Porridge and side dishes [farming]

Li Ji sat up straight, blinked his eyes and became more energetic.

He took a sip of tea from the teacup on the table.

The magistrate got off the carriage first, followed by Li Ji and Er Gouzi.Because it is a concubine, the door is closed, and the guests who come come in through the side door. If the concubine's room enters from the outside, it must also be through the side door.

But the magistrate of the county is the lord of a county, so there is no reason to go through the side door when he comes to the scene in person?At this time, the main gate of the county magistrate's mansion was wide open.The county magistrate led his wife and children to stand at the door to greet him, and saw the magistrate kneeling down to salute.

"Today is your family's big day, so there is no need to be too polite. Get up." The county magistrate walked over, and the servants around him helped the county magistrate, and a group of people filed into the mansion.

The county magistrate's house is naturally not as good as the county magistrate's house.But it's enough to see, the places I passed are all exquisite, and they look more beautiful than the county grandpa's mansion.

Li Ji is a man who doesn't know the rules, and looks around behind the county magistrate.But I discovered one thing, the maids in the county magistrate's mansion are much prettier than the maids in the county magistrate's mansion.Some girls twist their buttocks when they walk.

Li Ji likes to wear handles, and seeing the girl's house is purely for fun.Just by looking at the maid's appearance, one can more or less understand why it is said that the county magistrate is a playboy.Counting Zhao Ruyue, there are only seven concubines in the mansion, and there may be a few girls in the house.

Li Ji didn't care about other people's affairs, so he just thought about it and walked inside with the county magistrate.

The county magistrate, who took two steps back, purposely walked up to the eldest daughter's side, and said in a low voice: "See that tall one? That's the uncle who was just found from the county magistrate's mansion. Just pay attention to this, and wait a while Be good. That son is so old, I believe he will marry soon. You are the girl with the best condition in the whole county, so give me a good chance."

The girl was dressed in water-pink clothes, with light makeup on her face and a ring on her hair, she was a straight lady.

At this time, she nodded slightly with a just right smile on her face.

If it's from the bottom of her heart, she doesn't look down on Er Gouzi.Because Er Gouzi looked very vulgar from the moment he walked in.At first glance, he had never read a book, and crawled out of the mud.A free and pampered girl, how can she look up to this?

But having said that, there is no husband with better conditions than Er Gouzi in the whole county, unless it is to fill in the house for the county magistrate.

But Er Gouzi also has advantages.Once there is no mother-in-law, it will avoid being made things difficult.Secondly, this person grew up in the mountains and forests since he was a child, and he has no knowledge of human affairs.So it will be easy to control.After these three years of marriage, the county magistrate will definitely feel that he has lost his daughter-in-law, so he will make up for it in many ways.

No matter how you think about it, it is the top number.

The county grandfather's family has a big business, and he is an official from the capital. He will go back when he is not sure.If she becomes his daughter-in-law.What the magistrate of the county has saved up in his life are all Er Gouzi's, aren't they also his daughter-in-law's?

From the education she received since she was a child, this big girl doesn't know what love between a man and a woman is.I like to list the pros and cons of everything, and then decide whether it is worth it or not.

This worthwhile thing is of course worth fighting for, which is right.

There are several dining tables in the front yard, with more than a dozen maids interspersed among them.Most of the tables were already full.Only when he is still in the right position, he just waits for the county magistrate to come to sit down.

The magistrate of the county should sit in the right seat, and Li Ji and Er Gouzi sat on the left and right of her Shengbin case.The clothes of the two are similar, except that the second dog is taller.

If it weren't for Er Gouzi's resemblance to the county magistrate, I really wouldn't be able to tell which one was the serious young master.

"This is the Eldest Young Master. Sure enough, he is a dragon and a phoenix among men. My lord is so lucky."

"My lord has been looking for his son for many years, and now that his wish has been fulfilled, it should be a good story."

The flattering words followed one after another, the magistrate was in a good mood and nodded.

