Daming Junior Scholar

The old lady in the center walked over.There is also a birthday celebration etiquette. The birthday gift has already been handed over when you come in. Now some prominent people around come to say a few auspicious words to the old lady. Don't think these few words are not many, but Ordinary people also

I really can't stand in front of the old lady.

Ding Hongyang is really not much younger than the old lady in terms of age, but in terms of seniority, he is a generation younger than the old lady, because he is also a respectable person in the neighborhood, so the first position is arranged gave him.

He Jiaan naturally followed Ding Hongyang, and the two of them came in front of the old matriarch. Ding Hongyang just bowed his hands, but He Jiaan had to pay respects and kowtowed three times.

"I wish my old sister good health and all the best." Ding Hongyang, as the head, had a naturally loud voice.When he saw Ding Hongyang, the old lady of the Xu family also smiled like a flower, and pulled Ding Hongyang to his side with a smile, and asked him about his current situation, how is his health, and how is the village? , and brings

Which grandson of yours is this again?

Well, before I even opened my mouth, I suddenly became two generations shorter.Ding Hongyang looked at the embarrassed He Jiaan, and smiled himself: "My old sister misunderstood, this is not my grandson, this is He Jiaan He Gongzi from Nanchang Mansion, last time the Japanese pirates invaded my Yongxiang, thanks to him, the Japanese kicked out, so

This time, I will also bring him to see the world. "

"Ah, it turned out to be a young hero." The old lady's face was filled with joy, she waved at He Jia'an and said, "Come here, come here, let me have a look."

Having just been treated as a grandson, but now he has become a real grandson, He Jiaan came to the old matriarch with a smile on his face, and obediently shouted: "I wish the matriarch a long and boundless life."

"Hehe, good, good." The old matriarch agreed, but pointed to the vacant seat beside him and said, "Come on, sit down, and let the majesty take a good look at you."

This... Who doesn't know that the two places next to the old matriarch are the most important places. Despite Ding Hongyang's status, he was not arranged here when he got here. There are countless envy all around

, jealous eyes.

He Jiaan also realized that this seat seemed not so easy to sit in, and the expression on his face suddenly became more awkward, but the old matriarch frowned deliberately and said, "Why, isn't the majesty's words not easy to use?"

"It works." He Jiaan immediately sat down this time, with his butt touching the half of the chair, and looked at the old lady with a smile.

The old lady Xu didn't speak, just looked up and down He Jia'an, and suddenly said: "Where is Mr. He from?"

"Qingjiangpu." He Jiaan replied respectfully.

"Oh, it's not too far." Mrs. Xu nodded, and then asked: "How are the parents at home?"

"Well, it's been a long time."

"It's a pity, it's a pity."

He Jiaan didn't know that his parents had passed away, what a pity you are, but he had to look sad when he heard the old lady say that.

After shaking his head, the old matriarch suddenly said, "Have you ever been married?"

There must be no hesitation in answering this kind of thing, He Jiaan immediately nodded and said: "I just got married in June." At this moment, Xu Cheng, the Patriarch of the Xu family, finally came over and whispered in the ear of the old lady: "Mother, there are still many people who want to pay birthday respects."

people. "The implication is that you don't always talk to him alone, you should talk to the people behind.

Old Madam Xu nodded and said, "Then let them come up." Hearing that other people came to pay their respects, it would be inappropriate for him to sit next to the old Madam, so He Jiaan quickly sat on the chair and stood up , just wanted to say goodbye to the old lady, but the arm was pulled by the old lady, and then heard the old lady lightly

Said: "Young Master He, don't worry, sit down first."

ah?The expression on He Jiaan's face was stagnant, and he didn't know whether he should get up or not. Even Xu Cheng was a little puzzled by the old matriarch's meaning, so he could only greet him: "Since the majesty asked Mr. He to sit down, Then I would trouble you to sit down first." Well, He Jiaan could only sit down obediently, but his mind was full of mud, and after a while, other people came to wish the Taijun birthday, and accidentally saw When He Jiaan was on the scene, his face was stunned, and he couldn't figure out what this person was like.

What do you do, I have never heard that the Xu family has such a grandson.The incomprehension on their faces all fell into the eyes of He Jiaan, and at this moment, he felt a little bit like sitting on pins and needles, watching those people who were much older than him salute to him, even though he knew that it was Mrs. Xu who was doing it. , but myself

Still a little awkward, after waiting for more than a dozen people, the two people who appeared in front of him knew him, and they were Napi's father and son.Pi Ang had a bright smile on his face, but when he was about to say a few words of blessing to Mrs. Xu, his eyes suddenly fell on He Jia'an, and he was taken aback for a moment, not knowing what happened situation, this name

Why is He Chi sitting here again?

"Hehe." With an embarrassed smile, Pi Ang cupped his hands and said: "I wish Mrs. Xu a blessing like the East China Sea, and a long life like Nanshan. Every year has today, and every year has today."

"Thank you." Mrs. Xu just nodded as if she was coping, but Pi Ang didn't leave. Instead, he pointed at He Jiaan and said, "Dare to ask Mrs. Xu, this son is...?" Lian Suan, the two of us talked just now, the surprise on your face seemed like you had never seen yourself before, He Jiaan curled his lips, and just when he was about to unmask Pi Ang, the old lady Xu suddenly twisted her face. Turning around, he said faintly: "Jia'an is not an outsider, maybe he will be from Xujiabao in the future."

