First Minister of Ming Dynasty

First Minister Section 501

"Father, the baby is ready, don't worry!"

"No, it can't be done... Master, master is in a bad mood today, be careful to offend him!" Father Xu ran to the corner, picked up the broom, and began to sweep the yard dully.

He worked very carefully and did not dare to stop at all, for fear of arousing the wrath of the Xu family.The long time of taming has made him lose his courage.

Seeing Xu Guan's eyes, his heart ached even more. The so-called master was naturally Xu Guan's grandfather.

It should be called Grandpa, but this title is really a little awkward, every time it is called, it hurts Xu Guan.

As for Xu's father, he can only address him as master like a servant.

That's right, the son-in-law who married into the family is a slave!

It is not even as good as a servant. After all, since the land was equalized, the servants all have land, and they are more like hired workers.Although the son-in-law also has land, his land is controlled by the Xu family.

At this moment, an old man came out from the main room and yelled, "I will give you food and drink! You are not living well every day, idle and doing nothing. This family will fail you sooner or later. I am really mad at you!"

While speaking, he actually raised his crutches and wanted to hit someone.

Seeing it, Xu Guan couldn't bear it any longer. He wanted to complain for his father, but Zhang Shuning rushed forward, and suddenly said: "This old gentleman, I am the owner of Huaxia Bookstore. I came here today to hire Father Xu, as the steward, I hope it will be convenient for you."

The old man was startled, and subconsciously said: "Did you make a mistake? What can he do?"

Zhang Shuning smiled, "No matter what he can do, I'm willing to hire him, and I'm willing to pay the salary. It seems that there is nothing wrong with him."

The old man was startled again, he looked at Zhang Shuning carefully, and suddenly said coldly: "Young man, who are you? Are you kidding me? Also, Xu Guan, you brought him here just to play tricks on grandfather? You are dishonest." !"

Xu Guan was stunned for a moment, he instantly understood Zhang Shuning's intention of hiring the old man, and he was grateful in his heart, the old man was already humbled to this point, and what he needed most was to help him, increase his weight, and give him the courage to resist the Xu family.

"Back to grandfather, this person is a classmate of the boy, and he is indeed the owner of Huaxia Bookstore. Now Huaxia Bookstore's business is huge, and it is second to none in Jiangxi! Luckily, my grandson has [-]% of the shares in the bookstore. I get some dividends every year, the amount is not much, and there are thousands of coins. My son came here this time to honor you."

The old man was startled, and subconsciously said: "Really? Since you have the money, why don't you give it to grandfather?"

Xu Guan didn't rush, "If I go back to my grandfather, my grandson is grateful for the kindness of the Xu family's upbringing, and I can't repay him. I want to use this money to benefit the Xu family's children. I would like to invite all uncles and relatives to come and be a witness... …My grandson doesn’t ask for anything else, but I just hope that people will know my heart, and that I will repay my kindness!”

The old man pondered over and over again, feeling a little annoyed in his heart, but it was hard to say it out.Xu Guan's words are beautiful, but since he has money, why should he distribute it to others?

Can't you just honor your grandfather directly?

But obviously, the old man can't say that, this is a married grandson, and he has to rely on the power of the "Xu family" to handle him.

"Okay, if you are thoughtful, then three days later!"

Xu Guan didn't say anything, he found out that his father had a part in this matter, and he still needs to awaken the courage of this man.

Zhang Shuning also agrees with Xu Guan's judgment, "It seems that the relatives of Xu's family must be used to exert pressure together. At this moment, we must first explain clearly to my father so that he can muster up his courage."

After a brief discussion between the two, Zhang Shuning returned home temporarily... What seemed to be an easy task turned out to be complicated, and Zhang Shuning was also very helpless.

Do not persuade others to be kind without suffering others!

This son-in-law is really not human!

Zhang Shuning thought about it in every possible way, and he planned to go home and have a good talk with his father.

But when passing by Xia Zhifeng's house, he suddenly found a group of people, and a beautiful woman led them, with a spring face, and went straight inside.

"I said girl Feng! The second aunt is here!"

This person is Xia Zhifeng's second aunt?

Zhang Shuning was stunned immediately.

At this time, Xia Zhifeng was holding a stack of books and was about to ask Zhang Ximeng for advice, but was frightened by the situation in front of her.

"Second Aunt, what's the matter with you?"

The woman laughed happily. She looked up and down, and couldn't help stretching out her fat arms, hugging Xia Zhifeng, making Xia Zhifeng almost out of breath!

"My good girl, you are so old! Nothing else, the second aunt found a good marriage for you, where is your father? Get him out quickly, I want to talk to him!"

Xia Zhifeng was subconsciously stunned, "Marriage? I'm so young, can't I?"

"Why not! I'm your second aunt, can I harm you? Let's make an engagement, and we will be married in three to five years! You girl, you were carved out of the same mold as my dead sister. The second aunt saw You, I feel bad! Don't worry, this marriage will not be bad!"