It wasn't a formal banquet, everything was more relaxed.The concubines of the county magistrate's family came to pay their respects one by one.Other visitors also began to come one by one.

The county magistrate has long been used to this kind of thing, sitting like a clock, with a down-to-earth smile on his lips.

Li Ji's face froze for him.Drinking tea is a bit amazing, and the tea fragrance is unique and clear, very special.

The place where the county magistrate works is Li Ji's subordinate, so it stands to reason that the servants should be servant girls at this time.But the county magistrate has only the eldest girl by his side.

The eldest daughter of the county magistrate was born free and was well-bred, standing beside the magistrate was very obedient.If the county magistrate wanted anything, he immediately reached out to serve him.That action is no worse than that of a maid.

Of course Li Ji remembered that she was from the same family, and there were plenty of maids, so why is it the girl's turn to serve her?

How smart is Li Ji?How can this kind of thing not understand.When things go wrong, there must be demons. Suddenly, the same situation as usual happens, it must be because of a plan.

It is impossible for the magistrate of the county, and no matter what the eldest daughter of the county magistrate is, she will not be used as a house fill.That's Er Gouzi.

Looking at the whole county, the only ones who can match the second dog in family affairs are the girls of the county magistrate's family.So the father and daughter of the county magistrate staged such a show, just to show how virtuous and virtuous this young girl is in front of the magistrate.

Li Ji's heart was full of jealousy, and he was running in his heart: the county magistrate didn't choose his daughter-in-law to choose a maid, so there are so many maids in the mansion, isn't it enough?Do you have to find a hardworking wife like a maid?How can it be.

Li Ji thought so, and the magistrate also thought so in his heart.Some people, even if they come from a noble family, think that marrying a wife is a worthy one. There are many explanations for this "virtuous", the most common explanation is hardworking, hardworking and filial piety.Although the word xian has this meaning included in it.But more importantly, kindness and morality.

The latter has more traditional Chinese medicine than the former.Those who like virtuousness should have the meaning of kindness and intelligence, not that they have no complaints or regrets when they are slaves.

And even if the eldest girl doesn't behave like this, the county magistrate has no idea of ​​marrying the county magistrate.The county magistrate is only interested in profit, and he is full of calculations but only focuses on immediate interests.

Such a person can only run rampant in the county in this life.If it weren't for seeing that he really has some skills and can help him do a lot of things, the county magistrate would have already thought of a way to get him down.

Working with him is fine, but marrying him is absolutely out of the question.

The first two dogs like Li Ji, the county magistrate can't make the decision.The second is not to marry the county magistrate.Thirdly, if the magistrate of the county were to choose a wife for Er Gouzi, he would not choose a girl who could read and write.

There are many such thoughts.Most of them think that a woman's lack of talent is virtue, and the county magistrate is different from them.A scholar has the arrogance of a scholar, but Er Gouzi can't read a word, and even has some roughness in the mountains.

How can a person who usually has his eyes above his head set his sights on such a husband.

In this world, there are too few people who really don't look at their background and self-cultivation, but only look at whether they like it or not.So if the county magistrate chooses, the first thing he looks for is an ordinary or even mediocre woman as his daughter-in-law.

However, the phrase "Women are virtuous without talent" is just a private interpretation of the half-bottle of water knowledge and spread to the world.The original meaning of this sentence should be words of anger.Its last sentence is "a man who has virtue is a talent".

The original meaning of the word Tongbian is that when a man argues with others, it can best show a person's talent and cultivation. It is a moral quality for women not to argue with others based on their talents and learning.

It's just that too many people know it but don't know why, and misinterpret this good and enlightening sentence in vain.

The county magistrate drank his tea, sat up straight and did not move. The people at the same table understood and ordered the maids to pass the dishes.

The dishes were served on the table one by one, and the aroma was overwhelming when the lid was opened, but the scene was luxurious and lively.Talking to each other, you come and I go, it's so lively.

In vain, it affected the good food and wine on this table.

