[Comprehensive Water Margin] Female supporting role is not bad

On the second day, Ni Xi went out with Wang Po early in the morning.

There are two villages outside the east gate of Gancheng County, one is Dongxi Village and the other is Xixi Village.

Not far from the county seat, after Ni Xi and Wang Po walked for two or three miles, they walked across a big stream with gurgling water. To the east of the stream was Dongxi Village.

Ni Xi had never been here before, so he looked around and saw a big village at the entrance of the village, the houses were much grander than the surrounding ones, and two big red lanterns were hung high at the entrance, it was lively and bustling, and from time to time there were a few big five Six-thick and strong men haunted them, and they were not too shy compared to some big families in the county. They looked like rich people.

"Ma'am, which family is this?" Ni Xi was curious.

"This is Chao Baozheng's Zhuangzi in Dongxi Village. His ancestors were wealthy households in this township and county. Look at the fields for miles around this Zhuangzi, all of which belong to his family."

Saying that, Wang Po looked around, and seeing no one was paying attention, she leaned into Ni Xi's ear and whispered: "This is Chao Baozheng's family, you can't be messed with, I heard that he donates money for others, and the village has taken in many heroes. Just look at these strong men and you will know that this is the top dog in Dongxi Village."

Feelings are not only rich n generation, but also a village tyrant. For Wang Po's kind reminder, Ni Xi smiled at her gratefully, and secretly wrote down in her heart that ordinary people like her, who have no power or power, still go around It is better to walk.

The two of them didn't walk for long, turning left and right all the way to a bamboo grove. It was midsummer, and the green bamboos were extraordinarily luxuriant, forming a shady and cool world, which was very cool.

In front of the secluded bamboo forest, there is a narrow path for walking.Beside the path, a bamboo house sits quietly, with a bamboo fence in front of the door forming a courtyard, which is quite leisurely.

Seeing this, Ni Xi felt a little fondness for this Professor Wu who hadn't met yet. From the environment he was in, he could see a person's temperament. Presumably, this Professor Wu must not be an ordinary person.

Wang Po walked up to the gate and called out loudly, "Is the professor at home today?"

After calling twice, a young man dressed like a scholar came out of the bamboo house.

He has a long body, a blue turban on his head, and a blue linen gown. The clothes are neat and clean.Looking at that face again, his complexion is fair, his eyes are clear, he is extraordinarily handsome, he walks around like a celebrity of the Wei and Jin Dynasties, and his temperament is not like ordinary people.

"I don't know why the aunt called Xiaosheng?"

Originally thought that Professor Wu was an old literati in his dying years, but he turned out to be such a handsome and handsome man. Ni Xi was stunned for a while, and when he spoke, the pleasant and clear voice came to his ears, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses .

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Wu Yong caught her appearance from the corner of his eyes, thinking that she was another vulgar thing confused by his appearance, Wu Yong frowned slightly.

Wang Po didn't notice this, she pulled Ni Xi forward and said enthusiastically: "Didn't the professor ask the old man to help find a servant girl a few days ago, Miss Yan just happens to be able to cook and can read some words, the professor can see if it's okay ?”

Feeling a slightly scrutinizing gaze on her, Ni Xi hurriedly lowered her head, but felt uneasy.

Wu Yong quickly looked away, his face flat.

"Young lady, please go back."

Is this a tactful rejection?

Ni Xi didn't expect such a result. She was surprised and embarrassed, and her face turned crimson instantly.

Even Wang Po didn't expect Wu Yong to be so straightforward, and was about to ask, but was interrupted by Wu Yong.

As if explaining, he said slowly, "She's not suitable."

Obviously, "she" refers to Ni Xi.

"In this case, I won't bother the professor anymore." Although Wang Po didn't understand, seeing Wu Yong's resolute attitude, she had no choice.

"It's Xiaosheng who is bothering my aunt. Please ask my aunt to help Xiaosheng find out about the servant girl."

Wu Yong bowed humbly to apologize to Wang Po, then turned and left.

Seeing that Wu Yong was about to enter the house, Ni Xi bit her lips tightly. She was not reconciled, not reconciled to losing the opportunity in front of her like this, and even more unwilling to be easily denied by the person in front of her without even a reason.

"Professor wait a minute,"

Ni Xi struggled in her heart but still opened her mouth.

No matter what, she wanted to know why this scholar rejected her so lightly after just looking at her.

"I would like to ask the professor, why did he say that I am not suitable?"

Ni Xi chased after him a few steps, and was so anxious that even the Song Dynasty woman who called herself "slave" forgot to say the word "I" blurted out.

Women's status is inferior, which is very disrespectful in the etiquette of getting along with people in this world, but it is too late to change it now.

