Eldest daughter

Chapter 363
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Wang Chun'er came back to her natal home with her husband, son-in-law and children. Wang Yuan'er gave Dan'er a red seal with a silver key, kissed Jiu'er a few times in her arms, gave the red seal, and took Qiutang with her. Going out to eat in a hurry.

She said that she was going to have a meal, but in fact she was just going through the motions and went to a better family, but Cui Yuan came suddenly, and it was the day when Chun'er returned to her mother's house, so she would rather stay at home.So she didn't plan to sit for a long time, she went to show her face for tea and planned to come back.

Hou Biao was surprised to see Cui Yuan, who was supposed to be in the capital, appear at his sister-in-law's house, but at the same time he was also very happy. After all, they are both men, and it is easier to find topics.

When the eldest sister was away, Wang Qing'er sent someone to prepare refreshments for them so that they could chat while eating.

Unexpectedly, before the refreshment was served, the second uncle came, knowing that they were all there, and invited them to have tea and listen to an opera.

Wang Er warmly invited, and Cui Yuan and the two went to the tea house in the town without any excuses.

Wang Qing'er frowned, looking very worried.

"What's wrong with this face?" Wang Chun'er finished feeding her daughter and coaxed her to sleep, and when she came out, she saw her face was dark.

"Eldest brother Cui and second brother-in-law were both called by second uncle to the teahouse to listen to an opera." Wang Qing'er said.

Wang Chun'er was very surprised: "Why don't you just go to listen to an opera, what's wrong?"

"Second Sister, you don't know." Wang Chun'er pulled her to sit down, brought her a bowl of tea, and said, "Do you know that Second Uncle is a drunkard who doesn't care about drinking?"

Wang Chun'er was confused by what she said, and seeing her inscrutable look, she said, "Oh, you know I'm stupid, so don't make detours. Just tell me what's going on. Bar."

Wang Qing'er took a sip of tea and said: "You know that Yingzi from the Xu family. Speaking of which, the Xu family still lives not far from your house. You came back a few days ago. Did you see it?"

Wang Chun'er thought about it, and it seemed that there was such a thing, but what did it have to do with the second uncle?

"Then Xu Yingzi is now the wife of an official. Did you hear the news? I heard..." Wang Qing'er had done enough, and told the meaning of the second uncle and aunt at the New Year's Eve dinner, and finally said: "Second uncle, It’s quick to get back, Big Brother Cui has only been here for a long time, and he already got the news, so he couldn’t wait to invite someone to go, if he said he wasn’t thinking about that, I wouldn’t believe it.”

Wang Chun'er's eyes were wide open, and she said in surprise, "You mean that Second Uncle wants to ask Sir to find him a job? To be an official?"

Wang Qinger nodded.

"This... can't be, how can it be so easy to be an official?" Wang Chun'er said in surprise.

"Let's just watch. I don't want to die until I reach the Yellow River. I think it's probably because of this." Wang Qing'er snorted softly.

She guessed right, Wang Er did go with this idea.

He deliberately went to Xu's house to inquire about the news. The Yingzi and his wife were indeed as Zhang said, and it was the master's kindness to find them a small official of the county magistrate.

He also met Yingzi's husband-in-law, who seemed to be quite shrewd, but he was nothing more than mediocre.

A current person can become a county magistrate, why can't he, Wang Er?
So, originally he wanted to go back to his mother's house with Mrs. Zhang, but he heard that Lan'er who came to play with Fuduo said that Mr. Cui was at their house, so he came here non-stop.

Every place has gold-selling caves, and Changle Town is no exception. On the bank of the Changhe River, there are several Lefang kilns, and across the street, there are also many teahouses, where Qing Dynasty actors are singing operas.

Wang Er invited Cui Yuan and the two to a shop named Ningyuan Tea House, asked for a private room, ordered a pot of high-quality Biluochun and a few delicate snacks, and called an actor to come and sing.

"This actor has not been here for long, and his voice is as crisp as a yellow warbler. Please listen to me, my lord." Wang Er smiled flatteringly.

Hou Biao frowned slightly, he had already become a father, he had no interest in these things, and he secretly blamed this second uncle, drinking tea whenever he came to drink tea, and listening to some plays.

Glancing at Cui Yuan, he saw that the corners of his mouth were shallow, and he didn't say anything wrong, so he drank his tea in silence.

The little actor was holding the pipa, sitting on the little twig, and asked the people what music they wanted to hear.

"Farewell My Concubine." Cui Yuan crossed his legs and said lazily.

The actor glanced at him, half-holding the pipa, raised his plain hand, and his slender fingertips landed on the strings of the pipa, his red lips parted slightly: "I am a girl, not a man..."

The voice is really as what Wang Er said, the tender cries are melodious, like the singing of a yellow warbler.

Qu'er turned around in the private room, but Wang Er was very anxious, as if thousands of cat's paws were scratching his heart, and he would glance at Cui Yuan from time to time.

"Does Second Uncle Wang have something to say?" Cui Yuan asked with a smile.

Wang Er chuckled, gritted his teeth, and sighed: "The days go by so fast, it's been another year."

"No, time flies, Second Uncle Wang, take care."