Li Ji looked around and no one moved their chopsticks.Although he doesn't know any rules, he has eyesight.Others didn't move their chopsticks, so Li Ji didn't.

The county magistrate looked at the people on the table, first at the dish in front of him.The servant girl put it in the bowl for the magistrate, and the magistrate took a bite with the chopsticks, and then the other people on the table began to eat.

Zhao Ruyue had already dressed up at this time, and as the meal began, she came out surrounded by maids.He went directly to the main table, knelt down three steps away, and the county magistrate, county magistrate, and matriarch of the county magistrate paid respects one by one.

At this time, Zhao Ruyue's makeup was exquisite, and she was dressed in a festive and conspicuous wedding gown.At this moment, it is the most conspicuous place in the entire courtyard.

Zhao Ruyue started serving tea to everyone again, and taking the tea meant that she accepted her.

First the county magistrate, the county magistrate took a sip to acknowledge her, then put it aside and was taken away by the servant girl, no longer drinking.

Then came the county magistrate.The county magistrate hurriedly took a sip from the teacup, and smiled softly at Zhao Ruyue.Zhao Ruyue has a good child and is well dressed, like a delicate flower.In all fairness, the county magistrate was willing to wait for such a concubine.

Now Zhao Ruyue has another relationship with the county magistrate, which makes the county magistrate's impression of her much better.

Today's county magistrate, where does he still look as heartless as he did a few days ago?

Zhao Ruyue has seen the real face of the county magistrate, so she can't see the current face of the magistrate even more.

After passing the county magistrate, Zhao Ruyue went to offer tea to his wife.The county magistrate's wife stared at her, and then took a sip from the teacup.

When the eldest girl saw this, her eyes dimmed.As a girl who is about to get married, she knows that what her mother faced will happen to him when he gets married.

In this world, rich and powerful men only marry one or two concubines, and they are all praised as good husbands.If you meet a philandering woman, there are twenty concubines in the mansion, at most you will be called a philandering radish, but if the wife has the slightest dissatisfaction, she will be criticized and jealous.

The eldest girl's eyes couldn't help but let Er Gouzi's body float.The county magistrate only likes one woman in his life. How infatuated he has not married for so many years.

So, as the only son of the county magistrate, does Er Gouzi also inherit this advantage?

Thinking about it this way, the eldest girl expected more from Er Gouzi.If it is possible to be so infatuated that no one should deserve it, then you can be regarded as a son from the countryside, and even a big girl is willing.

After toasting the tea, Zhao Ruyue poured wine for the guests respectively.I went to recognize six "sisters" again, talked to each other a little bit, and went straight back to the arranged yard to wait for the county magistrate to go back to the bridal chamber in the evening.

For such a banquet, even if Zhao Ruyue is the protagonist, as a concubine, she is not qualified to eat at the table on such an occasion.

This is one of the reasons why many women swear not to be concubines.Although they are all the women of the head of the family, the gap between a wife and a concubine is huge.

Li Ji watched Zhao Ruyue disappear into the depths of the palace gate, and there was no regret in his heart.

The meal was eaten slowly.Everyone at the same table chewed slowly, Li Ji was too embarrassed to embarrass the magistrate, so he also ate slowly.Even if he is not as elegant as others in eating, it is not shameful.

But Er Gouzi is obviously not a person with eyesight. He kept looking at the food he wanted to eat, and asked the maid to help put it into the bowl, and the food was put into Er Gouzi's bowl and it was eaten quickly. The two waiters The maid kept busy walking around without leaving the ground, for fear of neglecting the master.

The people at the same table didn't even notice it, but the magistrate watched it with great interest.

Look at how much my son can eat, that's why he is so strong.With Er Gouzi, everyone present is like green onions.

For this banquet, even the magistrate would not leave too early.This meal lasted for an hour.The people at the same table had to chat with each other, and they also talked to the county magistrate and his party.

The magistrates of the county are even more comfortable, and they don't dare to ask excessive words.And Er Gouzi only cared about eating, and no one paid attention to him.

