Red House Farm Stay

The results of the government examination came out, and Baner got the result as he wished, but Li Rong was not on the list.The Li family didn't expect anything at first. Although they were a little disappointed, they were not surprised.Mrs. Li encouraged him to study hard, and it would not be too late to try again after two years.

Li Rong lowered his head and said, after these things, he became more and more calm day by day.

The old man nodded in satisfaction, "Sure enough, after marrying a daughter-in-law, you will be sensible, and you will finally know how to make progress if you don't associate with those cronies. Brother Lang is a good man, with solid knowledge and good character. You should get close to him. Only One, he has to have a strong temper, and even though he is a relative and not of the same seniority, he must never be negligent and perfunctory."

"Grandson knows it. Although I am an uncle and he is a nephew, my grandson has never overwhelmed him as an elder." When you were young, you had to take money from your elders when you were about the same age, not to curry favor with you, and who would want to associate with you.

"It's so good, you can go." The old man has been so kind to Li Rong for so many years, and Li Rong couldn't help but think that he should work hard since he was a child.

Ever since Jia Lan found out Jia Zhuo's identity and found out that Ban'er is still unmarried, Jia Lan has been paying close attention to his every move.Knowing that his house is in trial, he immediately became happy.I bought a gift box privately, and asked someone to give it to my classmates as an excuse.

There was no name sticker in the gift box, and the Wang family searched all over, but they didn't know who gave it to them.It was Jia Zhuo who came over and took a look at the red-lacquered gift box, then clapped his hands, "There's no need to look for it."

As he spoke, he tapped the orchid depicted on the lid of the gift box.

"This..." Ban'er understood at a glance, and looked up at Jia Zhuo, not knowing what she wanted to do with it.

"Take it away, he has to take part in the provincial examination. When the time comes, we will return a similar one." Jia Zhuo glanced at it and saw that there was nothing out of the ordinary. Sending it back, wouldn't it just attract people's eyes for nothing.

Ban'er thought so, so he wrote down Jia Lan's name on the red book, and made a note later, remembering to return the gift when the township examination is held in August.

Thinking about Jia Lan, who was only a few years older than himself, he was already a scholar, and he was preparing for the provincial examination. If he passed the provincial examination, he would be a master of Juren.

Jia Zhuo glanced at him sideways and knew what he was thinking. He walked to the side, pretended to look at the red book, and said in a low voice: "You are you, he is him, and besides, he didn't have to do anything since he was a child, he just focused on reading and studying. Wu, as long as the civil and military masters are good, they will invite them to the mansion, there is nothing comparable."

Ban'er knew that his thoughts had been seen through, so he was not annoyed at all, he just touched his head and looked at her and smiled, and saw Jia Zhuo staring at him, so he quickly replied "um".

Busy with the big business of receiving gifts and returning gifts and treating guests, Ban'er received a letter from Yuan Ziwen.Judging by the tone of his voice, he and Ban'er were still very friendly, and asked about Ban'er's county and government examinations. He didn't know the result when he wrote the letter, but he had already congratulated Ban'er in advance, thinking that he would be successful.

He also said that he shouldn't come out, that he was uncomfortable outside, and that his classmates were hungry wolves wherever they looked like classmates.Seeing that his family is well-off, he always finds excuses for him to treat guests, and refuses to return his belongings or money borrowed from him. Although these are small things, they make people feel uncomfortable everywhere.

After complaining, he talked about cotton again.He sent the book boy down for a walk, saying that there is nothing wrong with the cotton harvest today.The reason why the price of cotton outside has increased is because most of the cotton-producing land in Chaoping Prefecture is owned by Prince Zhongshun. If he doesn't take it out, there will naturally be less cotton on the market.

He also added his own guess in the letter, that the profit from selling cotton alone may not be high, and maybe he wants to make it into finished products and then sell it, so he didn't ship it this year.As for the reduction in cotton production due to rain, it is all a means of concealing the truth.After reporting the reduction in production, the imperial court made a decree to charge less of their rent, and everyone was grateful to Prince Zhongshun.

