Tie Kui Extra Story (16)

The Shao family added a dowry gift of eight taels of silver, but it was a pity that Tiehu was not happy at all.

"Kuizi, Chunxiang offended her mother-in-law before she got married. I'm afraid she will be rubbed by her mother-in-law when she gets married in the future." Tie Kui avoided him telling Matchmaker Chen that he wanted to add a dowry, and when he found out, he didn't It's easy to tear down Tie Kui's platform.

After hearing this, Tie Kui said to Chunxiang, "Sister, the silver at the bottom of the pressurized box for the eldest daughter-in-law of the Shao family is more than ten taels of silver, but you only have two taels of silver. The difference is so big, if I don't fight for it for you You have to be looked down upon by the Shao family before you get married." There is absolutely no way to back down on this kind of thing. Once you give in, you will have no status at all if you are underestimated by the other party. And with the beginning, it will get worse in the future.

Chunni stood by Tie Kui's side and said to Tie Hu: "Father, my brother is right. We don't compare with the eldest daughter-in-law of the Shao family, but we can't be too different. If we don't say anything, others will think we are It's so bullying. In the future, when the elder sister marries, she will have a bad life."

Seeing that Tie Hu frowned, Tie Kui said, "Father, we will accompany you as much as the Shao family's dowry. When the elder sister gets married, no one dares to underestimate him."

The matter has come to this point, it is useless to say more.

After the marriage was settled, Tie Hu went to the mountain to chop wood. Because he has been wandering in the mountains, he knows where there is good wood. For more than a month, I carried more than 20 good logs. The yard is full of them.

Someone heard the news and came to buy a few pieces of wood, but Tiehu refused. The wood wasn't enough to make two sets of furniture, and he was going to chop some more, so he couldn't sell it.

It will take some time for the wood to dry before it is cut back, but Chunxiang's marriage is scheduled for May of the following year, and there are still about two years left, so there is plenty of time.

On the Mid-Autumn Festival after the engagement, the Shao family brought mooncakes, peanuts and other ritual gifts over. The Tie family also returned gifts of equal value.

Autumn is a good time for hunting. Unfortunately, Mr. Li's back disease made him unable to hunt. Li Gui told Father Li that he could go hunting with Tie Kui.

Father Li felt that this was inappropriate, and said, "I've been rewarded for going hunting with your Uncle Tie. If you don't know how to go, it's just taking advantage of nothing." Anyway, he has a lot of hunting, and he can help in many things . But Li Gui doesn't understand anything, what can he do. Furthermore, these wild animals are ferocious, and accidents will happen if they are not careful.

Unwilling to give up, Li Gui mentioned this matter to Tie Hu behind his back, and said that he had watched Father Li hunt since he was a child, and he had enough experience.

Tie Hu didn't agree: "Hunting is no child's play. If you are not careful, you will lose your life. You have never gone hunting alone, so how can you follow me to the mountains."

Li Gui said that his family has a large population and high expenses.

I just want to increase my income by hunting. It's a pity that even if he said that, Tiehu didn't let go.

The Li family has a house and a field, and the four adults in the family can work and earn money, but they can't support two children.

In fact, Tie Hu would not agree even if Tie Kui hadn't said it before. As soon as he came to the Li family, Li Gui was the only son left, and he would not be able to afford compensation if something happened to him. Second, if they drag themselves down with such a burden, how will their family live by then.

Li Gui finally returned disappointed.

But with the encouragement of his wife Tie Xiaocui, Li Gui did not give up. After autumn, he began to go up the mountain to set traps to catch wild animals.

In the blink of an eye, it was late November, and the school was on holiday.

Seeing that Tie Kui was either out for a run or practicing kung fu at home, Chunni couldn't help asking: "Brother, Ershui's elder brother and younger brother came home from private school and either memorized or practiced calligraphy. Brother, why don't you memorize and practice?" Word"

Tie Kui smiled and said, "I have memorized those books backwards, so what else is there to memorize? As for practicing calligraphy, I do it at night."

After saying this, Tie Kui suddenly said: "Second sister, there is nothing to do in winter now, let me teach you how to read?"

Chunni's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly shook her head and said, "I can't delay your study."

"What's the delay? Teaching you is equivalent to reviewing it again. Second sister, after you learn how to read, make a contract and you won't be afraid of being cheated."

Starting from this evening, Tie Kui taught Chunxiang and Chunni how to read every day. I don't teach much, just learn five characters a day.

When Tiehu found out, not only did he not object, but he also encouraged the two sisters to take this opportunity to read more.

In the twelfth lunar month, Shao Lili came to give New Year gifts. Chunxiang saw that his face was flushed like an overripe apple.

Tie Kui coughed twice and said, "Elder Sister, Second Brother Shao is having lunch at home, you two are good at cooking."

Chunxiang lowered her head and said, "Okay."

