Chapter 643: Prefect Xia and his wife are in trouble
Tangbao did not expect that his nephew would be a scholar and his godfather and stepmother would come all the way from Fucheng to congratulate him.
Not only did Sugar Baby not think of it, Old Man Su also didn't think of it.
Therefore, when I heard that the prefect came to congratulate me in person, I couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.
Immediately, he led his whole family, no, the whole village, to welcome him out with joy on his face.
"I've met the prefect..."
Old Man Su was about to bow and salute when Magistrate Xia held his arm.
"Brother Su, have you met again?" Magistrate Xia said with a smile, "I am here today just to talk about the identity of my relatives!"
After listening to Magistrate Xia's words, Old Man Su was not hypocritical. Anyway, the two families have become close over the years.
"Hahaha... In that case, I won't care about those false courtesy." Old Man Su smiled cheerfully.
Then, he said modestly: "It's just that I won the prize of a small scholar, but I'd rather bother you, brother, to make a special trip."
After hearing what Old Man Su said, Magistrate Xia's expression changed almost imperceptibly, and a complex and sad look flashed in his eyes.
It returned to normal in an instant.
"Brother Su, do you know that you are very hated by people for what you said?"
After Magistrate Xia finished speaking, he looked at the surrounding villagers.
"You guys said that, right?"
The village chief immediately said loudly: "Of course it is! Master Magistrate, you don't know that Brother Su is so hated by others!"
As the village chief spoke, he slapped his thigh and said in a decent manner: "Chengyao is the only family in the whole village to be selected as a scholar. He is obviously happy and has flowers in his heart. He also deliberately said this to make us children fail.
Yes, I really want to bite him a few times and beat him up!"
As soon as the village chief finished speaking, Big Niu Daddy also said angrily: "No! We all want to put a sack on him!"
"That's right..."
People agreed one after another and looked at Old Man Su with contempt.
These people in Daliushu Village felt that they had even met the emperor and had dinner with him, so they were very relaxed about Magistrate Xia, who had no airs when he came to Daliushu Village.
After all, they are all people who have seen the world!
When Old Man Su faced people's contemptuous looks, he smiled more and more.
In this room, Mrs. Su also brought several daughters-in-law with her, and they started chatting with Mrs. Xia.
As for the sugar baby, Xia Siya has already pulled him aside.
"Sister Fuya..." Xia Siya stopped talking.
Tangbao was shocked. Looking at Xia Siya's red and swollen eyelids, a bad feeling arose in his heart.
It was obvious that Xia Siya had cried, and her eyelids were swollen from crying.
"Sister Siya, what happened?" Tangbao asked carefully.
The heartbeat is getting faster and faster.
"Fuya, come here and let your godmother take a look." Before Xia Siya could answer, Mrs. Xia waved to the sugar baby with a loving face.
At the same time, he glanced at Xia Siya calmly.
Xia Siya pursed her lips and lowered her eyes.
Tangbao quickly walked up to Mrs. Xia.
My heart is sinking deeper and deeper.
Others didn't notice Mrs. Xia's glance, but she did.
"My daughter pays homage to her godmother."
The sugar baby showed a suitable smile on his face and saluted uprightly.
Mrs. Xia took Tangbao's hand affectionately and said with a smile: "Yes, this salute gesture is quite standard."
Tangbao's face turned red, she rarely saluted in such a serious manner.
However, the godmother said that the girl’s family is getting bigger and bigger.
Every word and deed, as well as the teaching of rules and etiquette, must not be ambiguous.
Especially when in front of outsiders, you must exercise proper etiquette.
Even if it is, just to show it to outsiders.
For this reason, when Sugar Baby sees Mrs.
Mrs. Xia looked at her well-behaved and sensible goddaughter, and the more she looked at her, the more she liked her.
"You've grown taller again." Mrs. Xia nodded with satisfaction, "I'll ask my godmother to cut some summer dresses for you later. The skirts should be longer..."
"Godmother, my current craftsmanship is better than those of those embroiderers." Tangbao said sweetly: "Don't worry about making clothes for me in the future."
To be honest, her clothes are really unwearable.
Every year before the season changes, my little brother would have new clothes delivered to her.
Plus the godmother asked people to do it, it was really too much.
"Your craftsmanship is good, but you are not very good at it. Tell yourself, do you have time to embroider new clothes for yourself?" Mrs. Xia said.
Little sugar baby, "..."
No!
She has never made herself new clothes.
Don’t have that time!
Mrs. Xia patted the little sugar baby's hand clearly and said: "Every year you make clothes and shoes for your parents and clothes and shoes for your godfather and godmother. You have to learn from this and that. I'm afraid you are too busy.
I can’t even eat well...”
In fact, there is one less person Miss Xia mentioned - Xuanyuan Jin.
Tangbao did not make any clothes or socks for Xuanyuan Jin, but the sachets and purses that Xuanyuan Jin wore were all made by Tangbao.
Because someone else made it, he doesn't wear it.
Fortunately, they are all small items and don't take much effort.
However, it is absolutely impossible to say that sugar babies cannot eat well despite being busy!
Even if she eats less grains of rice, it is a big deal.
That is to say, Mrs. Xia has a biased mind. Looking at her chubby goddaughter, she can forcefully say that she can't eat well.
The sugar baby himself felt a little embarrassed after hearing what his godmother said.
"Okay, don't stand at the door and talk." Mrs. Su smiled and said: "Tangbao, help your godmother into the house quickly."
After hearing this, Tangbao quickly said: "Godmother, you must be tired along the way, right? My daughter will help you go into the house to rest for a while..."
After saying that, he held Mrs. Xia's arm affectionately and walked inside.
Mrs. Xia patted the little sugar baby's hand happily.
In my heart, I sighed.
How should I talk about that?
Involuntarily, Mrs. Xia looked at Magistrate Xia.
Magistrate Xia also had a hint of sadness on his brows.
The couple exchanged a look and both knew it was not appropriate to speak today.
Magistrate Xia and his family were invited into the house.
The coachman also drove the carriage to the side yard to feed grass and water...
No one noticed that Magistrate Xia's family came to congratulate him, but they did not send any gifts.
In the house, Tangbao formally met with Magistrate Xia again.
"My daughter meets her godfather."
Magistrate Xia nodded, looked at Tangbao with a kind face, and asked Tangbao and Yu Zhilan about their painting studies in a warm voice, and also asked about their medical skills.
I didn't ask about "Female Training", "Female Ring" or anything like that.
Xia Siya kept standing nearby, lowering her head and saying nothing.
Mrs. Su couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.
Xia Siya has always had a lively personality, but she was too quiet today.
"What's wrong with Siya? Are you tired?" Mrs. Su asked with concern.
Mrs. Xia glanced at Xia Siya and said, "I got motion sick on the road, so I'm not energetic."
"Then go and have a rest." Old Mrs. Su said quickly: "Tangbao, take your sister Siya to have a rest, and then make some pills for your sister Siya."
"I understand, Mom." Tangbao agreed in a crisp voice, reaching out to pull Xia Siya, "Sister Siya, let's go back to the house."
After saying that, he bowed to Magistrate Xia and Mrs. Xia and left.
Mrs. Xia did not stop her, but said meaningfully: "Siya, today is a happy day for your Uncle Su's family. Take a break and then go out to eat. Don't ruin everyone's fun..."