Civil servants of the Tang Dynasty

But compared with mental effort, the writing alone is much easier. In fact, this work is mainly tiring. In the past, when Tang Cheng was practicing calligraphy, he could occasionally lose his mind. Now the old monk’s request is forcing him to put all I put all my heart and soul into the writing, from the speculation before writing, to the control of the brush and the control of the weight and weight when writing, to the summary of the success or failure of the conception after writing a word.

Right now, every word I write is a complete experience and setting, from practice to experience summary.If you don't get tired of practicing calligraphy like this, you'll be in hell.

But it was in the process of writing that Tang Cheng truly understood Chengning's intentions, and that it was false to complete the silent scriptures. The old monk clearly used this method to enable him to truly achieve calligraphy in the process of practicing calligraphy. Shuxinyuan, Zhanyima, if he used to practice calligraphy more with his hands, then Chengning is now forcing him to learn to use his heart.

Whether it is to restrain the mind, cut the mind, or pay more attention to the understanding of the heart, the old monk taught this method without words. It is also on this night that Tang Cheng realized Chengning from the bottom of his heart. He is indeed a true virtuous monk.

Although Tang Cheng has never heard Chengning say a word of Buddha or a word of sutra since the acquaintance, but in his mind, a real eminent monk should be like this. Break through the simple separation of sects, so as to apply the principles of Buddhism that you have comprehended to everything in the world, such as the calligraphy in front of you!

Apart from drinking the fish soup delivered by the woman himself, Tang Cheng didn't stop for a moment, but by the time he finally finished the task of [-] characters, it was already past the time (two hours in the morning). point) hour.

When Tang Cheng stood up with relief, he felt very dizzy in his head and faintly dizzy. Although he was full for dinner, he now felt a strong sense of hunger in his stomach.

Tang Cheng knew that he was not really hungry, but a sign of too much thinking power and overuse of brain after a day, so he didn't delay any longer. After hastily tidying up the desk, he didn't wash it again, and went straight to sleep.

The next morning, Maozheng (six o’clock in the morning) still woke up. After cleaning up, he arrived at the county school at the beginning of the morning (seven o’clock in the morning). This morning Tang Cheng was no different from other times, and he was still obediently listening to lectures and taking notes. , the only thing worth mentioning is that Zhang Xiangwen went out with him to breathe during the middle of class. After hearing that Tang Chengming was going to give gift letters in the morning, he wanted to go with him, even if it was because of playing truant.

After school ended at the beginning of the afternoon, Tang Cheng was not in a hurry to go home, but went to Lin Xuezheng's office, not only to explain the delivery of marriage certificates tomorrow, but also to ask for leave for himself and Zhang Xiangwen.

Lin Xuezheng in the office had already packed up his things but hadn't left yet. Seeing this posture, he was also waiting for him. As soon as Tang Cheng came in, Master Xuezheng couldn't help asking: "How is it?".

"I haven't gone yet!" This casual sentence made Lin Xuezheng's face tense. Seeing this, Tang Cheng added: "The woman's family still needs to prepare, and it is scheduled to go tomorrow morning. Come to ask for leave."

"Go tomorrow morning! Good." Not only was Lin Xuezheng not unhappy, but he clapped his hands and praised him. Seeing that Tang Cheng was puzzled, he stood up from the stool and waved his hand with a smile, "Let's go, let's talk on the way."

Chapter 77 We are lucky stars!

He said it was on the way, but Lin Xuezheng didn't speak until they both got into the carriage, "It's a good thing you didn't go last afternoon, and now I just ordered them together."

Hearing this, Tang Cheng was confused, "What do you order?".

"The position of the county magistrate!" Lin Xuezheng said leisurely: "Yesterday afternoon, the magistrate and I thought about it again. There is such a thing as getting married. I can only guarantee that you can tell Zhao Huhu Let me talk. Zhao Huhu is an old man, so he may not be willing to work hard for a niece and son-in-law like you who has never met. If you want to move him, there must be real benefits. Well, you will see me tomorrow morning After Zhao Huhu, you might as well explain it directly when talking to him, as long as he can solve Erlongzhai before August, the county magistrate will guarantee him to be the magistrate of the county afterward."