So all the remaining firepower was directed at Li Ji. Anyway, Li Ji was born as a commoner, so he was not afraid of offending him.

This question is nothing more than family, background, experience, and whether or not they are married.If this kind of matter is placed in the village, no one would dare to ask Li Ji more questions.

But here, if it wasn't for the support of the magistrate, Li Ji would be polite to any maid who came here.

After waiting for Li Ji to finish talking about his family affairs, seeing that he was an orphan, he pretended to comfort him a few times.

Subsequent topics began to revolve around how Li Ji met Er Gouzi and so on.

The more Li Ji answered all the questions, the deeper the questions.Li Ji seems to be polite, and it's not easy to save the other party's face, so the other party will take advantage of you and intend to dig out more useful things.

Different origins and different growth environments have also resulted in differences in how people behave and behave in the world.

In the deep high school, the more people there are, the more scheming people will be, so they like to hide half of what they say, and if it involves something that they don't want people to know, they will try to change the topic.But if you want to know something, and the other party is too embarrassed to refuse, then you must seize the opportunity to obtain more needed information.Maybe it will benefit endlessly in the future.

The poor family is just the opposite. While saving face, they also take the other person's face into consideration.When someone asks, it will be embarrassing if you don't give a decent answer, so even if you are lying, you have to give the other party an answer that is an answer.

And the questioner often chooses to stop this topic when they see the other party's speech team.Because everyone has things that they don't want others to know, who is it difficult for water?

Of course, as a human being, all sorts of calculations are unavoidable.It's just that the ways of calculating and hurting are completely different between high and low.

The words were said in a hurry, Li Ji had no intention of showing off, and the questions over there were still being asked like a cannonball.

Li Ji looked at the county magistrate, seeing him as an old god was there, and he didn't mean to help at all.

Li Ji secretly said bitterly, this is to offend this master, and see him dying.

The county magistrate smiled and asked: "I heard that the eldest son is very popular in the village, and many people are vying to have him as their son-in-law. Thanks to your help to stop, otherwise the eldest son married It's a pity that a country woman came back."

It is difficult to answer this question, if Li Ji nods, it is tantamount to admitting that Li Ji stopped Er Gouzi from getting married.Why stop?Because Er Gouzi is capable, shaking hands is a cash cow.

This is digging a hole for Li Ji by beating around the bush, and the village is talking behind the scenes with a three-point smile.

Li Ji was angry in his heart, but he didn't dare to act wild here again. He was an elder in the village, and even if he said he was wrong, he would not let him go.But here are all officials. If Li Ji didn't have the support of the magistrate, he wouldn't even have the qualification to serve by his side.

Li Ji thought of the magistrate, and his mind finally turned around.Looking at the county magistrate who stayed out of the matter, he frowned and said, "Isn't it right? My sister Yan is an ordinary peasant woman in the village. Everyone knows the relationship with the county magistrate for so many years. You say it's a pity for a village woman to marry the eldest son, then It's nothing for my sister Yan to marry the county magistrate."

The county magistrate suddenly heard Li Yan, raised his eyebrows, and looked cooperatively at the county magistrate's wife.

The county magistrate's wife thought that Li Ji's bun-like appearance was easy to handle, so she set up such a trick.Just wait for Li Ji to get in and say something wrong before helping out.It's easy to slap a sweet date, and it's easy to think of something to say.

It's just that Li Ji seemed to have suddenly opened up, and suddenly everyone caught the conversation and pointed the clue at the county magistrate.

As long as the magistrate is involved, it's up to the magistrate to decide whether it's black or white.The county magistrate's wife hurriedly laughed and said:

"Look, it was just a casual remark of the little woman, but you heard it. Hehe, how dare you have other meanings? It's just that as a mother, if I have the opportunity to help my son choose, I will find it at that time. This kind of match is indeed precious, but how many people in this world can find the one in their hearts? This match is right, and the family affairs are put together, and it is easy for husband and wife to get along with each other. Outsiders don't think too much about it. I don’t feel like anyone is overpowering anyone.”

