Transmigrated into the Pastoral Scenery

The news that Miss Xue's family was going to discuss marriage with the county magistrate Bo's family spread in the village.Speaking of the girl from the Xue family, Shen Junxi, the eldest son of the Shen family, had to be mentioned. Some people in their family knew about their marriage.

It may be that Mrs. Chen said something outside, and some people said this when discussing, "The Shen family and the Xue family are just talking verbally. The girl was so young back then, so there is no need to rush to order it out. Miss It's not that no one wants it, not to mention that Xue's family conditions are so good, are you still worried that the girl won't get married?"

As everyone knows, the Xue family made the decision early because they were afraid of missing out on Shen Junxi, a good young man who could read.Now that he said it back and forth, everyone seemed to be able to accept it. After all, Shen Junxi was down and out, so what would he use to marry a girl from the Xue family?

It's not that no one stood up to speak for the Shen family, saying that the Xue family was snobbish and contradicted their promises.

The others laughed immediately, then ask yourself, if your daughter is engaged to the Shen family, would you be willing to let your daughter marry?

The man said in a nonchalant manner, didn't the engagement at the beginning was just for the good of the family, now that the family is not good, he immediately abandons it, after all, it is self-inflicted, and it has nothing to do with the Shen family.

It's good now, no one says anything wrong with the Xue family, but everyone is laughing at the downfall of the Shen family.

The old lady of the Shen family heard about this from the younger generation, and now she follows the third son, Shen Dongying, and the third son's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wang, asked her, do you want to intervene in this matter of the elders?The Xue family is a little too deceptive. Although the boss has separated, his surname is Shen.

The old lady was not so excited. When she was the daughter-in-law of the Shen family, her mother-in-law adopted her first child, the eldest, Shen Dongming.Later, she gave birth to a second child and a third child, and she couldn't take care of her by herself, so she didn't have the time to think about the eldest child, Shen Dongming.

Those who were raised in front of others are certainly not as good as those who were raised in front of themselves.The relationship between the old lady and her deceased mother-in-law was not very good, and even the boss Shen Dongming was not pleasing to her eyes.After the death of his mother-in-law Wu, Shen Dongming reached the age to marry a wife, and he married the daughter of Yang's whom Wu had arranged for him.

After the old lady became the mistress of the family, she ignored Shen Dongming and his wife everywhere. She looked down on this eldest son who was taught by her mother-in-law to be neither smart nor troublesome.Master Shen has been a scholar all his life. Like his wife, he dislikes the honest and dull eldest son, but prefers the third son who can read.

As for the second son of the Shen family, Shen Dongqi, although he can't study, he can manage.His family's tea garden is the largest in the entire Chashan Village, and it earns the most money in the village.Ten years ago, the second child of the Shen family and the third child opened a Shen family private school in the village, which established the Shen family's status in Chashan Village.

It was at that time that Shen Junxi showed his talent for reading. Those few years were the years when their family had the best relationship with our own family, because the master of the Shen family valued him somewhat.But all this was ruined five years ago, and the relationship between their family and this family returned to the way it was before overnight.

Life is hot and cold, but that's all.No matter how difficult Shen Dongming was, he never went to his family to ask for a penny. He gritted his teeth and went to the pier to carry the goods. He saved every penny and cured his wife and son.No matter how hard he tried, his elder brother Xi still suffered from the root cause of being unable to speak. This was the most difficult thing for Shen Dongming to let go of.

After this incident, he completely gave up thinking about his family, his parents and brothers were not as reliable as himself, so he stopped thinking about it.

Shen's mother, Yang, came back from the vegetable field with a lonely expression, with a hoe on her shoulder and a handful of vegetables in her hand.When she entered the courtyard and saw her husband sitting on the threshold smoking a cigarette, she advised softly, "Smoking less, your old coughing problem is back." These two days and nights, she kept hearing her husband coughing, and she looked for where to pick it. Order loquat leaves and boil water for him to drink.

"It's okay." Shen Dongming knocked on the cigarette rod and asked, "What's the matter? Look at your doormat." There have been rumors outside these two days, and he told his wife and children not to listen, but his wife couldn't stand it. gossip.

