Chapter 151 Ancient Farmer (8)

Chapter 151 Ancient Farmer (8)

Not only the eldest daughter-in-law was dazzled, but even Lin's mother and Li Lanlan looked at the gold jewelry in Lin Shiheng's hand in disbelief.

"This...is this real gold?"

Hearing Mother Lin ask this question in a trilling voice, Lin Shiheng smiled: "Mom, look at what you said, why would my son give you fake gold?"

As he spoke, he handed the box over, and when Mother Lin caught it, he explained in an understatement voice that was enough for the eldest daughter-in-law to hear: "Today I went to exchange the books I copied for money, and I happened to hear that the government office I was looking for someone to do the accounting for this year, so I went to help me do the calculations. The clerk was grateful to me and gave me some money, and also said he would visit me at home someday. "

Of course, Lin Shiheng said this just to show off. He was about to take the exam and would not be at home for a long time. The Lin family had long been separated because of the unpleasant quarrels before. Only the old, the weak, the sick and the disabled are left. The only young Li Lanlan is still a beautiful woman, but she looks unsafe.

But he is also a scholar after all, and coupled with the county scribe, he is enough to make the people in the village fear him.

What's more, he didn't lie. The clerk was indeed very grateful to him. Every year, the county would allocate funds for him to hire people to clear the accounts. This year, Lin Shiheng helped him clear all the accounts in one go, which was equivalent to saving a lot of money. The rest of the money given to Lin Shiheng naturally went into the scribe's pocket.

In the audience, the lower the official position is, the better they are at watching people serve food. If the person helping to clear the accounts today is just an ordinary person, the clerk will at most give some money and will not go out of his way to sell well, but the accounts are cleared so quickly , Lin Shiheng, whose words and deeds are extraordinary, is a scholar who is about to take the exam. No one can predict his future. Naturally, this clerk wants to sell more while he is still just a scholar. No one can predict when. The ordinary scholar in front of him turned into a high official.

He just complied with Lin Shiheng's request. If any of his family members encountered problems and came to the county for help when he was away, they would solve the problem within their capabilities and gain a friend who could clear a year's accounts in one day. Why not.

Lin Shiheng's move was indeed very effective. After he said that he had already developed a friendship with the scribe, the daughter-in-law of a wealthy family who was still looking at the two gold jewelry with jealousy and envy in her eyes immediately stopped.

It’s not that I’m not jealous anymore, it’s that I don’t dare to cause trouble anymore. 3583127880"22810234542610236215386463864621543

Ordinary people are afraid of officials no matter how small they are. If Lin Shiheng only made money, she would dare to show some small thoughts. Now that she knows that he has a relationship with a scribe, no matter how sad she is, she can only endure it. Come down.

That's an official. What if he offends Lin Shiheng and takes revenge on her.

She entered the house dejectedly, thinking that she would talk to her husband about this matter when he came back. She must not be angry with her mother in the future. If her mother got angry and asked her third brother to go to the county to file a complaint, they would But he has no ability to fight back at all.

Here, Mother Lin didn't care about her daughter-in-law at all. She looked at the two wooden boxes in front of her with fondness and distress. One contained a gold bracelet, and the other contained a pair of gold earrings. The patterns on the bracelets were almost No, but the weight is very large and wide. In comparison, the earrings are smaller, but the shape is very beautiful and they look very small and delicate.

As a woman, of course she liked it, especially since it was a gift from her son, but she also had other considerations.

If these jewelry were converted into money, they would be enough for their family to live comfortably for a long time. It was not easy for Shi Heng to make money, and he was going to the provincial capital soon. In the past, every time he went to the provincial capital, he said that the living conditions were not good. With this money, Shi Heng could at least stay in a better inn.

Thinking in her heart, Mother Lin touched the bracelet fondly and said with some distress: "Why did you buy these for me? Mom is already a long time ago. Do you still need to dress up? If you have this money, you might as well keep it for yourself." use."

The daughter-in-law of the first house saw her mother-in-law entering the house. Although she was shocked that the third uncle could have a relationship with a county official, she was not so surprised after considering that he was also a scholar after all.

Thinking about her young son at home, and looking at the shiny gold jewelry, she gritted her teeth, showed a smile on her face, and said flatteringly through the wall: "Mistress, this is the filial piety of the third uncle, and Since Third Uncle can earn this gold jewelry, he will definitely be able to earn more money in the future. I have already said that Third Uncle is a very capable man, and your good fortune is yet to come. "

Mother Lin had problems with her son and daughter-in-law, but she was fine with her grandchildren's wives. After hearing her envious words, she felt less distressed about her son spending money to buy jewelry.

In addition, Lin Shiheng also nodded very cooperatively: "Yes, mother, I still have money in my hand. In order to support my education, you pawned all the bracelets my father gave you. Now my son can make money. Of course I will buy you a better one.”

Li Lanlan followed her husband and persuaded her: "What my husband said is true. He has always told me that he studies hard and gets fame so that he can better honor his parents in the future. Mom, please put it on and see if it suits you." "

Mother Lin was held by the juniors and heard that her son was studying for them. Not to mention the joy in her heart, she immediately put the gold bracelet on her wrist with an excited smile on her face.

She is getting older, and her hands are no longer visible. They are covered with wrinkles and age spots. I don’t know if it is a psychological effect. Once she puts on the gold bracelet, it seems to add a bit of wealth.

In addition, Lin Shiheng was still furiously outputting rainbow farts.