If it wasn't for the clever book boy who asked the little boy to ask some gossip with candy, he probably wouldn't be able to find out the real news.

A letter spreads across several pages.

Ban'er reciprocated, and wrote all the experience of the county examination and government examination in the reply letter for his reference.

Baner and Jia Zhuo read the reply letter together, and Jia Zhuo looked up at Baner after reading it, "Do you believe it?"

Of course, it's not asking whether Yuan Ziwen is trustworthy or not, he has no reason to lie to Baner.The person who asked was naturally Prince Zhongshun, what did he want to do?

"With so much cotton, if it is made into finished products, there should be a reaction in the market. Jinling is at the foot of the emperor, and the goods in Da Viet are the most concentrated and the changes can be seen the most."

Jinling is located at the intersection of the north and the south, with four distinct seasons, and the winter is especially sad, cold and humid, unless the rich families learn how to make earth dragons and build heated kangs in the north.Ordinary people, wherever they can afford to burn, rely on charcoal pots and Tang Pozi to survive the winter.No matter how poor the family is, even the charcoal basin is not available, and they just rely on hard work.Also because of this, the demand for cotton and cotton cloth is very high.

"Whether it's cotton or cotton cloth, the more they are put away, the less valuable they are. What's the use of putting them away?" Ban'er frowned, unable to figure it out.

"It's useless to put it away, so naturally it's sold. Since Da Yue doesn't exist, there's nothing else besides Da Yue." Jia Zhuo ruled out the illogical ones, and the rest, no matter how impossible, is likely to be the truth. This is what she has watched TV dramas for many years. As a result, I just don't know if it is really applicable.

"Besides Da Yue?" Ban'er's eyes widened, he really never thought about this possibility.

They looked at each other and still had many questions, but it was not appropriate to ask Yuan Ziwen to ask.An uninformed person cannot be pushed into danger.

"Let's stop here." Baner opened his mouth, and Jia Zhuo nodded with a wry smile.

Whether Prince Zhongshun has a conspiracy or a trick, it doesn't mean that the emperor believes in him.Ministers dare not offend the prince, let alone small people like them.

Jia Zhuo pointed to the Ma's house next door, Ban'er was startled, saw Jia Zhuo nodded, thought for a while, then nodded very slowly.

Ban'er personally went to the neighbor's house to give back the gift, and when it was delivered to Ma's house, Li Hong happened to be at home.After accepting his gift in return, the two exchanged a few polite words.

"I heard that you sold the goods last year and came back with a good harvest. I don't know which one is better to sell the goods in the past, tea, silk or cotton."

"Of course tea is the best seller. They eat meat all the year round and rarely have green vegetables, so they can digest it with some tea. Silk is also good. As for cotton, they seldom take it with them." Li Hong looked at the board thoughtfully, always I think there is something in his words.

"Really? I see that cotton has soared so much this year, I thought it was all taken by you to sell to outsiders." Ban'er smiled, and the conversation turned to the steamed rice balls.

"The ones made by my family are rough, but the materials used are sufficient." After saying that, he wanted to leave.

"This is a good thing. It's a dim sum in the south. I didn't expect someone in your family to make it." Li Hong held him back, "I see that you have finished sending gifts in return, and I just want to write a letter to my relatives. One-stroke calligraphy is just beginners, it is really shameful, can I ask Brother Wang to write it for me."

"Okay." Ban Er generously agreed, and entered Li Hong's room.

As soon as Ban'er entered, there was a feeling of bleakness.

I can't help but compare my own house, the layout of the two houses is similar, but in his house, there are two pots of big-leaved green plants on the window sill, which Jia Zhuo said made him refresh his mind when he was tired from reading.

There is also a pot of doro on the table, and a large table full of pen holders and inkstones above it.There is a half-covered book on the head of the bed all the year round, and there are several sachets hanging from the tent.Change things for him according to the season, with roses, sweet-scented osmanthus, and borneol menthol in summer.

