CHAPTER 697: CHAPTER 693: LOVE IN THE HAYSTACK (FOURTH UPDATE)

"Fengzi, mere support is not enough, we need to take actual action!" Mu Shuangshuang said.

Lu Yuanfeng was taken aback.

Then he laughed out loud.

"Since it’s support, naturally it should be from thought to action, all supportive!"

Mu Shuangshuang had taught Lu Yuanfeng this phrase, she didn’t expect this kid to learn so quickly.

"That’s good! I think the Da Ning Dynasty has no shortage of those failed scholars.

After all, there are many who read, but few truly become scholars or scholars."

Mu Shuangshuang herself remembers a little story she read before, about Fan Jin becoming a scholar.

It said Fan Jin took the examination from the age of twenty to fifty-four, and finally succeeded.

Thirty-four years of time didn’t make him give up, the allure of the imperial examination can be imagined.

However, thinking about it like this, her uncle only took it for over ten years, considered very lucky, just wondering how many years it took him in the Capital’s imperial examinations to succeed, hopefully three or four decades, Mu Shuangshuang thought mischievously.

But regardless of how many years, as long as her uncle doesn’t make major mistakes, a scholar shouldn’t worry about food and drink.

"Fengzi, we can post recruitment notices in nearby villages, just like in town, those shops use big red paper to post recruitment notices at the door."

"If any village has a scholar, naturally they will come to us, we can personally interview them and choose those upright in character and capable scholars, what do you think?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

Lu Yuanfeng, after listening to Mu Shuangshuang, couldn’t think of a point to argue.

"But I think we can narrow the scope a bit, after all, we can only hire one teacher now.

I think we can ask the village head, he has contacts with village heads in nearby villages, he should know which village has failed scholars.

Moreover, if the village head is involved, the person’s character should be more assured."

Mu Shuangshuang added her analysis to Lu Yuanfeng’s, the problem could probably be solved.

"Alright! Anyway there is some time before the new year, we are not in a hurry, let’s find slowly!"

Mu Shuangshuang was sitting on the ox cart, Lu Yuanfeng was leading the ox in the front.

Her legs hung long, swinging back and forth.

It made her feel very interesting, along the way she played like this until she reached Yu Family Village.

Lu Yuanfeng didn’t inquire about Yu Liulang’s situation.

Because he sent someone to the entrance of Yu Family Village, then returned to find Mu Shuangshuang.

This was the first time he entered the village today.

"Let’s directly go to Aunt Xiaohu’s house, she should definitely be at home now!"

Based on Mu Shuangshuang’s understanding of Feng Xiaohua, with such a big incident, she would definitely hide in her own home, not return to Old Yu Family’s.

Mu Shuangshuang guessed correctly, once she arrived at the Feng Family.

She saw Feng Xiaohua washing clothes under the big banyan tree in the yard.

The large wooden basin was filled with a big pile of clothes, both winter and summer clothes, no idea how long Feng Xiaohua washed.

Mu Shuangshuang saw her washing clothes absent-mindedly.

Like she had lost her soul.

A lame old man beside her was persuading Feng Xiaohua.

That was Feng Xiaohua’s father, Feng Quezi.

"Xiaohua, it’s not that I’m telling you, if you really like Sixth Son, then listen to me and go back!

Although in our countryside it’s rare for men to have multiple wives, look outside, which man doesn’t have three wives and four concubines?

Their backyards are peaceful as well, homes are safe, and Sixth Son truly treats you well.

This time he was confused, even if you don’t give him a chance, at least give yourself a chance..."

Feng Quezi genuinely liked Yu Liulang.

Not for anything else, just because he’s good to his daughter.

When Yu Liulang proposed to his daughter, Feng Quezi knew this man was his daughter’s good match.

But who’d have known his daughter’s fate was bad, the one she liked had a previous engagement.

Now Luo Xiu’er and Yu Liulang are winding up together.

Feng Quezi’s words made Feng Xiaohua cry painfully.

If she really likes someone, how can she share him with someone else?

If she must, she’d rather suffer lifelong pain than share with others.

"Dad, I don’t want it, I can’t watch Sixth Son marry Luo Xiu’er, I won’t share him with anyone!" Feng Xiaohua shouted, tears streaming.

Mu Shuangshuang heard the conversation between Feng Quezi and Feng Xiaohua outside the yard, vaguely guessed something.

"Aunt Xiaohu, you did nothing wrong, how could you share your beloved with others?"

When Mu Shuangshuang said this, she glanced at Lu Yuanfeng.

If she were in her shoes, if Lu Yuanfeng married someone else, she wouldn’t agree either.

If opposition was ineffective, she would, like Feng Xiaohua, give him a letter severing their relationship.

In this life, one can be humble in all things, except for love.

Things money can’t measure shouldn’t be shared with anyone, regardless of who they are.

Feng Xiaohua saw Mu Shuangshuang and Lu Yuanfeng entering the yard towards her.

For some reason, she suddenly lacked the courage to face Mu Shuangshuang.

She threw down the clothes in her hands, ran into her house, and closed the door.

Feng Quezi recognized Mu Shuangshuang, knowing she had previously arranged the marriage between his daughter and Sixth Son.

Afraid Mu Shuangshuang might misunderstand, he quickly said, "Niece of Sixth Son, our Xiaohu is not an impolite person, just many things happened recently, she’s in bad mood!"

"I know, I don’t think Aunt Xiaohu did anything wrong at all.

But, great-uncle, can you tell me what happened exactly?" Mu Shuangshuang asked.

Feng Quezi looked at the little girl, barely in her teens, shook his head.

"Niece of Sixth Son, it’s not that I won’t tell, but this matter is disgraceful, you’re a little kid, better not hear it, lest it pollutes your ears!"

"But great-uncle, what we’re considering isn’t these things, it’s how to help Aunt Xiaohu and my Sixth Uncle.

Judging from your previous words, you don’t want them separated, but without solving the problem, Aunt Xiaohu won’t return."

"Ah, fine, I’ll tell you then..."

Mu Shuangshuang learned from Feng Quezi that three days ago, a family in the village early morning went to their haystack for fodder.

Eventually saw two naked bodies, further examination revealed it was Yu Liulang and Luo Xiu’er.

The two were nearly married as engaged couples before, now such a big incident became village gossip.

Luo Xiu’er’s reputation was utterly ruined.

Dragging Yu Liulang along.

The Luo Family brought people to Yu Liulang demanding he marry Luo Xiu’er, or they would report and have him arrested.

Yu Liulang insisted he knew nothing about it.

Didn’t know how he ended up in the fields.

Refusing to marry Luo Xiu’er, the situation remained at a stalemate.

Until Feng Xiaohua wanted to voluntarily exit, Yu Liulang began to stir.