The oil bottle of the Red Chamber

After hearing Mrs. Wu's words, everyone in the Chen residence was stunned and almost couldn't react.Mr. Wu covered his face with his handkerchief in embarrassment and sobbed continuously.

Half a day later, Mrs. Chen gave a long sigh, and said with a sigh of relief: "No wonder people in the world often say that every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite. It is true that one kind of rice supports all kinds of people. Today I have gained some insight."

Mrs. Chen even sneered and said mockingly: "That's what it means to let the dog eat your conscience. If there is no Mr. Wu's careful teaching, how can the Zhou family have a bright future. Since they have inherited the kindness of the Wu family, their family My son didn't say that he was grateful to the Wu family, but he treated the benefactor's daughter so harshly after Mr. Wu passed away, and dared to say such shameless words in a dignified way."

As he said that, Mrs. Chen pointed at Mr. Wu and said, "You are also a confused person. Just listen to what they say. It is clear that they did the shameless thing first. Are you still afraid of people?" Said. I am willing to do it, but I am unwilling to bear the notoriety, and I want to die. Could it be that the person who did the evil died, and the victim became the murderer instead? There is no such reason in the world. That is, your husband and wife It’s so confusing, if it’s me instead, not to mention the upside-down of him, but also to publicize that it’s hard for their family to stay in the hometown. Want to use this to get some money? Don’t expose them.”

Feng Shi was at the side, and sighed: "Although it is said that, if such a relative is really involved, it would be too bad."

When the words fell, he asked Mr. Wu with great concern: "The matter has come to this, what are your plans now?"

Mr. Wu sobbed and murmured in a low voice: "I am a woman with no father and no brother, what can I do? It's just a matter of resignation. Besides, my mother-in-law is also very difficult, and she finally brought up her son, and now she is gone. She is an old man, lonely, and I can't bear to make things difficult. Even if I feel very dissatisfied, for the sake of my husband, I can only bear it."

Everyone in the Chen residence was speechless after hearing this.The second sister of the Zhao family stood aside and looked at her curiously. She only felt that after living two lifetimes, she actually met the Virgin.

It's strange that Mr. Wu is full of peaches and plums, and the Zhou family divorced Mr. Wu back to his mother's house. They didn't even give him a dowry, and no one spoke for Mr. Wu.In the words of later generations, even if the plaintiff does not claim his own rights, what is the use of others being filled with righteous indignation?

That's why people don't raise officials and don't investigate!

In the other room, Mrs. Chen sneered angrily when she heard Mr. Wu's foolish words, and said sarcastically, "Mr. is really a virtuous man with such a compassionate heart. I see, even the imperial court should award a piece of money." I'll give you the archway. If not, it would be a pity for Mr.'s kindness."

After that, he clutched his chest and yelled endlessly, only saying that his liver hurts from anger.

Mrs. Wu and Mr. Wu were full of embarrassment.Mr. Wu said embarrassingly: "I know that my aunt hates me for being too soft-tempered and can't stand up. I also know these things. But people are not grass and trees, so no one can be ruthless. My mother-in-law is bad in every way, after all, she treats my husband There is the grace of nurturing. I was married to my ex-husband, but I failed to leave a line of incense for the Zhou family. I feel sorry for him. Now the family has Gao Tang who needs to be taken care of, let alone live and die with him. I miss him even more in my heart. If my mother-in-law really wanted to keep those belongings, I would not ask for them. She is old now and has no children to support her. It would be good to have more money by her side. "

After hearing Mr. Wu's sincere words, Mrs. Chen could only roll her eyes, sneered and sneered, and flapped her handkerchief very irritably.Annoyed in the bottom of my heart——

If I had known that Mr. Wu was confused, I shouldn't have encouraged my mother and sister-in-law to visit and invited Mr. Wu.If she taught Sister Wan such nonsense and hypocrisy, she would have a headache!

Thinking of this, Chen became more and more worried.Eyes like autumn water patrolled the eldest sister and the second sister, and secretly made up her mind.

Let's not say for now what kind of decision Mrs. Chen has made in her heart.It is only said that Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Feng listened to Mr. Wu's explanation, but felt that this lady was really well-invited-at least her character and knowledge were very good.Although my head is a little unclear, but as a teacher of human career, I can make no mistakes in words and deeds, which is better than those villains who are sanctimonious in front of others, but have another face behind their backs.

As for whether such a temperament will suffer in human relationships - that depends on what others say.When it needs to be held, it is a positive teaching material, and when it needs to be vigilant, it is a negative teaching material.The nine sons of the dragon are all different, not to mention the students taught by one master.

But these are all things to talk about. What needs to be resolved most immediately is whether the Zhou family will deliberately create right and wrong to humiliate Mr. Wu out of jealousy and ruin the reputation of the daughters of the Chen family.

Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Feng looked at each other, but didn't say much.He only ordered the maids serving in the house to adjust the tables and chairs and list the cups and plates.After Jiran had lunch, Mrs. Chen said with a smile: "I've studied all morning and encountered such things again. I think everyone is tired. Let's go back to the room and rest for now."

When everyone heard the words, they had to get up and bid farewell to Chen's mother, and said goodbye to each other again, and then went back to their rooms to rest.

When Chen Gui went down to the yamen in the evening, while Feng undressed Chen Gui and changed into homely clothes, she mentioned the day's affairs to Chen Gui and worried about how to deal with the Zhou family.Chen Gui couldn't think of a good way to solve this matter for a while.After concentrating on it for a while, he frowned, and said annoyedly: "I knew it was such a trouble, I might as well have changed to a female gentleman. There are many gentlemen who can read and write, so there is no need to hang on this tree."

