Liu Xin smiled and said: "You have no opinion on this kind of thing, what can I say." ”

Ma Yun glanced at him angrily and said, "You stinky men just like to eat in the bowl and look at the pot." I've thought of a lot of ideas these days, and now I have an idea. Cai Yong doesn't want her daughter to be your concubine, so let her be your wife. ”

Liu Xin said categorically: "No! Only you are my wife. ”

Ma Yun felt a sweetness in her heart and continued: "It seems that you still have me in your heart, so I'll help you." Didn't the ancients say three wives and four concubines? These three wives are one wife and two equal wives, so let her be a flat wife, presumably Cai Yong will not have an opinion. ”

Liu Xin asked uncertainly: "Wife, what kind of wife and wife are you talking about, is there such a rule now?" ”

Ma Yun said disappreciably: "It doesn't matter if it was in the past or not, if I said this today, then it won't be there." ”

Liu Xin said in embarrassment: "But now that I have the three of you, you are the wife and no one can say anything, but how can Bian Yu and Zhu Qian arrange the two of them?" ”

Ma Yun sighed and said: "It's hard to have both worlds, if you like Bian Yu, let her be a flat wife, as for Zhu Qian, she can only be wronged." However, I still have to make three chapters with you. ”

Liu Xin couldn't help but ask nervously: "Chapter 3 of the Law?" What do you mean? ”

Ma Yun said solemnly: "Since you have said that you have three wives and four concubines, then you can only marry seven wives in the future, and you can't have one more." If you want to marry more, you can expel me from the house first. ”

Liu Xin hurriedly covered her mouth and said, "Don't talk nonsense!" Seven is seven, Wei Xiaobao is only married to seven wives, what am I not satisfied with. ”

Ma Yun gently took Liu Xin's hand away, and pretended to be angry: "You still kicked your nose in the face, it's not enough for a few of us to accompany you, are you really going to marry seven and go home." ”

Liu Xin sneered and said: "Okay, okay, it's all up to your wife in the future, and it will be you Ma Yun who will marry a wife and concubine in the house in the future, but not me Liu Xin." ”

Ma Yun casually gave him a burst of chestnuts on his head, and said coquettishly: "Begging for a beating!" ”

Liu Xin exclaimed "ouch" in pain, and suddenly asked again: "By the way, wife, is Qiao'er counted as one?" ”

Ma Yun hesitated for a moment and said, "Then, then don't count." Did you miss her? Go sleep in her room. ”

Liu Xin could feel the thick vinegar in her words, couldn't help laughing, kissed her on the forehead, and said: "You are so generous, how embarrassed am I to leave, I will naturally sleep here tonight, and it is time for me to enjoy the comfortable life of my wife and children on the hot kang." ”

The heavy responsibility of proposing marriage fell to the head of the frustrated teacher, and Cai Yong listened to his explanation, so he pretended to be reserved and hesitated. Unable to withstand repeated persuasion, the old gentleman reluctantly agreed. In fact, as early as a while ago, when he learned that Ma Yun's second child had his mother's surname, his mind began to loosen, but he still couldn't wipe off his face. Now it's okay, Liu Xin sent the steps to the door, although her daughter is only a flat wife, it is better than being a concubine, not to mention her daughter's current state, I don't agree to marry her to Liu Xin, I'm afraid that something will happen.

Next, when discussing how to hold the wedding, a disagreement arose. The ancients got married with three books and six ceremonies, Cai Yong's meaning is naturally to strictly follow the etiquette, and the two parties have no problems in the five links of Nacai, asking for names, Najib, Najib, Nazheng, and invitation, but they are stuck in the process of welcoming relatives.

Cai Yan is Cai Yong's only pearl in the palm of her hand, and she naturally attaches great importance to her marriage. And Liu Xin didn't want to stimulate the nerves of Ma Yun and Bian Yu, she just hoped that Cai Yan would be quietly taken over the door, and even the matter of banqueting guests and friends could be saved.

In fact, from Liu Xin's point of view, he doesn't have much affection for Cai Yan. After all, I have known Cai Yan for more than a year, and for more than a year, Liu Xin's mind has been on Wang Tu's hegemony, and she has not even met her a few times, let alone in love.

This is different from the relationship between him and Ma Yun, when they crossed over and came here together, the two of them depended on each other and went through hardships together. What's more, when he was in Hejian, Liu Xin was the shopkeeper, and the affairs of the county were handled by Tian Feng and Fu Fang, and Liu Xin spent more time sticking together with Ma Yun, and the relationship naturally heated up sharply. It can be said that the relationship between Liu Xin and Ma Yun is irreplaceable.

And Liu Xin, Bian Yu and Zhu Qian have lived together for more than a year, and naturally have some feelings. Just like in the past, people got married according to their parents' orders, and the words of the matchmaker said that the husband and wife did not see each other for the first time until the moment in the cave room, and they could still stay together for life. As for Qiao'er, it can't be said that there is no relationship between Liu Xin and her, but it is more just male and female love, so Liu Xin's arrangement for her is a little more casual.