Yang turned her head and said, "I'm off to cook." Putting down the hoe and vegetables, "Where's Brother Xi?"

Shen Dongming pointed at the kitchen, "Fried tea."

Yang was surprised and said, "Will Brother Xi know?"

Shen Dongming said: "Go in and have a look."

In the kitchen, Shen Junxi skillfully stir-fried the tea leaves, and occasionally put some in his mouth to taste. If the fire was too high, he would remove the fire, and if the fire was too low, he would add more firewood. It was quite safe.Standing at the door, Mrs. Yang thought with relief, she has the demeanor of his father.

The craftsmanship of the Shen family's fried tea has been passed down from generation to generation, and Shen Dongming was taught by his grandfather when he was alive.This generation was passed down to Shen Junxi. At first, he had little contact with fried tea because of the imperial examination. It was only after an accident happened that he picked up this family-inherited craft.

I have been studying art for three years, and today is my first time doing it alone.

Father Shen followed Yang Shi in and said, "How about it, I'll try it."

When Shen Junxi turned around and saw his parents, he smiled and brought the fried tea leaves to Shen's father in a dustpan woven from bamboo.

"The color looks good." Shen Dongming picked it up casually, picked up a handful and put it in his mouth to taste. He commented: "It's overcooked, too brittle, be more careful next time."

Shen Junxi nodded seriously, and expressed understanding with sign language, and will pay attention next time.

Mrs. Yang also tasted it, and felt that it was no different from the tea her husband made, and said, "Isn't this the same as yours?" It was the first time for Brother Xi to make tea by herself, and she thought it would be enough if she could get this heat. very nice.

Shen Dongming said: "Are you a master or am I a master?" As a master, there is an expert in being a master. The apprentice must not praise too much for the first time, even if it is good, there is still room for improvement. OK.

Yang smiled and said, "I am a layman, and you are a master."

The family opened their mouths and laughed for a while, Shen Dongming clapped his hands and said: "Today's tea will be fried by you, and I will sell it myself when you are finished." My father wants to hear the evaluation of the guests.

Shen Junxi nodded in agreement, and turned around to finish frying the remaining tea leaves.

Their family's tea garden is not too big, and every two months before and after Qingming, they have a good income every month.Summer tea comes after Qingming tea. Summer tea is heavy and bitter, not as delicate and fragrant as spring tea, so it doesn’t sell very well.In autumn, the tea market picks up again, because autumn tea is delicious, mellow and fragrant.If Chuncha is a young girl, Qiucha is a graceful young woman.

As far as Shen Junxi himself is concerned, um, his family doesn't like to drink young girls or young women. What he drinks is summer tea.

Shen Dongming said that he wanted to sell tea in person, but Shen Junxi would not go.For Lihua Town, his mood is a bit complicated.I want to revisit my old place, but I am also timid because of the closeness to my hometown. I am afraid it will be useless to go there.

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Song Man sent his confidant He San to Chashan Village to inquire about a family surnamed Shen. He San took a lot of benefits from Song Jinmei and came back and said a lot of good things about the Shen family.He said that the Shen family is a big family in the village, some of them are in business, some of them run a private school as a teacher, their ancestors have always been scholars, and the family tradition is very well-known.

It turned out that Song Man was very unwilling to get married because he was a poor mud-legged child.The situation is different now, at least that man is still a scholar.Song Man knows a few big characters, and he only learned them when he became rich. He likes dealing with scholars most, which makes him appear to be knowledgeable.

This marriage is quite good, he thinks now.

He San hesitated and said: "Everything is fine, there is just a little flaw."

Song Man asked, "What's the flaw?"

He San chuckled and said, "This scholar fell ill five years ago, and after recovering he couldn't speak anymore."

Song Man was so angry that he was helpless, and said angrily: "Just say that he is dumb." If this person is dumb, he will not be able to take the imperial examination. .

Gritting his teeth, he was blown into Song Jinmei's ears for a few more times. Song Man finally said: "Let's do this. Send someone to Shen's house to ventilate and ask them to propose marriage." He was not worried at all whether Shen's family would come, his It's the richest man's family in Lihua Town, anyone who doesn't come is an idiot.

Getting up the next morning, He San went to Chashan Village in person to make sure the marriage was done.

