Rebirth of the pastoral landlady

Chapter 181

Chapter 190 Six Night Visit by Liang Lihui

"Ah... that little girl is so greedy, let alone getting that young master to send it to the little white dog, even if he smiles at me, I'm satisfied..." A pair of young girls who were watching the excitement from Jin Xi's side earlier , when Wending was approaching Liang Jinlan, he also held a cup of black sesame paste and squeezed over there to take a closer look. Wending changed too fast, and before they had time to catch up, they heard Jinxi say, In addition to being jealous and envious in my heart, I couldn't help feeling wronged for Wending.

"That blue-clothed girl is also a pretty, smart and lovely person. If she can look at me like this and act like a spoiled child, let alone a pair of rabbits, I would be happy to give away a litter of rabbits..." Another male voice called Jin Ximing uneven.

Jin Xi ignored the female voices around who were complaining about Wending, and didn't care about the male voices who supported her, she just looked up at Wending, smiled and asked, "I still want your pair of rabbits, do you want them?" Are you willing to give it away?"

Wen Ding smiled softly, stretched out his hand to rub Jin Xi's head, and said, "Silly girl, don't make trouble, it's rare that you like it, I wish for it, so why not give up?"

The crowd burst into applause. Everyone likes to see a happy happy ending. Liang Jinlan and her maid were left there in the cold. They thought they would find a good opportunity to taunt Jinxi, but unexpectedly, they made a text on the way. Come on, make her faceless and dull!
The stall owner had a lot of ups and downs tonight, and got a lot of money. He guessed it was almost time to close the stall, and the people around the stall began to disperse in a mess. Liang Jinlan and her maid were still standing there. Suddenly, only the little maid called out. Screaming: "Damn thief, dare to grab my hairpin! Let's see where you go!"

Everyone heard the sound and looked around, only to see a figure in gray clothes snatch the spoils from the little girl's hand, turn around and run into the crowd, the little girl followed behind, yelling and cursing, leaving only Liang Jinlan behind. Standing in front of the booth, holding other trophies in his hands, with a tall vase and two decorations at his feet, he looked angry and helpless.

"It's getting late, let's go back too!" Wen Ding said, and Jin Xi shook her head: "There is still a good show, let's go after watching it! Look over there!"

Wen Ding raised his eyes, and at a glance saw three people coming over in a hurry, looking like they were looking for someone, the one walking in front was Yang Feng, and the two people following him, from the appearance of their clothes, they should be the fellows below.

The little maid went after the thief. Here Liang Jinlan looked around with her things in her arms. She obviously saw Yang Feng who was approaching this way. Liang Jinlan quickly turned her back and lifted the veil on her face to her nose. , for fear of being seen through by Yang Feng.

"The real show is about to start." Jin Xi sneered, striding forward, following the crowd towards Liang Jinlan, Wen Ding hesitated for a moment, and really wanted to catch up, when he saw Jin Xi mixed in the crowd, Stretching out her feet, the two girls carrying the hot sesame paste tripped in front of her. Their bodies suddenly fell forward, and the hot sesame paste in their hands was thrown out, all on the ground without any deviation. Liang Jinlan's face.

Although it was no longer the boiling hotness just out of the pot, the heat sticking to Liang Jinlan's delicate face was enough to make her scream repeatedly.What's more, for a person like her who considers herself beautiful, her biggest weakness is to love beauty.

The two girls who made mistakes were terrified, and hurried over to apologize to Liang Jinlan. Someone handed out his handkerchief to help Liang Jinlan wipe her face. Liang Jinlan was afraid that the movement here would attract Yang Feng's attention. Come here, waved her hands again and again and hid back, but the two girls were honest and blamed themselves even more. They followed in the past and wanted to help, but Liang Jinlan just backed away and didn't pay attention to the things under her feet until she tripped over something again After a moment, his body suddenly fell back.

"Ah..." She screamed again, shocking everyone who was about to leave. Everyone stopped and turned their heads to look at this side in surprise. He realized that he did not fall, but was supported from behind.A familiar smell got into her nose. This smell was mixed with the smell of tobacco, wine and the low-quality makeup of the prostitutes in the Goulan courtyard. Liang Jinlan wanted to vomit, but it was all too familiar.