In the official system of the Tang Dynasty, the county magistrate is the head of a county, followed by the county magistrate, and then the chief secretary in charge of civil affairs and the county lieutenant in charge of military affairs. Although the system is like this, because Yunxi County is small, there are not many So since the two previous county magistrates resigned from their old age, this vacancy has remained.There was the county magistrate above, and Yao Zhubu and Zhao Huhu, who were in charge of specific civil and military affairs, came here as quickly as possible. After four or five years, it became a habit, so that people in the county government almost forgot that there was such a vacancy.

And Lin Laoshang wanted to have a blog, although Master Yao did not have the name of the county magistrate, in fact, he was doing the county magistrate's work, and everyone got used to it over time.

It's just that although Master Yao has the same rights as the deputy county magistrates of later generations, he did not occupy this position after all. It is said that he did not want this weak position, but directly set his goal on the top leader.

County magistrate Zhang discussed with Lin Xuezheng all afternoon, and it was clear that he had caught this omission of Master Yao.This vacant county magistrate should be used to urge Zhao Huhu to work hard.

Although the county magistrate is the legitimate second-in-command in a county, Zhao Huhu cannot be attracted by this position alone. Its biggest advantage lies in its expectations for the future.

There are two mountains in the south of the mountain, east and west, and there is little land. It was known as barren throughout the Tang Dynasty. Yunxi is a small county, so there are not many officials from other places who are willing to come here. It's just that the previous term has already been adjusted in this way, and there is really no suitable person to be sent here.It is against this background that Master Yao, who was born as an exiled official, wanted to be in charge.In fact, if you change places, such as Jiangnan East and West Road, or Huainan Road, a county magistrate must be someone with a reputation to be a person, and someone like Master Yao would not even think about it.

After the term of the county magistrate expires, if there are no officials from other places to be dispatched by air, if the local officials are promoted to the top, the county magistrate is the well-deserved No. 1 choice. This is the official practice. practice.

It is already reluctant to transfer Zhang County Magistrate this time, maybe the next one will not be able to be transferred from other places?And County Magistrate Zhang himself is also well-known, and he will move anyway after this term expires. Considering this way, if he can become the county magistrate now, he is almost a sure choice for the next county magistrate.

From the current fourth place to the ruling party, Zhao Huhu may not be interested in the tasteless seat of the county magistrate, but when this seat is directly connected to the top county magistrate, if he is still not tempted, then the decades of officialdom will be considered useless. mixed up.

Zhang County Magistrate's offer is indeed a long aftertaste, I'm afraid it's hard for Zhao Huhu not to be tempted!

After Tang Cheng wanted to understand these things, he sighed slightly: "Master Yao is also a little knowledgeable, if he can bear it, the next county magistrate will come naturally, why bother to fight so hard like now! ".

"His age is not allowed!" Lin Xuezheng replied immediately, "He is five years older than Zhao Huhu, the same year as Zhou Chengma, and he is 57 this year. When the term of Zhang County Magistrate expires, He is 59 years old. The rule of this dynasty is to be an official at 59. He wants to take over the county magistrate at the age of [-]? At that time, both the state and the Daoli will agree, and the Ministry of Officials will not approve the report. Age is not forgiving. That's why Director Yao is so desperate, if he wants to sit in the right position in this life, he will have to miss these two years this year, next year at the latest, and even if County Magistrate Zhang leaves, he won't be able to turn to him."

This is also the same in later generations, Tang Cheng naturally understood it as soon as he heard it.

After talking about Master Yao, Lin Xuezheng asked again: "I heard that in the county school, you have a good relationship with that kid from the Zhang family on South Street?".

"The Zhang family on South Street? Are you talking about Zhang Xiangwen?" Tang Cheng didn't ask him how he knew. Lin Xue is the head of the county school, which is equivalent to the principal of later generations. It is really too much for him to know about the students. easy.

"Well, it's him. Tell me, how is your friendship?".

