"you……"
A touch of red blush stained the cheeks, a little shyness entered the heart, another third of the eyes were panicked, a third of it was inexplicably moved, and the rest was very happy.
During this time, thoughts were swirling, and there were all kinds of mixed emotions in my heart. I didn't know what to do with every word I uttered.
How has the little girl ever seen such a bold and ignorant man?
Do you know how irritating those flirting words are?
All the things from the past came to mind, and I just hated that this guy didn't tease enough people, and now he wanted to tease people's hearts again.
"This...how can I have any say in this matter?"
"Xiang'er, let me ask you now, are you willing to let you and I live in the same room, stay together and support each other every day? As long as you nod, I will go to your father and explain things clearly."
Xiang'er sat blankly on the edge of the bed, letting the man hold her shoulders, lowering her head and refusing to speak in fear.
Miss Lin's expressions were so rich and changeable that even Bai Song could hardly tell what she was thinking.
The Lin family's troubles were Bai Song's opportunity. Bai Song felt it was worth it to exchange one thousand five hundred yuan for an upright identity.
This little fragrance is worth it!
This is a transaction, but it is a transaction between Bai Song and the Lin family.
It's not a deal between Bai Song and Xiang'er. He can tease and bully Xiang'er on weekdays, but this matter is no joke. Bai Song must get Xiang'er's approval, otherwise he won't use the Lin family's difficulties as a threat.
"Xiang'er, you have to say something! Are you willing?"
"I...I don't know..."
Women in ancient times were always shy to express themselves. Even if they really had a wish in their hearts, they were frightened away by Bai Song's initiative at the moment.
Bai Song was a little anxious. He stood up and walked around, scratching his ears and cheeks.
Xiang'er, who didn't want to sit still, suddenly got up, trotted out of the woodshed and went to her boudoir.
In the wind and snow, I couldn't hear what Xiao Xiang'er was saying, but there were just a few drops of the little girl's tears on the floor of the woodshed.
"Miss...Miss..."
Xiaocui didn't react and quickly followed after him.
Bai Song looked at Xiang'er's leaving figure, feeling a little disappointed.
As a modern person, you can't guess a woman's thoughts after all. She obviously likes her, so why would she refuse?
"Brother? What's wrong with sister-in-law?"
My sister walked up to me and asked curiously.
Bai Song thought for a moment, looked at his younger sister, and rubbed her head: "Go, talk to your sister-in-law, and ask more questions to find out what your sister-in-law is thinking."
"Yes!" Bai Rou responded crisply, opened the door, and left in the wind and snow.
Bai Song was sitting in the woodshed packing his mahjong.
After the mahjong was put away, Bai Rou came back with a snowflake and a new set of clothes.
"What's this?"
"My sister-in-law gave me a new coat. She said I had been preparing it for a long time, but I never found a chance to give it to my brother."
"Xiang'er gave it to me?" Bai Song immediately became energetic and quickly snatched the clothes from his sister's arms.
Bai Rou explained with a smile: "This is cut by the best shop in the city. It uses cotton shipped from Suzhou and Hangzhou, which is expensive."
"Hehe..." Bai Song smiled stupidly, "My family is really particular about Xiang'er."
The old man was full of longing, as if he had tasted the taste of his first love, so he quickly took off his tattered cotton-padded jacket and put on the gift from his young wife.
Bai Rou picked up the old cotton-padded jacket that her brother had replaced and patted the dust: "Brother, don't throw away old clothes."
"Oh, this dress fell down last time. Not only is it torn, but a lot of the cotton inside has been shaken off, so I don't want it anymore. I'll ask Xiang'er to buy me a new one next time."
"oh."
Bai Rou responded casually, but still packed up the old coat and put it in the corner of the woodshed.
Bai Song's thoughts were all on the new clothes. They felt different. They were warm, soft, and smelled fragrant. They were extremely comfortable.
"Hey, is your brother handsome? Tsk, tsk, tsk... Look at this material, I finally have some decent clothes."
Bai Song spun around happily, making Bai Rou giggle non-stop.
"Brother...you are so stupid, your clothes are a bit big, why don't you look at me!"
"Bah, little girl, you know what you're doing. You just need to buy clothes that are a little bigger and a little looser for comfort."
"Oh, by the way!" Bai Rou seemed to have thought of something again, "Sister-in-law also said that if my brother has any questions, he should ask Mr. Lin directly. Don't ask her. My sister-in-law said that she doesn't know anything. Brother, what exactly do you want to ask? ?”
Bai Song's expression straightened: "So... Xiang'er acquiesced!"
In an instant, Bai Song was filled with energy.
"Sister, brother has something serious to do now, so you should accompany your sister-in-law, but you must take good care of your sister-in-law."
"Sister-in-law...sister-in-law...sister-in-law...my brother's heart is full of sister-in-law..."
Bai Rou pouted her little mouth and turned into a little lemon essence.
Bai Song smiled and walked away in the snow.
…
After putting on a new coat, Bai Song felt less cold.
The whole journey was filled with high morale and excitement.
Compared with Bai Song's joy, the Lin family was shrouded in a layer of concealment.
Butler Liu braved the snow in the main courtyard and directed his servants to move things.
Things go in and things go out of the house.
Most of the people who came in were rice, grains, meat and vegetables, but what came out were some furniture and boxes.
Bai Song still didn't know why the Lin family was short of money. Just looking at the scene in front of him, he knew that the Lin family was gradually selling off their property.
After getting along several times, Bai Song became familiar with Butler Liu, and felt that this steward was not as annoying as when they first met.
