Husband, Have Dinner

It has been three months since Pei Shuo moved to Wuling. During this period, he moved once. Pei Shuo moved out of the arranged mansion because the mansion was too big to find A Yao. He found another house and took A Yao to settle down. Come down.

The house is close to the river bank and built on an uphill highland. The front yard and the back house are somewhat similar to the house A Yao rented in Beijing. However, the climate in Wuling is hot, humid and rainy, and the main house of the house with slightly better conditions is mostly a two-story structure. The main purpose of the first floor is to eat and meet guests, and the second floor is their study and living room. Open the windows and you can see the verdant mountains and gurgling streams. There is also a small house next to the main house, which was originally a storage or firewood room. Pei Shuo transformed it into a kitchen to allow A Yao to play freely.

The low wall in the front yard was built with stones just like the neighbors' houses. It was no more than shoulder height. After a rain, the seeds that fell on the mud clung to the stone wall, and the cracks of the stones grew green. Two people hold the mentality that the result is a surprise. They set up fences and bamboo sheds to bring in bitter gourd and wisteria. One side is a flower viewing field where peony and wisteria are planted, and the other is a bitter gourd and gourd vegetable field. They are somewhat nondescript, but the two of them Looking at you like it, the neighbors will not point fingers.

Although Wuling is hard, but it doesn't seem to be as hard as imagined, A Yao is quite satisfied with the current state of life.

"A Yao, I'm going to trouble you again."

It turned out that it was the sister-in-law of Qian’s sister-in-law who was next door shouting outside the low wall, interrupting A Yao’s spiritual journey. She took a look out of the window, kneaded a few more times and quickly kneaded the dough into a large wooden bowl and covered it with a cloth to wake up. Picking up the hand towel and wiping the hands soaked with flour, his mouth replied and went out to open the door for the Qian's wife.

Opening the door, the sister-in-law of Qian's sister-in-law was rather embarrassed, she was a little bit vague and unintelligible when she spoke. Fortunately, she had helped several times before, even if she did not speak, Ayao knew her intentions.

She gave up half of her body and invited the sister-in-law of the Qian family to come in. The sister-in-law of the Qian family stepped in and was still muttering, "I don't recognize a single character, thanks to you."

"In any case, the neighbors should watch and help each other. Sister-in-law of the Qian family sits inside, and I will pour you a glass of water."

"No, no, I have to rush home to feed the chickens and water, just read it here." The Qian's sister-in-law handed the letter to A Yao, looking at her expectantly.

"Okay." A Yao took the letter and opened it up, preparing to read it, but when she saw the words on the letter, she was discouraged, pretending to glance at the expecting sister-in-law of the Qian family, and then slowly said, "One, two, three, four, five. Six, seven, eight, ninety, ten million."

"Ah? What does this mean?" Qian's sister-in-law was puzzled, and she also leaned over to read the letter. "Is it a mistake?"

The letter did only contain thirteen characters. Qian’s sister-in-law said that she didn’t know one big letter, but she knew one, two, three, and ten. "But what does this mean? What does Donglin want to express, isn’t it? Are you short of money? Or is this just counting the days to come back? Or is there any trouble in the capital? What should I do?"

A letter without a head and a tail made this sturdy woman who could point at people from the street to the end of the alley, so that men would have to detour around, and his eyes blushed on the spot.

Ayao looked at her and felt uncomfortable, but she was talking or not, she chose the latter, and it didn’t take long to appease her. Qian Donglin returned home in plain clothes. After all, she persuaded Qian’s sister-in-law to calm down and send her off. To go home.

"Qian Donglin is just a scumbag in capital! A scumbag!"

At the dinner table, Ayao was so angry that her eyebrows were erect, and she poked the rice, seeming to treat the rice as Qian Donglin, and stabbed it hard. "How about bullying the illiterate Qian's sister-in-law, dragging a hammer and packaging'unintentional' into a fresh and refined and off-the-book can eliminate the fact that he is a big pig's hoof! If I guess correctly, he will soon Bring which Jade Jade home to my hometown! I'm so angry, this big pig's hoof!"

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, ninety, ten million, no billion, unintentional.

Legend has it that Sima Xiangru wrote Heli Shu to Zhuo Wenjun. Sima Xiangru was appreciated by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty for his "Zixu Fu", and he was named a man with "Shanglin Fu". He planned to na Maoling women as concubines. Zhuo Wenjun wrote a poem "Bai Tou Yin" and straightforwardly said, Separation", not only did not save Sima Xiangru, he continued to send a 13-character letter.

Qian Donglin carried such an anecdote in his home book.