Her eyes moved up slowly, and what caught her eyes was Yang Feng's cold and evil eyes, as well as that hideous scar, which stretched down from his forehead, ran through his nose, and spread to the other side of the eye. .

There are dots of pockmarks on the bridge of the nose, and that hideous scar, coupled with the facial features of the man in front of him, he is really an ugly man!But this ugly man was born to be the one she, Liang Jinlan, wanted to stay with for life, and to give birth to him, Liang Jinlan closed her eyes sadly.

Suddenly, her face turned cold, and she forgot that she was still wearing a veil, and Yang Feng had already lifted the veil and threw it at her feet.Yang Feng raised his sleeve to wipe off the sesame paste on Liang Jinlan's face. Her appearance appeared in everyone's eyes without covering her face. Who is the ugly man who supported her behind and made such an intimate gesture towards her?Everyone couldn't help but speculate secretly.

"Brother Wen, I said this is the real beginning of the good show, right? How is it?" Jin Xi hugged the pair of rabbits, turned her head and asked Wen Ding, who was standing beside her, with a low smile.

"Well, it's really exciting, let's continue to look down." Wending smiled wickedly, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked ahead with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes.

"Miss, miss, I don't know where that hateful thief has gone, little maid..." At this time, the little maid also ran back out of breath, rushed into the crowd and shouted loudly. Going on, she looked at Yang Feng who was supporting Liang Jinlan in horror.

"Tui'er, are you a bad brain or a bad mouth? There is only my wife, Yang Feng, where is the lady from? Huh?" Yang Feng stared at the maid named Cui'er with cold eyes.

Cui'er was so frightened that she shook her body, looked at Liang Jinlan, then at Yang Feng, and opened her mouth: "Gu, uncle..." The little maid stumbled out two words, just these two words, as if she had thrown away the words. With a thunderbolt, the crowd smashed the pot, and they all looked at this pair of 'bi people' in amazement.

"If I hear you calling my wife, your young lady, carelessly, be careful!" Yang Feng threatened Cui'er.

Tweety was so frightened that her face turned completely pale, and she nodded repeatedly. Liang Jinlan caught a glimpse of Wen Ding and Jin Xi not leaving, but stood in the crowd watching all this sneeringly, her face turned pale, and she wanted to push Yang Feng away from her. Yang Feng smiled evilly and slid his hand to her waist. Liang Jinlan turned to stare at him angrily, and he responded with a rascal smile.

Liang Jinlan slapped his hand hard, but he said loudly with a playful smile: "Ma'am, beating is kissing and scolding is love. If you want to kiss me, at least go to the boudoir and let you spend as much as you want in front of so many outsiders." You can't wipe your face off as a husband..."

A burst of laughter erupted from the crowd, everyone liked this kind of dirty jokes, some even praised the young couple for their good relationship and flirting in the street.

Liang Jinlan's eyes turned white with anger. What she disliked the most was having half a penny relationship with this ugly man in front of outsiders, but she couldn't get rid of Yang Feng herself, so she winked at the maid Cui'er.Cui'er hesitated and wanted to step forward to help Liang Jinlan from Yang Feng's hand, but Yang Feng waved her away: "Go away, I help my wife, what do you want the servant girl to do?"

"Young madam is pregnant now, she is from Lao Tzu, don't you know? You clumsy lowly maid, who can't even tell the name, how dare you come to help young madam? If there is something wrong with young madam, disaster As for my son, I only ask you!" Yang Feng pointed at himself with a thumb, and said loudly, fearing that everyone would not know that the child in Liang Jinlan's womb was his, and even stroked Liang Jinlan's baby in public. Lower abdomen, this time, the crowd around were shocked again.

No wonder this beauty is so plump, with a veil covering her face, and she spends so much money. Ganqing is a married woman with some family background, but she can't stand loneliness. Besides, she is also a pregnant woman?

"When you become a relative, you are about to be a mother. If you don't live in peace at home, how can you run out to show off your prestige?"

