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Chapter 42 Sleeping Mandarin Ducks

"Crazy! Damn evil!" Huang Lushi cursed, "Don't kowtow, thank Xiao Zhiyi for his magnanimity?"

Huang Shijun hurriedly kowtowed: "Thank you, young master..."

Xiao Jiading hurriedly reached out, held her arm and pulled her up, and said, "Miss Huang is so serious, please get up quickly!"

At this moment, everyone in the room was stunned.

The defense between men and women was very particular in ancient times, especially for some wealthy families with faces. Even the doctors treated their daughters and wives, which were separated by curtains, and some had to cover their hands with gauze before taking the pulse. Have you ever seen someone holding the arms of their eldest daughter directly? This action was not a big deal for Xiao Jiading from the modern open era, but it was too shocked to these people in the Tang Dynasty.

Huang Shiyun and Huarong were so beautiful that they screamed, and couldn't help but stand up with him. It was not until Xiao Jiading withdrew his hand that he hid behind his mother with a blushing face.

Huang Lushi and his wife were also stunned. However, a smile immediately appeared on Huang Lushi's lips, thinking that it seemed that Xiao Jiading was actually interesting to his daughter. It seemed that the previous misunderstanding came from this. Since Xiao Jiading was interested in his daughter, it would be easier to deal with in the future. He smiled and looked at his wife Zeng.

Zeng immediately understood what her husband was thinking, so he pulled his daughter out from behind and said, "Yun'er is ignorant, which makes Xiao Zhiyi laugh."

Huang Lushi said: "Are the banquet ready?"

"It's ready." Zeng said hurriedly.

"Okay, then please come to the banquet. There are no outsiders."

Xiao Jiading nodded: "I'm so upset."

When I arrived at the dining room, there was a warm room at the back of the dining room, which was placed on a few tables, with exquisite dishes and wine on it. Because it was still early spring and the weather was still a bit chilly after nightfall, there were two charcoal stoves on both sides of the warm room to keep warm.

The two of them sat down. In fact, there were only two people, Xiao Jiading and Huang Lushi. His wife and daughter were not on the table. Huang Lushi waved his hand and asked the servant maid to withdraw and closed the door. After Huang Lushi toasted a few glasses of wine, he whispered to Xiao Jiading: "Since Xiao Zhiyi intends to buy this piece of land, then leave it to me. Xiao Zhiyi doesn't have to worry about it."

"So many people have registered to buy it, isn't it easy to do it?"

Huang Lushi smiled slightly and said, "Although there are many people who sign up, if only one person is saved, that's fine."

"You mean to report me only?"

"Um."

"What if someone asks?"

"Don't worry, Zhiyi, leave all these to me. I have already figured out the reasons, but they can't say anything. You are Zhiyi recommended by Sima Tang to Magistrate Kang. Magistrate Kang knows that you want this piece of land, so you won't be able to refute your face."

"Then in terms of price..."

"The entire land is only 200 guan. This is the price that the county government bought at the beginning. It is also the seller. The county government cannot make money from it, so it is still sold at the original price." When he said this, he lowered his voice and said, "But to be honest, the real land price of this land will not be less than 500 guan!"

Xiao Jiading's eyes were wide open. God, that would be more than twice the profit. This is too cost-effective. The county government bought it by expropriation, and the price must be very cheap. This situation is very common in modern society. The government's land acquisition price is also very low. After giving it to the opener, it will be built and sold, which will be many times more. In ancient times, the government is probably more powerful.

Xiao Jiading thought about it and said that the deal should be innocent and would not make Tang Lin unhappy. Because it was sold publicly by the county government, the price of the sale is clear. No matter who it is sold, it is the case. It is not reduced because it is sold to himself. Therefore, there is no question of corruption. Even if Tang Lin knows it, he will not have any ideas.

However, if Huang Lushi gave himself such a benefit, would he make him corrupt and abuse his power? This must be said in advance and said, "We are all our own people, so I will say straight to the point. I don't know what Huang Lushi needs me to do?"

Huang Lushi waved his hand and said, "Nothing is needed, it's just a favor. Whoever gives it is not all? Instead of being cheaper to others, why not cheaper to your own people? Right, hehe?"

When Xiao Jiading heard that he had included himself in his own people, he couldn't help but laugh. After thinking about it, he still pointed out his words: "You know, I am the county magistrate, and I must be cautious in my words and actions. Moreover, I am a timid person, and I will never do those extraordinary things. We are our own people, so you can't make things difficult for me."

"Brother Xiao, don't worry, I understand these things, and I will never make things difficult for my brother. Haha."

"That's good." Xiao Jiading said, "But I don't have that much money yet."

"Don't be so anxious. The settlement will be made at the end of the year. It's not too late to give it to me at that time. If Brother Xiao is inconvenient at that time, I'll find a way to delay it. Anyway, I'll help you with this land, and I can't get rid of it."

"good!"

After getting this matter done, Xiao Jiading was in a good mood and raised his glasses frequently.