"Quiet your anger, don't get angry for this kind of scumbag." Pei Shuo was accustomed to the one or two weird words that A Yao popped out from time to time, and handed out a piece of cake to A Yao's mouth. "Have a layer cake, today's layer cake is delicious."

Ayao squinted, "This cake is made by the sister-in-law of the Qian family. You are not on the same line as me if you ate the cake made by others." It is chewy and can be eaten layer by layer. It can be used as a casual snack or as a staple food to fill the stomach. A Yao didn't resist the temptation of the hot puff pastry, how could she not eat it when she brought it to her mouth, she ate it with Pei Shuo's hand.

"Don't worry, Qian's sister-in-law supported Qian Donglin to study and went to Beijing to live in the imperial examination. If he became famous, he would abandon his wife and marry a rich daughter. This is true for his wife, not to mention the common people. The officials will not let such an ungrateful person. People who have been promoted.” Pei Shuo said, “Today’s sage is Mingjun, who values ​​both the abilities of officials and the virtues of officials. If that day comes, he won’t be long.”

Pei Shuo hugged A Yao on his lap. A Yao was so embarrassed to feed him a few times. He touched A Yao's hair affectionately.

Ayao beat him once or twice, stopped struggling, and put her chin on his shoulder. "It’s not because the Qian’s sister-in-law makes people feel distressed. The big pig’s hoof was gone for ten years, and he would have trouble helping her without being with Qian’s sister-in-law. To solve the problem, she was sucking blood thousands of miles away and asked Qian’s sister-in-law to support him. She was a woman with no children, and she fed the white-eyed wolf for ten years of youth. Now the white-eyed wolf is estimated to be rich, and she kicks the chaff of his wife. You say I can I'm not angry. I don't dare to tell her, I'm afraid she won't be able to withstand this blow..."

There is a lot of tongue in the village. Not only women can talk, but men can also. They not only use their mouths to molest themselves, but also use their hands. Widows have a lot of rights and wrongs. This is also applicable to Qian's wife who has no men in her family for ten years. More than four or five times, I came and went to understand what was going on.

Pei Shuo shunned A Yao, "Let's watch it again, after all, it's a matter for someone else's family."

"Well, look at it again." A Yao was absent-minded, and when she realized how she felt her legs were chilly, she discovered that Pei Shuo had untied her skirt! "Pei Shuo!"

Pei Shuo raised the corners of his mouth slightly and stood up, scared that A Yao subconsciously clasped his neck, "Listen to the words of the lady, and give you a child by your side."

...

One month later, Xinzhi County took office with his wife and family.

Qian Donglin Yijin’s return to his hometown spread all over the streets and alleys. Qian’s sister-in-law heard the neighbours’ good news. The water basin in her hand dropped to the ground. The water splashed her skirt and she didn’t notice it. She screamed loudly and ran towards the county government go.

"Sister-in-law of the Qian family, wait for me." Seeing her running around, A Yao hurriedly put down the cut flowers and ran out afterwards.

A Yao rushed to the main street, but the Qian's sister-in-law couldn't squeeze in, so she could only stand on tiptoes and stretch her neck vigorously, trying to see the waiting person through the layers of people.

She tightened her lips, and then stepped forward and grabbed Qian’s sister-in-law’s hand, “Sister-in-law Qian’s sister-in-law, come with me.” She took Qian’s sister-in-law and ran all the way. Folks and elders focused on Qian Donglin at the gate of the county. I feel joyful, but there will be fewer people in the future.

Qian Donglin was really impressive when he took office. Early in the morning, he cleared the roads, and the government officials throughout the county were dispatched to maintain order. They saw the ceremonial guards clear the way, lit firecrackers in front of them, crackling all the way, smoke billowing, and red paper overflowing. Throughout the street, Qian Donglin rode a horse, dressed in official uniform, raised his hand to greet the old folks, and was proud of the spring breeze. He passed by Qian’s sister-in-law and didn’t recognize her at all. Behind him, there were two carriages. , A bullock cart.

"The girl in the carriage is so beautiful!"

"That's not a girl, it's the lady of the magistrate!"

"But I didn't hear that there is a lady in the county who has been waiting for him for ten years?"

"Hey, have you ever heard that when you are on the list, those rich people will stare at the young people in the high school and bring them together. Maybe it is the same with the county magistrate. How important is the rich daughter. "

People talked a lot, and all kinds of speech reached their ears.

"Sister-in-law of the Qian family..." A Yao looked worriedly to the sister-in-law of the Qian family, whose face was pale, staring blankly at the back of Qian Donglin's departure.

Suddenly she clung to A Yao's hand, her eyes were red and bloodshot, "A Yao, is there anything you haven't told me about that letter!"

The facts are here, and there is nothing more to hide.

"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ten million, no billion, unintentional. This is Sima Xiangru's divorce letter." A Yao whispered.