The wife of the county magistrate can dominate the six concubines and dominate the house, and this situation can still be reversed.

After hearing this explanation, Li Ji couldn't help giving him a thumbs up.It's just that the thought of avoiding in my heart is even heavier.It's no wonder that there are rumors that there are many gossips inside the house.Li Ji really felt that returning to the village was a wise decision.

"Since you know that he thinks too much, let's not say a few words to him. You said that the right family is a good family. It's best to pay attention to this in this chat. You can go to the blacksmith to chat with the carpenter." The county magistrate said Such a sentence can be regarded as a relief for Li Ji.

The county magistrate's wife hurriedly covered her lips with a handkerchief and said twice with a smile.

That's it.Afterwards, Li Ji finally had a more comfortable life.

The dinner was over, and some opera troupes came over to sing.The county magistrate asked Li Ji and Er Gouzi if they were interested.Li Ji had never heard of the opera, but he really didn't like the atmosphere in the mansion, so he shook his head and said that he was fed up, and he just wanted to go back to the bamboo forest in the mansion.

What Li Ji thinks, what Er Gouzi thinks.The county magistrate actually doesn't like these things, so he came here today to save face.Since neither of them planned to stay, the county magistrate took them away.

The county magistrate's family sent the three of them directly to the door, each of them was full of reluctance, and sent all kinds of personal words one after another. Those who didn't know really thought they were close relatives.

Er Gouzi didn't speak the whole time, and he didn't hear anyone who spoke.However, the strength of life is hard to ignore when standing there.

This big girl is suffering from a sore back and a sore back. She was originally a lady of the family. She served the county magistrate for a long time in order to show her "virtuousness". ?

Secretly anxious in my heart, I gave Mrs. Xiancheng a look.

Of course the matriarch of the county magistrate knew what her daughter was thinking. She rolled her eyes and laughed a few times before she opened her mouth: "My lord, you have found your only son. It is really a great joy. Our family is still eagerly waiting to drink your lord's Don't worry about the banquet. Let me tell you, the young man who has been found is going to make some friends as soon as possible. I have a few brothers in my family. It is good to talk and chat on weekdays. Why don't I give you an idea? In the future, let the young master come over and have a sit, or let our brothers and sisters go to play. If the young master doesn’t understand something, it’s easier for them young people than we say.”

The magistrate looked at Er Gouzi and said softly, "You decide."

Er Gouzi shook his head, his tone was very straightforward: "No."

This is the first sentence Er Gouzi said after entering the mansion.

The county magistrate's wife is used to twists and turns, but Er Gouzi is suddenly so straightforward, it really doesn't suit her.

"Why?" Mrs. Xiancheng asked.

"I don't like you." Ergouzi turned to the magistrate and said, "Let's go."

The county magistrate was very satisfied with Er Gouzi's performance, and Er Gouzi's rudeness caused a brief embarrassment.The three of them got on the carriage all the way, and the people behind reluctantly sent the three of them away.

The three Buddhas left, and the county magistrate's family finally breathed a sigh of relief.The eldest girl twisted her handkerchief and stomped her feet, her face full of grievances, but she refused to speak.

The county magistrate also complained in his heart that the father and son of the county magistrate were incomprehensible.This big girl is young, virtuous and sensible, what else is there to be dissatisfied with?

The county magistrate's wife is the one who deserves the most fire. She has been bullied twice in a row, and she can't feel a little bit of dissatisfaction.

The county magistrate said to go back.People have high positions and weights, and they should do everything as they should.This has not been able to step on it, so he can only let him step on the top of his head.

People like the magistrate cannot be offended, so they can only cater to them.

Li Ji and Er Gouzi boarded the car back home, and Li Ji was really relieved.

"How do you feel?" The magistrate asked with a smile.

Li Ji smiled bitterly: "Going back to the village is the right decision."