Usually I don't think so, but now when I compare it with Li Hong's house, there is a big difference.Except for the necessary things, Li Hong's house can't find anything, as if he is ready to run away at any time.

Ban'er thought about it, that's right, he is a person who will run away at any time.

Knowing that Li Hong was also literate, he chatted casually.

Thinking of his identity, he couldn't help asking: "You should know a lot of people here, aren't you afraid that your acquaintances will reveal your identity?"

"My mother and I found my father, but my father married another person. My mother couldn't bear the stimulation and died, and entrusted me to her former sister."

"Ah..." Ban'er didn't know whether it was true or not for a moment, and looked at him in surprise.

"It's true that my father married another. My mother, regardless of life or death, I must be with him." Li Hong slowly exhaled the depression in his chest.

Ban'er gave him a sympathetic look, the good-looking only son suddenly turned into a concubine, and the good-natured mother suddenly turned into an aunt, who can bear it.

"For a family like ours, what's the matter with the concubine and concubine, as long as they have the ability." Li Hong chuckled lightly and clenched his fists.

Ban'er didn't know how to comfort him, so he could only nod his head, "That's the truth."

"You just said that the price of cotton has risen. Forgive me for being stupid, but there is nothing special about it."

"If you want to be careful, we people don't know so well. It's just a little suspicion, and there is no way to verify it." Ban'er picked up what he could say, and confided in Jia Zhuo's guess.

Li Hong opened his eyes wide, and said involuntarily: "If there is something to gain, it is also thanks to Brother Wang."

Wang Tianzuo waved his hands again and again, "It's nothing to do with me. I'm just talking about the price increase of cotton. Everyone knows that, right?"

Li Hong smiled and cupped his hands, "Yes, Brother Wang didn't say anything."

After Ban'er came back, he went to the backyard, where Jia Zhuo was busy planting Doro.He stepped forward to help without saying a word, Jia Zhuo looked at his serious face, and said in surprise: "It's not going well, someone will show you."

"How come, the neighbors are very kind. It's just that it may be true." Ban'er's nonsense words drew Jia Zhuo's long sigh.

"It can only be true." Jia Zhuo sighed and replied.

Ma Menghui brought Li Hong to Wannian County, and Li Hong was Li Yankui's son. It was almost certain that the bandit leader of the rebellion was recruited by King Suqing who was far away in Andu Prefecture.

If King Suqing didn't have any thoughts of his own, how could he take in such a person.At first glance, Ma Meng was King Suqing's man, lurking in Wannian County to make connections and deliver news.

Regarding the matter of Prince Zhongshun, if anyone can reveal one or two things, they can only count on King Su Qing.

"Let's do our best and obey the destiny." Ban'er looked at Jia Zhuo, and Jia Zhuo also looked at him and laughed.

"Great joy, great joy."

Those who were working in the backyard heard the voices coming from the front.

Grandma Liu saw that Qing'er had brought people in, and invited her to sit in the main room, and then asked Qing'er to call Mrs. Liu out to receive guests.

"You are..." Grandma Liu knew a little bit when she saw that she had red and green on her hair at a young age.

"I'm here to announce the good news to you..." There was a long list of people coming, and Grandma Liu wanted to speak several times, but couldn't find a way to get in.

Mrs. Liu came in when she was halfway through her speech. Hearing the official media, the Luo family's daughter, her eyes lit up, and then she looked at her mother's gloomy face that was about to drip out of water, and quickly restrained herself. , Waiting for the matchmaker to serve tea, she finally answered the conversation.

"Our family..." Mrs. Liu hesitated for a moment, and then she heard Grandma Liu answer: "It's really hard for you to run around, so that you can know that my grandson is already negotiating marriage and will make an appointment soon. Actually I never thought that this red envelope would give you tea."

