Liu Xin laughed and said, "Liu is an enlightened person. Just say what you think. As long as you speak reasonably, Liu will decide for you."
Perhaps because of Liu Xin’s encouragement, Old Man Chen didn’t know where his courage came from. He suddenly stood up, pointed a finger at Kuai Xiu, and said sharply, “My granddaughter’s reputation has been ruined by him. Now he can’t get married. And he continued to be his county magistrate, it was too cheap for him, and the little old man refused to accept it."
For an unmarried girl, fame is more important than anything else. Now, Chen Yuniang is retired from her marriage. Even if she marries another man in the future, she will be looked down upon by her husband. It will be difficult for her to raise her head in the future. I guess,
Liu Xin gave Kuaixiu a playful look and said, "Quaixiu, you have heard it all. You provoked this matter. How do you plan to compensate the other girl?"
Thinking of Liu Xin’s gift of fifty taels of silver to Old Man Chen just now, and that old man Chen’s gratitude, Kuai Xiu had a care, and said, "This fact is due to the fact that the official is willing to pay 100 taels of silver, as an apology. ,"
It ruined the reputation of the other girl, so she only took out a hundred taels of silver, which is too shabby. Don’t think that the Kuai family is a famous family in Xiangyang, and Kuai Xiu is the son of Kuailiang. In fact, he really doesn’t have much money. The Kuais family is rich, but the Kuaisau’s money is not the same as Kuaisiu’s wealth. Kuailiang has several sons, but Kuaisiu is not the eldest son. In order to make the family prosperous, an important measure is to distribute When making property, lean towards the long house as much as possible,
Kuailiang died, and the property that Kuaixiu got was extremely limited, and he was just a small county magistrate. Although he had a lot of salary, he would not be rich enough to support such a large family, and his wife Fei was also not very rich. He was born in a big family, was spoiled since he was a child, spends a lot of money, and is not good at managing the family. Although such a life can go on, it can be regarded as glory and wealth in the eyes of ordinary people, but in Fei’s view, it is simply too difficult. This is also the main reason why Fei repeatedly clamored to go back to her natal house until she finally ran away from home. She couldn’t endure this suffering.
For Kuai Xiu, the one hundred taels of silver had already made great determination and tried his best. He didn't know how to explain to her when Hui Fei came back, but Liu Xin said indifferently: "Kui Xiu, you have a good calculation, the reputation of other girls, the happiness of a lifetime, I want to spend a mere hundred taels of silver."
Kuaixiu's face was bitter, and she repeatedly said, "Go back to the lord, I really don't have any money for the next official."
"Money, you know how to talk about money, can money buy everything, can money buy happiness," Liu Xin said grimly, "have you used your brain to think about what the girl needs? "
Kuaixiu blurted out, "Ms. Chen, it's all wrong in the next stage. Just talk about what you need. I will sell iron in the next stage and try to buy it back for you."
Chen Yuniang blushed, and she didn't say a word in her clothes. It is impossible to say that Chen Yuniang didn't hate Kuaixiu at all. When she bought things on the street in a good way, he was forcibly taken back to the county government office and was kidnapped. The scheduled marriage has been disturbed, but what can I say now, not to mention that Kuaixiu is not coveting his beauty and robbing the female, even if he is unwilling to pay this hundred taels of silver, since ancient times, the people have not fought against officials. What else can I say? I can only blame myself for bad luck. Do you still ask him to order the retired marriage to be recovered? Even if the marriage is restored due to the pressure of the government, I will marry into my in-law’s family in the future. I’m afraid it’s hard to be a human being.
Liu Xin couldn't help but slapped the table and said, "Kuixiu, you ruined the happiness of a girl’s life, so you should return the happiness to them."
Kuaixiu said with a blank face, "How can I pay back this happiness?"
Liu Xin stared at Kuai Xiu with hatred of iron and steel, and said, "You marry her,"
Kuaixiu said in surprise: "The lord meant to let me accept her as a concubine,"
Old man Chen over there already yelled angrily: "My Yu Niang does not serve as concubines,"
Although the status of a concubine is only slightly higher than that of a handmaid, if in the past, the poor family had a bad meal, and if their daughter was beautiful, she could have the opportunity to marry a wealthy concubine, in addition to earning a lot of money for the family. If you are lucky, you can often make up for the bride price. That’s a desperate thing.
But the situation is different now. Under Liu Xin’s rule, ordinary people are also comfortable with food and clothing. Although the population of Chen Laohan’s family is large, it has solved the problem of food and clothing long ago. How rare is it to let his granddaughter be a concubine
"Who asked you to accept her as a concubine?" Liu Xin was also a little displeased with Kuaixiu's attitude, and said patiently, "Twisted melons are not sweet. If Fei ran away from home, you would give her a piece of paper. Let her take the divorce letter. I think this girl Chen had a good birth, so you can marry her as your wife to make up for your fault. Why not?"