"Don't like it?" The magistrate raised his eyebrows.

Li Ji shook his head: "Rather than saying I don't like it, it's better to say I don't like it. I'm really not suitable for this kind of occasion. If I have to choose, sitting on the ground and holding the lumps is fine."

If it was someone else, I'm afraid they would only cut their heads and climb up, such as Zhao Ruyue.It's just that Li Ji, on the one hand, is rotten, and doesn't like those who pretend to be snakes; on the other hand, he has self-knowledge, and won't be greedy for things that shouldn't be his.

"Go back to Chang'an in the future and live a good life. The rest of the things don't bother you."

The magistrate began to close his eyes to rest his mind. Li Ji took a closer look at the magistrate. He was well maintained and looked very young. When he closed his eyes, he looked even younger.Just because his eyes are full of vicissitudes.

Most of the county magistrates are in their 30s. From the perspective of wealthy families, they have just reached middle age.Eat and drink well to support your body, even if you live to be 90 or [-] years old.

No one can say for sure what will happen in the future, but it is true that Li Ji wants to respect such a man.

All the way home.New tea is served in the hall.This place is more familiar, and there are no outsiders, so Li Ji can relax a lot.

Li Ji couldn't help sighing after drinking some tea just now, "It's still comfortable to drink the tea at home."

Hearing Li Ji talk about home, the county magistrate took a look at him.A little disgusted, but said: "You like to drink tea, I will prepare a few bags for you later. I don't know what kind of life you will live when you go back, so there are still limited things you can do."

Li Ji understood the reluctance of the county magistrate, and said with a smile: "It is the best thing for Er Gouzi to have a father like you. After returning to the village, everything will be the same, and there is no difference in life. The family has enough fish and meat. work, but I can’t be wronged at all. I’ve just worked, and my physique can be better. It’s better than eating, drinking and having fun.”

A lot of people in the village brainwash their children, saying that the dandies from rich families are all rich and poor, because they are very weak if they don’t work, so they only need to work a lot to make their bodies strong, so that they don’t have to be afraid of facing the young masters of rich families in the future. Yes, you can hit it in one lap.

Of course, these words are purely used to trick children into working, and cannot be said to be reasonable, but they are still somewhat close to reality.Because he was born with a golden key in his mouth, and was held in his arms since he was a child, it is natural that he cannot resist with his hands on his shoulders.

But when someone is a young master, he is born to enjoy it.If you don't have that fate, just accept your fate.

The magistrate listened to Li Ji's consolation, and turned to look at Er Gouzi: "Chang'an. There is very little conversation between you and my father and son. But I can see you with my eyes, and I am always happy in my heart. Your heart If you are not here, being a father will not stop you. From now on, you can live whatever you want. If you can think of your father, come back and see more. I will not bring you the cook. You like to eat, when you want to eat Come back and eat."

These words are so affectionate that anyone who hears them can't help but be moved by them.It's just that Li Ji heard a different meaning.

The cook won't bring it?Does that mean you brought someone else?

Although the atmosphere is very good now, Li Ji still couldn't help asking: "My lord? What do you mean by that, you brought us someone?"

The county magistrate took it for granted: "When life is inevitably inconvenient, I didn't arrange many people, just an old lady and an old housekeeper. When you have nothing to do, I will help you arrange a seat. Doing odd jobs will not affect your life too much."

The corners of Li Ji's lips twitched.Thinking about it from any father's point of view, I wouldn't think there was anything wrong with the magistrate's doing so.But from the point of view of acceptance, this somewhat loses some freedom.

The magistrate of the county did not wait for him to refuse, and continued: "There is a shortage of goods in the mountains, and I can't buy anything good. I have seasonal melons and fruits here, and I will send you some when I think about it. If there is any snack you want to eat Just find someone to come and talk to him at any time. I've thought about it. Instead of letting Er Gouzi stay here and accept everything that is completely unfamiliar, it's better to let him go back and feel at ease."

