Li Hui felt that this suggestion was reliable and kept it in his heart.
"By the way, did someone from the Xiao family trouble you during our exam?"
"...?"
Cheng Xue's immediate reaction didn't need to be overstated, it was immediately clear to him.
"No wonder Xiao Qinglin has a conscience when he delivers the message today."
"You can't blame him. Whoever made this place focus on heirs, who made the Xiao family have two houses and one son, Qinglin really has a long way to go."
After Cheng Xue finished speaking, she found a comfortable position to lean against in his arms and briefly mentioned the matter. Similar to the details of Xiao's mother eyeing Li Yue, she just concealed them and didn't talk about them. The father's doting on his daughter
Far more than his son, with the importance he attaches to his two daughters, he would be furious if he said so.
Thinking of this, she changed the subject and continued:
"By the way, I was at the gate of Gongyuan today and saw Zhou Fei's brother-in-law getting involved with three boys from the He family."
He family?
Oh, no wonder she looked wrong at that time.
Even if he lived far away in Wanghe Village, he had heard about the reputation of the He family in Fucheng, Liaodong. Even Yu Lan was unclear about his involvement there... This was not a good thing.
"Don't worry about this matter. I will find an opportunity to talk to Zhou Fei. As for his wife's family..."
"Don't worry over there, we haven't had any contact and we won't have any contact in the future."
"Well, that's fine."
After Li Hui finished speaking, she held the paper in her hand for a long time, took it over, looked at it carefully, and raised the corners of her mouth.
It is said that they have a tacit understanding. He is not used to sleeping in a bed, but she did not expect the same. She only tidied up the back room and left the rest of the room untouched. I think it will be enough in two days.
"Let's go out during these two days and let Tiandong find someone to make the kang. Is it our house? Where's the children's house?"
"Everything has to be served. When I picked you up today, Tiedan complained to me, saying that Mrs. Tang burned him last night."
"Is it hot? Is it bubbling?" Li Hui asked with concern.
Although he is usually strict with the boys, he has never treated them harshly in life. He knows that the children have suffered, so he tries his best to make up for it.
"It's definitely not burnt. If it was burnt, Tianma would have come over and told me a long time ago. Don't leave it to Tiandong, leave it to Shunxi. He also needs to exercise well."
"What are you exercising for? Do you want to be a matchmaker?"
Cheng Xue gave a thumbs up in admiration. She just had an idea, but she didn't expect that he could guess it.
"Bai Shao is sixteen, and I want them to have more contact with each other. If they are compatible, they will accompany Tangtang when they get married."
Whether raising a son or a daughter, betrothal gifts, and dowry, all must be planned in advance.
Li Hui thought it was reliable, so he stood up with a smile, blew out the candles, and hugged her to rest.
Starting from the next day, they officially entered into "eat, play and have fun". With Xiao Qinglin as a competent guide, they would not waste a single minute.
I had a great time eating and having fun, and I didn’t even attend the official opening day of the crazy series of houses. But with the trial opening in front of me, Manager Zhang couldn’t even try to deal with it.
There were dragon and lion dances, and theater troupes were invited, and the excitement lasted for three nights. The east side of the city instantly became the most popular place in the capital. In the end, the patrol battalion was afraid of something happening, so they specially sent two teams to patrol there. During dinner that day, Xiao Qinglin finally thought of Mr. Pang, whom he had not seen for a long time. He touched Li Hui with his elbow and asked:
"Brother, you said the exam is over, why doesn't the old man show up yet?"
"Can you take the exam?" Li Hui chuckled and shook his head, "If I'm not wrong, you won't be able to see him until after the exam is over."
"The imperial examination is over? Well, that's right. It's important to avoid suspicion." After Xiao Qinglin finished speaking, he took the food to Li Huai.
The little guy has recently become visibly able to eat, and is greedy for growth. In addition, he can talk and is willing to talk, so they have the best relationship.
The list of candidates to participate in the palace examination was posted as early as the end of March, and the names of those who insisted on the five examinations were all on it. The date was also set, the ninth day of April, but the candidates had to enter the palace three days in advance. It was said that they were learning the rules, but I'm afraid
From the moment you enter the palace, the palace examination has already begun.
Xiao Qinglin has already made arrangements. After entering the city tomorrow, he will go directly to the patrol camp for two days.
After dinner, Li Hui took Li Heng and Yan Yixin to the official road to burn paper.
Please make it clear that the front and rear winds are not too strong. For safety reasons, I specially took an iron bucket and burned it little by little in the bucket.
According to Li Hui, there is no intention to burn paper. You can do as the Romans do when you are in the country. What's more, Yan Yixin is still here, so the rules cannot be broken.
Halfway through the burn, Li Heng gently tugged on his sleeve——
"Dad, I heard from Uncle Xiao that burning paper is not allowed in the city, so what should the people in the city do?"
"There must be a way. If the city doesn't allow it, just come and burn it outside the city."
As soon as they finished speaking, the smell of burning paper in the air became stronger. When the three of them looked up, they saw piles of flames in the direction of the city gate.
So as long as you want to do it, there are all kinds of ways, it just depends on whether you want it or not.
"After you return to the city, you will go to the academy to study. I have already said hello there. You will go to school for a month. Don't get up early in the morning and don't forget to exercise."
"Dad, can I come with you and take a look at the patrol camp? I've never seen it."
"You're still young. Let's wait until you grow up."
This kid has a bit of a military camp complex. Whenever Xiao Qinglin is free, he will pester him and ask questions about the military camp.
After everything was burned and there were no sparks, the paper ash was poured to the side of the road, and the three of them walked back side by side.
After walking about five meters, Li Hui suddenly stopped and turned around. Li Heng and Yan Yixin were immediately stunned.
"Dad/Uncle, what's wrong?" the two brothers asked in unison.
He shook his head and said with a slight frown:
"It feels like someone is in the dark."
When Li Heng heard this, he said "Ouch~" and waved his hand indifferently.
"There must be someone in the dark. The Xiao family guards must protect my Uncle Xiao."
Is it a guard?
Li Hui looked at the official road in the distance for a long time before holding their shoulders and walking towards the village. It took almost a while for the three of them to leave before a rustling sound came from the darkness...
……
After a night of silence, after breakfast the next day, the two carriages entered the city one after another. After crossing the main street, the carriages went in different directions.
"Mom, can we still go out to play after dad's trial is over?"
"It should be okay, as long as you obey me."
"Well, I will definitely be obedient." Li Huai nodded heavily, his eyes firm.
"You were obedient and just yelled to sleep in mother's room. I'm going to bed so early like you."
"My... mother~!"
Facing her youngest son's coquettishness, Cheng Xue stood beside Li Tian with a smile and said:
"Your sister is right, you must listen to her."
"But..." Seeing that his mother could not count on him, Li Huai looked at Li Yue eagerly.
In the past, when he was like this, Li Yue would help him unconditionally, but this time she just spread her hands helplessly and said nothing. Li Heng started to hold his brother in a "throat lock" position and left. Cheng Xue patted Li Yue on the shoulder and said,
Give her recognition for her actions just now.
The kangs in the main rooms of each courtyard have been set up. Bai Shao, Gingo and Shunxi took advantage of them not being at home these days to burn the kangs. Now that the moisture has dissipated, you can sleep at any time.