Tie Kui's Extra Story (One Hundred and Forty-Nine)

On the second day of the first lunar month, Mrs. Ma asked Niuniu and brother Zhuang to visit Ma's house for New Year's greetings, but brother Zhuang refused to go.

Mashi said with red eyes: "Zhuanger, that is your real grandfather, why don't you go to pay New Year's greetings."

Brother Zhuang said very annoyed: "Mother, do you know what they said when I went to Ma's house last time? They said that my grandfather asked me to go to the capital to separate our mother and son. My grandfather asked a famous teacher to teach me and taught me personally. Martial arts, they even said that it was all with ulterior motives, what do you think they are at ease?"

Mrs. Ma couldn't refute, so he could only say weakly: "No matter what, that is also your direct grandfather."

"I think it's the people of the Ma family who have ulterior motives. They want me to separate from my grandfather and get close to them. They will get more benefits in the future." He also asked her for money. Sending twenty taels of silver a month is still too little, what does such a family want him to do.

These things were all told by Niu Niu. Therefore, he hated the people of the Ma family.

Mrs. Ma did not expect Brother Zhuang to say such a thing: "Ah Zhuang, how can you say such a thing?"

Brother Zhuang said with a dark face: "Mother, I will never go to Ma's house again."

Upon hearing this, Niu Niu immediately said, "Mom, I'm not going either." Going to Ma's house once makes me sick once.

Ma Crying: "You are doing this because you want to force me to death."

But no matter how much she cried, Brother Zhuang would not let go. In the end, it was Ma Shi's mother-in-law who persuaded her.

Niuniu walked out of the house with Brother Zhuang, and said with admiration: "Brother, I didn't expect you to be so arrogant." Many times, she was defeated by Ma Shi's tears.

The reason why he said this is because Brother Zhuang followed Ma Shi in everything after he came back. I thought that even if I didn't like it this time, Brother Zhuang would still go to Ma's house. In the end, he actually held it.

Brother Zhuang said: "Sister, my grandparents love me very much, even my second uncle and second aunt are very kind to me. The Ma family's words like this are obviously harboring evil intentions. Sister, you should never contact the Ma family again. gone."

Niuniu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm the most impatient to see them." Father Ma only gave birth to Mrs. Ma, but his later wife had two sons. Every time she sees these people, Niuniu's mood will be affected.

Because Brother Zhuang refused to go to Ma's house to pay New Year's greetings, Ma fell ill in a hurry.

Niuniu said angrily: "Mother,

If you make Ah Zhuang bear the reputation of being unfilial, then his life will be ruined. "With such a name, how can I become an official in the future.

With Niuniu's words, Mrs. Ma will be fine within two days.

Seeing that brother Zhuang didn't go to Ma's house to pay New Year's greetings, Shi Cui said: "Grandma, the eldest young master doesn't even go to his natal family, isn't he afraid that others will say he is unfilial?"

Tang glanced at Shi Cui and said, "Young master was taught by Lord Hou and his wife. It's normal for him to dislike the Ma family and not want to associate with him." up.

Shi Cui thinks about it, and she also thinks it is very true.

Brother Zhuang and Ning Yuanhang went to the Dachang Princess Mansion and the various houses of the Feng Mansion to pay New Year's greetings. After the New Year's greetings, the two have been going crazy, and they only come back in the evening every day.

Tang and Fang Hui said: "It's not okay for the young master and grandchildren to always go out, husband, you should take care of it! If you can't control your temper when you play wild and return to Beijing, then father and son will definitely blame you .”

Fang Hui shook his head and said: "Don't worry, the two children have a sense of proportion. Besides, after the Lantern Festival, the two of them have to return to the barracks." So, even the wave is only a few days.

Seeing this, Tang changed the subject: "The last time Mrs. Chen invited a matchmaker to propose a marriage, my sister would have to think about it for two days. After such a long time, it's time for an answer."

Fang Hui hummed and said, "Tomorrow I will discuss this with Niu Niu." Ma Shi's that is not a problem, the key is Niu Niu. If she disagreed, Fang Hui would not dare to agree.

Niu Niu was also a little flustered by the urging, and hesitated for a long time, but at the suggestion of Hua's mother, she went to Brother Zhuang and Yuan Hang and asked, "You said you sent someone to inquire about Chen Ershao, but what did you find out?"

Brother Zhuang said: "Sister, what our people found is similar to what the matchmaker said. Sister, Yuanhang and I will find a chance to meet him in these two days."

"I told dad, and I will give you an answer after the Lantern Festival is over." Boys should be married, girls should be married. Niu Niu does not reject marrying outsiders, but she must find someone she likes.

Yuanhang said with a smile: "Don't worry! Before the Lantern Festival, I will definitely settle things for you."

The two found an opportunity and had a chance encounter with Chen Ershao. Then, the two invited him to have dinner together.

Chen Ershao knew the identities of the two of them, so he took them to the restaurant for dinner with great dignity. Then, take the initiative to pay the bill.

During the meal, Yuanhang kept persuading him to drink, trying to get Chen Ershao drunk. There is an old saying that goes well, you can see a person's true nature after drinking. It's a pity that he and Brother Zhuang were the two who got drunk in the end.