After hearing this, Mrs. Feng unconsciously opened her mouth to explain for Mr. Wu: "I think this Mr. Wu is a very nice person. It's just that he has a bad life and fell into such an in-law's family. Besides, it's not her in the final analysis. It's her fault. How can we take our anger out on her because of others?"

Chen Gui sneered, and said: "I'm not the Qingtian master in the yamen, so I can decide whether the lawsuit is right or wrong for them? Besides, it's hard for an upright official to decide housework, not to mention that her mother-in-law is so difficult." I'm afraid she won't be able to stand up on her own, but it will implicate Sister Wan's reputation. Our family is already messed up, and I don't bother to pay attention to other people's parents. "

After all, he insisted on telling the Chen family to resign this Mr. Wu and replace him with another quiet one.

Feng frowned and said nothing.Half a day later, he said: "The old lady and sister Hui both like her very much. Besides, she just came to our house to teach, and she didn't make any mistakes. It's too cold to kick someone out just because of such a thing." Come on? It’s hard for me to explain to my sister-in-law, isn’t it?”

It was only then that Chen Gui remembered that this Mr. Wu was recommended by Mrs. Feng's elder sister-in-law, Mrs. Sun.I heard that this Mr. Wu still has a very good relationship with Feng's eldest sister-in-law.Since there is such a layer of relationship, it is not good to keep silent and drive people away.What's more, he still has one more thing to ask to go to the head of his uncle.Since this is the case, it is even worse to sweep Xiao Sun's face for Mr. Wu's affairs.

Chen Guisi thought of this, and muttered "Trouble" in a low voice, and just about to say something, the little girl from the upper room came to pass the dinner.Chen Gui stopped talking, because he said: "Let's go eat first. We can talk about Mr. Wu's business later when we have time."

Feng agreed, and followed Chen Gui all the way to the upper room.At that time, it was already time to light the lamps, and the upper room was also brightly lit.Because a foreigner came back to the house at night, Mr. Wu and Mrs. Wu's family could only relax in the room and did not come over.

Seeing Chen Gui and his wife coming together, in the main hall of the upper house, except Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Chen, the others such as Mrs. Chen, Chen Rong, Chen Wan, the eldest sister and the second sister all stood up.Chen Gui and his wife went up to say hello to their parents, and then said a few words to their sister, Chen Shi. After being greeted by the four children, they took their seats.

The girls had already set up the meal in the small flower hall next to the main hall, and everyone moved over together, and there was no need for Mrs. Feng to serve the dishes. Everyone sat down, and the old lady Chen smiled and said to Chen Gui: "You have been here for several days. Going out early and returning late is very hard work. I have told your wife to make the kitchen stew pheasant ginseng soup, you should drink two more bowls and go to bed early."

Chen Gui thanked her mother with a smile, and had already made rice with chicken soup, which was very delicious.

Because there is no rule of not talking when eating or sleeping at the dining table in the Chen family, and the Chen family has always been a person who can't hide.Immediately, he told all the old things about Mr. Wu during the day.At the end he sighed: "I don't know what happened to the Zhou family. If they really harbor bad intentions to tarnish Mr. Wu's reputation, I'm afraid the three sisters in the family will also be in bad luck."

Chen Gui frowned in boredom, feeling that the originally sweet pheasant and ginseng soup was also greasy.Before she could speak, she only heard the usually silent second sister Zhao put down the bowls and chopsticks, and said with a smile that seemed unintentional: "Is Mom worried? I think the affairs at Mr. Wu's house are very lively. It's even more exciting than the dramas I heard in the next year." Well. If the operas outside were like this, I wouldn’t fall asleep every time I listen to the opera. And those storytellers, there are so many clichés every year, I almost get calluses in my ears. Where is Mr. Wu’s house? lively."

An unintentional remark inspired Chen Gui.I saw him put down the bowls and chopsticks in a hurry, patted his knees happily, and said with a smile: "Wonderful, why didn't I think of this method. It really is the second sister who is smart, and you are called to deal with such a tricky way." I got it."

The second sister Zhao was suddenly overwhelmed by her uncle's compliments, so she looked at her blankly with a dazed look on her face.Everyone in the Chen residence also felt very puzzled.Old Mrs. Chen looked overjoyed, praised the eldest son again and again, and said in a deep voice: "Eat well, why are you crazy? You behave like this during the day, and your words are evasive, and you are not afraid of it." Seeing that you are being disrespectful as a father by making fun of you behind your back."

Chen Rong, who was eating sullenly, was suddenly called by his grandfather, and suddenly showed embarrassment.

Chen Gui didn't take it seriously, and said with a playful smile: "Father is wrong. If this kid can learn half of my astuteness, he will not have to worry about his future. I'm afraid he is also a poor student. I only know that a gentleman is upright, but I look down on my sophistication."

"You are opportunistic!" Old Master Chen said, not wanting to involve too much, he still asked: "You haven't said it yet, why did you go crazy just now!"

Upon hearing the question, Chen Gui smiled and said: "I just heard what my sister said, and I was worried about how to deal with the people of the Zhou family, but the second sister's words made me think of a good way, so I came up with a good idea." I couldn't help laughing out loud."

After saying that, without waiting for everyone to open their mouths to ask, he slowly explained his plan.