After drinking for a while, Xiao Jiading said, "I will accompany the magistrate Kang County to go to the hall to ask about the case tomorrow. You can't get drunk to avoid misleading the matter. Xiao said goodbye." After saying that, Huang Lushi stopped him and said, "It's just dark now, and we haven't eaten a few glasses of wine. Xiao Zhiyi is leaving. It's rare to come to the humble house. You can't leave with a glass of wine so hastily? Don't worry, I won't drink your wine. Sit for a while longer and wait until the second update to rest. There will be no impact tomorrow."

Xiao Jiading said, "Okay!" He sat down again.

Huang Lushi looked at him and saw that he was not in high spirits. When he thought about the fact that he had helped his daughter just now, he became scheming and said, "We are very frustrated when we drink. How about calling the little girl to dance and toast? Her flute is still good. Let her present a song to Zhiyi."

"Okay! Mr. Xiao listened attentively!"

After a moment, Huang Shijun came in with a few maids and musicians.

She had changed into a pink skirt, put on a thin makeup, and dressed up deliberately, with curved eyebrows, pink cheeks, and her eyebrows and eyes conveyed emotions. Her whole outfit looked pure and unconventional, extremely beautiful. If Xiao Jiading had not seen her arrogant and rude appearance, just looking at her current appearance, she would have been attracted by his own high melting point towards beauty. However, he had already understood her, just like seeing an apple that was eaten by insects. Although it was beautiful outside, it would be disgusting to think about it.

But his face was not revealed at all, and he looked at her with a smile.

Xiao Jiading's smile made Huang Shiyun's nervous expression relax. She thought Xiao Jiading had forgiven her and even fell in love with her, so she shyly came over to give her a gift, then picked up the wine cup and poured wine for Xiao Jiading and her father. She toasted each of them with a glass of wine.

Huang Lushi smiled and said, "Xiao Zhiyi is our distinguished guest. We should try our best to show what we have learned. Please give us advice."

"Okay. That little girl will sing a little girl's work, please give me advice from Brother Xiao."

After saying that, he looked back at the musicians. The musician nodded, and the sound of silk and bamboo sounded melodiously. Among the accompanying dances of several maids, Huang Shiyun danced gracefully, singing in a gentle voice:

In those days, Hede and Feiyan were joined.

No one saw saliva.

The clear soul falls into the branches of crabapple.

I thought it was cold and I would be with Cui Luoyi.

Wear chain jade in concert.

The bun is green and the hair is green.

Who taught the red calyx to form a pair of its own?

Just like a sleeping mandarin duck in a new lotus leaf.

After hearing this, Xiao Jiading laughed. Is this slutty fox Sichun? He thought so in his heart, but he kept applauding.

Huang Shiyun came over slowly, picked up the wine glass and said, "Since it's good, Brother Xiao, please drink a glass and write a poem for my younger sister. How about it? - I heard that Brother Xiao made a poem seven steps in front of Cuiyu Tower and made friends with poetry. Even Zhong Wenbo, the most talented man in Yizhou, has been compared with him, but isn't the younger sister lucky? "

Xiao Jiading said: "Miss Huang is the most talented woman in Yizhou. I dare not show off in front of you."

"Brother Xiao laughed at me. That was the ridiculous praise of those boring people. My younger sister dare not be the number one in Yizhou. If you want to say the first one, besides Brother Xiao, who can be famous for his seven-step poem? I am afraid that my older brother will look down on my younger sister and refuse to give advice."

"Miss Huang is too modest!"

"My little sister's name is Xiaoyue. If my elder brother is gone, I will call me the name of my lion." As he spoke, his cheeks were already blushing.

Xiao Jiading looked at her sideways, thinking that in ancient times, women's boudoir name were not easily told to others, especially men. This little girl told me about her boudoir name. Is there any intention?

He pretended not to hear it, turned to Huang Lushi and said, "I am a little drunk. I couldn't think of any good poems, but since I insisted on making me ugly, I can only offer it."

Huang Lushi said he didn't dare. Huang Shiyun hurriedly said that Brother Xiao was too humble.

Xiao Jiading shook his head and said to Huang Shiyun: "Miss Huang, the ugly words are ahead. If I say it wrong, you should not be unhappy!"

Huang Shiyun heard that he still didn't call her boudoir name, and she didn't know whether she was deliberately pretending not to hear it or not wanting to call her like this. She was a little embarrassed and hurriedly said, "I don't dare to. Listen with me."

Xiao Jiading held the glass of wine and looked meditating, while walking slowly towards the door. After reaching seven steps of survey, he stopped, turned around, looked at Huang Shiyun, and slowly recited Zhou Bangyan's "Yu Meiren" and said:

I still miss you when I want to leave in front of the lamp,

Heartbroken and far away.

No need for red rain to wash your cheeks,

When the roses fade, they return.

When you are dancing, press the song,

Let others watch.

The gold furnace should be seen with old residual coal,

Don’t make the kindness easy, like cold ashes.

After finishing the chanting, he felt funny in his heart. He raised his neck, drank the wine in the glass, turned around and looked at Huang Shiyun and his daughter, but couldn't help but be stunned. Huang Lushi looked at him with a smile, and his smile seemed to look at his son-in-law. However, Huang Shiyun had her cheeks full of redness and lowered her head shyly, as if she was a little girl in love.

how so?
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