Fish Leaping Farm Gate

Chapter 192
Instead of worrying about Huang Lishu, it's better to settle his own affairs first. Du Xiaoyu felt that the time was almost up, and Zhang Zhuoyu's congratulations should also be celebrated, and Zhao Dongzhi asked Zhang Zhuoyu to be in the mansion, so he was going to go to the county for a visit. Let's go, he will come again when he can save it.

Arrived in Feixian County in the afternoon, she went to see Du Huanghua first, and saw that she was really busy, Mrs. Wan's four disciples were all there, plus Mao Yuzhu, Jin Qiao, and a few helpers, there was no time for gossip , she consciously left to go to the market to buy some gifts, and then went to Wanfu.

He didn't want to go into the mansion, so he just called the servant to inform him outside the door.Hearing that Du Xiaoyu was coming, Zhang Zhuoyu almost ran out.

"Congratulations, congratulations." Du Xiaoyu also said a few words of congratulations, and handed him the gift.

Zhang Zhuoyu won the Juren, he was full of spirits, and said with a smile, "I thought about going to you in two days."

Du Xiaoyu looked around and said, "Shall we talk somewhere else?"

"Then let's go to the garden, the chrysanthemums are all in bloom, very beautiful." He invited.

"I still can't, I'll just say a few words." Du Xiaoyu hurriedly refused, she didn't want to meet Mrs. Zhang again.

She refused to enter the mansion, and Zhang Zhuoyu had a bad premonition in his heart, and said nervously, "Why? Aren't you used to coming to the mansion? My uncle also admires you very much, and said a few days ago why you didn't go He said that your herbs are so well grown, and he still wants to ask about his experience." He took a step forward, "You blame me for not coming to you right away?"

"No, no, I don't blame you." Du Xiaoyu felt his back was about to sweat, exhaled, and walked to the side, "The scenery outside the city gate is also nice, let's go there for a walk, okay?"

It is nice to have a pavilion outside the city gate, surrounded by a peach grove, but unfortunately the season is not right, the peach blossoms have withered long ago, but she is going, so Zhang Zhuoyu had no choice but to nod.

When the two came outside the city, they saw that everything was quiet.

In late autumn, it is not the best scenery. Unless there are dazzling maple leaves, it is just pale yellow all over the ground.

She stood still for a moment, then said slowly, "I actually want you to understand one thing..."

Unexpectedly, he interrupted her, "I told my mother, as soon as I came back from the capital."

Du Xiaoyu was taken aback for a moment, but soon calmed down, "Then did your mother agree?" I'm afraid Mrs. Zhang is very angry?

Zhang Zhuoyu showed a embarrassed expression, and he clenched his fists, "Anyway, I will definitely convince my mother, Xiaoyu, you see, I am a successful candidate, and at that time my mother was afraid that it would affect my studies, but now it is different. As long as I go through Chunwei again, my mother will definitely not refuse. Xiaoyu, wait a little longer, okay?"

Du Xiaoyu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, he was so ignorant of the situation that he had already told Mrs. Zhang about it, if he was allowed to go on like this, maybe Mrs. Zhang would come to ask him someday!
She lowered her head and adjusted her expression, "Even if your mother agrees, I won't agree."

"Why?" Zhang Zhuoyu was shocked, "You..."

"I never thought about marrying you." She took a deep breath and said seriously, "From the beginning to the end, I never thought about marrying you. You and I are just friends."

He stared at her in disbelief, "But you knew..." He gave her a hairpin, and he went to Beidong Village to see her. She must know how much he likes her, but why did he say such hurtful things? ?

"If I misunderstood you, I can only say I'm sorry." Looking into his eyes, Du Xiaoyu felt uncomfortable, but she had to explain clearly.The last time it was because he was about to take the provincial examination, but he was always worried about it, the longer it was delayed, the worse it would be.

Zhang Zhuoyu took two steps back, his face was pale, and he murmured, "You don't like me?"

She didn't speak this time, just nodded slightly.

Those bright eyes used to feel so dazzling, but now they are like the coldest ice in winter, with the word "sure" written inside, he took a few steps back, finally turned around and walked slowly.

There is no hysteria or entanglement, he is still the boy with a pure heart.

Du Xiaoyu suddenly felt pain in his heart, and he might lose this friend in the future.

A month later, the embroidered drawings received by Hongxiufang were finally completed, Du Huanghua came back again, and talked about Zhang Zhuoyu, saying that this time she should really understand what she meant. Madam thought he was sick, and invited a doctor to see him, and prescribed a prescription, but it didn't seem to be cured. The doctor said it was a heart disease.

After saying that, there was some regret, "He really likes you, otherwise it wouldn't be like this."

"It will always get better." She said lightly, no matter how ill she is, she can't go to see it, and it will be fine after a long time, just like Huang Lishu, she will always forget it slowly.

She nodded her head, "You are also afraid of people when you harden your heart."

Du Xiaoyu sighed helplessly, thought of something silently for a while, and asked, "Yuzhu said that the embroidered pictures were all given to the county magistrate, is the county magistrate sure about promotion?"

