Chapter 526: Many children, many grandchildren, many blessings
After entering the city and parting ways with Song Shilian, Qin Xiao took Qiuniang directly to Taipingfang on horseback.
Taipingfang is located south of the Hanguang Gate of the Imperial City, separated from the Imperial City by only one street. It is known as one of the official buildings in Kyoto, and almost all of the buildings are residences of officials from the DPRK and China.
Qiuniang has been in the capital for many years and is naturally quite familiar with the geographical layout of Kyoto. Although she has never been to Taipingfang, she was a little surprised when she arrived in front of the archway of Taipingfang. She sat behind Qin Xiao and pulled his belt, and said in surprise:
"What are you doing here? Did you go the wrong way?"
Qin Xiao just smiled and said nothing. He took the Dali Temple Shaoqing's token in his hand and showed it to the guard under the archway, who immediately let him go.
The roads in Taipingfang are wide and clean, far from being comparable to Wuyifang.
The horses' hooves make crisp sounds as they walk along the bluestone streets. On both sides are blue bricks and white tiles, which are high-gate courtyards. The scene is completely different from the scene in the private square.
Qiuniang's beautiful eyes widened, she was a little nervous, and she said with some apprehension: "Why are you here? Let's... let's go back quickly."
"It's not yet noon, it's still early, what are you doing in a hurry to go back?" Qin Xiao was riding on horseback, leisurely and said with a smile: "Anyway, you have a day off today, you don't have to go to the river, I will take you to a place."
Qiuniang knew that Qin Xiao was now the Young Minister of Dali Temple, and even Song Shilian was polite to Qin Xiao. When he came to Taipingfang to meet other officials, others naturally did not dare to treat him lightly.
However, as a commoner, following Qin Xiao, it was inevitable that others would gossip about him.
But now I'm sitting on horseback, and I can't get down.
Finally arriving in front of a mansion, Qin Xiao got off his horse and helped Qiuniang to dismount. Then he put his hands on his hips, faced the mansion, and said with a smile: "Sister Qiuniang, what do you think of this house?"
Although this mansion is not very large in scale, it is very impressive with its high doors and high walls.
"Whose house is this?" Qiuniang was a little surprised. When she saw the door was closed, she didn't know why Qin Xiao would bring her here.
Qin Xiao didn't waste any time, tied up the horse, and then grabbed Qiuniang's wrist. Qiuniang was startled, thinking that it was fine that you took advantage of her when no one was around. She was on the street now.
Seeing that, it was okay, she wanted to get away, but Qin Xiao's handkerchief was very big, so he pulled her to the door, raised his hand and patted the door. Soon, the door was opened, and a man in his fifties appeared.
Opening the door, he saw Qin Xiao and said hurriedly: "Master!"
Qiuniang was stunned, but Qin Xiao didn't waste any time, and took Qiuniang's wrist into the courtyard. The courtyard was paved with bluestones and was clean. It had obviously been cleaned recently.
The janitor had closed the door and was standing aside with his hands down.
Qiuniang saw that the courtyard was empty except for the man who was guarding the door. After all, she was very smart and vaguely understood something. Qin Xiao looked at her expression and knew that she had guessed it, so he smiled and said: "This is a reward from the saint."
The mansion will belong to me from now on."
Although Qiuniang had already guessed something, Qin Xiao still surprised Qiuniang when she said it.
Looking around, the courtyard is unique. Compared with the houses in Wuyi Lane, it is a completely different world.
"You...you are really capable." Qiuniang suddenly became cautious, she had already broken away from Qin Xiao's hand, took two steps back, and said with a forced smile: "The saint has favored you, from now on... from now on you can
You must serve the court well."
The saint rewarded Qin Xiao with a mansion. Everyone in Dali Temple knew about it, but Qin Xiao did not tell Qiuniang early.
After the decree was issued, the next day the Ministry of Industry sent someone to invite Qin Xiao to come for inspection. Not only did the house and land deeds be delivered to Qin Xiao, but they also sent someone to clean up the mansion. Not only did the palace give the reward
All the silks, satins and gold were sent over, and the Taipu Temple also selected two fine royal horses and sent them to the stables in the mansion.
There are no servants in the house, and the Ministry of Works specially arranged for a person to temporarily guard the house.
Qin Xiao specially brought Qiuniang here today, hoping to make Qiuniang happy, but at this moment, she felt that Qiuniang's smile was very forced, and she was not as happy as she thought. She was a little surprised when she saw Qiuniang lowered her head.
The head seemed to have something on his mind, so he immediately said to the gatekeeper: "Go find some horse feed and feed my horse. By the way, feed the two horses in the stable some grass too, so that they don't starve."
Although the janitor is a handyman sent by the Ministry of Industry and is temporarily guarding the mansion, it would be great if Qin Xiao can keep him as an errand in the mansion. Naturally, Qin Xiao does not dare to disobey Qin Xiao's orders at all.
Knowing that Qin Xiao intended to distract him, he hurriedly retreated.
"Sister Qiuniang, what's wrong with you?" Qin Xiao saw Qiuniang bowing her head and saying nothing. After the gatekeeper walked away, she leaned closer and whispered, "Why are you unhappy?"
Qiuniang raised her head and forced a smile: "No...it's nothing, it's just that Sister Hui just left, and I don't know when I'll see you again in the future, so...!"
Qin Xiao sighed lightly and said: "No, you are not unhappy because of this. Do you think that I have been promoted and prosperous now, and I am different from when I first met you, so we will no longer be as good as before when we get along with you?"
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Qiuniang was told to change her mind by Qin Xiao, and she sighed and said: "You are the young minister of Dali Temple now, which is different from before. I...I am just a common citizen, and you are seen by those dignitaries.
