The group of people walked into the inner courtyard as they spoke.
Arriving at the main courtyard, Minghua walked into the main room. Not only were her parents and grandparents there, but her two brothers were also there.
"Grandma, dad, mom, eldest brother, second brother."
"Sanya is here, come and sit." Mr. Xiao pointed to the seat next to him with a smile. Xiao Zhengning, who was originally sitting next to him, moved his seat to sit opposite the old man with his eldest son.
Minghua smiled at her father and walked to where the old man was sitting and sat down.
"grandfather."
"Okay, good boy, you have worked hard these days in your hometown. You have to study, deal with interpersonal relationships, and take care of your elder brother. You have to take care of everything properly." Mr. Xiao's face was filled with joy.
"Grandpa is serious, I should be responsible for these things." The eldest brother is not a common man, and he is even more lacking in management. If she doesn't care, can she expect others to succeed?
Mr. Xiao smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your hard work, kid. Take a good rest when you get back."
"good."
"How many days have you been back? What did your master say? Are you still going back to the academy?" Mr. Xiao asked with concern, looking at Minghua with eyes that showed the love of the elders for the younger ones; who has such a good family? My granddaughter is in pain.
Only, the old woman couldn't carry it clearly.
Minghua said: "In two days' time, it will be the rest day for Xingzhi Academy. After the senior and second senior brothers have finished their rest, I will go back with them."
He didn't ask the eldest brother what his plan was, because she and the eldest brother were two individuals, each with their own lives. If the eldest brother wanted to go back to Xingzhi Academy in these two days, then that was up to him. It was also fine if they went back to Xingzhi Academy together.
Everything depends on him.
However, under this premise, she is an independent individual; she does not exist dependent on others. Therefore, she will not take the initiative to become an accessory of others.
"Little sister, I also want to go back to Muxiu in the future, and I was planning to discuss it with you. Since you also plan to do so, let's go back to the academy together." Xiao Hongkang said.
"good."
Mr. Xiao was so happy when he saw the harmony between their brothers and sisters, "We are relieved if you brothers and sisters can discuss it. However, Sanya, go and pay your respects to your master. What does your master say?"
"Master said, follow me. My eldest brother and I have already passed the imperial examination, and the rest is the palace examination. The palace examination will be in March next year. My eldest brother still needs to settle down for a few years. I can go and take the palace examination." I have learned everything that needs to be learned. Well, the only shortcomings in the eyes of adults may be issues of experience and age.
"But you are not yet ten years old, so early..." If you go to take part in the palace examination, you must not be laughed at.
Minghua said: "Don't worry, I haven't told the master about this yet."
"Grandpa, don't worry. My master said that my little sister is very solid in knowledge. I'm still far behind. I'm going to take a palace exam. Even if I don't pass, there will be another year. It doesn't matter." Xiao Hongkang offered to help. Z.br>
"That's it, that's fine."
Mr. Xiao felt that he was uneducated and inferior to their master; the eldest grandson's master was the dean of Xingzhi Academy, so what he said should be credible.
Xiao Zhengning said: "Dad, the children have grown up and have their own ideas. We can just watch from behind and let them go ahead. Whether they can make a name for themselves is up to them."
"Yeah." Mr. Xiao finally gave up and stopped mentioning it.
Xiao Hongping buried his head in picking up the food, for fear of being noticed; there was an elder brother in front of him, and a younger sister behind him; he was caught in the middle, and it would take him several years to take the college entrance examination. The eldest brother has already passed the exam, and the younger sister will take the imperial examination next year, but he cannot catch up with her.
Watching them having breakfast, Minghua said: "Grandma, dad and mom, I plan to move to the County Lord's Mansion. It's been vacant there, and it's less popular since no one lives there."
"What?"
Xiao Leshi and Mrs. Xiao looked at her in disbelief.
Minghua said again, "Things have been moved here. From today on, I will live in the County Lord's Mansion. If my parents and grandparents miss me, it's only a few steps away. If I want to visit my parents and grandparents, it's only a few steps away." It’s about walking.”
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Sanya, isn’t my mother too modest for you? Why are you still angry with your mother? Xiao Leshi frowned, thinking that it was her actions that hurt the child.
Minghua shook her head and gave her a relieved look, "It's not because of you, it's because I had planned it before. If my brothers get married in the future, they will definitely not be able to live in the house. I moved there earlier so that my brothers can live there." It's more spacious, and it's more convenient for me to live in the County Lord's Mansion. If you and dad are worried, you can stay with me for a while. Can my daughter drive you away? We live close together, just like living in our own home. , there is no difference."
In the past, she and her brothers lived in the outer courtyard, and there were only four elders in the inner courtyard; no matter what, they were next door, not far away, and they were still adjacent to each other.
"No, if you go to live in the County Lord's Mansion, what will people say about you and us?" Old Mrs. Xiao said flatly, "You just want to live there to hide away, you think I am an annoying old lady, don't you?"
As soon as the words came out, Xiao Leshi couldn't say anything against it. It seemed good for her daughter to move out; however, if she left her parents before getting married, she would eventually fall into the conversation.
Mrs. Xiao added, "You can move out if you want, and send me back to my hometown; I'm too lazy to listen to those gossips."
"You're overthinking it, aren't you." Mr. Xiao said helplessly, "Sanya can move here as long as she wants, don't stop her."
Originally, he had intended for Sanya to live here, as they were close to each other and were a family at least. But after seeing his old wife's behavior, he felt that it would be more appropriate to live outside.
"How can that be okay? She is just a little girl. Does she still need her reputation?"
"As the head of the county, Sanya has many people serving around her. Have you ever ordered her? How can you say such a thing? Sanya is your granddaughter, not your lover. Can you hope that she will do well?" Under the old man's glare, Mrs. Xiao was so angry that she sat down again unwillingly.
Xiao Leshi and Xiao Zhengning looked at each other and couldn't find any reason to persuade their daughter to live here; really... the old lady was just like a pig teammate.
Xiao Hongkang glanced at his sister comfortingly, fearing that she would be sad; Xiao Hongping glanced at Minghua sympathetically, and then looked at the old lady angrily. Isn't it good for the whole family to live in harmony? You have to do so many things.
"That's it. Sanya will live in the county lord's mansion. Come and accompany my old man when you have time. You don't have to come here often. You should focus on your studies. Since you want to take the imperial examination next year, you must study your homework seriously. If you don't understand anything, ask your master for help. .” If I don’t suppress my old wife’s temper, this family will no longer exist.
It's getting more and more excessive.
Today, this person could have persuaded Sanya to stay, but she insisted on interrupting, and her words were unpleasant; instead of letting the little granddaughter stay here to see that her face is not her face, and her nose is not her nose, it would be better to live separately.
Mr. Xiao added, "Zhengning and his wife will also live here. From now on, Sanya, Muxiu and you will live in the county lord's mansion. Accompany Sanya, let's see who dares to make trouble with Sanya's reputation."