Shao Lili and Tie Kui entered the room, looked at the writing on the straw paper on the desk, and couldn't help but ask, "Ah Kui, do you usually use straw paper to practice calligraphy?"

Tie Kuijue hummed and said, "It's just that white paper is too expensive to practice calligraphy, straw paper is enough." He was enlightened by Mrs. Ning, and Mrs. Ning's handwriting was praised even by Lord Hun, and it was one of the best in the entire capital. of. It's just that he hasn't practiced for several years, and he was a little rusty at the beginning. But now a year has passed, and he has already recovered his feeling. It was also Tie Kui's intention to hide his clumsiness, and no one knew that he actually wrote well. If not, I am afraid that the husband will say that he is a child prodigy.

Shao Li was silent for a while and said, "Di Kui, how much does it cost you to study for a year?"

"Twelve liang of repairs a year, plus about 16 liang of silver a year for pen, ink, paper and inkstone." After finishing speaking, Tie Kui said, "I'm going home to live, and then I'll bring lunch. If I eat in the town, the expenses Definitely bigger."

Tie's house is about two quarters of an hour away from the town, but my brother-in-law only goes to school on a day-to-day basis. But his house was only half a quarter of an hour away from the town, and his younger brother had to live in a school.

At this moment, Shao Lili felt very uncomfortable.

Years later, Shao Lili came to Tie's house to pay New Year's greetings. He said to Tie Kui, "Di Kui, there is something I want to trouble you with."

"you say."

Shao Lili took out an article to Tie Kui, and said, "Help me see, how is this article written?"

This article uses gorgeous words, but the whole article is completely incomprehensible. Tie Kui didn't say that the article was bad, but just said: "I don't know what the article is, but the word is fluffy. Brother-in-law, is this person not in good health?"

Shao Lili felt that it was a mistake to ask Tie Kui about his younger brother's article.

Seeing this, Tie Kui immediately changed the subject: "My father has already hired a carpenter, and he will build furniture in the spring. Brother-in-law, the new house should have a whole set of furniture, right?" A whole set of furniture, including a bed, a wardrobe, and a dressing table , tables and chairs, etc.

In rural areas, few people will build a complete set of furniture for girls, because labor costs are not cheap.

Shao Li was stunned for a moment, and said: "It can be placed." When the house was built, three sons were considered, so there are six rooms in total except the main courtyard. There are three brothers, each of whom has two rooms.

Tie Kui hummed and said: "Then the first month is out, let the carpenter measure the size of the new house." Knowing the size of the new house, the carpenter also knows the size of the furniture.

Shao Lili nodded.

As a result, when the carpenter went to measure the size, something happened again. Shao's mother said that there were two carpenters in their family, and they asked someone to make furniture. The Tie family can send the wood over, and Father Shao and Big Brother Shao can beat the furniture.

Knowing this, Tie Kui said to Tie Hu: "Father, our house is made of good wood. Who knows if it will be dropped if it is sent to Shao's house. Besides, let them make furniture. It's just to save a few taels of money. It's off topic."

Seeing that the Tie family did not agree, Shao's mother was so angry that she scolded the Tie family for not knowing what was good or bad.

When Aunt Li heard about this, she went to Tie's house and told Tie Hu about it. It means that the Shao family has good intentions, and they don't know what is good or bad for such a refusal: "Huzi, if you do this, Chunxiang will displease Shao's mother before she even gets through the house."

Tie Kui smiled when he heard this: "The betrothal gift for the eldest daughter-in-law is more than ten liang, but the betrothal gift for my sister is only two liang. From the beginning, she didn't take my eldest sister seriously." The more compliant you are with this kind of person, Looking at her, she became more and more energetic.

Aunt Li sighed after hearing the words: "Your child, Chunxiang was married to be someone's daughter-in-law. If the mother-in-law doesn't like it, just find any reason and make her suffer."

Tie Kui smiled and said: "If they dare to rub my eldest sister, I will bring her back. If I have a bite to eat, she will never be hungry."

Aunt Li said that Tie Kui was too ignorant, but no matter how much she persuaded Tie Hu and his son, they would not listen. In the end, I had no choice but to go back.

After Aunt Li left, Tie Kui and Chun Xiang said: "Elder Sister, Mother Shao is not only shrewd but also powerful. But in the future, my brother-in-law will have his own opinions and won't listen to his mother in everything, so even if the rest of the Shao family are difficult, don't be afraid." "What this girl is most afraid of when she gets married is marrying a man who listens to her mother in everything. If a man has his own opinions and is not foolish and filial, he will not worry even if his mother-in-law is difficult.

After a pause, Tie Kui said again: "Sister, people are good at being bullied and horses are being ridden. When you marry Shao's family, tell your brother-in-law if you have anything, and let him make up his mind. You can do what he says. "

Chunxiang nodded: "Okay."

After another thought, it's the autumn of the year again. Since moving to the foot of the mountain, the life of the Tie family has been flourishing.