Where did the Wang family prepare a red envelope? Qing'er brought it in. Grandma Liu took it, weighed it, and handed it to the matchmaker.The matchmaker refused to accept and wanted to continue persuading her.

"Since we are discussing relatives, it has not been settled. I am talking about the daughter of the second wife of the Luo family. The largest calligraphy and painting workshop on the street, Shuiyun Zhai, is the business of the Luo family."

The matchmaker was not reconciled, the Luo family had promised a big seal, it was supposed to be a matter of hand, but unexpectedly, the Wang family was already discussing marriage.But she had inquired about it before she came, and she hadn't heard of it at all.

Shuiyun Zhai was only managed by the second room, but when it came to the matchmaker's mouth, people suddenly heard it, as if Shuiyun Zhai was the private property of the second room.

Grandma Liu just laughed, "There's no such thing as discussing relatives."

Liu's eyes lit up, she glanced at Grandma Liu, but said nothing.

"When discussing relatives, of course there is an argument. It is only natural for this person to go to a high place, and the water to flow to a low place. Your brother is promising, but in the future, he will really have a big future. Manage up and down, make connections, You don’t need connections or money. There’s nothing wrong with having multiple Luo family patrons. Besides, girls from the Luo family have a generous dowry, and they’re also pretty, so they’re really good at everything.”

The matchmaker tried her best, but Grandma Liu brought the tea and pushed the red envelope forward.

No matter how thick-faced he was, he had no choice but to leave when everyone served tea.

"Qing'er, come in quickly, how do you know you're going to prepare a red seal?" Grandma Liu asked Liu to send the matchmaker out, and greeted Qing'er who was poking around outside the main room.

"It was given by my brother, he said to send him away quickly." Qing'er was still holding a rice dumpling in his hand, eating it deliciously.

Grandma Liu smiled meaningfully and drew out her tone, "So it's your brother."

It happened that Mrs. Liu sent someone back, and she took a look at Mrs. Liu, "Let's discuss things after Ban'er's father comes back. We can't wait any longer. If we wait any longer, Ban'er will be in a hurry with us."

Liu sneered, "I listen to mother."

Jia Zhuo went back and forth to see the board, and slapped his outstretched hand away, "It's almost over, don't get your hands dirty again. Who came just now, and why did you talk for so long?"

"No, it's nothing. If you don't know someone, I'm afraid they went by the wrong way."

Jia Zhuo raised his head to look at him in surprise, he stammered, for fear that she wouldn't realize that he was lying to her, right?

"Really, really, everyone is gone." Pan Er panicked and stammered more and more.

Qing'er chased from the front, and a rice dumpling was half-eaten, "Brother, the matchmaker has been sent away. Fortunately, you gave me the red envelope, and no one at home prepared this."

"Oh, it's nothing, someone I don't know, I went wrong." Jia Zhuo looked up at the sky and said to himself.

"No, no..." Ban'er wanted to explain but didn't know how to explain, scratching his ears and cheeks made Qing'er laugh out loud.

"Go, go, you can't stop your mouth if you have something to eat." He had nothing to do with Jia Zhuo, and it was easy to deal with Qing'er.

"That person is crazy, really, you believe me, grandma has already sent her away."

"Pfft, you're in a hurry, so what if you stay." Jia Zhuo withdrew his gaze and looked at him with a constricted smile.

"Then I'll, I'll carry her out and throw her into the street." Knowing that she wasn't really angry, Ban'er was relieved and went up to hold her hand.

"My hands are dirty." Fen Zaiduoluo didn't wash his hands until now.

Ban'er just laughed, but refused to let go.

"Fool." Jia Zhuo's other hand was not idle, and he touched his nose with his muddy hand, leaving a black dot.

"Sister, grandma and my mother are looking for you." Qing'er finally finished eating rice balls, and wandered to the backyard. When she saw Ban'er and Jia Zhuo, wipe me, I'll wipe you, her brother's A face almost turned into a spotted cat.