Chapter 696 Father Zhang Xianggong

When Xia Zhifeng heard the word "marriage", her mind went blank... She never thought about it. What she hopes is to devote herself to learning, and what she needs is to prove that the earth is round. How could she care about the personal relationship of her children? thing?

What's more, she is still very young, far from the time to talk about it.

"Second aunt, stop joking, I still have something to do!"

After saying that, Xia Zhifeng wanted to break free, but this second aunt had already prepared, so she would not let it go.

She held Xia Zhifeng tightly, and said with a smile: "Your mother is gone, and I am just like your own mother. The second aunt has no other intentions, but to tell you a family relationship. How can there be a girl who does not marry at home! Your father was born in the army and opened a tavern, and he can't even support himself, but it's hard for me, a poor girl."

Speaking of this, the second aunt actually wiped away tears, and she didn't know the acting skills of God, who could seamlessly switch from smiling to crying again and again.

"Girl, you are still young, so you don't know what's going on here. The young man that my second aunt found for you is not more than two or three years older than you. He has money in his family and his uncle is a high-ranking official. He is good at everything. Having said that, don't rush to get married, just settle it first, and it won't be too late to talk about marriage when you are fifteen or sixteen."

The second aunt took Xia Zhifeng's arm, dragged her to the front of the porters, and said, "Look, these are all high-quality silk, gold and silver utensils... a engagement, they paid so much money, this is With such sincerity and sincerity, it is a blessing from heaven to meet such a good family, why are you so stupid!"

Xia Zhifeng didn't listen to it at all, and she didn't care about these things.

"My father, my father is not at home, we have to wait for him to come back from Yingtian!"

Xia Zhifeng carried out her father, trying to evade it.

Unexpectedly, the second aunt hesitated a little, so she smiled and said: "It's hard to say, your father will not say anything when he comes back. For your marriage, the second aunt can be half of the family. You should collect these gifts first." Come on, let’s talk about something else later.”

Xia Zhifeng was in a hurry, what kind of thing is it to accept gifts from people casually?

Xia Zhifeng was holding a stack of books in her hand, she subconsciously let go, and it landed on the second aunt's feet. When the second aunt was in a daze, Xia Zhifeng quickly broke free, stepped aside, and shouted at the porters: "Get out!" , this is my house! Take everything away! I don't want it! I don't want it!"

The porters looked at the second aunt, and said to themselves that you asked us to come, let's make up an idea!

The second aunt chuckled, "Hey! See, our girl Feng just has a temper! Don't be afraid, giving a deposit as a betrothal gift is a traditional rule, so there's no need to be embarrassed. Just carry it inside!"

The porters understood and hurried inside.

Seeing this, Xia Zhifeng became very anxious.

what is this?Do you cut first and play later?

Once the money is collected, can you go back on it?

Xia Zhifeng yelled and told them to take the things away, but they were not angry, they just laughed, what is a child?

At this time, the second aunt rushed forward again, and just let you break free, this time you can't run away.

Xia Zhifeng was in a dilemma, she wanted to leave, but she didn't know what the second aunt would do.

But if you continue to stay, this group of people are like wolves and tigers again!

The old man was still running the business of the bookstore in Yingtian, and he didn't come back.

This is how to do?

At this moment, Xia Zhifeng felt that the sky was getting dark. Since she was a child, she had never encountered such a large amount of malice... She was obviously her relative, and they all had smiling faces, and their mouths were all for your own good, but in From Xia Zhifeng's point of view, they are just a group of hateful ghosts.

Her tears flowed down uncontrollably.

The second aunt saw it and was overjoyed. How much opinion can the little girl have?It's not about obediently submitting!

She ran over in a hurry, pretending to be distressed: "Girl Feng, don't cry, let the second aunt see!" She stretched out her hand to grab, but the next second, someone stopped Xia Zhifeng, and Zhang Shuning was furious, looking at her. Second aunt.

He had been looking at it for a while, and Zhang Shuning felt inexplicably angry when he mentioned the marriage, but he couldn't get close to him, and he couldn't speak harshly to the second aunt as soon as he came up.

But seeing Xia Zhifeng crying in anger, Zhang Shuning couldn't sit idly by.

Although he is young, but he is tall, coupled with horseback riding and archery, he is a bit of a martial artist, which made the second aunt hesitate for a while, and couldn't help but ask: "This little brother, who are you?"

"I'm Xia Zhifeng's classmate... what are you doing?"

The second aunt rolled her eyes and said with a sudden smile: "Yo! Who am I? Don't worry, when our Feng girl is officially engaged and promises to treat guests and set up wine, you will definitely come over then! Eat well, after all, it is a lifetime Great event, let's be happy together!"

Faced with these words, Zhang Shuning was slightly taken aback... He has studied various students and summed up so many experiences.But only facing this kind of market woman, he has no idea at all.

Zhang Shuning didn't know what to say, but he was still protecting Xia Zhifeng.

Seeing Zhang Shuning appearing, Xia Zhifeng actually gained a little more courage. She said angrily, "You don't need to make decisions about my marriage. You can leave now and take all these things away! I don't welcome you!"

