Femme Beauty

Chapter 23

Jia Lian returned to the inn, packed up his things and moved into the small courtyard that Lin Ruhai had arranged for earlier.Although the sparrow inside is small, it has all internal organs, even the kitchen has a small one.It can be seen that Lin Ruhai is careful in this regard.He was covered with a brand new bedding, thinking about today's events, his mood was agitated and complicated.

The turmoil was because he really had the confidence to change the bad future he once had.Complicated because of his thoughts about past confusion and present mystery.

Jia Min followed Lin Ruhai to Jinling when his young mother was still there.At that time, my aunt was like a fairy concubine.It's good for her, but it's also good for Big Brother Zhu and Sister Yuanchun.It’s just that he was raised by his mother at the time. Although his aunt was always on good terms with his mother, it was not as close as Yuan Chun and Big Brother Zhu who had been reminded to imitate Jia Min all the year round. In addition, after he was reborn, he paid more attention to his mother. , also ignored this fairy concubine-like aunt.

Later, Jia Min got married and went south with Lin Ruhai within two years.Later his mother became seriously ill and left after winter.There was no more contact, and I just heard that the old lady would say something if she had nothing to do.At that time, he was young and had nothing to do with him, so he could only bear with it.

When I really thought of my aunt, I was still watching what happened after Big Brother Zhu took the imperial examination.At that time, he also wanted to go, and he also knew that he might have passed his childhood.But every time it was mentioned, in the end it was either sick or said to be weak, and in the end even used words such as unbearable and stubborn to stop it.No one makes recommendations for me, and no one knows my anxious state of mind.As a last resort, he begged his uncle.But at that time, uncle himself was in danger.The only thing that hasn't changed is the second aunt's proposal to marry Wang Xifeng for herself.

Seeing that she was going to get married in the future, the old lady asked her father to spend money to find someone to get her a fifth-rank official position, but she didn't want to be able to do anything after all.The second aunt and the second uncle always grab those mundane things and let themselves follow the steward, running back and forth, and then praise their son's thoughts, don't they know?That's why I listened to my uncle's words and wrote to my uncle that there was a real shortage on the salt road.But that's it, it's also secretive.At that time, he didn't dare to think about what happened now.All I want is, even if I can plan a martial arts exam and become a soldier in the future, and then plan other things.

But the current aunt is somewhat different from his analysis a few days ago.He originally thought that although he was a sibling with his father, he must have trusted the old lady to arrange for sister Lin to live with her with her dowry before she died.But looking at it now, it is different.He couldn't help thinking that maybe there was something inside that he didn't know about.Back then, after the old lady received the letter, he was hurriedly called back from Zhuangzi in the suburbs of Beijing, and hurriedly packed his luggage and went to Yangzhou to pick up his sister.After he went there, he found that his uncle's face was not very good.But it was not easy for him to open and read the old lady's letter.In the end, I just returned to Beijing with my aunt's dowry and sister Lin.When I went to Yangzhou again, the old lady also got the letter.But even Uncle Lin's face was just a meeting before his death.There are no redundant words, just explaining the whereabouts and distribution of the family property.Although he took most of them away in the end, it was also because the third housekeeper of the Zhen family had most of the helpers on the side.He pondered in private, maybe there is something dirty in it.

The aunt is not the old lady's daughter, and the aunt herself doesn't trust the old lady.Then he would definitely not hand over his younger sister to the care of the old lady.Later, the matter of letting me pick up my sister must have been on the mind of the old lady herself.When my aunt got married, the dowry was generous.Back then, because of Yuan Chun's relationship, the family was busy sending money to the palace and outside.With a lot of income and a lot of income, and the old lady herself is reluctant to be rich, the second aunt only wants to make money for Baoyu...

Thinking of this, he turned over irritably on the soft pillow on the box pillow, and punched the bed.Changed a way, to think about that Qinggui...

Qinggui...Qinggui...Qingliu Guishi...

He was lying on the bed, thinking that thinking about it, maybe he would be able to fall asleep without worrying.However, he tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep.

After dinner, Lin Ruhai returned to the backyard after dealing with the inconvenient internal documents in the study room during the day.At this time, Jia Min was washing her feet and leaning against the quilt to soak her feet.She reacted greatly to this pregnancy, but in order to avoid Daiyu's previous incident, she dared not use any herbs, fearing that it would destroy the foundation of the child.

