Peasant Girl Bookseller

Chapter 295 The Incident
Although Mai Xiang wanted to make the two of them perfect, she didn't want the white lady to look down on Mai Huang, so she thought about it and said, "Well, I'll discuss it with Mai Huang later, and ask Mai Huang what she means. Originally, I wanted to wait until after the year of Mai Huangjian before getting engaged."

"Elder Sister, it's fixed sooner or later. If I make an early decision, I'll feel at ease. I'll go back and tell my mother to let her choose a good day." Seeing that Mai Xiang let go of his mouth, the fat man left without saying a word and ran away. .

"Just follow them. How old are you when we get engaged? I think this kid has a thicker skin than me." Huai Ci smiled and shook his head.

"What, I don't have a thick skin, I call him a man, unlike some people..."

Before Mai Xiang finished speaking, Huai Ci hugged Mai Xiang, "Daughter-in-law, don't be upset, I'll let you see tonight if I'm a real man."

"I'm going to die." Mai Xiang pushed him away, not because she was ashamed, but because she was afraid that others would see it and spread it as indecent.

This Huaici doesn't know if it's because the exam is over and he's relaxed, or if he's completely overcome his obstacles and learned to taste. In the past few days living in the country, it's not enough to cling to Mai Xiang every day. Mai Xiang is seriously lack of sleep and lack of energy. .

Fortunately, Ye Dafu had anticipated this a long time ago, and specially gave the two of them a separate living room.If they really want to live in the main courtyard of the Ye family, the two of them can't sleep together, Huai Ci will definitely not be happy after a long time.

Early the next morning, before Mai Xiang and Huai Ci got up, they heard Zhao's loud voice shouting in a daze: "Da Ya, Da Ya, come out quickly, the Li Chang's family is here."

Mai Xiang turned over, closed her eyes and muttered a few words, Huai Ci hurriedly got dressed, and while coaxing Mai Xiang to get up, she ordered the maid to fetch water.

While speaking, Mrs. Zhao entered the door.

"Yo, my niece is lucky. I've been drying my butt these days, and you still keep your eyes closed and let my uncle serve you. I said my uncle, don't spoil her too much. She has never suffered since she was a child... "

When Mai Xiang heard Zhao Shi's broken thoughts, she immediately woke up completely.

"Mom, I haven't gotten up yet, why are you rushing in?"

"You are my daughter, and I have to wait and see if I come in to see my daughter? Besides, who knows that you guys haven't woken up at this time? Don't you want to see what time it is?"

Mrs. Zhao didn't have the concept of avoiding suspicion in her mind, and Mai Xiang didn't bother her, so she hurriedly dressed and washed, and followed her to the upper room. The chief was talking to Ye Dafu and Ye Tiezhu, and the white lady accompanied her. Mrs. Liu was talking and joking, while Fatty sat beside her.

The Bai family came here this time very sincerely. In order to prevent the Ye family from suspecting that they were greedy for Mai Huang's dowry, the head of the village said that the two will separate as soon as they get married. Anyway, this fat man is not the eldest son and does not need to live with his parents. Festival must come back.

"Brother Dafu, brothers and sisters, don't worry. Although our Bai family is not as rich as your Ye family, it is still no problem to raise a daughter-in-law. The rent of the [-] mu of land is rich enough to live. If you plan carefully, you will spend two years. It can also add a shop. In addition, our Bai family also bought a yard for their young couple in the city. We will pay for the money, and I have to trouble you for this yard, so I will buy the one near your house." The chief said.

When Mai Xiang heard that the other party had said so much, it seemed that no matter how hypocritical she was, she talked with Mai Huang last night and knew that she still liked this white man. Strangers out there are a lot better.

Since both of them are willing, it's not too short of a year. If they settle down earlier, this Bai Renjie can still study for a few years with peace of mind. As for how far he can go, Mai Xiang is not particularly demanding, after all, the relationship between the two Happiness is what matters.

The two families agreed on these details, and the Bai family invited the matchmaker over the next day. As soon as the two families exchanged their posts, the Bai family quickly made a decision.

Mai Huang's marriage was settled, and Ye Dafu was relieved. He was more optimistic about the Bai family. His thoughts were similar to Mai Huang's. He didn't ask how rich and powerful the other party was. It is enough to start a family.

Ye Dafu thought so, and Ye Tiezhu thought so too, but Liu Shi and Jiufeng didn't think so.This time Mrs. Liu came back to check the horoscopes of the two of them. Unexpectedly, the master said that the man's horoscopes were a bit tough, but he could barely match Jiufeng, so Liu shi hesitated.

As soon as Liu hesitated, Jiufeng felt even more uncomfortable. Even Mai Huang could marry a landlord's family, and she could have a dowry gift of [-] mu of land. In addition, she also had a courtyard in the capital. What did she lack?
Jiufeng's mentality didn't take care of Mai Xiang, not only Mai Xiang, but also Ye Dafu, because the family rushed to the capital when Mai Huang's marriage was finalized, and the day when the rankings were announced would have to be announced. Arrived.

Early in the morning on the first day of April, before dawn, Mai Xiang and Huai Ci had just dressed and were about to go out when they heard the courtyard door rang. It turned out that Acton had already arranged people in the Ministry of Rites. A copy was delivered to him, why not send a letter to Mai Xiang immediately, Huaici won the Gongshi, the re-examination is scheduled for the tenth day of April, and the palace examination is scheduled for April 26th.

