Liu Xueer was very depressed because she knew that Xiao Feng no longer needed to support him, and she also indirectly lost the opportunity to contact Xiao Feng.
I once thought that Xiao Feng would remain poor and he would always find ways to feed him. Even if their father obstructs them in every possible way, they will eventually get together.
But now, Xiao Feng is no longer poor. He has become a grain store owner and an official. Although when Liu Tong talked about the official position of Zhongshu Sheren, he deliberately said loudly: "It's just a seventh-grade official, it's nothing."
But Liu Tong's expression was obviously a little panicked. He had offended Xiao Feng so much that he was frightened every time Xiao Feng took a step forward. For this reason, he worked harder, hoping to rise to a higher position.
Liu Xueer felt that in his father's eyes, Xiao Feng was now like a vicious dog that held a grudge, and he himself was like a person climbing a tree. Xiao Feng jumped higher and higher. In order to prevent Xiao Feng from biting him, he had to climb higher. The higher he climbed, the safer he would be.
This time he was promoted to a doctor in the household department by mistake, which actually inspired his ambition - it turns out that I can still continue to make progress! Now that I think about it, it’s not impossible to be a waiter in the future! If he really became the minister, no matter how powerful Xiao Feng was, he would not be able to take revenge publicly. Think about Zhao Wenhua, how majestic he is.
Liu Tong's control over his daughter was not as strict as before, but Liu Xueer lost the courage to contact Xiao Feng. Originally, when Xiao Feng was on a soft diet, the two of them had a tacit understanding. Now that Xiao Feng has spoken harshly, he doesn't know what to do. Xiao Feng didn't come to look for him, so how could he still run to find him?
The maid Xiaomei felt very sorry for Liu Xueer: "Humph, how did the young lady treat him when he couldn't eat. Now that he is an official, he ignores the young lady!"
Liu Xueer felt uncomfortable and defended Xiao Feng: "To be honest, when he couldn't eat, he didn't come to pay attention to me. You gave him the money you gave to Qiaoqiao."
Xiaomei thought about it, but she still said unconvinced: "Even so, he knows it very well! How much injustice the young lady has suffered at home because of him, doesn't he know? He has no conscience!"
Mrs. Liu said something fair: "Although Xue'er treats him well, Xiao Feng is just a nerd and doesn't understand style. In addition, the master always finds trouble and humiliates others, and scholars are arrogant. It is reasonable for him not to come to the door now. middle."
But seeing her daughter sad, Mrs. Liu was also very worried. Especially since my daughter has been eating less recently, this is simply the biggest thing in the Liu family! Mrs. Liu had an idea and thought of her son: "Peng'er, you're not young anymore. It's time to take care of your family. Take the time to go to Xiao Feng's house with Xiaomei and say that your sister asked you to come and see him."
Liu Peng looked at himself in confusion. I am only five years old. I am not even qualified for child labor. How can I start talking about being a child?
Seeing him pouting, Liu Xueer took out a bunch of copper coins and said, "There is no need to give Brother Xiao money this time. You can keep this money to buy delicious food."
Liu Peng's eyes suddenly lit up. He liked money very much, and he hid all the pocket money he usually gave him in the box. For this reason, when Liu Tong and his wife disciplined him, if beating and scolding didn't work, they threatened to confiscate his private money, and he immediately became honest.
"Don't worry, sister, leave this matter to me. I will definitely complete the task."
Xiao Feng was entertaining Shen Lian at home. Shen Lian heard that Qiu Luan had become the general soldier of Datong, so he hurried to find Xiao Feng. Before I even took a sip of tea, I hurriedly asked.
"Master Xiao, I heard that everyone in the court was silent. Only you asked Qiu Luan, what should happen if the Tatars do not attack Datong and attack Gubeikou from this way?"
Xiao Feng nodded and took a sip of tea. Shen Lian slapped his thigh: "Young Master! That Qiu Luan is a man of great ambition and talent. I have a brother who once served as a sergeant in Gansu. At that time, Qiu Luan was the chief soldier of Gansu. This man is greedy for life, afraid of death, greedy for money and lustful. If the Tatars come, Attack, he will definitely not dare to fight and let the Tatars plunder. Even if the Tatars calmly pass by him and attack Xuanfu, I am sure he will not fight, let alone other places!"
