The county magistrate shook his head. He didn't know the specific situation. However, since he took over two cases last year, both of which were related to the Xie family, he asked someone to briefly inquire about it. It seems that the rift between brothers is not that serious. , at least the news he got was not that serious.
"It should be due to parents' partiality. I heard that the Xie family's parents valued the eldest son the most, but it was a pity that the eldest son was ineffective. Only Xie Xiuwen of the three sons was selected to be a scholar. However, Xie Xiuwen failed to win the exam twice in a row, so Xie's mother refused to allow it. He studied again and then became a teacher. It was not until last year that he got the opportunity to study at Mingshan Academy."
Cao Xin shook his head, feeling that this woman was indeed short-sighted.
"How old is Xie Xiuwen?"
"She's not that old, maybe around twenty-four or five years old."
After the county magistrate finished speaking, he added: "He only got this girl. I heard that he had some unpleasant quarrels with Xie's mother because of the concubine issue, so he got involved in the case. Xie Xiuwen repeatedly stated that he had no intention of taking a concubine. , even if I only have one daughter, I don’t want to let down my wife and make Xie’s mother very unhappy.”
Cao Xin and the county magistrate drank wine slowly and took the opportunity to learn more about Xie Xiuwen.
For example, he married the daughter of his mentor. The two grew up together since childhood, and they could be considered childhood sweethearts.
Xie Xiuwen didn't want to take a concubine, not only because he respected his wife, but also because he didn't care about beauty.
In this way, it is a useful material!
When Cao Xin went south this time, he naturally left the capital with secret orders.
He had been planning related matters. If he could get help from Mingshan students, he would be able to benefit when public opinion aroused.
But in the blink of an eye, Cao Xin already had an idea in his mind.
Later, when the county magistrate said that Xie Xiuwen and Wang Hanlin had an unusual relationship, and also told about Xie Rongzhao's previous abduction, Cao Xin became even more excited.
If this Xie Xiuwen has a good relationship with Wang Hanlin, it means that he is most likely to have fallen in Mr. Xu's eyes.
Cao Xin winked at his wife, and Lin Yueniang understood. She smiled and sent someone to call Xie Rongzhao over to say a few words.
Soon, Cheng Jingzhou came in holding Xie Rongzhao's hand.
Although the other party mentioned the county magistrate, Cheng Jingzhou was still worried. What if someone pretended to be the county magistrate?
After entering, the two of them finished their salutes and stood there waiting for instructions.
Cao Xin saw that the two of them were not in a hurry. It was really endearing that even a little girl could be so calm.
"Are you Sister Zhao, Xie Xiucai's only daughter?"
Xie Rongzhao raised his face and nodded: "Yes, the two new dishes just now were given by Uncle?"
Seeing that she didn't recognize her, Cao Xin called him uncle directly, and said with a smile: "Exactly, I happened to hear that you were the birthday girl, so I sent someone to send you two dishes. Do you still like it?"
Xie Rongzhao smiled brightly: "I like it, thank you, Uncle."
Cao Xin chuckled twice, and Lin Yueniang called her closer and looked her up and down. The little girl should be wearing new clothes today, either silk or satin, or ordinary fine cotton, but the color was well chosen and the clothes were carefully made. , there are embroideries on the cuffs, and there are only two red hairbands on the head, and there are no extra accessories.
"The little girl is so beautiful. Your mother-in-law must be a great beauty!"
Xie Rongzhao smiled so much that his eyes rolled up: "Thank you for this beautiful aunt, my mother-in-law is indeed good-looking, but my father-in-law is even better-looking."
Those words made everyone in the room laugh.
Cheng Jingzhou forcefully straightened the corners of his lips, and then thought about going over and pulling the person back.
Xie Rongzhao felt that his little hand was being grasped again, so he tilted his head and looked at him, "Brother Jingzhou is good-looking too!"
At this moment, Cheng Jingzhou's ears turned red.
Several other adults also smiled even more heartily.
Children's words are the most sincere and most enjoyable to listen to.
"The little girl can talk and is cute. She will definitely be very popular in the future."
How could Xie Rongzhao not know why these adults laughed?
She just roughly guessed that the people who could dine with the county magistrate and his wife must not be ordinary people, so she thought that she could create a good impression in front of them, maybe she would need help from others in the future.
Cheng Jingzhou pulled Xie Rongzhao out, but Xie Rongzhao was holding a beautiful walking stick in his other hand, dumbfounded and unresponsive.
"Brother Jingzhou, why did that beautiful aunt give me this?"
Cheng Jingzhou touched her head and said, "Didn't I tell you that today is your birthday party? It just so happens that I am destined to be with you, so I gave this step to you."
This was taken off the lady's head.
Most women use hairpins or hairpins when they wear their hair. Buyao is usually a headdress that is worn after the hair is pulled up, just for a good look, or to look more luxurious when paired with clothes.
And ordinary people can't afford to wear this step.
The step shake given by Lin Yueniang seems to be made of silver, but it is also inlaid with two pearls, and the tassels at the bottom are all made of small silver beads, all of the same size. At a glance, you can tell that the workmanship is exquisite, and it is not from Gaoyang County. What a small place like this can do.
For ordinary women, even if they buy hairpins and rings, they mainly use hairpins and hairpins, which do not affect their work.
Wearing a Bu Yao on his head, he must be from a wealthy family, and he probably doesn't even need to do some needlework.
Cheng Jingzhou helped her put away the walking stick and signaled her not to say anything outside and that she could dispose of it when she got home.
"Then how about I borrow flowers to offer to Buddha and give this step wave to my grandma?"
Cheng Jingzhou thought that her aunt no longer needed to do those tedious housework, and if her uncle was in high school in the future, her aunt would indeed need something to decorate her appearance.
"You can give it as a gift, but don't wear it at home, lest your grandma and your auntie become jealous again."
Xie Rongzhao thought so.
Right now, the Xie family really has to be on guard at every turn.
It looked like nothing happened, but in fact there was an undercurrent.
Especially after Xie Ronglan came back, she came to greet her grandma every day, making it look like the Xie family was a wealthy family. She was really not used to it.
Xie Rongzhao couldn't help but think with some malice, if Xie Ronglan was asked to do some housework every day or go out to collect pigweed and pick mushrooms, wouldn't she have so much leisure time?
After the birthday party was over, Xie Rongzhao was taken home by Cheng Jingzhou to take a nap, thinking of sending her back later. As soon as Xie Rongzhao fell asleep, Mrs. Cheng came over with someone.
"Sanlang, your grandmother asked you to go there. Is your dear baby asleep? If not, then take her with you."