Cai Yan's situation is completely opposite, even a university scholar like Cai Yong is unlikely to let her daughter show up often, and her contact with young men is very limited. As early as when he was in Luoyang, Cai Yan had a slight impression of Liu Xin. On the way from Luoyang to Jingzhou, the information that came successively made her quite disappointed with Cao Ying and Wei Zhongdao, which further set off Liu Xin's excellence. A series of things happened after that, especially after Yingchuan was rescued by Liu Xin, the balance of her heart has completely tilted in favor of Liu Xin. However, what really made her heart firmly tied to Liu Xin was from hearing Liu Rui's "Journey to the West", and the stories relayed from the little girl's mouth can be so wonderful, you can imagine how outstanding Liu Xin's talent is. If Liu Xin knew that a "Journey to the West" could become a big killer for pickling girls, he would definitely regret not bringing a copy of "Dream of Red Mansions" with him, in that case, he would definitely be able to fascinate the world.

Hearing the news of the frustrated door-to-door proposal, Cai Yan's heart relaxed, Ma Yun really did not break her promise, this cardamom girl with spring has begun to look forward to a better future. Who knows how many good things will happen, and the two sides got stuck when they talked about the issue of welcoming relatives.

Cai Yan, who had finally recovered some of her former vigor, finally couldn't help it, and said to Cai Yong: "Dad, don't pay attention to these details anymore, isn't Sister Yu also not so polite." ”

Cai Yong said angrily: "Can Bian Yu compare with you?" What is her background, a Qinglou woman, now on an equal footing with you, she is already elevating her. My daughter is married, how can she not be beautiful. ”

Mrs. Cai knew that the wives and concubines of large families often competed for favor, and Bian Yu obviously still had a certain influence in Liu Xin's mind, so she hurriedly persuaded: "Master, don't say that, if it is spread out, it will not be good for Yan'er." ”

Cai Yong was still stiff-mouthed and said: "Isn't this also for Yan'er's good, I just passed the door so simply, what status can I have in my mother-in-law's family in the future." ”

Cai Yan was already sobbing and said, "I don't want any status, as long as I can happily marry Liu Xin, I will be satisfied." ”

Mrs. Cai also continued to persuade on the side: "Master, if the woman is not stayed, you should stop fighting for this breath." What's more, if Yan'er has a child in the future......"

When Cai Yong heard this, he was suddenly stunned, interrupted Mrs. Cai's words and said, "That's it, that's it, just listen to your mother and son." ”

Here, Ma Yun is also persuading Liu Xin: "Husband, I don't think you should fight with the old gentleman." Isn't it just a big deal, and our family is not out of money. ”

Liu Xin resolutely did not let go: "It's not a matter of money or not, I can't get over it with my conscience if I do this." When you married me, it was a wedding with only the two of us, and now marrying her into the door, but with a lot of fanfare, I can't agree. ”

Ma Yun didn't say anything, she was naturally happy in her heart, pursed her lips, and said, "But it's not a matter to always be stiff like this." Otherwise, you can make some concessions. She is different from me and Bian Yu, we are both fatherless and motherless orphans, you should consider the feelings of her parents. ”

Liu Xin pondered for a long time and said: "Give in, in this situation, how can you tell me to give in." ”

Ma Yun said with a smile: "That's not simple, get a sedan chair, arrange a cave room, invite two tables to make friends, and you have to close Mr. Cai's face." ”

Both sides took a step back, and the problem was much easier to handle, and the family affair was soon set for the eighth day of the eighth month of August.

Last year, when Liu Xin first began to implement the new tax policy in Jingzhou, most of the people still didn't dare to believe it and were always on the sidelines. However, last year's autumn harvest, with the vigorous promotion of the government, was indeed distributed according to the new tax policy, and the people's income doubled. In this way, the people's enthusiasm for farming has risen, and they have really spared no effort to cultivate intensively, and the five counties of Jingxiang have obtained an unprecedented bumper harvest in summer and autumn.

The people have a large amount of surplus grain in their hands, and the government has set a parity price to open the purchase, and they feel that this day is really getting better day by day. The family has surplus food, and there is no panic. Now not only do they have surplus food at home, but they also have spare money on hand, and the future is even brighter. The common people who became wealthy also began to be willing to improve their lives, eating meat every once in a while, and tearing a few feet of cloth to make a new dress during the New Year's holidays, so the market in these five counties gradually prospered.

It was not only agriculture and commerce that developed, but also some savvy people who saw opportunities in it, and the number of people raising poultry and livestock increased. In the past, they just wanted to raise more poultry and livestock, the food at home was not enough to eat, and when it came to the green and yellow, they often had to dig some wild vegetables and grass roots to satisfy their hunger, and it was not easy to raise a few poultry and livestock occasionally, where could we talk about large-scale breeding. What's more, no matter how much you raise, it will be a problem if you can sell it when the time comes, and who will dare to raise more? Now, all this is not a problem, and people who have the conditions have started side hustles.

Liu Xin looked at the report in his hand and sighed with emotion, it has been almost two years, and he can finally let the people of Jingzhou live a good life. Not only that, but its own strength has also been further enhanced, especially in the economic aspect. Seventy percent of the land in the five counties of Jingxiang is in their own hands, and the tax on this piece will fill the granaries of each county. The land and shops in Xiangyang's new city have been sold out, and more than half of the houses in the old town have been demolished, and next year, it will be ready for a new round of development. Excluding the taxes that must be handed over to the imperial court this year, the funds at his disposal have exceeded 15 billion.

When he was thinking about what big moves he was going to make next year, Xiao Liu Rui stumbled in from the outside, shouting: "Dad, go and see, my mother gave birth to her." ”

Liu Xin threw down the information in his hand, "Huo" stood up, and said in surprise: "So fast, didn't you say that there are still two days?" ”