Fang Hui knew that the two were drunk, so he reprimanded them severely: "If you continue to mess around like this, I will send you back to Beijing immediately."

This time I was wronged, even being trained by Yuanhang did not dare to say anything.

After Fang Hui finished training, Ning Yuanhang said: "Uncle, I know I was wrong. Don't worry, there will be no next time."

Brother Zhuang also promised not to drink again in the future.

Seeing that the two had a good attitude of admitting their mistakes, and there was a reason for this, Fang Hui did not punish the two: "You don't need to worry about Niuniu's matter."

Back in the main courtyard, before the two of them touched the chairs, they saw Niuniu bring two cups of tea.

"Tea hangover, I made two cups for you." After speaking, the tea was placed on the table.

Brother Zhuang picked it up and drank it gurglingly, like a cow drinking water.

Yuan Hang picked it up, took a small sip, paused, and then continued to drink. After drinking half a glass, he put it down. The tea was brewed too strongly, and I really wouldn't drink it if it wasn't for drinking.

Niuniu waited for the two of them to finish drinking tea before asking, "What do you think of that man?"

Brother Zhuang said: "I think it's pretty good. He speaks well and is very funny." During the half day of contact, Chen Ershao gave him a good impression.

Niu Niu felt relieved. No one knew that she had actually met Chen Ershao once. The other party is very handsome, and he has no airs, which makes her very fond of him. It's just that Ma Shi's lesson from the past is too painful, which makes her a little scared.

Yuanhang has a different idea: "Sister, I don't think you are suitable for this person."

The siblings asked in unison, "Why?"

Ning Yuanhang smiled and said: "Sister, that person knew our identities, but he still got us drunk. This shows that he either has enough confidence that uncle will agree to this marriage, or he doesn't want to be with us at all. Get married. Otherwise, it is impossible to treat my brother-in-law like this. Besides, eldest sister, you are simple and straightforward, but this person is too open-minded, I think you are not suitable. Of course, this is only my opinion. This matter, ultimately Uncle has the final say with you." He just expressed his true thoughts.

Niuniu has an advantage, that is, she can listen to other people's advice. After listening to Yuan Hang's analysis, Niu Niu said, "Let me think about it."

After saying this, she went out.

Brother Zhuang looked at Yuanhang suspiciously, and said, "Second brother, it's not because Ershao Chen got us drunk that you think he's not suitable for eldest sister." how many times.

Ning Yuanhang pretended to be angry and said: "Brother, is this the kind of person I am in your eyes?"

Brother Zhuang touched the back of his head, and said, "Don't be angry, I just think Er Shao Chen is pretty good."

Ning Yuanhang thought for a while and said, "Brother, I don't know what to say or not to say."

"There is nothing between us that cannot be said."

Ning Yuanhang said: "Brother, do you remember what happened the day you came back? The eldest sister couldn't even hold back a maid beside that person, but was bullied by the other party instead. I think her temperament is not suitable for marrying an official. Otherwise, you will definitely be bullied if you marry." It's also because of the difference in love with Brother Zhuang, otherwise he wouldn't care about it.

Brother Zhuang thought of what happened the day he came back, and his heart was heavy. After a moment of silence, Brother Zhuang asked, "Second Brother, what kind of person do you think Eldest Sister should marry?"

Yuanhang hesitated for a while and said, "I think it's best to find someone from ordinary background but hard-working and generous for eldest sister. Even if that person changes in the future, with your protection, eldest sister will not be bullied." You have to rely on Brother Zhuang. In this way, the other party dare not treat Niuniu badly.

Brother Zhuang knew that he was not as transparent as Ning Yuanhang in seeing people and things: "Second brother, thank you."

"Thank you, but you can't just say it, brother, I've been looking at that Duan inkstone in Ziyuxuan for a long time, but unfortunately I just don't have the money to buy it." Although he is the grandson of the Hou family, he actually doesn't have much money at hand. Ning Zhan strictly limited his pocket money, and he didn't dare to ask Xiao Shi and Zeng Chenfu for it. Otherwise, the end will be miserable.

Brother Zhuang smiled and said, "Second brother, all my money is with my grandfather. I want to buy it for you, but I can't afford it." Ning Hai has already said something, and the property can only be handed over to her after he gets married.

This, how could Ning Yuanhang not know: "I owe it first, and buy it for me when you have money." Brother Zhuang's monthly allowance is the same as his, which is twenty taels.

In the evening, Brother Zhuang went to find Niuniu, and the siblings chatted for a long time.

Brother Hang wrote five big characters before he came back. Seeing his calm expression, Brother Hang didn't ask any further questions.

On Niu Niu's side, Mother Hua also persuaded her: "Girl, I think Eldest Young Master's concerns are right. Let's find someone who is simple and honest, who is down-to-earth." It's not that she hasn't thought about changing Niu Niu's temperament over the years, but unfortunately she didn't. use. Later, she gave up.

Niuniu said hesitantly: "If you find someone from an ordinary family background, then the woman won't laugh at me?"

Mother Hua understands Niu Niu's temperament best: "Oh, my girl, how can you get angry with her about the important things in your life? Besides, if you find someone with a high family background, if life is not good, she will have to be happy secretly." .”

After a pause, Mother Hua said earnestly, "Girl, the key lies in the young master. If the young master is promising, she will never be comfortable in this life."