"It's not bad," Tang Cheng nodded, "A few days ago he took me to his Taoyuan home to worship, and now it's still sworn brothers."

"Okay, okay." Hearing this, Lin Xuezheng burst into a rare laugh, patted Tang Cheng on the shoulder and said, "It seems that County Magistrate Zhang was right yesterday afternoon. You, Tang Cheng, are just like Lu Guogong, the founder of this dynasty. Big lucky star".

"Huh? How?"

"Tomorrow night, I will entertain Zhang Wensheng in the Sanhe Building. Then you will come with Zhang Xiangwen." Seeing that the carriage had arrived at the gate of Lin Xuezheng's house, Lin Xuezheng added with a smile while lifting the curtain: "Zhang Wensheng is The chief arrester of this county is also Zhang Xiangwen's third uncle, you should understand now."

After Lin Xuezheng finished speaking, he ordered the coachman to take Tang Cheng home, and then got out of the car.

I understand, I can't understand it any more, the extermination of Erlong Mountain requires Zhao Huhu to nod his head, but it is Zhang Wensheng who handles the specific matters that really does his best.The county magistrate Zhang's move was clearly intended to attack from top to bottom, grasping with both hands.

Seeing that Lin Xuezheng had arrived at the gate of the house, Tang Cheng, who lifted the curtain of the car, hurriedly asked, "Who is Lu Guogong?".

"Lu Guogong's surname is Cheng Yaozhi Jie." Lin Xuezheng, who was in a good mood, said with a smile: "That is to say, Cheng Yaojin in the bookmaker's mouth."

While Lin Xuezheng was answering, the carriage carrying Tang Cheng was already moving forward with the sound of rattles...

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In the afternoon, Tang Cheng stayed at home for a rare time, learning from the lessons of last night. After taking a nap at noon, he took the lead in completing the tasks assigned by the old monk.

Although there are only 1 words, it took Tang Cheng almost two hours to complete it. It took an average of [-] minute to write each word, and the mental and mental energy was huge. Tang Cheng obviously felt that his understanding of Zhongshu was much faster than before during the whole process.

The woman and Sister Lan didn't come in the whole afternoon. This kind of situation was really rare before, and I don't know what they were busy with outside. Tang Cheng asked a question during dinner, but the woman just smiled.

Because there was something to do the next morning, Tang Cheng went to bed earlier that night, and when he got up the next morning and opened the window, he saw that the normally closed inner courtyard door was wide open at this time, and the woman's carriage was parked in the courtyard. Then, the mother and daughter of the Gao family and the two newly bought girls were busy loading something into the car.

After washing, Tang Cheng went out of the room and went to the side of the carriage. He saw that there were a lot of decorated gift boxes inside. He opened a box with "five colors" written on it, and saw five pieces of silk and satin inside, and these five pieces of silk and satin were just right. five colors.Some of the other boxes contained rice noodles, and some contained wild game. As for oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and even pepper, ginger, scallion, and garlic, there were a lot of them for daily use at home.

"This is..." Tang Cheng grabbed the girl who came over with a box and asked.

"This is a gift for the marriage letter. My wife spent a whole day preparing it yesterday." When such a happy event happened, the girl also smiled, "Here, my wife is dressing up in the room! Tsk tsk, but it's beautiful".

Chapter 78 What does this... mean?

Hearing this, Tang Cheng, who nodded, walked to the west wing room, where Li Yingwan was being dressed up by Sister Lan, and when he saw him coming in, he gave him a bright smile in the mirror.

This woman is already beautiful, and when she dresses up, she is simply gorgeous. Fortunately, with the previous experience, Tang Cheng was not too surprised, "For such a big matter as a letter, you should first follow me." It’s good to discuss and discuss.”

Hearing this, Li Yingwan, who was smiling, was taken aback for a moment, and then said with a dark face: "To this day, Ah Cheng, you still think of me as an outsider?".

Her question made it difficult for Tang Cheng to say anything, but after a moment of silence, the woman said in a low voice, "Ah Cheng, I understand your intentions, but you have to think for me? There are couples who still have to divide up." Counting money? Could it be that you think my money is not clean, and you are afraid that it will be dirty..." As he spoke, Li Yingwan, who was still smiling just now, had a look of self-suffering on his face.