Seeing Lin Ruhai approaching, she raised her head and patted the side of the bed.Lin Ruhai waved his hands and sat outside: "I'm very cold, I'll talk about it later when the cold dissipates."

"I asked the girl to boil hot water for you, let's take a bath together! This weather is not suitable for bathing. If you are in the harbor, there will be soup ponds." Jia Min was talking about Lin Ruhai in Lianyungang in the early years When they were on errands, the husband and wife bought a Tangchi Zhuangzi in the suburbs.

"If you like, when Lian's daughter-in-law comes, you can take her with you. Brother Yunfei said that his son-in-law, except for poetry and government affairs, is no less than a man." The girl took off his shoes and socks for him, and it was very comfortable that the hot water did not cover the soles of his feet.He let out a sigh of relief: "I think Lian'er is really a good kid. Brother Yunfei has always had a vicious look, but there are too many troubles in the family. It will be better if it is a few years in the morning."

"A few years ago, I was afraid that it would not work. You and I are not very proud of our marriage, the old lady. Back then, my father hurriedly approached you to make an appointment because he was worried that she would say that I was with her natal nephew. Originally, you were a young man, so you should marry The younger one. I will be the same age as you by then." Jia Min sighed as he recalled his marriage with many ups and downs.After his father finally got old, he became a little dizzy.If it wasn't for his own marriage, Jia's mother finally wanted to drag him to the Shi's family, he would still recognize that woman as kind and compassionate!But even if you see clearly, it is too late.Nothing can be redeemed, after all, the elder brother divorced him from the father-son relationship, even his own marriage was not settled until it was almost double ten.

"What are you talking about?" Lin Ruhai smiled as warmly as jade: "You and I are husband and wife, God wants you to wait for me as a flower lover, right? Besides, why are you and my husband and wife singing in harmony right now? of?"

Hearing this, Jia Min looked at Lin Ruhai gratefully, then blushed and stretched out her hands to cover her stomach: "Don't laugh like that, you really think you are the age of that young man who was as gentle as jade and green pine!" Seeing Lin Ruhai's smile, It was as if he had secretly glanced at her after the marriage was settled.It was the young man in a red robe official uniform, standing next to the green bamboo and smiling at himself.Always touches the heart.

"I'm still my wife, like green lotus root and tender lotus!" Lin Ruhai's voice was low and filled with joy.He knew that his wife was no longer so sad after experiencing the turmoil of taking concubines.In addition, they have children again, although they don't know that men and women are also good.Thinking about not wanting to lead her to think in that direction, she changed the topic one by one: "Speaking of Lian'er, Madam, you don't need to thank me. Although it's the relationship between Brother Yunfei and Madam's family. I also saw that this child is good, so I moved my mind. Otherwise, it would be good to have the name of a half teacher. Although I have no contact with him, but from the way he speaks and behaves, he is a clever but innocent child. Mrs. Knowing my lineage, our Lin family has always followed the strategy of thriving. Although the Lin family in Suzhou has always been a famous family, we are different from other Qingliu. Blindly pure literati are not our style. If you don’t want to There is no way to accept apprentices. Those who have read too many poems and books are more or less crazy. That is not what I want. But this child looks pretty good."

"I still want to thank my husband for Lian'er!" Jia Min froze for a moment, smiled and touched her face with one hand: "Look at me... I was confused by your almost words. How old are you, and... the master just sees me as a joke?" Her phrase "mother-in-law" is a title for newly-married couples in a literati family in the south.When she first came here, she was driven by the customs and the relationship between the two, and it took her a while.But now my daughter is two or three years old, it is frivolous to spend more than ten years in marriage.

"What's wrong with this? How old is Madam, what's the use of you and me standing still?" Lin Ruhai loves to see Jia Min blush, and after going through all this, he always feels that the moment is the best.

On the second day, Jia Lian came to bid farewell to her aunt, because Lin Ruhai had something to say before, and said that she didn't need to say goodbye, but only hoped that the cooking would be done early so that she could come over.After all, it's hard to choose a good day, and he hasn't passed the government test yet!Jia Min didn't explain much, but just told him that Jinling is very close to Yangzhou at this time, so the people below can come over every ten days to explain some things, and she is pregnant at this time, if his wife can come, it would be good to help and so on.Jia Lian was very grateful. After all, his own boat was parked at the pier, so he boarded the boat and returned to Jinling.

