Chapter 643: Magistrate Xia and his wife are in trouble
Tang Bao never thought that when her nephew passed the imperial examination, her godfather and godmother would come all the way from the provincial capital to congratulate him.
Not only Tang Bao didn't expect this, but Old Man Su didn't expect this either.
So, when he heard that the prefect had come in person to congratulate him, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
Then, he led the whole family, no, the whole village, out to greet them with joy on their faces.
"Greetings, Your Excellency the Prefect..."
Just as Old Man Su was about to bow, Magistrate Xia held his arm.
"Brother Su, you're being so formal again, aren't you?" Magistrate Xia said with a smile, "I came here today solely to discuss our relationship!"
After hearing what Prefect Xia said, Old Man Su didn't act pretentiously. After all, the two families had been close over the years.
"Hahaha... In that case, I won't bother with those empty formalities." Old Man Su smiled brightly.
Then, he said modestly, "I just passed the imperial examination for a small scholar. I am sorry to trouble you to make such a special trip."
After hearing what Old Man Su said, Governor Xia's expression changed slightly, and a complex sadness flashed in his eyes.
Everything returned to normal in an instant.
"Brother Su, do you know that what you said is very hateful?"
After saying this, Magistrate Xia looked at the villagers around him.
"Everybody says so, doesn't he?"
The village chief immediately shouted, "Of course! Your Excellency the Prefect, you don't know how much Brother Su is hated!"
The village chief slapped his thigh as he spoke, and then added in a serious tone, "In the whole village, only his family's Chengyao passed the imperial examination. He was obviously so happy, but he deliberately said this, making us, whose children failed the exam, really want to bite him and beat him up!"
As soon as the village chief finished speaking, Da Niu's father said in a deep voice, "That's right! We all want to put a sack on him!"
“That’s right…”
People echoed and looked at Old Man Su with contempt.
The people in Daliushu Village felt that they had even met the emperor and had dinner with him, so they were very relaxed towards Magistrate Xia, who had no airs when he came to Daliushu Village.
After all, they are people who have seen the world!
Facing people's contemptuous eyes, Old Man Su smiled even more widely, his teeth showing.
Here, Old Lady Su also brought a few daughters-in-law and started greeting Mrs. Xia.
As for Tang Bao, she had been pulled aside by Xia Siya.
"Sister Fuya..." Xia Siya hesitated to speak.
Tang Bao was shocked. Looking at Xia Siya's slightly red and swollen eyelids, she had a bad feeling in her heart.
It was obvious that Xia Siya had cried, and her eyelids were swollen from crying.
"Sister Siya, what happened?" Tang Bao asked carefully.
My heartbeat is getting faster and faster.
"Fuya, come here and let your godmother see you." Without waiting for Xia Siya to answer, Mrs. Xia waved at Tang Bao with a loving face.
At the same time, he glanced at Xia Siya calmly.
Xia Siya pursed her lips and lowered her eyes.
Tang Bao hurriedly walked up to Mrs. Xia.
My heart sank deeper and deeper.
Others didn't notice Mrs. Xia's glance, but she did.
"My daughter greets her godmother."
Tang Bao showed an appropriate smile on her face and saluted properly.
Madam Xia took Tang Bao's hand affectionately and said with a smile, "Yes, this salute posture is much more standard."
Tang Bao's face turned red. She rarely performed greetings in such a formal manner.
But my godmother said that the girl is getting older and older.
Every word, action, and teaching of rules and etiquette must be clear.
Especially when you are in front of outsiders, you must be polite.
Even if it is, it is just for show to outsiders.
For this reason, whenever Tang Bao sees Mrs. Xia, she will temporarily put aside her casual nature and greet her seriously.
Mrs. Xia looked at her well-behaved and sensible goddaughter and liked her more and more.
"You've grown a bit taller." Madam Xia nodded with satisfaction. "Godmother will have someone make you some summer clothes later, with longer skirts..."
"Godmother, my current craftsmanship is better than those embroiderers." Tang Bao said sweetly, "Don't bother to find clothes for me in the future."
To be honest, she really can't fit into her clothes.
Every year before the season changes, the young man would have new clothes delivered to her.
Add to that the work that my godmother asked people to do, it was really too much.
"Your craftsmanship is good, and it's not quantity that matters but quality. Tell me, do you have time to embroider new clothes for yourself?" Mrs. Xia said.
Little Sugar Baby, "..."
No!
She never made herself new clothes.
No time!
Mrs. Xia patted Xiao Tangbao's hand in understanding and said, "Every year you make clothes, shoes and socks for your parents, and for your godfather and godmother, and you have to learn this and that. I'm afraid you're so busy that you can't even eat properly..."
In fact, Mrs. Xia forgot to mention one person - Xuanyuan Jin.
Tang Bao didn't make clothes, shoes or socks for Xuanyuan Jin, but the sachets and purses that Xuanyuan Jin wore were all made by Tang Bao.
Because it was made by others, he won't wear it.
Fortunately, they are all small items and don’t take much effort.
However, it is absolutely impossible to say that Tang Bao is so busy that she can’t even eat properly!
Even if she eats a few grains less rice, it is a big deal.
It was that Mrs. Xia was biased. Looking at her chubby goddaughter, she could actually say something like "I can't eat well."
Tang Bao felt a little embarrassed after hearing what her godmother said.
"Okay, stop standing at the door and talking." Old Mrs. Su said with a smile: "Tangbao, help your godmother into the house."
After hearing this, Tang Bao quickly said: "Godmother, you must be tired after the journey. Your daughter will help you go into the house to rest for a while..."
After saying that, he held Mrs. Xia's arm and walked inside affectionately.
Mrs. Xia patted Xiao Tangbao's hand with satisfaction.
But in my heart, I sighed.
How should I start talking about that matter?
Mrs. Xia couldn't help but look at Prefect Xia.
There was also a hint of sadness between Magistrate Xia's brows.
The couple exchanged glances, both knowing that it was not appropriate to speak today.
Magistrate Xia and his family were invited into the house.
The driver also drove the carriage to the side yard and fed the horses with grass and water...
No one noticed that although Magistrate Xia and his family came to congratulate, they did not bring any gifts.
In the room, Tang Bao formally paid her respects to Magistrate Xia.
"My daughter greets her godfather."
Magistrate Xia nodded and looked at Tang Bao with a kind face. He asked Tang Bao and Yu Zhilan about their painting studies and medical skills in a gentle voice.
I didn't ask about anything like "Female Training" or "Female Precepts".
Xia Siya stood by, with her head down and not saying a word.
Old Mrs. Su couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.
Xia Siya has always been a lively person, but she is too quiet today.
"What's wrong with Siya? Are you tired?" asked Old Mrs. Su with concern.
Madam Xia glanced at Xia Siya and said, "I felt a little carsick on the way, so I'm not in the mood."
"Then go downstairs and rest for a while." Old Madam Su said quickly, "Tangbao, take your sister Siya to rest, and I'll give her some pills to take."
"I understand, mother." Tang Bao agreed crisply and reached out to pull Xia Siya, "Sister Siya, let's go back to the house."
After saying this, he bowed to Magistrate Xia and Madam Xia and took his leave.
Mrs. Xia didn't stop him, but said meaningfully: "Siya, today is your uncle Su's family's big day. Rest for a while and then come out to eat. Don't spoil everyone's fun..."
Xia Siya replied weakly, "I understand, mother."
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