Kuai Xiu was taken aback for a moment, and whispered, "I'm afraid that the Fei family will not be able to explain it,"
Liu Xin sneered: "What's wrong with the Fei family? Are they better than your Kuai family? Although your father is no longer there, your second uncle is still there. Besides, Liu is in charge of this matter. They dare to say A'no' word,"
The Fei family was a famous family in Jiangxia, but it was really developed in Yizhou. Because of their relatives with Liu Yan, Fei Boren and Fei Guan were both prominent in Yizhou, and Fei Guan’s younger sister Fei Shuang was even married. After Liu Yan's third son, Liu Zhang, Liu Xin captured Chengdu, in order to maintain the stability of Yizhou, most of Liu Yan's subordinates were able to stay in office, and Fei Guan was also reused. Therefore, the Fei family not only did not die, but the status gradually increased. Elevated, but in any case, it is still difficult for them to enter the core of the Liu Xin Group.
Kuai Xiu said: "Yes, but not yet, I don't know what the Chen family means,"
In fact, this is simply an excuse for Kuaixiu. Although he is just a small county magistrate and no big deal, his superiority from a gentry family is always lingering, and he disdains to marry an ordinary commoner. ,
Old man Chen over there has already said: "The little old man has no objection, but he has to ask my granddaughter. Besides, the money gift must be no less."
Old man Chen is unwilling to let his granddaughter be a concubine for Kuai Xiu, but marrying Kuai Xiu as his wife is completely different. In Old Man Chen’s opinion, he is already a high climber. He is naturally full of willingness and deliberately wants to ask his granddaughter what he means. It's just an excuse,
Chen Yuniang glanced at Kuai Xiu secretly, and quickly lowered her head. To be honest, except for her weak personality, she was quite handsome. Although he said that he could only get one hundred taels at most, but this one hundred taels. It’s already an astronomical figure for the old man’s family who has just achieved food and clothing, and Chen Yuniang has lived in the county for six days, eating delicacies, wearing silk and satin, and there are four or five maids waiting by her side. So, for Kuai Xiu, that is the existence of tall, wealthy and handsome. How could Chen Yuniang refuse to do so, but the girl’s family has to be more reserved, Chen Yuniang can’t say anything about it.
When Liu Xin saw Chen Yuniang not speaking, he couldn't help but laughed, pretending to think: "If you don't speak, then you disagree. In this case, you can only find another way to compensate you..."
Chen Yuniang suddenly raised her head and said, "Mindv, Mindv agreed."
Liu Xin yelled "Okay", then removed a white jade pendant on his waist and said with a smile: "Liu will give you this jade pendant as a token of love, and give you five hundred taels of silver as a congratulatory gift. And, Zhongkang, do you also mean something,"
Jushou understood, and said with a smile: "Ju Mou and Zirou have been friends for many years. Naturally, this gift can't be saved. I'll give three hundred taels."
Xu Huang, Dianwei, Xu Chu and others also generously donated. Some three hundred taels and two hundred taels. In short, the money should not be paid too little, but it cannot exceed Liu Xin, because everyone is doing it this time. The family moved to Chang'an, and all the family wealth was carried with him. Without much effort, a single banknote was handed over to Kuaixiu’s hands. All of them were a hundred taels of silver. Kuaixiu received two thousand taels of silver in one go, although for Liu This mandarin duck book that was happily confused didn't think so, but he didn't dare to say anything.
In Liu Xin’s view, Chen Yuniang and Kuaixiu’s "ex-wife" look exactly the same, and they are also a yellow-flowered girl. This arrangement is not wrong to him, but Liu Xin is still not at ease, and exhorts: "Kuixiu, after getting married Be nice to other girls, otherwise Liu will not forgive you."
Kuaixiu was somewhat unwilling to marry a civic girl as his wife. Originally, she thought that if it was not possible, she would just have an extra mouth to eat at home. Now even the last road is blocked by Liu Xin, so she has no choice but to promise.
After all, marrying a wife is different from taking a concubine. There are many procedures to go. It is naturally impossible for Liu Xin to attend their wedding. Even so, Old Man Chen is extremely excited, not only because his granddaughter will become the magistrate, but also because of this. The marriage was facilitated by Liu Xin. Other places may not be a big deal, but in Jingzhou, the people worship Liu Xin as a god. If you can say a few words with Liu Xin, some people will be able to brag after they go back. Most of the last half a year, let alone this matter,
Old man Chen hurriedly left. He was going to show off at the family's retiring family and earning the face. Kuaixiu also got up and resigned. Not only did he have to bother with his marriage, but he had to use his brains to solve the case. Otherwise, He will always bear the identity of the person to be sinned, Xu Huang and others have also left one after another. After all, everyone is taking their family members and they have to settle down. Liu Xin also stood up, stretched beautifully, and prepared to meet. Seeing his wife and children,
But seeing Jushou approaching him, he folded his hands and said, "Master, the subordinate understands,"
Liu Xin was surprised: "What do you understand,"
Jushou laughed and said: "The lord does not set a deadline for Kuaixiu, just because he does not believe that he is capable of solving this case. Please rest assured that the subordinates will do their best to investigate this matter."
Liu Xin said, "Actually you don't understand,"