The Wan family had a lot of joy and excitement, but Huaici had to prepare for the next two exams, the family house hadn't been built yet, and the yard was in a mess, so the two moved back to Huaiyuan in Xisi Hutong.

On the afternoon of April 26th, Mai Xiang was waiting at home to return from the Huai Ci Palace Examination, but Yong En suddenly sent someone to pick her up.

As soon as Mai Xiang entered the palace, Uladomin suddenly stepped forward with concern, took Mai Xiang's hand and said, "Your brother-in-law looked very scary when he came back, and he locked himself in the study and didn't come out. He smashed several cups. What are you angry about?"

"No."

"What about my brother-in-law?"

"No, I'm just busy with exams these days, nothing else." Mai Xiang thought for a while, but still shook her head.

"That's good. Be careful later, don't bump into him." Uladomin heaved a sigh of relief when she heard that it wasn't because of Mai Xiang, and pushed Mai Xiang into the study. Many books, calligraphy and paintings were also swept to the ground.

"Kneel down." Yong En said when he saw Mai Xiang enter the door.

"Brother-in-law?" Mai Xiang was taken aback, she could see various emotions such as grief, remorse, grief, and heartache from Yong En's face.

"My lord, my sister is still young, just teach me slowly." Uladomin persuaded, because she knew that if Mai Xiang hadn't made a big mistake, Yong En would not let her kneel down.

"Ma'am, it's none of your business, you go outside and guard, don't allow anyone to approach." Yong En waved to his wife.

Uladomin had no choice but to give Mai Xiang a comforting look, then closed the door and went out.

"Tell me the truth, are you really satisfied with this marriage? Are you two real husband and wife?" Yong En stood still, looking at Mai Xiang with eyes full of deep guilt and helplessness .

Mai Xiang was taken aback when she heard this, "Where did brother-in-law come from?"

Uladomin outside the door was also taken aback when he heard that, these two people have been married for half a year, how could they ask this question so well?

"You just have to answer me yes or no."

"Yes."

"Do you really know everything about that kid before?"

"Yes."

Mai Xiang had already guessed this meeting, presumably it was something about Mr. Pei that came to light.

Sure enough, as soon as Mai Xiang thought of this, Yong En asked: "Okay, then tell me, seven years ago, Huai Ci, who was still called Wan Zhiyuan, disappeared for a while, where was he then? doing what?"

"Brother-in-law, since you already know, why ask? This is not his intention, he was also forced, and those days were a humiliation worse than death for him, because of this, he committed suicide after he came out, it's a pity He didn’t die, but he also became a useless person, so he changed his name and survived.”

"Bastard, you know you're still hiding it from me, why didn't you say it earlier?" Yong En picked up another water glass and smashed it on the ground, and the flying debris jumped onto Mai Xiang's face, and Mai Xiang's face was immediately broken, but Mai Xiang Xiang didn't move.

"My lord, what's going on here?" Uladomin has never seen her husband so angry, and hurriedly opened the door and entered.

"What's the matter, you ask her, you, you are dead, you won't hide? Come on, call a doctor, no, no, go to the palace to find a doctor, does it hurt?" Yongen looked at The scratches and blood on Mai Xiang's face made her feel distressed again, so she quickly helped her up.

"Brother-in-law, it's fine, this little injury is fine, just wipe it off with the disinfectant left by that Western doctor." Mai Xiang grabbed Yong En's foot that was about to step forward.

After hearing this, Uladomin didn't bother to ask other questions, so he hurriedly fetched the disinfectant, dipped it in with a cotton swab and wiped it for the fragrance of wheat.

Seeing Mai Xiang baring his teeth and breathing in pain, Yong En felt distressed and angry at the same time, knowing that Mai Xiang had resorted to a trick, and then scolded: "What are you, huh? You just protect that Kid? What do you think of us? Who are we? You don’t know us about such a big thing, you are jumping into the fire pit by yourself, do you know? You, you, no, I pushed you into the fire pit, It's me, I blame myself for trusting you too much, and I forgot to check the kid's background, which hurt you, you wait, I can't spare him." Yongen's teeth itch with hatred when he thought of this , if he had known about Huaici's experience, he would never have agreed to Mai Xiang marrying Huaici.

"Brother-in-law, I am willing."

"What's going on?" Uladomin asked again.

"Aren't you going to get it right now?" Yong En spun around angrily.

Mai Xiang had no choice but to explain in detail the relationship between him and Huaici, including the first acquaintance, communication, saving people, affection, Huaici's refusal, and the reasons for the refusal, etc., and then the vaccination.

"What are you talking about? He was..." Uladomin didn't say what happened next, she trembled with anger.

"It's more than that, you've been locked up for half a year, and you didn't tell us such a big thing? Do you want to suffocate yourself to death?" Yong En added another sentence.

"My poor sister, I must help you get justice for this. You said why didn't you tell us earlier, you two, how many tears have to be shed secretly..." Uladomin cried holding Mai Xiang.

Over there, Yong En sent someone to guard Huai Ci at the gate of the palace.

(End of this chapter)