Today was a good day, but Tang Chengshi didn't want her to be like this. Thinking about his experience over the past year, his persistence now seems hypocritical. Last year, it was easy to say in the village.Since he came to the city after the age of [-], his food, supplies, and even housing did not cost the woman's money. Although it was said that the money would be repaid, how could the woman get a penny from him these days? ?

On the one hand, it costs money to study, and on the other hand, he really has no money now. While despising his hypocrisy in his heart, Tang Cheng walked slowly to the woman's side, reached out and picked up the ebony pearl hairpin on the dressing table and put it on for Li Yingwan .

"Since I entered the county school, I didn't use your money to eat and live like that!" Tang Cheng adjusted the position of the hairpin in his hand, "I didn't mean to share the money with you, I just want you to know So I married you only because of your person, not the wealth."

"I know", hearing the words, Li Yingwan, who was suffering from self-sufficiency, turned her body sideways, put her face against the back of Tang Cheng's hand and rubbed it back and forth softly, looking at the mirror standing in front of her, cuddling tightly. For the two of them together, she smiled again and said softly: "I understand, I really understand!".

The woman was happy again, but Tang Cheng was not happy in his heart. It wasn't anger or anger, but something was stuck in his heart. Although a husband and wife don't need to care about the ownership of money, he is a man anyway. A man is so trapped by money, it's a heartwarming thing no matter what.

"Well, I'm going to change into my clothes when I go out." Tang Cheng patted the woman's face lightly and walked out. Think about it, and you have to think about your parents. If Mrs. Tang and Zhang rely on their daughter-in-law to support them, it is inevitable that they will be speechless in front of the woman after a long time.

But making money is not something you can have in a hurry, you have to meet a good opportunity to talk about it.When Tang Cheng changed his clothes and came out of the house, he happened to see Lao Gao, the porter, at the gate of Erjin's courtyard and reported that a young master surnamed Zhang had come to visit.

Tang Cheng knew that it was Zhang Xiangwen who came, he had sent him off once before, and today he followed the old path, "Well, just lead him in".

Hearing Tang Cheng's order, Lao Gao was slightly taken aback. After all, in this era, male outsiders generally do not enter the inner house. Those who can enter the inner house are those who have a family relationship with the master. However, he has never seen this Mr. Zhang have you been here?

Lao Gao waited for a while, and seeing that Tang Cheng didn't say anything more, he turned around and went as ordered. After a while, he led Zhang Xiangwen in a new dress.

Seeing a strange young man brought in by the door, except that the Gao family is older, she is trying to avoid the three girls including the Gao family's daughter. Seeing this, Tang Cheng waved his hands and said, "Just be busy with your work." , this is my brother, not an outsider."

Zhang Xiangwen is a typical acquaintance, crazy people, not at all reserved to enter the inner house, after hearing Tang Cheng's words, he smiled from afar and said: "Yes, your master is my elder brother, and you should still call him My second master is right."

Tang Cheng walked towards Zhang Xiangwen, and before he got close, he smelled a strong fragrance, "What is this smell on you?".

"Incense!", Zhang Xiangwen turned around on the spot, "I bought this incense at the Bosihu shop in Xiangzhou. How about it? Does it smell good?".

Tang Cheng was speechless. In the Tang Dynasty, wealthy families had the custom of scenting their clothes and made it fashionable. He had heard about it from Sister Lan, but it was only the first time he had seen it today.

When Zhang Xiangwen was showing off, Li Yingwan, who had finished dressing up, came out of the west wing. Both she and Lancao knew that Tang Cheng had such a sworn brother that he was going to send a marriage letter with him today, and the conversation between the two was also separated. The window heard it, so there was no need to introduce Tang Cheng. When she approached, she shrugged slightly and said, "This must be the second uncle of the Zhang family, right?".