"In the blink of an eye, my eldest brother and sister-in-law have been gone for more than three years. Chun'er married a good husband, and we can rest assured that it is Yuan'er..." Wang Er paused, then glanced at Cui Yuan: "This After the new year, we Yuaner will be 19 years old, and we have become old girls. I feel really uneasy in my heart, and I always feel that I am sorry for my elder brother and sister-in-law, leaving a good girl to become an old girl, hey."

Cui Yuan's eyes flashed.

"It's also because I'm not capable of being a second uncle. We Yuan'er is so good, we don't know what kind of husband to match her with. My mother-in-law said that based on Yuan'er's appearance, it is also possible to match her with a noble son. But I I think it's funny, we have such a background, where can we afford it? My lord, don't you think so?"

Cui Yuan was a little unclear, could it be that Wang Er wanted to be a matchmaker for Wang Yuan'er?So come and test him?
Seeing Cui Yuan's silence, Hou Biao thought he was unhappy, so he said, "Second Uncle, what are you talking about, don't you know..." He didn't say the following words, but everyone understood what it meant.

Wang Er, pretending to be confused, said, "Second niece and son-in-law, to tell you the truth, I am worried. Your elder sister's appearance is worthy of an ordinary family. I am afraid that she will be wronged, so I will give it to the noble family." I am a big family, and I am afraid that others will look down on her. In the end, our Wang family’s background is quite different, so it’s difficult.” He changed his voice as he spoke: “It’s a pity that her parents died early, and I’m not a high-ranking official. If we Yuan'er is a lady from the official family, what else do you have to worry about?"

The more Hou Biao listened, the more confused he became. What does the second uncle mean?How messed up, can't tell the point?
Cui Yuan understood a bit, and looked sideways at Wang Er: "What does Uncle Wang mean?"

Wang Er met his gaze, suddenly felt a little guilty, hesitated for a long time, and said: "If I can be a small official, our Yuan'er's background can also be raised, and when we get married in the future My lord, look, is there a way to find me an errand? It doesn’t matter if the magistrate of the county is too thin, so that others don’t look down upon our Wang family’s children.”

Hou Biao opened his mouth wide and was speechless for a long time. The second uncle turned out to have such an idea.

Wang Er also said it in one breath, his face flushed red when he said this, and he didn't dare to look into Cui Yuan's eyes.

"Second Uncle Wang wants to be an official?" Cui Yuan raised his eyebrows.

"It's not a big official, the county magistrate is all right." Wang Er said anxiously, "If it can be done, our family is grateful to you."

In the private room, it became quiet, only the melodious tune was playing.

"From now on, stay away from the bell tower and Buddhist hall, go down the mountain, and find a young brother. Let him beat me, scold me, scold me, laugh at me. I don't want to become a Buddha, I don't want to read Prajna Polo! ;"

Cui Yuan didn't speak, Hou Biao and Wang Er who were present felt extremely pressured, Wang Er was sitting on pins and needles even more, he wondered if his demands were too much and annoyed him, right?

Hou Biao saw that Wang Er was sweating all over his forehead, and thought that he was his wife's second uncle, so he helped to turn around: "My lord, second uncle..."

"It's not impossible to find such a small job." Cui Yuan said suddenly.

Wang Er was thinking it was over, when he suddenly heard Cui Yuan's words, he was overjoyed: "What does your lord mean?"

"It's just that he is a county magistrate, and there are many trivial matters. Can Second Uncle Wang do good things with one heart? Pleading for the people is easy to say, but it is not easy."

"I can, I'm sure I can, I can serve the country, I can do things for my lord, I'll risk my life, and I will never disappoint my lord." Wang Er rubbed his hands and said.

Cui Yuan nodded and said: "Then turn around, I'll play around and see if there is any place that can let you in."

Wang Er was overjoyed immediately, stood up and knelt on the ground: "Thank you for your support, sir, I will definitely do a good job."

Cui Yuan avoided and helped him up: "You are Yuan'er's second uncle, so if I can help with this idea, I will naturally help, but Second Uncle Wang must always remember that there are some things that you should not take. You can’t take it, Second Uncle Wang still remembers the time when you were sent to prison?”

Wang Er looked serious, and said hurriedly: "I remember, you can't do things that are corrupt and perverting the law, I must know."

"It's too early to say that." Cui Yuan smiled lightly.

"Yes, don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry." Wang Er said with a smile, "My lord, please sit down." He poured tea for him himself.

Hou Biao was in a daze. The second uncle made such a request, and the adults agreed?

"Speaking of which, you have been in this position for some time, do you want to move?" Cui Yuan looked at Hou Biao again and asked with a smile.

Hou Biao hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "My lord, for the time being, this position is quite good."

Cui Yuan nodded, thought for a while and said: "Forget it, you should do it first, and you will show a lot of filial piety, and then make plans for the future."

Hou Biao blushed and wanted to refute, but Cui Yuan smiled and waved his hands and said: "When the water is clear, there will be no fish. You should understand this. Only by grasping this speed well can you be the leader. If you don't Take, what about the people below? You can’t support your wife and children with this little salary alone.”

Hou Biao was even more frightened when he heard this. My lord usually doesn't care what he looks at, but he knows everything. He stood up and cupped his hands and said, "My lord, I know how to measure."

"Well, sit down, there are no outsiders today, and we will be more intimate in the future." Cui Yuan poured him a bowl of tea.

Wang Er listened from the side, thoughtful, his eyes sparkling.

(End of this chapter)