peasant queen

Chapter 9
After returning to Yuan's house, the two chatted about recent events while drinking.

When old man Chen said that he wanted to go out to find work, shopkeeper Yuan sneaked around and looked around.Then he approached the old man Chen and said, "Dear family, I have a marriage. If you do a good job, you will be rewarded with a hundred taels of silver."

When old man Chen heard the excitement, he pricked up his ears and said, "What marriage?"

"I have a cousin who works as a housekeeper in a wealthy family in Fucheng. The master of their house wanted to have a son, but except for his wife, he gave birth to a young lady, and never had another one after that.

The concubine also took a few rooms, Ren Shi didn't even lay an egg.

After seeing many doctors, they all said that there is no problem, but the fate has not arrived.When the fate comes, the son will come naturally.

But he is in his 40s now, if he doesn't have a son.I'm afraid that in the future, even if I give birth, I won't be able to wait for the child to grow up.

All the wealth of his family can't be given to his son-in-law!
Now, the master said: As long as you pick someone who can give birth to a son, no matter who introduces it, as long as it is successful, there will be 100 taels of Xie Yin.

If the girl has another son in the future, another 500 taels will be given.As for the girl's natal family, there are even more money. "

"Really?"

"Of course it's true, if it weren't for the fact that we are in-laws, and because my cousin and I only have one daughter.

And they are all married, so I will not tell you such a good thing. "

snort!Even if my daughter is really unmarried, she will not be a concubine for a merchant.He is still a merchant with a face full of flesh and a bad temper.

I heard his cousin say: This master has already killed three concubines, but outsiders don't know about it.

Shopkeeper Yuan knew that the Chen family had a daughter, although she was younger.

However, it will be fine for a few years.That master has plenty of money, and he doesn't care about raising a few more people.

Old man Chen nodded and did not speak, and shopkeeper Yuan did not urge him. He believed that his in-laws would be moved.

The son-in-law is going to take the exam in Fucheng soon, and with this relationship, the son-in-law's exam will be smoother.

Sure enough, as shopkeeper Yuan expected, old man Chen agreed after a little hesitation.

After agreeing on a date to send him off, old man Chen left Yuan's house and hurried back.

When old man Chen returned home, he happily told Chen Xing'er about it, thinking that she would be as happy as him.

Unexpectedly, my daughter refused. The reason is: I am still young, and I need someone to take care of me at home. I will wait a few years before we talk about marriage.

Old man Chen slapped her angrily and said, "Don't make so many excuses, pack up and follow me to town."

After speaking, he carried the hoe and went to the ground.

Chen Xing'er was slapped, turned around and ran into the room crying.She didn't want to get married so early, but went to Fucheng to be someone's concubine, who knew whether the other party was always young or not?Is it round or flat?

Originally, she wanted to wait for her brother to pass the examination of scholar, and the person she would marry her in the future, even if he was not a scholar, at least he would be a scholar.

In the future, if she is a good husband and wife, maybe she can also be the wife of a Shangguan.Nothing is better than being a concubine.

Besides, even if she wanted to be a concubine, she had to be a concubine for an official, not a concubine of a merchant.

No, I can't wait at home.Mother is already stupid and can't help herself. She is going to the town to find her elder brother, and now only elder brother can help.

Moreover, if he can really become the concubine of some official, the eldest brother can also benefit.Chen Xing'er believes that her eldest brother will definitely help her.

So, Chen Xing'er packed up a few clothes and left home for the town.

When passing by Jiang's house, she saw Jiang Wan squatting in the field picking vegetables with her on her back. Chen Xing'er stared at Jiang Wan's back for a while, then smiled.

There is a way, father is reluctant to part with the money given by the merchants in Fucheng.

And I don't want to part with the status of being rich and powerful, so let Jiang Wan go to that merchant's house as a concubine instead of me.

Thinking of this, Chen Xing'er didn't go to town anymore, she turned around and went home.

Jiang Wan didn't know that someone was interested in her. Recently, she has been honestly working at home and not going anywhere.

Through the efforts of the past two months, Liang Shi has relaxed a lot towards her.

Now her scope of activities has expanded to the whole village, and her two younger brothers don't follow her all day like before.

But if she doesn't come home for a long time, the two younger brothers will still come out to look for her.In order to go up the mountain to test her lightning kite and battery as soon as possible, Jiang Wan has been working hard.

The next day, Jiang Wan was cooking breakfast at home.

Suddenly she heard someone calling her name outside, and ran outside to have a look.An eleven or twelve-year-old girl was standing at the door wearing a skirt.

Seeing her coming out, he quickly walked up to her and said, "Sister Wan, let's go shopping in the town together! I heard that there are several new kinds of rouge in Ningxiangfang, let's go and have a look!"

Jiang Wan knew her. This little girl was her ex-fiancé's younger sister. The two had a good relationship before, and they played together when they had nothing to do.

Occasionally, the two would secretly go to the town to gain insight. After all, they had no money, so they could only watch but not buy.

Even if you go shopping, you can't come back empty-handed.They will also buy some small things, such as: hair bands, candies and other worthless gadgets.

Of course, it was Jiang Wan who spent the money.Chen Xing'er always said that she had no money, and Jiang Wan could only pay for it.

Jiang Wan thought of all the past, and she didn't want to see Chen Xing'er anymore.She said blankly: "I won't go, there are still many things to do at home."

At this time, Mrs. Liang came out of the house and saw Chen Xing'er at the door.She smiled awkwardly and said, "Myolie is here! Come on, sit inside."

"Thank you, Auntie. I'm here to find Sister Wan to go shopping. I'm bored at home all day, and I'm bored to death."

When Mrs. Liang heard it, she was right.Since Wan'er woke up last time, I was afraid that something might happen to Wan'er, so I didn't let her go out again, and let my two younger sons watch.

Although Wan'er was obedient and didn't go out, Liang knew that Wan'er still wanted to go out to play.

Otherwise, I wouldn't be staring at the sky in a daze all day long.

Thinking of this, Mrs. Liang said to Jiang Wan: "Wan'er, you and Xing'er go shopping in the town, mother will give you money."

With that said, Mrs. Liang turned around and entered the room, reached out and took out a cloth bag under her pillow, counted twenty copper coins out of it.

Then, put the rest back on.Mrs. Liang handed the twenty copper coins to Jiang Wan and said, "Go! Go shopping and buy what you like."

Chen Xing'er looked at the handful of copper plates in Jiang Wan's hand, and curled her lips secretly.I thought to myself: What can I buy with such a small amount of money!

Thinking of the five taels of silver on her body, Chen Xing'er was happy.She is still smart, not only let herself escape, but also earn five taels of silver, which is really a big profit.

If only this kind of thing happens a few more times, then I will get rich!hey-hey……

Thinking of earning a lot of money, Chen Xing'er couldn't help laughing.

Seeing her smiling so happily, Jiang Wan always felt that something was wrong, so she wanted to refuse.

But before she could open her mouth, Mrs. Liang pushed her outside and said, "Hurry up! If you're late, the stall will be closed."

Chen Xing'er also stretched out her hand and said, "Sister Wan, don't hesitate. Are you not bored after staying at home for so long?"

(End of this chapter)