208, Chapter 208

Yang Haiyan naturally had no opinion on the affairs of Qin Fang's uncles: "It's up to mother to decide. But... Third Uncle and Tadpole are here all year round, will Third Aunt miss them?"

When her daughter-in-law asked this question, Qin's mother was very confident: "It would be great if she could come. In the past, I was in Qin's family and she was in Ding's family. I couldn't control her and it was not easy to control her. If she came to Yunxiang County, I would lock her up with my third brother and see who could still hinder me from disciplining my younger brothers and sisters."

Yang Haiyan thought it was okay to hear Qin's mother say this. When she was in Baili Village, Qin's mother was the daughter-in-law of the father-in-law. She couldn't lock up her younger brothers and sisters, nor could she go back to her mother's house to manage them. But in Yunxiang County, she was the master of the family, with the money in her hands, and there was a place to lock up Qin's third uncle and his wife, so she was quite looking forward to their coming.

Uncle Qin stayed in the general's mansion for two days and then left. There happened to be a convoy leaving Yunxiang County, so he took the convoy and left. He didn't see Uncle Qin San either, but he secretly saw Uncle Qin San and his son. It was indeed much more solid and better here, and they could work hard.

For Uncle Qin San, this couldn't be better. There was a lazy son at home, and finally a son to eat, which he wanted more than anything. And he was relieved to lock Uncle Qin San here. As for how to explain when he went back, he knew it in his heart.

Uncle Qin San also took away a lot of small bags, all of which were prepared by Mother Qin's private room, and she also secretly gave Uncle Qin San silver. Her parents were sick at home, and she was not around to take care of them. She was always worried, so she could only give more money, hoping that Uncle Qin could take good care of them.

After Uncle Qin left, the general's mansion returned to its former tranquility.

That day, Yang Haiyan was making Qin Fang's underwear, and the wife of County Magistrate Yang came. Speaking of which, Yang Haiyan hadn't seen her for a long time. The last time she saw her was because of the county agent's visit. Now that she came, Yang Haiyan was quite welcoming. "Please come in quickly."

After a while, the wife of County Magistrate Yang was invited into the inner courtyard. Because they were all female relatives, they could be invited directly into the inner courtyard.

The wife of County Magistrate Yang first saluted Yang Haiyan: "My concubine has seen your husband." Speaking of which, she also felt touched. Back in April, when Yang Haiyan first came to Yunxiang County, she was only a concubine of the fifth rank, but in the blink of an eye, in just half a year, she became a concubine of the second rank. Everyone knows that because of her contribution to road construction, the emperor specially rewarded her. But this also indirectly shows the intelligence of this concubine.

In the past, the wife of County Magistrate Yang thought that Yang Haiyan was lucky to be a concubine of the fifth rank as a maid, although her temperament was not like that of a maid at all, but now she has finally understood how powerful she is.

Yang Haiyan hurriedly replied: "Please stand up, Madam Yang. I don't want to be so polite in private."

Mrs. Yang smiled and said: "The courtesy cannot be abandoned. In fact, I came to visit you today. In addition to giving you this period of agency fees, I also want to talk to you about something." The previous county agent fees, Yang's family did not have so much money, so they paid in installments. This time, Mrs. Yang came to the door to bring this period of fees. It must be said that this installment fee is really very convenient for their family, and for this, their family is very grateful to Yang Haiyan.

"Oh?" Yang Haiyan was curious, "I wonder what Mrs. Yang wants to say?"

Mrs. Lian stepped forward, took the silver returned by Mrs. Yang, and then stood aside quietly.

The wife of County Magistrate Yang said: "It's about the love of Miss Qiuya from your family last time." She had always wanted to talk about it before, but later her family had a lover, and the Qin family also had a lover. Later, because of the love of the imperial grain franchise plan, she didn't want to disturb the Qin family at this time and add love to them, so she never said it. Now it's almost the New Year, and the love is gradually getting less. Seeing that she has to pay the installment today, she mentioned this matter.

At this point, Yang Haiyan became excited. However: "Mrs. Yang, before you introduce the other party, I have to be honest with you about the situation between my third uncle and Qiuya. You can think about it. If the other party has no objection to this situation, it is not too late to introduce it. Otherwise, I am afraid of embarrassment." Mrs. Yang County Magistrate thought that what Yang Haiyan said made sense: "Please go ahead, husband." Yang Haiyan said: "Because my third uncle and third aunt only have Qiuya as a child, so they originally wanted to find a son-in-law for Qiuya..." At this point, she observed the other party's expression for a while, and seeing that the other party was very surprised, she said, "But, if Qiuya and the man really like each other, and the man has good character, the son-in-law can be relaxed. It is not necessary to recruit a son-in-law, but the first child they have must have the surname Qin, whether it is a boy or a girl, as long as it is the first child. This is the condition of my third uncle." You can't give up a good man just because of recruiting a son-in-law. Some conditions can be relaxed.