When the family conditions are good, Tiehu is unwilling to let Tiekui go to school again and wants him to live in the school. It's a pity that Tie Kui is unwilling to live or die.

Running to school and back home every day is a great workout. If he wants to join the army in the future, a strong body is essential.

One day, Tie Kui was teaching at the school when suddenly there was a commotion outside.

The gentleman walked out with a sullen face, but came back soon. He looked at Tie Kui and said with an ugly expression: "Your father has an accident, you should go back quickly!" Tie's father had an accident, and his student might drop out of school. After so many years of teaching, I finally met a talented student but was delayed by my family. It's no wonder that my husband is in a good mood.

Tie Kui stuffed the book into his bag and rushed out like an arrow. As soon as he got outside, he saw Er Shui: "What's wrong with my father?"

Ershui said: "Your father was carried down the mountain. When I saw him, he was covered in blood. Kuizi, you should go back quickly!" He didn't know the specific situation.

When I hurried home, I saw many people inside. Seeing Tiehu lying on the bed covered in blood, and the two sisters Chunxiang crying into tears.

Tie Kui asked, "Where is my father hurt?"

Dashuan said with red eyes: "The doctor has already seen it. His body is covered with skin wounds. It will be good to take care of it. But his leg is too badly injured." Tie Kui was paralyzed, and everyone How will you live in the future!

Tie Kui said to Chun Ni, "Go to Uncle Lin's house and borrow a ox cart, and I'll take Dad to the county."

After hearing this, Chunni turned around and ran out to borrow an ox cart.

Tiehu shook his head and said, "Kuizi, if you don't go to the county seat, Dad can survive." The doctor said that his leg is useless, so there is no cure. Since it is abolished, why waste money to treat it. The money saved in the family is enough for several children to get married. But if he spent all his money treating his legs, the next few marriages would be difficult.

Tie Kui knew about Tie Hu's concerns, and said, "Father, we can make more money if we lose the money. But if we miss the best time for treatment, it will be too late to regret later."

After finishing speaking, Tie Kui stared at Tie Hu and said, "Father, you trust me. Even if I spend all my money now, I can earn more money back in the future."

Tie Hu froze for a moment, then nodded and said, "Father believes in you." If it weren't for Tie Kui, he would not have grown from a precarious mountain dweller to a rich man with land, houses and huge savings. Therefore, he should have confidence in his son.

Asking Chunxiang to bring hot water, Tie Kui wiped the blood stains on Tie Hu's body, and then changed his clothes.

The carriage came, and someone was invited to help Tie Hu carry it to the carriage. Tie Kui entered the house, packed a few clothes and went to the county seat.

When he arrived in the town, Tie Kui rented a carriage and went to the county seat, and then went directly to the best doctor in the county seat.

The doctor checked Tie Hu's legs, gave them a box of ointment to apply on the wound, and then prescribed a prescription, "Take this medicine first."

Tie Kui asked directly: "Doctor, how sure are you of curing my father's leg?"

This question is too direct. The doctor's face was a little ugly, but he still shook his head and said, "Your father's leg wants to be cured, but you are not even three or four points sure."

After hearing this, Tie Kui hummed and said, "Mister, please prescribe the medicine!"

After giving Tiehu the medicine, he entrusted Dashuan who came with them to help decoct the medicine. Tie Kui said, "Grandpa Shuan, I don't have enough money, so I have to go back."

"I'm here, don't worry go!"

As soon as Chunxiang and Chunni saw Tie Kui who came back alone, they both felt anxious: "Kuizi, how is Dad?"

Tie Kui said: "The doctor in the county is not sure how to cure Dad's leg, I want to take him to Shengjing. Eldest sister, please see if there is something to eat and wrap it for me. Second sister, go and take me and Dad in winter." I packed up two of my clothes, and I want to take them away."

He took all the valuables at home, and before leaving, Tie Kui gave Chun Ni twenty taels of silver: "Second Sister, I'm going to take my father to Shengjing to treat his leg, and it may take several months to come back. The twenty taels, eight The taels of silver are the carpenter's wages. The remaining twelve taels will be kept for your family."

Chunxiang said: "Brother, it costs a lot of money to treat Dad's leg, so you should bring all of this money." He would rather not have furniture than delay Dad's leg treatment.

"Brother, we have food and clothing at home, and we have no place to spend money. Besides, there are two pigs in the pigpen. They can be sold for a few taels of silver when they are killed in winter. Instead, you take daddy to Shengjing There are places where money is used everywhere. Brother, take this money!"

This time he went to Shengjing, Tie Kui didn't know what to do. After hearing this, Tie Kui left ten taels of silver and said: "The carpenter must be paid, and we can't renege on the debt. The remaining two taels of silver will be kept for your household. Eldest sister, second sister, if you have anything to do, go to the grandfather With my wife."

Chunni wiped away her tears and said, "Don't worry brother, I will definitely protect our family."