The Song family's carriage drove slowly into Chashan Village, and He San sent a boy down to ask for directions, where Shen Junxi's house was.

The villager who the boy asked pointed to a little boy: "His family lives next to Shen Junxi's, let him take you there."

Seeing that it was a child, the boy took out a handful of fried melon seeds from his pocket, handed it to him and said, "Will you show us the way?"

The child took the melon seeds and quickly led the way.Running outside the courtyard of Shen Dongming's house, he shouted: "Shen Junxi, someone is looking for you!" After shouting a few times, he turned back to the boy driving the car and said, "I'm not at home, I'm picking tea."

The kid asked, "Where do you pick tea?"

The child turned down the hill and said, "Over there." While knocking on the melon seeds, he said, "Shen Junxi's mother is at home, I'm leaving."

Yang Shi heard Erdandan from the house next door yelling, she put down her embroidery work and hurried out to open the door.Brother Xi of her family has classmates in the town, and occasionally come to see Brother Xi for gatherings, but in the past two years, very few people have come.Yang still hoped that they would come, so Brother Xi would not be so lonely.

"Who is it?" She opened the door and saw a brand-new carriage. This was definitely not brother Xi's classmate. They couldn't sit in such a good carriage.

He San stepped forward and said, "This madam belongs to Mr. Shen Junxi's family?"

Yang said blankly: "Exactly, who are you?"

He Sandao: "He is the steward of the Song Mansion in Lihua Town. He has something important to discuss with your son. I wonder if you can talk about it in the room?"

"Song Mansion in Lihua Town?" The name is so resounding that even Erdandan knows that he is a rich man. Yang asked doubtfully, "What does your mansion have anything to do with Brother Xi?"

He San smiled and said: "Madam Shen, don't worry, it's a good thing." He asked Mrs. Yang to invite him into the house again, saying that it's not good to mention this matter outside.

"In this case, please come in, both of you." Due to the great reputation of the Song family, Yang invited people in cautiously, served two cups of tea, and said, "My husband and brother will be back soon." , just wait a moment."

He San nodded and said: "Mrs. Shen, don't be nervous. Since the master and son of the Shen family are coming back soon, let's wait with peace of mind." Seeing that the young master of the Song family wants to marry the Shen family, his attitude is very good.Regardless of whether Song Jingwei fell out of favor or not, he is the young master of the Song family. As long as his surname is Song, the master of the Song family will not ignore him.

The sun was getting fiercer, and the father and son of the Shen family came back with a basket of tea on their backs.Seeing the magnificent carriage in front of their house, the two of them looked at each other, unable to figure out who it could be.

Shen Dongming said: "Could it be that your classmate came to look for you?"

Shen Junxi shook his head, that was impossible, he and his classmates had gradually lost contact with each other.Sometimes it was too late to sell tea in the town, and he didn't actually go to stay at a classmate's house, but just found a place that could shelter from the wind and rain for the night.

"You'll know if you go in and have a look." Shen Dongming said as he walked, "Your mother, that stupid bitch, dares to greet anyone, and she is not afraid of meeting bad people." Even though he said that, he was not very angry. The atmosphere of the village is still very good, and there are few gangsters.

Hearing the movement at the door, Yang breathed a sigh of relief and said, "They're back."

He San raised his eyes and saw a farmer in his forties, with good features and dark skin. Except for his outstanding stature, the rest were ordinary.Behind him is a young man in his twenties, with a clean appearance and a steady temperament, he looks like a down-to-earth person.

"Mrs. Shen, are those your master and son?"

Mrs. Yang nodded hurriedly and said, "Yes, they are my husband and my brother." She went up to help Shen Junxi and Shen Junxi put down the basket, and Shen's father asked in a low voice, "Who is that? You How do you bring people into the house?" All the men in the family are out, so why is she not paying attention.

"He said he was the steward of the Song Mansion in Lihua Town, but that was the Song Mansion..." Mrs. Yang was slightly speechless, as if she wanted money just to mention that name.

Shen Dongming was taken aback, looked at He San, and heard Yang whisper in his ear: "He said he came to see Brother Xi, and we have something important to discuss." He was surprised, the master dressed like a dog, What do you want to do with their Brother Xi?