Chapter 296

What the old lady of the Xu family said made He Jiaan secretly startled, and it also made the expression on Pi Ang's face more complicated. He also knew that it was not easy to say anything in this situation, so he could only say a few more auspicious words and let it go. He lifted his leg and walked away.After a while, the birthday party finally came to an end, and the following was the time for the birthday banquet. Originally, Ding Hongyang and He Jiaan should be located near the old matriarch, very close to the main table, which showed their identities. I can't get on the main table again.

After all, that table was occupied by the Xu family's own relatives, but Mrs. Xu held He Jiaan's hand and refused to let go. She sat on the main seat by herself, but let He Jiaan sit on the right hand seat instead.The cold sweat on He Jiaan's forehead immediately flowed down. Perhaps this position seems extremely noble to others, representing the direct line of the Xu family, but in He Jiaan's eyes, this position is extremely dangerous. What the old lady said just now is absolutely no

There must be something brewing in her heart, and it is still a major matter related to herself.

No, I can't sit in this seat by myself, He Jiaan quickly refused with a smile: "Old Madam, it's not suitable for me to sit here."

"Why is it inappropriate?" Mrs. Xu looked at him with a smile.

"Look, this table is full of close relatives of the Xu family. I'm just an outsider. I'd better sit at Brother Ding's table. If there is anything to do, the old lady will just call me." "What's the matter with outsiders?" Yes." Mrs. Xu raised her head, pointed to the dignified and beautiful women sitting opposite and said, "See, those are my old granddaughters. If you are interested, Jia'an might as well choose one to marry. go home,

At that time, this Xujiabao will be her dowry. "

ah?He Jiaan is true this time, didn't he hear correctly just now?If the Xu family’s granddaughters are all like Wuyan, it’s fine if they can’t get married, but they are all as beautiful as flowers, as long as I marry one of them,

He actually wants to give this Xujiabao to himself?Mrs. Xu seemed to have made this decision a long time ago, and said with a smile: "I know that Jia'an may be a little surprised to hear this. It doesn't matter. I can give you a period of time, three days, as long as Jia'an Promise within three days, this

One thing just works, how? ""No need. "He Jiaan shook his head suddenly, and said with a smile: "I think I can only live up to the good intentions of the old lady.

Son is the most important thing, so I can only say sorry to the old lady. "

"Huh?" The smile on Mrs. Xu's face gradually faded, and she showed a calm and prestige expression on her face, and said in a light tone: "Could it be that this Xujiabao's wealth can't be exchanged for Jiaan's sincerity?" ?"

"Although Wanguan's family wealth is good, it's not what Jia'an pursues. If it's just for money, I can stay in Qingjiangpu, so why come here?"

"What's the reason why the family came to this Xujiabao?" The expression on Mrs. Xu's face was so light that one couldn't tell what she was thinking in her heart.

After hesitating for a while, He Jiaan said seriously: "He was entrusted by King Ning to form an anti-Japanese militia here, and prepare to drive the Japanese pirates out of the land of Ming Dynasty." "What? Anti-Japanese?" Mrs. Xu Suddenly he was taken aback, then as if he heard something funny, he suddenly burst out laughing, shaking his head while laughing and said: "What a joke, if the Japanese pirates are so easy to be driven away, how can they

He has been arrogant for so long on the land of Ming Dynasty. "

"There is a saying that everything is done by man, if you don't do it, how do you know it won't be done?" He Jiaan said this sentence in a flat tone without changing the expression on his face. "Okay, okay, you young people have ideas, which is good. Since Jiaan wants to do it, then do it." Mrs. Xu's words made it clear that she didn't believe He Jiaan's words, she shook her head and sighed softly, and then waved his hand, which means

you can go now.How could He Jiaan let go of such a good opportunity? If he leaves here this time, he may not be able to talk to the old lady next time. Thinking of this, He Jiaan did not leave, but took half a step forward. said: "

On the one hand, Jia'an came to Xujiabao to celebrate the birthday of the prince, and on the other hand, he wanted to ask Xujiabao for help in setting up a militia. "

"Oh?" Mrs. Xu looked at He Jiaan, her mouth suddenly curled up, and she said slowly, "Tell me, what do you want to ask Xu Jiabao?" "Jiaan wants to ask someone." After finishing speaking, He Jiaan Then I talked about the treatment proposed by King Ning, but it’s okay not to say it. When the old lady heard He Jia’an’s words, she suddenly laughed again, shook her head and said: “Jia’an is really interesting.

Yinzi just wanted to change someone to serve him. How could there be such a cheap thing in this world. "

Uh, does this mean that I have given less money?

He Jiaan blinked, and asked tentatively: "Then according to what the old matriarch wants, how much money is enough?"

"Well, it must be ten taels or eight taels a month." Mrs. Xu thought for a while, and finally gave a number.Don't even think about it, one person counts as ten taels, and two hundred people get 2000 taels of silver for a month's military salary, which is more than 2 taels a year, and this is not counting the armor on the body, the weapons in the hand, and the usual expenses. If it all adds up

If it is, I am afraid that 5000 taels will not be able to beat it.

And this is only a team of 200 people, I am afraid that even Nanchang Mansion will not be able to defend it.

Thinking of this, He Jiaan couldn't help showing embarrassment and said: "The old lady is joking too much, there is such an expensive military salary in this world."