this, so he tried his best to send Xue Juncai to Qinghe Academy.

Ms. Yang thought that her father-in-law wanted to tell her about sending Xue Juncai to the academy, so she said this. Little did he know that her words really touched Mr. Xue's mind, but Mr. Xue didn't mean to tell her this.

Mr. I know our family is not just Dafang’s family."

The father-in-law's tone was somewhat meaningful. Yang was startled for a moment and then said with a forced smile: "Dad, of course my daughter-in-law knows that we are not the only ones living in the Xue family, but don't worry, if Juncai's father and Juncai become successful, they will never forget it. In order to be filial to you and my mother." Seeing her father-in-law's gloomy expression, she quickly added: "As well as other people in the family, Juncai has always remembered that he can study, thanks to several uncles and aunts."

Mr. And the fourth child, your father is getting older, and his hands and feet are not as nimble as before. After the fourth child is busy at home, he also has to pick out goods to sell. He wears out many pairs of shoes a year, but all the money he earns is paid. I have never paid a penny since I entered the public school. Why are you working so hard? It’s not just for our family and our big house.”

Ms. Yang's expression forced her face: "Dad, why are you doing this just for our big house? Isn't it because Juncai's father is so promising that the Xue family is proud of him? Because Juncai's father was born a child, who in the village doesn't take a high look at us? Even the Zheng family is not polite to us Xue people. This is for the sake of the overall situation and for the future generations of our Xue family..."

Mr. What do you think about the fourth child? He has to do the most work, and he can’t even put his good words into his mouth, but all goes into other people’s mouths.”

This was in agreement with what Zhao'er had just said. Yang's face immediately turned red, and her round face turned red.

"Dad, why did you call me into my mouth? I..."

Mr. You go and plant the land for the boss and the talented people to take the imperial examination!"

At the end of his speech, his tone was filled with the lamentation that iron cannot become steel.

Ms. Zhao was unwilling to listen to this and muttered: "What do you mean I am partial? What am I partial to? I am not thinking about the boss and Juncai who want to study. Reading is a waste of brains, so I can make up for them. Could it be that those All the good stuff fell into my mouth."

The more she talked, the angrier she became, and she couldn't help but curse: "They are still trying to break up the family. If my parents don't separate the family, even if I can spare them, the ancestral family law can't spare them."

Mr. Fiddle with.

He turned his attention to Mrs. Yang: "You also understand the situation at home. Can your mother and I manage it for a while? Can we manage it for a lifetime? Since you want to send Juncai to study in the town school, you should win over Sanfang and Four rooms."

"Dad, I..."

"In the past, your mother doted on you, and I never said it. You can decide for yourself what is right and what is wrong. But starting from tomorrow, you, together with the third and fourth family, will do all the work for the father-in-law. Shared."

After Mr. Xue finished speaking, he stopped talking and just smoked his cigarette. Yang couldn't stand here either, so she hurried out of the main room with her head lowered.

*

As soon as Mrs. Zhou cleaned up the kitchen and came out, she saw her sister-in-law returning to the east room with her head lowered, and her face was vaguely not very good.

Her eyes flickered, and she glanced towards the south end of the west wing, which was a four-bedroom house.

There was someone faintly visible behind the window of the fourth room facing the courtyard, and Mrs. Zhou knew that Mrs. Sun had been watching the movement. She pretended not to notice, wiped her hands on her apron, and went back to the house.

When it was time to cook in the evening, Mrs. Yang unexpectedly wore a pair of coarse clothes and came to the kitchen to compete with Mr. Zhou for work.

Ms. Zhou couldn't refuse, so Ms. Yang smiled and said that it was Ms. Zhou who had worked hard and that she would just give her a break.

Ms. Zhou was pushed out of the kitchen by her, and she happened to meet Mrs. Sun who was standing at the door of the west wing. There was also surprise in their eyes.

But what surprised them was yet to come, because from that day on, Yang changed his earlier attitude and started doing all kinds of work. Although many years of neglecting her job have made her clumsy when doing things now, she does it anyway.

Not only did he cook, but he also acted very generously. He would often persuade Mrs. Zhao to take some money, buy some meat or bring out some eggs, and cook dishes for the whole family.

The spark that was originally aroused by Zhao'er's words in the Xue family was suppressed just like that. During this period, Xue Tingyan finally recovered and had the strength to walk around.

On this day, after getting up early in the morning and having breakfast, Zhao'er planned to go to town.

