The Little First Grand Secretary in My House

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Zhao'er came all the way to the south of the city. Before he entered the archway where the Shen family was located, he saw two large flags over five feet high erected in front of the Shen mansion.

This is the Jinshi and rank flag. Only someone in the family can set up this flag.

This merit flagpole is divided into two structures, the flagpole sandwiching the stone and the flagpole.

The flag poles on the flag poles are also very particular. Those who have a formal imperial examination background and pass the imperial examination can have two flag poles with flag poles. If he is the number one scholar, he will have three flag poles. If there is an important member of the third rank or above, he will have four flag poles.

There are two big flags in front of Shen's house, one with three buckets and the other with four buckets. In other words, the Shen family had a champion and an important minister in the court.

The reason why Zhaoer, a country girl, knows this is because her second sister told her when she came to visit her.

The main entrance, the side entrance and even the corner entrance were not accessible to Zhao'er's status. She went around in a long circle before arriving at the back entrance of Shen's mansion.

The back door was ajar, so Zhao'er didn't dare to barge in. He respectfully went over and knocked on the door.

The door creaked open, and a chubby woman walked out and asked her, Who are you looking for?

This woman was just a doorkeeper, but she also wore a satin gown and jewelry on her ears and hands, which was enough to show the wealth of the Shen family.

The Shen family is indeed wealthy. In this Xia County, it can be said that if you stomp your feet, the county will tremble. The Shen Mansion here is the ancestral home of the Shen family. Except for the eldest and second masters of the Shen family who are working as officials, everyone else in the Shen family lives here.

Hello, mother-in-law, I'm looking for Su Lan. I'm her brother and I came here to see her.

This mother-in-law's attitude cannot be called warm, but she doesn't look down on others. At least from this point of view, it can be seen that the rules of the Shen family must be very strict. She asked Zhao'er to wait, then closed the door and went inside.

Zhao'er waited for a full stick of incense before the back door opened again, and a very beautiful woman walked out. I saw that her skin was as bright as snow, with phoenix eyes and red lips. She was wearing a water-red jacket and a moon-white pleated skirt. Her long, thick black hair was simply pulled into a bun, with a gold hairpin inserted into it.

Obviously her clothes and hair accessories were ordinary, but all these on her gave her a sense of beauty that no one else had. Her chest is bulging, but her waist is extremely thin, and she has a good figure.

This person is Zhaoer's second sister Wang Zhaodi, but she changed her name to Sulan when she arrived at Shen Mansion.

Zhao'er couldn't help but frown. The second sister had changed a lot since the last time she saw her. Not only the material of his clothes, but also the jewelry on his body, his complexion and even his figure have changed a lot.

She felt a little panicked, grabbed Su Lan, and walked to the corner where there was no one around.

Sister, did you really do it?

Seeing her sister scratching her sleeves carelessly, Su Lan asked impatiently: What can't you do?

It's that, that... Zhao'er hesitated for a long time, then said with a blushing face: You are not really going to have sex with the Sixth Young Master, are you?

The corners of Su Lan's eyes raised, and the corners of her mouth also curled up: Why do you care about this?

Sister! Zhao'er couldn't help but stamp his feet.

Su Lan looked at her sister and remembered that she was sold by her family. Only her third sister, Zhao'er, found out where she was from Ya Po, and she walked all day and night to see her. At that time, she was full of panic. The appearance of Zhao'er made her know that she was not alone and that no one would know that she would not die in this house, so she immediately softened her heart.

She sighed softly: Didn't I tell you before that I would never leave the house and live in such a miserable life. Although I am a first-in-law now, the sixth young master promised me that when grandma comes in, he will give me An aunt will do it.

Zhao'er's face was full of surprise and disbelief. She had already known this, but she was still shocked when she learned from her second sister that she had actually done such a thing.

For the first time in her life, she didn't know what to say. She hesitated for a while and said, That's it? If you treat me like a kid, I will be bullied by my big wife.

Zhao'er's only knowledge told her that there were only a few days when she was young that she could live comfortably.

Su Lan felt particularly uncomfortable at her sister's words, and she waved her hands indifferently. The snow-white and slender jade finger, with a gold cat's eye ring on it, exudes a faint light and is dazzling in the sun.

