Xia Xinyi's eyes averted and she tried her best to keep a smile on her face: "Just sell it, it's just some personal belongings, why should you care?"
"How can I not care?" Qin Huairou asked in a low voice, "Have I ever heard that the eldest sister's dowry can be spent in one or two years? Besides, any item in this house can be worth hundreds if you choose it.
thousand."
"Huairou."
Xia Shang shouted calmly, and Qin Huairou calmed down and let go, sitting down again, but the confusion and shock in her eyes did not diminish at all.
"Sister, I told you last time not to give any more money to your brother-in-law. Did you fail to do so?"
Xia Xinyi said nothing, but his expression proved Xia Shang's suspicion.
The atmosphere in the hall became a little heavy. Xia Xinyi sorted out her thoughts, regained her composure, and pointed at the table: "Okay, okay, this is a rare time for you to come here, so don't say those annoying words. You also
You know, I am a woman living alone at home, with no children, no parents, and nothing to do.
These days are really a whetstone. With grinding and grinding, even my sister’s bad words are almost being smoothed away. Today is like talking to my younger brother and younger siblings, chatting about home affairs, which can be considered as comfort.
As for the rest, my sister can handle it."
Also, it’s one family and one thing.
Xia Shang didn't even understand himself, so how could he have the thought and qualifications to care about others?
No matter what, it is Xia Xinyi's own choice, and she will have to walk her own path in the future.
"It's best if my sister can calm down. No matter what, we are all a family. If you have any difficulties in the future, remember to come home and say something. Brothers will help you when they need help. Let's eat."
…
"Don't eat! Don't eat! Take them all away!"
"Junior sister, this is the walnut cake brought specially from Shanxi by senior brother. It is your favorite."
"I said! Get out of here!"
"Okay, okay, junior sister, don't be angry, I...I'm leaving right now."
"Get out! I said get out!"
"Okay, okay, get out, get out..."
Outside Yangzhou City, at an unknown post house, several people with different appearances were guarding the door of a guest room, their ears pressed against the door, not daring to make a sound.
Hearing the noise coming from the back room, they quickly stood up straight.
After a while, the guest room door opened, and a young man wearing a goose gold brocade robe and a light green long coat crept out in a half-crouching posture. He didn't stand up until the door was closed again, shaking.
With all the cake dregs on my body, I tried my best to remain calm.
"Hey! We haven't seen each other for only two months, and my junior sister's temper is even more fierce than before."
"Yes, yes...Miss Xian'er's temperament is indeed a bit unruly. However, with the young altar master's meticulous care and care, sooner or later, he will be able to win the beauty back."
"Junior sister and I have always been good friends. Who can't tell that we are in love? Junior sister is just unwilling to admit it now. But having said that, what kind of obstacles did junior sister encounter during her trip to Yangzhou, and she actually messed up the things arranged by the teaching?
If you go back here, it will be hard to explain to the leader!"
As he spoke, the man held his chin and fell into deep thought.
"Young Altar Master, I will report the matter concerning Junior Sister Xian'er truthfully to Master. Please also ask Young Altar Master to explain clearly what the arrangements are for this time."
When talking about business, the man looked a little more serious.
"This time, what happened to my junior sister in Yangzhou has reached Master's ears. Master wants her to go back and face the wall immediately, but I can't do anything about it. As for my first step plan in Yangzhou, I have also adjusted it, and I will not contact King Yong for the time being. The latest news,
There seems to be a force behind King Yong secretly supporting him. This King Yong is actually far less mediocre than we thought.
Except for the junior sisters, the rest of you are still on standby in Yangzhou. Within two months, you will collect the list of all the wealthy businessmen in the thirteen counties of Yangzhou. This is Dahua's cornucopia. As long as you catch one or two wealthy businessmen, you can make a fortune.
I teach you a steady stream of money."
…
Looking back.
Xia Shang had already eaten, and it was getting late, so he started to pack up and get ready for bed.
But Qin Huairou did not go to the guest room with Xia Shang, but stayed to help Xia Xinyi clear the dishes and chatted from time to time.
This was what Xia Shang meant. He felt that this sister had been alone for a long time, and it was always a good thing to have someone to talk to.
Xia Xinyi also cherished this opportunity and carefully put away the philistines of the past, for fear that she would make her younger siblings angry if she said the wrong thing.
The two of them cleaned up the house, and Qin Huairou was about to leave, but Xia Xinyi mysteriously took out a booklet.
"Brother and sister, let me show you something good."
"kindness?"
Qin Huairou took a curious look and found that Xia Xinyi was holding a manuscript. The three big words on the cover made people stunned.
Dream of Red Mansions!
Qin Huairou copied the previous chapters and knew that it was written by her husband, but somehow it fell into Xia Xinyi's hands.
"Sister, where did you get this thing?"
"I bought it yesterday from Miss Xue's family. It cost my sister fifty taels of cash. It hurt my heart for a long time. But the story inside is so beautiful. My sister stayed up all night after buying it and read it seven times, but she still felt it was not enough.
The words and sentences in it are sophisticated and the meaning is profound. Each character is like a living person. I really can’t stop it. I just hate that the person who wrote the book has not followed up on it, which makes me heartbroken!”
"Sister, you said this manuscript cost fifty taels of silver?"
"Yes! Brothers and sisters, you don't know that since yesterday, several ladies in Yangzhou City have been selling this thing privately. If my sister hadn't been well-informed, I wouldn't have been able to buy it! Nowadays, there is a price but no market. If you want it, you can only buy it with your hands.
copy."
Weird!
This was written by Xianggong, but Xianggong did not sell it, so how could it be spread among the public?
After thinking about it, Qin Huairou felt a little worried, fearing that her husband would make wedding clothes for others, so she quickly asked: "How many times have you written this?"
"Chapter Eight."
"The eighth time? Shouldn't it be the fifth time?"
"Hmm? My younger siblings have also heard of "Dream of Red Mansions"?"
"No...no. Sister, please go to bed first. I have to go back to accompany my husband."
"Okay, okay! Look at you, you haven't seen me for a few minutes and you can't bear to leave me? Go ahead. No matter whether the man is good or bad, it's good to be by your side."
Qin Huairou did not answer any more questions and hurriedly left the main hall and went to the guest room where Xia Shang slept.
The lights were still on in the guest room, but Xia Shang seemed to be fast asleep.
Qin Huairou was so anxious that she didn't care much and shook Xia Shang awake.
"Ms. sir, sir, wake up quickly..."
"What are you doing?"
Xia Shang closed his eyes, the boss was unhappy.
"problem occurs."
"Madam, please speak slowly."
"Does your husband still remember the "Dream of Red Mansions" that I asked my concubine to copy?"
"Remember."
"Has your husband circulated the manuscript?"
"That's not true."
"That's strange! I just saw the manuscript at my eldest sister's place! I have already written the eighth chapter. Moreover, the eldest sister bought it for fifty taels of silver. Could it be that a thief stole my husband's manuscript?"
Upon hearing this, Xia Shang broke out in a cold sweat, but then he knew who was responsible and smiled faintly:
"Madam, there is no need to panic. You need to know that the mantis stalks the cicada and the oriole is behind it. Who laughs in the end? You don't know! It's late, so go to bed." (To be continued)