The rags she brought back from the embroidery workshop have been made into items such as purses and embroidered shoes. After saving it for many days, it’s time to take it to the embroidery workshop and sell it.

She put everything into the basket on her back. Before leaving, she told Xue Tingyan that it was a nice day and asked him to go out and bask in the sun more.

Xue Tingyan nodded honestly and agreed, and then she went out with confidence.

Not long after she left, Xue Tingyan walked out of the house.

The courtyard was very quiet. The door curtains of each room were hung low, and it was not clear whether anyone was there.

He stood in front of the door for a while, then walked up to the door. Heizi, who was lazily sunbathing, immediately stood up and followed his feet out.

==Chapter 11==

Xue Qingshan's face looked a little ugly, and he was also a little surprised.

His nephew has always been taciturn, and he can't beat a fart with three sticks. He just figured out the temperament of the second wife and the two little ones, so he acted like this.

But after all, he lived older than Xue Tingyan, so naturally he would not forget to do superficial things.

He sighed: "The talented boy was spoiled by his mother, and it's because I, the uncle, have failed to discipline him well. I'm here to help you."

Xue Tingyan hurriedly got out of the way and said: "Uncle, please don't say that. Ting'er is a junior and can't bear it."

"Ting'er? I didn't expect you to give yourself a name." Xue Qingshan laughed, but also wanted to point out that Xue Tingyan's name was incorrect and he was not as sensible and polite as he appeared.

Generally, names are given by elders, and should not be chosen randomly by the younger generation. It would be fine if they are ordinary villagers. However, Xue Tingyan is a scholar. Scholars should know etiquette and observe etiquette. If they do not observe etiquette, this is The book was read in vain.

Xue Tingyan's heart was extremely clear and he understood what the uncle meant. He chuckled and said: "When my father was still alive, he asked me and my uncle to help me choose a name. The uncle refused because he had a cheap name so that he could make a living. . Now that Ting'er is fourteen, she can't keep using her nickname, so she picked one at random."

As soon as these words came out, Xue Qingshan's face became a little ugly. Xue Tingyan was obviously saying that he, an uncle, was unwilling to give him a name, which was deliberately demeaning. After all, since you are already educated, you should never be without a name.

He smiled reluctantly and explained: "Uncle, seeing that your health is not good, he wants to wait until you are an adult before naming you. You can't understand this painstaking effort, what if I don't choose one for you now?"

With that said, he didn't wait for Xue Tingyan's answer, he sighed and looked melancholy, and said: "You have been weak since you were born. When your father was alive, he hoped that you would be blessed and live longer, so your uncle named you Fushou. What do you think?"

The name was chosen so casually, and it is not at all worthy of the name of Xue Qingshan, the only child in Yuqing Village.

Xue Tingyan hesitated for a moment and then refused: "I still can't be uncle. Ting'er's name has been decided. I went to the grave to inform my parents before, so there is no way to change it."

This remark also clarified why he went to the cemetery every year. Ever since Xue Tingyan saw that Xue Qingshan had invited so many people and caused such a scene, she knew that the other party must have something up his sleeve.

No matter what his plans are, he just blocks all the ways that may be used by the other party to make a fuss, and waits and sees what happens.

Sure enough, the face of Patriarch Xue next to him softened a little.

Before, he had always thought that this kid Erfang did it deliberately, just to compete with Juncai for the opportunity to study at Qinghe Academy. This time I came to see this young man who is gentle and polite, neither humble nor arrogant. Although Patriarch Xue has no fame, he still knows a few words. He has been the patriarch for many years, so he naturally has a good eye for people.

He was very surprised, because he had seen Gouzi before, but he was not deeply impressed by him. His only impression was that he was an inconspicuous young man. Now it seems that this child has grown up somewhat unexpectedly.

No matter how unexpected it was, Patriarch Xue did not forget what he was doing here.

Just a favorable impression was not enough to make him shake the decision he had already made. He had asked someone to test Juncai, and he was much more knowledgeable than his two grandsons. If the next child in Yuqing Village could be named, Patriarch Xue felt that Xue Juncai was the most likely candidate.

Maybe he is not just a child, but a scholar.

With two future talents and a young boy who still doesn’t know how to deal with it, Patriarch Xue naturally knows how to answer this multiple-choice question.

However, the previous idea of ​​helping out was abandoned. If Xue Qingshan couldn't even handle a child, it wouldn't be worth his attention.

How could Xue Qingshan not see what Patriarch Xue was thinking. In his eyes, this old man is just a master who never sees rabbits but doesn't let go of hawks. He receives the benefits he brings to the clan, but never knows how to do him any favors.