"That's right, it's called attracting bees and butterflies..."

The crowd immediately sighed, and many people couldn't help looking at Liang Jinlan with a little more contempt.Yang Feng turned a deaf ear to all this, but Liang Jinlan couldn't stay for a moment longer, she shook off Yang Feng's hand clasped around her waist, and left the crowd angrily.Yang Feng pinched his chin and chuckled, followed in a foolish way, and chased after him, leaving behind the two men and the maid Cui Er to carry the spoils of the collar.

The curtain call of the good show, the crowd scattered here.

"Why didn't you go up to meet her?" The two turned and went back the way they came, and Wen Ding asked Jin Xi.

"I prefer to watch operas." Jin Xi said, she likes to watch Liang Jinlan make a fool of herself, but she doesn't want to involve herself in it, Liang Jinlan is pregnant now, if she really goes up to the sky to grab firewood, it will certainly make Liang Jinlan ugly It's even bigger, but there's no guarantee that Liang Jinlan won't jump over the wall in a hurry and go down the slope. Yang Feng said, whoever touches a hair of his son will never end with anyone. Jinxi doesn't want to be used by Liang Jinlan.

Wen Ding also wanted to understand the twists and turns, and couldn't help nodding, saying: "It's best to go as far as I can, there's no need to put myself in it, not to mention, it's enough for their husband and wife to sing this play."

"Brother Wen, when did you realize that the veiled person is Liang Jinlan?"

"To be honest, I didn't see through it. She and I only met each other two or three times. When I came to look for you, I saw you were so willing to be a foil, and I saw her proud appearance. I guess according to your temperament, you must I wouldn't just join in the excitement for no reason and guess that she must be an 'old friend'."

"I see." Jin Xi nodded.

"It's getting late, let's go, I'll take you back to the shop first!" Wen Ding patted Jin Xi's head and said.

"Yeah." Jin Xi hugged the rabbit tightly, quickened her pace to keep up with him, and walked towards the street of Xiaobeilou.

Wen Ding sent Jin Xi to the door of the shop, saw Jin Xi enter the shop with his own eyes, then turned and left.

When Jin Xi stepped into the shop with cheerful steps, all the customers in the shop had already left, but Sun Dahu and Sun Yubao were sitting at a table with a young man drinking tea and talking.Seeing Jinxi enter the door, Sun Yubao hurriedly waved to this side, saying: "Xi'er is definitely back, come here quickly, your hall brother has come to look for you, and he has been waiting for almost an hour."

As he finished speaking, the young man sitting opposite him turned around and stood up, looking at Jin Xi with a faint smile.It was Liang Lihui, counting it, it had been more than half a year since I saw this dear man, and it was still the same as when I was at Lao Liang's house, nothing changed.Tall and thin, with a strong bookish air, wearing a blue gown that is probably new, with a flat square scarf on his head, he has the elegant atmosphere of a scholar in his gestures and gestures.

Perhaps when he arrived at the county magistrate's house, the conditions improved, and the nutrition he took in was also abundant. Liang Lihui's complexion was much ruddy and more radiant than before at the old Liang's house. It seemed that he was indeed a good-looking talent.

"Girl Xi, you're back." Liang Lihui said, pulling away a chair beside him a little cautiously.

Jin Xi handed the pair of rabbits to Sun Dahu, sat down by herself, and asked with a smile: "Brother, why are you looking for me so late?"

Liang Lihui smiled cautiously, took a blue flower bundle from another chair beside him, pushed it in front of Jin Xi, and said, "This is a winter jacket inside, you can carry it for me Go back and give it to my mother. Here are two plasters, which were prescribed by the retired imperial doctor who came from Qing'anfu City the day before yesterday to diagnose my mother-in-law's rheumatism and low back pain. I heard that the effect is very good. Please take them back to my mother too. .”

Jin has been suffering from rheumatism, waist and leg pain for many years. Whenever it is cloudy and rainy, or when the tide is high in spring, it will happen. Tan has never asked a doctor for Jin, at most half of it is for Jin. Daily rest is a great gift.

