Peasant Girl Bookseller

Chapter 196
After listening to Mai Xiang's words, Liu Huilan smiled and said, "I thought you should have asked me this a long time ago, but I didn't expect you to endure it until today."

She knew Yi Maixiang's personality, and it would be abnormal if she didn't ask this question.

"Then Mistress, why don't you tell me quickly?" Mai Xiang took Liu Huilan's hand and acted coquettishly.

"Didn't I tell you that your husband's book was written for his circle of relatives and friends. It involves a lot of family history, so these relatives and friends like to write a few words when they read it. This is called a book review. As for Zhiyanzhai, it used to be a bookstore of Cao’s family in Jiangning. Mr.’s uncles, cousins, cousins, cousins, cousins, etc. all studied there. The first person to use this name was Mr. Uncle, he was the first person to write a book review, but later, because of world-weariness, he entered the temple to study. Later, my cousin, Prince Pingjun, was at home and took over the manuscript. He also wrote a lot of comments , but due to his identity, it is not easy to leave a name, so he continued the title of Zhiyanzhai. Now Miss Biao is also re-copying "The Story of the Stone", writing a lot of comments while copying, so, until now, I can’t tell who wrote which comments.”

When Mai Xiang heard that what Liu Huilan said was in line with what she had guessed, Zhiyanzhai was indeed not alone, and there was actually Li Xiangyun. No wonder when I read Zhizhi's commentary, I always felt that some of the comments were in the tone of a woman. Zhou Ruchang The master said that Zhiyanzhai was the prototype of Shi Xiangyun, but this view was opposed by many red scholars.

"Then Mrs., the later deformity, no, I mean you really don't intend to let outsiders read Mr. Dunmin's book? Aren't Dunmin Duncheng and Minglin all outsiders?"

Mai Xiang originally wanted to ask who the Ji Husou was behind, but suddenly remembered that at this time, the pen name of Ji Husou seemed to have not come out yet, and almost revealed it again.

"They are different. They are all your husband's disciples. They have admired your husband for a long time. They are both teachers and friends. By the way, speaking of this, I heard that Dun Min is now working under that Prince Li. Listen What Dun Min means is that Prince Li found him a job for your sake."

"I can't say that well. They are all descendants of the clan, so it may not be because of my face. However, Prince Li has bought two paintings of Mr. Wang, and he likes Mr. Mr.'s calligraphy and paintings very much."

"Dun Min told me that Prince Li is also a very talented person, and his calligraphy and paintings are also famous in the circle. How could he buy your husband's calligraphy and paintings?"

"What's the matter, keep it for collection. He also said that he would like to know Mr. when he has a chance."

"Forget it, your husband doesn't want to know these powerful people." Liu Huilan immediately refused.

"Master, Prince Li is not like ordinary people. You can see how low-key and easy-going he is usually when you see how he takes care of me, a little peasant girl."

Mai Xiang really wants to introduce Cao Xueqin to Yong En, not only Yong En, but also Ji Xiaolan. Only in this way can they realize Cao Xueqin's talent more clearly. With the help of the two of them, Mai Xiang can make "Story of the Stone" Available earlier.

"I know what you said, and Dun Min has said good things about him more than once. It's just that these things are too far away from our life, and your husband's temper is also quite twisted. Forget it, I won't tell you these things, I still I'm going to visit the Li Chang's house." After speaking, Liu Huilan got up, obviously not interested in this Prince Li.

The next day, Mai Xiang picked out two brighter brocades, and followed the Liu family into Cao's house. Cao's house set up a few tables in the yard, and Cao Xueqin, Li Xiangyun, and Liu Huilan greeted the guests in the yard. Cao Xueqin and Li Xiangyun were both She was wearing a dark red new dress, but it was brighter than usual, and it was not a formal wedding.

Mai Xiang glanced at Liu Huilan, Liu Huilan also specially changed into a new outfit today, but it was not as bright as theirs, and the happiest people present were Li Ding and his wife, their daughter finally had support.

"From Dafu's family, is your jacket new again? What kind of material is it made of?"

When Mai Xiang was talking to Cao Xueqin and Li Xiangyun, she saw the white lady of the Li Chang's family dragging Zhao Shi to chat.

"I don't know what the ingredients are. Our eldest, Mai Xiang, my family's Mai Xiang made it for me." Mrs. Zhao always forgot to change the name to Mai Xiang.

"It's still good for you. The girls I raised are all promising. Let's not talk about Mai Xiang. We are so smart and capable that we can't catch up even if we take off our shoes. But I see you Mai Huang are not bad. , why didn't she come over today? I haven't seen her for some days. "

When Mai Xiang heard that the white lady mentioned Mai Huang, she became a little alert. Mai Huang is only ten years old this year. She is a native of ancient times and immature in all aspects of her mind. She is unwilling to tell her to kiss Mai Xiang so early.

Because with the change of age and life level, Mai Huang's vision will definitely become wider and wider. She is not the Mai Huang who used to envy others who can eat enough and have a new dress to wear, so Mai Xiang feels that The plumpness of the long family may not be suitable for Mai Huang.

