Xie Heng felt that the girl must be hinting at him, so he decided to change his strategy.
After all, after listening to the girl's inner thoughts, it was beneficial to me.
Xia Zhiliao naturally had no idea what he was thinking.
She just said that, as for whether Xie Heng could understand it, she didn't know.
But she could also see that Ling He was really serious about teaching his brothers martial arts. Even though the eldest and third brothers did not have such good aptitude, he taught them very patiently.
When Xia Zhiliao went to see it again, Ling He pulled her to learn it as well.
Seeing that Xia Zhiliao did not refuse again, Ling He thought that his master really understood Miss Zhiliao.
If it were him, he would really think that Zhiliao was not interested in martial arts.
It has been half a month since Xia Zhiliao came back from the county. He has been asking his fifth uncle, who is an apprentice in the town's clinic, to keep an eye out for news about the Su family's father and son.
If nothing else, she was really worried about Jiang Xiaoying's revenge.
Fortunately, for half a month, nothing happened to the Su family father and son.
Because she was thinking about this, she forgot about another thing until someone came from the yamen.
Old Mrs. Xia was startled, wondering if one of her sons had done something wrong outside. The third son was guarding his wife and had not gone out, the second son was also at home, and the fifth son was always honest, so the most likely one was the fourth son?
She was worried, but it turned out to be a misunderstanding. The people from the government office came to buy the mountain for their own family.
Only then did Old Lady Xia feel relieved. When Xia Zhiliao heard that the county magistrate was in the next village on business, she clamored to treat the county magistrate to a meal.
Old Lady Xia nodded and said, "Zhi Liao is right. The master is so busy, but he still remembers our family's affairs. We must treat him to a good meal."
Although Xia Jinxiu was good at preparing banquets and had accumulated some reputation, not everyone invited her to dinner every day.
She was not in a hurry. After all, she had some money in her hands after going out several times, so she didn't have to spend money on food, clothing or other expenses.
Naturally, she also has to help with household chores.
"Brother Cha, please go and talk to the county magistrate. It's a common meal, so please don't despise it." Xia Jinxiu said with a smile.
She was pretty and spoke sweetly, so the officer nodded with a red face. Just for the two big buns given by the girl, he had to run this time.
"Miss Xia, it's okay for us to help you, but... our master is honest and upright, I'm afraid he won't come to eat."
Xia Jinxiu smiled, "Then tell him that we have something important to tell him, and we must ask him to come."
Xia Jinxiu thought that other families had not had the opportunity to make friends with the eldest master, so she couldn't miss this opportunity. It would be easier to talk to her if there was anything in the future!
Xia Zhiliao also helped to persuade him, "Uncle, my aunt's cooking is delicious. Other families spend a lot of money to invite her to cook. When the master is done with his work, you must help us invite her over. Don't you want to try my aunt's cooking?"
The two yamen runners looked at Xia Jinxiu and nodded vigorously. "I want to, hehe, but we can't make the decision, but we can say a few more good words."
"Thank you, uncle!" Xia Zhiliao smiled and handed two apples to the two of them.
Although it is just an apple, it is rare and it is rare to be able to preserve it so well after a winter. It looks tempting with its red color.
The two officers were still thinking that they would have to spend some time to talk to the county magistrate, but they didn't expect that when the county magistrate heard that Xia Zhiliao invited him over, he had no intention of refusing.
The two officers swallowed all the words they had prepared.
There was no other reason. The county magistrate liked children, especially a girl like Xia Zhiliao who was well-behaved, sensible and a little clever. If his wife had not died during childbirth, he would have had a little daughter.
It was past noon when the county magistrate arrived at the Xia family. After all, he had to finish the work at hand.
Xia Zhiliao was waiting at the entrance of the village early in the morning. She felt that when inviting people to a meal, one had to show their sincerity.
Sure enough, the county magistrate was delighted when he saw the little girl, and even hugged her in his arms, "Little girl, you are waiting for me!"
"Yes, I was afraid that the master wouldn't come."
The county magistrate laughed loudly, and his eyes became much gentler, not as serious as in the court. "Why do you suddenly want to invite me to dinner? Are you thinking of asking me to show mercy when you buy the barren mountain?"
Xia Zhiliao quickly shook her head. She was not interested in such petty gains. "Your Excellency is a good official. You have helped our family so many times. Of course I have to treat you to a meal."
The county magistrate laughed. What kind of lies could the little kid tell?
The Xia family was indeed polite. He was just doing his duty as an official, but he didn't expect that the Xia family would remember his kindness.
It can be seen how important it is to be a good official and win the hearts of the people.
The county magistrate walked through the village holding Xia Zhiliao. Many people saw it. Everyone had eyes that showed that the county magistrate loved Xia Zhiliao very much.
Those people were discussing curiously behind the scenes, what is the relationship between the Xia family and the county magistrate?
When they were almost at Xia's house, Xia Hai saw them from afar and shouted loudly into the yard, "Grandma, Dad, Mom, Third Uncle, come quickly, come quickly!"
"That is..."
"That's my third brother!" Xia Zhiliao explained.
"He's about the same age as my little four." The county magistrate said, "But my little four is weak and sickly, and not as lively as him."
Xia Zhiliao looked at the county magistrate. Although he had a beard, he looked to be in his twenties. She didn't expect that he had so many children.
"Little girl, what are you looking at?" The county magistrate was a little confused by the stare of the little person in his arms.
"You have so many sons, and you don't look that old!"
The county magistrate laughed loudly, "I originally had four sons and one daughter, but unfortunately my daughter died with her mother before she was born."
Xia Zhiliao took a deep breath, then patted the man on the shoulder, "Sir, don't be sad, the lady and the young lady will be very happy in heaven."
The county magistrate paused for a moment, and his heart suddenly warmed up. "Thank you for your good words. You are such a lovely child."
The man blinked and adjusted his breathing, but subconsciously looked up at the sky.
"Zhi Liao, why are you still letting adults hold you? Come down quickly!" Xia Jinjun came out and was so excited that he forgot to kneel down.
"It's okay. This girl is very much in my heart." The county magistrate saw people kneeling on the ground and quickly told them to stand up. "I'm here to eat, why are you kneeling? No need to be so polite, old man, please stand up quickly."
"Are you here?" Xia Jinxiu came out wearing an apron, wiping her hands. Her hair was a little messy, and some of it was wet from sweat and stuck to her face. Her face was also slightly flushed. There was something frying in the wok just now, but she didn't hear any crackling sound, so she came out to take a look.
The county magistrate looked at the girl in front of him and his heart seemed to be hit by something.
He quickly turned his eyes away and said, "Thank you, Miss Xia!"
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