Because the woman was wearing soft-soled satin shoes, Zhang Xiangwen, who was showing off to Tang Chengxiang, didn't hear someone coming behind him. At this moment, he turned around and saw such a glamorous woman in front of him. As a gift to him, he was stunned at the moment, and it was only after Tang Cheng couldn't see his stupid look that he coughed lightly, and the guy suddenly woke up.

After Zhang Xiangwen came to his senses, he turned his head and winked at Tang Cheng and made a face, then turned around and solemnly cupped his hands and said, "Little brother Zhang Xiangwen has seen his sister-in-law."

Although Zhang Xiangwen pretended to be good, but he was dazed and even winked at Tang Cheng just now, but his actions just now were seen by Sister Lan who was following behind the woman. Can't help but laugh out loud.

Don't expect this kid to be serious!Knowing Zhang Xiangwen's tone, Tang Cheng immediately waved his hand to signal the woman not to give up the tea, and said directly: "Are you ready? It's getting late, if you're ready, let's go."

Zhang Xiangwen took the gift letter from Tang Cheng and held it in his arms, and walked out, saying in a low voice: "Hey! I didn't expect that my little sister-in-law is so beautiful! Brother, I know why you insist on married her."

"Okay, just shut up." Tang Cheng didn't have the habit of discussing his wife with others, and he didn't answer Zhang Xiangwen's words at all.

After going out of the gate, the woman got into the carriage brought by Zhang Xiangwen and walked in front, while Tang Cheng and the others got into the carriage with the letter behind, and the two carriages followed each other to Laoxi Street in the county seat.

The woman's natal home is a courtyard house in Laobei Street, Yunxi County. Just looking at the mottled green moss traces on the base of the outer wall of the house, one can tell that it must be an old house handed down from one's ancestors.

The carriage stopped in front of the woman's natal house, and Zhang Xiangwen, who was restless, lifted the curtain of the car window and looked out, then said "Hey": "No, sending a marriage letter is a heavy gift, so let's not talk about neighbors." Those who give up must come to cheer, and the family of the mother should also come out to meet it, why is it so deserted."

Hearing this, Tang Cheng leaned over to take a look. Indeed, although the door of the old house was open, there was not even a single person waiting outside the door. Seeing such a neglected scene, he felt a little heavy in his heart. not happy.

But after all, this is related to Li Yingwan's face, Tang Cheng is not easy to say anything, "Marriage is a big event, there are many things in it, maybe you know it all?" Looking through the curtain, the woman in front has got out of the car and entered Tang Cheng also took advantage of the situation and got out of the car.It's just a pity that I only saw the woman's back just now, so it's hard to guess the meaning of the Li family's arrangement from the expression on her face.

After Zhang Xiangwen got out of the car, he straightened his clothes and put on his clothes in a serious manner, holding the gift letter in his flat hands, and walked towards the gate with a solemn "official step" step by step.

According to the customs of the Tang Dynasty, when sending the marriage letter, one should choose someone who is talented and good-looking from among the man's relatives. Since Zhang Xiangwen was going to come, the post of envoy would naturally fall on him. After all, the two were sworn brothers. Although they were reluctant, they were considered relatives anyway.Besides, this boy is good-looking, he is from a wealthy family and he is well-dressed. With him as a messenger, no matter whether it is a woman or Tang Cheng, his face looks better.

Zhang Xiangwen was in front, and Tang Cheng was half a step behind. Behind him was the carriage containing the letter, and the two of them walked inward along the wide-open door.

There was no one at the door, but after walking around the vertical screen wall in the courtyard, Tang Chengcheng saw people, old and young, standing in the porch outside the main hall of the courtyard. come over.

"That's not right!" At this point, even if Tang Chengcheng didn't understand the wedding customs of the Tang Dynasty, he could see that something was wrong. It was a very happy day, but there was no joy on the faces of Li Yingwan's relatives, and there was even a little bit of gaze at him. The indifference of rejecting people thousands of miles away, "What does this... mean?".

Chapter 79 I'm ashamed!

