Chapter 1101 Changping County Lord 49
But the problem is, Zhong Shuo has no money. Confucian scholars generally have no money if they do not have the support of their families.
As famous as Zhong Shuo's talent and mediocre face, he is also famous for his poverty.
As Huang Bing's most proud disciple, Huang Bingdu had to waive his tuition fees so that he could continue to study. He was also given some teaching, painting and other tasks to do, so as to maintain the living expenses he needed while studying.
You must know that pens, inks, and inkstones all cost money. In this era, paper is frighteningly expensive, but bamboo slips also cost money. After making a typo, use a small carving knife to scrape it off. This knife also costs money.
When he came to the banquet this time, it was said that he wore his usual clothes and took the initiative to give up the upper seat and sit at the lower seat.
Xining shook her fan and began to think. Miss Wang didn't dare to rush her, so she knelt down and waited.
It seems that Wang Xiaoniang can't get it, after all, she is a mother. Then he asked: "Your uncle Mr. Deng seems to have arrived quite late this time. He has been delayed for a month, right?"
Miss Wang responded: "After copying the dowry list, my uncle took the list and ran to the farm to see who owns these places now. It turned out that one of the shops had been sold!"
No wonder it was delayed for a month. I should not only investigate, but also discuss it with my family.
If you are a careful and thoughtful person, it will be much easier to handle. Xining couldn't help but smile...
When Mr. Deng arrived at the palace, when he saw Mr. Wang, he bowed to him according to the rules.
The etiquette is quite thorough, but the tone is very impolite: "I heard that your wife is looking for a son-in-law for my niece. She said that no matter whether it is a trafficker or a pawn, as long as she can afford a betrothal gift of five thousand taels!"
Mr. Wang was stunned: "It's impossible, there won't be such a thing."
Mr. Deng sneered coldly and pointed to the door with his fingers trembling with anger: "Then you can ask around outside. It has spread all over the world. Nowadays, old men in their 70s and 80s, all those who have money, are trying to collect enough money. , take my niece home to be your little grandmother. My niece is you. My daughter was not picked up from outside. Your Wang family can't afford this shame, but my Deng family can't. If you want to sell your daughter for money, let me take her back to her grandma and let my mother pay for it. The poor child who lost his mother long ago has the final say!”
Mr. Deng took out the dowry list from his sleeve and slapped it on the table: "Take these out, and I will take them away with you today. From now on, we will not be in conflict with your Wang family."
Mr. Wang quickly apologized and smiled: "Brother, don't be angry. Wherever this happened, it must be a misinformation."
Then he said with a long face: "Here comes someone, call Madam Wang."
After Wang Xiaoniang got the letter, she dared not go anywhere. Master Deng slapped the dowry list on the table. Wasn't he just looking for trouble in the past? He said that he was not feeling well and could not go there, so he asked Mr. Wang to take care of him.
When Mr. Deng heard this, he sneered: "I find a rich son-in-law to be in good spirits. But when I see my uncle, who I haven't bothered for more than ten years, I feel uncomfortable. Isn't this self-inflicted?"
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Mr. Wang had a long face, and he basically understood what was going on. But he still scolded: "If she doesn't feel well, then call the woman next to her to come over. I want to ask questions!"
"No need!" Mr. Deng sat there on his knees, straightening his back and holding his head high: "Isn't it just that I used my sister's dowry to supplement her parents' family? When she entered the Wang family, although she didn't treat my niece well, she didn't Credit also comes with hard work. I won't be embarrassed, just say it and give it time to get it together. There is no need to think of selling my niece for money, right?" "Brother, it must be a misunderstanding. Misunderstanding..." At this time, Mr. Wang could only apologize again and again, and shouted diligently: "Go and kill the sheep, and let my uncle eat."
"There's no need for food!" Mr. Deng said harshly: "My niece is from the Wang family. Her surname is Wang. It is natural for your wife to agree to the marriage. But all the betrothal gifts will belong to my niece, and we will get married together." Let's go. If the person you are looking for is not what my niece likes, I, the Deng family, are not easy to bully. If your wife dares to marry my niece indiscriminately, I will bring someone to break your wife's legs and paint her face. I was sued and exiled to the border. ”
He was also exiled to the border gate, which is not far from the border gate. The Deng family is a wealthy family in the local area, even better than the Wang family. Otherwise, where did the dowry come from with so much money? The Wang family also relied on these dowry expenses to have spare money for business and start a family.
Mr. Wang kept calming down: "Where, where, uncle. She doesn't dare. If she dares, I will break her legs first."
Mr. Deng rolled his eyes: "Tell you, Mr. Wang, I haven't told my mother what's going on here. No matter how stupid you make my niece suffer and make my mother angry, she will know how to deal with it." Just leave the old bones at your house."
Now Mr. Wang is even more sincere and frightened. Han respects the elderly and governs the country with courtesy and filial piety. All elderly people over seventy years old are exempted from petty crimes such as petty theft, and those who hit others or accidentally kill others are given a lighter punishment.
The late wife was the youngest daughter of the Deng family. She was twenty years older than her eldest brother. She had three brothers and two sisters. She was the daughter of Mrs. Deng who was only acquired when she was over forty, and she was loved like a jewel. At that time, I was also attracted by the dowry and the Deng family's many children, so I sincerely proposed to her.
Calculating her age, Mrs. Deng is already over seventy years old. Everyone is afraid of this coming and causing trouble.
Mr. Wang immediately pulled Mr. Deng's sleeve and said softly: "Brother-in-law, my mother-in-law is old and the road is far away. Don't dare to trouble her. I will personally inquire about this matter and I will definitely give an explanation. "I almost didn't call my uncle my uncle."
She patted her chest and guaranteed: "I will definitely satisfy my uncle."
"Huh, that's the best!" Mr. Deng stood up, stuffed the dowry list back into his sleeves, and walked away.
After seeing Mr. Deng off, Mr. Wang wiped the sweat from his forehead. Thinking of what I just said, I couldn't help but burst into anger. I strode out of the living room and went to find the profit-obsessed woman.
The dead man passed the news to Hua'er.
Hua'er nodded: "Thank you for your hard work."
The dead man looked around and saw that no one was there, then left the window and hid on the beam beside him.
Hua'er turned to go to Miss Wang who was practicing painting, smiled and said softly: "Mr. Deng has gone to Mr. Wang's place. Mr. Wang just went to your wife's place. It is said that there was a big fuss, Mrs. Wang Got a slap on the face.”
Miss Wang was surprised: "My father has never hit anyone, and he loves my little girl very much."
After all, she is good-looking, has given birth to two children, and manages the family in an "orderly" manner. Mr. Wang has never had to worry about it at home. He also gave all his maids as concubines, so that Mr. Wang could enjoy the blessings of everyone, what else could he do?
(End of chapter)