When he returned to Zhangjia Manor, it was already evening. Chen Zi'ang looked as if nothing had happened, chatting and laughing with Wang. Zhang Yu also put down the girl's reserve and welcomed Xiao Ye with Zhang Jian.

"Come on, Brother Zhang, come here, I'll tell you something good."

Lu Wenzhe smiled and pulled Zhang Jian aside, whispering that Lingling was willing to do his concubine's business.

"oh?"

Zhang Jian was overjoyed!

I picked up a beauty for free, and I wish I could fly back to Jiangdu and wait for Lingling to come to my door.

He is eighteen years old. Although he has not married yet, he can take a concubine and the family will not say much. Moreover, Lingling redeems herself, so there is no need for him to pay.

"Then...my cousin and Xiao Lang?"

After the surprise, Zhang Jian asked worriedly again.

Lu Wen said: "I don't want to say much about your cousin. As a man, you know, but Xiao Lang is definitely a humble gentleman. Brother Zhang can rest assured!"

"It's mysterious, there must be no good thing. It's not that I was so romantic last night!"

Zhang Yu looked at Xiao Ye, and a hint of nervousness appeared in his beautiful eyes.

Xiao Ye held Zhang Yu's hand and shook his head and said, "What are you thinking about? There is nothing at all."

"Xiao Lang said no, of course there is no!"

Zhang Yu smiled with trust, and then seemed to feel that he had passed. He hurriedly added: "Oh, I'm not jealous. Men are acting like a show, so it's nothing to do if I do it. It's not good to be too addicted to avoid spending time in vain. What I said?"

"Oh!"

Xiao Ye grabbed the girl's slender waist and laughed in silence, "Am I that kind of person? It is my blessing to be favored by Yu'er. How can I spare my blessing? Although I dare not say that I will never take a concubine, I dare to guarantee now that I must first obtain Yu'er's approval."

"Um!"

Zhang Yu blushed and happily laid her head on Xiao Ye's shoulders.

She was determined to be a Xianshu wife, and she could not prevent Xiao Ye from taking a concubine because of jealousy. However, her husband clearly stated that the right to take a concubine was handed over to her, which made her feel a sense of being respected and her love surged in her heart.

I must keep the door of my husband, so I can't let all the charming people come in!

Xiao Ye looked sideways and saw that Zhang Yufang was fourteen years old. Although she was slightly inferior to Qiaoniang and Su Yueer, she also had bright eyes and white teeth, and her skin was white and clean. The transparent hair was visible on her skin. The girl's innocence and elegance and dignity were hidden.

Perhaps Zhang Yu is not the most beautiful, but she is the most suitable for being a wife. She is in harmony with each other, respects each other as guests, and spends her whole life with her old age. It is a blessing in life to marry such a woman.

Thinking of this, Xiao Ye couldn't help feeling a little guilty towards Zhang Yu. After a change of thought, he wiped away the beautiful shadow of Su Yue'er in the lake of heart.

Su Yue'er has great talent and unparalleled appearance. She spends a night with such a stunning beauty. Even if he is alert, he will never be unwilling to be. There will always be some ripples in his heart. But at this moment, he only wants to be Su Yue'er's male best friend and a close friend.

"Mr., it's time for dinner!"

At this time, Zhang Xiu's wife came over and called out.

The dinner was naturally rich, and everyone gathered together, drinking and talking. After the meal, the drunk Zhang Jian pulled Xiao Ye aside, took out a stack of silver notes from his arms, all of which were 100 taels of silver, and handed them over and said, "Xiao Lang takes it, this is your royalty."

"It's been sold for only one or two days?"

Xiao Ye said in surprise.

Zhang Jian waved his hand and said, "Of course it's not that fast, but with your name as Jie Yuan Gong, yesterday, the value of Su Jiao was raised to two million taels at the Luming Banquet. Now, in Jiankang, who doesn't know that you are the name of Jie Yuan Gong, sold nearly 10,000 copies in just two days. I have asked someone to print it urgently. I will sell the books and the royalties in the future. This is the 7,500 taels that I had agreed to have before. Going back to Jiangdu, you will always have to buy a house. With your identity as Jie Yuan Gong, you will have to go to the house three times and spend money everywhere. You can take it first, it's not enough. I'll put it on you."

