Records of the Cattle and Horses of Chang'an

Beat the child?

Mother hitting the child?

Cui Bianxu's heart was filled with alarm, and he pulled the man behind him. The Cui family's family rules included punishments such as copying books, kneeling in the ancestral hall, and fining monthly wages.

There are fewer martial arts moves, basically there are three types: hand strikes, whips, and boards.

Although there are only three types, there will be different amounts of punishment depending on the severity of the mistake. But no matter which one you choose, you will basically be unable to take care of yourself for several days after being beaten.

This Madam Jiang is too cruel. How can Madam Jiang, who is so weak, bear it?

He stared at the door in full alert, and saw three people rushing out and fighting. The one in the front was Jiang's mother. She was holding an old hammer in her hand and had a ferocious look on her face.

Following closely behind Jiang's mother was Jiang Wangri, whose face was filled with fear. The boy was terrified, but he still clung to his mother's waist tightly, begging for mercy non-stop: "Mother, mother, sister didn't spend the money carelessly. I helped sister hide the box."

Jiang Shangxian poked his head out from under Cui Bianxu's cloak at the right moment and took the opportunity to pinch his waist again, never missing any opportunity to take advantage of him: "Erlang, your love for you is not in vain!"

Cui Bianxu noticed that those two little hands were rubbing his waist again...

Jiang's mother was so angry that she wanted to rush forward again, but was stopped by Xia Zhenying. She hadn't figured out what happened, but after hearing a few words, she guessed that it was her cousin who caused the trouble. But people, feelings are formed by getting along with each other. After living together for a few months, the relationship between the two cousins ​​has become much more sincere than when they first came.

Seeing Jiang's mother about to rush over again, she quickly followed suit and hugged her raised arm: "Aunt, why do you have to do this? My cousin is weak, what if she gets hurt? It's the end of the year, and Lexianlou is very busy. If my cousin can't go to work, the red envelope for the year-end will be lost!"

She keenly grasped the vital point of Jiang's mother and successfully stopped her from talking, but she still stared at Jiang Shangxian with dissatisfaction. This damn kid is too brave!

What the hell is a weak body! Ever since she went to Lexianlou, this girl has been looking better and better day by day, and she even looks a lot plumper!

Fortunately, at this time, Old Madam Xia also moved over, holding her waist. Seeing this situation and noticing that the neighbors were all looking around, she said, "If you have anything to say, talk at home. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at behind your back if others find out?"

He glanced at Jiang Shangxian and Cui Bianxu who was protecting her, and said with a stern face, "Nian Nu, what's wrong with you? Let go of your hands and come in."

Jiang Shangxian reluctantly let go of his dirty hands, crawled out of Cui Bianxu's cloak, and looked at Cui Bianxu with a droopy head and a pout.

Hey, good opportunities don’t come every day. This is her first time in such a long time!

She was not worried that Jiang's mother would punish her. Just as Xia Zhenying said, the year-end red envelopes were about to be distributed, and if she couldn't go to work, she would lose a lot.

Besides, she didn't spend the money, she just hid it to prevent Jiang's mother from being deceived.

Cui Bianxu thought she was afraid. Although judging from the situation, the Jiang family's family rules were obviously different from theirs, Miss Jiang had always been weak in martial arts. If she was hit by a few sticks, she would probably not be able to withstand it. He immediately grabbed... Jiang Shangxian's sleeve.

Mrs. Xia pretended not to notice and smiled at him kindly, "I think this must be Mr. Cui. Since you are at my doorstep, why don't you come in and have a cup of hot water? Nian Nu is a child who is ignorant. You didn't even tell your family that you were here. You are really neglecting your noble family."

According to common sense, she is a commoner and Cui Bianxu is an official, so she should perform the ceremony. However, the old lady's eyesight is not blurry. It is obvious that this Cui Shaoqing has a special relationship with his granddaughter. So the ceremony can be omitted for the time being.

Cui Bianxu was also worried that Jiang Shangxian would get beaten if he went in with such reckless behavior, so he was very happy to hear this: "How dare I refuse the invitation of the old lady?"

Old Madam Xia smiled with satisfaction. Sure enough, her old eyes were not wrong!

She turned around and saw Jiang's mother still sulking. She slapped her on the back, "We have guests at home. What are you still standing here for? Come in and see if the stove needs more firewood. Erlang, go and help bring the horses in. Zhenying, go and pour a pot of hot water and put some autumn-dried osmanthus in it."

As soon as the order was given, the people in the Jiang family started to work, and even Jiang's mother put down the hammer.

There are outsiders here, I will settle this matter with that girl later!

There was limited space in the Jiang family, so the guards were invited to the kitchen to warm themselves by the fire, while the rest of the people sat around the stove in Jiang's mother's room.

Old Lady Xia personally handed Cui Bianxu a cup of hot osmanthus water. The fragrance of the golden osmanthus was rich, and the water brewed from it not only had a more flavorful taste, but the whole room was filled with the fragrance of flowers.

Cui Bianxu thanked him and felt a little embarrassed after taking a sip. This was mainly because everyone in the Jiang family was staring at him with various looks, which made him feel a little uncomfortable.

Old Madam Xia's eyes flickered between the two of them, and suddenly she asked, "I have the audacity to ask, has Shaoqing Cui's family arranged a marriage yet?"

Feeling the gazes on him become even more intense, Cui Bianxu immediately said, "A true man should establish his career before starting a family. I have been blessed by heaven to serve in the Dali Temple for less than a year..."

The implication is that there is no engagement yet. Old Madam Xia is satisfied. Her own daughter said not to think about marrying into a rich family. It was really nonsense.

Life is a matter of life. If she married a commoner, wouldn't she still have to worry about food and clothing? Wouldn't she still have to risk her life to raise children? Wouldn't she still have to be filial to her parents-in-law? Since she was lucky enough to have her parents-in-law die early, could she really just be considered a commoner and have an easier time with them?

The lower the status of the family, the more unbearable it is when it comes to torturing their daughter-in-law! On the contrary, the wealthy families at least have to consider their dignity!

If I could marry this Shaoqing Cui, apart from other things, I wouldn't have to worry about money, and the Cui family is far away.

If after getting married, the couple stays in Chang'an, the sky is high and the roads are long, and they only see each other once every few years. What is there to be afraid of?

At Cui Shaoqing's age, it is unknown how many years it will take for him to retire. By that time, her family's Nian Nu might already have children and grandchildren, and those in the Cui family who can control her may all be dead.

"Master Cui, I should have invited you to dinner, but unfortunately, my family hasn't bought any food today, and I'm afraid I'd neglect you. How about this, Master Cui, you're all alone in Chang'an. Why don't you come to my house for dinner on New Year's Eve?"

Old Madam Xia was inspired and her action was remarkable: "I will make good preparations when the time comes, and ask Shaoqing to taste our cooking skills."

Jiang Shangxian almost wanted to applaud his grandmother. What is a national server support?

This is it!

Cui Bianxu had originally made an appointment with Jiang Shangxian to meet on New Year's Eve. Now that Old Lady Xia has invited him, how could he not accept the invitation?

I agreed immediately.