When a girl is in her teens, it is only a short distance from being ignorant to being sensible. Now she is no longer the same as when she was a child, excitedly wanting to join them to play together.He just stood far away, covered his mouth and kept smiling at them.

"Here we come." Jia Zhuo agreed, then waved his hands and said, "I'm still not letting go."

After washing his hands, he went to grandma's room, grandma and Mrs. Liu looked at her and smiled together.Jia Zhuo's face turned red all of a sudden, knowing that this was a continuation of the unfinished topic from last time.

Grandma Liu really continued the beginning of the previous chapter, "...you and Ban'er are also old, and you are childhood sweethearts. If you don't want to associate with the second master, let grandma decide this matter."

"I'll listen to my grandma." Jia Zhuo responded bluntly, and went out blushing.

Grandma Liu turned to Mrs. Liu and said, "Let's change the Geng Tie, and the matter will be settled."

"You're like this, people think we are two families." Liu said angrily.

"That's right. I'll sort out her dowry list another day, and you'll also prepare the dowry. Although under one roof, you don't need those silly things, but you still have to sort out what needs to be sorted out. You must not It's a mess."

Dowry is private property and the most important guarantee for a woman.After hearing this, Mrs. Liu couldn't help sighing, "My mother doesn't even believe her own daughter."

"Believe it or not is one thing, how to deal with it is another matter, let's get it right, let's get it right, don't mix it up, mix it up, in the end, the feeling will be gone, and the reason will be gone."

"What did the mother say?"

Seeing Liu's bewildered face, grandma knew that her daughter didn't understand.I could only sigh, "Go ahead and have a good talk with your man."

As he spoke, he opened the cabinet, took a pill and water and swallowed it.

Mrs. Liu couldn't help laughing, "You were not happy to let you eat it before, but now you eat it on your own initiative."

Since the situation at home got better, Jia Zhuo forgot nothing but the pills for her grandma's health, and she paid for the money herself.

"Little Zhuo is filial to me, can I not eat it?" Grandma smiled and narrowed her eyes, and the smile on her face faded after Mrs. Liu left.

Rubbing her icy hands vigorously, it was already spring, others had already changed into spring clothes, and she was still wearing a jacket.Year after year, I am afraid of the cold, and I feel less energetic every year.She knew it in her heart, but she didn't want to say it out to make the juniors worry about it.

"Let grandma be the master for you one last time." Grandma Liu rubbed her palms to warm them up, and then slowly lay down.

For several days, Jia Zhuo didn't go to the front yard much. Wang Gou'er wrote the dowry list, but when he arrived at Geng Tie, he encountered difficulties.

Jia Zhuo's Geng Tie was in Jia Lian's hands. Wang Gou'er wanted to go to Jinling to get it, but was stopped by Jia Zhuo Zhizhi, and he set a time for himself.

"How can this work?" Wang Gou'er felt that it was against the rules.

Jia Zhuo shook his head, "I have nothing to do with Jia Lian, but it's against the rules for his family to take Geng Tie."

"Just listen to Xiao Zhuo." Grandma made the decision, and the matter was settled.

Ban'er was distracted in the school. He only found out last night that the matter between himself and Jia Zhuo had been settled.Today I have to write the geng post and the dowry list, and also discuss the dowry gift and the date of welcoming the bride.His heart was beating non-stop, and he was restless all day long.

After school, Ban'er ran out, as if in a hurry, causing several friends to look behind him, wondering what was wrong with him.

"Is that him?" A delicate voice came from inside a small sedan chair.

"Yes, this servant has inquired carefully, it must be true." Every ordinary scholar is not a white and tender skin, no matter how he looks like him, like a Bao Gong, no matter how handsome he is, he will lose three points.

The girl in the sedan chair looked at the back of Ban'er leaving quickly, and almost gritted her silver teeth.

She still thinks she is some kind of romantic person who looks like Pan An, and after a long time, she is just a black boy, except that she is taller and stronger than others, and her shoulders are wider than others, how can he dare to pick on her, how can he dare to refuse she,