"Okay, then I'll take it first!"

Xiao Ye did not refuse, and took a stack of silver notes and put them in his arms.

He does need money.

...

The next morning, after saying goodbye to Zhang Xiu and his wife, they set out on their way back, boarded the boat from Changganli, and returned to Jiangdu in the evening, and Shi Jin had already returned home first.

"gentlemen……"

Shi Jin looked at Mr. Cai.

Mr. Cai smiled and said, "This time you passed the exam, your father will be happy with it. I will strike while the iron is hot tomorrow and convince your father to give you peace of mind!"

"Um!"

Shi Jin nodded and walked towards the main hall.

Mr. Cai watched Shi Jin's back, narrowing his narrow eyes until Shi Jin disappeared from sight before stepping into a path.

Shi Jin passed the fifth place in the provincial examination. Although he was not the first, Jiangnan Dao's culture and education are prosperous, and the juren has a high value, and he is almost 50% sure to win the Jinshi. Shi Wenlong saw the hope of turning over, was in a good mood, and drank happily.

Anyone who has been using white gloves for a long time will have the idea of ​​turning around and making a decision.

At the same time, the Xiao family's small bookstore was filled with laughter and joy. Du set up a table of wine and food, temporarily put down his worries, and drank a few drinks, and was already feeling slightly drunk.

"This is the royalty of the West Chamber, totaling 7,500 taels. I want to give two thousand taels to the tribe, and ask my aunt to collect the rest."

Xiao Ye took out the silver notes from his arms and handed them over.

"ah?"

Du suddenly sobered up a little bit and hurriedly refused: "You can keep the money you earn!"

Xiao Ye insisted: "The aunt is the one in charge of the family. If the aunt doesn't care about the money, who still cares about the money? Besides, I won't live here for a long time. Tomorrow I will go to the clan to worship my ancestors and come back to see where there is a suitable house. I will buy it early and we will move out early."

"Um!"

Qiao Niang nodded and said, "Mom, just keep it in check. Brother is still going to go to the winter examination. How can I have the time to give two thousand taels to the clan? How do they treat us normally?"

These words exposed Qiao Niang's wealth-loving nature.

Du shook his head and said, "The clan must give it. Otherwise, if the karma makes a fortune and does not feed the clan, people will be utterly irrelevant. The money is small, and the reputation is bad, but it cannot be saved. Two thousand taels are just right. I will take this money first. But you are a man and you can't have no money on you. Please keep 500 taels."

Xiao Ye thought about it and got back five silver notes.

‘Oh~~’

Du sighed quietly, "How great is such a nephew. She can still miss her nominal aunt when she is developed. It's a pity... she is not a son-in-law!"

The Zhang family was also holding a banquet to celebrate Chen Zi'ang's high school Jingkui. After Zhang's mother had a few glasses of wine, she asked with the intention of drinking: "What's wrong with Yu'er?"

Zhang Jian smiled and said, "Please rest assured, mom, Xiao Lang has made a private appointment with his younger sister for the rest of his life. Let's invite a matchmaker to come to propose marriages another day."

There were customs in the Six Dynasties, and women usually proposed marriage to the man, just like Xi Jian went to Wang Dao's mansion to choose a son-in-law for his eldest daughter Xi Xuan. He fell in love with Wang Xizhi at first sight, and then there was a good story about a son-in-law who had a good son-in-law in the East.

Yangzhou is adjacent to the Yangtze River, and its customs are close to that of the Southern Dynasties. Because the Southern Dynasties were conquered by the mixed blood of the Xianbei in the north, they always adhere to their own cultural traditions and demonstrate their inner independence. Just like the Jin Dynasty destroyed Wu, most of the scholars in Wu refused to conquer and took pride in Wu culture.

When Zhang Yu heard this, he looked ashamed and happy.

Chen Zi'ang said, "It's always inappropriate to come to the house to propose marriage. Xiao Lang should have a house in the near future and wait for his house to be settled. The nephew and his cousin went to his house to congratulate him, and asked Xiao Lang's aunt to look at his cousin in person, so as not to privately entrust the younger generation for life and make the elders unhappy."

Zhang's father said, "Boyu's words are good. Jian'er, our family is in Jiangdu, so you can help the husband of the Xiao family pay more attention."

"I understand!"
Chapter completed!