According to the custom, when the man comes to deliver the intermarriage letter, the woman's family should arrange a young man of the same generation as the new son-in-law to wait outside the door. Enter the main hall where the incense table is placed, first ask for a bowl of water, and then the envoy uses the knife prepared on the incense table to open the letter in front of the bride's family and guests, and reads the intermarriage letter in public to show that everyone is informed Afterwards, the bride’s family accepts the dowry, arranges a letter of banquet and dinner for the new son-in-law and others, and then the bride’s family will send back a “marriage letter” when the man is about to leave after drinking, and send the man’s family to come according to the family’s financial situation. , or ready-to-wear or satin.At this point, the entire process of registering a marriage certificate is officially completed.

But today, Li Yingwan's natal family didn't follow the normal way at all, it's just that no one greeted them outside the door, now they all entered the yard, and no uncle of the woman came forward, so they left the two of them alive.

The reason why Zhang Xiangwen made a fuss to come today was to join in the fun for Tang Cheng. Now that he encountered such a situation, he was only embarrassed.This kid was the only male in the fifth room of his uncle in the previous generation, and he was used to being pampered at home. Where has he ever suffered such embarrassment?If it was his own business, he would have gone mad a long time ago, but it was Tang Cheng's business, so no matter how uncomfortable he felt, he could only endure it, forbearance is forbearance, but his face has long been followed by his stiff hands Rising red.

Zhang Xiangwen felt uncomfortable, and Tang Chengcheng felt even worse. The new son-in-law was treated like this the first time he came to the house. It would be hard for anyone else, let alone Zhang Xiangwen was still following him. Lost it all.

Feeling overwhelmed, Zhang Xiangwen, who was holding the gift letter in his hand, blushed because no one answered, Tang Cheng also had a faint flush on his face. Yes, Tang Cheng finally restrained himself from speaking, and left without turning around.

The bride's family didn't accept the gift letter, which meant that Tang Cheng's son-in-law hadn't been recognized yet, and it wasn't his turn to speak on this occasion.

Tang Cheng and Zhang Xiangwen are like this, Li Yingwan who came in first can be imagined, even the top-grade makeup powder from Dijing Ruixiangju can't hide her pale face like snow, "Father, mother, what do you mean?" ?”, the woman’s tone was as cold as her face.

Following the eyes of the woman, Tang Cheng looked towards the middle of the crowd in the hallway, and saw that Li Yingwan's parents were a pair of elderly people in their 60s. The two were as ordinary as tens of thousands of elderly people of the same age. The place, judging by their appearance, they shouldn't be the ones who can do such a fickle thing!

Hearing the woman's question, the old couple didn't say anything. The man who answered the conversation was a man in his 30s. His eyebrows and eyes were vaguely similar to Li Yingwan. It must be her brother. But there is a layer of oily breath.

"Sister, don't be annoyed." Sure enough, Tang Cheng's guess was correct. This man is the woman's elder brother. Although this man is cold to Tang Cheng, he is very affectionate when talking to Li Yingwan, and even has a faint taste of flattery. "If the gift letter is not good, I will accept it now. For some things, I have to clarify with Tang...Tang Cheng first. This was discussed at home yesterday. In short, it is for your own good, no matter whether it is parents, brother or sister-in-law."

"Is there anything you want to discuss that can't be said when I came back yesterday, and I have to wait until now to be embarrassing? Li Yinggui, if you don't explain this to me, I won't have your brother from now on." Does Li Yingwan feel annoyed? of?She really didn't expect her own family to slap her so hard after getting through the work of Tang Cheng's parents. It's a good thing Tang Cheng's parents didn't come, otherwise the woman wouldn't know that there would be more in the future. Seeing her in-laws with such a face, she gritted her teeth and asked questions, but her eyes were not on Li Yinggui, but sneaked over to look at Tang Cheng's face.

To be honest, she was really scared, at least she had known Tang Cheng for more than a year, how could she not know Tang Cheng's temperament, if he was so coldly treated by his natal family today, if he really walked away, then...

I didn't expect my sister to say such harsh words, Li Yinggui's face turned red in front of everyone, but he really didn't dare to compete with the woman, he turned his head and said, : "Father, mother, look...".