The wife of County Magistrate Yang was embarrassed. This was difficult. They would definitely not agree to recruit a son-in-law, because the one she was going to introduce was her own son, and the eldest son. How could she let her eldest son be a son-in-law of someone else? Not to mention the Qin family, no matter how good the conditions were, even if it was Princess Shang, she would not agree. Even if he was not the eldest son, even if he was the second son, she would not agree to him being a son-in-law.

But Yang Haiyan said that the conditions should be relaxed, as long as the first child of the couple has the surname Qin. But she would not agree, no matter whether it is a boy or a girl, even if a girl is not as important as a boy, the significance of the eldest daughter is different.

The wife of County Magistrate Yang thought for a while and asked: "Does it have to be the first child? Can't the second and third children be done?"

Yang Haiyan said: "No. It is very mysterious for a woman to get pregnant. What if there is no second or third child by then?"

The wife of County Magistrate Yang sighed. This was not right, but it was also reasonable. She said: "In this case, they can only be separated. However, I think that in the case of Miss Qiuya, I am afraid that I have to choose from the poor families." Because the conditions of the poor families are slightly worse, some families are willing to be sons-in-law.

Yang Haiyan knew that there was no malice in her words, and smiled: "That's right, it can only be said that fate has not arrived, and Qiuya is only thirteen years old this year, there is no rush, take your time, you can always choose the right one."

Mrs. Yang said: "Then I will tell you the good news here first." As she said, she stood up, "My husband is pregnant now, and needs more rest, so I won't disturb you."

Yang Haiyan said: "I'll ask Aunt Lian to see Mrs. Yang off for me."

Mrs. Yang said: "Thank you."

Mrs. Yang left the general's mansion and looked back. Although wealth is good, it can't be forced. Originally, I thought that letting her son go to Qin Qiuya might be good for his career, but the girl from this family is not so easy to marry. Maybe, this is fate.

Although the girl's parents were not wealthy, they had a cousin who was wealthy. It was not difficult for her to find a son-in-law in Yunxiang County.

However, their son was not suitable.

The wife of County Magistrate Yang returned home. When it was time for dinner, County Magistrate Yang came back from the government office. She told him about what happened today: "It seems that our family and the Qin family are no longer destined to be together, and this marriage will not work out."

County Magistrate Yang: "It doesn't matter if it doesn't work out. Maybe in a few years, the emperor will let go of the Yang family's marriage. In a few years, General Qin will definitely be very successful. Then I will write to General Qin to ask about this matter. Maybe our son can also take the imperial examination. General Qin is a kind man. We have a good relationship with him during his years in Yunxiang County. It will always be good in the future."

County Magistrate Yang's wife: "You are right."

Yang Haiyan used to talk about morning sickness, but she has never had morning sickness since she became pregnant. Out of curiosity, I asked Mr. Li and the experienced Grandma Qin. They both said that this kind of thing is hard to say. But according to Grandma Qin, the baby in her belly is obedient and doesn't want her mother to suffer.

The winter in Yunxiang County is different from the winter in the border. The winter in the border is dry, while the winter in Yunxiang County is cold, the kind of bone-piercing cold that can chill you to the bone.

But the general's mansion is not afraid because there is a kang.

With a kang, Yang Haiyan doesn't want to get up. Although the kang can't be compared with an air conditioner, it is warmer than an ordinary quilt, like an electric blanket.

"Husband, someone is here to give a New Year's gift today. Guess who it is." Aunt Lian entered the room and hurriedly lowered the curtain to prevent the cold wind from coming in and letting the husband catch a cold.

Yang Haiyan said: "The Du family's New Year gifts have been delivered. The only ones who can send New Year gifts to the mansion now are my second uncle or the Ding family. Which family is it?"

Yang Haiyan thought for a while: "Could it be those common people who sent cucumbers before?"

Madame Lian smiled and shook her head: "No, guess again."

Yang Haiyan surrendered: "Madame, please forgive me. Tell me where it was sent from. I have to prepare a return gift."

Madame Lian said: "It was sent from the border."

Yang Haiyan was stunned, and then she was a little happy: "Could it be from Captain Han? Was it sent by Sister Hua?" Speaking of which, she has been traveling for two years, and she still doesn't have two close friends. When she was at the border before, she had a good relationship with Yang Hua and Lu Saozi, but with the change of Qin Fang and Lu Xiaowei's official positions, Lu Saozi respected her more and more, and lost the closeness she had at the border before. She knew the reason, which was the respect and inferiority engraved in the bones of ancient people. So, now the only one she could consider as a friend was Yang Hua.

Nanny Lian said: "You guessed it right. It was a New Year gift from Han Qianfu's mansion. He is still waiting outside, and there is also a letter from Mrs. Han to you." As she said that, Nanny Lian gave the letter to Yang Haiyan.

Yang Haiyan opened the letter and read it. To be honest, the handwriting in the letter was not very good, but: "This letter was written by Sister Hua. She said that the Han family hired a teacher and she also learned to read, but her handwriting is not good. She is afraid that I will laugh at her."

Mrs. Lian said: "Mrs. Han is an ambitious and hardworking woman."

Yang Haiyan said: "That's right. Ah, she also said that the franchisee of the imperial grain in Renzhou is the Yonghe Marquis Mansion, but the Han family has become the county agent..."