You don't understand. You don't have to worry about me being bullied. As long as Master Six is ​​on my side, even if Grandma Six comes in in the future, she won't dare to bully me.

Can……

Okay, let's not talk about my business. Has your little husband recovered from his illness? I'm not talking about you. It's better for you to come into the house and be a girl to keep me company than to stay in that house and work exhaustingly. .Which woman is looking for a man who can’t protect her? It’s better for you to earn money outside to support your family.”

Isn't he still young? Besides, sister, it's not like you don't know. If it hadn't been for my mother and father, I might have been sold to someone else. You were lucky enough to be sold into the Shen Mansion. But there are also those who are unlucky enough to be sold into such a dirty place.

Su Lan pursed her bright red lips tightly and said nothing.

The reason why she was sold into the Shen Mansion was not explained by good luck.

In the shimmering phoenix eyes, all kinds of rays of light fell silent. She let out a breath and cursed: That's why I don't want to see you the most. You make me angry every time you come and cause me trouble.

Zhao'er kicked the pebbles under his feet: I just thought I hadn't seen you for a long time, so I came over to take a look at you.

How are you living? Then the Xue family didn't make things difficult for you, right? Just wait until I become Master Sixth's aunt. If anyone bullies you again in the future, I will help you deal with him.

Zhao'er felt warm in his heart. He couldn't help but lean over and hugged Sulan's slim waist coquettishly: Sister, don't worry. I'm such a naughty person. Who dares to bully me? You don't know how cowardly the Xue family can be. too much……

She recounted what happened to the Xue family recently.

Sulan's lips curled up when she heard this, and she said sarcastically: So this is the human heart. Don't test people's hearts. You will usually be disappointed. Don't rely on others. The truth is what you hold in your own hands.

Sulan was a little extreme, but Zhaoer knew why the second sister was like this. In fact, occasionally she would be extreme, but she rarely said it out loud.

Then what are you going to do now? If your little man really loses, then you won't be able to study anymore? Have you ever thought about this matter, if you win, if you lose, it will be difficult for you two The Xue family has a foothold.

Of course Zhao'er understood this. She stood up straight and smiled: Sister, I know. Don't worry, I plan to find another way to do business. At worst, we will just be alone. If a dog likes to learn, let him learn. , Provide until I can no longer provide.”

Sulan hated the irony and poked her forehead with her jade finger: How old are you if you still can't pay for it? After a good day, you think you can't pay for it. Come on, don't say that Second sister, I don’t feel sorry for you. I know someone who is the third shopkeeper in He Rong Sheng. If you go to him, he can find some way for you to make money.

‘He Rong Sheng’ is the name of the pawnshop. There are many branches in Ping Duong Province, and there is also one in Huyang Town. Zhao'er usually came and went in the town, so he had naturally heard of this name.

This and Rongsheng are the Shen family's business? Sister, how do you know the three shopkeepers here?

A hint of vague complexity flashed in Sulan's eyes, and she said impatiently: Don't worry about it, you can just go find a person named Shen Ping. Okay, I won't tell you anymore, the Sixth Young Master will have lunch later. Now, I have to go and wait on you, lest those little hooves rush to show their courtesy again.

After a pause, she took out something from her sleeve and put it into Zhao'er's hand: Take it, it doesn't matter even if you really lose, we'll do it ourselves first. The Shen family's clan knowledge is famous throughout Pingyang Mansion, wait. I will become an aunt in the future. Let’s see if I can ask Master Six to let your little man come in as a companion or something like that. I really owed you a debt in my previous life, and I have to worry about every little thing.

Sulan's figure quickly disappeared through the door.

Zhao'er stood there, looking down at the silver ingot in his hand. After a long time, Fang held it tight and left.

*

Zhao'er didn't know where He Rongsheng was in the county, so she asked about it along the way.

When we arrived at the place, it just so happened that the third shopkeeper named Shen Ping was there.

Shen Ping is a very young man, with a good appearance and very mature and stable. He was wearing a dark blue t-shirt and looked about twenty years old, but he didn't expect that he was the manager of a pawn shop.