He shamelessly approached and asked with a smile: "Steward Liu, is there any big move in the house?"
"Bai Song?" Butler Liu frowned slightly, "What are you doing here?"
"Today I saw that my wife had pawned all the young lady's jewelry. It was a bit strange. Let's check out the situation."
"This matter has nothing to do with you."
"I heard that the family is short of money. There is a gap of fifteen hundred guan. It cannot be made up by buying some family property."
Butler Liu was startled and stared at Bai Song: "Where did you learn about this?"
"The lady told me."
Butler Liu's expression became more serious: "This matter must not be leaked, otherwise you are the only one who can ask."
"Of course I know this, but since the matter is already known, why don't Butler Liu explain it in detail? Maybe I can do something about it."
"What can you do? You can't earn such a big gap just by treating people."
"How could Butler Liu know there was nothing I could do if he didn't tell me?"
The servants in the courtyard came in and out, looking around as if there was nothing unnecessary, so Butler Liu patiently informed Bai Song about the incident of Xiao Sui Ping and the fire at the paper factory.
The Bai Song Dynasty had never heard of the "Little Sui Ping", but knew that it had the same form as the "Yue Dan Ping".
This is an annual literary exchange event among Youzhou gentry.
There will be contemporary famous figures on hand to comment on the articles and poems written by Youzhou students.
The comments received in the "Xiao Sui Ping" will follow the scribe throughout his life and become the label of the scribe. When seeking an official position in the future, the quality of the comment and the background of the commentator are all key factors.
At least a few decades ago, the "Xiao Sui Ping" had a huge influence.
However, after being impacted by the imperial examination system, the influence of the "Xiao Sui Ping" decreased, and it gradually evolved from a literary event in the past to a self-entertainment among the children of aristocratic families.
The "Little Sui Ping" is not very recognized by the outside world, but the Youzhou nobles still attach great importance to it. They rotate it among the aristocratic families every year, and each aristocratic family strives to make the "Little Sui Ping" a success.
"Hey! Not long after the master took over the Lin family, he wanted to take this opportunity to show off the Lin family's style. Unexpectedly, the young lady fell ill and the family lost control, disrupting the master's pace. Now, there is a fire again, which is why we are in the current dilemma. Bureau."
"How could such a heavy snow still cause a fire?"
Bai Song asked briefly, but was reminded by Butler Liu: "Shut up, be careful of trouble coming from your mouth."
Bai Song did not delve into this. He just wanted to take the opportunity to live with Lin Xiang'er in an upright manner.
After understanding the cause of the matter, I felt a little funny in my heart: "Isn't it just a tea party for a group of aristocratic gentlemen? How can anyone be stupid enough to pay for the tricks played by the modern elite?"
For the Bai Song Dynasty, this was simply a question.
"Take me to see the master, and I will pay for the fifteen hundred strings."
"What?" Butler Liu glared and almost bit his tongue.
The forest is really big and there are all kinds of birds!
your turn?
Not to mention fifteen hundred dollars.
Even 1,500 grains of rice are not available to you.
Butler Liu didn't know how to respond and wanted to bump into Bai Song.
If you kill yourself, you should also kill this kid.
It’s really the most ridiculous thing in the world!
"Why are you still standing there? Take me there!"
"Haha, aren't you crazy? You can just say this in front of me. If you mention it in front of the master, be careful and you will be beaten."
"Isn't Mr. Lin always looking for opportunities to drive me away? I made a bet with Mr. Lin today. I only have one day. If I can't come up with fifteen hundred dollars, I will leave the Lin family on my own initiative and never pester the young lady again. ”
"one day?!"
"That's right, just one day!"
"Are you...are you having a brain problem?"
Bai Song still wanted to explain, but he heard Lin Tingzheng's voice coming from the main hall: "Liu Fu, what are you telling this guy? Are you very free?"
"Master, I..."
Before Butler Liu could speak, Bai Song walked towards Lin Tingzheng.
Seeing Bai Song walking straight towards him, Mr. Lin frowned slightly: "You..."
"Mr. Lin, I have something to tell you."
"What's the matter?"
"I heard that the Lin family is in urgent need of fifteen hundred guan of money."
Hearing this, Lin Tingzheng frowned even more and looked at Butler Liu: "Liu Fu, you are very courageous!"
"Master, this matter has nothing to do with me, it's Miss..."
"I'll pay for this fifteen hundred dollars!"
Bai Song interrupted again and stood sternly in front of Lin Tingzheng.
Unlike Butler Liu, Lin Ting showed no expression after hearing this, but his face was livid and devoid of any emotion.
"Boy, do you know what you are talking about?"
"Of course it's clear. Give me one day. If I can't come up with 1,500 guan, I don't need to make things difficult for Mr. Lin. I will leave the Lin family on my own initiative and never have anything to do with Miss Lin again."
After hearing this, Lin Tingzheng's stiff face finally changed, and he was full of surprise.
"You said this yourself."
"Exactly!"
"Okay! Just as you say."
"But..." Bai Song interrupted sharply, "Mr. Lin is a sensible person. There is no free lunch in the world. I will not spend fifteen hundred dollars in vain. Of course, I have my own conditions."
"tell me the story."
"Two requests. If I spend fifteen hundred dollars to help the Lin family survive the crisis, I will be able to enter and exit the Lin Mansion freely from now on, and no one will be allowed to interfere, including you, Mr. Lin."
"Okay! I promise you."
"The second request is that from now on, the lady and I will have more than just a title. Lin Xiang'er will be my real wife from now on. We will live together, eat together, and sleep together."