He San came out with a smile, cupped his hands to Shen Dongming and said, "I'm Mr. He, the manager of the Song Mansion in Lihua Town. Presumably this is the master of the Shen family?"

Unlike the two younger brothers, Shen Dongming is respected wherever he goes. This is the first time for a big girl to get on a bridal sedan chair, and he hastily replied, "Don't dare, I am Shen Dongming, the owner of this house. What's the matter with my brother Xi?"

He San laughed and said, "It's not busy, Master Shen, please come in, let's sit down and talk in detail."

The three members of the Shen family looked at each other, walked into the room silently, and each of them occupied a corner on the old Eight Immortals table in his house.

He San took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, and then said: "Ming people don't say dark words, He Mou came here this time for the marriage of my young master." He glanced around the Shen family, and his eyes finally settled on On Shen Junxi, "Master Shen, do you still remember the young master of the Song family who had a skin-to-skin kiss with you on the afternoon of the ninth day of April?"

Shen Junxi opened his eyes wide, He San's words broke his tranquility and caused thousands of ripples in his heart.

The Shen family was at a loss, so they grabbed He San and asked, "What is the ninth day of April, what is the skin-to-skin date? Please tell me clearly, Mr. He."

He San didn't care about them, he wanted Shen Junxi to answer his question first, and he asked again: "Young Master Shen, do you still remember?"

Under the blank gaze of the Shen family, Shen Junxi nodded to He San.

He San then smiled and said: "That's good, my master already knows the friendship between the two of you, and he didn't agree with it, but my young master is trying hard to force him, and the master loves his son like his life, so he can only fulfill his long-cherished wish."

And no matter how surprised Shen Junxi was, Shen's father and Yang's family were still puzzled. Shen's father asked: "What's the ins and outs, can Manager He tell you?" It sounds like Brother Xi has a relationship with the young master of the Song family , but is this possible?

He San said: "He shouldn't have come to say this, but the situation is special, so I will make a long story short." He reorganized what happened on the afternoon of the ninth day of April, and it became Shen Junxi and Song Jingwei. Yue, accidentally discovered by the elders during the meeting, and finally got the consent of the elders.

As for whether Shen Junxi, the insider, would quibble, He San wasn't worried at all, as long as he wasn't a fool, he wouldn't push the young master of the Song Mansion out.

If the calculations in this story are ignored, it can be called a romantic and beautiful story.At least that's what the Shen family and his wife thought. They all looked at their son with inexplicable eyes, and Shen Dongming thought in his heart: Well, it turns out that you have already had a good friend outside, thanks to which your mother and I have comforted you in every possible way.

Yang's thinking is different from her husband's. She thinks deeper and farther: Although her brother Xi is outstanding, what is the status of the young master of the Song family? Can the Shen family afford it?

In short, a young master of the Song family stunned the Shen family. No one was at peace, even Shen Junxi, who was calm on the surface.

He San very considerately revealed: "My young master is also an infatuated person, for your young master, he even drank the river water."

The word "heshui" successfully made the Shen family's couple's heart skip a beat, especially Yang's. She asked with glowing eyes: "What did you say, rivers?" The young master of the Song family.

"That's right, my young master drank the river water that day." He San sighed and said, "If it wasn't for that, my master would not have agreed." The conversation changed, and he asked seriously, "I don't know what your house plans to do?"

Hearing the river water, the couple were ecstatic. Hearing the word "Your Mansion", the couple looked around their dilapidated house, both showing embarrassment. How their family could afford to marry the young master of the Song Mansion, they dare not even think about it.

The dowry price is not low for a family like the Xue family alone, let alone the Song family, the richest man in Lihua Town, how much money would be enough to hire.

Shen Dongming gave Shen Junxi a guilty look, and said in a muffled voice: "This matter...I'm afraid our family can't handle it well, look at our family..." It's clear at a glance that it's not a decent one.He has always known that he is poor and incompetent, but he has never hated himself so much as today, why he is so poor and incapable.