Jin Xi was amazed, Liang Lihui was in Lao Liang's house before, but he had never seen him think so much about the Jin family, why did he suddenly realize that he was fond of the Jin family after being out for half a year?It seems that this person who became a family and became the cheap father of the Zhou family's two children all of a sudden, just needs to be much more mature.

Jin Xi took the bundle and said, "Brother, you are right, I happen to be leaving home tomorrow, I will definitely bring this stuff with you." After a pause, Jin Xi was about to ask him where he got the money To buy things for the Jin family, Liang Lihui spoke first.

"Besides, I have to trouble you, girl Xi, to send a message to my mother so that she will not miss me. I was appreciated by the county magistrate, and fortunately recommended by my father-in-law. Now I have found a job in the mail room of the county government." I still have some salary to support myself every month, so I can work half-study so that my studies will not be neglected." Liang Lihui smiled slightly, his eyes were full of regrets that his talents were not appreciated and his ambitions were not rewarded.

Jin Xi lowered her eyes slightly, because Liang Lihui didn't want Jin to worry about him, and on the other hand, he was looking for his own face, so there was a lie in what he said.

He thought that Jinxi and Sun Yubao didn't understand the salary regulations of this era, but Jinxi bought a book {Dayue Huidian Case} from the county bookstore, which clearly recorded the official titles of the county magistrates of Dayue State and related Details of duties and remuneration.

According to Jinxi's knowledge, in order to make the county government have laws to follow and rules to follow, the county government organizations and officials of Dayue Kingdom are set up as follows:

The county magistrate, that is, the county magistrate, is the highest chief executive of a county. He is in charge of many affairs, basically with one hand, such as tax collection, decision on punishment and prison, persuasion of farmers and crops, relief of disasters and poverty, elimination of rape and tyrants, and promotion of good deeds. Teaching, tribute, reading the law, offering sacrifices to gods and Confucius are all-encompassing.

The second is the county magistrate, who is Liang Lihui's father-in-law.Zhou Xiancheng is the assistant officer of the county magistrate, equivalent to the deputy county magistrate. His duties are to take charge of the county's documents, archives, warehouses, grain and horses, and taxation.

The third is the master book and the history of the classics. These official positions are selected by the Ministry of Officials and appointed by the emperor.Therefore, it is called "the official of the imperial court".

In addition, the county government will also set up six rooms for daily office work: officials, householders, rites, soldiers, criminals, and workers. The three classes are the soap class, the strong class, and the fast class. As yamen servants, they served the county yamen, and were responsible for such errands as standing in court, executing sentences, arresting, checking viscera, urging subjects, levying comparisons, and releasing prisoners.

In the Great Moon Kingdom's Official Appointment Law, there are clear regulations, except for the court officials appointed by the court and the emperor himself to enjoy the salary, the others do not enjoy the court salary.Most of their money comes from two sources. On the one hand, the county government allocates a certain amount of money for work and food, and on the other hand, they need to seek convenience from their own positions.

As for Liang Lihui, his job now is to make ceremonies for his father-in-law, Zhou Xiancheng, and assist Zhou Xiancheng in handling official affairs. Therefore, the little work and food expenses he earns every month are not so much allocated by the county government. It might be better to say that it was rewarded by his father-in-law.

Jin Xi understands the general idea, but Sun Yubao and Sun Dahu, as well as ordinary people who have not studied the book {Da Yuehui Canon Code}, are unlikely to know, so when Liang Lihui said this, Sun Dahu and Sun Yubao both He opened his eyes wide in admiration and admiration, feeling that Liang Lihui is really powerful, even if he has a nepotism, it is still powerful, after all, not everyone has the ability to eat imperial food!

Jin Xi coughed dryly, not wanting to expose Liang Lihui's lies at this time, smiled slightly, took the bundle, and said, "Brother, don't worry, I will bring your things and words with you intact."

Having achieved his goal, Liang Lihui didn't want to disturb others' rest any longer, so he got up and said goodbye.

Before going to bed, Jin Xi took the young leaves that had been washed and dried, and fed the two rabbits for a while, and then went to bed to rest, and the night passed quickly.

