Ancient Imperial Examination Daily

Chapter 12
"Mother, don't get excited, be careful not to be overheard by your grandparents." Du Jinning reminded in a low voice, and pulled Chen Shi again, motioning her to lie down.

Only then did Mrs. Chen lie down again.

Du Jinning said: "That's what they said, and I don't think so, mother, don't worry." After comforting Mrs. Chen, she said again, "Mother, don't you want to make decisions about the marriages of several sisters? Can you have money to see a doctor when you are here? The eldest sister’s marriage is going to be withdrawn, but she has to get married anyway, don’t you want to prepare some dowry for her?”

These words really touched Chen's heart.With tears in her eyes, she said, "I want to, why don't I want to? I even dream about it."

"If we don't separate the family, our family will always have to live like this. The eldest sister said today that even if the marriage of the Meng family is withdrawn, the grandparents will not make a marriage for her. I want the eldest sister to live well. Life. Mother, let's not work hard for them, let's separate from them, okay?"

In the dark, Mrs. Chen gave a wry smile: "You are really childish. Parents are still there, and families are not separated. This is the ancestor's precept. And it is said in the law that a male must be 12 years old to open a household (overhead, the author is from this time and space) God, the rules are up to me, please don’t hit me.) Even if we want to separate out, we don’t have a registered household, and your grandparents want to be the master of your elder sister’s marriage, it’s still okay; every penny we earn, they are entitled to come Furthermore, after the family is divided, where do we live? Where do we find fields to plant? Do you still expect your grandfather to give you a few acres of land? What about the rations of the family before the harvest? Seeds, cattle, plows for plowing What about waiting for the house? We don't have a penny on hand, so we separate and wait to starve to death."

Du Jinning touched his chin.She really thought too simple before, she didn't expect to be able to set up a household at the age of 12, and she could find a way to earn back the money and food with her own ability; but the house is a big expense, and she didn't have the confidence to earn so much money all at once .

It seems that it is better to make money first before thinking about anything else.It's just this eldest sister's affair...

She said: "Tomorrow, I will discuss it with my uncle. At least, I will cancel the eldest sister's marriage first."

Mrs. Chen nodded: "Only your uncle and grandfather can help us."

Du Jinning is a person who has great confidence in herself. She believes that under her plan, the third wife of the Du family will live a better life.So with a plan in mind, she let go of her thoughts and fell into a deep sleep, but Mrs. Chen tossed and turned on the bed, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

When Du Jinning opened his eyes the next day, Mrs. Chen and her three sisters had already gone to the fields. On the table on the bed, there was a bowl of white rice porridge and half a plate of pickles in an upside-down bowl.She got up and went to the stove to wash up, came back to eat the porridge, and then lay back on the bed.

She was anxious and hoped to change the status quo earlier, but today she was helpless.Yesterday he pretended to be sick too much. If he ran out today and was seen by the villagers, he might be suspicious.She will have to lie at home for a day or two before she can move.

Finally, when it was almost dark, Chen and the others came back, Du Jinning put on his clothes, went outside, and said to Du Fangfei who was about to cook, "Sister, accompany me to my uncle's house."

How could Du Fangfei sleep soundly last night when she was involved?The inside and outside of the cowshed are separated by thin wooden boards. She listened to the conversation between Chen and Du Jinning verbatim.At this time, seeing Du Jinning's short and small figure standing there, he was still a little boy, but he had to worry about himself, Du Fangfei felt sore.

Du Fangling also heard what was said last night, and hurriedly urged Du Fangfei: "Sister, go quickly, I'll cook." He took the iron pot from Du Fangfei's hand and urged Du Fangfei to hurry up Walk.

Chen Shi also said: "You are so lucky to ask your uncle and grandfather, maybe he can make your grandfather return the marriage."

Du Fangfei was naturally unwilling to marry Meng Qiang.She wiped her hands: "Okay, let's go." As she spoke, she stepped forward to support Du Jinning, "Brother Ning, come on the big sister's back, and the big sister will carry you over."

"That's right, ask your eldest sister to carry you." Chen Shi also said.

"I can walk, I don't need to memorize it. Eldest sister is tired all day, it's time to rest." Du Jinning said, and walked to the door first.

Seeing that Du Jinning was so sensible, Du Fangfei was heartbroken and distressed, so she hurried forward to support her and went out together.

As soon as they went out, the two saw Niu standing in the yard with a dark face.Seeing Du Jinning come out, she sized her up and asked Du Fangfei, "Where are you going?"

"I..." Du Fangfei was a little flustered.If Niu knew that they went to the next door for help, he didn't know how to treat them.

Du Jinning was not afraid, and said calmly, "Uncle told us to go there."

Du Yinsheng's house is next door.Even if they don't say it, Niu can see it, so it's better to say it openly.

Niu's face became darker and darker.She stared at Du Jinning sullenly for a while, and seeing that she ignored her and walked forward, she couldn't help feeling anxious.She took a deep breath and said, "You don't have to go there, I'll change your place of residence for you." She pointed to the room where Du Jincheng lived, "I've packed up Brother Cheng's things. The four of you will live in that room. Brother Ning is getting older and can no longer live with you, so let's share a room with Brother Shou."

Hearing this, Du Jinning felt strange, but also heard some clues.

It seems that it was Du Yinsheng who asked Du Chensheng and Niu to treat them better, so that they had two catties of rice last night and a good house today.

But that's not the point.

She looked at Niu Shi and said, "Grandma, what about my eldest sister's marriage..."

This marriage is Niu's backlash. She is like a cat whose tail has been trampled on. She can't wait to jump up: "The marriage is settled, so how can there be any reason to withdraw the engagement? If a girl's family is divorced, how can she marry?" What's wrong with the Meng family? There are twenty acres of land, tall roofs and big tiles, and there is only Meng Qiang, the only son. Sister Fei, you married and you are a young mistress. Then Mrs. Meng told me not to let you Go to the field, just do some needlework at home. Such a good marriage, others can't even ask for it, and you still want to quit? Really think that you are a rich lady, and you want someone to support you?"

Du Jinning's face sank.

She didn't know who the old lady Niu's idea was to tell them to move the house, but what she was sure of was that Du Chensheng was definitely pressured by public opinion from Du Yinsheng and the villagers yesterday. Today's house.But to her, it doesn't matter what she eats now, whether she can move the house or not, the most important thing is the eldest sister's marriage.If the elder sister's marriage is not withdrawn, everything else is empty talk.

(End of this chapter)