He San seemed to know Shen Dongming's embarrassment, and he said: "Master Shen, don't worry, our master is not the kind of person who dislikes the poor and loves the rich. He said that as long as your son treats our young master well, everything will be fine." " I was afraid that Shen Dongming still didn't understand, so he said bluntly: "As for the betrothal gift or something, it's enough if you think about it. A good relationship is the most important thing in life, don't you think, Mr. Shen?"

Shen Dongming liked to hear this, he nodded in agreement and said: "Your master is right, that's right. My wife and I are poor couples, we have been together for decades, and we have never blushed." So As soon as he said it, he felt that the master of the Song Mansion was a very good person.

He Sandao: "Then it's okay to say that?"

Shen Dongming thought for a while, and said with a smile: "As long as the master of the Song family doesn't dislike our poor family, and my brother Xi..." The master of the Song family, do you know that brother Xi can't speak?

He San waved his hand and said: "No, no, my master is very satisfied with your young master, he has already inquired about it."

These words made all three members of the Shen family breathe a sigh of relief, including Shen Junxi. He couldn't speak, so he listened quietly.There are some things his parents don't know, but he knows it well.He knows best whether Song Jingwei is in love with him or not.But even so, he still didn't want to turn down such an opportunity.

Instead, when he heard that the master of the Song family was very satisfied with him, he quietly relaxed, raised his eyebrows, and felt tender joy in his heart.

"Then it's settled. He will go back and answer the master, waiting for your good news." He San said goodbye after winning the battle.

The Shen family couple enthusiastically sent him out, and promised that they would definitely come to the house some day.

Shen Junxi didn't go out to see him off, he was still sitting in the room, his appearance looked a bit dumb in the eyes of the Shen family couple.

Shen Dongming couldn't hide his joy, and immediately went back to the room after sending He San off and questioned Shen Junxi: "You child, why don't you hurry up and explain, what is going on between you and the young master of the Song Mansion?"

Yang Shi also asked curiously: "Yeah, when did you meet the big man, why didn't your father and I know about it?" Her brother Xi was filial and obedient, and never concealed anything.

This time it wasn't that Shen Junxi didn't want to tell the truth, but that he couldn't tell the truth. He would rather his parents never know the calculations.

"You said you just met each other not long ago?" After reading Shen Junxi's sign language, Yang asked worriedly, "Then what kind of person is the young master of the Song family? Since you just met him not long ago, why did he insist on getting married?" If you really like it that much Her brother Xi, the young master of the Song family should marry her at home, right?

Of course, it wasn't that Yang wanted her brother to be married back, she wished that the young master of the Song family would marry him, the problem was that this matter was too strange and some couldn't be explained.

Shen Junxi thought about it, compared a few sign languages, and stopped explaining.

Yang Shi and her husband Shen Dongming glanced at each other, and then blushed. When did their brother Xi become so shameless, did anyone praise him so much?

"Oh, forget it, it's a good thing that he is willing to marry, let's not worry about it so much." Shen Dongming still has a lot of troubles, he said: "Hurry up and ask the matchmaker, and get ready for brother Xi's horoscope."

Yang Shi nodded and said, "That's the reason, I'll go to Zhang Luo now."

Shen Dongming said: "From tomorrow onwards, our house has to be tidied up, and we can't be sloppy anymore. Brother Xi's wife is the young master of a rich family, so don't make him feel uncomfortable."

Yang and Shen Junxi had no choice but to keep their house clean and tidy every day.In order to reach the level that the young master of the Song Mansion can take a fancy to, it is necessary to rebuild a new house.

Building a new house requires money, and the Shen family doesn't have that much money.

The Song family said that they don't want a dowry gift, but their family can't really refuse to give a dowry gift.When the time comes, decorating the wedding room, buying new furniture, holding a wedding, and inviting people to a wedding will all be fancy.

Shen Junxi listened to Yang's nagging, on the one hand, bitterness, on the other hand, joy, it was really a contradictory feeling.

"Brother Xi, it's not too late. Let's ask the matchmaker to come to the door tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, our family of three will come to the door to hire, right?" Shen Dongming turned around several times, wondering if he was too anxious?Looking at his wife and children, is he in a hurry?

Yang Shi and Shen Junxi nodded, not saying that their family was anxious, but that they agreed to make a matchmaker tomorrow and go to hire the day after tomorrow.