"Yes, I heard from my master that I seem to be going to work in Jinan Mansion in April next year."

"When the new county head comes, I'm afraid it will be busy again." Du Xiaoyu shook her head, "So, sister has to rush to work day and night again? It's always like this, why not go to the capital with brother-in-law."

"I haven't taught Yuzhu well yet, so you are in a hurry." Du Huanghua said with a smile, "I know it myself, I won't be tired, so don't worry."

"Brother-in-law is leaving after the new year, so will Uncle Bai still go with him?" Du Xiaoyu asked again.

"Well, my mother-in-law is worried about my father-in-law. She said that she has not recovered from her illness for a long time. She is tired from rushing for the exam and must ask her father-in-law to accompany her. I said she would not hire a follower. She said it was because her family was not dedicated." Du Huanghua sighed, "Elder-in-law His health may not be very good, I am also afraid that he will be exhausted after running around like this when he is old."

I really feel sorry for my son and not my husband, Du Xiaoyu said with a smile, "I think what you said is right, it would be more appropriate to find a follower, why don't you ask Mother to tell Aunt Cui?"

Du Huanghua thought for a while, "Alright."

Time is running out, and in a blink of an eye, the new year is over, Mrs. Zhao told Mrs. Cui that it would be better to find a personal entourage for Bai Yushi when he found a chance.Seeing her mother-in-law come forward, Cui finally agreed, and only said that she must pick someone who is strong and able to resist. Du Xiaoyu thought of those disciples who were learning martial arts in the martial arts hall.

Isn't that the best candidate?

There are also many bandits and horse thieves these days. If there is a personal protection who has learned martial arts, he will be better than anyone else.

After hearing this, Cui immediately agreed with this idea, and was busy going to the martial arts hall to find it.

Speaking of that martial arts gym, the owner of the gym was invited by Lin Song. He taught here for three years. There are twenty or thirty apprentices who have completed their studies. It is a job to support a family, so there are still people sending their children to school every year, and occasionally people from other villages come.

Seeing Cui's group coming over, the museum owner thought it was something, and came up to ask in surprise, when he heard that he wanted to hire someone to accompany him to the capital for the exam, he quickly agreed with a smile.

He is an enthusiastic person, and he used to help his apprentices introduce jobs, so he asked the senior disciples who were leading the martial arts practice to stop for a while, and told them what they wanted.Because the salary is also high, one or two taels of silver a month, and I heard that it is for Juren to serve as a follower, naturally many people are willing to do this well, and Juren will become an official in the future, and it is also very good to be a steward of the mansion future.

All of a sudden, everyone responded one after another, not knowing which one to choose.

Seeing that they are all in good health, they seem to be about the same. Seeing Cui's choices dazzled, Du Xiaoyu smiled and said, "Why don't you ask the owner to recommend some suitable ones."

Du Huanghua also nodded, "The owner of the museum always knows better than us, as long as the mother makes the request, we are laymen, so we can't tell."

Cui was right, so she asked the museum owner to help her choose a few candidates.

The owner of the museum thought carefully for a while, and found a few disciples, and said with a smile, "They are all older, unlike the others, who are less than 12 years old. If you want to go to the capital, you must understand some principles, and the hair is frizzy." Being impatient doesn't always work."

"That's the reason." Cui nodded repeatedly.

The owner of the museum introduced them one by one, and spoke objectively about the personalities and strengths of several people, and there was no preference for any one. Anyway, it was Cui who made the decision.

Bai Shiying was also serving as a staff officer next to him, and he was going to replace him, so he had to choose carefully, and the most important thing was to be reliable and loyal.

In the end, among several people, a man named Kong Dun was selected. One reason was that he was from Beidong Village, and he knew the basics. His parents had grown up here for several generations, so he looked very simple.Secondly, he is tall and burly, he can break a few logs with one shot, he has practiced Qigong, he feels very safe standing by his side, and he is also careful, remembering everything he has said to him.

Now Mrs. Cui was very satisfied, and immediately wanted to hire him, and gave him a month's wages in advance, and asked him to buy good clothes to wear.

Because he was going to participate in Chunwei, Bai Yushi was leaving in early February.

Facing separation again, Du Huanghua was reluctant to part. This time was not like the last time. If he passed the palace examination this time, he would either be transferred to an official position immediately, or be designated as a good scholar, or stay in the capital. Waiting for the opportunity, anyway, it will take a long time to see each other.

Bai Yushi hugged the mother and daughter and talked all night.

When parting, Du Xian took out a few silver bills and handed them to Bai Yushi to keep them, "This is the wish of me, my wife, and Xiaoyu. You will spend a lot of money when you arrive in the capital, so you have to take care of it everywhere." I still go to the Datong Bank in the county to exchange, and only their family has a semi-colon in the capital, so I can take out the silver directly there, which is simple and convenient.

Bai Yushi was very moved, and said that he would definitely go all out, and after thanking him, he got into the carriage.

Du Xiaoyu still cared about Zhang Zhuoyu in his heart, so he asked Zhao Dongzhi to inquire the next day if he had attended Chunwei, and he was relieved when he found out that he had gone yesterday.

(End of this chapter)