Looking at the embarrassing elder son Li Yinggui, and then at the younger son Li Yingsheng who was winking at her sideways, Li Zhaoshi reached out and pushed the hands of the two daughters-in-law who were pulling her skirt behind her back and said: " Second daughter, that's your brother!" After saying this, the old lady waved to Tang Cheng and said: "Don't stand still, let's talk in the wing first."

After finishing speaking, the old lady went to the East Wing without waiting for the woman and Tang Cheng to speak.

"Until now, you still haven't been allowed to enter the main hall, big brother, it's not kind to those who come here!" At the end of Zhang Xiangwen's words, he still couldn't help but snorted coldly, but although he wanted to go with him to hear what the Li family wanted He said something, but he was led to drink tea in the side room on the other side, and even Li Yingwan was surrounded by two women who wanted to drag her to the back house to talk.

After so much effort, Tang Cheng's initial anger was suppressed instead. Now he really wanted to hear what the Li family wanted to tell him behind Li Yingwan's back, so he didn't refuse immediately, and followed Li Yinggui to the east wing. .

There were a total of seven people who entered the East Wing, the old couple of the Li family, and two other old men who were called the second uncle and the third uncle by Li Yinggui, all of whom were in their sixties, besides Tang Cheng and Li Yinggui, and Li Yinggui's younger brother Li Yingsheng.

As expected of the same mother, Li Yingsheng and Li Yinggui not only look alike, but also look alike.

However, to Tang Cheng's surprise, the Li family didn't see the famous Zhao Huhu today, and he didn't know if he was stumbled by something in the yamen.

Tang Cheng thought to himself, he didn't say anything, he came in and sat down and looked at Li Yinggui, he also understood the current situation, the eldest son is now in charge of the woman's natal family, [-]% of the cold treatment he suffered today It is from his arrangement.

After the seven people sat down, Li Yinggui poured tea for everyone with a tea pot, coughed twice and said, "Tang Cheng, right? I've been negligent today! It's not that my parents and us brothers have the intention to do so, it's really true." Some things have to be discussed with you in advance, so as not to make everyone look bad when you really become relatives, you say yes."

Since the Li family treated him like this, Tang Cheng didn't have anything to say, and said directly: "What's the matter, let's talk."

"Ahem, let me tell you." Li Yinggui put down the tea pot and sat down opposite Tang Chengzheng. "Actually, there are only two things I want to discuss with you. The first is to support the elderly. The so-called raising children to protect the elderly is about two elders." My brother and I should be the two sons who support me, but I’m not afraid that Tang Cheng will laugh at you. Our brother’s fortune has not been very good these years. Money and food are provided for the elderly, and now she is going to remarry, according to the old folk saying, marrying and obeying the husband, the first thing we want to discuss is, can you still follow the old rules for the support of the two elders in the future?".

"It turned out to be for money!" Tang Chengxin took a look and saw that the Li Yinggui brothers were fat and well dressed, and their satin coats were worth at least [-] yuan. ?What a joke, how much can two old people eat in one meal?If Tang Cheng was just angry with this person who was going to be his brother-in-law just now, now he is a bit contemptuous. Filial piety is the first thing. A person is unwilling to support his biological parents. You still expect his character to be so good where to go?

Tang Cheng picked up the teacup and took a sip. He didn't say that he would continue to support him, nor did he say that he would not support him. He just said lightly, "What about the second one? Let's talk about it together."

Chapter 80 No Rules!

"Okay, refreshing." In Li Yinggui's heart, he didn't really want his sister to marry someone, so he didn't care about Tang Cheng's refusal, and continued to say: "The second thing is about my sister's wealth. It's still the same old saying: Marry and obey your husband. After you two get married, whether it's real estate, floating wealth, or the tung oil shop, you should change your surname to Tang. It's nothing at all, but you see, my sister is better than you after all. She is ten years older and has the status of a concubine. In case she gets old and decrepit in the future...if there is any accident in the family, ah! Let her live as an old woman with no wealth, right? ?Of course we believe that Tang Cheng, you can't do such a heartless thing, but as her relatives, we as parents, uncles and brothers have to think about her just in case..."