If you stay with us, you will definitely laugh at you in your heart."
"Then you really think I'm different from before?" Qin Xiao frowned and said, "Because I'm wearing an official uniform, you think I'm a different person?"
Qiuniang looked into Qin Xiao's eyes. Those eyes were still as clear as the stars in the night, and it seemed that nothing had changed.
"Qin Xiao will always be Qin Xiao, and his heart will not change just because of changes in his clothes." Qin Xiao walked up to Qiuniang and said softly: "I brought you here today because such a big house is empty. If
If you want to move in, you will inevitably need help from someone to clean it up. I hope you will clean up this mansion in the future. If possible, I can eat the food you cook here. If you don’t like it, then I won’t move.
After I come in, I will still live in Kushui Lane, and when you prepare the food, I will go to your yard to eat."
Qiuniang's body trembled, and she looked into Qin Xiao's eyes: "You...don't you live here?"
"The place where you live must make you feel comfortable." Qin Xiao said: "If you are not here, I will only feel deserted if I live here, so it is better not to live here."
These words were extremely intimate. Qiuniang's cheeks were slightly red, she lowered her head, bit her lip, and then said: "You are Shaoqing, this... this house is yours, it's natural for you to live in it. I...
.What does it mean if I move in? And...and there is no reason for me to move in."
"Who said you have no reason?" Qin Xiao reached out and held Qiuniang's wrist. Although Qiuniang wanted to break free, she was not strong enough and was held by Qin Xiao: "You are my sister Qiuniang. You will take care of me in the future, so you can naturally live here.
." With a smile on his lips: "Don't worry, I will pay you every month, which is more than you pay for punting. I have never been a stingy person."
Qiuniang chuckled and said, "You think I'm going to work for you as a wage? If you're not good, I won't give you any wages."
"Then do you think I'm okay?" Qin Xiao looked at Qiuniang's watery eyes and asked with a smile.
Qiuniang was looking at him, feeling a little panicked, and whispered: "I...I don't know, anyway...I'm not a good person sometimes." She wanted to break away from Qin Xiao's hand,
Qin Xiao held his wrist and headed towards the east courtyard. Qiuniang couldn't get away, so she followed him.
When we arrived at the east courtyard, the house was antique. When we opened the door and entered the house, we saw only gift boxes on the table inside.
"This is the silk and satin rewarded by the saint." Qin Xiao pointed to the silk and satin piled in the room: "This is all yours. So much silk and satin has been used to make clothes. You can wear new clothes every day."
Qiuniang once worked as an errand in the palace and had an affinity for silk and satin. She went over to caress the silk and satin and said, "They are all the best silk in the palace. I haven't touched silk like this for many years."
"The best silk should naturally be enjoyed by the best Qiu Niang." Qin Xiao said: "The house is fully furnished and there is nothing missing. However, the house is too big. I will hire some people to come over and raise horses later.
People are indispensable for guarding and cleaning the courtyard." He walked to Qiuniang, looked at Qiuniang with a smile and said, "When there are more people in the future, you should take good care of them so that I don't have to worry about anything."
"I...why should I care about them?" Qiuniang panicked: "I didn't agree to come over to help you, even if...even if I came, I would just be a villain, and...
..What qualifications do you have to take care of them?”
Qin Xiao saw that Qiuniang's cheeks were flushed. This beautiful lady's skin was white and rosy, and she became shy. She was charming and said softly: "When I was in Xiling, I once had two wishes."
"What wish?" Qiuniang turned her head and looked over.
"The first wish is to have a house of my own." Qin Xiao smiled softly: "I saved money in Turtle City and bought a small courtyard, but it was very shabby and couldn't compare with this house. Other than that
Besides, my second wish is...!" He deliberately did not say any more.
"What is your second wish?" Seeing Qin Xiao's betrayal, Qiuniang immediately urged: "Hurry up and say it."
"The second wish is to save money and find a wife." Qin Xiao looked into Qiuniang's eyes and said, "Marry a wife, have children, and live in peace."
Qiuniang was startled, then her cheeks turned even redder, and she said, "You have a house now. As long as... you only need to marry another wife, you can fulfill your two wishes. You are a Shaoqing. If you really want to get married, many girls will be willing."
marry you.....!"
"Whether they are willing or not has nothing to do with me." Qin Xiao stared at Qiuniang: "Are you willing? Do you want to marry me?"
"Ah?" Qiuniang didn't expect Qin Xiao to be so direct, and said in a panic: "I...of course I can't, I...I'm older than you, and...and I have a low status, of course I can't
...!"
"Age is not a problem, and I don't think you are of low status." Qin Xiao said immediately: "The wife I am looking for is virtuous, hard-working, kind-hearted, considerate and gentle. These are all things you have. Of course, there is another reason.
It’s also very important.”
Qiuniang didn't dare to look at Qin Xiao for a moment, lowered her head and said, "What...what's the reason?"
"An old man once told me that to marry a wife, you must marry someone with a big butt." Qin Xiao whispered: "That way, you will have many children and grandchildren, and you will be blessed. I will always keep it in mind!"
Qiuniang was startled at first, but she immediately understood the meaning of Qin Xiao's words. Her face turned red with embarrassment, she raised her hand and called Qin Xiao, saying angrily: "You...you bastard, you...you are not
Good person...!" But before his hand touched Qin Xiao, Qin Xiao had already raised his hand to hold her wrist. Qiuniang blushed and whispered: "Let... let go!"
"Sister Qiuniang, I...I want to kiss you!" Looking at Qiuniang's small but full and red lips, Qin Xiao's heart moved and whispered: "You promised last time, I want to