The Zhao family has always been counting on making a lot of pension money from her stepdaughter's marriage, and it is rare that the Fang family is willing to pay a dowry of 15,000 taels of silver, which is far beyond her psychological expectations.

Because of this, the Zhao family happily gave Fei Ruyi's Geng post to the Fang family today, and also promised Mrs. Fang to take Fei Ruyi to the house tomorrow to play, but I didn't expect that the usually docile stepdaughter would be stubborn today and did not agree to accompany her to the house tomorrow.

Zhao said patiently: "Ruyi, you are sixteen this year, and you will be eighteen in two years, and you must have a settlement for marriage first, or you will become an old girl." Although you are not my own child, my mother has not come out, and I have always treated you as my own daughter, so I naturally hope that you can marry a good family in the future! ”

Fei Ruyi pursed her lips and said secretly: "I'm afraid it's for the sake of your own money bag!" ”

Zhao said: "The Fang family is the richest man in this county, and the family has a lot of money, if you can marry into the Fang family, it will not be humiliating." ”

Into the painting pouted and said: "Big lady, no matter how rich the Fang family is, they are just businessmen, how can they afford our Fei family." ”

Cuiyun scolded: "Shut up, when is it your turn to interject when Madam speaks, there are no rules!" ”

Into the painting was not afraid to say: "What I said is the truth, besides, the girl's marriage master will definitely ask about it, and the eldest lady had better ask the master for his opinion first." ”

The master in the mouth of the painting refers to Fei Hong, the descendants of the Fei family generally call Fei Dian the eldest master, Fei Cai is the third master, Fei Hong is currently the head of the Fei family, and the people of the Fei family call the master, and there is no modifier in front.

Zhao glanced coldly at the painting and reprimanded: "What a sharp-toothed girl, I will consider this matter, and I don't need you to teach it." ”

Although he was not angry in his heart, he did not dare to refute it, although Zhao was filling the house, but at present, he was the person who spoke in this room.

The Zhao family stopped the painting, and continued to persuade bitterly: "Ruyi, although the Fang family is a businessman, it is really an official eunuch family, and it is related to Nanchang Mansion, and the second master of the Fang family is also the lord of the county. ”

The Tongzhi of Nanchang Mansion in Zhao's mouth is Na Ke Zheng, who accepted a sister of Fang Tianyou as a concubine a few years ago, of course, it is just the sister of the concubine. As for the second master of the Fang Mansion, his name is Fang Tianlu, who is the head of the Ya in Leadshan County, he is just a sesame official of the ninth grade, and he is bought with money, and he is a fart official eunuch family, compared with the Fei family, a family that has been an official in the court for generations, it is a scum.

It is precisely because of this that the Fang family is so keen on marrying the Fei family, as long as they can marry Fei Ruyi, then the Fang family will definitely be able to leap to a new level.

Zhao Shi paused and continued: "That Fang Tianyou, the third young man of the Fang family, is seventeen this year, looks like a talent, and is currently studying in the Goose Lake Academy, he is quite talented, and he is motivated and studious......"

Fei Ruyi shook her head and said: "Mother, you don't need to say it, my daughter is still keeping filial piety for her father, and I don't want to think about personal marriage for the time being." ”

Zhao couldn't help but get angry, and said with a calm face: "Ruyi, tell my mother, are you still not giving up on Xu Jin in Shangrao County?" ”

Fei Ruyi's pretty face turned red, and she said suddenly: "Mother, what nonsense are you talking about!" ”

Zhao snorted coldly: "Ruyi, don't say that your mother didn't remind you, then Xu Jin has already married, so you still plan to marry someone else as a concubine?" Even if your mother agrees, your second uncle won't agree, so die of this heart as soon as possible! ”

Fei Ruyi's face turned white, and Bei Yan bit her lips silently.

Half an hour later, Zhao left Fei Ruyi's boudoir with a maidservant humming angrily.

"I'm really angry, I don't listen to persuasion even when my saliva is dry!" Zhao returned to his residence, and after drinking two cups of tea, he said angrily.

The maid Cuiyun sneered: "Madam, I'm afraid the girl's heart is all on that Xu Jin, how can she listen to your persuasion." ”

Zhao said in a deep voice: "Marriage is the order of the parents, the words of the matchmaker, when will it be her turn to make her own opinion, and when the marriage with the Fang family is decided, she will not be able to do it!" ”

Cuiyun's eyes rolled and said: "Madam, the slave maid heard that the two young masters in the mansion over there have returned from Nanchang, and Xu Jin also visited the mansion by the way, and has already lived in the mansion over there." ”

Zhao was stunned and said, "When did it happen?" ”

"Just this afternoon, the slave maid also listened to the people in the mansion over there!"

Zhao said to himself: "No wonder Ruyi, this girl is so stubborn today, she dares to know that kid is coming!" ”

"Cuiyun, you order the people below not to leave the house as you wish these days!" Zhao was silent for a moment before decisively commanding.

Last time in Shangrao County, the Zhao family saw Fei Ruyi lying on Xu Jin to protect him like a life, so he knew how much this girl cared about Xu Jin. Now that they have finally moved back to Leadshan County, they have cut off the contact between Fei Ruyi and Xu Jin, so naturally they must not be allowed to see each other again, lest the two of them be "entangled" again.

……

It was completely dark, and the autumn rain was still dripping. After dinner, Xu Jin was reading quietly under the oil lamp, while Xie Xiaowan and Yue'er were outside sorting the gifts they bought, preparing to send them to the ladies and ladies of the Fei family tomorrow.

Xu Jin was reading the "Ming Huidian" at this time, because of the last jade seal incident, Xu felt that it was necessary to make up for this knowledge, not to mention that he would definitely enter the officialdom in the future, and he didn't understand the operation of various government institutions in the Ming Dynasty, the clan, and the etiquette system.

It is said that since crossing over to the Ming Dynasty, in order to get rid of the predicament as soon as possible, Xu Jin chose the path of the imperial examination, and put most of his energy on studying the Four Books and Five Classics.

As the saying goes, everything is pre-planned, and if you don't prepare, you can get twice the result with half the effort, Xu Jin has been up and down in the business world, and he has never fought unprepared battles.

Now that Xiucai's fame has arrived, there are still nearly a few years before the township test in August next year, and the time is not so tight, Xu Jin can finally breathe a sigh of relief and take time to make up for other aspects of knowledge.

Xu Jin finished reading a volume of "Daming Huidian" and was about to stand up and move, when he heard the voice of Steward Zhou outside: "Mrs. Xu, has Gongzi Xu ever slept?" ”

"Haven't been, I'm studying in it, is there anything wrong with Steward Zhou?" Xie Xiaowan smiled and said decently.

At this time, Xu Jin had already walked out of the inner room, and Steward Zhou hurriedly said, "Young Master Xu, please come to the study to talk." ”

Xu Jin nodded and said to Xie Xiaowan: "The lady will rest first, and the husband may not be able to return until later!" ”

Xie Xiaowan hurriedly took a coat to put on for Xu Jin, and then instructed Yue'er to bring an umbrella and a lantern, and said gently: "It's raining and the road is slippery, Xianggong walks carefully, I'll wait for you to come back before sleeping!" ”

Xu Jin's heart was warm, if it weren't for the presence of outsiders, he couldn't help but hug this annoying little girl and kiss her.

Next, Xu Jin left the courtyard under the guidance of Steward Zhou, and Er Niu was responsible for carrying lanterns and waiting.