The other was a descendant of an old country squire, whose family had officials in the capital.
There were two young girls sitting behind the old man, chatting among themselves. He looks like a younger generation in her family.
After greeting each one, the county magistrate introduced the two people sitting on the corridor:
"This is the young clan leader of Songjia Village. Don't underestimate her because she is very capable. For example, the soybean oil that is popular in the whole county was made by this child. She has brought honor to us women."
The country gentleman laughed and said, "I have tried soybean oil, it is indeed good."
A girl behind the squire said, "I know rapeseed can be used to make oil, but I didn't expect soybeans can also be used to make oil. You are amazing."
The girl had her back to her just now. When she turned around, Song Jinxiu saw that she was wearing a veil.
What is the purpose of wearing a veil? Don't you want people to see what she looks like?
But this is none of her business. Song Jinxiu smiled modestly at her and explained:
"Rapeseed oil is suitable for stir-frying or stewing meat dishes, and is suitable for low-temperature cooking. Soybean oil is resistant to high temperatures, and is best for stir-frying, frying, deep-frying, and baking."
The girl's eyes lit up. "Ha, you know a lot. It seems you like food? Then let me ask you, how do you make delicious sesame oil?"
Song Jinxiu smiled and said, "Sesame oil is too fragrant and is suitable for seasoning, such as cold dishes, soups, and hot pot dipping sauces..."
The girl smiled and narrowed her eyes. "Yeah, it's delicious with cold dishes. What is the hot pot dipping sauce you mentioned?"
The county magistrate saw that the two of them hit it off immediately and started chatting.
This won't do. She hasn't even talked about the main business yet. Just now, 꽬君 said that he was going to pick someone up and asked her to finalize the godparenting as soon as possible.
She quickly interrupted the two of them, and said to the squire with a smile: "No, I just like this capable child, hehe..."
As she laughed, she sighed again and said, "It's just that the world is so unfair to us women. I love this child, and my husband has a talent for talent and wants to support this child. From now on, this is our adopted daughter."
The county magistrate said this, then sat down and motioned the maid beside him to serve tea.
What?
Song Jinxiu suspected that she had heard it wrong.
How did she become an adopted daughter?
Have you asked me? Do I agree? Doesn't this county magistrate take himself too seriously? What are you talking about in your sleep?
The first time they met, without even asking, she declared that she was her adopted daughter. How narcissistic is that?
Also, they put the futon and served tea. Are they forcing me to offer tea and acknowledge my relationship right away?
Song Jinxiu felt depressed, but because this was the wife of a county head, she gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, took a step back, saluted and said:
"I am flattered by your kindness, but there are many elders in my clan, and my parents are both at home. I am just a peasant girl, and I am not worthy of your kindness."
This, this is a rejection?
Everyone looked at each other.
Only the veiled girl who had just spoken to Song Jinxiu covered her mouth and chuckled, and even winked at her.
The county magistrate's face froze. She didn't expect the little girl to refuse. How dare she?
He condescended to accept a country girl as his goddaughter.
Shouldn't she be grateful, flattered, and immediately kneel on the ground and kowtow to her stepmother and godmother?
Does she know the consequences of rejecting a county chief?
The old Hanlin's daughter-in-law Liu Yuren's eyes flashed: What's going on? Don’t you have to agree in advance on adopting a godparent?
Isn't County Magistrate Wang a reckless and unsuccessful person?
She glanced at Song Jinxiu and Song Jinfang, who was cowering behind her like a little kid, and immediately understood.
This is not taking other people's children seriously and being self-righteous.
"Who do you think you are? The county magistrate adopted you as his daughter, and you are not grateful at all, but you dare to refuse. You are such a country bumpkin, you have no vision."
Li Wan's voice sounded again, and Song Jinxiu was furious. She frowned and said angrily:
"Who is so rude? Why do you interrupt when the adults are talking? If you want, just ask for an adopted daughter."
Li Wan's voice was shrill and her voice suddenly increased. "What did you say? You want me to be her adopted daughter? Do you know what my identity is?"
My grandfather was a fifth-rank court judge, and she was just a small county magistrate. How could she be a match for him?
Song Jinxiu sneered, "I don't know who you are, but I am the head of my clan. You asked the head of my clan to be someone else's adopted daughter. What do you think of my people?"
Song Jinxiu was really angry. She said this to Li Wan, and more importantly, to the county magistrate and his people.
Pah, it's obvious that he just wants to take advantage of the soybean oil and act like he's giving alms, his greed is so ugly.
how? Is the county magistrate so high and mighty? Do I have to stick it on?
Li Wan said sharply: "A little peasant girl became the head of a clan. What's so great about a group of untouchables who farm the land?"
"Afraid!"
Li Wan covered her face in shock, "You, you dare to hit me?"
Song Jinxiu looked at her fiercely: "I beat you because I respect you. If you say anything more, I won't even beat your father."
Song Jinxiu glanced at her and snorted coldly: "Huh, pariah?
The emperor once said: The people sow hope in spring, and the great cause of the ages lies in the fields. The emperor is light and the people are heavy, so the seedlings are strong, and farming and reading are passed down to the family for long-term peace.
The emperor is wise and benevolent. He said that the people of the world are the parents of the court who provide food and clothing, and should be treated well.
In the eyes of the emperor, the lives of the people are precious, but you say that we ordinary people are pariahs?
Believe it or not, if the emperor knew about this, your grandfather, the court judge, would be laid off? ”
“You, you you…”
Li Wan was speechless after being rebuked by Song Jinxiu. Although she didn't know what "laid off" meant, she knew it was definitely not a good thing.
As the second generation of an official in Beijing, she knew how serious these words were once they involved the royal family.
She was angry and scared. She stamped her feet in anger, covered her face and ran away crying.
Wang Leling quickly ordered the maid to chase after her. She looked at Song Jinxiu with dissatisfaction, "Miss Song, my mother meant well. If you don't appreciate it, then that's fine. But why are you still speaking rudely to Miss Li? Isn't that really too much?"
Song Jinxiu sneered and asked back, "Do you think I'm going too far?"
Without waiting for Wang Leling to say anything, she asked the county magistrate, who had already looked gloomy and angry:
"Do you think so? Are we Miss Li's untouchables?
So if you adopt me as your adopted daughter, you're giving face to us, the lowly people, right? ”
It was the first time that the county magistrate was humiliated by someone, and she was already furious, but she couldn't lose her temper in front of so many people.
If Song Jinxiu asked him this question mercilessly again, he would no longer be able to suppress his anger.
It can't be suppressed, so it has to be suppressed, because here there is the old Hanlin's daughter-in-law, the old gentry, and so many young ladies.
Of course, to tell the truth, she couldn't bear to be asked to defend such a shameless girl.
The county magistrate knew that he should say something to appease Song Jinxiu.
She just couldn't open her mouth, for she was afraid that she would start swearing as soon as she opened her mouth.
This is not what the county magistrate said.
As a county magistrate, her words and deeds must be dignified and generous.
Seeing the county magistrate remained silent, Song Jinxiu sneered, "It seems that this banquet has a problem with me. I won't bother you anymore. Goodbye."
Song Jinxiu led her sister away.
The veiled girl's eyes revealed a hint of appreciation.
Xue Feifei, who was sitting in the corner, witnessed the whole process.
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