"Her, she went to the shop to help. The nephew of my natal family is going back to get married these few days. There is no one in the shop temporarily, so let my Mai Huang go to the shop for two days. Our Mai Huang can do it, too. Know how to settle accounts and keep accounts." When Zhao heard someone praising her child, she couldn't close her mouth.

"Ah, sister-in-law Dafu, you actually have a pair of gold bracelets on your wrists?" A woman next to her saw the gold bracelets on her wrists when Zhao raised her hand.

"My sister-in-law changed a pair of gold bracelets a long time ago, and now she can get whatever she wants." Sitting beside her, seeing everyone surrounding Zhao, she felt sore.

Although the life of Erfu's family has been much better this year, compared with the other families, the changes in Erfu's family are the smallest, because Sanfu and Wufu have already bought a piece of land next to Maixiang's house, and Sanfu's The foundation of the house has already been laid, and Wu Fu intends to save some money and build it after the autumn harvest, so among these houses, Er Fu is the only one who will live in the old house.

"That's not the case. Dafu's sister-in-law is now a landlord's wife, and she has such an uncle who is taking advantage of the money. She can get whatever she wants."

"That's true. I heard that Wan's family is better off than Tong's family. Tsk tsk. From now on, Mai Xiang will fall into Fuwo."

"By the way, speaking of the Tong family, I heard that the young master of the Tong family is also getting married. I heard that the woman is still from the capital, and she is a lady official." Someone said.

"What is Miss Guan? Mai Xiang is still the prince's god-sister, tsk tsk, I heard that the Wan family came to make an appointment, and the wang ye and Fujin came together to stand up for Mai Xiang, and directly returned the dowry of the Wan family, tsk tsk, There are so many good things that the prince doesn't like, so he has to ask the Wan family to send them again, or what can Sister-in-law Dafu want now, and go to the silver to exchange for gold?"

"What are you talking nonsense about? We didn't touch anything that the Wan family gave to my daughter. We kept it as a dowry for my daughter. Our family doesn't care about the dowry gift from the Wan family now." Mrs. Zhao hurriedly argued, she didn't I hope that everyone will mistakenly think that the Ye family is taking advantage of the Wan family.

"That's right, my sister-in-law's family is now under the care of the prince, do you want anything?" Qian's words can wring out sour water.

"By the way, from the Dafu family, I have always wanted to ask, what is the relationship between this prince and your family's Mai Xiang, and why does he treat your family's Mai Xiang so well?" The white lady asked with bright eyes when she heard this.

"It's true, you are here to congratulate your husband, why are you making fun of our family endlessly?" Mai Xiang didn't want to listen, and walked over to interrupt everyone's conversation.

"Mai Xiang, I just wanted to ask you, our fat man also wants to study in the capital, and I heard that the second young master of the Wan family has also entered an academy in the capital, and is with the young master of the Tong family, can you ask someone to help us? Ask, let our fat man come in too. Our fat man is 12 years old this year, and the master said that it is best for him to go to the academy in the town, so as not to delay our fat man." The white lady asked hurriedly.

Mai Xiang really didn't expect that this chubby man could do something well in his studies, and actually wanted to study in the capital, but he didn't know if it was his own idea or the idea of ​​a married couple.

Because Mai Xiang knew that the white lady had been thinking about Mai Huang for more than a year, and she had bragged about her son's ability in front of Mrs. Zhao for more than a year.

"Auntie, I really don't know about this. I'll ask him to ask later. If he can apply for the exam, let Pangdun try it." Mai Xiang is willing to help and give Pangdun a chance.

"That's a good thing, and I can have an acquaintance take care of it."

"What's so good about studying?" Qian asked.

Mrs. Sun sent the wheat seedlings to the school, and Mrs. Qian wanted to win the battle and sent the seeds of wheat, but Mr. Mai insisted on going, saying that she would follow Erfu to learn how to cultivate the land. Mrs. Qian felt sorry for the money, but did not persuade her .

"It's different if you don't study or not. Don't you think Maixiang is an example? According to me, send the wheat seeds and grains." Liu said from the side.

"Mother, it's easy for you to say." Qian frowned.

"Second sister-in-law, don't be dissatisfied. Your family will be left in the big yard at home. Why don't you give each of us a little money, so that you don't have to move, and just renovate the old house. How great it is." Sun She smiled and said that the money in her hand was a little tight to build a house, so she came up with Qian's idea.

"Shut up, these things are what you say can be settled?" Mrs. Liu glared at Mrs. Sun dissatisfied.

Fortunately, at this moment, the dishes started to be served, Cao Xueqin and Li Xiangyun came out to toast, Liu Huilan followed behind with the pot, and Mai Xiang hurried over to replace her.No matter how generous this kind of thing is, a woman's heart will hurt. Mai Xiang really doesn't want to see Liu Huilan's forced and happy face.

After returning from Cao’s house, Mai Xiang’s heart was always in a panic, and she didn’t want to go out, do things, or go to Cao’s house. Fortunately, within a few days, Liu Huilan sent Mai Xiang the first chapter of "Zhiyanzhai’s Re-evaluation of Stones" Two manuscripts.

(End of this chapter)