If any clan has an ethnology, the clan will not subsidize one or two of them. On the contrary, he worked all day long. Every time a certain family in the clan would randomly bring some food, the clan leader would call him over and ask him to accept it.

Being generous to others, wasting other people’s wealth, being ruthless to others, is meaningless to oneself!

Xue Qingshan sneered in his heart, but with a respectful expression on his face, he invited clan leader Zheng Lizheng and others into the house.

Clan Chief Xue and Zheng Li were sitting cross-legged on the kang, one on the left and one on the right, while the others were sitting on stools below. Yang and Zhou were busy pouring tea, and even Xue Taoer was sent to ask Mr. Xue to come home quickly.

Both Patriarch Xue and Zheng Lizheng had the habit of smoking cigarettes, so they took out their cigarette bags when they sat down.

Xue Qingshan hurriedly took a bag of tobacco leaves from his mother, Mrs. Zhao, and while offering the two cigarettes, he said: "My father grew this by himself. It is usually very precious. My cousin and Uncle Li Zheng will taste it." Taste."

"The tobacco your father grew is good, but there is too little." After lighting it, Zheng Lizheng took a deep breath and said with a smile.

Xue Qingshan replied: "If Uncle Li Zheng likes it, I will pretend to be a little bit with you when I leave later. Just don't dislike it."

These are all polite words, and everyone knows what they are talking about. Zheng Lizheng smiled and nodded, and then went straight to the topic: "Shanzi invited us old guys over this time. What are you planning to do?"

Looking at Zheng Lizheng's smiling face, Xue Qingshan cursed the old fox in his heart.

He would never believe that things would turn out like this. If the man surnamed Zheng did nothing inside, he would never believe it. But it was precisely because of this that he even invited Zheng Lizheng here today. After all, he was Lizheng from Yuqing Village and his surname was Zheng, so he could avoid being said to be covering up.

Including several villagers present today, Xue Qingshan was thinking about inviting them. There were some with the surname Zheng, some with the surname Xue, and two others with mixed surnames in the village, but they were all popular in the village.

"Is there something that needs some elders to make the decision? Should I wait for my dad? He is in the fields and will be back soon."

While talking about Mr.

"I feel ashamed to say this. Some things in my family recently made everyone laugh."

Hearing the beginning of these words, except for Patriarch Xue and Zheng Lizheng, everyone here could not help but feel a little embarrassed. After all, this is someone else’s family matter. Although this family matter has been brought to the public, it can be discussed in private and obtained. On the table, it's two different things.

"Actually, to put it bluntly, it's all caused by poverty. If our family's previous situation was like this, we wouldn't be like this. We gave one baby as a gift but not the other."

An old man named Xue Lianhe, also named Xue and a contemporary of Mr. Xue, sighed: "Lian Xing, don't say that, your family is in trouble too."

Mr. It will become a problem."

With trembling hands, he took out the dry pipe from his waist, lit it and took a puff, and then said: "The palms and backs of my hands are full of flesh. It makes me feel bad to lose any of them. In fact, this matter was discussed last year, and I have been I put it off because I was afraid that the baby would feel uncomfortable. It is not easy for a family like ours to provide for a scholar. It was not easy for the family to provide Shanzi. Although he did not live up to expectations and failed to pass the exam several times, in the end he still wanted to be a scholar. The village has done something for all of us.

"Everyone has noticed our family's behavior in the village over the years. We won't mention it even if it is far away, just talk about the private school in Shanzi. As long as you are from the village and your family is not well-off, you may even be late for repairs." Less, our family never mentions it. Why? It’s because we country people have a hard time making a living. We face the loess and our backs to the sky. If God doesn’t show mercy, the whole family will suffer from famine. After being tired all year round, some of us can’t even pay taxes. .

"Actually, I'm not afraid of the laughter of a few brothers and sisters. I worked hard to support Shanzi's education. I just thought that if I could pass the exam, I would be able to exempt my family from some taxes."

These words were just to the point. They seemed to be spoken lightly for a few words and then went no further, but they made everyone feel mixed.

Mr.

Finally someone stood up and spoke out about the previous incident, "Brother Lianxing, please stop talking. We still can't trust your character? When someone in the village spread rumors, we told all the children at home, even Brother Xing is not that kind of person. There are some grandfathers who don’t care about their grandchildren."

"Yes, yes, everyone can understand it. It's not difficult for anyone."