The next day, Taozhi helps Jinxi carry the salute to Liang Yuzhong's carriage, and holds Jinxi's hand as if reluctantly saying goodbye.

"Biao Aunt, if you really miss the third and fourth children, why don't you go back with me?" Jin Xi laughed.

Jin Xi's eyes were red, and she really wanted to go back with her, but thinking of what the people in the village were talking about about herself and Liang Lisheng, Tao Zhi shook her head lightly and said, "I'll wait until the end of the month before going back."

"That's fine, there are some things, Biao Aunt, you should spend some time thinking about them, hiding and procrastinating like this is not always an option." Jin Xi said.

Taozhi blushed slightly, but this time she didn't react violently to cover Jinxi's mouth as usual. Instead, she thought about it seriously and then nodded. Jinxi is very satisfied with her progress. It seems that staying in this county After half a month, Aunt Taozhi's mentality and thinking really changed quietly, she no longer locked herself in a big rule like before, and couldn't breathe.

Progress is fine. Jin Xi doesn't expect to completely subvert a person's thinking in an instant. She prefers the subtle influence of the breeze and drizzle, just like the power of seeds, which is the most important thing in the world. The seed of bright hope is planted in the bottom of my heart, coupled with the rain and dew of time and love, this seed will break through the ground one day, blossom and bear fruit.

After bidding farewell to everyone, Liang Yuzhong and Jin Xi drove the carriage, slowly left Xiaobeilou, and set off in the direction of Changqiao Town.

Jinxi slept late last night, and as soon as she got into the carriage and lowered the curtains, she tilted her head and fell asleep. Liang Yuzhong talked to her several times, but there was no response. When he opened the curtains, Liang Yuzhong couldn't help laughing .Anyway, it was still early, so Liang Yuzhong slowed down the speed of the car, reduced the bumps, and went back along the official road to Changqiao Town Dama.

When Jin Xi woke up, the carriage was parked in the backyard of Sun Ji's grocery store. Liang Yuzhong and A Wang were unloading the bundles of goods purchased this time from the back of the carriage and sending them to the warehouse.Jin Xi jumped out of the car and went to the Qianlixiang shop next door to have a look. The Qianlixiang shop in the town serves fried rice and fried noodles at noon and evening, as well as claypot rice, rice topping and so on.Cui Xique and Qinya were busy receiving customers for lunch in an orderly manner. Qinya and Jinxi hadn't seen each other for half a month. The meeting between the two of them was very affectionate. If it wasn't for the busy time in the shop, the two Everyone has something to say.

Before going out, Jin Xi went to the shed outside the shop, where Cui Xique was holding a long bamboo handle, scooping up noodles in the noodle pot, soaking the noodles in cold water aside , and then put it in the big sea bowl that has already been prepared with seasonings, pour the hot noodle soup, then scoop a spoonful of peanuts, sprinkle a few drops of sesame oil, and sprinkle a cluster of chopped green onions, darling, the noodles are strong and the noodle soup is thick Thick, full of color and aroma, Cui Xique's peanut butter noodle served Jin Xi, who deals with food and drink every day, couldn't help but twitch her index finger, wishing she could snatch that customer's noodle bowl for her own use!
"Hey, are you hungry? Your fourth aunt is very good at cooking noodles! Let her make you some later!" Liang Yuzhou's voice suddenly came from behind Jin Xi, Jin Xi was startled, and turned her head to see Liang Yuzhou Wearing an apron, she came towards this side with a pile of washed dishes and chopsticks, and put them in a bamboo basket beside her with ease.

"Fourth Uncle, why are you here?" Jin Xi asked in surprise, at this time of the year, old Liangtou, didn't Liang Yuzhou and the others be kicked out to work?Or go up the mountain to collect firewood, why let her come to help in the shop?Rare, rare!

"Daniu's mother-in-law passed away the day before yesterday, and the whole family has to go to the funeral, so I'll come over to replace Baohong for a few days. Nuo, look, your fourth uncle is so bright when he washes the dishes, isn't he? He can see people! "Liang Yuzhou joked.

(End of this chapter)