Wang Xifeng was very surprised to see Jia Lian, who was busy but full of joy, came in from outside. At this time, the sun was high and the flowers outside were already budding.

"Second Master, what's the matter? You look busy, but there is a happy event?" She got up from the desk and walked over to wipe the sweat from Jia Lian's forehead with a handkerchief. It seems that she ran all the way back?She pushed Jia Lian: "Looking at the sweaty head, what's the use of wearing a square scarf? Why don't you wear a hat? This spring is starting to warm up, after all, it's still cold, so what if you get a headache."

Jia Lian grabbed Wang Xifeng's hand and pulled her tightly into his arms.For a moment, he was full of joyful words, but he couldn't even say a word.He had no choice but to let go of the hug for a long time before supporting Wang Xifeng's shoulder and saying: "Uncle... promised to take me as a disciple!"

Wang Xifeng was stunned by his hug for a moment, and didn't understand the meaning of his hasty arrival until he was released and heard the breath of happiness.When she heard that sentence, she also burst into joy from the bottom of her heart: "But the words are right, did you invite someone to have a banquet?"

"That's it!" Jia Lian's face was full of joy, and he pulled Wang Xifeng to sit on the kang by the window: "Uncle said, let me come back and sort out the housework with you, and then move over. In the future, you I followed my aunt, and I followed him. It was said that there was a date..."

Wang Xifeng had made up her mind at this time, she pushed Jia Lian away: "This is such a good thing, the second master should write a letter to the master and uncle as soon as possible. It's just... the old lady's place, I'm afraid I have to send a letter to it. " Speaking of which, she took the hot tea from Qiu Ju, who had gone to get hot tea early, and put it on the kang table beside her, and then took the hot towel that Qiao Yun handed over to Jia Lian.

Jia Lian took the towel to wipe the sweat off his face and threw it to Qiaoyun. He was holding a hot tea bowl. The water temperature inside was just right. Just looking at the red soup inside, he knew it was made by Wang Xifeng.But in the end it was Qiaoer, the newly made ones are not so palatable.When he heard Wang Xifeng talking about the old lady, he was a little unhappy: "What are you doing for her?"

"How to put it, I'm also an elder. No matter how the family is divided, the second uncle and the second aunt don't have to say anything, but if the old lady doesn't say anything, I'm afraid that something else will come out in the future. After all, it's not a trivial matter to be a teacher. What does the second master say?" Wang Xifeng knew this. At that time, Jia Lian had just made an alliance and was overjoyed, so he shouldn't be spoiled.But when doing things, if you lose a corner, it will be a big face if you can't say that someone will pick it up in the future.

After hearing her soft-spoken suggestion, Jia Lian suddenly regained consciousness.He was overjoyed and out of proportion.After all, this is the first step to change, and he has been so excited that he forgot that there is still such a thing as filial piety.He actually... wanted to forget about that old lady.

He put down the tea bowl, pulled Wang Xifeng and sat on his lap regardless of her struggle: "Madam is more careful..." He kissed Wang Xifeng on the cheek, and Wang Xifeng retreated with her lips pursed. He sat on the side covering his face and blushed: "Second Master, this is... I found Mr. with great difficulty, and I will set an example in the future. Look at this unsteady..."

"You and I, husband and wife...we've only been married for one year." Looking at the soft and charming woman, Jia Lian suddenly felt hopeful for life.In the future, he will have grandsons, grandchildren... yes, and sister Qiao'er.And his eldest daughter... He lay back horizontally, but restrained the shouts he wanted to vent.Wang Xifeng put down his hands, lowered his head sideways, his eyes full of complexity.

Because Jia Lian wanted to go there early, he helped Wang Xifeng finish the unfinished business.He managed these mundane affairs all the year round, especially spent the second half of his life in Jinling, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and even took care of many things himself.Compared with Wang Xifeng, it is more efficient.But in the process of doing business, Jia Lian also saw the intention and bold design of his wife.He listened to the reports from those in charge, and felt that if he could treat her better in his previous life, he could be responsible for her to rely on.She will definitely do better than now.

After a day's work, Jia Lian returned to the room.Wang Xifeng was setting up bowls and chopsticks in front of the dining table at this time. Seeing him come in, she quickly reached out to ask the maid to bring him hot water to clean his face and wash his hands. He served hot soup: "Drink some soup to warm your stomach."