It can't be said that this place is not good, it can only be said that there is too much contrast with Er Gouzi's past world.It is already very difficult for ordinary people to adapt to an unfamiliar environment, and it is completely different from the situation of Gong Er Gouzi.

Li Ji wanted to say that this was too troublesome, but then he thought that the county magistrate was not treating him, but his son.A father is kind to his son, and he really has nothing to say no to.

That's good, there is another person in this world who cares about Er Gouzi.Er Gouzi has his own identity, and is no longer a bastard of unknown origin. From now on, he will never be pointed out by others.

Er Gouzi didn't respond, neither did Li Ji.The magistrate of the county didn't care too much, now at least we can meet each other.After two days, people returned to the village, and the number of days they talked in each month will be counted by days.

The magistrate gave a few more instructions, but Li Ji suddenly threatened you and said, "We still have something to think about."

"Say."

"When I go back this time, what should I say about Er Gouzi's life experience? Before I left, I told Li Jin that Er Gouzi's father had been found. We have lived in this face for a few days, and it is estimated that the news has already spread in the village. When I go back this time, I always have to give an explanation. If I didn’t find it, why did I live for so many days? If I found it, why did I go back? Although there are not so many bad things in the village, they always like to ask the bottom line. If there is something in the village If you don’t say anything, it’s giving others a chance to make random guesses. If you let them talk nonsense, then there will be all sorts of ugly things.”

Just like when Li Yan returned to the village, she refused to say anything, and her biological parents also refused to say a word about the child's father.

In this way, let the villagers arrange it, and then all the wonderful things will come out.

Why did Li Yan go to the city to be a concubine for a wealthy son, relying on her beauty to pretend to be a concubine.In the end, the original wife found out and called her back. Or would that man let the woman who was pregnant with his child leave?The higher the status of the family, the more they value their heirs.Even if you really like the new and hate the old, you will definitely stay when you hear that someone has ruined your own flesh and blood.

Why is Li Yan so determined to make herself a wealthy son-in-law, but in the end she was cheated of money and sex and had nowhere to go.

Why did Li Yan focus on being an aunt, and went to recommend a pillow mat to the old man, but was defiled by her son.It turned out that the child was afraid of being discovered by the old man, so he could only be embarrassed and beg the village.

There are countless such rumors.Most people don't have pure malice, just say it casually to pass the time.It's just this kind of inadvertent malice that hurts people the most.

When Li Ji listened to it when he was a child, he would only listen to it and be lively, and would not feel anything, but now he looks back and thinks about those rumors.Li Yan back then was so full of holes.

It's no wonder that Li Yan died of depression after Er Gouzi got lost.Without Er Gouzi's support, Li Yan couldn't bear those rumors.

The magistrate of the county certainly heard Li Ji's thoughts: "Then it's a mistake, but it's easy to talk to, so let's stay for a few more days."

"But you still gave those things. I can't say that I bought them myself. Although I live a luxurious life, it is considered a luxury in the village. Every single hair of yours is thicker than our legs. This is a lie It’s okay to say, but when they turn around, it seems like it’s their business.”

After Li Ji finished speaking, he paused and continued: "Back then, Yan... madam had many rumors in the village. One of them said that he was the illegitimate child of the outer room, and was beaten back by his original wife. If this is the case, go back and admit your mistake I'm afraid this rumor will be confirmed."

This is a problem.Don't let the villagers know that Er Gouzi is the blood of the county magistrate, otherwise Er Gouzi won't be able to live a peaceful life in the village in the future.But it is still not possible to completely conceal Er Gouzi's life experience, this is only for the imagination of the villagers.

The magistrate frowned.Li Ji's consideration is reasonable, it is precisely because Li Ji is familiar with the environment around him that he has such worries.

"Think about what the people in your village are afraid of. There are things they want to say but dare not say, or even think about." The county magistrate vaguely grasped some inspiration, and the contemporary Li Ji helped to grasp it together.

But obviously, Li Ji's mind is not on the same line as the magistrate's.

