The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

Wu Yaren crawled out of Pei's house, and when he returned to the Cen family to report, the head of the Cen family was also there. Only then did he realize that his son had caused trouble.

"No matter how poor he is, he is still a second-rank official. Who the hell do you two, mother and son, think you are the local tyrants?" The head of the Cen family was furious.

Cen Erlang was scolded by Master Cen but he still didn't behave himself. "Dad, it's true. How can a second-rank official be more powerful than our family's red seal and iron certificate?"

"You brainless beast, didn't you hear people mention the red book and iron certificate? If you were afraid, you wouldn't let people say these words!" Master Cen was really troubled. He was quite cautious in doing things, but he didn't know why his sons were brainless, especially the youngest son, who was spoiled by Madam Cen and didn't know how high the sky was and how deep the earth was. Even if his family was strong, it was in secret. He could trip others up in secret, but how could he humiliate others in the open. "

Cen Erlang stiffened his neck and refused to admit his fault. "Dad, that so-called governor's wife embarrassed her son in public, and also embarrassed the Cen family. If you don't suppress her arrogance this time, you will retreat step by step."

Master Cen was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, "You fool, are you rushing to make an enemy before you even show your goodwill?"

Madam Cen advised, "Master, what Erlang said makes sense. If we take one step back, we will take all the steps back. I think Madam Pei is also very arrogant. If that's the case, we have to teach her a lesson."

"Do you understand that the people should not fight against the officials?" Mr. Cen was helpless, but both his wife and his son did not take the Pei family seriously.

"That depends on what kind of people they are. Don't worry. Call Dalang to discuss it and see what to do." Mrs. Cen said.

"Why call him? Lord Pei is inspecting Qingyue County. The county magistrate can't come back, and you want the county magistrate to come back?" Master Cen said unhappily.

"How about this, I'll bring some gifts and go to Mrs. Pei's house first to test her background. It's just about some money, so at most I can just give her some silver." Mrs. Cen said.

Master Cen stopped him, "Don't think you are acting on your own. This governor is obviously different from other governors. Otherwise, if he knew that my Cen family had the red book and iron certificate, he should have known better than to come and pressure us like he is doing now."

"Then what should we do?" Mrs. Cen asked impatiently. This doesn't work and that doesn't work. What should we do now?

Master Cen said, "Don't stop trying to stop her from talking about the shop. Give her whatever shop she wants. We can talk about the rest after Dalang comes back."

Cen Erlang said, "Dad, by the time big brother comes back, the flowers will be cold. Why not let big sister-in-law go to Pei Mansion?"

Mr. Cen thought about it and felt that it made sense, so he asked someone to prepare gifts and go to Pei's house.

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This was the second time that Mrs. Cen came to Pei's house. She informed the doorman and waited outside for a long time before she got a message: "Madam Cen, our master said that he did not receive the visiting card in advance and will not receive any guests today. Please go back."

Mrs. Cen was stunned for a long time. In Xiyang, is there anyone who dares to turn the door away from the Cen family? So, without saying anything, Mrs. Cen returned to the Cen family angrily.

When Mr. Cen saw her coming back so early, he hurriedly asked her the reason. When he learned that she had not even entered the Pei family, he could not help but feel a little angry. His son was wrong, but they were just some small things. Why did he take it to this extent and make everyone look bad?

Seeing this, Cen Erlang hurriedly said, "Dad, let me tell you, the governor's wife is very arrogant. The Pei family has obviously lost their power, but they came to us to act wildly. In Xiyang, the emperor is far away. Even if they want to complain, will the emperor still be willing to pay attention to them? I think it's better to give them a taste of good fruit, so that they know how powerful they are."

Mr. Cen pondered for a while and felt that what Cen Erlang said made sense.

Mrs. Cen said, "Dad, when we went to the banquet that day, Madam Tong looked down on Madam Pei. Madam Pei has a bad reputation in the capital. She was born into a merchant family and married Master Pei as a divorced woman. Why don't I go meet Madam Tong and ask her for advice?"

"Okay." Mr. Cen agreed.

Pei family.

Pei Yanxu had been busy for many days and finally finished his work and returned to the Pei family. Xia Mianwan looked at Pei Yanxu and Chen Ge'er, father and son, who looked like two mud monkeys, and hurriedly asked people to prepare water.

"You two, father and son, go take a shower and change your clothes quickly. I'll ask the kitchen to prepare some snacks. Come back and have some after you finish taking a shower." Xia Mianwan urged.

"It's mother, madam."

The father and son did not eat well outside, so their stomachs must be uncomfortable. Xia Mianwan asked Xuanxue to prepare some light porridge and side dishes.

Pei Yanxu came out after taking a shower and changing his clothes. Chen Ge'er had already started eating, and Xia Mianwan was sitting beside him to accompany Chen Ge'er.

Xia Mianwan saw Pei Yanxu coming out and waved her hand, saying, "Come and eat."

Pei Yanxu smiled and sat next to Xia Mianwan. He was really a little hungry. Xia Mianwan accompanied the father and son to eat a little, and while eating, he told them what had happened in the past few days.

Pei Yanxu frowned and said, "Since the Cen family has come to us, let's start with the Cen family first, so that when the executive order is issued, too many people will pretend to obey but actually disobey."

"What do my husband and Chen Ge'er think of my idea of ​​opening a large grocery store?" Xia Mianwan also wanted to hear Pei Yanxu and Chen Ge'er's opinions. Chen Ge'er had learned a lot from following Pei Yanxu these days and had become more stable.

"Madam, your idea is very good. If it is successful, it will indeed be of great benefit to the trade." Pei Yanxu said.

Xia Mianwan smiled and said, "Then the Cen family will be handed over to my husband."

"I know. Xiyang's poverty is not just caused by war. We have to slowly sort out the causes before we can solve the problem of Zhai and Qiang." Pei Yanxu said.

"Father, let me help you from now on!" Chen Ge'er volunteered.

Pei Yanxu nodded, "This is natural. Brother Chen, I really have no one else to use in Xiyang, and you are the person I trust the most."

Xia Mianwan rolled her eyes and said, "Brother Chen, a man should have great ambitions. Mother will not interfere with your decision, but you must first consider yourself as her child and not act rashly. You are still young, so don't be reckless in anything you do. Do you understand?"

"Yes." Brother Chen responded obediently.

Xia Mianwan thought for a moment and said, "Your husband can pay attention to the county magistrate and the county magistrate of Qingtian Village. Madam Liu is a simple person, and Magistrate Li's wife is also a sensible person. If your husband has any decrees to implement, you can start from Qingtian Village."

"Madam, do you mean to start from the point and expand to the whole?" Pei Yanxu couldn't help but start thinking about this possibility.

The government has been lazy and bad for a long time. No matter whether the new order is good for the people or not, the Xiyang government has lost the support of the people and it is difficult for the people to trust it. What's more, the reform order will definitely affect the interests of the local upper class. When the time comes, they will unite to obstruct it in every possible way. It is better to defeat them bit by bit.