Xiao Feng secretly felt ashamed, thinking that this was not my opinion, but that this guy bribed An Dahan in history and asked An Dahan to just not attack Datong. As a result, Anda Khan entered the capital all the way from Gubeikou.
But of course I couldn't say this at this time. I just said casually and humbly: "It's just a casual comment. Although I don't know Qiu Luan very well, I think this person is not a brave man, but he invited himself to lead troops in Datong. I feel that something is wrong. , so as a reminder, I hope he can live up to his words."
Shen Lian said proudly: "No one in the imperial court today dares to say no in front of Yan Song. What the young master did today, even though he only said one word, made people see his character. On Xu Jie's birthday a few days ago, Mr. Lu took the humble minister to Congratulations. Zhang Taiyue was also at the banquet and mentioned the matter of leading people to besiege the young master. He told me that the young master is not one of those people who deceives the world and steals reputation. If there is an opportunity, he is willing to have a deep talk with the young master and hopes that the young master can persuade Long live to put the country first. .”
Shen Lian paused and lowered his voice and said: "I have always known Zhang Taiyue to be a gentleman, so I relayed to him what the young master said to me that day. Just to be on the safe side, I only told him. If he leaks his words to others, the young master will not admit it and just blame it on me."
Xiao Feng thought about what he said to Shen Lian that day and felt that the problem was not big. Even if it was leaked, it was just to persuade Jiajing to put national affairs first. This was not a mistake. He was a little interested in Zhang Juzheng's reaction: "What did he say?"
Shen Lian smiled and said: "He was so excited at the time that he drank three large glasses of wine in a row, saying that there is no one road at all. As long as the heart is right, everything will return to the sect. He said that if the young master needs something, just say it clearly and he will do his best. Help.”
Xiao Feng smiled and nodded, and Shen Lian hesitated for a moment: "Mr. Xiao, there is one more thing that I can't say this time, but you and Mr. Lu are both kind to me. Seeing how incompatible you two are, I feel really bad for being humble. Mr. Lu has his own reasons for your father’s matter..."
Xiao Feng waved his hand: "No need to say it. Who can live without difficulties in life. I don't blame him, but I don't want to talk to him. He is a smart man. When dealing with smart people, it is best to stay away."
When Shen Lian was still going to say something, someone banged on the door: "Brother Xiao, Brother Xiao, are you at home? If not, I will go back! Xiaomei, if there is no one at home, I have completed the task, right?" Well, you have to testify for me!"
Xiao Feng stood up and before he could move, Qiaoqiao was already blowing to the door like a gust of wind: "Is it Sister Xiaomei?" Then he opened the door and saw the boy who was stunned for a moment: "Who are you? Liu Peng?"
Xiaomei led Liu Peng into the yard and looked around: "Qiaoqiao, is your master here?" When she saw an extra head on the opposite wall, she was startled: "Who is that? Why are you so rude? ?Looking into other people’s yards?”
The head on the wall disappeared, and Miss Wang secretly breathed a sigh of relief: It wasn't Zhang Yunqing who came. That young lady's heart was obvious to all passersby. Although the relationship was good, she still wished that she would come less often.
When Shen Lian saw a guest arriving, he said goodbye. Xiao Feng came to the courtyard and looked at the little guy in front of him, but he didn't have much impression. That maid Xiaomei had met twice in the early years, but after a few years, she had grown from a little girl to a young girl, and her appearance had changed a lot.
Qiaoqiao was busy introducing the two of them to the master. Xiao Feng nodded and smiled: "You are a rare guest, Qiaoqiao, let your mother prepare some refreshments."
After Xiao Feng became half-owner, the grain store's dividends were more than ten taels of silver every month, and he was indeed not as poor as before. According to Zhang Tianci, the usual dividends are only a fraction, but at the end of the year, the dividends are the bulk. Therefore, Xiao Feng's house is always stocked with tea, snacks, wine and meat, and even Qiao Qiao has put on some weight.
Liu Peng was careless, thinking that he had completed his task just by opening the door. He completely forgot about the promise he had made in front of his sister and rushed to have refreshments. Seeing that Xiao Feng didn't say anything else, Xiaomei lost her temper and said, "Mr. Xiao, now that you are a boss and an official, have you forgotten my young lady?"