When he heard about Zhao'er's purpose, his eyes flashed: You must be Zhao'er. I heard your sister told you about you.

Zhao'er didn't expect that the second sister would tell this person named Shen Ping her name. She smelled an unusual smell. As he spoke, Shen Ping had already led her in.

When your sister told me about you before, I was thinking about what kind of business would allow you to do it for a long time. I thought about it again and again, and I felt that selling used clothes would be quite suitable for a girl like you.

The second sister's surprise when she even told the other party her gender did not last long. Zhao'er's attention was attracted by Shen Ping's words.

“What is selling used clothes?”

You should know what a pawn shop does. This pawn shop accepts everything and can pawn anything. The current period is divided into dead pawns and live pawns. If it is a live pawn, it means that the other party will come to redeem it. If it is a dead pawn, it means that the thing is not wanted. Of course, there are also those whose living pawns are overdue and are not redeemed, and naturally become dead pawns.

These things were collected by the pawn shop and given to the owner in exchange for money. Naturally, they have to be resold. Like some of the used clothes that were pawned, we directly resell them to embroidery workshops or ready-to-wear shops. If you are willing to do this business, you can go to Get some old clothes here to sell.

As Shen Ping spoke, Zhao'er's eyes flickered again and again, and he asked, How much does it cost? Is it calculated per piece or what? Since it is used clothes, they certainly won't be as expensive as new clothes, right?

Shen Ping glanced at her: You are very smart. He turned around and went to the outside: Come with me, I will take you to see.

Zhao'er followed him all the way back. The yard behind the pawn shop was very large, and it looked like they were all warehouses.

I met many people in pawn shops on the road, and they were all respectful to Shen Ping. Zhao'er followed him to a warehouse. Neither of them went in. A man who looked like a clerk dragged a large bag of things out and opened it in front of the door.

This big bag is full of clothes, some are worn out, some are 80/90% new, and there are even brand new ones that have never been worn twice. The clothes are also made of various textures, some are made of cotton, some are satin, and some are made of silk, but they are all of good quality, anyway, better than the coarse clothes Zhao'er wears.

These are usually mixed together, because they are all collected at low prices, so the asking price is not high. Give me two taels for such a package of clothes, and it will be yours.

Zhao'er couldn't even see it, so in order to make sure it was a viable business, she stepped forward and looked through it.

There are at least a hundred pieces of clothes in such a package.

Even if a piece of clothing is sold for twenty cents, it is enough for her to recoup her capital. Moreover, some of the clothes were sold for more than 20 cash based on her visual inspection. What can you do with twenty cents? It takes at least six or seven feet of cloth to make a suit of clothes, and one foot of the lowest quality cotton costs seven or eight cents.

Not to mention that there are some good fabrics and even some cotton clothes. Even if they are not sold, you will not lose money if you wear them yourself.

However, Zhao'er has always been domineering and never allowed anyone to talk about a little man. She would get angry with anyone who said something. Because of this incident, she had fights with many girls and boys in the village. Although some people still said it behind their backs, no one dared to point fingers in front of others anymore.

Zhao'er always felt that the little man's eyes looked strange today, so he averted his eyes uncomfortably.

She knew that the little man must be angry again. He didn't like her saying things like, 'The dog is my man'. Every time he heard her say something like this, he would ignore her for several days. In fact, Zhao'er also wanted to be shameless, but she was originally the child bride of the second wife of the Xue family. If she didn't call herself that, how would she have the qualifications to challenge the fourth aunt Sun.

Are you hungry? Look what I brought back for you?

Zhao'er turned around and left all these troubles behind, and took out a paper bag from his arms. Opening the paper bag, there were two steaming buns inside. They were white, plump and cute, making people like them just by looking at them.

Eat quickly, while it's still warm. She smiled, put the paper bag into the little man's hand, and put the backpack on her shoulder in the corner.

Xue Gouzi glanced at her.

The girl in front of her was in her 28th year, and her skin was the wheat color common among country girls. But Zhao'er's skin color was very different from others, smooth and moist, as if she had been smeared with honey. He has a high bridge of nose, a pair of medium-sized eyes, and dark pupils. When he smiles, there is a flash of inspiration, and he looks lively.