"Ghost?" Li Ji asked, "Are you trying to scare them with Madam?"

If it wasn't for maintaining the image of being the magistrate and elder, the magistrate really wanted to beat him up.

"Wicked people! Even ghosts and gods are afraid of wicked people, let alone people in your village." After being provoked by Li Ji, the county magistrate came up with a serious solution.

Li Ji asked puzzledly, "Evil man? What do you mean?"

"Er Gouzi is the blood of a bully. And this bully has all eyes and hands, and everyone in the capital can say a few words. Back then... he was the one who took Li Yan by force, and drove her away after making a new love. He even threatened her If she dares to say anything else, she will kill her whole family. She only knows that the bully has that ability, so she would rather bear a bad name than stand alone."

Li Ji's heart skipped a beat.The magistrate of this county really dares to say.You must know that the magistrate is Er Gouzi's real father.If this word gets out, the magistrate of the county will bear a lot of infamy.

Although this so-called "bully" is fabricated, the identity of Ergouzi's father is real.How did this work?

"How can this be done? You are the county magistrate anyway. If word spreads and one day it becomes known that you are Er Gouzi's father, wouldn't you be a bully and become the county magistrate?"

If these words are placed in the officialdom, people in the officialdom and even those around them will find it ridiculous.But the villagers will not.They don't even know where the yamen gate is going, because they don't know, so they can think wildly.

They would feel that the emperor's wives were too much to beat because of their rotten garlic, and they would naturally feel that as long as they spend enough money, the bully can also be the magistrate.

"I am free and proper. You can learn how I say what you want when you go back. You can say that the bully has done too much evil, and God punished him. Even though he has a lot of wives and concubines, he has never had an heir. Li Yan, who was ruthlessly abandoned, left behind a son. That's why I came here to find it."

"Then why did you go back?" Li Ji asked.

"Because the bully has made countless enemies and married too many times, he is afraid that someone will be missed by his enemies if he finds out that he has such a single root, so he simply pretends that he has never been found back. Just wait for him to hand over his family property directly to Chang'an after a hundred years. , I can’t control the things behind it. So I don’t recognize this son, but the father wants to pass on the blood, so I send good things every now and then. It makes sense before and after.”

Li Ji could hear the meaning of the county magistrate, he wanted to replace Li Yan by those insults.Li Yan had been wronged all her life, and if she could be treated like this by her husband after her death, she should feel better after thinking about her under the nine springs.

"That's fine. At that time, we only need to warn them. If the rumor spreads to the enemy at this time, Er Gouzi will make a mistake, and the bully will definitely bring his men to slaughter the village. Then the news will only be in the village in the future." Spread it, you will never forget to say a word.”

It's like when ghosts and gods are involved, many people talk with gusto in private, but if something really happens, they all look like quails, as if they can get infected by saying one more word.

Therefore, the method proposed by the county magistrate can be regarded as the most effective method at the moment.

Li Ji nodded and said: "I'm afraid there is no better way than this. I can't think of anything else for a while. It was solved in the village, my lord, and it has to be solved here."

"Here? What can be the matter?" the county magistrate asked.

"Do you still remember the day we came here? Before your people found us, the people of the county magistrate had already arrived first. They sent a big gift and said that they would see each other in the future. Although Er Gouzi said that he went back, but he The people below you should know about your son. Those who want to curry favor with you, and even want you to help with things. You can’t give it away here, but Er Gouzi is a new gap. Don’t be afraid of them blatantly sending him away. Things, I'm afraid they will change their minds and try to contain Er Gouzi."

This time I went back to the county magistrate's mansion for a meal, which taught Li Ji a lot.You can turn a few corners when you talk, but when you do things, there are even more twists and turns.

If you can't beat it with silver, there may be something else.beauty?Exotic treasure?Or simply use dirty tricks.

The life experiences of these two dogs can be hidden from the people, but to the colleagues of the county magistrate, it is not a secret at all.

Li Jibu