"When I saw this bracelet, I thought it was very suitable for you to wear it. My mother has a good figure and is richer than the old ladies in the city. She should be wearing a gold bracelet."

"I still remember when I was a child, my mother told me that the Lin family once had a pair of gold earrings, which were always passed down to the daughter-in-law. Unfortunately, my grandfather later became ill and my grandmother exchanged the earrings for money. Now my son has also bought this pair of gold earrings. Even if Made up for it.”

"The more I look at it, the more I feel that gold jewelry is suitable for my mother. In the future, when my son is admitted to the imperial examination, I will definitely buy more gold jewelry for you."

Mother Lin was very happy by his words. The more she looked at it, the more she felt that the bracelet on her wrist was just right for her. After thinking about her son saying that he still had money, she stopped mentioning returning the bracelet. It’s about changing money.

She smiled and touched the bracelet lovingly, "Then I will keep it first. If you are short of money, just tell mother."

Anyway, gold can always be exchanged for money. If Shiheng is short of money, of course she will sell it no matter how much she likes it.

But now that there is no shortage of money, she will wear it first.

Lin Shiheng only smiled gently: "Of course."

"Mom, is Dad still asleep? I made money this time and specially invited a reputable doctor to come. He has to do a consultation today and will not be here until tomorrow. I will ask Dad first where he is feeling uncomfortable, okay? Tell him directly when the doctor comes tomorrow."

This sentence made her more happy than giving a hundred gold jewelry to Mrs. Lin. Her husband was half her life. Now when she heard that her son had invited a powerful doctor to come, she immediately responded happily: "You're awake, you're awake." ! Your father has suffered a lot. He loves to run around so much. Now he can’t move. He can only lie in bed in a daze every day and can’t get out of bed. He told me last night that he felt uncomfortable... "

As she spoke, she began to lower her head and wipe her tears.

They had lived together all their lives, so she naturally felt bad for her husband. His health was failing, and the two sons who had worked so hard to raise a family for them still wanted to send him to death. If Shi Heng, a filial son, hadn't been there, he would have died. I'm afraid I don't want to live anymore.

"Stop crying, mom. That doctor is the most powerful in the city. He can definitely cure dad."

As the only pillar of the family now, Lin Shiheng stood up and comforted his mother with gentle words. Li Lanlan also said at the side: "Yes, Mom, dad is in good spirits, and he will definitely be cured."

Mother Lin was comforted by her son and daughter-in-law, and she felt a little better. In order to divert her attention, Lin Shiheng deliberately lowered his voice: "By the way, mother, I'm leaving right away. I have something to explain. Come to the house with me and tell me."

Such a serious look on his face made Mother Lin, who was originally filled with sadness, immediately shake her spirits, fearing that she would delay her son's important event.

They went directly into the house of Father Lin and Mother Lin. After greeting his father who was sleeping on the bed, Lin Shiheng directly expressed his worries.

"It's a long way to go to take the exam, and it takes a long time to get back and forth. Our family has some foundation, but I really can't worry about my family. Life is not easy now. If a thief is really interested, the eldest brother and the second brother..."

He paused and did not directly say that these two people were unreliable. Instead, he used a euphemistic way of saying: "They always sleep like crazy. I'm afraid they can't help us here. Mom can wear gold jewelry and walk around the village." Come on, if someone asks, just say that the money for buying gold jewelry was earned by working in the county government. Also mention that I have a good relationship with the county government officials and clerks. If others know that we know people in the government, even if we are If you have any bad intentions, I’m afraid you won’t dare to come.”

Moreover, the common people now treat the government with respect and fear. Knowing the government these days is equivalent to hanging a get-out-of-jail gold medal on one's body. After the news spread that Lin Shiheng knew people from the government, people in the village would inevitably want to curry favor with the Lin family. When the time comes, the Lin family will not Whenever something happened, they would rush over to help without Mother Lin asking for help.

Lin Shihengzi carefully explained the pros and cons: "I buy gold jewelry to let others know that I have the ability to make money. Some people who want to make money will rush to help our family and say that they have something to do with the government. , in order to be wary of those villains who are interested in making money. Before my son leaves, he will go to Lanlan's house. My father-in-law is pure and kind. As long as I ask him, he will definitely come to our place to help from time to time. When the time comes, mother will do more. Just some good food to entertain you.”

Mother Lin never imagined that her son had so many considerations in her heart. She was a little confused for a moment and felt that her son was powerful.

Father Lin, who was still on the bed, looked at Lin Shiheng with bright eyes and said vaguely: "Okay, you can go take the exam with confidence, your parents and your wife are waiting for you at home."

When they went out, the eldest daughter-in-law who had entered the house also came out.

She was really jealous just now, but she didn't dare to offend Lin Shiheng, so she could only brainwash herself.

It's okay. My mother is so old. It doesn't matter if she has gold jewelry. She should be competing with Li Lanlan. Doesn't Li Lanlan have nothing?

She finally calmed down and came out to prepare to go back to the fields. As a result, Mother Lin touched the pair of gold earrings, thinking that her little daughter-in-law was filial and obedient, and her father-in-law was willing to help their family.

Besides, the earrings were supposed to be passed down to the daughter-in-law. 3583127880"22810234542610236215386463864621543

The last trace of reluctance dissipated, and she handed the gold earrings directly to Li Lanlan.

"Lan Lan, you wear this, and each of us has one piece of jewelry."

The eldest daughter-in-law next to her who had just taken a breath: "..."

Just make her mad!