"Unintentionally...Unintentionally..." Qian's sister-in-law muttered, "I don't believe it!"

She shouted heartbreakingly, the faith that had supported her for many years collapsed in an instant, tears burst into the embankment, clutching A Yao and crying. "How can he treat me like this! I don't believe it!"

A Yao was silent and followed her back all at once.

The sister-in-law of Qian's family is very thin, if she puts on a large robe and big sleeves and stands in the wind, she will probably be blown away. She is not good-looking, living alone for many years, growing vegetables and watering in the morning, farming during the day and weaving at night, the backs of her hands are as old as old people, the palms of her hands are thick with calluses, and she has a lot of white hair on her head. , Just for the scum man who is thousands of miles away, besides occupying the name of the so-called "husband", besides asking for money, what else is left?

"Let's go, let's go to the county office." The sister-in-law of the Qian family cried enough and wiped away her tears. "I must ask clearly.",

County office.

"Report—sir, a woman begged to see you."

Qian Donglin was still packing things, his eyelids were not raised, "No see."

"But she claims to be your lady." The yard hesitated. The county seat was small and located in the remote south. Everyone knew who there were in the city. Even if they are unfamiliar, the Lin family of Qian Donglin's family has heard a little bit that she is a pungent and unpleasant woman. What makes everyone more admired is that she has waited and supported for ten years.

Qian Donglin's expression of disgust was overwhelming, "My lady is in the backyard. Where did the cat and dog pretend to be, and chase away!"

The Qian's sister-in-law's heart was cold half-hearted when she heard the retelling of the yavier's retelling, and she walked back in despair.

In that room, the master is explaining to Qian Donglin the officials and wealthy businessmen in the county, "You have just arrived, and you don’t know much about it. The prefect, the prefecture, and the prefecture are far away from Fuhai. It stands to reason that you are the biggest official. But no, there is one person who remembers everything. Don't offend him. His surname is Pei, and he is our team leader."

Qian Donglin "Wait, isn't the regimental ambassador a false title? Who is he?"

"Master Pei’s training ambassador was transferred from Beijing. I don’t know the details, but we have soldiers in our hands. If something happens, we have to find a training ambassador to borrow someone, so we can’t offend him. He usually doesn’t Will show up in the Yamen, when they first transferred, they moved out, and now they are running on both sides of the school field at home."

"It shouldn't be a worry if it is put up and down from Beijing." Qian Donglin grinned.

Because the money sent by Qian’s sister-in-law is limited, Qian Donglin has been borrowing to live in a temple on the outskirts of Beijing, knowing nothing about the ups and downs of the capital, and finally passed the exam, but was arrested by the bottom of the list. There is also the good time of the sweet wife. Before he could find out the way to the capital, he was sent back to his hometown to be an official. I've only heard of a person whose surname is Pei, but the saint is not happy.

Master "be careful to sail the Wannian Ship."

Qian Donglin "Then invite the training envoy Pei to a banquet in the name of the official."

The idea is beautiful, and the reality is skinny, the Ya Ya told him that the training envoy refused.

Qian Donglin laughed angrily, and became angry on the spot, "The official is new, and it doesn't matter if he doesn't come to visit the official. The official invited him to drink, but he refused. What a big face!"

The master groaned, twisting his beard, "Uh...should be straightforward. Pei Tuan's wife is good at cooking, and the dishes she cooked are delicious. Even the best restaurant in the county can't beat her. Pei Tuan can't practice it. Yes, it was also expected."

"Then you don't say it earlier!" Qian Donglin cursed. "Now what!"

When the quail warrior tremblingly took out a post, he said, "Although the training envoy Pei refused, he issued an invitation to invite you to go to his house for a drink."

Qian Donglin's face turned from blue to red. He took the invitation and read it again. It was Pei Shuo who invited him to come home to have a drink and pick up the wind for him. After a long while, he swallowed all the waste back into his stomach, "This official knows."

That night, A Yao came back from the sister-in-law of Qian’s sister-in-law’s house next door, and learned that Pei Shuo had invited Qian Donglin to come for dinner, and stepped forward and screwed Pei Shuo’s ears. Comfort her, it's good for you. You invite that big pig's hoof to our house for dinner. I look at the scum and I feel disgusted at the first glance, and I want me to cook for him. Why don't you go to heaven?"

"It hurts, it hurts!" Pei Shuo shouted, "Lady for my life, my heart only contains the lady's food, and my stomach only contains the lady's cooking. I am the lady's whole person. He sent someone to tell me to have a drink. I didn't agree, so I invited him, and you can cook a few dishes as you like."

A Yao raised her eyebrows, "Oh, that's what you said."