"Hey!" Jia Lian re-applied face oil and hand cream, sat down and took a sip of old chicken soup with a small spoon: "Today, I informed the local security chief and steward, and they will meet every ten days in the future about rebuilding the village. You don’t have to worry about going to Yangzhou to report once. Where is the ancestral land, it’s also possible to concentrate on raising some chickens and ducks. It’s a good idea.”

"Second Master, don't you think you're messing around?" Wang Xifeng is familiar with the situation of Zhuangzi here, and they all belong to different families.She has engaged in a concentrated breeding and planting, which is fresh for this side.Just like the daughter-in-law housekeeper in the north takes power in the eyes of the women there, it is also fresh.

"How can you say it's nonsense?" Jia Lian said with a smile while drinking soup: "Originally, the chickens we ate were bought nearby in the morning. But after all, the recipients went door-to-door to buy them. You like this It’s a lot easier. It’s not that farmers are not allowed to raise some free-range animals in their own homes, but to increase production on the farm. There are so many farmers, women and children. Chickens, ducks, pigs and sheep. I see if Well, I can’t say that the squirrels and foxes can also be raised in this way. Anyway, we just need a leather. Moreover, we don’t worry about them getting sick if we use some medicinal herbs. Anyway, if we spread the money, the cost must be It can be recovered. In this way, the price of squirrel and fox fur will come down a bit. It is also a good thing to make small profits but sell more."

Jia Lian was excited about what she said, but Wang Xifeng couldn't hide her complicated heart.After all, this man is different from the previous one, completely different.She didn't know whether to be happy or sad.She has hated the man for half her life, and it seems that with the man's laughter slowly dissipating with the wind, she can't even grasp it.She lowered her head and sipped the soup with slightly curved lips and a smile.Jia Lian watched her drink the soup, thought she was thin-skinned and didn't care.Instead, he said to himself:

"I'm just some ideas, you can do it as you see it. Don't tire yourself out. After all, you have to stay with your aunt to help take care of it. After all, my aunt is a bit old, and she is pregnant..."

Listening to his nagging, Wang Xifeng's mind was a little wandering.Her mind is so confused that she can't seem to figure out the order.I had to change the topic: "I can save this matter, Second Master can handle it by himself. It's just that Liuli Second Master, who is apprenticed to the teacher, is ready? In the current season, I am afraid that many things will not be found."

Hearing what Wang Xifeng said, Jia Lian realized that he was so happy that he was so dizzy that he forgot that spring had just begun, so how could he get celery or something.He put down the spoon and patted his forehead: "It's over, it's over... If you didn't mention it like that, I really forgot to go."

Wang Xifeng looked at him like that, and smiled sideways: "I have already written to the Xue family's aunt, and they have a lot of roads. I'm afraid they can have it in Guangzhou right now. People are already rushing to get it. If the day is a little off, the second master will be able to get it."

"You still think better than I do." Jia Lian chuckled, a little embarrassed.At this time, the dishes have been served, two meat dishes, two and a half vegetables, plus three stacks of side dishes.Looking rich, they are all served in small plates.Because there are only two masters, it's just right.The most, that is, some side dishes left.Jia Lian doesn't like meat, so he doesn't have to worry about leftover meat and vegetables.

The two ate dinner quietly, and Jia Lian decided to take a bath and rest after a busy day.Wang Xifeng is still counting the things he brought over, and what he may need in the future, there is nothing that needs to be sent from the capital here.This time she moved, she heard from Jia Lian that she would have to live for three to five years anyway.She didn't expect to find out that she didn't bring many things that had been lost.

Jia Lian went to take a bath, while she sat beside the kang table, illuminated by a soft yellow glass lamp, staring at the list of things she had brought in a daze.

For the past few days, she has been using her busyness to numb her nerves.Now that she was free, that person was in a compartment not far away, she put down her notebook and sighed.She didn't know what was wrong with her.Willing to stay, apart from being greedy for life and fear of death, there is still a little bit of thought.She wanted to take revenge, madly... This thought had been in her mind for an unknown how long.But facing this man who is dedicated to his future and his family, she doesn't seem to have any position to do it.She warned herself more than once not to lose the foundation in her heart.But in the end, she still couldn't overlap this man with that man.The gap between them is too big, too big...to be regarded as a person.

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