When Zhang Shuning heard this, he also said angrily: "That's right, Xia Zhifeng has already said that you are not welcome. If you break into other people's houses casually, there is no king's law?"

The second aunt was not afraid at all, but smiled and said, "What kind of king's law? I am her second aunt, she is my niece, a close relative of the whole family! I, an elder, came all the way to tell her a matchmaking engagement, all for the sake of marrying her." She is good! My good fellow, is there any reason in this world to lock me up? Our Feng girl is very filial, and she will definitely not do such a thing... You are a child, but a classmate, get out of the way , don't force the mother-in-law to say bad things!"

The second aunt sneered, "If I start scolding people, you won't be able to bear it!"

Zhang Shuning's face was pale. He had never encountered such a thing. From the time he could remember, no one dared to speak harshly to him. Who gave you the courage?

"Don't think I don't understand, you arranged the marriage, you are greedy for money, why do you call yourself a relative and elder?" Zhang Shuning was not polite, and directly angrily reprimanded.

But in the next second, a scene that stunned Zhang Shuning happened.

The second aunt actually sat down on the ground, crying loudly.

"I'm not alive anymore! At such an old age, I came here to be a matchmaker! It's a good deed! In the end, I was scolded by a bastard with no hair! Oh my God! How can I live!"

She cried and wiped her tears, and kept patting the ground, making her body covered in dust, and she was in a panic.

And those porters saw it, and some of them surrounded him.

They rolled up their sleeves, clearly harboring ill intentions.

"Second Aunt Han, what's wrong with you? Have you been bullied?"

The second aunt hurriedly said: "Who said it was not! Such a brat actually scolded me and made my old face disappear. I'm not alive anymore!"

While talking, this guy got up and went straight to the well, "Let me jump down!"

Obviously, the second aunt was acting, but it also made Xia Zhifeng's face change. She tore Zhang Shuning's clothes and wanted to quit.

However, several porters had already blocked the door, and the two porters on the other side held the second aunt and dragged her over desperately.

"What a big deal, don't look for the dead!"

"No, you have a face!" The second aunt said angrily: "You arrest this kid and send me to the yamen, let the people in the yamen decide for us! I have lived such an old age, and I have not yet People dare to scold me! How can an outsider be allowed to interfere in our family's affairs!"

After she yelled like this, those porters finally gained confidence, and it was definitely not acceptable to bully children casually.

But if the second aunt made such a fuss, it was Zhang Shuning who was at fault. They still had the guts to "hold justice", and didn't you see that Xia Zhifeng was already terrified. If you take this kid down, you don't have to worry about Xia Zhifeng's refusal.

As long as the Xia family accepts the gift, they can go to receive the reward.

I have to say, this Second Aunt Han is really a veteran in this business, she is beautiful!

These porters gathered around and sneered at Zhang Shuning, "Little brother, it's not that we bully the small with the big, it's really your words that don't please you! Why don't you apologize to Second Aunt Han and say that what you said just now is farting, we Don't say anything, you can go now."

Zhang Shuning gritted his teeth, "I won't leave! You are working as minions for tigers and persecuting girls from good families, do you really think that Daming Wang's law is just a show?"

The porters even laughed when they heard this.

"What king's law? According to the order of our parents and the words of the matchmaker, it's only natural for us to come to propose marriage. The second aunt of the girl arranged it, and the deposit was made openly and honestly... This is called working for a tiger? No matter how much the king's law governs, it can't control us! "

"Yes! Kid, get out of the way quickly, or we will really turn you over to the Yamen!"

Xia Zhifeng's face turned pale with fright, she had never seen such a scene before.

"Zhang Shuning, you, you go quickly! Go home, go home!"

She desperately reminded Zhang Shuning to go home, hoping to find Mr. Zhang for help.

But Zhang Shuning didn't want to leave, he was afraid that these people would bully Xia Zhifeng, so he didn't want to leave for a moment!

What is the solution?

Maybe there is!

Zhang Shuning suddenly reached into his arms and took out a waist card.

"Look out, I am the guard of a thousand households in the palace! Don't let me back!"

Zhang Shuning finally revealed his identity, of course he was the most inconspicuous one.Not only him, almost all the children of meritorious officials have a hereditary status and can receive a salary.

The so-called confinement of one's wife and one's son is naturally not empty talk.

At most, Zhang Ximeng controlled the scale of Enyin and lowered Enyin's position...Of course, since Zhang Shuning was named the prince, this thousand households no longer existed.

But Lao Zhu didn't take it back, and Zhang Shuning kept it with him all the time. After all, what happened, a thousand households in the court still have some weight.

Sure enough, these porters didn't dare to go forward.

At this time, Second Aunt Han got up and yelled, "Are you all fools? This kid can be an official of the court, and I am the Prime Minister of Ming Dynasty! He pretended to be an official to scare you! Quickly arrest him and turn him over to the government. This is a serious crime." ! Even if you don't lose your head, you will be exiled!"

These few people regained their courage and sneered: "I was almost deceived by you. How can you be a thousand households in the imperial court? You dare to lie to me, this crime is not small! Little brat, wait for your bad luck! "