While Ni Xi was upset in his heart, he could only calm himself down over and over again.

Standing on the ground, she was dressed in a cyan linen dress, which made her less colorful and more beautiful, with open eyes, as well as a stubbornness and persistence that could not be ignored.

Wu Yong turned around and was taken aback for a moment, seemingly surprised, but soon regained his composure, with a smile that seemed to be not a smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Miss, do you really want me to tell you?"

"Please also ask the professor to tell Nu, so that Nu can know what shortcomings he has that make the professor dissatisfied."

Ni Xi lowered her eyebrows and looked down, she seemed to be very sincere but had an indescribable stubbornness.

"The lady's face is too gorgeous," Wu Yong said with a hint of ridicule in his clear eyes, "Xiaosheng is just a teacher, how can the small humble house accommodate a girl as delicate as the lady, besides, my study is It is used to purify one's mind and asceticism, the lady should find another high school!"

So it turned out that Ni Xi understood the hidden meaning of Wu Yong's words, this scholar spoke in a different way, and dared to turn a corner to ridicule her for not looking like a good woman.

Ni Xi felt a bit of grievance in her heart, she knew that her appearance was indeed not very dignified, but she had tried her best to make her words and deeds conform to the law, and she never offended this scholar, but why did he still have to be so sarcastic?

This time, Ni Xi's earlier fondness for him was completely gone. This man spoke so meanly, and he had a good look in vain.

Trying to suppress the anger in his heart, Ni Xi said loudly: "The professor is looking for someone who can read and understand manners, but looking at the whole county, apart from the young lady from a rich family, how many women can read? I am lucky to be able to know it by chance. In a few words, appearance is a gift from God, born by parents, and not chosen by slaves. Now that parents are old and living in poverty, slaves know that they are pretty, but slaves don’t want to do things that show off their beauty. There is nothing beyond the evidence, the professor, as a scholar, can't he just rely on a superficial glance to determine that the slave is not a good man who can't do the work of a servant?"

Being humiliated like this, and being such a handsome man, the shame, anger and grievance in Ni Xi's heart are self-evident.

As he spoke, Ni Xi's tears rolled in his eyes involuntarily.

Resisting the urge to cry, she raised her slender neck high, and said sarcastically: "If the professor doesn't try, how will he know that the professor's humble house can't accommodate slaves? If the professor doesn't even have this bit of concentration, how can he talk about being innocuous?" want?"

I thought he was a great man, but I didn't expect that he was just a prejudiced short-sighted talent, she was the one who looked up to him.

Actually, after saying that, Ni Xi regretted it, and wanted to take the opportunity to say a few more soft words, but was provoked by this scholar and turned into such a situation.

It's over, this job is hopeless, thinking of Yan Gong and Yan Po's expectant eyes when she left home, Ni Xi frowned, and began to think about what to do next.

The woman in front of her, with a linen dress and no ornaments on her head, was charming and charming. At this moment, her tears were dim, and she looked so charming that one couldn't help but love her.

But Wu Yong is not an ordinary man, he is resolute and intelligent, so naturally he cannot be easily shaken.

It's just that Miss Yan's gaze at her doesn't look like the obsession of ordinary women. Her gaze is clear and free of impurities, as she said just now.

Could it be that he really misjudged and wronged her?

For the first time, he began to doubt his ability to judge. The eloquence of Yan Xiaoniang was indeed not like an ordinary woman, but it was a bit more interesting. Whether he was mistaken or not, just try it out.

Literati have the most integrity. Ni Xi thought that he would let the other party go away. Unexpectedly, after hearing these words, Wu Yong was not only not angry at all, but nodded in agreement with a smile and said: "What the lady said is very true, but I think That's wrong. How about this, the lady will come here tomorrow morning to help me tidy up my study, cook three meals, take a rest every five days, how about five taels of silver per month?"

"Is this true?" Ni Xi looked up at the other party in surprise.

Wu Yong stood up with a smile, "Naturally."

This gentle, gentle smile, and what she said made Ni Xi unable to find any faults. If Ni Xi took Joe again at this moment, it would seem that she was hypocritical.

Moreover, five taels of silver per month, if you live frugally, it is worth the food and clothing expenses of a family of three for a month.

Regardless of why this man was suddenly willing to hire her, finding work was a good thing.Thinking of this, Ni Xi readily agreed.

"Thank you professor, I will go home first and come back tomorrow."

After Ni Xi bowed gracefully, fearing that the person in front of her would regret it again, she hurriedly dragged Wang Po away who hadn't recovered yet.

Behind him, Wu Yong stood alone by the bamboo fence, looking at the slim figure who was walking away with cheerful steps, he couldn't help but smile...

Maybe he just said too much.